DWS Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported revenue from continuing operations of $55,444,000 against $55,306,000 for the same period last year. EBITDA was $11,845,000 against $14,022,000 for the same period last year. NPAT was $8,306,000 against $9,521,000 for the same period last year. Basic EPS was $0.06 against $0.07 for the same period last year. Operating cash flow (before interest and tax) was $14.32 million. Operating cash flow in first half was boosted by debtors conversions from June 2012. Profit before tax was $12,032,000 against $13,731,000 for the same period last year. Profit from continuing operations was $8,367,000 against $9,521,000 for the same period last year. Profit for the period was $8,367,000 against $9,521,000 for the same period last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was $10,248,000 against $15,349,000 for the same period last year. Payments for plant and equipment were $169,000 against $621,000 for the same period last year. Payments for intangible assets were $5,554,000 against $349,000 for the same period last year. The company provided capital expenditure guidance for the fiscal year 2013. Capital expenditure requirements in fiscal year 2013 will be lower post the completion of the fiscal year 2012 Melbourne office fit out.

DWS Limited declared final fully franked dividend of 5.50 cents per share against 6.25 cents per share last year, representing a total payout ratio of 87% for the first half ended December 2012. Record date is March 19, 2013 and the dividend is expected to be paid on April 4, 2013. The dividend is 100% franking for Australian shareholders at 30% tax rate.

DWS Limited announced that they will report first half, 2013 results on Feb 13, 2013