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Brookside Energy has initiated drilling preparations for the Bruins Well in the prolific SWISH Play, aiming to boost production and increase its working interest to around 70%. This marks the first of three wells planned in its 2025 program, with strong production forecasts underpinning growth ambitions.

Beach Energy has reported a robust first half of FY25, marked by a 37% increase in underlying earnings and significant progress on key projects including the Waitsia Gas Plant commissioning and Moomba CCS. The company’s strong operational performance supports a 50% increase in its interim dividend.

Beach Energy Limited has reversed its fortunes with a $222.3 million net profit for H1 FY25, driven by higher production and improved gas prices. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.

Australian Food Super (AFS) has initiated a compulsory buy-out of the last remaining convertible securities in Dynamic Group Holdings Limited (DDB) following its near-total takeover. The buy-out offer aligns with an independent expert valuation, signaling the final phase of AFS's consolidation.

REA Group has delivered a robust first half FY25 performance, posting a 20% revenue increase and a 26% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian and Indian market growth. The company also announced a 26% higher interim dividend, signaling confidence in its ongoing momentum.

REA Group Ltd has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 1.10 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, signaling continued shareholder returns.

REA Group Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance, reporting a 20% increase in revenue to $872.9 million and a 26% rise in net profit after tax to $313.9 million, driven by strong growth in both Australian and Indian markets.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited has extended its on-market buy-back facility for another year, updating broker details and increasing the maximum shares to be repurchased as part of ongoing capital management.

AMCIL Limited has refreshed its on-market buy-back facility for another 12 months, appointing Morgans Financial Limited as broker and setting a maximum purchase of over 31 million shares.

Perennial Investment Management Limited has announced an estimated monthly distribution of 1.785 cents per unit for January 2025 for the Perennial Income Generator Fund (ASX: EIGA), outlining key dates and options for unitholders.

One Managed Investment Funds Limited has initiated the termination and liquidation of the Fat Prophets Global Property Fund, signaling a significant shift for investors as the on-market buyback closes.

NoviqTech Limited has announced a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement issue of new options aiming to raise approximately $251,000. Eligible shareholders can subscribe at a low issue price, with options exercisable over three years.