The Abacus Group, a European electronic components distributor, announced its interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2008. The turnover was £139.1m (down 6.4% to 2007 with £148.6m). Profit before tax (after exceptionals and amortisation) was £5.8m (2007: £5.9m), before exceptionals and amortization: £4.5m (2007: £6.8m).