Final Results

Comprop Limited 11 July 2001 ComProp Limited ('the Company' or 'ComProp') Preliminary announcement of audited results for year ended 31 March 2001 Chairman's Statement Result The profit before taxation for the year was £14,061,000 (2000 : £1,193,000). This major advance can be attributed to the profit on the sale of Channel Television along with the freehold properties Television Centre and Television House offset partially by the losses on the sale of Bourne Group, the write off of goodwill and business restructuring costs incurred on the discontinuation of retail and servicing. Change This was a year of continuous change. Starting with the negotiation of the sale of Bourne Group and then Channel Television. Dividend In October 2000 the Company paid an interim capital dividend of 125p per share amounting to £17,167,000. Your board has therefore decided not to recommend the payment of a final dividend. At last year's annual general meeting I stated that I did not see the company paying dividends for the foreseeable future and I can presently see no reason to vary that statement. Directors John Henwood, chief executive since 1987, having started his career as a trainee in 1962, retired from executive duties in December 2000. I am glad to tell you that John has willingly remained on the board as a non-executive director, but I would like to thank John publicly again for all his unstinting efforts over the years. Michael Lucas, managing director of Channel Television, retired from this company's board at the time of the sale of Channel Television. Michael. He joined our board in 1990 as Director of Television. Throughout his time on the board he has made a valuable contribution, not only to the broadcasting business but also across the group, for which I would like to thank him on behalf of shareholders and colleagues alike. Rosie Matthew who has worked for the Company first as company secretary and more recently as personal assistant to John Henwood, decided to retire at the same time as him. Rosie has worked closely with the board in an organisational capacity. I would like to personally thank Rosie for her help during the time I have been chairman. Post Balance Sheet Events The Board has also today announced our proposed acquisition of a portfolio of properties. Your board believes that this deal puts the Company well on course to becoming a significant Channel Island property company. And Finally As I have already mentioned this has been a year of significant change. There has been a parting of the ways with some staff and new opportunities for others. I would like to thank our staff who served during the year for their loyalty and efforts on behalf of the group. Tom Scott Chairman 11th July 2001 Consolidated profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2001 2001 2000 £'000 £'000 Turnover Continuing operations 2,079 2,032 Discontinued operations 2,015 10,011 Total turnover 4,094 12,043 Cost of sales (846) (2,963) Gross profit 3,248 9,080 Net operating expenses (4,037) (7,942) Operating (loss)/profit Continuing operations (243) (193) Discontinued operations (546) 1,331 Total operating (loss)/profit (789) 1,138 Exceptional items Gain on sale of subsidiaries 13,134 Gain on sale of properties 3,730 Cost of business restructuring (2,612) 14,252 - Profit on ordinary activities before interest 13,463 1,138 Net interest receivable 598 55 Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 14,061 1,193 Tax on profit on ordinary activities (58) (271) Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 14,003 922 Dividends (17,167) (176) Retained (loss)/profit for the financial year (3,164) 746 Earnings per share - basic & diluted 102.6p 6.8p Consolidated Balance sheets at 31 March 2001 Group Group 2001 2000 £'000 £'000 Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 1,485 8,742 Investment in group undertakings - - 1,485 8,742 Current assets Stocks 34 677 Debtors 450 1,666 Cash at bank and in hand 9,541 721 10,025 3,064 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year (1,463) (1,879) Net current assets/(liabilities) 8,562 1,185 Total assets less current liabilities 10,047 9,927 Creditors Amounts falling due after more than one year (3) (244) Net assets 10,044 9,683 Capital and reserves Share capital 687 676 Reserves 9,357 9,007 Equity shareholders' funds 10,044 9,683 The accounts were approved by the Board on 11 July 2001 and signed on its behalf by: T.H. Scott C.R. Day Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 March 2001 2001 2000 £'000 £'000 Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,208 1,889 Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 527 55 Taxation Jersey and Guernsey income tax paid (350) (81) UK Corporation tax paid - (82) (350) (163) Capital expenditure and financial investment Purchase of tangible fixed assets (844) (881) Sale of tangible fixed assets 10,554 