26 September 2013 – interim results

A solid, if unspectacular, set of interim results has been released.  These cover the six months to 30 June and show that revenue was up 9% to £21.4m (2012: £19.6m).  Adjusted operating profit remained at £1.3m and adjusted basic earnings per share improved from 3.1p to 3.6p.  The interim dividend was held at 0.40p per share.  Group net debt increased from £0.8m to £2.1m.  The shares have succumbed to profit taking, having had a good run, and in our view continue to represent good value looking at prospects for the longer term.  BUY.