Final Results

Paddy Power plc 25 February 2003 Paddy Power plc 2002 Preliminary Results Announcement Record Results Paddy Power plc, trading as Paddy Power Bookmaker, Ireland's leading off-course bookmaker, today announced record turnover, operating profit and earnings per share for the year ended 31 December 2002. 2002 2001 Change € € % Turnover 673.8m 461.1m +46 Operating profit 17.1m 8.5m +101 Profit Before Tax 17.8m 9.1m +96 Profit After Tax 14.8m 7.5m +96 EPS 31.38c 16.03c +96 Cash Balance 36.4m 18.3m +99 Final Dividend 6.8c 3.4c +100 Total Dividend 10.2c 5.1c +100 Commenting on the results John O'Reilly, Chief Executive said: '2002 has been a record year for Paddy Power with excellent progress achieved in our strategic objectives. Driven by our focus on customer service and innovative product, we have continued to see strong growth in all channels of our core Irish business where there remain significant further opportunities for expansion. In the UK, encouraged by the success of our On-line, telephone and limited betting office estate, we accelerated our shop expansion programme in 2002. We enter 2003 with three Betting Offices already trading, three in various stages of fit-out and six further licence hearings scheduled for April and May. A strong pipeline is also in place for the remainder of 2003 and beyond. Our UK telephone business established last year continues to grow rapidly with UK customers now forming a significant part of the customer base. UK customers now account for the majority of our On-line customers and we continue to expect this division to break even for 2003.' Commenting on the results Ross Ivers, Finance Director said: 'We are delighted with the financial performance in 2002. Turnover grew by 46% representing our 15th consecutive year of turnover growth with total operating profits increasing by 101% to €17.1m. Strong turnover growth combined with solid gross margins resulted in operating profit growth of 15% in the betting shops. The Telephone division has made excellent progress in the year in its new UK business while continuing to see strong growth in its Irish business. The On-line division saw excellent growth in both turnover and operating performance.' 25th February 2003 Issued on behalf of Paddy Power plc by Drury Communications For reference: John O'Reilly Ross Ivers Chief Executive Finance Director Paddy Power plc Paddy Power plc Tel: + 353 1 4045936 Tel: + 353 1 4045912 Mobile: + 353 87 254 1688 Mobile: + 353 87 668 8772 Mark Cahalane/ Trevor Phillips Maire-Therese Culligan Holborn Drury Communications Ltd Tel: + 44 207 929 5599 Tel: + 353 1 260 5000 Mobile: + 353 87 230 2737 2002 Preliminary Results Chairman's Statement I am delighted to report record turnover, operating profit and earnings per share for Paddy Power plc in 2002. Turnover grew by 46% to €673.8m from €461.1m in 2001 while operating profits increased by 101% to €17.1m. This reflected the strong underlying growth throughout the year in our betting shops together with the impact of cancelled sporting events in the first half of 2001 due to the foot and mouth crisis. Our On-line division continues to progress rapidly with significant improvement in turnover and gross win percentage. We are also delighted with the success of our UK phone business which generated over 16,000 new customers as it commenced its expansion into the UK in 2002. These results are discussed in detail later in this report. Throughout the year, Paddy Power's commitment to customer service remains constant as we seek to offer innovative, entertaining and value betting opportunities that enhance the enjoyment of sporting and cultural events. This was clearly demonstrated during the World Cup in 2002 where our money-back specials led the market. As Ireland's leading betting brand, we will continue to focus on customer service and being different as the driver of future growth. The impetus for legislative change in the United Kingdom has increased with further deregulation being proposed. Paddy Power fully supports the deregulation of the betting office market in the UK as the current regime clearly inhibits competition and restricts customer choice. The Irish market has demonstrated that open licensing leads to a competitive market where the customer is the winner. In addition, the ability to bet on the National Lottery contributes to its popularity and has helped support National Lottery sales in Ireland while they have been in decline in the UK. 2002 saw significant changes for our customers and the Company. The introduction of the euro in January 2002 was smoothly implemented to the benefit of both the customer and Paddy Power while the tax changes in the United Kingdom at the end of 2001 gave rise to tax-free telephone betting service in Ireland in 2002. Irish punters and Paddy Power also welcomed the reduction in Irish betting taxes and charges paid by the customer from 5% to 3% (2% betting tax and 1% British Horse Racing Board bookmaker levy). The reduction in betting taxes from 5% to 2% introduced by the Minister For Finance from 1 May 2002 is not only popular with the customer but helps safeguard the