Magellan shares up 16% as firm announces improved profits
Magellan has announced a 24% in net profit after tax to $251.6 million, causing shares in the financial group to rise 16%.
Announcing its half-yearly results to the 31 December, 2021 to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the firm said net profit after tax was $251.6 million, a 24% rise from a year ago when it was about $202 million.
Average funds under management were $112 billion, up 12% from $100.9 billion a year ago. However, they had since declined to $87 billion in February after chair Hamish Douglass took a leave of absence.
Performance fees were $11.5 million, down 8% from $12.4 million a year ago.
Kirsten Morton, interim chief executive, said: “Magellan has faced a number of challenges over recent months, however the group remains in a robust financial position and has delivered strong financial results for the period.
“We are focused on our core management business and delivering upon our investment objectives for our clients.”
Shares in the firm were up 16% on the news, however they remained down 53% over the past six months.
The firm declared an interim dividend of 110.1 cents per share but suspended the dividend reinvestment plan from 18 February and participants would instead receive cash dividends. It was also considering an on-market share buyback.
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Recommended for you
Global investment manager First Sentier Investors has launched an umbrella brand to provide greater clarity around its shift to a multi-affiliate asset manager encompassing six investment teams.
Janus Henderson has seen intermediary outflows in the second quarter of US$1.2 billion, although its deal with insurer Guardian means overall net flows are US$46.7 billion.
Infrastructure assets are well-positioned to hedge against global uncertainty and can enhance the diversification of traditional portfolios with their evergreen characteristics, an investment chief believes.
Volatility in US markets means currency is becoming a critical decision factor in Australian investors’ ETF selection this year.
