Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-13 08:54Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of HKD 20.359 billion for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.6% [1] - Shareholders' profit attributable to the company was HKD 4.348 billion, showing a slight increase of 0.9% year-on-year [1] - Basic earnings per share were HKD 1.73, with an interim dividend proposed at HKD 0.73 per share [1] Financial Performance - The company demonstrated robust performance despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties, including political volatility, complex interest rate outlooks, trade barriers, and inflation pressures [1] - As of June 30, 2025, the company held cash reserves of HKD 4.7 billion, with a net debt to total capital ratio maintained at a solid level of 10.6% [1] - When considering the net debt in the infrastructure investment portfolio, the ratio stands at a low industry level of 48.7% [1] Sustainable Development Initiatives - The company is expanding sustainable development projects in the UK and Australia, including smart grid solutions, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and systems compatible with renewable energy [2] - Clean hydrogen and biomethane projects in the gas distribution network are progressing well in the UK and Australia [2] - The Canadian Power's Okanagan wind power project, UK Renewables Energy wind farms, UK Power Networks Services, and solar business in Australia are also advancing positively, along with the gas generator units of Hong Kong Electric [2]