Sun Hung Kai & Co Ltd
HKEX:86
Sun Hung Kai & Co Ltd
Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd. is an investment holding company engages in the financial services. The company employs 1,738 full-time employees Along with subsidiaries, the Company operates its business through five segments: the Consumer Finance segment, the Principal Investments segment, the Group Management and Support segment, the Mortgage Loans segment and Financial Services segment. The Consumer Finance segment is engaged in the provision of consumer financing services. The company primarily offers unsecured loans to individual consumers and small businesses. The Principal Investments segment is engaged in portfolio investment. The principal investment portfolio invests include public and private investments, in credit and equity opportunities as well as real estate investment. The Group Management and Support segment is engaged in the provision of supervisory and administrative services to other segments.
Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd. is an investment holding company engages in the financial services. The company employs 1,738 full-time employees Along with subsidiaries, the Company operates its business through five segments: the Consumer Finance segment, the Principal Investments segment, the Group Management and Support segment, the Mortgage Loans segment and Financial Services segment. The Consumer Finance segment is engaged in the provision of consumer financing services. The company primarily offers unsecured loans to individual consumers and small businesses. The Principal Investments segment is engaged in portfolio investment. The principal investment portfolio invests include public and private investments, in credit and equity opportunities as well as real estate investment. The Group Management and Support segment is engaged in the provision of supervisory and administrative services to other segments.
Profit Surge: Attributable profit jumped over 10x year-on-year to HKD 887 million for the first half of 2025, driven mainly by strong investment management performance.
Revenue Growth: Total income rose 43.5% year-on-year to HKD 2.8 billion, with investment segment income up 897% and fees/interest-based segment income up 0.7%.
Investment Gains: Investment management delivered nearly HKD 1 billion in gains, with private equity and hedge funds both gaining 6.8%, and most asset classes contributing positively.
Cost Control: Net gearing ratio decreased by 160 basis points to 29.6%, and cost-to-income ratios improved across segments due to expense management.
Dividend Maintained: Board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.12 per share, consistent with prior years.
AUM Growth: Funds management AUM reached USD 2.6 billion, with 85% now from external capital, reflecting success in attracting third-party funds.
Cautious Outlook: Management remains cautious due to global and China-specific economic uncertainties, but is optimistic about capital efficiency, risk management, and operational excellence.
ESG Progress: ESG ratings improved materially, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and risk reduction.
