** Shares of Centuria Capital Group CNI.AX rise 2.4% to A$1.7050, on track for best day since June 4, if gains hold

** The investment manager declares final distribution of 5.20 Australian cents per share for the period ending June 30

** Paid 5.0 Australian cents per share p-c-p

** About 1.8 mln shares change hands, 1.5x the 30-day average of 1.3 mln

** Stock down 4.1% YTD, including current session's moves

(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)

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