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Microequities Asset Management Group Limited reported a 19.3% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by strong fund performance and a surge in performance fees, while declaring a fully franked final dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

WAM Global Limited outperformed the MSCI World Index in FY2025 with a 19.4% portfolio gain, enabling a higher fully franked dividend of 17 cents per share. The company’s strong results reflect strategic investments in undervalued global growth stocks amid volatile markets.

WAM Leaders Limited reported a strong $63.8 million net profit for FY2025 and declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.7 cents per share, despite its investment portfolio underperforming the benchmark index.

The Takeovers Panel has accepted an undertaking from betr Entertainment, addressing key disclosure and structural concerns in its takeover bid for PointsBet, while declining to declare unacceptable circumstances.

WAM Global Limited reported a robust 39.8% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by a 19.4% growth in its investment portfolio and declared a fully franked full year dividend of 17 cents per share. The company’s diversified global holdings and disciplined investment approach underpin its strong shareholder returns.

Ryder Capital has announced a 10% increase in its FY25 final dividend, underpinned by a 20% rise in total comprehensive income and a 27.5% jump in pre-tax net tangible assets. The company’s robust portfolio performance and strategic share buybacks signal confidence in sustained shareholder returns.

Ryder Capital Limited has delivered a robust financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2025, reporting $17 million in net tangible assets and maintaining a fully franked dividend policy. The company’s audited results highlight strong governance and transparent related party transactions amid a complex valuation environment.

Magellan Asset Management is set to overhaul its High Conviction Trust Active ETF by adopting the Global Opportunities Strategy, cutting fees and appointing a new portfolio manager.

Platinum Capital Limited has received a non-binding proposal from Wilson Asset Management to take over its investment management, signaling a potential strategic shift pending shareholder approval.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a net loss for FY2025, with portfolio returns lagging the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, yet the company maintains confidence in its long-term strategy and declared a fully franked dividend.

Bell Financial Group reported a 44% drop in half-year net profit to $9.3 million, driven by a sharp decline in broking revenues, while its Technology & Platforms and Products & Services divisions delivered robust growth.

Bell Financial Group reported a sharp 44% drop in half-year profit to $9.3 million, citing market volatility impacting its broking segment. The company also trimmed its interim dividend to 3 cents per share, down from 4 cents.