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ReThink Group (The) PLC

24 September 2013

24 September 2013

The Rethink Group plc

("Rethink" or the "Group")

Interim Results

Increase in revenues and return to profitability

The Rethink Group (AIM: RTG), one of the UK's leading Recruitment, Talent Management and Technology Services companies, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six month period ended 30 June 2013.

H1 2013 Financial Highlights

-- Revenue increased 27.4% to GBP56.2m (H1 2012: GBP44.1m)

-- Gross Profit (Net Fee Income or "NFI") remained relatively consistent at GBP10.5m (H1 2012: GBP10.4m)

-- Recruitment NFI increased by 5.5% to GBP7.7m (H1 2012: GBP7.3m)

-- Operating costs reduced to GBP9.8m (H1 2012:GBP10.0m), and include non-recurring costs of GBP0.3m

-- Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation ("EBITDA") before non-recurring items of GBP1.12m (H1 2012: GBP0.59m)

-- Profit Before Tax ("PBT") of GBP0.53m (H1 2012: GBP0.30m)

-- Invoice discounting liability less cash of GBP13.3m (FY 2012: GBP12.0m, H1 2012: GBP8.3m)

-- Basic earnings per share 0.3744 pence (H1 2012: 0.2407 pence)

Divisional Review

-- Talent Management

- Revenues increased 21% to GBP17.4m (H1 2012: GBP14.4m) and NFI fell by 10% to GBP1.8m (H1 2012: GBP2.0m) reflecting a one-off permanent project in 2012

-- Recruitment

- Revenues increased 34% to GBP36.6m (H1 2012: GBP27.4m) and NFI increased by 6% to GBP7.7m (H1 2012: GBP7.3m) due to a change in the business mix in favour of contract business

-- Careful performance management lead to a headcount reduction from 260 at 30 June 2012 to 210 at 30 June 2013 with a corresponding reduction in operating costs. All other discretionary costs were also reviewed and managed appropriately.

-- Technology Services

   -    Revenues fell by 4% to GBP2.16m (2012: GBP2.25m) and NFI reduced to GBP0.88m (2012: GBP1.1m) 

Steve Wright, Chief Executive Officer of Rethink, commented: "After the challenges experienced by the Group during the second half of 2012, I am delighted to report that Rethink has moved back into profit. This rise in profitability is attributable to an increase in Net Fee Income alongside the managed reduction in operating costs."

"The Board is now focussed on progressing the implementation of the revised Group strategy of growth driven by the Talent Management division, underpinned by the Recruitment division."

"Trading has continued to improve over the summer months, and the Board is confident that the building blocks are in place to enable the Group to pursue its strategy through a combination of sustained organic growth and selective acquisitions."

For further information please contact:

 
 The Rethink Group plc 
 Steve Wright, CEO                        07836 226902 
 Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser and 
  Broker) 
 Bidhi Bhoma/Edward Mansfield            0207 408 4090 
 Newgate Threadneedle 
 John Coles/Fiona Conroy                 020 7653 9850 
 

About The Rethink Group plc

Rethink Group (AIM: RTG) provides business transformation services through talent management and recruitment services. These mutually supported activities work in synergy and support our growing customer base.

The Group supports clients across the UK, Europe, US, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

For more information please visit our website: www.rethinkgroupplc.com

Chairman and CEO's Statement

As a consequence of the difficulties experienced by the Group in the second half of 2012, the Board decided to review its strategy. Since that time the Board has approved a focused plan designed to transform Rethink into a Talent Management led services business within the next three years.

Despite the continuing subdued economic climate both in the UK and globally, Group NFI has remained broadly stable at GBP10.5m (H1 2012: GBP10.4m). During the period to 30 June 2013 NFI (Talent Management and Recruitment) increased to GBP9.6m (H1 2012: GBP9.3m) with a marginal decline in Talent Management NFI of GBP0.2m which has been more than offset by growth in the larger Recruitment division.

In April 2013, the Group entered into a new GBP20m invoice discounting facility with Bank Leumi ABL (the "Bank"), replacing the previous facility with Lloyds Banking Group.

The Board is currently focused onfinalisingthe restructuring of the Group and investing for growth and consequently will not be declaring an interim dividend.

Following the implementation of a number of restructuring initiatives, commenced in the first half of the year, and further progressed in the second, the Board believes that Rethink will be positioned for sustainable future expansion. Business units are aligned and resourced to pursue opportunities as the western economies recover from a long period of stagnant growth.

