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Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25 with a 12% rise in normalized NPAT and a 12% increase in its interim dividend, driven by strong annuity sales and strategic technology investments.

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half of FY25, with a 12% increase in normalized NPAT and significant strides in annuity sales and technology modernization, positioning the company for sustained growth.

Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 12% increase in normalized NPAT to $225 million for 1H25, underpinned by strong earnings, dividend growth, and strategic investments in technology and distribution channels.

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 12% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales, underpinned by strategic technology investments and longer tenor products.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 28% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $72 million for 1H25, alongside a 12% rise in normalised net profit and a higher interim dividend. Despite a 12% decline in total life sales, the company’s assets under management grew 12% to $131 billion, reflecting strong operational momentum.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited reported a solid 14.8% increase in net sales for the first half of FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and organic growth, yet signals a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds.

Infratil has increased its investment in CDC Data Centres by acquiring an additional 1.58% stake for approximately A$216 million, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing digital infrastructure sector.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has released its Basel III Pillar 3 report for the half year ended December 31, 2024, revealing a robust capital position and detailed credit risk exposures that exceed regulatory transparency requirements.

Judo Bank reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 33% increase in underlying profit before tax driven by strong lending growth and improved margins. The bank is advancing its regional expansion with plans for 10 new locations and 20 additional bankers in FY25.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year performance with a 70% jump in statutory net profit, driven by strong loan growth and improved margins, while reaffirming its FY25 profit guidance.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust 54% increase in statutory profit before tax for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong SME loan growth and prudent cost management, despite a slight dip in net interest margin and statutory profit after tax.