China Unicom (Hong Kong) (HKG:0762) reported 9.47 billion yuan in profit attributable to equity shareholders for the first half, compared with 14.5 billion yuan a year ago, a Tuesday filing showed.
EPS moved to 0.31 from 0.47 year over year.
For the six months ended June 30, revenue was 201.4 billion yuan, versus 200.2 billion yuan previously, the Hong Kong-listed telco added.
The board did not declare an interim dividend. It paid 0.2841 yuan per share in the year-ago period.
Wasco Greenergy (KLSE:GENERGY) said its chief executive officer, Lee Yee Chong, opted for early retirement from the role, effective Dec. 31, according to a Monday filing with Bursa Malaysia.Shares slid over 2% in Tuesday's late morning trade.Lee joined the group in 1995 and has held several key leadership positions within Wasco over the years.The company appointed Wong Yin Kee as group managing director, effective Aug. 17, to facilitate the transition of authority and responsibilities.
Yunnan Yuntianhua's (SHA:600096) net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half rose 6.1% to 2.93 billion yuan from 2.76 billion yuan a year earlier, according to a Tuesday disclosure on the Shanghai bourse.Earnings per share increased year on year to 1.61 yuan from 1.52 yuan.Operating revenue fell 8.9% to 22.8 billion yuan from 25.1 billion yuan in the previous year.The board of directors proposed a cash dividend of 2 yuan for every 10 shares.The high-quality diammonium phosphate supplier's shares rose nearly 3% during the morning trade.
CJ Group expects its total revenue from North America to expand to 12 trillion won by 2028, driven by rising demand for Korean food, entertainment, and beauty products, The Korean Times reported Monday.The South Korean group, led by holding company CJ (KRX:001040), unveiled its target following a strategy meeting with the group chairman in Los Angeles last week.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)