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Downer EDI Limited has announced its key shareholder dates for 2025, including the Annual General Meeting scheduled for November 11 and the final dividend payment on October 2. These dates mark important milestones for investors in one of Australia and New Zealand's leading infrastructure service providers.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

Ironbark Capital Limited reported a 17.6% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by higher investment income and realised gains, alongside a raised fully franked dividend and an extended share buy-back program.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, with net assets rising nearly 15% and operating profit more than doubling. The Fund’s concentrated portfolio strategy delivered a 24% net return, comfortably outperforming its benchmark.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a net profit of $21.7 million for FY25 and maintained its fully franked dividend at 8.0 cents per share, matching last year’s payout despite portfolio underperformance against the benchmark.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited reported a remarkable 307% increase in profit for the year ended June 2025, alongside a 269% jump in investment income, underpinning a higher fully franked dividend.

Imperial Pacific Limited reported a 52% drop in profit for FY2025 but maintained its fully franked dividend, buoyed by robust performance from its associate London City Equities.

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.

Bayan Mining and Minerals Limited has reported a breakthrough in its exploration at the Bayan Springs South Project in Nevada, revealing gold grades up to 8.25 g/t and strong Carlin-type geochemical signatures. The company is now advancing towards geophysical surveys and drill planning to unlock the project’s potential.

WAM Strategic Value Limited has declared an increased fully franked dividend following an 8.6% rise in its investment portfolio for FY2025, showcasing resilience amid market volatility.

Amcor has completed its transformative acquisition of Berry Global, reporting a 43% jump in quarterly net sales and projecting strong earnings growth for fiscal 2026. The company’s strategic portfolio review and synergy realisation efforts underpin an optimistic outlook.

AGL Energy Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.25 per share for the six months ending June 2025, reinforcing steady returns for shareholders.