Interim Results
Crescent Hydropolis Resorts PLC
27 September 2007
For Immediate Release
27 September 2007
Crescent Hydropolis Resorts plc ('the Company')
Interim Results
Crescent Hydropolis Resorts PLC, the world's leading developer of ultra-luxury
underwater resort hotels under the Hydropolis design concept, announces its
interim results for the six month period ended 30 June 2007. The main items of
expenditure are development costs associated with furthering the Company's
Hydropolis project at Qingdao, China, including legal, engineering, technical
feasibility and travel costs. As reported in the 2006 Annual Report, project
development costs for Qingdao are largely complete.
The Company's local project subsidiary, Crescent Hydropolis Qingdao Limited
(CHQ), maintains its operating license from the governmental authorities of the
Laoshan District in Qingdao City, China, which license was issued on 23 August
2006. The Company's chairman, Mr Joachim Hauser, has led several delegations to
China since 30 June 2007 to meet with Chinese authorities, including visits
where a major Chinese construction group jointly presented plans with Mr Hauser
for construction of the Hydropolis HydroTower to officials there. The Company
has entered into discussions with the Chinese construction group to finance the
HydroTower's development and the Company's Directors expect to be able to make a
comprehensive announcement regarding the terms and conditions of the proposed
joint venture and financing at a future date once agreement is reached.
Securing financing for the China project remains the primary focus of the
Company's directors, and we believe a joint venture with a major construction
partner, such as that envisioned by our cooperation in China, is in the best
interests of our shareholders.
The Company plans to undertake management changes in the coming months
subsequent to closing the Qingdao project's financing which will serve to
strengthen the Company's capability to manage the Qingdao project while
expanding new business opportunities.
The Company remains committed to obtaining development sites in the Middle East.
The Company is currently looking at land sites in three different Middle East
countries with the assistance of Sheikh Fawaz Abdullah al Khalifa, who is
helping to secure the land and suitable sources of project finance.
The Company had €288,089 in cash as at 30 June 2007. Efforts to raise new equity
for working capital purposes prior to year end continue.
2006 was a challenging year, and the first half of 2007 has continued to be so.
With the new developments in China, however, the Directors are confident that
the Qingdao project will proceed, albeit on a later timetable than that
originally envisaged when the project was first proposed.
Enquiries:
Crescent Hydropolis Resorts PLC
Mansoor Ijaz 00 44 7717 333 137
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Mansoor.ijaz@crescent-hydropolis.com
Nominated Adviser - Nabarro Wells & Co. Limited
John Wilkes
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
Audited
Note Period Ended Period Ended Year Ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
€ € €
Management and Project Development Costs 9 1,082,368 125,103 1,263,985
Administrative Expenses 159,492 157,731 470,518
_________ _________ _________
Loss on ordinary activities before interest (1,241,860) (282,834) (1,734,503)
Interest receivable 5 10,158 30,056 59,118
_________ _________ _________
Taxation - - -
_________ _________ _________
RETAINED LOSS FOR THE PERIOD (1,231,702) (252,778) (1,675,385)
_________ _________ _________
Loss per share
Basic and diluted 2 1.5c 0.3c 2.1c
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All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
There were no recognised gains and losses other than the results shown above.
UNAUDITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2007
Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Note € € €
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 6 40,750,000 40,750,000 40,750,000
_________ _________ _________
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 18,940 2,600 4,912
Cash and cash equivalents 288,089 2,395,998 1,609,617
_________ _________ _________
TOTAL ASSETS 41,057,029 43,148,598 42,364,529
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Equity and Liabilities
Shareholders' equity
Share capital 3 823,836 810,286 823,836
Capital reserves 35,058,130 34,368,282 35,058,130
Accumulated losses (5,598,937) (2,944,628) (4,367,235)
_________ _________ _________
30,283,029 32,233,940 31,514,731
Non-current liabilities
Long-term liabilities 7 10,750,000 10,750,000 10,750,000
_________ _________ _________
Total non-current liabilities 10,750,000 10,750,000 10,750,000
_________ _________ _________
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 24,000 164,658 99,798
_________ _________ _________
Total current liabilities 24,000 164,658 99,798
Total liabilities 10,774,000 10,914,658 10,849,798
_________ _________ _________
TOTAL EQUITY & LIABILITIES 41,057,029 43,148,598 42,364,529
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
Share Capital Accumulated
capital reserves losses Total
€ € € €
Balance at 1 January 2006 810,286 34,368,282 (2,691,850) 32,486,718
Loss for the period - - (252,778) (252,778)
_________ _________ _________ _________
Balance at 30 June 2006 810,286 34,368,282 (2,944,628) 32,233,940
Issue of share capital 13,550 689,848 - 703,398
Loss for period - - (1,422,607) (1,422,607)
________ _________ _________ _________
Balance at 31 December 2006 823,836 35,058,130 (4,367,235) 31,514,731
Loss for period - - (1,231,702) (1,231,702)
_________ _________ _________ _________
Balance at 30 June 2007 823,836 35,058,130 (5,598,937) 30,283,029
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UNAUDITED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
Audited
Period Ended Period Ended Year Ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
€ € €
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Loss from Operations (1,241,860) (282,834) (1,734,503)
_________ _________ _________
Operating Cash Flows before movement
in Working Capital (1,241,860) (282,834) (1,734,503)
Increase in trade receivables (14,029) (889) (3,201)
(Increase)/decrease in trade payables (75,797) 10,109 (54,751)
Returns on investments and servicing of
finance
Interest received 10,158 30,056 59,118
_________ _________ _________
Net cash inflow from returns on
investments and servicing of finance 10,158 30,056 59,118
_________ _________ _________
Cash flows from financing activities
Share capital issued (net of costs) - - 703,398
_________ _________ _________
Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities - - 703,398
_________ _________ _________
Decrease in cash (1,321,528) (243,558) (1,029,939)
Cash and cash equivalents brought
forward 1,609,617 2,639,556 2,639,556
_________ _________ _________
Cash and cash equivalents carried
forward 288,089 2,395,998 1,609,617
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NOTES TO INTERIM REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1. Basis of Preparation
The Interim Accounts have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
The financial information in the statement does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of the
Isle of Man Companies Act 1982.
