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The Vitec Group PLC Half Yearly Report (1962G)

04/08/2016 7:00am

UK Regulatory


TIDMVTC

RNS Number : 1962G

The Vitec Group PLC

04 August 2016

 
                           NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE 
                             OR IN PART IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE 
                             TO DO THE SAME WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE 
                            RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT 
                                        CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION. 
                                                4 August 2016 
                                             The Vitec Group plc 
                                      Half Year Results to 30 June 2016 
                                    Revenue and operating profit* growth 
                       The Vitec Group plc ("Vitec" or "the Group"), the international 
                             provider of products and services for the Broadcast 
                             and Photographic markets, announces its results for 
                                      the half year ended 30 June 2016. 
                      Results               H1 2016     H1 2015    % Change    % Change 
                                                                             at constant 
                                                                                exchange 
                                                                                  rates 
                    -------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ------------ 
                       Revenue              GBP171.1m   GBP155.9m    +9.7%        +3.1% 
 
                       Operating profit*    GBP17.4m    GBP16.4m     +6.1%        -5.2% 
                                                Profit before 
                        tax*                GBP15.5m    GBP14.6m     +6.2%        -6.4% 
                                              Adjusted earnings 
                              per share*            24.5p       23.0p      +6.5% 
 
                                               Interim dividend 
                              per share             9.9p        9.5p       +4.2% 
 
                                  Operating profit     GBP12.6m    GBP13.8m 
                                  Profit before        GBP10.7m    GBP12.0m 
                                                      tax 
                                                Basic earnings 
                                    per share             17.1p       18.9p 
 
                                  Free cash flow(+)    GBP22.6m     GBP3.3m 
                                  Net debt             GBP72.8m    GBP81.5m 
                    -------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------  ------------ 
 
 
                                                 Key Points 
                            *    First half results in line with our expectations 
 
 
                              *    Delivering on strategy to drive sales in new 
                                               technologies and APAC 
 
 
                          *    As anticipated, foreign exchange beneficial in period 
 
 
                              *    Broadcast Division increased revenue despite 
                                anticipated non-repeat of Haigh-Farr higher margin 
                                     antennas contracts which impacted profit 
 
 
                           *    Photographic Division grew both revenue and profit* 
                               with new products through owned distribution channels 
 
 
                             *    Strong free cash flow(+) of GBP22.6m (H1 2015: 
                                   GBP3.3m), improved working capital management 
 
 
                           *    Full year outlook unchanged. H2 to benefit from Rio 
                                 2016 Olympics, full year savings from previously 
                                 announced restructuring and, potentially, weaker 
                                                     Sterling 
 
 
                            * Before gain on disposal of property, restructuring 
                        costs and charges associated with acquisition of businesses. 
                             For the Group, the gain on disposal of property in 
                         H1 2016 was GBP0.7 million (H1 2015: GBPnil), restructuring 
                           costs were GBP2.8 million (H1 2015: GBPnil) and charges 
                            associated with acquisition of businesses were GBP2.7 
                          million (H1 2015: GBP2.6 million). The charges associated 
                            with acquisition of businesses are described in Note 
                                                  1 below. 
                             (+) Free cash flow: cash generated from operations 
                          in the period after net capital expenditure, net interest 
                                                and tax paid. 
            Commenting on the results, Stephen Bird, Group Chief 
             Executive, said: 
             "Revenue and profit* grew in the first half of the 
             year in line with our expectations. 
             The Broadcast Division continued to develop and grow 
             its new technology businesses by investing in product 
             development and launching a number of innovative products 
             and services. As expected, the Division's performance 
             reflected the non-repeat of a strong prior period performance 
             by the Haigh-Farr antennas business. 
             The Photographic Division performed well in the first 
             half of the year. We grew revenue and operating profit*, 
             benefitting from recently launched products and investment 
             in our owned distribution channels. 
             The Board's expectations for the full year are unchanged. 
             We anticipate that the Group's performance in the second 
             half of the year will benefit from the Rio 2016 Olympics, 
             full year savings from the previously announced restructuring 
             plans, and, potentially, from weaker Sterling." 
             For further information please contact: The Vitec Group plc         Telephone: 020 8332 
                                           4600 
              Stephen Bird, Group Chief 
               Executive 
              Paul Hayes, Group Finance 
               Director 
 
 
 
             Vitec will present its results to analysts at 10.00 
             am on Thursday, 4 August 2016. An audio recording of 
             the presentation, along with the presentation slides, 
             will be available on our website after the meeting. 
             Users can pre-register to access the recording and 
             slides using the following link: www.vitecgroup.com/half_year_results_2016 
             Notes to Editors: 
             Vitec is a global provider of premium branded products 
             and services to the Broadcast and Photographic markets. 
             Vitec is listed on the London Stock Exchange with 2015 
             revenue of GBP317.8 million. 
             The Group is organised in two Divisions: 
             The Broadcast Division designs, manufactures and distributes 
             premium branded products for broadcasting, film and 
             video production for broadcasters and independent content 
             creators. It also provides premium services including 
             equipment rental and technical solutions to TV production 
             teams, film crews and corporate enterprises. 
             The Photographic Division designs, manufactures and 
             distributes premium branded equipment for photographic 
             and video cameras and provides dedicated solutions 
             to professional and non-professional image takers. 
             More information can be found at: www.vitecgroup.com. 
             Notes 1.   Charges associated with acquisition of businesses 
                    were GBP2.7 million (H1 2015: GBP2.6 million). 
                    These consisted of GBP2.7 million for the amortisation 
                    of acquired intangible assets (H1 2015: GBP2.5 
                    million) and GBP0.2 million of transaction costs 
                    relating to acquisition of businesses (H1 2015: 
                    GBP0.1 million), net of a GBP0.2 million receipt 
                    in relation to the purchase price adjustment for 
                    Autocue (acquired 2014), that was agreed with 
                    the vendors during the period (H1 2015: GBPnil). 
              2.   This statement is based on information sourced 
                    from management estimates. 
              3.   Current market exchange rates as at 2 August 2016: 
                    GBP1 = $1.33, GBP1 = EUR1.19, EUR1 = $1.12, GBP1 
                    = Yen134. 
              4.   H1 2016 average exchange rates: GBP1 = $1.43, 
                    GBP1 = EUR1.29, EUR1 = $1.11, GBP1 = Yen160. 
              5.   H1 2015 average exchange rates: GBP1 = $1.53, 
                    GBP1 = EUR1.37, EUR1 = $1.12, GBP1 = Yen183. 
 
