ANZ Net Profit Rises 7%
August 16, 2013 at 04:40 AM EDT
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (OTC: ANZBY ) reported a 7% rise in its net profit for the nine months through June. ANZ's net profit for the period surged to 4.7 billion Australian dollars (US$4.3 billion), while cash profit climbed 11% to A$4.8 billion. ANZ shares closed at $27.55 yesterday.(c)