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Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

Pengana Private Equity Trust reported a robust FY25 with a 7.6% NAV increase and a strong net profit of $50 million, underpinned by a diversified global private equity portfolio and a strategic buyback program.

Hearts and Minds Investments (HM1) reported a stellar 25.5% pre-tax portfolio return for FY25, outperforming global benchmarks and announcing a raised fully franked dividend of 9.0 cents per share with plans for continued increases.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd posted a sharp 76% decline in profit after tax for FY2025 yet declared a higher fully franked final dividend and reported growth in net tangible assets per share.

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.

Plato Income Maximiser Limited has reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, with net profit after tax rising to $83.6 million and its investment portfolio outperforming the benchmark in both income and total return. The company also maintained its highest-ever fully franked monthly dividends since listing.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has reported a profitable first half since its April 2025 IPO, declaring its inaugural fully franked monthly dividend and setting guidance for dividend growth. The company’s diversified portfolio of ASX300 equities and investment grade corporate debt has delivered promising returns, underpinning its income and capital growth objectives.

Pengana International Equities Limited (ASX, PIA) proposes a strategic portfolio enhancement by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to significantly lift fully franked dividends and diversify income streams.

Pengana International Equities is set to diversify its portfolio by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to increase earnings and fully franked dividends by 56%, with monthly payments starting November 2025.

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.

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.

Austral Gold’s Q2 2025 report reveals a production decline at its flagship Guanaco Mine alongside rising costs, while refurbishment at its Casposo Plant advances on schedule for a second-half restart.