Final Results

RNS Number : 5628Z

AEC Education plc

22 July 2008

22nd July 2008

AEC Education plc

('AEC' or 'the Company')

Final Results of the Company

for the year ended 31 December 2007

AEC Education plc (the 'Group', 'AEC Education', 'AEC' or the 'Company'), the provider of educational courses up to postgraduate degree levels in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam, is pleased to announce it's audited results for the year ended 31 December 2007.

The improvement in performance in the first 6 months, announced in August 2007, has continued through the second period providing the following highlights for the full year.

Highlights

Revenue up 74% to £2.7 million (2006 £1.6 million)

Post tax profits £220,498 (2006 Loss (£271,934))

Management and product restructuring completed

Move to new modern Campus on time and within budget

Acquisitions made during the year successfully integrated

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - DECEMBER 2007

Review of Results

It is my pleasure to announce the financial results of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2007.

The changes in the management structure, the success of new product offerings and certain small synergistic acquisitions, have all contributed to this year's positive results. Revenues increased during the year by 74.3% to £2,752,440 compared to £1,579,204 in the year 2006, while Profit after Tax and Minority Interest for the year was £199,095 compared to a loss of £271,934 in 2006. Earnings per share were 1.3 p for 2007 compared to a loss of 1.8 p in 2006.

Business Development

A significant development during the year was the move, last November, to Jalan Bukit Merah in Singapore which has been refurbished to provide a modern and easily accessed campus. The 25,000 square foot campus has 12 classrooms, computer labs specially designed for the graphic design programmes run by the school, a well resourced library and welcoming student meeting areas that complement the working areas of the building. The transfer of the operations and the refurbishment was completed on time and to budget.

We also secured our status as a holder of the Singaporean Quality Class Awards for a further 3 years which demonstrates that the Company continues to be recognised by the Singaporean Government as a prestigious and forward thinking organisation.

The successful Diploma in Hospitality Management was extended into Vietnam and Myanmar. The student population attending the hospitality programmes continues to grow and to support this growth we have recruited a new Deputy Principal, a new Head of Academics and a new Internship Executive for the school.

Our decision to enter the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) training market has been very successful. We now have 300 full time and 50 part time students following these courses and enrolments continue to grow. The academic success of the students attending the school for ACCA studies is contributing to this growth and recruitment has now been extended to China, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and Myanmar.

The acquisition of 51% of the AASM School of Management Pte Ltd ('AASM') has greatly strengthened our position in China and has enabled us to introduce business management and hospitality and tourism programmes in Mandarin. We are now adding an Advanced Diploma in Business in Mandarin for full time students and we expect to see further growth in programmes delivered in Mandarin as the synergies between AEC and AASM strengthen.

Our acquisition of Smartworks, which focuses on professional qualifications for Real Estate executives, has coincided with the drive for more recognised qualifications in the property market and has given impetus to recruitment for these programmes. Smartworks' range of programmes, some of which are run in conjunction with Singapore Polytechnic, place us in a strong position in this niche market.

The acquisition of Brainbox in Vietnam has now been integrated and the range of programmes from AEC has been extended. We have introduced the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) qualification in English and we are launching the Smartworks Real estate programmes in the near future. These initiatives give us a strong foothold in a market that should provide significant opportunity as it continues to build its economy.

Prospects

The acquisition of the balance of 65% of Educational Resources Pte. Ltd. (ER) was announced in January 2008. The mainstay of ER's business is the management of the delivery of LCCI examinations concentrated in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore but offered throughout Asia. The synergy of markets combined with the opportunity for students to progress to other AEC programmes will be developed as we progress through 2008.

2007 was a year of consolidation and expansion of our successful programmes. We now have the structure and management team to grow and expand the products we have developed and the acquisitions we have made. We will continue to look for synergistic and affordable acquisitions and we expect organic growth combined with the impact of further synergistic acquisitions to provide further growth in revenues and profits in 2008.

Board and Staff

I would like to thank my colleagues on the Board for their support during the year, particularly David Ho, the CEO, who has provided the real drive for the Company's positive results. David is supported by a team of highly committed staff who have worked tirelessly to achieve the Company's objectives. On behalf of the Board I record our appreciation of their creativity, energy and commitment.

William Swords

Chairman

DIRECTORS' REPORT - DECEMBER 2007

The directors present their report and the audited financial statements of AEC Education Plc (the 'Company') and its subsidiary companies for the year ended 31 December 2007.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the Company are that of investment holding and provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the subsidiary companies are set out in Note 13 to the financial statements. There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year.

REVIEW OF BUSINESS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The year in review was significant for the Group in terms of growth and the achievement of new milestones.

As shown in the consolidated income statement on page 12, Group revenue increased during the year by 74.3% to £2,752,440 compared to £1,579,204 in the year 2006. Singapore operations performed well with the successful launch of new programs introduced in 2006. The Group's overseas operations in Vietnam and Malaysia also contributed positive results. As a result, profit after tax and minority interest rose to a profit of £199,095 for the year (2006: loss of £271,934). Earnings per share also increased to 1.3 pence from loss per share of 1.8 pence in 2006.

In January 2008, the Group successfully acquired the remaining 65% interest in Educational Resources Pte Ltd (a 34.96% associated company in 2006 and 2007), which provides consultancy services in education, related services and business training, for a consideration of £410,000. Following the acquisition, the Group will hold 100% of the issued share capital of Educational Resources Pte Ltd. The consideration comprised the issue of 2,593,750 new ordinary shares at 11.50p per share at the time of completion and further 950,000 ordinary shares to be issued as deferred consideration 2 years after completion.

On 15 April 2008, the Company acquired a 30% interest in both Kasturi Management Consultancy Sdn Bhd and IMS Professional Training Services Sdn Bhd for a consideration of £63,594 and £17,272 respectively from a related party (common directors/shareholders). The consideration was settled by a novation of related party balances.

The financial risks for the Group are set out in Note 31.

A review of the year's operations and future prospects is given in the Chairman's Statement.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES FACING THE GROUP

The Group operates in an increasingly challenging environment mainly in Singapore and Malaysia. Keen competition, changes in government policy on education, funding and accreditation are some of the factors that could affect the operations of the Group. Also the general economic and political environment and exchange rate fluctuations play an important part in determining the risk the Group is exposed to.

The Group manages these risks by monitoring the situation carefully and working closely with all the parties concerned to minimise the impact of any changes on the operations.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The risks faced by the Group, including financial risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk and the Group's management of these risks are detailed in note 31 of the accounts.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

	2007	2006

Sales growth	74.3%	2.4%
Operating profit / (loss)	£225,234	(£292,563)
Earnings / (Loss) per share	1.3 pence	(1.8) pence
Staff turnover	37%	30%

CREDITOR PAYMENT POLICY AND PRACTICE

Group policy is to pay creditors in line with agreed credit terms and generally this policy is adhered to. On average, creditors were settled within 60 days of their due date except on disputed items. Trade creditor days of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2007 were 78 days (2006: 52 days), calculated in accordance with the requirements set down in the Companies Act 1985. This represents the ratio, expressed in days, between amounts invoiced to the Group by its suppliers in the year and in the amounts due, at the year end to trade creditors within one year.

DIVIDENDS

The directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend for the year ended 31 December 2007 (2006: £NIL).

DIRECTORS

The names of the directors who held office during the year and to date were:

William Joseph Swords (Chairman)

Tunku Iskandar Bin Tunku Abdullah

Ramasamy Jayapal

Gopinath Pillai

Ho Peng Cheong (Appointed on 6 March 2007)

DIRECTORS' INTERESTS

The directors holding office at the end of the financial year and their interests in the share capital of the Company and its related corporations as recorded in the register of directors' shareholdings were as follows:

Name of company and director	At beginning of the year/ at date of appointment Shares of £0.10 each	At end of the year Shares of £0.10 each
AEC Education plc

William Joseph Swords	-	-
Tunku Iskandar Bin Tunku Abdullah	-	-
Ramasamy Jayapal	574,047	574,047
Gopinath Pillai	-	-
Ho Peng Cheong (Appointed on 6 March 2007)	24,000	24,000

Indirect Interest
William Joseph Swords	-	-
Tunku Iskandar Bin Tunku Abdullah	399,000	399,000
Ramasamy Jayapal	-	-
Gopinath Pillai	25,000	25,000
Ho Peng Cheong (Appointed on 6 March 2007)	5,526,048	5,316,048

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDING

At 10 July 2008, notification had been received of the following holdings of more than 3% of the issued capital of the Company. Apart from these, the directors are not aware of any individual interests or group of interests held by persons acting together, which exceeds 3% of the Company's issued share capital.

