The current order book stands at circa £740m (June 2009 - £822m), of which £680m (June
2009 - £686m) relates to the financial year ending 30 June 2011. ISG’s balance sheet
remains sound and we expect to finish the year with a strong cash position in excess of
£28m.
In London Fit Out, we saw some recovery in revenues but with a highly competitive market
place margins were under pressure. Our Retail business, through its focus on financial and
food retail, has maintained revenues in-line with prior year, with margins improving in the
second half of the year. Our UK Construction business performed strongly due to increased
margins, despite lower revenues.
At the interim results the Board reported that international markets continued to challenge
but predicted a pick up in the second half of the year. Delay to the start of projects by our
multinational clients continued to be a feature in our overseas operations, however we saw a
marked improvement in activity in the last quarter. Unlike our other overseas operations the
Japanese market has shown no sign of recovery in the investment plans of our multinational
clients and as a result we have decided to discontinue our operations in Japan at a total loss
for the year of £0.8m.
In a challenging market, the Group’s diversification strategy continues to position itself
towards more resilient regions and sectors. ISG’s activity is currently split 70% private sector
and 30% public sector. We will continue to pursue growth opportunities both organically and
by acquisition in our three principal markets of Fit Out, Retail and UK Construction.
The preliminary results will be announced on 8 September 2010.
Pre Close Trading Statement
The ISG Board is pleased to announce that trading for the year ended 30 June 2010 has
remained resilient in-line with management expectations. Our UK businesses have performed
strongly ahead of expectations and this has offset a delay in the expected pick up in
international markets.



