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HYVE GROUP PLC Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Mar 31, 2018

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ITE Group plc Interim Report 2018

Introduction

ITE is one of the world’s leading organisers of international trade exhibitions and conferences.

CONTENTS

  • 01 Financial Highlights

  • 01 Strategy Update

  • 02 Interim�Management�Report

  • 11 Condensed Consolidated�Income Statement

  • 12 Condensed Consolidated Statement of�Comprehensive�Income

  • 13 Condensed Consolidated Statement of�Changes�in�Equity

  • 16 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

“�We�are�seeing�the�benefits�from�a�number�of�our� early initiatives in the TAG programme, which has driven�a�return�to�revenue�growth�in�most�of�our� markets.�Overall,�revenues�were�up�8%�on�a�like-forlike�basis�and,�encouragingly,�the�focus�on� operational�rigour�on�our�Core�events�delivered�the� first�like-for-like�volume�and�yield�growth�since�2014.� Consistent�with�this,�the�four�top�10�shows�that�took� place�during�the�first�half�collectively�delivered� double-digit�revenue�growth.

��Today�we�have�also�announced�the�proposed� acquisition�of�seven�highly�complementary�marketleading events from Ascential plc. These events are well�known�to�us�and�the�acquisition�is�in�line�with� our�product-led�acquisition�strategy�and�gives�us� the�benefit�of�a�more�balanced�portfolio�by� geography�and�product.�It�also�adds�two�more� global�brands�in�Bett�and�CWIEME�and�is�expected� to�be�earnings�enhancing�in�2019,�our�first�full� financial�year�of�ownership.

As�a�result�of�our�focus�on�forward�bookings�we�have� good�visibility�into�this�year�and�next�with�revenues� booked�for�2018�at�89%�of�consensus�for�the�full� year�and,�on�a�like-for-like�basis,�bookings�for�2019� are�up�31%�at�£31.0m.�The�combination�of�good� progress�on�TAG�and�the�proposed�acquisition�of� Ascential�Events�Limited�represent�the�significant� steps for ITE in realising its vision of creating the world’s�leading�portfolio�of�content-driven,�mustattend�events�that�deliver�an�outstanding�experience� and�ROI�for�our�customers.”

Mark Shashoua CEO�of�ITE�Group�plc

  • 18 Condensed Consolidated Cash� Flow Statement

  • 20 Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

  • 35 Independent Review Report to�ITE�Group plc

36 Directors and Professional Advisers

  • 37 Financial�Calendar

Financial Highlights

Six months to
31 March 2018
Six months to
31March2017
Volumesales
Revenue
Headlineproftbeforetax1
Proftbeforetax
Headlinedilutedearningspershare2
Dilutedearningspershare
Interim dividend per share
Net debt3
353,300 m2
£75.4m
£16.0m
£1.3m
3.7p
(0.7p)
1.5p
£51.2m
325,200m2
£69.6m
£15.4m
£3.1m
3.9p
0.6p
1.5p
£55.2m
  • First�year�of�like-for-like[4] �growth�in�volume�and�yields�since�2014�

  • Revenue�of�£75.4m;�growth�of�8%�on�a�like-for-like�basis,�driven�by�early�TAG� initiatives,�focus�on�Core�events�and�the�majority�of�markets�returning�to� like-for-like�revenue�growth

  • Four�top�10�events�ran�in�the�period�and�together�delivered�double-digit� like-for-like�revenue�growth

  • Headline�profit�before�tax�(‘Headline�PBT’)�of�£16.0m;�statutory�profit�before� tax�of�£1.3m

  • Growth�of�2%�on�a�like-for-like�basis�in�headline�PBT�reflects�reinvestment�into� future�events�

  • Continued�strong�cash�generation�from�sales�initiatives�and�reduced�net�debt� by�7%�to�£51.2m�

Strategy Update

  • Early�TAG�initiatives�and�focus�on�Core[6] events is driving performance

  • Most�markets�have�now�returned�to�growth�–�continued�good�progress�in� Moscow

  • Completed�negotiations�to�move�MosBuild�to�Russia’s�largest�exhibition�venue� on�a�long-term�basis

  • TAG�investment�is�on�track,�expenditure�within�budget

  • Continued�progress�in�managing�the�portfolio,�including�the�disposal�of� TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd�(‘TradeLink’)�for�£4.2m

Proposed acquisition of Ascential Events Limited

  • Proposed�acquisition�of�seven�market-leading�and�scalable�event�brands

  • – Expected�to�be�earnings�enhancing�in�first�full�year�of�ownership

  • Cost�synergies�achievable�net�of�investment

  • Strong�scope�for�growth�under�ITE�management�as�part�of�Core�portfolio

  • Diversifies�ITE’s�revenue�by�geography�and�product�

  • Addition�of�market-leading�brands�supports�and�accelerates�the�delivery�of� ITE’s vision

  • Standby�underwriting�entered�into�with�Investec�Bank�plc�in�respect�of�the� proposed�rights�issue�to�fund�the�acquisition

  • Maintained�interim�dividend�of�1.5p,�in�line�with�policy

  • Forward bookings[5] �of�£144m�already�contracted�for�FY�2018;�2019�forward� bookings�up�31%�on�a�like-for-like�basis

  • 1� Headline�profit�before�tax�is�defined�as�profit�before�tax�and�adjusting�items�which�include�amortisation�of�acquired�intangibles,� impairment�of�goodwill,�intangible�assets�and�investments,�profits�or�losses�arising�on�disposal�of�Group�undertakings,� restructuring�costs,�transaction�and�integration�costs�on�completed�and�pending�acquisitions�and�disposals,�tax�on�income�from� associates�and�joint�ventures,�gains�or�losses�on�the�revaluation�of�deferred/contingent�consideration�and�on�equity�option� liabilities�over�non-controlling�interests,�and�imputed�interest�charges�on�discounted�equity�option�liabilities�–�see�note�3 to the condensed�consolidated�financial�statements�for�details.

  • 2� Headline�diluted�earnings�per�share�is�calculated�using�profit�attributable�to�shareholders�before�adjusting�items�–�see�notes�3 and�6�to�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements�for�details.

  • 3� Net�debt�is�defined�as�cash�and�cash�equivalents�after�deducting�bank�loans.

  • 4� Like-for-like�results�are�stated�on�a�constant�currency�basis,�after�excluding�events�which�took�place�in�the�current�period�but�did� not�take�place�under�our�ownership�in�the�comparative�period�and�after�excluding�events�which�took�place�in�the�comparative� period�but�did�not�take�place�under�our�ownership�in�the�current�period.�For�clarity,�this�excludes�all:

  • Cancelled�or�disposed�of�events�that�did�not�take�place� under�our�ownership�in�the�current�year;

  • Biennial�events;

  • Timing�differences�(i.e.�events�that�ran�in�only�one�of�the� current�or�comparative�periods,�due�to�changes�in�the� event�dates);

    • Acquired�events�in�the�current�period;�and

    • Acquired�events�in�the�comparative�period�that�didn’t� take�place�under�our�ownership�in�the�comparative� period�(i.e.�they�took�place�pre-acquisition).

  • Launches;

  • See�‘Trading�highlights�and�review�of�operations’�for�further�detail.

  • 5� Forward�bookings�are�contracted�revenues�for�the�years�ending�30�September�2018�and�30�September�2019.�These�are�the� bookings�as�at�11�May�2018,�unless�otherwise�stated.

  • 6� Core�events�are�those�of�strategic�importance�to�our�future�and�include�the�Group’s�largest�events,�those�with�the�greatest� potential�for�growth�and�a�number�of�smaller�but�strategically�important�events.�Following�the�strategic�review,�the�Group� deliberately�segmented�its�business�into�Core�and�Non-Core,�enabling�management�to�increase�its�focus�on�events�that�present� the�greatest�opportunities�whilst�reducing�distraction�from�smaller�events.

ITE Group plc 01 Interim Report 2018

Interim Management Report

About�ITE�Group�plc

ITE�Group�plc�was�founded�in�1991�and�is�now�one�of�the�world’s�leading�organisers� of international exhibitions and conferences.

ITE�Group’s�strategic�vision�is�to�create�the�world’s�leading�portfolio�of�content-driven,� must-attend�events�delivering�an�outstanding�experience�and�ROI�for�our�customers.�In� May�2017�the�Group�launched�its�Transformation�&�Growth�(TAG)�programme,�which�is� designed�to�transform�the�Company�from�a�geographic-led�business�to�a�product-led� business�that�focuses�on�market-leading�events,�wherever�they�are�in�the�world.�ITE� strives�to�run�the�best�shows�and�offer�the�best�service�to�its�customers�throughout�the� world�regardless�of�location.�By�putting�exhibitors�and�visitors�at�the�heart�of�everything� we�do,�we�plan�to�drive�sustainable�growth�for�our�shareholders.

ITE�Group�is�a�public�limited�company�and�has�been�listed�on�the�main�market�of�the� London Stock Exchange since 1998.

First�six�months’�revenue

£75.4m +8%�on�a�like-for-like�basis.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ITE has delivered a strong overall trading performance as we start to�see�the�benefits�of�our�early�TAG�programme�initiatives�coming� through.�This�was�the�first�period�of�like-for-like�growth�in�both� yield�and�volume�since�2014�and�these�results�reflect�revenue� growth�in�the�majority�of�our�markets�as�a�result�of�our�early�TAG� initiatives�and�focus�on�our�Core�events.�

Revenues�of�£75.4m�(2017:�£69.6m)�for�the�first�six�months�are�8%� higher�than�the�same�period�last�year�on�a�like-for-like�basis.�This� was�as�a�result�of�improved�like-for-like�trading�(£6.2m),�driven�by� strong�performances�across�several�markets,�with�volume�growth� achieved�in�Russia,�Asia,�Central�Asia�and�Eastern�&�Southern� Europe.�Revenue�growth�was�also�supported�by�the�benefit�of� biennials�and�event�timing�differences�(£4.3m)�and�a�small�positive� impact�from�the�acquisition�of�the�Gehua�portfolio�of�events�in� China,�which�completed�during�the�previous�year�(£0.5m,�net�of� other�event�disposals).�This�was�offset�by�the�adverse�impact�from� foreign�exchange�(£3.5m)�and�the�cancellation�of�22�of�our�less� profitable�events�in�line�with�our�strategy�(£1.6m,�net�of�launches).

Despite�the�revenue�impact�of�the�net�cancellations�and�costs� associated�with�the�TAG�programme,�headline�profits�before�tax� of�£16.0m�are�4%�higher�than�the�same�period�last�year.�The� increase�is�due�to�the�positive�impact�of�biennial�events�and�timing� differences�(£2.4m),�net�acquisitions�(£0.4m)�and�foreign�exchange� (£0.2m).�This�was�offset�by�the�impact�of�ongoing�investment�in� the�TAG�programme�(£2.7m).�Because�of�the�positive�top�line� performance�and�continued�growth�at�Sinostar�(our�Chinese�joint� venture),�we�have�been�able�to�make�additional�investments�into� future�events,�spending�£1.5m�more�than�at�this�stage�in�the� comparative period. Despite these reinvestments, headline profit�before�tax�grew�by�2%�on�a�like-for-like�basis.

