Virgin Australia reports 28% rise in annual profit

(Reuters) -Virgin Australia reported a near 28% rise in its full-year underlying profit on Friday, in its first result since listing back, driven by strong performance in its airline and loyalty program segments.

The airline said its pro forma underlying net profit after tax stood at A$331 million ($215.08 million) for the year ended June 30, aligning with its prospectus forecast.

($1 = 1.5389 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by Himanshi Akhand in Bengaluru; Editing by Mohammed Safi Shamsi)