Safety, health and environmental technology group Halma PLC (HLMA.L) reported Tuesday that its first-half statutory profit before taxation increased 5 percent to 64.2 million pounds from last year's 61.2 million pounds. Earnings per share were up 6 percent to 13.27 pence from 12.57 pence last year.
Adjusted profit before tax was 74.7 million pounds, compared to 69million pounds a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share were 15.19 pence, compared to 14.05 pence a year earlier.
Revenue increased 11 percent to 379.7 million pounds from 340.9 million pounds a year ago. Organic constant currency revenue went up 7%.
Further, the company lifted interim dividend by 7% to 4.98 pence per share.
Looking ahead, Halma said it remains on track to make progress in the second half of the year in line with expectations.
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