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Contact Energy Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 13% increase in underlying net profit, driven by geothermal expansion and strategic acquisition of Manawa Energy. The company’s renewable portfolio and risk management positioned it well amid challenging market conditions.

WAM Global Limited outperformed the MSCI World Index in FY2025 with a 19.4% portfolio gain, enabling a higher fully franked dividend of 17 cents per share. The company’s strong results reflect strategic investments in undervalued global growth stocks amid volatile markets.

WAM Global Limited reported a robust 39.8% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by a 19.4% growth in its investment portfolio and declared a fully franked full year dividend of 17 cents per share. The company’s diversified global holdings and disciplined investment approach underpin its strong shareholder returns.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reports FY25 results marked by suspended distributions amid Healthscope receivership, while maintaining strong portfolio fundamentals and active tenant resolution efforts.

Bell Financial Group reported a 44% drop in half-year net profit to $9.3 million, driven by a sharp decline in broking revenues, while its Technology & Platforms and Products & Services divisions delivered robust growth.

Bell Financial Group reported a sharp 44% drop in half-year profit to $9.3 million, citing market volatility impacting its broking segment. The company also trimmed its interim dividend to 3 cents per share, down from 4 cents.

WAM Capital Limited outperformed key ASX indices with a 22.2% portfolio increase in FY2025, declaring a strong 15.5 cents per share dividend that yields 9.1%.

WAM Capital Limited reported a robust 22.2% investment portfolio return for FY2025, outperforming key ASX benchmarks and maintaining its full-year dividend at 15.5 cents per share with a 10% yield.

MFF Capital Investments Limited posted a solid $432 million net profit for FY2025 despite a slight dip from last year, while raising its fully franked final dividend and completing the strategic acquisition of Montaka Global.

Abacus Storage King reported a 109% surge in net profit for FY25, while rejecting an initial takeover bid and entering due diligence on a revised offer. The company’s strong operating platform and strategic acquisitions underpin its growth ambitions.

NEXTDC has expanded its senior debt facilities to A$6.4 billion, enhancing financial flexibility to support rapid expansion driven by record contract wins and rising demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.

Origin Energy reported a 6% rise in full-year profit to $1.48 billion, driven by LNG trading gains and operational resilience, while advancing key renewable projects and battery storage developments.