employment levels within the industry. Lastly, the 5-year deal for British horse racing data and picture rights was finally agreed and implemented in May 2002. Unfortunately, given the very high cost of this deal we have had no choice but to pass most of this on to our customers via the 1% levy with Paddy Power paying a proportion of the overall cost. I would like to acknowledge the important contribution of Mr John Corcoran who acted as Chairman from 3 August 1988 until 20 June 2002 when I took over the position. John has contributed immensely to the growth of the business. His long term vision and enthusiasm have energised and hugely encouraged management during the fourteen years that he served as Chairman and I am delighted that he has agreed to stay on the Board as a non-executive director. Two non-executive directors, Mr Peter O'Grady Walshe and Mr Michael Quinn, left the Board during the course of the year and the Board wishes to acknowledge their efforts during their tenure. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr Steve Thomas and Mr Fintan Drury who joined the Board. In their short time with us they have already made a significant contribution to the Board and I have no doubt that they will continue to be a tremendous asset to the company. The Board is recommending a final dividend of 6.8 cent per share payable on 6 June 2003 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 7 March 2003. This is a 100% increase on 2001 and brings the total 2002 dividend to 10.2 cent. We remain positive about the prospects for Paddy Power as we continue to further expand our Irish operations while significantly increasing our operations in the United Kingdom. Operating Review Paddy Power plc remains a small stake fixed odds bookmaker. Distribution is through our 129 Irish betting offices, three United Kingdom betting offices, our telephone betting service and our internet and interactive television services. Betting Offices The Group operates 132 betting offices throughout Ireland and the UK. (2001: 126). Five new offices were opened in Ireland in 2002 (2001:7) with 2 relocations (2001:2) and 1 extension (2001:nil). The Group continues to operate four racecourse outlets as well as a shop in Lansdowne Road, home of the Irish Rugby Football Union and home ground of the Football Association of Ireland. In addition to the opening, relocation and extensions of outlets the Group has also increased its level of maintenance across the estate in 2002. It is intended that every office that is not scheduled to be relocated or extended will undergo a degree of refurbishment by the end of 2004. In addition, the pipeline of new units, relocations, and extensions is at record levels. In the UK the Group opened one new office (2001: 1). While only in operation three weeks by the year-end, it is already trading strongly. We have also been awarded licences for three further shops which are in various stages of fit out and will open in the first half of 2003. A further six licence applications have been made and will be heard in April and May 2003. The Group is actively developing a strong pipeline of properties for which licence applications will be made in 2003 and beyond. The Group will establish a UK based operational infrastructure in 2003 to support growth in 2003 and beyond. At the year-end, the Group has no surplus property leases. The Group has yet to install an EPOS system. Notwithstanding the administrative benefits of an EPOS system, one will only be installed when we are satisfied that it will not impact the flexibility of our trading ethos but add value to the customer. We continue to improve our in shop broadcasting systems during 2002 so that Paddy Power now offers increased levels of live sports coverage throughout the estate. Average stake per slip for the year was €15.29 (2001: €13.70) an increase of 12%. Telephone Betting The telephone betting service, which operates under the name Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet, has seen significant expansion in 2002. This has been driven by the expansion into the UK, marketed through both national print advertising and the use of teletext services. The profile of this new UK customer base clearly shows the appeal of the service and Paddy Power brand outside of an Irish customer base in the UK. The switch to tax-free betting in October 2001 has also driven significant growth in our Irish turnover. We have continued to drive new product through the phone service offering increased levels of 'betting in running' in 2002. Dial-a-Bet now offers separate racing and sports pages on teletext and is testing a 'live shows' and results service. In addition, in response to customer demand, opening hours have also been extended to 10pm daily to provide facilities to bet on US sports and racing. We also regularly introduce extended hours to cater for key events. In 2002 this included the Breeders Cup where opening hours were extended to 11pm and the FIFA World Cup finals where operations commenced from 6am. We have continued to see strong growth in the numbers of active and registered customers in 2002 in both markets. Registered