Malta International Airport plc – Approval of the Interim Financial Statements and Interim Dividend

The group registered a profit before tax of €12.7 million, compared to €11.4 million registered in 2015. In the first six months of 2016 passenger movements increased by 9.8% compared to the previous year, this was stimulated by an increase in the seat capacity and airlines improving occupancy on seats available. Revenue for the period under review amounted to €31.4 million a rise of 5.1% from 2015– of which €21.8 million were generated from the Airport segment, whereas the remaining €9.5 million were generated from the Retail and Property segment. Earnings per share increased to €0.0603.

The group is proposing a net dividend of €0.03 per share on all shares settled as at close of business on 24th August, payable by no later than Friday 16th September.

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