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Regal Investment Fund has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an actual ordinary dividend of AUD 0.10 per unit payable in March 2025. The distribution relates to the six-month period ending December 31, 2024.

Myer Holdings Limited is advancing a transformative merger with Premier Investments' Apparel Brands, aiming to create a $4 billion retail powerhouse. Shareholders overwhelmingly support the deal, which promises enhanced scale, diversified earnings, and strategic growth opportunities.

Ampol Limited reports a resilient 4Q 2024 trading update with a Lytton Refiner Margin of US$4.60 per barrel and an expected unaudited Group RCOP EBIT of approximately $715 million for the full year, despite operational headwinds.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported strong FY24 results with record new business writings and assets under management, underpinning a robust growth trajectory and a significant $30 million share buy-back announced for 1H25.

FleetPartners Group Limited reported a strong FY24 with record new business writings and a significant capital return, underscoring its disciplined growth and ESG commitments.

Contact Energy's December 2024 report reveals a nuanced performance with slightly lower mass market sales but stronger netback prices and significantly reduced generation costs, underscoring operational efficiencies amid evolving market dynamics.

Contact Energy has secured a pivotal gas supply contract with OMV for the Pohokura field, ensuring fuel for its gas peaking units through 2032 despite soaring gas prices and operational costs.

Contact Energy's December 2024 report reveals a modest dip in mass market electricity sales but highlights improved netback prices and significantly lower generation costs, signaling operational efficiency gains.

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.12 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, accompanied by Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Security Plans.

Spectur Limited reports a steady increase in revenue and positive operating cash flow for Q2 FY25, signaling progress in its strategic shift towards profitability. Cost-cutting initiatives and recurring revenue growth underpin expectations for consistent profits in the coming quarters.

Scalare Partners reports robust progress in Q2 FY25, highlighted by a $4.3 million capital raise, expansion of its Tech Ready Women program, and a growing investment portfolio. The company is poised for its next growth phase with a strong cash position and a healthy pipeline of early-stage tech investments.

Korvest Ltd’s first half of FY25 saw profitability pressures from operational setbacks and inflation, but a record order book and new major projects set the stage for a promising second half.