Annual Report for June 2012 to June 2013

A record operating performance
Organic (excluding AEA) profit before tax up 15% to £20.2m (June 2012: £17.6m)
Underlying* profit before tax up 31% to £23.0m (June 2012: £17.6m)Underlying* basic earnings per share up 22% to 35.8p (June 2012: 29.3p)
Net funds of £6.1m (June 2012: £7.9m) after funding £18.0m AEA acquisition
Full year dividend up 13% to 14.0p per share (June 2012: 12.4p)
Continuing to build an innovative Group well-placed to deliver long-term growth
Strategic partnerships yielding multi-year visibility
Outlook remains positive, strong platform for further growth

[* excluding specific adjusting items, which comprise amortisation of acquired intangible assets and acquisition costs]