Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-07-30 05:45Core Viewpoint - Hang Seng Bank's mid-year results for 2025 show a significant decline in net interest income and shareholder profit, leading to a drop in stock price [1] Financial Performance - The bank reported net interest income of HKD 14.339 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 7.39% [1] - Shareholder profit was HKD 6.88 billion, down 30.46% compared to the previous year [1] - Basic earnings per share were HKD 3.34 [1] Factors Affecting Performance - The decrease in net interest income by HKD 1.144 billion, or 7%, was primarily due to a 3% reduction in average total customer loans and a decline in market interest rates, particularly the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate remaining low since May 2025 [1] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio stands at 6.69%, attributed to ongoing credit pressure from the real estate sector [1] Dividend and Share Buyback - The board declared a second interim dividend of HKD 1.30 per share, bringing the total interim dividend for the first half of 2025 to HKD 2.60, an increase of 8% from the same period last year [1] - The bank plans to initiate a share buyback program of up to HKD 3 billion [1]