Despite a sharp drop in year-end profits to UKP492,000 from UKP1.2m last time, point of sales systems supplier Real Time Control Plc has maintained its dividend at 3 pence as an expression of confidence that it can capitalise on any recovery in the economy: chairman B E Carrell said he was encouraged by current sales levels and a satisfactory order book, which make him optimistic for short-term recovery; while he did add he is cautious of the immediate outlook, he believes that the Watford, Hertfordshire-based company will benefit from a general improvement in retail sales, which is an important source of business for EPOS equipment and software.
