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Noble Q1 profit falls 62% on capital constraints

Group says it has successfully arranged for two credit facilities totalling US$3b

Published Thu, May 12, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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NOBLE Group's earnings slumped 62 per cent in the first quarter as it placed priority on liquidity over profitability, leading to constrained business operations.

And even as it announced on Thursday the successful close of two credit facilities amounting to US$3 billion, a significant drop in trade payables, or the amount it owes to suppliers, as a result of tighter bank lines in the quarter raised concern among analysts.

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