In a half-year interim statement ending 31st March 2016, the firm posted a pre-tax profit of £417,000, down 48.8% on last year.
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of Aukett Swanke, said: “The EU referendum in the UK has clearly impacted these results and is likely to do so for the full financial year.”
Earnings per share also fell by 26p to 17p each.
Despite the drop in profits, the group reported success in other areas.
Aukett Swanke saw revenues grow 9% year-on-year to £10m, boosted by non-UK revenues rising from 18% to 33% of total income.
February this year saw the company purchase architecture consultancy Shankland Cox Limited (SCL), its second acquisition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 12 months.
Nicholas recognised this overseas success, and remained confident that it would continue.
“Encouragingly the group has benefitted from its recent investment in the UAE.
“In addition we anticipate improved performance in both Germany and Turkey in the second half.”
Aukett Swanke employs over 470 people across six countries, including Russia, Turkey and the UK.
The recent acquisition of SCL boosted its UAE presence to over 100 staff.
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