Half-yearly Report

Angela Flowers Gallery plc Interim Statement and Results for the six months ended 30th June 2008 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT The first half of 2008 has seen a great deal of change. We moved a large number of works into our new storage facility in North London, finally vacating our Richmond Road premises as they came to the end of a 20-year lease. We signed a new 15-year lease at Cork Street after a lengthy negotiation. We also said goodbye to a number of staff, both short and long term, who have moved on to other opportunities. I must especially recognise the excellent contribution of Sam Chatterton Dickson, who served the Gallery with great enthusiasm, initiative and support for 16 years, the last six as a director of the company. He has moved on to another leading gallery with our best wishes for the future. Market conditions have grown much tougher. Our results have echoed this unwelcome change, falling short of budget. Gross profit of £1.12 million on £2.3 million of sales for the half-year was down from £1.34 million on £2.8 million of turnover in 2007. Operating costs have been well controlled. Consequently the net loss of £87,809, compared to £19,182 last time, is better than might be expected in view of the £500,000 drop in sales. However, we are nearing the completion of our Cork Street renovation, which had an inevitable impact on sales. The premises should emerge from closure in good shape to increase sales from October onwards. The much-improved galleries will have substantial additional exhibition space. We will be opening with a show of new paintings by Derek Boshier, followed by photographs of Versailles by Robert Polidori. Flowers East continues to stage major exhibitions. Highlights include a superb retrospective of Jack Smith in July, followed by a wonderful exhibition of kinetic art titled "Domestic Appliance", curated by Ellie Harrison Read, which got excellent press coverage. We have recently opened a Patrick Hughes exhibition of stunning new reverse perspective paintings to coincide with the publication of a new book on his writings "Left to Write". I am expecting further tough months ahead, but the strength of the loyal artists with whom we work promises a very positive long-term future. Much thanks goes to our hard working staff and supportive directors and shareholders. Angela Flowers Chairman 29th September 2008 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the six months ended 30th June 2008 Unaudited Unaudited Audited Six months Six months year ended ended ended 30.06.08 30.06.07 31.12.07 £ £ £ Turnover 2338341 2803219 5899318 Cost of Sales (1217168) (1459625) (3176070) Gross Profit 1121173 1343594 2723248 Operating Costs 1162872 (1307514) (2497837) Operating Profit (Loss) (41699) 36080 225411 Dividend from associated - - 4000 company Interest receivable 15700 702 899 Interest payable (70835) (55964) (122943) Profit (Loss) before taxation (96834) (19182) 107367 Taxation 9025 - (48522) Profit (Loss) after taxation (87809) (19182) 58845 Retained Profit brought forward 769729 710884 710884 Retained Profit carried forward 681920 691702 769729 Earnings per share (1.26p) (0.35)p 0.85p Note to the Interim Financial Results for the six months ended 30th June 2008 The interim financial information set out herein does not constitute full financial statements within the meaning of Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The financial statements comprise the unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2008 and extracts from the audited results for the year ended 31 December 2007. The unaudited Group results have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom, and on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2007. The results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2008 have not been audited. The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2007 is an abridged version of the Group's Annual Report and Accounts for that year, which has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The independent auditors' report in the Annual Report 2007 was unqualified and did not contain a statement under Section 237(2) or 237(3) of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended). INDEPENDENT REVIEW Report to Angela Flowers Gallery plc INTRODUCTION We have been instructed by the Company to review the financial information for the six months ended 30th June 2008 on page 2. We have read the other information contained in the interim report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial information. This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company those matters we are required to state in an independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by the Directors. The Directors are responsible for preparing the interim report in accordance with the Rules of Plus. REVIEW WORK PERFORMED We conducted our review in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999/ 4 issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review consists principally of making enquiries of Group Management and applying analytical procedures to the financial information and underlying financial data and based thereon, assessing whether the accounting policies and presentation have been consistently applied unless otherwise disclosed. A review excludes audit procedures such as test of controls and verification of assets, liabilities and transactions. It is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with Auditing Standards and therefore provides a lower level of assurance than an audit. Accordingly we do not express an audit opinion on the financial information. REVIEW CONCLUSION On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the financial information as presented for the six months ended 30th June 2008. Daniel Auerbach & Company LLP Chartered Certified Accountants London Date 29h September 2008
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