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Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.145 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in March 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains active, offering shareholders flexibility in managing their returns.

Heartland Group Holdings reports a sharp rise in impairment expenses to $49.6 million for its New Zealand banking arm, driven by worsening economic conditions. Despite this, the bank remains well capitalised and expects to maintain dividend payments.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of USD 0.025 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable in April 2025. The dividend is unfranked and will be paid in Australian dollars based on a recent exchange rate.

Far Northern Resources has amended its December 2024 Appendix 5B cash flow report to provide clearer details on investing activities, revealing a net cash outflow and a modest cash balance at quarter-end.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 2.15 for COH CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for March and April 2025.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a 45-cent unfranked dividend for its CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, with key dates aligned to CPU ordinary shares. The dividend will reduce outstanding loan amounts for MINI holders, impacting their financial positions.

Health and Plant Protein Group Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $43,000 for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a $748,000 loss in the prior period, despite no operational revenue following the sale of its macadamia division.

VanEck Investments Limited has released its indicative dividends calendar for 2025, outlining expected dividend timings for over 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This comprehensive schedule offers investors clarity on dividend announcements, ex-dates, and payment dates across a diverse range of funds.

Winsome Resources has raised approximately A$7.8 million through a placement to advance its flagship Adina Lithium Project and extend the Renard Option to August 2025, with plans for an additional share purchase plan targeting A$2.5 million.

Dicker Data Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming an 11-cent fully franked dividend and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price at AUD 8.6584 per share.

Pengana International Equities Limited reported a striking 189% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside an 11% portfolio return and consistent fully franked dividends.

Smart Parking Limited has reported robust H1 FY25 results, underpinned by a strategic acquisition of Peak Parking LP and a fully underwritten $45 million equity raise to fund its US expansion.