12 Oct 2005 07:00
ILX Group PLC12 October 2005 For Immediate Release 12 October 2005 ILX Group plc Trading Update ILX Group plc ('ILX Group'), the AIM quoted vocational education and trainingcompany, made the following statement regarding second quarter trading: We are pleased to report that trading in the second quarter has been veryencouraging, with continued strong organic growth on a like-for-like basis forthe four divisions combined, in particular from the Mindscope division, acquiredDecember 2004, and from sales of the Key Skills computer-based trainingsoftware. Over the last three months we have sold training products and servicesacross the Group to nearly 800 customers, including our single biggest contractfor that quarter with Rolls-Royce plc, as announced last month. In the 6 months to 30 September 2005, ILX Group generated turnover of over £2.9million (6 months to 30 September 2004: £1.18 million). Growth over the sameperiod last year including pre-acquisition trading was over 35%. Trading is in line with the Board's expectations and the Board has confidence inmeeting market expectations for the year ended 31 March 2006. ENDS For further information, please contact: ILX Group plc Binns & Co PR LtdKen Scott Paul McManusTel: 020 7371 4444 Tel: 020 7153 1485 Mob: 07980 541 893 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange