Huntsworth plc is a world-class global public relations and integrated healthcare communications group operating from 73 principal offices in 31 countries.

Strategically aligned under four principal consultancy brands: Citigate, the leading financial brand; Grayling, the world’s second largest independent consultancy; Huntsworth Health, integrated healthcare communications specialists and Red, one of the leading multi-specialist public relations consultancies; we are now successfully positioned for accelerated growth.

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Huntsworth PLC
Interim results for the six months to 30 June 2012
Profit before tax up 21%
Huntsworth PLC, the global public relations and healthcare communications group, today announces its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2012.
Financial highlights
Revenue
 Revenue of £88.2m (H1 2011: £88.1m)
 Like-for-like revenue growth of 0.5%
 Global and multi-office revenues up to 49% of group revenues (H1 2011: 46%)
Profits
 Operating profits up 18.6% to £13.7m (H1 2011: £11.5m)
 Operating margin before central costs 20.5% (H1 2011: 17.8%)
 Operating margin post central costs 15.5% (H1 2011: 13.1%)
 Profit before tax up 20.8% to £11.6m (H1 2011: £9.6m)

Huntsworth: Numis expects continued revenue stability in second half
4:36 pm by Giles Gwinnett Analyst Richards said in a note today: "We expect continued revenue stability in H2, though quarterly performance will reflect vastly different comparatives, and expect the group to focus on profit delivery and cash generation." Communications and PR firm Huntsworth (LON:HNT) is rated a 'buy' by broker Numis, which says the shares offer "robust medium-term value".

The firm reported interim results last month, which were ahead of the broker's expectations, said analyst Paul Richards.

In the six months to June 30, the firm posted pre-tax profits of £11.6million - an increase of 20.8 per cent. Revenues were virtually unchanged at £88.2 million.

The group's chief executive Peter Chadlington had told investors: "This is a result of our rigorous cost control combined with the changing profile of the group's revenue stream gathering pace with global and multi-office revenues growing strongly in the period and now accounting for almost half of group revenues."

Analyst Richards said in a note today: "We expect continued revenue stability in H2, though quarterly performance will reflect vastly different comparatives, and expect the group to focus on profit delivery and cash generation.

"Looking forwards into 2013, we believe that revenue growth will accelerate, with continued growth in multi-office revenues and less of a drag from single office revenues as attrition moderates."

The analyst added the group was well placed to benefit from its burgeoning operations in the Middle East and strong digital offering.

"We are maintaining our estimates for full year 2012 and 2013 and believe the shares offer robust medium-term value."

Numis has a target price for the stock of 61 pence (current price: 49 pence

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What's your view of Huntsworth now please Dreamcatcher?

May be a good time now to buy in . There has been board changes. The sp is 50% of its peak.

Dc, is the divi % yield still around 8 to 9? Can't see anywhere that the divi has been cut.

Sorry I have been a while sutherlh1, you are correct.
Dividend Yield 8.81 (%)

Thanks Dc, decided to invest in a few; it seems to have set off a small buying spree. Company margins look pretty good and improving. H

Just under 10% up today, good timing sutherlh1

Thanks for heads up dc. Couldn't reply earlier as in Egypt on TCG hol and just got wireless working. Watching TCG drop a little, hoping to buy back closer to 40p.

Its all right for some lol. Freezing here !!!!!!!!!!!!

Pre-Close Trading Statement
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RNS Number : 0901X
Huntsworth PLC
05 February 2013





5 February 2013



Huntsworth plc

Pre-Close Trading Statement

Huntsworth on track to meet 2012 management expectations

New CEO for Grayling to join March 1 2013



Huntsworth plc ("the Group"), the international public relations and healthcare communications group, today issues its pre-close trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2012. The key highlights are:



· Rigorous action on costs will deliver a double digit improvement in Group profitability compared to 2011

· Management expects to meet its expectations for 2012

· Appointment of new CEO for Grayling



Group revenues in 2012 were, in common with other companies in the marketing services sector, adversely affected by the economic conditions in the UK and Europe - which account for circa 60% of Group revenues - and by the downturn in financial and corporate activity in the UK financial markets. However, rigorous cost control will deliver a double-digit improvement in profitability in 2012 over the previous year and the Board expects to meet current management expectations.

The Group balance sheet continues to be strong. Careful working capital management throughout the year has resulted in net debt improving ahead of management expectations with the balance at 31 December 2012 expected to be circa £67m.



The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Pedersen who joins Grayling as Chief Executive Officer after nearly 20 years at Edelman where he was a leading member of the executive team on key accounts such as Microsoft and Xbox, before becoming Global Chair of the Edelman Technology Practice.

Lord Chadlington, Chief Executive Officer of Huntsworth, said: "Pete is a seasoned operator with long experience of winning and handling global accounts, and has built a global technology practice which over the last few years has averaged double digit growth.

"I'm confident that Pete's client, technology and management experience will be a great fit with Grayling as it takes the next step towards becoming a global PR business with social media and technology at its core."



Sally Withey, Group Chief Operating Officer and Group Finance Director, said:

"I am pleased that despite the difficult economy we will deliver strong profit growth and tight cost control this year. With some early signs of more positive economic conditions in some of our markets, we are focusing on growing revenues, winning more global accounts and leveraging our expertise and leadership in digital communications into more of our work.

"The appointment of Pete Pedersen as Chief Executive Officer of Grayling reflects the Board's ambition to expand and invest in the digital capabilities of the Group.

"The Group's 2012 Preliminary results will be announced on 25 April 2013 at which time we will also give an update on our first quarter revenue growth as well as the progress we are making in global accounts and digital revenues."



The Annual Report will be posted to shareholders on 14 May. The Annual General Meeting will be held on 13 June.

Nice inverted H&S on the chart, targeting 70p plus for another 20% or so upside. Will hold despite sitting on a nice gain at present. Regards to DC, H

I had this on my radar a couple of weeks ago and didn't buy for some stupid reason - damn! Ticking up very nicely again.

Yes, me too, but sadly no funds available to take advantage. CGT issues will prevent any trading before the new tax year - then watch the market sink!

Thanks sutherlh1 hope they continue the rise and good luck all other investors.

As of Mar 15, 2013, the consensus forecast amongst 4 polled investment analysts covering Huntsworth plc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on Jan 09, 2013. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to hold their position in Huntsworth plc.

Huntsworth schedules FY results

4 April 2013 | 09:21am

StockMarketWire.com - Huntsworth will announce its preliminary results for the year to the end of December on 25 April.

At 9:21am: [LON:HNT] Huntsworth share price was +0.38p at 53.38p


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Final Results

Financial


highlights1

· Revenue of £173.0m (2011: £176.3m); like-for-like2 revenue decline of 0.3%

· Profit before tax up 17.4% at £22.5m

· Operating profit margin before central costs 19.4% (2011: 17.5%)

· Diluted earnings per share:

o Before highlighted items up 11.3% to 6.9p (2011: 6.2p)

o After highlighted items up 56.4% to 6.1p (2011: 3.9p)

· Net debt reduced by £4.2 million to £66.9m (2011: £71.1m)

· Proposed final dividend of 2.50p (2011: 2.50p), giving a total 2012 dividend of 3.50p (2011: 3.50p)



Operational Highlights

· 6.4% like-for-like growth in multi-office revenues, now more than 50% of the Group

· Digital revenues grown to 23% of Group

· Robust growth in revenue from 2011 investments in Asia & Middle East

· High profile client wins including Marks & Spencer and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change





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