(RTTNews) - Chloride Group Plc (CHLD.L: News ) announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2009. Profit before taxation dropped to £10.44 million from £17.58 million in the same period a year ago

Profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders of parent was £7.07 million, compared to £11.75 million in the year-ago period. Earnings per share were 2.77 pence, down from last year's 4.65 pence.

Adjusted earnings were £10.9 million or 4.28 pence per share, lower than £12.8 million or 5.11 pence per share a year ago.
Sales for the first half was £152.74 million, up from £152.33 million in the prior year period.

The Group increased interim dividend by 2.7% to 1.90 pence per share, which will be paid on 2 December to shareholders on the register on 13 November 2009.

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by RTT Staff Writer

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