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Australia's Westpac flags $89.4 million hedging hit to half-year profit

May 25, 2025 9:22 PM

(Reuters) -Australia's Westpac Banking Corp ( WEBNF ) said on Wednesday net profit after tax for the first half of 2025 would be reduced by A$140 million ($89.35 million) due to hedging.

The bank reported a first-half net profit of A$3.34 billion ($2.13 billion) in 2024.

Westpac will announce 2025 half-year results on May 5.

($1 = 1.5672 Australian dollars)

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