Swire Pacific B (Swire B) recorded a profit of HK$3,956.3 million in the first half of 2024, a 23% decrease from HK$5,154.4 million in the same period last year. The profit attributable to shareholders of the company was HK$391.4 million, a 7% decrease from HK$422.1 million in the same period last year. The basic profit was HK$557.6 million, unchanged from HK$559.4 million in the same period last year. The recurring basic profit was HK$476.2 million, a 2% decrease from HK$487.9 million in the same period last year. Swire B announced the distribution of the first interim dividend, HK$1.25 per share for 'A' shares and HK$0.25 per share for 'B' shares, an increase of 4% from the same period last year. Swire B conducted a share...Show More

Swire Pacific B (Swire B) recorded a profit of HK$3,956.3 million in the first half of 2024, a 23% decrease from HK$5,154.4 million in the same period last year. The profit attributable to shareholders of the company was HK$391.4 million, a 7% decrease from HK$422.1 million in the same period last year. The basic profit was HK$557.6 million, unchanged from HK$559.4 million in the same period last year. The recurring basic profit was HK$476.2 million, a 2% decrease from HK$487.9 million in the same period last year. Swire B announced the distribution of the first interim dividend, HK$1.25 per share for 'A' shares and HK$0.25 per share for 'B' shares, an increase of 4% from the same period last year. Swire B conducted a share repurchase plan in the first half of 2024, repurchasing and cancelling 26,380,000 'A' shares and 29,112,500 'B' shares. As of June 30, 2024, Swire B's capital to net debt ratio was 19.8%, an increase from 17.0% at the end of last year. Swire B has complied with all the provisions of Appendix C1 'Corporate Governance Code' of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited throughout the reporting period.