NORMAN BROADBENT PLC - Half-yearly Report

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                                                              30 September 2014                             Norman Broadbent plc             ("Norman Broadbent" or "the Company" or "the Group")                                Interim ResultsNorman Broadbent, a leading provider of executive search, leadershipconsultancy and complementary recruitment services, today announces itsunaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2014.Financial highlights  * Revenue from continuing operations increased by 4.5 per cent to £3.82m    (2013: £3.65m)  * Gross profit from continuing operations increased by 7 per cent to £3.70m    (2013: £3.46m)  * UK executive search profit before tax increased by 8 per cent to £0.23m    (2013: £0.21m)  * UK executive search revenue per billing consultant increasing by 4 per cent  * Revenue from our two new subsidiary businesses, AGP and Connecting    Corporates (rebranded Social Media Search), increased by £0.7m to £0.9m    (2013: £0.2m)  * Adjusted operating loss from continuing operations was £0.4m* (2013: £0.3m)    reflecting, the continued investment AGP and Social Media Search  * Group cash and cash equivalents were £0.24m (31 December 2013: £0.6m)  * No bank debt  * Net assets of £1.7m (2013: £3.0m)* Before non-recurring exceptional itemsOperational highlights  * James Webber, Group CFO and COO, will be joining the PLC Board with    immediate effect  * Strong momentum in new subsidiary businesses, specifically in the growth    areas of RPO solutions and social media consultancy  * In the first six months of 2014, our new subsidiary businesses contributed    60 per cent more revenue to the Group than the 12 months ended 31 December    2013  * Two new senior hires in Norman Broadbent Interim Management  * Completed refocusing of the Norman Broadbent brand worldwide  * Streamlined the Group by selling our 51% subsidiary Norman Broadbent SPRL    and mutually agreeing to end our license agreement and selling our 20    percent holding in NBS Norman Broadbent SAPierce Casey, Chairman of Norman Broadbent, said:"In the first six months of 2014 we continued to invest in growing our enhancedsuite of service offerings alongside focusing on improving profit margin in ourcore executive search business.I am pleased to report that since the period end UK executive search /leadership consulting, executive interim, RPO (within AGP) and social mediasearch are all trading and trending well, whilst we are dealing with a somewhatdisappointing performance from the traditional contingent offering of AGP.Finally, the Board is delighted to announce that James Webber, Group CFO andCOO, will be joining the PLC Board with immediate effect."These results are also available from the Company's website athttp://www.normanbroadbent.com/ .For further information please contact:Norman Broadbent plcPierce Casey/Sue O'Brien/James Webber                  020 7484 0000Sanlam Securities UK LimitedSimon Clements/Virginia Bull                           020 7628 2200Notes to EditorsNorman Broadbent plc is a leading provider of senior and board executive searchand leadership consultancy and assessment services. Through AGP the Group alsoprovides specialist contingent offerings, including RPO solutions. NormanBroadbent Interim Management provides a dedicated senior interim managementservice focussed on enhanced client returns on investment and long termbenefits. Connecting Corporates and Winning Work, now consolidated under theSocial Media Search brand, provides digital research to assist in houserecruitment as well as assisting professional service firms to drive sales bybespoke exploitation of social media. Headquartered in London, the Group alsohas offices in Los Angeles with a representative office in Singapore.For further information visit www.normanbroadbent.comChairman's StatementFinancial ResultsThe table below summarises the results for the Group.                                        Six months to Six months to  Year ended                                              30 June       30 June      31 Dec                                                 2014          2013        2013                                               £000's        £000's      £000'sCONTINUING OPERATIONSREVENUE                                         3,818         3,654       6,821Cost of sale                                    (122)         (190)       (162)GROSS PROFIT                                    3,696         3,464       6,659Operating expenses                            (4,091)       (3,864)     (7,923)Other income                                        -           125         125GROUP OPERATING (LOSS)                          (395)         (275)     (1,139)Dividends received                                  -             -          17Net finance cost                                 (14)          (16)        (31)Exceptional Items                               (559)             -           -(Loss) on disposal of investment                 (37)             -           -(LOSS) BEFORE TAX                             (1,005)         (291)     (1,153)Income tax                                          -             -        (19)(Loss)/profit from discontinued                 (144)            33          20operation(LOSS) AFTER TAX                              (1,149)         (258)     (1,152)Revenue from continued operations for the six month period to 30 June 2014increased by 4.5 per cent to £3.8m (2013: £3.7m). UK executive search revenuedeclined by 14 per cent to £2.5m from £2.9m in the six month period to 30 June2013, but with increased profit based on high margin coupled with reducedcosts. This is highlighted by revenue per billing consultant increasing by 4per cent to £164k (2013: £157k).Group operating loss from continued operations was £0.4m (2013: £0.3m)reflecting continued investment in our start-up businesses AGP and Social MediaSearch, totalling £0.3m (2013: £0.2m).During the period the Group disposed of Norman Broadbent SPRL for £120,000 on 8May 2014, resulting in an impairment to goodwill of £112,000 in