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Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a striking $213.8 million statutory profit for FY25, driven by strong property revaluations and strategic acquisitions, while maintaining stable distributions. The REIT also launched a $1.75 billion equity raise for its new convenience retail fund, signaling growth ambitions amid rising finance costs.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has delivered on its FY25 financial guidance, showcasing strong operational metrics and a robust development pipeline that sets the stage for growth in FY26.

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 reported steady FY25 results, maintaining near-full occupancy and a strong portfolio valued at $728 million, while advancing key redevelopment projects and sustainability initiatives.

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.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield unveils a confident 2025-28 strategy targeting robust EBITDA growth, expanding retail media, and increased shareholder returns. The plan balances disciplined capital allocation with ambitious development and licensing initiatives.