Interim Results

Highway Capital PLC 29 November 2002 HIGHWAY CAPITAL PLC INTERIM REPORT 2002 Chairman's Statement At the AGM, I reported to you that the Directors have continued to search for a suitable candidate business to reverse into Highway Capital plc. At that time the Directors felt that none of those proposals considered were appropriate acquisitions for the Company, either because they were not of sufficient calibre or they had not presented the possibility of sufficient potential return for shareholders. Since that time, the search has continued. I am pleased to say that we are in discussions with a potential target and those discussions are at an advanced stage. I hope to be able to announce to you progress on this matter in the near future. Results for the six months ended 31 August 2002 show a loss before tax of £65,679 (2001: £57,000 loss). The company had cash at bank and in hand of £832,000 at the Balance Sheet date. At this time we do not consider it appropriate to declare an interim dividend. Dominic Wheatley Chairman 29 November 2002 Profit and Loss Account 6 months ended 6 months ended 31 August 2002 31 August 2001 (unaudited) (unaudited) Notes £'000 £'000 Turnover - - Administration expenses (80) (85) Operating loss (80) (85) Income from fixed asset investments - - Interest receivable 15 28 Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (65) (57) Tax on loss on ordinary activities - - Loss for the financial period (65) (57) Dividends - - Retained loss for the financial period (65) (57) Loss per share 2 (0.82)p (0.72)p Dividends per share 3 - - Balance Sheet 31 August 2002 31 August 2001 (unaudited) (unaudited) £'000 £'000 Fixed assets Investments - - - - Current assets Debtors 16 20 Cash at bank and in hand 832 1,034 848 1,054 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (39) (25) Net current assets 809 1,029 Net assets 809 1,029 Capital and reserves Share capital 159 159 Share premium 295 295 Profit and loss account 355 575 Total equity shareholders' funds 809 1,029 Cash Flow Statement 6 months ended 6 months ended 31 August 2002 31 August 2001 (unaudited) (unaudited) £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Net cash outflow from operating activities (79) (127) Returns on investments and servicing of finance Dividends received - - Interest received 15 28 15 28 Equity dividends paid - - Decrease in cash (64) (99) Notes to the Interim Statement 1. Basis of preparation of the interim statement The profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statement have been prepared on a basis consistent with the financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2002. A copy of the full financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2002, on which the auditors have issued an unqualified report, has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The financial information contained in the interim statement does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The turnover and operating loss all relate to continuing operations. 2. Loss per share The loss per ordinary share calculation has been based on the losses attributable to ordinary shareholders of £65,000 (2001: £57,000), divided by 7,945,638 (2001: 7,945,638) being the average of the issued share capital during the period. There is no difference between basic and diluted loss per share. 3. 2002 interim dividend No interim dividend has been declared. 4. Publication Copies of this statement will be circulated to all shareholders and will also be available from the Company's registered office at 2 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EE. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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