Christie Group plc (CTG.L) announced that in the light of softer than previously anticipated trading in its Professional Business Services division, operating profit for the year ending 31 December 2016 is likely to be lower than previously expected. While first half revenue to June 30, 2016 is expected to be broadly in line with the corresponding period last year, the company anticipates a growth in second half revenues year-on-year. This growth in second half revenues is now expected to be insufficient to achieve the level of full year profit that was previously anticipated.