The twelve months to 30 April 2000 were preceded by a period of unprecedented expansion involving acquisitions across three continents. The losses were the result of a combination of the issues associated with the integration of those businesses; a particularly severe downturn in the financial services business and the difficult trading conditions arising from the Y2K microclimate. In common with many other companies in our sector, the Y2K economic conditions affected much of our first half year, which ended on 30 April 2000.
Gresham Announces Interim Results
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE: Gresham's performance over the past twelve months has been unsatisfactory. The trading results for the six months ended 30 April 2000 show group revenue of GBP11.2 million (1999 GBP16.3 million), an operating loss before goodwill amortisation of GBP2.25 million (1999 profit GBP1.6 million) and a loss per share of 6.06 pence (1999 profit per share of 2.57 pence).