Latest Investment Activity News

Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) has successfully completed a 1 for 1 non-renounceable rights issue, issuing over 23 million new units and significantly increasing its cash reserves.

Excelsior Capital reported a sharp fall in net profit after tax for FY25 despite a 74% rise in investment income, reflecting the absence of last year’s one-off asset sale gain. The company declared a higher fully franked final dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio.

Excelsior Capital Limited reports a sharp 98% drop in profit after tax for FY25 following the prior year’s $47.2 million gain from selling its CMI Electrical subsidiary. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share.

Streamplay Studio Limited reported a remarkable 201% surge in operating revenue for FY25, driven by its strategic acquisition of Noodlecake Studios and expansion into new markets. Despite a wider operating loss, the company achieved positive cash flow and profitability in the final quarter, signaling a promising turnaround.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has declared a distribution for August 2025, delivering an annualised yield of 6.32% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on mortgage-backed real estate loans across Australia, aiming to provide steady income and capital preservation.

Patrys Limited reported a 14.9% reduction in net loss for FY2025, driven by lower R&D expenses and tax incentives, while impairing key PAT-DX1 assets and shifting focus to PAT-DX3 development.

Spacetalk Limited reported a 12.2% revenue increase to $19.6 million in FY25, driven by recurring mobile subscriptions and device sales, while reducing its net loss by 27.1%. The company secured $3 million in capital post-year-end to support growth amid ongoing going concern uncertainties.

Queste Communications Ltd reported a modest profit for FY25, with consolidated results impacted by investment portfolio losses and strategic asset reclassifications. The company maintained a cautious stance, suspending dividends and executive salaries to manage overheads.

Control Bionics Limited reported a 14.8% revenue increase to $6.14 million for FY2025 but also a 3.3% rise in net loss to $6.11 million, while pursuing a $2 million rights issue and expanding its investment portfolio.

Orion Equities reported a $1.33 million net profit for FY25, down 56% from the prior year, impacted by unrealised losses on key investments and a significant tax benefit reversal. The company’s portfolio remains anchored by stakes in Bentley Capital and Strike Resources.

Bentley Capital Limited reported a reduced net loss of $878,418 for FY25, driven by unrealised investment losses primarily linked to its significant stake in Strike Resources. The company continues to navigate market volatility and operational hurdles with strategic cost controls and asset sales.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX, AIQ) reported a robust half-year profit increase of 183%, driven by strong gains in its Warana-managed portfolio. The Trust also announced a significant $44.6 million rights issue to fund further investments.