Want Want China: Revenue up 3.8% but profit down 11.5% as costs rose and margins narrowed

Revenue rose 3.8% to RMB24.4 billion, led by snack foods and emerging channels, but profit attributable to equity holders fell 11.5% due to higher costs and expenses. Gross margin declined to 46.3%, and the company increased capital expenditure and adjusted its dividend payout to retain cash for future investments.

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