Tuesday, Babcock International Group Plc (BAB.L) said its six-month pre-tax profit rose to £66.1 million from £50.9 million in the prior year period. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent was £53.0 million, up from £27.5 million in the year-ago period. Earnings per share for the period were 23.04 pence, higher than 11.87 pence last year.
Revenue for the period decreased to £934.9 million from £942.3 million in the comparable period.
The board has declared an interim dividend of 4.80 pence per 60 pence ordinary share, which will be paid on 15 January 2010 to shareholders registered on 18 December 2009.
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