Daphne International Holdings (HKG:0210) posted a profit attributable to shareholders of 64.7 million yuan for the first half, up from 56.1 million yuan a year earlier, according to a Wednesday Hong Kong bourse filing.

Shares of the footwear maker lost nearly 3% in Thursday afternoon trade.

Earnings per share were 0.032 yuan, compared with 0.028 yuan in the prior-year period.

Revenue increased 17% year on year to 198.3 million yuan from 168.8 million yuan.

The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend.