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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.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust reported a 20.7% increase in net assets to $532.8 million for FY25, while posting a modest profit decline amid challenging market conditions. The Trust’s $93 million capital raise and diversified credit portfolio underpin its strategy for stable income and growth.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund reported a robust FY25 with net assets soaring 44% to nearly $975 million and operating profit climbing 19.6%. The fund expanded its loan portfolio and successfully raised $295 million to fuel further growth.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a strong turnaround in FY2025 with a $5.44 million net profit and portfolio returns surpassing its benchmark, while continuing aggressive share buybacks despite withholding dividends.

GDI has exchanged contracts to sell six assets from its Autoleague Portfolio for $74 million, marking a significant gain over original costs and setting the stage for substantial unitholder distributions.

Rural Funds Group reported a solid FY25 with rising property and farming income driven by macadamia developments, while maintaining stable distributions and preparing for significant capital expenditure in FY26.

Diversified United Investment Limited reported a 5.4% rise in statutory profit to $38 million for FY2025, alongside a zero-debt position and a maintained fully franked dividend of 9 cents per share.

GQG Partners Inc. reported robust first-half 2025 results with revenue up 11% and net income rising 14.4%, alongside a new US ETF launch and a declared interim dividend.

London City Equities reported a $11.3 million capital gain primarily from trimming its Fiducian Group stake, reversing prior losses to post a $500,000 profit and declaring a 2.5 cent fully franked dividend including a special payout.

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.

Pengana International Equities Limited (ASX, PIA) proposes a strategic portfolio enhancement by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to significantly lift fully franked dividends and diversify income streams.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a modest increase in statutory profit after tax to $49.9 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, alongside a steady fully franked dividend of 28 cents per share. The company’s Pre-tax Net Tangible Asset backing rose 14.7%, outperforming the ASX 200 Accumulation Index.