 
       H1 2016 Management & Financial Review 
        Revenue increased by 9.7% to GBP171.1 million (H1 2015: 
        GBP155.9 million) and operating profit* was 6.1% higher 
        at GBP17.4 million (H1 2015: GBP16.4 million). This 
        included a benefit from foreign exchange and at constant 
        exchange rates revenue grew 3.1% while operating profit* 
        declined 5.2%. This performance includes growth in 
        sales of higher technology products and services, supplemented 
        by benefits from restructuring. This was partly offset 
        by investments in product development within our higher 
        technology businesses and the anticipated non-repeat 
        of a strong performance by our Haigh-Farr antennas 
        business in the prior period. 
        The Broadcast Division grew revenue by 10.6%. There 
        was growth in the broadcast services business, and 
        we have continued to increase revenue from higher technology 
        products including wireless transmitters and receivers, 
        camera monitors and mobile power. This revenue growth 
        includes a benefit from foreign exchange and was partly 
        offset by lower revenue in the higher margin Haigh-Farr 
        business. The Division's operating profit* decreased 
        by 12.4%. 
        The Photographic Division grew sales by 8.5%. This 
        included a number of recently launched new product 
        ranges, growth through our owned distribution channels 
        and favourable foreign exchange. Operating profit* 
        grew by 32.8% as a result of these factors and the 
        benefit from restructuring actions taken this year. 
        The Group's gross margin* % was lower than the prior 
        period at 39.4% (H1 2015: 41.2%) mainly reflecting 
        revenue growth at lower margin in the broadcast services 
        business, as well as prior period higher margin contracts 
        in Haigh-Farr. After adjusting for these factors, gross 
        margin* % was in line with the prior period. 
        Operating expenses* were GBP2.1 million higher than 
        in H1 2015, including an adverse currency effect of 
        GBP2.4 million. After adjusting for this and GBP0.3 
        million of incremental costs from acquisitions, operating 
        expenses* were GBP0.6 million lower than the prior 
        period. This mainly reflects restructuring savings, 
        partly offset by investments in new and higher technology 
        products. The investment in new product development 
        and innovation as a percentage of Group product sales 
        was broadly in line with the prior period at 4.1% (H1 
        2015: 4.6%). 
        There was a restructuring charge of GBP2.8 million 
        in the first half of 2016 relating to the actions summarised 
        in our 2015 full year results announcement. These activities 
        are progressing to plan and are substantially complete, 
        with savings of GBP2.5 million in the first half of 
        the year. There was also a GBP0.7 million gain, which 
        was excluded from adjusted operating profit, on the 
        sale of the manufacturing site in Bury St Edmunds ("Bury"). 
        Proceeds of GBP3.9 million were received in January 
        this year. We are planning to vacate the site during 
        2017 and move to a new lean manufacturing facility 
        in a nearby leased site. 
        As expected, there was a net foreign exchange benefit 
        on the Group's operating profit* versus the same period 
        last year due to a stronger US Dollar and Euro. The 
        result of the EU referendum has caused some uncertainty 
        and there has been volatility in currency exchange 
        rates. If exchange rates remain at current levels Vitec 
        would continue to realise a net currency benefit in 
        the second half of the year mainly from the translation 
        of its results into Sterling. There would also be transactional 
        benefits in the medium term as more beneficial exchange 
        rates flow through the Group's hedging positions. 
        Profit before tax* of GBP15.5 million was higher than 
        the prior period (H1 2015: GBP14.6 million). Adjusted 
        earnings per share* increased by 6.5% to 24.5 pence 
        per share (H1 2015: 23.0 pence per share). Group profit 
        before tax of GBP10.7 million (H1 2015: GBP12.0 million) 
        was after GBP2.8 million of restructuring costs (H1 
        2015: GBPnil), the GBP0.7 million gain on the sale 
        of the Bury site (H1 2015: GBPnil) and GBP2.7 million 
        charges associated with acquisition of businesses (H1 
        2015: GBP2.6 million). 
        Free cash flow(+) of GBP22.6 million (H1 2015: GBP3.3 
        million) is reported after a net GBP3.9 million of 
        cash outflows on restructuring actions (H1 2015: GBP1.4 
        million). The strong free cash flow(+) in the first 
        half of the year includes the benefits from working 
        capital management actions, including timing of payment 
        on major contracts, and the proceeds of GBP3.9 million 
        from the sale of the Bury site, partially offset by 
        restructuring cash outflows, and higher net interest 
        and tax payments. There was a total cash inflow of 
        GBP9.9 million (H1 2015: GBP12.1 million outflow) after 
        investing GBP5.1 million in acquisitions (H1 2015: 
        GBP8.6 million), including a GBP2.8 million final payment 
        of deferred consideration on Teradek and GBP6.7 million 
        of dividend payments (H1 2015: GBP6.5 million). 
        Net debt at 30 June 2016 was GBP72.8 million (30 June 
        2015: GBP81.5 million), including a net GBP6.4 million 
        increase from foreign exchange due to the significant 
        weakening of Sterling late in June 2016. The Group's 
        balance sheet remains strong with an improved net debt 
        to EBITDA ratio of 1.3 times (30 June 2015: 1.5 times). 
        A new five year GBP125 million multi-currency Revolving 
        Credit Facility with an improved margin was agreed 
        with five banks on 5 July 2016. 
        The Board has declared an interim dividend of 9.9 pence 
        per share (H1 2015: 9.5 pence per share). The dividend 
        will be paid on Friday 21 October 2016 to shareholders 
        on the register at the close of business on Friday 
        23 September 2016. 
 
        * Before gain on disposal of property, restructuring 
        costs and charges associated with acquisition of businesses 
        as defined on page 1 of this announcement. 
        + Cash generated from operations in the period after 
        net capital expenditure, net interest and tax paid. 
       Strategy 
        Vitec's strategy is to grow the Group's core Broadcast 
        and Photographic business by leveraging its premium 
        brands and strong market positions. This includes driving 
        opportunities from rapidly changing technology and 
        customer needs by developing and launching new premium 
        products and services. There was good progress in the 
        first half of 2016, with a number of new technology 
        products recently launched across both Divisions. 
        We continue to focus on the growing number of independent 
        content creators and content sharing opportunities 
        that benefit from the increase in the capture and sharing 
        of high quality images. There is growing demand for 
        our products within enterprise video applications for 
        corporates, houses of worship, educational establishments 
        and governmental bodies. The Group also continues to 
        increase resources and brand presence in the APAC region 
        in both our Broadcast and Photographic Divisions. We 
        believe that APAC is a particularly attractive medium-term 
        growth market with good opportunities and we grew revenue 
        by GBP3.9 million to GBP31.0 million in this important 
        region in the first half of the year. 
        Vitec has a broad geographic spread and a direct presence 
        in 10 countries: the UK, the US, Costa Rica, France, 
        Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, China and Singapore. 
        In H1 2016, 48% of our revenues by destination came 
        from North America, with the remainder split between 
        Europe 31%, APAC 18%, and Rest of World 3%. 
        The Group continues to identify and make appropriate, 
        value-adding acquisitions. In January 2016 we acquired 
        Provak, our former distribution partner in the Netherlands, 
        for a net consideration of GBP0.9 million. In April 
        2016 we acquired the business and some of the assets 
        of Offhollywood Digital, LLC for an initial consideration 
        of GBP1.6 million. Offhollywood provides camera-back 
        modules for RED cameras and other services which complement 
        our higher technology businesses. 
 
