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Australian Ethical Investment Limited has delivered a standout FY25 with record funds under management and significant profit growth, setting the stage for its next growth phase.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited reported a robust 68% rise in net profit after tax and a 34% increase in funds under management for FY25, driven by strong organic growth and the Altius acquisition. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 9 cents per share, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

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.

Qualitas Limited reported a robust 36% increase in normalised net profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong fee growth and principal income, while guiding for further growth in FY26. The company’s expanding private credit focus and ESG initiatives position it well amid evolving market conditions.

Qualitas Limited has reported a robust FY25 with net profit after tax rising 28% to $33.4 million and funds under management growing to $9.5 billion. The company also declared a fully franked final dividend of 7.5 cents per share.

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.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to A$7.494 billion and a near tripling of underlying EBIT to A$174.9 million, driven by improved trading margins and strong growth in lifecycle services. The company’s strategic focus on decarbonisation and circular economy positions it well for sustained demand, especially from AI-driven data centre expansion.

HMC Capital reported a robust FY25 with a 51% rise in operating EPS and a 47% jump in assets under management to $18.7 billion, driven by expansion across multiple funds management divisions.

HMC Capital Limited reported a record FY25 profit of $265.2 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and growth in digital infrastructure and energy transition sectors. The company also declared a consistent dividend and strengthened its balance sheet with an increased undrawn debt facility.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported robust Q2 and H1 2025 results driven by higher gold production and prices, while advancing its Bomboré mine expansion and debuting on the ASX.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, with profit after tax soaring 205% to $250.3 million and steady distributions maintained. The REIT’s portfolio value and operational metrics reflect a resilient strategy in metro-located retail assets.