9th March 2006 Chime Communications PLC("Chime" or "the Group")audited preliminary results for the yearended 31st December 2005
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2005 |
2004 |
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Operating Income |
£63.0m |
£52.1m |
+ 21% |
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Operating profit |
£9.5m |
£7.3m |
+ 30% |
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Profit before Tax |
£8.6m |
£6.4m |
+ 34% |
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Earnings per Share |
2.9p |
2.2p |
+ 32% |
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Dividend per Share |
0.48p |
0.30p |
+60% |
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Headline Operating Profit Margin |
15.3% |
13.7% |
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Net debt |
£3.0m |
£6.3m |
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Note:
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Headline figures are shown prior to restructuring costs (£1.3m) and discontinued operations.
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Organic growth (excluding both acquisitions and disposals) in operating income was 7% and 16% in operating profit.
Commenting on the results, Lord Bell, Chairman of Chime Communications, said:
"We have had a very successful year and exceeded the City's expectations for 2005. This strong performance has continued in to the first quarter of 2006. We are very optimistic about our future prospects".
For further information please contact:
Lord Bell, Chairman - Tel: 020 7861 8515
Chime Communications plc
Chris Satterthwaite, Chief Executive - Tel: 020 7861 8515
Chime Communications plc
Charles Cook / Robin Tozer - Tel: 020 7861 3232
Bell Pottinger Corporate and Financial