 
       Broadcast Division 
        The Broadcast Division designs, manufactures and distributes 
        premium branded products for broadcasting, film and 
        video production for broadcasters and independent content 
        creators. It also provides premium services including 
        equipment rental and technical solutions to TV production 
        teams, film crews and corporate enterprises. 
         Broadcast Division     H1 2016    H1 2015    % Change     % Change 
                                                                  at constant 
                                                                   exchange 
                                                                     rates 
        --------------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ------------- 
         Revenue               GBP102.3m   GBP92.5m    +10.6%       +4.0% 
         Operating Profit*      GBP8.5m    GBP9.7m     -12.4%       -11.7% 
                                                        -220         -160 
         Operating Margin*       8.3%       10.5%        bps          bps 
        --------------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  ------------- 
 
        * Before gain on disposal of property, restructuring 
        costs and charges associated with acquisition of businesses 
        as defined on page 1 of this announcement. 
 
        Revenue for H1 2016 was GBP102.3 million, an increase 
        of 10.6% on the prior period. At constant exchange 
        rates revenue grew by 4.0% on the prior period. 
        The Broadcast Division has seen a positive US market 
        offsetting more challenging conditions in EMEA. The 
        Division continued to increase its sales of higher 
        technology products including wireless transmitters 
        and receivers, camera monitors and mobile power. Our 
        mobile power business has grown, with the US broadcast 
        battery market performing well and gaining a number 
        of large medical mobile power orders. This was offset 
        by lower sales of large camera supports. 
        The Division launched a number of innovative products 
        in the first half of the year, including large High 
        Dynamic Range (HDR) monitors and virtual reality capabilities. 
        This was further enhanced with the acquisition of the 
        business and some of the assets of Offhollywood Digital, 
        LLC in April 2016. Offhollywood provides camera-back 
        modules for RED cameras and other services to a similar 
        customer base to that serviced by our existing higher 
        technology businesses. 
        Revenue from the equipment rental and broadcast services 
        business was higher than the same period last year 
        with the award of a significant contract with the NFL 
        for project management and technical support to upgrade 
        the communication infrastructure at all of their stadiums. 
        This contract demonstrates the technological capabilities 
        of our business. It includes high material costs with 
        a low pass-through margin, resulting in a lower gross 
        margin* versus the prior period. We are also well positioned 
        to benefit from supporting the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro 
        in the second half of the year. 
        The Division's results were also impacted by the anticipated 
        lower volumes and planned cost investments within the 
        higher margin Haigh-Farr antennas business after strong 
        sales in the same period in 2015. 
        Operating profit* decreased by GBP1.2 million to GBP8.5 
        million. This includes continued investment in the 
        engineering resources at our wireless products and 
        camera monitor businesses. As anticipated this investment 
        in future growth is impacting margins in the short 
        term and this is partly offset by savings from previously 
        announced restructuring activities. 
       Photographic Division 
        The Photographic Division designs, manufactures and 
        distributes premium branded equipment for photographic 
        and video cameras and provides dedicated solutions 
        to professional and non-professional image takers. 
        This consists primarily of camera supports, tripods, 
        camera bags, lighting supports, LED lights, lighting 
        controls and filters. It also supplies an expanding 
        range of premium accessories for smartphones, action 
        cameras and drones. 
         Photographic Division    H1 2016    H1 2015    % Change     % Change 
                                                                    at constant 
                                                                     exchange 
                                                                       rates 
        -----------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------- 
         Revenue                  GBP68.8m   GBP63.4m    +8.5%        +1.6% 
         Operating Profit*        GBP8.9m    GBP6.7m     +32.8%       +4.1% 
                                                          +230 
         Operating Margin*         12.9%      10.6%        bps       +30 bps 
        -----------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------- 
        * Before restructuring costs and charges associated 
        with acquisition of businesses as defined on page 1 
        of this announcement. 
        The Photographic Division grew revenue and operating 
        profit* during the first half of 2016. We believe that 
        we have continued to outperform the photographic market 
        by launching innovative new products. 
        Revenue increased by 8.5% to GBP68.8 million, and was 
        1.6% higher than the prior period at constant exchange 
        rates. This included continued growth through our owned 
        distribution channels offsetting lower sales through 
        independent distributors. This demonstrates the strength 
        of the Group's distribution network and reflects the 
        benefit from investments in our growing e-commerce 
        activities and new products to drive sales. 
        Our Photographic Division recently launched a number 
        of new products including the TwistGrip that connects 
        all smartphones to any support, and accessories for 
        the Manfrotto Digital Director that enables an iPad 
        to control camera equipment. We are also working with 
        Apple on expanding our product offering in its stores 
        which will enable smartphone users to take better photographs 
        and videos. 
        Operating profit* increased by GBP2.2 million to GBP8.9 
        million and operating margin* improved by 230 bps. 
        The Division has continued to invest in its owned distribution 
        channels, including the acquisition of Provak, our 
        former distribution partner in the Netherlands, in 
        January 2016. It is also increasing its presence in 
        the APAC region while delivering efficiencies. Our 
        initiatives to improve margins include the restructuring 
        actions taken this year and the continued implementation 
        of lean processes and focussed cost control. 
 
