Towngas Smart Energy's (HKG:1083) attributable profit rose 2% to HK$758.4 million in the first half from HK$742.7 million in the year-ago period, according to a Friday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.
Earnings per share at the piped gas company declined to HK$0.208 from HK$0.193 in the prior-year period.
Revenue decreased 1% to HK$10.4 billion from HK$10.5 billion in the year-ago period.
The company declared an interim dividend of HK$0.05 per share, payable Oct. 17 to shareholders on record as of Sept. 4.