LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Intermediate Capital Group PLC (ICP.L) reported pretax profit of 142.6 million pounds for the year ended 31 March 2013, compared to profit of 243.8 million pounds last year. Profit to equity holders of the parent decreased to 124.4 million pounds or 32.1 pence per share from 188.3 million pounds or 47.6 pence per share last year.
The Group said the decrease in profit before tax for the year can be attributed to lower capital gains as a result of lower exits during the year and a reduction in net interest income, principally due to a lower average IC loan book.
Adjusted Group profit before tax was 148.3 million pounds, compared to 198.8 million pounds prior year, primarily due to a lower level of realisations, the company said. Adjusted profit per share was 33.6 pence, compared to 39.2 pence prior year.
Total revenue decreased to 370.4 million pounds from 437.5 million pounds.
The Board of Intermediate Capital recommended a final dividend of 13.7 pence per share, making a total of 20.0 pence per share for the year, up 5% on last year. The dividend will be paid on 24 July 2013 to shareholders on the register on 14 June 2013.
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