Interim Results
Cheerful Scout PLC
07 March 2006
Cheerful Scout plc / Epic: CLS / Index: AIM / Sector: Media
7 March 2006
Cheerful Scout plc ('Cheerful' or 'the Company')
Interim Results
Cheerful Scout plc, the AIM listed multi media specialist, announces its interim
results for the six months ended 31 December 2005.
Overview
• Turnover more than doubled to £1,120,320 (2004: £512,343)
• Pre-tax profits of £73,903 (2004: loss of £133,886)
• Cash at bank and in hand of £852,030 (2004: £405,463)
• Cancellation of Share Premium account eliminates the negative balance
on the Revenue Account, paving the way for dividends to be paid from future
profits
• Corporate and entertainment markets regaining momentum
• Blue-chip client relationships stable and potential for increased
activity from long standing contacts
• nVision Presenter increasingly used by organisers of live events for
major companies in conjunction with dedicated events team
• nVision Strategy launched - working with a visualisation company that
deals in strategy for large retail corporates to develop the product further
• New business opportunities positive
Chairman's Statement
This has been a strong period for Cheerful where we have made very good progress
in expanding our activity level. The Company has seen a marked improvement in
the overall performance of the business which has translated into a resolute
strengthening in its financial position. Although the business climate has
remained competitive, your Company has benefited from an improvement in
confidence within the media sector and demand for all its divisions' products.
Significantly, the corporate and entertainment markets are regaining momentum
and increasingly turning to sophisticated visual, audio, lighting and staging
techniques - all areas where Cheerful excels.
Financial Review
Our financial performance has improved dramatically with turnover during the
period more than doubled to £1,120,320 (2004: £512,343) thanks to a considerable
number of new blue-chip contract wins in our production business.
As a consequence, we are pleased to announce a profit on ordinary activities
before taxation of £73,903 for the six months ended 31 December 2005 compared
with a loss of £133,886 for the corresponding six month period of 2004. The
Company has a healthy cash position with cash at bank and in hand of £852,030
(2004: £405,463).
Post Balance Sheet Events
We are also pleased to confirm that the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division
confirmed the cancellation of the Company's Share Premium account on 15 February
2006. As a consequence, the negative balance on the Company's Revenue Account
will be eliminated and this will pave the way for dividends to be paid from
future profits.
Operations
Our production division, which builds entire projects such as Risk Management
Training Tools for corporate clients, and DVD production for the retail sector
including front end menu and navigation systems, remains a cornerstone of the
Company. Our major client relationships remain stable and there is potential
for increased activity from our long standing contacts.
The whole team's desire for ongoing success means the drive for new business
continues and we are seeing an increase in the number of opportunities that we
are being invited to pitch for. Importantly we have invested substantially in
training our team and on the back of this we believe we now possess one of the
most talented and innovative design and commissioning teams in the UK.
While the core production business is performing well, the market is also
embracing our new nVision products. nVision Presenter, the high-end
presentation software package which provides the seamless and high speed
integration of several live event elements, is being increasingly used by
organisers of live events for major companies in conjunction with our dedicated
events team.
Furthermore, nVision Strategy, which is focussed at organisations requiring
complex problem solving tools, has now also been launched and is also beginning
to make inroads into the market.
Ongoing development is necessary to address the different markets requirements.
In this respect I am pleased to report that we are working with a visualisation
company that deals in strategy for large retail corporates to grow the product
further.
Additionally, the opportunities for further expansion through acquisitions that
enhance the services that Cheerful Scout can offer its clients are constantly
being reviewed.
Prospects
New business opportunities remain positive, especially with regards to the
n-Vision products and services. We have a team in place with the ability to
grow the business organically and I am confident that Cheerful Scout is now
positioned to increase the value of its business and enhance shareholder value.
Finally, I would like to thank the staff for all their efforts over the last six
months and hope that their continued enthusiasm will help Cheerful Scout achieve
its long term ambitions.
