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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited has updated its interim and special dividend details, including foreign currency exchange rates and pricing for its Dividend Reinvestment and Substitution Share Plans.

Argo Investments reported a striking 79% jump in half-year profit to $130.8 million, underpinned by stronger investment income, and announced an 18.5 cents per share fully franked interim dividend.

Challenger Limited confirms advanced discussions with Pepper Group to jointly acquire Pepper Money, aiming for strategic access to fixed income assets and accretive earnings.

Flagship Investments reported a challenging half-year with a 9.8% portfolio decline and a comprehensive loss of $6.4 million, yet maintained its commitment to dividends with a 5.1 cent fully franked interim payout.

Iris Cairns Property Trust has confirmed new funding arrangements and plans to extend its takeover offer period for Reef Casino Trust, navigating regulatory hurdles and reassuring investors of its financial backing.

WAM Active Limited has launched a $51.4 million pro-rata entitlement offer at a 7.8% discount to the recent share price, alongside a $19.3 million institutional placement to meet strong investor demand. The capital raising aims to bolster the company’s proven Australian equity investment strategy while offering shareholders fully franked dividends on new shares.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan prices for four key iShares ETFs for the January 2026 distribution period, providing clarity for investors opting to reinvest their dividends.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced confirmed cash distributions for four Australian iShares ETFs, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options for investors.

Regal Partners has launched a $75 million on-market share buy-back program, signalling strong confidence in its financial health and growth prospects. The buy-back aims to enhance shareholder value while preserving capital for strategic opportunities.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT reported a robust half-year performance with a 40.5% increase in gross assets and a targeted 10.4% distribution yield for FY26, underpinned by disciplined lending and solid capital raising.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT has reported a near doubling of its half-year profit to $2.6 million, driven by a 70% surge in investment income, alongside a successful $16.6 million capital raising. The Trust maintains a strong balance sheet with stable net asset value and a diversified loan portfolio.

Evolution Trustees has appointed LDR Capital as the new manager of Elanor Commercial Property Fund following the termination of previous management agreements with Elanor Asset Services.