Reported�profits�before�tax�were�£1.3m�(2017:�£3.1m).�This�is�after� including�£2.3m�of�one-off�costs�relating�to�the�TAG�programme� (2017:�£nil).�This�takes�our�total�spend,�recognised�in�the�income� statement,�on�one-off�TAG�costs�to�£6.9m�since�the�launch�of�the� programme,�which�is�slightly�less�than�previously�indicated,�due� to timing.

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Interim Management Report continued

Russia,�a�significant�part�of�our�business,�has�delivered�a�strong� performance, ahead of market growth, following the decision to allocate the largest proportion of TAG investment into the region. Like-for-like�volumes�were�6%�higher�than�this�time�last�year,� following�a�strong�performance�across�the�Core�Moscow�portfolio� and�at�the�Core�agriculture�event�in�Krasnodar,�Yugagro.

Whilst there has been an increase in political tensions between Russia�and�the�West,�there�has�been�a�negligible�effect�on�both� results�to�date�and�forward�bookings.�It�is�important�to�note�that� the�effects�of�the�sanctions�in�2014�have�meant�that�exposure�to� US/UK�companies�attending�our�Russian�events�is�very�small,� accounting�for�just�£0.4m�(0.3%)�of�Group�revenues�in�2017.� Through�our�strong�sales�operations�in�certain�international� markets�we�are�experiencing�growth,�in�particular�from�Chinese� and�Turkish�exhibitors.�

In�other�regions,�we�delivered�like-for-like�revenue�growth� across�all�regions�in�Asia�and�our�Chinese�joint�venture�Sinostar� performed�well,�contributing�£6.7m�to�profitability.�On�a�like-for-like� revenue�basis�both�Turkey�and�Ukraine�experienced�double-digit� growth.�In�Turkey�this�represents�just�one�event�–�the�EMITT�travel� show�–�which�returned�to�growth�this�year,�following�management� attention and operational improvements delivered as part of the TAG programme.

We�have�recently�rolled�out�improved�content�at�our�Core�shows�in� Moscow,�Istanbul�and�across�the�Brands�portfolio,�and�exhibitor� NPS�scores�are�on�average�up�by�10�points.�Core�buying�groups� and�revisits�(which�is�a�key�indicator�of�quality�audiences�returning� throughout�the�show�and�staying�longer)�are�both�up.

This has led to increased levels of rebooking for 2019 where we are 31%�ahead�of�this�time�last�year�on�a�like-for-like�volume�basis,�with� bookings�at�£31m�(2017:�£27m).

As�at�11�May�2018,�the�Group�has�contracted�£144m�of�revenue�for� the�current�financial�year,�which�is�13%�ahead�of�last�year�on�a� like-for-like�basis.�This�is�partly�due�to�bookings�being�made�earlier� as�a�result�of�a�focused�sales�effort�on�Core�events,�and�gives�the� Group�much�improved�visibility,�which�represents�89%�of�consensus.

The�Group�has�contracted� £144m�of�revenue�for�the� current�financial�year,�which�is� 13%�ahead�of�last�year�on�a� like-for-like�basis.

Volume�sales

353,300m[2] (HY16:�325,200m[2] )

Headline PBT

£16.0m (HY16:�£15.4m)

Net debt

£51.2m (HY16:�£55.2m)

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Interim Management Report continued

Our�vision�is:�

“ To create the world’s leading portfolio of�content-driven,�must-attend�events� delivering�an�outstanding�experience� and�ROI�for�our�customers.”

STRATEGIC UPDATE – TAG PROGRAMME

By�putting�exhibitors�and�visitors�at�the�heart�of�everything�we�do,� we�plan�to�drive�sustainable�growth�for�our�shareholders.�ITE� strives�to�run�the�best�shows�and�offer�the�best�service�to�its� customers�throughout�the�world,�regardless�of�location.�The� Group’s�focus�on�a�product-led�strategy�will�see�ITE�focus�on� events that are market leading or have a clear path to become number�one�in�their�sector.�

Following�the�announcement�of�our�TAG�programme�a�year�ago,� our�early�TAG�initiatives�are�progressing�according�to�plan,�within� budget�and�already�driving�strong�organic�revenue�growth.�2018�is� about�rigorous�attention�to�detail�and�execution�of�our�plan.

  • The TAG programme comprises of three pillars of strategic activity to�drive�revenue�and�accelerate�growth: – Create�a�scalable�platform�to�generate�real�organic�growth; – Actively�manage�our�portfolio;�and – Make�selective�product-led�acquisitions.

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Create a scalable platform

Organic�revenue�growth�is�being�delivered�by�directing�TAG� investment�towards�five�transformational�levers�by�creating�best� practice�functions�and�teams,�investing�in�show�operations,� building�capability�and�talent,�driving�a�performance�culture� and�building�and�maintaining�a�fit-for-purpose�IT�infrastructure� and systems.

Creating�a�strong�operational�headquarters�in�order�to�instil�best� practice�across�each�area�of�our�business�is�imperative�to�our� transformation.�Having�recruited�the�Heads�of�Best�Practice,� we�now�have�the�team�in�place�to�deliver�our�transformation.� To�ensure�that�our�shows�are�consistently�run�at�the�same�level�of� excellence�anywhere�in�the�world,�we�have�implemented�the�‘ITE� way’�and�rolled�out�multiple�best�practice�initiatives�following�the� launch�of�our�‘Events�Best�Practice’�blueprints.�We�are�committed� to�rolling�out�blueprints�for�every�activity�associated�with�running� a�successful�events�business.�

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Interim Management Report continued

Our�main�focus�for�TAG�in�2018�is�on�content,�lead�generation�and� customer�service.�During�the�period,�ITE�has�started�to�deliver� events�with�much�richer�content�in�order�to�attract�new�visitors� and drive retention. Initiatives have had an immediate impact. For example,�EMITT,�the�East�Mediterranean�International�Tourism�and� Travel�Exhibition�grew�double-digit�revenues�on�a�like-for-like�basis� and�rebooked�45%�of�2018�revenues�for�the�2019�event�onsite.� This�is�a�significant�achievement�as�many�of�the�customers�are� national�tourist�boards�whose�budgets�are�typically�only�set�later�in� the�calendar�year.�Our�focus�on�onsite�rebooking�at�a�number�of� Core�events�continues�to�strengthen�our�sales�visibility.

To�ensure�the�Group�becomes�more�efficient,�work�is�underway�to� put�in�place�common�systems�to�deliver�a�better�service�across�the� world�to�ITE’s�customers.�A�new�CRM�and�HR�system�is�set�to�be� launched�this�year�with�a�new�marketing�system�to�be�rolled�out� over the next 18 months, while we are also in the early stages of designing�our�new�global�finance�system.�

Actively manage the portfolio

The�Group�continues�to�manage�its�portfolio�by�implementing�a� more�rigorous�approach�to�the�allocation�of�capital.�Under�current� management,�since�October�2016,�in�line�with�the�aims�of�the�TAG� programme,�we�have�discontinued�59�less�profitable�events�as�we� continue�to�focus�on�our�Core�events.�Despite�these�closures,� revenues�have�grown.

Post�period�end,�the�Group�recognised�a�profit�on�disposal,�having� sold�TradeLink,�the�owner�of�Metaltech,�the�metalworking� exhibition�in�Malaysia,�to�UBMMG�Holdings�Sdn.�Bhd.,�a�subsidiary� of�UBM�plc,�for�a�total�cash�consideration�of�MYR�23m�(£4.2m).�This� transaction�marks�a�further�step�towards�this�second�element�of� TAG�to�manage�our�portfolio�of�events�and�the�proceeds�will�be� reinvested�into�the�Group.�

Having�deliberately�segmented�our�business�into�Core�and� Non-Core,�management�is�able�to�increase�its�focus�on�events�that� present�the�greatest�opportunities�whilst�reducing�distraction� from�smaller�events.�The�Group�continues�to�apply�the� transformational�levers�to�its�Core�events�to�realise�their�full� potential�and�each�segment�of�the�portfolio�requires�a�different� degree�of�focus�and�different�transformational�levers�to�maximise� its growth.

Clear�progress�has�been�made�during�the�first�half�of�the�year�across�the�five�levers�and�the�Group�is�on�track�with�its�2018�milestones:

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Transformational lever 2018 milestones
Benefit
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Create best practice
functions and teams
Invest in show operations
Build capability and talent
Drive a performance culture
Build and maintain ft-for-purpose
IT infrastructure and systems

Deliverbest-in-classprocesses
implementedgloballyacrosstheGroup,
greaterefciencyviastandardised
processes,amorestructuredand
accountableleadership,andaglobally
consistent‘ITEway’drivingefciency
and greater attendee experience

Enhancecustomerretentionand
exhibitor reach, obtain enriched data
insights and improve operational
efciency

Attract and retain talent, develop
internal capabilities, and establish the
rightcapabilitiestodrivebusinessand
adapt to market changes

Createavalues-drivenorganisationthat
encourageshighperformanceand
rewardssuccessandtalent,buildinga
winning team with an aspirational
culture

CreateaglobalITfunctionand
infrastructurethatcansupportthe
requirementsofafexible,mobileand
highlyefectiveworkforcethatoperates
globally,butdeliverslocally,and
supportsandenablesthe‘ITEway’of
working

Completedthedesignofthe‘ITEway’

Implementationhasbegunofthe
‘ITEway’

Regionalcustomersuccessteams
have been started

Dedicated regional content teams have
been formed

Implementationofvalue-basedpricing
methods has been started

Show‘blueprints’havebeenrolledout

Newshowcontenthasbeguntobe
deployedinCoreshowse.g.MITT,
MosBuild

Dedicatedspecifctrainingprogrammes
havebeenrolledoutforSalesteams

All key Regional Directors have been
recruited

Standardisation of performance
management is ongoing

Integrated sales and marketing systems
havebeenlaunched

Systems design and development has
beencompletedforMarketingandHR
and in the early stages of design for
Finance

Systems to be deployed in phased
waves

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Interim Management Report continued

In�line�with�its�product-led�strategy,�the�Group�will�continue�to� proactively review its portfolio on an ongoing basis and will review its�options�if�too�much�time�or�investment�is�involved�to�deliver� expected target growth.

Product-led acquisitions

The�third�TAG�pillar�is�for�the�Group�to�make�selective�product-led� acquisitions�to�accelerate�growth�in�line�with�its�strict�M&A�criteria.� Each�opportunity�will�be�carefully�reviewed,�but�will�not�be�limited� to�any�particular�geography�as�the�Group�aims�to�run�the�best� shows�in�the�best�industries�anywhere�in�the�world.�These� product-led�acquisitions�would�also�benefit�from�the�best�practice� teams that are now in place so that standardisation of processes would�drive�further�organic�growth�post�acquisition.

The�proposed�acquisition�will�diversify�ITE’s�exposure�to�some� end-market�verticals�such�as�education�technology�and�coil� winding,�electric�motor�and�transformer�manufacturing� technologies that the Directors believe are attractive and supported�by�structural�growth�drivers,�creating�a�more�balanced� portfolio of events.

The�proposed�acquisition�will�also�diversify�ITE’s�geographic� footprint,�giving�rise�to�further�opportunities�for�growth.�In� particular,�the�Directors�believe�that�following�the�proposed� acquisition,�Bett�and�CWIEME�will�benefit�from�the�leveraging�of� ITE’s�wider�geographic�footprint�and�existing�infrastructure,� providing�geo-cloning�opportunities.

