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22/09/2016 07:05

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The Mission Marketing Group PLC
22 September 2016
The Mission Marketing Group plc
Interim results for the six months to 30 June 2016
The Mission Marketing Group plc ("TMMG" or "the missiontm"), the marketing communications and advertising group, sets out its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2016.
Trading
 Some great new business wins in the period, including Fuji Xerox, Golden Wonder, Greene King, Halfords, Mondelez, O2 and Sky Betting & Gaming
 Good progress made upscaling people, systems and technology
 Recent acquisitions trading well and global capabilities strengthened
 Expect to have a strong second-half bias as in previous years and remain confident for full year outlook
Income statement
 Revenue up 10% to 32.4m (2015: 29.5m)
 Headline profit before tax up 10% to 2.6m (2015: 2.3m*)
 Reported profit before tax up 14% to 2.0m (2015: 1.7m*)
 Headline diluted EPS up 15% to 2.33 pence (2015: 2.03 pence*)
Balance sheet and cash flow
 Cash inflows from operating activities of 4.8m (2015: 2.3m)
 Acquisition obligations of 3.0m settled since year-end
 Period-end acquisition obligations reduced to 5.4m, of which only 2.5m due within one year
 Net bank debt reduced by 1.5m in the six months to 9.4m
 Debt levels continue to reduce and are comfortably within the Board's limits
Dividend
 Interim dividend increased by 67% to 0.5p (2015: 0.3p) 
 Payable on 2 December 2016 to shareholders on the register at 4 November 2016
*restated as explained in Note 1
David Morgan, Chairman, commented: "The first half of 2016 went very well for us as we continue to build on our profitable platform. We look forward to a positive second half and remain confident in the outturn for the full year, continuing the consistent growth achieved over recent years.To reflect our confidence in the business, the Board has decided to substantially increase the dividend."
An interview with David Morgan, Chairman, can be viewed from 9.30am today at:
http://www.themission.co.uk/investor-centre/reports
Enquiries:
David Morgan, Executive Chairman
 Peter Fitzwilliam, Finance Director 
 The Mission Marketing Group plc
020 7462 1415
Geoff Nash/James Thompson (Corporate Finance)
Stephen Norcross (Corporate Broking)

