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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.

AMP Limited’s FY24 Data Pack outlines a solid underlying profit performance despite headwinds, with key insights into its banking, platform, and wealth management divisions.

AMP Limited has announced a modest dividend of AUD 0.01 per share for the six months ending December 2024, with 20% franked and 80% unfranked components, signaling steady shareholder returns amid evolving market conditions.

AMP Limited’s 2024 results reveal a 43% drop in statutory net profit to $150 million, offset by a 15.1% rise in underlying profit to $236 million, alongside the completion of its Advice business sale and the launch of a new digital bank.

Civmec Limited reports solid first-half FY25 results with revenue growth and a stable dividend, while navigating margin pressures and advancing strategic projects.

Cochlear Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 7% increase in underlying net profit and an 8% rise in interim dividends, driven by strong sales in cochlear and acoustic implants despite a decline in services revenue.

Embelton Limited reported a notable 25.4% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, yet managed a 23% increase in net profit, underscoring effective cost controls amid a challenging construction market. The company declared an interim dividend consistent with the prior period, signaling confidence despite subdued outlook.

Desane Group Holdings has secured a lease extension with Brisbane City Council for its Wacol industrial property, guaranteeing $4.5 million in rental income through to 2030. This deal underscores confidence in Desane’s strategic positioning in Brisbane’s industrial market.

Bravura Solutions Limited has announced an ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.1052 per share for the financial year ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns despite an unfranked payout.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked AUD 2.25 dividend for CBA CitiFirst Instalments, with trading turning ex-dividend on 19 February 2025. This aligns with the CBA Ordinary Security dividend schedule, offering investors synchronized payout timing.

Jupiter Energy Limited has extended the closing date for its General and Director Placement Offers to March 3, 2025, adjusting its capital raising timetable amid ongoing development plans in Kazakhstan.

Auctus Investment Group Limited has reported a strong turnaround with a $1.7 million profit for the half-year ending December 2024, driven by increased capital raising and transaction fees alongside growth in assets under management exceeding $550 million.