IT systems service provider Data#3 Limited has declared a record interim profit with the announcement of results for the half year ended 31 December 2009.

Following an increase of 17% in the after tax earnings for the first half over the previous corresponding period, the Board has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 23 cents per share to be paid on 31 March.

“Once again we are delighted to extend the run of ‘best ever’ performances to seven years. The interim dividend of 23 cents per share is a 15% increase on the previous corresponding period and, in an environment which remains challenging, again is indicative of the solid market positioning and the inherent resilience of our business,” says Data#3 Chairman, Richard Anderson.

“As national and global economic indicators improve we are doing all that we can to improve on the earnings result of the previous year.”