The Board of Van Elle Holdings plc has declared a maiden interim dividend of 0.85 pence per share. The interim dividend will be paid on February 28, 2017 to shareholders on the register on January 27, 2017. The shares will trade ex-dividend on January 26, 2017.

The company reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended October 31, 2016. For the six months, the company reported revenue of £43,126,000 against £40,063,000 a year ago. Operating Profit was £3,445,000 against £5,328,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was £3,231,000 against £5,171,000 a year ago. Total comprehensive profit for the period was £2,236,000 against £4,073,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share was 3.2 pence against 5.8 pence a year ago. Cash generated from operations was £2,621,000 against £7,771,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £3,349,000 against £3,412,000 a year ago.