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IPH Limited (ASX:IPH)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for IPH
Current share price for IPH : $4.160 0.78 (23.08%)+
Announcement
Release
19 Feb 2026 8:32AM
Price at Release
$3.380
Full Release
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Summary
IPH Limited, an international intellectual property services group, announced a 10.5% increase in NPAT to $41.2 million for the half-year ending 31 December 2025. This growth was driven by a 6.5% increase in group revenue to $363.9 million, largely attributed to the acquisition of Bereskin & Parr in Canada and organic growth in Asia. While the ANZ segment faced challenges, seeing declines in revenue and EBITDA, the strong performance in other regions like Canada and Asia highlighted the company's diversified earnings base. IPH declared an interim dividend of 19.0 cents per share, up by 11.8%, and announced an on-market share buy-back program to enhance capital management flexibility. The company continues to focus on cost discipline, leveraging acquisitions, and embedding AI within operations to improve efficiency and service delivery.
Key Points
  • IPH Limited reported a 10.5% increase in Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) to $41.2 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.
  • Group revenue increased by 6.5% to $363.9 million, driven by a turnaround in Canada and growth in Asia.
  • Underlying EBITDA increased by 6.6% to $107.1 million, showcasing improved earnings and cost discipline.
  • A significant portion of the revenue growth was attributed to the acquisition of Bereskin & Parr in Canada and organic growth in Asia.
  • The Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) market faced challenges, with a decline in like-for-like revenue by 6.1% and Underlying EBITDA down by 10.6%.
  • IPH announced a 19.0 cents per share interim dividend, representing an 11.8% increase from the previous corresponding period.
  • The company plans to commence an on-market share buy-back program from March 2026 for capital management flexibility.
  • IPH's Asian business showed positive recovery signs with a 7.3% increase in filings, excluding Singapore.
  • The company's financial performance includes effective cost management and leveraging acquisition synergies.
  • IPH aims to focus on organic growth, operational efficiencies, and incorporating AI into core operations.
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.