K. Wah International (HKG:0173) booked a profit attributable to equity holders of HK$113.9 million for the first half, down from HK$153.8 million a year earlier, according to a Thursday Hong Kong bourse filing.

Earnings per share came in at HK$0.0361, compared with HK$0.0491 a year ago.

Revenue of the property developer declined to HK$1.05 billion from HK$1.21 billion in the prior-year period.

The board declared an interim dividend of HK$0.02 per share.

Shares of the property developer lost nearly 6% in Thursday's afternoon trade.