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Echelon Resources Limited reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, driven by strategic asset acquisitions and strong commodity prices, delivering a 34% revenue increase and a near 20-fold jump in net profit after tax.

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 has reported a robust 17.2% increase in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, alongside a 14% rise in its fully franked final dividend, underpinned by both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

ARC Funds Limited posted a $2.45 million loss for FY2025, driven by strategic investments and increased transaction costs as it expands its funds management platform.

McMillan Shakespeare Limited reported steady FY25 growth with Normalised UNPATA of $103.2 million and an 8.3% dividend yield, underpinned by digital innovation and strategic investments.

CI1 reported a sharp 57% revenue decline in FY25 but reduced its comprehensive loss by 64% through strategic disposals and capital returns. The company’s financial services operations in Australia and Singapore faced tough market conditions, prompting a portfolio reshaping.

McMillan Shakespeare Limited reported a 14.1% rise in statutory net profit for FY25, marking the completion of its transformative Simply Stronger program that enhanced digital offerings and customer reach.

HPP has agreed to acquire Red Earth Energy Storage in a $40 million merger, aiming to relist on the ASX by early 2026 and capitalize on Australia’s growing battery storage market.

Harris Technology Group reported a 17% revenue decline for FY25 but improved its net loss by nearly 32%, driven by a pivot towards higher-margin refurbished IT products and tighter inventory management.

Bisalloy Steel Group Limited reported a 24.4% rise in profit after tax to $19.6 million for FY25, driven by strong Armour & Protection steel sales and international growth. The company declared a 16.5 cents per share fully franked final dividend, up 43.5% from last year, while advancing key growth initiatives in Asia and sensor technology.

Dominion Income Trust 1 (DN1) has reported a solid start with a $7.3 million profit and $345.9 million in net assets for its inaugural half-year period ending June 2025. The Trust raised $345.45 million through unit offers and delivered a 2.61% net return.

Rectifier Technologies Ltd reported a significant downturn in FY2025, with revenues falling 30.8% and a shift from profit to loss driven by a global EV market slowdown. The company is responding with cost controls and strategic pivots toward clean energy integration.