	Shares of £0.10 each	%

KSP Investments Pte Limited	5,316,048	29.52
Pershing Keen Nominees Limited Des: PERNY*	2,839,147	15.77
Educational Development International PLC	2,000,000	11.11
Ranch House Limited	2,000,000	11.11
Naboobalan s/o Ramansamy Naidu	874,968	4.86
Vidacos Nominees Limited	554,318	3.08
Pershing Keen Nominees Limited Des:GWCLT	550,000	3.05

*Ramasamy Jayapal is deemed to have an interest in the shares held as follows:

Pershing Keen Nominees Limited 574,047

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS

At the date of making this report each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Report is approved confirms that:

(a) so far as each director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware; and

(b) each director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director, including making appropriate enquiries of fellow directors and of the Company's auditors for that purpose, in order to be aware of any information needed by the Company's auditors in connection with preparing their Report and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

William Swords

DIRECTOR

17 July 2008

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the Group and of the profit and loss of the Group for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and of the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and with the Companies Act 1985. They are also responsible for the system of internal control, safeguarding the assets of the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud, error and non-compliance with laws and regulations.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF AEC EDUCATION PLC

Independent Auditors' Report to the Shareholders of AEC Education Plc

We have audited the group and parent company financial statements (the 'financial statements') of AEC Education plc for the year ended 31 December 2007 which are set out on pages 12 to 56. These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein.

This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Section 235 of the Companies Act 1985. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors

The directors' responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report, and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union are set out in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities.

Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland).

We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view and whether the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and, as regards the group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. We also report to you whether in our opinion the information given in the Directors' Report is consistent with the financial statements.

In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the company has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law regarding directors' remuneration and other transactions is not disclosed.

We read other information contained in the Annual Report and consider whether it is consistent with the audited financial statements. This other information comprises only the Directors' Report and the Chairman's Statement. We consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the parent company financial statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other information.

Basis of audit opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by the directors in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the group's and company's circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements.

Opinion

In our opinion:

the group financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union, of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2007 and of the group's and the parent company's profit and loss respectively for the year then ended;
the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and, as regards the group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation; and
the information given in the Directors' Report is consistent with the financial statements.

MOORE STEPHENS LLP
St. Paul's House	Registered Auditors
Warwick Lane	Chartered Accountants
LONDON EC4M 7BP	18 July 2008

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007


	Note	2007	2006
		£	£
Revenue
Sale of services	(4)	2,617,132	1,463,782
Other income	(5)	135,308	115,422
		2,752,440	1,579,204

Administrative expenses
Cost of services sold		1,304,913	911,220
Salaries and employees' benefits	(6)	565,199	416,513
Amortisation of deferred expenditure		11,988	11,644
Depreciation of plant and equipment		42,252	42,478
Exchange loss		3,822	16,547
Finance costs	(7)	7,636	8,074
Other operating expenses		591,396	465,291
Total operating costs and expenses		2,527,206	1,871,767

Operating profit / (loss)	(8)	225,234	(292,563)

Share of results of associated companies		72,921	25,834

Profit / (Loss) before income tax		298,155	(266,729)

Income tax	(9)	(77,657)	(5,205)

Profit / (Loss) for the year		220,498	(271,934)

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company		199,095	(271,934)
Minority interest		21,403	-
		220,498	(271,934)

Earnings / (Loss) per share (in pence)
Basic and Diluted	(10)	1.3	(1.8)

BALANCE SHEETS

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2007

		Group		Company
	Note	2007	2006	2007	2006
		£	£	£	£
Non-Current Assets
Plant and equipment	(11)	249,311	125,076	-	-
Development expenditure	(12)	54,706	49,511
Investment in a subsidiary companies	(13)	-	-	1,390,243	1,308,639
Investment in associated companies	(14)	1,422,951	1,300,058	-	-
Goodwill	(15)	168,397	117,855	-	-
		1,895,365	1,592,500	1,390,243	1,308,639

Current Assets
Inventories	(16)	-	5,936	-	-
Trade receivables	(17)	493,871	460,036	-	-
Other receivables	(18)	227,570	84,132	10,332	8,049
Deferred expenditure	(19)	152,500	23,762	-	-
Due from subsidiary companies	(13)	-	-	74,353	236,970
Due from associated companies	(14)	126,353	169,098	-	-
Due from related parties	(20)	190,306	1,607	135	-
Cash and cash equivalents	(21)	369,046	161,998	6,097	512
		1,559,646	906,569	90,917	245,531

Total Assets		3,455,011	2,499,069	1,481,160	1,554,170

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Non-Current Liabilities
Financial liabilities	(25)	138,226	1,200	2,100	-
Deferred taxation	(9)	1,679	75	-	-
		139,905	1,275	2,100	-

Current Liabilities
Trade payables	(22)	277,413	129,916	-	-
Deferred income	(23)	292,065	244,630	-	-
Other payables and accruals	(24)	510,708	274,655	102,394	46,811
Due to related parties	(20)	-	39,613	-	-
Financial liabilities	(25)	114,233	87,858	1,900	-
Provision for income tax		31,659	29,554	-	-
		1,226,078	806,226	104,294	46,811
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share capital	(26)	1,541,499	1,491,604	1,541,499	1,491,604
Share premium		247,508	242,519	247,508	242,519
Reserves		246,600	(42,555)	(414,241)	(226,764)
		2,035,607	1,691,568	1,374,766	1,507,359
Minority interest in equity		53,421	-	-	-
Total Equity and Liabilities		3,455,011	2,499,069	1,481,160	1,554,170

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 17 July 2008 and were signed on its behalf by:

William Swords

Chairman

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

						Total
						Attributable
						To equity
						Holders
	Share	Share	Retained	Translation	Capital	Of the	Minority
	Capital	Premium	Earnings	Reserves	Reserves	Company	Interests	Total
	£	£	£	£	£	£	£	£
Group

Balance at 1 January 2006	1,491,604	242,519	29,822	115,756	170,560	2,050,261	-	2,050,261

Loss for the year	-	-	(271,934)	-	-	(271,934)	-	(271,934)

Loss not recognised in the profit and loss account - Currency translation difference	-	-	-	(86,759)	-	(86,759)	-	(86,759)


Balance at 31 December 2006	1,491,604	242,519	(242,112)	28,997	170,560	1,691,568	-	1,691,568


Balance at 1 January 2007	1,491,604	242,519	(242,112)	28,997	170,560	1,691,568	-	1,691,568

Issue of shares in consideration for the acquisition of 51% share capital of AASM School of Management Pte Ltd (note 13)	49,895	4,989	-	-	-	54,884	-	54,884

Acquisition of 51% interest in a subsidiary	-	-	-	-	-	-	32,018	32,018

Profit for the year	-	-	199,095	-	-	199,095	21,403	220,498

Profit not recognised in the profit and loss account - Currency translation difference	-	-	-	90,060	-	90,060	-	90,060


Balance at 31 December 2007	1,541,499	247,508	(43,017)	119,057	170,560	2,035,607	53,421	2,089,028

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

		Group
	Note	2007	2006
		£	£
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Profit / (loss) before income tax		298,155	(266,729)

Adjustments for:
Amortisation of deferred expenditure		11,988	11,644
Depreciation of plant and equipment		42,252	42,478
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment		-	934
Plant and equipment written off		52,528	-
Inventory written (back) / off		(347)	47,482
Interest expense		7,636	8,074
Interest income		(1,494)	(353)
Share of results of associated companies		(72,921)	(25,834)
Operating cash flow before working capital changes		337,797	(182,304)

