L & M CHEMICAL (00746) announced its interim results, with profit attributable to shareholders reaching HKD 349 million, an increase of 7% compared to the same period last year.

L & M CHEMICAL (00746) announced its performance for the six months ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of HKD 2.168 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.23%. The attributable profit for shareholders was HKD 349 million, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. Basic earnings per share were HKD 0.424, and an interim dividend of HKD 0.21 per share is proposed. During the period, the atmosphere in the domestic manufacturing market remained cautious, with sales prices of basic chemical products such as caustic soda and methylene chloride under pressure, and energy costs also rising. However, the sales volume and prices of the Group's advanced materials products experienced significant growth, driving an overall increase in gross profit and profit. On the other hand, rental income from property leasing during the period was approximately HKD 1.6 million.