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The Calmer Co. International Limited has secured a $2.64 million FJD loan from Fiji Development Bank to acquire a key Navua facility, marking a strategic step to bolster its kava processing and staff infrastructure.

AMP Limited has confirmed the franking rate for its upcoming ordinary dividend, set at AUD 2.0575 per security, payable on March 17, 2025. The dividend is partially franked, providing clarity on tax treatment for investors.

Ecofibre Limited has restructured its Australian loan facilities, extending repayment terms and adjusting interest rates to support a more sustainable financial footing.

WAM Capital has reported a robust 14.9% increase in its investment portfolio over six months, outperforming key ASX indices and maintaining its interim dividend at 7.75 cents per share.

Abacus Storage King reported a modest 1.1% increase in statutory profit for HY25, underpinned by resilient operating metrics and a robust balance sheet. The company’s multi-pronged growth strategy, including acquisitions and a substantial development pipeline, supports a confident outlook with reaffirmed distribution guidance.

Abacus Storage King reported a striking turnaround with a $67.8 million net profit for H1 2024, up from just $0.4 million a year earlier, alongside a raised interim distribution reflecting robust growth in the self-storage sector.

Mirvac Group reported a solid first half with a $236 million operating profit, driven by a 51% surge in residential lot sales and strong development momentum. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $108.6 million for the half year ending December 2024, despite a 7% dip in operating earnings. The REIT maintained its interim distribution at 12.30 cents per unit amid ongoing portfolio adjustments and rising finance costs.

HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT reported a sharp increase in half-year losses to $15.4 million, alongside a portfolio reduction and steady funds from operations, highlighting a complex transition phase.

Pure Foods Tasmania has executed key loan extensions with Commonwealth Bank and outlined a comprehensive turnaround strategy to address its financial challenges, despite ongoing material uncertainty over its going concern status.

Pro Medicus Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.25 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling continued shareholder returns without the need for external approvals.