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Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) registered Profit After Tax (“PAT”) of RM210.4 million for the first half ended 30 June 2021 (“1H2021”), a 39.4% increase from the RM151.0 million reported in the previous corresponding half ended 30 June 2020 (“1H2020”). The increase in PAT is due to higher operating revenue, which grew by 31.0% to RM420.2 million from RM320.7 million in 1H2020. Meanwhile, total operating expenses in 1H2021 increased by 14.9% to RM146.1 million from RM127.1 million in 1H2020, mainly due to higher staff costs and corporate social responsibility expenditure.
Commenting on the results, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia said, “I am thankful that Bursa Malaysia’s first-half financial performance continues to improve. The Exchange achieved the highest ever first half-yearly financial performance since its listing in 2005. Our annualised return on equity and earnings per share of 48% and 26.0 sen respectively have enabled the Board to declare an interim dividend of 24.0 sen per share for the financial year ending 31 December 2021, which is payable on 27 August 2021. This represents a dividend payout ratio of 92.3%. In line with the record financial performance, Bursa Malaysia is allocating RM3.0 million to procure some of the much needed equipment to help hospitals treat patients suffering from the COVID-19. This is in addition to the RM3.1 million contributed and pledged through Yayasan Bursa Malaysia towards community focused projects in areas impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as announced on 15 June 2021.”
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