Final Results - Amendment
IS Solutions PLC
30 March 2007
Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd, Birmingham
Date: Friday, 30 March 2007
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IS Solutions plc
Amendment to Record Date
The issuer has advised that the following amendment should be made to the IS
Solutions plc Preliminary Results issued today at 7.00am under RNS No. 0424U.
The final dividend of 0.33 pence per share will be paid on 24 May 2007 to
shareholders on the register at close of business on the 27 April 2007 not as
previously stated 28th April 2007.
Amended press release appears below:-
All other details remain unchanged.
Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd, Birmingham
Date: Friday, 30 March 2007
Embargoed: 7.00am
IS Solutions plc
Preliminary Results
year ended 31 December 2006
Turnover £6.9 million (2005 : £5.1 million) + 36%
Pre-tax profit pre-amortisation £309,000 + 39%
(2005 : £222,000 before a £114,000 bad debt charge)
Reported profit before tax £286,000 (2005: £108,000) +165%
Diluted earnings per share 1.16 pence (2005 : 0.35 pence) + 231%
Final dividend proposed of 0.33 pence (2005: 0.27 pence) + 22%
Successful integration of Candric, acquired March 2006 - contributing to Group
profits
Successful projects during the year include:
Two web based major projects completed for Toshiba
'Social Network' (web based community driven portal) for a Welsh County Borough
Council
CHAIRMAN, BARRIE CLARK SAID:
'Last year we concentrated on top line growth and achieved a 36% increase year
on year. This financial year, whilst still looking to achieve top line growth,
we are also looking to improve the gross profit (and therefore net profit) by
driving for a greater proportion of Project revenues derived from Product
license sales.
'The first quarter has got off to a good start in this direction with a number
of substantial contracts being won based around Adobe and Watchfire Product
license sales.
'This, coupled with the successful integration of Candric, leads the Board to be
optimistic about the year ahead.'
FULL STATEMENT ATTACHED
Enquiries:
John Lythall, Managing Director Fiona Tooley
IS Solutions Plc Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd
Tel: 01932 893333 Tel: 0121 455 8370
www.issolutions.co.uk
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IS Solutions plc
Preliminary Results
year ended 31 December 2006
STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN, BARRIE CLARK
Turnover for the full year increased by 36% to £6.9 million (2005: £5.1 million)
and was in line with the Board's expectations. The pre-tax, pre intangible
amortisation (£23,000) profits rose by 39% to £309,000 (2005 : £222,000, stated
before a £114,000 bad debt charge). Reported profit before tax increased to
£286,000 (2005: £108,000).
Diluted earnings per share were 1.16 pence (2005 : 0.35 pence) with net assets
at 31st December 2006 standing at £ 2.8 million (2005: £2.6 million). Cash and
cash equivalents as at 31st December 2006 stood at £1.6 million (2005: £2.1
million). The reduction in cash balances at the year end was due to the purchase
of Candric, an element of the consideration being in cash, and the investment in
the Product areas, discussed below. The cash position has increased
substantially since the year end.
At the half year the Board was pleased to announce an interim dividend payment
of 0.17 pence per share reflecting both the improving trading conditions and the
strong balance sheet and cash position of the Group. The second half trading
continued in the same vein; the Board therefore is recommending a final dividend
of 0.33 pence per share giving 0.5 pence per share for the full year (2005: 0.4
pence), an increase of 25%. Subject to shareholders' approval at the AGM, to be
held on the 17th May 2007, this dividend will be paid on the 24th May 2007 to
shareholders on the register at close of business on the 27th April 2007.
In March 2006 we purchased Candric Ltd., a small IT Services business based in
Windsor, with turnover of £697,000 and a small pre-tax loss of £11,000 in its
last financial year. This business has now been relocated into our Head Office
in Sunbury. This move, coupled with other cost savings, has allowed it to start
contributing to Group profits. Candric was bought for a total consideration of
£200,000 (made up of £150,000 cash and £50,000 in shares). The purchase of
Candric has strengthened our recurring revenue stream and given us a broader
base from which to grow our Support Service revenues.
The Product side of the business grew strongly last year, particularly from our
relationship with Adobe. Our traditional web based Project side also grew as we
completed two major projects for our long standing client Toshiba and broadened
our relationship with Toyota by completing our first project for their Finance
Division. Last year also saw the completion of our second 'Social Network' (web
based community driven portals) for a Welsh County Borough Council and the start
of our third.
Personnel
Once again the Board would like to express its appreciation and thanks to all
employees for their support through the whole of 2006. It is the teamwork and
commitment to quality shown by our employees that has allowed us to build the
strong and sustainable relationships we have with our clients and suppliers.
