Hong Kong Exchange & Clearing Ltd. (HKXCF.PK,HKXCY.PK) reported Thursday higher profit in its fourth quarter, with growth in revenues. Further, the firm announced higher dividend.
In the quarter, profit attributable to shareholders was HK$4.34 billion, an increase of 15 percent compared to the previous year's HK$3.78 billion. Basic earnings per share were HK$3.43, up 15 percent from HK$2.99 a year ago.
EBITDA, a non-HKFRS measure, grew 20 percent to HK$5.63 billion from HK$4.69 billion last year.
Revenue and other income increased 15 percent to HK$7.31 billion from HK$6.38 billion last year. Core business revenue was up 11 percent to HK$6.67 billion from HK$6.02billion a year ago.
Further, the company's Board declared a second interim dividend of $6.52 per share, paid wholly in cash. Combined with the first interim dividend, the full-year dividend amounts to $12.52 per share, a 35 percent increase over the previous year.
In Hong Kong, the shares closed Thursday's trading at HK$415.400, up 0.78 percent.
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