2012-13

Annual report 2012/13

Highlights

  • A record operating performance
  • Organic (excluding AEA) profit before tax up 15% to £20.2m (June 2012: £17.6m)
  • Underlying(1) profit before tax up 31% to £23.0m (June 2012: £17.6m)
  • Underlying(1) basic earnings per share up 22% to 35.8p (June 2012: 29.3p)
  • Net funds of £6.1m (June 2012: £7.9m) after funding £18.0m AEA acquisition
  • Full year dividend up 13% to 14.0p per share (June 2012: 12.4p)
  • Continuing to build an innovative Group well-placed to deliver long-term growth
  • Strategic partnerships yielding multi-year visibility
  • Outlook remains positive, strong platform for further growth

(1)excluding specific adjusting items, which comprise amortisation of acquired intangible assets and acquisition costs