Daphne International Holdings Limited reported unaudited group same store sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The same store sales of the group's core brands business marginal year-on-year decline by 2.5%, in view of the high comparison base of 22% growth for the same period of 2012. Total number of points-of-sale for core brands was 6,469.

Daphne International Holdings Limited Presents at Macquarie Greater China Conference, May-08-2013 . Venue: JW Marriott, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Speakers: Macy Leung, Vice President of Investor Relations.

Daphne International Holdings Limited reported audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported turnover of HKD 10,529,100,000 compared with HKD 8,576,762,000 for the same period last year. Operating profit was HKD 1,364,900,000 compared with HKD 1,368,567,000 for the same period last year. Profit before income tax was HKD 1,307,314,000 compared with HKD 1,322,081,000 for the same period last year. Profit for the year attributable to owners of the company was HKD 955,673,000 or 52.94 cents diluted per share compared with HKD 933,063,000 or 52.23 cents diluted per share for the same period last year. Capital expenditure was HKD 521,009,000 compared with HKD 393,659,000 for the same period last year. Adjusted profit attributable to owners of the Company was HKD 1,004,098,000 compared with HKD 978,514,000 for the same period last year. Net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 431,300,000 compared with HKD 242,600,000 for the same period last year. The board has recommended the payment of a final dividend of 9.0 cents compared to 9.0 cents per ordinary share for the year ended 31 December 2012. Subject to the approval by shareholders of the company at the annual general meeting to be held on 13 May 2013, the payment of the final dividend will be paid on or before 30 May 2013 to shareholders whose names appear on the register of members of the Company on 21 May 2013. The outlook for 2013 is expected to remain challenging given prolonged uncertainties in the global economy. The Group remains cautiously optimistic towards the retail market in China in the near and medium term. Leveraging its well-established and reputable brand name, the Group will continue to expand its presence in China for ongoing business growth. In view of the high base effect of the first quarter of 2012, it anticipate the same store sales for the first quarter of 2013 likely be comparable to that of the same period last year.