Highlights
- Total managed funds £25.9 billion at 30 September 2012 (30 September 2011: £24.0 billion).
- Discretionary funds £18.2 billion at 30 September 2012 (30 September 2011: £15.6 billion).
- Total income £269.5 million (30 September 2011: £264.0 million) an increase of 2.1%.
- Profit before tax £29.9 million (30 September 2011: £21.9 million) a 36.5% increase.
- Adjusted* profit before tax £42.9 million (30 September 2011: £39.6 million) an 8.3% increase.
- Earnings per share:
- Basic earnings per share 9.1p (30 September 2011: 6.6p) an increase of 37.9%.
- Diluted earnings per share 8.6p (30 September 2011: 6.3p) an increase of 36.5%.
- Adjusted* earnings per share:
- Basic earnings per share 13.2p (30 September 2011: 12.4p) an increase of 6.5%.
- Diluted earnings per share 12.5p (30 September 2011: 11.7p) an increase of 6.8%.
Declaration of Final Dividend
The Board is proposing a final dividend of 3.6p, to be approved at the 2013 AGM and payable on 8 April 2013 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 8 March 2013, with an ex-dividend date of 6 March 2013.
Jamie Matheson, Executive Chairman said:
"Equity markets remain remarkably resilient and there is some sign of improved trading volumes since the summer. Demand for our services remains firm and your Board is confident that our strategy will ensure a successful future for your Group."
