PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Accsys Technologies PLC 14 June 2006 14th June 2006 Accsys Technologies PLC ('Accsys' or 'the Company') PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2006 (audited) Highlights • Establishment of Accsys Technologies and completion of the acquisition of Accsys Chemicals • Admission to AiM and completion of €27 million financing • First license option agreements signed in UK and Middle East, generating first license revenues ahead of expectations • Strong test results on 'Accoya', the Company's 'new wood species' brand, with product endorsements from the world's number one coatings supplier, Akzo Nobel Sikkens, who announced product guarantees for up to thirty years • Arnhem facility on track for completion in the fourth quarter of 2006 • €27 million of financial resources • Business development progress in wood fibre and styrene applications Willy Paterson-Brown, Chairman, said: 'We are very pleased with the progress that we are making on all fronts. I am confident that Accsys will continue on its path to making a significant impact on the building materials industry worldwide, offering manufacturers and consumers better performing, more sustainable products through advancing technology.' For further information: Accsys Technologies PLC Collins Stewart Ltd. Parkgreen Communications Willy Paterson-Brown, Chairman Michael O'Brien, Analyst Ana Ribeiro + 44 20 7598 4040 +44 20 7523 8000 +44 20 7493 3713 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Accsys Technologies was successfully listed on the AiM market of the London Stock Exchange in October 2005, raising €27 million before expenses. This has provided the Company with an excellent foundation for the continued development of its technologies and our market launch prior to commercial start-up, which is expected this year. The response of the investment community and the stock market confirmed the validity of the Company's strategy and reflected the broad interest of corporations and individuals in technologies which offer cost and environmental benefits to basic industries. The past year saw enormous strides in Accsys Technologies' development, with particular emphasis on its Titan Wood subsidiary as planned. A new product brand was created and launched, customer and licensee development proceeded apace, product and process development continued positively and plant construction, including the acquisition of a new, larger site, moved forward. The Company expects to complete its wood acetylation production facility in the fourth quarter of 2006, with revenue from initial sales anticipated soon after. During the past year staffing levels were increased and management and reporting systems transformed in readiness for full commercial production. Development efforts for other applications, notably wood fibre and styrene also continued, with discussions presently underway with several of the leading global companies in each field about how best to exploit each technology. Considering these activities, together with the stock market flotation, it is fair to say that 2005-6 was a busy, productive and successful year for our Company. The directors do not intend to pay a dividend until the Company has established strong cash flow and reported satisfactory profitability. The Company has completed the restructuring reported at the interim stage, and now has direct ownership of the subsidiaries likely to generate future licence income which should enable the distribution of future earnings. Willy Paterson-Brown Executive Chairman FINANCIAL INFORMATION Basis of Preparation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of Accsys Technologies PLC and all its subsidiary undertakings throughout the year ended 31 March 2006, using the merger method of accounting as the acquisition of Accsys Chemicals PLC meets the criteria of a group reconstruction. In the Group financial statements, merged subsidiary undertakings are treated as if they had always been a member of the Group. The results of such a subsidiary are included for the whole period in the year it joins the Group. The corresponding figures for the previous year include its results for that period, the assets and liabilities at the previous balance sheet date and the shares issued by the Company as consideration as if they had always been in issue. Any difference between the nominal value of the shares acquired by the Company and those issued by the Company to acquire them is taken to a merger reserve. The financial information set out below does not constitute the company's statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The financial information for the year ended 31 March 2005 is derived from the statutory accounts of Accsys Chemicals PLC, the former parent company of the group, for the year then ended as the company has applied merger accounting in accounting for the business combination. The financial information for the year ended 31 March 2006 is extracted from the company's statutory accounts for the year then ended. The statutory accounts of Accsys Chemicals PLC for 2005 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and those for Accsys Technologies PLC for 2006 will be delivered following the company's annual general meeting. