IFRS Restatement

Tribal Group PLC 28 October 2005 IFRS RESTATEMENT Tribal Group plc today publishes an analysis of the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on its results for the year ended 31 March 2005, together with a detailed reconciliation from UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP) to IFRS. In summary: • Adjusted profit before tax* for the year ended 31 March 2005 has decreased from £17.9m to £17.8m • Statutory loss before tax for the year ended 31 March 2005 of £0.2m has become a profit before tax of £9.0m • Adjusted diluted earnings per share* for the year ended 31 March 2005 decreased from 15.6p to 15.3p • Basic loss per share for the year ended 31 March 2005 of 8.2p has become a basic earnings per share of 4.55p • Net assets at 31 March 2005 increased from £151.3m under UK GAAP to £160.8m under IFRS • There is no impact on underlying cash flow • Covenants in respect of borrowings have been written on the basis of UK GAAP. They are not significantly affected by the transition to IFRS • Net assets will reduce by £16.8m on 1 April 2005 to £144.0m after adoption of IAS 32/39, reclassifying shares to be issued (£16.5m) and recognising liabilities under derivative financial instruments (£0.3m) • A discounted swap does not qualify as a hedge and the change in the fair value of circa £0.5m will be a non-cash charge for the period ended 30 September 2005 The attached information is subject to change. It is available on the Company's web site www.tribalgroup.co.uk * Adjusted profit before tax and adjusted diluted earnings per share are stated before IFRS 3 intangible amortisation, goodwill impairment, share option charges and exceptional Mercury bid costs Simon Lawton, Group Finance Director, can be contacted on 01285 886020 to answer questions on this IFRS restatement. Tribal Group plc Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards This announcement provides details of Tribal Group's transition to IFRS and shows the restated financial information for the year ended 31 March 2005 Introduction Tribal Group plc ('the Group' or 'the Company'), has previously prepared its financial statements under UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice ('UK GAAP'). For periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005, all listed companies in the European Union ('EU') are required to prepare their consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') and International Accounting Standards ('IAS') as adopted by the European Commission. The consolidated financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2006 will be prepared for the Group under IFRS principles. In order to comply with EU regulations the interim results for the half year to 30 September 2005 will be also presented under IFRS. This document explains the differences that will arise when the Group's financial statements are prepared under IFRS rather than UK GAAP. Specifically this document sets out the reconciliations of the Group's balance sheets, as prepared under UK GAAP, to those prepared in accordance with IFRS as at 1 April 2004 (the opening balance sheet as at the date of transition to IFRS), 30 September 2004 and 31 March 2005. In addition this document includes reconciliations of the Group's consolidated profit and loss accounts prepared under UK GAAP to the consolidated Income Statements prepared in accordance with IFRS for the six months ended 30 September 2004 and for the year ended 31 March 2005. There is no change to the Group's underlying performance under IFRS and, in particular, there is no impact on the Group's cash flow. The restatements result in:- - the loss before tax of £0.2m under UK GAAP becoming a profit before tax of £9.0m under IFRS for the year ended 31 March 2005, and a reduction of £4.4m to a loss of £0.1m for the six months ended 30 September 2004; - an increase in net assets of £9.5m to £160.8m for the year ended 31 March 2005, and an increase of £3.1m to £152.4m for the six months ended 30 September 2004. Restatements and changes in disclosure arise primarily as a result of:- - goodwill no longer being amortised; - reclassification of certain assets from goodwill to intangible assets; - recognition of all employee benefit related obligations; defined benefit pension schemes and holiday pay; - inclusion of a fair value charge in relation to share-based payment; - dividend liability recognised when approved and - reclassification of shares to be issued. Basis of preparation For the year ended 31 March 2006 the Company will be required to prepare consolidated financial statements under 'International Accounting Standards' as adopted by the European Commission. These will be those IAS, IFRS and related Interpretations (SIC-IFRIC interpretations), subsequent amendments to those standards and related interpretations, future standards and related interpretations issued or adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') that have been endorsed by the European Commission (collectively referred to as IFRSs). These are subject to on going review and endorsement by the European Commission or possible amendment by interpretive guidance from the IASB and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ('IFRIC') and are therefore still subject to change. Moreover, under IFRSs, only a complete set of financial statements comprising a balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement, together with comparative financial information and explanatory notes can provide a fair presentation of the Group's financial position, results of operations and cash flow. Accordingly, the financial information cannot be described as compliant with IFRS but has been prepared in accordance with the policies expected to be in place at 31 March 2006. The UK GAAP information in this document does not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The information for the year ended 31 March 2004 and 31 March 2005 is an extract from the statutory accounts to those dates which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. Those accounts included audit reports which were unqualified and which did not contain a statement under Section 237 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985. First time adoption of IFRS IFRS 1 'First time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards' allows a number of exemptions from the full requirements of IFRS for those companies adopting IFRS for the first time. The Group has elected to take advantage of the following exemptions/options: Share-based payments The Group will take advantage of the exemptions allowed regarding IFRS 2 'Share-based Payments'. The Group will apply the exemptions for share-based payments granted on or before 7 November 2002 and for equity settled transactions granted after 7 November 2002, vesting before 1 January 2005. The Group has retrospectively applied IFRS 2 to non-vested equity instruments granted on or after 7 November 2002. Business combinations The Group will adopt IFRS 3 'Business Combinations' to the extent that it applies to acquisitions post 1 April 2004. Business combinations prior