Final Results

Highway Capital PLC 28 June 2001 Chairman's Statement In the circular sent to shareholders on 29 December 2000, the independent directors expressed concern at the inconsistent trading performance of the Superframe group and its inability to expand whether organically or by acquisition. Accordingly the independent directors concluded that a sale of Superframe Limited would provide the opportunity to the Company to pursue other areas of commercial activity with the object of enhancing shareholder value. At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 24 January 2001 shareholders approved the proposals and the sale of Superframe Limited was completed on that date. The Company's results for the 14 months ended 28 February 2001 show a profit before tax of £507,960. This figure includes the profit of £387,993 generated from the sale of Superframe Limited. All proceeds from the sale have been received and at 28 February 2001 the Company had £1.1 million of cash on deposit. The Company is now effectively a cash shell and as such is seeking suitable acquisitions. Your directors are in the process of searching for a suitable business. Dominic Wheatley Chairman Dividends An interim dividend of 0.5p per share was paid on 1 December 2000. The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the period. Profit and Loss Account 14 months ended Year ended 28 February 2001 31 December 1999 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Management fees - 93,000 Administration expenses (99,907) (56,333) Operating profit/(loss) (99,907) 36,667 Profit on disposal of subsidiaries 387,993 - Income from fixed asset investments 215,436 79,456 Interest receivable 4,438 - Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 507,960 116,123 Tax on profit on ordinary activities 7,424 (7,424) Profit for the financial period 515,384 108,699 Dividends (39,728) (79,456) Retained profit for the financial period 475,656 29,243 Earnings per share 6.49p 1.37p Discontinued operations: On 24 January 2001 the Company disposed of its trading subsidiary, Superframe Limited, and its dormant subsidiary, Retail Rescue Limited. Total recognised gains and losses: The Company has no recognised gains or losses other than the profit or loss for the above two financial periods. Balance Sheet 28 February 2001 31 December 1999 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Fixed assets Investments - 132,028 Current assets Debtors 9,484 525,888 Cash at bank and in hand 1,132,633 - 1,142,117 525,888 Creditors: amounts falling due within one (55,698) (47,153) year Net current assets 1,086,419 478,735 Net assets 1,086,419 610,763 Capital and reserves Share capital 158,913 158,913 Share premium 295,437 295,437 Profit and loss account 632,069 156,413 Total equity shareholders' funds 1,086,419 610,763 Cash Flow Statement 14 months ended Year ended 28 February 31 December 2001 1999 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Net cash inflow from operating activities 479,618 50,268 Returns on investments and servicing of finance Dividends received 215,436 79,456 Interest received 4,438 - Net cash inflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance 219,874 79,456 Taxation Corporation tax (7,424) (10,540) Acquisitions and disposals Sale of subsidiary undertakings 520,021 - Net cash inflow from acquisitions and disposals 520,021 - Equity dividends paid (79,456) (119,184) Increase in cash 1,132,633 - Notes Basis of preparation: The preliminary results have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The financial information set out above does not comprise statutory accounts for the purpose of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The information for the year ended 31 December 1999 has been extracted from the statutory accounts which carried an unqualified audit report and did not contain any statement under section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 1999 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors are expected to give an unqualified opinion on the accounts for the period ended 28 February 2001. The statutory accounts for the period ended 28 February 2001 will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies following the Annual General Meeting. The Company disposed of its two subsidiary undertakings, Superframe Limited and Retail Rescue Limited, on 24 January 2001. At 28 February 2001 the Company was a stand-alone company and is therefore not required to prepare consolidated financial statements for the 14 month period ended 28 February 2001. The financial information set out above relates only to the Company itself. Earnings per share: The earnings per share calculation has been based on the profit attributable to shareholders divided by 7,945,638 (1999: 7,945,638) being the average of the issued share capital during the year. 28 June 2001
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