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WAM Alternative Assets Limited has announced a 15.4% increase in its fully franked final dividend for FY2025, reflecting robust portfolio gains and a confident outlook under Wilson Asset Management's stewardship.

Universal Biosensors reported a 44% increase in net loss to A$10.45 million for H1 2025, alongside an 11% revenue decline, raising serious going concern doubts. The company is pursuing an A$8.5 million senior secured loan and equity raise to sustain operations.

WT Financial Group has reported a strong 21% increase in underlying net profit before tax for FY2025, driven by robust revenue growth and improved operational efficiency. The company also announced a new joint venture aimed at fueling future expansion.

Western Gold Resources has locked in a $3 million secured loan facility to fund critical drilling at its Gold Duke Project, pushing the mine closer to production with minimal shareholder dilution.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have unveiled plans to merge via inter-conditional schemes, creating a new ASX-listed entity, Topco. The combination promises enhanced liquidity, portfolio diversification, and a stronger balance sheet, with expert endorsement affirming its benefits for shareholders.

Brickworks Limited and Washington H. Soul Pattinson have unveiled plans to combine under a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity, Topco, aiming to simplify their complex cross-shareholding and unlock shareholder value. Shareholders are set to vote on the scheme in September, with the merger expected to enhance liquidity and deliver dividend accretion.

The Lederer Group has announced an off-market takeover offer for all stapled securities in the Elanor Commercial Property Fund at 70 cents each, representing a premium over recent trading prices. The bid comes amid governance concerns and a proposed overhaul of the fund’s management structure.

Beach Energy reported a 13% increase in revenues for FY25 but faced a steep 91% drop in net profit after tax, slipping into a loss. Meanwhile, underlying profit showed a healthier 32% gain, highlighting a complex financial picture.

Metcash Limited has updated its dividend announcement, fixing the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 3.87 per share and confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of 9.5 cents for the year ending April 2025.

Story-i Limited reported a significantly reduced half-year loss of $386,949 for December 2024, down from nearly $24 million a year earlier, as it exits its Indonesian operations and focuses on recapitalisation and new investments.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Central Lime Project, adopting a fully equity-funded approach that slashes upfront capital costs by 42% and secures strong backing from the Papua New Guinea government and local communities.

Patronus Resources (ASX – PTN) reveals a robust financial position with $81 million in cash and investments against a $106 million market cap, underpinned by 2.3 million ounces of gold equivalent resources across Western Australia and Northern Territory.