AGM Statement

RNS Number : 3717J

GB Group PLC

16 July 2013

 



Embargoed until 7.00 a.m.

16 July 2013

GB GROUP PLC

("GBGroup" or "GBG" or "the Group")

AGM Statement

GB Group Plc, the Identity Intelligence specialist, will be holding its Annual General Meeting today. At the meeting, the Group's Chairman, David Rasche, will provide the following statement:

"The Board is pleased to report that we have had a strong start to this financial year as demand in the market for online identity intelligence services with international capabilities continues to grow. Our progress has been further enhanced by the completion of the earnings accretive acquisition of CRD (UK) Limited, announced on 2 July 2013 which reinforces GBGroup's entry into the growing market for online employment screening using GBGroup's ID verification, criminal record disclosure and entitlement to drive checking solutions.

The increasing success that we have seen within our own domestic market provides us with a strong platform to exploit the international demand for our solutions.  As reported in our Annual Results announcement on 3 June 2013, our focus for the year ahead will continue to be on making business easier and safer for our clients by investing in our international verification network (ID3global) and widening our capabilities in other areas to strengthen our position in this significant global market.

The Board is of the view that GBGroup will continue to develop strategically during the year, providing increased value to both our shareholders and clients.  The Board is pleased with the Group's progress so far and remains confident that GBGroup is able to deliver a performance in line with current market expectations for the financial year.

The Group expects to announce its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2013 at the end of November 2013.

As announced on 3 June 2013, I am pleased to confirm that the Board has recommended the payment of an increased final dividend of 1.5p per share, 9% higher than the previous year, which will be submitted for formal approval at the AGM today.

Finally, we greatly appreciate the support of all of our shareholders.  The Board and GBGroup's talented team of managers and employees look forward to the year ahead being one of progress, opportunities and developments."

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For further information, please contact:

GB Group plc Richard Law, Chief Executive Dave Wilson, Finance Director	01244 657333
Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Richard Kauffer Daniel Harris	020 7418 8900
Newgate Threadneedle Caroline Evans-Jones Josh Royston Heather Armstrong	020 7653 9850
Website	www.gbgplc.com

Notes to Editors

About GBGroup

The most profitable and successful organisations recognise the value of understanding the individual identity of their customers and employees. GBG combines this concept of identity with technology to create an environment of trust, so that organisations can employ people and connect, communicate and transact with consumers, safely and responsibly.

We call this Identity Intelligence.

GBG's Identity Intelligence solutions include:

Register & Verify - International software and services for quick and accurate customer registration; and the verification of identities of individuals & businesses remotely.

Cleanse & Engage - Innovative software and services which provide accurate and up-to-date identity information to deliver improved intelligent customer contact strategies.

Employ & Comply - Thorough background checks through online verification and authentication of individuals enabling organisations to safeguard, recruit and engage with confidence.

Trace & Investigate - Leading software and services which provide the most accurate and up-to-date picture of the UK's population, properties and businesses to quickly locate, investigate and contact the right individual, first time.

 

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