-- Haohua Chemical Science & Technology (SHA:600378) forecasts its attributable profit will rise 62% to 73% to between 300 million yuan and 320 million yuan in the first quarter from 184.7 million yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Friday filing with the Shanghai bourse.
The expected increase is attributable to efficiency in its fluorochemical business, as well as high revenue compared with the year-ago period, the filing said.
Shares rose 2% during the midday break on Friday.