Murgitroyd Group PLC Proposes Interim Dividend, Payable on 23 March 2018; Announces Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended November 30, 2017
The company announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended November 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue was £21,604,000 against £21,452,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £1,668,000 against £1,477,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was £1,670,000 against £1,476,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was £1,237,000 against £1,084,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share of 13.65 pence against 11.95 pence a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was £1,582,000 against £1,439,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was £164,000 against £252,000 a year ago. Acquisition of intangible assets was £176,000 against £1,000 a year ago.