Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported turnover of HKD 9,557,952,000 against HKD 8,012,350,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was of HKD 804,974,000 against HKD 535,488,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the company was HKD 605,508,000 against HKD 392,074,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were 89.4 cents against 57.9 cents a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 89.4 cents against 57.8 cents a year ago. After the first six months, the incurred around HKD 133 million of capital expenditure, higher than last year. Those value increased, mainly a result of new shops and refitting of old shops plus investment in expanding production facilities in the [indiscernible] factory.

The company expects overall capital expenditure will be around HKD 250 million to HKD 300 million this year now with the rest to be incurred in next 6 months.