Oi Wah Pawnshop Credit (HKG:1319) recorded a profit attributable to shareholders of HK$30.5 million in the six months ended Aug. 31, 38.5% lower than HK$49.6 million logged for the corresponding period last year, a Wednesday filing with the Hong Kong Exchange said.

Earnings per share stood at HK$0.016 for the reporting period, compared with HK$0.026 recorded for the year-ago period.

The secured financing services company's revenue in the fiscal first half was HK$87.0 million, 3.5% lower than the HK$90.2 million booked a year ago.

The board recommended an interim dividend of HK$0.0064 per share for the reporting period, payable on Wednesday to the shareholders on record as of Nov. 13.