The combination of good progress on TAG and the proposed acquisition�of�Ascential�Events�Limited�–�a�portfolio�of�marketleading�products�that�the�management�of�ITE�have�known�for�a� long�time�and�that�fit�well�with�our�strategy�–�means�that�ITE�is� taking�significant�steps�towards�realising�its�vision�of�creating�the� world’s�leading�portfolio�of�content-driven,�must-attend�events� that�deliver�an�outstanding�experience�and�ROI�for�our�customers.

Outlook

A�pipeline�of�product-led�opportunities�is�building,�but�the�Group� will�only�proceed�if�such�opportunities�meet�most�of�the�following� criteria:

  • Scalability – in sectors with high growth potential

  • A�distinct�customer�value�proposition�–�serving�a�clear�part�of� an�industry�sector

  • Position in attractive markets for events – serving a high growth underlying�market�

  • Evidence�of�strong�organic�revenue�growth�and�profit�margins

  • – Potential�to�roll�out�internationally�–�dependent�on�the�product� – Earnings�accretive�–�offering�a�good�return�on�invested�capital�

The�Directors�believe�that�the�Ascential�exhibitions�business�is�an� attractive,�high-quality�portfolio�of�‘must-attend’�exhibitions.�The� acquisition�aligns�with�ITE’s�continuing�TAG�programme�and� specifically�its�strategy�of�making�product-led�acquisitions�of� scalable�events�brands�which�are�seen�as�offering�strong�growth� potential�under�ITE’s�ownership.�

The�TAG�programme�is�delivering�early�benefits�with�improved� financial�performance�from�our�Core�events�delivering�like-for-like� volume,�revenue�and�headline�PBT�growth�for�the�first�time�in� four�years.

Cash�conversion�remains�strong�and�the�Group�enters�the�second� half�with�high�visibility�of�revenues�having�contracted�£144m�of� revenue�for�the�current�financial�year�as�at�11�May�2018,� representing�circa�89%�of�market�expectations�for�the�full�year.� As�a�result�of�our�focus�on�forward�bookings,�the�Group�has�also� already�contracted�£31m�of�forward�bookings�for�FY�2019,� representing�19%�of�consensus�revenue.�This�is�up�31%�on�a� like-for-like�basis�and�the�improved�level�of�bookings�partly�reflects� the�Group’s�focused�sales�initiatives�on�Core�events,�in�line�with�its� strategy.

The�like-for-like�growth�and�cash�conversion�have�allowed� management�to�invest�£1.5m�more�in�future�period�events�than� at this stage last year.

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Statutory results

Revenues�for�the�first�six�months�of�the�year�were�£75.4m�(2017:� £69.6m).�Revenue�is�up�£5.8m,�8%�ahead�of�the�comparative�period.� Revenue�in�the�period�has�benefited�from�the�timing�impact�of�our� Breakbulk�North�America�event�which�took�place�in�October�of�the� current�year�but�did�not�occur�in�the�previous�financial�year,�and�the� impact�of�this�being�our�stronger�biennial�year.

The impact of foreign exchange rates has had an adverse impact of £3.5m�on�the�translation�of�revenue�into�sterling�when�compared� to�the�prior�period,�but�has�had�a�£0.2m�positive�impact�on�profits.� This�is�due�to�a�natural�hedging�of�costs�in�the�same�currencies� which�reduces�the�£3.5m�revenue�impact�to�£0.6m�at�a�profit�level,� which�is�more�than�offset�by�higher�gains�recognised�this�year�as�a� result�of�balance�sheet�retranslations�which�resulted�in�a�foreign� exchange�gain�of�£0.6m�compared�to�a�loss�of�£0.2m�in�the� comparative period.

The�average�exchange�rates�over�the�first�six�months�of�the�year� were:

were:
Six months Six months
ended
31 March
ended
31March
2018 2017 Movement
RussianRuble
Turkishlira
Indianrupee
Euro
78.3
5.2
87.6
1.13
75.6
4.3
83.3
1.16
+4%
+21%
+5%
–3%

Profit�before�tax�was�£1.3m�(2017:�£3.1m).�This�is�after�including� non-underlying�restructuring�costs�of�£4.1m�(2017:�£2.4m)�incurred� primarily�as�part�of�the�TAG�programme�(£2.3m,�2017:�£nil),�with� the�remaining�£1.8m�(2017:�£2.4m)�incurred�in�relation�to� redundancies�and�other�costs�necessary�to�ensure�our�divisions� are�appropriately�structured�to�realise�the�benefits�of�TAG,�and�the� accelerated�amortisation�charge�relating�to�our�previous�debt� facility�on�completion�of�the�refinancing�in�November�2017�(£0.6m).� One-off�costs�of�£2.2m�(2017:�£nil)�were�also�recognised�on� cessation�of�trading�at�our�UK�publishing�business�as�we�focus�on� our�Core�events�portfolio.�

Headline�profit�before�tax�for�the�first�six�months�of�the�year�was� £16.0m�(2017:�£15.4m).�Headline�profit�before�tax�was�up�2%�on�a� like-for-like�basis,�even�after�increased�reinvestment�in�our�Core� events,�some�of�the�benefit�of�which�will�not�be�realised�until�future� periods.�The�results�were�also�positively�impacted�by�£2.4m�as�a� result�of�biennial�and�event�timing�differences�and�by�£0.4m�due�to� the�first-time�impact�of�net�acquisitions�all�contributing�to�an� increase,�offset�by�planned�TAG�costs�of�£2.7m�included�in�headline� results.�

Diluted�earnings�per�share�for�the�first�six�months�were�(0.7)p� (2017:�0.6p).�The�decrease�in�earnings�per�share�is�largely�due�to� the�one-off�costs�of�the�TAG�programme,�but�is�also�in�part�due�to� a�higher�proportion�of�profits�being�generated�in�subsidiaries�that� are�not�wholly�owned,�increasing�the�profits�attributable�to� non-controlling�interests,�and�also�an�increase�in�the�Group’s� effective�tax�rate,�which�has�increased�due�to�an�anticipated� increase in withholding taxes on dividends from overseas entities.

Headline results

Headline�diluted�earnings�per�share�for�the�first�six�months�was� 3.7p�(2017:�3.9p),�reflecting�the�change�in�profit�mix�between�wholly� owned and not wholly owned consolidated entities and the increase�in�the�Group’s�effective�tax�rate.

In�addition�to�the�statutory�results,�headline�results�are�presented,� which�are�the�statutory�results�after�excluding�a�number�of� adjusting�items,�as�the�Board�considers�this�to�be�the�most� appropriate�way�to�measure�the�Group’s�underlying�performance.� In�addition�to�providing�a�more�comparable�set�of�results�year-onyear,�this�is�also�in�line�with�similar�adjusted�measures�used�by�our� peer companies and therefore facilitates comparison across the industry.�The�adjusting�items�presented�are�consistent�with�those� presented�in�the�previous�year.

The�following�table�reconciles�statutory�profit/(loss)�before�tax�to�headline�profit�before�tax:

Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
£m £m £m
Proft/(loss)onordinaryactivitiesbeforetaxation 1.3 3.1 (3.2)
Operating items
Amortisationofacquiredintangibleassets
Impairment of goodwill
Impairmentofinvestmentsinassociatesandjointventures
Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading
Restructuringcosts
TAG
Other
Transactioncostsoncompletedandpendingacquisitions
Loss on disposal of investments
Taxonincomefromassociatesandjointventures
Financing items
Revaluationofliabilitiesoncompletedacquisitions
Headline proft before tax
5.8


2.2
2.3
1.8
0.7

1.5
0.4
16.0
7.8




2.4
0.2

1.1
0.8
15.4
14.1
12.6
1.7

4.6
0.4
0.4
3.7
1.5
(4.2)
31.6

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Amortisation�of�acquired�intangible�assets�relates�to�the� amortisation�charge�in�respect�of�intangible�assets�acquired� through�business�combinations.�Derecognition�of�goodwill�on� cessation�of�trading�relates�to�the�closure�of�the�publishing�arm�of� our�UK�fashion�business.�Restructuring�costs�are�the�costs� incurred�in�designing�and�implementing�the�Group’s�strategy,�and� includes�£2.3m�specifically�related�to�the�TAG�programme.�The� remaining�£1.8m�of�restructuring�costs�relates�primarily�to� redundancy�costs�within�a�number�of�divisions�to�ensure�the� businesses�are�fit�for�purpose�going�forwards�under�the�current� leadership, and accelerated amortisation of banking facility fees as part�of�the�refinancing�undertaken�in�November�to�support�the� Group’s�strategic�aims�under�the�TAG�programme.�Transaction� costs�on�completed�and�pending�acquisitions�relates�to�costs� incurred�in�pursuing�acquisition�and�divestment�opportunities�as� part�of�the�TAG�programme�pillars;�to�actively�manage�our�portfolio� and�to�make�selective�product-led�acquisitions.�Tax�on�income� from�associates�and�joint�ventures�is�an�adjustment�to�ensure� consistency�with�pre-tax�operating�profits.

Revaluation�of�liabilities�on�completed�acquisitions�include�the� gains�from�the�revaluation�of�our�equity�options�over�noncontrolling�interests�in�our�subsidiaries�(credit�of�£0.5m),�principally� in�relation�to�the�remaining�30%�interest�in�ITE�Ebseek,�the�January� 2016�acquisition�of�the�industrial�fasteners�event�in�China,�and�the� imputed�interest�charge�on�the�unwinding�of�the�discounting�on� the�Group’s�equity�option�liabilities�(charge�of�£0.9m).

Cash flows

During�the�period�there�was�a�refinancing�of�the�Group’s�external� debt�facility,�which�was�completed�on�22�November�2017�and�gives� the�Group�access�to�a�new�£100m�facility�from�a�syndicate�of�four� banks:�HSBC,�Barclays,�Citibank�and�Commerzbank.�The�facility� amortises�by�£10m�each�year�and�expires�in�November�2021.

The�Group’s�cash�flow�generated�from�operations�over�the�first�six� months�was�£12.1m�(2017:�£21.8m)�which�after�adjusting�for�the� non-cash�foreign�exchange�gain�of�£0.6m�(2017:�loss�of�£0.2m)�and� net�venue�utilisation�of�£1.5m�(2017:�net�utilisation�of�£0.4m)� represents operating cash conversion[1] �of�88%.�Cash�conversion�in� the�first�half�is�lower�than�the�full-year�forecast�cash�conversion�as� a�result�of�the�six-month�period�to�31�March�being�the�stronger� half�for�our�associate�and�joint�venture�entities,�the�profits�of�which� are recognised in the period, ahead of the dividends which are received�in�the�second�half.�The�year-on-year�movement�in�cash� flow�generated�from�operations�is�largely�the�result�of�working� capital�movements.�Net�debt�at�31�March�2018�has�reduced�to� £51.2m�(2017:�£55.2m).�This�has�been�achieved�despite�significant� investment in the TAG programme over the last twelve months.

2018 interim dividend

The�Board�has�announced�an�interim�dividend�of�1.5p�(2017:�1.5p).