to that date will be treated under previous accounting standards in accordance with the optional exemption permitted under IFRS 1. Under IFRS 3, the identification of assets and liabilities within acquired businesses includes intangible assets not previously recognised under UK GAAP. These intangibles will be valued for each acquisition after 1 April 2004 and will be amortised over their estimated economic lives. All goodwill and intangibles will be tested for impairment as required by IAS 36 'Impairment of Assets' on an annual basis. Employee benefits The Group will take advantage of the exemption which allows cumulative actuarial gains and losses in defined benefit pension schemes up to the date of transition to IFRS to be recognised immediately. Going forward, the Group will apply the rules of the amendment to IAS 19 which allows actuarial gains and losses to be recognised immediately in the Statement of Recognised Income and Expense. This approach is consistent with the treatment required by FRS 17, the effect of which we have previously disclosed in our UK GAAP accounts. Financial instruments As permitted by IFRS 1, the Group adopted IAS 32 'Financial Instruments: disclosure and presentation' and IAS 39 'Financial instruments: recognition and measurement', prospectively from 1 April 2005. Therefore until 31 March 2005, the Group continued to account for interest rate swaps in accordance with UK GAAP, and hence the comparative financial statements exclude the impact of these standards. Shares to be issued have also been reclassified as a financial liability rather than equity in accordance with IAS 32. Details of the impact of adopting these standards at 1 April 2005 are set out later in this document under heading 'IAS 32/39 Financial Instruments -impact on net assets at 1 April 2005'. Summary of major impacts of adoption of IFRS IFRS 2 - Share-based payments Under UK GAAP the Group applies UITF 17 'Employee Share Schemes' in so far as it applies to the Group's share schemes. The cost recognised in respect of share options is based on the share price of the underlying shares at date of grant. The cost was spread over the period of the employee's related performance. Under IFRS 2 all share awards are measured at fair value at grant date and recognised as an expense over the vesting period. Advice has been taken from external valuation specialists and all relevant options have been valued using a Black-Scholes model. The following adjustments to the 2005 accounts result from these changes: • an increase to net assets at 31 March 2005 of £0.8m to reflect the accumulated accrual in respect of IFRS 2 charges net of the release of the UK GAAP accrual • an increase in the charge to the income statement for the year ended 31 March 2005 of £0.4m IFRS 3 - Business Combinations The standard deals with accounting for business combinations including goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill will be recognised as an asset and reviewed for impairment at least annually. Any impairment is recognised immediately and will not subsequently reverse. Goodwill amortisation has ceased at the date of transition to IFRS. Other intangible assets arising from acquisitions after 1 April 2004 will be separately identified and amortised over their estimated useful economic lives, which may be over shorter periods than goodwill has previously been amortised. The following adjustments to the 2005 accounts result from these changes: • £10.0m of annual goodwill amortisation charged under UK GAAP for the year ended 31 March 2005 is credited back to income and increases net assets • £2.7m of goodwill arising on acquisitions made during the year ended 31 March 2005 has been identified as separately acquired intangible assets in accordance with IAS 38 'Intangible Assets' resulting in an amortisation charge to the income statement of £0.3m for the year ended 31 March 2005. IAS 19 - Employee Benefits The standard covers all forms of employee benefits, but the major impact for the Group is in accounting for defined pension schemes. Under UK GAAP, the Group accounted for these schemes using SSAP 24 'Accounting for Pension Costs' and also complied with the transitional rules of FRS 17 'Retirement Benefits'. Accruals for holiday pay are also recognised. The following adjustments to the 2005 accounts result from these changes: • Net assets and total equity are reduced by £0.8m IAS 32/39 - Financial Instruments The Group adopted IAS 39 'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement' on 1 April 2005; the standard therefore had no effect on the Group's financial statements prior to that date. Adoption of IAS 39 resulted in a £0.2m reduction in opening net assets on 1 April 2005. This represents the net effect of marking to market the interest rate swaps held by the Group. Adoption of IAS 32 has resulted in the reclassification of shares to be issued from equity to liabilities resulting in a reduction of net assets of £16.5m. The effect on the opening net assets has been set out later in this document under heading 'IAS 32 /39 Financial Instruments - impact on net assets as at 1 April 2005'. The interest rate swaps are held to convert floating rate obligations into fixed rate obligations, and to hedge the Group's obligations under its long term borrowings. The Group's discounted swap entered into on 1 April 2004 does not qualify as a hedge and as a result the change in the fair value during the half year period of circa £0.5m will be reflected as a non-cash charge to the consolidated income statement for the period ended 30 September 2005. This charge represents the increase in the fair value of buying out the swap at market prices prevailing during the period ended 30 September 2005. This treatment can create volatility in the charges against profits. The directors do not consider this to be reflective of the on-going operations of the business; it will therefore be separately highlighted and excluded from adjusted earnings. The market value of the instrument will reduce to zero over the life of the instrument. Significant accounting policies under IFRS Accounting policies The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the Group's financial statements. Basis of preparation The financial information has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) for the first time. The financial information has been prepared on the historical cost basis, modified to include the revaluation of certain fixed assets. Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiary undertakings. All intra group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. Revenue and turnover recognition Turnover comprises the gross amounts billed to clients in respect of commission-based income together with the total of other fees earned. Revenue comprises commission and fees earned in respect of turnover and is measured at the fair value of the consideration derived from the provision of goods and services to third party customers in the normal course of business. Turnover and revenue are stated exclusive of VAT, sales tax and trade discounts. The particular policies applied are: - Consultancy - on performance of the contracted services; - Courses and training - over the provision of the related services; - Healthcare delivery - on discharge of patients back to NHS care; - Product sales - on delivery of the related goods; and - Commission based income - on provision of the service to which the commission relates. Direct agency costs comprise media payments and production costs in respect of commission based income. Cost of sales includes the direct expenditure incurred in providing the goods and services described above, including the cost of associates and the salary costs of employed fee earners. Administrative expenses include the salary cost of non-fee earners. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable. Acquisitions and disposals On acquisition, the assets and liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is recognised as goodwill. Any deficiency of the cost of acquisition below the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is credited to income and expense in the period of acquisition. The interests of minority shareholdings is stated at the minority's proportion of the fair values of the assets and liabilities recognised. Subsequently, any losses applicable to the minority interest in excess of the minority interest are allocated against the interest of the parent. The profit or loss on the disposal or closure of a previously acquired business includes the attributable amount of any purchased goodwill relating to that business not previously charged through the profit and loss account. The results and cash flow relating to a business are included in the consolidated income statement and the consolidated cash flow statement from the date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal. Intangible assets - goodwill Goodwill arising on consolidation represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of a subsidiary. Goodwill is recognised as an asset and reviewed for impairment at least annually. Any impairment is recognised immediately in the income statement and is not subsequently reversed. Goodwill arising on acquisitions before the date of transition to IFRSs has been retained at the previous UK GAAP amounts subject to being tested for impairment at that date. Where the amount of purchase consideration is contingent on one or more future events, the cost of acquisition includes a reasonable estimate of the fair value of amounts expected to be payable in the future. The cost of acquisition is adjusted when revised deferred consideration estimates are made, with consequential adjustments continuing to be made to goodwill until the ultimate deferred consideration is known. On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit and loss on disposal. Acquired intangibles Intangibles assets acquired in business combinations are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 3 'Business combinations'. Such intangible assets are recognised separately if they meet the criteria for recognition, and are amortised over their expected useful economic lives unless these are indefinite in which case they are reviewed regularly for impairment in accordance with IAS 38 'Intangible assets'. Impairment of tangible and intangible assets excluding goodwill At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and the value in use. The estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. 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. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. 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. Corporate information systems In accordance with IAS 38, the Group's corporate information systems are treated as an intangible asset. Costs included are those directly attributable to the design, construction and testing of new systems (including major enhancements) from the point of inception to the point of satisfactory completion where the probable future economic benefits arising from the investment could be assessed with reasonable certainty at the time the costs are incurred. Maintenance and minor modifications are expensed against the income statement as incurred. Internally generated intangible assets - research and development expenditure Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred. An internally-generated intangible asset arising from the Group's product development is recognised only if all of the following conditions are met: - an asset is created that can be identified; - it is probable that the asset created will generate future economic benefits; and - the development cost of the asset can be measured reliably. Internally-generated intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognised, development expenditure is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of depreciation and any recognised impairment loss. Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of each asset, other than properties in the course of construction, by equal instalments over their estimated useful economic lives as follows: Freehold land and buildings - 2 per cent. Short term leases - life of the lease. Fixtures, fittings and other equipment - 15-33 per cent. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets or, where shorter, over the term of the relevant lease. Assets in the course of construction relate to Mercury Health sites and are not depreciated until brought into use by the business. Leases Assets acquired under finance leases are capitalised at their fair value or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments, each determined at the inception of the lease. The outstanding future lease obligations are shown in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. The finance charges are allocated over the period of the lease in proportion to the capital amount outstanding and are charged directly against income. Operating lease rentals are charged against income on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Borrowing costs Borrowing costs directly attributable to the construction of qualifying assets and long-term contract costs are capitalised as part of the cost of those assets. The commencement of capitalisation begins when both finance costs and expenditures for the asset are being incurred and activities that are necessary to get the assets ready for use are in progress. Capitalisation ceases when substantially all the activities that are necessary to get the asset ready for use are complete. All other borrowing costs are recognised in income or expense in the period in which they are incurred. Investment properties Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or capital appreciation, is stated at its fair value at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses arising from changes to the fair value of investment property are included in income or expense for the period in which they arise. Investments Investments are initially measured at cost, including transaction costs. Investments are classified as either held-for-trading or available-for-sale. They are measured at subsequent reporting dates at cost where they