LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Halma PLC (HLMA.L) stated that it expects profit before amortisation of acquired intangibles and acquisition costs for the full year to be in line with market expectations.
The regional and sector trading patterns reported for the first six months of the financial year have been maintained with slower growth in the UK but higher rates of growth in the USA. Good rates of growth have continued elsewhere including Mainland Europe and emerging markets.
The company's Industrial Safety businesses continue to deliver very strong results and are all benefitting from increasing revenue from customers in the natural resources and process industries worldwide. Meanwhile, Health and Analysis sector is achieving the highest rate of revenue growth of the Group, boosted by acquisitions made last year.
Water and Health Optics are performing well, while Photonics and Fluid Technology are trading in line with the first half. In Infrastructure Sensors, Fire Detection and Automatic Door Sensors are making solid progress. Security Sensors and Elevator Safety are reporting flat revenues in tough market conditions.
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