theConsolidated Statement of Financial Position, and a loss on disposal of £128,000 in the Company Statement of Financial Position.Further, on 27 May 2014, the Group sold its 20 per cent stake in NBS NormanBroadbent SA for £92,000 (20 per cent of NAV) which completed on 30 July 2014.The sale resulted in impairment to goodwill of £446,946 in the ConsolidatedStatement of Financial Position and an increase in the carrying value of theinvestment to £92,000 in the Company Statement of Financial Position.These developments have resulted in a refocused core executive search andleadership consulting business in the UK.The loss per share for the six months to 30 June 2013 was 6.68 pence comparedwith loss per share of 2.09 pence in the comparative period and adjusted lossper share was 6.54 pence compared with loss per share of 1.70 pence in 2013.Financial PositionEquity shareholders' funds were £1.7m as at 30 June 2014 (£2.8m as at 31December 2013), with net current assets of £0.2m (£0.8m as at 31 December2013). The decrease in equity shareholder funds was primarily due to animpairment to goodwill in relation to the sale of Norman Broadbent SPRL and thesale of our interest in NBS Norman Broadbent totalling £0.6m in non cashexceptional items.Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2014 stood at £0.2m, down from £0.6m at 31December 2013 reflecting the continued investment in the new businesses andtheir associated start-up losses. The balance on the Group's revolving invoicediscounting facility was £1.0m (£0.8m at 31 December 2013), reflecting a tradereceivables balance of £1.6m (£1.8m at 31 December 2013).The Group continues to hold no bank debt.ManagementThe Board is delighted to announce that James Webber, Group CFO and COO, willbe joining the PLC Board with immediate effect. James joined the business inMarch 2014, and his experience from his time in the COO office at EY has provedinvaluable to the Company.Current Trading and OutlookCore UK executive search / leadership consulting, executive interim, socialmedia search and RPO have all performed in line with management expectationssince the period end, and are all trending well. However, trading since theperiod end in the traditional contingent offering within AGP has beendisappointing and has required greater investment than anticipated.In light of this, the Board has decided to consider a refocusing of this aspectof our contingent offering. If such a refocusing is required certain largeshareholders have indicated their support.The outlook for the remainder of 2014 and 2015 is positive.Pierce CaseyChairmanCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFor the six month period ended 30 June 2014                                Note  Six months      Six months      Year                                           ended           ended  ended 31                                         30 June         30 June  December                                            2014            2013      2013                                     (unaudited)     (unaudited) (audited)                                            £000            £000      £000CONTINUING OPERATIONSREVENUE                                    3,818           3,654     6,821Cost of Sales                              (122)           (190)     (162)GROSS PROFIT                               3,696           3,464     6,659Operating expenses                       (4,091)         (3,864)   (7,923)Other Income                                   -             125       125GROUP OPERATING LOSS                       (395)           (275)   (1,139)Dividends received                             -       -      17Net finance cost                            (14)    (16)    (31)Exceptional                   7            (559)       -       -Items(Loss) on disposal of                       (37)       -       -investmentLOSS ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES              (1,005)           (291)   (1,153)BEFORE INCOME TAXIncome tax expense                             -               -      (19)LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS          (1,005)           (291)   (1,172)DISCONTINUED OPERATIONSProfit/(loss) from discontinued  8         (144)              33        20operationLOSS FOR THE PERIOD                      (1,149)           (258)   (1,152)OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEForeign currency translation                (11)               -      (12)differences - foreignoperationsTOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME               (1,160)           (258)   (1,164)Loss attributable to:Owners of the Company                      (989)           (272)   (1,050)Non-controlling interests                  (160)              14     (102)(Loss) for the period                    (1,149)           (258)   (1,152)Total comprehensive incomeattributable to:Owners of the Company                    (1,000)           (272)   (1,062)Non-controlling interests                  (160)              14     (102)Total comprehensive income for           (1,160)           (258)   (1,164)the periodLoss per share- Basic                                  (6.68p)         (2.09p)   (7.85p)- Diluted                                (6.68p)         (2.09p)   (7.85p)Adjusted loss per share- Basic                                  (6.54p)         (1.70p)   (7.40p)- Diluted                                (6.54p)         (1.70p)   (7.40p)Loss per share - continuingoperations- Basic                                  (6.26p)         (2.19p)   (7.92p)- Diluted                                (6.26p)         (2.19p)   (7.92p)Adjusted loss per share -continuing operations- Basic                                  (6.12p)         (1.80p)   (7.48p)- Diluted                                (6.12p)         (1.80p)   (7.48p)CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAs at 30 June 2014                                    Note       As at         As at        As at                                             30 June       30 June  31 December                                                2014          2013         2013                                         (unaudited)   (unaudited)    (audited)                                                £000          £000         £000Non-Current AssetsIntangible Assets                              1,455         1,922        1,922Property, plant and equipment                    121           197          172Deferred Tax                                      69            69           69TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS                       1,645         2,188        2,163Current AssetsTrade and other receivables                    2,336         2,314        2,339Cash and cash equivalents                        238           596          579TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                           2,574         2,910        2,918TOTAL ASSETS                                   4,219         5,098        5,081Current LiabilitiesTrade and other payables                     (1,374)       (1,116)      (1,333)Deferred consideration                             -             -            -Invoice discounting facilities                 (989)         (753)        (802)drawnCorporation tax liability                          -          (93)         (21)TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                    (2,363)       (1,962)      (2,156)NET CURRENT ASSETS                               211           948          762Non-current liabilitiesProvisions                             6       (125)         (125)        (125)TOTAL LIABILITIES                            (2,488)       (2,087)      (2,281)TOTAL ASSETS LESS TOTAL                        1,731         3,011        2,800LIABILITIESEquityIssued share capital                           5,875         5,857        5,875Share premium account                         10,238         9,570       10,238Retained earnings                           (14,180)      (12,575)     (13,356)Equity attributable to owners                  1,933         2,852        2,757of the CompanyNon-controlling interests                      (202)           159           43TOTAL EQUITY                                   1,731         3,011        2,800CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFor the six month period ended 30 June 2014                       Attributable to owners of the CompanyCONSOLIDATED GROUP                             Share   Share Retained   Total Non-controlling   Total                           Capital Premium Earnings  Equity       interests  Equity                              £000    £000     £000    £000            £000    £000Balance at 1stJanuary 2013   5,857   9,572 (12,353)   3,076             145   3,221Loss for the period              0       0    (272)   (272)              14   (258)Total other comprehensive        0       0        0       0               0       0incomeTotal comprehensive income       -       -    (272)   (272)              14   (258)for the periodTransactions with owners of the Company,recognised directly in equity:Issue of ordinary shares         0     (2)        0     (2)               0     (2)Credit to equity for share       0       0       50      50               0      50based paymentsTotal transactions with          -     (2)       50      48               -      48owners of the Company,recognised directly inequityBalance at 30 June 2013      5,857   9,570 (12,575)   2,852             159   3,011Balance at 1stJuly 2013      5,857   9,570 (12,575)   2,852             159   3,011Loss for the period              -       -    (778)   (778)           (116)   (894)Total other comprehensive        -       -     (12)    (12)               -    (12)incomeTotal comprehensive income       -       -    (790)   (790)           (116)   (906)for the periodTransactions with owners of the Company,recognised directly in equity:Issue of ordinary shares        18     668        -     686               -     686Credit to equity for share       0       -        9       9               -       9based paymentsTotal transactions with         18     668        9     695               0     695owners of the Company,recognised directly inequityBalance at 31stDecember      5,875  10,238 (13,356)   2,757              43   2,8002013Balance at 1stJanuary 2014   5,875  10,238 (13,356)   2,757              43   2,800Loss for the period              -       -    (989)   (989)           (160) (1,149)Adjustment for                   -       -        -       -              70      70discontinued operationTotal other comprehensive        -       -     (11)    (11)               -    (11)incomeTotal comprehensive income       -       -  (1,000) (1,000)            (90) (1,090)for the periodTransactions with owners of the Company,recognised directly in equity:Issue of ordinary shares         -       -        -       -               -       -Credit to equity for share       -       -       21      21               -      21based paymentsTotal transactions with          0       0       21      21               -      21owners of the Company,recognised directly inequityChanges in ownershipinterest in subsidiariesDisposal of                      0       0      155     155           (155)       0non-controlling interestswith change of controlTotal transactions with          -       -      176     176           (155)      21owners of the companyBalance at 30 June 2014      5,875  10,238 (14,180)   1,933           (202)   1,731CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWFor the six month period ended 30 June 2014                                       Note   Six months Six months        Year                                                   ended      ended    ended 31                                                 30 June    30 June    December                                                    2014       2013        2013                                             (unaudited)(unaudited)   (audited)                                                    £000       £000        £000Net cash used in operating activities   (i)        (468)         (8)      (731)Cash flows from investing activitiesand servicing of financeNet finance cost                                    (14)        (16)       (31)Dividends