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April 2017

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  • Epic Code:
  • EMIS
  • Price:
  • 876p
Why write? EMIS has reported its full year results to end December, which was a bit of a ‘stub’ year but the groundworks have been laid for an exciting future with three new developments.During the year, sales went up only 2% to £158.7m and of that, recurring sales represent £128.5m or 81% of the total. Operating profit was up to £38.8m for margins of 24.4%. Adjusted eps were up 9% to 49.4p. Almost all its £9.1m borrowings have been paid down in the year to leave just £0.4m.  The Primary & Community Care business delivered organic profit growth of 8% to £32.2m. The core GP bit maintained its high market share at 55% whilst the market share for CCMH has grown to 16% and with the “northern refresh” continuing, EMIS said it ...

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