Interim Results
SOFTWARE RADIO TECHNOLOGY PLC
(the "Company" or "SRT")
INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am pleased to announce SRT's first set of results as a quoted company.
SRT successfully floated on AIM on 2 November 2005 in conjunction with a
placing which raised proceeds of £4.04 million (before expenses). The financial
results for the six months ended 30 September 2005, which are set out below,
relate entirely to the pre-flotation period, when the group consisted of
Software Radio Technology (UK) Limited and its subsidiaries, Software Radio
Technology Limited and Software Radio Technology (Marine Technology) Limited.
Operational Update
TETRA
Since 31 March 2005, SRT has focused on advancing its TETRA handset reference
design contracts with Hisense and TCB and on securing further TETRA contracts
with manufacturers. Additional contracts with HYT and Unimo were signed during
the period. These contracts are all currently in the product development phase,
during which SRT receives income, which is payable against specific development
milestones.
All of the TETRA development contracts are progressing satisfactorily.
Additional contracts are under negotiation.
SRT also generates income from the sale of hardware, incorporating elements of
its TETRA technology, to other TETRA manufacturers. An important recent
development was an agreement with Selex Communications OTE, an Italian
manufacturer of TETRA equipment. This agreement sets out a framework for the
supply of the technology in the period to December 2006 and is expected to
generate sales of up to US$900,000 to SRT over that period.
AIS
SRT receives ongoing royalty income from its two AIS Class A transponder
licence contracts.
The Company's prototype AIS Class B transponder design has been launched and
the response has been extremely encouraging. It is clear that there is
significant market demand for a lower cost AIS device targeted at the leisure
vessel market.
The Directors intend to adopt a dual strategy in addressing the market for the
Class B product. SRT will offer the reference design approach, which is also
used for the TETRA handset design and the AIS Class A design. Under this
approach, the design is licensed to manufacturers in return for licence and
product development fees and ongoing royalties. However, the Directors also
intend to market the Class B design as a complete product. A contract has been
agreed with a major electronics company in China for the outsourced manufacture
of the Class B product.
Conclusion
We are encouraged by the progress SRT is making. We have had a successful debut
on AIM which has given us the funds to accelerate the development of the
business.
The TETRA development contracts are progressing in line with expectations and
the response from the initial launch of our AIS Class B transponder has been
extremely encouraging.
Richard Moon
Chairman
For further information please contact:
Software Radio Technology plc Tel: 01761 409500
Simon Tucker simon.tucker@softwarerad.com
Shamus Kelly shamus.kelly@softwarerad.com
Matthew Rogers matthew.rogers@softwarerad.com
Westhouse Securities LLP Tel: 0161 838 9140
Tim Feather tim.feather@westhousesecurities.com
The Communication Group plc Tel: 020 7630 1411
Richard Evans/Elizabeth Skerritt revans@thecommunicationgroup.co.uk
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
Six months to Six months to
30 Sept 2005 30 Sept 2004
Unaudited Unaudited
£ £
Turnover 1,220,267 687,113
Cost of sales (741,515) (596,319)
Gross profit 478,752 90,794
Administrative expenses (1,029,185) (865,249)
Loss on ordinary activities before (550,433) (774,455)
interest
Other interest receivable and similar 4,640 141
income
Interest payable and similar charges (11,484) (14,470)
Loss on ordinary activities before (557,277) (788,784)
taxation
Tax on loss on ordinary activities 160,524 366,328
Loss on ordinary activities after (396,753) (422,456)
taxation
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations
are continuing operations.
There are no other recognised gains or losses other than those passing through
the profit and loss account.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
30 Sept 2005 30 Sept 2004
Unaudited Unaudited
£ £
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets 2,157,310 826,282
Tangible assets 335,477 177,317
2,492,787 1,003,599
Current Assets
Stocks 23,496 148,289
Debtors 1,267,614 431,675
Cash at bank and in hand 40,776 228,617
1,331,886 808,581
Creditors: amounts falling due within (1,400,696) (1,768,642)
one year, including convertible debt
Net current liabilities (68,810) (960,061)
Total assets less current liabilities 2,423,977 43,538
Creditors: amounts falling due after (447,558) -
more than one year, including
convertible debt
1,976,419 43,538
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 12,520 10,857
Share premium account 5,455,486 2,909,502
Other reserves 2,857 -
Profit and loss account (3,494,444) (2,876,821)
1,976,419 43,538
Equity interests 1,976,419 40,681
Non equity interests - 2,857
1,976,419 43,538
CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
Note 30 Sept 2005 30 Sept 2004
Unaudited Unaudited
£ £
Operating activities
Cash flow from operating activites 1 (824,997) (1,053,363)
Returns on investment and servicing
of finance
Interest paid (3,828) -
Interest received 4,640 141
(824,185) (1,053,222)
Taxation 160,524 366,328
Capital expenditure
Payments to acquire intangible fixed (678,707) (16,935)
assets
Payments to acquire tangible fixed (237,302) (93,177)
assets
(1,579,670) (797,006)
Financing
Loans introduced - 900,040
Issue of ordinary shares 50,000 -
(Decrease)/increase in cash (1,529,670) 103,034
equivalents
Cash equivalents at start of period 1,067,650 125,583
Cash equivalents at end of period (462,020) 228,617
Cash equivalents comprise
Cash and cash equivalents 40,776 228,617
Bank overdrafts (502,796) -
(462,020) 228,617
Notes:
1. Cashflow from operating activities 30 Sept 2005 30 Sept 2004
Unaudited Unaudited
Operating loss (542,618) (774,455)
Depreciation 64,328 45,818
Amortisation 73,141 92,279
Decrease/(Increase) in stocks 111,241 (143,599)
(Increase)/Decrease in debtors (577,749) 251,049
Increase/(Decrease) in creditors 46,660 (524,455)
Net cash inflow from operating (824,997) (1,053,363)
activities
2. The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on a basis
consistent with the statutory financial statements of Software Radio
Technology (UK) Limited for the year ended 31 March 2005. The interim
financial statements, which have been approved by the directors, are
unaudited and have not been subject to independent review as defined in
the Auditing Practices Board Bulletin 1999/4 and do not constitute full
statutory financial statements as defined in section 240 of the Companies
Act 1985.
3. Copies of these interim results will be sent to shareholders.