National Australia Bank Limted
(ASX:NAB) has posted a 6.5 per cent rise in first half cash profit to $3.3 billion.
The bank did record an interim loss of $1.74 billion related to the sale of its UK business.
The lender said that both Australian and New Zealand businesses delivered a strong result and the sale of the UK enterprise has resulted in a stronger and simpler business.
The interim dividend remains unchanged at 99 cents per share.
