Computime reports 20% increase in H1 profits

The MSE Equity Price Index fell by 0.24% to 3,885.829 points as the declines in BOV, HSBC, and MPC outweighed the gains in Harvest and Trident. Meanwhile, three other equities closed unchanged as today’s trading activity in local equities amounted to €0.26 million. Download today’s Equity Market Summary.

Following the close of trading, Computime Holdings plc published its interim report for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025. The Group generated revenue of €11.6 million, which is 16.8% higher than the same period last year, reflecting growth across all three reportable segments. This led to higher profits across all segments with the Group’s profit before tax surging by 20.3% to €2.1 million. In his review, CEO Alistair Mangion commented that the robust performance achieved during the first half of the year reinforces the Group’s strategic direction and operational resilience while also provides confidence in the ability to meet and possibly exceed the 2025 targets that were set out in the IPO prospectus. Computime reiterated the intention to declare an interim dividend in October.

Bank of Valletta plc was by far today’s the most actively traded equity accounting for 80% of the total value traded. BOV dropped by 1.0% to the €1.95 level across twelve trades amounting to 106,410 shares. BOV shareholders as at close of trading on 13 August 2025 will receive a net interim dividend of €0.0556 per share on 2 September 2025.

Also among the large companies by market value, HSBC Bank Malta plc eased by 0.7% to the €1.50 level on two deals totalling 5,000 shares. Shareholders as at close of trading on 18 August 2025 will receive a net interim dividend of €0.065 per share on 23 September 2025.

Malta Properties Company plc fell by 1.3% to the €0.308 level on four trades amounting to 20,650 shares.

In contrast, Trident Estates plc surged by 6.9% to the €1.08 level as 3,166 shares changed hands.

Harvest Technology plc closed the session 17.6% higher at the €0.87 level, but most of the 3,305 shares that changed hands were traded at the previous closing price of €0.74.

Hili Properties plc remained at the €0.24 level on a single deal of 56,000 shares.

Malta International Airport plc held the €6.00 level on one trade of 413 shares. MIA shareholders as at close of trading on Tuesday 19 August 2025 will receive a net interim dividend of €0.06 per share by no later than Friday 12 September 2025.

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc closed unchanged at the €6.00 level across five deals totalling 1,500 shares.

Today, MIDI plc announced that its Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Thursday 28 August 2025 to consider the approval of the financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025.

The RF MGS Index declined by 0.11% to 912.081 points amidst growing inflationary concerns. In fact, data released today showed that US core inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1% in July, from 2.9% in June, and above expectations of 3.0%. On a month-over-month basis, core inflation rose by 0.3% which is the sharpest increase in six months and follows a 0.2% gain in the previous month. Meanwhile, headline inflation remained unchanged at 2.7%, compared to a forecasted increase of 2.8%, driven by a decline in fuel prices.

 

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