Naos Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited

Media Release - Half Year Results & Increased Dividend

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company reported strong first half FY26 results with investment portfolio returning +13.84% versus S&P/ASX 300 Industrials decline of -3.26%. The company declared an increased quarterly dividend of 1.60 cents per share (up 6.7%) and reported after-tax profit of $4.32 million, with management optimistic about continued performance driven by emerging earnings growth and M&A activity. Key points: Investment portfolio delivered exceptional +13.84% return for half-year, significantly outperforming S&P/ASX 300 Industrials Index (-3.26%); Quarterly dividend increased 6.7% to 1.60 cents per share, offering 9.10% dividend yield (11.39% grossed up); Strong profit reserve of 55.4 cents per share supports dividend sustainability