Changes in working capital:
Receivables		(274,582)	(286,565)
Payables		358,818	190,647
Inventories		6,283	32,952
Related parties		(185,567)	471,577
Net cash generated from operations		242,749	226,307
Interest paid		(7,636)	(8,074)
Interest received		1,494	353
Tax paid		(73,948)	(15,931)
Net cash generated from operating activities		162,659	202,655

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Dividend income received from an associated company		23,237	58,344
Purchase of plant and equipment		(187,389)	(41,568)
Development expenditure		(15,226)	(33,754)
Acquisitions of subsidiaries net of cash acquired	(15)	45,751	(58,394)
Net cash used in investing activities		(133,627)	(75,372)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from term loan	(25)	175,350	-
Minority interest		32,018	-
Repayment of finance lease creditor		(9,888)	(2,451)
Net cash generated from / (used in) financing activities		197,480	(2,451)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on consolidation		7,344	(17,922)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		233,856	106,910
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year		76,040	(30,870)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year		309,896	76,040

Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:


	2007	2006
	£	£

Cash and bank balances	369,046	161,998
Bank overdraft	(59,150)	(85,958)
	309,896	76,040

COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007



	Note	2007	2006

		£	£

Revenue		-	-

Administrative expenses
Other operating expenses		(182,287)	(187,896)
Operating loss	(8)	(182,287)	(187,896)

Other operating income
Consultancy fee		-	10,000
Interest receivable		510	716
Miscellaneous income		-	78
Loss before taxation		(181,777)	(177,102)

Income tax expense	(9)	(5,700)	-
Loss after taxation		(187,477)	(177,102)

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007


	Share	Share	Retained
	Capital	Premium	Earnings	Total
	£	£	£	£


As at 1 January 2006	1,491,604	242,519	(49,662)	1,684,461

Loss for the year	-	-	(177,102)	(177,102)

Balance at 31 December 2006	1,491,604	242,519	(226,764)	1,507,359


As at 1 January 2007	1,491,604	242,519	(226,764)	1,507,359

Issue of shares in consideration for the acquisition of 51% share capital of AASM School of Management Pte Ltd (note 13)	49,895	4,989	-	54,884

Loss for the year	-	-	(187,477)	(187,477)

Balance at 31 December 2007	1,541,499	247,508	(414,241)	1,374,766

COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007

	Company
	2007	2006
	£	£

Cash Outflows from Operating Activities
Loss from operations	(181,777)	(177,102)

Change in working capital
Receivables	(2,283)	44,091
Payables	36,566	23,213
Related parties	162,482	106,030
Net cash generated from/(used in) operation	14,988	(3,768)
Tax paid	(5,700)	-
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities	9,288	(3,768)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Acquisition of a subsidiary (15)	(3,703)	-
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,703)	-

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	5,585	(3,768)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	512	4,280
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	6,097	512

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 31 DECEMBER 2007

General

AEC Education plc (the 'Company') is a limited liability company incorporated in England and Wales on 8 July 2004. The Company was admitted to AIM on 10 December 2004. Its registered office is 1 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5AB and its principal place of business is in Singapore.

The Board of Directors have authorised the issue of these financial statements on the date of the Statement by directors set out on page 8.

2 Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The consolidated financial statements of the Group and company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union and the Companies Act 1985 and therefore comply with Article 4 of the EU IAS Regulation. The principal accounting policies are set out below.

Changes in accounting policy and disclosures

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except as follows: The Group has adopted the following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations during the year. Adoption of these revised standards and interpretations did not have any effect on the financial performance or position of the group. They did however give rise to additional disclosures.

-IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures;

-IAS 1 Amendment: Capital disclosures - Presentation of Financial Statements;

-IFRIC 8 Scope of IFRS 2;

-IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives;

-IFRIC 10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment;

New standards and interpretations not applied

The IASB and IFRIC have issued the following standards and interpretations which are not effective and have not been early adopted for these financial statements:

Effective for financial year beginning

International Accounting Standards (IAS/IFRSs)

IFRS 2 (amended) Share-Based Payment Vesting Conditions and Cancellations 1 January 2009

IFRS 8 Operating segments 1 January 2009

IAS 1 (revised) Presentation of Financial Statements 1 January 2009

IAS 23 (revised) Borrowing costs 1 January 2009

International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC)

IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements 1 January 2008

IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes 1 July 2008

IFRIC 14 IAS 19 The limit on a defined benefit asset, minimum funding requirement and their interaction. 1 January 2008

The directors do not anticipate that adoption of these standards and interpretations will have a material impact on the group and company's financial position or performance other than additional disclosure requirements in the period of initial application, although IAS 1 (revised) will change the manner in which the statements are presented.

(b) Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the pooling of interest method to reflect the effective Group re-structure by way of a share for share exchange with common shareholders during the year ended 31 December 2007. On this basis, the Company has been treated as the holding company of its subsidiary company for the financial years presented rather than from the date of its acquisition.

All significant intercompany transactions and balances within the Group are eliminated in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

For transactions in which combining entities are controlled by the same party or parties before and after the transaction and that control is not transitory are referred to as common control transactions. There is currently no guidance under IFRS for the accounting treatment of such transactions. In terms of IAS8 -Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, the group may either apply IFRS3 -Business Combinations or a similar framework. US GAAP uses the predecessor values with restatement of comparatives method for such transactions and the group has elected to apply this as the policy for common control transactions. Therefore no purchase price allocation is performed and any difference between the net asset value and the amount paid (i.e. the purchase consideration) is recorded directly in the merger reserve in equity.

The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given up, shares issued, or liabilities undertaken at the date of acquisition plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest.

A subsidiary company is an entity in which the Group, directly or indirectly, holds more than 50% of the issued share capital, or controls more than half of the voting power, or controls the composition of the board of directors or in which the Group has power to govern the financial and operating policies.

Investment in subsidiaries is stated in the financial statements of the Company at cost less any provision for impairment losses. The financial statements of subsidiaries acquired are consolidated in the financial statements of the Group from the date that control commences until the date control ceases, using the acquisition method of accounting.

(d) Associated Companies

Associates are those entities in which the Group has an interest of not less than 20% of the equity and in whose financial and operating policy decisions the Group exercise significant influence.

Significant influence is defined as the 'power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or joint control over those policies'.

The consolidated financial statements include the Group's share of the total recognised gains and losses of associates on an equity accounting basis, from the date that significant influence commences until the date that significant influence ceases.

When the audited financial statements of associated companies are not co-terminous with those of the Group, the Group's share of profits and losses is arrived at based on the last audited financial statements available and unaudited management accounts to the end of the accounting period.

In the Company's balance sheet, investments in associates are stated at cost less any provision for impairment losses.

Dividend income from investments in associated companies is recognised when the shareholders' rights to receive payment have been established.

(e) Functional and Presentation Currency

The consolidated financial statements have been presented in United Kingdom sterling as the presentation currency as the Company is incorporated in England and Wales with Sterling denominated shares which are traded on AIM.

Items included in the financial statements of each subsidiary of the Group are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates ('the functional currency'). The primary functional currency of Group companies is Singapore Dollars.

(f) Foreign Currency Translation

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are measured using the exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates, or in the case of the items carried at fair value, the exchange rates ruling when the values were determined. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions and translation of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are recognised in the income statements.

Assets and liabilities of the entities having functional currency other than the presentation currency are translated into sterling equivalents at exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the year, which approximates the exchange rates at the dates of transactions. All resultant differences are taken directly to equity. On disposal of a foreign entity, accumulated exchange differences are recognised in the income statement as part of the gain or loss on disposal.

The following rates of exchange have been applied:

2007

2006

1 £ to 1 Singapore Dollar

Closing rate

Average rate

2.85

3.01

3.00

2.93

1 Malaysian Ringgit to 1 Singapore Dollar

Closing rate

Average rate

2.32

2.28

2.31

1 USD to 1 Singapore Dollar

Closing rate

Average rate

1.44

1.51

1.53

1.57

(g) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognised on the following basis:

(i) Course fees are recognised as income based on classes conducted during the year.

(ii) All other course fees in respect of courses offered with no obligation to impart lessons are recognised when the students register for the course and collect the study materials.

