China Merchants China Direct Investments (China Merchants) reported a FY2025 net profit attributable to shareholders of USD189.94 million, up 57.82% from USD120.35 million in 2024. Profit before tax reached USD247.99 million, a 67.28% increase, supported by a sharp rise in fair-value gains and a steep decline in administrative expenses.
\n\nKey earnings drivers • Net gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss surged 67.35% year-on-year to USD230.11 million, with listed holdings contributing USD177.53 million and unlisted holdings USD52.58 million. • Dividend and interest income rose 7.48% to USD19.12 million, while administrative expenses fell 77.96% to USD2.67 million. • Tax expense expanded to USD58.05 million, mainly due to higher deferred tax provisions linked to portfolio valuation gains.
\n\nSegment performance • Information Technology delivered USD169.95 million of fair-value gains, accounting for c.74% of total portfolio gains. • Financial Services contributed USD65.36 million, while Culture, Media & Consumption recorded a USD8.66 million loss. • Segment profit totalled USD250.31 million before unallocated items.
\n\nBalance-sheet highlights • Net assets climbed 28.88% to USD834.65 million, lifting NAV per share to USD5.479 from USD4.2503. • Total assets stood at USD1.05 billion; cash and cash equivalents were USD30.19 million, representing 2.89% of total assets. • The Group remained debt-free and reported no outstanding investment commitments.
\n\nDividend policy Including a USD0.04 interim and a USD0.04 special interim already paid, the Board proposes a final dividend of USD0.05 and a special dividend of USD0.20 per share. If approved, total FY2025 distribution will reach USD0.33 per share (USD50.27 million), up from USD0.08 per share in 2024.
\n\nInvestment activity • New investments: RMB30 million (USD4.18 million) for a 0.449% stake in MicroLED specialist Jade Bird Display and RMB15 million (USD2.12 million) in brain-computer-interface company Neuracle Technology. • Exits: full disposals of Oriental Pearl Media (IRR –14.33%), China International Capital Corp. (IRR 101.69%) and Jinlanmei Travel (IRR –13.91%), generating combined proceeds of about USD11.45 million.
\n\nPortfolio mix (as a share of total assets) • Financial Services: USD546.42 million (52.27%) • Information Technology: USD409.36 million (39.14%) • Culture, Media & Consumption: USD41.15 million (3.94%) • Other sectors: USD16.95 million (1.61%)
\n\nOutlook Management expects operating results of China-focused investees to improve in 2026, citing domestic policy support for consumption, technology innovation and green transformation. Investment focus will remain on digital finance, artificial intelligence, culture & tourism, and healthcare to optimise portfolio composition and enhance shareholder value.