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Liberty Group has reported a solid 16% rise in statutory net profit after tax for FY25, alongside a 10% increase in underlying earnings and a new special dividend announcement.

Liberty Group reported a solid 15.7% rise in net profit after tax to $133.3 million for FY25, supported by steady revenue growth and improved asset quality. The company also announced a special dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial position.

Plato Income Maximiser Limited has reported a robust financial year ending June 2025, with net profit after tax rising to $83.6 million and its investment portfolio outperforming the benchmark in both income and total return. The company also maintained its highest-ever fully franked monthly dividends since listing.

Plato Income Maximiser Limited has reported a robust 29.9% increase in revenue and a 26.7% rise in profit after tax for the fiscal year ending June 2025, alongside consistent fully franked dividends.

betr Entertainment has issued its first supplementary bidder’s statement reaffirming its takeover offer for PointsBet, rejecting MIXI’s competing bid and outlining key next steps including a selective buy-back and acceptance facility.

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.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has reported a remarkable doubling of both revenue and profit for the fiscal year ending June 2025, alongside increased fully franked dividends.

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.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has reported a profitable first half since its April 2025 IPO, declaring its inaugural fully franked monthly dividend and setting guidance for dividend growth. The company’s diversified portfolio of ASX300 equities and investment grade corporate debt has delivered promising returns, underpinning its income and capital growth objectives.

DigitalX Limited has boosted its treasury valuation to A$104 million, driven by a strategic Bitcoin-first approach that now totals nearly 500 BTC. The company aims to more than quadruple its Bitcoin holdings by 2027, underscoring its confidence in digital assets as a core treasury component.

Helia Group reports a robust 38% rise in statutory net profit for the first half of 2025, alongside a special dividend declaration, while navigating looming challenges from government policy shifts and lender contract changes.

Helia Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.43 per share, set for payment in mid-September 2025.