HONG KONG: Novel Denim Dilutes Q3 Earnings
Novel Denim Holdings Limited expects to report diluted earnings per share of between $0.44 and $0.48 for the third quarter ended December 31, 2001 compared to $0.42 in the comparable period last year. Making the announcement, the company said that sales were affected by greater than expected delays in garment order confirmations and pricing pressure following the events of September 11.