Half-yearly report (LPA Group plc)

(Source: LPA Group plc) LPA GROUP PLC Half-Yearly Report for the six months to 31 March 2013 LPA Group PLC ("LPA" or "the Group"), the LED lighting and electro-mechanical system manufacturer and distributor, announces its results for the six months to 31 March 2013, and an increase in the interim dividend of 20% to 0.60p. KEY POINTS  Revenue: £8.6m (2012: £8.9m)  Profit before tax: £212,000 (2012: £312,000)  Diluted earnings per share: 1.49p (2012: 2.22p)  Interim dividend: 0.60p (2012: 0.50p)  The LED Lighting business grew sales by 20% and significantly improved margins, and has been selected as preferred bidder for the Intercity Express Programme.  The Electro-Mechanical Systems...