Final Results

14 November 2005 PipeHawk Plc ('the Group' or 'the Company') Preliminary Results for the year ending 30 June 2005 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT As a provider of services to the utilities, particularly the water sector, the Company was badly affected by the delay in Ofwat's pricing recommendations for the sector. This was finally resolved at the end of 2004 and the way is now clear for the water utilities to begin a major capital expenditure programme over the next five years. In last year's Annual Report and my Interim Statement I referred to our strategy of investing for the future, coupled with a firm handle on costs and cash control. I am pleased to tell you that, as a result of the implementation of these actions, the Group is able to report a record turnover of £1,477,000 (2004: £1,010,000) for the year ended 30 June 2005 and almost a breakeven result after taxation in the second half of the year (loss after taxation: £ 27,000 (2004: loss £426,000)). Hence our loss for the year has reduced to £ 297,000 (2004: £717,000). We have reinforced our position as the UK leader in underground mapping; a market, which has enormous potential, with PipeHawk as a world leader in the technology of Ground Probing Radar. My fellow directors and I believe we will be moving into profitability at the operating level in the current year and I am looking forward to reporting meaningful earnings. The Group has four major business areas 1. Adien Adien - our high definition underground mapping and planning service. Our strategy of broadening our sales efforts beyond the water industry is yielding good levels of enquiries, conversions and sales. Adien continues to be the leader in its field of reliable and accurate identification when producing topographical surveys of the underground environment. It now also operates on an international basis having worked in Kuwait and mainland Europe during a year when sales increased by 51 per cent. to £1,148,000. In the current year a further increase in sales is expected and currently Adien's order book is some 40 per cent. ahead of the same period last year. Adien has strengthened its sales team during the year and has also recently signed an important agreement with Leica Geosystems Limited to upgrade surveying equipment which will improve on-site efficiencies leading to greater market penetration. Our technology division has spent much time during the year refining and improving PipeHawk's information gathering capacity to assist Adien in maintaining its leading position and providing a compelling selling proposition to Adien's clients. 2. SUMO - a 40 per cent. owned joint venture, which provides an instant mark out service. SUMO added two new franchisees to its UK coverage during the year, and increased by 50 per cent. its company owned capability. During the year the Sumo franchisee turnover increased by 149 per cent. to £548,274 (2004: £ 219,875) and cut losses to £54,000. Like Adien, SUMO's sales and operations activities have continued to grow and, since the year-end Sumo has reached break even. The recent high profile court cases regarding health and safety issues demonstrates that it is increasingly important in the minds of company directors involved in ground breaking activities, to procure the services of Adien and SUMO. 3. Handheld Pipe Detector During the year our technology division completed the development and prototype stage of our handheld pipe detector in association with the North East Gas Association ('NEGAS') of America. We produced a lightweight monostatic Ground Probing Radar capable of complying with the stringent American FCC regulations. NEGAS is currently assessing the prototype and deciding which manufacturer they wish to allow to participate in the licensing and distribution of the final product. 4. Mine Detection An outline design and specification for an operational landmine detection vehicle has been produced and lodged with the Company's lawyers. We have retained the services of an acknowledged expert in the field of European grants and have submitted a detailed proposal to the European Union to develop the detection vehicle to the point of production. We await a decision on the application to the European Union and are advised that it is being viewed positively. This is an extremely exciting project, as the grant will see the fruition of over 20 years work by PipeHawk and its predecessor companies to produce such a vehicle. Strategy and Outlook Our strategy is to remain at the forefront of applied GPR and non-invasive testing technologies, delivering high quality, value adding services and products which play a vital role in the safety and protection of people worldwide. The current year has started well and I am confident that it will continue the progress achieved over the last two years. Gordon Watt Chairman 14 November 2005 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account For the year ended 30th June 2005 2005 2004 £'000 £'000 Turnover Group and share of joint venture 1,477 1,010 Less: share of joint venture turnover (102) (67) Group Turnover - total 1,375 943 Group operating costs (1,689) (1,715) Group operating loss (314) (772) Share of operating loss in joint venture (25) (69) Loss on ordinary activities before interest and (339) (841) taxation Group interest receivable and similar income - 1 Group interest payable and similar charges (55) (52) Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (394) (892) Tax on profit on ordinary activities 97 175 Transfer from reserves (297) (717) 2005 2004 p p Loss per share Basic and diluted (1.3) (3.3) There are no recognised gains or losses other than those reported above. Consolidated Balance Sheet As at 30th June 2005 2005 2004 £'000 £'000 Fixed assets Intangible assets 241 255 Tangible assets 239 365 Investment in joint venture: Share of gross assets 39 45 Share of gross liabilities (43) (211) (4) (166) Goodwill - 39 Loan to Joint Venture - 148 (4) 21 476 641 Current assets Stocks 263 281 Debtors 469 285 732 566 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (1,260) (720) Net Current liabilities (543) (154) Total assets less current liabilities (52) 487 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one (111) (353) year Provisions for liabilities and charges - - Net (liabilities)/assets (163) 134 Capital and reserves Called up equity share capital 232 232 Share premium account 4,081 4,081 Profit and loss account (4,476) (4,179) Equity shareholders' (deficit)/funds (163) 134 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement For the year ended 30th June 2005 2005 2004 £'000 £'000 Net cash flow from operating activities (126) (586) Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received - 1 Interest element of finance lease rentals (3) (16) and hire purchase payments Interest paid (52) (36) (55) (51) Corporation tax received 96 105 Capital expenditure and financial investment Payments for tangible fixed assets (43) (153) Loan to joint venture - (68) Receipts from sale of current asset - 95 investment Receipts from sale of tangible fixed - 4 assets (43) (122) Cash outflow before use of liquid (128) (654) resources and financing Financing New loans 216 - Repayment of loans (15) (51) Capital element of finance lease and hire (26) (28) purchase payments Issue of ordinary shares - 682 175 603 Increase/(Decrease) in cash 47 (51) Notes to the Cash Flow Statement A. Reconciliation of Operating Loss to Net Cash Outflow from Operating Activities 2005 2004 £'000 £'000 Operating loss (314) (772) Amortisation of intangible assets 14 17 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 169 146 Loss on sale of investments - 4 Working capital movements Stock and work in progress 17 59 Debtors (182) 65 Creditors 170 (105) Net cash outflow from operating activities (126) (586) B. Reconciliation of Net Cash Flow to Movement of Net Debt 2005 2004 £'000 £'000 Increase/(Decrease) in cash 47 (51) Cash (outflow)/inflow from increase in debt and hire (175) 79 purchase finance Decrease/(Increase) in net debt from cash flows (128) 28 (Increase)/Reduction in net debt (128) 28 Opening net debt (598) (626) Closing net debt (726) (598) C. Analysis of changes in net debt 1 July 2004 Cash flows 30 June 2005 £'000 £'000 £'000 Cash at bank and in hand - - - Bank Overdraft (197) 47 (150) Cash (197) 47 (150) Loans (375) (201) (576) Hire purchase agreements (26) 26 - Borrowings (401) (175) (576) Net debt (598) (128) (726) Notes to the preliminary statements 1. Publication of non-statutory accounts The financial information set out in this preliminary announcement does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The consolidated balance sheet at 30th June, 2005, and the consolidated profit and loss account, consolidated cash flow statement and associated notes for the period then ended have been extracted from the Group's financial statements. Those financial statements have not yet been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. 2. Loss per share The calculation of the basic loss per share is based on the loss on ordinary activities after taxation of £297,000 (2004: loss £717,000) divided by 23,203,808 (2004: 21,798,121) ordinary shares, being the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period. 3. Dividend The Directors are not proposing the payment of a dividend in respect of the period ended 30th June, 2005. 4. Taxation 2005 2004 £'000 £'000 United Kingdom Corporation Tax Current taxation (80) (90) Adjustments in respect of prior years (17) (95) (97) (185) Deferred taxation - - Tax on loss on ordinary activities (97) (185) 2005 2004 £'000 £'000 Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (391) (892) Theoretical tax at UK corporation tax rate (117) (268) 30% Effects of: - losses brought forward (26) - - joint ventures' losses unrelieved 8 21 - R&D tax credit adjustments 27 20 - other expenditure that is not tax 4 8 deductible - adjustments in respect of prior years (17) (95) - accelerated capital allowances 24 5 - losses carried forward - 134 Actual current taxation charge (97) (175) 5. Report and Accounts Copies of the Report and Accounts will be sent to shareholders in due course and will be available from the Company's registered office. Further Enquiries: PipeHawk Plc Gordon Watt, Chairman Tel: 01420 590990 John East & Partners Limited Johnny Townsend/Simon Clements Tel: 020 7628 2200 J M Finn Sam Smith Tel: 020 7628 9688

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