Ge Long Hui·2025-08-12 09:07Core Viewpoint - The company reported a slight decrease in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while also maintaining its interim dividend distribution. Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the pre-tax profit was HKD 39.79 billion, compared to HKD 39.89 billion in 2024 [1] - The unaudited profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 10.01 billion, an increase from HKD 9.47 billion in 2024 [1] - The distributable income for the period was HKD 14.08 billion, unchanged from 2024 [1] Dividend Distribution - The interim dividend was declared at HKD 0.1594 per share, consistent with the previous year [1] - The dividend will be distributed on September 8, 2025, to shareholders registered by August 27, 2025 [1] Sales Volume and Pricing - The electricity sales volume decreased by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2024, attributed to milder weather, successful energy-saving initiatives, and a downturn in the food and retail sectors, along with one less day in the calendar compared to the leap year [1] - The basic electricity tariff was increased by HKD 0.034 to HKD 1.229 per kWh due to rising capital investment and operating costs [1] - In August 2025, the fuel adjustment fee decreased by over 16% compared to January, leading to a net electricity tariff reduction of 4.4% to HKD 1.596 per kWh [1]