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China Aircraft Leasing Group H1 2025 earnings summary

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H1 2025 earnings summary27 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2025 was HK$2,405.2 million, down 4.9% year-over-year, mainly due to a smaller fleet size.

  • Profit attributable to shareholders rose 6.7% year-over-year to HK$140.5 million, with EPS increasing to HK$0.189.

  • Interim dividend of HK$0.12 per share declared, totaling HK$89.8 million.

  • The fleet was optimized through active trading, with 19 aircraft and 2 engines sold, and 11 new aircraft delivered.

  • Operating profit surged 75.9% to HK$481.0 million.

Financial highlights

  • EBITDA for the period was HK$1,976.1 million, down from HK$2,481.3 million year-over-year.

  • Net gain from aircraft transactions and components trading surged to HK$294.7 million from HK$25.4 million year-over-year.

  • Interest expenses decreased 17.6% year-over-year to HK$1,104.4 million, reflecting lower borrowings and interest rates.

  • Depreciation and impairment fell 18.6% to HK$683.3 million.

  • Income tax expense dropped to HK$30.5 million from HK$115.8 million, mainly due to deferred tax reversals.

Outlook and guidance

  • The global aviation market is expected to maintain steady growth, with industry revenue and passenger traffic forecasted to reach record highs in 2025.

  • Persistent supply chain challenges and aircraft shortages are likely to drive up market values and lease rates.

  • The company plans to capitalize on market upcycle, expand its global customer base, and optimize fleet assets.

  • All new aircraft scheduled for delivery through December 2026 have been mandated for lease.

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Frequently asked questions

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) is a full-service provider in the global aviation industry, offering a comprehensive range of solutions across the entire aircraft life cycle. This includes services for new aircraft, used aircraft, and those nearing the end of their operational life. CALC’s expertise encompasses proactive asset management, aiming to maximize the asset value of aircraft fleets. With a business model designed to support airlines around the world, CALC provides a one-stop shop for aircraft full life-cycle solutions. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong, and its shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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