LONDON: AIB Group PLC reported a robust first-half performance for 2025, posting a profit after tax of €927 million and announcing the resumption of its interim ordinary dividend, amounting to €263 million. The bank cited strong lending activity and resilient economic conditions in Ireland as key drivers of growth. New lending rose by €600 million…
Operator reaffirms full-year guidance as platform integration drives cash flow and margin expansion across high-growth markets LONDON: Helios Towers plc reported robust unaudited results for the six months ending 30 June 2025, reinforcing its full-year guidance and underscoring the operational efficiency of its infrastructure-led business model. The London-based telecoms tower operator marked its fifteenth anniversary…
Operating profit holds steady at £107.7 million despite market volatility and migration-related outflows LONDON: Rathbones Group PLC reported solid financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting successful integration of Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) and announcing its first-ever share buyback. Operating income stood at £449.1 million, nearly flat from £447.4 million…
LONDON: NatWest Markets Group (NWM Group) delivered solid financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting a profit of £89 million—up from £83 million in the same period last year. The performance came despite navigating a turbulent geopolitical environment and volatile currency markets. Total income rose to £762 million, an increase of £112 million…
LONDON: Heathrow (SP) Limited recorded its busiest-ever first-half period in 2025, welcoming 39.9 million passengers despite geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds, the airport operator said Wednesday. The uptick was driven by increased long-haul travel, particularly to Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern destinations, while transatlantic traffic remained robust. The UK’s largest airport reported a 1.9% rise in…