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ZMM has reported a significant turnaround with a $815,877 net profit for FY2025, reversing last year’s $3.25 million loss, though net tangible assets per security have halved and auditors flag going concern uncertainty.

Linius Technologies reported a $5.31 million loss for FY25 as it shifts towards a sales-driven SaaS model, with new leadership and cost-cutting measures aiming to reshape its future.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has declared a distribution for August 2025, delivering an annualised yield of 6.32% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on mortgage-backed real estate loans across Australia, aiming to provide steady income and capital preservation.

MIXI Australia has secured majority voting power in PointsBet, pushing the takeover offer deadline to mid-September and setting the stage for full control.

DigitalX Limited posted a larger loss for FY25 despite an 18% revenue increase, driven by digital asset appreciation and a bold Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reported a striking 348.8% jump in profit after tax to $1.82 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and a robust investment portfolio. The company’s first operating cash profit and growth in net tangible assets signal a turning point in its transformation.

Investor Centre Limited delays its 2025 Annual Report following the liquidation of key funder Amram Corp, triggering a likely trading suspension.

Pengana Global Private Credit Trust (PCX) has delivered a solid first-year performance, achieving an 8.41% total return driven by a 7.04% cash yield and NAV growth. The Trust also increased monthly distributions and declared a special payout, underscoring its commitment to stable income and capital preservation.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited (GVF) reported a robust FY2025 with a 15.8% rise in adjusted pre-tax NTA and a fully franked dividend of 3.3 cents per share, underpinned by its discount capture strategy.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.033 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a dividend reinvestment plan offering a 2.5% discount.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited reported a 21% increase in net profit after tax for FY2025, driven by strong portfolio returns and a successful discount capture strategy. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.3 cents per share and completed a $16.9 million wholesale placement.

betr Entertainment has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel, contesting PointsBet’s board decision to accelerate vesting of performance rights amid competing takeover bids, a move that significantly boosted MIXI’s voting power.