received                                     -           -         17Payments to acquire tangible fixed                  (14)       (102)      (122)assetsDisposal of discontinued operation,      8          (23)                      -net of cash disposed ofRepayment of deferred consideration                    -        (73)       (73)Net cash used in investing activities               (51)       (191)      (209)Cash flows from financing activitiesNet cash inflows from equity placing                   -         (2)        684Increase/(decrease) in invoice                       187       (212)      (163)discountingNet cash from financing activities                   187       (214)        521Net (decrease)/increase in cash and                (332)       (413)      (419)cash equivalentsNet cash and cash equivalents at                     579       1,009      1,009beginning of periodEffects of exchange rate changes on                  (9)           -       (11)cash balances held in foreigncurrenciesNet cash and cash equivalents at end of              238         596        579periodAnalysis of net fundsCash and cash equivalents                            238         596        579Borrowings due within one year                     (989)       (753)      (802)Deferred consideration                                 -           -          -Net funds                                          (751)       (157)      (223)Note (i)Reconciliation of operating profit to         Six months  Six months       Yearnet cash from operating activities              ended 30    ended 30   ended 31                                                    June        June   December                                                    2014        2013       2013                                             (unaudited) (unaudited)  (audited)Operating (loss)                                   (497)       (221)    (1,070)Depreciation/ impairment of property,                 38          45         89plant and equipmentShare based payment charge                            21          50         59Increase in trade and other                        (173)        (48)       (71)receivablesIncrease in trade and other payables                 164          41        258Increase in provisions                   6             -         125        125Taxation paid                                       (21)           -      (121)Net cash used in operating activities              (468)         (8)      (731)NOTES TO THE FINACIAL STATEMENTS 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1 Basis of preparationThe financial information set out in this interim report does not constitutestatutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. TheGroup's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013,prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), have beenfiled with the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those statementswas unqualified.The interim financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2014, hasbeen prepared in accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies. The Group has notelected to apply IAS 34 `Interim Financial Reporting'. The principal accountingpolicies used in preparing the interim results are those the Group expects toapply in its financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2014 and areunchanged from those disclosed in the Group's Annual Report for the year ended31 December 2013. The interim financial statements have not been audited. 1.2 Basis of consolidation and business combinationsThe Group financial statements consolidate those of the Company and of thefollowing subsidiary undertakings:Principal Group investments:         Country of      Principal  Description and                                  incorporation     activities    proportion of                                or registration                  shares held by                                  and operation                     the CompanyNorman Broadbent Executive          England and      Executive     100 per centSearch Ltd                                Wales         search  ordinary sharesNorman Broadbent Overseas Ltd       England and      Executive     100 per cent                                          Wales         search  ordinary sharesNorman Broadbent Leadership         England and    Assessment,     100 per centConsulting Ltd (formerly                  Wales   coaching and  ordinary sharesHuman Asset Development                           talent mgmt.International Ltd)AGP NB Ltd (formerly NBBI           England and     Contingent     100 per centLtd)                                      Wales         Search  ordinary sharesThe NB Consultancy                  Republic of      Executive     100 per cent(Singapore) Pte Ltd                   Singapore         Search  ordinary sharesNorman Broadbent Inc              United States      Executive     100 per cent                                     of America         Search  ordinary sharesNorman Broadbent SPRL                   Belgium      Executive      51 per cent(formerly Acker Deboeck and                            search,  ordinary sharesCompany) *                                         assessment,                                                  coaching and                                                  talent mgmt.Norman Broadbent (Ireland)          Republic of        Dormant     100 per centLtd ***                                 Ireland                 ordinary sharesConnecting Corporates Ltd           England and   Social Media      51 per cent                                          Wales     Search and  ordinary shares                                                    ConsultingBancomm Ltd                         England and        Dormant     100 per cent                                          Wales                 ordinary sharesSubstantial Shareholdings:NBS Norman Broadbent SA**                 Spain      Executive      20 per cent                                                        Search  ordinary shares* The 51 per cent shareholding in this company was sold to existing managementon 8 May 2014.