Pacific & Orient Bhd announced third interim dividend of MYR 0.012 less 25% income tax per ordinary share of MYR 0.50 each. The dividend is payable on May 10, 2013 with ex dividend date April 24, 2013.

Pacific & Orient Bhd reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported revenues were MYR 122,556,000 against MYR 120,855,000 a year ago. Profit from operations was MYR 14,368,000 against MYR 4,273,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was MYR 12,468,000 against MYR 2,973,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the company was MYR 8,445,000 or 3.46 sen basic earnings per share against MYR 752,000 or 0.31 sen basic earnings per share a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was MYR 16,209,000 against net cash used in operating activities of MYR 51,927,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was MYR 98,000 against MYR 193,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was MYR 4,000 against MYR 109,000 a year ago.

Pacific & Orient Bhd, Special/Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting, Mar 06, 2013., at 11:15 Singapore Standard Time. Location: Ballroom 1, Level 1, Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Agenda: To consider the proposed divestment by the company of 49% equity interest in Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd. to Sanlam Emerging Markets Proprietary Limited for a cash consideration of MYR 270,000,000, subject to adjustments.