 finnCap Limited
020 7220 0500
the missiontmis a network of entrepreneurial marketing communications Agencies employing over 950 people in the UK, Asia and San Francisco. The Group comprises a complementary mix of integrated generalists, specialists in specific marketing/communications activities and specialists in particular market sectors, all providing award-winning solutions to national and international Clients. 
www.themission.co.uk
Chairman's Statement
A GAME OF TWO HALVES. BOTH LOOKING GOOD
I am delighted to report that the first half of 2016 went very well for us and we continue to progress as we had hoped despite the uncertainties that surrounded the UK market.
It is difficult to assess the actual effect of Brexit on us and, whilst there have been the occasional budget-reducing decisions, our Clients are maintaining investment in their businesses and as a result we remain confident that our Agencies will continue to grow alongside them through the remainder of 2016.
Across our Group we have focused on upscaling our Agencies where increased creativity is being supported by technology-enabled systems that bring a leading marketing edge to our Clients. Our core businesses have continued to progress and our recent acquisitions, Chapter and Echo, have repaid our confidence in them. In-fills in our Mongoose Sports Marketing Agency are helping that business develop and a move into the Sales Promotion arena will be underway shortly. We continue to build.
We also continue to offer best-in-class teams, drawn from across a number of Agencies, to support those Clients that require access to our breadth of service and depth of talent. We have strengthened our position in Asia and the USA by adding new resources into our Bray Leino and April Six Agencies there. Earlier this year we launched our April Six Proof PR Agency in San Francisco and early indications are positive.
Our Solaris Healthcare Agency recently finalised agreements with Vivactis and Precision Effect to enable them to operate on a more global scale, thereby providing their Pharma Clients with seamless brand activities wherever they operate.
New business wins have continued apace with assignments from the likes of Fuji Xerox, Golden Wonder, Greene King, Halfords, Mondelez, O2 and Sky Betting & Gaming, whilst bolstering our businesses with further development of our Pathfindr and Ethology products into Rolls Royce and Aviva.
In other news, Mike Smith joined our Automotive Agency, RLA as CEO bringing with him a wealth of expertise of the market and we welcome him on board. Greg Delaney has joined the Bray Leino Board as a Non Executive to bring wise counsel on creative matters, and Rob Grahamslaw has been appointed to run our Global Events Agency, joining us from BP.
Our debt continues to reduce and our profits continue to increase. We believe that through new initiatives, very talented management teams that utilise original techniques, continued investment in our Agencies and our entrepreneurial approach, we are well set and anything is possible.
As a management team, we are very much focused on building on our solid platform. We are looking to create ever greater collaboration across the Group which will help drive organic growth and with it increased profitability and cashflow. Margins remain a key focus. Over the last couple of years we have successfully expanded our footprint while further adding to our expertise and reach.We will continue to look for accretive acquisitions that add to our capabilities and enhance our Client offering. Whilst we have a significant pipeline of opportunities, we will focus on those with the potential to deliver greatest shareholder value.
Trading results 
Turnover ("billings") for the six months ended 30 June 2016 increased by 11% to 74.2m (2015: 66.6m). Billings include pass-through costs (e.g. TV companies' charges for buying air-time) and thus the Board does not consider turnover to be a key performance measure. Instead, the Board views operating income (turnover less third party costs) as a more meaningful measure of Agency activity levels.
Operating income ("revenue") increased 10% in the six months to 32.4m (2015: 29.5m). Whilst organic growth rates remain modest in a very competitive market, there have been some high quality new business wins and the acquisitions made in 2015 have made very positive contributions.
Headline operating profits increased by 10%, in line with revenue growth, to 2.8m (2015: 2.6m). In a market which continues to apply relentless downward pressure on margins, we are pleased to have maintained margins in the first half at the levels achieved in the equivalent period last year. As previously reported, our Clients' spending cycles tend to result in a second half bias in our financial results, including higher profit margins, and we expect this pattern to be repeated in 2016.
Adjustments to headline profits in 2016 totalled 0.6m (2015: 0.6m), explained further in Note 3. After these adjustments, reported operating profits were 2.2m (2015: 2.0m).
After unchanged financing costs of 0.2m, headline profit before tax increased by 10% to 2.6m (2015: 2.3m), and reported profit before tax increased by 14% to 2.0m (2015: 1.7m).
The Group estimates an effective tax rate on headline profits before tax of 22% (2015: 24%), resulting in a 13% increase in headline earnings of 2.0m for the six months (2015: 1.8m), and reported profit after tax of 1.5m (2015: 1.4m). Fully diluted headline EPS increased 15% to 2.33 pence (2015: 2.03 pence). 
Balance sheet, cash flow and dividend
Net cash inflows from operating activities were 4.8m in the six months ended June 2016 (2015: 2.3m). Of particular note were working capital inflows of 2.6m compared with 0.4m in the prior period. These strong operating cash flows funded the cash settlement of acquisition obligations totalling 2.7m and also a 1.5m reduction in net debt to 9.4m. At 30 June 2016, the Group had 13.1m of committed facilities and an additional overdraft facility of 3m, providing comfortable headroom to accommodate the normal phasing of working capital requirements which tends to result in an increase in net debt in the second half of the year. 
The balance sheet has again strengthened during the period. Bank debt continued to fall and is at a comfortable level in the context of our strong cash generation. In addition, acquisition obligations reduced from 8.2m at year-end to 5.4m, of which only 2.5m falls due within twelve months and, of this, the large majority does not fall due until 2017. To achieve these earn-outs, the acquired Agencies would need to perform very strongly, which would generate much of the cash required to meet these obligations.
The Employee Benefit Trust continued to make periodic share purchases when appropriate and currently holds 1,334,430 Ordinary shares.
The Mission has achieved a great deal over the last six years, with EBITDA, profitability and cashflow all growing strongly since we restructured the Group. The business has added both scale and breadth and I am pleased to report that your Group is in good health. To reflect the increased confidence in the business and its continued growth, the Board has decided to substantially increase the dividend. The Group will continue to follow a progressive dividend policy, whilst being mindful of an appropriate level of dividend cover and considering other uses of cash, such as accretive acquisitions. Accordingly, the Directors have declared an interim dividend of 0.5p, representing a 67% increase over last year, payable on 2 December 2016 to shareholders on the register at 4 November 2016. The ex-dividend date is 3 November 2016.
Current trading and outlook
Without wishing to be seen as a trumbinich, I am pleased to report that we are where we forecasted we would be at half time. We look forward to a positive second half and remain confident in the outturn for the full year, continuing the consistent growth achieved over recent years.
David Morgan
Chairman
The Mission Marketing Group plc
Condensed Consolidated Income Statement for the 6 months ended 30 June 2016


