[ET Net News Agency, 3 August 2020] Hang Seng Bank Limited (00011) said for the first
half of 2020, its profit before tax down by 33% to HK$10,619m (HK$15,894m for the first
half of 2019). Profit attributable to shareholders down by 33% to HK$9,143m (HK$13,656m
for the first half of 2019).
Earnings per share down 34% to HK$4.64 per share. Second interim dividend was HK$0.80
per share.
Net operating income before change in expected credit losses and other credit impairment
charges down by 14% to HK$19,187m (HK$22,409m for the first half of 2019). (RC)