BUZZ-Australia's WAM Global hits 5-week high on upbeat FY results

** WAM Global WGB.AX rises as much as 2% to A$2.59, highest since July 10

** Stock posts biggest intraday pct gain since June 24

** Investment company's FY net profit after income tax expenses jumps 39.8% y/y

** FY revenue from other activities rises 34.8% y/y

** Co declares final dividend of 6.5 Au cents, payable on November 19

** Announces special dividend of 4 Au cents

** YTD WGB gains 14.8%

(Reporting by Ananya Verma in Bengaluru)

((ananya.verma@thomsonreuters.com;))