Investment Firms
| 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 | Interim Dividend | 3.00p | 3.00p | 3.00p | 3.00p | n/a | Final Dividend | 3.50p | 3.50p | 3.50p | 3.50p | n/a | Total Dividend | 3.00p | 6.50p | 6.50p | 6.50p | n/a |
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| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Income Statement | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 |
| Turnover | 2.91 | 2.31 | 1.75 | 1.72 | 1.62 |
| Operating Profit/(Loss) | 1.14 | 0.54 | (0.34) | (0.53) | (0.17) |
| Net Interest | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Profit Before Tax | 1.14 | 0.54 | (0.34) | (0.53) | (0.17) |
| Profit After Tax | n/a | n/a | (0.34) | (0.53) | n/a |
| Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | n/a | n/a | (0.34) | (0.53) | n/a |
| Earnings per Share - Basic | 0.62p | 0.32p | (0.22p) | (0.36p) | (0.12p) |
| Earnings per Share - Diluted | 0.62p | 0.32p | (0.22p) | (0.36p) | (0.12p) |
| Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 0.62p | 0.32p | (0.22p) | (0.36p) | (0.12p) |
| Dividend per Share | 6.50p | 6.50p | 6.50p | 6.50p | 6.50p |
| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Balance Sheet | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 |
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Intangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tangible Assets | 191.64 | 207.53 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fixed Investments | n/a | n/a | 198.54 | 368.60 | 239.57 |
| 191.64 | 207.53 | 198.54 | 368.60 | 239.57 | |
| Current Assets | |||||
| Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Debtors | 5.39 | 0.68 | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.92 |
| Cash at Bank & in Hand | 4.42 | 5.36 | 23.75 | 3.64 | 21.39 |
| 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 | 201.45 | 213.56 | 222.81 | 372.70 | 261.87 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | 2.03 | 1.71 | 1.68 | 1.90 | 1.66 |
| Net Current Assets | 7.78 | 4.32 | 22.58 | 2.20 | 20.64 |
| Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | n/a | n/a | 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 | 2.03 | 1.71 | 1.68 | 1.90 | 1.66 |
| Net Assets | 199.42 | 211.86 | 221.13 | 370.80 | 260.21 |
| Capital & Reserves | |||||
| Called Up Share Capital | 1.90 | 1.73 | n/a | 1.49 | 1.46 |
| Share Premium Account | 124.57 | 100.97 | n/a | 53.60 | 38.32 |
| Other Reserves | 50.81 | 96.07 | n/a | 309.93 | 215.91 |
| Profit & Loss Account | 22.14 | 13.08 | n/a | 5.77 | 4.52 |
| Shareholders Funds | 199.42 | 211.86 | 221.13 | 370.80 | 260.21 |
| Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Capital Employed | 199.42 | 211.86 | 221.13 | 370.80 | 260.21 |
| Cash Flow | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 |
| Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities | (1.67) | (2.85) | (5.00) | (4.44) | (3.06) |
| 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 | 13.40 | (16.97) | 69.21 | (12.66) | 3.33 |
| Acquisitions & Disposals | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Equity Dividends Paid | n/a | n/a | (64.43) | (8.77) | n/a |
| Management of Liquid Resources | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Financing | (12.67) | 1.42 | 20.33 | 8.12 | 11.72 |
| Net Increase/Decrease In Cash | (0.94) | (18.39) | 20.11 | (17.75) | 11.99 |
| Ratios | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 |
| PE Ratio | 150.8 | 323.4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| PEG | 1.6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EPS Growth | 94% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | 7.0% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Dividend Cover | 0.10 | 0.05 | (0.03) | (0.06) | (0.02) |
| Dividend per Share Growth | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Operating Cashflow Per Share | (0.65p) | (1.11p) | (1.94p) | (1.73p) | (1.19p) |
| Pre-tax Profit per Share | 0.44p | 0.21p | (0.13p) | (0.21p) | (0.066p) |
| Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | (0.36p) | (7.14p) | 7.81p | (6.89p) | 4.66p |
| Turnover per Share | 1.13p | 0.90p | 0.68p | 0.67p | 0.63p |
| Net Asset Value per Share | 77.44p | 82.26p | 85.86p | 143.98p | 101.04p |
| Operating Margin | 39.28% | 23.31% | (19.40%) | (30.93%) | (10.49%) |
| ROCE | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Net Gearing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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