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Halo Technologies Holdings Ltd has announced a renounceable pro rata rights issue aiming to raise up to $11 million at $0.024 per share, partially underwritten by Lodge Corporate Pty Ltd. The capital raise will support the company’s UK market entry, local growth, and ongoing software development.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

HALO Technologies reports a significantly improved half-year net loss and secures verbal FCA approval for its UK platform, while preparing to launch Managed Funds in Australia.

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.

Hearts and Minds Investments (HM1) reported a stellar 25.5% pre-tax portfolio return for FY25, outperforming global benchmarks and announcing a raised fully franked dividend of 9.0 cents per share with plans for continued increases.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) reported a stellar FY25 with total comprehensive income soaring to $124.8 million, nearly doubling the prior year, alongside a dividend increase and sustained philanthropic commitments.

Future Generation Global Limited has reported a 20.8% increase in its investment portfolio over the past year, prompting a boost in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This performance outpaces global market averages and underscores the company's sustainable investment approach.

Future Generation Global Limited reported a notable decline in half-year profits but raised its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its investment strategy and ongoing commitment to youth mental health initiatives.

Associate Global Partners Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to $7.085 million for FY2025, driven by strong fund growth and improved performance fees. The net loss after tax narrowed significantly to $171,000, reflecting operational progress despite no dividend declaration.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a net profit of $21.7 million for FY25 and maintained its fully franked dividend at 8.0 cents per share, matching last year’s payout despite portfolio underperformance against the benchmark.

Underwood Capital Limited has reported a return to profitability for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by gains in its listed securities portfolio and a strategic share buyback that enhanced net tangible asset backing per share.

GQG Partners reported a robust first half of 2025 with funds under management rising to US$172.4 billion and net revenue increasing 11%, driven by solid net inflows and capital appreciation. The firm also expanded its product suite, including launching an active ETF, while maintaining strong investment performance across strategies.