London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LSE.L) announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2009. Profit before taxation declined to £79.4 million from £127 million in the same period a year ago.
Profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders was £49.3 million, compared to £81.7 million in the year-ago period. Earnings per share were 18.4 pence, down from last year's 30.0 pence.
Adjusted profit for the financial period attributable to equity holders was £77.6 million or 28.9 pence per share, lower than £106.1 million or 38.9 pence per share a year ago.
Revenue for the first half was £310.9 million, down from £342.5 million in the prior year period.
The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 8.4 pence per share, which will be paid on 5 January 2010 to shareholders on the register on 4 December 2009.
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