Rotork plc reported interim management statement for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2013. For the period, the company reported record order intake in the first quarter of £150 million, 14.3% (7.8% OCC) ahead of the prior year. Revenue growth of 5.0% (negative 1.7% OCC) in the first quarter has been impacted by the weighting of orders scheduled for delivery in the second quarter. The order book now stands at a record £218 million, 20% higher than at the year end.

Rotork plc announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year, the company reported revenue of £511,747,000 against £447,833,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £124,467,000 against £112,000,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £124,194,000 against £112,550,000 a year ago. Profit for the year was £89,315,000 or 102.6 pence per diluted share against £80,401,000 or 92.6 pence per diluted share a year ago. Adjusted operating profit was £131,866,000 against £115,921,000 a year ago. Adjusted basic earnings per share were 109.3 pence against 96.2 pence a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities was £80,973,000 against £73,171,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment were £12,564,000 against £10,143,000 a year ago. Capital expenditure has increased this year, with the purchase of the factory in Leeds and completion of the factory in India being major projects. Adjusted profit before tax was £131.6 million against £116.5 million reported last year. The company board recommended a final dividend of 26.6 pence per share which, taken together with the 2012 interim dividend, gives a payment of 43.0 pence per share against core dividend of 37.25 pence a year ago, representing a 15% increase in core dividends. This dividend will be payable on 21 May 2013 to shareholders on the register on 12 April 2013.

Rotork plc is seeking acquisitions. Peter France, Chief Executive Officer of Rotork, said, "Further acquisitions will play an important part of the growth strategy but it's important to find companies where we can add value."