Stuart Appleton
Chairman
7 March 2006
Profit & Loss Account
For The Six Months Ended 31 December 2005
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months to 31 December 2005 6 months to 31 December 2004 Year to 30 June 2005
Pre goodwill Goodwill Pre goodwill Goodwill Total Pre goodwill Goodwill Total
amortisation amortisation Total amortisation amortisation amortisation amortisation
and and and and and and
impairment impairment impairment impairment impairment impairment
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
Turnover 1,120,320 - 1,120,320 512,343 - 512,343 898,492 - 898,492
Cost of
sales -739,820 - -739,820 -271,836 - -271,836 -631,550 - -631,550
Gross Profit 380,500 - 380,500 240,507 - 240,507 266,942 - 266,942
Adminis-
trative
expenses -310,526 -12,738 -323,264 -315,049 -68,207 -383,256 -504,071 -136,415 -640,486
Operating 69,974 -12,738 57,236 -74,542 -68,207 -142,749 -237,129 -136,415 -373,544
Profit/(Loss)
Exceptional
item - - - - - - - -1,867,467 -1,867,467
Interest
received 16,667 - 16,667 8,863 - 8,863 17,268 - 17,268
Interest
payable - - - - - - -4 - -4
Profit/(Loss)
on ordinary
activities
before
taxation 86,641 -12,738 73,903 -65,679 -68,207 -133,886 -219,865 -2,003,882 -2,223,747
Tax on Profit/
(Loss) on
Ordinary
Activities - - - - - - 54,000 - 54,000
Retained Profit
/(Loss) for the
Period 73,903 -133,886 -2,169,747
Earnings per
ordinary Shares
- Basic 0.035616p (0.068659)p (1.045661)p
- Diluted 0.035616p (0.068659)p (1.045661)p
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As At 31 December 2005
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31 December 2005 31 December 2004 30 June 2005
£ £ £
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 741,726 2,628,823 799,135
Tangible assets 174,549 272,747 212,152
916,275 2,901,570 1,011,287
Current assets
Debtors 379,287 246,043 295,946
Stock 2,094 1,516 1,211
Deposits and cash at bank & in hand 852,030 405,463 721,757
1,233,411 653,022 1,018,914
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year (165,324) (107,022) (119,742)
Net current assets 1,068,087 546,000 899,172
Total assets less current liabilities 1,984,362 3,447,570 1,910,459
Capital & reserves
Share capital 1,225,000 975,000 1,225,000
Share premium 3,360,169 3,111,419 3,360,169
Profit & loss account (2,600,807) (638,849) (2,674,710)
Shareholders' funds 1,984,362 3,447,570 1,910,459
The accounts were approved by the board on 7 March 2006 and signed on its
behalf:-
P Litten N J Newman
Director Director
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For The Period Ended 31 December 2005
Unaudited 6 months Unaudited 6 months Audited Year
to 31 December 2005 to 31 December 2004 to 30 June 2005
£ £ £
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating 133,615 (58,202) (136,242)
activities
Returns on investments and servicing of finance
Interest received 16,667 8,863 17,268
Interest paid - - (4)
Net cash inflow for returns on investments and 16,667 8,863 17,264
servicing of finance
Taxation - - -
Capital expenditure and financial investment
Payments to acquire intangible assets - (85,878) (191,865)
Payments to acquire tangible assets (20,009) (45,285) (52,115)
Net cash outflow for capital expenditure (20,009) (131,163) (243,980)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) before management of
liquid resources and financing 130,273 (180,502) (362,958)
Financing
Net proceeds from issue of ordinary share - - 525,000
capital
Expenses relating to issue of share capital - - (26,250)
Net cash inflow from financing - - 498,750
Increase/(decrease) in cash in the year 130,273 (180,502) 135,792
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Six Months Ended 31 December 2005
1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2005 are un-audited and
do not constitute accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies
Act 1985. They have been drawn up using accounting policies and presentation
consistent with those applied in the audited accounts for the year ended 30 June
2005. A copy of the 2005 Accounts have been filed with the Registrar of
Companies. The Auditors opinion on these Accounts was unqualified.
2 EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARES
Basic earnings per share are calculated using the weighted average of
207,500,000 (2004: 195,000,000) Ordinary Shares in issue during the period.
3 RESPONSIBILITY
The directors of the company accept responsibility for the information contained
in this document and to the best of their knowledge and belief (having taken all
reasonable care to ensure that such is the case) the information contained is in
accordance with the facts and does not omit anything to affect the import of
such information.
Copies of this report are available to the public at the registered office at 65
New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LS.
4 DIVIDEND
No interim dividend is declared on the ordinary shares.
Unaudited 6 months to Unaudited 6 months to Audited Year to
31 December 2005 31 December 2004 30 June 2005
£ £ £
5 Reconciliation of operating profit/
(loss) tonet cash inflow from operating
activities
Operating profit/(loss) 57,236 (142,749) (373,544)
Depreciation of tangible assets 102,283 66,674 134,099
Amortisation of intangible assets 12,738 68,207 136,415
Increase/(decrease) in debtors (83,341) (19,674) (15,577)
(Increase)/decrease in creditors within
one year 45,582 (30,616) (17,896)
Decrease/(increase) in stock (883) (44) 261
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating 133,615 (58,202) (136,242)
activities
6 Analysis of net funds At 1 July 2005 Cash Flow At 31 December 2005
£ £ £
Net cash:
Cash at bank and in hand - 5,727 5,727
Liquid resources:
Bank deposits 721,757 124,546 846,303
Net funds 721,757 130,273 852,030
Unaudited 6 months to Unaudited 6 months to Audited Year to
31 December 2005 31 December 2004 30 June 2005
£ £ £
7 Reconciliation of net cash flow to
movement in net funds
Increase/(decrease) in cash in the 5,727 (16,677) 26,087
year
Cash (outflow)/inflow from movement in
liquid resources 124,546 (163,825) 109,705
Change in net funds resulting from
cash flows 130,273 (180,502) 135,792
Movement in the net fund in the year 130,273 (180,502) 135,792
Opening net funds 721,757 585,965 585,965
Closing net funds 852,030 405,463 721,757
Contacts:
Gary Fitzpatrick Cheerful Tel: 020 7291 0444
Isabel Crossley St Brides Media Tel: 020 7242 4477
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