** Shares of Australia's PEXA Group PXA.AX rise as much as 2% to A$12.560
** Co reported H1 FY25 operating EBITDA of A$73.2 mln ($45.52 mln) on February 28, beating consensus estimate A$72.4 mln
** Co also launched on-market share buyback of up to A$50 mln
** We see 1H results as consistent with our investment thesis, with a new CEO and fresh look we see opportunity to lift shareholder value - Morgan Stanley
** Stock has fallen 5.5% this year so far
($1 = 1.6082 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Roshan Thomas in Bengaluru)
((Roshan.Thomas@thomsonreuters.com))