Active^ 2002 2001 2002 2001 UK 17,460 1,043 5,974 1,043 Ireland 28,530 24,539 8,600 8,184 Total 45,990 25,582 14,574 9,227 ^(active customers are those that have placed a bet at least once in the last 3 months) Average stake per call was €92.89 (2001: €87.64) an increase of 6%. In December 2002, Dial-a-Bet switched its telephone betting systems to the same software platform as the internet systems. Following a commissioning period this will allow the Group to make significant improvements to both customer service and to internal operations though the provision of a single customer account for both the On-line and Telephone channels. In addition, new call forecasting systems were also installed in late 2002 the benefits of which will be seen in 2003. On-line The On-line division contains both the Internet and Interactive TV channels. This division has seen excellent growth in customer numbers and activity in 2002. Registered Active^ 2002 2001 2002 2001 UK 72,838 15,302 19,159 7,077 Ireland/other 48,489 27,129 10,501 7,681 Total 121,327 42,431 29,660 14,758 ^(active customers are those that have placed a bet at least once in the last 3 months) Average stake per bet was €26.63 (2001: €28.20) a decrease of 6%. The On-line channel is our largest distribution channel in the UK and continues to spearhead awareness of the Paddy Power brand in the UK. As with the Dial-a-Bet business the customer profile indicates a broad acceptance of the brand well beyond those with an Irish connection. Our unusual brand approach continues to win customers and awards with our unique view on Iain Duncan Smith's job prospects for 2003 judged one of the top 10 press advertisements in the UK in 2002. The FIFA World Cup finals generated significant new registrations particularly through our award-winning free fantasy soccer game. The site has also continued to receive accolades for both content and usability, winning awards from both the Sunday Times and Web User magazine in 2002. Growth in the product range continues to be a key element of this channel given the inherent diversity of its target market. The nature of the channel makes it easier to promote a wide variety of betting opportunities and the paddyPower.com product offering remains first class. For example, paddypower.com now offers markets on 50 Football leagues from around the world and in excess of 25 sub-markets on televised football games. An average active customer bets 13 times a month (2001:9). Within this channel, interactive TV performance has disappointed as market penetration by the operators, together with systems usability issues, failed to meet expectations. We continue to review the potential of this channel. As noted earlier, with Dial-a-Bet now being on the same software platform, it offers a number of opportunities for improved customer service and operational efficiency in 2003. Financial Review Turnover Turnover for the year ended 31 December 2002 was €673.8m (2001: €461.1m) an increase of 46% driven by excellent growth across all channels. Betting office turnover grew by a total of 21% with like for like growth of 15.4% for the year as a whole. Cancellation of events in the early part of 2001 due to the foot and mouth crisis clearly impacted the like for like growth rates of 22.5% in the first half of the year making direct comparisons difficult. However, the Group continued to see like for like growth of 9% for the second half of the year. Incremental growth was generated through the six new betting offices, two relocations, and one extension undertaken during the year together with the carry forward impact of new units opened part way through 2001. Telephone betting saw extremely strong growth in the year with total turnover of €122.9m (2001: €55.5m) an increase of 121.3%. This growth has been fuelled by the decision to offer tax-free betting to our Irish phone business following changes to the UK betting tax regime in 2001. In addition, the penetration of the UK market which commenced in late 2001 was expanded in 2002 as the Group undertook a year long advertising campaign as well as making its prices available on teletext in the UK. Turnover from the UK contributed 31% of turnover for the Telephone channel during the year and is continuing to grow each month as a percentage of total business. The On-line division grew by 195.1% with turnover for the year reaching €102.8m (2001: €34.8m). This business is now significantly larger in the UK than in Ireland with 58% of its turnover coming from the UK. It is the Group's largest single source of UK revenue. Average slip values by channel 2002 2001 Change € € % Betting Offices 15.29 13.70 12 Telephones 92.89 87.64 6 On-line 26.63 28.20 (6) Total slip volumes by channel (000's) 2002 2001 Change € € % Betting Offices 29,313 27,064 8 Telephones 1,323 634 109 On-line 3,861 1,238 212% Gross Margin Gross Margin, measured as the amount staked (excluding betting tax) less winnings returned to customers, increased by 36.5% to €77.0m (2001: €56.4m). The gross margin percentage fluctuated throughout the year within its normal ranges. However, margins for the year overall were near the mid-point