Interim Results

Flomerics Group PLC 30 July 2001 30 July 2001 FLOMERICS GROUP PLC 'Continued excellent progress' For the 6 months ended 30 June 2001 Flomerics Group PLC, supplier of analysis software to the telecommunications, semiconductor, and computer industries, and other sectors of the electronics industries, announces its results for the six months to 30 June 2001. Key Points * Turnover increased 32% to £6.45m (2000: £4.89m). (26% growth at constant exchange rates). * Profit Before Tax increased to £110,000 (2000: £41,000). * Turnover from the recently introduced FLO/EMC and Microstripes increased by 81% with good progress in the US and the new branch office in Japan. * Continuing good performance from established products FLOTHERM and FLOVENT, both show turnover increase of 23%. * Release of FLO/STRESS in April 2001 - a new product enabling users to carry out stress calculations, reducing the problem of equipment failure. Commenting on the results, David Mann, the Chairman, said: 'I am delighted to announce this excellent progress through difficult market conditions. I think the results demonstrate the soundness of the view, expressed in the last Annual Report, that Flomerics' software is important to companies carrying out development of new products, even when those companies are making cut backs elsewhere. Clearly the Company is not invulnerable to any further deterioration of the global economic situation. The board therefore continues to monitor the situation carefully, but currently it continues to see good prospects for trading in the remainder of this financial year and beyond.' For further information please contact: Flomerics: David Mann, Chairman 020 8941 8810 David Tatchell, Chief Executive Chris Ogle, Finance Director Teather & Greenwood: Richard Thompson 020 7426 9073 Adam Lawson (analyst) 020 7426 9592 Buchanan Communications: Tim Thompson / Nicola Cronk 020 7466 5000 Chairman's Statement I am delighted to announce that Flomerics has continued to make excellent progress in the six months ended 30 June 2001, through difficult market conditions. Turnover for the period was £6,455,000 compared to £4,890,000 in the same period last year - an increase of 32%. This includes a benefit from the stronger US dollar, but at constant exchange rates turnover still increased by 26% compared to 33% in the same period last year. It is pleasing to note in the present economic climate, that the US operation achieved turnover growth of 28% over the same period last year, accounting for 54% of the Group's revenue in the period. As most shareholders will be aware, due to the pattern of renewals, the Company receives the majority of its income in the second half. Last year was the first year as a quoted company that a profit was made in the first half. This has been repeated this year, with an increase in profit before tax from £ 41,000 to £110,000. The Products The Company has benefited from progress across the range of its products, as demonstrated by the following growth rates, all at constant exchange rates. Turnover from Flotherm, the Company's most established product, grew by 23% over the same period last year. In the financial year ended 31 December 2000 FLOTHERM turnover grew by 32%. I believe that it has been a significant achievement to maintain this momentum against a background of major cutbacks in the electronics sector. Encouragingly, turnover from Flovent was up by 23% compared with the same period last year. It grew by 10% in the financial year ended 31 December 2000. Turnover from the more recently introduced electromagnetic products, FLO/EMC and Microstripes, increased by 81% compared to the first half of 2000. FLO/EMC and Microstripes are both making good progress in the US, and the new branch office in Japan, devoted to selling Microstripes, has made an excellent start to the year. We are continuing to broaden the Company's range of products and services and in April released FLO/STRESS, a thermomechanical stress module, enabling users of FLOTHERM to predict the stresses in electronics components which can lead to equipment failure. The Company's continued commitment is to being the leading provider of simulation tools for the physical design of electronics. New Offices Following the opening of our office in China last year, and offices in Singapore and Tokyo in January, we have now opened a sales and support office in Stockholm to service the important Nordic territories. The Company tries to have direct local representation wherever possible, and the benefit of these new offices is already being felt. Prospects I congratulate the management and staff of the Company wholeheartedly on their achievements in the first half of the year. I think the results demonstrate the soundness of the view, expressed in the last Annual Report, that Flomerics' software is important to companies carrying out development of new products, even when those companies are making cut backs elsewhere. Clearly the Company is not invulnerable to any further deterioration of the global economic situation. The Board therefore continues to monitor the situation carefully, but currently it continues to see good prospects for trading in the remainder of this financial year and beyond. David Mann Chairman 30 July 2001 GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 30-Jun-01 30-Jun-00 31-Dec-00 (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Audited) £'000 £'000 £'000 Turnover 6,455 4,890 11,763 Cost of sales (299) (246) (550) Gross Profit 6,156 4,644 11,213 Administrative expenses (6,028) (4,549) (9,937) Amortisation