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Garda Property Group has reaffirmed its FY25 income return at 7.2 cents per security and upgraded its distribution payout ratio to 95% of FFO. The group plans to sell its North Lakes industrial site for $114 million and is marketing its Cairns Corporate Tower, aiming to reduce gearing and reposition as a focused industrial REIT.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.016 per security for the month ending January 31, 2025, payable on February 10.

KKR Credit Income Fund has announced an actual distribution of AUD 0.0167 per ordinary unit, comprised entirely of a return of capital with no foreign income or franking. This update finalises the distribution details following a prior estimate.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT delivered robust half-year results with a 33% earnings upgrade and a strategic capital raise that lifted its market cap by over a third.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT reported a solid half-year profit increase to $1.34 million and launched a strategic capital raising to grow its senior loan investments. Distributions rose notably, reflecting confidence in its expanding loan portfolio amid rising interest rates.

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.