Carillion plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2013. For the period, the company reported revenue of £1,964.6 million compared to £2,156.8 million a year ago. Underlying profit from operations was £92.3 million compared to £85.1 million a year ago. Underlying profit before taxation was £73.5 million compared to £72.4 million a year ago. Underlying earnings per share were 14.7 pence compared to 14.6 pence a year ago. Profit before taxation was £64.2 million compared to £56.7 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were 13.0 pence compared to 12.1 pence a year ago. Cash generated from operations was £5.0 million compared to £35.3 million a year ago. Profit from operations was £83.0 million compared to £69.4 million a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was £55.9 million compared to £52.0 million a year ago. Acquisition of intangible assets was £1.6 million compared to £3.2 million a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was £3.2 million compared to £7.3 million a year ago.

The board has increased the interim dividend by 2% to 5.5 pence per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to 5.4 pence paid a year ago.