Sound investment port. performance, increased full year div

• FY2026 investment portfolio increased by 9.1%
• Annual dividend increased to 6.0 cents per share, partially franked at 60%
• Operating profit before tax increased by 99.8% to $16.6 million

WAM Alternative Assets Ltd. (ASX: WMA) reported a 9.1% increase in its investment portfolio for the financial year ending June 30, 2026. Since Wilson Asset Management was appointed as Investment Manager in October 2020, the portfolio has increased by 8.9% per annum. The portfolio's strong performance was driven by revaluations across private equity investments, reflecting the portfolio's maturity. The company's operating profit before tax increased by 99.8% to $16.6 million, and the operating profit after tax increased by 79.6% to $11.2 million. The Board declared an increased full-year dividend of 6.0 cents per share, partially franked at 60%, providing a dividend yield of 6.0% and a grossed-up dividend yield of 7.2% including franking credits.

FY2026 investment portfolio performance increased by 9.1%, operating profit before tax increased by 99.8%

The company remains focused on realising value from investments and recycling capital into new opportunities for shareholders.