Yip's Chemical Holdings (HKG:0408) reported a profit attributable of HK$66.1 million for the first half of 2025, up from HK$34.1 million a year earlier, according to a Thursday Hong Kong bourse filing.

Shares of the chemical manufacturer lost over 4% in Friday afternoon trade.

Earnings per share came in at HK$0.118, compared with HK$0.060 in the prior-year period.

Revenue fell to HK$1.43 billion from HK$1.56 billion.

The board has resolved to declare an interim dividend of HK$0.04 per share, payable on or about Oct. 31 to shareholders whose names appear on the register of members on Sept. 24.