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BWP Property Group posted a 54% jump in statutory net profit for FY26, driven by management internalisation, lease resets with Bunnings, and strategic acquisitions. Distributions rose 4.1%, with Moody’s upgrading the credit rating to A3 stable.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reported a 44% jump in profit to $361.6 million for FY26, driven by strong property income and a $311 million portfolio valuation uplift. The REIT maintained stable distributions and upgraded its debt facilities with a BBB+ credit rating.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has recorded a $92 million gross valuation increase driven by net operating income growth, maintaining strong operational metrics and reaffirming its FY26 distribution and FFO guidance.

BWP Group has successfully closed its $228 million fully underwritten entitlement offer, with retail investors contributing $19 million and institutional investors covering the balance.

Argosy Property Limited reported a 3.3% rise in net property income to $120.8 million for FY26, underpinned by strong leasing, a $58.5 million revaluation gain, and progress towards a 50% green portfolio by 2031.

Kiwi Property Group reported FY26 results showing 4.3% rental income growth, a stronger balance sheet with gearing down to 37.4%, and a dividend increase, while progressing key asset sales and development projects.

Vicinity Centres has secured Eastern Creek Quarter, a hybrid retail hub in Western Sydney, for $400 million, boosting its metropolitan Sydney presence and outlet network.

BWP Group has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer at $3.77 per security, aiming to fund a $163 million development pipeline and reduce gearing.

BWP Property Group has announced a fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer to finance a $163 million development pipeline, primarily focused on large format retail assets, reaffirming its FY26 distribution guidance.

BWP Group has reported a robust 41.2% increase in statutory profit for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a 4.1% rise in interim distributions and a growing portfolio valued at $3.9 billion.

BWP Group has reported a 3% rise in revenue to $103.6 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by rental growth and strategic acquisitions. The internalisation of management has reduced fees and positioned the group for future growth.

Harvey Norman Holdings detailed its expansive international growth and omni-channel strategy at its 2025 AGM, highlighting new flagship stores and AI-driven retail innovations across eight countries.