Strong Financial Performance
Keppel's net profit surged by 25% year-on-year to $431 million for the New Keppel, driven by robust infrastructure earnings and improved contributions from real estate. Additionally, all-in net profit for the first half of 2025 rose 24% year-on-year to $378 million.
Asset Monetisation Progress
Keppel announced $915 million in divestments year-to-date, bringing total asset monetisation to $7.8 billion since October 2020. This includes $477 million from real estate assets and investments in India and Vietnam.
Infrastructure Division Growth
The Infrastructure division's net profit rose 8% year-on-year to $333 million, and EBITDA grew 7% to $405 million despite softer spark spreads.
Significant Cost Savings
Project Lean achieved $88 million in recurring annual run-rate cost savings, advancing towards the target of $120 million per annum by end 2026.
Strategic Partnerships and Rankings
Keppel was ranked as the fourth largest infrastructure manager in Asia Pacific and 23rd globally by assets under management, and formed a strategic partnership with AIIB to mobilize up to USD 1.5 billion for projects.
Asset Management Fee Growth
In the first 6 months of 2025, Keppel recorded $195 million in asset management fees and raised about $1.9 billion in equity.