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Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have scheduled key shareholder meetings and court hearings to advance their proposed merger, aiming to create a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity.

Platinum Investment Management has disclosed a significant partial redemption of approximately $580 million by a major client, expected to impact funds under management in October and November 2025.

Keybridge Capital has secured an extension of its bridge funding facility with WAM Active until late November 2025, maintaining current terms to support its ongoing recapitalisation efforts.

Platinum Asset Management reveals a sharp 86% drop in statutory net profit and a 39% plunge in funds under management for FY25, prompting a cancellation of the final dividend.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked AUD 1.11 dividend for WES CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalments, aligning key dates with WES ordinary shares and reducing outstanding loan amounts on warrants.

MA Financial Group has completed its acquisition of IP Generation, issuing over 11 million shares upfront and setting a $10.4 million deferred payment split between cash and shares.

Ryder Capital Limited reports a striking 12.75% preliminary gain in its investment portfolio for August 2025, lifting its pre-tax net tangible assets per share to $1.964 before dividend payout.

Clime Investment Management has reported a strong FY25 profit turnaround, posting $2.1 million pretax and amortisation profit and declaring a fully franked dividend. The company outlines ambitious growth and margin targets for FY26 amid strategic restructuring and technology investments.

HALO Technologies reports a significantly improved half-year net loss and secures verbal FCA approval for its UK platform, while preparing to launch Managed Funds in Australia.

Halo Technologies Holdings Ltd reported a $6.06 million half-year loss, narrowing from last year’s $8.04 million, while preparing an $11 million rights issue to bolster its finances amid auditor concerns over asset valuations.

Excelsior Capital reported a sharp fall in net profit after tax for FY25 despite a 74% rise in investment income, reflecting the absence of last year’s one-off asset sale gain. The company declared a higher fully franked final dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio.

Stakk Limited reports a striking 158% year-over-year revenue increase in FY25, driven by its Embedded Finance solutions and strategic partnerships. The company’s pivot from B2C to B2B signals a focused growth trajectory into FY26.