Interim Results

Cheerful Scout PLC 29 March 2005 CHEERFUL SCOUT PLC CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2004 Cheerful Scout plc, the AIM listed multi media specialist, announces its results for the six months ended 31 December 2004. Overview • Turnover more than doubled to £512,343 (2003: £252,142) • EBITDA loss of £7,868 (2003: loss of £89,683) • Core business profitable • New blue-chip clients signed up across all divisions • Company now on Government tender lists • nVision Presenter launched and begins to make breakthrough • Ongoing product development with a second nVision product to be launched later this year Chairman's Statement The Company has made huge strides over the last few months in growing the core business - DVD for the retail sector, and corporate communications, producing programmes for blue-chip clients. Furthermore, we continue to develop new innovative products which will ensure our position as a market pioneer. Our turnover during the period more than doubled to £512,343 (2003: £252,142) thanks to a considerable number of new blue-chip contract wins in our production business. The DVD side of the business has already delivered more than 300 projects to date, from classic television to feature films, animated classics and corporate work. On the back of this, we believe we now possess one of the most talented and innovative design and commissioning teams in the UK. We believe it is essential to continue to invest in new technology in order to maintain our position in what is becoming an increasingly competitive market place. The costs involved in research and development impacted on the financial statements in the first half. The highlight of the period was the launch of a new high-end presentation tool, nVision Presenter. Our sales team has concentrated on launching the product to organisers of live events for major companies. The system delivers real-time 3D graphics and provides an impressive widescreen platform that brings together all manner of visual media on one highly impressive 'virtual stage'. Unlike other products in the market, it has the power to render graphics in real-time and thus allows for all kinds of interactive opportunities. Initial feedback has all been extremely positive. We remain optimistic about the potential of nVision and anticipate it making a growing contribution to revenues in the months ahead. Furthermore, we hope to launch a second nVision product later this year that takes the technology to another level and into a different market sector. Stuart Appleton Chairman 24 March 2005 CHEERFUL SCOUT PLC INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2004 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months to 31 December 2004 6 months to 31 December 2003 Year to 30 June 2004 Pre goodwill Goodwill Total Pre goodwill Goodwill Total Pre goodwill Goodwill Total amortisation amortisation amortisation amortisation amortisation amortisation £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Turnover 512,343 - 512,343 252,142 - 252,142 607,042 - 607,042 Cost of sales (271,836) - (271,836) (132,437) - (132,437) (431,842) - (431,842) Gross Profit 240,507 - 240,507 119,705 - 119,705 175,200 - 175,200 Administrative expenses (315,049) (68,207) (383,256) (289,128) (68,207) (357,335) (446,027) (136,415) (582,442) Operating (Loss) (74,542) (68,207) (142,749) (169,423) (68,207) (237,630) (270,827) (136,415) (407,242) Interest received 8,863 - 8,863 8,360 - 8,360 21,284 - 21,284 Interest payable - - - - - - (93) - (93) (Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation (65,679) (68,207) (133,886) (161,063) (68,207) (229,270) (249,636) (136,415) (386,051) Tax on (loss) on ordinary Activities - - - - - - 16,946 - 16,946 Retained (Loss) for the Period (133,886) (229,270) (369,105) Earnings per ordinary Shares - Basic (0.0687)p (0.1292)p (0.1982)p - Diluted (0.0679)p (0.1292)p (0.1982)p CHEERFUL SCOUT PLC CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2004 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 31 December 31 December 30 June 2004 2003 2004 £ £ £ Fixed assets Intangible assets 2,628,823 2,500,935 2,611,152 Tangible assets 272,747 398,387 294,136 2,901,570 2,899,322 2,905,288 Current assets Debtors 246,043 181,126 226,369 Stock 1,516 957 1,472 Deposits and cash at bank & in hand 405,463 754,766 585,965 653,022 936,849 813,806 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (107,022) (97,934) (137,638) Net current assets 546,000 838,915 676,168 Provision for liabilities and charges - (16,946) - Total assets less current liabilities 3,447,570 3,721,291 3,581,456 Capital & reserves 975,000 975,000 975,000 Share capital 3,111,419 3,111,419 3,111,419 Share premium (638,849) (365,128) (504,963) Profit & loss account Shareholders' funds 3,447,570 3,721,291 3,581,456 The accounts were approved by the board on 24 March 2005 and signed on its behalf:- P Litten N J Newman Director Director CHEERFUL SCOUT PLC CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2004 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months to 6 months to Year to 31 December 31 December 30 June 2004 2003 2004 £ £ £ Net cash (outflow) from operating activities (58,202) (28,522) (71,311) Returns on investments and servicing of Finance Interest received 8,863 8,360 21,284 Interest paid - - (93) Net cash inflow for returns on investments and servicing of finance 8,863 8,360 21,191 Taxation - - 17,375 Capital expenditure and financial investment Payments to acquire intangible assets (85,878) (56,229) (178,426) Payments to acquire tangible assets (45,285) (19,214) (53,235) Net cash outflow for capital expenditure (131,163) (75,443) (231,661) Net cash outflow before management of liquid resources and financing (180,502) (95,605) (264,406) Management of liquid resources Bank deposits - (235,442) - Financing Net proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital - 292,819 301,875 Expenses relating to issue of share capital - - (9,056) Net cash inflow from financing - 292,819 292,819 (Decrease)/increase in cash in the year (180,502) (38,228) 28,413 CHEERFUL SCOUT PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2004 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION The interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2004 are un-audited and do not constitute accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. They have been drawn up using accounting policies and presentation consistent with those applied in the audited accounts for the year ended 30 June 2004. A copy of the 2004 Accounts have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The Auditors opinion on these Accounts was unqualified. 2 SHARE CAPITAL During the period, options over a total of 6,905,000 ordinary shares of 0.5p each have been granted at an exercise price of 0.75p per share exercisable between 3 and 10 years after the date of grant, which was 28 October 2004. 3 EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARES Basic earnings per share are calculated using the weighted average of 195,000,000 (2003: 178,596,000) Ordinary Shares in issue during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated assuming conversion of all outstanding dilutive share options and warrants. These adjustments give rise to an increased weighted average ordinary shares of 197,301,667. 4 RESPONSIBILITY The directors of the company accept responsibility for the information contained in this document and to the best of their knowledge and belief (having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case) the information contained is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything to affect the import of such information. Copies of this report are available to the public at the registered office at 65 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LS. 5 DIVIDEND No interim dividend is declared on the ordinary shares. CHEERFUL SCOUT PLC CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2004 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months to 6 months to Year to 31 December 31 December 30 June 2004 2003 2004 £ £ £ 6. Reconciliation of operating (loss) to net cash inflow from operating activities Operating (loss) (142,749) (237,630) (407,242) Depreciation of tangible assets 66,674 79,740 161,783 Amortisation of intangible assets 68,207 68,207 136,415 Decrease in debtors (19,674) 64,073 1,074 (Increase)/Decrease in creditors within one year (30,616) (2,912) 36,793 Increase in stock (44) - (134) Net cash inflow from operating activities (58,202) (28,522) (71,311) 7 Analysis of net funds At 1 July Cash Flow At 31 December 2004 2004 £ £ £ Net cash: Cash at bank and in hand (26,087) (16,677) (42,764) Liquid resources: Bank deposits 612,052 (163,825) 448,227 Net funds 585,965 (180,502) 405,463 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months to 6 months to Year to 31 December 31 December 30 June 2004 2003 2004 £ £ £ 8 Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds (Decrease) in cash in the year (16,677) (38,228) (27,929) Cash (outflow)/inflow from movement in liquid resources (163,825) 235,442 56,342 Change in net funds resulting from cash flows (180,502) 197,214 28,413 Movement in net fund in the year (180,502) 197,214 28,413 Opening net funds 585,965 557,552 557,552 Closing net funds 405,463 754,766 585,965 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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