Summary
Robust performance despite continued challenging market conditions in some of our markets
Strong performance from broking division in tankers, specialised products and gas markets
Clarksons Platou Securities completed a number of significant transactions with pipeline looking strong for the second half of 2015
Completed acquisition of RS Platou ASA and integration progressing in line with plans
Rebranding of broking and financial services under the banner Clarksons Platou now complete
Merged teams in London, Oslo and New York
Financials
Revenue increased by 30% to £145.3m (2014: £111.7m)
Underlying profit before taxation*1 49% ahead at £23.6m (2014: £15.8m)
Underlying earnings per share*1 54.3p (2014: 62.2p)
Increased interim dividend 22p per share (2014: 21p per share)
Strong balance sheet, with £86.7m of net funds2 underpinning long-term growth