The interim report has been prepared on the going concern and historical cost basis, except for any revaluation
of listed investments.
There have been no changes in the company's accounting policies and methods of computation from those disclosed
in the audited accounts to 31 December 2006.
The interim financial information for the period to 30 June 2007 was approved by the directors on 27 September
2007. The interim report is unaudited. Figures for the year ended 31 December 2006 are abridged from the full
financial statements which carry an unqualified auditor's report and which have been filed with the Registrar of
Companies
2. Loss per Share
Period Ended Period Ended Year Ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
€ € €
Loss for the period from continuing operations (1,231,702) (252,778) (1,675,385)
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Weighted average number of ordinary shares
in issue during the period 82,383,631 81,028,631 80,253,112
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Loss per share
Basic 1.5c 0.3c 2.1c
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There are no dilutive instruments over the period.
3. Share Capital
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
€
Authorised:
1,000,000,298 ordinary shares of €0.01 each 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
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Called up, allotted and fully paid:
Ordinary shares of €0.01 each 823,836 810,286 823,836
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4 Directors' emoluments
Directors' were paid no remuneration during the period. (2006 - €26,526)
5. Interest receivable
Period Ended Period Ended Year Ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
€ € €
Bank interest 10,158 30,056 59,118
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6 Intangible fixed assets
Cost 30 June
2007
€
At 30 June 2007, 30 June 2006 and 31 December 2006 40,750,000
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7. Non-current liabilities
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
€ € €
Deferred consideration 10,750,000 10,750,000 10,750,000
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On 15 June 2005, CHR acquired the Hydropolis Project concept and all the associated know how from
Crescent Hydropolis Holdings LLC for a consideration of 60,000,000 ordinary shares issued as fully
paid at €0.50 per share (such shares being issued on 17 June 2005) and payment of €10,750,000 in
cash in instalments with the final payment due as set forth in the payment schedule below.
The payments fall due as follows:
€2,750,000 to be paid upon completion of financing for the first Hydropolis Project ('the First
Payment'.)
€2,000,000 to be paid 60 days following publication of the annual accounts for the period to 31
December during the first full fiscal year following the First Payment. ('the Second Payment')
€2,000,000 to be paid 60 days following publication of the annual accounts for the period to 31
December during the first full fiscal year following the Second Payment. ('the Third Payment')
€2,000,000 to be paid 60 days following publication of the annual accounts for the period to 31
December during the first full fiscal year following the Third Payment. ('the Fouth Payment')
€2,000,000 to be paid 60 days following publication of the annual accounts for the period to 31
December during the first full fiscal year following the Fourth Payment. ('the Final Payment')
In the event that on any instalment payment date CHR has insufficient working capital then the
instalment is accrued until the following year without interest. Any unpaid consideration following
the publication of the annual accounts for the period to 31 December 2009 will become due 60 days
following publication of the annual accounts for each successive year until CHR is able to make
payment and does so in full.
8. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the period. (June 2006 - None, December 2006 - None)
9 Management & project development Costs
Period to Period to Year to
June 2007 June 2006 Dec 2006
€ € €
Engineering Costs 480,310 - 425,000
Project Development costs 244,972 100,000 265,135
Operating Costs 357,086 25,103 573,850
________ _________ _________
1,082,368 125,103 1,263,985
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Summary of review report to Interim Results
The Company's auditors have reviewed but not audited the financial information
included in the Interim Report in accordance with the instructions of the
Company's Directors. Their review report which is included within the published
Interim Results to be sent to shareholders describes the review work performed,
the responsibility of the Company's Directors and includes the following
emphasis of matter to which the reader's attention is drawn.
'Emphasis of matter - Going concern
We draw attention to the Deputy Chairman's Statement which indicates that the
Company needs to procure additional finance facilities in order to develop its
Hydropolis Qingdao project and fund its working capital requirements (including
fund raising costs) prior to completing that funding. This requirement
indicates the existence of a material uncertainty. The financial statements do
not include the adjustments that would result if the company was unable to
continue as a going concern. In view of the significance of this uncertainty,
we consider that this should be drawn to your attention.'
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