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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.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Ltd reports a striking jump in full-year profit to $52.2 million and declares a record fully franked dividend, highlighting the resilience of its global infrastructure portfolio amid volatile markets.

WAM Income Maximiser has outperformed its benchmark since its April 2025 IPO, delivering solid capital growth and initiating fully franked dividends, while trading at a premium to net tangible assets.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has reported a profitable first half since its April 2025 IPO, declaring its inaugural fully franked monthly dividend and setting guidance for dividend growth. The company’s diversified portfolio of ASX300 equities and investment grade corporate debt has delivered promising returns, underpinning its income and capital growth objectives.

Pengana International Equities Limited (ASX, PIA) proposes a strategic portfolio enhancement by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to significantly lift fully franked dividends and diversify income streams.

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.

Australian United Investment Company Limited (AUI) has announced a fully franked dividend totaling AUD 0.28 per share for the first half of 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to select shareholders.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a modest increase in statutory profit after tax to $49.9 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, alongside a steady fully franked dividend of 28 cents per share. The company’s Pre-tax Net Tangible Asset backing rose 14.7%, outperforming the ASX 200 Accumulation Index.