• Stella International posted profit of US$63.6 million, down 18.6%, as operating profit slipped 12.3% to US$74.3 million.
• Revenue rose 1.5% to US$786.7 million, while gross profit fell 8.8% to US$159.8 million.
• Management cited higher raw material costs, operating deleverage at PRC dedicated factories, and ramp-up labor and training expenses.
• Interim dividend declared at HK$0.42 a share, targeting an about 70% payout ratio.
• Three new factories in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Vietnam remain on track for second-half commissioning; Vietnam product development center build-out continues.

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