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Diversified United Investment Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited, setting the stage for increased dividends and operational efficiencies.

Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.

Finico Pty Ltd, already holding 57.5% of DTI Group, has initiated an unconditional on-market cash offer at 1.2 cents per share for all remaining shares. Shaw and Partners will facilitate purchases from announcement through late May.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.

QBE Insurance Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement to specify the pricing for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Share Plan, confirming an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.78 per share for the six months ending December 2025.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has initiated an on-market buy-back and reaffirmed its FY26 earnings guidance, signalling confidence amid a narrowing discount to net asset value.

AMP Limited has announced a $150 million on-market share buyback set to begin after its first-quarter cashflow release in April 2026, signalling a strategic focus on shareholder returns and organic growth.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.4438 per security on its capital notes, payable in June 2026, with a 70% franking component and tax considerations for investors.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked distribution of AUD 1.3609 per Westpac Capital Note 7, reflecting a 5.3991% annualised rate for the quarter ending June 22, 2026.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has updated its interim dividend details, confirming a fully franked 30-cent payout per share and outlining its Dividend Reinvestment Plan with a 1.5% discount.

Pepper Money has ended talks with Challenger Limited over a $2.25 per share acquisition proposal, citing execution concerns, while reporting robust early 2026 growth and confirming a fully franked dividend.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has updated its 2026 interim dividend details, confirming a fully franked payout of AUD 2.35 per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 174.47 with no discount.