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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.

3P Learning reported a 30% rise in underlying EBITDA to $15.5 million for FY25, alongside a return to statutory profitability and a key acquisition to strengthen its literacy offerings.

LTR Pharma Limited (ASX, LTP) reported significant progress in FY25, advancing its novel intranasal treatments for erectile dysfunction and expanding its commercial footprint in Australia and the US. The company secured key partnerships and capital raises, positioning itself for regulatory milestones and global market entry.

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.

Enero Group posted a modest 2% EBITDA increase and improved margins in FY25 despite a 3% revenue dip, driven by operational efficiencies and strong second-half growth. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and sharpened its focus on core agencies after divesting OBMedia.

Vection Technologies reports its first positive underlying EBITDA alongside a 22% pro-forma revenue increase, driven by major defence contracts and AI integration. The company’s strategic acquisition and sector diversification set the stage for sustainable growth in FY26.

PainChek Limited reported a 24% revenue increase to $4.8 million for FY25, narrowing its net loss by 7%, while progressing toward FDA clearance for its Adult PainChek App in the US and launching its Infant App in Australia.

Steadfast Group reported a robust FY25 with underlying NPAT rising 17.2% to $295.5 million, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions in the US and UK. The insurer broker continues to invest in technology and international expansion while raising dividends.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals reported a 62% reduction in net loss for FY2025, driven by R&D tax credits and cost efficiencies, while making significant strides in its AI drug discovery platform and therapeutic candidates.

Hummgroup Limited reported a robust FY25 with cash profit soaring to $52.9 million, a significant reduction in costs, and a maintained historically low credit loss ratio. The group also completed a full repayment of its Perpetual Notes, signaling improved capital efficiency.

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.