pebble group plc said tuesday that firsthalf pretax profit rose as revenue increased on customer demand growth and that the board expects results for the year to be at least in line with market expectations the uk provider of technology to the promotionalproducts industry posted a pretax profit of 28 million pounds 32 million compared with gbp19 million for the first half of 2021 revenue rose to gbp603 million from gbp468 million in the yearprior period the company said customer demand increased as working patterns stabilized when compared to previous disrupted periods in 2020 and 2021 the company said annual recurring revenue growth in the period rose 30 or 21 when measured in dollars and that for 2022 it expects arr of over 20 million we are continuing to deliver on our stated strategies for facilisgroup and brand addition both businesses are performing well and we look forward to 2022 and beyond with confidence chief executive christopher lee said shares at 0714 gmt were up 550 pence or 55 at 10650 pence