Huatai Securities reports solid 2024 results, plans dividend

** Huatai Securities Co. (HKEX:6886) released its 2024 Annual Report showcasing a solid financial year and outlining key developments across its business and governance. The Group's total assets reached CNY814.27 billion, with an equity attributable to shareholders of CNY191.67 billion. Total revenue, other income, and gains amounted to CNY54.28 billion, while profit attributable to shareholders was CNY15.35 billion, representing a 20.40% year-on-year increase. The Board is recommending a cash dividend of RMB0.37 per share. A previous interim dividend was declared at CNY0.15