Naspers' annual profit jumps on strong e-commerce, Tencent

JOHANNESBURG, June 23 (Reuters) - South African technology investor Naspers (NPNJn.J), opens new tab posted a 59.4% jump in its full-year core headline earnings, driven by accelerated growth and improved profitability of its e-commerce businesses and contribution from China's Tencent (0700.HK), opens new tab.
Naspers said on Monday its core headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations rose to 1,830 U.S. cents in the year ended March 31, up from 1,148 U.S. cents.

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