Stripping out one-off items, normalized net profit rose 21% to A$1.33 billion. The ASX-listed company on Wednesday reported a net profit for the 12 months through September of 1.45 billion Australian dollars (US$924.8 million), compared with A$948.5 million a year earlier. SYDNEY-Australian gaming company Aristocrat Leisure lifted its annual profit 53% and raised its final dividend following a strong performance in its slot-machine business.