Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Limited provided earnings guidance for the six months ended September 30, 2012. The board of directors announced that the company and its subsidiaries is expected to experience a substantial decline in net profit attributable to equity holders for the six months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the corresponding period in 2011. Such decline is mainly attributable to the general economic slowdown, especially the weak financial market in the last six months, and the Group's investment in Sky Post and internet businesses which increases the operating and development costs.