Next Fifteen Communications Group plc announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the six months ended January 31, 2013. For the period, the company reported revenue of GBP 46,621,000 against GBP 45,314,000 a year ago. Operating profit was GBP 2,496,000 against GBP 3,753,000 a year ago. Profit before income tax was GBP 2,041,000 against GBP 2,668,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was GBP 1,509,000 against GBP 1,868,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was GBP 1,152,000 against GBP 1,595,000 a year ago. Earnings per diluted share were GBP 1.75 against GBP 2.43 a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was GBP 1,517,000 against GBP 3,378,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was GBP 1,221,000 against GBP 320,000 a year ago. Acquisition of intangible assets was GBP 2,000 against GBP 38,000 a year ago. Net debt was GBP 5,200,000. Diluted adjusted earnings per share were decreased by 3% to 4.20 pence against 4.35 pence a year ago. Adjusted profit before tax increased 6% to GBP 4.5 million against GBP 4.2 million a year ago. The company announced it continues to see progress across its brand portfolio with revenues for the full year 2013 currently tracking close to management expectations.

Next Fifteen Communications Group plc announced that the Board has declared an 11% increase in the interim dividend to 0.625 pence per share for the six months ended January 31, 2013 against 0.565 pence per share last year. The dividend will be paid on May 31, 2013 to shareholders listed on the register of members on May 3, 2013. Shares will go ex-dividend on May 1, 2013.

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