Dillistone Regulatory News (DSG)

21 September 2011

Dillistone Group Plc

("Dillistone", the "Company" or the "Group")

Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2011

Dillistone, the AIM quoted supplier of software for the international recruitment industry is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30June 2011. Highlights from the period include:

Highlights:

·; Revenue up 16% to £2.277m

o Non-recurring revenues up 18% to £0.893m

o Recurring revenues of £1.384m up 14%

·; Pre tax profit up 8% to £0.551m

·; Basic earnings per share up 5% to 2.34p

·; Cash of £2.138m at 30 June 2011

·; The Group continued to be debt free throughout the period

·; Increase in subscription based sales - offering increased confidence and visibility of future revenues

·; Dividend policy maintained, with interim payment of 1.1667p per share due in November

·; Launch of new FileFinder software platform - FileFinder 10

·; Early contract wins for FileFinder 10 include clients taken from direct competitors in both the United Kingdom and the United States

·; Launch of new website at www.dillistone.com

·; 2 for 1 share bonus issue completed

Commenting on the results, Mike Love, Chairman of Dillistone, said:

"Against an unsettled economic climate, these results represent continued strong progress. We flagged up prior to the launch of our new technology platform that we would be taking a cautious approach to delivery and roll out and stated that we did not expect to see the full impact of our new product prior to 2012. Whilst this remains our approach, we consider these numbers to be very encouraging.

"We are also delighted to announce the acquisition of Woodcote Software Limited and its subsidiaries, Voyager Software Ltd and Voyager Software (Australia) Pty Ltd. We consider this acquisition to be transformational, in that it takes the Group from the executive search niche into a far larger market. We believe that the acquisition will benefit the Group immediately, however, the real value will come from the growth opportunities and synergies which we have identified and which we anticipate will materialise over the coming years. Full details of this acquisition are provided in a separate announcement."

Enquiries:

Mike Love Dillistone Group Plc 020 7749 6100

(Chairman)

Jason Starr Dillistone Group Plc 020 7749 6100

(Managing Director)

Julie Pomeroy Dillistone Group Plc 020 7749 6100

(Finance Director)

Emily Staples /

Derek Crowhurst Religare Capital Markets 020 7444 0800

(Nomad)

Daniel Briggs Religare Capital Markets 020 7444 0500

(Broker)

James Wood Religare Capital Markets 020 7444 0509

(Sales)

Tom Cooper Winningtons 020 3176 4722

(Financial PR) 0797 122 1972

Notes to Editors:

Dillistone Group Plc is a leader in the supply and support of recruitment software to the search and selection market. Dillistone was admitted to AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange plc, in June 2006.

Dillistone develops, publishes and supports FileFinder, its executive recruitment software, for recruitment companies and in-house recruitment teams. FileFinder is unique in providing tailored workflow and 24 hour support for global users, to mirror the profile and demands of an executive search assignment. FileFinder has been adopted by more than 1,000 companies in more than 60 countries.

Chairman's Statement

I am delighted to report on another strong set of results from the Group. During a period of economic uncertainty, we have delivered revenue, profit and earnings growth whilst also undertaking substantial work behind the scenes which, we believe, will help us to deliver shareholder value in the years to come.

In March, we announced the launch of FileFinder 10 - the new generation of Dillistone Systems' FileFinder software platform. FileFinder 10 is an entirely new product, delivered from scratch over more than a two year period by a newly hired development team to take advantage of the latest technologies.

Since the launch of the product, we have sold systems to approximately 60 firms in around 20 countries. These include firms who will be replacing products developed by our direct competitors with our new system.

Developing a new product of this scale involves a substantial investment in terms of research and development, but also has a significant impact across the wider business. Thousands of pages of supporting documentation, weeks of internal training and the creation of entirely new marketing and support documentation (including a new website at www.dillistone.com) are just three examples of this.

This level of disruption would normally be expected to have a significant impact on the performance of any company. I am delighted, therefore, that against this backdrop, we have been able to deliver results which represent a healthy improvement on those achieved in the first half of 2010, with growth in revenue, pre-tax profits and earnings per share all delivered.

Shareholders approved the two for one bonus issue of the Company's shares at the annual general meeting in June. The aim of this was to increase liquidity, reduce the bid-offer spread and have a positive impact on share price. I'm delighted to report that early signs are that this proved to be successful on all counts.

We are pleased to announce that an interim dividend payment of 1.1667p per share will be payable in November. This is in line with the interim dividend paid in respect of 2010. On a related topic, we have identified a technical issue with the payment of dividends between 2006 and 2010. Dividends are paid out of available profits in the holding company and by reference to the last filed annual accounts unless interim accounts are required and have been filed. Although there were sufficient distributable reserves within the Group, those distributable reserves were not in the holding company itself at the appropriate time and the required interim accounts were not filed. Having taken legal advice, we plan to resolve this technical issue by holding a general meeting on 29 November 2011 to consider the necessary resolutions and, assuming these are passed, to regularise the position. Full details will be contained in a notice of meeting which will be sent to shareholders by 14 October 2011.

We are also delighted to announce the acquisition of Woodcote Software Limited and its subsidiaries, Voyager Software Ltd and Voyager Software (Australia) Pty Ltd. We consider this acquisition to be transformational, in that it takes the Group from the executive search niche into a far larger market. We believe that the acquisition will benefit the Group immediately, but the real value of this acquisition will come from the growth opportunities and synergies which we have identified and which we anticipate will materialise over the coming years.

