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Macquarie Technology Group has reported its eleventh consecutive year of EBITDA growth, driven by strategic investments in data centre infrastructure and AI capabilities. The company is advancing its IC3 SuperWest project and has secured land for a new Sydney data centre campus.

InvestSMART Group has showcased its position as Australia’s leading direct-to-investor digital wealth platform, reporting $711 million in funds under management and highlighting its integrated ecosystem of low-cost funds, research, and tools.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited reported a net profit after tax of $99.52 million for FY2025, down 42% year-on-year, yet continues its steady dividend growth with a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) reported a solid FY2025 with $2.44 billion in assets under management following a $315 million capital raise, while delivering an annual net return of 8.17%, outperforming its benchmark.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust reported a 6.6% increase in profit for FY25, achieving an 8.8% net return and maintaining strong portfolio diversification in private credit assets.

KKR Credit Income Fund reported a slight dip in net assets for FY2025 but upheld its monthly distributions and reinstated its distribution reinvestment plan, navigating currency headwinds with active hedging.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust reported a 20.7% increase in net assets to $532.8 million for FY25, while posting a modest profit decline amid challenging market conditions. The Trust’s $93 million capital raise and diversified credit portfolio underpin its strategy for stable income and growth.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a strong turnaround in FY2025 with a $5.44 million net profit and portfolio returns surpassing its benchmark, while continuing aggressive share buybacks despite withholding dividends.

London City Equities reported a $11.3 million capital gain primarily from trimming its Fiducian Group stake, reversing prior losses to post a $500,000 profit and declaring a 2.5 cent fully franked dividend including a special payout.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited reported a 36% drop in profit after tax for FY2025 but maintained its fully franked final dividend at 7.0 cents per share, signaling confidence despite softer earnings.

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.