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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 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.

GALE Pacific reported a slight revenue dip and a net loss in FY25, driven by US market challenges including tariffs and weak consumer demand. The company is now overhauling its US operations and diversifying manufacturing to restore profitability.

Jupiter Mines has declared a final unfranked dividend of 0.75 cents per share for H2 FY2025, reflecting a solid payout ratio amid fluctuating earnings and Tshipi dividend receipts.

Lynas Rare Earths has successfully completed a A$750 million institutional placement, strengthening its balance sheet to fund ambitious growth plans under its Towards 2030 strategy.

Wellard Limited reported a net profit of US$1.3 million for FY2025, driven by operational improvements and strategic asset sales. With the sale of its last livestock vessels completed, the company plans to delist from the ASX and return surplus cash to shareholders.

Cettire Limited reported stable revenue for FY25 despite a challenging luxury market, but profitability sharply declined due to increased promotional activity and softer demand.

OM Holdings reported a slight revenue increase in the first half of 2025 but faced a loss due to falling ferrosilicon prices, while maintaining strong cash flow and preparing key asset sales.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited posted a 25.5% decline in profit after tax for FY25 but marked a milestone with its inaugural dividend payment. The fund remains confident in its small-cap investment strategy amid easing interest rates and geopolitical volatility.

Gladiator Resources has successfully closed an oversubscribed placement raising $1.18 million to advance its strategic focus on rare earth elements in the United States, signaling strong investor confidence.

Lynas Rare Earths has launched a fully underwritten A$750 million equity raising to fund its ambitious Towards 2030 growth strategy, aiming to expand rare earths production and downstream capabilities outside China.