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WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared a fully franked dividend for September, reflecting robust portfolio growth since its April 2025 launch. The investment portfolio has outperformed benchmarks, positioning the company well for its income return targets.

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.

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.

WAM Alternative Assets Limited has announced a 15.4% increase in its fully franked final dividend, reflecting robust portfolio gains and a confident outlook under Wilson Asset Management's stewardship.

WAM Alternative Assets reported modest profit growth for FY2025, raised its fully franked final dividend by 15.4%, and outlined a strategic shift towards growth investments in its diversified alternative assets portfolio.

Pengana Capital Group reported a strong turnaround in FY 2025 profitability, driven by a surge in private credit funds under management and successful new product launches. The firm’s strategic shift towards private markets is reshaping its revenue profile and balance sheet strength.

MetalsTech Limited’s executive director and spouse have sold over 23 million shares to three new private mining investors, injecting nearly A$11.2 million and potentially accelerating development of the Sturec Gold Mine.

Platinum Asia Investments has finalized its scheme of arrangement, transferring shares to an ETF structure and delisting from the ASX. Shareholders now hold units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF as the company undergoes a significant restructure.

Clime Capital Limited reported a 29% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintained its quarterly dividends and rolled over convertible notes with enhanced terms. The company is pivoting towards a debt-focused portfolio to boost income stability.

WAM Microcap Limited reported a robust 27% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong portfolio returns and sustained dividend payments. The company’s investment strategy continues to outperform the market, underpinning an optimistic outlook for micro-cap equities.

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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited has reported a 23.9% decline in net profit for FY25, yet continues to offer shareholders a fully franked 4.0 cent dividend supported by a no-discount Dividend Reinvestment Plan.