Interim Results
Baronsmead VCT 2 PLC
07 November 2006
Baronsmead VCT 2 plc
To: RNS
From: Baronsmead VCT 2 plc
Date: 7 November 2006
Interim Results - Six Months Ended 30 September 2006
Highlights
• NAV per ordinary share increased by 1.0 per cent to 115.74p before
payment of a 5.0p interim dividend.
• NAV per C share increased by 5.7 per cent to 107.75p before payment of
a 1.6p interim dividend.
• Since launch in 1998 the total return for ordinary shareholders is
92.4 per cent (based on the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) method),
which is equivalent to an annualised investment return of 8.0 per cent tax-free.
• The total return for C shareholders since October 2004 is 17.2 per
cent, which is equivalent to an annualised investment return of 8.3 per cent
tax-free.
The Chairman, Clive Parritt said:
'The 5p interim dividend takes the average annual dividend payments since 1998
to 6.1p tax-free for qualifying shareholders. The total return for the C share
pool continues to progress at a rate higher than might have been expected for
such an immature portfolio.
Following the Finance Act 2006, the Directors have decided to stop issuing new
shares for the time being. This means the Company has suspended the current
Dividend Reinvestment Scheme (DRIS). However a Dividend Reinvestment Plan
(DRIP) will replace the DRIS, under which existing ordinary shares will be
issued in lieu of cash dividends to ordinary shareholders who elect to
participate.
RESULTS
In the six months to 30 September 2006, the Net Asset Value (NAV) per ordinary
share increased by 1.0% to 115.74p before payment of the interim dividend. A 5p
interim dividend for ordinary shares has been declared.
The NAV for C shares increased by 5.7% to 107.75p per share. The NAV becomes
106.15p per C share after payment of the interim dividend of 1.6p. Both
dividends are payable on 20 December 2006.
The required minimum 70% of the portfolio has been invested in qualifying
investments throughout the period. 76% of the ordinary capital raised (net of
launch costs) prior to 31 March 2004 was invested in VCT qualifying investments
and we are on course to invest more than 70% of the C share funds raised in
winter 2004/05 by 31 March 2007.
The Company bought back 675,000 ordinary shares at an average price of 102.3p
representing a discount of approximately 10% to NAV per share. 1.8 million of
these shares are currently held in Treasury
LONG TERM PERFORMANCE
Since inception in April 1998 the total return on the ordinary shares is now
92.4% and since October 2004 the C shares have returned 17.2%. These returns
are stated net of running costs but prior to launch costs. The average annual
growth in total return over the periods is 8.0% and 8.3% for the respective
share classes.
The ordinary share total return is over 70% ahead of the peer group average of
seven generalist VCTs and is also 54% ahead of the FTSE All-Share over the
comparable period. From an investor's perspective, if a shareholder had
invested £100 (before launch costs of £5) in 1998, the NAV of their holding,
assuming reinvestment of the 52.4p dividends paid, becomes £183. Individual VCT
tax reliefs can also be added to this amount.
The three and five year total returns to 30 September 2006 place the performance
of Baronsmead VCT 2 in the middle of the 19 Private Equity Investment Trusts (as
identified by the AIC, source Trustnet). If the tax-free nature of the
dividends paid in these periods is also factored into the calculations, as if
shareholders were higher rate taxpayers, the relative position improves
significantly. The Board believes that it is appropriate to take VCT reliefs
into account in this way, as they were designed to redress both the restrictive
nature of qualifying investments under VCT legislation and the perceived higher
risk of investing in smaller unquoted and AiM-traded companies.
THE PORTFOLIO
In the six months under review, 6 new investments were made and, after the sale
of the investments in neuTec Pharma and Scott Tod plus the write-off of Spaform,
the portfolio increased to 76 companies. Further rounds of investment were made
in Appian and Driver Group. The C share portfolio now has twenty-six
investments valued at £12.8 million. New investments are allocated between the
ordinary and C shares in proportions approved quarterly by the Board giving due
consideration to the constraints of VCT legislation.
The Board reviews the relative health of portfolio companies quarterly, in terms
of profitability as well as other non-financial benchmarks. At the period end,
83% by number and 95% by value of portfolio companies were reporting better or
steady progress, which is an improving trend.
