Murgitroyd Group PLC proposed an interim dividend of 6.5 pence per share compared to 5 pence per share paid a year ago. The dividend will be paid on 23 March 2018 to shareholders on the register at 16 February 2018. The ex-dividend date will be 15 February 2018.

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.