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Bailador Technology Investments reported $28 million in FY26 cash realisations and 32% weighted revenue growth across its portfolio, while profit after tax fell to $6.9 million. The technology investment fund also reaffirmed its fully franked dividend strategy despite a 7.5% gross portfolio return that fell short of internal targets.

Marlin Global’s portfolio fell 6.3% before fees and tax in FY26 while its benchmark gained 30.5%, producing a NZ$17.3 million net loss. The Fisher Funds-managed vehicle is responding with broader sector coverage, faster portfolio turnover and an expanded research team.

Kingfish’s adjusted NAV rose 1.2% in August, broadly matching the NZX benchmark as Vista, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Delegat delivered the strongest portfolio gains. The fund still trades at a 7.5% discount to NAV, while its one-year shareholder return remains negative.

Green & Gold Minerals posted a $886,828 loss for FY2026 amid a transformative year marked by its ASX listing and expansion into base metals exploration with the Herberton acquisition.

Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX: PE1) posted a 23.2% net return for FY2026, powered by a dramatic revaluation of SpaceX and strong gains across a diversified private equity portfolio.

WAM Research’s FY2026 investment portfolio dropped 18%, dragging the company to a $28 million net loss. Despite underperformance, the LIC sustains its 10 cents per share dividend, backed by strong reserves and franking credits.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

L1 Group Limited delivered a standout FY26 with statutory profit up 79% and underlying net profit nearly doubling, driven by merger synergies and strong fund performance.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a sharp 20.4% portfolio decline in FY2026 amid sector-wide challenges, yet declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.15 cents per share, supported by realised gains and reserves.

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) posted a 64% drop in net profit to $6.9 million for FY26, amid a 55% fall in gains on financial assets. Despite this, the fund declared a fully franked 3.5 cent dividend and highlighted strong AI adoption and growth across its private tech portfolio.

Flagship Investments Limited reported a sharp 24.1% portfolio decline for the year ended 30 June 2026, underperforming the ASX All Ordinaries Index by 21.7 percentage points. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.3 cents per share, supported by retained earnings.

Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.