Final Results

Amino Technologies PLC 28 January 2008 +-------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ |FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | 28 January 2008| +-------------------------------------+-------------------------------------+ AMINO TECHNOLOGIES PLC RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2007 Amino Technologies plc ('Amino' or 'the Group'; stock code: AMO), the Cambridge based broadband network software and systems Group, announces its audited final results for the year ended 30 November 2007. Key points: • Amino has achieved a strong turn-round to profitability, building on the Group's core strengths within the IPTV technology sector. • The financial results for the period were: o Revenues increased 27% to £32.3m (2006: £25.4m); o Gross margins remained solid at 35.1% (2006: 36.3%); o Operating profit turned round by £2.82m to £0.65m (2006: operating loss of £2.18m); and o Profit before tax was £1.4m (2006: loss before tax £1.6m as restated) reflecting strong growth and reduced costs. • Balance sheet remains strong and net cash increased by £3.1m to £17.0m (2006: £13.9m). • Shipments of AmiNET products for the period increased 45% to 598,000 (2006: 413,000); • Since the year end, board has been strengthened with the appointment of Peter Murphy as a non-executive director. On outlook, Keith Todd, Chairman stated: 'The board believes that Amino is well placed to continue to grow and to maintain a leadership position in IPTV. The board and executives are working to improve the financial performance of the business, balancing investment with profitable growth as we strive to establish sustained profitability.' CONTACTS Amino Technologies: today: 020-7367-8888 Keith Todd, Chairman thereafter on: 01954-234100 Bob Giddy, Chief Executive www.aminocom.com Stuart Darling, Finance Director Bankside: 020-7367-8888 Steve Liebmann or Simon Bloomfield KBC Peel Hunt Ltd. (Nominated adviser and broker) 020-7418-8900 Julian Blunt or David Anderson About Amino Amino Technologies plc (www.aminocom.com) specialises in IPTV software technologies and hardware platforms that enable delivery of digital programming and interactivity over the Internet. Amino's technologies have been used in commercial deployments and trials in over 80 countries worldwide. Amino's principal customers are telecommunications, broadcast and hospitality service operators. Amino is partnered with world-leading companies in systems integration, middleware, conditional access, silicon, head-end systems and browser technologies. CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Introduction I am pleased to announce a year of strong progress and profits for the year ended 30 November 2007, building on the Group's historic strengths to deliver our business plan for the year. As I said last year, the Group has a number of core strengths including a very strong position in the tier 2 and tier 3 telco Internet Protocol TV ('IPTV') market, global distribution channels, a low cost manufacturing supply chain and a very strong brand. These strengths have stood us in good stead over the past year, enabling the Group to increase revenues, gross margin and deliver the profit improvement. Results and finance Revenue for the year increased 27% to £32.3m (2006: £25.4m) and the revenue from the top 20 accounts, which account for over 92% of the revenues, was up 34% to £30.0m (2006: £22.4m). The bulk of revenues in the year were based on sales of established MPEG-2 products with the newer MPEG-4 products beginning to contribute to sales in the latter part of the year. At the same time as increasing both revenue and gross profit, the Group reduced its operating cost base during the year by 7% to £10.7m (2006: £11.4m). The Group generated a profit before tax of £1.4m (2006: loss of £1.6m). The Group net cash increased to £17.0m as at 30 November 2007 (2006: £13.9m). Strategy and competitive market position Our core strategy is proving successful and will be maintained into 2008; Amino will continue to exploit the emerging IPTV market, especially within the tier 2 and 3 telco's which are deploying IPTV first and to progressively address the total market including tier 1 participants through direct selling and partnerships. While breaking into the tier 1 telco remains an objective, Amino has a successful, growing business within the tier 2 and tier 3 marketplace. In fact as the broadband market continues to develop, the power of the tier 1 telco's to 'control' access to the consumer is reducing. This will lead to additional opportunities for Amino in the so called tier 2/3 market are these emerging telco's develop their IPTV strategies. The board is evaluating additional strategic initiatives that are complementary to the core strategy to further accelerate the growth of the business in the medium term that will exploit the knowledge and assets that Amino has created and invested in over the past few years in delivering over 1.5 million set-top boxes ('STBs') to over 1,800 customers. While the bulk of annual revenues are generated