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IPH Limited reported solid FY25 profit growth driven by Canadian acquisitions and a promising FY26 start despite challenges in Australia and New Zealand. CEO Andrew Blattman announced his retirement for late 2026, marking a pivotal leadership transition.

Dr Andrew Blattman, who has led IPH Limited through nearly a decade of transformative growth and international expansion, will retire as CEO in the second half of 2026. The Board has initiated a search for his successor to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

IPH Limited has clarified that its FY25 underlying earnings aligned closely with market consensus, addressing ASX concerns amid a notable share price drop post-results. The company attributes the share price movement to external operational challenges rather than earnings surprises.

IPH Limited reported a 13.2% rise in net profit after tax to $68.8 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions in Canada and organic growth across Asia-Pacific. Revenue surged 16.5% to $710.3 million despite inflationary pressures and operational challenges.

IPH Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue rising 16.6% to $710.3 million and net profit after tax up 13.2% to $68.8 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and a pivot towards organic growth and AI integration.