2002 Press Releases
22/08/2002
Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2002
Keller Group plc (“Keller” or “the Group”), the global construction services group, reports an excellent set of results for the first half of 2002, further underlining the Group’s strong business fundamentals and its ability to generate sustainable growth. - Turnover increased by 32% to £250.5 million
- Profit before tax* up 41% to £12.0 million
- Earnings per share* increased 38% to 12.8p
- Strong operating cash flow and interest cover
- Operating margins increased to 5.5%
- Interim dividend raised 5% to 3.3p (2001: 3.15p)
* before goodwill amortisation Tom Dobson, Keller Chief Executive said: “These results continue to reflect the Group’s inherent strength and highlight our ability to create and exploit growth opportunities. “The order book at the end of July, on a like-for-like basis, was some 13% ahead of the previous year’s exceptional level, demonstrating good organic growth. Tender levels remain strong. In light of our current trading and the opportunities facing the Group, we are confident that the results for the full year will be good.” | Keller Group plc | www.keller.co.uk | | Tom Dobson, Chief Executive | 020 7950 2800 | | Justin Atkinson, Finance Director | 020 7950 2800 | |  | | | Weber Shandwick | Square Mile | | | Reg Hoare/Laurence Read | 020 7950 2800 |
A briefing for analysts will be held at 9.15 for 9.30 am on 22 August 2002 at the offices of Weber Shandwick Square Mile, Aldermary House, 15 Queen Street, London, EC4N 1TX.
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View the Interim financial information in PDF format (20 KB) View the presentation to analysts, 22 August 2002 in PDF format (155 KB)
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