by our top 20 customers, the large number of other customers represent the 'seed corn' for future revenues as well as giving Amino access to the wider market. The market today continues the transition from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 technologies which offer greater data compression and reduced requirement for internet bandwidth. Amino's market will be underpinned by the continuing demand for MPEG-2 products and supplemented by the emerging MPEG-4 market opportunity for both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) products. The full development of the MPEG-4 HD market is dependent on sufficient network capacity becoming available. As evidenced in the US, networks ideally need to be able to deliver multiple HD streams as consumers generally have more than one TV in the home. Amino is well placed to exploit this market as the MPEG-4 HD growth accelerates. Today, Amino continues to grow successfully through the delivery of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 SD products. Amino's partnerships have progressed across Asia during the year - not just as direct revenue opportunities but also as additional sources for manufacturing product. Operational delivery The Group operates in a highly dynamic marketplace that is still evolving. Different regions of the world are adopting different combinations of suppliers to fulfil the whole service requirement; the roll-out of MPEG-4 SD and HD is occurring at varied speeds and with different priorities. This leads to significant complexity and 'supply side' cost. The extensive customer base that Amino has helps gives us a unique insight into what is actually happening in the market. All companies face specific execution risks in such rapidly developing markets. These risks fall mainly into three areas: sales, technology and supply. The board and executive are continuing to undertake reviews of aspects of these to reduce or mitigate the risks. The Amino board and executive are well placed to benefit from its 2007 experience and further improve the Group's execution capability. Board The non-executive representation on Amino's Board has been re-constituted further over the past month with a view to providing a structure and breadth of skills to take Amino through its next phase of growth. In that context, I was pleased to announce recently the appointment of Peter Murphy as a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Andrew Burke, who was appointed as a director last year, has been appointed Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Staff The Group could not have been achieved this progress without the knowledge, skill and energy of the entire staff. The Board and I would like to thank them for their continued commitment to the development of Amino. Outlook The Board believes that Amino is well placed to continue to grow and to maintain a leadership position in IPTV, a market still in its early stages of growth. We are working to improve further the financial performance of the business, balancing investment with growth in order to establish sustained profitability. Keith Todd CBE Non-Executive Chairman CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT Introduction At the outset of the year, we set ourselves and have achieved the key objectives of maintaining our business momentum while at the same time, reducing the levels of risk. By focusing upon our core strengths we have grown revenues, sustained our gross margins, increased profit and maintained our position as a market and technology leader as evidenced by a very satisfactory list of 'industry firsts'. IPTV is still evolving. The transition to MPEG-4, particularly high definition (HD), has and will continue to be a challenge until all aspects of the related technologies stabilise. This will take time and will be influenced by industry consolidation. Amino, by virtue of having demonstrated its competence, organisational stability, financial strength and technology leadership, is well placed to take advantage of the many benefits that this should bring. Achievements Whilst the Group has been focused and dedicated to bringing a range of MPEG-4HD products to the market, we were delighted to have achieved - • February: Deployment of Switzerland's first Fibre To The Home (FTTH) solution with Sierre Energie; • October: MPEG-4 H.264 certification (the first MPEG-4 HD set-top box to meet the Premium Conformance standards); • October: First deployment of a combined MPEG-4HD Satellite and IPTV service in North America with NDS and SES Americom; and • November: Membership of Open IPTV Forum by their invitation. In addition to the achievements within our core expertise, Amino has continued to innovate in its markets and applications; for example: • Launched: o May: In partnership with Orb Networks, delivery of personal and broadband media to a TV screen; o August: Truly interactive application with Accedo Broadband in North America; o October: First ever Wireless IPTV deployment (Chile); and o December: First IPTV deployment in Central America. Our market These events have contributed to Amino being recognised by ABI Research as an IPTV market leader for the third consecutive year. Whilst the statistics in this, or indeed any other report, cannot be taken as an absolute statement of fact, it is independent validation that Amino has continued to apply and direct its resources and efforts in the execution of realisable business that has brought measurable rewards. From 2004 through to 2008 Amino's revenues 51% (CAGR); this is consistent with market growth reported by both ABI Research and IMS Research. Strategy, environment and direction We intend to continue to expand and build upon our strong sales channels in the Americas, Western and Eastern Europe, India and China. These channels have enabled Amino to become a market leader. Together with committed partners such as WNC Wistron, we are targeting the tier 1 telco's with our new MPEG-4 products. WNC has the proven capacity, infrastructure, reach and experience to satisfy the service criteria that is common to most tier 1 telco's. However, many tier 1 telcos are slow to commit whilst they seek to close the gap between the broadband bandwidth required for IPTV and the capacity of their existing networks. The market has developed so far with IPTV solutions built from individual product components (including: head end, middleware, conditional access, browser and set-top box), each selected from one of a number of suppliers. When integrated, these products form the complete solution; we refer to this as the 'eco-system'. While these ad-hoc technology and business relationships (eco-systems) have been chosen by many tier 2 and tier 3 telcos, the larger tier 1 telco's usually look for a complete solution. Amino is planning to use its considerable integration skills, business relationships and market knowledge to offer a fully packaged solution when desired. This will lower a customer's cost of ownership whilst increasing Amino's added value and strengthening its competitive position. During 2007 we introduced a product for Internet TV. Whilst we have not yet enjoyed any significant revenues from this product, we have benefited from demonstrating our vision and innovation. Internet TV is becoming known as 'Over the Top TV'. It supplements IPTV (the 'walled garden') and is forecast widely to become increasingly popular. It allows the consumer to enjoy the classic television experience and mix the conventional scheduled, sports and movie programmes with personalised video blogs. Amino is able to provide the 'gate' that opens up the 'walled garden' without breaching security or prejudicing viewing quality. As with IPTV, we are well placed to exploit this opportunity together with the early adopters of 'Over the Top TV'. Risk reduction We have now achieved the critical mass that gives us greater control over our supply chain. We now have three suppliers (contract or licensed manufacturers) for our products and are no longer dependent upon any one supplier for any given product. In addition to lowering the risk, this has enabled us to maintain the competitiveness of our supply chain. Additionally, more chip suppliers have entered the MPEG-4 arena. Whilst there isn't a simple plug-in replacement for these complex devices, we are able to secure a functionally equivalent product that reduces further our exposure to any one supplier. Market prospects There are continual references in the media to the rapidly changing viewing patterns of today's consumers. The common thread to these articles is that flexible, inter-active viewing can only be achieved through services delivered over broadband. Amino continues to be at the very heart of IPTV and Internet TV. This provides an exciting and motivating environment for our staff and a huge opportunity for revenue growth, both organic and through acquisition. Moving forward, we have created a solid, sustainable base for development which is not dependent upon any one application, customer, region, partner, channel or supplier. Bob Giddy Chief Executive Officer FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Results for the year As indicated in my report last year, the Group's focus in FY2007 has been to improve profitability by increasing gross profit generated whilst reducing fixed operating cost. I am pleased to report that this was achieved. Revenue increased by 27.0% to £32.25m (2006: £25.45m) from the sale of 598,000 (2006: 413,000) set-top boxes and associated engineering consultancy, support services revenue and licence income. Whilst approximately 96% of revenues were generated from set-top box sales, partnership agreements announced at the start of the year have helped Amino to address key emerging markets such as China, Asia Pacific and India generating £0.86m of licence and royalty income in a cost effective manner. Growth in revenue and gross profit has been adversely affected by the continued weakness in the US dollar against sterling because the substantial majority of sales and cost of sales are transacted in US dollars. The value of the US dollar against sterling decreased by