Latexx partners Bhd reported a set of stronger earnings in the third quarter at RM17.62 million, up 23.5% from RM14.27 million a year ago. It said on Wednesday, Nov 10 revenue rose 60.7% to RM129.87 million from RM80.84 million. Profit before tax rose 41.3% to RM20.16 million from RM14.27 million. Earnings per share were 8.19 sen compared with 7.33 sen. It declared an interim dividend of 2.5 sen per share.

Symphony House Bhd posted net loss of RM4.57 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2010 when compared with net profit of RM2.23 million a year ago. It said on Wednesday, Nov 10 that revenue dipped 2% to RM40.36 million compared with RM41.17 million mainly due to the lower transaction volume in the cheque processing business unit further to client attrition in 2009. Loss per share was 0.72 sen.

Kulim, which controls KFC HOLDINGS (M) BHD [] and QSR BRANDS BHD, could continue to see trading interest following the surge in crude palm oil prices. Kulim has interests in PLANTATION via a 50% stake in London-listed New Britain Palm Oil Ltd which owns 6,300ha of matured palm oil plantations in Papua New Guinea.

OSK Holdings has not entered into any serious and exclusive negotiations with any party for any form of equity and strategic partnerships.

Proton Holdings Bhd plans to export Inspira components next year, says managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir.