Tarsus Group PLC Pre-Close Trading Statement (4309G)
June 29 2012 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMTRS
RNS Number : 4309G
Tarsus Group PLC
29 June 2012
29 June 2012
Tarsus Group plc
Pre-close trading update
Tarsus Group plc (LSE: TRS, 'the Group', 'Tarsus'), the
international business-to-business media group, today provides a
pre-close update on trading since its Interim Management Statement
of 15 May 2012.
Overview
Trading for the first six months of the year has been in line
with Board expectations. Forward bookings for the Group now stand
at 77% of anticipated full year revenues compared with 70% at the
same time in 2011 (as adjusted for biennial events).
Revenues are heavily weighted towards the second half of the
year owing to the timing of the Group's large exhibitions.
Emerging markets
Momentum in this division has continued driven by a combination
of strong revenue growth and the successful integration of recent
acquisitions.
IFO in Turkey, acquired in June 2011, continues to perform well.
Its REW Istanbul, (recycling, environment and waste) event, held in
June 2012, produced a record performance with revenue up 17% over
the 2011 edition.
US
The Group's Orlando Medical event in May was well ahead of its
previous edition with revenues increasing 15%. The Medical 2012
order book is strong, growth being driven by education programmes,
including those now delivered online.
Europe
Trading in the Group's French business continues to be in-line
with expectations. Given the current economic and political
uncertainty, Tarsus remains cautious for the full year outlook in
Europe.
Douglas Emslie, Tarsus Group Managing Director,said:
"We are increasingly focused on organic growth through the
development of our international portfolio with a view to
accelerating earnings growth. We are confident this can be achieved
given our operational expertise and the exposure we have to higher
growth markets."
The Group expects to publish its interim results for the six
months ending 30 June 2012 on 25 July 2012.
For further information contact:
Tarsus Group plc
Douglas Emslie, Group Managing
Director 020 8846 2700
Dan O'Brien, Group Finance Director
College Hill
Kay Larsen/Adrian Duffield 020 7457 2020
Notes to editors
Tarsus Group plc (LSE:TRS) is an international
business-to-business media group with interests in exhibitions,
publishing and online media. The Group operates globally in key
verticals including aviation, medical, labels and packaging,
discount clothing (Off-Price), housewares and automotive. Tarsus
runs more than 80 events and websites and its flagship brands
include the Labelexpo exhibitions in Europe, the Americas, India
and Asia and the Dubai Airshow.
The Group operates across a worldwide network of offices in
Dublin, London, Paris, Milwaukee, Boca Raton (Florida), Dubai,
Shanghai, New Delhi and Istanbul.
Tarsus is building on its strong presence in the emerging
markets of the Middle East, China, India and South America. Under
its "Project 50/13" initiative, it aims to derive 50% of Group
revenue from these high growth markets in 2013.
www.tarsus.com
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