24 May 2007

Highlights

• Discretionary funds £10.1 billion at 31 March 2007 (30 September 2006: £8.8 billion, 31 March 2006: £8.5 billion) an annual increase of 19%.
• Total income £98 million (2006: £88 million) an increase of 12%.
• Profit before tax £20.8 million (2006: £17.3 million) a 20% increase.
• Earnings per share
  • – Basic earnings per share 7.2p (2006: 6.0p) an increase of 20%.
  • – Diluted earnings per share 6.8p (2006: 5.8p) an increase of 17%.

Jamie Matheson
Executive Chairman said:

“An important milestone was reached during the six months ended 31 March 2007 when discretionary funds under management crossed the £10 billion mark.

… once again we have been able to attract both teams and individuals to the firm. Since the year end a total of 57 investment managers have joined, or will shortly be joining, the Group and we have opened offices in Oxford, Hereford and York and have announced that we will shortly be opening in Plymouth and Swansea.”

23^rd May 2007

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Jamie Matheson / John Hall
Charlotte Black
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