James Halstead plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the half year ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported revenue of £109,026,000 compared to £117,725,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £21,252,000 compared to £20,819,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was £21,563,000 compared to £21,099,000 a year ago. Profit was £15,822,000 or 7.6 pence per diluted share compared to £14,990,000 or 7.2 pence per basic and diluted share a year ago. Cash inflow from operating activities was £27,170,000 compared to £19,176,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £2,804,000 compared to £1,371,000 a year ago. The operating profit was increased by 2.1%. This growth was modest in comparison to many recent years but, in the prevailing global markets, still represents progress. The Board announced that they are proposing an interim dividend for the year ending June 30, 2013 of 2.75 pence compared to 2.5 pence last year same period, representing a 10% increase. The dividend will be payable on June 7, 2013 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on May 10, 2013.  The Board is also proposing a special dividend of 7.0 pence. The special dividend will be payable on May 10, 2013 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on April 12, 2013.

James Halstead plc announced that they will report first half, 2013 results on Mar 28, 2013

James Halstead plc, Annual General Meeting, Dec 07, 2012., at 12:00 GMT Standard Time. Location: Holiday Inn Hotel, 1 Higher Bridge Street.