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Scentre Group reports rising customer visits and strong sales growth across its Westfield portfolio, while confirming its 2025 earnings and distribution targets.

Scentre Group reports a 3.1% rise in customer visits and a $29.5 billion sales tally across its Westfield centres, while confirming its 2025 earnings and distribution targets.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust FY25 with statutory net profit surpassing $1 billion, driven by strategic premium asset acquisitions and successful retail developments. The company reaffirms its positive earnings guidance for FY26 amid sustained retail sales growth and high occupancy.

icetana Limited reports its strongest quarterly growth yet, driven by a strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics that has propelled annual recurring revenue to $2.3 million.

icetana AI has landed its largest Australian contract to date, signing a $376,000 SaaS deal with Millennium Services Group for deployment at a major Queensland shopping centre.

MA Financial Group has reported a surge in assets under management and loan book growth alongside a major $525 million property acquisition, signaling robust momentum across its financial services divisions.

Gowing Bros. Limited posted a $3.29 million loss for FY25 but declared a fully franked 3 cent final dividend, highlighting ongoing development at Sawtell Commons and a strong sustainability agenda.

Elanor Investors Group advances its strategic alliance with Rockworth Capital Partners through a $125 million recapitalisation and Firmus acquisition, while rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer for its commercial property fund. The group also reports FY24 results highlighting stabilisation efforts amid high gearing.

Steamships Trading Company Limited reported a modest 1.7% dip in half-year profit despite a 6.7% rise in revenue, driven by strong divisional performances and significant property gains. The company’s increased capital investment and cautious outlook highlight ongoing challenges and opportunities in Papua New Guinea’s economic landscape.

Harvey Norman Holdings reported a robust 39% jump in profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong franchise sales, a booming property portfolio, and strategic international expansion.

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 financial results, driven by growth in franchisee sales, property portfolio appreciation, and digital investments. The company’s integrated retail, franchise, property, and digital system across multiple countries underpins its sustained shareholder returns.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) reported solid FY25 results, maintaining stable occupancy and delivering steady income while progressing its shift to a healthcare-focused REIT. The fund also announced a key board appointment as it looks ahead to further growth.