IFA firm AFH targeting more acquisitions as profits rise

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AFH Financial Group has reported increased profits and earnings for the six months to 30 April and outlined its plans for further acquisitions ahead of the retail distribution review (RDR).

The Midlands-based business, which has over 50 IFAs, increased its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to £416,094, up 103% from the same period in 2010. Meanwhile, profit on ordinary activities before tax increased from £167,072 to £329,813. This came from revenues of £2,582,051, up 27% on the previous year, while the company revealed it increased its recurring income by 68%. The company, which has since floated onto the PLUS-quoted Market, also increased its number of advisers by 18%. Alan Hudson, chairman and CEO of AFH, said: "The consider...

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