Henderson Investment (HKG:0097) posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of HK$41 million for the first half, narrowing from HK$69 million a year earlier, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.

Shares of the department store operator gained 2% in Thursday afternoon trade.

Loss per share was HK$0.013, compared with HK$0.023 in the prior-year period.

Revenue fell to HK$740 million from HK$772 million.