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Macmahon boosts interim profit and dividend

Contractor maintains earning guidance for full year

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The dividend, which equates to more than $6 million, is up from 0.25c 12 months ago with the net profit result a 56% increase.

However, underlying earnings were only up 5% to $46.5 million, while guidance for the full year remains unchanged at $90-100 million.

Macmahon said it has continued to maintain a strong balance sheet, with gearing of 20%, cash on hand of $148.4 million, and net debt of $129 million - as at December 31.

Macmahon increased and extended its debt facilities during the period to $170 million from $75 million.

"As a result, the company is well placed to fund growth opportunities with cash and unutilised facilities of $255 million," the contractor said.

Macmahon has an order book standing at more than $4 billion.

Shares in Macmahon were down slightly to 23.5c in late trade, capitalising the company at about $506 million.

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