** Shares of Australia's WiseTech Global WTC.AX rise as much as 8.4% to A$102.500, its biggest intraday pct gain since October 25, 2024
** Software maker posts HY underlying profit after tax of $112.1 million, up 34% from last year
** WTC declares interim dividend of 6.7 cents per share, unchanged from last year
** Company, separately, announces appointment of Richard White as executive chairman, even as WTC's board remain split over the founder's role amid controversies
** Stock has fallen 25.9% this year, as of 0116 GMT
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
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