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Highway Capital PLC 28 June 2004 HIGHWAY CAPITAL PLC PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2004 Chairman's Statement The results for the twelve months ended 29 February 2004 show a loss before tax of £77,141 (2003: £115,676 loss). The company had cash at bank and in hand of £704,997 at the balance sheet date At this time we do not consider it appropriate to declare a dividend. During the year the company has taken a number of measures to ensure the cash reserves of the company are preserved. Under an agreement dated 5 June 2003 E. P. Levey's service contract with the company, which included a one year notice period, was terminated by mutual agreement. E. P. Levey remains on the board in a non-executive capacity and he continues to act as company secretary. The non-executive directors have also, for the time being, agreed to waive the majority of their fees and will each receive fees of £500 per quarter. In the interim statement, I informed shareholders that there were indications that positive investor sentiment had returned to the market after a two year absence and we were cautiously hopeful that this would present opportunities for shell companies such as ours. We believe that this market optimism has continued to grow and this has been reflected in the number of approaches made to the company to use it as a vehicle for a reverse takeover. To date, no suitable candidate has been identified. The board also believes that the shell could be suitable as a consolidation vehicle and has sought to identify possible target companies in appropriate sectors. Meetings have been held with a number of parties and discussions continue. Your board will continue to seek opportunities to maximize the value of the company and I very much hope that I will be able to provide positive news in the coming months. Dominic Wheatley Chairman Profit and Loss Account Year ended Year ended 29 February 2004 28 February 2003 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Management fees 20,000 30,000 Administrative expenses (118,113) (173,582) Operating loss (98,113) (143,582) Interest receivable 20,972 27,906 Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (77,141) (115,676) Tax charge/(credit) on loss on ordinary activities 486 - Loss for the financial year (76,655) (115,676) Dividends - - Retained loss for the financial year (76,655) (115,676) Basic and diluted loss per share (0.96)p (1.46)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 29 February 2004 28 February 2003 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Fixed assets Investments - - - - Current assets Debtors 4,541 57,875 Cash at bank and in hand 704,997 772,031 709,538 829,906 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (26,974) (70,687) Net current assets 682,564 759,219 Net assets 682,564 759,219 Capital and reserves Share capital 158,913 158,913 Share premium 295,437 295,437 Profit and loss account 228,214 304,869 Total equity shareholders' funds 682,564 759,219 Cash Flow Statement Year ended Year ended 29 February 2004 28 February 2003 (unaudited) (audited) £ £ Net cash outflow from operating activities (88,492) (158,892) Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 20,972 27,906 Net cash inflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance 20,972 27,906 Taxation Corporation tax 486 7,424 Equity dividends paid - - Decrease in cash (67,034) (123,562) 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 2003 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 2003 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors are expected to give an unqualified opinion on the accounts for the year ended 29 February 2004. The statutory accounts for the year ended 29 February 2004 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 £76,655 (2003: £115,676 loss) divided by 7,945,638 (2003: 7,945,638), being the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. The basic and diluted loss per ordinary share figures are the same. 28 June 2004 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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