SINGAPORE – Surface Mount Technology (Holdings) Ltd. reported second-quarter revenue of HK$432.1 million, down 43.1% year-over-year.

The firm took a loss of HK$12.6 million, compared to a loss of HK$6.8 million in the same period last year.

For the six months ended Sept. 30, revenue was HK$867.4 million, down 47% compared to the same period in 2008.

For the period, the firm lost HK$29 million, compared to a loss of HK$11.6 million last year.

The business outlook remains positive with longer order forecasts extending into 2010, SMT says.

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