Haynes Publishing Group plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended November 30, 2014. For the period, revenue was GBP 11.866 million against GBP 14.890 million a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 0.347 million against GBP 0.401 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was GBP 0.055 million against GBP 0.128 million a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the company was GBP 0.023 million or 0.02 pence per basic and diluted share against loss for the period attributable to equity holders of the company of GBP 0.168 million or 1.1 pence per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash generated by operating activities were GBP 2.423 million against GBP 0.491 million a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was GBP 0.245 million against GBP 0.169 million a year ago.

The company announced an interim dividend of 3.5 pence per share (2013: 3.5 pence) amounting to GBP 528,904 (2013: GBP 528,904) has been declared during the period but has not been reflected in the interim accounts. The payment of the interim dividend will be made on April 8, 2015 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on March 13, 2015.