SUBSCRIBERS

One-time disposal gain lifts Great Eastern

Second-quarter earnings up 14% at S$277.7 million, boosted by partial sale of investment in New China Life

Published Tue, Jul 28, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Share this article.

Singapore

LIFTED by a gain from the sale of part of the group's investment in insurer New China Life, Great Eastern Holdings posted a 14 per cent year-on-year rise in second-quarter net profit to S$277.7 million.

The improvement was primarily due to the S$119.9 million (post-tax) gain from the sale.

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

Companies & Markets

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here