Director dealings: Anpario finance director lowers stake

Anpario revealed on Friday that group finance director Karen Prior had disposed of 56,064 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed animal health and nutrition group.

Prior, who joined Anpario's board back in 2009, sold the shares on Thursday at an average price of 400.0p each, for a total value of £224,256.

Back in September, Anpario raised its interim dividend by 10% as it reported improved first-half margins.

Anpario saw pre-tax profits rise 6% year-on-year to £2.4m in the six months ended 30 June, while revenues grew 13% to £16.2m. Adjusted underlying earnings increased 24% to £3.4m and diluted earnings per share shot up 34% to 11.74p.

As of 1550 BST, Anpario shares were up 1.73% at 412.0p.

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