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Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

Opthea Limited reported a 26% reduction in net loss for FY2025 despite discontinuing its wet AMD drug after failed Phase III trials. The company settled its Development Funding Agreement with investors, securing liquidity and planning a strategic pivot.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals posted a sharp revenue increase driven by its new hyperhidrosis treatment Sofdra, yet reported a substantial net loss reflecting heavy investment in commercialisation. The company’s strong cash position underpins its path to profitability.

Yandal Resources has clarified that a recent spike in its share price follows a significant off-market block trade, with no undisclosed material information influencing the market. The company also signals imminent drilling activity at its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project.

Holista Colltech reports a sharp 70% reduction in net loss and an 8.6% revenue rise, driven by strong supplements sales and a landmark collagen partnership with Regenerex Pharma.

HALO Technologies reports a significantly improved half-year net loss and secures verbal FCA approval for its UK platform, while preparing to launch Managed Funds in Australia.

Catalyst Metals Limited reported record FY2025 financial results driven by stable operations at the Plutonic Gold Belt and a buoyant gold price environment. The company plans to double annual gold production to 200koz through development of new mines and expanded exploration.

Mayfield Childcare Limited reported a 14.9% revenue increase to $43.9 million for the half-year ended June 2025, but underlying earnings fell short due to occupancy struggles and underperforming acquisitions. The company faces a significant goodwill impairment and is focused on operational recovery.

Excelsior Capital reported a sharp fall in net profit after tax for FY25 despite a 74% rise in investment income, reflecting the absence of last year’s one-off asset sale gain. The company declared a higher fully franked final dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio.

Range International Limited reported a significantly reduced half-year loss alongside a 63% revenue increase, driven by strong pallet sales and resolution of Indonesian tax disputes. The company is now positioning for growth with factory relocations and new market entries.

TerraCom Limited reported a statutory loss of A$33.7 million for FY2025 amid lower coal sales and prices, while progressing its Moorlands Thermal Coal Project in partnership with Wintime Energy Group.

OpenLearning Limited reported a 30% revenue increase for the half-year to June 2025, driven by expanded AI-powered LMS adoption and multi-year contracts in the Philippines, while working towards break-even despite a wider loss.