TABLE-ANTA Sports H1 net profit rises 40.1 pct

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Six months ended June 30, 2009

(in million yuan unless stated)

Shr (yuan) 0.2443 vs 0.1744

Interim Div (H.K. cents) 12.0 vs 10.0

Net 608.3 vs 434.3

Total revenue 2,817.0 vs 2,205.2

Company name ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

Books close September 1-4

Dividend payable September 11

NOTE - ANTA Sports (2020.HK) is one of China top home-grown
sportswear brand and retailer.

The calculation of share earnings is based on the weighted
average of 2,490.06 million shares in issue during the period vs
2,490.00 million shares the same period a year ago.

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(Reporting by Raymond Leung; Editing by Chris Lewis)