• Clarkson posted profit before tax of GBP 55.6 million, up 48.27% for the six months ended June 30, on revenue of GBP 413.5 million.
• Basic earnings per share rose 41.08% to 131.2p, while interim dividend increased to 35p per share.
• Free cash resources fell to GBP 154.6 million, while cash and cash equivalents declined to GBP 332.9 million.
• Broking operating profit climbed to GBP 64.8 million, while Financial operating profit rose to GBP 11.7 million; Support edged down to GBP 2.6 million.
• Management flagged record first-half profit amid Strait of Hormuz turbulence, forecasting full-year results materially ahead of market expectations.

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