Monthly fully franked dividend of 1.1 cents per share

• Monthly fully franked dividend of 1.1 cents per share for October, November, and December 2026
• Dividends based on 1.5% of post-tax NTA per share
• SEC's portfolio outperformed in a falling market, driven by Bapcor and Supply Network

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SEC) announced three fully franked monthly dividends of 1.1 cents per share for October, November, and December 2026. The dividends, which will be fully franked at the corporate tax rate of 30%, are based on the company's post-tax NTA per share as at 30 September 2026. The Company's portfolio outperformed in a slightly falling market, driven by strong performances from Bapcor and Supply Network. The Company's dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) is not available for these monthly dividends.

SEC's Investment Manager noted that while the market backdrop is challenging, the underperformance of smaller companies has priced in a fair bit of risk. Opportunities in the industrial sector appear attractive, with elevated M&A activity indicating potential in the market.