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Plato Income Maximiser Limited has reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, with net profit after tax rising to $83.6 million and its investment portfolio outperforming the benchmark in both income and total return. The company also maintained its highest-ever fully franked monthly dividends since listing.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has reported a profitable first half since its April 2025 IPO, declaring its inaugural fully franked monthly dividend and setting guidance for dividend growth. The company’s diversified portfolio of ASX300 equities and investment grade corporate debt has delivered promising returns, underpinning its income and capital growth objectives.

Diversified United Investment Limited reported a 5.4% rise in statutory profit to $38 million for FY2025, alongside a zero-debt position and a maintained fully franked dividend of 9 cents per share.

Downer EDI Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 33.6 million ordinary shares, set to run from September 2025 through June 2026. The move signals a strategic capital management initiative without requiring shareholder approval.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a modest rise in revenue and operating profit for FY2025, alongside a 1% increase in dividends, supported by robust returns from key portfolio holdings.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 4% decline in net profit for FY2025, driven by lower special investment revenue despite a 1% rise in ordinary revenue. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.00 cents per share, maintaining a steady income stream for shareholders.

WAM Income Maximiser (ASX – WMX) has declared its first monthly fully franked dividend, marking a significant milestone shortly after its April 2025 IPO. The company aims to steadily grow dividends while targeting a yield above the RBA cash rate.

BlackRock Investment Management has announced an estimated distribution of 54.87 cents per unit for its iShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF for the fiscal year ending June 2025, providing detailed tax component breakdowns to assist investors and intermediaries.

Ryder Capital Limited has reported an impressive 27.5% pre-tax net tangible asset return for FY25, significantly outperforming key benchmarks and raising its fully franked final dividend to 5.5 cents per share.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for over 70 of its ETFs following the June 2025 distribution period, with elections due by early July and unit issuance mid-month.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final confirmed cash distributions for nine Australian domiciled iShares ETFs, outlining key dates and investor requirements.

InvestSMART Funds Management has updated the Distribution Reinvestment Plan rules for the Intelligent Investor Equity Growth Fund Active ETF, effective July 1, 2025, enhancing unitholder flexibility and fund capital management.