RPS Group PLC - London-based professional services firm - Performance in quarter to April 1 was ‘encouraging’ and ‘slightly’ ahead of internal expectations. Fee revenue up 12% year on year to £131.8 million.

‘With growing order books and increasing headcount, all segments, except North America, delivered year-on-year fee revenue growth in Q1. Although private equity activity has been slow to ramp up post the year-end and delays continue in the initiation of government infrastructure projects, market drivers remain positive in North America,’ company says.

Group April 1 contracted order book up 8% on end of December and up 15% on year before. Cash flow continues to be ‘tightly managed’.

Chief Executive John Douglas adds: ‘Our key thematics continued to drive momentum into the new financial year and we secured some significant client wins in the period.’

Current stock price: 103.75 pence, up 1.7% on Wednesday

12-month change: up 5.9%

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