dotDigital Group Plc reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended December 31, 2015. For the period, the company reported revenue of £12,851,000 compared to £9,992,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £3,289,000 compared to £2,528,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was £3,313,000 compared to £2,540,000 a year ago. Profit for the period attributable to the owners of the parent from continuing operations was £2,994,000 or 1.03 pence per diluted share compared to £2,187,000 or 0.75 pence per diluted share a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £3,342,000 compared to £1,398,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible fixed assets was £812,000 compared to £825,000 a year ago. Purchase of tangible fixed assets was £280,000 compared to £467,000 a year ago.

Based on the strong performance at the half year to December 31, 2015, the growing demand for marketing automation, the newly released product features and investment strategy, the board remains confident of delivering strong growth, underlying profitability and increasing shareholder value for this year. The investments were slower than expected in 2016 and therefore will lead to an increased EBITDA in the current year but will see a marginally slower revenue growth in 2017.