Operational Review

Rethink's ongoing structure is aligned to two interconnected markets: (1) Talent Management where our involvement with a client is deeper and underpinned by a longer term management services agreement, and (2) Open Market, characterised by transactional client relationships. Within these two markets Rethink addresses two vertical markets; Business and Technology, as well as Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences.

Talent Management Division

The Talent Management division provides a broader offering than Recruitment, since it positions the Group to become involved with our clients on a more holistic manner. This approach aligns Rethink as a true partner to support clients in managing their talent, be it in Permanent or Contract resources.

Key service offerings include:

-- Managed service provision with a minimum of one year term as 'master vendor', typically with Rethink staff embedded at the client site to support more efficient employee and flexible resource provision.

-- Technology and consultancy - utilising leading edge technology applications, as well as value-added consulting services, to help clients manage the end-to-end life cycle of identifying, attracting, assessing, engaging and on-boarding talent, as well as providing ongoing performance management and selective development.

-- Projects resourcing focused on both fixed and time based pricing of talent teams, together with people project management.

Contract NFI has risen from GBP1.29m to GBP1.48m, while Permanent NFI dropped from GBP0.73m to GBP0.36m, giving a blended NFI decrease of GBP0.2m. The decline is attributable to a one-off hiringprogrammeat a major Talent Management client in 2012.

As with the Recruitment division, the Talent Management division has experienced growth in the number of contractors on billing since the 2012 year end, resulting in an increase in revenues of GBP3.4m to GBP17.1m.

Post the period end Rethink has secured a new substantial Talent Management client in the insurance sector, further extending its sector coverage. The offering continues to develop and evolve as existing and prospective clients seek to secure our broader expertise to help them plan and apply their technology talent resource in a more effective way to meet their strategic goals.

Revenues from the Talent Management division in the first six months were GBP17.4m (H1 2012: GBP14.4m), while NFI declined to GBP1.8m (H1 2012: GBP2.0m).

Recruitment Division - Rethink, Berkley and Otravida

The Recruitment division provides clients with a quick and reliable route through the open market to secure talent for our clients. This expanding area covers Permanent and Contract recruitment as well as high level interims delivered by our executive search brand, Otravida.

The division experienced organic growth of 6% in NFI to GBP7.7m (H1 2012 GBP7.3m). Following cost alignment at the end of last year, contribution from this segment of our business has risen from GBP0.7m to GBP1.3m.

Contract NFI has risen from GBP3.2m to GBP4.2m, while Permanent NFI is down from GBP4.1m to GBP3.5m, giving a total contribution increase of GBP0.4m.

The division has seen a steady month on month increase in the number of contractors since the previous year end, resulting in an increase in revenues of GBP9.8m compared to H1 2012, to GBP33.1m.

Technology Services Division

The Technology Services division has had a disappointing start to the year, which has seen revenue reduce to GBP2.1m (H1 2012: GBP2.2m) and profit decrease to GBP0.0m (H1 2012: GBP0.2m) as a result of investment in SAP revenue streams taking longer to yield results than anticipated.

The Board is carefully looking at the performance of this division, it's positioning and prospects.

Board Changes

In January 2013 Jon Butterfield stepped down as CEO and was replaced by Steve Wright with Andy Lord appointed Chief Operating Officer. In July, after the period end, John Sadiq stepped down as Non-Executive Chairman to be replaced on an interim basis by John O'Sullivan while a permanent successor is sought.

Financial Review

The Group's business mix for the combined Recruitment and Talent Management divisions at NFI level changed from 52% Permanent: 48% Contract, to 40% Permanent: 60% contract reflecting general market trends and a large one-off permanent project at a Talent Management client in 2012.

Revenues in the first half of 2013 increased by 27% to GBP56.2m (H1 2012: GBP44.1m) driven by an increase in contract recruitment activities. NFI was in line with last year at GBP10.5m (H1 2012: GBP10.4m).

Despite the reduction in operating costs, there were nonetheless non-recurring operating costs of GBP0.3m which depressed the Group's profitability for the period.

EBITDA before non-recurring costs has increased by 90% to GBP1.12m (H1 2012: GBP0.59m) and profit before tax increased by 77% to GBP0.53m (H1 2012: GBP0.30m). Administrative expenses (excluding depreciation and amortisation) have fallen to GBP9.65m (H1 2012: GBP9.83m).