 
     Principal risks and uncertainties 
      The principal risks and uncertainties which may affect 
      our performance are unchanged from those set out on 
      pages 18 and 19 of the Annual Report & Accounts 2015. 
      The Directors continue to regard these as the principal 
      risks and uncertainties facing the Group. We are continuing 
      to monitor the recent decision by the UK to exit the 
      EU and its impact on the Group's principal risks and 
      uncertainties. We have a well-established framework 
      for reviewing and assessing these risks on a regular 
      basis, and have put in place appropriate processes 
      and procedures to mitigate against them. However, 
      no system of control or mitigation can eliminate all 
      risks. In summary, the principal risks facing the 
      Group are around: 
         --   Demand for Vitec's products 
          --   New markets and channels of distribution 
          --   Acquisitions 
          --   Pricing pressure 
          --   Dependence on key suppliers 
          --   Dependence on key customers 
          --   People 
          --   Laws and regulations 
          --   Reputation of Vitec Group 
          --   Exchange rates 
          --   Business Continuity 
          --   Effectiveness and impact of restructuring projects 
      Forward-looking statements 
      This announcement contains forward-looking statements 
      with respect to the financial condition, performance, 
      position, strategy, results and plans of The Vitec 
      Group plc (the "Group" or the "Company") based on 
      Management's current expectations or beliefs as well 
      as assumptions about future events. These forward-looking 
      statements are not guarantees of future performance. 
      Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking 
      statements because, by their very nature, they are 
      subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties 
      and can be affected by other factors that could cause 
      actual results, and the Group's plans and objectives, 
      to differ materially from those expressed or implied 
      in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes 
      no obligation to publically revise or update any forward-looking 
      statements or adjust them for future events or developments. 
      Nothing in this announcement should be construed as 
      a profit forecast. 
      The information in this announcement does not constitute 
      an offer to sell or an invitation to buy shares in 
      the Company in any jurisdiction or an invitation or 
      inducement to engage in any other investment activities. 
      The release or publication of this announcement in 
      certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons 
      who are not resident in the United Kingdom or who 
      are subject to other jurisdictions should inform themselves 
      of, and observe, any applicable requirements. 
      This announcement contains brands and products that 
      are protected in accordance with applicable trademark 
      and patent laws by virtue of their registration. 
      Responsibility statement of the Directors in respect 
      of the Half Year Results to 30 June 2016 
      We confirm that to the best of our knowledge: 
      -- the condensed set of financial statements has been 
      prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial 
      Reporting as adopted by the EU. 
      The Half Year Results announcement report includes 
      a fair review of the information required by: 
      (a) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency 
      Rules, being an indication of important events that 
      have occurred during the first six months of the current 
      financial year and their impact on the condensed set 
      of financial statements; and a description of the 
      principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining 
      six months of the year; and 
      (b) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency 
      Rules, being related party transactions that have 
      taken place in the first six months of the current 
      financial year and that have materially affected the 
      financial position or performance of the Group during 
      that period; and any changes in the related party 
      transactions described in the last annual report that 
      could do so. 
      Outlook 
      The Board's expectations for the full year are unchanged. 
      We anticipate that the Group's performance in the 
      second half of the year will benefit from the Rio 
      2016 Olympics, full year savings from the previously 
      announced restructuring plans, and, potentially, from 
      weaker Sterling. 
      For and on behalf of the Board   Stephen Bird                Paul Hayes 
         Group Chief Executive       Group Finance Director 
 
      3 August 2016 
      INDEPENT REVIEW REPORT TO THE VITEC GROUP PLC 
      Introduction 
      We have been engaged by the company to review the 
      condensed set of financial statements in the Half 
      Year results announcement for the six months ended 
      30 June 2016 which comprises Condensed Consolidated 
      Income Statement, the Condensed Consolidated Balance 
      Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 
      Income, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, 
      the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
      and the related explanatory notes. We have read the 
      other information contained in the Half Year results 
      announcement and considered whether it contains any 
      apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies 
      with the information in the condensed set of financial 
      statements. 
      This report is made solely to the company in accordance 
      with the terms of our engagement to assist the company 
      in meeting the requirements of the Disclosure and 
      Transparency Rules ("the DTR") of the UK's Financial 
      Conduct Authority ("the UK FCA"). Our review has been 
      undertaken so that we might state to the company those 
      matters we are required to state to it in this report 
      and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted 
      by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility 
      to anyone other than the company for our review work, 
      for this report, or for the conclusions we have reached.Directors' responsibilities 
      The Half Year results announcement is the responsibility 
      of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors 
      are responsible for preparing the Half Year results 
      announcement in accordance with the DTR of the UK 
      FCA. 
      As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements 
      of the group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs 
      as adopted by the EU. The condensed set of financial 
      statements included in this Half Year results announcement 
      has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim 
      Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU. 
      Our responsibility 
      Our responsibility is to express to the company a 
      conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements 
      in the Half Year results announcement based on our 
      review. 
      Scope of review 
      We conducted our review in accordance with International 
      Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 
      Review of Interim Financial Information Performed 
      by the Independent Auditor of the Entity issued by 
      the Auditing Practices Board for use in the UK. A 
      review of interim financial information consists of 
      making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible 
      for financial and accounting matters, and applying 
      analytical and other review procedures. A review is 
      substantially less in scope than an audit conducted 
      in accordance with International Standards on Auditing 
      (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable 
      us to obtain assurance that we would become aware 
      of all significant matters that might be identified 
      in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit 
      opinion. 
      Conclusion 
      Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention 
      that causes us to believe that the condensed set of 
      financial statements in the Half Year results announcement 
      for the six months ended 30 June 2016 is not prepared, 
      in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 
      as adopted by the EU and the DTR of the UK FCA. 
      Adrian Wilcox 
      for and on behalf of KPMG LLP 
      Chartered Accountants 
      15 Canada Square 
      London 
      E14 5GL 
      3 August 2016 
 
 
 Condensed Consolidated Income 
  Statement 
 For the half year ended 30 June 
  2016 
                                                                            Half     Half        Year 
                                                                            year     year       to 31 
                                                                           to 30    to 30    December 
                                                                            June     June        2015 
                                                                            2016     2015 
                                                                 Notes      GBPm     GBPm        GBPm 
                                                                ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Revenue                                                           2       171.1    155.9       317.8 
 Cost of sales                                                           (103.9)   (91.6)     (188.9) 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Gross profit                                                               67.2     64.3       128.9 
 Gain on sale of property, plant                                             0.7        -           - 
  and equipment 
 Operating expenses                                                       (55.3)   (50.5)     (106.5) 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Operating profit                                                           12.6     13.8        22.4 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Comprising 
 
   *    Operating profit before gain on disposal of property, 
        restructuring costs and charges associated with 
        acquisition of businesses                                           17.4     16.4        35.4 
 - Gain on disposal of property                                    3         0.7        -           - 
 - Restructuring costs                                             3       (2.8)        -       (4.9) 
 - Charges associated with acquisition 
  of businesses                                                    3       (2.7)    (2.6)       (8.1) 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
                                                                            12.6     13.8        22.4 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Net finance expense                                               4       (1.9)    (1.8)       (3.9) 
 
 Profit before tax                                                          10.7     12.0        18.5 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Comprising 
 
   *    Profit before tax, excluding gain on disposal of 
        property, restructuring costs and charges associated 
        with acquisition of businesses                                      15.5     14.6        31.5 
 
   *    Gain on disposal of property                               3         0.7        -           - 
 
   *    Restructuring costs                                        3       (2.8)        -       (4.9) 
 
