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Sigma Healthcare has completed its acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, issuing new shares and cash to former shareholders and appointing a refreshed board to steer the merged entity forward.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has launched a $151 million non-renounceable entitlement offer to existing unitholders, aiming to boost portfolio diversification and liquidity by investing in commercial real estate loans.

Generation Development Group has successfully closed its institutional equity raising, securing $233.3 million to fund the strategic acquisition of Evidentia Group Holdings. Strong investor demand underscores confidence in GDG’s growth trajectory.

AGL Energy reported solid FY25 half-year results with underlying EBITDA of $1.068 billion and narrowed guidance, underscoring its commitment to a sustainable energy transition through significant investments in grid-scale batteries and renewables.

AGL Energy reported a solid first half of FY25 with underlying EBITDA slightly down but maintained strong operational momentum, while narrowing its full-year earnings guidance and announcing key leadership changes.

Dexus Industria REIT (ASX: DXI) has reported a robust 2025 half-year performance, with funds from operations rising 5.7% and occupancy holding steady at 99.5%. The REIT’s active development pipeline and sustainability initiatives underpin its confidence in meeting full-year guidance.

AGL Energy’s half-year results reveal a 15.3% revenue increase to $7.13 billion, but statutory profit plunges 83.2% to $97 million, reflecting margin pressures and significant provisions. The company declares a lower fully franked interim dividend of 23 cents per share.

Genesis Energy and New Zealand’s top generators are exploring extending Huntly Power Station’s life to address supply risks highlighted by winter 2024’s energy crunch.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has released its December 2024 Basel III Pillar 3 report, reaffirming strong capital adequacy and liquidity positions despite evolving regulatory frameworks.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Region Group reported steady financial results for the first half of FY25, maintaining AFFO guidance and achieving a statutory net profit of $81.8 million, underpinned by strong tenant retention and targeted portfolio enhancements.

Region Group reports a robust first half of FY25 with $81.8 million net profit and an 8% growth in assets under management, underpinned by stable occupancy and strategic capital recycling.