HMC: Explanation for business result in Q1.2013

Ho Chi Minh City Metal Corporation explained the fluctuation in business result between Quarter 1.2013 and Quarter 1.2012 as follows:

-         Profit before tax in Quarter 1.2012: 9,025,558,178 dongs

-         Profit before tax in Quarter 1.2013: 6,076,661,251 dongs

-         Decreased: 32.67% compared to quarter 1.2012 because:

+         In the first 03 months, the steel markets were overcast in the world and in Vietnam, real estate market frozen. Steel selling price decreased in quarter 1.2013.

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