HK's Kerry Logistics hits 3-1/2-year high on H1 profit jump

KLN Logistics

17/09/2018 08:58

** Shares in Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics Network Ltd
 0636.HK  climb as much as 6.2 pct to HK$12.7, their highest
since April 2015
    ** Stock up after co posts a jump in H1 profit; marks best
session since Aug 31
    ** The company says its interim turnover surges 27 pct to
HK$17.46 bln and core operating profit rises 19 pct to HK$1.22
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   ** The group said it is optimistic about maintaining growth
in the remainder of the year through exploiting new business
opportunities and promising prospects in Asia and new markets
along the Belt and Road trade paths 
    ** Hong Kong benchmark index  .HSI  falls up to 1.3 pct

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