2 disappointing factors in CWT's second quarter results

But they were offset by JVs and tax saving.

According to OCBC Investment Research, CWT reported a decent set of 2Q13 results that were roughly in-line with its expectations. Revenue jumped 66% YoY to S$1.7b, driven by higher contribution from its newly established Commodity SCM business.

However, the group incurred (i) higher administrative expenses (S$43.7m, +17% YoY) from management and restructuring costs, and (ii) higher financing costs (S$8.5m, +8% YoY) due to higher borrowing and trade volume.

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The declines were partially offset by improved contribution from its joint-ventures and tax saving, resulting in net profit easing 6% YoY to S$18.1m for 2Q13. For 1H13, revenue and net profit formed 50% and 46% of our FY13F estimates respectively

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