<SIME DARBY BHD> SIX MONTHS TO DECEMBER 31
Shr 3.9 cents vs 4.2 cents
    Interim dividend three cents vs same
    Group net 35.8 mln ringgit vs 39.1 mln
    Pre-tax 77.3 mln vs 99.8 mln
    Turnover 1.16 billion vs 1.05 billion
    Note - dividend pay May 22, register April 24.
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