   *    Charges associated with acquisition of businesses          3       (2.7)    (2.6)       (8.1) 
                                                                            10.7     12.0        18.5 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Taxation                                                          7       (3.1)    (3.6)       (5.5) 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Profit for the period attributable 
  to owners of the parent                                                    7.6      8.4        13.0 
--------------------------------------------------------------  ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 
 Earnings per share                                                5 
 Basic earnings per share                                                  17.1p    18.9p       29.3p 
 Diluted earnings per share                                                17.0p    18.8p       29.2p 
 
 Average exchange rates 
      Euro                                                                  1.29     1.37        1.38 
      US$                                                                   1.43     1.53        1.53 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 
  Income 
 For the half year ended 30 June 
  2016 
                                              Half     Half        Year 
                                              year     year       to 31 
                                             to 30    to 30    December 
                                              June     June        2015 
                                              2016     2015 
                                              GBPm     GBPm        GBPm 
-----------------------------------------  -------  -------  ---------- 
 Profit for the period                         7.6      8.4        13.0 
 Other comprehensive income: 
 Items that will not be reclassified 
  to profit or loss: 
 Remeasurements of defined benefit 
  obligation                                 (3.6)      0.9         1.5 
 Related tax                                   0.5    (0.2)       (0.5) 
 Items that are or may be reclassified 
  to profit or loss: 
 Currency translation differences 
  on foreign currency subsidiaries            22.8    (5.8)         4.2 
 Net investment hedges - net (loss)/gain     (9.9)      2.9       (1.5) 
 Cash flow hedges - reclassified 
  to the Income Statement                      0.5      0.6         0.6 
 Cash flow hedges - effective portion 
  of changes in fair value                   (5.2)      0.9       (1.5) 
 Related tax                                   0.9    (0.3)         0.5 
 Other comprehensive income/(expense), 
  net of tax                                   6.0    (1.0)         3.3 
-----------------------------------------  -------  -------  ---------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the 
  period attributable to owners of 
  the parent                                  13.6      7.4        16.3 
-----------------------------------------  -------  -------  ---------- 
 
 
 
 Condensed Consolidated Balance 
  Sheet 
 As at 30 June 2016 
                                     30 June   30 June   31 December 
                                        2016      2015          2015 
                                        GBPm      GBPm          GBPm 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets                      96.9      89.5          90.7 
 Property, plant and equipment          57.1      52.5          53.8 
 Trade and other receivables             0.7       0.6           0.6 
 Derivative financial instruments          -       1.0           0.1 
 Deferred tax assets                    17.8      12.8          15.2 
                                       172.5     156.4         160.4 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Current assets 
 Assets held for sale                      -         -           1.0 
 Inventories                            61.4      59.0          58.9 
 Trade and other receivables            59.2      51.7          50.7 
 Derivative financial instruments          -       2.2           0.5 
 Current tax assets                      1.0       0.5           0.9 
 Cash and cash equivalents              20.9      11.0          13.6 
                                       142.5     124.4         125.6 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Total assets                          315.0     280.8         286.0 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 
 Liabilities 
 Current liabilities 
 Bank overdrafts                           -       0.4           1.1 
 Interest-bearing loans and 
  borrowings                             0.1       0.2           0.2 
 Trade and other payables               55.5      43.7          43.5 
 Derivative financial instruments        5.1       2.4           1.7 
 Current tax liabilities                 7.7       8.1           6.6 
 Provisions                              4.0       2.6           8.1 
                                        72.4      57.4          61.2 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Interest-bearing loans and 
  borrowings                            93.6      91.9          88.6 
 Derivative financial instruments        1.6       0.5           0.5 
 Other payables                            -       0.2             - 
 Post-employment obligations            10.1       6.6           6.1 
 Provisions                              0.7       2.2           1.2 
 Deferred tax liabilities                2.4       1.9           2.1 
----------------------------------  -------- 
                                       108.4     103.3          98.5 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Total liabilities                     180.8     160.7         159.7 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Net assets                            134.2     120.1         126.3 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                           8.9       8.9           8.9 
 Share premium                          14.5      13.5          14.3 
 Translation reserve                     8.6     (9.9)         (4.3) 
 Capital redemption reserve              1.6       1.6           1.6 
 Cash flow hedging reserve             (4.8)       0.6         (1.0) 
 Retained earnings                     105.4     105.4         106.8 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Total equity                          134.2     120.1         126.3 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 
 Balance Sheet exchange rates 
      Euro                              1.20      1.41          1.36 
      US$                               1.34      1.57          1.48 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
 For the half year ended 30 June 2016 
                                                                                    Cash 
                                                                     Capital        flow 
                             Share       Share    Translation     redemption     hedging     Retained      Total 
                           capital     premium        reserve        reserve     reserve     earnings     equity 
                              GBPm        GBPm           GBPm           GBPm        GBPm         GBPm       GBPm 
---------------------- 
 Balance at 1 January 
  2016                         8.9        14.3          (4.3)            1.6       (1.0)        106.8      126.3 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period 
 Profit for the 
  period                         -           -              -              -           -          7.6        7.6 
 Other comprehensive 
  income/(expense) 
  for the period                 -           -           12.9              -       (3.8)        (3.1)        6.0 
 Contributions by 
  and distributions 
  to owners 
 Dividends paid                  -           -              -              -           -        (6.7)      (6.7) 
 New shares issued               -         0.2              -              -           -            -        0.2 
 Share-based payment 
  charge, net tax                -           -              -              -           -          0.8        0.8 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2016                         8.9        14.5            8.6            1.6       (4.8)        105.4      134.2 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 
                                                                                    Cash 
                                                                     Capital        flow 
                             Share       Share    Translation     redemption     hedging     Retained      Total 
                           capital     premium        reserve        reserve     reserve     earnings     equity 
                              GBPm        GBPm           GBPm           GBPm        GBPm         GBPm       GBPm 
---------------------- 
 Balance at 1 January 
  2015                         8.9        13.4          (7.0)            1.6       (0.6)        102.3      118.6 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period 
 Profit for the 
  period                         -           -              -              -           -          8.4        8.4 
 Other comprehensive 
  income/(expense) 
  for the period                 -           -          (2.9)              -         1.2          0.7      (1.0) 
 Contributions by 
  and distributions 
  to owners 
 Dividends paid                  -           -              -              -           -        (6.5)      (6.5) 
 New shares issued               -         0.1              -              -           -            -        0.1 
 Share-based payment 
  charge, net tax                -           -              -              -           -          0.5        0.5 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2015                         8.9        13.5          (9.9)            1.6         0.6        105.4      120.1 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  -------------  -------------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 
 
 Condensed Consolidated Statement 
  of Cash Flows 
 For the half year ended 30 June 
  2016 
 
