The result for the six months ended 31st December 2008, was an unaudited after tax profit of $20.79 million. This compares with the $8.56 million recorded in the previous corresponding period in 2007.
This result includes an after tax provision for impairment of trade receivables of $3.18 million.
The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 10 cents per share, which will be paid on the 30th March 2009 to holders of fully paid ordinary shares registered at 13th March 2009. The amount payable is $8.82 million. This dividend carries full imputation credits and a supplementary dividend of 1.76 cents will be paid to non-resident shareholders.