Occam and SLR both showed strong trading progress while recent investments in
ILS, Kafevend and Reed & Mackay were revalued for the first time. This last
company presented to the eighth AGM in June and outlined their philosophy of
being 'best in class' for providing strategic business travel management
services to professional services firms. The additional provision against
Country Artists' valuation has been balanced by a partial write-back of the
provision for Hawksmere and Oxxon.
There was considerable volatility in the prices of AiM-traded companies, as the
market rose strongly until the end of May and then went sharply into reverse,
reducing the gains. Overall, this part of the portfolio was down 2% at a time
when the FTSE AIM Index fell 15%. Two new investments in the flotations of
Worthington Nicholls and Proactis opened strongly.
Realised gains (on a historical cost basis) of £503,000 over the six month
period, together with gains brought forward from 2005, contributed towards the
capital dividends paid out at the interim stage.
INTRODUCTION OF THE DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN (DRIP)
The Finance Act 2006 signalled that the Government wishes to redirect capital
raised by VCTs after 6 April 2006 into smaller companies with gross assets of up
to £7 million, a level half that applying to capital raised before this date.
An analysis of the last 42 investments made by Baronsmead VCT 2 showed that most
would have qualified within the revised level, although a significant minority
of investees would have failed to qualify for further rounds of capital.
The Board has decided not to issue new shares until the impact of the revisions
is better understood. The immediate consequence is that the current DRIS is
suspended and the Board has introduced a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) to
purchase existing ordinary shares, which is similar to more conventional
dividend reinvestment schemes. Purchasing existing shares can provide
investment attractions for ordinary shareholders who wish to build their capital
as opposed to receiving cash dividends.
Shareholders who increase their holding using the DRIP will be buying into a
well-diversified portfolio, which has shown consistent overall growth. Realised
capital profits and net revenue have historically supported the current dividend
policy and this is also the future intention. The principal difference between
the DRIP and the suspended DRIS is that no initial tax-relief is available on
the invested cash. However dividends generated by the DRIP shares will still be
tax-free for qualifying ordinary shareholders and the shares are not subject to
capital gains tax.
The DRIP is not available to C shareholders as existing shares are unlikely to
be available in the market until after conversion into ordinary shares in 2007.
The resolution at the EGM to enable the Board to re-issue shares out of Treasury
was passed on the 2 November 2006 with 94% of shareholders voting in favour,
some 26% of the shareholder base. The authority will help satisfy demand in the
event that there are insufficient existing ordinary shares available in the
market.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECONDARY MARKET
The main thrust of the survey in October 2006 was to understand shareholders'
priorities, especially as the number of shareholders has grown significantly
since the last survey in 2004. Over 1,000 replies were received (25% of the
total shareholder base) and give invaluable guidance to the Board on the key
messages necessary for development of the secondary market. In summary:
• The requirement to achieve good total returns from the portfolio of
investments is paramount, but tax remains an important motivation for
purchasers, ie: the ability to receive tax free dividends and incur no
capital gains tax on disposal of VCT shares;
• Performance measures should focus on absolute rather than comparative
results, although reports such as this will continue to state both;
• As regards the priority to maximise income or capital growth, a majority
favoured capital growth; and
• Approximately 70% of ordinary shareholders and 65% of C shareholders
intend to hold their shares indefinitely, and the balance indicated their
intention to hold for the medium term.
Since launch in 1998, the track record of Baronsmead VCT 2 has shown a strong
positive total return. The share price typically trades at 10% below the NAV
per ordinary share. The Board believes that the yield on the ordinary shares
may well be a more appropriate basis for judging share price. The average
annual dividend paid is currently 6.1p, for basic rate taxpayers, or 9.0p for
those paying tax at the higher rate, which represents an attractive yield for
purchasers with a preference for income.
OUTLOOK
Quoted markets became more volatile in summer 2006 but the direction of travel
for the existing portfolio is stronger than for some time. The Manager remains
selective in its new unquoted and AiM-traded opportunities and has continued to
improve its active management once invested. A key priority for the Board is
to ensure that the secondary market develops and can offer shareholders the
ability to buy and sell the Company's shares advantageously.'
