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Vicinity Centres confirms its distribution reinvestment plan will apply to the FY25 final distribution with a 1% discount on new securities, inviting investors to reinvest dividends under favourable terms.

Vicinity Centres has reported a notable increase in revenue and net profit for the 2025 financial year, alongside a modest rise in distributions to securityholders.

Region Group has reported a strong FY25 with a $212.5 million net profit and raised its FY26 earnings guidance, underpinned by portfolio expansion and increased funds under management.

Region Group delivered a robust FY25 with a $212.5 million statutory profit driven by property revaluations, steady distributions, and strong portfolio metrics. The REIT also advanced sustainability goals and announced CEO retirement plans, setting the stage for strategic continuity.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a solid FY25 with a $4.3 billion property portfolio post-CCRF transaction, stable earnings, and a strategic acquisition of Hotel Property Investments enhancing income growth. The REIT also commits to net zero emissions by 2025, underscoring its sustainability leadership.

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.

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.