Craneware plc announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2012. For the half year, the company reported revenue $20,131,000 against $18,754,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $4,460,000 against $3,784,000 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $5,392,000 against $4,655,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was $4,514,000 against $3,821,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent was $3,273,000 $0.121 basis and diluted per share against $2,732,000 or $0.101 diluted per share a year ago. Adjusted profit attributable to equity holders was $3,560,000 or $0.131 diluted per share against $3,019,000 or $0.111 diluted per share a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was $2,431,000 against $1,849,000 a year ago. Purchase of plant and equipment was $112,000 against $291,000 a year ago. Capitalized intangible assets were $4,000 against $248,000 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA increased 15% to $5.4 million against $4.7 million a year ago. The board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of 5.2 pence (8.45 cents) per ordinary share in the company on April 12, 2013 to those shareholders on the register as at March 15, 2013 (fiscal 2012 interim dividend 4.8 pence). The ex-dividend date is March 13, 2013.

Craneware plc, H1 2013 Earnings Call, Feb 26, 2013

Craneware plc announced earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2012. For the period, trading has been positive in the first half of the financial year and the company expects to report revenue growth to $20.1 million (In first half year of 2012 the company reported $18.8 million) with further growth at the adjusted EBITDA level of approximately 15% ($4.65 million)in comparison to the same period in the prior year. This performance is in line with management's expectations, delivering similar first half to second half expectation splits as those seen in the previous financial year.