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Shareholders of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have overwhelmingly approved their respective share schemes, paving the way for a major merger and new leadership incentives.

Shareholders of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have overwhelmingly approved their respective Share Schemes, paving the way for a landmark merger pending court approval.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson shareholders convened to approve a transformative merger with Brickworks, aiming to simplify structure and boost portfolio diversification under a new entity, Topco.

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.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have scheduled key shareholder meetings and court hearings to advance their proposed merger, aiming to create a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited are advancing their proposed merger with key shareholder meetings and Supreme Court hearings scheduled in September 2025.

Ryder Capital Limited reports a striking 12.75% preliminary gain in its investment portfolio for August 2025, lifting its pre-tax net tangible assets per share to $1.964 before dividend payout.

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.