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)
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Gross profit 5,713
Administrative expenses (333,506)
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Operating loss (327,793)
Interest receivable and investment income 23,100
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Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (304,693)
Tax on ordinary activities (note 2) -
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Retained loss for the period (304,693)
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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
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122,618
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Current assets
Stock 89,400
Debtors 137,159
Cash at bank and in hand 1,105,433
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1,331,992
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (133,137)
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Net current assets 1,198,855
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Total assets less current liabilities 1,321,473
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 1,370,768
Share premium account 298,882
Profit and loss account (348,177)
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1,321,473
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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 -
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Net cash outflow before financing (425,801)
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Financing
Issue of shares net of costs 1,002,983
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Increase in cash in the period 577,182
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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
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Net cash outflow from operating activities (440,215)
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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
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Weighted average number of shares - diluted 11,799,949
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Enquiries:
Sean Reel, MediaZest Plc 020 7499 8334
Nigel Duxbury, MediaZest Plc 020 7499 8334
Liam Murray, City Financial Associates Limited 020 7090 7800
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