India, Aug. 6 -- On Thursday, Derwent London Plc (DLN.L), a real estate company, reported a slip to loss in the first half of 2026, due to lower profit from operations against higher finance costs. Furthermore, the company raised its interim dividend to be paid and upgraded its guidance for 2026.

Loss before taxation for the first half was 17.9 million pounds, compared with a profit of 94 million pounds in the same half last year.

Loss for the period was 18.6 million pounds or 16.59 pence per share, compared to the profit of 94.5 million pounds or 83.92 pence per share a year ago.

EPRA earnings per share declined by 6.7 percent, to 48.7 pence from 52.2 pence in the prior year.

EBITDA for the first half decreased to 78.7 million pounds f...