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Key Petroleum has secured commitments for 3.38 million new shares at 7.3 cents each, raising approximately $247,000 before costs. The funds will support potential asset acquisitions, existing asset development and working capital, though the company has not disclosed the resulting dilution.

Clara Resources has converted the sale of its non-core Kildanga nickel-cobalt project into $2.1 million of unconditional cash consideration, including $150,000 already received. The remaining $1.95 million is due by 30 September and is earmarked largely for drilling at Mareeba.

Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) reversed last year’s loss to deliver a AUD 1.37 million profit for FY 2026, lifting net assets to AUD 5.94 million amid steady investor inflows and solid US small cap equity performance.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its September 2026 quarterly rebalance for the S&P/ASX indices, with significant reshuffling across major benchmarks effective before market open on September 21.

Wilson Asset Management declared a 15.5 cents per share dividend for FY2026 despite a 10.5% portfolio loss, setting a cautious 8.0 cents dividend target for FY2027 amid macroeconomic headwinds.

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.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SB2) swung to a $7.9 million loss for FY26, driven by a $10.5 million investment write-down, while maintaining dividend payments and extending its share buy-back program.

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.

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.

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.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX: SVNP) returned 2.21% in July 2026, beating the S&P SmallCap 600 benchmark by 5.44%, despite a sharp sell-off in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks. The fund’s disciplined, algorithm-driven approach helped navigate volatile market sentiment.