ASX Limited (ASX:ASX), the operator of Australia’s main stock exchange, has reported a 2.9 per cent rise in half-year profits, but expects market conditions to remain challenging.
Underlying profit after tax rose to $181 million in the half year to December, from $175.5 million last year.
The result was slightly below a consensus forecast of $183 million. ASX has announced an interim dividend of 92.8 cents.
ASX reported a net profit of $176 million for the half year to December, 2011.
