Interims Pre-Close Statement
21 April 2006
Jelf Group plc ("Jelf" or "the Company"), an established corporate intermediary, will be announcing its interim results for the six months ended 31st March 2006 on 25th May 2006. The Board is pleased to provide the following update and to confirm that trading is in line with expectations for the first six months of the year.
Since the Group's flotation on 21st October 2005, The Jelf Group has actively pursued its buy and build strategy focusing on the South of England and Wales, offering a range of corporate services principally in the areas of commercial insurance, healthcare, employee benefits and financial planning.
During the first six months of the financial year the Group has made solid progress against all its objectives, not only in delivering strong organic growth, but also through making a number of strategic appointments and acquisitions.
The largest acquisition completed in the last six months is that of Goss Group Ltd, a major commercial insurance broking and financial services business based primarily in Reading and Guildford. Whilst this transaction was only completed on 22nd March, the Board is pleased to confirm that the transaction has been positively received within the insurance market and that all aspects of the integration process are progressing in line with the expectations.
Today the Group operates from 13 locations, advising over 12,000 corporate clients.
Further information from:
Jelf Group PLC
Alex Alway (Group Chief Executive)
Tel: 01454 272727