Latest Strategic Investments News

Aristocrat Leisure reported solid half-year results with a 5.6% rise in normalised net profit after tax and before amortisation to $733 million, underpinned by growth across its gaming and interactive segments. The company also declared an unfranked interim dividend of 44 cents per share.

Humm Group reported a solid 10% increase in assets under management to $5.3 billion for 3Q25, maintaining stable margins while advancing a new hybrid loan product and IT platform modernization.

ARC Funds Limited has acquired a controlling interest in The Term Deposit Shop, bolstering its position in the online cash investment space while raising $600,000 in equity and $800,000 in debt financing.

Black Dragon Gold Corp. reported a Q1 2025 net loss of CAD 377,262 while advancing its Salave Gold Project in Spain, navigating permitting challenges and legal disputes over land re-zoning. The company also progressed exploration and asset sales in Australia, maintaining a cautious outlook on financing.

AVITA Medical reported a strong first quarter with revenues up 67% to $18.5 million, driven by expanded commercial sales and new product introductions. Despite a narrower net loss, the company faces ongoing challenges from revenue covenants and macroeconomic pressures.

REA Group has posted robust growth in its Q3 results, driven by strong buyer demand and strategic product enhancements across its digital real estate platforms.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

Centaurus Metals’ Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil has further reduced its carbon emissions, reinforcing its status as a world-leading low-emission nickel producer and attracting strategic investor interest.

Strickland Metals kicks off its 2025 drilling campaign with strong high-grade intercepts at the Rogozna Project, reinforcing the commercial potential of its 5.3Moz AuEq Shanac Deposit.

Guzman y Gomez has unveiled an ambitious expansion and margin improvement plan at the 2025 Macquarie Australia Conference, reaffirming its FY25 guidance and spotlighting strong franchise growth and operational excellence.

Smartgroup reports a solid start to 2025 with stable revenue and a surge in electric vehicle leasing orders, while cautiously navigating evolving government incentives and market conditions.

Super Retail Group has amended its FY25 sales growth figures while reporting improved like-for-like sales in the second half, alongside strategic investments in supply chain and store network expansion.