Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. (JAR.LN), an Asia-focused business group, reported Thursday that its first quarter earnings were slightly lower than in 2011, but said it is generally trading in line with last year.

MAIN FACTS:

-Trading cash flows strong in period from Jan. 1 to May 9

-Ratio of net debt to total equity conservative

-Jardine Pacific profit little changed

-Jardine Motors' earnings adversely affected by competition and lower margins in mainland China

-Contribution from Jardine Lloyd Thompson benefited from increased shareholding and from the company's positive start to the year

-By Ed Ballard, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9375; ed.ballard@dowjones.com

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