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Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX – CIP) reported a robust HY26 with strong income growth, portfolio valuation gains, and an upgraded full-year earnings forecast, underpinned by active leasing and strategic capital management.

Centuria Industrial REIT has reported robust HY26 financial results, underpinned by solid leasing activity, a $75 million valuation gain, and strategic expansion into the booming data centre sector. The REIT reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued earnings growth amid favourable industrial market conditions.

AGL Energy reported a 42% drop in statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a modest revenue decline and growth in customer services. The company declared a higher interim dividend, underscoring confidence amid operational challenges and a strategic pivot to renewables.

CSL Limited has released its half-year results showing a slight revenue decline amid ongoing transformation efforts, while maintaining its full-year guidance and expanding its share buyback program.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and proactive adaptation to evolving regulatory standards as of December 2025.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has reported strong exploration progress in Mongolia, including excellent copper recoveries at its Oval project and high-grade copper-gold assays at Maikhan Uul, supported by a $6 million equity raise.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.

Banco Santander has launched a A$450 million tranche of floating rate senior notes due in 2031, targeting exclusively professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes offer a quarterly interest rate tied to the 3-month BBSW plus a margin of 0.97%.

Ryder Capital Limited has announced a new quarterly dividend policy, declaring a fully franked 3.0 cents per share dividend to commence in January 2026, signalling a steady income stream for shareholders.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly proposed a $13.2 billion acquisition of BlueScope Steel, offering shareholders a significant premium and planning a strategic split of assets between Australia and North America.

Infratil Limited has achieved a significant milestone with S&P Global Ratings assigning it a BBB+ investment grade credit rating, signaling strong financial health and promising future expansion opportunities.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.