CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (HKG:0317, SHA:600685) expects first-quarter net attributable profit of 360 million yuan to 430 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 95% to 133%, according to a Monday Hong Kong bourse filing.
The Hong Kong-listed shares of the marine and defense equipment manufacturer were up nearly 6% in Tuesday morning trade.
The company said the increase was driven by stronger order intake in the shipbuilding segment, improved product mix, and higher investment income from associated enterprises.