BOE Varitronix (HKG:0710) saw a 15% decline in attributable profit for the six months ended June 30 to HK$172.1 million from HK$202.5 million during the year-ago period, an Aug. 22 bourse filing said.
Earnings per share stood at HK$0.218 during the interim period, down from HK$0.257 in the first half of 2023.
Revenue for the liquid crystal display product producer rose by 18% to HK$6.16 billion in the half year from HK$5.21 billion a year prior, mainly due to higher sales of thin film transistor (TFT) products, touch panel display modules, and automotive system products.
The company attributed the lower profit mainly to a decrease in government grants and exchange gains.
Shares of the company closed nearly 7% higher on Monday.
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