(iii) Revenue from sub-letting of office space is recognised over the period of the lease.

(iv) Consulting income is recognised on an accrual basis based on agreed amounts between parties.

(v) Commission income is recognised when services are rendered.

(vi) Management fee income is recognised when services are rendered.

(vii) Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

(h) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs incurred to finance the development of plant and equipment are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use. The capitalised costs are depreciated over the useful life of the plant and equipment.

Other borrowing costs including interest cost and foreign exchange differences, on short term borrowings are recognised on a time-apportioned basis in the income statement using the effective interest method.

(i) Plant and Equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation policy, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at least annually, for all asset classes to ensure that the current method is the most appropriate.

Expenditure incurred after the plant and equipment have been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance is charged to the income statement. Expenditure for additions, improvements and renewals is capitalised when it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be realised from the use of the items of plant and equipment beyond their originally assessed standard of performance.

Depreciation is calculated based on the straight-line method to write off the cost of plant and equipment less their estimated residual value over their estimated useful economic lives as follows:

Furniture and fittings	-	5 - 10 years
Classroom and office equipment	-	4 - 10 years
Computers	-	4 - 5 years
Renovation	-	5 years
Motor vehicles	-	5 years
Library books	-	5 - 10 years

Plant and equipment held under finance leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives on the same basis as owned assets or, where shorter, the term of the relevant leases.

(j) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and bank deposits with an initial maturity of less than three months. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the cash flow statement.

(k) Trade and Other Receivables

Trade and other receivables, which generally have 30 to 90 days terms, are initially measured at fair value, and subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest method, less allowance for impairment. An allowance for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original term of the receivables. The amount of the allowance is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. The amount of the allowance is recognised in the income statement.

(l) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Cost comprises all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and conditions. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

Allowance or impairment is made for obsolete, slow moving and defective stocks.

(m) Trade and Other Payables

Trade and other payables, which are normally settled on 30 to 90 days term, are initially measured at fair value, and subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest method.

(n) Deferred Income

Deferred income relates to course fees received in advance and is recognised in the income statement based on classes conducted.

(o) Income Tax

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year based on the tax rate enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of prior years.

Deferred income tax is provided, using the liability method, on all temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority. Tax rates enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date are used to determine deferred income tax.

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiary companies and associated companies, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

(p) Development Expenditure

Development expenditure represents direct expenditure and related costs incurred in developing new courses and is capitalised and deferred only when there is a clearly defined project and the outcome of the project has been assessed with reasonable certainty as to its technical feasibility and its ultimate commercial viability. These costs are amortised over the expected course duration of not more than five years, starting in the year when the course commences.

(q) Impairment of Assets

An assessment is made at each balance sheet date of whether there is any indication of impairment of an asset, or whether there is any indication that an impairment loss previously recognised for an asset in prior years may no longer exist or may have decreased. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated. An asset's recoverable amount is calculated as the higher of the asset's value in use or its net selling price.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount.

Impairment losses are recognised as an expense immediately. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

(r) Leases

Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased item are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognised as rental expenses in the income statement in equal annual amounts over the lease term.

(s) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

(t) Employees' Benefits

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the income statement as incurred.

Employee leave entitlement

Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision is made for the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the balance sheet date.

(u) Goodwill

Goodwill arising on business combinations represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired subsidiary/associated company at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is recognised as an asset and is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less any impairment losses. Any impairment is recognised immediately as a charge to the income statement and is not subsequently reversed.

(v) Deferred Expenditure

Deferred expenditure relates to course fees and related expenses paid in advance and is recognised in the income statement based on classes conducted.

(w) Minority Interests

Minority interests are that part of the net results of operations and of net assets of a subsidiary attributable to interests which are not owned directly or indirectly by the Group. It is measured at the minorities' share of the fair value of the subsidiaries' identifiable assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition by the Group and the minorities' share of changes in equity since the date of acquisition, except when the losses applicable to minority interest in a subsidiary exceed the minority interests in the equity of that subsidiary, in which case, the losses are absorbed by the Group except to the extent that the minority has a binding obligation and is able to make an additional investment to cover its share of those losses.

(x) Intra-group Financial Guarantees

Financial guarantees are financial instruments issued by the Group that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for the loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to meet payment when due in accordance with the original or modified terms of a debt instrument.

Financial guarantees are recognised initially at fair value and are classified as financial liabilities. Subsequent to initial measurement, the financial guarantees are stated at the higher of the initial fair value less cumulative amortisation and the amount that would be recognised if they were accounted for as contingent liabilities. When financial guarantees are terminated before their original expiry date, the carrying amount of the financial guarantees is transferred to the income statement.

Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies above, management necessarily make judgements and estimates that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. Changes in the assumptions underlying the estimates could result in a significant impact to the financial statements. The most critical of these accounting judgement and estimation areas are as follows:

(i) Estimated Impairment of Goodwill

The Group tests annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in Note 2(u). The recoverable amount of goodwill of £1,001,446 stated in Note 14 is determined from value in use calculations. The key assumption for the value in use calculation are those regarding expected discounted future cash flows of the associated company. In the opinion of the directors, as at 31 December 2007 there is no indication of impairment in the value of goodwill.

(ii) Income Taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgement is required in determining the capital allowance, deductibility of certain expenses and taxability of certain income during the estimation of the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred income tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.

(iii) Impairment of Assets other than Goodwill

The Group reviews the carrying amounts of assets as at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment in accordance with the accounting policy stated in note 2(q). If any such indication exists, the assets' recoverable amount or value in use is estimated. Determining the value in use of plant and equipment, which requires the determination of future cash flows expected to be generated from the continued use and ultimate disposal of the asset, requires the company to make estimates and assumptions that can materially affect the financial statements. Any resulting impairment loss could have a material adverse impact on the Group's financial position and results of operations.

3 Segmental Information

All revenue and profit before taxation arises from operations in the education sector, and in South East Asia.

4 Sale of Services

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£

Course fees	2,472,993	1,412,760
Sales of systems and support services	9,832	14,741
Application fees and registration fees	129,676	36,281
Other	4,631	-
	2,617,132	1,463,782

5 Other Income

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£

Exchange gain	-	647
Interest income	1,494	1,069
Rental and related income	84,305	92,746
Sale of material and textbooks	-	9,664
Miscellaneous income	49,509	11,296
	135,308	115,422

6 Salaries and Employees' Benefits

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£

Staff salaries and related costs	404,197	290,032
Director's fee	45,000	45,000
Directors' remuneration	108,844	81,481
Consultancy fees	7,158	-
	565,199	416,513

Average number of employees:

	Administration					52		46
						52		46

7 Finance Costs

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£

Interest on bank overdraft	3,898	7,120
Interest on term loan	2,040	-
Interest on finance lease	818	206
Others	880	748
	7,636	8,074

8 Operating profit / (loss)

Operating profit / (loss) is stated after charging / (crediting) the following:

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

Auditor's remuneration:
- Fees payable to the Company's auditors and their associates for statutory audits	65,008	34,526	41,000	15,000
- Fees payable to the Company's auditors and their associates for taxation services	17,768	5,696	6,111	3,540
- Fees payable to the Company's auditors' associates for other services	8,046	8,318	4,497	5,239
Bad debts written off	-	7,628	-	-
Exchange loss	3,822	16,547	401	-
Inventory (write-back) / written off	(347)	47,482	-	-
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment	-	934	-	-
Plant and equipment written off	52,528	-	-	-
Office and equipment rental	154,815	146,373	1,200	1,200
Write-back of impairment of trade receivables - net	-	(854)	-	-

9 Income tax

Tax expense attributable to the results is made up of:

Group			Company
	2007	2006		2007	2006
	£	£		£	£

Current income tax	70,589	1,049		-	-

Underprovision in respect of prior years:-
Current income tax	5,464	4,561		5,700	-

Current year tax	76,053	5,610		5,700	-
Deferred taxation	1,604	(405)		-	-
	77,657	5,205		5,700	-

The reconciliation of the current year tax expense and the product of accounting profit multiplied by the Singapore statutory tax rate is as follows:

	Group
	2007		2006
	£	%	£	%

Profit / (Loss) before income tax	298,155		(266,729)

Income tax at the statutory rate of 30%	89,446	30.0	(80,019)	(30.0)
Difference arising from foreign tax rate	(37,830)	(12.7)	19,983	7.5
Non allowable items	10,518	3.5	49,990	18.8
Tax exempted income	(29,107)	(9.8)	(68,214)	(25.6)
Group relief set-off	(8,510)	(2.9)	(7,347)	(2.8)
Singapore statutory stepped income exemption	(3,137)	(1.1)	-
Future tax benefits not recognised	52,928	17.8	86,580	32.5
Underprovision of income tax in respect of prior years	5,464	1.8	4,561	1.7
Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax benefits	(2,224)	(1.0)	-
Others	(1,495)	(0.0)	76	(0.0)
	76,053	25.5	5,610	2.1

At the balance sheet date, the Group had unutilised tax losses and unabsorbed capital allowances amounting to £547,729 (2006: £336,361) and £1,059 (2006: £35,956) respectively available for offsetting against future taxable profit in Singapore and in UK.