Outlook
Last year we concentrated on top line growth and achieved a 36% increase year on
year. This financial year, whilst still looking to achieve top line growth, we
are also looking to improve the gross profit (and therefore net profit) by
driving for a greater proportion of Project revenues derived from Product
license sales.
The first quarter has got off to a good start in this direction with a number of
substantial contracts being won based around Adobe and Watchfire Product license
sales.
The above, coupled with the successful integration of Candric, leads the Board
to be optimistic about the year ahead.
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IS Solutions plc
Preliminary Results
Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31st December 2006
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2006 2005
£'000 £'000
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Continuing operations
Revenue 6,909 5,085
Cost of sales (4,560) (2,652)
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Gross profit 2,349 2,433
Distribution costs (1,280) (1,453)
Administration expenses (908) (971)
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Profit from operations 161 9
Investment revenues 99 99
Other gains and losses 26 -
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Profit before tax 286 108
Tax - (20)
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Profit for the period attributable to equity holders 286 88
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Earnings per share
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Basic 1.18 p 0.37 p
Diluted 1.16 p 0.35 p
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
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2006 2005
£'000 £'000
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Profit for the year 286 88
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Total recognised income and expense for the year 286 88
Purchase of own shares (11) -
Sale of own shares 50 -
Dividends (107) (79)
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Change in shareholders' equity for the year 218 9
Shareholders equity at start of year 2,601 2,592
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Shareholders' equity at end of year 2,819 2,601
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IS Solutions plc
Preliminary Results
Consolidated balance sheet as at 31st December 2006
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2006 2005
£'000 £'000
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Non-current assets
Goodwill 254 100
Other intangible assets 37 -
Property, plant and equipment 185 223
Deferred tax assets 22 -
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498 323
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Current assets
Trading investments - 75
Trade and other receivables 1,754 999
Cash and cash equivalents 1,563 2,087
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3,317 3,161
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Total Assets 3,815 3,484
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (989) (863)
Tax liabilities - (20)
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(989) (883)
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (7) -
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Total liabilities (996) (883)
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Net assets 2,819 2,601
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Equity
Share capital 496 496
Share premium account 1,786 1,783
Own shares (66) (102)
Retained earnings 603 424
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Attributable to equity holders of the parent 2,819 2,601
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IS Solutions plc
Preliminary Results
Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31st December 2006
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2006 2005
£'000 £'000
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Operating activities
Profit from operations 161 9
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 109 111
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (1) (3)
Amortisation of intangible assets 23 -
Impairment of goodwill - 19
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (631) 405
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 41 (361)
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Cash (used in)/generated by operations (298) 180
Income taxes repaid - 33
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Net cash (used in)/from operating activities (298) 213
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Investing activities
Interest received 69 75
Proceeds on disposal of trading investments 105 -
Disposal of operations 26 -
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (75) (61)
Sale of tangible fixed assets 5 29
Acquisition of subsidiaries (238) -
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Net cash (used in)/from investing activities (108) 43
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Financing activities
Dividends paid (107) (79)
Purchase of own shares (11) -
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Net cash used in financing activities (118) (79)
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (524) 177
Cash and cash equivalents at start of year 2,087 1,910
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 1,563 2,087
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IS Solutions plc
Preliminary Results
1 Business and geographical segments
Business segments
The group is involved solely in the supply of internet services.
Geographical segments
The group operates entirely within the UK
Accordingly, in the opinion of the directors, the Group operates in only one
segment, and therefore no segmental analysis is given.
2 Earnings per share 2006 2005
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Earnings, being the net profit attributable to 286 88
equity holders of the parent (£'000)
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Weighted average of ordinary shares in issue 24,793,190 24,793,190
Weighted average of own shares (517,231) (800,000)
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Weighted average for the purpose of basic earnings 24,275,959 23,993,190
per share
Effect of dilutive share options 418,750 950,000
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Weighted average for the purpose of diluted 24,694,709 24,943,190
earnings per share
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3 The financial information set out above does not constitute the Company's
statutory accounts for the years ended 31 December 2006 or 2005, but is derived
from those accounts. Statutory accounts for 2005 have been delivered to the
Registrar of Companies, and those 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 Section 237
(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985.
4 The Annual General Meeting will be convened for Thursday 17th May 2007.
5 Copies of the Report and Accounts will be posted to Shareholders on 25th April
2007 Further copies will be available after that date from the company's
registered office: Windmill House, 91-93 Windmill Road, Sunbury-on-Thames,
Middlesex, TW16 7EF.
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