-- China Merchants Bank (SHA:600036, HKG:3968) posted a 1.5% increase in attributable net profit in the first quarter to 37.9 billion yuan from 37.3 billion yuan, according to filings with the Shanghai and Hong Kong bourses late Tuesday.
Earnings per share edged up to 1.49 yuan from 1.48 yuan.
Operating income climbed 3.9% to 87 billion yuan from 83.7 billion yuan. Net interest income rose 5% to 55.6 billion yuan from 53 billion yuan.