of their normal trading ranges for each channel. Total gross margin for the Group was 11.43% (2001:12.24%) reflecting a change in mix by channel as well as changes within each channel. The betting offices saw a slight decrease in gross margin percentage averaging 13.14% (2001: 13.36%) The telephone gross margin percentage of 7.93% (2001: 8.42%) also saw a decrease. However, a significant element of this was due to the lower margin obtained on the UK telephone business as it seeks to reach critical mass. The On-line division at 8.18 % (2001: 6.42%) improved its gross margin percentage as it made further inroads into the mass market. Gross Margin % Year to 31/12/02 Year to 31/12/01 % % Betting offices 13.14 13.36 Telephone 7.93 8.42 On-line 8.18 6.42 Betting Taxes and Levies 2002 saw a number of changes to the betting tax regime. In Ireland, betting tax was reduced from 5% to 2% effective from 1 May 2002. In the UK the 15% gross profits betting tax which was introduced in October 2001 was in force for the full year. In addition, the British Horse Racing Boards (BHB) new data rights charge was implemented from 1 May 2002 under which 10% of gross profits on British horse racing must be paid to the BHB. This has been recharged to the customer via the 1% betting levy in the Irish betting offices and is likely to result in a small cost to the Group. Operating Profit Operating profit increased by 101 % to €17.1m from €8.5m in 2001 reflecting the strong turnover growth together with an overall increase in the Group's absolute gross margin. Year ended 31/12/2002 Year ended 31/12/2001 €m €m Betting Offices 19.2 16.6 Telephones 0.3 1.0 On-line (2.4) (9.1) Total 17.1 8.5 Operating profit leverage on the higher gross margin differed for each channel due to their different fixed and variable cost structures. The betting offices grew gross margin by €9.3m (19%) to €58.9m notwithstanding a decrease in their gross margin percentage. Given the largely fixed operating cost base and the level of new shop openings, profit grew by €2.5m (15.1%) to €19.2m. Telephone gross margin increased by €5.1m (108%) to €9.7m. However operating profit fell by €0.7m to €0.3m due to start-up costs associated with the UK operation, the lower gross margin achieved on the new UK accounts and the new gross profits taxes and BHB costs. The On-line division increased its gross margin by €6.2m (276%) to €8.4m. Given its relatively low, fixed cost base and the level of discretionary marketing expenditure, operating performance improved by €6.7m in the period. Tax Rate The corporation tax charge for the year was €3.0m (2001: €1.5m restated) representing an effective tax rate of 17% (2001:17% restated). During the year, the Group adopted FRS-19 'Deferred tax' and thereby changed its accounting policy for deferred tax to a full provision basis. This had no effect on the current year tax charge. The effect on the prior year tax charge was a decrease of €226k. The effect on net assets, by way of a prior year adjustment, was a reduction at 31 December 2001 and 2000 of €571k and €797k respectively. Cash Flow and Liquid Resources Net cashflow from operating activities was €30.4m (2001: €11.5m). This includes net cash inflow on customer account balances which totalled €0.6m (2001: €2.6m). Fixed asset investments were €8.1m (2001: €6.4m) including freehold premises and lease acquisition costs of €3.7m together with fit out costs for the betting office estate and additional computer hardware and software for the Telephone and On-line divisions. Net cash balances at 31 December 2002 totalled €36.4m (2001:€18.3m) of which € 3.4m (2001:€2.8m) were customer balances. These were substantially invested in short-term bank deposits, all of which mature in less than six months. The Group has no borrowings. Employees The average number of persons employed by the Group during 2002 was 856 (2001: 757). At the year-end, the total number of employees was 904 (2001: 799). Share Price The Group's shares traded in the range of €4.05 to €6.0 (Stg£2.57 to Stg£3.78) with the year high reached on 23 May 2002. The share price at 31 December 2002 was €5.08/Stg£3.23 (2001: €4.00/stg£2.55) giving a market capitalisation of €240m /Stg£152m (2001: €189m/stg£120m). The year-end free float (shares not held by the Board or their connected parties) is 68% (2001:42%). Risk Management The Group manages its betting risk through a central risk management team whose role is to compile the initial odds and subsequently manage the odds throughout the life of an event. The Group does not offer credit betting. The Group's functional currency is the euro. Foreign exchange risk is small as the majority of foreign currency transactions revenues and expenses provide a natural hedge. The Group does not use any derivative financial instruments. Dividend The 2002 interim and proposed final dividend totals €4.8m an increase of 100% on 2001 (€2.4m). This reflects the Board's continuing optimism for the business while being mindful of the Group's expansion plans. Outlook The outlook remains positive. Trading since the year-end has been strong with margins well within normal trading ranges. The