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Chief Executive James Menzies commented: "2011 was an important year for high-grading the portfolio and refining our strategy. We have also materially grown our reserve base through both successful exploration and commercialising gas resources, and are now reporting record levels of revenue, cash flow and pre-tax profit. We have also taken an important step in defining the potential of our North Kutei acreage with recognition of gross prospective resources of over 670 million barrels of oil equivalent independently verified in the top four prospects. We are now stepping the operational activity up a gear with two rigs running and a third secured under long-term contract. With our focus on drilling in proved basins where we have a competitive edge, the Board sees great opportunities ahead and we look forward to 2012 with a keen sense of anticipation."

OUTLOOK · 2012 average daily production rate forecast to be 12,000-13,000 boepd following disposal of non-core producing assets · Bualuang Bravo Platform on schedule for installation 3Q 2012 · Ensco-53 rig mobilised for development and exploration drilling in Greater Bualuang area · Tutung Alpha-3 spudded, gas appraisal drilling ahead · Signed 12 month contract for Atwood Mako jack up rig in Greater Bualuang area from 3Q 2012 · Exploration drilling in North Kutei to commence 4Q 2012

Salamander Energy Plc is pleased to announce its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2011. The highlights are: OPERATIONS · 2P Reserves increased by 13.6% to 75.3 MMboe (2010: 66.3 MMboe) · Average daily production of 18,600 boepd (2010: 20,300 boepd) · Bualuang East Terrace oil discovery, 8 MMbo added to 2P reserves · Matured prospect inventory in North Kutei, independent CPR points to 676 MMboe of gross mean prospective resources in four high-graded prospects FINANCIAL · Revenue increased by 26.2% to $408.0 million (2010: $323.4 million) · Record pre-tax operating cash flow, before working capital changes, increased by 68% to $293.6 million (2010: $174.4 million) · Record post-tax operating cash flow increased by 82% to $193.9 million (2010: $106.5 million) · Profit before tax of $112.6 million (2010: loss of $113.7 million) · Loss after tax of $45.5 million (2010: $169.5 million) · Year-end cash and funds balance of $85.8 million (2010: $99.2 million) · Net debt of $210.1 million (2010: $190.2 million) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT · Re-aligned portfolio to focus on three core areas · Disposed of mature, low margin, non-core interests in Offshore Northwest Java ("ONWJ") and Southeast Sumatra ("SES") PSCs · Deepened interest in Kerendan development, Greater Kerendan area, Indonesia · Expanded acreage position in Greater Bualuang area, Gulf of Thailand through G4/50 farm in

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Half of testing-equipment maker Spirent Communication´s turnover comes from America, with just over 15% from Europe and 35% from the Asia-Pacific region. Growth in Asia is extremely strong. Keen to move into the higher-value end of the market, Chinese companies such as China Telecom and IT specialist Huawei are investing heavily in technology and Spirent is helping them on their way. Results for 2011, delivered at the start of this month, showed a 10% increase in sales to $528m (£334m) and also a 10% rise in profits to $123m (the company reports in dollars as this is the predominant currency of the IT world, but UK shareholders receive dividends in sterling). As a mark of confidence in the future, the dividend rose 17% to 1.85p. Analysts expect profits to rise to nearly $140m in the current year and are looking for further growth in the dividend as well. Spirent shares are 152p and have done well over the past 18 months. But there is plenty of mileage in this stock, especially for investors willing to take a three to five-year view. The technology revolution is gaining speed and every development needs to be rigorously tested. Buy, The Financial Mail on Sunday´s Midas column says.

After soaring 11% when its full-year numbers were released on March 13, shares of car dealership firm Inchcape are now back to the same level they were at before the numbers were unveiled. However, for investors with a long-term view, this has presented an opportunity. The post-results share price leap was for a good reason. The company has been cutting costs from its business over the last few years leaving it in a lean position to benefit from a market improvement. Profits in 2011 were just shy of record profits achieved in 2007, yet revenues were 15% below that level. The company's 4.5% trading margin in 2011 was a 30 basis point improvement on 2010 and only 40 basis points below the peak margin level achieved in 2006. Also, more than two-thirds of operating profits are now generated in the emerging markets and the Asia-Pacific region. Trading on a December 2012 earnings multiple of 10.1, falling to 9.3 next year, the shares were last tipped at 326.3p on November 11 last year. They remain a buy, Questor says.

International Airlines Group, the company formed last year from the merger of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, could make a bid for American Airlines in order to stop it falling into the hands of a rival. BA has close ties to American, which is seeking a wealthy backer after filing for bankruptcy protection last year. The two airlines operate together on transatlantic routes to share costs, a partnership that IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has previously described as a the precursor to a formal merger. Amid reports that rivals such as Delta and US Airways are now circling the troubled carrier, BA is said to be consulting brokers on a possible bid of its own. Under American rules on foreign ownership, IAG will not be able to take a controlling stake in the company. IAG yesterday said it would not comment on the matter, The Scotsman reports.

Galliford Try Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald said: "We are delighted to have won such significant contracts in the commercial sector. The London office sector remains an important market for us, while the Warwickshire Shopping Park is yet another landmark project for Galliford Try in the Midlands region."