approximately 5% during the year. Gross margins remain healthy at 35.1% (2006: 36.3%) contributing to an increase in gross profit of 22.3% to £11.31m (2006: £9.25m). Operating expenses reduced by 7% to £10.66m (2006: £11.43m) despite continued essential investment in the market transition from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 technologies. Sales, general and administrative expenses reduced by £0.58m to £7.41m (2006: £8.00m) and research and development expenses were largely unchanged at £3.24m (2006: £3.42m). At the year-end, headcount was 100 (2006: 103). The average number of employees during the year was 107 (2006: 113). The board plans to increase headcount and operating expenses by 10-15% in FY2008 to support the market transition from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 technologies and expected continued growth in business activity. The Group generated an operating profit for the year of £0.65m (2006: loss of £2.18m) despite incurring an operating loss of £0.64m in the first half. The improved performance achieved in the second half demonstrates productivity gains achievable from higher volumes. Net interest received during the year was £0.74m (2006: £0.54m). The Group received payable research and development tax credits of £0.93m in the year in respect of expenditure incurred in FY2005 and FY2006. Net assets which increased by £2.21m to £29.05m (2006: £26.84m) provide the Group with a strong working capital base. The primary components of net assets are net cash balances of £17.03m (2006: £13.88m), trade debtors of £9.64m (2006: £7.61m) and stock of £2.66m (2006: £3.81m). The increase in net assets largely reflects operating profit generated, net interest receivable and payable research & development tax credits received during the year. Whilst representing approximately 30% of revenues in the year, 90% of trade debtors of £9.64m (2006: £7.61m) were invoiced in October and November 2007 reflecting the Group's traditionally strong fourth quarter. As at 30 November 2007, the Group had approximately £12m of tax losses available to carry forward to set against future taxable profits, of which losses of £6.00m are recognised by the deferred tax asset of £1.72m and £6.00m remains unrecognised. Amino completed a reduction of capital in the year and ended the year with distributable reserves of £20.28m. The Group has a strong balance sheet with assets primarily made up of cash and trade debtors. The research and development investments made in the previous three years in developing MPEG-4 set-top box technologies should generate revenues and gross profits in the years ahead. Future profits are expected to be sheltered by the considerable tax losses carried forward. Stuart Darling Finance Director Consolidated profit and loss account For the year ended 30 November 2007 Notes Year to Year to 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 (as restated) Audited Audited £ £ Turnover 3 32,253,156 25,447,255 Cost of sales (20,945,251) (16,197,987) __________ __________ Gross profit 11,307,905 9,249,268 Selling, general and administrative expenses (7,409,465) (8,002,600) Research and development expenses (3,252,115) (3,423,107) __________ __________ Group operating profit /(loss) 646,325 (2,176,439) Interest receivable and similar income 967,903 623,525 Interest payable and similar charges (230,831) (83,506) __________ __________ Group profit / (loss) on ordinary activities 1,383,397 (1,636,420) before taxation Tax on profit / (loss) on ordinary activities 932,573 48,171 __________ __________ Group profit / (loss) on ordinary activities after taxation being profit / (loss) for the financial year 2,315,970 (1,588,249) __________ __________ Basic earnings / (loss) per 1p ordinary share 4 4.1p (2.8p) Diluted earnings / (loss) per 1p ordinary 4 3.9p (2.8p) share Statement of Group total recognised gains and losses for the year ended 30 November 2007 Year to Year to 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 (as restated) Audited Audited £ £ Profit / (loss) for the financial year 2,315,970 (1,588,249) Exchange translation difference on (149,218) (185,080) consolidation __________ __________ Total recognised gains / (losses) for the year 2,166,752 (1,773,329) __________ __________ Prior year adjustment - share based payment (140,607) n/a charge Total recognised gains since last Annual Report 2,026,145 n/a __________ All amounts above relate to continuing activities. Consolidated balance sheet as at 30 November 2007 Notes As at As at 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 (as restated) Audited Audited £ £ Fixed assets Intangible assets 960,778 818,408 Tangible assets 1,118,891 1,413,734 _________ _________ 2,079,669 2,232,142 _________ _________ Current assets Stocks 2,659,659 3,808,362 Debtors: amounts falling due after more than 5 1,882,450 1,914,406 one year Debtors: amounts falling due within one year 5 10,720,082 8,586,781 12,602,532 10,501,187 Short-term investments 2,000,000 9,000,000 Cash at bank and in hand 15,065,867 12,658,769 _________ _________ 32,328,058 