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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.

Finexia Financial Group has restated its FY24 financials due to a material error in expense accruals and reduced the value of its Stayco investment by $4 million following an external valuation review.

ASF Group Limited reports a dramatic turnaround to a $25.8 million profit for FY2025, driven by a one-off $32.7 million gain from subsidiary disposals amid a 70% revenue drop.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reported a striking 348.8% jump in profit after tax to $1.82 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and a robust investment portfolio. The company’s first operating cash profit and growth in net tangible assets signal a turning point in its transformation.

Ovanti Limited’s FY2025 results reveal a modest revenue dip but a sharp 61% rise in net loss, driven by a significant impairment charge. The company’s capital base strengthened despite ongoing losses, with no dividends declared.

Regal Asian Investments has commenced on-market share purchases to satisfy its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, pricing shares at or below its recent net tangible asset value of $2.54. This move signals a strategic approach to capital management amid evolving portfolio stewardship.

Hearts and Minds Investments (HM1) reported a stellar 25.5% pre-tax portfolio return for FY25, outperforming global benchmarks and announcing a raised fully franked dividend of 9.0 cents per share with plans for continued increases.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) reported a stellar FY25 with total comprehensive income soaring to $124.8 million, nearly doubling the prior year, alongside a dividend increase and sustained philanthropic commitments.

Scalare Partners reports a 26% rise in FY25 revenue, driven by strong service demand and key acquisitions, including Inhouse Ventures and the pending Tank Stream Labs deal.

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.