GALLIFORD TRY WINS £49 MILLION IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING CONTRACTS Galliford Try plc, the housebuilding and construction group, has announced the award of three new contracts in the commercial building sector worth £49.4 million. First, in the central London office sector Galliford Try has been selected by Green Property (UK) Ltd for a £27 million project to create 100,000 sq ft of Category A office space in the St James's Park area. In addition, Royal London Mutual Insurance have instructed Galliford Try to refurbish and extend 6,500 sq m of office space at 1A Wimpole Street in a contract worth £8.9 million. In the Midlands, Galliford Try have also been engaged by Aviva Investors and Citycourt Estates to construct the new Warwickshire Shopping Park at Binley near Coventry. The £13.5 million retail park is expected to complete in January 2013 and will feature 24 retail units and community spaces, with Marks & Spencer, Boots and Asda already committed to the project.

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Commenting on the results, John Duffy, Chief Executive of Finsbury Food Group plc, said: "We are pleased to be reporting further growth across each of the Finsbury businesses. This is particularly noteworthy considering the pressure we are seeing from high commodity and input price inflation. With this in mind, we are focused on driving both efficiency and productivity to mitigate against the negative margin impact of these pressures, and believe that the measures we are taking will continue to bear fruit. "Our priority is to further invest in the business to ensure that the growth momentum continues and look forward to both driving further shareholder value and reaching our next sales milestone."

Interim Results Finsbury Food Group plc (AIM:FIF), a leading manufacturer of cake, bread and morning goods, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2011. Financial Highlights § Group revenue up £14m (16%) to £102 million (H1 2011: £87.8 million) § Profit before tax up £0.3m to £2.2 million (H1 2011: £1.9 million) § Sales in the Cake division up 19% to £76.4 million (H1 2011: £64.2 million) § Sales in the Bread & Free From division up 8% to £25.6 million (H1 2011: £23.6 million) § Net debt down 5% to £34.8 million (H1 2011: £36.8 million) Operational Highlights § Navigated through significant raw material and cost inflation with minimal margin drop from 3.6% (H1: 2011) to 3.4% § Key licenses signed for Cake business § Significant developments in Free From including new Genius products § Continued development delivering growth in brands, such as Vogel's

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Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive of Aberdeen, commented: "These figures reflect the continuing theme of flows into higher margin products across the business. Performance remains strong and our disciplined investment approach means we are well placed to continue to deliver for our investors." The announcement of the company's interim results for the six months to 31 March 2012 will be made on 30 April 2012

Gross new business flows for the two months to 29 February 2012 totalled £6.5 billion, bringing the total for the five months year to date to £14.4 billion (five months to 28 February 2011: £19.1 billion). Net inflows of £1.4 billion were achieved in the two months to 29 February 2012, resulting in net outflows of £1.4 billion for the five month period (five months to 28 February 2011: net outflow £0.6 billion). The momentum of new business flows remains biased to higher margin pooled funds with outflows limited to lower margin strategies. Fixed income outflows have slowed significantly from previous quarters and we continue to see encouraging interest for both emerging market debt and our Asian local currency short duration product. Inflows to our global emerging market equity funds have remained extremely strong as investor confidence and risk appetite have recovered. As previously highlighted, we are not prepared to compromise the quality of our portfolios and we are actively seeking to curtail the rate of inflows to more sustainable levels. Flows into global and Asia Pacific equities also remain healthy. Our property business continues to progress well, and we have recently been appointed to two new mandates, which are expected to fund during the second half of our financial year. Investment performance remains strong across all our core strategies with healthy long term performance across fixed income and our flagship funds of hedge funds product. The ongoing trend of new business flows into higher margin products continues to support the growth in revenues; we estimate that the net flows for the two month period to 29 February 2012 will add approximately £20 million of annualised recurring fee income. Since the start of the calendar year, global markets have extended their gains and have taken on a more settled tone. Whilst we retain a degree of caution in our outlook for stock markets, we believe we remain well placed to continue our progress.

PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATE In advance of entering a close period ahead of the announcement of interim results for the six months to 31 March 2012, Aberdeen provides the following trading update. · AuM at 29 February 2012: £184.4 billion (31 December 2011: £173.9 billion) · Net new business inflows of £1.4 billion in the two month period under review · Continued net inflows to higher margin products to add £20 million in annual revenues

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Erlan Sagadiev, CEO of Frontier commented: "We are very excited by these early results, obtained through the Baitemir exploration drill program, outlining a potentially significant new discovery for Frontier which is consistent with our previously announced expectations. Based on these encouraging results, we will be conducting further drilling to further define the mineralized zone and begin metallurgical testing to characterize the ores and evaluate potential processing options. We expect to announce a commercial discovery later in the year of both oxide and sulphide mineralisation."

nfill Drilling Update - Baitemir Highlights · Excellent progress made on exploration program through 2010/11 · 6,950 metres of drilling completed 2011 · 7,557 cubic metres of trenching completed in 2011 · 7,146 samples prepared and sent for analysis at Stewart Group laboratory in Kyrgyzstan · Oxide and sulphide mineralization over a width of 400 metres and strike length of 2,000 metres · Very encouraging near surface intercepts extending to a vertical depth in excess of 300 metres · Further laboratory assay results awaited · 1,000 metres of drilling to be completed in 2012 · Preliminary resource definition to the Kazakhstan GKZ standard due on completion of field work.