TABLE-Dongfang Electric 2008 net down 78 pct

April 9 (Reuters) - Year ended December 31, 2008

(in million yuan unless stated)

Shr (yuan) 0.584 vs 2.723

Final Div (yuan) 0.02 vs 0.24

Net 479.90 vs 2,224.48

Revenue 27,171.34 vs 24,099.13

Company name Dongfang Electrical Machinery Co. Ltd.

NOTE - Dongfang Electrical (1072.HK) (600875.SS) is
principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric power
generating equipment.

The calculation of share earnings is based on the weighted
average of 822.42 million shares in issue during the period
versus 817.0 million shares the previous year.

The total dividend for the year is 0.02 yuan vs 0.24 yuan.

The figures are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong
Financial Reporting Standard ("HKFRS").
(Reporting by Jimmy Tsim; Editing by Jonathan Hopfner)