TRADING HIGHLIGHTS AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

During�the�period�the�Group�organised�99�events�(2017:�122� events)�which�generated�revenue�growth�of�8%.�Like-for-like� revenues�were�also�8%�higher�than�for�the�same�period�last�year.�

Volume�sales�for�the�period�were�353,300�sqm�(2017:�325,200�sqm),� reflecting�the�return�to�like-for-like�volume�growth�(up�3%)�for�the�first� time�since�2014,�the�stronger�biennial�pattern�and�timing�changes.

A�summary�of�the�Group’s�revenue�and�gross�profits�for�the�period�is�set�out�below.

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Volume�sales� Revenue� Gross�profit�
sqm ’000 £m £m
First half 2017 325 69.6 27.6
Biennial (10) (1.9) (0.9)
Timing (11) (2.0) (1.3)
Non-recurring (21) (2.9) (0.4)

Disposals (0.7) (0.1)
Annually recurring 2017 283 62.1 24.9
Acquisitions 9 1.1 0.6
Launches 11 1.3 0.5
FX translation – (3.5) (1.3)
TAG costs – – (1.0)
Like-for-like�change 9 6.2 (0.1)
Annually recurring 2018 312 67.2 23.6
Timing 17 3.9 2.9
Biennial 24 4.3 1.6
First half 2018 353 75.4 28.1
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  • 1�� Defined�as�cash�generated�from�operations�adjusted�for�net�venue�utilisation,�expressed�as�a�percentage�of�Headline�PBT�adjusted�for�non-cash�foreign�exchange�gains/losses:� (Cash�generated�from�operations�(£12.1m)�+�net�venue�utilisation�(£1.5m))/(Headline�PBT�(£16.0m)�–�FX�gain�(£0.6m))�=�88%

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Russia

Like-for-like�volume�sales�were�6%�higher�than�the�comparative� period,�driven�by�Moscow�and�the�Core�agriculture�event�in� Krasnodar,�Yugagro.

Moscow’s�largest�event�in�the�first�half�was�the�Moscow� International�Travel�&�Tourism�(MITT)�event,�which�increased� volume�sales�to�14,100�sqm�(2017:�13,700�sqm)�reflecting�further� returns�of�Turkish�exhibitors�and�an�increase�in�other�international� and domestic stands.

Asia

Like-for-like�volume�sales�for�the�first�six�months�in�Asia�were�1%� higher than the comparative period.

Brands

Africa�Oil�Week�ran�in�October�2017�and�performed�in�line�with�the� previous�edition,�in�spite�of�the�impact�of�sustained�low�oil�prices� through�2017.�Delegate�numbers�were�broadly�the�same�year�on� year�and�this�led�to�revenues�being�maintained�at�the�levels�seen�in� the comparative period.

The�Breakbulk�Americas�event�also�ran�in�October,�but�did�not� feature�in�the�2017�results�as�it�last�ran�in�September�2016.� Compared�to�the�previous�edition,�the�event�delivered�7%�volume� growth�to�5,500�sqm�(2016:�5,200�sqm).�The�largest�event�in�the� portfolio,�Breakbulk�Europe,�is�due�to�take�place�in�the�second�half� of the year, and forward bookings are ahead of this time last year.

Trading�has�been�challenged�at�the�mid-market-focused�fashion� event,�MODA,�held�at�the�NEC�in�Birmingham,�with�volumes�falling� 17%�to�12,000�sqm�(2017:�14,400�sqm).�

April trading

April�is�the�largest�trading�month�for�the�Group.�MosBuild�has� benefited�from�the�increased�sales�and�marketing�focus,�resulting� in�volume�improvement�from�34,300�sqm�last�year�to�35,900�sqm� this year.

India�has�had�a�strong�half�year�with�the�majority�of�the�events� having�now�taken�place.�Acetech�Mumbai�is�the�largest� construction�event�in�India�and�saw�volumes�increase�by�4%�to� 28,800�sqm�from�27,800�sqm.�The�recent�acquisitions�in�China� have�seen�strong�revenue�growth�although�required�investment.

Central Asia

Trading�in�Central�Asia�has�returned�to�growth,�with�like-for-like� volume�sales�for�the�first�six�months�10%�higher�than�for�the� comparative period.

Set�out�below�are�the�results�for�the�Group’s�principal�events�taking�place�in�April�2018:

SetoutbelowaretheresultsfortheGroup’sprincipaleventstakingplaceinApril2018:
2018 2017 Variance
sqm sqm %
MosBuild(Russia)
35,900
34,300 +5%
TransRussia(Russia)
8,800
7,400 +19%
ExpoElectronica(Russia)
8,600
8,200 +5%
BeautyEurasia(Turkey)
6,100
6,000 +2%
Secutech(India)
5,600
6,200 –10%
MiningWorldRussia(Russia)
5,300
4,100 +29%

The�largest�part�of�the�Group’s�business�in�the�region�is� Kazakhstan,�which�reported�a�15%�increase�in�like-for-like�volume� sales,�underpinned�by�the�oil�price�which�helps�to�drive�the�local� economy.

Eastern & Southern Europe

The�only�Turkish�event�that�took�place�in�the�first�half�was�EMITT.� Volumes�were�marginally�down�at�22,300�sqm�(2017:�23,300�sqm),� as�anticipated�following�a�strategic�decision�to�focus�on�yield� increases.�This�decision�was�vindicated�by�like-for-like�double-digit� revenue�growth.

Ukraine�grew�like-for-like�volumes�by�14%.�

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PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The�following�principal�risks�and�uncertainties�disclosed�in�the� 2017�Annual�Report�have�not�changed�during�the�period:

  • Political�uncertainty�and�regulatory�risk

  • Economic�instability�reduces�demand�for�exhibition�space

  • Financial�risk�–�foreign�currency�risk��

  • Financial�risk�–�liquidity�risk��

  • Financial risk – covenant risk

  • Commercial�relationships

  • Venue�availability

  • Competitor�risk

  • Integration�and�management�of�acquisitions

  • People

  • Transformation�&�Growth�(TAG)�programme

Refer�to�pages�50�to�53�of�the�2017�Annual�Report�for�details�of� the potential impact and mitigating actions in place for each of these risks.

GOING CONCERN

The�Group’s�business�activities,�together�with�the�factors�likely�to� affect�its�future�development,�performance�and�position,�are�set� out�in�the�Interim�Management�Report.�The�financial�position�of� the�Group,�its�cash�flows�and�liquidity�position�are�described�in�the� financial�statements�and�notes.�The�Group�has�the�financial� resources�to�continue�in�operation�for�the�foreseeable�future,�a� period of not less than twelve months from the date of this report. The�Group�operates�in�territories�that�can�be�unpredictable�and� unexpected�geopolitical�and�economic�events�such�as�terrorism,� sanctions,�currency�controls�and�exchange�rate�movements�can� have�an�impact�on�the�Group’s�reported�trading�performance.�A� significant�deterioration�in�trading�from�the�major�markets�(notably� Russia�and�Turkey)�could�adversely�impact�the�Group’s�results,�but� following�the�refinancing�completed�during�the�period,�headroom� on�the�Group’s�banking�covenants�has�significantly�increased.�The� Directors also have a range of mitigating actions available and within�their�control.�As�a�consequence,�the�Directors�believe�that� the�Group�is�well�placed�to�manage�its�business�risks�successfully.� The�Directors�have�a�reasonable�expectation�that�the�Group� has�adequate�resources�to�continue�in�operational�existence� for�the�foreseeable�future.�Thus,�the�Group�continues�to�adopt� the going concern basis in preparing the interim report and financial�statements.

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

We�confirm�that�to�the�best�of�our�knowledge:

  • (a)�the�condensed�set�of�interim�financial�statements,�which�have� been�prepared�in�accordance�with�IAS�34�‘Interim�Financial� Reporting’�give�a�true�and�fair�view�of�the�assets,�liabilities,� financial�position�and�profit�or�loss�of�the�undertakings�included� in�the�consolidation�as�a�whole�as�required�by�DTR�4.2.4R;

  • (b)�the�Interim�Management�Report�includes�a�fair�review�of�the� information�required�by�DTR�4.2.7R�(indication�of�important� events and their impact, and description of principal risks and uncertainties�for�the�remaining�six�months�of�the�financial�year);� and

  • (c)�the�Interim�Management�Report�includes�a�fair�review�of�the� information�required�regarding�related�party�transactions� (under�DTR�4.2.8R).

By the order of the Board

Mark Shashoua

  • Chief Executive Officer 15�May�2018

Condensed Consolidated Income Statement

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018

Notes Six months to 31 March 2018
Unaudited
Sixmonthsto31March2017
Unaudited
Yearended30September2017
Audited
Headline
£000
Adjusting
items(note 3)
£000
Statutory
£000
Headline
£000
Adjustingitems
(note3)
£000
Statutory
£000
Headline
£000
Adjustingitems
(note3)
£000
Statutory
£000
Revenue
Costofsales
75362

75362
69,588

69,588
(42,016)

(42,016)
152,623

152,623
(93,259)

(93,259)
,
,
(47,217)

(47,217)
Gross proft
Other operating income
Administrative expenses
Foreignexchangegain/(loss)onoperatingactivities
Shareofresultsofassociatesandjointventures
28145

28145
27,572

27,572
333

333
(15,607)
(10,363)
(25,970)
(246)

(246)
5,004
(1,140)
3,864
59,364

59,364
741

741
(32,194)
(37,445)
(69,639)
337

337
6,510
(1,504)
5,006
,
,
183

183
(18127)
(12844)
(30971)
,
,
,
555

555
6,665
(1,526)
5,139
Operating proft/(loss)
Investmentrevenue
Finance costs
17421
(14370)
3051
17,056
(11,503)
5,553
283
1,309
1,592
(1,913)
(2,102)
(4,015)
34,758
(38,949)
(4,191)
688
5,342
6,030
(3,824)
(1,178)
(5,002)
,
,
,
399
537
936
(1,774)
(929)
(2,703)
Proft/(loss) before taxation
Taxonproft/(loss)
4
16046
(14762)
1284
15,426
(12,296)
3,130
(3,466)
3,582
116
31,622
(34,785)
(3,163)
(8,315)
5,063
(3,252)
,
,
,
(4,285)
2,977
(1,308)
Proft/(loss) for the period 11,761
(11,785)
(24)
11,960
(8,714)
3,246
23,307
(29,722)
(6,415)
Attributableto:
OwnersoftheCompany
Non-controllinginterests
10,208
(8,714)
1,494
1,752

1,752
21,476
(29,722)
(8,246)
1,831

1,831
9992
(11785)
(1793)
,
,
,
1,769

1,769
11,761
(11,785)
(24)
11,960
(8,714)
3,246
23,307
(29,722)
(6,415)
Earnings per share (p)
Basic
6
Diluted
6
3.9
0.6
3.9
0.6
8.2
(3.1)
8.1
(3.1)
3.7
(0.7)
3.7
(0.7)

The�results�stated�above�relate�to�continuing�activities�of�the�Group.

Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018

Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
(Loss)/proftfortheperiodattributabletoshareholders
Cashfowhedges:
Movementinfairvalueofcashfowhedges
Fairvalueofcashfowhedgesreleasedtotheincomestatement
(24)
1,447
(446)
3,246
1,336
(387)
(6,415)
1,336
(675)
Currencytranslationmovementonnetinvestmentinsubsidiaryundertakings (3,059) 5,276 (2,976)
(2,082) 9,471 (8,730)
Tax relating to components of comprehensive income (141) (290) (222)
Total comprehensive income for the period (2,223) 9,181 (8,952)
Attributableto:
OwnersoftheCompany
(3,992) 7,429 (10,783)
Non-controllinginterests 1,769 1,752 1,831
(2,223) 9,181 (8,952)

All�items�recognised�in�comprehensive�income�may�be�reclassified�subsequently�to�the�income�statement.

Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.

ITE Group plc 12 Interim Report 2018

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 (UNAUDITED)

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Capital� Non-�
Share�premium� redemption Retained Put�option� Translation controlling
Share capital account Merger�reserve� reserve ESOT reserve earnings reserve reserve Hedge reserve Total interests Total equity
£000 �£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Balance as at 1 October 2017 2,693 28,567 2,746 457 (4,240) 98,520 (13,255) (45,265) (2,553) 67,670 22,652 90,322
– – – – – – – –
(Loss)/profit�for�the�period (1,793) (1,793) 1,769 (24)
Currency�translation�movement�
on�net�investment�in�subsidiary�
– – – – – – – – –
undertakings� (3,059) (3,059) (3,059)
Movement�in�fair�value�of�cash�flow�
– – – – – – – – –
hedges 1,447 1,447 1,447
Gain�on�effective�portion�of�cash�
flow�hedges�recognised�in/
– – – – – – – – –
(released�from)�reserves (446) (446) (446)
Tax relating to components of
– – – – – – – – –
comprehensive income (141) (141) (141)
Total comprehensive income
for the six months to
31 March 2018 – – – – – (1,793) – (3,059) 860 (3,992) 1,769 (2,223)
Dividends 4 (4) – – – (5,962) – – – (5,962) (128) (6,090)
– – – – – – – –
Exercise of share options 1,396 (62) 1,334 1,334
Share-based�payments – – – – – 167 – – – 167 – 167
Issue�of�shares – (20) – – – – – – – (20) – (20)
– – – – – – – – –
Tax�debited�to�equity (40) (40) (40)
Balance as at 31 March 2018 2,697 28,543 2,746 457 (2,844) 90,830 (13,255) (48,324) (1,693) 59,157 24,293 83,450
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Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.

ITE Group plc 13 Interim Report 2018

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity continued

SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2017 (UNAUDITED)

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Capital� Non-�
Share�premium� redemption Retained Put�option� Translation controlling
Share capital account� Merger�reserve� reserve ESOT reserve earnings reserve reserve Hedge reserve Total interests Total equity
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Balance as at 1 October 2016 2,621 20,629 2,746 457 (4,370) 115,450 (21,317) (42,289) (2,992) 70,935 25,427 96,362
– – – – – – – –
(Loss)/profit�for�the�period 1,494 1,494 1,752 3,246
Currency�translation�movement�
on�net�investment�in�subsidiary�
– – – – – – – – –
undertakings� 5,276 5,276 5,276
Movement�in�fair�value�of�cash�flow�
– – – – – – – – –
hedges 1,336 1,336 1,336
Gain�on�effective�portion�of�cash�
flow�hedges�recognised�in/�
– – – – – – – – –
(released�from)�reserves (387) (387) (387)
Tax relating to components of
– – – – – – – – –
comprehensive income (290) (290) (290)
Total comprehensive income
for the six months to
31 March 2017 – – – – – 1,494 – 5,276 659 7,429 1,752 9,181
Dividends 16 (16) – – – (5,350) – – – (5,350) (112) (5,462)
Exercise of share options – – – – 6 (6) – – – – – –
Share-based�payments – – – – – 143 – – – 143 – 143
Issue�of�shares 23 3,444 – – – – – – – 3,467 – 3,467
Tax�debited�to�equity – – – – – 12 – – – 12 – 12
Acquisition�of�subsidiary – – – – – – – – – – 4,636 4,636
Balance as at 31 March 2017 2,660 24,057 2,746 457 (4,364) 111,743 (21,317) (37,013) (2,333) 76,636 31,703 108,339
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Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.

ITE Group plc 14 Interim Report 2018

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity continued

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (AUDITED)

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Capital� Non-�
Share�premium� redemption Retained Put�option� Translation controlling
Share capital Account� Merger�reserve� reserve ESOT reserve earnings reserve reserve Hedge reserve Total interests Total equity
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Balance as at 1 October 2016 2,621 20,629 2,746 457 (4,370) 115,450 (21,317) (42,289) (2,992) 70,935 25,427 96,362
(Loss)/profit�for�the�period – – – – – (8,246) – – – (8,246) 1,831 (6,415)
Currency�translation�movement�
on�net�investment�in�subsidiary�
undertakings� – – – – – – – (2,976) – (2,976) – (2,976)
Movement�in�fair�value�of�cash�flow�
hedges – – – – – – – – 1,336 1,336 – 1,336
Fair�value�of�cash�flow�hedges�
released to the income statement – – – – – – – – (675) (675) – (675)
Tax relating to components of
comprehensive income – – – – – – – – (222) (222) – (222)
Total comprehensive income
for the year ended
30 September 2017 – – – – – (8,246) – (2,976) 439 (10,783) 1,831 (8,952)
Dividends 21 (21) – – – (8,678) – – – (8,678) (1,315) (9,993)
Exercise of share options – – – – 130 (60) – – – 70 – 70
Share-based�payments – – – – – 201 – – – 201 – 201
Issue�of�shares 51 7,959 – – – – – – – 8,010 – 8,010
Tax�debited�to�equity – – – – – (12) – – – (12) – (12)
Put�option�disposal – – – – – (60) 187 – – 127 (127) –
Acquisition�of�subsidiary – – – – – – – – – – 4,636� 4,636
Exercise�put�option�on�acquisition�of�
subsidiary – – – – – �(75)� �7,875� – – 7,800 (7,800) –
Balance as at 30 September 2017 2,693 28,567 2,746 457 (4,240) 98,520 (13,255) (45,265) (2,553) 67,670 22,652 90,322
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Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.�

ITE Group plc 15 Interim Report 2018

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

31 MARCH 2018

31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes £000 £000 £000
Non-current assets
Goodwill 7 88,087 112,624 92,566
Other intangible assets
Property,plantandequipment
8 54,213
3,366
71,046
2,857
61,867
2,783
Interestsinassociatesandjointventures
Venueadvancesandotherloans
9 48,671
3,683
49,724
3,767
45,470
3,548
Derivativefnancialinstruments
Deferred tax asset
13 182
4,828
8
4,320

5,411
Current assets 203,030 244,346 211,645
Trade and other receivables 10 56,899 59,471 61,425
Tax prepayment
Derivativefnancialinstruments
Cashandcashequivalents
Assetsclassifedasheldforsale
13
15
777

26,234
3,261
375
15
15,795
2,880

23,321
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Currenttaxliabilities
Deferred income
11 87,171
290,201
(16,443)
(1,056)
(83,105)
75,656
320,002
(21,221)

(80,115)
87,626
299,271
(21,332)
(3,834)
(82,591)
Derivativefnancialinstruments
Provisions
13 (13,546)
(503)
(21,875)
(269)
(1,795)
(527)
Liabilitiesclassifedasheldforsale 15 (1,881)
Non-current liabilities (116,534) (123,480) (110,079)
Bank loans
Provisions
Deferred income
Deferred tax liabilities
12 (77,385)
(117)
(2,124)
(10,152)
(70,966)
(168)

(13,848)
(72,998)
(273)

(12,494)
Derivativefnancialinstruments 13 (439) (3,201) (13,105)
(90,217) (88,183) (98,870)
Total liabilities (206,751) (211,663) (208,949)
Net assets 83,450 108,339 90,322

ITE Group plc 16 Interim Report 2018

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position continued

31 MARCH 2018

31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes £000 £000 £000
Equity
Share capital
Sharepremiumaccount
Mergerreserve
Capitalredemptionreserve
ESOT reserve
Retained earnings
Putoptionreserve
Translation reserve
14 2,697
28,543
2,746
457
(2,844)
90,830
(13,255)
(48,324)
2,660
24,057
2,746
457
(4,364)
111,743
(21,317)
(37,013)
2,693
28,567
2,746
457
(4,240)
98,520
(13,255)
(45,265)
Hedge reserve (1,693) (2,333) (2,553)
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 59,157 76,636 67,670
Non-controllinginterest 24,293 31,703 22,652
Total equity 83,450 108,339 90,322

Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.

ITE Group plc 17 Interim Report 2018

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018

Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes £000 £000 £000
Operating activities
Operatingproft/(loss)fromcontinuingoperations
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation and amortisation
3,051
6,901
5,553
8,953
(4,191)
16,326
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 3 12,585
Impairmentofinvestmentsinassociatesandjointventures 3 1,691
Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading 3 2,216
Share-basedpayments
Shareofproftfromassociatesandjointventures
(Decrease)/increaseinprovisions
Gainfromdisposalofplant,propertyandequipment
Foreignexchange(gain)/lossonoperatingactivities
Loss on disposal of investments
Fairvalueofcashfowhedgesrecognisedintheincomestatement
9 185
(5,139)
(183)
(2)
(555)

(446)
143
(3,864)
(30)

246

(379)
218
(5,006)
371

(337)
3,712
(661)
Dividendsreceivedfromassociatesandjointventures 9 1,693 620 3,831
Operating cash fows before movements in working capital
Decrease/(increase)inreceivables
Advancesandprepaymentstovenues
Utilisationofvenueadvancesandprepayments
Increase in deferred income
7,721
5,838
(3,865)
2,362
4,327
11,242
(7,778)
(2,500)
2,077
18,197
28,539
(10,130)
(5,187)
5,526
20,673
(Decrease)/increaseinpayables (4,283) 599 2,864
Cash generated from operations 12,100 21,837 42,285
Tax paid (3,969) (2,608) (6,790)
Net cash from operating activities 8,131 19,229 35,495
Investing activities
Interest received
Investmentinassociatesandjointventures
Acquisitionofbusinesses–cashpaid
Cashacquiredthroughacquisitions
Purchaseofproperty,plantandequipmentandcomputersoftware
Disposalofproperty,plantandequipmentandcomputersoftware
399



(1,760)
68
283

(6,225)
343
(1,512)
10
688
(220)
(9,673)
343
(3,136)
238
Disposalofsubsidiary–cashreceived 128
Cashdisposedofthroughdisposals (125)
Net cash fows from investing activities (1,293) (7,101) (11,757)

ITE Group plc 18 Interim Report 2018

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement continued�

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018

Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Financing activities
Equitydividendspaid
Dividendspaidtonon-controllinginterests
Interest paid and bank charges
Proceedsfromtheissueofsharecapitalandexerciseofshareoptions
Drawdown of borrowings
(5,985)
(683)
(1,774)
1,314
190,009
(5,368)
(112)
(1,913)

115,830
(8,652)
(760)
(3,824)
4
219,060
Repayment of borrowings (185,622) (119,400) (220,710)
Net cash fows from fnancing activities (2,741) (10,963) (14,882)
Netincreaseincashandcashequivalents
Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Efectofforeignexchangeratesoncashandcashequivalents
Cashandcashequivalentsclassifedasheldforsale
4,097
23,321
(270)
(914)
1,165
15,508
(878)
8,856
15,508
(1,043)
Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period 26,234 15,795 23,321

Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.

