LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Dignity plc (DTY.L) reported underlying revenue of £94.7 million for the 13-week period ended March 26, 2021, up 14% compared to £83.1 million last year.
Underlying operating profit for the period increased 35% to £26.1 million from £19.4 million reported in the prior year period.
Further, the company reported that operating performance in the first quarter was above the Board's expectations as a result of the significantly higher than expected number of deaths. Funeral market share and average revenue were below the Board's expectations.
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