The Group reported basic earnings per share for the period of 0.3744p (H1 2012: 0.2407p).

Working Capital and Invoice Discounting

Trade and Other Receivables grew to GBP29.0m at 30 June 2013 (31 December 2012: GBP22.9m) as a result of increased revenues. The increase in working capital has been funded by increased invoice discounting of GBP13.8m (31 December 2012: GBP13.1m). The total invoice discounting liability less cash was GBP13.3m (31 December 2012: GBP12.0m, H1 2012: GBP8.3m).

Banking Facilities

The Group entered a new GBP20m invoice discounting financing facility agreement with the Bank. This represents a slight increase in facility limit from GBP19.440m as at 31 December 2012.

The Board is confident that the Group's current banking facilities are adequate to support its working capital demands as it continues to drive growth.

Outlook

Although we remain cautious about the general economic backdrop in the UK, we have been encouraged by improving market conditions for both our Contract and Permanent offerings.

Rethink has undertaken a review of its strategy in the first half of the year and is now starting the implementation of that revised strategy. The Group will continue to follow this going forward to drive future growth opportunities. In particular, Rethink is investing time in evolving its Talent Management service offerings, and is confident that this strategic emphasis will lead to significant shareholder value creation in the future.

As part of this strategy, Rethink has addressed its resources and cost base. The corporate structure will continue to be enhanced. In addition to this, acquisitions opportunities should they be appropriate will be pursued.

The second half of the year has started well, as evidenced with the signing of a new Talent Management contract with a client in the financial services sector. Rethink has a solid contract pipeline and looks forward to the future with increased confidence.

   John O'Sullivan                                                                   Stephen Wright 
   Non-Executive Chairman                                                 Chief Executive Officer 

24 September 2013

 
 INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT 
  2013 
 
                                              Unaudited    Unaudited      Audited 
=================================== 
                                             Six months   Six months   Year ended 
                                                  ended        ended 
=================================== 
                                              30-Jun-13    30-Jun-12    31-Dec-12 
                                      Note      GBP'000      GBP'000      GBP'000 
===================================  =====  ===========  ===========  =========== 
 
 REVENUE                                         56,183       44,085       91,201 
 Cost of sales                                 (45,714)     (33,663)     (71,083) 
 
 GROSS PROFIT                                    10,469       10,422       20,118 
 Administrative expenses                        (9,784)      (9,968)     (20,630) 
 
 PROFIT / (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                    685          454        (512) 
 
 Analysed as: 
 Earnings before interest, 
  tax, depreciation, amortisation 
  and non-recurring items                         1,115          589          193 
 
   Amortisation and depreciation 
                                                  (130)        (135)        (705) 
   PROFIT / (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 
   BEFORE NON-RECURRING ITEMS                       985          454        (512) 
 
   Non-recurring items - exit 
   fees and 
   reorganisation costs                           (300)            -            - 
 
   PROFIT / (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                  685          454        (512) 
-----------------------------------  -----  -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
 Finance costs                                    (158)        (158)        (399) 
 Finance income                                       -            1          156 
 
 PROFIT / (LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION                    527          297        (755) 
 Tax (expense) / credit                            (95)         (40)            7 
 
 PROFIT / (LOSS) FOR THE 
  YEAR                                              432          257        (748) 
 Other comprehensive income 
 Foreign currency exchange 
  differences on translation 
  of foreign operations                             131            2        (307) 
 
 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
  / 
 (EXPENSE) FOR THE PERIOD                           563          259      (1,055) 
===================================  =====  ===========  ===========  ----------- 
 
 Earnings per share 
 
 Basic                                 4         0.374p       0.241p     (0.678)p 
                                            -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
 Diluted                               4         0.374p       0.240p     (0.678)p 
                                            -----------  -----------  ----------- 
 
 
 INTERIM BALANCE SHEET 2013 
 
 
                                    Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited 
================================= 
                                    30-Jun-13   30-Jun-12   31-Dec-12 
================================= 
                                      GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000 
 
