Ninety One reports record first-half earnings and AUM

Highlights

• Record first half and positive business momentum.
• Closing assets under management increased by 7% in the six months, to £140.0 billion.
• Net inflows of £3.9 billion.
• Competitive investment performance with three-year outperformance at 77%.
• Profit before tax increased by 39% to £132.1 million, including proceeds of £14.9 million from the sale of Silica. Adjusted operating profit increased by 20% to £115.6 million.
• Basic earnings per share increased by 42% to 11.2p and adjusted earnings per share increased by 21% to 9.7p.
• Interim dividend of 6.9p per share.
• Staff shareholding increased to 24.5%.

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