(RTTNews) - Future plc (FUTR.L: News ) announced its preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2009 posting profit of GBP 2.8 million or 0.8 pence per share, compared to GBP 6.8 million or 2.1 pence per share last year.

Profit before tax was GBP 3.7 million, lower than GBP 9.5 million in the prior year.

Adjusted earnings per share were 1.8 pence, down from 2.8 pence in the previous year.
Revenue declined to GBP 153.1 million from GBP 162.9 million a year ago.

The Board recommends reducing the final dividend to 0.5 pence. The final dividend will be paid on 1 April 2010 to all shareholders on the register on 12 March 2010.

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by RTT Staff Writer

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