HKT Trust and HKT (6823) saw its net profit rise 4.26 percent year-on-year to HK$5.29 billion in 2025, fuelled by the growth in mobile services.
The telecommunication service provider increased final distribution by 4.6 percent to 47.97 HK cents per stapled unit.
Its total distribution of 81.77 HK cents, up 3.8 percent, represents the full payout of the adjusted funds flow for the year.
Revenue increased 5 percent to HK$36.6 billion, with that of telecommunications services rising 4 percent to HK$12.5 billion.
Mobile business recorded 5 percent growth to HK$9.16 billion, boosted by higher roaming revenue, a 20 percent increase in 5G customer base, and growing demand for mobile enterprise solutions.
Total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization grew by 4 percent to HK$14.2 billion, bolstered by efficiency and productivity improvements resulting from artificial intelligence adoption.
Regarding the cheap 5G plan launched by China Mobile (0941) after it acquired HKBN(1310), managing director Susanna Hui Hon-hing said that the company respects the rational competition and will continue to consolidate its market position with a high-quality network and customer experience, avoiding falling into a price war.
Besides, the company noted that it has received a new offer from CM Silk Road Capital Management Limited, a company controlled by China Merchants Capital, to acquire a further 9 percent equity interest in its fiber assets along with 9 percent of certain shareholder receivables.
Previously, China Merchants bought a 40 percent stake in its copper and fibre connection access services business for about US$870 million (HK$6.8 billion).
