Phumelela’s diluted earnings rise 8%

Phumelela Gaming and Leisure’s diluted earnings per share increased 8% to 50.78c in the six months to January 31, and the interim cash dividend was increased to 28c per share from 23.80c. The group’s tote sports pools, fixedodds operations and global operations continued to enjoy good demand, and earnings growth was targeted for the full year, management said yesterday.