Capita posts H1 loss, sees hit of up to £25m from cyber attack

(Sharecast News) - Government contractor Capita posted a loss for the half-year, including taking a hit of up to £25m from a cyber attack on its computer systems earlier this year. The company made a loss before tax of £67.9m, compared with a profit of £0.1m due to business exits, non-core portfolio goodwill impairment and costs associated with the cyber incident

On an adjusted basis, Capita's pre-tax profit increased by £8.4m to £33.1m. Turnover rose 3% to £1.47bn.

Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com