Domino Releases 2005 Half-Year Highlights
- October 28, 2005, pffc-online.com
PRESS RELEASE
CAMBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM— Domino reports further sales growth, with gross profit margins increased to 49.7%, up from 49.1%, and a net cash flow from operating activities of £10.4 million. Additional results are as follows:
| 2005 | 2004 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | £92.04m | £85.94m | +7% |
| Operating profit | £12.18m | £11.30m | +8% |
| Pre-tax profit | £12.35m | £11.40m | +8% |
| Earnings per share | 7.95p | 7.11p | +12% |
| Dividend per share | 2.40p | 2.00 | +20% |
Peter Byrom, chairman, says, "We have produced a further period of strong sales growth, despite market conditions globally being more difficult than in the corresponding period last year. Results from our recent acquisitions have exceeded our expectations."
