Lee Chak-kai said that HKT is operating steadily, and dividend payments are expected to continue to be steady. In addition to this, PCCW has no other business that will reduce dividends. Shareholders are requested not to worry.
The Zhitong Finance App learned that on May 30, Li Zekai stated at the PCCW (00008) Annual General Meeting of Shareholders that with regard to dividend payments, the Group's largest source of revenue was Hong Kong Telecom (06823). HKT is operating steadily, and dividend payments are expected to continue to be steady. In addition to this, PCCW has no other business that will reduce dividends. Shareholders are requested not to worry.
Shareholders are worried about the decline in Hong Kong's business environment rankings. Lee Chak-kai said that the Hong Kong government is taking the lead in “stealing talent”. The results are obvious to all. The authorities have also continued to introduce policies beneficial to the grassroots. I believe that the Hong Kong government and enterprises all hope to improve the environment in the Hong Kong market. Today, the social atmosphere is particularly harmonious, which is conducive to sustainable economic development, and I have great confidence in Hong Kong.
In terms of film investment, Li Chak-kai mentioned that the group's media business has performed well. The company's film “Murder Case” won several awards last year. In the future, movies will be produced in an appropriate amount, and related risks will also be measured, because the risk level of film production is higher than that of TV dramas.
According to financial data, PCCW's revenue for fiscal year 2023 increased 1% to HK$36.347 billion; EBITDA increased 4% to HK$12.831 billion; loss attributable to company equity holders was HK$471 million; profit attributable to company equity holders was HK$158 million in the same period last year.