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Kina Securities Limited reported a robust 37% jump in statutory net profit after tax for the half year ended June 2025, driven by solid revenue growth and expanding loan portfolios. The bank also declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial strength.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust reported a 6.6% increase in profit for FY25, achieving an 8.8% net return and maintaining strong portfolio diversification in private credit assets.

MA Credit Income Trust (ASX, MA1) has announced a $190.5 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at a 3.4% discount, aiming to bolster its private credit investments across asset-backed, direct asset, and corporate lending sectors.

EDU Holdings Limited reported a striking 114% increase in revenue to $36.1 million for 1H25, driven by strong higher education enrolments, while declaring its first fully-franked interim dividend. Despite regulatory headwinds in vocational training, the company’s robust cash position and strategic growth initiatives position it well for the future.

Associate Global Partners Limited reported a 14% revenue increase to $7.085 million for FY2025, driven by strong fund growth and improved performance fees. The net loss after tax narrowed significantly to $171,000, reflecting operational progress despite no dividend declaration.

Katana Capital Limited reported a solid increase in net profit for FY2025 alongside a fully franked dividend and a strategic share buyback, signaling confidence despite lower revenue.

Harvest Technology Group reported a reduced net loss of $7.06 million for FY2025 amid restructuring and new funding, while focusing on its remote communications technology segment and launching Project NEON.

EDU Holdings has reported a striking 114% revenue increase in the first half of FY25, driven by strong enrolment growth at Ikon and a maiden fully-franked dividend declaration.

Worley Limited reported a mixed FY2025 with a slight revenue decline but strong profitability gains and a stable dividend, signaling resilience in engineering services.

Blackwall Limited has announced a fully franked dividend for the six months ending June 2025, combining a cash payout with securities from WOTSO, offering shareholders a unique blend of returns.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported record FY25 results, with net profit after tax rising 21% to $35 million, driven by strong growth across its broker network and manufacturing division.