Countrywide plc announced an interim dividend of 5.0 pence per share amounting to a total dividend of £10,984,649 (2015: £10,981,333), was proposed by the board of directors on 27 July 2016. The dividend is payable on 7 October 2016 to shareholders who are on the register at 9 September 2016.

The company reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for six months ended June 30, 2016. For the period, the company's revenues were £359,850,000 against £328,787,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £28,325,000 against £16,176,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was £24,285,000 against £13,318,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was £21,282,000 against £9,894,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent were 9.76 pence against 4.52 pence a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was £37,859,000 against £41,028,000 a year ago. Net cash outflow from operating activities was £5,340,000 against £1,863,000. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £10,894,000 against £6,709,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was £3,967,000 against £3,122,000 a year ago. Adjusted basic EPS was 8.0 pence against 10.3 pence a year ago.

The estimated average annual tax rate used for the year to 31 December 2016 is 18.5%.