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NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reported a significantly reduced loss for FY25 and declared a final quarterly dividend, while outlining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 driven by core portfolio improvements.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NAC) reported a strong turnaround with a $7.55 million profit after tax for FY25 and a 28.9% portfolio return, declaring a 1.5 cent per share dividend. The company’s focused investments in emerging Australian and New Zealand companies underpin its robust performance and disciplined capital management.

Downer EDI Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.141 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with payments scheduled for early October.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NCC) has reported a significant profit turnaround for FY25, alongside a fully franked dividend declaration and strategic portfolio developments.

Ridley Corporation reported solid FY25 results with EBITDA up 8.6% to $97.8 million and NPAT rising 8.7% to $43.3 million, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital management.

Canterbury Resources has announced a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan aiming to raise approximately $0.75 million at a 9.1% discount to recent trading prices, supporting exploration and working capital needs.

Ridley Corporation Limited reported a solid FY25 with revenue up 3.1% to $1.3 billion and net profit after tax rising 8.7% to $43.3 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.00 cents per share, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Redox Ltd reported a robust 9.4% increase in revenue for FY25, supported by strong volume growth and three strategic acquisitions, despite margin compression and a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.

Redox Limited reported a 9.4% increase in FY25 revenue to $1.244 billion amid challenging global conditions, while profit after tax declined 14.6% to $77.1 million due to margin normalization and rising costs. The company completed three strategic acquisitions and declared a fully franked dividend of 12.5 cents per share.

IPH Limited reported a solid 16.5% revenue increase to $710.3 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions in Canada and strong organic growth in Asia and ANZ. Despite ongoing delays at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, the company achieved higher earnings and dividends, setting the stage for further operational efficiencies and technology investments.

IPH Limited reported a 13.2% rise in net profit after tax to $68.8 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions in Canada and organic growth across Asia-Pacific. Revenue surged 16.5% to $710.3 million despite inflationary pressures and operational challenges.

Li-S Energy Limited reported a $6.41 million net loss for FY25 while making significant strides in commercialising its lithium-sulfur battery technology, including commissioning new production facilities and securing key strategic partnerships.