** The 20 per cent shareholding in this company was owned by Norman BroadbentOverseas Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The shareholding wassold on 30 July 2014.*** 100 per cent of the issued share capital of this company is owned by NormanBroadbent Overseas Ltd. 2. COPIES OF THE UNAUDITED INTERIM REPORTCopies of this report are available on request from the Company's registeredoffice at 12 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LB and are also available on theCompany's website at www.normanbroadbent.com.3. SEGMENTAL ANALYSISManagement has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewedregularly by the Board for use in deciding how to allocate resources and inassessing performance. The Board considers Group operations from both a classof business and geographic perspective.Each class of business derives its revenues from the supply of a particularrecruitment related service, from retained executive search through toexecutive assessment and coaching. Business segment results are reviewedprimarily to operating profit level, which includes employee costs, marketing,office and accommodation costs and appropriate recharges for management time.Group revenues are primarily driven from UK operations, however when revenue isderived from overseas business the results are presented to the Board bygeographic region to identify potential areas for growth or those posingpotential risks to the Group.i) Class of Business:The analysis by class of business of the Group's turnover, profit beforetaxation and net assets/(liabilities) is set out below:                                                   BUSINESS SEGMENTSSix months     Executive  Overseas     AGP Assessment, Social Discontinued Unallocated   Totalended 30 June     Search Royalties Limited  Coaching &  Media    Operation        £000    £0002014               £000       £000    £000      Talent Search         £000                                                 Mgmt.   £000                                                  £000Revenue            2,618        67     624         234    275          120           -   3,938Cost of sales        (5)         -    (94)        (21)    (2)         (45)           -   (167)Gross profit       2,613        67     530         213    273           75           -   3,771Operating        (2,405)       (8)   (629)       (313)  (459)        (173)       (242) (4,229)expensesOther                  -         -       -           -      -            -           -       -operatingincomeFinance costs       (12)         -     (3)           -      -            -           -    (15)Depreciation        (30)         -     (2)           -    (2)          (4)           -    (38)andamortisationExceptional            -         -       -           -      -         (42)       (559)   (601)ItemsProfit on              -         -       -           -      -              -      (37)    (37)disposal ofInvestmentProfit before        166        59   (104)       (100)  (188)          (144)     (838) (1,149)taxNet assets         3,896         -   (609)       (549)  (411)              -     (596)   1,731                                                   BUSINESS SEGMENTSSix months     Executive  Overseas     AGP Assessment, Social Discontinued Unallocated   Totalended 30 June     Search Royalties Limited  Coaching &  Media    Operation        £000    £0002013               £000       £000    £000      Talent Search         £000                                                 Mgmt.   £000                                                  £000Revenue            3,125       126      18         242    144         355            -   4,010Cost of sales      (147)         -     (1)        (40)    (3)       (114)            -   (305)Gross profit       2,978       126      17         202    141         241            -   3,705Operating        (2,905)      (48)   (215)       (326)  (173)       (187)        (157) (4,011)expensesOther                125         -       -           -      -           -            -     125operatingincomeFinance costs       (16)         -       -           -      -           -            -    (16)Depreciation        (39)         -       -           -    (1)           -            -    (40)andamortisationExceptional            -         -       -           -      -           -                    -ItemsProfit on              -         -       -           -      -           -                    -disposal ofInvestmentProfit before        143        78   (198)       (124)   (33)          54        (157)   (237)taxNet assets         3,117         -   (175)       (291)    (9)         369            -   3,011                                                   BUSINESS SEGMENTSYear ended 31  Executive  Overseas     AGP Assessment, Social Discontinued Unallocated   TotalDecember 2013    Search  Royalties Limited  Coaching &  Media    Operation        £000    £000                   £000       £000    £000      Talent Search         £000                                                 Mgmt.   £000                                                  £000Revenue            5,586       212     252         467    304         730            -   7,551Cost of sales      (101)         -     (1)        (57)    (3)       (230)            -   (392)Gross profit       5,485       212     251         410    301         500            -   7,159Operating        (5,591)     (107)   (674)       (648)  (512)       (420)        (313) (8,265)expensesOther                142         -       -           -      -           -            -     142operatingincomeFinance costs       (31)         -     (1)           -      -           2            -    (30)Depreciation        (73)         -     (3)           -    (2)        (11)            -    (89)andamortisationExceptional            -         -       -           -      -           -            -       -ItemsProfit on              -         -       -           -      -           -            -       -disposal ofInvestmentProfit before       (68)       105   (427)       (238)  (213)          71        (313) (1,082)taxNet assets         3,577         -   (470)       (430)  (229)         352            -   2,800                       2ii) Geographic Region:The analysis by geographic region of the Group's turnover, profit beforetaxation and net assets/(liabilities) is set out below:                                                    BUSINESS SEGMENTSSix month Executive  Overseas   AGP Assessment, Social Discontinued Unallocated   Totalperiod       Search Royalties  £000  Coaching &  Media    Operation        £000    £000ended 30       £000      £000            Talent Search         £000June 2014                                 Mgmt.   £000                                           £000RevenueUnited        2,488         -   584         234    275            -           -   3,581KingdomEurope           27        67    40           -      -          120           -     254Other           103         -     -                  -            -           -     103Total         2,618        67   624         234    275          120           -   3,938GrossprofitUnited        2,483         -   489         213    273            -           -   3,458KingdomEurope           27        67    41           -      -           75           -     210Other           103         -     -           -      -            -           -     103Total         2,613        67   530         213    273           75           -   3,771Profit/(Loss)beforetaxUnited          223         - (104)       (100)  (188)            -       (243)   (412)KingdomEurope            -        59     -           -      -        (144)       (595)   (680)Other          (57)         -     -           -      -            -           -    (57)Total           166        59 (104)       (100)  (188)        (144)       (838) (1,149)NetassetsUnited        4,068         - (609)       (549)  (229)            -       (596)   2,085KingdomEurope            -         -     -           -      -            -           -       -Other         (354)         -     -           -      -            -           -   (354)Total         3,714         - (609)       (549)  (229)            -       (596)   1,731                                                    BUSINESS SEGMENTSSix month Executive  Overseas   AGP Assessment, Social Discontinued Unallocated   Totalperiod       Search Royalties  £000  Coaching &  Media    Operation        £000    £000ended 30       £000      £000            Talent Search         £000June 2013                                 Mgmt.   £000                                           £000RevenueUnited         2,885         -    18         242    144            -           -   3,289KingdomEurope            30       104     -           -      -          355           -     489Other            210        22     -           -      -            -           -     232Total          3,125       126    18         242    144          355           -   4,010GrossprofitUnited         2,774         -    17         202    141            -           -   3,134KingdomEurope            30       104     -           -      -          241           -     375Other            174        22     -           -      -            -           -     196Total          2,978       126    17         202    141          241           -   3,705Profit/(Loss)before taxUnited           206         - (198)       (124)   (33)            -       (157)   (306)KingdomEurope             -        57     -           -      -           54           -     111Other           (63)        21     -           -      -            -           -    (42)Total            143        78 (198)       (124)   (33)           54       (157)   (237)Net assetsUnited         3,292         - (175)       (291)    (9)            -           -   2,817KingdomEurope             -         -     -           -      -          369           -     369Other          (175)         -     -           -      -            -           -   (175)Total          3,117         - (175)       (291)    (9)          369           -   3,011                                                     BUSINESS SEGMENTSYear ended  Executive  Overseas   AGP Assessment, Social Discontinued Unallocated   Total31 December    Search Royalties  £000  Coaching &  Media    Operation        £000    £0002013             £000      £000            Talent Search         £000                                            Mgmt.   £000                                             £000RevenueUnited          5,409         -   238         461    304            -           -   6,412KingdomEurope              -       194    14           -      -          730           -     938Other             177        18     -           6      -            -           -     201Total           5,586       212   252         467    304          730           -   7,551GrossprofitUnited          5,351         -   237         410    301            -           -   6,299KingdomEurope              -       194    14           -      -          500           -     708Other             134        18     -           -      -            -           -     152Total           5,485       212   251         410    301          500           -   7,159Profit/(Loss)before taxUnited            141         - (427)       (238)  (213)            -       (313) (1,050)KingdomEurope              -       105     -           -      -           71           -     176Other           (209)         -     -           -      -            -           -   (209)Total            (68)       105 (427)       (238)  (213)           71       (313) (1,082)Net assetsUnited          3,577         - (470)       (430)  (229)          352           -   2,800KingdomTotal           3,577         - (470)       (430)  (229)          352           -   2,800Turnover by location is not materially different from turnover by destination.The unallocated costs refer to central costs of the Group including salaries,professional and other costs, which are not directly attributable to thedelivery of the services. The four segments shown represent the managementinformation provided to the Board and in the opinion of the directors reflectthe nature of the Group's services. 