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Future Generation Australia reports a notable drop in half-year profits for 2025 but announces an increased fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its long-term investment strategy and social impact commitments.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited has announced the renewal of its on-market buy-back facility, allowing the repurchase of up to 8.9 million ordinary shares over the next year starting September 2025.

Perpetual Limited reported a steady FY25 with underlying profit after tax of $204.1 million, revenue growth across all segments, and a net loss narrowed to $58.2 million. The firm’s refreshed strategy focuses on simplification, operational excellence, and measured growth investments amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

Perpetual Limited reported a steady underlying profit for FY25, achieving significant cost savings while navigating asset management outflows and advancing the sale of its Wealth Management division.

Perpetual Limited reported a resilient FY25 with a slight dip in underlying profit, offset by strong asset growth and progress on its Simplification Program and Wealth Management sale.

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.

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.