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Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, with net assets rising nearly 15% and operating profit more than doubling. The Fund’s concentrated portfolio strategy delivered a 24% net return, comfortably outperforming its benchmark.

Following the completion of a scheme of arrangement, Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (ASX – PAXX) has issued over 67 million new units, significantly expanding its capital base and setting the stage for increased market activity.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited reported a robust 226% increase in net profit for FY2025, alongside a strategic Scheme of Arrangement to restructure and delist the company from the ASX.

Clime Capital Limited reported a 29% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintained its quarterly dividends and rolled over convertible notes with enhanced terms. The company is pivoting towards a debt-focused portfolio to boost income stability.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group Ltd (AWAG) reported a 13% revenue increase and a $1.2 million profit before tax in FY2025, driven by strategic Equity Partnership Scheme investments and a strong funds under management base.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group Ltd (AWAG) reported a $1.18 million net profit before tax in its first full year as an ASX-listed company, reversing a prior loss and growing revenue by 13%. The company expanded its funds under management and equity investments, positioning itself for further industry consolidation.

Desane Group Holdings Limited reported a strong FY25 with net profit after tax doubling to $3.3 million, supported by a $6.2 million uplift in property valuations and key lease extensions securing future rental income.

Whitebark Energy has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 30% stake in the Alinya project, gaining 100% ownership after independent assessments confirmed significant hydrocarbon, hydrogen, and helium resources.

Ark Mines has landed a $4.5 million investment from Queensland’s Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, accelerating development at its Sandy Mitchell rare earths project with production targeted for late 2027.

WAM Microcap Limited has outperformed the ASX Small Ordinaries Index for the eighth consecutive year, posting an 18.8% portfolio gain and raising its fully franked dividend to 10.6 cents per share.

360 Capital Group (ASX – TGP) reported a 15% rise in operating profit for FY25 and announced a substantial $78.8 million special distribution, reflecting strong momentum in its real estate and credit platforms.

360 Capital Group has reported a significant profit increase for FY25 alongside a stable dividend and a substantial $0.40 per security special distribution, reflecting strong cash reserves and strategic growth in real estate credit.