Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's (HKG:0388) attributable profit rose 46% to HK$3.78 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 from HK$2.60 billion in the year-ago period, according to a Thursday filing with the Hong Kong Exchange.

Basic earnings per share at the bourse operator increased to HK$2.99 from HK$2.05 in the previous year.

Core business revenue grew 33% to HK$6.02 billion from HK$4.52 billion a year earlier.

The company declared an interim dividend of HK$4.90 per share, up from HK$3.91 per share a year ago. The dividend is payable March 26 to shareholders on record as of March 17.

Shares jumped 1% during Thursday's afternoon trading.