relate to unquoted equity investments where fair value cannot be readily determined and at fair value otherwise. Inventories Inventories, other than long-term contracts, are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises materials, direct labour and a share of production overheads appropriate to the relevant stage of production. Net realisable value is based on estimated selling price less all further costs to completion and all relevant marketing, selling and distribution costs. Long-term contracts Long-term contracts balances represent costs incurred on specific contracts, net of amounts transferred to cost of sales in respect of work recorded as turnover, less foreseeable losses and payments on account not matched with turnover. Contract work in progress is recognised as turnover by reference to the cost of work carried out to date. Profits are recognised on long-term contracts where the final outcome can be assessed with reasonable certainty. In calculating this, the percentage of completion method is used to calculate the profit based upon the proportion of costs incurred to the total estimated costs. Cost includes direct staff, outlays and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Full provision is made for all known losses immediately such losses are forecast on each contract. Amounts recoverable on contracts are included within debtors and are valued at the proportion of the anticipated net sales value of the work done to date, including uncertified amounts where the directors have satisfied themselves that entitlement has been established less billed on account. Advance payments are included in creditors to the extent that they exceed the related work in progress. Directly attributable pre-contract costs incurred after the point when there is a virtual certainty that the contract will be awarded are capitalised within inventories and amortised over the contract period. All other pre-contract costs are expensed as incurred. Retirement benefit costs The Group operates various defined contribution pension schemes that are established in accordance with employment terms set by the subsidiary undertakings. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the Group in independently administered funds. The amount charged against profits represents the contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting period. A small number of employees participate in various defined benefit schemes. The expected cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in full in the period in which they occur. They are recognised in the statement of recognised income and expense. Past service cost is recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits are already vested, and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognised past service cost, and as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the plan. Share-based payments The Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 'Share-based payments'. In accordance with transitional provisions IFRS 2 has been applied to all grants of equity instruments after 7 November 2002 that were unvested as of 1 January 2005. No charge is made in respect of instruments awarded before this date because under the terms of IFRS 2 the Group is not permitted to apply the standard to these instruments. The Group issues equity-settled share-based payments to certain employees. Equity settled share based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant. This is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods of the instruments based on the Group's estimate of shares that will vest. Fair value is measured by use of a Black-Scholes model. There is no liability in relation to national insurance on share options at the year end as the Company has obtained tax indemnities from employees in relation to employers' national insurance. Taxation The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. Current tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid or recovered using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. The carrying value of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax in the income statement tax is charged or credited, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Convertible loan notes In accordance with IAS 32 'Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation' shares to be issued are recognised as a financial liability as they relate to obligations to settle acquisition related deferred consideration in Tribal shares. The number of shares to be issued will vary depending upon the share price at the date of settlement. Cash and liquid resources Cash, for the purpose of the cash flow statement, comprises cash in hand, collateralised cash and deposits repayable on demand, less overdrafts payable on demand. Derivative financial instruments The Group's activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in interest rates. The Group uses interest rate swap contracts to hedge these exposures. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Group's policies approved by the board of directors, which provides written principles on the use of financial derivatives. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as hedges of future cash flows are recognised directly in equity and the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. If the cash flow hedge of a firm commitment or forecasted transaction results in the recognition of an asset or a liability, then, at the time the asset or liability is recognised, the associated gains or losses on the derivative that had previously been recognised in equity are included in the initial measurement of the asset of liability. For hedges that do not result in the recognition of an asset or a liability, amounts deferred in equity are recognised in the income statement in the same period in which the hedged item affects net profit or loss. For an effective hedge of an exposure to changes in fair values, the hedged item is adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged with the corresponding entry in income or expense. Gains or losses from re-measuring the derivative are recognised in income or expense. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised in the income statement as they arise. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. At that time, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognised in equity is retained in equity until the forecasted transaction occurs. If a hedging transaction is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss recognised in equity is transferred to net income or expense for the period. Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of host contracts and the host contracts are not carried at fair value with unrealised gains or losses reported in the income statement. Accounting for PFI contracts In March 2005, IFRIC issued a draft interpretation on accounting for service concession arrangements (PFI/PPP). IFRIC is currently considering the comments received on this draft guidance, with the final guidance expected to be issued over coming months. Until the final guidance is issued the potential effect on the Group is uncertain. Tribal Group plc Reconciliation of equity at 1 April 2004 (date of transition to IFRS) UK GAAP IAS 19 IAS 12 IAS 10 Derecognise IFRS 2 Restated in IFRS Employee Deferred Dividends UITF 17 Share under format benefits tax liability based IFRS payments £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Note 1 1 2 3 3 Non-current assets Goodwill 200,798 - - - - - 200,798 Other intangible assets 557 - - - - - 557 Property, plant and equipment 6,267 - - - - - 6,267 Investment property 89 - - - - - 89 Available for sale investments 190 - - - - - 190 Deferred tax assets 378 257 - - - - 635 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 208,279 257 - - - - 208,536 =================================================================================================== Current assets Inventories - work in progress 2,058 - - - - - 2,058 Trade and other receivables 44,867 - - - - - 44,867 Cash and cash equivalent 41,740 - - - - - 41,740 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 88,665 - - - - - 88,665 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets 296,944 257 - - - - 297,201 =================================================================================================== Current liabilities Trade and other (55,062) (593) - 1,400 - (969) (55,224) payables Tax liabilities (4,510) - - - - - (4,510) Obligations under finance leases (44) - - - - - (44) Bank overdrafts and loans (8,168) - - - - - (8,168) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (67,784) (593) - 1,400 - (969) (67,946) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net current assets 20,881 (593) - 1,400 - (969) 20,719 Non-current liabilities Bank loans (71,423) - - - - - (71,423) Pension liabilities - (262) - - - - (262) Deferred tax liabilities - - (178) - - - (178) Obligations under finance leases (2) - - - - - (2) Other non-current liabilities (590) - - - - - (590) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (72,015) (262) (178) - - - (72,455) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities (139,799) (855) (178) 1,400 - (969) (140,401) =================================================================================================== Net assets 157,145 (598) (178) 1,400 - (969) 156,800 =================================================================================================== Equity Share 3,448 - - - - - 3,448 capital Share premium account 79,548 - - - - - 79,548 Equity 42,989 - - - - - 42,989 reserve Shares to be issued 27,172 - - - (2,084) - 25,088 Retained earnings 2,861 (598) (178) 1,400 2,084 (969) 4,600 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 156,018 (598) (178) 1,400 - (969) 155,673 Minority interest 1,127 - - - - - 1,127 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity 157,145 (598) (178) 1,400 - (969) 156,800 =================================================================================================== Tribal Group plc Reconciliation of equity at 31 March 2005 Dereco- IAS 19 IAS 38 gnise IFRS 2 IAS 40 UK Emp- IAS 12 IAS 38 Reclas- UITF Share Invest- Re- GAAP loyee Defe- IFRS 3 Intan- sify IAS 10 17 based ment stated in IFRS Bene- rred Good- gible soft- Divid- lia- pay- proper- under format fits Tax will assets ware ends bility ments ties IFRS £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Note 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 Non-current assets Goodwill 197,188 - - 9,971 (1,912) - - - - - 205,247 Other intangible assets 740 - - - 2,410 329 - - - - 3,479 Property, plant and equipment 12,867 - - - - (329) - - - - 12,538 Investment property 180 - - - - - - - - - 180 Available for sale investments 151 - - - - - - - - - 151 Deferred tax assets 644 638 - - - - - - - - 1,282 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 211,770 638 - 9,971 498 - - - - - 222,877 ======================================================================================================= Current assets Inventories 9,102 - - - - - - - - - 9,102 Trade and other receivables 56,315 - - - - - - - - - 56,315 Cash and cash equivalent 28,335 - - - - - - - - - 28,335 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93,752 - - - - - - - - - 93,752 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets 305,522 638 - 9,971 498 - - - - - 316,629 ======================================================================================================= Current liabilities Trade and other payables (66,154) (630) - - - - 1,530 - (597) - (65,851) Tax liabilities (5,758) - - - - - - - - - (5,758) Obligations under finance leases (20) - - - - - - - - - (20) Bank overdrafts and loans (3,802) - - - - - - - - - (3,802) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (75,734) (630) - - - - 1,530 - (597) - (75,431) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net current assets 18,018 (630) - - - - 1,530 - (597) - 18,321 Non-current liabilities Bank loans (77,518) - - - - - - - - - (77,518) Pension liabilities - (1,370) - - - - - - - - (1,370) Deferred tax liabilities - - (308) - (723) - - - - (27) (1,058) Obligations under finance leases (26) - - - - - - - - - (26) Other non-current liabilities (945) 534 - - - - - - - - (411) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (78,489) (836) (308) - (723) - - - - (27) (80,383) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities (154,223) (1,466) (308) - (723) - 1,530 - (597) (27) (155,814) ======================================================================================================= Net assets 151,299 (828) (308) 9,971 (225) - 1,530 - (597) (27) 160,815 ======================================================================================================= Equity Share capital 3,748 - - - - - - - - - 3,748 Share premium account 86,928 - - - - - - - - - 86,928 Revaluation reserve 91 - - - - - - - - (91) - Equity reserve 46,160 - - - - - - - - - 46,160 Shares to be issued 17,934 - - - - - - (1,417) - - 16,517 Retained earnings (5,456) (828) (308) 9,971 (225) - 1,530 1,417 (597) 64 5,568 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 149,405 (828) (308) 9,971 (225) - 1,530 - (597) (27) 158,921 Minority interest 1,894 - - - - - - - - - 1,894 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity 151,299 (828) (308) 9,971 (225) - 1,530 - (597) (27) 160,815 ======================================================================================================== Tribal Group plc Reconciliation of the consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 March 2005 UK GAAP IAS 19 IAS 38 Derecognise IFRS 2 IAS 12 IAS 40 IFRS 3 Restated in IFRS Employee Intangible UITF 17 Share Deferred Investment Goodwill under format benefits assets charge based tax properties IFRS payments £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Note 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 Turnover 229,470 - - - - - - - 229,470 Direct agency costs (49,613) - - - - - - - (49,613) Revenue 179,857 - - - - - - - 179,857 Cost of sales (102,772) - - - - - - - (102,772) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross profit 77,085 - - - - - - - 77,085 ===================================================================================================================== Net administrative expenses (54,707) (178) - - - - 91 - (54,794) Intangible amortisation - - (322) - - - - - (322) Goodwill amortisation (11,436) - - - - - - 11,436 - Goodwill impairment (5,200) - - - - - - (1,465) (6,665) Share option charges 244 - - (244) (134) - - - (134) Exceptional Mercury bid costs (1,747) - - - - - - - (1,747) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total administrative expenses (72,846) (178) (322) (244) (134) - 91 9,971 (63,662) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating profit 4,239 (178) (322) (244) (134) - 91 9,971 13,423 Finance income 914 - - - - - - - 914 Finance charges (5,365) (15) - - - - - - (5,380) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net finance costs (4,451) (15) (4,466) (Loss)/profit before tax (212) (193) (322) (244) (134) - 91 9,971 8,957 Tax (5,367) 26 97 - - (130) (27) - (5,401) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Loss)/profit for the year (5,579) (167) (225) (244) (134) (130) 64 9,971 3,556 ===================================================================================================================== Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent (5,882) (167) (225) (244) (134) (130) 64 9,971 3,253 Minority interest 303 - - - - - - - 303 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5,579) (167) (225) (244) (134) (130) 64 9,971 3,556 ===================================================================================================================== Earnings per share Basic loss per share (pence) (8.24)p (0.23)p (0.32)p (0.34)p (0.19)p (0.18)p 0.09p 13.96p 4.55p Adjusted diluted earnings per share (pence) 15.62p (0.21)p - - - (0.17)p 0.08p - 15.32p Tribal Group plc Notes to reconciliation of equity at 1 April 2004 (date of transition to IFRS) Notes 1. On first time adoption of IFRS, the Group has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under IFRS1 not to apply full retrospective application of IAS 19 'Employee benefits'. Accordingly, the Group has elected to recognise all cumulative actuarial losses at the date of transition to IFRS. Consequently, the full pension liability of £0.2m is recognised under IFRS but was not recognised under UK GAAP. In addition a holiday pay accrual of £0.6m is recognised. The deferred tax asset on this pension liability is also recognised in full. A deferred tax liability is also created in respect of long leasehold and investment properties. 2. Proposed dividends are not recognised under IFRS until the period when they are declared and therefore the provision of £1.4m has been written back. 3. The cumulative liability for share based payments of £1.0m is recognised under IFRS 2 and replaces the UITF 17 liability of £2.1m, formally included in shares to be issued under UK GAAP. Notes to reconciliation of equity at 31 March 2005 Notes 1. The full pension liability of £1.4m is recognised under IFRS but was not recognised under UK GAAP. In addition a holiday pay accrual of £0.8m is recognised. The deferred tax asset on this pension liability is also recognised in full. A deferred tax liability is also created in respect of long leasehold and investment properties and for temporary differences arising on amortisation of purchased goodwill. 2. Goodwill amortisation under UK GAAP of £10.0m is added back. £2.7m of separately identified intangible assets have been recognised in accordance with IFRS 3/IAS 38 (derecognised in goodwill) as has the deferred tax liability of £0.7m in relation to this. Amortisation of these separately identifiable assets of £0.3m has been charged to the income statement for the period. 3. Under IAS 38, 'Intangible assets' the remaining value of the Group's corporate information systems has been reclassified on transition as an intangible asset. Under UK GAAP it was treated as a tangible fixed asset. 4. Proposed dividends are not recognised under IFRS until the period they are declared and therefore the provision of £1.5m has been written back. 5. The cumulative liability for share based payments of £0.6m is recognised under IFRS 2 and replaces the UITF 17 liability of £1.4m, formerly included in shares to issued, under UK GAAP. 6. The revaluation of the investment property under IAS 40 is recognised through the income statement rather than directly to reserves under UK GAAP. Tribal Group plc Notes to income statement reconciliation at 31 March 2005 Notes 1. The change from accounting for the defined benefit pension schemes under UK GAAP to IFRS has resulted in an increased charge of £29,000 and a charge for holiday pay of £164,000 was made. 2. Provision is made for amortisation of £0.3m on separately identifiable intangible assets. 3. UITF 17 credit of £0.2m is derecognised and replaced by IFRS 2 share based payment charge. Provision for share based payments of £0.1m is recognised under IFRS 2. 4. The deferred tax charge arises from the temporary difference resulting from the differing tax treatment for purchased goodwill. 5. IAS 40 recognises the revaluation of investment properties through the income statement, rather than directly to reserves under UK GAAP. 6. Goodwill amortisation under UK GAAP of £11.4m is added back, with an additional impairment of £1.5m being charged for the amortisation previously recorded. Earnings per share Year ended 31 March 2005 Basic weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands) 71,421 Diluted weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands) 78,475 Adjusted Earnings restated under IFRS: £'000 Basic earnings 3,253 IFRS 3 intangible amortisation (net of tax) 225 Goodwill impairment 6,665 Share option charges 134 Exceptional Mercury bid costs 1,747 Adjusted earnings 12,024 UK IAS 19 IAS 38 Derecognise IFRS 2 IAS 12 IAS 40 IFRS 3 Restated GAAP Employee Intangible UITF 17 Share Deferred Investment Goodwill under benefits assets charge based tax properties IFRS payments Basic loss (£'000) (5,882) (167) (225) (244) (134) (130) 64 9,971 3,253 Basic loss per share (pence) (8.24)p (0.23)p (0.32)p (0.34)p (0.19)p (0.18)p 0.09p 13.96p 4.55p Adjusted earnings (£'000) 12,257 (167) - - - (130) 64 - 12,024 Adjusted diluted earnings per share (pence) 15.62p (0.21)p - - - (0.17)p 0.08p - 15.32p Tribal Group plc IAS 32/39 Financial Instruments - impact on net assets at 1 April 2005 As permitted by IFRS 1 'First time adoption of IFRS', the Group has adopted IAS 32 and IAS 39 prospectively from 1 April 2005. Net assets will be adversely affected by the introduction of IAS 32/39. Included within liabilities are derivative financial instruments totalling £0.2m which represents the total cost of buying out all the Group's interest rate swaps at market prices prevailing on 1 April 2005. IAS 32 requires shares to be issued to be included within liabilities whereas under UK GAAP they were included within equity. Shares to be issued represent the expected value of future share issues in respect of earn out payments and as such are not categorised as equity under IFRS. £'000 Restated net assets at 31 