Choi attributed the changes to their concern that the high-priced deal may hurt Taishin Financial's share price, and that the com-pany's ability to complete a takeover on more favorable terms without significant controversy is questionable.
Taishin reported net earnings of NT$5.75 billion, or 1.35 per share, in the first half of this year, down from NT$6.12 billion, or NT$1.61 per share, a year ago.
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