JOHN FAIRFAX LTD <FFXA.S> FIRST HALF 26 weeks ended Dec 28 Net shr 25.9 cents vs 28.2 Int div 5.5 cents vs 5.0 Pre-tax 48.30 mln dlrs vs 44.29 mln Net 25.94 mln vs 25.35 mln Turnover 453.28 mln vs 407.35 mln Other income 4.48 mln vs 3.18 mln Shrs 100 mln vs 90 mln. NOTE - Div pay May 8. Reg April 14. Net is after tax 22.09 mln dlrs vs 18.60 mln, interest 11.60 mln vs 13.92 mln, depreciation 8.52 mln vs 7.06 mln and minorities 267,000 vs 346,000 but before net extraordinary profit 89.32 rpt 89.32 mln dlrs vs nil.