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AMCIL posted a $6.9 million profit for FY2026 while its portfolio returned negative 10%, underperforming the ASX 200. The company cut dividends to 4.0 cents fully franked, reshuffled holdings, and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO.

L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX:LGF) has launched a retail entitlement offer aiming to raise up to $261.7 million by issuing one new share for every three held, priced at $2.25 each. This follows a $254.9 million institutional placement and entitlement offer completed earlier in August.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited posted a 47% drop in net profit after tax for FY2026 amid a 39% revenue decline, while adjusted pre-tax NTA rose 7%. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.3 cents per share and completed a $18.2 million share purchase plan last year.

Mirrabooka Investments posted a 63.6% profit increase to $13 million for FY26 but saw its portfolio return lag the benchmark. The company declared a 14 cents fully franked dividend and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO following Mark Freeman's retirement.

WAM Alternative Assets nearly doubled its pre-tax profit in FY2026, driven by a 9.1% portfolio gain and a decisive shareholder vote backing its strategy. The company declared a 6.0 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%, reflecting portfolio maturation and diversification.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

CleanSpace Holdings is set to repurchase up to 10% of its shares over the next year, signalling confidence in its growth prospects and capital position.

Westgold Resources delivered a landmark FY26 with record gold output, soaring profits, and a strong balance sheet underpinning a 10 cents per share fully franked dividend.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) posted a 21% drop in profit after tax to $0.193 million for FY26, weighed down by a $1.8 million loss on its Weed Me stake despite gains in listed securities. The company’s net tangible assets held steady at $19.3 million, supported by ongoing share buybacks amid persistent share price discounts.

WAM Strategic Value delivered a 9.5% portfolio gain for FY2026, outpacing the ASX All Ordinaries by 3.8%, and declared a fully franked full-year dividend of 6.5 cents per share, up 8.3%. The company maintained a strong cash position and continued to capitalise on discounted asset opportunities.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited trimmed its after-tax loss to $6.6 million in FY26 while maintaining a 5-cent per share dividend. Despite portfolio underperformance against the ASX Small Ordinaries, the company’s shares rallied to trade at a premium to net tangible assets, with management optimistic about earnings momentum in FY27.

Telstra Group Limited has updated the calculation period for the reinvestment price of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) linked to the six-month dividend ending June 2026. The interim dividend remains at AUD 0.105 per share, mostly franked, with no discount on DRP shares.