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London Stock Exchange reported a flat profit growth as costs relating to the Refinitiv acquisition offset 'good' income growth in its information services and post-trade divisions.
For the six ended 30 June, pre-tax profit fell to £362m from £363m on-year as rose 4% to £1,058m.
Profit was hurt by an increase in amortisation and impairment of intangible assets and goodwill and non-underlying items primarily relating to the Refinitiv acquisition, the company said.
TSE Russell revenue was up 5% to £330m.
The post trade division, which included LCH, CC&G, Monte Titoli and UnaVista, grew revenue by 9% to £372m.
Capital markets revenue was down 4% on a reported basis to £217m.
The company declared an interim dividend of 23.3p per share, an increase of 16% on-year.
'Despite the challenges, we are well positioned to continue to develop and to make further progress on our strategic plans, including closing the Refinitiv transaction,' the company said.