** Shares of Australian business lender Judo Capital JDO.AX rise 7.5% to A$2.08, their highest level since February 7, 2022

** JDO among top gainers in the ASX200 benchmark index .AXJO

** JDO marks its fourth consecutive session of gains, best intraday jump since August 20, 2024

** Reports 1H25 underlying pre-tax profit of A$56.7 million ($36.00 million), up 33% from last year

** Reiterates FY25 guidance of 15% growth in pre-tax profit

** JDO stock up 15.4% this year, including the day's move

($1 = 1.5748 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by Sameer Manekar in Bengaluru)

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