Irish betting office market remains our core business and we are confident it will continue to grow through a programme of new shop openings, relocations and extensions together with underlying organic growth. The UK LBO estate, while still in its infancy, will grow in 2003 and beyond to become a significant part of Group operations. Further growth in our Telephone business is expected in both Ireland and the UK and we continue to expect our On-line business to break even for 2003. As awareness of the Paddy Power brand continues to grow within the UK we expect our UK distribution channels to become an increasingly important part of the Group. We will continue to review new product opportunities in the betting industry as appropriate. Stewart Kenny Chairman Paddy Power plc 25 February 2003 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account Year ended 31 December 2002 Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 (Restated) Turnover 673,788 461,075 Cost of winning bets paid (596,779) (404,624) Gross profit 77,009 56,451 Operating expenses (59,926) (47,944) Operating profit 17,083 8,507 Interest payable and similar charges (156) (71) Interest receivable and similar income 895 656 Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 17,822 9,092 Tax on profit on ordinary activities (3,029) (1,537) Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 14,793 7,555 Dividends (4,809) (2,404) Retained profit for the year 9,984 5,151 Profit and loss account, start of year As originally stated 21,792 16,867 Prior year adjustment (571) (797) Restated 21,221 16,070 Profit and loss account, end of year 31,205 21,221 Earnings per Share Basic €0.3138 €0.1603 Diluted €0.2900 €0.1482 The turnover and operating profit for the year is generated from continuing operations. The company has no recognised gains or losses in the financial year or the preceding financial year other than those dealt with in the profit and loss account. Consolidated Balance Sheet Year ended 31 December 2002 Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 (Restated) Fixed assets Tangible assets 24,994 22,749 Intangible assets 1,025 1,146 26,019 23,895 Current assets Debtors 1,570 1,110 Cash at bank and in hand 36,373 18,307 37,943 19,417 Creditors (amounts falling due within one year) (22,159) (10,755) Net current assets 15,784 8,662 Total assets less current liabilities 41,803 32,557 Creditors (amounts falling due after one year) (480) (793) Provision for liabilities and charges (1,177) (1,602) Net Assets 40,146 30,162 Capital and reserves Called up share capital 4,714 4,714 Share premium 3,305 3,305 Capital redemption reserve fund 662 662 Capital conversion reserve fund 260 260 Profit and loss account 31,205 21,221 Shareholders' funds - all equity interests 40,146 30,162 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Year ended 31 December 2002 Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 Net cash inflow from operating activities 30,435 11,461 Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 717 656 Interest element of finance lease payments (149) (71) 568 585 Taxation Corporation tax paid (1,466) (2,840) Capital expenditure and financial investments Acquisition of tangible fixed assets (8,083) (6,398) Sale proceeds on disposal of fixed assets 31 70 (8,052) (6,328) Equity dividends paid (3,206) (1,351) Net cash inflow before financing 18,279 1,527 Financing Capital element of finance lease payments (213) 1,006 Issue of new shares - (280) Net cash inflow 18,066 2,253 Accounting Policies Year ended 31 December 2002 These are the Group's accounting policies, in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the Company's financial statements, all of which have been applied consistently in dealing with items considered material in relation to the company's financial statements save for the adoption of FRS-19 Deferred tax in 2002. Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared in euro in accordance with generally accepted accountancy principles under historic cost convention and comply with financial reporting standards of the Accountancy Standards Boards as promulgated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. Basis of Consolidation The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiary undertakings made up to 31 December. Turnover Turnover, which is exclusive of betting tax, represents amounts received in respect of bets placed on events which occurred during the year. Intangible Assets - Goodwill Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiary undertakings, representing the excess of cost over the fair value of the Group share of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, is capitalised and amortised by equal annual instalments against profit over its expected useful life, currently 20 years. Provision is made for any impairment. