WorleyParsons Limited (ASX:WOR) has reported an 18 per cent improvement in its first half net profit, coming it at $152 million.
The engineering company says earnings grew across all sectors, boosted by improving global resource and energy markets.
On an underlying basis net profit rose 27 per cent.
WorleyParsons says its first half performance supports its ability to deliver full year guidance of good growth.
An interim dividend of 40 cents per share has been declared, franked to 79.3 per cent.