Latest Financials News

Saunders International reported a sharp 77.9% drop in net profit for FY2025, even as revenue dipped only slightly by 0.7%. The company declared a final dividend, signaling cautious optimism amid earnings pressure.

Vicinity Centres reported a doubling of net profit and delivered funds from operations at the top of guidance, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and strong portfolio performance.

FirstWave Cloud Technology is launching its first AI-powered compliance management feature for Open-AudIT, aiming to convert a large base of free users into paying customers through a subscription model integrated with AWS.

Vicinity Centres has reported a robust increase in revenue and net profit for FY25, alongside a steady distribution payout to securityholders. The company’s financial health shows promising resilience amid a competitive real estate market.

Arafura Rare Earths has successfully raised approximately A$80 million through a two-tranche institutional placement and launched a A$5 million share purchase plan, strengthening its cash position ahead of the Nolans project final investment decision.

VGI Partners Global Investments Limited reported a $17.6 million net loss for FY25 but maintained its dividend policy and executed a $73 million share buy-back, signaling confidence amid market challenges.

Magellan Financial Group reported a solid FY25 with an 8.2% rise in assets under management and a notable surge in strategic partnership income, offsetting a dip in investment management revenue.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 5% rise in operating profit for FY25 despite a 31% drop in statutory net profit, driven by strong growth in assets under management and booming income from strategic partnerships.

Perpetual Limited is set to record a significant $153.7 million non-cash impairment for FY25, largely driven by challenges in its J O Hambro boutique. This move underscores ongoing asset outflows but leaves liquidity intact.

Wia Gold Limited has raised A$30 million through a placement to fund accelerated exploration and development at its Kokoseb gold project in Namibia, bolstering its cash position to approximately A$55 million.

Magellan Financial Group has announced a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.469 per share, combining a final dividend, a performance fee dividend, and a special dividend for the six months ending June 2025.

Vital Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a key announcement on a capital raise, following an ASX price and volume query.