Investment Firms
| 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | Interim Dividend | 6.00p | 6.00p | 6.00p | 6.00p | n/a | Final Dividend | 13.50p | 12.50p | 11.00p | 11.00p | n/a | Total Dividend | 19.50p | 18.50p | 17.00p | 17.00p | n/a |
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| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Income Statement | 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 |
| Turnover | 3.15 | 3.30 | 2.62 | 3.44 | 4.49 |
| Operating Profit/(Loss) | 2.23 | 2.39 | 1.86 | 2.52 | 3.45 |
| Net Interest | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Profit Before Tax | 2.23 | 2.39 | 1.86 | 2.52 | 3.45 |
| Profit After Tax | 2.11 | 2.24 | 1.73 | 2.01 | 2.91 |
| Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | 2.11 | 2.24 | 1.73 | 2.01 | 2.91 |
| Earnings per Share - Basic | 17.88p | 18.97p | 14.59p | 16.77p | 23.86p |
| Earnings per Share - Diluted | 17.88p | 18.97p | 14.59p | 16.77p | 23.86p |
| Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 17.88p | 18.97p | 14.59p | 16.77p | 23.86p |
| Dividend per Share | 19.50p | 18.50p | 17.00p | 17.00p | 26.00p |
| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Balance Sheet | 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 |
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Intangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fixed Investments | 102.00 | 80.08 | 68.71 | 75.06 | 109.23 |
| 102.00 | 80.08 | 68.71 | 75.06 | 109.23 | |
| Current Assets | |||||
| Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Debtors | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.67 |
| Cash at Bank & in Hand | 1.28 | 3.77 | 3.96 | 0.23 | 1.66 |
| Other Current Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Other Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Total Assets | 103.83 | 84.37 | 73.07 | 75.76 | 111.56 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | n/a | n/a | 0.21 | 0.35 | 0.67 |
| Net Current Assets | 1.63 | 3.25 | 4.15 | 75.41 | 1.66 |
| Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | 0.20 | 1.03 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Provisions for Liabilities & Charges | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Other Liabilities | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Total Liabilities | 0.20 | 1.03 | 0.21 | 0.35 | 0.67 |
| Net Assets | 103.63 | 83.33 | 72.86 | 75.41 | 110.90 |
| Capital & Reserves | |||||
| Called Up Share Capital | 1.50 | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.52 | 1.54 |
| Share Premium Account | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 3.26 | 1.41 |
| Other Reserves | 98.65 | 78.27 | 68.04 | 68.43 | 105.73 |
| Profit & Loss Account | 2.06 | 2.14 | 1.90 | 2.19 | 2.22 |
| Shareholders Funds | 103.63 | 83.33 | 72.86 | 75.41 | 110.90 |
| Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Capital Employed | 103.63 | 83.33 | 72.86 | 75.41 | 110.90 |
| Cash Flow | 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 |
| Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Returns On Investment & Servicing of Finance | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Taxation Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Capital Expenditure | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Acquisitions & Disposals | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Equity Dividends Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Management of Liquid Resources | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Financing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Net Increase/Decrease In Cash | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ratios | 30-Sep-25 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 |
| PE Ratio | 44.5 | 29.3 | 33.1 | 32.7 | 33.2 |
| PEG | n/a | 1.0 | n/a | n/a | 1.1 |
| EPS Growth | -6% | 30% | -13% | -30% | 30% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Dividend Cover | 0.92 | 1.03 | 0.86 | 0.99 | 0.92 |
| Dividend per Share Growth | 5.41% | 8.82% | n/a | (34.62%) | 4.00% |
| Operating Cashflow Per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pre-tax Profit per Share | 19.32¢ | 20.71¢ | 16.07¢ | 21.80¢ | 29.89¢ |
| Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Turnover per Share | 27.32¢ | 28.56¢ | 22.66¢ | 29.79¢ | 38.87¢ |
| Net Asset Value per Share | 897.48¢ | 721.72¢ | 631.04¢ | 653.09¢ | 960.46¢ |
| Operating Margin | 70.74% | 72.50% | 70.92% | 73.17% | 76.89% |
| ROCE | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Net Gearing | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.16% | n/a |
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