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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.

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has announced a non-renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $44.6 million at a 19.4% discount, aiming to capitalize on discounted secondary market funds amid liquidity challenges.

Challenger Limited celebrates four decades with a robust 9% rise in net profit and a strategic digital transformation, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s retirement income market.

HMC Capital has reported a record FY25 with pre-tax operating earnings soaring 74% and EPS up 51%, driven by strong asset growth and diversified platform success. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook targeting sustained organic growth and stable dividends.

Magellan Asset Management is set to overhaul its High Conviction Trust Active ETF by adopting the Global Opportunities Strategy, cutting fees and appointing a new portfolio manager.