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Bell Financial Group has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.04 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Bell Financial Group reported a robust 26.4% increase in profit after tax to $30.7 million for 2024, underpinned by strong performances across all divisions and a declared fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share. The Group is actively pursuing growth through acquisitions and strategic account transfers, positioning itself for a cautiously optimistic 2025.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked AUD 0.30 dividend for its BSL CitiFirst Instalment MINIs, aligning with the BSL Ordinary Security dividend schedule.

SEEK Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.24 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signalling steady shareholder returns.

HUB24 Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.24 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in April 2025.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund’s shares were suspended following a late submission of its January 2025 Net Tangible Asset Statement, attributed to human error. The company has assured shareholders the issue is resolved and trading resumed promptly.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 0.12 for the IAG CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalments, aligning key dates with IAG ordinary shares and reducing the outstanding loan balance.

The A2 Milk Company has announced its first-ever interim dividend of NZD 0.085 per share, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholders.

WAM Capital Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0775 per share, partially franked at 60%, payable on April 30, 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains fully available to shareholders.

Insurance Australia Group Limited has announced a quarterly distribution of AUD 1.5191 per Capital Note 3 security, partially franked at 60%, payable on March 17, 2025.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) has announced a quarterly dividend of AUD 1.5786 per Capital Note, payable on March 17, 2025, with a 60% franking rate reflecting partial tax credits for investors.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a cash return of capital of AUD 3.00 per share, backed by shareholder and regulatory approvals, with payments scheduled for early March 2025.