Contacts:
David Thorp, ISIS EP LLP: 0207 506 1609
Rhonda Nicoll, F&C Asset Management plc 0131 465 1000
Unaudited Income Statement
Six months to 30 September 2006
Ordinary Shares
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Realised gains on investments - 413 413
Income 621 - 621
Investment management fee (138) (413) (551)
Other expenses (106) - (106)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 377 - 377
Tax on ordinary activities (66) 66 -
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 311 66 377
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Return per ordinary share 0.77p 0.16p 0.93p
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Unaudited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Six months to 30 September 2006
Ordinary
Shares
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 46,897
Profit for the period 377
Decrease in share capital in issue (696)
Closing shareholders' funds 46,578
Unaudited Income Statement
Six months to 30 September 2006
C Shares
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 1,229 1,229
Realised gains on investments - 42 42
Income 433 - 433
Investment management fee (70) (211) (281)
Other expenses (127) - (127)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 236 1,060 1,296
Tax on ordinary activities (54) 54 -
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 182 1,114 1,296
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Return per C share 0.81p 5.01p 5.82p
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Unaudited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Six months to 30 September 2006
C Shares
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 22,677
Profit for the period 1,296
Decrease in share capital in issue (2)
Closing shareholders' funds 23,971
Unaudited Income Statement
Six months to 30 September 2006
Total
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 1,229 1,229
Realised gains on investments - 455 455
Income 1,054 - 1,054
Investment management fee (208) (624) (832)
Other expenses (233) - (233)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 613 1,060 1,673
Tax on ordinary activities (120) 120 -
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 493 1,180 1,673
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Return per share 0.78p 1.88p 2.66p
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Unaudited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Six months to 30 September 2006
Total
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 69,574
Profit for the period 1,673
Decrease in share capital in issue (698)
Closing shareholders' funds 70,549
Unaudited Income Statement
Six months to 30 September 2005
Ordinary Shares
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 1,258 1,258
Realised gains on investments - 920 920
Income 1,011 - 1,011
Investment management fee (137) (412) (549)
Other expenses (109) - (109)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 765 1,766 2,531
Tax on ordinary activities (175) 250 75
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 590 2,016 2,606
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Return per ordinary share 1.43p 4.89p 6.32p
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Unaudited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Six months to 30 September 2005
Ordinary
Shares
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 48,469
Profit for the period 2,606
Deferred consideration 12
Decrease in share capital in issue (389)
Dividends paid (3,192)
Closing shareholders' funds 47,506
Unaudited Income Statement
Six months to 30 September 2005
C Shares
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 408 408
Realised losses on investments - (2) (2)
Income 625 - 625
Investment management fee (63) (190) (253)
Other expenses (74) - (74)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 488 216 704
Tax on ordinary activities (138) 63 (75)
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 350 279 629
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Return per C share 1.59p 1.26p 2.85p
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Unaudited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Six months to 30 September 2005
C Shares
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 21,129
Profit for the period 629
Increase in share capital in issue 69
Dividends paid (220)
Closing shareholders' funds 21,607
Unaudited Income Statement
Six months to 30 September 2005
Total
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 1,666 1,666
Realised gains on investments - 918 918
Income 1,636 - 1,636
Investment management fee (200) (602) (802)
Other expenses (183) - (183)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 1,253 1,982 3,235
Tax on ordinary activities (313) 313 -
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 940 2,295 3,235
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Return per share 1.48p 3.63p 5.11p
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Unaudited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Six months to 30 September 2005
Total
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 69,598
Profit for the period 3,235
Deferred consideration 12
Decrease in share capital in issue (320)
Dividends paid (3,412)
Closing shareholders' funds 69,113
Audited Income Statement
For the year to 31 March 2006
Ordinary Shares
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 3,997 3,997
Realised gains on investments - 1,590 1,590
Income 1,903 - 1,903
Investment management fee (278) (1,517) (1,795)
Other expenses (241) - (241)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 1,384 4,070 5,454
Tax on ordinary activities (284) 375 91
