Hoa Phat Group Joint Stock Company (HPG) explained the Company’s profit after tax in Quarter III/2009 decreased VND29 billion (or 7.53%) in comparison with Quarter II/2009:

* The business activities of Hoa Phat Group have been stable and maintained the growth.

* The effect of income from financial activities: Income from financial activities was down by VND35 billion compared with Quarter II/2009.