Due to significant acquisition activity in 2014, H115 saw significant year-on-year growth in funds under management (18.4%), revenues (19.1%) and underlying PBT (27.0%). H115 inorganic and organic growth has slowed, the latter reflecting market volatility, uncertainty over the UK election and a concentration on bedding-in acquired business. However, margins have remained strong (although may be affected in H2 by ongoing strategic investments). Management’s outlook is cautiously optimistic; greater focus on organic growth will come in H2 and £20m debt raised will allow further inorganic growth. The interim dividend was raised to 21p.

30 Jul 2015
Interim results: looking forward

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Interim results: looking forward
Rathbones Group PLC (RAT:LON) | 1,841 -220.9 (-0.6%) | Mkt Cap: 2,024m
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Due to significant acquisition activity in 2014, H115 saw significant year-on-year growth in funds under management (18.4%), revenues (19.1%) and underlying PBT (27.0%). H115 inorganic and organic growth has slowed, the latter reflecting market volatility, uncertainty over the UK election and a concentration on bedding-in acquired business. However, margins have remained strong (although may be affected in H2 by ongoing strategic investments). Management’s outlook is cautiously optimistic; greater focus on organic growth will come in H2 and £20m debt raised will allow further inorganic growth. The interim dividend was raised to 21p.