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Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (QRI) has announced a $162 million non-renounceable entitlement offer at $1.60 per unit, aiming to capitalize on a robust pipeline of commercial real estate loans. The offer provides existing investors an opportunity to deepen exposure to Australia's evolving private credit market.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 4% increase in total Life sales to $2.5 billion in Q1 FY26, buoyed by strong annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance while highlighting upcoming regulatory changes expected to benefit the sector.

QBE Insurance Group has announced the redemption of its USD 300 million 6.10% fixed rate subordinated notes due 2045, marking a notable step in its capital management strategy with regulatory approval secured.

Pacific Current Group has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 2 million shares, representing nearly 7% of its capital, aiming to enhance earnings per share and capital efficiency.

Bank of Queensland reported a robust FY25 with 12% growth in cash earnings and significant progress in its digital banking and branch conversion initiatives. The bank’s focus on productivity and specialist business lending underpins its optimistic outlook despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

Bank of Queensland reports a 12% rise in cash earnings for FY25 despite a 53% drop in statutory profit due to one-off impairments and restructuring. The bank’s strategic pivot towards commercial lending and digital transformation underpins improved operational performance and shareholder returns.

Bank of Queensland reported a 4% increase in revenues to $1.668 billion for FY25, yet profits after tax fell sharply by 53% to $133 million. Despite the profit decline, the bank declared a fully franked 20 cent dividend for the full year.

MFF Capital Investments Limited has confirmed a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.09 per share for the six months ending June 2025, alongside updated Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plan prices.

BKI Investment Company Limited reported a steady financial performance for FY2025, raising its ordinary dividend by 1% to 7.90 cents per share. The company remains confident in maintaining dividends in FY2026, supported by a diversified portfolio and positive economic outlook.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust (ASX, GCI) has opened a non-underwritten unit purchase plan offering new units at A$2.00 each to eligible unitholders in Australia and New Zealand. The offer aims to raise up to A$337 million to support portfolio growth.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust has announced a substantial non-underwritten Unit Purchase Plan, offering existing unitholders a chance to increase their stake at a slight discount. The offer aims to raise up to A$337 million to support its portfolio strategy.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared a fully franked dividend for October 2025, reflecting robust portfolio gains since its April launch and providing dividend guidance through year-end.