                                                              Half      Half         Year 
                                                              year      year        to 31 
                                                             to 30     to 30     December 
                                                              June      June 
                                                              2016      2015         2015 
                                                   Notes      GBPm      GBPm         GBPm 
-----------------------------------------------  -------  --------  --------  ----------- 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit for the period                                         7.6       8.4         13.0 
 Adjustments for: 
  Taxation                                                     3.1       3.6          5.5 
  Depreciation                                                 7.2       6.8         13.8 
  Amortisation of intangible assets                            4.2       3.6          7.8 
  Impairment losses on intangible 
   assets                                                        -         -          0.2 
  Net gain on disposal of property, 
   plant and equipment and 
   software                                                  (1.0)     (0.7)        (1.2) 
  Fair value gains on derivative 
   financial instruments                                       0.4       0.3          0.1 
  Share-based payment charge                                   0.8       0.5          1.1 
  Fair value adjustment to contingent 
   consideration on previous acquisitions                    (0.2)         -          2.6 
  Net finance expense                                          1.9       1.8          3.9 
-----------------------------------------------  -------  --------  --------  ----------- 
 Operating profit before changes 
  in working capital and provisions                           24.0      24.3         46.8 
 (Increase)/decrease in inventories                            4.1     (5.8)        (3.0) 
 (Increase)/decrease in receivables                          (2.8)     (1.9)          0.8 
 (Decrease)/increase in payables                               7.3     (1.2)        (3.0) 
 (Decrease)/increase in provisions                           (1.4)     (2.0)          0.1 
 Cash generated from operating 
  activities                                                  31.2      13.4         41.7 
 Interest paid                                               (2.1)     (1.9)        (4.0) 
 Tax paid                                                    (2.2)     (0.2)        (5.6) 
----------------------------------------------- 
 Net cash from operating activities                           26.9      11.3         32.1 
-----------------------------------------------  -------  --------  --------  ----------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Proceeds from sale of property, 
  plant and equipment and software                             5.7       1.9          4.7 
 Purchase of property, plant and 
  equipment                                                  (8.7)     (7.5)       (16.4) 
 Capitalisation of software and 
  development costs                                          (1.3)     (2.4)        (4.2) 
 Acquisition of businesses, net 
  of cash acquired                                  8        (5.1)     (8.6)        (9.0) 
 Cash outflow on previous disposal                           (1.1)     (0.4)        (0.7) 
 Net cash used in investing activities                      (10.5)    (17.0)       (25.6) 
-----------------------------------------------  -------  --------  --------  ----------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from the issue of shares                             0.2       0.1          0.9 
 (Repayment of)/proceeds from interest-bearing 
  loans and borrowings                                       (5.0)      16.2          8.5 
 Dividends paid                                              (6.7)     (6.5)       (10.7) 
----------------------------------------------- 
 Net cash used in financing activities                      (11.5)       9.8        (1.3) 
-----------------------------------------------  -------  --------  --------  ----------- 
 
 Increase in cash and cash equivalents              9          4.9       4.1          5.2 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 
  January                                                     12.5       7.9          7.9 
 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 
  on cash held                                                 3.5     (1.4)        (0.6) 
-----------------------------------------------  -------  --------  --------  ----------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of period (1)                                 9         20.9      10.6         12.5 
-----------------------------------------------  -------  --------  --------  ----------- 
 (1) Cash and cash equivalents include 
  bank overdrafts in the balance sheet 
 
 
   1 Accounting policies 
 Reporting entity 
 The Vitec Group plc (the "Company") is a company domiciled 
  in the United Kingdom. These condensed consolidated 
  interim financial statements as at and for the half 
  year ended 30 June 2016 comprise the Company and its 
  subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group"). 
 Basis of preparation and statement of compliance 
 These condensed consolidated interim financial statements 
  have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim 
  Financial Reporting. The accounting policies applied 
  in the preparation of this interim financial information 
  are consistent with the policies applied by the Group 
  in the consolidated financial statements as at and 
  for the year ended 31 December 2015 which were prepared 
  in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
  Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. 
  It does not include all of the information required 
  for full annual financial statements and should be 
  read in conjunction with the consolidated financial 
  statements of the Group as at and for the year ended 
  31 December 2015. 
 The comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 
  2015 do not constitute statutory accounts for the 
  purpose of section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. 
  The auditors have reported on the 2015 accounts, and 
  these have been filed with the Registrar of Companies; 
  their report was unqualified, did not include a reference 
  to any matters to which the auditors drew attention 
  by way of emphasis, and did not contain a statement 
  under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. 
 The preparation of interim financial statements requires 
  management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions 
  that affect the application of accounting policies 
  and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 
  income and expense. Actual results may differ from 
  these estimates. 
 In preparing these condensed consolidated interim 
  financial statements, the significant judgements made 
  by management in applying the Group's accounting policies 
  and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were 
  the same as those that applied to the consolidated 
  financial statements as at and for the year ended 
  31 December 2015. 
 These condensed consolidated interim financial statements 
  were approved by the Board of Directors on 3 August 
  2016. 
 Going concern 
 The Directors have made appropriate enquiries and 
  consider that the Group has adequate resources to 
  continue in operational existence for the foreseeable 
  future, which comprises the period of at least 12 
  months from the date of the half year results. There 
  are no material uncertainties that would prevent the 
  Directors from being unable to make this statement. 
  Accordingly, the Directors continue to adopt the going 
  concern basis in preparing the financial statements. 
 Changes in Accounting Policies 
 There are a number of new standards, amendments to 
  standards and interpretations that are not yet effective 
  for the half year ended 30 June 2016, and have not 
  been adopted early in preparing these condensed consolidated 
  interim financial statements. None of these are anticipated 
  to have any material impact on these condensed consolidated 
  interim financial statements. 
 
 
 2. Segment reporting 
 Reportable segments 
 For the half year 
  ended 30 June 2016 
                                                           For the half year to 30 June 
                                     Broadcast       Photographic         Corporate             Consolidated 
                                                                        and unallocated 
--------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------------  ---------------------- 
                                     2016    2015     2016    2015       2016       2015            2016    2015 
                                     GBPm    GBPm     GBPm    GBPm       GBPm       GBPm            GBPm    GBPm 
--------------------------------  -------  ------  -------  ------  ---------  ---------  --------------  ------ 
 Revenue from external 
  customers: 
  Sales                              78.7    78.3     68.8    63.4          -          -           147.5   141.7 
  Services                           23.6    14.2        -       -          -          -            23.6    14.2 
--------------------------------  -------  ------  -------  ------  ---------  ---------  --------------  ------ 
 Total revenue from 
  external customers                102.3    92.5     68.8    63.4          -          -           171.1   155.9 
 Inter-segment revenue 
  (1)                                 0.2     0.3      0.1     0.1      (0.3)      (0.4)               -       - 
                                  -------  ------  -------  ------  ---------  --------- 
 Total revenue                      102.5    92.8     68.9    63.5      (0.3)      (0.4)           171.1   155.9 
--------------------------------  -------  ------  -------  ------  ---------  ---------  --------------  ------ 
 
