[ET Net News Agency, 22 February 2022] HSBC Holdings plc (00005) said for 2021,
reported profit after tax up US$8.6bn to US$14.7bn and reported profit before tax up
US$10.1bn to US$18.9bn. The increase was driven by a net release of expected credit losses
and other credit impairment charges (ECL) and a higher share of profit from associates.
Adjusted profit before tax up 79% to US$21.9bn.
The board has approved a second interim dividend of US$0.18 per share, making a total
for 2021 of US$0.25 per share. (RC)