Interim Results

EmdexTrade PLC 29 July 2003 EMDEXTRADE PLC INTERIM REPORT 2003 EMDEXTRADE PLC UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 APRIL 2003 SHAREHOLDER UPDATE OVERVIEW There have been a number of developments in your Company since the release of the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2002. The combination of these developments has your Company well placed for expansion and profitability. SUMMARY OF THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 APRIL 2003 The Company's gross profit for the period ended 30 April 2003 increased threefold compared with the same period in 2002. However, due mainly to high staff and web development costs, there was a net loss of £494,015 (2002 £182,784). Looking forward, increased sales and reduced overheads have now positioned the Company to benefit from expected continued growth and profitability. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT Richard Fossett has joined the Board of Directors of the Company as Chief Operating Officer. Richard brings a wealth of experience in organisation and administration as we move into a new phase of expansion. Eren Nil, based in Istanbul, who is the Company's principal shareholder, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Ken Mackay stepped down as Managing Director of the Company at the end of June 2003 to continue running the New York based wholly owned subsidiary, EmdexTrade Delaware LLC, and focus on the launch of two Emerging Market Trade Funds in the U.S. market. REVIEW OF BUSINESS EmdexTrade is an international operation with offices and representation in London, New York, Bahrain, and Istanbul. Richard Fossett, the Head of Operations, is based in Bahrain and will run the Company from there. The increase in revenues during the period and subsequently, has been due not only to an average of between 1-2 spot trades per month, but also, in July 2003, to the broking of a substantial five year trade finance transaction which should continue to yield an attractive return in each of the next five years. This also forms part of a potentially larger series of transactions in the future, demonstrating your management's commitment to sustaining and building quality revenues. FINANCING AND LOAN ARRANGEMENTS Pursuant to an agreement between CCH Europe GmbH ('CCH'), a company controlled by Eren Nil, the outstanding loan of £300,000 from CCH will shortly be satisfied by the issue of 4,444,444 ordinary shares to CCH. By virtue of this transaction the Company will become debt free with cash reserves of £38,569 as at 30 April 2003. Eren Nil will consequently increase his shareholding from 82.4% currently to 84% of the issued share capital as enlarged by this transaction. Ian Salter Chairman 29 July 2003 EMDEXTRADE PLC CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 APRIL 2003 Twelve months Half year to Half year to to 31 October 30 April 2003 30 April 2002 2002 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) ----------- ----------- ----------- £ £ £ Turnover 1,047,947 119,356 780,449 Cost of sales (856,099) (59,687) (663,373) ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross profit 191,848 59,669 117,076 Administrative (685,674) (260,639) (795,351) expenses ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating loss (493,826) (200,970) (678,275) Interest receivable and 110 18,186 24,589 similar income ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss on ordinary activities (493,716) (182,784) (653,686) before taxation Tax on loss on ordinary (299) 0 825 activities ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss on ordinary (494,015) (182,784) (652,861) activities after taxation =========== =========== =========== Earnings per share Basic earnings per (1.23)p (0.46)p (1.63)p share =========== =========== =========== Turnover is derived wholly from continuing activities Notes: 1. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards and under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies of the company are set out in the company's 2002 annual report. 2. The financial information set out above does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. Statutory accounts for the twelve months to 31 October 2002, on which the report of the auditors was qualified due to limitation of audit scope , have been filed with the Registrar Of Companies. 3. Basic earnings per share have been calculated on the basis of the number of shares in issue of 40,000,000, which has remained unchanged during the period. 4. The directors are not declaring a dividend for the period. 5. Copies of this report are being sent to all shareholders and can be viewed on the company's web-site 'www.emdextrade.com' Business Address Registered Office EmdexTrade PLC 1 The Green 15 The Green Richmond Richmond Surrey Surrey TW9 1PL TW9 1PX United Kingdom United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0) 208 939 0125 Facsimile +44 (0) 208 334 0870 Business Address EmdexTrade Delaware LLC 420 Lexington Avenue Suite 2740 New York 10170 United States of America Telephone +1 212 486 1370 Facsimile +1 212 486 0259 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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