Feb 17 (Reuters) - Michael Hill International Ltd (MHJ) :
- Final dividend of AU 2.5 cents per share for year ended 30 june 2016 was declared on 18 August 2016
- HY operating revenue of $327.5m, up 5.4% on same period last year
- HY same store sales for group of $306.0m, up 0.8% on same period last year
- Board is still working through process of appointing a chief executive officer
- There are plans for another ten michael hill and six emma & roe openings in second half
- Acting chief executive officer, Phil Taylor will continue in interim role until a final decision has been made
- Hy net profit after tax $25.8 million up 3.4 percent
- "Company still views U.S. as a viable market"
- Interim dividend of AU 2.5 cents per share compared to NZ 2.5 cents last year
