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Liberty Financial Group returned to profit growth in FY25, driven by margin expansion and lower credit impairments, while declaring a generous 52 cent dividend. The company signals optimism for loan origination recovery and portfolio growth in the year ahead.

Plato Income Maximiser Limited has reported a robust 29.9% increase in revenue and a 26.7% rise in profit after tax for the fiscal year ending June 2025, alongside consistent fully franked dividends.

betr Entertainment has issued its first supplementary bidder’s statement reaffirming its takeover offer for PointsBet, rejecting MIXI’s competing bid and outlining key next steps including a selective buy-back and acceptance facility.

Helia Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.43 per share, set for payment in mid-September 2025.

Zip Co Limited’s FY25 results reveal a powerful US market expansion driving a 147% rise in cash earnings and a strategic Nasdaq dual listing consideration.

Credit Clear Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround in FY25, posting record revenue growth and a return to profitability driven by its innovative AI-powered debt resolution platform.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has declared a fully franked dividend of AUD 1.121 for its ASX CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, reducing outstanding loan amounts for holders. The dividend aligns with key ASX share dates, signaling a strategic financial adjustment.

Raptis Group Limited has confirmed the settlement of two loan facilities arranged by its subsidiary FSU Capital, generating $16.6 million in fee revenue and highlighting its strong funding capabilities.

MIXI Australia has extended its unconditional all-cash takeover offer for PointsBet shares, providing shareholders with a certain and attractive alternative to PointsBet’s conditional scrip bid. The offer now runs until 29 August 2025 at A$1.30 per share for acquisitions above 90%.

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.

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.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NAC) reported a strong turnaround with a $7.55 million profit after tax for FY25 and a 28.9% portfolio return, declaring a 1.5 cent per share dividend. The company’s focused investments in emerging Australian and New Zealand companies underpin its robust performance and disciplined capital management.