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Scentre Group has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.08815 per security for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, payable on 29 August. The dividend is fully unfranked and includes a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT posted a modest decline in revenue and distributions for FY25, yet its portfolio value and conservative gearing strategy underpin a stable outlook.

BWP Group reported a strong $265.6 million net profit for FY2025, driven by property valuation gains and rental growth, while completing a major internalisation and lease reset transaction with Wesfarmers.

Waypoint REIT’s half-year update reveals a 3.4% portfolio valuation increase to $2.89 billion, alongside a strategic pause in its $50 million buyback program after $32.9 million in purchases.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWP Management Limited from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital expenditure at key Bunnings sites. The transaction aims to enhance income certainty, reduce costs, and increase distributions for investors.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWPM from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital upgrades. The transaction is forecast to be accretive to FY2026 distributions and requires investor approval.

Charter Hall Retail REIT has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.124 per security for the six months ending 30 June 2025, with key dates set for late June and August.

Region Group reports a $54.4 million uplift in its investment property portfolio valuation as of June 30, 2025, driven by acquisitions and like-for-like gains, while maintaining stable gearing and net tangible assets growth.

Vicinity Centres reports a robust third quarter for FY25, buoyed by record visitation at Chadstone’s new Market Pavilion and strong retail sales growth. The company now expects full-year earnings at the top end of guidance, underpinned by resilient portfolio metrics and strategic asset management.

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.

Region Group has reported a remarkable turnaround with an $81.8 million net profit for the half year ended December 2024, reversing last year's loss while maintaining its interim distribution at 6.70 cents per security.

Scentre Group has announced an estimated ordinary dividend of AUD 0.086 per security, payable in late February 2025, signaling steady returns ahead of its full-year financial results.