4. EQUITY SECURITIES ISSUEDDuring the six month period ended 30 June 2014 no equity securities wereissued. During the six month period ended 30 June 2013 no equity securitieswere issued.Issue of ordinary shares during      Six months      Six months      Year endedthe period                       ended 30 June    ended 30 June     31 December                                           2014            2013            2013                                           (unaudited)     (unaudited)       (audited)                                 Shares   Value  Shares   Value  Shares   Value                                  000's    £000   000's    £000   000's    £000Issue of shares on acquisition        -       -       -       -       -       -Issue of shares for cash              -       -       -       -   1,750     700Total                                 -       -       -       -   1,750     700 5. earnings PER ORDINARY SHARE i. Basic earnings per share:This is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of thecompany by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during theperiod:                                  Six months       Six months              Year                                    ended 30         ended 30          ended 31                                   June 2014        June 2013     December 2013                                 (unaudited)       (unaudited)        (audited)(Loss) attributable to            £(989,000)        £(272,000)     £(1,050,000)shareholdersWeighted average number of        14,798,686        13,048,686       13,385,224ordinary sharesii) Diluted earnings per share:This is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary sharesoutstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Thecompany has two categories of dilutive potential ordinary shares; share optionsand warrants. For these options and warrants, a calculation is done todetermine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value(determined as the average annual market share price of the company's shares)based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to theoutstanding warrants and options. The number of shares calculated as above iscompared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming theexercise of the share options.                                               Six months  Six months  Year ended                                                 ended 30    ended 30 31 December                                                June 2014   June 2013        2013                                              (unaudited) (unaudited)   (audited)(Loss) attributable to shareholders            £(989,000)  £(272,000) £(1,050,000)Weighted average no. of ordinary shares        14,798,686  13,048,686  13,385,224- assumed conversion of share options                   -           -           -- assumed conversion of warrants                        -           -           -Weighted average number of ordinary shares     14,798,686  13,048,686  13,385,224for diluted earnings per shareiii) Adjusted earnings per shareAdjusted earnings per share has also been calculated in addition to the basicand diluted earnings per share and is based on earnings adjusted to eliminatethe effects of impairment of intangibles and charges for share based payments.It has been calculated to allow shareholders to gain a clearer understanding ofthe trading performance of the Group.              Six months ended 30    Six months ended 30       Year ended 31                     June 2014            June 2013            December 2013                £000  Basic Diluted  £000  Basic Diluted    £000  Basic Diluted                      pence   pence        pence   pence          pence   pence                        per     per          per     per            per     per                      share   share        share   share          share   shareBasicearnings(Loss)         (989) (6.68)  (6.68) (272) (2.09)  (2.09) (1,050) (7.85)  (7.85)after taxAdjustmentShare based       21   0.14    0.14    50   0.38    0.38      60   0.45    0.45paymentchargeAdjusted       (968) (6.54)  (6.54) (222) (1.70)  (1.70)   (990) (7.40)  (7.40)earnings 6. PROVISIONS                                      Six months ended   Six months   Year ended                                          30 June 2014     ended 30  31 December                                                          June 2013         2013                                                  £000         £000         £000Balance at beginning of period                     125            -           -Provisions made during the period                    -          125         125Balance at end of period                           125          125         125Non-current                                        125          125         125Current                                              -            -           -                                                   125          125         125During the previous period the Company signed a new ten year lease with a fiveyear break for its main office in London. On signing the new lease the Companyinherited the office fit-out from the previous tenant. Under the terms of thenew lease the Company is obliged to return vacant possession to the landlordwith the office returned to its original state. The Company has had the presentcost of the future works required to return the office to its original statevalued by an independent firm of advisors and this non-current liability of £125,000 has been provided for in the financial period. 7. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS                                            Six months   Six months  Year ended                                              ended 30     ended 30 31 December                                             June 2014    June 2013        2013                                                  £000         £000        £000Goodwill impairment Norman Broadbent SPRL          112            -           -Goodwill impairment NB Norman Broadbent            447            -           -SAWrite off of investment in Norman                   42Broadbent SASBalance at end of period                           601            -           - 8. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONOn 8 May 2014, the Group sold its 51 per cent stake in Norman Broadbent SPRLfor £120,000 (compared to a cash investment of £135,000) to existingmanagement. Norman Broadbent SPRL owned 100 per cent of the issued sharecapital of Norman Broadbent S.A.S, which was liquidated in February 2014. Thesegment was not a discontinued operation or classified as held for sale at 31December 2013 and the comparative consolidated statement of comprehensiveincome has been re-presented to show the discontinued operation separately fromcontinued operations.                             Six months  Six months  Year ended                               ended 30    ended 30 31 December                              June 2014   June 2013        2013                            (unaudited) (unaudited)   (audited)                                   £000        £000        £000Results from discontinuedoperationRevenue                             120         355         730Operating Expenses                (222)       (301)       (659)Results from operating            (102)          54          71activitiesExceptional items                  (42)           -           -Tax                                   -        (21)        (51)Results from operating            (144)          33          20activities, net of taxMinority Interest                      70        (20)       (10)Loss/Profit for the period         (74)          13          10Loss per share- Basic                         (0.42p)       0.10p       0.07p- Diluted                       (0.42p)       0.10p       0.07p 8. DISCONTINUED OPERATION (CONT.)Effect of disposal on the financial position of the Group                                                                Six months                                                                  ended 30                                                                 June 2014                                                              (unaudited))                                                                      £000Property, plant and equipment                                           23Trade and other receivables                                            126Cash and cash equivalents *                                            135Trade and other payables                                              (48)Net assets and liabilities                                             236Consideration received, satisfied in                                   120cashCash and Cash equivalents disposed                                   (135)ofNet cash outflow                                                      (15)* Excludes cash balance of £8,000from the liquidated position ofNorman Broadbent SAS. 9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS i. Purchase of services:                      Six months Six months Year ended                                                 ended 30   ended 30         31                                                June 2014  June 2013   December                                                                           2013                                                     £000       £000       £000Adelaide Capital Limited                               25         52         52Anderson Barrowcliff LLP                                6          8         14Brian Stephens & Company Ltd                           17         11         22Connecting Corporates                                  12          -         11NBS Norman Broadbent SA                                 -         14         14Total                                                  60         85        113Adelaide Capital Limited invoiced the Group for the services of P Casey (£25,000). P Casey is a director of Adelaide Capital Limited. Brian Stephens &Company Ltd invoiced the Group for the directors' fees and corporate financeservices of B Stephens (£16,000) and business related travel costs of £1,000. BStephens is a director of Brian Stephens & Company Ltd.Taxation and company secretarial services of £6,000 were acquired from AndersonBarrowcliff LLP, an accountancy firm of which R Robinson is a partner.During the period the Group acquired research services from ConnectingCorporates Limited £12,000. The Group owns a 51 per cent stake in ConnectingCorporates Limited.All related party expenditure took place via "arms-length" transactions.ii. Sales of services:                       Six months   Six months Year ended                                               ended 30     ended 30         31                                              June 2014    June 2013   December                                                                           2013                                                   £000         £000       £000Connecting Corporates                                35           15         42NBS Norman Broadbent SA                              67           80        175Total                                               102           95        217During the period the Company invoiced NBS Norman Broadbent SA for royaltyincome (£67,000).During the period the Group recharged group services incurred for the benefitof Connecting Corporates Limited to Connecting Corporates Limited at cost £35,000.iii. Period-end payables arising from the   Six months   Six months Year ended    purchases of services:                    ended 30     ended 30         31                                             June 2014    June 2013   December                                                                          2013                                                  £000         £000       £000Adelaide Capital Limited                             5           10          -Anderson Barrowcliff LLP                             6            2          -Brian Stephens & Company Ltd                         3            4          6NBS Norman Broadbent SA                              0           14          -Total                                               14           30          6The payables to related parties arise from purchase transactions and are dueone month after date of purchase. The payables bear no interest.