BEA H1 FY26 profit rises 0.74% to HK$2.44 billion

• BEA posted profit attributable to owners of the parent of HK$2.42 billion, up 0.37% year-on-year.
• Basic earnings per share rose to HK$0.91 from HK$0.86.
• Net interest income climbed 4.81% to HK$7.7 billion, while operating income increased 8.85% to HK$11.17 billion.
• Impairment losses on financial instruments widened 16.5% to HK$2.96 billion, lifting operating profit after impairment 16.57% to HK$3.39 billion.
• Interim dividend declared after the interim period increased to HK$0.46 per share, totaling HK$1.22 billion.

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