Ge Long Hui·2025-08-28 06:55Core Viewpoint - First Pacific Company Limited (00142.HK) reported a strong performance in the first half of 2025, with significant growth in profit and revenue, indicating continued operational strength and resilience in its business segments [1] Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the first half of 2025 was $5.0278 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.7% [1] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company was $391.2 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.8% [1] - Basic earnings per share were 9.19 cents, with a proposed interim dividend of 13.00 Hong Kong cents per ordinary share [1] Operational Highlights - Operating profit contribution increased by 8% to $423.2 million, while recurring profit rose by 11% to a record high of $375.4 million [1] - The revenue growth was driven by increased toll revenues and traffic volumes from MPTC in the Philippines, as well as higher average water charges from Maynilad [1] - Indofood's revenue benefited from higher sales of pasta and palm oil prices, although partially offset by reduced income from PLP due to lower average electricity prices resulting from decreased fuel costs [1]