Nority group shines

Footwear maker Nority International Group has reported a rise in attributable profit to $41.4 million in the year to December, up from $5.3 million.

The rise reflected a jump in turnover from $509.3 million to $724.2 million - the result of continued growth in customer business, directors said.

Earnings per share rose to $0.155 from $0.021 while total dividend for the year was up from $0.03 to $0.055 with a final payout of $0.03.