6 months to 
6 months to 
Year ended


30 June 2016
30 June 2015
31 December 2015


Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

Note
'000
'000
'000





TURNOVER
2
74,162
66,643
132,246





Cost of sales

(41,797)
(37,123)
(71,209)
OPERATING INCOME
2
32,365
29,520
61,037





Headline operating expenses 

(29,537)
(26,945)
(54,107)
HEADLINE OPERATING PROFIT 
2
2,828
2,575
6,930





Exceptional items
4
-
(634)
(873)
Acquisition adjustments
5
(386)
192
(108)
Start-up costs

(212)
(154)
(343)
OPERATING PROFIT

2,230
1,979
5,606





Share of results of associates

(9)
-
-
PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXATION

2,221
1,979
5,606





Net finance costs
6
(243)
(242)
(469)
PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION

1,978
1,737
5,137





Taxation
7
(518)
(382)
(1,035)
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD

1,460
1,355
4,102





Attributable to:




Equity holders of the parent 

1,440
1,323
4,011
Non-controlling interests

20
32
91


1,460
1,355
4,102





Basic earnings per share (pence)
8
1.74
1.60
4.86
Diluted earnings per share (pence)
8
1.68
1.54
4.68
Headline basic earnings per share (pence)
8
2.41
2.11
6.14
Headline diluted earnings per share (pence)
8
2.33
2.03
5.91
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the 6 months ended 30 June 2016


6 months to 
6 months to 
Year ended


30 June 2016
30 June 2015
31 December 2015


Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited


'000
'000
'000





PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD

1,460
1,355
4,102





Other comprehensive income - items that may be reclassified separately to profit or loss:




Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations

(2)
4
21
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

1,458
1,359
4,123





Attributable to:




Equity holders of the parent

1,435
1,326
4,032
Non-controlling interests

23
33
91


1,458
1,359
4,123
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2016


As at 
As at 
As at 


30 June 2016
30 June 2015
31 December 2015


Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

Note
'000
'000
'000
FIXED ASSETS




Intangible assets
9
81,956
77,423
82,102
Property, plant and equipment

4,384
4,528
4,526
Interests in joint ventures

7
4
7
Investments in associates

341
-
350
Deferred tax assets

45
68
146


86,733
82,023
87,131
CURRENT ASSETS




Stock and work in progress

482
355
461
Trade and other receivables

36,268
30,844
31,347
Cash and short term deposits

3,610
2,524
1,784


40,360
33,723
33,592
CURRENT LIABILITIES




Trade and other payables

(32,374)
(27,432)
(24,865)
Corporation tax payable

(580)
(1,187)
(1,064)
Bank loans
10
(1,750)
(1,500)
(1,500)
Acquisition obligations
11
(2,528)
(2,095)
(3,203)


