• Statutory profit after tax of $272.8 million, up from $95.4 million
• Operating earnings of $238.8 million, up 21.6% from prior period
• Funds under management of $90.2 billion, up from $84.3 billion

Charter Hall Group has reported a strong financial performance for the half year ended 31 December 2025. The group recorded a statutory profit after tax attributable to stapled securityholders of $272.8 million, compared to a profit of $95.4 million for the prior corresponding period. Operating earnings, which excludes non-operating items, amounted to $238.8 million, an increase of 21.6% from the prior period. The group's property investment segment contributed $168.9 million in EBITDA, while the development investment segment contributed $38.1 million. The funds management business contributed $142.3 million in EBITDA. The group's funds under management increased to $90.2 billion as at 31 December 2025, up from $84.3 billion a year earlier. The group has determined that it fulfils the criteria of an investment entity as defined in AASB 10, and has applied this change prospectively. The group has also formalised an exit strategy for all investments, with substantive exit rights for all investors. Overall, the group has delivered a strong financial performance for the half year, with growth in both operating earnings and funds under management.

The group expects to pay an interim ordinary distribution of 3.72 cents and an interim ordinary dividend of 21.11 cents per stapled security for the six months ended 31 December 2025, payable on 27 February 2026.

The group remains focused on its strategy of using its expertise to access, deploy, manage and invest equity to create value and generate superior returns for its investor customers. The group will continue to seek opportunities to grow its funds under management and deliver strong investment performance for its investors.