BERISFORD LIFTS FIRST HALF PROFIT 2.5 MLN STG
six months to March 31
    Shr 16.25p vs 15.61p
    Div 4.0p vs 3.5p
    Turnover 6.12 billion vs 4.89 billion
    Interest 25.2 mln vs 37.6 mln
    Pretax profit 42.7 mln vs 40.3 mln
    Tax 10.3 mln vs 9.9 mln
    Minorities 1.3 mln vs 439,000
    Extraordinary items 2.6 mln credit vs 1.2 mln debit
    Note - company name is S and W Berisford Plc <BRFD.L>
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