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Performance by the Numbers

FINANCIAL 2014 2013* 2014 vs 2013
Operating profit (HK$m) 19,450 18,410 +1,040
Profit attributable to shareholders (HK$m) 15,131 26,678 -11,547
Shareholders’ funds (HK$m) 139,193 107,778 +31,415
Total assets (HK$m) 1,263,990 1,143,730 +120,260
Total liabilities (HK$m) 1,124,797 1,035,932 +88,845
Earnings per share (HK$) 7.91 13.95 -6.04
Dividends per share (HK$) 5.60 5.50 +0.10
(percentage point)
Return on average shareholders’ funds (%) 13.40 25.40 -12.0 p.p.
Return on average total assets (%) 1.30 2.40 -1.1 p.p.
Cost efficiency ratio (%) 31.8 32.40 -0.6 p.p.
Average liquidity ratio (%) 34.70 34.90 -0.2 p.p.
Capital Ratio under Basel II:
Capital adequacy ratio - as at 31 Dec (%) N/A N/A N/A
Core capital ratio – as at 31 Dec (%) N/A N/A N/A
Capital Ratio under Basel III:
Common Equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) Capital Ratio (%) 15.60 13.80 +1.8
Tier 1 Capital Ratio (%) 15.60 13.80 +1.8
Total Capital Ratio (%) 15.70 15.80 -0.10

*Figure restated
Data coverage: Hang Seng Group

ECONOMIC 2014 2013* 2014 vs 2013
Tax expenses (HK$m) 2,918 1,818 +1,100
Number of employees (31 Dec – FTE) 10,192 9,856 +336
Employee compensation and benefits (HK$m) 4,616 4,432 +184
Number of shareholders (31 Dec) 19,844 20,012 -168

*Figure restated
Data coverage: Hang Seng Group

COMMUNITY 2014 2013 2014 vs 2013
Number of outlets (31 Dec) 240 220 +20
Number of customers as at 31 Dec (m) >3 >3 --
Charitable donations and community sponsorships (HK$m) 31 27 +4
ENVIRONMENTAL 2014# 2013^ 2014 vs 2013
(% change)
Greenhouse gas emissions
(kilotonnes CO2)Note A
24.71 24.31 1.64
Electricity consumption (GWh) 35.19 35.27 -0.25
Water consumption ('000 m3) 68.48 64.81 5.67
IT/electrical waste recycled (tonnes) 61.50 58.84 4.52

Key: CO2: Carbon dioxide   GWh: Gigawatt hours   m3: Cubic metres
# From 1 Oct 2013 to 30 Sep 2014
^ From 1 Oct 2012 to 30 Sep 2013

Note A Includes greenhouse gas emissions arising from energy

Examples of our indirect economic contributions include our strong support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By working with these homegrown businesses, we support the local economy and create new local employment opportunities and wealth.

In addition to our direct economic contributions, our subsidiary Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (Hang Seng Indexes) is compiling and managing the Hang Seng Index (HSI), which was launched in 1969, and an expanding range of other indexes tracking various segments of stock markets in Hong Kong and the Mainland. As the leading index tracking the Hong Kong stock market, one of the world’s most important stock markets, the HSI indirectly provides a tool for trading the shares of blue-chip companies in Hong Kong. Hang Seng Indexes also launched Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series in 2010, the index series includes companies that perform well with respect to corporate sustainability and provides benchmark for responsible investments.


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