Bellway PLC (BWY.L) reported that its first-half profit before taxation rose to 59.9 million pounds from 40.6 million pounds last year. Profit for the period to equity holders was 46.0 million pounds or 37.7 pence per share, compared to 30.4 million pounds or 25.1 pence per share prior year. Revenue increased to 502.5 million pounds from 458.6 million pounds last year.
Bellway announced the interim dividend will be increased by 50% to 9.0 pence per ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on Monday 1 July 2013 to all ordinary shareholders on the Register of Members on Friday 24 May 2013.
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