RNS Number:0465P
Carlisle Group Limited
03 March 2008








                CARLISLE GROUP ANNOUNCES INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE
                        QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2007


Belize City, Belize, 3rd March, 2008 Carlisle Group Limited (London: AIM - CXG)
(the 'Company' or 'Carlisle')


Interim results for the nine months ended 31st December 2007


Carlisle Group Limited, a leading provider of staffing and outsourced
people-related services, reported turnover for the quarter ended 31st December
2007 of �102.8m (2006 - �96.3m) and operating profit of �2.2m (2006 - �1.6m).
Net profit for the quarter amounted to �1.7m (2006 - �1.3m) and diluted earnings
per share amounted to 7.1 pence (2006 - 5.3 pence).


For the nine months ended 31st December 2007, turnover was �298.4m (2006 -
�274.9m) and operating profit was �5.1m (2006 - �4.0m).  Net profit for the nine
month period was �3.9m (2006 - �3.8m) and diluted earnings per share was 16.2
pence (2006 - 15.4 pence).


Richard Bradford, Chief Executive, said:


"The third quarter showed operating profit growth of 37%, thereby enhancing the
year on year uplift for the nine months of the year to date.  Our broad range of
Staffing Services brands contributed towards continued improvement in
performance ratios and trends whilst our Support Services businesses produced a
strong quarter, particularly boosted by high seasonal activity levels in Retail
Support Services. "


Staffing Services


Turnover for the three month period ended 31st December 2007 was �72.0m (2006 -
�69.0m), with operating profit of �1.2m (2006 - �0.8m). For the nine month
period, turnover was �210.4m (2006 - �201.4m) with operating profit of �3.0m
(2006 - �1.7m).


Growth in profitability has been driven principally in the professional and
technical market sectors, which represent 59% of the division's gross profits in
the year to date.  In particular the operating brands in Aviation and
Engineering, Scientific, Accountancy and Legal have grown strongly.  At the same
time, the Managed Solutions business has continued to add further volume and has
a good pipeline of new business opportunities.


The Jet Aviation contract was successfully implemented in January with the
establishment of a new office in Basel, Switzerland.  A three year contract with
Ordnance Survey was also commenced in January involving the transfer of around
240 UK field-based workforce.


Support Services


Turnover for the three month period ended 31st December 2007 was �30.8m (2006 -
�27.3m), with operating profit of �1.4m (2006 - �1.1m). For the nine month
period, turnover was �88.0m (2006 - �73.5m) with operating profit of �3.4m (2006
- �3.2m).


Overall growth was achieved in the quarter, helped by a partly seasonal peak in
demand for our retail merchandising and store support activities in which we
completed a small acquisition at the end of December.   This adds further
assembly, fitting and installation services to our existing service offer.


The Security related services operating in regulated markets continue to trend
positively, with strong revenue growth in UK Security Services in particular.
However, both margins and profitability remain tight in this sector.


Cleaning and Support services has maintained a stable contract base but not
added growth in the year to date.  However, further new store gains from Tesco
and the award of an airport contract by BAA are scheduled for implementation
during the next quarter.


For further information contact Carlisle Group:


In the UK         01707 824000
In Belize         00 501 22 35989


This press release is available at the Company's website:
www.carlislegroup.co.uk


Background Information


Carlisle Group is a leading provider of staffing and outsourced people-related
services, with more than 17,000 people deployed at any one time across all
working environments. The Staffing Services division provides temporary and
permanent staff recruitment services and solutions through a number of market
specific brands. Carlisle Managed Solutions is a recruitment outsourcing
business that delivers tailored solutions to manage a client's resourcing
needs.  The Support Services division provides a range of outsourced services
including Cleaning, Security and Event Services and Retail merchandising and
support services.



Consolidated Income Statements
(Unaudited)
                                         3 months   3 months       9 months   9 months
                                            ended      ended          ended      ended
                                           31 Dec     31 Dec         31 Dec     31 Dec
                                             2007       2006           2007       2006
                                               �m         �m             �m         �m

Revenue                                     102.8       96.3          298.4      274.9

Cost of sales                              (83.2)     (79.6)        (241.1)    (225.7)

Gross profit                                 19.6       16.7           57.3       49.2

Administrative expenses                    (17.4)     (15.1)         (52.2)     (45.2)

Operating profit                              2.2        1.6            5.1        4.0

Profit on disposal of subsidiary                -          -              -        0.5
undertaking

Financial expenses - net                    (0.3)      (0.3)          (0.8)      (0.7)

Profit before taxation                        1.9        1.3            4.3        3.8

Taxation                                    (0.2)          -          (0.4)          -

Profit for the period                         1.7        1.3            3.9        3.8

Earnings per ordinary share (in pence)

Basic                                        7.4p       5.4p          16.9p      15.8p
Diluted                                      7.1p       5.3p          16.2p      15.4p

Earnings per ordinary share has been calculated using the weighted average number of
shares in issue during the three month period of 23,011,000 (2006 - 23,879,000) and
diluted number of shares of 24,086,000 (2006 - 24,604,000). Earnings per ordinary
share has been calculated using the weighted average number of shares in issue during
the nine month period of 23,367,000 (2006 - 24,004,000) and diluted number of shares
of 24,091,000 (2006 - 24,728,000).



Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

                                         Share     Other    Currency Retained   
                                       capital  reserves translation  deficit   Total
                                                             reserve            equity
                                            �m        �m          �m       �m      �m

Balance at 1 April 2007                    2.4      90.6       (0.4)   (20.3)    72.3

Profit for the period                        -         -           -      3.9     3.9
Currency translation differences             -         -         0.1        -     0.1
Equity share based awards                    -       0.3           -        -     0.3
Purchase of own shares                       -     (0.1)           -        -   (0.1)
Equity dividends paid                        -         -           -    (3.0)   (3.0)

Balance at 31 December  2007               2.4      90.8       (0.3)   (19.4)    73.5


Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
                                                         31 December    31 March
                                                                2007        2007
                                                                  �m          �m
Assets
Non-current assets
Goodwill                                                        57.8        57.2
Intangible assets                                                1.3         1.2
Property, plant and equipment                                    4.3         4.3
Other non-current assets                                         0.3         0.3
Total non-current assets                                        63.7        63.0

Current assets
Trade receivables                                               56.9        47.7
Prepayments, accrued income and other                           14.0        14.2
current assets
Cash and cash equivalents                                        2.1         2.1
Total current assets                                            73.0        64.0

Total assets                                                   136.7       127.0

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade payables                                                  10.3         7.6
Other taxes and social security                                 14.5        11.7
Accruals and deferred income                                    25.4        27.8
Financial liabilities - amounts due under                       10.4         5.0
invoice discount facility
Financial liabilities - obligations under                        0.2         0.3
finance leases
Current tax liabilities                                          0.9         0.6
Total current liabilities                                       61.7        53.0

Non-current liabilities
Other payables                                                   1.3         1.3
Financial liabilities - obligations under                        0.2         0.4
finance leases
Total non-current liabilities                                    1.5         1.7

Total liabilities                                               63.2        54.7

Shareholders' equity
Called up share capital                                          2.4         2.4
Other reserves                                                  90.8        90.6
Currency translation reserve                                   (0.3)       (0.4)
Retained deficit                                              (19.4)      (20.3)
Total equity                                                    73.5        72.3
Total equity and liabilities                                   136.7       127.0




Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
(Unaudited)
                                             9 months   9 months
                                                ended      ended                                                
                                               31 Dec     31 Dec
                                                 2007       2006
                                                   �m         �m

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated by operations                      1.8        1.4
Interest paid                                   (0.7)      (0.7)
Tax paid                                        (0.3)      (0.2)

Net cash flow generated from operating            0.8        0.5
activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash          (1.3)      (1.7)
acquired
Purchase of property, plant & equipment -       (1.3)      (1.2)
net
Purchase of other intangible assets             (0.5)      (0.4)
Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash             0.3        0.4
disposed

Net cash flow used in investing activities      (2.8)      (2.9)

Cash flows from financing activities
Net movement in short-term borrowings             5.4        4.8
Capital element of finance lease                (0.3)      (0.3)
repayments
Purchase of own shares                          (0.1)      (0.7)
Equity dividends paid                           (3.0)          -

Net cash flow generated from financing            2.0        3.8
activities

Effect of exchange rate changes                     -      (0.1)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents           -        1.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of         2.1        1.2
the period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the           2.1        2.5
period



Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Information

1. Basis of preparation

This statement of Carlisle Group Limited and subsidiaries interim results has
been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) as adopted for use by the European Union. The financial information
presented herein has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
expected to be used in preparing the company's annual report and accounts for
the year ending 31 March 2008. The company's annual report and accounts for the
year ended 31 March 2007 was prepared in accordance with UK GAAP.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use
of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions. It also requires
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company's
accounting policies. Although these estimates and judgements are based on
management's best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results
ultimately may differ from those estimates.

2. Financial information

The financial information does not constitute statutory accounts within the
meaning of Section 240 of the UK Companies Act 1985.

3. Segment information                     3 months   3 months        9 months   9 months
                                              ended      ended           ended      ended
                                        31 Dec 2007     31 Dec     31 Dec 2007     31 Dec
                                                          2006                       2006
                                                 �m         �m              �m         �m

Revenue
Staffing services                              72.0       69.0           210.4      201.4

Cleaning and support services                   8.8        9.4            25.9       28.6
Retail support services                        11.1       10.1            28.1       20.9
Security services                              10.9        7.8            34.0       24.0
Support services                               30.8       27.3            88.0       73.5

Total                                         102.8       96.3           298.4      274.9

Operating profit
Staffing services                               1.2        0.8             3.0        1.7

Cleaning and support services                   0.4        0.6             1.6        1.7
Retail support services                         1.1        0.8             1.9        1.8
Security services                             (0.1)      (0.3)           (0.1)      (0.3)
Support services                                1.4        1.1             3.4        3.2

Corporate expenses                            (0.4)      (0.3)           (1.3)      (0.9)

Operating profit                                2.2        1.6             5.1        4.0
Profit on disposal of subsidiary                  -          -               -        0.5
undertaking

Financial expenses - net                      (0.3)      (0.3)           (0.8)      (0.7)

Profit before taxation                          1.9        1.3             4.3        3.8


4. Cash generated by operations                                       9 months   9 months
                                                                         ended      ended
                                                                   31 Dec 2007     31 Dec
                                                                                     2006
                                                                            �m         �m

Profit before taxation                                                     4.3        3.8
Adjustments for:
depreciation and amortisation                                              1.7        1.8
profit on disposal of subsidiary                                             -      (0.5)
undertaking
Financial expenses                                                         0.8        0.7
Other - net                                                                0.3        0.3
Changes in working capital:
current assets                                                           (7.5)      (4.0)
current liabilities                                                        2.2      (0.7)

Cash generated by operations                                               1.8        1.4




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