The next CEO, Mark Stirton, joined the group in April last year.
The company expects further improvement this year, despite tariffs
Shares were up 4% on the ASX after the result.
Markets were quiet ahead of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's earnings on Wednesday.
Vital shares jumped 27% when it resumed trading.
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