KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Maxis Bhd chalked up a pre-tax profit of RM667 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, up 5.5 per cent from RM632 million raked in the previous corresponding period.

The better performance was achieved on the back of a higher turnover of RM2.239 billion.

Chief Executive Officer Morten Lundal said the result was an endorsement of Maxis’ strategic direction of achieving unmatched customer experience, driving data business and improving operational efficiencies.

“Our strategy around improving customer experience, as well as focusing on mobile internet, is showing early positive results.

“During the quarter, we gave customers more reasons to increase usage with products that offer them both ease and value,” he said in a statement today.

Maxis also confirmed a third interim dividend of eight sen per share, bringing the total dividend year-to-date to 24 sen per share and year-to-date dividend payout to shareholders to RM1.8 billion. — Bernama