The Group has unutilised tax losses amounting to £NIL (2006: £9,579) from pre-pioneer status carried forward available for off-setting against future taxable profits for its subsidiary company in Malaysia. The utilisation of these tax losses is subject to the agreement with the tax authorities and compliance with certain provisions of the tax legislation. The deferred tax benefit arising from the unutilised tax losses has not been recognised in accordance with the accounting policy in Note 2(o) to the financial statements.

Temporary differences arising from investment in subsidiary and associated companies are considered to be insignificant to the Group.

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£
Composition of deferred taxation:
On the excess of the net book value
over tax written down value of plant and equipment	1,679	75	-	-


Analysis of provision for deferred taxation:
Balance at the beginning of the year	75	480	-	-
Deferred taxation for the year	1,604	(405)	-	-
Balance at the end of the year	1,679	75	-	-

10 Earnings / (Loss) Per Share

The earnings / (loss) per ordinary share is based on profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders amounting to £199,095 (2006: loss of £271,934) and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue of 15,082,357 (2006: 14,916,042) shares.

There is no dilution as the Group did not have any potential ordinary shares outstanding as at 31 December 2007 and 2006.

11 Plant and Equipment

	Renovation	Computers	Furniture & fittings	Classroom and office equipment	Motor vehicle	Library books	Total
Group	£	£	£	£	£	£	£
2007
Cost
As at 1 January 2007	111,152	96,074	44,310	25,201	398	2,050	279,185
Additions	167,916	27,120	9,542	7,558	-	-	212,136
Disposals	(89,036)	-	(1,726)	-	-	-	(90,762)
Acquisition of subsidiary	87	2,760	999	1,746	-	-	5,592
Currency realignment	785	4,746	2,180	1,222	18	93	9,044
As at 31 December 2007	190,904	130,700	55,305	35,727	416	2,143	415,195

Accumulated depreciation
As at 1 January 2007	38,394	81,157	19,222	13,133	358	1,845	154,109
Charge for the year	22,021	8,834	7,570	3,582	40	205	42,252
Disposal	(37,514)	-	(720)	-	-	-	(38,234)
Currency realignment	1,049	4,462	1,321	815	18	92	7,757
As at 31 December 2007	23,950	94,453	27,393	17,530	416	2,142	165,884

Net book value
At 31 December 2007	166,954	36,247	27,912	18,197	-	1	249,311

	Renovation	Computers	Furniture & fittings	Classroom and office equipment	Motor vehicle	Library Books	Total
Group	£	£	£	£	£	£	£
2006
Cost
As at 1 January 2006	88,101	51,022	25,694	80,482	422	2,226	247,947
Additions	27,294	5,435	9,657	1,950	-	-	44,336
Disposals	-	(1,006)	-	-	-	-	(1,006)
Acquisition of subsidiary	-	497	-	-	-	-	497
Currency realignment	(4,243)	40,126	8,959	(57,231)	(24)	(176)	(12,589)
As at 31 December 2006	111,152	96,074	44,310	25,201	398	2,050	279,185

Accumulated depreciation
As at 1 January 2006	18,689	34,942	4,634	59,047	296	1,524	119,132
Charge for the year	21,342	9,803	7,742	3,092	81	418	42,478
Disposal	-	(96)	-	-	-	-	(96)
Currency realignment	(1,637)	36,508	6,846	(49,006)	(19)	(97)	(7,405)
As at 31 December 2006	38,394	81,157	19,222	13,133	358	1,845	154,109

Net book value
At 31 December 2006	72,758	14,917	25,088	12,068	40	205	125,076

At the balance sheet date, the Group's net book value of computers under finance lease arrangements amounted to £23,211 (2006: £3,575). The depreciation charge in the year amounted to £5,127 (2006: £1,191).

12 Development Expenditure

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£
Cost
As at beginning of the year	78,932	47,351
Additions	15,226	33,754
Currency realignment	4,195	(2,173)
As at end of the year	98,353	78,932


Amortisation
As at beginning of the year	29,421	18,937	18,937
Charge for the year	11,988	11,644	11,644
Currency realignment	2,238	(1,160)	(1,160)
As at end of the year	43,647	29,421	29,421

Net Book Value
As at end of the year	54,706	49,511	49,511

13 Investment in Subsidiary Companies

	Company
	2007	2006
	£	£
Investment in subsidiaries
Unquoted equity shares, at cost
As at beginning of the year	1,308,639	1,308,639
Additions during the year (Note 15)	77,604	-
Intra-group guarantee	4,000	-
As at end of the year	1,390,243	1,308,639

Due from subsidiary company	74,353	236,970

On 8 June 2007, the Company acquired a 51% interest in AASM School of Management Pte Ltd ('AASM'), a company incorporated in Singapore. AASM is a private education provider based in Singapore which recruits students from China for its Business Management and Logistics program. It has operations in Shenzhen and Changchun in China which are focused on student recruitment, adult education and placement and advisory services.

The total consideration for the acquisition was S$331,500 (£109,768). This was settled by the allotment of 498,946 ordinary shares at a price of 11p per share at an exchange rate of £1 = S$ 3.02 on completion date in September 2007 and the balance of 498,946 ordinary shares is to be paid in equal tranches over the next two years subject to the achievement of a target profit of SGD$185,000

per year over the next two years. If the profit target is not achieved, the number of shares will be reduced proportionately. Based on the budgets provided, 172,878 ordinary shares have been estimated to be paid over in the next two years. The estimated deferred consideration of £19,017 is included in other payables.

AEC Edu Group Pte Ltd and AASM School of Management Pte Ltd are the Company's immediate subsidiaries. The details of AEC Edu Group Pte Ltd and the subsidiary companies it held at 31 December 2007 are as follows:

Subsidiary companies
and country of	Principal activities	Equity held by
incorporation	(Place of business)	the Group
		2007	2006
		%	%
AEC.Edu Group Pte Ltd	Investment holding and
(Singapore)	provision of education
	consultancy services (Singapore)	100	100

AASM School of Management Pte Ltd	Technical, vocational and	51	-
(Singapore)	commercial education
	(Singapore)


Subsidiaries held by AEC.Edu Group Pte Ltd

AEC Resource Development Pte Ltd	Education, training and	100	100
(Singapore)	human resource consultancy
	(Singapore)

AEC Accountancy & Business School Pte Ltd	Education, training and	100	100
(Singapore)	human resource consultancy
	(Singapore)

The McGregorr Consultants Pte Ltd	Advisors and consultants for	100	100
(Singapore)	further learning and dealing
	in study kits and manuals
	(Singapore)

Flexi Learning Systems Pte Ltd	Operator and agent of schools,	100	100
(Singapore)	colleges and professional
	assoc. in promoting training
	and educational programmes
	and courses (Singapore)

Subsidiary companies
and country of	Principal activities	Equity held by
incorporation	(Place of business)	the Group
		2007	2006
		%	%


AEC Internet Education Technology Pte Ltd	E-learning applications service	100	100
(Singapore)	provider to develop, distribute
	and implement dynamic
	educational content and
	innovative learning processes
	and software tools
	(Singapore)