 
 ASSETS 
 NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
 Goodwill                               4,121       4,358       3,966 
 Investment                                 5           -           5 
 Property, plant & equipment              515         549         530 
 Intangible assets                         74         105          80 
 Deferred tax asset                        56          17          24 
                                               ----------  ---------- 
 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS               4,771       5,029       4,605 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 CURRENT ASSETS 
 Trade & other receivables             29,017      22,800      22,859 
 Cash and cash equivalents                449         843       1,121 
 Corporation tax asset                     11           -           4 
                                               ----------  ---------- 
 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                  29,477      23,643      23,984 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 TOTAL ASSETS                          34,248      28,672      28,589 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Trade and other payables            (14,561)    (12,373)    (10,195) 
 Invoice discounting and finance 
  leases                             (13,756)     (9,159)    (13,114) 
 Deferred consideration                     -       (406)           - 
 Corporation tax liability                  -       (316)           - 
 Preference shares                          -       (222)           - 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES           (28,317)    (22,476)    (23,309) 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 NET CURRENT ASSETS                     1,160       1,167         675 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Loans and borrowing                        -        (51)        (40) 
 Deferred tax liability                  (43)         (6)        (11) 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES           (43)        (57)        (51) 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 NET ASSETS                             5,888       6,139       5,229 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 
 EQUITY 
 Share capital                            117         113         114 
 Share premium account                  3,238       3,096       3,145 
 Merger reserve                           218         218         218 
 Translation reserve                    (225)       (392)       (356) 
 Retained earnings                      2,540       3,104       2,108 
                                   ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 TOTAL EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE 
  TO THE EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE 
  PARENT                                5,888       6,139       5,229 
                                   ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
 
 
 INTERIM STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 2013 
                                       Share    Retained      Share    Shares     Merger   Translation       Total 
                                     capital    earnings    premium     to be    reserve       reserve      equity 
                                                                       issued 
 -------------------------------- 
                                     GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000    GBP'000       GBP'000     GBP'000 
 --------------------------------             ----------  ---------  --------  ---------  ------------  ---------- 
 
  At 1 January 2012                      104       3,105      2,528        33        218          (49)       5,939 
 
  Changes in equity 
   for the six months 
   ended 30 June 2012 
 
  Profit for the year                      -         257          -         -          -             -         257 
 
  Other comprehensive 
   income                                  -           -          -         -          -             2           2 
  Share options exercised                  5           -        251         -          -             -         256 
  Contingent share consideration           -           -          -      (33)          -             -        (33) 
  Revaluation of goodwill                  -           -          -         -          -         (345)       (345) 
  Dividends paid                           -       (258)          -         -          -             -       (258) 
  Issue of shares                          4           -        317         -          -             -         321 
                                   ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ---------  ------------  ---------- 
 
  At 30 June 2012                        113       3,104      3,096         -        218         (392)       6,139 
 
  Changes in equity 
   for the six months 
   ended 31 December 
   2012 
 
 
  Loss for the Period                      -     (1,005)          -         -          -             -     (1,005) 
  Other comprehensive 
   income                                  -           -          -         -          -            36          36 
  Share options exercised                  1           -         49         -          -             -          50 
 
  Recognition of share 
   based payment expense                   -           5          -         -          -             -           5 
  Dividends paid                           -           4          -         -          -             -           4 
 
  At 31 December 2012                    114       2,108      3,145         -        218         (356)       5,229 
 
  Changes in equity 
   for the six months 
   ended 30 June 2013 
 
  Profit for the period                    -         432          -         -          -             -         432 
 
  Other comprehensive 
   income                                  -           -          -         -          -           131         131 
  Share options exercised                  3           -         93         -          -             -          96 
                                   ---------  ----------  ---------  --------  ---------  ------------  ---------- 
 
  At 30 June 2013                        117       2,540      3,238         -        218         (225)       5,888 
                                   =========  ==========  =========  ========  =========  ============  ========== 
 
 
 
 INTERIM CASHFLOW STATEMENT 2013 
 
 
                                                    Unaudited     Unaudited 
                                                   Six months    Six months       Audited 
                                                        ended         ended    Year ended 
----------------------------------------------- 
                                                    30-Jun-13     30-Jun-12     31-Dec-12 
----------------------------------------------- 
                                                      GBP'000       GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
 Profit / (loss) before tax                               527           297         (755) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Share based payment charge                                 -             -             5 
 Depreciation charges                                      95            91           199 
 Amortisation                                              35            44            84 
  Impairment of goodwill                                    -             -           422 
 Reduction in deferred consideration                        -         (113)             - 
 Finance costs                                            158           158           399 
 Finance income                                             -           (1)         (156) 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                                          815           476           198 
 
