The Board of Tex Holdings plc is proposing to pay an interim dividend of 2.5 pence per share which will be paid on October 6, 2017 to shareholders on the register as at September 15, 2017.

The company announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company's revenue was £21,421,000 against £20,791,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £423,000 against £495,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £505,000 compared to £547,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was £331,000 against £394,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were 5.2 pence against 6.2 pence a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £296,000 against £631,000 a year ago. Purchases of property, plant and equipment was £914,000 against £481,000 a year ago.