CKI HOLDINGS: INTERIM RESULTS FOR 2025

CKI HOLDINGS reported a steady performance in the first half of 2025, with Shareholder's profit reaching HKD 4.348 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year. The Board of Directors announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.73 per share, up 1.4% from the same period last year. The group's financial position remains robust, with cash holdings of HKD 4.7 billion and a net debt to total capital ratio maintained at 10.6%.United Kingdom Business operations stood out, contributing HKD 2.223 billion in profit, a 19% increase, primarily driven by the contributions from Northumbrian Water, three gas distribution networks, and UK Power Networks. Australian Business contributed HKD 793 million, a decrease of 8%, mainly due to weaker exchange rates and the expiration of multiple contracts at Energy Developments. European, Canadian, and...Show More

CKI HOLDINGS reported a steady performance in the first half of 2025, with Shareholder's profit reaching HKD 4.348 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year. The Board of Directors announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.73 per share, up 1.4% from the same period last year. The group's financial position remains robust, with cash holdings of HKD 4.7 billion and a net debt to total capital ratio maintained at 10.6%.United Kingdom Business operations stood out, contributing HKD 2.223 billion in profit, a 19% increase, primarily driven by the contributions from Northumbrian Water, three gas distribution networks, and UK Power Networks. Australian Business contributed HKD 793 million, a decrease of 8%, mainly due to weaker exchange rates and the expiration of multiple contracts at Energy Developments. European, Canadian, and New Zealand Business operations recorded profit contributions of HKD 432 million, HKD 275 million, and HKD 80 million, respectively.In July 2025, the group signed an agreement to sell the UK Rails project, which is expected to significantly reduce the group's debt levels upon completion of the trade. Looking ahead, despite challenges such as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, the group, backed by strong recurring revenue streams and predictable cash flows, will continue to seize acquisition opportunities and focus on internal growth, striving for a balance between stability and expansion.