Financial Performance

Revenue in the 6 months ended 30 June 2011 increased by 16% to £2.277m (2010: £1.968m) with profit before tax showing an increase of 8% to £0.551m (2010: £0.512m). Administrative costs increased by 16% to £1.595m (2010: £1.370m), with the increase due mainly to higher depreciation and amortisation costs (increase of £0.020m), and higher salary related costs and associated provisions of £0.204m.

Recurring revenues increased by 14% to £1.384m over the comparable period last year (2010: £1.213m) and by 5% over the £1.323m of recurring revenues earned in the second half of 2010. Recurring revenues in the 6 months to 30 June 2011 accounted for 61% of total revenues (2010: 62%).

Non recurring revenues saw an 18% growth to £0.893m (2010: £0.755m). This reflects a significant year-on-year improvement in new contract wins and event revenues.

Regionally, our European division saw an increase in revenues of 4% and Asia Pacific saw a 28% increase. The UK, Middle East and Africa ("UKMEA") business increased revenues by 20% and the US division showed an increase of 12% in revenues for the same period.

Cash flow in the 6 months ended 30 June 2011 showed a net cash outflow of £0.008m (2010: inflow £0.098m). The main elements of expenditure related to dividends in the period of £0.396m (2010: £0.396m), investment in new product development of £0.303m (2010: £0.279m) and taxes paid of £0.114m (2010: £0.035m). At 30 June 2011 we had cash reserves of £2.138m (2010: £1.912m) and no borrowings.

The tax provision increased to £0.154m in the period to 30 June 2011 (2010: £0.134m). This gives an effective global tax rate of 28.0% (2010: 26.2%). The 2010 and 2011 rates have been reduced by a claim in the UKMEA for research and development tax credit reflecting the continuing development of our products.

Basic earnings per share amounted to 2.34p (2010: 2.22p). The Board has decided to maintain the interim dividend for 2011 at the same level as was paid in respect of 2010 and accordingly, a dividend of 1.1667p per share (2010: 1.1667p) will be paid on 4 November 2011 to holders on the register on 7 October 2011. Shares will trade ex-dividend from 5 October 2011. Comparative earnings per share and dividend per share are restated to reflect the effect of the two for one bonus issue.

Outlook

The Group has made a strong start to the year. Although we continue to follow a cautious approach to the delivery of our new software platform, the early signs are that the product has been well received by potential buyers. Whilst economic conditions remain uncertain in the short term, the acquisition of Woodcote Software Limited gives the Directors further confidence in the long term growth potential of the Group.

Mike Love

20 September 2011

* Cost of sales in the 6 months to 30 June 2010 have been increased by £27,000 with a corresponding reduction in administrative costs to ensure results are reported consistently across all periods.

** The comparative earnings per share have been adjusted to reflect the effect of the two for one bonus issue.

*prior period amounts have been adjusted to reflect the effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

NOTES TO THE INTERIM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

1. Basis of Preparation

The financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2011 included in this interim report comprises the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated statement of cash flows, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the related notes. This statement has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".

This interim financial information is unaudited but has been reviewed by the auditors and their review opinion is included in this interim report. The financial information set out in this report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2010 were derived from the statutory accounts for that year which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. Those accounts received an unqualified audit report which did not contain statements under sections 498(2) or (3) (accounting records or returns inadequate, accounts not agreeing with records and returns or failure to obtain necessary information and explanations) of the Companies Act 2006.

The interim financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the December 2010 financial statements of Dillistone Group Plc.

50% of the management charges arising in 2010 have been allocated to the results for the 6 month period to 30 June 2010 and the segmental analysis has been accordingly adjusted. This restatement affects only the June 2010 interim accounts

2. Share Based Payments

The Company operates two share option schemes. The fair value of the options granted under these schemes is recognised as an employee expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date and spread over the period at the end of which the option holder may exercise the option. The fair value of the options granted is measured using the Black-Scholes model.

3. Segment reporting

The figures for the period to June 2010 have been restated reflecting a change in the treatment of management charges. Accordingly, 50% of the management charges made in the various subsidiaries during 2010 have been included in 30 June 2010 results.

The figures for the period to June 2010 have been restated reflecting a change in the treatment of management charges. Accordingly, 50% of the management charges made in the various subsidiaries during 2010 have been included in 30 June 2010 results.

4. Tax

5. Dividends

The Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 1.1667 p per share (2010: 1.1667p after taking into account the effect of the two for one bonus issue) on 4 November 2011 to holders on the register on 7 October 2011. Shares will trade ex-dividend from 5 October 2011.

6. Share Capital

At the AGM in June 2011, a bonus issue of two new ordinary shares of 5 pence for every one existing ordinary share was approved, together with the necessary capitalisation of reserves.

Accordingly 11,330,882 bonus shares have been issued and reserves totaling £566,544 have been capitalised.

7. Earnings per Share

The comparative earnings per share have been adjusted to reflect the effect of the two for one bonus issue

8. Related party transactions

The Company has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries, its directors, and other employees of the Company with management responsibility. There were no transactions with these parties during the period outside the usual course of business.

Dividends paid to directors in the period totalled £0.194m.

There were no transactions with any other related parties.