CPL Resources plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported revenue of €161,671,000 against €142,718,000 a year ago. Operating profit was €5,811,000 against €4,237,000 a year ago. Profit before tax €5,954,000 against €4,528,000 a year ago. Earnings per share basic and diluted share were 16.96 cents against 10.91 cents a year ago. Profit for the year all attributable to equity shareholders was €5,181,000 against €3,939,000 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was €551,000 against net cash used in operating activities of €3,675,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was €182,000 against €114,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was €187,000 against €1,000 a year ago.

Though medium term visibility remains difficult in current market conditions, the company expects performance for the second half of financial year 2013 to be similar to the first six months.

The Board of CPL Resources plc has decided that the company will pay an interim dividend of 4 cent per share, an increase of 33% on the corresponding period last year. The dividend will be payable on March 8, 2013, to shareholders on the company's register at the close of business on the record date of February 1, 2013.