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Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2012 Metrodome is pleased to announce its results for the six months ended 30 June 2012. Highlights · Revenues from continuing operations of £4,322,000 up 3% (H1 2011: £4,187,000) · Underlying EBITDA* of £139,000 (H1 2011: £101,000) in difficult trading conditions · Profit from discontinued operations of £5,195,000 (H1 2011: loss of £839,000) * Underlying EBITDA is defined as earnings from continuing operations before exceptional items, interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation of software costs and amortisation of acquired intangible assets.

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Metrodome Group (MRM) reported revenues of 4.3 million for the six months ended 30th June, up 3% year-on-year, with underlying EBITDA rising by 37.6% to 139,000 pounds. However, investors were more interested to see a profit from discontinued operations of 5.2 million pounds as the film and television content distributor was able to wipe the net liabilities of Target Entertainment, which entered administration on 28th February 2012, from its balance sheet. Metrodome shares leapt up by 0.2p to 0.75p.

Shares in Theo Fennell (TFL) soared by 3.25p to 15p after the jeweler confirmed that it was in preliminary talks with private equity group EME Capital with regards to a possible takeover bid. No information was given as to the possible size of the bid, but under the rules of the City Code EME will have to make a formal offer for company, which is popular among A-list celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and George Michael, by 3rd October.

Market conditions continue to remain resilient with London benefitting from its World Class status which has been enhanced by the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. Limited supply of quality new housing, particularly in the best locations in London and the South East, continues to provide strong support for house prices despite the underlying economic conditions and lack of feelgood factor. Housing has to become a national priority, not just for Government but for the whole country. This does require the presumption in favour of sustainable development within the NPPF to be enforced. Housing can also be part of the economic recovery as every home built by Berkeley creates some 3.5 jobs alongside the associated benefits of affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, creating fantastic new homes and vibrant places. The Government has a vital role to play in stimulating investment by creating a stable, consistent and transparent platform to allow housing to be developed, however the changes in planning and the consultation on the taxation of residential properties have introduced uncertainties for businesses such as Berkeley. Consequently, this is expected to lead to lower levels of investment in housebuilding generally. This means for Berkeley that we will maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet while investing more selectively in land and construction and therefore expect to be cash generative in the first half. As previously announced, Victoria Mitchell, the Non-Executive Deputy Chairman is today stepping down from the Board after ten years of continuous service and I would like to thank Victoria for her significant contribution to the Group over this time."

Interim Management Statement Period from 1 May 2012 to 31 August 2012 5 September 2012 At The Berkeley Group Holdings plc ("Berkeley's") Annual General Meeting being held today, the Chairman, Tony Pidgley, will make the following Interim Management Statement which covers the period from 1 May 2012 to 31 August 2012. "Berkeley has set a clear long term operational strategy to return £13 per share to shareholders by 2021 and to maintain the balance sheet at a similar level as at 30 April 2011. Berkeley remains on target to achieve this. Trading for the period has been in line with the Board's expectations. In addition, the completion of 149 properties at Grosvenor Waterside in the period, out of the 185 remaining properties which had previously been forecast to be delivered over the next three years, has benefitted earnings in the current year which are currently anticipated to be at the top end of analysts' expectations. All these properties were paid for in full at the year end and no additional cash will be generated by the business from the acceleration of these sales. Berkeley has acquired three sites since the beginning of the year, predominantly on deferred terms, in Wapping, Hammersmith and Chiswick, and is on target to achieve its aim of growing the value of the potential gross margin in its land holdings to £3 billion by April 2014.

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Berkeley Group Holdings (BKG) announced that it expects full year earnings to be at the top end of analyst expectations, having completed 149 of the 185 properties at the Grosvenor Waterside development which were previously planned to be delivered over the next three years. The housebuilder noted that prices in London have remained strong despite the economic downturn, due to high demand and limited supply of high end properties. Berkeley shares edged up by 8p to 1,498p.

some coverage Soft drinks manufacturers Britvic (BVIC) and AG Barr (BAG) have confirmed that they have entered talks to discus a possible merger. If successful this would create one of the largest soft drinks companies in Europe, with a market cap of 1.28 billion pounds, based on the closing prices on Tuesday 4th September. If the deal is successful, Britvic shareholders would own 63% of the new company's share capital, while AG Barr investors would own 37%. However, broker N+1 Brewin believes that the proposed split is unbalanced, stating: "we recognise the scale and distribution platform which Britvic brings to the deal, however, we believe that the greater potential lies in AG Barr’s brand portfolio". Shares in Britvic fizzed up by 41.3p to 369.9p, while those of AG Barr sparkled by 34.6p to 450.2p.

