Ebiquity are independent marketing performance specialists. We enable brands across the world to make better-informed decisions to improve their brand and business performance across integrated communications channels.

London Stock Exchange AIM-listed

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Ebiquity PLC
28 July 2015

Ebiquity plc



Final Results for the year ended 30 April 2015



Continued revenue growth, strong new business pipeline, maiden dividend



Ebiquity plc, the independent marketing performance specialists, announces final results for the year ended 30 April 2015. Ebiquity provides services to more than 1,100 clients across 70 countries, including over 85% of the top 100 global advertisers.





Strong full year financial performance and double-digit revenue growth



· Revenue up 11% on a constant currency* basis to £76.3m (2014: £68.5m), up 8% to £73.9m (2014: £68.5m) on a reported basis

· Like for like* revenue up 8% on constant currency basis

· Underlying operating profit up 12% to £12.9m at constant currency and £11.7m (2014: £11.3m) on a reported basis

· PBT up 64% at constant currency basis to £5.6m (2014: £3.4m) ,up 38% to £4.7m (2014: £3.4m) on a reported basis

· Underlying diluted EPS up 14% on a constant currency basis to 11.55p (2014: 10.11p), up 6% to 10.71p (2014: 10.11p) on a reported basis

· Recommended maiden dividend of 0.4p reflecting confidence in the Group's future



Progress across all divisions with demand increasing significantly for data and analytics segments



· Demand continuing to increase for Media Value Measurement ("MVM") and Marketing Performance Optimization ("MPO") divisions

· Market Intelligence ("MI") significantly improved client renewal rate to 95% (2014: 87%) and ongoing enhancement programme expected to return the division to modest growth in 2016

· Strong pipeline of domestic and international business across the Group in line with developing market dynamics

· Media Value SL acquired to strengthen Ebiquity's leading European position in marketing and media data analytics

· Appointed two Non-Executive Directors to strengthen the Board



*Like for like means prior year results are adjusted to include the results of recent acquisitions as if they had been owned for the same period in the prior year.

Constant currency is calculated by taking current year denominated results restated at last year's foreign exchange rates.



Michael Greenlees, CEO, commented:



"Ebiquity has delivered another excellent full year performance with double-digit revenue and profit growth. Our maiden dividend marks an important milestone and demonstrates the Board's confidence in the Company's potential for continued growth and expansion.



"The positive current market dynamics are closely aligned to our sector-leading service offering and position Ebiquity at the forefront of global marketing and data analytics. We have continued to gain client traction as companies place increasing importance on gaining competitive advantage from the efficient use and analysis of data and marketing investments."



"The strategic initiatives implemented across all three divisions throughout the year, combined with our strong new business pipeline, enable us to look forward to the future with confidence."

28 July 2015

28 Jul Numis 162.00 Buy

Trading Statement
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Ebiquity PLC
26 November 2015



Ebiquity Plc

("the Company")





Trading Statement



Ebiquity plc, the leading independent marketing analytics specialists, today announces a trading statement for the half year ended 31 October 2015.



Ebiquity continues to perform ahead of the same period last year and in line with market expectations for the half year to 31 October 2015 on a constant currency basis. The Company similarly expects to meet market expectations for the 12-month period to 31 December 2015.



Following the Company's announcement of its change of financial year end to 31 December, these results represent the last time the Company will report on the half year period 1 May to 31 October. Ebiquity will report its performance for the full eight-month period from 1 May to 31 December 2015 in March 2016. These results will also include the Company's performance for the 12 months ending 31 December 2015 against the equivalent period in 2014, both presented on a pro forma basis.



On 27 January 2016 the Company will release a trading update for the period ending 31 December 2015 along with the interim report for the period ended 31 October 2015.