Glenveagh Properties PLC said on Thursday that 2024 will be a ‘milestone’ year for the company, though revenue and profit declined in its first half.

The Kildare, Ireland-based housebuilder said its revenue for the six months ended June 30 was €152.2 million, falling 11% year-on-year from €171.6 million. Pretax profit fell by 29% to €989,000 from €1.4 million.

It said it had completed 800 units in the last six months, more than doubling the 333 it had completed at the same time last year. Glenveagh maintains that it is on track to deliver its full-year target of 2,700 units, given that the forward order book for its suburban business comprises 2,215 new units due to be delivered in 2024 and early 2025.

Glenveagh also announced on Thursday that Michael Rice will step down as executive director and chief financial officer on December 31 but remain with Glenveagh into 2025 to facilitate a smooth transition. Rice will be succeeded as CFO by Conor Murtagh, who is currently chief strategy officer.

Glenveagh will commence a €50 million share buyback programme. Glenveagh has returned over €300 million of capital to shareholders since the beginning of 2021.

Chief Executive Officer Stephen Garvey said: ‘Our report today strongly signals that our business remains on a solid trajectory in 2024, achieving significant milestones across all three business segments. We are confident that with continued targeted policy measures and strategic partnerships involving both capital and land between the public and private sectors, we will not only meet but exceed the housing targets necessary to respond to the housing needs of Ireland’s growing population and to bolster and sustain ongoing economic success.

Shares in Glenveagh Properties were flat at €1.45 each in London on Thursday afternoon.

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