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Javed Ahmed, Chief Executive, said: “Tate & Lyle made progress in the first six months against the backdrop of a strong first half last year, softer market conditions in Europe and the step change in fixed costs associated with the restart of our SPLENDA® Sucralose facility in McIntosh, Alabama and business transformation initiatives. Despite facing a number of headwinds this year, I am pleased that the business continues to perform solidly.”

Outlook In Speciality Food Ingredients, while we expect continued challenging market conditions in Europe, overall we expect to achieve steady volume growth and solid sales growth for the full year. In Bulk Ingredients, we expect the firm demand for liquid sweeteners in the US to continue and demand in our other food markets to remain stable. In Europe, higher corn prices are expected to reduce isoglucose margins in the second half. Market conditions in US ethanol are expected to remain challenging. As usual, the outcome of the 2013 calendar year sweetener pricing rounds will influence performance in the final quarter of the financial year. Overall, while recognising the current level of uncertainty around the wider economy and corn quality and pricing, we continue to expect to make progress this financial year.

Highlights Speciality Food Ingredients sales up 5% (6% in constant currency) with adjusted operating profit 7% lower than the strong first half last year after absorbing the step change in fixed costs and a softer first quarter Bulk Ingredients adjusted operating profit up 6% (7% in constant currency) with strong performance from sweeteners more than offsetting more normal co-product returns following £19 million of additional income in the comparative period Business transformation programme continues with encouraging initial customer response to our new global Commercial and Food Innovation Centre in Chicago and the launch of our new venture fund 4.2% increase in interim dividend to 7.4p (2011 – 7.1p)

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Ian MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer of Hardy, commented: "Following our review, we have concluded that Hardy's India focused portfolio has the potential to add significant shareholder value and our medium-term focus will therefore remain on India. The outcome of planned activity through 2013 is expected to crystallise our view on the longer-term prospects of our portfolio. In the interim we will continue to consider all opportunities to accelerate value creation for our shareholders."

Outlook · D3 - Carry out the geotechnical studies to rank prospects and finalise the next locations for drilling. It is expected that the drilling of the fifth exploration well is likely to commence in the first half of 2013 · CY-OS/2 - Award of the tribunal on the dispute with the GOI is expected by the end of 2012 · PY-3 - Submit a full field development plan to the GOI for their review and seek to secure their approval by the first quarter of 2013. Subject to approval, complete the tendering process for facilities and initiate planning for a drilling programme to recommence production in 2014 · GS-01 - Development plan schedule to be submitted to the GOI by the end of 2012

Operational · D3 - PSDM processing of 3D seismic data of 1,292 km2 covering the eastern area of the block is in progress and expected to be completed by the year end · D3 - Declaration of commerciality for the Dhirubhai 39 and 41 natural gas discoveries under review by the Government of India ('GOI') · PY-3 - Secured partner consensus on a timeline for the submission of a revised full field development plan by the end of 2012 · GS-01 - Ongoing discussions with the operator regarding the submission of a development plan for Dhirubhai 33 natural gas discovery · CY-OS/2 -The dispute resolution is in progress to extend the production sharing contract

Interim Management Statement Hardy Oil and Gas plc ('Hardy' or 'the Company'), the oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in India, today issues its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 July 2012 to the date of this announcement. Summary Corporate · Completed strategic review reaffirming our commitment to the Company's India focused portfolio · Relocation of the corporate office to Aberdeen, the UK's centre of excellence for upstream oil and gas expertise · Cost rationalisation exercise undertaken resulting in a reduction in annual overhead costs of approximately $1.0 million · Cash and short term investments at 30 September 2012 amounted to $30.3 million which is sufficient for the Company's committed exploration drilling programme; the Company has no debt

http://www.investegate.co.uk/hardy-oil--gas/rns/interim-management-statement/201211080700086001Q/

Outlook The Board is confident of meeting its expectations for the current year. The Board expects to achieve further organic growth in 2013 on the assumption that housing market conditions continue to be challenging but do not substantially worsen.

New Homes ARPA for the period showed healthy growth compared to the first half of the year reflecting both the full impact of price increases to our membership fees and further adoption of advertising products, with particularly strong demand for our email campaigns service. The number of developments at the end of October stood at 2,555, a decrease of 113 developments since the start of the year. Other businesses Our Overseas property and Data Services businesses continue to trade healthily. Dividend and buybacks As previously announced, our interim dividend of 9p per share will be paid on 9th November 2012 to shareholders on the register as at 12th October 2012. Since the announcement of the half year results in early August, the Company has acquired and subsequently cancelled 769,000 shares at a cost of £12.2m. As at 31st October 2012 Rightmove had £23.5m of cash. Directorate changes Separately today, Rightmove plc has announced the retirement of its Chief Executive, Ed Williams as of 30th April 2013. Nick McKittrick, a co-founding executive along with Mr Williams, will become Chief Executive from 30th April 2013 and his current roles of Finance Director and COO will be filled internally.

INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Rightmove plc ("Rightmove"), the UK's number one property website, publishes its Interim Management Statement for the period from 1st July 2012 to 8th November 2012. Financial and operating information relates to the period 1st July 2012 to 31st October 2012 unless otherwise stated. Current trading The last four months have continued to show healthy growth in revenue and earnings and strong cash generation. Average revenue per advertiser (ARPA) has continued to increase, driven by further adoption of our advertising products. Discretionary spend by our customers on advertising products is up over 45% compared to the same period in 2011. The number of advertisers on the Rightmove website at the end of October stood at 18,526, up 1% since the start of the year. Changes to 2013 pricing are progressing according to plan. Activity on Rightmove has been strong with page impressions up nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2011. Our latest iPhone, iPad and Android apps have proved particularly popular, with searches across our mobile platforms up over 100% in the period. We ran our "Britain Moves at Rightmove" TV advertising campaign again in September and October. We also ran a campaign to promote our research tools for vendors and landlords which was entirely online and made use of new technology to provide a customised video to around 300,000 visitors. Agency ARPA for the period was ahead of the average for the first half of the year reflecting both the full impact of price rises to our membership fees implemented between January and the start of May and further adoption of our advertising products. Estate agency and lettings membership at the end of October stood at 15,412, a 2% increase from the start of the year.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/rightmove-plc-(rmv)/prn/interim-management-statement/20121108070000P49EC/

Financial position There have been no significant changes in the Company's overall financial position, since the publication, on 16 October 2012, of the annual report and accounts for the year ended 29 July 2012. Outlook As indicated in our annual results announcement, the main challenges for the pub industry are the VAT disparity between supermarkets and pubs, combined with the continuing imposition of stealth taxes (which apply to pubs but not to supermarkets) such as the late-night levy and the increase in fruit/ slot machine taxes. In spite of these challenges our sales, profit and cash flow remain resilient and the board continues to aim for a reasonable outcome in the current financial year.

FIRST QUARTER TRADING UPDATE JD Wetherspoon plc ('JD Wetherspoon' or the 'Company'), which is holding its Annual General Meeting later today, announces its Interim Management Statement, as required by the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. Current trading In the first quarter (13 weeks to 28 October 2012), like-for-like sales increased by 7.1% and total sales increased by 11.1%, helped by a strong performance during the Olympics and Paralympic games. We do not expect this level of sales growth to be sustained for the rest of the financial year. The operating margin was 8.6%, approximately 0.4% lower than the last financial year, due to increases in costs in areas such as tax, utilities, labour and bar and food supplies, combined with increased marketing costs. Property The Company opened two new pubs in the quarter under review and currently has eight pubs under development. It remains our intention to open approximately 25 pubs in the current financial year.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/wetherspoon-(jd)-plc-(jdw)/rns/interim-management-statement/201211080700026052Q/

Playtech's Chief Executive, Mor Weizer, commented: "Playtech has continued its strong performance into the third quarter, delivering impressive year-on-year growth across the business, in what is usually a seasonally quiet period. Encouraging progress has been made with significant licensee launches, new mobile solutions including the unique mobile hub and mobile bingo application. We anticipate the new poker liquidity programme will improve this part of the business, assisted by further licensee wins. "PTTS, Mobenga and Ash Gaming continue to perform strongly and we expect the Services division to maintain its upward trajectory as opportunities in regulated and soon-to-be-regulated markets begin to develop. "William Hill Online has once again exceeded expectations, proving to be a transformational partnership for William Hill and Playtech. Regardless of William Hill's as yet undetermined final decision on the call option we remain committed to our important relationship with William Hill and the continued success of WHO going forward. "The positive trend experienced in the third quarter has continued into the fourth quarter. Given the expected contribution of new licensees launched, further expected legislation in regulated markets such as Italian slots, the introduction of new products including sports and mobile applications and the advanced discussions the Company has held with various significant licensees, we remain very confident and excited regarding the future prospects for the business for this year and beyond."

Coverage Online gaming company Playtech (PTEC) announced a 30% increase in revenues to 70.9 million Euros (64.1 million pounds) for the three months ended 30th September 2012. These figures were boosted by a 33% increase in casino revenues to 38.5 million Euros (30.9 million pounds) and a 27% increase in poker revenues to 4.1 million Euros (3.3 million pounds). William Hill Online, which Playtech own a 29% stake in, continued to grow strongly and delivered an increased contribution to the group. The shares rose by 14p to 425p.

Randgold Resources (RRS) revealed a 15% dip in profits to $121.3 million (75 million pounds) for the third quarter ended 30th September 2012, driven by lower sales.. Gold production was down 3% on the second quarter but up 12% on the third quarter figures in 2011. On a positive note, the gold exploration firm experienced a strong improvement in performance at its Loulo mine in Mali which increased production by 78% and reduced total cash cost per ounce 8%. The shares tumbled by 465p to 6,950p.

coverage Burberry (BRBY) reported an almost 30% drop in profits to 112 million pounds for the 6 months ended 30th September 2012 despite a 8% increase in total revenue growth to 883 million pounds. The luxury brand cited a one-off charge relating to the termination of a fragrance and beauty license deal as an explanation for these drop in profits. If these charges are stripped out, pre-tax profits would have been up by 6% at 137 million pounds. The shares were down 52p at 1199p.