Improved Overseas Earnings Boost CLP Holdings Limited’s 2015 Annual Results

CLP Holdings (CLP) is pleased to announce today that a significant growth in overseas earnings has contributed to record performance in 2015. During the year, the Group’s operating earnings increased 15% from a year earlier to HK$11,533 million, driven primarily by a 29% increase in the contribution from overseas businesses. Total earnings were up 40% to HK$15,670 million. Rises in operating earnings were recorded in all of our five geographical divisions, most notably in India and Mainland China. The Board has recommended a fourth interim dividend of HK$1.05 per share for 2015. Together with the three interim dividends already paid, our total dividend this year is HK$2.70 per share, an increase from HK$2.62 on the previous year.