ITE Group plc 19 Interim Report 2018

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND BASIS OF PREPARATION

The�information�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2017�does�not�constitute�statutory�accounts�as�defined�in�section�434�of�the�Companies�Act�2006.�A�copy�of�the�statutory�accounts�for�that�year�has�been� delivered�to�the�Registrar�of�Companies.�The�auditor�reported�on�those�accounts:�their�report�was�unqualified,�did�not�draw�attention�to�any�matters�by�way�of�emphasis�and�did�not�contain�a�statement�under� section�498(2)�or�(3)�of�the�Companies�Act�2006.

The�annual�financial�statements�of�ITE�Group�plc�are�prepared�in�accordance�with�IFRS�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.�The�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�included�in�this�half-yearly�financial�report� has�been�prepared�in�accordance�with�International�Accounting�Standard�34�‘Interim�Financial�Reporting’,�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.

Accounting policies

The�accounting�policies�applied�by�the�Group�in�the�interim�financial�statements�are�the�same�as�those�set�out�in�the�Group’s�Annual�Report�and�Accounts�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2017.

Other�than�the�amendments�to�IAS�7�Statement�of�cash�flows,�no�new�standards,�amendments�to�standards�and�interpretations�have�been�adopted�and�applied�in�the�period.�

At�the�date�of�authorisation�of�these�financial�statements,�the�following�standards�and�interpretations�which�have�not�been�applied�in�these�financial�statements�were�in�issue�but�not�yet�effective�(and�in�some� cases�had�not�yet�been�adopted�by�the�EU):

caseshadnotyetbeenadoptedbytheEU):
New, amended and revised standards Efectivedate
AmendmentstoIFRS2Share-basedpayments
ClarifcationstoIFRS15Revenuefromcontractswithcustomers
1January2018
1January2018
IFRS9Financialinstruments 1January2018
IFRS15Revenuefromcontractswithcustomers 1January2018
Amendments to IAS 12 Income taxes 1January2019
IFRS16Leases 1January2019

The�Directors�anticipate�that�the�adoption�of�these�standards�and�interpretations�in�future�periods�will�have�no�material�impact�on�the�financial�statements�of�the�Group,�with�the�exception�of�the�adoption�of� IFRS�16�Leases,�which�will�replace�the�current�leasing�standard,�IAS�17�Leases,�and�IFRS�15�Revenue�from�contracts�with�customers.

IFRS�16�requires�all�leases�to�be�treated�in�a�consistent�way�to�the�current�rules�on�finance�leases.�This�will�result�in�all�leases�being�disclosed�in�the�Statement�of�Financial�Position,�with�the�exception�of� short-term�leases,�where,�for�lease�terms�of�less�than�twelve�months,�an�election�can�be�made�to�account�for�the�expense�in�line�with�the�payment�terms.

This�is�expected�to�have�a�significant�impact�on�both�the�Group’s�Statement�of�Financial�Position,�as�there�will�be�an�increase�in�lease�assets�and�financial�liabilities�recognised,�and�the�Group’s�Income� Statement,�through�a�changing�of�the�expense�profile�and�the�financial�statement�lines�in�which�the�expenses�are�recognised.�The�adoption�of�IFRS�16�will�increase�the�expense�charged�at�the�beginning�of�our� lease�contracts,�due�to�the�straight-line�operating�lease�expense�charge�being�replaced�by�the�finance�cost�approach,�which,�by�its�nature,�is�front-loaded.�Currently,�our�operating�lease�rentals�are�recognised� within�administrative�expenses�but,�under�IFRS�16,�these�will�be�classified�as�finance�costs�and�therefore�operating�profit�is�expected�to�increase�on�adoption.�The�financial�impact�of�the�changes�has�yet�to�be� quantified�by�management.

The�adoption�of�IFRS�15�is�not�expected�to�have�a�material�impact�on�the�Group’s�Income�Statement�but�may�lead�to�a�change�in�the�Statement�of�Financial�Position.�The�Group�has�significant�forward� bookings,�which�are�currently�recognised�within�trade�debtors�and�deferred�income�at�the�point�at�which�a�contractual�obligation�to�provide�the�service�arises.�Under�IFRS�15,�the�deferred�income,�and� corresponding�debtor,�may�not�be�recognised�until�the�earlier�of�the�service�being�provided�and�the�payment�falling�due.�This�may�result�in�a�material�reduction�to�the�deferred�income�and�trade�receivables�on� adoption�of�the�standard.�Management�is�currently�in�the�process�of�assessing�the�extent�of�the�impact�on�adoption�of�the�new�standard�and�the�financial�impact�of�the�changes�has�yet�to�be�quantified.

ITE Group plc 20 Interim Report 2018

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued

2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

The�Group�has�identified�reportable�segments�based�on�financial�information�used�by�the�Senior�Operating�Board�in�allocating�resources�and�making�strategic�decisions.�The�Senior�Operating�Board� (consisting�of�the�Chief�Executive�Officer,�Chief�Financial�Officer,�Chief�Operating�Officer,�Strategy�Director�and�HR�Director),�is�considered�to�be�the�Group’s�Chief�Operating�Decision�Maker.�The�Group� evaluates�performance�on�the�basis�of�headline�profit�or�loss�before�tax.

The�Group’s�reportable�segments�are�operational�business�units�and�groups�of�events�that�are�managed�separately,�either�based�on�geographic�location�or�as�portfolios�of�events.�In�the�year�ended� 30�September�2017�the�Group�made�changes�to�the�reportable�segments,�adding�a�new�Brands�segment,�which�includes�our�Africa�Oil�Week,�Breakbulk�and�Moda�portfolios�and�is�managed�by�the�Brands� Managing�Director.�This�replaced�the�Rest�of�the�World�segment�reported�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�for�the�six�months�ended�31�March�2017,�which�also�previously�included�central�costs�and�other� unallocated�items�that�are�now�presented�separately,�as�a�reconciling�item.

The�products�and�services�offered�by�each�business�unit�are�identical�across�the�Group.�The�revenue�and�headline�profit�before�tax�are�attributable�to�the�Group’s�one�principal�activity,�the�organisation�of� trade�exhibitions,�conferences�and�related�activities,�and�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:

Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Revenue
Segmentheadlineproftbeforetax
16,641
10,594
11,262
3,514
7,487
1,158
4,638
(127)
35,334
11,048
75,362
26,187
Unallocated items (10,141)
Headline proft before tax 16,046
Adjustingitems(note3) (14,762)
Proft before tax 1,284
Tax (1,308)
Loss after tax (24)

The�revenue�in�the�period�of�£75.4m�includes�£0.2m�(six�months�to�31�March�2017:�£0.2m;�year�ended�30�September�2017:�£0.3m)�of�barter�sales.�No�individual�customer�amounts�to�more�than�10%�of�Group� revenues.

Unallocated�items�include:

  • other�income;

  • head�office�costs;

  • unallocated�TAG�costs�of�£2.3m;

  • foreign�exchange�gains�and�losses�on�translation�of�monetary�assets�and�liabilities�held�in�Group�subsidiary�companies�that�are�denominated�in�currencies�other�than�the�functional�currency�of�the� subsidiaries;�and

  • net�finance�costs.

ITE Group plc 21 Interim Report 2018

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued

2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

The�Group’s�share�of�profits�from�associates�and�joint�ventures,�capital�expenditure�and�amortisation�and�depreciation�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:

Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
Shareofresultsbeforetax 6,665 6,665
Tax (1,526) (1,526)
Shareofresultsaftertax 5,139 5,139
Capital expenditure
Segmentcapitalexpenditure 94 65 17 56 381 613
Unallocatedcapitalexpenditure 1,147
Depreciation and amortisation 1,760
Segment depreciation and amortisation 1,982 2,534 204 1,315 145 6,180
Unallocated depreciation and amortisation 721
6,901

The�impairment�and�derecognition�charges�recognised�in�respect�of�goodwill,�intangible�assets�and�investments�in�associates�and�joint�ventures�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:

Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
£000 £000 £000
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Asia 8,235
Brands 2,216 3,547
Eastern&SouthernEurope 2,494
2,216 14,276

ITE Group plc 22 Interim Report 2018

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued

2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

The�Group’s�assets�and�liabilities�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:

Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
As at 31 March 2018 Unaudited £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Assets
Segment assets
116,602 51,485 15,110 27,010 69,020 279,227
Unallocated assets 10,974
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
(55,937) (6,957) (7,921) (10,649) (41,189) 290,201
(122,653)
Unallocated liabilities (84,098)
Total liabilities (206,751)
Net assets 83,450

The�comparative�period�segmental�information�has�been�restated�to�reflect�the�changes�made�to�the�operating�segments�in�the�prior�year.�

Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
Six months to 31 March 2017 Unaudited (restated) £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Revenue
Segmentheadlineproftbeforetax
13,186
7,413
10,020
3,031
8,622
1,553
6,837
1,264
30,923
10,981
69,588
24,242
Unallocated items (8,816)
Headline proft before tax 15,426
Adjustingitems(note3) (12,296)
Proft before tax 3,130
Tax 116
Proft after tax 3,246

ITE Group plc 23 Interim Report 2018

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued

2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
Six months to 31 March 2017 Unaudited (restated) £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
Shareofresultsbeforetax 5,002 2 5,004
Tax (1,140) (1,140)
Shareofresultsaftertax 3,862 2 3,864
Capital expenditure
Segmentcapitalexpenditure 405 3 28 154 52 642
Unallocatedcapitalexpenditure 870
Depreciation and amortisation 1,512
Segment depreciation and amortisation 2,288 2,569 301 2,380 792 8,330
Unallocated depreciation and amortisation 623
8,953

The�Group’s�assets�and�liabilities�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:

Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
As at 31 March 2017 Unaudited (restated) £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Assets
Segment assets
131,598 70,350 14,543 40,260 49,434 306,185
Unallocated assets 13,817
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
(38,033) (4,781) (6,540) (29,738) (40,962) 320,002
(120,054)
Unallocated liabilities (91,609)
Total liabilities (211,663)
Net assets 108,339

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2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATIONCONTINUED
Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
Year ended 30 September 2017 Audited £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Revenue
Segmentheadlineproftbeforetax
23,777
6,885
18,704
5,374
21,736
6,541
17,041
4,766
71,365
26,339
152,623
49,905
Unallocated items (18,283)
Headline proft before tax 31,622
Adjustingitems(note3) (34,785)
Loss before tax (3,163)
Tax (3,252)
Loss after tax (6,415)
Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
Year ended 30 September 2017 Audited £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
Shareofresultsbeforetax 5,095 1,415 6,510
Tax (1,173) (331) (1,504)
Shareofresultsaftertax 3,922 1,084 5,006
Capital expenditure
Segmentcapitalexpenditure 885 10 47 261 98 1,301
Unallocatedcapitalexpenditure 1,835
Depreciation and amortisation
Segment depreciation and amortisation
4,567 5,166 566 3,815 959 3,136
15,073
Unallocated depreciation and amortisation 1,253
16,326

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2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED

The�Group’s�assets�and�liabilities�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:

2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATIONCONTINUED
TheGroup’sassetsandliabilitiescanbeanalysedbyoperatingsegmentasfollows:
Eastern&
Southern
Asia Brands CentralAsia Europe Russia Total Group
As at 30 September 2017 Audited £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Assets
Segment assets
116,002 56,156 13,063 27,373 68,813 281,407
Unallocated assets 17,864
Total assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities
(63,022) (9,369) (5,359) (9,079) (33,300) 299,271
(120,129)
Unallocated liabilities (88,820)
Total liabilities (208,949)
Net assets 90,322

Geographical information

Information�about�the�Group’s�revenue�by�origin�of�sale�and�non-current�assets�by�geographical�location�are�detailed�below:

Revenue Non-currentassets1
Six months to
31 March
2018
Unaudited
£000
Six months to
31March
2017
Unaudited
£000
Yearended
30September
2017
Audited
£000
Six months to
31 March
2018
Unaudited
£000
Six months to
31March
2017
Unaudited
£000
Yearended
30September
2017
Audited
£000
Asia
CentralAsia
Eastern&SouthernEurope
Russia
Rest of the World
17,334
16,580
26,133
4,536
5,402
13,073
3,961
5,981
15,032
26,384
23,085
52,340
23,147
18,540
46,045
90,849
106,334
89,948
3,996
5,617
4,250
20,275
25,930
22,617
26,921
34,913
28,783
56,161
67,232
60,636
Total 75,362
69,588
152,623
198,202
240,026
206,234

1� Non-current�assets�exclude�deferred�tax�assets�and�assets�classified�as�held�for�sale.

