Angling Direct PLC - Norfolk, England-based fishing tackle retailer - In the six months that ended July 31, pretax profit rises 52% to £1.7 million from £1.1 million a year earlier. Revenue rises 11% to £43.3 million from £38.9 million. Declares no interim dividend, unchanged from a year earlier. Says cumulative August and September sales were in line with expectations, up 14% from a year earlier, which it said was a softer comparative period, with the prolonged extreme temperatures in the prior year.

Chief Executive Officer Steve Crowe says: ‘The board is optimistic about the long-term growth prospects of the group, underpinned by its robust balance sheet. The UK angling market remains resilient, with strong demand for a compelling product offering alongside quality service. Following positive [first half] results, the board remains confident that the full year results will be in line with market expectations.’

Current stock price: 35.99 pence, up 9.1% on Tuesday

12-month change: up 24%

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