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WAM Research Limited reported a robust 22.4% growth in its investment portfolio for FY2025, outperforming key ASX indices and declaring a 10 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The company’s disciplined focus on undervalued growth stocks underpinned strong returns despite market volatility.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited reported a net profit after tax of $99.52 million for FY2025, down 42% year-on-year, yet continues its steady dividend growth with a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) posted a reduced net loss for FY25 alongside stable distributions and extended its debt facility to January 2027, maintaining a focus on essential healthcare and retail properties amid a cautious economic outlook.

SciDev Limited reported a 5% revenue decline in FY25 but secured major contracts and reaffirmed strong growth guidance for FY26. Key proprietary technologies like CatChek™ and PFAS treatment are driving expansion.

Thorney Technologies Ltd reported a reduced net loss of $4.66 million for FY2025, improving from a $21.7 million loss the previous year, while maintaining a stable net tangible asset backing per share. The company is focused on enhancing portfolio performance and addressing the persistent discount to net tangible assets through strategic initiatives including a share buyback.

Helloworld Travel Limited reported a 4.1% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite an 8.6% decline in total transaction value, underpinned by strong forward bookings and ongoing technology investments.

Beforepay Group Limited reported a robust 74.5% increase in net profit after tax to $6.7 million for FY25, driven by growth in its core Pay Advance business, the launch of a Personal Loan product, and expansion of its AI-powered credit analytics division, Carrington Labs, in the US.

Nanosonics delivered a robust FY25 with 17% revenue growth and a 72% jump in profit before tax, propelled by next-gen trophon devices and advancing CORIS commercialisation.

G8 Education Limited reported a moderate earnings improvement for the half year ended June 2025 despite ongoing occupancy challenges and regulatory uncertainty. The company is intensifying child safety measures following a Victorian incident and plans a share buy-back to enhance shareholder value.

Australian Clinical Labs reported a 6.4% revenue increase and an 8.7% rise in underlying EBIT for FY25, maintaining disciplined growth and operational efficiency in a complex healthcare environment.

Fortescue Ltd reported a solid FY25 with record iron ore shipments and a strong profit, while making significant strides in its decarbonisation agenda including renewable energy projects and green metal production.

AUB Group Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance, with underlying NPAT rising 17.1% to AUD 200.2 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and margin improvements. The company’s aggressive UK retail expansion and diversified portfolio underpin a confident FY26 outlook.