CPL Resources plc reported group earnings results for the half year ended Dec. 31, 2017. For the period, the company's revenue was €256,714,000 compared to €228,717,000 a year ago. Operating profit was €8,684,000 compared to €8,088,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was €9,007,000 compared to €8,096,000 a year ago. Earnings per share was 26.4 cent against 23.0 cent a year ago. Adjusted operating profit was €9,343,000 compared to €8,971,000 a year ago. Adjusted profit before tax was €9,666,000 compared to €8,979,000 a year ago.

The company remains confident in the outlook for the business and expect to deliver continued profitable growth for the remainder of the financial year.