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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued

3. ADJUSTING ITEMS

The�following�(charges)/credits�have�been�presented�as�adjusting�items:

Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Operating items
Amortisationofacquiredintangibleassets
(5,764) (7,832) (14,069)
Impairment of goodwill (11,204)
Impairment of intangible assets (1,381)
Impairmentofinvestmentsinassociatesandjointventures (1,691)
Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading
Proftondisposalofinvestments
Restructuringcosts
Transactioncostsoncompletedandpendingacquisitions
Taxonincomefromassociatesandjointventures
(2,216)

(4,090)
(774)
(1,526)


(2,347)
(184)
(1,140)

(3,712)
(4,982)
(406)
(1,504)
Financing items
Revaluationofliabilitiesoncompletedacquisitions (392) (793) 4,164
Taxation (14,762) (12,296) (34,785)
Taxrelatedtoadjustingitems 1,451 2,442 3,559
Taxonincomefromassociatesandjointventures 1,526 1,140 1,504
(11,785) (8,714) (29,722)
4. TAX ON PROFIT/(LOSS) ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
4. TAX ON PROFIT/(LOSS) ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Currenttax
UKcorporationtax 200 37 (298)
Foreign tax 3,273 2,064 8,077
3,473 2,101 7,779
Deferred tax (2,165) (2,217) (4,527)
Taxonproftonordinaryactivities 1,308 (116) 3,252

Tax�at�the�interim�is�charged�on�pre-tax�profits,�including�those�of�associates�and�joint�ventures,�at�a�blended�rate�of�27%�(2017:�24%)�representing�the�best�estimate�of�the�weighted�average�annual�corporation� tax�expected�for�the�financial�year,�adjusted�for�discrete�items�in�the�interim�period.

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5. DIVIDENDS

.
Amountsrecognisedasdistributionstoequityholdersintheperiod:
Six months to 31 March 2018
Unaudited
Sixmonthsto31March2017
Unaudited
Yearended30September2017
Audited
Per share
p
Settled in cash
£000
Settled in scrip
£000
Per share
p
Settled in cash
£000
Settled in scrip
£000
Per share
p
Settled in cash
£000
Settled in scrip
£000
Finaldividendinrespectoftheyearended30September2017
Interimdividendinrespectoftheyearended30September2017
Finaldividendinrespectoftheyearended30September2016
2.5
5962
701






3.0
5,350
2,497



1.5
3,328
686
3.0
5,350
2,497
,





2.5
5,962
701
3.0
5,350
2,497
4.5
8,678
3,183

The�Directors�have�proposed�an�interim�dividend�for�the�year�ending�30�September�2018�of�1.5p�per�ordinary�share,�a�distribution�of�approximately�£4.0m.�The�proposed�dividend�has�been�approved�by�the� Board�and�has�not�been�included�as�a�liability�as�at�31�March�2018.

6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The�calculation�of�basic,�diluted�and�headline�diluted�earnings�per�share�is�based�on�the�following�earnings�and�the�numbers�of�shares:�

6. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Thecalculationofbasicdilutedandheadlinedilutedearninsershareisbasedonthefollowinearninsandthenumbersofshares:
,gpgg Six months to Six months to Yearended
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Number of Numberof Numberof
shares shares shares
(‘000) (‘000) (‘000)
Weightedaveragenumberofshares:
For basic earnings per share
Dilutiveefectofexerciseofshareoptions
266,817
681
261,081
168
263,241
309
Fordilutedearningspershare 267,498 261,249 263,550

Basic and diluted earnings per share

The�calculations�of�basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�are�based�on�the�loss�for�the�financial�year�attributable�to�equity�holders�of�the�parent�of�£1.8m�(31�March�2017:�profit�of�£1.5m;�30�September�2017:� loss�of�£8.2m).�Basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�were�(0.7)p�and�(0.7)p�respectively�(31�March�2017:�0.6p�and�0.6p�respectively;�30�September�2017:�(3.1)p�and�(3.1)p�respectively).�681,000�share�options� (31�March�2017:�168,000)�were�excluded�from�the�weighted�average�number�of�ordinary�shares�used�in�the�calculation�of�the�diluted�earnings�per�share�because�their�effect�would�have�been�anti-dilutive.

Headline earnings per share

The�calculations�of�headline�basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�are�based�on�the�headline�profit�for�the�financial�year�attributable�to�equity�holders�of�the�parent�of�£10.0m�(31�March�2017:�£10.2m;� 30�September�2017:�£21.5m).�Headline�basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�were�3.7p�and�3.7p�respectively�(31�March�2017:�3.9p�and�3.9p�respectively;�30�September�2017:�8.2p�and�8.1p�respectively).

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7. GOODWILL

7. GOODWILL
Total
Unaudited
£000
At 1 October 2017 92,566
Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading
Exchangediferences
(2,216)
(2,263)
At 31 March 2018 88,087

A�derecognition�charge�of�£2.2m�has�been�recognised�in�the�Consolidated�Income�Statement�in�respect�of�the�derecognition�of�goodwill�in�RAS�Publishing,�within�the�Brands�segment.�This�arose�due�to�the� cessation�of�trading�at�RAS�Publishing�during�the�year,�resulting�in�the�derecognition�in�full�of�the�carrying�value�of�the�goodwill�held.

In�line�with�the�disclosures�made�in�the�2017�Annual�Report�and�Accounts,�where�impairments�were�recognised�in�respect�of�a�number�of�CGUs,�reducing�headroom�in�these�CGUs�to�nil,�we�acknowledge�a� reasonably�possible�change�in�the�future�cash�flows�or�discount�rates�for�these�CGUs�could�result�in�an�impairment�in�the�future.�

8. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

8. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Total
Unaudited
£000
At 1 October 2017 61,867
Additions 355
Amortisationofacquiredintangibleassets (5,762)
Amortisationofcomputersoftware
Exchangediferences
Assetsclassifedasheldforsale1
(548)
(764)
(935)
At 31 March 2018 54,213

1� All�assets�and�liabilities�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�have�been�classified�as�held�for�sale�in�accordance�with�IFRS�5�prior�to�the�subsequent�disposal�of�the�entity�after�the�balance�sheet�date.�See�note�15�for�further�detail.

9. INTERESTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

9 INTERESTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
. Total
Unaudited
£000
At 1 October 2017 45,470
Shareofresultsofassociatesandjointventures 5,139
Dividends received (1,693)
Foreign exchange (245)
At 31 March 2018 48,671

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10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Venueadvancesandprepayments
38,448
4,656
4,148
37,171
3,708
3,923
44,133
3,917
2,580
Prepaymentsandaccruedincome 9,647 14,669 10,795
56,899 59,471 61,425

11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Trade payables
Taxationandsocialsecurity
Other payables
Accruals
Deferred consideration
755
1,723
3,378
9,670
917
2,210
1,925
4,021
9,365
1,777
2,595
2,357
5,715
9,712
953
Contingentconsideration 1,923
16,443 21,221 21,332

12. BANK LOANS AND OVERDRAFT

A�refinancing�of�the�Group’s�external�debt�facility�was�completed�on�22�November�2017�and�gives�the�Group�access�to�a�new�£100m�facility�from�a�syndicate�of�four�banks:�HSBC,�Barclays,�Citibank�and� Commerzbank.�The�facility�amortises�by�£10.0m�each�year�and�expires�in�November�2021.

Total�drawdowns�under�the�facility�of�£77.4m�at�31�March�2018�were�denominated�in�Sterling�(£75.5m)�and�US�Dollars�(£1.9m).�At�31�March�2018�the�Group�had�£22.6m�(31�March�2017:�£22.0m)�of�undrawn� committed facilities.

All�borrowings�are�arranged�at�floating�interest�rates,�thus�exposing�the�Group�to�interest�rate�risk.�The�Group�uses�interest�rate�swaps�to�mitigate�this�risk,�hedging�£50.0m�of�the�debt�(31�March�2017:�£40.0m;� 30�September�2017:�£40.0m),�reducing�the�exposure�to�fluctuations�in�interest�rates.�All�borrowings�are�secured�by�a�guarantee�between�a�number�of�Group�companies.

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13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivative�financial�instruments�are�classified�according�to�the�following�categories�in�the�table�below.�The�Group’s�derivative�financial�instruments�are�categorised�into�levels�to�reflect�the�degree�to�which� observable�inputs�are�used�for�determining�their�fair�value.�The�Group’s�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�and�interest�rate�swaps�are�classified�as�Level�2,�while�the�equity�and�put�options�are�classified�as� Level�3.�

Level3.
31 March 2018
Unaudited
31March2017
Unaudited
30September2017
Audited
Notional
£000
Fair value
£000
Notional
£000
Fairvalue
£000
Notional
£000
Fairvalue
£000
Current assets
Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts
3,276
15


Non-current assets
Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts
Interest rate swaps

3,276
15
3,621
8







182
182
Current liabilities
Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts
Equityoptions
182
182
3,621
8
15,346
1,356
23,067
20,519


15,346
1,795
2,278
14176
1021
,
,
15,745
12,525
Non-current liabilities
Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts
Equityoptions
Interest rate swaps
29921
13546
38,413
21,875
12,285
802
3,118
2,208
191
191
17,624
1,795
8,061
490
15,104
12,575
40
40
,
,
1969
39
,

1298
400
,


3,267
439
15,594
3,201
23,205
13,105

Level�1�fair�values�are�measured�using�quoted�prices�(unadjusted)�in�active�markets�for�identical�assets�or�liabilities.�Level�2�fair�values�are�measured�using�inputs,�other�than�quoted�prices�included�within� Level�1,�that�are�observable�for�the�asset�or�liability�either�directly�or�indirectly.�Level�3�fair�values�are�measured�using�inputs�for�the�asset�or�liability�that�are�not�based�on�observable�market�data.

