Summary by Futu AI
United Energy Group Limited announced its interim performance for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The revenue increased by 35.6% to approximately HK$8.44 billion compared to the same period last year, but the gross profit decreased by 25.9% to approximately HK$1.89 billion. The profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization decreased by 5.8%, and the net profit for the period decreased by 39.3% to approximately HK$1.01 billion. The basic earnings per share decreased by 38.7% to 3.90 HK cents. The equity attributable to owners of the company increased by 7.6%, and the total assets increased by 5.8%. The operational summary shows that the average equity production of assets in Pakistan decreased by 13.9%, while the average equity production of assets in the Middle East and North Africa increased by 12.1%. The Group will continue to explore various opportunities to optimize its capital structure and support organic and inorganic growth.