27 September 2016 – interim results

In the six months to 30 June 2016 turnover increased by 57% to £18.5m (2015: £11.7m).  Underlying profit before tax before adjusting items increased by 48% to £3.5m (2015: £2.3m).  Adjusted earnings per share increased by 44% to 3.19p (2015: 2.21p).  Organic turnover growth measured on a like for like basis and including the organic growth generated by the six 2015 acquisitions was 21%.  An interim dividend of 0.7p per share has been declared.  Net debt at 30 June 2016 was £7.7m, up from £6.3m at 31 December 2015.  The increase in borrowing was mainly due to an increase of £3.5m in working capital.  The shares continue to look cheap and we maintain our BUY rating.