SDI Group up on strong sales growth

AIM-listed optical products specialist SDI Group (LON:SDI) has seen its share price rise by 2.74% to 75p (as of 15:45 GMT) as revenues for the six months to 31st October climbed by 42%. Pre-tax profits for the period were also 27% higher.

Chairman Ken Ford commented: “The Group has made a good start to the financial year. Despite the potential for economic variability, influenced by political conditions (including Brexit) and currency fluctuations, the Board is confident that our diversified portfolio of businesses is on course to deliver a full year financial performance in line with market expectations“.