Article: Prosperity of the chemical sector fuels good results for chemical firms.(M & A, Business & Trade)

As of July 9th, 88 listed chemical companies has posted their results predicted in the first half of 2008. Of which, 50 companies expected a performance growth, 44 companies projected a performance growth for the second quarter of 2008 over the first quarter.

Thirty-one companies announced their performance growth of more than 100% in the first half of 2008. Sichuan Chemical Company Limited (SZ: 000155) forecasts the net profit will be RMB 100 million higher, up 1 127% year-on-year. Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. (SH: 600141) will see the net profit increase of 550% year-on-year. Companies with a good performance all attribute the increase of the net ...

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