J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC reported unaudited group earnings results for the six months ended January 31, 2013. For the period, the company reported revenue of £11,733,000 compared to £11,935,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £711,000 compared to £1,220,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £1,024,000 compared to £1,457,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to equity shareholders was £929,000 or 1.89 pence per basic and diluted share compared to £1,287,000 or 2.55 pence per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was £599,000 compared to £652,000 a year ago. Additions to property, plant and equipment was £241,000 compared to £196,000 a year ago. The board announced an interim dividend of 0.92 pence per share compared with 0.92 pence per share for the same period a year ago, to be paid on June 3, 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on May 10, 2013. The interim dividend will cost the company £441,000.

Mr. John Richard Smart was appointed a Director of J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC, effective from January 23, 2013.

J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC announced that Mr. Lionel Edward Glenday retired as a Director of the company on January 22, 2013.