The directors of World Careers Network plc recommend the payment of a dividend of 3.5 pence per share for the year to 31 July 2016, which is the same as that paid in respect of the previous year. This dividend will be subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 15 December 2016, and, if approved, will be payable on 16 December 2016 to shareholders on the register as at 25 November 2016.

The company announced audited consolidated earnings results for the year ended July 31, 2016. For the year, the company reported revenue of £8,457,202 against £7,856,506 a year ago. Operating profit was £1,339,691 against £1,154,953 a year ago. Profit on ordinary activities before taxation was £1,382,896 against £1,197,879 a year ago. Profit for the period was £1,105,695 against £935,379 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 14.46 pence against 12.04 pence a year ago. Net cash inflow from operating activities was £2,278,176 against £492,998 a year ago. Purchase of tangible fixed assets was £107,498 against £89,868 a year ago.