SANLAM reported interim results for the six months to June 30, 1999, on Wednesday, showing a 37% increase in headline earnings. An additional highlight was the turnaround of Sanlam Health. Sanlam’s first interim results as a listed financial services group announced on Wednesday are in line with their expectations, the company said in a statement. A turnaround in Sanlam Health’s fortunes contributed to a solid increase of 37% in headline earnings and a special interim dividend of 10 cents per share was declared.