 Increase in trade and other receivables              (6,158)       (2,646)       (2,705) 
 Increase / (decrease) in trade and other 
  payables                                              4,241         1,901         (578) 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash absorbed by operations                          (1,102)         (269)       (3,085) 
 
 Corporation tax paid                                       -          (42)         (363) 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net cash absorbed by 
 operating activities                                 (1,102)         (311)       (3,448) 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant & equipment                 (80)         (318)         (242) 
 Purchase of intangible assets                           (29)          (69)          (84) 
  Purchase of investment                                    -             -           (5) 
 Payment of deferred consideration                          -         (364)             - 
  Redemption of preference shares                       (628)             -             - 
 Finance income                                             -             1             1 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net cash absorbed by investing activities              (737)         (750)         (330) 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Finance costs paid                                     (158)         (158)         (399) 
 Net change in advances on invoice discounting 
  facility                                              1,319         1,201         4,435 
 Repayment of long term borrowings                          -            50             - 
 Repayment of finance leases                             (89)           (3)          (80) 
 Payment of dividend                                        -         (258)         (254) 
 Proceeds from issue of share capital                      95           180           305 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net cash generated from financing activities           1,167         1,012         4,007 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash and 
  cash equivalents                                      (672)          (49)           229 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
  of the period/year                                    1,121           892           892 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the end 
  of the 
 period/year                                              449           843         1,121 
                                                 ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 
 
 
 

Notes to the unaudited financial information

For the six months ended 30 June 2013

1. Basis of Preparation

The financial information presented in this document has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) interpretations that are expected to be applicable for the year ending 31 December 2013.

These are subject to on going review and endorsement by the European Commission, and possible amendment by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and are therefore subject to possible change.

The financial information in this statement relating to the six months ended 30 June 2013 and the six months ended 30 June 2012 has neither been audited nor reviewed pursuant to guidance issued by the Auditing Practices Board. The financial information for the period ended 31 December 2012 does not constitute the full statutory accounts for that period. The Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2012 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The Independent Auditor's Report on the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2012 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis, and did not contain a statement under 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

2. Comparative Figures

The comparative figures represent the unaudited results for the six month period to 30 June 2012 and the audited results for the year ended 31 December 2012.

3. Taxation

The charge to taxation is based on the expected annual tax rate of 23.0%. on profit before taxation, adjusted for disallowable items and losses utilised (30 June 2012: 21.1% and 31 December 2012: 24.5%).

4. Earnings per share

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue.

Fully diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares by existing share options, share incentive plans and the contingent share consideration on business combinations, assuming dilution through conversion of all existing options and shares held in share plans.

The earnings per share figures included in the interim results for the unaudited six month period ended 30 June 2012 were previously incorrectly stated as 2.407 (basic) and 2.396 (diluted). These figures have been correctly restated as 0.241 (basic) and 0.240 (diluted).

5. Segment Information

Reportable Segments

Factors that management use to identify the Group's reportable segments

The Group's three reportable segments, being Recruitment, Talent Management and Technology Services, are sectors that offer different products and services. They are managed separately having a dedicated Director, and separate reporting within the internal information provided to the management team including the Directors.

Measurement of operating segment profit

The same accounting policies are followed in this document as were applied in the Group's latest annual audited financial statements.

Technology Services, Talent Management and Recruitment are evaluated for performance on the basis of contribution.

Recruitment is represented by the subsidiaries, Rethink Recruitment Solutions Limited, ReBuild Recruitment Services Limited, Integritas Recruitment Limited, Rethink Recruitment (Southend) Limited, Rethink MEA FZCO, Berkley Recruitment (Group) Limited and Berkley Recruitment Group (Asia) Pte. Limited with all subsidiaries involved in both Permanent and Contract Recruitment.

Permanent recruitment involves the placing of candidates in permanent employment roles. Contract recruitment involves the placing of candidates in fixed term roles.

Talent Management is currently represented by Rethink Professional Services Limited and certain elements of Recruitment as set out above.

Technology Services is represented by Aiimi Limited and TrustTech Limited. The segment is involved in providing technical advice, support and project management.