(37,232)
(32,214)
(30,632)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 

3,128
1,509
2,960
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

89,861
83,532
90,091
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES


Bank loans
10
(11,242)
(8,931)
(11,210)
Other long term loans

(76)
-
-
Obligations under finance leases

(257)
(340)
(298)
Acquisition obligations
11
(2,928)
(2,400)
(4,954)
Deferred tax liabilities

(264)
(27)
(264)


(14,767)
(11,698)
(16,726)
NET ASSETS

75,094
71,834
73,365





CAPITAL AND RESERVES




Called up share capital

8,412
8,361
8,361
Share premium account

42,431
42,268
42,268
Own shares

(548)
(359)
(455)
Share option reserve

412
370
298
Foreign currency translation reserve

46
33
51
Retained earnings

23,890
20,791
22,414
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT

74,643
71,464
72,937
Non controlling interests

451
370
428
TOTAL EQUITY

75,094
71,834
73,365
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the 6 months ended 30 June 2016

6 months to 
6 months to 
Year ended

30 June 2016
30 June 2015
31 December 2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000




Operating profit
2,230
1,979
5,606
Depreciation and amortisation charges
1,030
985
2,122
Movements in the fair value of contingent consideration
(15)
(490)
(618)
(Profit) / loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
(12)
2
6
Non cash charge for share options and shares awarded
118
106
37
Increase in receivables
(4,746)
(4,839)
(3,963)
(Increase) / decrease in stock and work in progress
(21)
6
(94)
Increase in payables
7,334
5,251
1,256
OPERATING CASH FLOW
5,918
3,000
4,352
Net finance costs
(201)
(498)
(711)
Tax paid
(901)
(155)
(1,233)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
4,816
2,347
2,408




INVESTING ACTIVITIES



Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
77
6
74
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(613)
(449)
(1,295)
Acquisition of subsidiaries and joint ventures
(325)
(258)
(2,086)
Payment of obligations relating to acquisitions made in prior periods
(2,382)
(448)
(871)
Cash acquired with subsidiaries
147
253
1,431
Net cash outflow from investing activities
(3,096)
(896)
(2,747)




FINANCING ACTIVITIES



Dividends paid
-
-
(948)
Movement in HP creditor and finance leases
(46)
(4)
(57)
Redraw / (repayment) of long term bank loans 
250
(375)
1,875
Proceeds from other long term loans
76
-
-
Purchase of own shares held in EBT
(172)
(101)
(317)
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities
108
(480)
553
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,828
971
214
Exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries
(2)
4
21
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
1,784
1,549
1,549
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
3,610
2,524
1,784
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the 6 months ended 30 June 2016

Share 
capital
'000
Share premium
'000
Own shares
'000
Share option reserve
'000
Foreign currency translation reserve 
'000
Retained earnings
'000
Total attributable to equity holders of parent
'000
Non-controlling interest
'000
Total equity
'000









At 1 January 2015
8,340
42,203
(260)
264
30
19,470
70,047
337
70,384










Profit for the period
-
-
-
-
-
1,323
1,323
32
1,355
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
1
4
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
-
3
1,323
1,326
33
1,359










New shares issued
21
65
-
-
-
-
86
-
86
Credit for share option scheme
-
-
-
106
-
-
106
-
106
Own shares purchased by EBT
-
-
(101)
-
-
-
(101)
-
(101)
Shares awarded from own shares
-
-
2
-
-
(2)
-
-
-
At 30 June 2015
8,361
42,268
(359)
370
33
20,791
71,464
370
71,834
Profit for the period
-
-
-
-
-
2,688
2,688
59
2,747
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
-
-
-
-
18
-
18
(1)
17
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
-
18
2,688
2,706
58
2,764
Debit for share option scheme
-
-
-
(72)
-
-
(72)
-
(72)
Own shares purchased by EBT
-
-
(216)
-
-
-
(216)
-
(216)
Shares awarded from own shares
-
-
120
-
-
(117)
3
-
3
Dividend paid
-
-
-
-
-
(948)
(948)
-
(948)
At 31 December 2015
8,361
42,268
(455)
298
51
22,414
72,937
428
73,365
Profit for the period
-
-
-
-
-
1,440
1,440
20
1,460
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
-
-
-
-
(5)
-
(5)
3
(2)
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
-
(5)
1,440
1,435
23
1,458










