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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 reports solid 1H FY25 results with $73.1 million operating earnings and strategic moves to enhance income growth, including a major stake in Hotel Property Investments Ltd.

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.

Regal Asian Investments has raised its semi-annual dividend target from 5 to 6 cents per share, supported by a robust profits reserve, signaling confidence in sustained shareholder returns.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reported solid 1H FY25 results with stable FFO and DPU per unit, underpinned by a $4.8 billion portfolio and a robust development pipeline targeting strong returns.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported steady funds from operations (FFO) growth in the first half of FY25, underpinned by strategic asset sales and a robust development pipeline. The REIT also confirmed its full-year guidance, signaling confidence in its operational momentum and portfolio resilience.