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WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for WLE
Current share price for WLE : $1.300 -0.03 (-2.26%)+
Announcement
Release
18 Aug 2026 9:30AM
Price at Release
$1.330
Full Release
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Summary
The WAM Leaders Limited Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2026 highlights a strong performance, with the investment portfolio achieving a 14.0% increase, significantly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. The net tangible asset value before tax grew by 12.7%, and the company paid out fully franked dividends totaling AUD 130,641,307. Financial results were robust, with net assets reported at AUD 1,813,455,817 and a strong profit increase to AUD 161,836,057. The report, compliant with Australian regulatory standards, also detailed the directors' remuneration and the diversified portfolio strategy, focusing on key sectors such as materials and financials.
Key Points
  • WAM Leaders' investment portfolio increased by 14.0% for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index by 7.9%.
  • Since inception, the portfolio has returned 12.0% per annum, outperforming the index by 2.9% per annum.
  • The pre-tax net tangible asset (NTA) grew by 12.7% over the year.
  • Total assets reported were AUD 1,935,630,511 with net assets of AUD 1,813,455,817.
  • Dividends paid amounted to AUD 130,641,307 during the year, fully franked at a 30% tax rate.
  • The company noted a significant increase in profit for the year to AUD 161,836,057.
  • WAM Leaders maintained a diversified portfolio with significant holdings in materials and financials sectors, each constituting significant percentages of the portfolio.
  • The report included audited remuneration details for the directors, with total remuneration unchanged from previous years at AUD 132,500.
  • The report was prepared in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.