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Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) posted a 4.0% rise in operating earnings to $153.4 million for FY26, driven by portfolio diversification and a $305 million valuation uplift. The REIT also advanced sustainability initiatives, achieving net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

Region Group (ASX: RGN) delivered solid FY26 results with a 3.2% increase in Funds From Operations per security, a 9.8% total security holder return, and a leadership change as Greg Chubb took the helm as CEO.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a 128% surge in statutory profit to $275.9 million for FY26, supported by a $150.7 million property revaluation gain and a $248 million net acquisition spree. The REIT also completed a $2 billion debt refinancing, extending maturities and cutting margins.

Growthpoint Properties Australia is set to sell its Perth Woolworths distribution centre for $267.7 million, marking a significant milestone in its capital recycling strategy and expected to reduce gearing by 4%.

Goodman NZ surged to a $248 million statutory profit in FY26, propelled by strong property revaluations and leasing gains, while advancing major development projects and transitioning to a stapled group structure.

Elanor Investors Group reported a $57 million statutory loss for FY25 but is progressing a $125 million recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners to stabilise its balance sheet amid ongoing financial challenges.

MA Financial Group is set to realise a $20 million gain from selling Infinite Care, delivering investors more than 2.8 times their capital back and positioning the asset within a leading aged care provider.

Abacus Group has reported a strong turnaround with a $47.6 million net profit for the half-year to December 2025, maintaining steady funds from operations and declaring a consistent interim distribution. The group is also exploring internalising management of its key joint venture, Abacus Storage King.

Dexus Industria REIT (DXI) reported robust half-year results with 7.4% like-for-like income growth and near full occupancy, upgrading its FY26 FFO guidance. The REIT is actively recycling capital and progressing a $225 million development pipeline focused on high-quality industrial assets.

Dexus Industria REIT has slightly upgraded its FY26 funds from operations guidance, driven by robust portfolio income growth and strategic acquisitions in key industrial hubs. The REIT’s active management and development pipeline underpin its confidence in delivering secure, growing income.

Savana Asset Management marks the first anniversary of its Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX, SVNP), reporting a strong 13.62% annualised return that outpaced its benchmark despite a volatile US market. The firm also reveals insights from a novel AI stress test highlighting current limitations of large language models in investment decision-making.