TABLE-China Merchants 2008 net profit rises

April 20 (Reuters) - Year ended December 31, 2008

(in million HK$ unless stated)

Shr (H.K. cents) 152.97 vs 149.53

Final Div (H.K. cents) 40.0 vs 45.0

Net (total) 3,706 vs 3,545

from (continue operations) 3,558 vs 3,214

(discontinue operations) 148 vs 331

Total revenue 6,831 vs 6,429

Company name China Merchants Holdings

(International) Co. Ltd.

Books close May 27 to June 2

Dividend payable July 17

NOTE - China Merchants (0144.HK) is a holding company for
enterprises that specialise in developing transportation and
infrastructure businesses. Its principal business unit is
involved in the operation of ports in China.

The calculation of share earnings is based on the weighted
average of 2,422.62 million shares in issue during the period vs
2,370.33 million shares the same period a year ago.

Total dividend for the year is 68 H.K. cents (including
interim dividend of 28 cents) versus 65 cents.

The consensus (mean) forecast, according to a poll by Reuters
Estimates, was for net profit of HK$3.75 billion for the year.
(Reporting by Raymond Leung)