Latest Distributions And Dividends News

Liberty Group delivered a second consecutive year of profit growth in FY26 as record loan originations lifted financial assets to A$15.2 billion. The result supports a 15-cent fully franked special dividend, although credit provisions and cash flow remain important tests for the lending model.

Metcash delivered $558 million of operating cash flow and 2.8% ex-tobacco sales growth in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but warned that cost inflation, adverse sales mix and tobacco changes will weigh on first-half earnings. The group also expects to spend a further $18 million to $20 million on its Horizon technology program.

Associate Global Partners (ASX:APL) reported a 20% rise in funds under management to $1.672 billion for FY2026, driven by strong inflows and new partnerships with Muzinich and ARK Invest.

Vicinity Centres lifted its FY26 net profit after tax by 38.5% to $1.39 billion, supported by a 2.9% revenue increase and a 3.9% rise in funds from operations. The retail property trust declared a final unfranked distribution of 6.20 cents per stapled security, continuing its steady payout policy.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) has declared an estimated distribution of 17.7 cents per security for the six months ending 30 June 2026, marking a reduction from prior payouts as it balances income returns with strategic capital initiatives.

Reef Casino Trust projects a 6.83 cents per unit distribution for the first half of 2026, reflecting steady profitability amid ongoing takeover bid conditions.

Centuria Capital Group is leveraging its $21.8 billion real estate platform to scale AI compute infrastructure through ResetData, aiming to capture growing sovereign and enterprise demand amid global supply constraints.

National Australia Bank has updated its dividend details for the half-year ending March 2026, maintaining an 85 cent fully franked payout and expanding currency payment options to include AUD, GBP, NZD, and USD.

Associate Global Partners Limited reported a significantly reduced half-year loss and modest growth in funds under management, underpinned by strong inflows and strategic capital raising.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a net operating profit of $22.9 million for H1 FY2026 and announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its progressive dividend policy.

ALS Limited confirms a fully franked ordinary dividend of 19.4 cents per share and announces the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $21.97 with no discount applied.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a modest 2.4% return for FY2025, lagging the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, but is pursuing new strategies including a pre-IPO fund investment and a special dividend to address shareholder value concerns.