The board of directors of H&T Group Plc approved an interim dividend of 4.3 pence per share, up from 3.9 pence per share in the first half of 2016.

The interim dividend will be payable Oct. 6 to all shareholders on the register at close of business Sept. 8.

H&T Group reported first-half total comprehensive income of £4.8 million, compared to £2.9 million in the first six months of 2016.