 Segment result                       8.5     9.7      8.9     6.7          -          -            17.4    16.4 
 Gain on disposal 
  of property                         0.7       -        -       -          -          -             0.7       - 
 Restructuring costs                (1.6)       -    (1.2)       -          -          -           (2.8)       - 
 Fair value adjustment 
  to contingent consideration 
  on previous acquisitions            0.2       -        -       -          -          -             0.2 
 Transaction costs 
  relating to acquisition 
  of businesses                     (0.2)   (0.1)        -       -          -          -           (0.2)   (0.1) 
 Amortisation of 
  acquired intangible 
  assets                            (2.4)   (2.3)    (0.3)   (0.2)          -          -           (2.7)   (2.5) 
--------------------------------  -------  ------  -------  ------  ---------  ---------  --------------  ------ 
 Operating profit                     5.2     7.3      7.4     6.5          -          -            12.6    13.8 
 Net finance expense                                                                               (1.9)   (1.8) 
 Taxation                                                                                          (3.1)   (3.6) 
                                                                                          --------------  ------ 
 Profit for the 
  year                                                                                               7.6     8.4 
--------------------------------  -------  ------  -------  ------  ---------  ---------  --------------  ------ 
 (1) Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm's 
  length basis. 
 
 
 
 
   Geographical segments 
 For the half year ended 30 
  June 2016 
                                                         Half year             Half year         Year to 
                                                             to 30                 to 30     31 December 
                                                              June                  June 
                                                              2016                  2015            2015 
                                                              GBPm                  GBPm            GBPm 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 Analysis of revenue from external 
  customers, by location of 
  customer 
 United Kingdom                                               16.2                  16.0            31.5 
 The rest of Europe                                           36.3                  32.9            64.0 
 North America                                                82.4                  70.5           150.2 
 Asia Pacific                                                 31.0                  27.1            55.9 
 The rest of the World                                         5.2                   9.4            16.2 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 Total revenue from external 
  customers                                                  171.1                 155.9           317.8 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 The Group's operating segments are located in several 
  geographical locations, and sell products and services 
  on to external customers in all parts of the world. 
 
 
   3 Gain on disposal of property, restructuring costs 
   and charges associated with acquisition of businesses 
 Gain on disposal of property, restructuring costs 
  and charges associated with acquisition of businesses 
  are excluded from key performance measures in order 
  to more accurately show the underlying current business 
  performance of the Group in a consistent manner. This 
  also reflects how the business is managed and measured 
  on a day-to-day basis. Restructuring costs include 
  employment termination and other rationalisation costs. 
  Charges associated with acquisition of businesses 
  include non-cash charges such as amortisation of acquired 
  intangible assets, and cash charges such as transaction 
  costs and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration 
  since date of acquisition. 
 Gain on disposal of property, restructuring costs 
  and charges associated with acquisition of businesses 
  comprise the following: 
                                                         Half year             Half year         Year to 
                                                             to 30                 to 30     31 December 
                                                              June                  June 
                                                              2016                  2015            2015 
                                                              GBPm                  GBPm            GBPm 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 Gain on disposal of property                                  0.7                     -               - 
  (1) 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 
 Restructuring costs (2)                                     (2.8)                     -           (4.9) 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 
 Fair value adjustment to contingent 
  consideration since date of 
  acquisition (3)                                              0.2                     -           (2.6) 
 Transaction costs relating 
  to acquisition of businesses                               (0.2)                 (0.1)           (0.1) 
 Amortisation of acquired intangible 
  assets                                                     (2.7)                 (2.5)           (5.4) 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 Charges associated with acquisition 
  of businesses                                              (2.7)                 (2.6)           (8.1) 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 (1) In 2016, the Group made a gain of GBP0.7 million 
  on disposal of property. 
 (2) In 2016, restructuring costs of GBP2.8 million 
  relate to the Group streamlining certain operations 
  by downsizing selected activities in the UK, US and 
  Europe and are primarily employment termination costs. 
 (3) GBP0.2 million was received in relation to the 
  purchase price adjustment to the contingent consideration 
  payable to Autocue (acquired in 2014), which was agreed 
  with the vendors during the period. 
 
 4 Net finance expense 
                                                         Half year             Half year         Year to 
                                                             to 30                 to 30     31 December 
                                                              June                  June 
                                                              2016                  2015            2015 
                                                              GBPm                  GBPm            GBPm 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 Finance income 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 Net currency translation gains                                0.3                   0.3             0.3 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 
 Finance expense 
 Interest payable on interest-bearing 
  loans and borrowings                                       (2.1)                 (1.9)           (4.0) 
 Net interest expense on net 
  defined benefit pension scheme 
  liabilities                                                (0.1)                 (0.2)           (0.2) 
-------------------------------------------------  --------------- 
                                                             (2.2)                 (2.1)           (4.2) 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 Net finance expense                                         (1.9)                 (1.8)           (3.9) 
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------------  -------------- 
 
 
 
 5 Earnings per share 
 Earnings per share ("EPS") is the amount of post-tax 
  profit attributable to each share. 
 Basic EPS is calculated on the profit for the year 
  divided by the weighted average number of ordinary 
  shares in issue during the year. 
 Diluted EPS is calculated on the profit for the year 
  divided by the weighted average number of ordinary 
  shares in issue during the year, but adjusted for 
  the effects of dilutive share options. 
 The Adjusted EPS measure is used by management to 
  assess the underlying performance of the ongoing business 
  and therefore excludes restructuring costs, charges 
  associated with acquired businesses and disposal of 
  business, all net of tax. 
 
