Halma full year boosted by strong revenue growth

14th Jun 2016 07:12

(ShareCast News) - Health and safety technology company Halma said full year pre-tax profits rose 2% to £136.3m as revenues jumped 11% to £807m.The revenue increase included 6% in organic constant currency growth and a 2% favourable currency impact. Adjusted profit rose by 8% to £166.0m including 3% organic constant currency growth and a 2% favourable currency impact.The total dividend increased 7% to 12.81p a share."Since the period end, order intake has continued to be ahead of revenue and order intake last year. We expect to make further progress in the year ahead in line with our expectations," chief executive Andrew William said.