International Housewares Retail (HKG:1373) recorded a profit attributable to owners of HK$33.0 million in the six months ended Oct. 31, 35.1% lower than HK$50.8 million logged for the corresponding period last year, a Friday filing with the Hong Kong Exchange said.

Earnings per share attributable to owners stood at HK$0.0457 for the reporting period, compared with HK$0.0701 recorded for the year-ago period.

The housewares retail company's revenue for the six months under review was HK$1.27 billion, 3.9% lower than HK$1.32 billion booked a year ago.

The board recommended an interim dividend of HK$0.040 per share for the reporting period, compared with HK$0.056 per share from the last year.