ASX 200 financials stock with a 7.7% yield announces September distribution

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Key points

  • Metrics Master Income Trust declared an unfranked monthly distribution of 1.26 cents per unit, payable on October 9, 2025, with an option for reinvestment through the DRP.
  • Eligible holders must elect participation in the DRP by October 2, 2025, or otherwise receive cash payments by default.
  • Despite a 4% decline in share price over the past year, the Trust aims to maintain regular monthly distributions from a diversified portfolio of Australian private debt assets.

Yesterday, the Metrics Master Income Trust (ASX: MXT) announced a monthly distribution of 1.26 cents per unit, with payment set for 9 October 2025.

What did Metrics Master Income Trust report?

  • Monthly distribution declared: 1.26 cents per unit (unfranked)
  • Ex-date: 30 September 2025
  • Record date: 1 October 2025
  • Payment date: 9 October 2025
  • Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) is available with no discount
  • Distribution relates to the period ending 30 September 2025

What else do investors need to know?

This monthly distribution remains fully unfranked, consistent with previous payments by the Trust. Eligible unitholders can opt to have their distributions reinvested through the DRP, with the election deadline set for 5pm on 2 October 2025.

The DRP price will be calculated according to the Trust's constitution. If no action is taken, payment will be made in cash as the default option.

What's next for Metrics Master Income Trust?

Metrics Master Income Trust intends to maintain its regular monthly distributions to investors. The Trust remains focused on generating stable income through its diversified portfolio of Australian private debt assets.

Investors will receive the next update on distributions with the following monthly announcement and details about any changes to the DRP or trust performance.

Metrics Master Income Trust share price snapshot

Metrics Master Income Trust has declined 4% over the past year, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 8% over the same period.

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