Burberry Group plc (BRBY.L) announced its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2009. Profit before taxation declined to £78.4 million from £97 million in the same period a year ago.
Attributable profit was £56.8 million, compared to £74.8 million in the year-ago period. Earnings per share were 12.9 pence, down from last year's 17.0 pence.
Adjusted earnings were 13.6 pence per share, lower than 15.3 pence per share a year ago.
Revenue for the first half was £572.4 million, up from £539.1 million in the prior year period.
The Group raised its interim dividend by 4% to 3.50 pence per share, reflecting strong financial position and momentum in business.
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