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 1,100 4,445 5,545
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Return per ordinary share 2.68p 10.81p 13.49p
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Audited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Year to 31 March 2006
Ordinary
Shares
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 48,469
Profit for the year 5,545
Deferred consideration 12
Decrease in shares in issue (459)
Dividends paid (6,670)
Closing shareholders' funds 46,897
Audited Income Statement
For the year to 31 March 2006
C Shares
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 1,838 1,838
Realised losses on investments - (60) (60)
Income 1,091 - 1,091
Investment management fee (129) (485) (614)
Other expenses (127) - (127)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 835 1,293 2,128
Tax on ordinary activities (247) 156 (91)
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 588 1,449 2,037
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Return per C share 2.66p 6.56p 9.22p
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Audited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Year to 31 March 2006
C Shares
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 21,129
Profit for the year 2,037
Increase in share capital in issue 239
Dividends paid (728)
Closing shareholders' funds 22,677
Audited Income Statement
For the year to 31 March 2006
Total
Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Unrealised gains on investments - 5,835 5,835
Realised gains on investments - 1,530 1,530
Income 2,994 - 2,994
Investment management fee (407) (2,002) (2,409)
Other expenses (368) - (368)
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Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 2,219 5,363 7,582
Tax on ordinary activities (531) 531 -
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Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 1,688 5,894 7,582
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Return per share 2.67p 9.33p 12.00p
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Audited Reconciliation of Movement in Shareholders' Funds
Year to 31 March 2006
Total
£'000
Opening shareholders' funds 69,598
Profit for the year 7,582
Deferred consideration 12
Decrease in shares in issue (220)
Dividends paid (7,398)
Closing shareholders' funds 69,574
Unaudited Balance Sheet
As at 30 September 2006
Ordinary C
Shares Shares Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Fixed Assets
Traded on AIM 14,973 4,967 19,940
Unquoted investments 17,949 7,821 25,770
Quoted on OFEX 125 - 125
Listed investments 513 - 513
Listed interest bearing securities 11,715 10,194 21,909
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45,275 22,982 68,257
Net current assets 1,303 989 2,292
______ ______ ______
Net assets 46,578 23,971 70,549
______ ______ ______
Financed by:
Equity shareholders' funds 46,578 23,971 70,549
______ ______ ______
Net asset value per share: 115.74p 107.75p -
Ordinary shares in issue 40,241,427 22,247,650 -
Treasury net asset value per share* 115.17p
Number of ordinary shares in issue 40,241,427
Number of ordinary shares held in Treasury 1,770,000
Number of listed ordinary shares 42,011,427
*At an EGM held on 2 November 2006, shareholders renewed the existing authority
to disapply pre-emption rights in relation to the allotment or sale from
Treasury of up to 10 per cent of the listed share capital. The Board is now
mandated to sell Treasury shares at a discount to the prevailing NAV.
Accordingly, the shares held in Treasury at 30 September 2006 have been valued
at middle market price (102p).
Unaudited Balance Sheet
As at 30 September 2005
Ordinary C
Shares Shares Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Fixed Assets
Traded on AIM 14,985 2,536 17,521
Unquoted investments 17,417 1,700 19,117
Quoted on OFEX 98 - 98
Listed investments 471 - 471
Listed interest bearing securities 12,759 15,358 28,117
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45,730 19,594 65,324
Net current assets 1,776 2,013 3,789
______ ______ ______
Net assets 47,506 21,607 69,113
______ ______ ______
Financed by:
Equity shareholders' funds 47,506 21,607 69,113
______ ______ ______
Net asset value per share: 115.76p 97.88p -
Ordinary shares in issue 41,038,015 22,074,995 -
Treasury net asset value per share 115.76p
Number of ordinary shares in issue 41,038,015
Number of ordinary shares held in Treasury 425,000
Number of listed ordinary shares 41,463,015
Audited Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2006
Ordinary C
Shares Shares Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Fixed Assets
Traded on AIM 16,404 3,909 20,313
Unquoted investments 16,230 4,110 20,340
Quoted on OFEX 119 - 119
Listed investments 530 - 530
Listed interest bearing securities 11,229 13,302 24,531
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44,512 21,321 65,833
Net current assets 2,385 1,356 3,741
______ ______ ______
Net assets 46,897 22,677 69,574
______ ______ ______
Financed by:
Equity shareholders' funds 46,897 22,677 69,574
______ ______ ______
Net asset value per share: 114.62p 101.93p -
Ordinary shares in issue 40,916,427 22,247,650
Treasury net asset value per share 114.62p
Number of ordinary shares in issue 40,916,427
Number of ordinary shares held in Treasury 1,095,000
Number of listed ordinary shares 42,011,427
Summarised Unaudited Statement of Cash Flows
Six months to 30 September 2006
Ordinary C
Shares Shares Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Net cash outflow from operating activities (927) (48) (975)
Tax received/(paid) 29 (29) -
Capital expenditure and financial investment (345) (355) (700)
Equity dividends paid - - -
