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Prime Financial Group has acquired Lincoln Indicators, significantly expanding its wealth management platform and client base. The deal is expected to boost recurring revenue and contribute to Prime’s ambitious growth targets.

Prime Financial Group has agreed to acquire Lincoln Indicators, a leading Australian investment research and funds management firm, significantly boosting its wealth management capabilities and client base.

MyState Limited has finalized its merger with Auswide Bank, positioning the combined entity for significant cost savings and earnings growth while maintaining strong capital and customer metrics.

MyState Limited has reported a stable underlying net profit of $17.5 million for the half-year, maintaining customer growth and a robust capital position as it prepares to merge with Auswide Bank.

Mystate Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.105 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on March 21, 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains active, offering shareholders a discounted reinvestment option.

MyState Limited reported a modest revenue increase but an 8.9% decline in statutory profit for the half year ended December 2024, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend. The company is set to complete a transformative merger with Auswide Bank, aiming for earnings accretion from FY26.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank clarifies a modest 5.8% variance in half-year cash earnings against market forecasts, confirming no material surprise and compliance with ASX disclosure rules.

Citigroup announces a fully franked AUD 2.25 dividend for CBA CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, effective 20 February 2025, aligning with CBA ordinary shares' dividend dates.

FFI Holdings Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.10 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable in April 2025. The company also offers shareholders a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with a 5% discount.

Bell Financial Group has reported a robust FY2024 performance, with profit after tax rising 26.4% amid improving market conditions and record Funds Under Advice. The company’s strategic focus on technology and recurring revenue streams underpins its growth trajectory.

Bell Financial Group has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.04 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Bell Financial Group reported a robust 26.4% increase in profit after tax to $30.7 million for 2024, underpinned by strong performances across all divisions and a declared fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share. The Group is actively pursuing growth through acquisitions and strategic account transfers, positioning itself for a cautiously optimistic 2025.