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Over the past 21 days the price has dropped by nearly 30% without any serious justification, so like you guys, I couldn't resists another bite of the cherry, and picked up another large chunk at just under 23p. I wouldn't think one can go far wrong at these prices.

As the buys greatly outnumber the sales, I can only conclude that the MM’s could be tree shaking.

Does anybody know the ex div date? ( to qualify for 1st Aug div payout)

This is a very decent Company, so I'm holding on too. In the short and long term it has interesting potential. We're in a nervous market so things are bound to be a little sluggish from time to time.

- Statement, Head office advised me that they expect it now to be posted on Monday, and to go out on line on Tuesday.

and Financial Statements posted to shareholders tomorrow

Sorry, 0.31 Buy 0.32 Sell

0.31 sell 0.32 buy

Like most here, I was puzzled by the ongoing dip and final slide in the price, especially when clearly buys including a two mill purchase, outnumbered sells! Shouldn’t there be accountability for this kind of irregularity?

Thanks, LOL

If it’s any consolation, I promise you you’re not talking to yourself, I’m appreciating this as much as you are.

IMHO, if one has some spare monies, I reckon one is likely to be better off investing in a company like HRG, then in a 12 month fixed bond at 3% for example, but please DYOR.

Shareholders should be aware that our investor base has changed significantly during the course of the last year. Two industry participants, one a long-term business partner (Dnata) and the other (Beverweerd Investments BV) connected to a prior partner with whom we still have some surviving joint interests, hold 23% and 21% of the share capital respectively. The top ten shareholders hold around 80% of the total capital of the Company and the current register includes few of those who invested at the time of the IPO. I will leave the detailed discussion of business performance to the Chief Executive in his statement, in conjunction with the Directors’ Report and financial statements. I hope you agree that, in a difficult global economy, this has been a good year for the Company. Looking forward, we do not expect much change to the current market conditions during 2009 and have adjusted our cost base to reflect that expectation. Our strategy is unchanged and we remain in good shape to take advantage of the economic recovery when it takes place. In closing, let me on behalf of the Board thank the executives and staff of every level who continue to rise to the challenge of delivering the best client service and through that, the best possible Company performance. They hold the future of the Company in their hands and I know they will strive tirelessly to build value for clients, for their fellow employees and for shareholders.

we are confident that we have the right business model and believe we are well positioned to benefit from the economic upturn when it comes. Cash generation and debt levels are key areas of focus for us, particularly in the present climate. After careful consideration, the Board announced in February 2009 that the Company’s future would be best protected by re-basing the dividend and retaining the cash so released. As such, the interim dividend of 1.2p per share that was paid in January 2009 will be the only dividend this year. We remain committed to a progressive dividend policy and expect to increase dividends from the re-based level of 1.2p as soon as it is prudent to do so. It is likely that one third of future dividends will be paid as an interim and two thirds as a final payment. Based on the 31 March 2009 year end share price of 15.5p, our re-based dividend of 1.2p per share represents a yield of 7.7%. Pension funding is another important issue for us. We have recently agreed with the trustees of our principal scheme in the UK that, as part of their latest actuarial review and in spite of the increase in liabilities, cash contributions would remain at essentially the same level as agreed at the time of the IPO in 2006. Shareholders should be aware that our investor base has changed significantly during the course of the last year. Two industry participants, one a long-term business partner (Dnata) and the other (Beverweerd Investments BV) connec

Chairman’s Statement I indicated in last year’s statement that the business of managed travel for corporate clients has been, historically, more resilient than many other travel related businesses in times of economic uncertainty. This year’s results support that view. The global economic crisis that was already in evidence in the financial sector this time last year has worsened and spread. However, the Company has performed in line with consensus earnings estimates and has produced an underlying pre-tax profit at only 9% below last year. Further, with effective cash management, we have reduced the year-end net debt by £25m to £85m. Under the circumstances this is a very satisfactory achievement. HRG’s resilience stems from its substantial fee-based revenue and its ability to adjust its cost base as circumstances change without sacrificing the delivery of first class service to its clients. Given the significant changes that occurred in the second half of the year, this active cost management has helped these results to a small extent and will contribute significantly more to the new financial year. This will help offset the impact of the challenging market on our future revenues and fee-earning ability. Further, when combined with our strong client retention and continuing success in winning competitive tenders for new clients, we are confident that we have the right business model and believe we are well positioned to benef

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