The Clarkson Board has declared an increased interim dividend, continuing the progressive dividend policy into the 22nd year. An interim dividend of 32p per share (2023: 30p per share) will be paid on 13 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 30 August 2024.
Other financial highlights include:
Underlying profit before taxation of £51.5m (2023: £53.1m)
Underlying earnings per share of 129.1p (2023: 133.5p)
Both spot and forward business transacted in H1 ahead of the same period last year in the Broking division
Robust balance sheet, with £178.4m of free cash resources (31 December 2023: £175.4m)
