Preliminary Results

Global Coal Management PLC 10 October 2007 GLOBAL COAL MANAGEMENT PLC (AIM: GCM) PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007 This year has seen GCM develop as a company. Even though it has been a period of uncertainty regarding the Phulbari Coal Project, it has also been an exciting period with new additions to the Company's portfolio. The development of the Phulbari Coal Project has been delayed following the Government's failure to date to approve the Scheme of Development. The many dynamic changes to the national political situation have placed a strain on the investment climate in Bangladesh. Under the terms of the Bangladesh Constitution the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) Government handed over to a caretaker government in October 2006 with the expectation that there would be an election within three months. The main opposition party decided in January this year to boycott the election, precipitating country-wide unrest. This ultimately led to a state of emergency being declared and a new caretaker government being appointed. At this stage the election is now planned before the end of 2008. While the political situation remains uncertain, there is general optimism in the business community that the policy makers will address the critical issues facing the country today, including the key issue of energy and power supply. Despite these setbacks and the tragic events that occurred at Phulbari in August 2006 we remain committed to working with the Government to find an acceptable and harmonious way to implement the exciting Phulbari Coal Project for the benefit of the people of Bangladesh and our shareholders and all other stakeholders. KEY EVENTS • Bangladesh elections were postponed and a new Caretaker Government was appointed. • New Coal Policy was drafted and is being reviewed by a technical committee ahead of approval by the Government of Bangladesh. • 6% investment in CCEC Ltd provides entry into China's exciting coal mining and downstream activities. • 10% investment in GVM Metals Limited gives access to mature coal prospects in South Africa. • Strategic alliance with Aura Energy Ltd provides an opportunity to move into uranium exploration in highly prospective ground with a very experienced team. • 26.5% investment in Peoples Telecommunications and Information Services Ltd. • Launch this year of www.phulbaricoal.com which provides a comprehensive description of the Phulbari Coal Project in Bangla. Results The Group made a loss of £1,254,000 after tax for the twelve months to 30 June 2007 (June 2006: loss of £520,000). The increased loss was as a consequence of an £833,000 charge to earnings due to a new accounting policy with the introduction of FRS20. Exploration expenditure relating to the Phulbari Coal Project amounted to £3,286,000 for the twelve months (June 2006: £7,643,000). The Group completed the feasibility study and reduced activity while awaiting approval from the Government of Bangladesh to proceed with the next stage of the Phulbari Coal Project. Attached below are the detailed Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow. Global Coal Management plc GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007 30 June 30 June 2007 2006 £000's £000's Share-based payments 833 - Exploration costs 42 - Administrative expenses 1,541 1,338 Group operating loss and loss on ordinary activities before interest and taxation (2,416) (1,338) Interest receivable 1,163 817 Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (1,253) (521) Tax on loss on ordinary activities (1) 1 Loss on ordinary activities after taxation (1,254) (520) Loss for the financial year attributable to members of the parent company (1,254) (520) Retained loss for the period (1,254) (520) Basic loss per share (pence) (2.6)p (1.2)p Diluted loss per share (pence) (2.6)p (1.2)p The above results relate solely to continuing operating activities of the Group. GROUP STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007 30 June 30 June 2007 2006 £000's £000's Loss for the financial year attributable to members of the parent company (1,254) (520) Total recognised losses relating to the period (1,254) (520) Global Coal Management plc GROUP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2007 30 June 30 June 2007 2006 (restated) £000's £000's Fixed assets Intangible assets 21,216 17,930 Tangible assets 310 343 Investments 7,412 - 28,938 18,273 Current assets Debtors 506 155 Deferred tax asset - 1 Current asset investments 45 46 Cash at bank and in hand 16,932 28,083 17,483 28,285 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (306) (468) Net current assets 17,177 27,817 Total assets less current liabilities 46,115 46,090 Net assets 46,115 46,090 Capital and reserves Called up share capital account 4,881 4,877 Share premium account 42,731 42,664 Other reserves 721 346 Profit and loss account (2,218) (1,797) Equity shareholders' funds 46,115 46,090 For further information: Stephen Bywater Charles Vivian Chief Executive Pelham pr Ph: +44 (0) 20 7290 1630 +44 (0) 20 7743 6672 Graham Taggart James MacFarlane Finance Director Pelham pr Ph: +44 (0) 20 7290 1630 +44 (0) 20 7743 6375 Global Coal Management plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7 290 1630, Fax: +44 (0) 20 7290 1631 info@gcmplc.com; www.gcmplc.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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