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NagaCorp rakes in US$245m
by Avery Chen
Cambodia-based hotel and casino operator NagaCorp (3918) yesterday, said its net profit for the first six months this year rose 36 percent year-on-year to US$245.1 million (HK$1.91 billion), due to the strong performance of integrated casino resort Naga 2, increasing foreign direct investment and tourism growth in the country.
Basic earnings per share were 5.65 US cents.
An interim dividend of 26.27 HK cents per share was declared, representing a payout ratio of 60 percent.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization rose 41 percent to US$327.8 million and gross gaming revenue grew 22 percent to US$872.4 million.
Mass market gross gaming revenue advanced 38 percent to US$222.5 million, VIP rollings rose 38 percent to US$23.2 billion, and non-gaming revenue remained stable at US$19.2 million.
Source: The Standard
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