BANK OF E ASIA(HK:00023) 智通财经网·2026-02-13 11:21Core Viewpoint - The Hang Seng Index Company announced the quarterly review results for the Hang Seng Index series, with Bank of East Asia being included in the Hang Seng Composite Index, effective March 9, 2026, which may lead to its inclusion in the Stock Connect program due to meeting various criteria [1][2] Group 1: Financial Performance - For the year ending December 31, 2025, Bank of East Asia reported interest income of HKD 32.968 billion, a decrease of 17.18% year-on-year [1] - The bank's profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 3.501 billion, down 24.02% year-on-year, with basic earnings per share at HKD 1.22 [1] - The core business remains robust, with operating profit before provisions stable at HKD 11.2 billion, and non-interest income grew by 28%, indicating successful strategies in business diversification and sustainable growth [1] Group 2: Real Estate Exposure - The company continues to prudently provision for its commercial real estate exposure, with 77% of this year's provisions related to commercial properties in Hong Kong and mainland China [2] - The valuation of the company's investment property portfolio was adjusted down by HKD 0.723 billion [2] - The group recorded a loss of HKD 0.305 billion from joint ventures and associates, primarily from a joint venture in mainland China [2]