ASX 200 reporting season
This reporting season, AMP navigates mixed earnings, Light & Wonder opts for exclusive ASX listing, and Centuria shows solid growth with successful asset sales and share buyback plans.
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AMP shows mixed results as underlying net profit increased 9% to $131 million, while statutory net profit declined 5% to $98 million due to litigation and business simplification costs. AMP Bank's profit rose slightly, but the superannuation and investment segment remained flat. A $0.02 dividend for the first six months was announced, consistent with guidance.
AMP Chief Executive Officer (CEO) expressed optimism for continued business scaling, particularly in using artificial intelligence (AI) in contact centres.
Trading will shift exclusively to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for Light & Wonder as it delists from the Nasdaq in November. Its second-quarter (Q2) report revealed a 1% revenue decline to US$809 million due to lower game sales and macroeconomic issues.
Despite this, group adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) grew 7% to US$352 million, and net income increased 16% to US$95 million because of reduced operating costs.
Centuria Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) plans a $60 million share buyback following strong April 2025 performance, supported by sales premiums and a net profit exceeding $133 million. The REIT expects ongoing demand for Australian urban industrial properties. For financial year (FY) 2026, it forecasts 18 to 18.5 cents per unit, a 6% increase.
Centuria sold four assets for $140 million Australian dollars (AUD) in FY2025 at a 12% premium to book value, highlighting market strength despite trading at a 50% discount.
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