The share price of digital and communication services group Hasgrove collapsed on Friday, after the firm revealed that full-year profits would be half of what is currently expected.
The group now expects a pre-exceptional operating profit of £1.5m in the year ending 31 December, well below current market expectations of £3.3m. This figure would fall to £0.8m after excluding contributions from Interel, its European corporate affairs consultancy business which it offloaded in July.
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"We are clearly very disappointed to be reporting a profits warning and will continue to take the required action. We continue to control costs where appropriate and are focused on servicing our clients," said chief executive Paul Sanders.
By 13:01, shares had fallen 30.77% to 31.5p, down from yesterday's closing price of 45.5p.
Peel Hunt downgraded the stock from buy to hold and cut its target price by two-thirds to 25p (from 75p).
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