Wharf REIC underlying net profit rises 6% to HK$3.31 billion in 1H FY26

• Wharf Real Estate Investment reported a first-half loss attributable to shareholders of HK$176 million, narrowing from HK$2.41 billion.
• Underlying net profit rose 6% to HK$3.31 billion on lower finance costs; effective borrowing rate fell to 3.5% from 4.4%.
• Revenue slipped 1% to HK$6.34 billion, while operating profit edged down 2% to HK$4.6 billion.
• It declared a first interim dividend of HK$0.94 per share, up 42%, after lifting its payout ratio to 90% from 65%.
• Wheelock Place in Singapore is set for disposal at S$1.11 billion; gearing stood at 15.9% and is expected to drop to about 11%.

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