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Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a 3.0% same property net property income growth and a stable 98.7% occupancy rate in its 2025 half-year results, while integrating the Hotel Property Investments acquisition to enhance future income growth.

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.

Infomedia Ltd has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in European AI startup Intellegam GmbH for €6.1 million, marking a strategic leap to integrate cutting-edge generative AI into its automotive data solutions. The deal sets a clear path to full ownership within five years, underpinning Infomedia’s innovation-driven growth agenda.

Meridian Energy's January 2025 report reveals a sharp drop in national hydro storage and inflows, coinciding with one of the driest Januarys on record and a notable dip in retail sales volumes.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield delivered robust FY-2024 results with a 7% rise in like-for-like EBITDA and adjusted recurring EPS surpassing guidance, supported by strong retail and convention business performance. The company also announced a 40% increase in its proposed dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial health and strategic asset management.

Hancock & Gore Limited (ASX: HNG) showcased a transformative year at its 121st AGM, spotlighting a strategic merger with Schoolblazer that creates a leading global uniforms platform and signals a new phase of growth and portfolio simplification.

Toys"R"Us ANZ Limited announces the immediate resignation of CEO Penny Cox, with Chair Kelly Humphreys and Executive Director Teresa Smith stepping in as interim leaders while a search for a new CEO is underway.

Bapcor Limited will announce its half-year financial results for the period ending December 2024 on 26 February, with a live briefing hosted by its top executives.

Temple & Webster reported a record half-year revenue of $314 million for H1 FY25, up 24% year-on-year, driven by strong customer growth and improved margins. The company remains on track to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue within the next few years.

Micro-X Limited has initiated a $2.7 million retail entitlement offer as part of a broader $6 million capital raising, supporting its strategic pivot towards medical imaging technologies and strengthening its balance sheet.

Micro-X Ltd has launched the retail component of its $6 million capital raising, offering eligible shareholders the chance to buy new shares at 7 cents each, aiming to raise $2.7 million by late February 2025.