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Carlton Investments increased FY2026 profit and fully franked dividends, but its investment portfolio underperformed sharply as its largest holding, EVT, fell 22.6% in value. The company’s total portfolio return was negative 3.2%, compared with a 6.1% gain for the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) reversed losses to post a $2.31 million statutory profit in FY2026, driven by strategic acquisitions, improved earnings, and a strengthened balance sheet.

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.

Comms Group Limited reported record FY26 revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by organic expansion and TasmaNet acquisition, while progressing the $30m sale of its ICT business to streamline operations and support shareholder returns.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 3% increase in statutory net profit to $1.8 billion in Q3 2026, supported by loan and deposit growth alongside stable capital ratios and ongoing transformation efforts.

Locality Planning Energy has consolidated its debt into a $7.2 million Westpac facility, lowering borrowing costs and freeing capital to back a $5.8 million development pipeline.

Pepper Money, alongside KKR and PIMCO-managed funds, has finalized the $15.4 billion RAMS home loan portfolio acquisition from Westpac, marking a significant step in expanding its capital-light servicing business.

Westpac has completed the $15.4 billion sale of its RAMS mortgage portfolio to a consortium including Pepper Money, KKR, and PIMCO, lifting its capital ratio and simplifying operations.

Swoop Holdings reported a strong quarter with cash reserves rising above $8.8 million and a 4% increase in customer numbers, supported by a new wholesale deal with TPG Telecom and pending proceeds from the Melbourne Fibre project sale.

AMCIL posted a modest 3.6% net profit increase to $6.9 million for FY2026 despite a 10% portfolio loss. The company cut total dividends to 4.0 cents per share, reflecting market headwinds and portfolio repositioning.

Count Limited has received Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clearance for its Oracle Group acquisition and locked in a $116.6 million debt facility with Commonwealth Bank to fund the deal and support growth.

NEXTDC has secured an additional A$500 million in senior debt facilities, lifting its total available senior debt to A$8.7 billion. The upsized debt package supports ongoing data centre expansion and recent contract wins, reflecting strong lender confidence.