Source: Sharecast
Aferian said revenues for the six months ended 31 May were 19% higher year-on-year at £45.3m, while adjusted underlying earnings were 17% firmer at £8.3m and adjusted pre-tax profits were 21% stronger at £4.7m.
The AIM-listed group also posted a 3% year-on-year jump in earnings per share to 5.05 US cents.
Net cash shot up to £10.1m from £2.1m a year earlier.
Chief executive Donald McGarva said: "We enter the second half of the year with a clear strategy, building recurring revenues and a strong balance sheet to support software focussed M&A.
"The board remains confident in the group's ability to meet current full-year expectations and in our future prospects as we execute our 2025 strategy."
Separately, Aferian revealed it had acquired a further 8% interest in 24i Unit Media for €3.3m, with €1.0m to be satisfied in cash and the remaining €2.3m to be settled through the issue of ordinary shares.
As of 1045 BST, Aferian shares were down 0.28% at 151.07p.