Half-yearly report
AVATION PLC
('Avation' or the 'Company')
CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007
Avation, the aircraft leasing company, presents its interim results for the six months to 31 December
2007.
HIGHLIGHTS
* A maiden interim dividend will be payable to shareholders on 10 April 2008 to shareholders of
record as at 28th March 2008. The dividend has been fixed at 0.5p per ordinary share;
* Group operating revenues increased by 266% to GBP 2,164,417 (six months to 31 December 2006 :
GBP 591,219);
* Profits attributable to shareholders increasing to GBP 6,445,624 (six months to 31 December
2006: GBP 174,169), this includes an extraordinary gain of
GBP 5,500,181 recorded as a result of the successful listing on the AIM market of Capital
lease Aviation PLC;
* Management remain modestly confident that there will be augmentations to both the revenue and
profit figures for 2008 and looks forward to continue to deliver value for all shareholders over the
coming years.
Enquires:
Avation PLC
Jeff Chatfield, Chairman 07783 942 553
Advisor
Frank Lucas, Loeb Aron & Co. 0207 628 1128
Financial Public Relations
Bishopsgate Communications 0207 562 3350
Maxine Barnes
Nick Rome, Nick Farmer
Websites: www.avation.net
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am pleased to present Avation's interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2007 (the
"Period"). The Company announces that the aircraft leasing business has resulted in improved Group
operating results with ordinary Group revenues for the half year increasing to GBP 2,164,417 (2006:
GBP 591,219).
The Group's net profit after income tax was recorded as GBP 6,622,291 compared to GBP 174,169 for the
same period last year. A substantial proportion of the profit was attributable to gains related to
the Capital Lease Aviation PLC spin off and listing on the Alternative Investment Market of the London
Stock Exchange. Ongoing and sustainable operating revenues increased substantially which led to
increased profits from continuing operations.
I am particularly pleased to be able to announce a maiden interim dividend payment of 0.5p per
ordinary share. Shareholders will note that the Board has declared the details for this dividend to be
payable on the 10th of April 2008 to shareholders on the share register at close of business on the
28th of March 2008.
The Company's results are presented and prepared in accordance with IFRS and are un-audited.
TRADING
From continuing operations the overwhelming contributor to profits are activities relating to the
leasing of aircraft to various commercial airlines. The Company has acquired and owns four aircraft,
three of which are leased to Skywest Airlines Pty Ltd. The timing of the acquisition of these
aircraft could be most fortuitous, given that the market value of aircraft have risen significantly
since the purchases together with a concomitant firming of the leasing market and an environment of
aircraft shortages, especially in respect of narrow body aircraft such as those owned by your
Company.
RISKS
There are, in addition to the multitude of normal commercial risks, specific and substantial risks
extant in the aircraft leasing industry. Investors should be aware of such risks and their potential
impact on operations.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you - the shareholders - for your continued support
and encouragement and look forward to keeping you updated on the progress of our Company.
Jeff Chatfield
Executive Chairman,
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007
In Great Britain Pounds
6 months ended 6 months ended
31 December 31 December
2007 2006
Revenue 2,164,417 591,219
Cost of sales (27,215) (280,364)
Gross profit 310,855
2,137,202
Other operating income 5,741,223 22
Selling, general and administrative expenses (279,363) (62,702)
Other operating expenses - (1,429)
Earnings before depreciation/finance cost 7,599,062 246,746
Depreciation (409,897) (503)
Interest expense (259,644) -
Earnings after depreciation/finance cost 6,929,521 246,243
Income tax (307,230) (72,074)
Profit after income tax 6,622,291 174,169
Minority Interest (176,667) -
Profit attributable to shareholders of the company 6,445,624 174,169
Earnings per share 27.55p 0.93p
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007
In Great Britain Pounds
As at As at
31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2006
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 16,944,199 1,716
Intangible assets 1,324,541 1,344,889
Total non-current assets 18,268,740 1,346,605
Current assets
Cash 10,591,280 29,374
Trade and other receivables 884,150 409,535
Inventories 700 5,567
Total current assets 11,476,130 444,476
TOTAL ASSETS 29,744,870 1,791,081
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 243,392 186,392
Share premium 1,309,284 1,203,789
Reserves 2,123,756 (4,537)
Accumulated profits 6,993,209 174,169
10,669,641
1,559,813
Minority interest 5,461,989 -
16,131,630 1,559,813
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 458,793 159,280
Income tax payables 434,860 13,507
Total current liabilities 893,653 172,787
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 11,399,732 -
Trade and other payables 323,093 -
Deferred tax liabilities 996,762 58,481
Total 12,719,587 58,481
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 29,744,870 1,791,081
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED GROUP CASH FLOW
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007
In Great Britain Pounds
6 months ended 6 months ended
31 December 31 December
2007 2006
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit after income tax 6,622,291 174,169
Adjustments for:
Income tax 307,230 72,074
Depreciation expenses 409,897 503
Gain on dilution of subsidiary (5,500,181)
-
Interest expense 259,644 -
Interest income (201,649) (22)
Operation profits before working capital changes 1,897,232 246,724
Trade and other receivables (514,337)
(315,339)
Inventories (3) 149
Intangible assets - (20,348)
Trade and other payables 226,302 48,807
Cash generated from (used in) operations 1,609,194 (40,007)
Interest paid (259,644) -
Interest received 201,649 22
Income tax paid (21,370) -
Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities 1,529,829
(39,985)
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (7,593,231) -
Additional investment in subsidiary paid by minority shareholders 10,785,443 -
Net cash generated from investing activities 3,192,212 -
Cash flow generated from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 5,951,752 -
Repayment of borrowings (857,487) -
Proceeds from issuing shares (net of cost) 206,440 -
Proceeds from advance from director - 73,761
Net cash generated from financing activities 5,300,705 73,761
Net effect of exchange rates in consolidating subsidiaries (259,811) (4,402)
Net increase in cash 9,762,935 29,374
Cash at beginning of period 828,345 -
Cast at end of period 10,591,280 29,374
Notes:
1) The financial statements do not reflect this interim dividend payable which will be accounted
for in the period when the funds are actually paid to shareholders.
2) The results for the Period are derived from continuing activities.
3) The calculation on earnings per shares have been on a weighted average 23,392,512 (2006:
18,639,195) ordinary shares in issue for the during the 6 months period.
4) The un-audited results have been prepared on a going concern basis and on the basis of the
accounting policies adopted in the audited accounts for the period ended 30 June 2007 and 30 June
2006. The interim figures have not been audited.
5) The interim statement for 2007 was approved by the board of Directors. Copies of this
statement will be available to shareholders and members of the public, free of charge, from its
corporate adviser (Loeb Aron & Co, Georgian House, 63 Coleman Street London EC2 5BB) and the Company's
registered office and the Company website at www. avation.net.
6) The exchange rate applying at 31 December 2007 was USD - GBP 0.50092. The average rate
applied during the six months period ended 31 December 2007 was USD - GBP 0.49207.
Avation plc