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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.

Qualitas Limited reported a robust 36% increase in normalised net profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong fee growth and principal income, while guiding for further growth in FY26. The company’s expanding private credit focus and ESG initiatives position it well amid evolving market conditions.

Qualitas Limited has reported record full-year earnings for FY25, driven by strong growth in funds management revenue and expanding commercial real estate activity. The company has raised its FY26 profit guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.

London City Equities reported a $11.3 million capital gain primarily from trimming its Fiducian Group stake, reversing prior losses to post a $500,000 profit and declaring a 2.5 cent fully franked dividend including a special payout.

Cadence Capital Limited reported a sharp decline in profit for FY2025, down 71% from the prior year, while declaring a steady 3.0 cent final dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reported a significantly reduced loss for FY25 and declared a final quarterly dividend, while outlining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 driven by core portfolio improvements.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NAC) reported a strong turnaround with a $7.55 million profit after tax for FY25 and a 28.9% portfolio return, declaring a 1.5 cent per share dividend. The company’s focused investments in emerging Australian and New Zealand companies underpin its robust performance and disciplined capital management.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NCC) has reported a significant profit turnaround for FY25, alongside a fully franked dividend declaration and strategic portfolio developments.

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 is set to diversify its portfolio by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to increase earnings and fully franked dividends by 56%, with monthly payments starting November 2025.

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.

Insignia Financial has reported a robust FY25 with a 17.6% rise in underlying net profit after tax and a record $330.3 billion in funds under management. The company also unveiled its ambitious strategy to become Australia's leading diversified wealth manager by 2030.