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at original cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives, as follows: • Freehold property - 50 years • Leasehold property and improvements - unexpired term of the lease, except for leases with an initial term of ten or less years, which are depreciated over the unexpired term of the lease plus the renewal length of the lease, if there is a right of renewal. • Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 5/7 years • Computer equipment - 3 years • Motor vehicles - 5 years • Equipment screens - 5 years • Leased equipment screens - 3 years Leases Assets held under finance leases are included in the balance sheet at their capital value and are depreciated over the term of the lease. The corresponding liabilities are recorded as a creditor and the interest element of the finance lease rentals is charged to the profit and loss account over the term of the lease to produce a constant rate of charge on the balance of capital repayment outstanding. Operating lease rentals are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the lease term. Pensions The Group operates a number of defined contribution schemes for certain employees and executive directors. Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as incurred. Foreign Currency Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates ruling at the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Euro at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. The resulting profits and losses are dealt with in the profit and loss account. Taxation The charge for taxation is based on the results for the year. Corporation tax is calculated based on the taxable profits for the year. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more, or a right to pay less tax in the future have occurred at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is measured on a non-discounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which timing differences reverse, based on tax rates and laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Statutory Financial Statements The financial information set out above does not constitute the statutory financial statements of the Company for the year to 31 December 2002. The statutory financial statement will be finalised on the basis of the above information and together with the auditors' report thereon will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies. Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2002 1. Turnover and Segmental Information The turnover, operating profit and net assets of the Group relate to the provision of betting services, substantially all of which are conducted in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. Turnover by Delivery Channel Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 Licensed betting offices 448,096 370,698 Telephone betting 122,892 55,544 On-line betting 102,800 34,833 673,788 461,075 Turnover by Region Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 Ireland & other 570,564 437,003 UK 103,224 24,072 673,788 461,075 Gross Profit by Delivery Channel Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 Licensed betting offices 58,859 49,539 Telephone betting 9,743 4,677 On-line betting 8,407 2,235 77,009 56,451 Operating Profit/(Loss) by Delivery Channel Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 Licensed betting offices 19,167 16,649 Telephone betting 312 961 On-line betting (2,396) (9,103) 17,083 8,507 2. Prior year adjustment During the year, the Company adopted FRS 19 - Deferred Tax, and thereby changed its accounting policy in relation to accounting for deferred taxation. The effect of the adjustments required on the profit and loss account was to increase the deferred taxation charge in the year ended 31 December 2000 and decrease the deferred taxation charge in the year ended 31 December 2001 by €797,746 and €226,380 respectively. The effect on the balance sheet at 31 December 2001 and at 31 December 2000 was to increase the deferred taxation provision by €571,366 and €797,746 respectively. Equity shareholders' funds have also been re-stated resulting in a reduction at 31 December 2001 and 31 December 2000 of €571,366 and €797,746. 3. Earnings per Share Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 (Restated) Profit for financial year 14,793 7,555 '000 '000 Weighted average number of shares in issue 47,144 47,144 Dilutive effect of options outstanding 3,856 3,848 Diluted weighted average number of shares 51,000 50,992 Basic earnings per share €0.3138 €0.1603 Diluted earnings per share €0.2900 €0.1482 4. Cash Flows (a) Reconciliation of Operating Profit to Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 Operating profit 17,083 8,507 Depreciation 5,805 4,911 Amortisation of goodwill 121 121 Increase in debtors (282) (440) Increase/(decrease) in creditors 7,706 (1,642) Loss on disposal of fixed assets 2 4 Net cash inflow from operating activities 30,435 11,461 (b) Analysis of Changes in Cash During the Year Year ended Year ended 31/12/2002 31/12/2001 €'000 €'000 Balance at 1 January 2001 18,307 16,054 Net cash inflow 18,066 2,253 Balance at 31 December 2002 36,373 18,307 (c) Analysis of the Balances of Cash as Shown in the Balance Sheet 2002 2001 Change €'000 €'000 in period €'000 Balance at 31 December 36,373 18,307 18,066 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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