United Drug plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended March 31, 2013. For six months, the company announced revenue of EUR 1,017,389,000 compared to EUR 1894,224,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 24,498,000 compared to EUR 32,598,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was EUR 17,860,000 compared to EUR 28,119,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit for the period was EUR 13,165,000 compared to EUR 22,954,000 for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent company was EUR 13,129,000 compared to EUR 23,027,000 for the same period a year ago. Earnings per share, diluted were 5.47 cents compared to 9.62 cents for the same period a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was EUR 55,752,000 compared to EUR 20,373,000 for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was EUR 23,923,000 compared to EUR 18,090,000 for the same period a year ago. Earnings adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, acquisition costs and exceptional item was EUR 30,221,000 or 12.58 cents per diluted share compared to EUR 28,225,000 or 11.80 cents per diluted share for the same period a year ago. Net debt as on March 31, 2013 was EUR 220.5 million. The company announced that the board of directors has declared an interim dividend of 2.61 cent per share, a 5% increase on the 2012 interim dividend. The interim dividend is payable to shareholders on the company's register on 17 May 2013 and will be paid on 16 July 2013. A Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which enables shareholders who elect to participate to use their cash dividend to acquire additional shares in the Company, is available in respect of the interim dividend. The company announced global client development has helped facilitate new business wins, which will be further enhanced by the opening of a new office in Shanghai.

United Drug plc, H1 2013 Earnings Call, May 09, 2013

United Drug plc announced that Ms. Karen Geoghegan will step down and Mr. Mike Gannon will be appointed as Company Secretary with effect from April 1, 2013. Mr. Mike Gannon is Director of Corporate Services and former Group Financial Controller.