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Net cash outflow before financing (1,243) (432) (1,675)
Financing (822) - (822)
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Decrease in cash (2,065) (432) (2,497)
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Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net cash
Decrease in cash (2,065) (432) (2,497)
Opening net cash 3,290 1,672 4,962
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Net cash at end of period 1,225 1,240 2,465
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Reconciliation of operating profit before taxation to net cash flow from
operating activities
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 377 1,296 1,673
Unrealised gains on investments - (1,229) (1,229)
Realised (gains)/losses on investments (413) (42) (455)
Changes in working capital and other non cash items (891) (73) (964)
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Net cash outflow from operating activities (927) (48) (975)
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Summarised Unaudited Statement of Cash Flows
Six months to 30 September 2005
Ordinary C
Shares Shares Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (1,369) 285 (1,084)
Capital expenditure and financial investment 2,479 (418) 2,061
Equity dividends paid (3,192) (220) (3,412)
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Net cash outflow before financing (2,082) (353) (2,435)
Financing (389) (281) (670)
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Decrease in cash (2,471) (634) (3,105)
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Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net cash
Decrease in cash (2,471) (634) (3,105)
Opening net cash 4,100 2,589 6,689
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Net cash at end of period 1,629 1,955 3,584
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Reconciliation of operating profit before taxation to net cash flow from
operating activities
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 2,531 704 3,235
Unrealised gains on investments (1,258) (408) (1,666)
Realised (gains)/losses on investments (920) 2 (918)
Changes in working capital and other non cash items (1,722) (13) (1,735)
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Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (1,369) 285 (1,084)
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Summarised Audited Statement of Cash Flows
Year to 31 March 2006
Ordinary C
Shares Shares Total
£'000 £'000 £'000
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (974) 697 (277)
Capital expenditure and financial investment 7,319 (773) 6,546
Equity dividends paid (6,670) (728) (7,398)
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Net cash outflow before financing (325) (804) (1,129)
Financing (485) (113) (598)
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Decrease in cash (810) (917) (1,727)
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Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net cash
Decrease in cash (810) (917) (1,727)
Opening net cash 4,100 2,589 6,689
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Net cash at end of period 3,290 1,672 4,962
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Reconciliation of operating profit before taxation to net cash flow from
operating activities
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 5,454 2,128 7,582
Unrealised gains on investments (3,997) (1,838) (5,835)
Realised gains on investments (1,590) 60 (1,530)
Changes in working capital and other non cash items (841) 347 (494)
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Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (974) 697 (277)
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Notes
1. The unaudited results which cover the six months to 30
September 2006 have been drawn up in accordance with applicable accounting
standards and adopting the accounting policies set out in the statutory accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2006.
2. Return per Ordinary Share is based on a weighted average of
40,627,493 ordinary shares in issue (31 March 2006 - 41,108,544; 30 September
2005 - 41,266,797). Return per C share is based on a weighted average of
22,247,650 C shares in issue (31 March 2006 - 22,080,010; 30 September 2005 -
22,035,653).
3. During the six months ended 30 September 2006, the Company
purchased 675,000 ordinary shares to be held in Treasury at a cost of £694,000.
There were 40,241,427 ordinary shares in issue at 30 September 2006 (31 March
2006 - 40,916,427; 30 September 2005 - 41,038,015).
There were 22,247,650 C shares in issue at 30 September 2006 (31 March 2006 -
22,247,650; 30 September 2005 - 22,074,995).
4. Earnings for the first six months should not be taken as a guide to
the results of the full year.
5. An interim dividend comprising 0.7p (revenue) and 4.3p (capital) will
be paid on 20 December 2006 to ordinary shareholders on the register on 17
November 2006. An interim dividend comprising 0.8p (revenue) and 0.8p (capital)
will also be paid on 20 December 2006 to C shareholders on the register on 17
November 2006.
6. These are not full accounts in terms of Section 240 of the Companies
Act 1985. Full audited accounts for the year to 31 March 2006, which were
unqualified, have been lodged with the Registrar of Companies. No statutory
accounts in respect of any period after 31 March 2006 have been reported on by
the Company's auditors or delivered to the Registrars of Companies.
7. Copies of the Interim Report will be mailed to shareholders and will
be available from the Registered Office of the Company at 100 Wood Street,
London EC2V 7AN.
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