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WAM Alternative Assets Limited reported a robust half-year result with net profit surging 40% and declared a 3.0 cents per share interim dividend. The company expanded its private debt exposure and introduced a new treasury solution, underpinning its diversified alternative assets strategy.

Pengana Private Equity Trust reported a significant decline in half-year profit for the period ending 31 December 2025, yet increased its interim distribution to unitholders. The Trust’s net asset value per unit showed a modest rise despite challenging market conditions.

Foresta Group Holdings reported a 12% increase in its half-year loss to nearly $2 million as it progresses its pioneering wood pellet and pine chemicals project in New Zealand, securing key lease agreements and finalising a $2.4 million insurance settlement.

360 Capital REIT reported a 63.2% rise in statutory profit to $3.1 million for H1 2026, maintaining distributions and expanding its portfolio with a $10 million Sydney apartment block investment.

GreenTech Metals has appointed James Rattenbury as CEO to spearhead development of its Munni Munni platinum group metals project, signalling a strategic push in the West Pilbara mining hub.

Coda Minerals has updated the economics of its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, reflecting significant rises in copper and silver prices since August 2025, boosting the project's valuation and reinforcing its development case.

Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.

Qualitas Limited reported a robust interim result for the six months to December 2025, with net profit rising 27% and funds under management expanding 18% to $10.9 billion. The company’s focus on real estate private credit and build-to-rent sectors underpinned strong capital deployment and fee growth.

The CD Private Equity Fund Series reported robust performance in 2025, with improved exit activity and solid distributions despite currency headwinds. The funds continue to focus on asset-by-asset realisations while exploring portfolio liquidity options.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 41% jump in profit after tax and record funds under management reaching $657 million. The company also announced a 21% increase in its fully franked interim dividend.

Shares of Apiam Animal Health Limited (ASX – AHX) have been suspended from trading following court approval of its acquisition by entities controlled by Adamantem Capital Fund II. This marks a significant ownership change for the animal health company.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the scheme of arrangement for Adamantem Capital Fund II’s acquisition of Apiam Animal Health, marking a pivotal step toward the deal’s completion and the suspension of Apiam shares on the ASX.