35,968,318 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 (5,358,920) (11,323,294) _________ _________ Net current assets 26,969,138 24,645,024 Total assets less current liabilities 29,048,807 26,877,166 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than 6 - (36,299) one year _________ _________ Net assets 29,048,807 26,840,867 _________ _________ Capital and reserves Called-up share capital 7 584,130 582,630 Shares to be issued 7 68,667 171,000 Share premium account 79,749 21,807,240 Merger reserve 16,388,755 16,388,755 Profit and loss account 11,927,506 (12,108,758) _________ _________ Total shareholders' funds 8 29,048,807 26,840,867 _________ _________ Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 30 November 2007 Notes Year to Year to 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 Audited Audited £ £ Net cash inflow from operating activities 9 1,901,106 459,334 Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 913,552 551,491 Interest paid (230,831) (9,506) __________ __________ Net cash inflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance 682,721 541,985 __________ __________ Taxation 914,186 - __________ __________ Capital expenditure and financial investment Purchase of tangible fixed assets (183,423) (723,894) Purchase of intangible fixed assets (408,677) (173,652) __________ __________ Net cash outflow for capital expenditure and (592,100) (897,546) financial investment __________ __________ Acquisitions net of cash acquired - (617,702) Net cash inflow / (outflow) before use of liquid resources and financing 2,905,913 (513,929) __________ __________ Management of liquid resources Decrease / (increase) in short-term deposits 7,000,000 (8,570,000) with banks __________ __________ Financing Issue of ordinary share capital 16,000 - Cash received from exercise of share options 2,540 53,024 (Decrease) in other borrowings (46,555) (30,124) (Decrease) / Increase in bank borrowings (7,351,014) 8,064,516 __________ __________ Net cash (outflow) / inflow from financing (7,379,029) 8,087,416 __________ __________ Increase / (decrease) in cash 2,526,884 (996,513) __________ __________ Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds Opening net funds 13,968,354 14,468,271 Increase / (decrease) in cash 2,526,884 (996,513) (Decrease) / increase in deposits (7,000,000) 8,570,000 Decrease / (increase) in borrowings 7,351,014 (8,064,516) Exchange adjustments 219,115 (8,888) __________ __________ Closing net funds 17,065,367 13,968,354 __________ __________ Notes 1 Basis of preparation The financial information in this preliminary announcement does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the year ended 30 November 2007 or the year ended 30 November 2006, but is derived from those accounts. Statutory accounts for 2006 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and those for 2007 will be delivered after the Company's Annual General Meeting. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their reports were unqualified and did not contain statements under s237(2) or s237(3) Companies Act 1985. 2 FRS20 Share-based payments The Group is required to adopt FRS20, 'Share-based Payment', for the first time for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2006. In accordance with the transitional provisions of FRS20, the Group is required to recognise an expense in respect of options granted after 7 November 2002 that were unvested as of 1 December 2006. This expense, which is calculated by reference to the fair value of the options granted, is recognised on a straight line basis over the performance period based on the Group's estimate of options that will eventually vest. The charge is then credited back to reserves. The adoption of the Standard has no effect on the Group's cash flow or net assets. Comparative figures for the year to 30 November 2006 have been restated to apply the provisions of FRS20, increasing expenses and the loss for the year as shown below: 2007 2006 Audited Audited (as restated) £ £ Profit / (loss) for the financial year 2,315,970 (1,588,249) Share-based payments charge 50,532 140,607 _________ _________ Adjusted profit / (loss) for the financial year before FRS20 Share-based Payments 2,366,502 (1,447,642) _________ _________ 3 Turnover segmental analysis Turnover is wholly attributable to the Group's principal activity. In the opinion of the directors, the Group currently has only one class of business. The analysis of turnover by destination is set out below. Year to Year to 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 Audited Audited £ £ Geographical analysis United Kingdom, Europe and Africa 16,313,448 13,244,131 Americas 14,858,934 11,892,181 Asia Pacific 1,080,774 310,943 _________ _________ 32,253,156 25,447,255 _________ _________ 4 Earnings / (loss) per share Year to Year to 30 November 30 November 2006 2006 (as restated) Audited Audited £ £ Earnings attributable to shareholders 2,315,970 (1,558,249) _________ _________ Weighted average number of shares (Basic) 56,038,502 55,832,244 _________ _________ Weighted