Brickworks lifts FY profit

Brickworks (BKV) expects an improved result in its building products division in the coming year and says its property trust is seeing significant growth, after posting a lift in full-year profit.

The group increased net profit attributable to members 97% to $85.2 million in fiscal 2013, compared with $43.3 million in the prior year.

Revenue rose 9% to $606.5 million, compared with $556.9 million in the previous corresponding period. 

Brickworks will pay a dividend of 27 cents per share, fully franked.