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The Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) posted a solid 18.77% total return for the year ending June 2025, slightly trailing its benchmark index. This update highlights the fund's steady performance amid evolving market conditions.

Robex Resources has amended its $130 million facility with Sprott, enabling access to $90 million without immediate permit approvals, accelerating development of its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea.

KMD Brands has launched a comprehensive 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting $25 million in cost savings alongside $15 million in growth investments, aiming to restore profitability and accelerate brand-led expansion.

Ioneer Ltd announces a significant upgrade to the economics of its Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, driven by a process optimization that increases annual ore throughput by 25% without extra capital costs.

OM Holdings reported steady revenue of US$309.3 million in 1H 2025 despite a sharp EBITDA decline and net loss, while maintaining a strong cash position and advancing sustainability goals.

HALO Technologies reports a significantly improved half-year net loss and secures verbal FCA approval for its UK platform, while preparing to launch Managed Funds in Australia.

Halo Technologies Holdings Ltd reported a $6.06 million half-year loss, narrowing from last year’s $8.04 million, while preparing an $11 million rights issue to bolster its finances amid auditor concerns over asset valuations.

TPC Consolidated Limited reported a robust 20.9% increase in revenue to $193.1 million for FY25, driven by growth in electricity and gas services. However, net profit after tax plunged 94.4% to $0.3 million, reflecting the impact of volatile wholesale electricity prices and rising costs, while a proposed acquisition awaits regulatory approval.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has lodged a bidder’s statement for an all-cash $3.87 per unit takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust, securing unanimous recommendation from the trust’s board and major unitholders. The offer, representing a significant premium, awaits regulatory approvals and closes in March 2026.

AVADA Group Limited reported a significant net loss of $17.6 million for FY25, driven by major impairments in New Zealand and New South Wales operations amid challenging market conditions. The company completed a strategic consolidation of its Australian businesses and appointed new senior management to steer operational transformation.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited (GVF) reported a robust FY2025 with a 15.8% rise in adjusted pre-tax NTA and a fully franked dividend of 3.3 cents per share, underpinned by its discount capture strategy.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited reported a 21% increase in net profit after tax for FY2025, driven by strong portfolio returns and a successful discount capture strategy. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.3 cents per share and completed a $16.9 million wholesale placement.