Increase in AOP and Financial Performance
AOP increased by 7% year-on-year to $4.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 1% to $7.3 billion, and profit attributable to shareholders increased by 4% year-on-year to HKD 2.2 billion.
Strong Performance in Financial Services
Financial Services segment saw a 29% increase in AOP to $1.24 billion. CTF Life achieved a 29% increase in AOV, with CSM release up by 28% to $1.1 billion.
Strategic Portfolio Optimization
The company disposed of non-core assets, including Hyva Group and a solar farm investment, to focus on fast-growing areas like wealth management and logistics.
ESG Achievements
Achieved a 19% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to FY 2023 and mobilized HKD 18.5 billion in sustainability-linked loans and green debt financing.
Continued Dividend Distribution
Maintained a sustainable and progressive dividend policy with a total dividend for the year amounting to $0.95 per share, generating an 8.3% dividend yield.