£000	31 March 1999	31 March 1998	30 September 1998
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets	8,108	8,808	8,374
Tangible assets	13,041	7,506	11,176
	21,149	16,314	19,550
Current Assets
- Stocks	8,019	4,978	8,527
- Debtors	31,497	26,413	35,235
- Cash at bank and short term deposits	16,588	8,329	16,964
	56,104	39,720	60,726
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year	(42,664)	(29,222)	(47,779)
Net Current Assets	13,440	10,498	12,947
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities	34,589	26,812	32,497
Creditors
Amounts falling due after more than one year	(3,465)	(2,802)	(3,149)
Provision for Liabilities and Charges	(56)	-	(56)
Net Assets	31,068	24,010	29,292
Capital and Reserves
Called-up share capital	1,839	1,807	1,816
Share premium account	5,933	5,244	5,368
Profit and loss account	23,296	16,959	22,108
	31,068	24,010	29,292

A printed copy of this Interim Report will be sent directly to shareholders after the posting date. Copies may be obtained after the posting date from the registered office of the Company at:

New Mill House, 183 Milton Park
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SE