Interim Results

MediaZest plc 26 August 2005 MediaZest Plc Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2005 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Introduction The results for MediaZest Plc (the 'Company', and collectively with the subsidiary company, the 'Group') reflect the six-month period to 30 June 2005. They incorporate the results of its only subsidiary MediaZest Ventures Limited, which is wholly owned. The Company completed a successful placing of 2,874,330 ordinary shares on 22 February 2005. The gross proceeds of the placing were £1.4 million and the ordinary shares were admitted to trading on AIM on 22 February 2005. Results for the Period Turnover for the period was £29,500 and the Group made a loss for the period, after taxation, of £304,693 after receiving interest of £23,100 and having paid administrative expenses of £333,506. The basic loss per share was 3 pence and 3 pence on a fully diluted basis. The Group had cash balances of £1,105,433 at the period end. Review of Activities The Group continues to make significant progress. Major pitches have been completed for a number of international retailers and revenues are beginning to be generated. The focus during this period has been on securing further exclusive licences, developing a sales pipeline and progressing corporate activity. The portfolio of solutions the Group can now offer includes 3D TV and Holographic Display. Increasingly the Group is being invited to jointly pitch for business with major design companies working for both retailers and brand owners. The prospect of having our solutions integrated early in the re-development of retail environments is bringing a considerable volume of new business development opportunities. The Company has also announced today that agreement has been reached on the proposed acquisition of Touch Vision Limited and that the Company is proposing to raise £2,000,000 (before expenses) by means of a share placing. John Lovering Chairman 26 August 2005 CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Unaudited Six months ended 30 Jun 2005 £ Turnover 29,500 Cost of sales (23,787) --------- Gross profit 5,713 Administrative expenses (333,506) --------- Operating loss (327,793) Interest receivable and investment income 23,100 --------- Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (304,693) Tax on ordinary activities (note 2) - --------- Retained loss for the period (304,693) ========= Loss per ordinary 10p share (note 3) - basic 3 pence - diluted 3 pence CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Unaudited 30 Jun 2005 £ Fixed assets Intangible assets 115,110 Tangible assets 7,508 --------- 122,618 --------- Current assets Stock 89,400 Debtors 137,159 Cash at bank and in hand 1,105,433 --------- 1,331,992 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (133,137) --------- Net current assets 1,198,855 --------- --------- Total assets less current liabilities 1,321,473 ========= Capital and reserves Called up share capital 1,370,768 Share premium account 298,882 Profit and loss account (348,177) --------- 1,321,473 ========= CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT Unaudited Six months ended 30 Jun 2005 £ Net cash outflow from continuing operating activities (440,215) Returns on investments Interest received 23,100 Capital expenditure Purchase of tangible assets (8,686) Acquisitions Purchase of subsidiary undertaking - --------- Net cash outflow before financing (425,801) --------- Financing Issue of shares net of costs 1,002,983 --------- Increase in cash in the period 577,182 ========= Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash outflow from operating activities Operating loss (327,793) Depreciation and amortisation 2,635 Increase in stocks (89,400) Increase in trade debtors (118,201) Increase in trade creditors 92,544 --------- Net cash outflow from operating activities (440,215) ========= NOTES 1. Basis of preparation The interim report for the six month period to 30 June 2005 is unaudited and does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. It has been prepared under the historical cost convention and on a basis consistent with the accounting policies for the period ended 31 December 2004 2. Taxation No charge for corporation tax for the period has been made due to the expected tax losses available. 3. Loss per share Basic and diluted earnings per share are presented in accordance with FRS14 'Earnings per share' based on the loss for the period of £304,693 and the following weighted average number of ordinary shares. Unaudited Period ended 30 Jun 2005 Weighted average number of shares: Basic 10,966,616 Dilutive effect of warrants 833,333 --------- Weighted average number of shares - diluted 11,799,949 ========= Enquiries: Sean Reel, MediaZest Plc 020 7499 8334 Nigel Duxbury, MediaZest Plc 020 7499 8334 Liam Murray, City Financial Associates Limited 020 7090 7800 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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