AEC Edutech Sdn Bhd	Development, management,	100	100
(Malaysia)	and provision of consultancy
	and market educational
	technology solutions
	related products
	(Malaysia)

Brighton Commercial Training Centre Pte Ltd	Technical, vocational and	100	100
(Singapore)	commercial education
	(Singapore)


AEC Business School Pte Ltd	Technical, vocational and	100	100
(Singapore)	commercial education
	(Singapore)

Brainbox Limited	Consulting & marketing in	88.2	64.8
(British Virgin Islands)	education, training and
	related services (Vietnam)

Smartworks Learning Centre Pte Ltd	Commercial education and	100	100
(Singapore)	provide training in property
	investments, consultancy and maintenance (Singapore)

Held by AEC Edutech Sdn Bhd	Dormant	100	100
ST Synergy (Malaysia)
Sdn Bhd
(Malaysia)

Subsidiary companies
and country of	Principal activities	Equity held by
incorporation	(Place of business)	the Group
		2007	2006
		%	%
Held by Brainbox Limited

Brainbox Foreign Language & Management Studies Training Center (Vietnam)	Training courses in foreign languages and business administration (Vietnam)	88.2	64.8

In the opinion of the directors, the recoverable amount of the investment in subsidiary companies is not less than the carrying amount of the investment on the basis that the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the subsidiaries' operations over the next few years will exceed the carrying amount of the investment in these subsidiaries.

14 Investment in Associated Companies

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£

Unquoted shares, at cost	1,400,732	1,400,732

Share of net post-acquisition reserves

Balance at beginning of year	(100,674)	(6,798)
Share in profits for the year	72,921	25,834
Dividends received	(23,237)	(58,344)
Currency alignment	73,209	(61,366)
Balance at end of year	22,219	(100,674)

	1,422,951	1,300,058

Due from associated companies	126,353	169,098

The amounts due from associated companies are trade in nature, unsecured, interest-free and payable within the next twelve months.

The carrying amount of the investment in associated companies includes goodwill of £1,001,446 (2006: £907,680).

Movement in goodwill during the year is as follows:

	Group
		2007
		£

Cost
Balance as at beginning of the year		907,680
Currency alignment		93,766
Balance as at end of the year		1,001,446

Summarised financial information in respect of the Group's associated companies is set out below:

	2007	2006
	£	£

Total assets	2,511,281	2,433,122
Total liabilities	(1,103,859)	(1,112,103)
Net assets	1,407,422	1,321,019

Revenue	3,375,100	2,459,957

Profit for the year	189,377	70,687

Details of associated companies are as follows:

Associated
companies and
country of	Principal activities	Equity held by
incorporation	(Place of business)	the Group
		2007	2006
		%	%
Held by AEC.Edu Group Pte Ltd

Keris Murni Sdn Bhd	Provides education services and the operation	30	30
(Malaysia)	of education tuition centre
	(Malaysia)

Pusat Tuisyen Kasturi Sdn	Provides education services and the operation	30	30
Bhd	of education tuition centre
(Malaysia)	(Malaysia)

Educational Resources Pte	Provides consultancy services in education	34.96	34.96
Ltd	related services and business training
(Singapore)	(Singapore)

In the opinion of the directors, the recoverable amount of the investment in associated companies is not less than the carrying amount of the investment on the basis that the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the associated companies' operations over the next few years will exceed the carrying amount of the investment in these associated companies.

15 Goodwill

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£
Cost
At beginning of the year	117,855	-
Additions	44,279	117,855
Currency alignment	6,263	-
At end of the year	168,397	117,855

Goodwill arose in the year as a result of acquisitions by the Group.

During the year, the Group acquired an additional 23.4% of Brainbox Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands by the take up of a rights issue of 100,000 shares by Brainbox Limited. The consideration of the rights issue was by way of capitalisation of intercompany debt. No goodwill has been recognised as the consideration was deemed to be at fair value.

On 8 June 2007, the Company acquired 51% interest of AASM School of Management Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore for a consideration of £77,604, as shown in note 13.

An analysis of the consideration paid, fair values of net assets acquired and goodwill arising in relation to the above acquisition is set out below:

			£

Cash and cash equivalents			49,454
Other investment			501
Other receivables			30,928
Plant and equipment			5,592
Trade and other payables			(53,150)
Net assets acquired			33,325
Goodwill on acquisition			44,279
Total purchase consideration			77,604
Less: Non-cash consideration paid, satisfied by issue of 498,946 shares at 11p each (Note 28)			(54,884)
Less: Deferred consideration			(19,017)
Legal fees paid			3,703
Less: Cash in subsidiary acquired			(49,454)
Cash flow on acquisition net of cash acquired			(45,751)

The effect of the acquisition on the income statement is an increase in revenue of £299,770 and increase in operating profit of £47,066 covering the period 8 June 2007 to 31 December 2007.

If the acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2007, the increase in Group revenue would have been £459,259 and operating profit would have been £35,444.

16 Inventories

Inventories pertains to the net realisable value of goods received in exchange for the rendering of training services in 2004.

17 Trade Receivables

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£
Trade receivables are stated after deducting allowance for
impairment	7,729	24,331

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£

Trade receivables are denominated
in the following currencies:
Singapore Dollars	492,253	300,725
Pound Sterling	-	714
Malaysian Ringgit	1,618	158,597
	493,871	460,036

18 Other Receivables

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

Deposits	17,592	1,618	-	-
Prepayments	12,843	24,194	10,009	-
Staff loan	4,208	-	-	-
Other debtors	192,927	58,320	323	8,049
	227,570	84,132	10,332	8,049

Other receivables are denominated in the following currencies:

Singapore Dollars	212,335	18,315	-	-
Vietnamese Dong	306	57,156	-	-
Pound Sterling	10,332	7,335	10,332	8,049
Malaysian Ringgit	4,597	1,326	-	-
	227,570	84,132	10,332	8,049

19 Deferred Expenditure

Deferred expenditure relates to consultancy and course fees paid in advance.

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£
Deferred expenditure is denominated
in the following currency:
Singapore Dollars	152,500	23,762	-	-

20 Due from/(to) Related Parties

Related parties are entities (except for subsidiary companies and associated companies) with common direct/indirect shareholders and directors. Parties are considered to be related (directly or indirectly) if one party has the ability to control or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions by virtue of such common interests.

		Group
		2007	2006
		£	£

	Due from related parties
	Trade	84,343	-
	Non-trade	105,963	1,607
		190,306	1,607


Due to related parties
Trade		-	(16,391)
Non-trade		-	(23,222)
		-	(39,613)

Total		190,306	(38,006)

Balances with related parties are denominated in the following currencies:

Singapore Dollars		189,376	(38,006)
Pound Sterling		135	-
Malaysian Ringgit		795	-
		190,306	(38,006)

Amounts due from / (to) related parties are unsecured, interest-free and due within the next twelve months

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£
The details of related parties balances are as follows:

Due from related parties
Kasturi Management Consultancy Sdn Bhd	130,719	411
IMS Professional Training Services Sdn Bhd	34,490	-
Savant Infocomm Pte Ltd	9,857	-
AEC Business School India	14,262	522
Windmill International Pte Ltd	356	-
Melewar Academia Holdings Pte Ltd	485	563
AEC Property Management Pte Ltd	2	2
Playware Studios Asia Pte Ltd	-	41
Savant Infotech Solutions Pte Ltd	-	68
KSP Investments Pte Ltd	135	-
	190,306	1,607

	Group
	2007	2006
Due to related parties	£	£
OLOL Management Service Pte Ltd	-	(16,421)
AEC Property Management Pte Ltd	-	(546)
Windmill International Pte Ltd	-	(1,572)
Savant Infocomm Pte Ltd	-	(21,074)
	-	(39,613)

21 Cash and Cash Equivalents

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

Cash and bank balances are denominated in the following currencies:

Singapore Dollars	312,243	149,886	-	-
Vietnamese Dong	22,053	3,745	-	-
Pound Sterling	6,097	512	6,097	512
United States Dollars	15,684	-	-	-
Malaysian Ringgit	12,969	7,855	-	-
	369,046	161,998	6,097	512

22 Trade Payables

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£
Trade payables balances are denominated
in the following currencies:

Singapore Dollars	252,409	129,916	-	-
Vietnamese Dong	25,004	-	-	-
	277,413	129,916	-	-

23 Deferred Income

Deferred income relates to course fees received in advance.

