[ET Net News Agency, 2 August 2021] Hang Seng Bank (00011) said for the first half of
2021, profit attributable to shareholders down 4% to HK$8,767m (HK$9,143m for the first
half of 2020; up 16% compared with HK$7,544m for the second half of 2020). A second
interim dividend of HK$1.10 will be distributed.
Net operating income before change in expected credit losses and other credit impairment
charges down by 10% to HK$17,326m (HK$19,187m for the first half of 2020; up 3% compared
with HK$16,881m for the second half of 2020). (RC)