 
 Segmental view                                             2013 H1 
---------------------------  --------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                              Technology 
                                Services   Talent Management   Recruitment   Unallocated     Total 
                                 GBP'000             GBP'000       GBP'000       GBP'000   GBP'000 
---------------------------  -----------  ------------------  ------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 Revenue 
 Contract revenue                      -              17,086        33,068             -    50,154 
 Permanent revenue                     -                 362         3,511             -     3,873 
 Business Transformation 
  and Technology Services          2,156                   -             -             -     2,156 
                             -----------  ------------------  ------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 Total revenue                     2,156              17,448        36,579             -    56,183 
                             ===========  ==================  ============  ============  ======== 
 
 Gross profit                        879               1,843         7,747             -    10,469 
 
 Administrative expenses           (877)               (604)       (6,492)             -   (7,973) 
 
 Contribution from 
  ongoing operations                   2               1,239         1,255             -     2,496 
 
 Central administrative 
  expenses                             -                   -             -       (1,812)   (1,812) 
                                                                                          -------- 
 
 Profit from operations                                                                       685 
---------------------------  -----------  ------------------  ------------  ------------  -------- 
 Analysed as:                                                                               1,115 
  EBITDA and non-recurring 
   items                                                                                    (130) 
  Amortisation and 
   depreciation                                                                             (300) 
  Non-recurring items 
 
  Profit from operations                                                                      685 
---------------------------  -----------  ------------------  ------------  ------------  -------- 
 
 
 Segmental view                                            2012 H1 
---------------------  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                        Technology            Talent 
                          Services        Management       Recruitment       Unallocated         Total 
                           GBP'000           GBP'000           GBP'000           GBP'000       GBP'000 
---------------------  -----------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 Revenue 
 Contract revenue                -            13,703            23,260                 -        36,963 
 Permanent revenue               -               728             4,141                 -         4,869 
 Business 
  Transformation 
  and Technology 
  Services                   2,253                 -                 -                 -         2,253 
                       -----------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 Total revenue               2,253            14,431            27,401                 -        44,085 
                       ===========  ================  ================  ================  ============ 
 
 Gross profit                1,082             2,019             7,321                 -        10,422 
 
 Administrative 
  expenses                   (914)             (740)           (6,663)                 -       (8,317) 
 
 Contribution from 
  ongoing operations           168             1,279               658                 -         2,105 
 
 Central 
  administrative 
  expenses                       -                 -                 -           (1,516)       (1,516) 
                                                                                          ------------ 
 EBITDA                                                                                            589 
 
 Segmental view                                              2012 
---------------------  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                        Technology 
                          Services      Talent Management       Recruitment   Unallocated        Total 
                           GBP'000                GBP'000           GBP'000       GBP'000      GBP'000 
---------------------  -----------  ---------------------  ----------------  ------------  ----------- 
 
 Revenue 
 Contract revenue                -                 26,948            51,540             -       78,488 
 Permanent revenue               -                  1,618             7,153             -        8,771 
 Business 
  Transformation 
  and Technology 
  Services                   3,942                      -                 -             -        3,942 
                       -----------  ---------------------  ----------------  ------------  ----------- 
 
 Total revenue               3,942                 28,566            58,693             -       91,201 
                       ===========  =====================  ================  ============  =========== 
 
 Gross profit                1,932                  4,102            14,084             -       20,118 
 
 Administrative 
  expenses                 (1,917)                (1,634)          (13,386)             -     (16,937) 
 Contribution from 
  ongoing operations            15                  2,468               698             -        3,181 
 
 Central 
  administrative 
  expenses                       -                      -                 -       (2,988)      (2,988) 
                                                                                           ----------- 
 EBITDA                                                                                            193 
 
 

Segment reportable administrative expenses consist primarily of staff, office, general expenses and depreciation.

Geographical information

The Group's operations are located in the UK, Ireland, Singapore and the Middle East.

6. Non recurring items

Included within non recurring items are:-

 
                                Unaudited   Unaudited   Audited 
                                   30-Jun      30-Jun    31-Dec 
                                     2013        2012      2012 
                                  GBP'000     GBP'000   GBP'000 
 Banking exit fee                      40           -         - 
 Board reorganisation costs            84           -         - 
 Company reorganisation costs         176           -         - 
 
                                      300           -         - 
                               ==========  ==========  ======== 
 
 

7. Distribution of the Interim Report

Copies of this announcement may be obtained from the Company Secretary at the registered office: 52-54 Southwark Street, London SE1 1UN. In addition, an electronic version will be available on the Company's website - www.rethinkgroupplc.com.

This information is provided by RNS

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