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Shareholders of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have overwhelmingly approved their respective Share Schemes, paving the way for a landmark merger pending court approval.

Excelsior Capital Limited reports a sharp 98% drop in profit after tax for FY25 following the prior year’s $47.2 million gain from selling its CMI Electrical subsidiary. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share.

Thorney Technologies Ltd reported a reduced net loss of $4.66 million for FY2025, improving from a $21.7 million loss the previous year, while maintaining a stable net tangible asset backing per share. The company is focused on enhancing portfolio performance and addressing the persistent discount to net tangible assets through strategic initiatives including a share buyback.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have unveiled plans to merge via inter-conditional schemes, creating a new ASX-listed entity, Topco. The combination promises enhanced liquidity, portfolio diversification, and a stronger balance sheet, with expert endorsement affirming its benefits for shareholders.

Hancock & Gore Limited reported a statutory net loss of $3.18 million for the half-year ended 31 March 2025, impacted by unrealised investment losses despite steady dividend income from its school uniform subsidiary. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1 cent per share.

FFI Holdings Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.10 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable in April 2025. The company also offers shareholders a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with a 5% discount.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reveals that BSA Limited, a significant investee, was not selected for the new NBN Field Services Contract, potentially impacting NAOS’s investment returns.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

Hancock & Gore Limited (ASX: HNG) showcased a transformative year at its 121st AGM, spotlighting a strategic merger with Schoolblazer that creates a leading global uniforms platform and signals a new phase of growth and portfolio simplification.

Regal Asian Investments has raised its semi-annual dividend target from 5 to 6 cents per share, supported by a robust profits reserve, signaling confidence in sustained shareholder returns.

Regal Asian Investments Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

SIV Capital Limited reported a sharp increase in losses for the half-year ending December 2024 and remains suspended from ASX trading due to operational concerns. The company is exploring acquisitions to leverage substantial tax losses and restore market confidence.