25 January 2018 – trading update

The marketing and advertising group has issued a positive trading update for the year to 31 December with results expected to be in line with expectations.  Revenues are expected to be some 6% higher although adjusted pre-tax profits are likely to be at a similar level to 2016.  Net debt has fallen by more than expected though.  The shares remain lowly rated and we continue to believe they are a BUY.