Beyond International Ltd. reported company and consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2012. For the period, on a company basis, the company’s operating revenue was AUD 49,811,000 compared to AUD 44,087,000 a year ago. EBIT was AUD 5,510,000 compared to AUD 4,518,000 a year ago. Operating profit before tax was AUD 5,550,000 compared to AUD 4,548,000 a year ago. Profit after tax was AUD 4,773,000 compared to AUD 4,066,000 a year ago. Net profit was AUD 4,690,000 or 7.64 cents earning per share compared to AUD 3,999,000 or 6.52 cents earning per share a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities increased by 53.27% to AUD 6,186,000. On a consolidated basis, the company reported revenue form continuing operations was AUD 49,875,000 compared to AUD 44,140,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was AUD 5,550,000 compared to AUD 4,548,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was AUD 4,773,000 compared to AUD 4,066,000 a year ago. Profit for the period is attributable to owners of the company was AUD 4,690,000 compared to AUD 3,999,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 7.65 cents compared 6.52 cents a year ago. Net cash flows provided by operating activities was AUD 6,186,000 compared to AUD 4,036,000 a year ago. Purchase of property plant and equipment was AUD 510,000 compared to AUD 398,000 a year ago. Payments of intangibles were AUD 254,000. The company expects earnings per share for the 2013 financial year to increase by approximately 10% to 15% compared to the prior financial year. The Directors have determined to maintain the 2013 (financial year) interim dividend at 3 cents (unfranked) per share. Shareholders registered on the books on March 12, 2013 will be entitled to this dividend, which will be paid on April 2, 2013.

Beyond International Limited intends to pursue acquisitions. The company is eyeing complementary businesses to accelerate its growth and diversify income, chief executive officer of Beyond, Mikael Borglund, said. He added that apart from using the cash flow from operations for dividend payments, it will be used to accumulate cash reserves for working capital and future acquisitions.

Beyond International Limited announced that they will report first half, 2013 results on Feb 27, 2013