Baloise Holding AG reported a 25.5% increase in profit to 275.9 million Swiss Francs in the first half, driven by stronger insurance service revenue. Earnings per share rose to 6.07 francs, while profit before tax improved to 346.3 million francs. EBIT increased by 31.8% to 358.5 million francs, with insurance revenue reaching 2.80 billion francs. Despite a 1.1% decline in business volume, return on equity improved to 15.5%. The planned merger with Helvetia to form Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd is in progress, expected to close by the fourth quarter of 2025, generating annual synergies of around 350 million francs.
Shares were trading slightly lower at 199.10 francs in the Swiss market.

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