WCM Global Growth reports strong FY2025 results, increased dividend and assets

WCM Global Growth Limited (ASX:WQG) reported a net operating profit after tax of $69,525,000 for the year ended 30 June 2025, a substantial increase from $45,341,000 in FY2024. This growth is primarily attributed to a rise in the value of the company's investment portfolio, which achieved a 31.00% return, outperforming the MSCI All-Country World Index (ex-Australia) Benchmark by 12.41%. The pre-tax net tangible asset (NTA) per share rose to $2.025 from $1.744, while after-tax NTA per share increased to $1.797 from $1.566.

The Board declared an increased fully franked final dividend of $0.0206 per share for FY2025, payable on 30 September 2025. Shareholders participating in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) will receive new shares at a 5% discount, with 2% of the discount funded by Associate Global Partners Limited. The company also revised its progressive quarterly dividend intention upwards for future periods, with dividends projected to reach $0.0224 per share for the quarter ending 30 June 2026.

Total assets grew to $462 million as of 30 June 2025, a 50% increase from 30 June 2024, following a successful share placement and share purchase plan in November 2024 that raised approximately $76.7 million. These initiatives also expanded the shareholder base by 26%, to approximately 4,975. Total investment gains for the year were $105.247m.