Interim Results

Baydonhill PLC 20 December 2007 Baydonhill plc ('Baydonhill' or 'the Company') Interim results for the six month period ended 30 September 2007 Key Points •Continued investment in the product offering resulted in a net loss for the period of £845,967 which was in line with expectations (2006: loss £219,915). •Corporate sales team recruited and operational. •Baydonhill Online (the newly designed corporate online trading system) became active in late November. Contacts Baydonhill plc Tel: 020 7594 0584 Eric Peacock, Chairman Wayne Mitchell, Chief Executive John East & Partners Limited Tel: 0207 628 2200 Simon Fox / Bidhi Bhoma Rostrum Communications Tel: 07773 782 520 Mark Houlding Chairman's Statement Interim Results For the six months ended 30 September 2007 the Company made a loss before tax of £845,967 (2006: loss £219,915) on a turnover of £131,669,000 (2006 : £128,273,000). The major shareholder has continued to support the Company during the period, with the result that the directors believe cash resources to be adequate to cover the year ahead to 30 September 2008. Review The Company's turnover slightly increased over the same period last year, despite strong competition in the market place which has, however, negatively affected our margins. The 'Private Client' division generates the majority of the Company's revenue, although both turnover and margins have declined against the same period last year. Competition remains very strong in this division, and there is continuing uncertainty in the market place over house prices and interest rates, both factors having a significant impact on the business. Our marketing activities continue to focus on the formation of relationships with multi-introducers within the property and financial services sectors. The 'International Mortgages' division grew its turnover by 9 per cent under difficult market conditions. The 'Corporate' division started trading in February 2007 with the recruitment of an experienced external sales team, the first transactions taking place in May 2007. At the same time an internal sales division was established to support the external activity. The development of our online trading platform continued throughout the period, and became active at the end of November 2007. The online platform provides a complete payment solution to corporate clients and the benefits of this platform are already apparent, although the full revenue impact will not be realised until the fiscal year 2008 / 2009. Board The composition of the Board remains unchanged with the exception of Tim Sullivan, who resigned to pursue other interests on 8 June 2007. Nominated Adviser John East & Partners Limited became the Company's nominated adviser with effect from 24 August 2007. Outlook In the period ahead we will focus on increasing our market share in the private client sector coupled with achieving the growth of the 'Corporate' division required to cover its cost base and in time, make a positive contribution to the Company. The board is confident of achieving both these objectives with the aim of achieving a break-even position month on month. Eric Peacock Chairman 20 December 2007 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Six months Six months Twelve months ended ended ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2007 2006 2007 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) (as restated) TURNOVER 131,668,803 128,273,134 239,767,768 Cost of sales (130,665,663) (127,095,306) (237,559,748) ------------ ------------ ---------- GROSS PROFIT 1,003,140 1,177,828 2,208,020 Administrative expenses (1,935,982) (1,486,606) (3,269,712) ------------ ------------ ---------- OPERATING LOSS (932,842) (308,778) (1,061,692) Interest receivable and similar income 97,364 90,417 184,541 Interest payable and similar charges (10,489) (1,554) (1,082) ------------ ------------ ---------- (LOSS) / PROFIT BEFORE TAX (845,967) (219,915) (878,233) TAXATION - - - ------------ ------------ ---------- (LOSS) / PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD (845,967) (219,915) (878,233) ============ ============ ========== (Loss) / Earnings per share - basic (3.79p) (1.52p) (6.06p) - diluted (3.00p) (1.50p) (6.06p) The results for the six months ended 30 September 2006 have been restated to accommodate adjustments required under FRS20. BALANCE SHEET At At 30 September At 2006 30 September (unaudited) 31 March 2007 (as restated) 2007 (unaudited) (audited) FIXED ASSETS Tangible 421,398 104,795 343,182 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12,915,384 13,206,582 9,246,673 Cash at Bank 3,466,754 5,621,706 4,106,425 ----------- ----------- ---------- 16,382,138 18,828,288 13,353,098 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year (16,413,341) (17,592,950)) (12,953,699) ----------- ----------- ---------- NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES) / ASSETS (31,203) 1,235,338 399,399 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 390,195 1,340,133 742,581 =========== =========== ========== NET ASSETS 390,195 1,340,133 742,581 ----------- ----------- ---------- CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 243,841 144,987 144,987 Share premium account 3,005,551 2,600,623 2,600,623 Profit and loss account (2,859,197) (1,405,477) (2,003,029) ----------- ----------- ---------- EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS 390,195 1,340,133 742,581 =========== =========== ========== The Balance Sheet at 30 September 2006 has been restated to show debtors and creditors gross. CASH FLOW STATEMENT Six months Six months Twelve months ended ended ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2007 2006 (unaudited) (unaudited) 2007 (as restated) (audited) Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash (outflow) from operating activities Operating loss (932,842) (308,778) (1,061,692) Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 35,224 73,970 131,648 (Increase) in debtors (3,668,711) (9,364,495) (5,408,283) Increase in creditors 3,459,642 10,042,764 5,403,513 Share-based payment (credit) / expense (10,201) 60,768 121,537 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash (outflow)/ inflow from operating activities (1,116,888) 504,229 (813,277) CASH FLOW STATEMENT Net cash (outflow)/ inflow from operating activities (1,116,888) 504,229 (813,277) Returns of investment & servicing of finance 86,875 88,863 183,459 Taxation - - 3,697 Capital expenditure (113,440) (58,874) (354,942) ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash (outflow) / inflow (before use of liquid resources (1,143,453) 534,218 (981,063) Management of liquid resources - - - Financing: Proceeds of placing 531,723 - - Less associated costs of share issue (27,941) - - Management of liquid resources - - 300,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- (Decrease) / Increase in cash for the period (639,671) 534,218 (681,063) Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds (Decrease) / Increase in cash in the year (639,671) 534,218 (681,063) Cash inflow from decrease in liquid resources - - (300,000) ----------- ----------- ----------- Change in net funds resulting from cash flows (639,671) 534,218 (981,063) Net funds at 1 April 2006 4,106,425 5,087,488 5,087,488 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net funds at 30 September 2007 3,466,754 5,621,706 4,106,425 1. Nature of Information The interim accounts for the six months ended 30 September 2007 and the comparative figures for the six months ended 30 September 2006 are unaudited. The interim accounts for the six months ended 30 September 2006 were reviewed by the Company's auditors, but those to September 2007 were not. The comparative figures for the twelve months ended 31 March 2007 are not the Company's statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985 but are abridged from such accounts which have been reported on by the Company's auditors and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors on such accounts was unqualified and did not contain any statement under Section 237(2) or 237(3) of the Companies Act 1985. The interim accounts and the comparative figures are prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the accounts of the Company for the twelve months ended 31 March 2007. With effect from 31 March 2007 the two wholly-owned trading subsidiaries, Baydonhill International Mortgages Limited and FLG Insurance Brokers Limited, became dormant and their assets and liabilities were transferred to the parent company, Baydonhill plc. The comparative figures for 31 March 2007 and 30 September 2006 have continued to reflect the consolidated position as the impact of the hiving-off is not regarded as material. 2. Principal Activities The principal activities of the Company continue to be the provision of foreign currency exchange and related financial products and the arrangement of overseas mortgages. 3. Taxation Based on the results of the period, the Company believe that no provision for taxation is required. 4. Dividends The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend. 5. Loss per Share The loss per share is calculated on the loss for the period of £845,967 based on the weighted average number of shares in issue at 30 September 2007 of 22,331,328. The fully diluted share capital at 30 September 2007 amounted to 28,141,070. 6. Copies of this interim announcement will be available from the Company's website at www.baydonhill.com and at registered office, 160 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1HW. www.baydonhill.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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