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Djerriwarrh Investments and Australian Foundation Investment Company announce a major leadership change as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson steps in as CEO and Managing Director.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) announces the retirement of long-serving CEO Mark Freeman and the appointment of Alison Gibson as his successor, marking a significant leadership transition for the $12 billion investment firm.

Silver Mines Limited has secured land access to the Coomber Silver Prospect, reviving exploration on a site with significant historic silver intercepts. The company is advancing reconnaissance work to unlock the potential of this largely underexplored caldera near its flagship Bowdens Silver Project.

Lincoln Minerals is sharpening its focus on copper exploration with a renewed push at its Minbrie Project and new collaborations targeting base metals and graphite markets.

Judo Capital Holdings has delivered a robust 1H26 result, posting a 26% half-on-half profit before tax increase and upgrading its net interest margin guidance for the second half. The bank’s SME lending franchise continues to expand rapidly, supported by strong deposit growth and a solid capital position.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reported resilient 1H FY26 results despite suspending distributions amid ongoing Healthscope challenges, underpinned by a diversified $1.4 billion healthcare real estate portfolio and strategic lease agreements.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund reported a robust 33.7% increase in net assets to over $1 billion and a 5% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strategic capital raisings and strong portfolio management.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited has raised its full-year dividend guidance to 13.5 cents per share following a stellar 22% portfolio return in the first half of FY26, significantly outperforming key market indices.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a $4.6 million net loss for 2025, driven by investment impairments and foreign exchange impacts, while appointing Gannet Capital as its new investment manager to revamp its portfolio strategy.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a net operating profit of $22.9 million for H1 FY2026 and announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its progressive dividend policy.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a 51% drop in net profit for H1 FY2026 but announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its investment strategy. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark over 12 months despite a softer half-year return.