CK Infrastructure reports 1% profit growth, dividend up

** CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited (CKI) announced a 1% increase in net profit to HK$8.115 billion for 2024, alongside a proposed final dividend of HK$1.86 per share, marking its 28th consecutive year of dividend growth. Despite challenging global operating environments, CKI reported a strong 10% year-on-year growth in profit contributions from operating businesses, with regulated and long-term contracted businesses showing resilience. The company also highlighted its secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange in August 2024. Power Assets contributed HK$2.203 billion, a 2% increase, while the UK infrastructure portfolio delivered a 31% profit boost. The group plans to hold its AGM on May 21, 2025. The final dividend, payable to shareholders on record as of May 27, 2025, will be distributed on June 11, 2025. CKI has also been admitted for trading on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CKI" since August 2024.