Final Results

26th Nov 2009 AVATION PLC ('Avation' or the 'Company') CONSOLIDATED AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2009 Avation, the aircraft leasing company, presents its consolidated audited results for the twelve months to 30 June 2009. HIGHLIGHTS * Group operating revenues increased by 224% to GBP 16,278,212 (2008: GBP 5,031,679); * Profits attributable to shareholders, excluding an extraordinary, item increased by 81% to GBP 2,645,976 (2008: GBP 1,462,750). * A final dividend for the year of 0.5p per ordinary share has been proposed by the directors. Enquires: Avation PLC Jeff Chatfield, Chairman 07783 942 553 Advisor Frank Lucas, Loeb Aron & Co. 0207 628 1128 Financial Public Relations Bishopsgate Communications 0207 562 3350 Nick Rome/Will Tindall/Giang Nguyen Websites: www.avation.net CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Dear Fellow Shareholders, On behalf of your Board of directors, I present to you the audited financial statements for Avation and its subsidiaries for the year ended 30th June 2009 and seek to update you on the progress that the Avation Group has made in this challenging year. Your Board reports that in respect of the year ending 30th June 2009 the consolidated net profit after tax was GBP 2,645,976 on revenues of GBP 16,278,212 with earnings per share of 10.4 pence. The operating businesses had a satisfactory year with excellent and robust cash flows being recorded. Last year the Company enjoyed an extraordinary gain resulting from the spin off of Capital Lease Aviation PLC as a quoted subsidiary on the AIM market, the profits reported this year are from recurring business with no extraordinary gains. We are all too aware of the issues and problems extent in the world economy, nevertheless the business has continued to grow and we have increased the revenue base by 224%. As at June 30th the asset base has further increased to GBP 83,053,926. The Avation Group currently owns 11 modern jet aircraft. The Group continues to seek further aircraft acquisitions. The Company was formed via a special dividend from Skywest Airlines Ltd with shares distributed to all of the then Skywest Airlines Ltd shareholders. The revenue and profit base, upon which a sustainable business can grow, is now fully in place and we are pleased to note the diversification of the client base which includes international airlines. Your Board recognises the importance of rewarding shareholders - the owners of the Company and second only in importance to our customers. Avation Plc has previously paid dividends and conducted a capital management program by purchasing shares for cancellation. Despite adverse economic conditions, the business continues to prosper, and therefore your Board is recommending to shareholders a final dividend payment of 0.5p per share and moreover it hopes to maintain a progressive dividend policy going forward. The record date for this final dividend is the 11 January 2010 and the proposed payment date, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting, is the 25th January 2010. The Company and its subsidiaries have secured the bulk of its debt funding at a cost of around 6% per annum. Whilst the Company believes that it can procure access to further funds for the purchase of aircraft - the availability of this type of funding with industry specific terms and conditions is by no means guaranteed or assured in the current worldwide economic climate. Specific aviation risks are also present and include the creditworthiness of client airlines. My colleagues and I will continue to work tirelessly to build this Company into a respected, profitable, diversified, cash generative aircraft leasing business. The Board would like to thank you, the shareholders and all other stakeholders, for their continued support and goodwill and look forward with confidence to another year in the development of Avation PLC. Jeff Chatfield, Chairman AVATION PLC CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009 2009 2008 £ £ Revenue 16,278,212 5,031,679 Cost of sales (871,494) (127,739) ----------- ---------- Gross profit 15,406,718 4,903,940 Other operating income 1,477,929 399,942 Administrative expenses (953,657) (591,587) Exceptional item - 5,503,165 Other operating expenses (7,167,655) (1,414,535) Finance expenses (3,777,014) (655,713) ----------- ---------- Profit before taxation 4,986,321 8,145,212 Taxation (754,408) (782,035) ---------- ----------- Profit after taxation 4,231,913 7,363,177 Minority interests (1,585,937) (397,262) ----------- ---------- Attributable to the shareholders 2,645,976 6,965,915 ----------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Earnings per share for continuing and total operations - Basic 10.40 pence 28.75 pence ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- - Fully Diluted 9.22 pence 25.40 pence ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- AVATION PLC CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2009 2009 2008 £ £ ASSETS ------ Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 1,039,321 1,257,525 Trade and other receivables 1,575,778 362,866 Inventories 493 735 --------- --------- Total current assets 2,615,592 1,621,126 --------- --------- Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 83,053,926 67,419,726 Goodwill 1,324,541 1,324,541 ---------- ---------- Total non-current assets 84,378,467 68,744,267 ---------- ---------- Total assets 86,994,059 70,365,393 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ---------------------- Current liabilities: Trade and other payables 3,851,566 2,243,353 Provision for taxation 292,823 586,368 Loans and borrowings 8,521,911 6,263,715 Short-term provisions 1,088,555 299,336 ---------- --------- Total current liabilities 13,754,855 9,392,772 ---------- --------- Non-current liabilities: Trade and other payables 550,400 323,403 Loans and borrowings 40,253,227 37,599,720 Deferred tax liabilities 3,208,998 1,825,398 ---------- ---------- Total non-current liabilities 44,012,625 39,748,521 ---------- ---------- Equity attributable to shareholders: Share capital 255,555 252,700 Share premium 1,216,336 1,213,770 Assets revaluation reserve 6,760,372 4,454,006 Capital redemption reserve 7,000 - Foreign currency translation reserve 1,148,240 (6,605) Share option reserve 12,788 12,788 Retained earnings 9,897,773 7,386,700 ---------- ---------- 19,298,064 13,313,359 Minority Interest 9,928,515 7,910,741 ---------- ---------- 29,226,579 21,224,100 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and equity 86,994,059 70,365,393 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- AVATION PLC CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009 2009 2008 £ £ Cash flows from operating activities: Total profit 4,231,913 7,363,177 Adjustments for: Income tax 754,408 782,035 Depreciation expense 4,455,650 1,115,198 Claim on maintenance reserve 2,712,005 299,336 Gain on dilution - (5,503,165) Foreign currency exchange adjustment gain (1,420,401) - Share option expense - 24,968 Interest expense 3,548,968 655,713 Interest income (13,254) (346,828) ----------- ---------- Operating profit before working capital changes 14,269,289 4,390,434 Trade and other receivables (1,212,912) 6,947 Inventories 242 (38) Trade and other payables 1,652,747 2,011,172 Short-term provisions (453,809) - ----------- ---------- Cash from operations 14,255,557 6,408,515 Interest paid (3,366,505) (655,713) Interest received 13,254 346,828 Corporation tax paid (1,066,989) (201,384) ----------- ---------- Net cash from operating activities 9,835,317 5,898,246 ----------- ---------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment (3,967,069) (53,735,874) ----------- ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (3,967,069) (53,735,874) ----------- ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares 12,421 251,500 Share buyback (7,000) (131,266) Net proceeds from issuance of subsidiary's shares to - 10,791,329 minority Dividends paid (127,903) (126,800) Proceeds from borrowings 3,210,035 39,332,659 Repayment of borrowings (8,974,547) (1,774,691) ----------- ----------- Net cash (used in) from financing activities (5,886,994) 48,342,731 ----------- ----------- Net effect of exchange rate changes in consolidating subsidiaries (199,458) (75,923) ------------ ------------ Net increase in cash (218,204) 429,180 Cash and cash equivalent at beginning of financial year 1,257,525 828,345 ----------- ------------- Cash and cash equivalent at end of financial year 1,039,321 1,257,525 ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------- Avation plc

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