average number of shares (Diluted) 58,756,175 n/a _________ _________ The calculation of basic (loss)/earnings per share is based on profit/(loss) after taxation and the weighted average number of ordinary shares of 1p each in issue during the period. For diluted (loss)/earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue is adjusted to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Group has two categories of dilutive potential ordinary shares: share options where the exercise price is less than the average market price of the Company's ordinary shares and deferred ordinary shares in respect of the acquisition of SJ Consulting Limited (see note 7). There is no dilutive effect in respect of the year ended 30 November 2006 as the Group was loss making. 5 Debtors As at As at 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 Audited Audited £ £ Amounts falling due after more than one year: Other debtors 163,450 195,406 Deferred tax 1,719,000 1,719,000 _________ _________ 1,882,450 1,914,406 _________ _________ Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors 9,637,252 7,610,249 VAT recoverable 80,107 103,044 Other debtors 16,636 6,471 Prepayments and accrued income 986,087 867,017 _________ _________ 10,720,082 8,586,781 _________ _________ Other debtors comprise rent deposits and amounts due in respect of share option exercises. 6 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year As at As at 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 Audited Audited £ £ Bank loans and overdrafts - 7,690,415 Other loans 37,229 47,485 Trade creditors 1,910,724 2,558,223 Taxation and social security 181,741 202,740 Other creditors 30,166 - Corporation tax - 18,707 Accruals and deferred income 3,199,060 805,724 _________ _________ 5,358,920 11,323,294 _________ _________ Bank loans and overdrafts are secured by a fixed and floating charge over the assets of Amino Communications Limited. Amounts falling due after more than one year As at As at 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 Audited Audited £ £ Other loans - 36,299 _________ _________ Other loans comprise unsecured borrowings from a third party at a fixed interest rate of 5% (2006: 5%). 7 Called-up share capital As at As at 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 Audited Audited £ £ Authorised 100,000,000 (2006: 100,000,000) ordinary shares of 1p 1,000,000 1,000,000 each _________ _________ Allotted, called up and fully paid 58,413,051 (2006: 58,263,052) ordinary shares of 1p 584,130 582,630 each _________ _________ In respect of the acquisition of SJ Consulting Limited during 2006, the Company issued 99,999 ordinary shares on 20 January 2007 (the anniversary of the acquisition date) at a price of £0.6525. It has the obligation to issue 133,333 ordinary shares of 1p each in tranches of 66,666 ordinary shares on the second anniversary of the acquisition date and 66,667 ordinary shares on the third anniversary, contingent upon the continued service of certain key employees. On 20 January 2007 50,000 ordinary shares of 1p each were issued for consideration of £0.32 per share. 8 Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds Year to Year to 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 (as restated) Audited Audited £ £ Opening shareholders' funds 26,840,867 28,249,565 Profit / (loss) for the period 2,315,970 (1,588,249) Exchange differences on consolidation (149,218) (185,080) Issue of ordinary share capital - capital 1,500 - Issue of ordinary share capital - share premium 79,749 - Shares to be issued (102,333) 171,000 Share based payment charge 50,532 140,607 Exercise of employee share options 11,740 53,024 _________ _________ Closing shareholders' funds 29,048,807 26,840,867 _________ _________ 9 Reconciliation of operating profit / (loss) to net cash inflow from operating activities Year to Year to 30 November 30 November 2007 2006 (as restated) Audited Audited £ £ Operating profit / (loss) 646,325 (2,176,439) Depreciation and amortisation charge 704,255 563,915 Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 112 760 Share based payment charge 50,532 140,607 Decrease / (increase) in stocks 1,148,703 (2,347,606) (Increase) / decrease in debtors (2,457,085) 2,836,057 Increase in creditors 1,842,063 1,618,232 Exchange differences on consolidation (33,799) (176,192) _________ _________ Net cash inflow from continuing operating activities 1,901,106 459,334 _________ _________ 10 Contingent liabilities Amino's products incorporate third party technology, usually under licence. Inadvertent actions may expose the Group to the risk of infringing third party intellectual property rights. Potential claims can still be submitted many years after a product has been deployed. Any such claims are vigorously defended 11 Copies of the Group's annual report will be sent to shareholders in due course and will be available on the Group's website (http://www.aminocom.com) pursuant to AIM rule 26 at that time. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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