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

Deferred income is denominated in the following currency:

Singapore Dollars	292,065	244,630	-	-

24 Other Payables

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

Other creditors	359,997	152,470	38,483	22,061
Accrued expenses	150,711	122,185	63,911	24,750
	510,708	274,655	102,394	46,811

Other payables are denominated in the following currencies:

Singapore Dollars	399,692	189,964	-	-
Vietnamese Dong	5,585	35,430	-	-
Pound Sterling	102,394	46,809	102,394	46,811
Malaysian Ringgit	3,037	2,452	-	-
	510,708	274,655	102,394	46,811

25 Financial Liabilities

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£
Non-current liabilities
Finance lease obligations	9,637	1,200	-	-
Term loan	128,589	-	-	-
Intra-group financial guarantee	-	-	2,100	-
	138,226	1,200	2,100	-

Current liabilities
Bank overdraft	59,150	85,958	-	-
Finance lease obligations	8,322	1,900	-	-
Term loan	46,761	-	-	-
Intra-group financial guarantee	-	-	1,900	-
	114,233	87,858	1,900	-
	252,459	89,058	4,000	-

The bank overdraft facility of the Group is secured by a personal guarantee by a director and incurs interest of prime rate plus 2% per annum. The bank overdraft is payable within 12 months from the balance sheet date.

Finance Lease Obligations

At 31 December 2007, the Group and the Company has obligations under finance leases that are payable as follows:

	Group		Group
			Present value
	Minimum		of minimum
	lease payments		lease payments
	2007	2006	2007		2006
	£	£	£		£

Within one year	9,555	2,124	8,322		1,900
Due after one year	10,324	1,239	9,637		1,200
	19,879	3,363	17,959		3,100
Less: Future finance charges	(1,920)	(263)	-		-
Present value of lease obligations	17,959	3,100	17,959		3,100

Effective rate of interest per
annum for finance leases				3.8%		5.4%

Finance lease creditors are denominated in the following currencies:

Singapore Dollars				16,704		-
Malaysian Ringgit				1,255		3,100
				17,959		3,100

Term Loan

	Group and Company
	2007	2006
	£	£

Due within one year	81,973	-
Due after one year	128,239	-
	210,212	-

Less: Future term loan interest	(34,862)	-
Present value of principal on term loan	175,350	-

Principal to be repaid:
- Due within one year	46,761	-
- Due after one year	128,589	-
	175,350	-

The term loan is used specifically for renovation works of the new office at Block 167, Jalan Bukit Merah, Connection 1 Tower 4 #02-13 Singapore 150167.

The term loan is secured by the corporate guarantee of the holding company, AEC Education plc and a first fixed and floating charge over all the assets of AEC Education plc.

The term loan shall be repaid by 30 monthly installments, together with the interest charged at 2% per annum over the prevailing average lending rate or lender's S$ base rate, whichever is higher.

Interest ranges from 7.33% to 7.38% per annum (2006: nil).

Intra-group guarantee

Intra-group financial guarantee relates to the corporate guarantee granted by the holding company in respect of the term loan facility granted to a subsidiary. The fair value of the guarantee amounts to £4,000 (2006: NIL). The periods in which the financial guarantee expires are as follows:

	Company
	2007	2006
	£	£
Less than 1 year	1,900	-
Between 1 and 5 years	2,100	-
	4,000	-

26 Share Capital

	Group and Company
	2007	2006
	£	£
Authorised
50,000,000 ordinary shares of 10p each	5,000,000	5,000,000

Allotted, called up and fully paid
At beginning of the year
- 14,916,042 ordinary shares of 10p each	1,491,604	1,491,604
Issued during the year
- 498,946 ordinary shares of 10p each issued at 11p each for the acquisition of 51% share capital of AASM School of Management Pte Ltd (shown in note 13)	49,895	-
At end of the year
- 15,414,988 ordinary shares of 10p each	1,541,499	1,491,604

27 Related Party Transactions

In addition to the related party information disclosed in note 20, there were the following significant transactions with related parties on terms agreed between the parties:

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

With subsidiary
AEC Edu Group Pte Ltd
- Consultancy fee income	-	-	-	10,000
- Management fee paid	-	-	-	(25,000)

With a related party with common directors
OLOL Management Service Pte Ltd
- Commission paid and payable	(484,635)	(411,687)	-	-

Savant Infocomm Pte Ltd
- Accounting fees	(33,987)	(28,598)	(12,000)	(6,000)

QLA Learning Associates Malaysia Sdn Bhd - revenue
- Royalty and Licensing	-	121	-	-
- Computer software and hardware	-	170	-	-
- Implementation, training and testing	-	282	-	-
- Management and consultancy fees	-	30	-	-


	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

Open Learning Agensi Malaysia Sdn Bhd - revenue
- Management and consultancy fees	3,914	-	-	-

With associated companies and companies related to them
Genting Mutiara Sdn Bhd -revenue
- Royalty and Licensing	7,706	8,731	-	-
- Computer software and hardware	9,909	12,270	-	-
- Implementation, training and testing	18,894	20,364	-	-
- Management and consultancy fees	1,927	2,183	-	-

Indopelangi Sdn Bhd - revenue
- Royalty and Licensing	5,079	4,941	-	-
- Computer software and hardware	9,909	6,943	-	-
- Implementation, training and testing	9,073	11,524	-	-
- Management and consultancy fees	1,270	1,235	-	-

With associated companies and companies related to them
Jaguh Suria Sdn Bhd - revenue
- Royalty and Licensing	8,640	4,431	-	-
- Computer software and hardware	11,109	6,226	-	-
- Implementation, training and testing	21,183	10,333	-	-
- Management and consultancy fees	2,160	1,108	-	-

Keris Murni Sdn Bhd -revenue
- Royalty and Licensing	22,266	23,472	-	-
- Computer software and hardware	28,630	32,984	-	-
- Implementation, training and testing	54,590	54,743	-	-
- Management and consultancy fees	5,567	5,868	-	-

Pusat Tiusyen Kasturi Sdn Bhd -revenue
- Royalty and Licensing	17,654	17,376	-	-
- Computer software and hardware	22,700	24,418	-	-
- Implementation, training and testing	43,282	40,525	-	-
- Management and consultancy fees	4,414	4,344	-	-

Pelangi Tegas Sdn Bhd - revenue
- Royalty and Licensing	5,722	5,862	-	-
- Computer software and hardware	7,358	8,237	-	-
- Implementation, training and testing	14,030	13,671	-	-
- Management and consultancy fees	1,431	1,465

	Group		Company
	2007	2006	2007	2006
	£	£	£	£

With related parties with common ultimate shareholders
Kasturi Management Consultancy Sdn Bhd - balance sheet
- novation of debts from AEC Edutech Sdn Bhd	63,594	-	-	-

IMS Professional Training Services Sdn Bhd - balance sheet
- novation of debts from AEC Edutech Sdn Bhd	17,272	-	-	-

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£
Key management personnel
- Short term benefits	242,774	123,417
- Post employment benefits	20,183	3,063
	262,957	126,480

Post employment benefits relate to the Group's contribution to the Central Provident Fund, a defined contribution plan which is mandatory in Singapore.

The director Mr Ho Peng Cheong had an interest in contracts with the following related parties during the year by reason of his 1% effective interest in the following companies:

Kasturi Management Consultancy Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as Open Learning Agency Malaysia Sdn Bhd)

QLA Learning Associates Malaysia Sdn Bhd

IMS Professional Training Services Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as Intellectual Challenge Sdn Bhd)

28 Operating Lease Commitments

The Group leases its office premises for a period of 3 years, renewable for such period and under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon with the lessor.

The Group also leases various plant and machinery under non-cancellable operating lease arrangements. The lease expenditure charged to the income statement during the financial year is disclosed in Note 8.

