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Centuria Office REIT reported solid leasing growth with 5,742sqm agreed and refinanced $1 billion of debt, lowering margins and extending maturities. The REIT raised FY26 FFO guidance while maintaining a positive medium-term outlook on office markets.

Australian Unity Office Fund has called an extraordinary meeting to secure approval for selling its final property, delisting from the ASX, and winding up the fund, with directors unanimously recommending the proposal.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $18.6 million entitlement offer at a 43% discount, aiming to convert its record 3,700-tonne biomass into cash and expand processing capacity.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has confirmed cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-May and the Distribution Reinvestment Plan open for investors.

Aland Equity Group (ASX: AEG) reveals advanced talks on a property funds management transaction linked to its chairman, explaining recent unusual share price activity.

Alma Metals has raised $4 million through an oversubscribed placement to fund critical drilling and pre-feasibility studies at its Briggs Copper Project, reinforcing investor confidence and positioning the company for increased joint venture control.

HMC Capital has unveiled a streamlined strategy focusing on high-return platforms across real estate, digital infrastructure, private credit, and energy transition, reaffirming its FY26 operating EPS guidance above 40 cents pre-tax and announcing significant capital recycling and growth initiatives.

Magellan Asset Management is shifting its flagship MGOC ETF to a new systematic equity strategy managed by Vinva Investment Management, slashing fees and eliminating performance charges.

Magellan Financial Group is handing over management of its $5.3 billion global equities funds to Vinva, adopting a new systematic strategy and slashing fees to boost client value.

Dexus has partnered with Boral to develop a massive 2.5 million square metre logistics precinct in Melbourne’s west, aiming to create Australasia’s largest institutionally held industrial hub.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) is raising $18.6 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer at a steep 43% discount to last price, aiming to convert its record 3,700-tonne biomass into sales and expand processing capacity.

The Smart US 500 ETF reported a near-billion-dollar fund size with a 5-year average annual return of 14.14% after fees and tax, maintaining a high-risk profile and low management fees of 0.34%.