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Dexus (ASX: DXS) reports a statutory net profit of $10.3 million for the half-year ending December 2024, rebounding from a significant loss last year, while navigating challenges from higher interest rates and lower trading profits.

Lincoln Minerals is accelerating development across its diversified portfolio of critical minerals projects in South Australia's Gawler Craton, targeting copper, uranium, graphite, and high-purity iron to meet global electrification and decarbonization demands.

Judo Bank reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 33% increase in underlying profit before tax driven by strong lending growth and improved margins. The bank is advancing its regional expansion with plans for 10 new locations and 20 additional bankers in FY25.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust 54% increase in statutory profit before tax for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong SME loan growth and prudent cost management, despite a slight dip in net interest margin and statutory profit after tax.

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.

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.

WAM Capital Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance ending December 2024, posting a 40% increase in net profit and declaring a steady interim dividend of 7.75 cents per share. The company’s investment portfolio outperformed key ASX indices, underpinning strong shareholder returns.

Abacus Storage King (ASK) reported a robust half-year performance for HY25, with net profit soaring to $67.8 million and key operating metrics showing solid growth. The company’s strategic acquisitions, development pipeline, and platform initiatives underpin its confident outlook.

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.

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.

Koonenberry Gold Limited has raised $2 million through a strategic placement to accelerate exploration at its Enmore and Lachlan projects, including an expanded drilling program at Sunnyside.

WAM Leaders Limited has announced a 4.7 cents per share fully franked interim dividend, reflecting a 7.4% annualised yield, supported by a 185% jump in operating profit. The company’s disciplined sector positioning and robust portfolio performance underpin continued dividend growth since inception.