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Goodwin PLC 22 September 2000 During much of the financial year commencing 1st May 1999 constraints in capital expenditure within the international petroleum, oil and gas industries together with the strength of sterling led to reduced turnover, particularly in Europe. The group's efforts to be internationally competitive have been undermined by government policies. Capital investment has taken place to reduce costs and improve efficiency and is reflected in the increase in net assets. Towards the end of the financial year order intake picked up. Progress towards previous profit levels is expected due to our efficiency and the greater capital expenditure within the oil and gas industry as a result of higher oil prices. The financial information contained in this report does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985 for the years ended 30th April 1999 or 2000. Statutory accounts for 1999 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and those for 2000 will be delivered following the company's annual general meeting. The auditors have reported on the accounts for 1999 and 2000; their reports were unqualified and did not contain statements under Section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985. J. W. Goodwin Chairman 22nd September 2000 Goodwin PLC Statement of Group Profit and Loss Account For the year ended 30 April 2000 2000 1999 £000 £000 Turnover 20,769 25,364 --------- -------- Profit on ordinary activities before 304 1,508 taxation Deduct: Taxation Charge 110 442 --------- -------- Profit on ordinary activities after 194 1,066 taxation Less: Proposed ordinary dividend (see note) 106 212 Minority interests 8 14 --------- -------- Retained profit of the financial year 80 840 --------- -------- Earnings per ordinary share 2.58p 14.61p Notes: 1. The proposed ordinary dividend represents 1.47p per share (1999: 2.94p) 2. The proposed dividend will be paid on 10 November 2000 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 October 2000. 3. The Annual General Meeting will be held at 10.30am on 8 November 2000 at The Saxon Cross Hotel, Sandbach, Cheshire.

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