At the balance sheet date, the future minimum rentals payable under these non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:-

	Group
	2007	2006
	£	£
Payable:
Within one year	441,983	117,544
Between two to five years	659,374	10,081
	1,101,357	127,625

29 Contingent Liability

The company is incorporated in England & Wales, although its principal place of business is Singapore. The company is seeking the agreement of the tax authorities in United Kingdom and Singapore that the company is resident in Singapore for tax purposes as the central management and control is exercised in Singapore. On this basis, the company has no tax liability to United Kingdom corporation tax. In the event that the company is unsuccessful in its submissions, and the company is deemed to be resident in United Kingdom (by virtue of its place of incorporation) then the maximum liability to United Kingdom Corporation tax is estimated at £70,000.

30 Subsequent events

a. In January 2008, the Company acquired the remaining 65% interest in Educational Resources Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore, which provides consultancy services in education, related services and business training, for a consideration of £410,000. Following the acquisition, the Group will hold 100% of the issued share capital of Educational Resources Pte Ltd. The consideration comprised the issue of 2,593,750 new ordinary shares at 11.5p per share at the time of completion and a further 950,000 ordinary shares are to be issued as deferred consideration 2 years after completion.

b. The AEC Education plc Unapproved Executive Share Option Scheme (the 'ESOS') was adopted by the Directors on 21 February 2008.

The ESOS is a share incentive scheme to give recognition to employees whose contributions have been essential to the well-being and prosperity of the Group. On 3 March 2008, a total of 1,220,000 non-transferable options to subscribe for ordinary shares of £0.10 each in the Company were granted to Executive Directors, Managerial Staff and Specially Selected Employees. Options are granted for a term of 5 years to purchase AEC Education plc ordinary shares.

The exercise price was fixed at market value less 20% discount or par value per share whichever is higher. All options have an 18-month vesting period.

The issue of options on 3 March 2008 is expected to give rise to a charge of £57,000 in 2008.

c. On 15 April 2008, the Group acquired a 30% interest in both Kasturi Management Consultancy Sdn Bhd and IMS Professional Training Services Sdn Bhd for a consideration of £63,594 and £17,272 respectively from a related party (common directors/indirect shareholders). The consideration was settled by a novation of related party balances.

d. On 30 April 2008, the Group acquired an additional 3.4% interest in Brainbox Limited from the minority shareholders for a cash consideration of US$5,100. Together with those shares held by Educational Resources Pte Ltd, the group now holds a 95% interest in Brainbox Limited.

31 Financial Instruments

(a) Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies

Risk management is integral to the whole business of the Group. The Group has a system of controls in place to create an acceptable balance between the cost of risks occurring and the cost of managing the risks. The management continually monitors the Group's risk management process to ensure that an appropriate balance between risk and control is achieved. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group's activities.

(i) Credit risk

The carrying amount of trade and other receivables, subsidiary companies and related party balances and cash represent the Group's maximum exposure to credit risk.

75% of the Group's accounts receivables is made up of individual students and 25% relates to two large funding organisations.

All trading activity is concentrated in South East Asia.

The Groups current accounts were concentrated with four financial institutions, which held credit ratings ranging from AA- to A-.

(ii) Liquidity risk

The Group adopts prudent liquidity risk management by maintaining sufficient cash and having adequate amounts of credit facilities. Due to the nature of the Group's operations, the Group aims at maintaining flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit facilities available.

(iii)Foreign currency risk

The Group's investments in overseas subsidiaries and associates which are held for long-term investment purposes are exposed to currency translation risk. The differences arising from such translation are recorded under the foreign currency translation reserve.

The Group does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge against the volatility associated with foreign currency transactions as the directors believe that the risks arising from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates are not significant.

The Group's exposures to foreign currencies are as follows:

	Singapore Dollar £	Malaysian Ringgit £	Vietnamese Dong £	US Dollar £
At 31.12.2007

Trade and other receivables	1,020,316	7,010	306	-
Cash and bank balances	312,241	12,969	22,053	15,684
Borrowings	(251,204)	(1,255)	-	-
Trade and other payables	(652,101)	(3,037)	(30,588)	-
	429,252	15,687	(8,229)	15,684

	Singapore Dollar £	Malaysian Ringgit £	Vietnamese Dong £	US Dollar £
At 31.12.2006

Trade and other receivables	489,745	159,923	57,156	-
Cash and bank balances	149,886	7,855	3,745	-
Borrowings	(85,958)	(3,100)	-	-
Trade and other payables	(359,493)	(2,452)	(35,430)	-
	194,180	162,226	25,471	-

Sensitivity analysis for foreign exchange risk

The following analyses illustrate the effect that specific changes could have had on our income and equity for Sterling to Singapore Dollar exchange movements. This analysis is for illustrative purposes only, as in practice market rates rarely change in isolation. Actual results in the future may differ materially from these results due to developments in the global financial markets which may cause fluctuations in interest and exchange rates to vary from the hypothetical amounts disclosed in the following table, which therefore should not be considered a projection of likely future events and losses.

	Group		Group
	10% weakening of GBP		10% strengthening of GBP
	Impact on Equity £	Impact on Income /Reserves £	Impact on Equity £	Impact on Income /Reserves £
At 31.12.2007

Singapore Dollar	(42,925)	42,925	42,925	(42,925)

	Group		Group
	10% weakening of GBP		10% strengthening of GBP
	Impact on Equity £	Impact on Income /Reserves £	Impact on Equity £	Impact on Income /Reserves £
At 31.12.2006

Singapore Dollar	(19,418)	19,418	19,418	(19,418)

Interest rate risk

The Group's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relate primarily to the Group's bank overdraft facility and term loan. A change in interest rate at the reporting date would not materiality affect income or reserves.

The tables below set out the Group's exposure to interest rate risks. Included in the tables are the assets and liabilities at carrying amounts, categorised by the earlier of contractual repricing or maturity dates.

	Fixed rates
	Less than 12 months £	Non-interest Bearing £	Total £
At 31.12.2007
Assets
Trade and other receivables	-	1,038,100	1,038,100
Cash and bank balances	-	369,046	369,046
Non-financial assets	-	2,028,849	2,028,849
Total assets	-	3,435,995	3,435,995

At 31.12.2007
Liabilities
Trade and other payables		756,602	756,602
Borrowings	252,459	-	252,459
Non-financial liabilities		325,403	325,403
Total Liabilities	252,459	1,082,005	1,334,464

	Fixed rates
	Less than 12 months £	Non-interest Bearing £	Total £
At 31.12.2006
Assets
Trade and other receivables	-	714,873	714,873
Cash and bank balances	-	161,998	161,998
Non-financial assets	-	1,622,198	1,622,198
Total assets	-	2,499,069	2,499,069

At 31.12.2006
Liabilities
Trade and other payables	-	444,184	444,184
Borrowings	89,058	-	89,058
Non-financial liabilities	-	274,259	274,259
Total Liabilities	89,058	718,443	807,501

(b) Fair Values

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities are not materially different from their carrying amounts because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments.

AEC advises that its 2007 Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2007, was mailed to shareholders today and is available from the Company's website at www.aeceduplc.co.uk

For further information please visit www.aeceduplc.co.uk or enquire to:

Mr David Ho

AEC Edu Group Pte Ltd

Tel: (65) 64120718

Email: davidho@aec.edu.sg

Nabarro Wells & Co Limited

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7634 4700

David Nabarro, Natasha Reed

Notes to Editors

AEC Education PLC is the UK holding company for a number of companies in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam that provide educational services to approximately 16,000 students in the Asia-Pacific region: source of the fastest-growing market for international students. The Group offers class-based instruction at its various educational campuses in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam and distance learning, up to postgraduate levels. It also delivers degree qualifications for several leading international universities, targeting the large volumes of overseas students in that region in line with the Singapore Government's Global Schoolhouse Vision to make Singapore an Education Hub.

AEC's continuing objective is to be a leader in quality education through facilitating learning, fostering creativity and developing knowledge, skills and confidence in its students. AEC has secured its status as a holder of the Singaporean Quality Class Awards for a further 3 years which demonstrates that the Company continues to be recognized by the Singaporean Government as a prestigious and forward thinking organization.

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