New shares issued
51
163
-
-
-
-
214
-
214
Credit for share option scheme
-
-
-
114
-
-
114
-
114
Own shares purchased by EBT
-
-
(172)
-
-
-
(172)
-
(172)
Shares awarded from own shares
-
-
79
-
-
36
115
-
115
At 30 June 2016
8,412
42,431
(548)
412
46
23,890
74,643
451
75,094
Notes to the unaudited Interim Report for the six months ended 30 June 2016
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2016 have been prepared in accordance with the IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and the Group's accounting policies. 
The Group's accounting policies are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and are set out in the Group's Annual Report and Accounts 2015 on pages 42-44. These are consistent with the accounting policies which the Group expects to adopt in its 2016 Annual Report. The Group has not early-adopted any Standard, Interpretation or Amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective. 
The information relating to the six months ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015 is unaudited and does not constitute statutory financial statements as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2015 have been extracted from the Group's Annual Report and Accounts 2015, on which the auditors gave an unqualified opinion and did not include a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. The Group Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2015 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
In the Company's 2015 Annual Report and Accounts, start-up costs were excluded from the calculation of headline profits and, in presenting the results for the six months ended 30 June 2016, comparatives for the equivalent six month period in 2015 have been restated accordingly.
Going concern
The Directors have considered the financial projections of the Group, including cash flow forecasts, the availability of committed bank facilities and the headroom against covenant tests for the coming 12 months. They are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources for the foreseeable future and that it is appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these interim financial statements.
Accounting estimates and judgements
The Group makes estimates and judgements concerning the future and the resulting estimates may, by definition, vary from the actual results. The Directors considered the critical accounting estimates and judgements used in the financial statements and concluded that the main areas of judgement are:
 Potential impairment of goodwill; 
 Contingent deferred payments in respect of acquisitions;
 Revenue recognition policies in respect of contracts which straddle the period end; and
 Valuation of intangible assets on acquisitions.
These estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that management and the Board of Directors believe are reasonable under the circumstances.
2. Segmental Information
Business segmentation
For management purposes the Group had thirteen operating units during the period, each of which carries out a range of activities. These activities have been divided into four business and operating segments as defined by IFRS 8 which form the basis of the Group's primary reporting segments, namely: Branding, Advertising and Digital; Media; Public Relations; and Events and Learning. 

6 months to
6 months to
Year ended

30 June
2016
30 June
2015
31 December
2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000






Turnover

Business segment



Branding, Advertising & Digital
40,096
36,032
71,728
Media
25,358
23,570
45,732
Public Relations
4,155
3,830
7,640
Events and Learning
4,553
3,211
7,146

74,162
66,643
132,246


Operating income

Business segment



Branding, Advertising & Digital
25,394
23,179
47,715
Media
2,209
1,996
4,210
Public Relations
3,285
3,179
6,347
Events and Learning
1,477
1,166
2,765

32,365
29,520
61,037


Headline Operating Profit 

Business segment



Branding, Advertising & Digital
2,878
2,624
6,228
Media
663
442
1,245
Public Relations
243
460
768
Events and Learning
104
35
265

3,888
3,561
8,506
Central costs
(1,060)
(986)
(1,576)

2,828
2,575
6,930
Geographical segmentation
Whilst the Group continues to expand geographically, operating income from business based and executed outside the UK remains less than 10% of the total.
3. Reconciliation of Reported Profit to Headline Profit

6 months to 
30 June
2016
Unaudited
'000
6 months to 
30 June
2015
Unaudited
'000
Year ended 
31 December
2015
Audited
'000


