India, June 26 -- Foresight Group Holdings Limited (FSG.L), a British investment manager, Thursday reported profit before tax of 40.70 million pounds for the full year, higher than 34.31 million pounds in the previous year.

Operating profit increased to 40.12 million from 33.08 million last year.

Net profit rose to 33.25 million pounds or 28p per share from 26.43 million or 22.2p per share a year ago.

Excluding one-time items, adjusted profit was 46.97 million pounds or 40.8p per basic share, up from 44.73 million pounds or 38.6p per basic share last year.

Core EBITDA, or core earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization pre share-based payments increased to 62.22 million pounds from 59.29 million pounds a year ago. ...