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Kina Securities Limited reported a robust 37% jump in statutory net profit after tax for the half year ended June 2025, driven by solid revenue growth and expanding loan portfolios. The bank also declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial strength.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) reported a solid FY2025 with $2.44 billion in assets under management following a $315 million capital raise, while delivering an annual net return of 8.17%, outperforming its benchmark.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX, MA1) has announced a $190.5 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at a 3.4% discount, aiming to bolster its private credit investments across asset-backed, direct asset, and corporate lending sectors.

Associate Global Partners Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to $7.085 million for FY2025, driven by strong fund growth and improved performance fees. The net loss after tax narrowed significantly to $171,000, reflecting operational progress despite no dividend declaration.

Katana Capital Limited reported a 10.63% gross investment return for the 2025 financial year, surpassing the All Ordinaries index by 1.16%. The fund’s defensive strategy and valuation discipline helped navigate a volatile market environment.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $4.8 million for H1 2025, reflecting improved portfolio performance and a fresh five-year management agreement. Key strategic moves include a write-down of Sendle and a post-period valuation uplift in Ordermentum.

EML Payments reported a 9% revenue increase and 13% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY25, driven by strategic partnerships and operational transformation. The company sets a steady growth outlook for FY26 despite expected interest revenue headwinds.

COG Financial Services reported a modest 1% revenue increase and stable underlying profits for FY25, driven by strong Novated Leasing growth and key acquisitions, while cutting its final dividend and shifting focus to EBITDA.

COG Financial Services reported a slight dip in net profit after tax but saw strong growth in its Novated Leasing segment, alongside strategic acquisitions and a steady dividend.

EML Payments Limited reported a 9% revenue increase and 13% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY25, while advancing its EML2.0 transformation and Project Arlo technology platform. Despite a net loss impacted by a shareholder class action provision, the company’s renewed client pipeline and strategic restructuring signal a pivotal phase ahead.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported record FY25 results, with net profit after tax rising 21% to $35 million, driven by strong growth across its broker network and manufacturing division.

Australian Finance Group (AFG) reported a robust FY25 with record broker recruitment, loan book growth, and earnings, driven by technology adoption and diversified products. The company signals a positive outlook for FY26 amid expected cash rate cuts and market momentum.