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their reports were unqualified and did not contain statements under the Companies Act 1985, s 237(2) or (3). Consolidated profit and loss account Note 2006 2006 2005 2005 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 Turnover 80 - Administrative expenses General administrative expenses (5,860) (2,965) Impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets - (24,514) _________ __________ (5,860) (27,479) _______ _______ Operating loss (5,780) (27,479) Interest receivable and similar income 782 18 _______ _______ Loss on ordinary activities before and after taxation (4,998) (27,461) Minority interest - 841 _______ _______ Loss for the year (4,998) (26,620) ======= ======= Basic and diluted loss per share 6 €(0.04) €(0.43) Consolidated statement of total recognised gains and losses Note 2006 2005 €'000 €'000 Loss for the year (4,998) (26,620) Exchange translation differences on consolidation and conversion to Euro - (1,095) _______ _______ Total recognised gains and losses for the year (4,998) (27,715) ======= ======= All amounts relate to continuing activities. Consolidated Balance Sheets Note Group Group Company 2006 2005 2006 €'000 €'000 €'000 Fixed assets Intangible assets 13,715 14,246 - Tangible assets 10,693 2,842 - Investments - - 11,383 _______ _______ _______ 24,408 17,088 11,383 Current assets Debtors 8,411 6,224 19,646 Other investments 15,513 - 15,513 Cash at bank 4,577 4,564 4,023 _______ _______ _______ 28,501 10,788 39,182 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 1,984 1,922 23,666 _______ _______ _______ Net current assets 26,517 8,866 15,516 _______ _______ _______ Net assets 50,925 25,954 26,899 ======= ========= ======= Capital and reserves Called up share capital 1 1,473 1,203 1,473 Share premium account 25,504 - 25,504 Merger reserve 106,707 102,512 - Profit and loss account (82,759) (77,761) (78) _______ _______ _______ Shareholders' funds 2 50,925 25,954 26,899 ======= ======= ======= The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 14 June 2006 Consolidated cash flow statement Note 2006 2006 2005 2005 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 Net cash outflow from operating activities 3 (4,468) (2,513) Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 269 18 Interest paid - - _______ _______ Net cash inflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance 269 18 Capital expenditure and financial investment Purchase of tangible fixed assets (7,925) (2,210) Sale of tangible fixed assets 53 - _______ _______ (7,872) (2,210) _______ _______ Cash outflow before use of liquid resources and financing (12,071) (4,705) Management of liquid resources Increase in short term deposits (1,690) (5,616) Increase in other investments (15,000) - _______ _______ (16,690) (5,616) Financing Increase in loans - 1,434 Issue of share capital 27,000 11,773 Expenses of issue of share capital (1,226) (565) Shares issued by subsidiary 3,000 800 _______ _______ 28,774 13,442 _______ _______ Increase in cash 13 3,121 ======= ====== Notes to the financial information 1 Share capital 2006 €'000 Authorised equity share capital 200,000,000 ordinary shares of €0.01 each 2,000 1,000,000 deferred shares of 10p each 148 ______ 2,148 ====== Allotted, called up and fully paid equity share capital 132,463,447 ordinary shares of €0.01 each 1,325 1,000,000 deferred shares of 10p each 148 ______ 1,473 ====== 2 Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds 2006 2005 €'000 €'000 Group Loss for the year (4,998) (26,620) Exchange translation differences on consolidation and conversion to euro - (1,095) Net proceeds from issue of shares 25,774 21,593 Shares issued by subsidiary 4,195 - _______ _______ Net increase/(decrease) in shareholders' funds 24,971 (6,122) Opening shareholders' funds 25,954 32,076 _______ _______ Closing shareholders' funds 50,925 25,954 ======= ======= Notes to the financial information 3 Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash outflow from operating activities 2006 2005 €'000 €'000 Operating loss (5,780) (27,479) Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 21 838 Amortisation of intangible fixed assets 531 - Impairment of intangible fixed assets - 24,514 (Increase) in debtors (497) (476) Increase in creditors 1,257 90 _______ _______ (4,468) (2,513) ======= ======= 4 Reconciliation of net cash inflow to movement in net funds/(debt) 2006 2005 €'000 €'000 Increase in cash in the year 13 3,121 Cash inflow from increase in debt and lease financing - (1,434) _______ _______ Change in net funds resulting from cash flows 13 1,687 Shares issued in subsidiary in settlement of debt 1,195 3,000 Other non-cash movements - 150 Exchange differences - 115 _______ _______ Movement in net funds/(debt) in the year 1,208 4,952 Opening net funds/(debt) 3,369 (1,583) _______ _______ Closing net funds 4,577 3,369 ====== ====== Notes to the financial information 5 Analysis of net funds At Other At 1 April Cash non-cash 30 March 2005 flow changes 2006 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 Cash in hand and at bank 4,564 13 - 4,577 Debt due within one year (1,195) - 1,195 - _______ _______ _______ _______ Total 3,369 13 1,195 4,577 ======= ======= ======= ======= 6 Loss per Accsys Technologies PLC share The loss per share shown below is calculated based upon the weighted average number of Accsys Technologies PLC Ordinary shares in issue. 2006 2005 Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue 116,975,026 61,596,033 Loss for the year €'000 (4,998) (26,620) Loss per share €(0.04) €(0.43) Since none of the Accsys Technologies PLC's potential Ordinary shares are dilutive, there is no difference between basic and diluted loss per share. 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