Inter Link, the cake and pastry manufacturer with a bakery division in Dewsbury, has revealed across-the-board growth in its latest results.
In figures released for the six months ending October 31, 2000, the Lancashire based firm enjoyed a massive 55.4 per cent jump in profit before tax, from £484,000 to £752,000.
The group also experienced a 52.9 per cent rise in diluted earnings per share, from 7p to 10.7p, with turnover increasing from £5.32 million to £6.73 million.
In light of the "excellent" results Chairman Jeremy Hamer announced that the interim dividend, payable to all shareholders registered by February 16, 2001, would be increased by 20 per cent, from 1.0p to 1.2p.
He concluded: "We continue to trade strongly and look forward to the remainder of the year with confidence."
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