Want Want, known in China for its rice crackers and snacks, posted a record net profit of $553.8 million for the year ended December, up from $419.5 million a year earlier and in line with market expectations of $556 million according Thomson Reuters Starmine SmartEstimate.Turnover grew 14 percent to $3.36 billion.
Want Want, which has market value of $18.70 billion, competes with Tingyi (Cayman islands) Holding Corp (0322.HK), China Mengniu Dairy Co Ltd (2319.HK), and Uni-President China Holdings Ltd (0220.HK). Its rivals in China also include the world's largest food company Nestle SA (NESN.VX) and French foodmaker Danone SA (DANO.PA).
