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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.

Regal Asian Investments has commenced on-market share purchases to satisfy its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, pricing shares at or below its recent net tangible asset value of $2.54. This move signals a strategic approach to capital management amid evolving portfolio stewardship.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) reported a stellar FY25 with total comprehensive income soaring to $124.8 million, nearly doubling the prior year, alongside a dividend increase and sustained philanthropic commitments.

BTC Health Limited reported a remarkable 277% increase in profit after tax to nearly $4 million for FY25, driven by significant fair value gains on its healthcare investments and key contract wins.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX, AIQ) reported a robust half-year profit increase of 183%, driven by strong gains in its Warana-managed portfolio. The Trust also announced a significant $44.6 million rights issue to fund further investments.

Future Generation Australia has raised its fully franked interim dividend for the tenth consecutive year, underpinned by a robust 10.8% investment portfolio return over the past 12 months.

WAM Alternative Assets Limited has announced a 15.4% increase in its fully franked final dividend, reflecting robust portfolio gains and a confident outlook under Wilson Asset Management's stewardship.

South32 Limited reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 17% revenue increase and a return to profitability, driven by higher commodity prices and strategic divestments. The company also declared a fully-franked dividend and outlined a focused growth outlook.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has successfully completed a $75 million wholesale placement, issuing 37.5 million new units to institutional investors. The capital raise aims to support the Trust’s portfolio expansion, with a Unit Purchase Plan for existing investors set to follow.

Wesfarmers Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with a 14.4% increase in net profit after tax to $2.926 billion and declared fully franked dividends of $2.06 per share. The conglomerate also unveiled a proposed $1.50 per share capital management distribution, pending shareholder approval.

IGO Limited reported a significant net loss for FY25 driven by a $605 million impairment at its Kwinana lithium refinery and challenging market conditions. Despite setbacks, the Greenbushes operation maintained strong margins, and the company is advancing a refreshed strategy focused on clean energy materials.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd posted a sharp 76% decline in profit after tax for FY2025 yet declared a higher fully franked final dividend and reported growth in net tangible assets per share.