DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited (DFILF) Tuesday reported a loss before tax of $7 million for the first half, compared with profit before tax of $118.2 million in the same period a year ago, primarily due to loss on divestments of associates of $146.3 million.
Excluding one-time items, the company posted underlying profit before tax of $136.1 million, up from $98.9 million in the prior year.
Operating profit rose to $172.1 million from $162 million a year ago, while underlying operating profit was $174.6 million, up from $168.2 million.
Loss after tax was $37.6 million or $2.79 per share compared with profit of 95.1 million or $7.02 per share last year.
Underlying loss after tax increased to $105 million or $7.75 per share from $75.6 million or $5.58 per share a year ago.
Revenue for the period grew to $4.387 billion from $4.405 billion in the previous year.
Additionally, the company announced a special dividend of 44.30 cents per share along with the regular interim dividend of 3.50 cents per share, payable on October 15, to shareholders of record on August 22.
For the full year, the company has raised its underlying profit guidance to $250 million - $270 million from S$230 million - $270 million.
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