80 Net cash outflow from capital expenditure & financial investment 9,710 (801) Acquisitions and disposals Sale of subsidiary undertakings net of selling expenses and cash 15,708 - balances Purchase of subsidiary undertakings - net of cash acquired (1,150) - 14,558 - Equity dividend paid Dividends paid (17,167) (446) Financing Loan notes issued 110 - Loans repaid (10) - Issue of ordinary shares 234 25 Minority interest investment - 227 Net cash inflow from financing 334 252 Increase in cash in the period 8,820 786 Statement of total recognised gains and losses The group has no recognised gains or losses other than those stated in the profit and loss account, therefore no statement of total recognised gains and losses is presented. Notes 1. Dividends 2001 2000 2001 2000 Pence Pence £'000 £'000 Interim dividend - 1.3 - 176 Capital dividend paid 13 October 2000 125.0 - 17,167 - Proposed final dividend - - - - 125.0 1.3 17,167 176 The dividends expressed in pence per share are stated after deduction of Jersey income tax. The total amounts of the dividends are shown net of Jersey income tax. The Capital dividend was paid gross without deduction of income tax at source. The taxation authorities in both Jersey and Guernsey advised the Company that this distribution would not be subject to taxation in their respective jurisdictions. 2. Earnings per share The calculation of earnings per share is based on the profit of £14,003,000 (2000: £922,000) and on the weighted average of 13,647,039 (2000: 13,512,663) ordinary shares in issue during the year. The share options had no dilutive potential in the current or preceding year and as a result the fully diluted earnings per share is the same as the basic earnings per share. 3. Exceptional items (a) Gain on sale of subsidiaries In May 2000, Bourne Group Limited was sold to its management for £50,000 giving rise to a net loss of £1,252,000, including goodwill previously written off to reserves. In June 2000, Channel Television Limited and its subsidiary, Creative Channel Limited, were sold to a management buy-in team for £16,310,000. Proceeds Goodwill Fees & Carrying (Loss) / write-off expenses value gain (all cash) £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Bourne Group Limited 50 (1,214) (32) (56) (1,252) Channel Television 16,310 - (603) (1,321) 14,386 Limited 16,360 (1,214) (635) (1,377) 13,134 Fees on the sale of Channel Television Limited include £320,000 paid to CI Investments Limited a company owned by T Scott (Chairman). The Company has given certain warranties in respect of the sale of Channel Television. Claims under the warranties must be notified by 13 December 2001. The maximum claimable is £5 million and only the excess over £250,000 in aggregate may be claimed. (b) Gain on sale of properties The freehold properties Television Centre, Jersey and Television House, Guernsey were sold in September 2000 for £10,500,000. The gain represents the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the land and buildings net of selling expenses. (c) Cost of business restructuring Cash spend Asset Total £'000 write-off £'000 £'000 Head office - 26 26 Channel Rentals 125 384 509 Rediffusion Channel Islands - 2,077 2,077 125 2,487 2,612 Head office was restructured as a result of the sale of Channel Television. Channel Rentals withdrew from retailing and third party servicing in the summer of 2000, resulting in the need to restructure the business. The activities of Rediffusion Channel Islands were transferred to Channel Rentals several years ago. The restructuring of the business leads to the need to write-off goodwill which was previously written off to reserves. 4. Post Balance Sheet Events The Company has entered into negotiations to buy development/investment properties in the Channel Islands for circa £50 million. The consideration is to be settled by the issue of about £18 million in shares of the Company and the balance in cash. The Company will be entering into long term borrowing arrangements of approximately £30 million. The transaction will require the company to relist on AIM. 5. Financial information The financial information set out in this document does not constitute the Company's statutory financial statements for the years ended 31 March 2001 and 2000. The auditors have given an unqualified audit report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2001. 6. Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting will be held on 8 August 2001 at 11.30 am at The Atlantic Hotel, St Brelade, Jersey. 7. Annual Report The Annual Report will be sent to shareholders in due course. Once issued, further copies can be obtained from the Company's registered office at Television Centre, La Pouquelaye, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3TP. Contacts: Tom Scott / Charles Day ComProp Limited 01534 83 55 00

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