** Shares of Australia's Scentre Group SCG.AX rise as much
as 3.2% to A$2.9 - set to gain most since Feb 22, if trends hold
** Property developer says total business partner sales for
January and February were 17% higher compared to 2022
** Co reiterates 2023 funds from operations and distribution
outlook
** Also endorses Ilana Atlas as chair-elect
** Stock hits highest level since March 17
** Stock down 2.4% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
((Rishav.Chatterjee@thomsonreuters.com;))