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Henry Boot doubled profit, sold its construction arm for £4M, and raised dividend amid shift to land development.
Henry Boot PLC reported a doubling of pretax profit to £7.8 million and a 19% revenue increase to £126.4 million in the first half of 2025, driven by land and property sales, with 80% of its annual sales targets already met.
The company announced a management-led buyout of its construction arm, Henry Boot Construction, for £4 million, funded by a vendor loan with performance-based payments, aiming to simplify operations, reduce risk, and refocus on land development and high-end housing.
The sale, expected by year-end, excludes certain assets and will cut staff by over 20%.
The construction division posted a £2.7 million loss in 2024 but turned profitable in 2025, reporting £41 million in revenue and a £1.9 million operating profit.
Henry Boot raised its interim dividend by 5.2% and plans to maintain oversight during a transition period.
Henry Boot duplicó las ganancias, vendió su brazo de construcción por 4 millones de libras esterlinas y aumentó el dividendo en medio del cambio al desarrollo de tierras.