First half numbers stated:
Pretax profit rose by 36% to £3.3bln v £3bln in the half year and raised its five-year guidance
Revenue increased 14% to £1.6bln. Cash due on forward sales was £2.45bln
Berkley reported that it delivered 2,117 homes in the period
Expects margins to decrease to 17.5% from 19.5% in line with the prevailing market environment
As of 8.02am the stock was trading up c.3.95% at c.3996p