Crown Eyeglass Profit Plans

Crown Eyeglass is hoping to earn half-year profits of £405,000 this year compared to £365,000 for the previous six months, despite increasing competition in the optical sector. The group saw its turnover increase from £4.46m previously to £5.92m for the same period this year. Earnings per share leapt 11% to £0.17 and shareholders are being rewarded with a 12.5% boost in their interim dividend.