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K2 Asset Management posted a 17% revenue increase and returned to profitability in FY25, declaring a fully franked dividend and signalling plans for mergers and acquisitions to accelerate expansion.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) reported a stellar FY25 with total comprehensive income soaring to $124.8 million, nearly doubling the prior year, alongside a dividend increase and sustained philanthropic commitments.

Virgin Australia reported a 3% revenue increase and a 28% rise in underlying EBIT for FY25, while statutory net profit fell 12% due to IPO and Qatar Airways transaction costs. The airline expanded its fleet and loyalty program amid ongoing transformation efforts.

Mesoblast Limited marked a transformative year with FDA approval and commercial launch of Ryoncil, its first mesenchymal stromal cell therapy, driving a 191% jump in cell therapy revenues. The company is now poised to expand its footprint in inflammatory diseases with multiple clinical trials and label extensions underway.

PEXA Group Limited reported a 16% revenue increase to $393.6 million for FY25, driven by growth across its Australian Exchange, UK International business, and Digital Solutions segments. Despite a statutory net loss of $76.1 million due to impairments and deferred tax derecognition, core EBITDA rose 21% with improved margins.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) has announced a non-underwritten Unit Purchase Plan aiming to raise approximately A$120 million by offering new units to eligible unitholders in Australia and New Zealand.

Steadfast Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.117 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 2.5% discount.

Steadfast Group Limited reported a robust 47% jump in statutory net profit for FY25, boosted by a significant one-time gain from acquiring Rothbury Group. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 11.7 cents per share.

ARC Funds Limited posted a $2.45 million loss for FY2025, driven by strategic investments and increased transaction costs as it expands its funds management platform.

PointsBet Holdings has issued a second supplementary target’s statement reaffirming its unanimous recommendation to accept MIXI Australia’s $1.25 per share cash takeover offer, despite a competing all-scrip bid from betr Entertainment. MIXI’s conditional price increase to $1.30 is unlikely as it cannot secure 90% ownership.

CI1 reported a sharp 57% revenue decline in FY25 but reduced its comprehensive loss by 64% through strategic disposals and capital returns. The company’s financial services operations in Australia and Singapore faced tough market conditions, prompting a portfolio reshaping.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced updated estimated distribution amounts for three of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market for the period ending 31 August 2025, alongside key dates for investors to note.