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Dexus Industria REIT (ASX:DXI) delivered FY26 funds from operations (FFO) per security above upgraded guidance, driven by robust leasing spreads, active portfolio management, and a growing development pipeline.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX: WLE) has successfully completed a $225 million placement amid strong demand and launched a $150 million Share Purchase Plan (SPP) at a 5% discount, offering shareholders a chance to increase exposure to a portfolio that has consistently outperformed the ASX 200.

Charter Hall Retail REIT's FY26 statutory profit soared 78% to $389.4 million, driven by a $305 million portfolio valuation uplift and a strategic pivot to convenience net lease retail assets. Distributions rose 3.3% amid a debt refinancing that lowered margins and extended maturities.

Kingfish Limited posted a net loss of NZD 13.6 million for FY2026, underperforming the NZX50 benchmark, but showed early signs of recovery in FY2027. The company re-elected two directors and maintained its focus on quality growth stocks amid a cautious economic outlook.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) reported a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong rental growth, while raising guidance for FY27.

Centuria Office REIT swung to a $55.2 million profit in FY26, driven by solid leasing activity and a $1 billion debt refinancing that extended maturities and cut margins. The REIT maintained stable occupancy and delivered distributions in line with guidance, while setting a positive outlook for FY27.

F&C Investment Trust delivered a 12.4% net asset value total return for H1 2026, narrowly trailing the FTSE All-World Index. The trust declared a 0.99p interim dividend and announced a chairman succession as it navigates AI-led market dynamics and geopolitical volatility.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) confirms it will proceed with an off-market equal access buy-back following shareholder approval, setting a record date of 7 August 2026. The buy-back faces legal challenges from Pengana Capital Limited but remains on track unless a court intervenes.

WAM Strategic Value delivered a 9.5% investment portfolio gain in FY2026, beating the ASX All Ordinaries by 3.8%, alongside an 8.3% increase in its fully franked dividend to 6.5 cents per share.

Moonlight Resources has kicked off its first reverse circulation drilling campaign at Peak Downs in central Queensland, aiming to validate historic high-grade copper mineralisation and unlock the potential of a largely underexplored system.

Regis Healthcare is set to acquire Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria’s home care business, adding around 480 clients and lifting its annual home care revenue to approximately $50 million. The deal, funded from existing cash, awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second quarter of FY27.

Dynamic Metals has agreed to sell non-core gold assets within its Widgiemooltha Project to Corazon Mining for up to $3.5 million, including cash, shares, milestone payments, and a 1.5% gold royalty, while retaining lithium rights.