Keppel's (SGX:BN4) profit in the second half of 2024 surged 43.3% to SG$660.3 million from SG$460.6 million a year earlier.
Basic earnings per share came in at SG$0.349, up 42% from SG$0.246 in the comparable period, according to a Wednesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.
Revenue was up nearly 4% year over year to SG$3.38 billion from SG$3.25 billion, mainly due to stable revenue from asset management fees.
Funds under management grew to SG$88 billion in 2024.
The global asset manager proposed a final cash dividend of SG$0.19 per share.