» China Merchants Bank said its net profit in 2008 rose 38.3 percent to 21.1 billion yuan.

» The bank's revenue rose 35 percent to 55.3 billion yuan last year, while earnings per share were 1.4 yuan, up 37.5 percent from the previous year.

» The figures were not audited and were based on Chinese accounting standards.

» The bank is set to release its 2008 financial report on April 25.