Final Results
Premier Management Holdings PLC
16 July 2001
PREMIER MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS PLC
('Premier Management Holdings' or 'the Company')
PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2001
HIGHLIGHTS
Period ended 30 April* 2001
Turnover £934,000
Profit before tax £76,000
Earnings per share 0.45p
* for the period from 15th March 2000 to 30th April 2001
- Turnover and profit above projected budget against background of
transfer market uncertainty
- Establishment of a number of complimentary profit centres
- Acquisition of Mickey Walsh's business
- Fully installed in new premises in the City of London
- Trading since year end satisfactory
- 3 year player management deal signed with major Portugese club,
Vitoria Setubal
For further information contact:
Stuart Lucas (Chairman)
Premier Management Holdings plc 020 7456 0490
Richard Evans
Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited 0161 214 5553
Barry Gold (MD)
Premier Management Holdings plc 0207 456 0490
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am delighted in our first accounts, to be able to report to shareholders a
turnover above our budget and a profit versus a projected small loss. This
creditable result has been achieved against a difficult background for much of
the period, as the EC, UEFA and FIFA laboured over a review of the transfer
system, bringing transfer activity virtually to a standstill.
For the period from 15th March 2000 to 30th April 2001, pre-tax profits were £
76K on a turnover of £934K and as the year came to an end it arrived with a
refreshing increase in activity, both for ourselves, and the transfer market
generally. This level of activity has been maintained during the first part of
the current financial year, which has started well, with an agreement being
reached with Vitoria Setubal, one of the most famous Clubs in Portugal for the
Company to represent the Club for an initial period of three years on player
transfer dealings both inwards and outwards. The Company will receive a
commission on all player sales.
In terms of personnel, we have acquired the business of Mickey Walsh, the
former Blackpool, Everton, QPR and Porto player who has brought his business
and FIFA licence into the Company. The introduction of his players, coupled
with his excellent contacts in Ireland, where he was an International player
for many years, and in Portugal, where he played and managed for nine years,
will greatly enhance the Company's range of activities. Not only was he a
major participant in the agreement with Vitoria Setubal, but, as a result of
his involvement, we have already carried out a number of transfers to and from
Portugal.
In addition, the player representation team has been further strengthened by
the appointments of Sjoerd Postuma, Anthony McFarlane and David Leadbeater,
all of whom have played professionally, and have been able to introduce
players to the Company.
Both Mr Postuma and Mr McFarlane unfortunately had to retire from professional
football through injury; Mr Postuma having represented the Netherlands at both
U18 and U17 levels, and Mr McFarlane after six years at West Ham. Mr Postuma
has a degree in Economics and Management, and is fluent in several languages
and has greatly increased the Company's spread of operation in Holland and
Northern Europe.
Mr McFarlane has a wide contact base amongst young players in the United
Kingdom, and a number of these young players, are now managed by the Company.
Mr Leadbeater, who is also a part time scout at Middlesbrough Football Club,
has been instrumental in a large number of quality players coming to be
represented by the Company, and his wide contacts throughout the game,have
been a real boon.
The original idea that the Company would invest alongside Clubs on player
transfers, has been greatly expanded, and a number of innovative solutions
have been applied hopefully helping both Club, player and the Company.
Basically the Company advances money against shares in a young player's future
transfer value, and this innovative method of financing allows Football Clubs
to retain their players for longer periods, such that they receive a higher
transfer fee when the player moves on, and enables the player to realise some
of his potential whilst playing for the 1st team, rather than sitting on the
bench, or playing for the reserves at a Club at a higher level. So far as the
Company is concerned, if the right players are selected, substantial capital
gains over the medium term should be achieved where these players achieve
their full potential.
The Company is now fully installed in its new premises at 50 Liverpool Street,
and has an on-field and desk-top scouting network that is used by many
professional clubs who find it more economical to ask the Company to source
players for them, than to employ a team of scouts themselves. The Company has
more than a dozen Consultants who provide scouting and other information on
players, the majority of which are paid on a results only basis.
The Company has established a number of complimentary profit centres, and
these include:
The original player management business which is run by Billy Jennings. His
team includes Messrs. Leadbeater, McFarlane, Postuma and Clive Hart, a sport
and media graduate who has been with the company from its early days and has
also introduced a number of players to the Company.
