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L1 Group has completed its merger with Platinum Asset Management, forming a $16.9 billion investment powerhouse focused on stabilising funds under management and unlocking significant cost synergies.

Carlton Investments reported a slight rise in net profit and an 8.7% increase in dividends for FY2025, while its investment portfolio grew nearly 60% over five years despite recent market fluctuations.

Clime Investment Management has firmly rejected allegations of a formal ASIC investigation following a misleading media report, clarifying that only a preliminary inquiry occurred.

Whitefield Industrials reports a $10.5 million net profit for H1 2026, with a strong 17.1% annualised return over three years, maintaining its track record of benchmark outperformance and announcing a 10.5 cent fully franked dividend.

Finexia Financial Group has revised its FY25 financial results, increasing impairment losses on its Stayco investment and raising its total loss before tax to $6.82 million.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited has announced a further 12-month extension of its on-market share buy-back program, allowing the company to repurchase up to 8.45 million shares to maintain capital management flexibility and enhance shareholder value.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reports a robust quarter with an 18% increase in net tangible assets and a standout 35.1% return from its Aliwa Alpha Fund, while preparing to launch a new Critical Infrastructure Opportunities Fund focused on AI and Quantum technologies.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited has announced a 1.25 cents per share quarterly dividend for Q1 FY26, maintaining a strong yield and steady dividend growth since inception.

Pinnacle Investment Management has secured a strategic foothold in Japan’s private markets by acquiring up to 13% of Advantage Partners, complementing its strong FY25 growth and global expansion ambitions.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has announced its highest-ever quarterly dividend of 3.8 cents per share and revealed plans to transition to monthly dividends starting early next year, aiming to provide shareholders with more regular income.

SIV Capital Limited reported a $110,000 net cash outflow for Q1 FY26, maintaining a strong cash reserve of $8.07 million despite its securities suspension by ASX since December 2024.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a discounted entry point to increase their holdings, aiming to raise up to $48.1 million to fuel portfolio growth and deliver steady dividends.