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Navigator Global Investments (NGI) reported a strong FY25 with record earnings driven by robust revenue growth and strategic investments, reinforcing its unique position in alternative asset management on the ASX.

Navigator Global Investments has delivered a record financial performance in FY25, with Adjusted EBITDA rising 26% and net profit after tax soaring 80%, underpinned by strong asset growth and strategic board changes.

Navigator Global Investments Limited (ASX, NGI) reported a robust 80% increase in net profit for FY25, driven by strong performance fees and strategic acquisitions including 1315 Capital Partners. The company also announced key board transitions as it reviews its dividend policy amid growth ambitions.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its June 2025 Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures, revealing a solid Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 11% and robust liquidity metrics amid evolving risk management strategies.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported an 11% rise in customers and a 6.6% increase in deposits for FY25, while statutory earnings were weighed down by a significant goodwill impairment charge.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a $97.1 million net loss driven by goodwill impairment but maintained a stable dividend and strong customer growth, while unveiling a strategic plan targeting sustainable growth and operational efficiency through 2030.

Aussie Broadband has inked a six-year exclusive wholesale agreement with More Telecom and Tangerine Telecom, adding over 250,000 broadband connections and boosting its network to more than one million users. The deal is expected to contribute $12 million in annual EBITDA from FY27 and marks a significant step in Aussie Broadband’s wholesale growth strategy.

Underwood Capital Limited has reported a return to profitability for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by gains in its listed securities portfolio and a strategic share buyback that enhanced net tangible asset backing per share.

Vita Life Sciences reported a robust half-year performance with revenue up 15.4% to A$45.5 million and a 12.2% rise in net profit, driven by strong growth in Australia and Southeast Asia. The company also increased its interim dividend to 4.5 cents per share, signaling confidence despite challenges in China.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has secured $3.27 million through a strategic placement to fast-track exploration at its Desert Star projects in California’s Mojave Desert, positioning itself near major rare earth and gold mining operations.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 4% rise in spodumene production and a 7% increase in sales for FY25 despite a 43% plunge in lithium prices, resulting in a statutory loss but maintaining robust cash reserves.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea, adopting a fully equity-funded strategy that slashes upfront capital expenditure by 42% and eliminates debt servicing costs. Construction is underway, with production expected within 18 months.