IFG Group plc provided earnings guidance for 2014 and 2015. The significant changes to the group in 2014, the material increase in the resultant effective tax rate and the continued investment in James Hay, will reduce the expected post-tax earnings for the group in 2014. On a pre-tax basis adjusted operating profit is expected to be marginally below 2013 on a re-presented basis. The overall impact of the disposals to pre-tax operating profits for the year is not material, but will result in the write-off of deferred tax assets. However the disposals will materially translate goodwill into increased cash balances.

The company expects 2015 to deliver meaningful growth in group profitability, driven by increased revenues in James Hay and Saunderson House, together with a focus on improved cost efficiency.