Murray & Roberts H1 diluted HEPS up 20%

Murray & Roberts CEO Henry Laas

Construction and engineering firm, Murray & Roberts diluted interim headline earning per share (HEPS) are expected to be at least 20% higher‚ at between 81c and 91c‚ in the interim period ending December 31 2013 compared to the previous corresponding period‚ the company said in a trading statement on Wednesday.

Diluted HEPS for the six months ended December 31 2013 are expected to be between 81c and 91c from 69c at the end of December 2012 and diluted HEPS from continuing operations for the six months ended December 31 2013 are expected to be between 58c and 66c from 44c at the end of December 2012.

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts intends to publish its interim results for the six months ended December 31 2013 on February 27.