The profit after tax of Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has increased to Rs 6.147 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 748.985 million earned in the corresponding period a year back. The company's earning per share surged to Rs 86.49 in the period under review against Rs 10.54 in the same period last year.
The board of directors in its meeting recommended a final cash dividend for the year at Rs 8.00 per share ie 80 percent. The board also recommended to issue bonus shares in the proportion of one share for every five shares held ie 20 percent.