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Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for PPT
Current share price for PPT : $19.030 1.88 (10.96%)+
Announcement
Release
26 Feb 2026 9:04AM
Price at Release
$17.150
Full Release
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Summary
Perpetual Limited's 1H26 results presentation highlights steady financial performance across its Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Corporate Trust divisions. The company maintained stable management fee revenue despite reduced performance fees and achieved a 4% increase in underlying profit before tax. Strategic priorities for FY26 focus on reducing costs, enhancing Corporate Trust capabilities, and simplifying group structure. Corporate Trust performed robustly with growth in Debt Market Services and Managed Funds Services, supported by a strong client base. The Wealth Management segment focused on client outcomes amidst ongoing sale negotiations, while investment management showcased resilience with substantial assets under management across various channels.
Key Points
  • Stable management fee revenue with reduced performance fees
  • 4% increase in underlying profit before tax
  • Strategic focus on cost reduction and capability expansion
  • Robust performance in Corporate Trust segment
  • Wealth Management focused on client outcomes amid sale process
  • Resilient investment management with significant assets under management
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