Carillion plc Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013; Declares Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
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.