Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC (ALFA.L), a UK-based software services provider, on Thursday reported improved pre-tax profit in the first half, aided by strong software engineering revenue.
In the London Stock Exchange, the shares were trading 1.16 pence or 0.53% lower at 216.34 pence.
The company declared a special dividend per share of 5 pence compared with 4.2 pence in the prior year. The dividend will be paid on November 7 to shareholders of record on September 26.
Profit before tax improved 34% to 21.5 million pounds from 16.1 million pounds a year ago.
The earnings on a per share basis increased 34% to 5.35 pence from 4 pence a year ago.
Revenue for the period rose 20% to 62.5 million pounds from 52.3 million pounds in the prior year, mainly aided by 72% higher revenue from Software Engineering compared to last year.
Total contract value improved 9% to 211 million pounds from 193 million pounds a year ago.
Looking ahead to the fiscal year 2025, the company said it is on track to meet its full-year expectations.
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