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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.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

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.

AIMS Property Securities Fund (APW) reported a remarkable financial year ending June 2025, with net income and revenue more than doubling and net tangible assets per unit rising 31.8%. The fund’s conservative, debt-free approach and diversified portfolio helped it outperform the broader market despite ongoing distribution suspensions.

Wellnex Life Limited reported a strong 40% revenue increase in FY25 driven by its Pain Away brand, yet posted a wider loss due to one-off costs and finance expenses. The company’s balance sheet strengthened following a dual AIM listing and debt settlements.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited reported a robust FY25 with a $9.67 million profit after tax, a significant leap from $1.77 million the prior year, while delivering a 15.1% portfolio return that outperformed its benchmark.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has declared a distribution for August 2025, delivering an annualised yield of 6.32% based on its net tangible assets. The fund continues to focus on mortgage-backed real estate loans across Australia, aiming to provide steady income and capital preservation.

BlackRock is reshaping its iShares Future Tech Innovators ETF by narrowing its focus to the 30 largest Nasdaq 100 companies and cutting management fees nearly in half, effective October 15, 2025.

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.

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.

Steadfast Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.117 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 2.5% discount.

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.