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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.

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.

Steadfast Group Limited reported a robust 47% jump in statutory net profit for FY25, boosted by a significant one-time gain from acquiring Rothbury Group. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 11.7 cents per share.

Future Generation Global Limited has reported a 20.8% increase in its investment portfolio over the past year, prompting a boost in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This performance outpaces global market averages and underscores the company's sustainable investment approach.

Future Generation Global Limited reported a notable decline in half-year profits but raised its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its investment strategy and ongoing commitment to youth mental health initiatives.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited posted a 25.5% decline in profit after tax for FY25 but marked a milestone with its inaugural dividend payment. The fund remains confident in its small-cap investment strategy amid easing interest rates and geopolitical volatility.

Future Generation Australia has raised its fully franked interim dividend for the tenth consecutive year, underpinned by a robust 10.8% investment portfolio return over the past 12 months.