OREANDA-NEWS. March 25, 2013. Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders of the Group for the year amounted to HKD 7,727.9 million, an increase of HKD1,578.3 million compared to 2011.

Profit growth in 2012 was mainly due to growth in profit of mainland businesses, a revaluation surplus from the International Finance Centre complex and a one - off net gain.

Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders of the Group, excluding revaluation surplus from the investment property, amounted to HKD 6,333.4 million.

Earnings per share for the year amounted to HK 88.9 cents, an increase of 25.7% over 2011.

A final dividend of HK23 cents per share (i.e. full year dividend of HK 35 cents per share) is proposed.

A bonus issue of one for every ten shares is proposed.