IFG beats market expectations

IFG has reported a solid set of results for 2007, beating market expectations with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) up 43% to 24.17 cents.

The diversified financial services group increased operating profits by 42% to €22 million.

Turnover for the group rose by 20% to €128.8m while the group will pay a total dividend for the year of 3.63c, up 10% on the previous year.