The profit after tax of Service Industries Limited has increased to Rs 340.680 million in the year ended December 31, 2008 as compared to Rs 161.480 million earned in the corresponding period in 2007. The companys earning per share increased to Rs 28.32 in the period under review against Rs 13.42 in the same period a year back. The board of directors of the company in its meeting held on Thursday recommended a final cash dividend at Rs 7.50 per share ie 75 percent.