Investment firm China Merchants swings to H1 net loss

China Merchants China Direct Investments

27/08/2026 09:58

Overview
Hong Kong investment company's H1 net loss was $59.8 mln, reversing last year's profit
Loss driven by $112 mln net loss on financial assets, mainly from listed investments
Company raised interim and special interim dividends to $0.12 per share, up from $0.08 last year

Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance or forecasts for the current or future periods in the press release

Result Drivers
LISTED INVESTMENTS LOSS - Co said net loss was mainly due to decline in value of listed financial assets
DIVIDEND INCOME SURGE - Co said investment income rose sharply due to increased dividend income from investments

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Net Loss Attributable
 
$59.8 mln
 

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