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ARC Funds Limited posted a $2.45 million loss for FY2025, driven by strategic investments and increased transaction costs as it expands its funds management platform.

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.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a 20% revenue increase in FY25 driven by higher NdPr sales, yet net profit fell sharply amid ramp-up costs and market challenges. The company completed key growth projects and unveiled its Towards 2030 strategy focused on downstream expansion.

Count Limited reported a remarkable 705% increase in profit after tax for FY2025, driven by successful acquisitions and operational synergies. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.75 cents per share, underscoring confidence in sustained growth.

Ai-Media Technologies reported a 2.1% revenue decline to $64.86 million in FY25, driven by a strategic shift to technology sales and a 25% drop in services revenue. Despite a higher net loss, underlying EBITDA rose 11%, reflecting progress in its SaaS transformation and global expansion.

Wesfarmers Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with a 14.4% increase in net profit after tax to $2.926 billion and declared fully franked dividends of $2.06 per share. The conglomerate also unveiled a proposed $1.50 per share capital management distribution, pending shareholder approval.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust (ASX, GCI) reported a robust fiscal 2025 with a 41.65% jump in revenue and a substantial capital raise to expand its RMBS/ABS portfolio. The Trust’s net assets topped $1 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence and strategic growth.

archTIS Limited has reported FY25 results with solid ARR growth and completed a transformative acquisition of Spirion LLC, significantly boosting its US market presence and product suite. The company is raising $20.5 million to fund this expansion and accelerate growth.

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.

Spirit Technology Solutions reported a 12.7% revenue increase and a 562% surge in underlying EBITDA for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions that have positioned cyber security as its fastest growing segment.