Persimmon Reports 52% Rise In Adjusted Pretax Profit

Persimmon PLC PSMMF reported a 52% rise in its adjusted pretax profit for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Persimmon's adjusted pretax profit for the period rose to GBP59.7 million. Its earnings per share came in at 15.4 pence. Persimmon's adjusted earnings per share surged 29% to 15.4 pence. Its revenue came in at GBP712.8 million.