The Directors of Panther Securities plc recommended a payment of a final dividend of 9 pence per share against 9 pence in 2011, following the interim dividends paid on November 30, 2012 of 3 pence per share. The final dividend of 9 pence will be payable on July 31, 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on June 21, 2013 and Ex dividend on June 19, 2013. The full dividend for the year ended December 31, 2012 is anticipated to be 12 pence per share.

Panther Securities plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2012. For the period, the company reported revenue of £6,206,000 against £5,428,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was £257,000 against £177,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity of holders of company was £101,000 or 0.6 pence per basic and diluted share against profit attributable to equity of holders of company of £690,000 or 4.1 pence per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £563,000 against £1,046,000 a year ago. Purchase of plant and equipment was £50,000 against £36,000 a year ago. Purchase of investment properties was £3,502,000 against £2,933,000 a year ago. The Directors have proposed an interim dividend of 3 pence per share to be paid on November 30, 2012 to shareholders on the register at November 16, 2012 (ex-dividend November 14, 2012) for the year ending December 31, 2012.

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