London, UK (Reuters): British translation software and services provider SDL Plc said on Monday its profits are likely to beat market expectations for the half-year to June 30 as it attracts more clients, sending its shares up 6 percent. It expects to report a pretax profit, before amortisation of intangible assets, of at least 8.5 million pounds ($17.3 million), up 67 percent on a year ago. Revenues are seen rising 20 percent to about 54 million pounds.