Company outlook Hargreaves Lansdown's position is strong. We are estimated to have 28.6% of the direct investing market in the UK (Source: The Direct Platform Guide Issue 2 February 2012), a position built through delivering exceptional service, information and value. As a profitable company with no debt we present the financial strength to give investors comfort over the safety of their investments, to reinvest in our business and respond to competitive activity. In 2013 we shall continue to enhance our services. Many of these improvements will be revealed in due course but include improved SIPP incentives and an online transfer service. An iPad app and improved functionality to allow clients to more easily control their entire family's assets will augment the reasons to consolidate assets with Hargreaves Lansdown. As we continue to improve our business we share the benefits of scale, technology and success with our clients in a virtuous circle. Returning value to clients has been key to the success of Hargreaves Lansdown. Costs and charges for retail investors will continue to reduce over time. This will affect our revenue margins but we expect the market and our clients to reward us by increased business. The internet, dislocation of the financial advice market and initiatives such as auto-enrolment should aid further growth. Since the year-end, there has been nothing to change our outlook on the economic backdrop that we operate in, but given our strength of service and offering we are confident that we will continue to enhance the brand of Hargreaves Lansdown subsequently rewarding both clients and shareholders.

2012 market outlook It is difficult to see the economic storm clouds dissipating in the next 12 months. We believe austerity will continue despite the political clamour for countries to focus on growth. In time a more positive environment might develop, but we do not expect short term improvement. We shall have to work hard to promote the benefits of investing. Reduced state support for the public means saving and investing is more important than ever. There is little prospect of higher interest rates on cash in the near future so equities and bonds remain good alternatives for potential higher income. The depressed levels of equity markets also offer patient investors the opportunity for future capital growth.

Ian Gorham, Chief Executive, commented: Hargreaves Lansdown has again delivered excellent business growth, with record revenues (+15%) and profits (+21%). New, innovative services have furthered growth in assets under administration and client numbers to record levels of £26.3 billion and 425,000 respectively. Net business inflows were £3.2 billion despite a difficult economic backdrop. Such strong results are made possible by our continued reputation for unparalleled client satisfaction and highly effective delivery of our strategy to be the best place to buy investments in the UK. We thank our staff for their continued valuable contribution and our clients for their continued loyalty. Hargreaves Lansdown will continue to seek to be a role model, to demonstrate that financial services companies can deliver great client satisfaction, reputable behaviour and profitability whilst providing a valuable service to the UK public.

Financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) reported pre-tax profit growth of 21% to 152.8 million pounds for the year ended 30th June 2011 despite investor uncertainty and a weak economic background. The company noted that its iPhone app was downloaded 60,000 times and the firm now plans on launching an iPad app. The group expects the difficult conditions to persevere for at least the next 12 months, but has hopes that more customers will turn to equities and bonds due to low interest rates on cash savings. The shares fell by 4.5p to 626p.

Canaccord Genuity retained its "buy" stance on Lo-Q (LOQ) with a 335p target price. The virtual queuing technology developer has formed a partnership with theme park builder The Sanderson Group, and the broker believes this is a key step for an expansion into the Asian market. Canaccord noted that Asia is the fastest growing theme park market, with the attendances rising by 9.4% in 2011. The broker added that a number of parks at which the firm operates have opened new attractions in 2012, which it believes will help drive numbers. Lo-Q shares inched down by 2p to 330p.

Shore Capital maintained its "buy" rating for SThree (STHR) ahead of the recruitment agency's third quarter update on 7th September. The broker expects to hear positive news from the oil & gas and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly in Germany, offsetting weaker performances from UK banking. Shore also believes that the firm will have performed well outside of Europe. The broker noted a strong balance sheet and believes that the shares should be supported by a good dividend yield. The shares slipped by 2p to 264.25p.

Panmure Gordon reiterated its "sell" recommendation for Premier Farnell (PFL) with a target price of 50p. The broker noted that the electronic components supplier's first half results were below forecasts, with revenues down 5% year-on-year, and expects this weakness to have continued into the second quarter. Panmure added that while net debt had improved at the end of the second quarter to 212 million pounds, it maintained its full year net debt forecast of 225 million pounds. Shares in Premier Farnell declined by 1.9p to 184.4p.

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Compass Group Buy 04-Sep-12 £21,038.70 Susan Murray 3,000 @ 701.29p

Ladbrokes Buy 03-Sep-12 £20,794.90 Ian Bull 12,200 @ 170.45p

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