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Highway Capital PLC 27 June 2003 HIGHWAY CAPITAL PLC PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2003 Chairman's Statement Our results for the twelve months ended 28 February 2003 show a loss before tax of £115,676 (2002: £211,524 loss) The Company had cash at bank and in hand of £772,031 at the balance sheet date. At this time we do not consider it appropriate to declare a dividend. In the Interim Report, I informed shareholders that your Directors were in discussions with a potential reverse-takeover target and that those discussions were at an advanced stage. The discussions progressed and we reached agreement in principle. Confidential institutional marketing took place during March 2003, but market conditions were such that it became apparent that it would not be possible to raise the required funding and, unfortunately, the deal was aborted. The Company had obtained an indemnity for all external costs incurred by the Company through to completion or termination. Additionally, the arrangement provided for the reimbursement of the Company's monthly costs for the duration of the indemnity in exchange for the Company agreeing an exclusivity arrangement. This has allowed the Company to show £30,000 of income during the year ended 28 February 2003. At a meeting on 30 April 2003, mindful of the continuing costs of operating the Company as a cash shell, the Board resolved to enter into discussions with Mr Levey, the Finance Director, to terminate his service contract. Agreement was reached, and Mr Levey has resigned as an Executive Director. He will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director and will continue to fulfil the role of Company Secretary. The Non-Executive Directors have also, for the time being, agreed to waive the majority of their fees and will each now receive fees of £500 per quarter. Dominic Wheatley Chairman Profit and Loss Account Year ended Year ended 28 February 2003 28 February 2002 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Management fees 30,000 - Other administrative expenses (173,582) (190,317) Abortive acquisition costs - (66,583) Administrative expenses (173,582) (256,900) Operating loss (143,582) (256,900) Interest receivable 27,906 45,376 Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (115,676) (211,524) Tax on loss on ordinary activities - - Loss for the financial year (115,676) (211,524) Dividends - - Retained loss for the financial year (115,676) (211,524) Basic and diluted loss per share (1.46)p (2.66)p Continuing operations: There are no acquired or discontinued operations in the above two financial periods. 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 2003 28 February 2002 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Fixed assets Investments - - - - Current assets Debtors 57,785 12,838 Cash at bank and in hand 772,031 895,593 829,906 908,431 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (70,687) (33,536) Net current assets 759,219 874,895 Net assets 759,219 874,895 Capital and reserves Share capital 158,913 158,913 Share premium 295,437 295,437 Profit and loss account 304,869 420,545 Total equity shareholders' funds 759,219 874,895 Cash Flow Statement Year ended Year ended 28 February 2003 28 February 2002 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Net cash outflow from operating activities (158,892) (282,416) Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 27,906 45,376 Net cash inflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance 27,906 45,376 Taxation Corporation tax 7,424 - Equity dividends paid - - Decrease in cash (123,562) (237,040) 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 28 February 2002 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 28 February 2002 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors are expected to give an unqualified opinion on the accounts for the year ended 28 February 2003. The statutory accounts for the year ended 28 February 2003 will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies following the Annual General Meeting. Loss per share: The loss per ordinary share calculation has been based on the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of £115,676 (2002: £211,524 loss) divided by 7,945,638 (2002: 7,945,638), being the weighted average issued share capital during the year. The basic and diluted loss per ordinary share figures are the same. 27 June 2003 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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