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Challenger Limited (ASX:CGF)

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Current share price for CGF : $10.480 2.23 (27.03%)+
Announcement
Release
19 Aug 2025 8:02AM
Price at Release
$8.250
Full Release
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Summary
The document provides an update on Challenger Limited's performance during the 2025 financial year, highlighting a strong financial outcome with a 9% increase in Normalised NPAT, totaling $456 million, and a 48% increase in Statutory NPAT due to office revaluations and the performance of the alternatives portfolio. Challenger Life Company Limited, a part of Challenger Limited, maintained a strong capital position with a PCA ratio of 1.60 times the APRA requirement and $1.7 billion excess capital. The company is undergoing a digital transformation to enhance customer experience and scalability, partnering with State Street for investment administration. Looking forward to FY26, Challenger projects a normalised basic EPS growth between 66 and 72 cents, driven by strategic market positioning and regulatory reforms to improve retirement income systems in Australia. The announcement coincides with the company's 40th anniversary, emphasizing its role in delivering financial security for retirees.
Key Points
  • Challenger Limited's Normalised NPAT up by 9% to $456 million.
  • Statutory NPAT increased by 48%, influenced by office revaluations.
  • Strong capital position with a 1.60 PCA ratio, $1.7 billion excess capital.
  • Digital transformation aims to enhance customer experience and scalability.
  • Partnership with State Street for investment administration.
  • FY26 EPS growth projected between 66 and 72 cents.
  • Company celebrates 40th anniversary focusing on retirement security.
  • Regulatory reforms aim to improve the retirement income system in Australia.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.