reported first-half of 276 million pounds, up 2% from 271 million a year earlier. Net operating revenue rose 2% to 643 million pounds.
— a measure that strips out items the company considers one-off — grew 21% to 151 million pounds from 125 million.
The gap between the two profit figures tells the reader that the company's core operations performed much better than the statutory numbers show — the 'adjusted' figure is what management wants investors to focus on.
Per-share metrics moved in opposite directions. fell to 13.2 pence from 13.5 pence. On an adjusted diluted basis, earnings per share rose to 8.2 pence from 7.5 pence.
The company said it expects to hit its fiscal 2026 targets of at least 300 million pounds in adjusted operating profit and roughly 300 million pounds in . Beyond 2026, it targets 5-10% annual growth in net capital generation over the medium term.
Investors reacted by selling. -listed shares of Aberdeen Group fell 4.91% to 236.40 pence.