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Macquarie Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 1.4663 per security for its perpetual capital notes, payable in June 2025 with partial franking.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly ordinary dividend of AUD 1.7124 per security on its perpetual capital notes, with a 35% franking rate and a total distribution yield of 6.79% per annum.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust 8% gross written premium growth in 1Q25, driven by strong momentum in North America and International markets, while managing significant catastrophe claims. The insurer reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing market challenges.

Genmin Limited secures a A$2 million unsecured loan from its non-executive Chair to support working capital as it advances the Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon.

REA Group has posted robust growth in its Q3 results, driven by strong buyer demand and strategic product enhancements across its digital real estate platforms.

Aeris Resources has refinanced its environmental bonding and term debt facilities with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, boosting liquidity and extending debt maturity to support growth projects.

Growthpoint Properties Australia has raised its FY25 funds from operations guidance and expanded its logistics portfolio with a $40 million industrial asset acquisition in Queensland, signaling strong operational momentum.

Smartgroup reports a solid start to 2025 with stable revenue and a surge in electric vehicle leasing orders, while cautiously navigating evolving government incentives and market conditions.

ARC Funds Limited has secured $1.4 million through equity and debt to complete a strategic acquisition of a majority stake in The Term Deposit Shop, expanding its footprint in Australia's term deposit market.

Temple & Webster reports a strong trading update with revenue growth accelerating to 23% since March and a positive EBITDA margin outlook for FY25, despite ongoing economic headwinds.

National Australia Bank (NAB) reported steady cash earnings and improved return on equity in the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong capital ratios and a clear strategic focus on business banking, deposits, and proprietary home lending.