Interim Results

29th July, 2004 SILENTPOINT PLC. ('Silentpoint' or 'the Company') Interim Results for the six months ended 30th April, 2004 Silentpoint PLC ('Silentpoint' or the 'Company') today announces results for the six months to 30th April 2004. Highlights: * Profit before tax £51,470 (2003: loss £11,258) * Earnings per share of 0.29p * Acquisition of an interest in Silvermines Media PLC Commenting today Haresh Kanabar, Chairman, said: 'We remain confident that we are in a strong position to be able to capitalise on our positive cash balance and to generate future growth for shareholders.' Enquiries: Smit Berry, Chief Executive, Silentpoint PLC 020 8656 4648 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT I am pleased to report a pretax profit of £51,470 during the first half which compares to the pretax loss of £11,258 reported at the interim stage last year. Profits on the sale of investments realised during the first half together with interest received totalled £105,649 compared to £23,821 in the same period last year. We have continued to review a number of companies which have been seeking capital for the expansion of their business and a public market for their shares. One of the difficulties of the past few months in putting forward a proposal for recommendation by shareholders was the buoyant economy and the low interest rate environment. This not only made it easier for businesses to finance their growth but, by extension, also lifted vendor expectations on the prices most felt their businesses could command. Our view is that a period of higher interest rates and the observation that the IPO window is shutting once more will create a more conducive environment. We are therefore optimistic about valuations but should the pendulum swing too far the other way there is a risk that multiples for quoted companies fall below those demanded by private ones. The second half of the year has so far been eventful with new moves in order to make use of our positive cash balance to generate growth for shareholders. As a phase of this endeavour and to provide additional flexibility, in June, pursuant to an offer for subscription, we acquired a holding of 9.28 million shares in Silvermines Media PLC ('Silvermines'), a company whose shares were recently admitted to AIM, which represents 40.1% of its issued share capital. Silvermines has been established to provide the opportunity of financing one or more growing unquoted companies in the media, marketing and advertising sectors. A number of opportunities are being examined by its board. Outlook We will continue to follow the strategy outlined last year and I take this opportunity to thank shareholders for their commitment. Haresh Kanabar Chairman Profit and Loss Account For the six months ended 30 April 2004 Notes Six months Six months Period ended ended ended 31st October, 30th April, 30th April, 2003 2004 2003 (audited) (unaudited) (unaudited) £ £ £ Other operating expenses (54,179) (35,079) (67,790) OPERATING LOSS (54,179) (35,079) (67,790) Investment Income 105,649 23,821 122,861 PROFIT / (LOSS) ON 51,470 (11,258) 55,071 ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION Taxation 3 0 0 0 PROFIT / (LOSS) FOR THE 51,470 (11,258) 55,071 PERIOD Earnings/(Loss) per share 4 0.29p (0.06p) 0.31p Balance Sheet As at 30 April 2004 Note As at As at As at 30th April, 30th April, 31st October, 2004 2003 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) £ £ £ Fixed Assets Investments - 67,612 - Current Assets Investments 299,133 - 359,850 Debtors and prepayments 5,921 6,659 24,070 Cash at bank and in hand 1,012,326 1,153,268 874,819 1,317,380 1,159,927 1,258,739 Current Liabilities Creditors (15,732) (43,690) (8,561) Net Current Assets 1,301,648 1,116,237 1,250,178 Net Assets 1,301,648 1,183,849 1,250,178 Capital and Reserves Share Capital 350,000 350,000 350,000 Share Premium Account 1,076,496 1,076,496 1,076,496 Profit and Loss Account (124,848) (242,647) (176,318) Shareholders' Funds 1,301,648 1,183,849 1,250,178 Notes to the Interim Results 1. Basis of preparation The Interim accounts for the six months ended 30th April, 2004 are unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts in accordance with section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. 2. Dividends No dividend is proposed for the six months ended 30th April, 2004. 3. Taxation On the grounds of brought forward losses there is no taxation charged to the profit and loss account in this period. 4. Earnings/(Loss) per share The earnings per share has been calculated by dividing the profit after taxation for the period of £51,470 (2003: loss £11,258) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of 17,500,000 (2003: 17,500,000) in issue during the period. 5. Copies of the Interim results are available from 84 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 5PP.
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