Halma plc (HLMA) Q2 2024 Earnings Call

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WEBVTT 00:00:00.655 -- 00:00:06.242 Good morning and welcome to our half-year results presentation. 00:00:06.242 -- 00:00:10.207 I'm pleased to report good progress in the first half. 00:00:10.207 -- 00:00:15.754 We've delivered record results in continued strategic investment. 00:00:15.754 -- 00:00:19.118 The group performance once again demonstrating 00:00:19.118 -- 00:00:24.485 the strength and success of our sustainable growth model and the long-term growth 00:00:24.485 -- 00:00:29.444 drivers that underpin our diverse portfolio. 00:00:29.444 -- 00:00:34.891 It's been a period with multiple economic and geopolitical challenges, 00:00:34.891 -- 00:00:39.897 and our companies have responded with great skill and agility to overcome 00:00:39.897 -- 00:00:45.421 these whilst also addressing new growth opportunities. 00:00:45.524 -- 00:00:50.530 And for this and their continued dedication and commitment, I wanted 00:00:50.530 -- 00:00:56.197 to start today by saying thank you to everyone at Halma that has contributed 00:00:56.197 -- 00:00:58.081 to these results. 00:00:58.081 -- 00:01:01.564 we can all be proud of what we've achieved. 00:01:01.564 -- 00:01:06.569 Steve will provide more details with regard our financial performance shortly. 00:01:06.569 -- 00:01:09.710 However, in summary, 00:01:09.772 -- 00:01:15.917 great to report that we delivered record revenue at £951 million, 00:01:15.917 -- 00:01:20.301 record profits at £178 million, 00:01:20.301 -- 00:01:25.366 and an interim dividend increase of 7%, reflecting our confidence 00:01:25.366 -- 00:01:27.325 in the future. 00:01:27.325 -- 00:01:32.551 Also positive to see our recent M&A momentum reflected in these results, 00:01:32.551 -- 00:01:37.056 with both revenue and profit benefiting by over 5%. 00:01:37.0...