Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (JLT.L) reported pretax profit of 101.47 million pounds for the six months ended 30th June 2015, compared to 98.36 million pounds, a year ago. Profit to owners of the parent increased to 73.89 million pounds from 66.62 million pounds. Earnings per share was 33.6 pence compared to 30.3 pence.
Underlying pretax profit decreased by 10% to 96.3 million pounds, impacted by cost of US investment. Underlying earnings per share was 30.2 pence compared to 33.6 pence.
Total revenue was 591.61 million pounds, compared to 559.63 million pounds. Total revenue increased by 6% with organic revenue growth of 2% in the period.
The Board of Jardine Lloyd Thompson has declared an increased interim dividend of 11.1 pence per share, up from 10.6 pence per share, which will be paid on 1st October 2015 to shareholders on the register at 4th September 2015.
The Group said it remains confident that full year organic revenue growth will be in line with the previous year. The Group believes the business remains well-positioned to deliver sustainable earnings growth.
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