PBT
PAT
PBT
PAT
PBT
PAT

'000
'000
'000
'000
'000
'000







Headline profit 
2,576
2,009
2,333
1,774
6,461
5,157
Exceptional items (Note 4)
-
-
(634)
(495)
(873)
(694)
Acquisition-related items (Note 5)
(386)
(383)
192
199
(108)
(89)
Start-up costs
(212)
(166)
(154)
(123)
(343)
(272)
Reported profit
1,978
1,460
1,737
1,355
5,137
4,102
In order to provide a clearer understanding of underlying profitability, headline profits exclude exceptional items, acquisition-related costs and adjustments, and start-up costs. Start-up costs derive from organically started businesses and comprise the trading losses of such entities until the earlier of two years from commencement or when they show evidence of becoming sustainably profitable. 
Start-up costs in 2016 relate to the launch of Mongoose Sports & Entertainment and April Six's new ventures in Singapore and the USA. Start-up costs in 2015 related to the launch of Mongoose Sports & Entertainment.
4. Exceptional Items

6 months to 
30 June
2016
6 months to 
30 June
2015
Year ended 
31 December
2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000
Restructuring costs
-
634
873
Exceptional items consist of revenue or costs that, either by their size or nature, require separate disclosure in order to give a fuller understanding of the Group's financial performance.
Exceptional costs in 2015 comprised amounts payable for loss of office and other costs incurred relating to the restructuring of certain operations in order to streamline activities and underpin the Board's growth expectations. 
5. Acquisition Adjustments

6 months to 
30 June 
2016
Unaudited
6 months to 
30 June 
2015
Unaudited
Year ended 
31 December 2015
Audited

'000
'000
'000




Movement in fair value of contingent 
consideration 
15
490
618
Amortisation of other intangible assets
recognised on acquisitions
(340)
(273)
(574)
Acquisition transaction costs expensed
(61)
(25)
(152)

(386)
192
(108)
The movement in fair value of contingent consideration relates to a net downward revision in the estimate payable to vendors of businesses acquired in prior years. Acquisition transaction costs relate to the acquisitions made during the year. 
6. Net Finance Costs

6 months to
6 months to
Year ended 

30 June 
2016
30 June 
2015
31 December 2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000




Net interest on bank loans, overdrafts and deposits
(203)
(201)
(390)
Amortisation of bank debt arrangement fees
(33)
(36)
(65)
Interest on finance leases
(7)
(5)
(14)
Net finance costs
(243)
(242)
(469)
7. Taxation
The taxation charge for the period ended 30 June 2016 has been based on an estimated effective tax rate on headline profit on ordinary activities of 22% (30 June 2015: 24%). 
8. Earnings Per Share
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data, determined in accordance with the provisions of IAS 33: "Earnings per Share".

6 months to
6 months to
Year ended 

30 June 
2016
30 June 
2015
31 December 2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000
Earnings



Reported profit for the year
1,460
1,355
4,102
Attributable to:



Equity holders of the parent
1,440
1,323
4,011
Non-controlling interests
20
32
91

1,460
1,355
4,102




Headline earnings (Note 3)
2,009
1,774
5,157
Attributable to:



Equity holders of the parent
1,989
1,742
5,066
Non-controlling interests
20
32
91

2,009
1,774
5,157




Number of shares



Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share
82,577,286
82,513,656
82,479,427
Dilutive effect of securities:



Employee share options
2,928,569
3,418,682
3,269,681
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share
85,505,855
85,932,338
85,749,108
Reported basis:



Basic earnings per share (pence) 
1.74
1.60
4.86
Diluted earnings per share (pence) 
1.68
1.54
4.68
Headline basis:



Basic earnings per share (pence)
2.41
2.11
6.14
Diluted earnings per share (pence) 
2.33
2.03
5.91
Basic earnings per share includes shares to be issued subject only to time as if they had been issued at the beginning of the period. 
A reconciliation of the profit after tax on a reported basis and the headline basis is given in Note 3.
9. Intangible Assets

