Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-03-31 12:55Core Viewpoint - The company, China Merchants Port (00144), reported a revenue increase of 12.8% year-on-year, reaching HKD 13.354 billion, driven by business volume growth, but faced a decline in profit due to various financial factors [2]. Financial Performance - The profit attributable to equity holders decreased by 18.5% to HKD 6.457 billion, while the recurring profit fell by 13.8% to HKD 6.511 billion [2]. - Basic earnings per share were HKD 1.538, with a proposed final dividend of HKD 0.489 per share [2]. - Total assets as of December 31, 2025, amounted to HKD 177.534 billion, a 4.8% increase from the beginning of the year [2]. - Total liabilities rose by 5.1% to HKD 50.496 billion, compared to HKD 48.042 billion at the end of 2024 [2]. - Net assets attributable to equity holders increased by 6.3% to HKD 110.403 billion [2]. Operational Highlights - The company achieved a record container throughput of over 15 million TEUs at the Western Shenzhen Port, maintaining its leading position in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [3]. - The CICT in Sri Lanka strengthened its local market position with steady profit growth [3]. - The company signed a share purchase agreement for the Vast project in Brazil to expand its presence in Latin America [3]. - Container throughput at the TCP in Brazil exceeded 1.66 million TEUs, while the LCT in Togo became the first African terminal to regularly handle 24,000 TEU container ships, marking a 17.9% year-on-year increase [3]. - The Kumport in Turkey secured long-term service contracts, achieving a 22.8% year-on-year increase in container throughput [3].