The player investment division, which is primarily the responsibility of Barry
Gold with assistance from Billy Jennings, and Mickey Walsh. Investments in the
future transfer value of players is currently £2M world wide with a number of
further investments currently under review.
The third profit centre is the outsourcing by Clubs of player management, such
as the contract entered into with Vitoria Setubal, and where two further
examples are currently under discussion. This area is likely to grow quite
rapidly, and the initial contract has already been adapted for two other
propositions.
Other innovative proposals are in the pipeline, and in one case, under
discussion as it is being prepared. The aim is to use the Capital Markets to
create new methods of financing Clubs and players, and to roll them out as a
profit stream for the future.
I mentioned in my interim statement we hoped to expand the range of services
we provide by associating with a suitable Financial Services business, and I
am pleased to announce that we have concluded an arrangement with Benson
McGarvey Limited, who have been subsequently acquired by the Kingsbridge
Group. We have also appointed a full time employee to handle the promotional
and endorsement opportunities for the players we represent. We are currently
negotiating an arrangement to represent some of the World's leading squash
players, and we will further extend our areas of representation, if the
appropriate opportunity occurs.
As I indicated above, trading since the end of the year has been satisfactory,
and everybody at the Company is very excited about the future. I would like to
thank everybody at the Company for their hard work, which has given us a
future to be excited about.
Stuart Lucas
Chairman
13 July 2001
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
For the period ended 30 April 2001
Note 2001
£'000
Turnover 934
Cost of sales (75)
Gross profit 859
Administrative expenses (868)
Operating loss (9)
Interest receivable 85
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 76
Taxation 2 -
Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 76
Dividends 3 -
Retained profit for the financial period 76
Earnings per share 4 Pence
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share 0.45
The profit and loss has been prepared on the basis that all operations are
continuing operations.
There were no recognised gains or losses other than the profit for the period.
BALANCE SHEET
As at 30 April 2001
Group Company
2001 2001
£'000 £'000
Intangible assets
Goodwill 164 -
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 204 195
Investments 394 479
598 674
Current assets
Debtors 727 736
Cash at bank and in hand 1,012 1,012
1,739 1,748
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (91) (127)
Net current assets 1,648 1,621
Total assets less current liabilities 2,410 2,295
Creditors: amounts falling due over one year (38) (28)
Total assets less liabilities 2,372 2,267
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 200 200
Share premium account 2,096 2,096
Profit and loss account 76 (29)
Equity shareholders' funds 2,372 2,267
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the period ended 30 April 2001
Note 2001
£'000
Net cash movement from operating activities 5 (712)
Returns on investments
Interest received 85
Capital expenditure
Payments to acquire tangible assets (179)
Management of liquid resources
Fixed asset investments (394)
Financing
Issue of ordinary share capital 2,600
Cost of share issue (304)
Investment in Subsidiary (85)
Net cash inflow from financing 2,211
Movement in cash and cash equivalents 6 1,011
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2001
1.Basis of Preparation
The preliminary announcement has been prepared in accordance with applicable
accounting standards and under the historical cost convention.
2.Taxation
There is no charge to corporation tax for the period nor has any provision
been made for deferred taxation due to the availability of losses. Accumulated
tax losses have not been recognised as deferred tax assets.
3. Dividends
No dividend is proposed for the period ended 30 April 2001.
4. Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic earnings per share is based on the profit on
ordinary activities after taxation and on the weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue during the period.
The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the basic earnings
per share adjusted to allow for the issue of shares on the assumed conversion
of all options.
Reconciliation of the earnings and weighted average number of shares used in
the calculations are set out below:-
Earnings per Weighted average number of Earnings
share shares
£'000 (pence)
Basic profit per share 76 16,606,324 0.45
Dilutive effect of 76 16,721,138 0.45
options
5.Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash movement from operating
activities
2001
£'000
Operating loss (9)
Depreciation 43
Amortisation 18
Movement in debtors (632)
Movement in creditors (132)
Net cash movement from operating activities (712)
6. Analysis of changes in cash and cash equivalents during the period
Cash Flow Movements 30 April 2001
£'000 £'000
Net cash:
Cash at bank 1,012 1,012
Bank overdraft (1) (1)
Net funds 1,011 1,011