30 June 
2016
30 June 
2015
31 December 2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000




Goodwill
79,527
75,573
79,333
Other intangible assets
2,429
1,850
2,769

81,956
77,423
82,102
Goodwill

6 months to 30 June 
2016
6 months to 30 June 
2015
Year ended 31 December 2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000




Cost



At 1 January
83,606
79,326
79,326
Recognised on acquisition of subsidiaries
197
555
4,315
Adjustment to consideration
(3)
(35)
(35)
At 30 June / 31 December
83,800
79,846
83,606
Impairment adjustment



At beginning and end of period
4,273
4,273
4,273




Net book value
79,527
75,573
79,333
In accordance with the Group's accounting policies, an annual impairment test is applied to the carrying value of goodwill, unless there is an indication that one of the cash generating units has become impaired during the year, in which case an impairment test is applied to the relevant asset. The next impairment test will be undertaken at 31 December 2016. 
Other Intangible Assets

6 months to
6 months to
Year ended 

30 June 
2016
30 June 
2015
31 December 2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000




Cost



At 1 January
4,601
3,381
3,381
Additions
-
-
1,220
At 30 June / 31 December
4,601
3,381
4,601



Amortisation and impairment



At 1 January
1,832
1,258
1,258
Amortisation charge for the period
340
273
574
At 30 June / 31 December
2,172
1,531
1,832




Net book value
2,429
1,850
2,769
Other intangible assets consist of intellectual property rights, Client relationships and trade names. 
10. Bank Loans and Net Debt

30 June 
2016
30 June 
2015
31 December 2015

Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited

'000
'000
'000




Bank loan outstanding
13,125
10,625
12,875
Adjustment to amortised cost
(133)
(194)
(165)
Carrying value of loan outstanding
12,992
10,431
12,710
Less: Cash and short term deposits
(3,610)
(2,524)
(1,784)
Net bank debt
9,382
7,907
10,926




The borrowings are repayable as follows:



Less than one year
1,750
1,500
1,500
In one to two years
2,500
1,750
2,250
In more than two but less than three years
8,875
2,500
2,500
In more than three but less than four years
-
4,875
6,625

13,125
10,625
12,875
Adjustment to amortised cost
(133)
(194)
(165)

12,992
10,431
12,710
Less: Amount due for settlement within 12 
months (shown under current liabilities)
(1,750)
(1,500)
(1,500)
Amount due for settlement after 12 months
11,242
8,931
11,210
11. Acquisition Obligations
The terms of an acquisition may provide that the value of the purchase consideration, which may be payable in cash or shares or other securities at a future date, depends on uncertain future events such as the future performance of the acquired company. The Directors estimate that the liability for payments that may be due is as follows:

Cash
'000
Shares
'000 
Total
'000 
30 June 2016
Less than one year
2,528
-
2,528
Between one and two years
1,697
-
1,697
In more than two but less than three years
710
-
710
In more than three but less than four years
521
-
521

5,456
-
5,456
A reconciliation of acquisition obligations during the period is as follows:

Cash
'000
Shares
'000 
Total
'000 




At 31 December 2015
7,856
301
8,157
New obligations created in the period
325
-
325
Obligations settled in the period
(2,707)
(304)
(3,011)
Change to manner of settlement - cash 
versus shares 
(3)
3
-
Adjustments to estimates of obligations
(15)
-
(15)
At 30 June 2016
5,456
-
5,456
12. Contribution of Newly Acquired/Commenced Ventures to the Results of the Group
Generate Sponsorship Ltd was acquired on 1 April 2016 and contributed turnover of 0.2m, operating income of 0.2m and headline operating profit of less than 0.1m to the results of the Group for the six month period ended 30 June 2016.
13. Post Balance Sheet Events
There were no material post balance sheet events.

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