The Board of Nichols plc announced an interim dividend of 10.1 pence per share, an increase of 12.2% compared to the prior year (2016: 9.0 pence). The interim dividend will be paid on 25 August 2017 to shareholders registered on 28 July 2017. The ex-dividend date is 27 July 2017.

Following John Longworth's departure at the AGM in April, the company announced the appointment of Helen Keays to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 September 2017. Helen is currently Senior Independent Director at Domino's Pizza Group plc and a Non- Executive Director and Chair of Remuneration at Communisis plc.

The company announced unaudited consolidated interim results for the first half ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported group revenue of £63,504,000 against £56,520,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £12.7 million against £11.9 million a year ago. Adjusted profit before tax was £12.7 million against £11.9 million a year ago. Adjusted EPS was 27.67 pence against 25.77 pence a year ago. Profit before taxation was £12,731,000 against £13,007,000 a year ago. Profit was £10,917,000 or 27.67 pence per diluted share against £10,367,000 or 28.13 pence per diluted share a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £4,646,000 against £9,029,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was £1,758,000 against £1,237,000 a year ago.