JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – State cement maker PT Semen Indonesia Tbk (SMGR) booked net profit of Rp2.57 trillion in first half of this year, grew by 21.5% from Rp2.12 trillion in the same period of last year. Earning per share (EPS) was Rp436.

Revenues increased 32% to Rp11.42 trillion from previous Rp8.66 trillion. Cost of revenues also increased to Rp6.27 trillion from earlier Rp4.69 trillion.

Operating profit reached Rp3.37 trillion, compared to Rp2.64 trillion in first half of 2012. Its assets totaled Rp26.7 trillion while liability amounted Rp8.1 trillion.