Hill & Smith H1 profits up on infra spending, weak pound
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Infrastructure group Hill & Smith Holdings said first half pretax profits rose 73% to £33.5m, boosted by higher infrastructure spending in key markets and the weak pound.
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Revenue increased 13% to £291.8m. Currency tailwinds added £15m.
Hill & Smith said the outlook for the US and the UK remained remained positive, “despite increased political and macroeconomic uncertainties”.
The interim dividend was lifted 11% to 9.4p a share.