LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Halma plc (HLMA.L), a group of life-saving technology companies, on Thursday reported profit before tax from continuing operations of £241.8 million for the first half, 39% higher than £174 million for the same period a year ago, mainly driven by growth in revenue.
Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit before tax increased 29.3% to £270.5 million from £209.2 million last year.
Operating profit increased to £256.9 million from £185.4 million a yaer ago, while adjusted operating profit rose to £281.6 million from £222.6 million.
Net profit was £186.8 million or 49.29p per share, up from £136.2 million or 35.98p per share last year.
Adjusted profit increased to £209 million or 55.32p per basic share from £162.3 million or 43.01p per basic share a year ago.
Revenue grew 15.2% to £1.237 billion from £1.074 billion in the previous year.
The Board has declared an increase of 7% in the interim dividend to 9.63p per share. The dividend will be paid on January 30, 2026 to shareholders on the register on December 19, 2025.
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