Hang Seng Bank announced its financial performance for the first half of 2024, and despite macroeconomic challenges, its business maintained growth. Pre-tax surplus rose 3% from the same period last year to HKD 11.307 billion, with shareholder return on investment at 12.4% and earnings per share increasing by 1%. Net interest income and non-interest income increased by 2% and 4% respectively, showing the effectiveness of diversified business development. The Board of Directors announced an interim dividend of HKD 1.20 per share, with a total dividend payout of HKD 2.40 per share for the first half of the year, an increase of 9% from the same period last year. In addition, Hang Seng Bank announced a share buyback plan of HKD 3 billion in the second quarter, returning a total of HKD 7.6 billion to shareholders, an 80% increase. Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer **** Siu expressed optimism about the economic outlook of Hong Kong and promised to continue supporting customers and economic development.

Hang Seng Bank announced its financial performance for the first half of 2024, and despite macroeconomic challenges, its business maintained growth. Pre-tax surplus rose 3% from the same period last year to HKD 11.307 billion, with shareholder return on investment at 12.4% and earnings per share increasing by 1%. Net interest income and non-interest income increased by 2% and 4% respectively, showing the effectiveness of diversified business development. The Board of Directors announced an interim dividend of HKD 1.20 per share, with a total dividend payout of HKD 2.40 per share for the first half of the year, an increase of 9% from the same period last year. In addition, Hang Seng Bank announced a share buyback plan of HKD 3 billion in the second quarter, returning a total of HKD 7.6 billion to shareholders, an 80% increase. Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer **** Siu expressed optimism about the economic outlook of Hong Kong and promised to continue supporting customers and economic development.