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Pengana International Equities has acknowledged breaching ASX disclosure rules by sharing details of a new private credit strategy with media before official announcement, prompting a policy overhaul.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited reported a net profit after tax of $99.52 million for FY2025, down 42% year-on-year, yet continues its steady dividend growth with a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.

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.

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.

WAM Income Maximiser has outperformed its benchmark since its April 2025 IPO, delivering solid capital growth and initiating fully franked dividends, while trading at a premium to net tangible assets.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited reported a solid 7.9% gain for the 2025 financial year, driven by strong gold mining stocks and strategic portfolio moves. The fund also declared a fully franked final dividend of 7.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

MA Financial Group delivered a robust 1H25 with underlying earnings per share up 26%, driven by record revenue and strong growth across asset management, lending, and advisory segments. The company signals continued momentum into the second half and ambitious FY26 targets.

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.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reported a significantly reduced loss for FY25 and declared a final quarterly dividend, while outlining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 driven by core portfolio improvements.

Pengana International Equities reported a solid $33.8 million profit for FY2025 and unveiled a strategic plan to diversify into global private credit, aiming to increase dividends by over half and shift to monthly payments.

Dexus posted a 5.4% rise in revenue for FY25 but reported a substantial net loss driven by impairments, while increasing distributions to security holders.

Regal Asian Investments Limited posted a sharp 92% decline in net profit for FY25 amid volatile Asian markets but maintained a fully franked 6 cent dividend and continued its on-market share buy-back program.