 The calculation of basic, diluted and adjusted EPS 
  is set out below: 
                                                                          Half year   Half year 
                                                                                 to          to 
                                                                            30 June     30 June 
                                                                               2016        2015 
 Profit                                                                        GBPm        GBPm 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------- 
 Profit for the financial period                                                7.6         8.4 
 Add back: 
 Gain on disposal of property, restructuring 
  costs and charges associated with acquisition 
  of businesses, net of tax                                                     3.3         1.8 
 Earnings before gain on disposal of 
  property, restructuring costs and charges 
  associated with acquisition of businesses                                    10.9        10.2 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------- 
 
                                    Half year                    Half year            Half year 
                                   to 30 June                   to 30 June           to 30 June 
                               2016      2015                2016     2015     2016        2015 
                                No.       No.               pence    pence    pence       pence 
------------------------  ---------  --------  ------------------  -------  -------  ---------- 
                            Weighted average        Adjusted earnings           Earnings per 
                                number of                per share                  share 
                               shares '000 
 Basic                       44,511    44,331                24.5     23.0     17.1        18.9 
 Dilutive potential 
  ordinary shares                80       141               (0.1)    (0.1)    (0.1)       (0.1) 
------------------------  ---------  --------  ------------------  -------  -------  ---------- 
 Diluted                     44,591    44,472                24.4     22.9     17.0        18.8 
------------------------  ---------  --------  ------------------  -------  -------  ---------- 
 
 
 
 6 Interim dividend 
 After the balance sheet date, an interim dividend 
  of 9.9 pence per share has been declared by the Directors, 
  totalling GBP4.4 million (2015: 9.5 pence per share 
  totalling GBP4.2 million). The dividend has not been 
  provided for at half year and there are no tax consequences. 
 
    The dividend will be paid on Friday 21 October 2016 
    to shareholders on the register at the close of business 
    on Friday 23 September 2016. The Company has a Dividend 
    Reinvestment Plan that allows shareholders to reinvest 
    dividends to purchase additional shares in the Company. 
    For shareholders to apply the proceeds of this and 
    future dividends to the plan, application forms must 
    be received by the Company's Registrars by no later 
    than Monday 26 September 2016. Existing participants 
    in the Plan will automatically have the interim dividend 
    reinvested. Details on the Plan can be obtained from 
    Capita Registrars on 0871 664 0381 or at www.capitaregistrars.com. 
    Calls cost 12p per minute plus network extras, lines 
    are open 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday-Friday. 
 
 
 7 Taxation 
                                        Half year   Half year        Year 
                                            to 30       to 30       to 31 
                                             June        June    December 
                                             2016        2015        2015 
                                             GBPm        GBPm        GBPm 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Before disposal of property, 
  restructuring costs and charges 
  associated with acquisition 
  of businesses 
 Current tax                                  4.4         3.2         7.5 
 Deferred tax                                 0.2         1.2         2.1 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
                                              4.6         4.4         9.6 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Disposal of property, restructuring 
  costs and charges associated 
  with acquisition of businesses 
 Current tax (1)                            (1.1)       (0.3)       (1.2) 
 Deferred tax (2)                           (0.4)       (0.5)       (2.9) 
-------------------------------------  ----------              ---------- 
                                            (1.5)       (0.8)       (4.1) 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Summarised in the Income Statement 
  as follows 
 Current tax                                  3.3         2.9         6.3 
 Deferred tax                               (0.2)         0.7       (0.8) 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
                                              3.1         3.6         5.5 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 (1) Current tax credits of GBP0.3 million (2015: GBP0.3 
  million) were recognised in the period which represents 
  the tax impact of the amortisation of intangible assets. 
 (2) Deferred tax credits of GBP0.4 million (2015: 
  GBP0.5 million) have been recognised relating to the 
  deferred tax impacts of the amortisation of intangible 
  assets. 
 
 
 8 Acquisitions 
 On 13 January 2016, the Group acquired 100% of the 
  issued share capital of Manfrotto Distribution Benelux 
  B.V. (formerly Provak Foto Film Video B.V.), based 
  in the Netherlands, through a business combination 
  for a net cash consideration of EUR1.2 million (GBP0.9 
  million). The acquisition complements the Group's 
  owned distribution channels. As at the date of this 
  report the fair value of the assets and liabilities 
  acquired are being measured. Based on provisional 
  adjustments, the fair value of the assets acquired 
  in the business at acquisition date was GBP0.4 million 
  resulting in goodwill of GBP0.5 million. 
 
  On 12 April 2016, the Broadcast Division of the Group 
  acquired the business and some of the assets of Offhollywood 
  Digital, LLC ("Offhollywood"), based in the US, through 
  a business combination for an initial net cash consideration 
  of US$2.2 million (GBP1.6 million). As at the date 
  of this report the fair value of the assets and liabilities 
  acquired are being measured. Based on provisional 
  adjustments, the fair value of the assets acquired 
  in the business at acquisition date was GBP0.8 million 
  resulting in goodwill of GBP0.8 million. Under the 
  terms of the acquisition, there is a potential contingent 
  consideration of up to $8.0 million that is dependent 
  on the performance against demanding gross profit 
  targets over the period to December 2018. Offhollywood 
  provides camera-back modules for RED cameras and other 
  services to a similar customer base to that serviced 
  by the Group's existing higher technology businesses, 
  and its products will be marketed through the Group's 
  global distribution network. 
 An analysis of the cash flows relating to acquisitions 
  is provided below: 
                                                                       Half year 
                                                                           to 30 
                                                                       June 2016 
                                                                            GBPm 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  ------------- 
 Cash paid in relation to Manfrotto Distribution 
  Benelux. B.V.                                                              0.9 
 Cash paid in relation to Offhollywood Digital, 
  LLC                                                                        1.6 
 Cash paid in respect of contingent consideration 
  for Teradek (acquired in 2013)                                             2.8 
 Cash received in respect of the purchase price 
  adjustment for Autocue (acquired in 2014), 
  agreed with the vendors during period                                    (0.2) 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  ------------- 
 Net cash outflow in respect of acquisitions                                 5.1 
-----------------------------------------------------------------  ------------- 
 
 
   9 Analysis of net debt 
 The table below analyses the Group's components of 
  net debt and their movements in the period: 
                                           Half year    Half year        Year to 
                                               to 30        to 30    31 December 
                                           June 2016    June 2015           2015 
                                                GBPm         GBPm           GBPm 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Increase in cash and cash equivalents           4.9          4.1            5.2 
 Repayment of /(proceeds from) 
  interest-bearing loans and 
  borrowings                                     5.0       (16.2)          (8.5) 
---------------------------------------  ----------- 
 Decrease/(increase) in net 
  debt resulting from cash flows                 9.9       (12.1)          (3.3) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 
  on cash held                                   3.5        (1.4)          (0.6) 
 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 
  on debt held                                 (9.9)          2.9          (1.5) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 
  on net debt                                  (6.4)          1.5          (2.1) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Movements in net debt in the 
  period                                         3.5       (10.6)          (5.4) 
 Net debt at 1 January                        (76.3)       (70.9)         (70.9) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net debt at the end of period                (72.8)       (81.5)         (76.3) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents in 
  the Balance Sheet                             20.9         11.0           13.6 
 Bank overdrafts                                   -        (0.4)          (1.1) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents in 
  the Statement of Cash Flows                   20.9         10.6           12.5 
 Interest-bearing loans and 
  borrowings                                  (93.7)       (92.1)         (88.8) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net debt at the end of period                (72.8)       (81.5)         (76.3) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
 

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