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EVT Limited reported a solid financial year with normalised revenue rising 1.3% to A$1.237 billion and EBITDA up 6.3%, while net profit after tax surged 593%, driven by operational resilience and strategic growth initiatives including a major hotel management acquisition.

Stanmore Resources Limited reported a net loss of US$50.5 million for the half-year ended June 2025, reversing a prior profit amid falling coal prices and operational disruptions from severe weather. The company’s underlying earnings also took a hit, reflecting challenging market conditions.

nib Holdings reported a solid FY25 with underlying operating profit of $239.2 million and 3.2% policyholder growth, driven by digital innovation and operational efficiencies. The Group’s strategic focus on core health insurance and adjacent services sets the stage for continued momentum into FY26.

Pilbara Minerals Limited (PLS) reported a challenging FY25 marked by a 39% revenue drop and a net loss of $196 million amid falling lithium prices. Despite this, the company advanced key expansion projects, acquired a Brazilian lithium asset, and made significant sustainability strides.

Pilbara Minerals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Colina Lithium Project in Brazil, consolidating its 100% ownership following the Latin Resources acquisition. The estimate confirms a substantial lithium oxide resource supporting open pit mining prospects.

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) reported a statutory net loss of $25.8 million for FY25 amid challenging market conditions but posted an underlying profit of $28.7 million. The company’s growth roadmap aims to exceed $100 million in annualised NPAT within four years, driven by rental expansion and operational efficiencies.

Plato Income Maximiser Limited has reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, with net profit after tax rising to $83.6 million and its investment portfolio outperforming the benchmark in both income and total return. The company also maintained its highest-ever fully franked monthly dividends since listing.

International Equities Corporation Ltd reported a $1.249 million net loss for FY2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in its tourism segment amid a slowing economy and rising costs. The company’s property development and leasing operations also faced headwinds, leading to a decline in overall revenue and asset backing.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has reported a profitable first half since its April 2025 IPO, declaring its inaugural fully franked monthly dividend and setting guidance for dividend growth. The company’s diversified portfolio of ASX300 equities and investment grade corporate debt has delivered promising returns, underpinning its income and capital growth objectives.

Aspen Group has delivered FY25 results ahead of expectations, driven by robust rental income and development profits, setting the stage for an optimistic FY26 outlook.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a strong FY25 with a 28.92% portfolio return and maintained its annual dividend at 6.0 cents per share, reflecting robust capital management and investor confidence.

Codan Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue climbing 22% to $674.2 million and net profit rising 27%, driven by strong performances in its Communications and Metal Detection segments.