Interim Results
India Outsourcing Services PLC
23 June 2005
For immediate release 23 June 2005
INDIA OUTSOURCING SERVICES PLC
('India Outsourcing' or 'the Company')
Interim Results for the 17-week period ended 31 March 2005
India Outsourcing Services plc (AIM: IOS), a company formed to capitalise on
acquisition and investment opportunities in the Indian business process
outsourcing (BPO) market, is pleased to announce its maiden interim results
following its flotation on AIM in December 2004.
The Company, which is in the early stages of its development, recorded a pre-tax
loss of £101, 633 and a loss per share of (0.68p). Net cash as at 31 March 2005
was £394,527.
Haresh Kanabar, India Outsourcing's Chairman, commented: 'Since our successful
flotation in December we have pursued our strategy of identifying and evaluating
potential acquisitions in the Indian BPO market. We have drawn up a shortlist of
potential targets and are in the process of carrying out full due diligence on
one of our targets and are considering another closely.'
For further information:
India Outsourcing Services plc Tel: 020 7070 7241
Haresh Kanabar, Chairman
Amit Pau, Chief Executive
Panmure Gordon & Co Tel: 020 7459 3600
Jonathan Retter
Katherine Roe
Buchanan Communications Tel: 020 7466 5000
Mark Court
Elly Williamson
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am pleased to report India Outsourcing's maiden interim results. The figures
represent the first 17 weeks of trading at the Company. The pre-tax loss for the
period was £101,633 and the loss per share was 0.68p. The financial performance
of the Company was in line with our expectations.
By far the most significant event for the Company during the half year was its
successful flotation on AIM in December, when the Company raised gross proceeds
of £500,000. This allowed IOS to conduct a rigorous selection process, the
results of which confirmed our view that there is a significant business
opportunity for us in creating a leading international outsourcing company that
combines the best of Indian and other international BPO companies.
Since December, the Company has pursued its strategy of seeking acquisitions in
the attractive Indian BPO market. The Indian BPO industry grew by 44.2% to
US$5.2 billion between April 2004 and March 2005 (source: NASSCOM). It is
expected to continue to grow at a significant rate over the next few years
We have already drawn up a shortlist of potential acquisitions. Our investment
criteria include a requirement for annual revenues of approximately $2-15
million; strong, dynamic management; long-term clients producing recurring
revenues; and a cash-flow positive and profitable financial profile. We have
appointed advisers and are in the process of doing full legal and financial due
diligence on one target and are considering another closely.
India's BPO market is dynamic and exciting. It is growing at a formidable pace,
largely driven by competitive forces that are making companies look long and
hard at their cost bases.
We will continue to execute our strategy and look forward to updating
shareholders in due course.
Haresh Kanabar
Chairman
Profit and Loss Account
For the period ended 31 March 2005 (unaudited)
17 Week Period ended
31 March 2005
(unaudited)
Note £
Turnover 0
Cost of Sales 0
Gross Profit 0
Administrative Expenses (106,037)
Operating loss (106,037)
Net interest ( payable ) / receivable 4,404
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (101,633)
Taxation 2 0
Loss after taxation (101,633)
Loss per share 4 (0.68) p
All recognised gains and losses are included in the profit and loss account.
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2005 (unaudited)
31 March 2005
(unaudited)
Note £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets 5,162
Total Fixed assets 5,162
Current Assets/ ( Liabilities )
Cash 394,527
Debtors & prepayments 61,541
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (113,458)
Total assets less Current Liabilities 347,772
Creditors: amounts falling de after more than one year 0
Net Assets 347,772
Capital and reserves
Share capital issued and fully paid up 150,000
Share premium account 299,405
Profit & loss account (101,633)
Shareholders' Funds 347,772
Cash flow statement
For the period ended 31 March 2005 (unaudited)
17 Week Period ended
31 March 2005
(unaudited)
£
Net cash outflow from operating activities (53,776)
Returns on investments and servicing of finance
Interest Received 4,404
Net cash flow from returns on investments and 4,404
servicing of finance
Capital expenditure and financial investment
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (5,505)
Net cash outflow from capital expenditure and
financial investment (5,505)
Financing
Issue of shares 449,404
Net cash inflow from financing 449,404
Increase in cash 394,527
Notes to the interim report
1: BASIS OF PREPARATION
The interim accounts for the six months ended 31 March 2005 are unaudited and do
not constitute statutory accounts in accordance with section 240 of the
Companies Act 1985.
The financial information has been prepared in accordance with applicable
accounting standards and under the historical cost accounting convention.
2: TAXATION
There is no tax charge for the period due to the loss arising.
3: DIVIDENDS
The Directors are not declaring a dividend for the six months ended 31 March
2005.
4: LOSS PER SHARE
The calculation of the loss per share is based on the loss for the period of
£101,633 and the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period of
15,000,000
COPIES OF INTERIM RESULTS
Copies of the interim results are available from the Company's office, 22 Soho
Square, London W1D 4NS
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