G4S 2015 Profit Decreases - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - G4S plc (GFSZY.PK, GFS.L) reported profit before tax from continuing operations of 78 million pounds for the 12 months ended 31 December 2015, compared to 128 million pounds, previous year. Profit to equity holders of the parent decreased to 8 million pounds from 145 million pounds. Profit per share from continuing operations was 0.6 pence compared to 4.2 pence.

Underlying profit before tax increased to 327 million pounds from 285 million pounds, last year. Underlying earnings to equity shareholders was 227 million pounds compared to 199 million pounds. Underlying earnings per share at constant rates was 14.7 pence compared to 12.9 pence.

Revenue was 6.86 billion pounds, compared to 6.89 billion pounds, a year ago. Underlying revenue increased by 4.0% to 6.43 billion pounds.

The board of G4S plc has recommended a final dividend of 5.82 pence per share. Full year dividend of 9.41 pence per share, was up 1.8%. Looking forward, G4S said, in the current economic environment, the Group expects medium term demand for its services to grow by around 4-6% per annum.