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Hummgroup Limited reported a robust FY25 with cash profit soaring to $52.9 million, a significant reduction in costs, and a maintained historically low credit loss ratio. The group also completed a full repayment of its Perpetual Notes, signaling improved capital efficiency.

humm Group Limited reported a remarkable 458% increase in net profit for FY25, driven by strong asset growth and effective cost management. The company also announced a final dividend and highlighted ongoing technology transformation and ESG commitments.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX, AIQ) reported a robust half-year profit increase of 183%, driven by strong gains in its Warana-managed portfolio. The Trust also announced a significant $44.6 million rights issue to fund further investments.

Future Generation Global Limited reported a notable decline in half-year profits but raised its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its investment strategy and ongoing commitment to youth mental health initiatives.

FOS Capital Limited reported a solid 47.5% jump in net profit for the 2025 financial year alongside a modest revenue increase, announcing a final dividend of 1 cent per share.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited posted a 25.5% decline in profit after tax for FY25 but marked a milestone with its inaugural dividend payment. The fund remains confident in its small-cap investment strategy amid easing interest rates and geopolitical volatility.

Future Generation Australia has raised its fully franked interim dividend for the tenth consecutive year, underpinned by a robust 10.8% investment portfolio return over the past 12 months.

Future Generation Australia reports a notable drop in half-year profits for 2025 but announces an increased fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its long-term investment strategy and social impact commitments.

WAM Alternative Assets reported modest profit growth for FY2025, raised its fully franked final dividend by 15.4%, and outlined a strategic shift towards growth investments in its diversified alternative assets portfolio.

MA Credit Income Trust has closed its Shortfall Offer ahead of schedule after demand exceeded the $190.5 million target, while updating the timetable for its upcoming Entitlement Offer.

Solvar Limited’s FY25 results highlight solid loan book growth in Australia, the strategic launch of Bennji commercial finance, and a significant 40% increase in dividends, underpinning confidence in future earnings.

WT Financial Group (ASX, WTL) reported a 20.5% rise in FY2025 net profit after tax to $4.6 million, driven by strong revenue growth and operational leverage. The company declared a fully-franked dividend of 0.7 cents per share, underpinned by its expanding B2B financial advice network and proprietary risk management framework.