For�the�Group’s�Level�3�equity�options,�these�are�valued�based�on�a�multiple�as�contractually�agreed�of�forecast�future�EBITDA�for�each�relevant�option.�The�key�unobservable�inputs�relate�to�the�EBITDA� multiple�(ranging�from�7.5x�to�12.5x)�and�forecast�future�EBITDA�for�each�entity.�The�fair�values�of�unobservable�inputs�are�sensitive�to�changes�in�discount�rates�and�future�cash�flow�projections.

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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued

13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS CONTINUED

The�following�table�shows�the�movements�in�the�Group’s�equity�option�liabilities�during�the�period:

13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSCONTINUED
ThefollowingtableshowsthemovementsintheGroup’sequityoptionliabilitiesduringtheperiod:
Total
Unaudited
£000
At 1 October 2017 12,575
Unwindofdiscount 929
Revaluation (504)
Exchangediferencesrecognisedinothercomprehensiveincome (75)
At 31 March 2018 12,925

The�Group�utilises�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�to�hedge�future�Euro-denominated�sales�made�from�the�UK.�The�Group�is�party�to�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�in�the�management�of�its�exchange� rate�exposures.�The�instruments�purchased�are�denominated�in�Euros,�which�represents�the�Group’s�primary�billing�currency.�Under�the�forward�contracts,�the�Group�has�an�obligation�to�sell�Euros�for� Sterling�at�specified�rates�at�specified�dates.�

The�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�as�at�31�March�2018�cover�exchange�exposures�over�the�next�15�months.�These�instruments�have�been�designated�in�hedging�relationships,�with�any�changes�in�their� fair�value�being�recorded�in�equity�and�reclassified�subsequently�to�the�income�statement.

14. SHARE CAPITAL

14. SHARE CAPITAL
31 March 31March 30September
2018 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Authorised
375,000,000ordinarysharesof1pennyeach(31March2017:375,000,000;30September2017:375,000,000) 3,750 3,750 3,750
Allottedandfullypaid
269,679,563ordinarysharesof1pennyeach(31March2017:266,044,865;30September2017:269,280,274) 2,697 2,660 2,693

The�Company�announced�a�scrip�dividend�alternative�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2017�final�dividend,�allowing�shareholders�to�elect�to�receive�their�dividend�in�the�form�of�new�ordinary�shares.�As�a� result�of�this,�399,289�new�ordinary�shares�of�1p�each�were�issued.�During�the�period,�no�ordinary�shares�of�1p�each�(2017:�nil)�were�allotted�pursuant�to�the�exercise�of�share�options.

The�Company�has�one�class�of�ordinary�shares�which�carry�no�right�to�fixed�income.

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15. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE

On�24�April�2018,�the�Group�announced�the�disposal�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�In�relation�to�this,�the�assets�and�liabilities�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�have�been�classified�as�held�for�sale�at�31�March�2018.

In�order�to�be�recognised�as�a�disposal�group�held�for�sale,�IFRS�5�‘Non-current�assets�held�for�sale�and�discontinued�operations’�requires�the�business�to�be�available�for�immediate�sale�in�its�present� condition,�subject�only�to�terms�that�are�usual�and�customary�for�sales�of�such�assets,�and�the�sale�must�be�highly�probable.�

The�Group�has�considered�how�advanced�the�disposal�was�at�31�March�2018,�and�concluded�that�the�relevant�criteria�for�recognition�as�held�for�sale�have�been�met�as�at�this�date,�which�is�further�supported� by�the�subsequent�disposal�on�24�April�2018,�discussed�further�in�note�17.

31 March
2018
Unaudited
£000
Other intangible assets
Property,plantandequipment
Deferred tax asset
Trade and other receivables
935
126
120
1,166
Cashandcashequivalents 914
Total assets classifed as held for sale
Trade and other payables
Corporationtax
3,261
(22)
(170)
Deferred income (1,689)
Total liabilities classifed as held for sale (1,881)
Net assets classifed as held for sale 1,380

16. NET DEBT

16 NET DEBT
. Cash and cash
equivalents
At 1 October
2017
Cash fow Foreign
exchange
classifed as
held for sale
At 31 March
2018
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Cash 23,321 4,097 (270) (914) 26,234
Bank loans (72,998) (4,387) (77,385)
Net debt (49,677) (290) (270) (914) (51,151)

Net�debt�is�defined�as�cash�and�cash�equivalents�after�deducting�bank�loans.�The�Board�considers�net�debt�to�be�a�reliable�measure�of�the�Group’s�net�indebtedness�that�provides�an�indicator�of�the�overall� balance�sheet�strength.�It�is�also�a�single�measure�that�can�be�used�to�assess�the�combined�impact�of�the�Group’s�cash�position�and�its�indebtedness.

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17. EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

Subsequent�to�the�assets�and�liabilities�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.,�the�owner�of�Metaltech,�the�metalworking�exhibition�in�Malaysia,�being�classified�as�held�for�sale�as�at�31�March�2018,�the�Group�announced� on�24�April�2018�that�it�had�disposed�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�to�UBMMG�Holdings�Sdn.�Bhd.,�a�subsidiary�of�UBM�plc,�for�total�cash�consideration�of�MYR�23m�(£4.2m)�subject�to�working�capital�adjustment� at�completion.�The�total�consideration�will�be�payable�upon�completion�and�the�proceeds�will�be�reinvested�into�the�Group.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions�between�the�Company�and�its�subsidiaries,�which�are�related�parties,�have�been�eliminated�on�consolidation�and�are�not�disclosed�in�this�note.�Transactions�with�key�management�personnel�will� be�disclosed�in�the�Group’s�Annual�Report�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2018.�Transactions�between�the�Group�and�its�associates,�where�relevant,�are�disclosed�below.�

Trading transactions with associates

During�the�period�ended�31�March�2018,�the�Group�charged�management�fees�of�£0.3m�(2017:�£0.2m)�to�Sinostar�ITE,�the�Group’s�joint�venture�operation�in�Hong�Kong�and�China.

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Independent Review Report to ITE Group plc

We�have�been�engaged�by�the�Company�to�review�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�for�the�six�months�ended�31�March�2018�which�comprises�the�condensed� consolidated�income�statement,�the�condensed�consolidated�statement�of�comprehensive�income,�the�condensed�consolidated�statement�of�financial�position,�the�condensed�consolidated�statement�of� changes�in�equity,�the�condensed�consolidated�cash�flow�statement�and�related�notes�1 to 18.�We�have�read�the�other�information�contained�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�and�considered�whether�it� contains�any�apparent�misstatements�or�material�inconsistencies�with�the�information�in�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements.

This�report�is�made�solely�to�the�Company�in�accordance�with�International�Standard�on�Review�Engagements�(UK�and�Ireland)�2410�‘Review�of�Interim�Financial�Information�Performed�by�the�Independent� Auditor�of�the�Entity’�issued�by�the�Auditing�Practices�Board.�Our�work�has�been�undertaken�so�that�we�might�state�to�the�Company�those�matters�we�are�required�to�state�to�it�in�an�independent�review�report� and�for�no�other�purpose.�To�the�fullest�extent�permitted�by�law,�we�do�not�accept�or�assume�responsibility�to�anyone�other�than�the�Company,�for�our�review�work,�for�this�report,�or�for�the�conclusions�we� have formed.

DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The�half-yearly�financial�report�is�the�responsibility�of,�and�has�been�approved�by,�the�Directors.�The�Directors�are�responsible�for�preparing�the�half-yearly�financial�report�in�accordance�with�the�Disclosure� and�Transparency�Rules�of�the�United�Kingdom’s�Financial�Conduct�Authority.

As disclosed in note 1,�the�annual�financial�statements�of�the�Group�are�prepared�in�accordance�with�IFRSs�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.�The�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�included�in�this� half-yearly�financial�report�has�been�prepared�in�accordance�with�International�Accounting�Standard�34�‘Interim�Financial�Reporting’�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY

Our�responsibility�is�to�express�to�the�Company�a�conclusion�on�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�based�on�our�review.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

We�conducted�our�review�in�accordance�with�International�Standard�on�Review�Engagements�(UK�and�Ireland)�2410�‘Review�of�Interim�Financial�Information�Performed�by�the�Independent�Auditor�of�the�Entity’� issued�by�the�Auditing�Practices�Board�for�use�in�the�United�Kingdom.�A�review�of�interim�financial�information�consists�of�making�inquiries,�primarily�of�persons�responsible�for�financial�and�accounting� matters,�and�applying�analytical�and�other�review�procedures.�A�review�is�substantially�less�in�scope�than�an�audit�conducted�in�accordance�with�International�Standards�on�Auditing�(UK)�and�consequently� does�not�enable�us�to�obtain�assurance�that�we�would�become�aware�of�all�significant�matters�that�might�be�identified�in�an�audit.�Accordingly,�we�do�not�express�an�audit�opinion.

CONCLUSION

Based�on�our�review,�nothing�has�come�to�our�attention�that�causes�us�to�believe�that�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�for�the�six�months�ended�31�March�2018�is�not� prepared,�in�all�material�respects,�in�accordance�with�International�Accounting�Standard�34�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union�and�the�Disclosure�and�Transparency�Rules�of�the�United�Kingdom’s�Financial� Conduct�Authority.

Deloitte LLP

Statutory Auditor London 15�May�2018

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Directors and Professional Advisers

DIRECTORS Richard�Last,�Non-executive�Chairman�(appointed�12�February�2018) Mark�Shashoua,�Chief�Executive�Officer Andrew�Beach,�Chief�Financial�Officer Neil�England,�Non-executive�Director Linda�Jensen,�Non-executive�Director�(resigned�30�April�2018) Stephen�Puckett,�Non-executive�Director Sharon�Baylay,�Non-executive�Director� COMPANY SECRETARY Waterstone�Company�Secretaries�Ltd REGISTERED OFFICE ITE�Group�plc,�105�Salusbury�Road,�London,�NW6�6RG REGISTRATION NUMBER 1927339 AUDITOR Deloitte�LLP,�2�New�Street�Square,�London,�EC4A�3BZ SOLICITORS Olswang,�90�High�Holborn,�London,�WC1V�6XX PRINCIPAL BANKERS Barclays�Bank�plc,�1�Churchill�Place,�London,�E14�5HP HSBC�Bank�plc,�60�Queen�Victoria�Street,�London,�EC4N�4TR Commerzbank�AG,�30�Gresham�St,�London,�ECV2�7PG Citibank,�33�Canada�Square,�Canary�Wharf,�London,�E14�5BL� COMPANY BROKERS Numis�Securities�Limited,�The�London�Stock�Exchange�Building,�10�Paternoster�Square,�London,�EC4M�7LT REGISTRARS Equiniti�Limited,�Aspect�House,�Spencer�Road,�Lancing,�West�Sussex,�BN99�6DA PUBLIC RELATIONS FTI�Consulting�Limited,�200�Aldersgate,�Aldersgate�Street,�London,�EC1A�4HD WEBSITE www.ite-exhibitions.com

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Financial Calendar

INTERIM DIVIDEND 2018:

Ex-dividend�date 7�June�2018 Record date 8�June�2018 Payment date 2�August�2018

The�Group’s�financial�calendar�can�be�found�at�http://www.ite-exhibitions.com/Financial-Calendar

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