of goodwill (41) (41) (82) Operating Profit 87 54 1,194 Other interest receivable and other income 35 7 43 Interest payable and similar charges (12) (20) (55) Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 110 41 1,182 Tax on profit on ordinary activities (29) (16) (323) Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 81 25 859 Dividends - - (146) Transferred to reserves 81 25 713 Earnings per share .6p .2p 6.0p Diluted earnings per share .6p .2p 6.0p STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES 30-Jun-01 30-Jun-00 31-Dec-00 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) £'000 £'000 £'000 Profit for the period 81 25 859 Unrealised gain on translation of foreign currency investments 126 57 93 Total Recognised Gains 207 82 952 GROUP BALANCE SHEET 30-Jun-01 30-Jun-00 31-Dec-00 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) £'000 £'000 £'000 Fixed Assets Intangible assets 663 745 704 Tangible assets 1,267 1,076 1,027 Investments - 19 19 1,930 1,840 1,750 Current Assets Debtors 4,667 3,285 5,626 Cash at bank and in hand 1,721 537 1,136 6,388 3,822 6,762 Creditors: amounts falling due within one (3,554) (2,981) (3,941) year Net Current Assets 2,834 841 2,821 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 4,764 2,681 4,571 Creditors: amounts falling due after one (122) (155) (136) year Provisions for Liabilities and Charges (30) - (30) Net Assets 4,612 2,526 4,405 Capital and Reserves Called up share capital 146 28 29 Share premium account 1,616 579 1,733 Other reserves 759 759 759 Profit and loss account 2,091 1,160 1,884 Equity Shareholders' Funds 4,612 2,526 4,405 GROUP CASHFLOW STATEMENT 30-Jun-01 30-Jun-00 31-Dec-00 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) £'000 £'000 £'000 Operating Activities Operating profit 87 54 1,194 Depreciation and amortisation charges 337 262 597 (Increase)/ decrease in debtors 959 633 (1,766) Increase/ (decrease) in creditors 139 (200) 898 Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,522 749 923 Net cashflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance 23 (13) (12) Taxation (192) (63) (308) Net cashflow from capital expenditure and financial investment (517) (482) (727) Equity dividend paid (146) (110) (110) Net cashflow before financing 690 81 (234) Net cashflow from financing (93) 46 1,093 Increase in cash in the period 597 127 859 RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH FLOW TO MOVEMENT IN NET FUNDS 30-Jun-01 30-Jun-00 31-Dec-00 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) £'000 £'000 £'000 Increase in cash in the period 597 127 859 Cash outflow from decrease in debt and lease financing 93 74 350 Change in net funds resulting from cash flows 690 201 1,209 New finance leases - (64) (232) Translation differences 126 57 93 Movement in net funds in the period 816 194 1,070 Net Funds (debt) at beginning of period 689 (381) (381) Net Funds (debt) at end of period 1,505 (187) 689 NOTES 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial information contained in this Interim Report does not constitute statutory accounts. The interim results, which have not been audited, have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with those used in the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2000. Those accounts have been filed with the Registrar of Companies and received an unqualified audit report. 2. TAXATION Taxation for the six months to 30 June 2001 is based on the effective rate of taxation that is estimated to apply to the year ending 31 December 2001. 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE The earnings per share figures have been calculated using the number of shares in issue following the four-for-one bonus issue that was made in April of this year. The total number of shares now in issue is 14,646,580. Basic earnings per share have been calculated by dividing the profit on ordinary activities after taxation in the period by the weighted average number of shares in issue in the period of 14,646,580 (six months to 30 June 2000: 13,853,080). The diluted earnings per share calculation has been based on a fair value of 151p per share (30 June 2000: 145p). The diluted weighted average number of shares is 14,716,601 (30 June 2000: 13,941,790). 4. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION The group's turnover for each geographic area of operation is: 30 June 01 30 June 00 31 December 00 £'000 £'000 £'000 United States of America 3,627 2,601 6,555 Europe and the Far East 2,828 2,289 5,208 6,455 4,890 11,763 Some turnover is now invoiced in the Far East since the establishment of the new offices in Singapore and Japan. There remains a significant part of turnover relating to this region that is invoiced from the UK. Segmental information on profit before tax and net assets is disclosed in the Annual Report. 5. SHARE PLACING In July 2000, in order to support the working capital requirements of the Company, a share placing of 5% of the Company's share capital was undertaken. This raised £1.2 million. 6. BONUS ISSUE On April 24 2001 the Company made a four-for-one bonus issue, resulting in an issue of 11,717,264 shares and an increase in the called up share capital of £ 117,173. This has been implemented by capitalising this amount from the share premium account. 7. INTERIM REPORT Copies of the Interim Report will be sent to shareholders on Friday, 3 August 2001 and will be available at the Company's registered office at 81 Bridge Road, Hampton Court, Surrey, KT8 9HH.
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