HIGHLIGHTS
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30 June 2017 |
30 June 2016 |
% change |
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Profit before tax |
£22.6m |
£20.8m |
+8.7% |
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Operating profit |
£22.8m |
£21.1m |
+8.1% |
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Earnings per share |
13.1p |
11.9p |
+10.1% |
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Interim dividend |
2.80p |
2.50p |
+12.0% |
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Net debt |
£62.2m |
£56.2m |
+10.7% |
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Net asset value per share |
184p |
171p |
+7.6% |
Commenting on the results, Chief Executive John Sutcliffe said:
“We are pleased to report another good performance in the first half against a strong comparative result in 2016, with further operational progress delivered across the Group.
This momentum has continued into the second half of the year and we are seeing high levels of activity across our operations. Whilst we remain mindful of a continued degree of economic and political uncertainty, sentiment amongst our customers and clients remains positive and we have a strong pipeline of profitable opportunities. The Group continues to trade well and in line with the Board's expectations for the full year.”