• Investment portfolio increased by 9.5% in FY2026
• Fully franked full year dividend of 6.5 cents per share
• Share price discount to pre-tax NTA was 14.1% at 30 June 2026
• Operating profit before tax was $14.3 million
• Total shareholder return was 8.3% including franking credits

WAM Strategic Value Ltd, a listed investment company, reported a 9.5% increase in its investment portfolio for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. The company delivered a fully franked full year dividend of 6.5 cents per share and maintained a 14.1% share price discount to pre-tax Net Tangible Assets (NTA) at the end of the period. The investment portfolio outperformed the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index by 3.8%, driven by strong performance in global equities, particularly in US large-cap technology, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and semiconductor-related companies. The company's operating profit before tax was $14.3 million, and the total shareholder return, including franking credits, was 8.3%. The company's diversified portfolio included 52.4% exposure to global listed investment companies (LICs) and listed investment trusts (LITs), 17.0% to domestic LICs and LITs, 1.3% to direct discount assets, 0.5% to listed property funds, and 28.8% in cash and cash equivalents.

Operating profit before tax $14.3m for FY2026

WAM Strategic Value aims to close the gap between its share price and the value of its underlying assets through continued investment performance, capital management, and shareholder engagement.