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Pengana International Equities reported a solid $33.8 million profit for FY2025 and unveiled a strategic plan to diversify into global private credit, aiming to increase dividends by over half and shift to monthly payments.

Charter Hall Group reported a robust FY25 with a 7.3% rise in operating earnings per security and a surge in funds under management to $84.3 billion. The group’s strategic equity inflows and development pipeline expansion signal strong momentum heading into FY26.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a 4% revenue increase and a 35% jump in operating profit for FY25, driven by growth in corporate and private clients despite a government contract decline. The company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Lark Distilling Co. Ltd reported a 3% revenue increase to $17.17 million for FY25, driven by whisky sales growth and a major brand restage, while losses widened significantly due to increased marketing spend and operational investments.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a modest revenue increase but a sharp profit decline in FY25, unveiling a new CEO and a refreshed growth strategy to tackle industry challenges.

IPH Limited reported a solid 16.5% revenue increase to $710.3 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions in Canada and strong organic growth in Asia and ANZ. Despite ongoing delays at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, the company achieved higher earnings and dividends, setting the stage for further operational efficiencies and technology investments.

Li-S Energy Limited reported a $6.41 million net loss for FY25 while making significant strides in commercialising its lithium-sulfur battery technology, including commissioning new production facilities and securing key strategic partnerships.

IPH Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue rising 16.6% to $710.3 million and net profit after tax up 13.2% to $68.8 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and a pivot towards organic growth and AI integration.

Janison Education Group reported a 9% revenue increase to $47 million in FY25, driven by new contracts and strong ICAS performance, while launching its AI-powered assessment platform Jai. The company also refreshed its leadership and expanded its customer pipeline to $28.6 million.

Pepper Money Limited reported a 2% increase in net profit after tax to $47 million for the half-year ended June 2025, driven by strong loan originations and disciplined cost management. The company also raised its interim dividend to 6.4 cents per share, signaling confidence despite a slight dip in net interest income.

Goodman Group delivered a robust FY25 performance, with operating profit rising 13% to $2.31 billion and a 9.8% increase in operating earnings per security. The company’s expanding data centre portfolio and strong capital position set the stage for continued growth.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a mixed FY2025 with statutory revenue edging up to $3.54 billion but a statutory loss after tax of $8.5 million, offset by a strong normalised profit and a 50% dividend increase. The company is advancing manufacturing rationalisation and sustainability initiatives while expanding internationally.