PZ Cussons Plc declared an interim dividend of 2.67 pence per share for the half-year to November 30, 2016 (30 November 2015: 2.61 pence) has been declared totaling £11.1 million (30 November 2015: £10.9 million) and is payable on April 7, 2017 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on February 17, 2017.

The company announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended November 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported revenue of £378.2 million, operating profit of £26.5 million, profit before taxation of £24.9 million, profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of £19.2 million compared to the revenue of £385.9 million, operating profit of £43.1 million, profit before taxation of £40.0 million, profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of £28.9 million for the same period a year ago. Basic and diluted EPS was 4.59 pence against 6.75 pence a year ago. Adjusted basic and diluted EPS was 6.50 pence against 7.28 pence a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £26.5 million compared to £11.5 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £16.9 million compared to £17.1 million a year ago. Net debt was £191.3 million against £191.0 million a year ago.