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Commenting on the results CEO Greg Hawkins said: "The underlying performance of each of our assets has improved over the year with three of the four mines achieving production increases, despite the impact of the unreliable power situation in Tanzania. Our strategic investment in exploration has led to a fourfold increase of the resource at Nyanzaga and as a result our total resource base now stands at over 31Moz. The capacity of our assets to generate strong cashflows has again been demonstrated and this is reflected in our decision to treble our dividend payout over 2010 and to set out our dividend policy for future years. In 2012, we expect to produce between 675,000-725,000 ounces of gold at a cash cost of between US$790-860 per ounce sold, whilst also continuing to advance our portfolio of growth projects and assess other opportunities to expand our asset base."

reliminary Results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2011 (Unaudited) Based on IFRS and expressed in US Dollars (US$) African Barrick Gold plc ("ABG") reports full year 2011 results > Strong earnings growth supports trebling of proposed final dividend Financial Highlights · Revenue of US$1,218 million, up 25% on 2010. · EBITDA2 of US$544 million, up 30% on 2010. · Record cash margin2 of US$895 per ounce, an increase of 33% on 2010. · Net profit attributable to owners of US$275 million, with EPS of US67.0 cents, up 26% on 2010. · Operational cash flow of US$498 million, an increase of 44% on 2010. · Cash position of US$584 million as at 31 December 2011. · Proposed final dividend of US13.1 cents per share; total dividend for 2011 of US16.3 cents per share, up 208% on 2010. Operational Highlights · Attributable gold sales1 for the year of 699,539 ounces (Group sales1 of 724,574 ounces), a 3% decrease on 2010. · Attributable gold production1 of 688,278 ounces (Group production1 of 713,508 ounces), 2% below 2010 production. · Increase in full year production at Bulyanhulu, Buzwagi and Tulawaka, with lower production at North Mara due to the planned focus on waste stripping. · Cash costs2 of US$692 per ounce, an increase of 22% on 2010 due principally to a combination of industry cost inflation, increased diesel usage and higher headcount. · Launch of the ABG Development (Maendeleo) Fund, the largest community development fund in Tanzania. · Highly successful drilling campaign at Nyanzaga led to a fourfold increase in the in-pit Mineral Resource at the Tusker deposit to 3.5Moz Au Indicated and 0.6Moz Au Inferred.

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OUTLOOK Whilst little sales2 growth can be expected for the Group in 2012 in the current market conditions, modest growth in underlying earnings4 per share is anticipated, assuming a satisfactory conclusion to Salam negotiations in 2012 and excluding the benefit of the 2011 Research & Development tax settlement. - Electronic Systems sales2 in 2012 are expected to be broadly similar to those in 2011 with margins expected to be within a range of 12% to 14%. - Mid-single digit sales2 growth is expected for Cyber & Intelligence in 2012 with margins expected to be in the 8.5% to 9.5% range. - In Platforms & Services (US), Land & Armaments sales2 of around $5bn (£3.1bn) are anticipated with margins approaching 10%. Sales2 in Support Solutions are anticipated to be similar to the 2011 level with slightly lower margins. - Sales2 for Platforms & Services (UK) are expected to remain broadly similar to last year's with margins anticipated to be within a 10% to 12% range. - Significant growth in sales2 for Platforms & Services (International) is anticipated with margins expected around the 10% level. - HQ costs are expected to be broadly similar to 2011 and Group earnings are expected to reflect lower finance costs. An effective tax rate within a 26% to 28% range is now expected. A higher level of operating business cash inflow7 is planned for the Group with the anticipated benefit of cash payments related to the Salam programme in 2012.

Mitch Alland, Executive Chairman of CDC, commented: "We continue to be excited by the excellent drill results received so far at Basay. The report on Hinoba-an will allow us shortly to begin marketing the Hinoba-an Project for a trade sale or joint venture. The Company believes that directing its technical and financial resources to the Basay project going forward, in light of its potential to be a world class copper project, will accelerate its potential development and maximize value for shareholders."

Strategic Focus Now on Basay Project Highlights · Strategy now to focus on the Basay Project in recognition of excellent drill results underscoring the potential for Basay to emerge as a major copper project and in response to the interest exhibited in Basay by several major international mining companies; and · Issuance of a comprehensive technical report on the Hinoba-an Project in the short term to support a trade sale or joint venture of the project.

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Interim Management Statement The Innovation Group plc (LSE: TIG.L), a global provider of Business Process Outsourcing ("BPO") and software solutions to the insurance, fleet, automotive and property industries today publishes its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 October 2011 to date, in accordance with DTR 4.3 of the FSA Handbook. Results to date show the strength of the Group's strategy of operating with both a technology and services portfolio. Revenue growth, at constant currency and the ratio of EBITDA / cash generation is in line with the Group's plan. During the period, the Group completed the acquisition of Claims Services Australia PTY Ltd ("CSA"). CSA, combined with the Group's existing Australian business, creates Australia's leading specialist outsourced claims management company. The acquisition has been well received by both clients and staff and new opportunities for cross selling our BPO and Technology services are already very apparent. The Board is pleased with overall progress and remains confident that the Group will meet its expectations for the financial year.

