Guinness Anchor 2Q net profit up 26.4% at RM43.82m

Guinness Anchor 2Q net profit up 26.4% at RM43.82m


Written by Joseph Chin
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 18:22
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KUALA LUMPUR: GUINNESS ANCHOR BHD []'s second quarter net profit rose 26.4% to RM43.82 million from RM34.67 million a year ago and it expects a better year ahead for its brands.

It said on Tuesday, Feb 9 revenue rose 15.1% to RM378.13 million from RM328.52 million. Earnings per share were 14.5 sen versus 11.48 sen. It declared an interim dividend of 10 sen per share.

For the first half, net profit was RM70.56 million, down 14% from RM82 million in the previous corresponding period. Revenue was also lower at RM679.1 million versus RM694.32 million.

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