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Andrew Schwartz, Qualitas’ Group Managing Director and Co-Founder, has sold 15.1 million shares to a major global equities manager, marking his first share sale since the IPO while retaining significant control. The move coincides with strong FY25 results and an accelerating FY26 pipeline.

Halo Technologies Holdings has responded to ASX queries about a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, denying any undisclosed information and confirming compliance with continuous disclosure rules.

Magellan Financial Group reported a modest rise in assets under management to A$40.2 billion as of 30 September 2025, reflecting shifts in retail and institutional investor activity.

Vanguard Investments Australia has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for its suite of ETFs for the quarter ending 30 September 2025, outlining key dates and eligibility for investors.

Halo Technologies Holdings Ltd has announced a renounceable pro rata rights issue aiming to raise up to $11 million at $0.024 per share, partially underwritten by Lodge Corporate Pty Ltd. The capital raise will support the company’s UK market entry, local growth, and ongoing software development.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

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.

Staude Capital Global Value Fund Limited (GVF) reported a robust FY2025 with a 15.8% rise in adjusted pre-tax NTA and a fully franked dividend of 3.3 cents per share, underpinned by its discount capture strategy.

Hearts and Minds Investments (HM1) reported a stellar 25.5% pre-tax portfolio return for FY25, outperforming global benchmarks and announcing a raised fully franked dividend of 9.0 cents per share with plans for continued increases.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) reported a stellar FY25 with total comprehensive income soaring to $124.8 million, nearly doubling the prior year, alongside a dividend increase and sustained philanthropic commitments.

Future Generation Global Limited has reported a 20.8% increase in its investment portfolio over the past year, prompting a boost in its fully franked interim dividend to 4.0 cents per share. This performance outpaces global market averages and underscores the company's sustainable investment approach.

Future Generation Global Limited reported a notable decline in half-year profits but raised its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its investment strategy and ongoing commitment to youth mental health initiatives.