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Summary Our business objective remains committed to margin enhancement whilst continuing to focus on maximising growth opportunities through both TR'S transactional and global sales strategy. Whilst uncertainty in the world markets remains, the Directors are encouraged by the progress the enlarged business is making through enhanced capabilities and the opportunities afforded to us to rebuild supply partnerships following the phasing out of some transfer projects within China and Singapore. The Group continues to generate positive cash flow and expects to maintain debt levels at modest levels of around 20% at the year end. Despite increases in raw materials and freight costs and foreign exchange continuing to impact all businesses, the Trifast Board remain comfortable with consensus market forecasts and confident that the enlarged business will make progress both commercially and strategically throughout 2012.

Strengthening the Group's Asian presence An essential element of the TR management growth strategy is to identify and selectively acquire profitable, 'self-managing bolt-on' businesses that either, extend its product range or offer niche opportunities as well as being earnings enhancing for the Group. On 14 December 2011, the Group completed its £15million Malaysian acquisition of Power Steel and Electro-Plating Works Sdn. Bhd. ("PSEP"). The consideration was satisfied through an equity placing and debt facility. PSEP, a manufacturer of higher value and technically sophisticated cold forged components used within the automotive, motorcycle and compressor industries is considered to be one of the most advanced fastener manufacturers in the Asia region. Its customer base is complementary to TR's customer base and substantially broadens the Group's overall reach. By adding TR's Global sales & marketing resources to the excellent PSEP model, the Directors expect to see further utilisation of capacity and its Asia capabilities. Since ownership, trading at PSEP is in line with the Board's expectations.

Interim Management Statement & Trading update The Board is pleased to provide the following Interim Management Statement covering the period 1 October 2011 to the date of this announcement. Trading As reported in November 2011, the Group's strong performance in both sales and profitability in the first half of this current financial year provided a solid foundation and opportunity to further progress across all our stated objectives. Whilst global recovery is still reliant on overall economic and customer confidence getting stronger, it is pleasing to report that in the period being reported upon, the Group has continued to benefit from both its 'self-help' objectives and its automotive customers' manufacturing schedule requirements gaining momentum. Looking at the underlying TR business (pre-acquisition), due to a mix of customer de-stocking in Europe and the US on the back of on-going EuroZone concerns and, customer schedule changes in Asia following the Thai floods that occurred in September 2011, trading in the Q3 period softened, resulting in similar levels to the comparable Q3 2010/11 period. However, margins throughout the period have held up well and largely maintained at the half-year level. It is pleasing to report that since the beginning of 2012 to the date of this announcement, the business has seen a resurgence to more encouraging volumes and sales.

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Finance Our financial performance from 1 October 2011 to date has been in line with our expectations. Recruitment onto the CONFIDENT-PD clinical study is ongoing and we look forward to continuing the development of our pharmaceutical pipeline during 2012. This development work will also include the completion of the investigations into the effects of Cogane™ in ALS and Myogane™ in glaucoma. We also expect to complete the current phase of the P61 programmes. In adherence to our virtual operational structure, we will continue to outsource the majority of our operations to specialist external organisations enabling us to operate with a low headcount and minimal infrastructure. Efficiency and cost control continue to be a key focus. Our lean operational structure continues to provide substantial cost and technical benefits as the nature and range of our activities evolve in tandem with our programmes' progress through the various stages of development. Based on our current expectations Phytopharm is financed to the end of 2013.

Interim Management Statement Phytopharm plc (PYM: London Stock Exchange) ("Phytopharm", the "Group" or the "Company") today issues its Interim Management Statement ("IMS") which relates to the period from 1 October 2011 to 16 February 2012 and contains information up to the date of publication of this IMS. Highlights for the period · Cogane™ demonstrated efficacy in a genetic preclinical model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). · Dr Ian Tulloch, former Global Product Marketing Director at Novartis Pharma AG appointed as a Non-Executive Board Director. Dr Tulloch will succeed Mr Sandy Morrison who will step down as a Non-Executive Board Director following the Company's 2012 Annual General Meeting. · Recruitment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) into the multi-national Cogane™ Phase II dose ranging study (CONFIDENT-PD) is ongoing.

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Global communications network specialist Norcon (NCON) reported that since its previous trading update, "certain events" have impacted performance to the extent that pre-tax profits for the year ended 31st December will be lower than market expectations. The company also reaffirmed that it would not be declaring its final dividend until the publication of its full year results in April. Panicked investors jumped ship, the shares losing almost a quarter of their value as they fell 8.5p to 28p.

COVERAGE - High-street chocolatier Thorntons (THT) saw pre-tax profits melt 93% to 618,000 pounds in the six months ended 7th January. However, its shares climbed 2.5p to 19p on a comment that since the period end the firm has taken action to improve margins. A high proportion of sales came from lower prices items and promotion lines, which had an adverse affect on both revenues and margins. "These results and the economic climate only reaffirm the need for change" commented chief executive Jonathan Hart. Revenues for the period only contracted by 2.6% to 130 million pounds, comparing favourably to many other troubled retailers, who have seen much larger sales declines in the past twelve months

Cooking and dipping sauce manufacturer China Food Company (CFC) has agreed to sell its Fuss Feed subsidiary, an animal feed business which it feels is no longer core to its objective of becoming a leader in condiments in northern China. The company did not release details of the consideration it would receive for the disposal, but commented that it would improve its gearing and provide additional working capital to its core condiments business. The shares soared 2p to 31.5p