March 2005 160,815 Adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39: - Recognition of liabilities under derivative financial instruments (248) Reclassification of shares to be issued (16,517) -------- Restated net assets at 1 April 2005 144,050 -------- Group Statement of recognised income and expense Year ended 31 March 2005 £'000 Attributable profit for the year reported under IFRS 3,253 Actuarial gain on defined benefit plans 105 3,358 Tribal Group plc Group reconciliation of equity Share Share Shares to Capital Equity Retained Minority Total capital premium be issued reserve reserve Earnings interest account £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Balance at 1 April 2004 under UK GAAP 3,448 79,548 27,172 9,545 33,444 2,861 1,127 157,145 Equity dividends unapproved - - - - - 1,400 - 1,400 Employee benefits recognised (net of tax) - - - - - (598) - (598) Derecognise UITF 17 liability - - (2,084) - - 2,084 - - Recognition of IFRS 2 - - - - - (969) - (969) liability Deferred tax (IAS 12) - - - - - (178) - (178) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net changes relating to first time adoption - - (2,084) - - 1,739 - (345) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 April 2004 - as restated 3,448 79,548 25,088 9,545 33,444 4,600 1,127 156,800 Shares issued 300 7,380 - - 3,171 - - 10,851 Movement in shares to be issued - - (8,571) - - - - (8,571) Share options cancelled and exercised - - - - - 506 - 506 Derecognition of UITF 17 charges - - - - - (578) - (578) Recognition of employee benefits acquired - - - - - (168) - (168) Actuarial gains on defined benefit plans - - - - - 105 - 105 New minority interests - - - - - - 720 720 Purchase of minorities - - - - - - (176) (176) Minority dividends paid - - - - - - (80) (80) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,748 86,928 16,517 9,545 36,615 4,465 1,591 159,409 Attributable profit for the year - - - - - 3,253 303 3,556 Equity dividend paid - - - - - (2,150) - (2,150) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 March 2005 3,748 86,928 16,517 9,545 36,615 5,568 1,894 160,815 ============================================================================================== INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TRIBAL GROUP plc ON THE IFRS RECONCILIATIONS We have audited the reconciliations of the consolidated balance sheet at 1 April 2004 and 31 March 2005, the consolidated income statement and the reconciliation of equity for the year ended 31 March 2005 between UK GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'), (together 'the IFRS Reconciliations'). This report is made solely to the Board of Directors, in accordance with our engagement letter dated 15 September 2005 and solely for the purpose of assisting with the transition to IFRS. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's board of directors those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company for our audit work, for our report, or for the opinions we have formed. Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors The company's directors are responsible for ensuring that the Company and the Group maintains proper accounting records and for the preparation of the IFRS Reconciliations on the basis set out in the financial information, which describes how IFRS will be applied under IFRS 1, including the assumptions the directors have made about the standards and interpretations expected to be effective, and the policies expected to be adopted, when the company prepares its first complete set of IFRS financial statements as at 31 March 2006. Our responsibility is to audit the IFRS Reconciliations in accordance with relevant United Kingdom legal and regulatory requirements and auditing standards and report to you our opinion as to whether the IFRS Reconciliations are prepared, in all material respects, on the basis set out in the financial information. We read the other information presented with the IFRS Reconciliations and consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the IFRS Reconciliations. Basis of audit opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with United Kingdom auditing standards issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the IFRS Reconciliations. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by the directors in the preparation of the IFRS Reconciliations and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the circumstances of the group, 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 IFRS Reconciliations 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 IFRS Reconciliations. Without qualifying our opinion, we draw attention to the fact that the IFRS statement explains why there is a possibility that the accompanying IFRS Reconciliations may require adjustment before constituting the final IFRS Reconciliations. Moreover, we draw attention to the fact that, under IFRSs, only a complete set of financial statements comprising a balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement, together with comparative financial information and explanatory notes, can provide a fair presentation of the company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with IFRSs. Opinion In our opinion the IFRS Reconciliations are prepared, in all material respects, on the basis set out in the financial information which describes how IFRS will be applied under IFRS 1, including the assumptions the directors have made about the standards and interpretations expected to be effective, and the policies expected to be adopted, when the company prepares its first complete set of IFRS financial statements as at 31 March 2006. Deloitte & Touche LLP Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors Bristol, UK 27 October 2005 Tribal Group plc Unaudited reconciliation of equity at 30 September 2004 Dereco- IAS 19 IAS 38 gnise IFRS 2 UK Emp- IAS 12 IAS 38 Reclas- UITF Share Re- GAAP loyee Defe- IFRS 3 Intan- sify IAS 10 17 based stated in IFRS Bene- rred Good- gible soft- Divid- lia- pay- under format fits Tax will assets ware ends bility ments IFRS £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Note 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 Non-current assets Goodwill 192,771 - - 4,896 (74) - - - - 197,593 Other intangible assets 623 - - - 95 351 - - - 1,069 Property, plant and equipment 7,740 - - - - (351) - - - 7,389 Investment property 89 - - - - - - - - 89 Available for sale investments 190 - - - - - - - - 190 Deferred tax assets 378 286 - - - - - - - 664 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 201,791 286 - 4,896 21 - - - - 206,994 ============================================================================================ Current assets Inventories - work in progress 4,616 - - - - - - - - 4,616 Trade and other receivables 40,645 - - - - - - - - 40,645 Cash and cash equivalent 27,493 - - - - - - - - 27,493 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72,754 - - - - - - - - 72,754 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets 274,545 286 - 4,896 21 - - - - 279,748 ============================================================================================ Current liabilities Trade and other payables (45,778) (675) - - - - 750 - (1,710) (47,413) Tax liabilities (3,614) - - - - - - - - (3,614) Obligations under finance leases (48) - - - - - - - - (48) Bank overdrafts and loans (3,936) - - - - - - - - (3,936) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (53,376) (675) - - - - 750 - (1,710) (55,011) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net current assets 19,378 (675) - - - - 750 - (1,710) 17,743 Non-current liabilities Bank loans (71,423) - - - - - - - - (71,423) Pension liabilities - (277) - - - - - - - (277) Deferred tax liabilities - - (178) (29) - - - - (207) Obligations under finance leases (38) - - - - - - - - (38) Other non-current liabilities (400) - - - - - - - - (400) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (71,861) (277) (178) - (29) - - - - (72,345) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities (125,237) (952) (178) - (29) - 750 - (1,710) (127,356) ============================================================================================== Net assets 149,308 (666) (178) 4,896 (8) - 750 - (1,710) 152,392 ============================================================================================== Equity Share 3,468 - - - - - - - - 3,468 capital Share premium account 79,636 - - - - - - - - 79,636 Equity reserve 43,646 - - - - - - - - 43,646 Shares to be issued 25,605 - - - - - - (2,584) - 23,021 Retained earnings (4,396) (666) (178) 4,896 (8) - 750 2,584 (1,710) 1,272 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 147,959 (666) (178) 4,896 (8) - 750 - (1,710) 151,043 Minority interest 1,349 - - - - - - - - 1,349 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total equity 149,308 (666) (178) 4,896 (8) - 750 - (1,710) 152,392 ============================================================================================== Tribal Group plc Unaudited reconciliation of the consolidated income statement for the six months ended 30 September 2004 UK GAAP IAS 19 IAS 38 Derecognise IFRS 2 IFRS 3 Restated in IFRS Employee Intangible UITF 17 Share Goodwill under format benefits assets charge based IFRS payments £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Note 1 2 3 4 5 Turnover 107,718 - - - - - 107,718 Direct agency costs (25,902) - - - - - (25,902) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Revenue 81,816 - - - - - 81,816 Cost of sales (45,625) - - - - - (45,625) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross profit 36,191 - - - - - 36,191 =========================================================================================================== ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net administrative expenses (27,266) (89) - - - - (27,355) Intangible amortisation - - (11) - - - (11) Goodwill amortisation (5,629) - - - - 5,629 - Goodwill impairment (3,200) - - - - (733) (3,933) Share option charges (500) - - 500 (905) - (905) Exceptional Mercury bid costs (1,991) - - - - - (1,991) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total administrative expenses (38,586) (89) (11) 500 (905) 4,896 (34,195) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating profit (2,395) (89) (11) 500 (905) 4,896 1,996 Finance income 486 - - - - - 486 Finance charges (2,536) (8) - - - - (2,544) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net finance costs (2,050) (8) - - - - (2,058) Profit before tax (4,445) (97) (11) 500 (905) 4,896 (62) Tax (2,062) 29 3 - - - (2,030) (Loss)/Profit for the year (6,507) (68) (8) 500 (905) 4,896 (2,092) =========================================================================================================== Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent (6,507) (68) (8) 500 (905) 4,896 (2,092) (6,507) (68) (8) 500 (905) 4,896 (2,092) =========================================================================================================== Earnings per share Basic loss per share (pence) (9.39)p (0.10)p (0.01)p 0.72p (1.31)p 7.07p (3.02)p Adjusted diluted earnings per share (pence) 6.49p (0.09)p - - - - 6.40p Tribal Group plc Notes to unaudited reconciliation of equity at 30 September 2004 Notes 1. As noted in the reconciliation of equity at 1 April 2004, the full pension liability is recognised under IFRS but was not recognised under UK GAAP. In addition a holiday pay accrual of £0.7m is recognised. The deferred tax asset on this pension liability is also recognised in full. A deferred tax liability is also created in respect of long leasehold and investment properties. 2. Goodwill amortisation under UK GAAP of £4.9m is added back. £0.1m of separately identified intangible assets have been recognised in accordance with IFRS 3/IAS 38 (derecognised in goodwill) as has the deferred tax asset in relation to this. Amortisation of these separately identifiable assets of £11,000 has been charged to the income statement for the period. 3. Under IAS 38, 'Intangible assets' the remaining net book value of the Group's corporate information systems has been reclassified on transition as an intangible asset. Under UK GAAP it was treated as a tangible fixed asset. 4. Proposed dividends are not recognised under IFRS until the period when they are declared and therefore the provision of £0.8m has been written back. 5. The cumulative liability for share based payments of £1.7m is recognised under IFRS 2 and replaces the UITF 17 liability of £2.6m, formerly included in shares to issued, under UK GAAP. Notes to unaudited income statement reconciliation at 30 September 2004 Notes 1. The change from accounting for the defined benefit pension schemes under UK GAAP to IFRS has resulted in an increased charge of £15,000 and a charge for holiday pay of £82,000 is made. 2. Provision is made for amortisation of £11,000 on separately identifiable intangible assets. 3. UITF 17 charge of £0.5m is derecognised and replaced by IFRS 2 'Share-based payments' charge. 4. Provision for share based payments of £0.9m is recognised under IFRS 2. 5. Goodwill amortisation under UK GAAP of £5.6m is added back, with an additional impairment of £0.7m being charged for the amortisation previously recorded. Tribal Group plc Unaudited earnings per share Six months ended 30 September 2004 Basic weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands) 69,293 Diluted weighted average number of shares in issue (thousands) 74,169 Adjusted Earnings restated under IFRS: £'000 Basic loss (2,092) IFRS 3 intangible amortisation (net of tax) 8 Goodwill impairment 3,933 Share option charges 905 Exceptional Mercury bid costs 1,991 Adjusted earnings 4,745 UK IAS 19 IAS 38 Derecognise IFRS 2 Restated GAAP Employee Intangible UITF 17 Share based IFRS 3 under benefits Assets charge payments Goodwill IFRS Basic loss (£'000) (6,507) (68) (8) 500 (905) 4,896 (2,092) Basic loss per share (pence) (9.39)p (0.10)p (0.01)p 0.72p (1.31)p 7.07p (3.02)p Adjusted earnings (£'000) 4,813 (68) - - - - 4,745 Adjusted diluted earnings per share (pence) 6.49p (0.09)p - - - - 6.40p This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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