Latest Cog Financial Services (ASX:COG) News

Big swings hit ASX financials this week as profit updates, takeover votes and cost cuts drove fast re-pricing. The winners paid (or promised) cash. The laggards spooked investors with losses, restructures or shaky earnings outlooks.

COG Financial Services reported solid half-year results with an 8% rise in underlying revenue and a 14% increase in profit after tax, driven by acquisitions and expanded equity stakes. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share.

COG Financial Services is raising A$20 million through an institutional placement to acquire an additional 14.08% stake in Fleet Network, increasing its ownership to over 92%. This move is expected to immediately enhance earnings per share and support COG’s strategic growth in novated leasing and salary packaging.

COG Financial Services has increased its ownership in Fleet Network to over 92% through a $23.9 million acquisition, funded by a $20 million equity placement. This move is expected to enhance earnings and maintain a robust balance sheet heading into FY25.

COG Financial Services is set to broaden its salary packaging and novated leasing footprint across Australia through the $40 million acquisition of EasiFleet. This strategic move positions COG for upcoming government contracts in key states.

COG Financial Services reported a modest 1% revenue increase and stable underlying profits for FY25, driven by strong Novated Leasing growth and key acquisitions, while cutting its final dividend and shifting focus to EBITDA.

COG Financial Services reported a slight dip in net profit after tax but saw strong growth in its Novated Leasing segment, alongside strategic acquisitions and a steady dividend.

COG Financial Services Limited reported a 23% increase in net profit after tax to $18.8 million for FY2025, driven by growth in novated leasing and asset management segments. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.0 cents per share, reflecting a strategic shift towards broking capabilities.