-- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKG:0388) posted profit attributable to shareholders of HK$5.19 billion for the first quarter, up 27% from HK$4.08 billion a year earlier, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.
Earnings per share at the exchange operator came in at HK$4.09, compared with HK$3.22 a year earlier.
Revenue and other income rose 20% to HK$8.20 billion from HK$6.86 billion in the prior-year period.