Luk Fook's profits glitter

Gold jewellery retailer Luk Fook Holdings has reported an attributable profit of $43.2 million in the six months ended September, up from $17.3 million with the help of $9.7 million in exceptional interest income earned from its listing in May. Earnings per share rose from 5.06 cents to 9.96 cents, or 7.72 cents excluding the exceptional gain. An interim pay-out of three cents a share has been recommended.