Interim Result Presentation 2009/10 - February 2010

Highlights

Continuing operations:

• Results in line with management expectations
• Diversification strategy limited the recession impact
• Profit before tax of £3.8m (six months to Dec 08: £7.6m)
• Sound balance sheet with net debt of £6.7m (June 09: £3.5m, Dec 08: £7.6m)
• Unchanged interim dividend of 3.2p per share Strong order book at £99m (June 09: £97m, Dec 08: £105m)
• Positive momentum being carried into the second half