Maxis’ dividend still attractive

PETALING JAYA: Although Maxis Bhd registered a marginally lower net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2013, the telecoms service provider continues to appeal with its attractive dividend yield.

Maxis recorded a marginally lower net profit of RM1.76bil, or 23.5 sen earnings per share, compared with RM1.85bil, or 24.7 sen earnings per share, a year ago. Revenue for the year stood at RM9.08bil, a 1.3% growth from the RM8.96bil recorded previously.