Hong Leong Finance's (SGX:S41) profit attributable to owners declined by 41% in the second half of 2025 to SG$30.5 million from SG$51.5 million a year earlier, according to a Wednesday filing with the Singapore Exchange.
Shares of the financial institution were down nearly 5% in Thursday trading.
Earnings per share dropped to SG$0.1355, versus SG$0.2295 in the year-ago period.
Furthermore, interest on loans fell 37% year over year to SG$137 million from SG$216.8 million.
The company proposed a final dividend of SG$0.0615 per share for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2025, payable on May 21.