Interim Results

I2S PLC 31 December 2002 I2S plc Interim Results For the six months ended 30 September 2002 Chairman's Statement The six month period to 30 September 2002 saw continued uncertainty in international and domestic equity markets. I2S remained conservative in its approach to costs and cash whilst continuing to explore a range of opportunities, obtained shareholder approval for a reduction in its share premium account and saw both its portfolio investments secure new funding. Financial Results Turnover for the Group for the six months to 30 September 2002 (derived from monies on deposit) was £77,243 (30 September 2001 £100,079) resulting in a net loss before tax for the Group of £68,010 (30 September 2001 £30,659), attributable mainly to non-recurring costs relating to investigations into a potential investment. As before, your directors are not recommending the payment of a dividend for the period. As at 30 September 2002, your Group's portfolio was split 15% in unquoted investments and 85% in cash. The Group's net asset value per share was 64p as at 30 September 2002. Portfolio Investments Sit-up Limited has continued to trade in line with your Directors' expectations since our last update to shareholders in the Annual Report. During the period the company received £5 million in new funding from Alpine Capital Partners, a US Venture Capital fund. Sit-up's main channel, bid-up.tv, reported gross sales in October of £5.40 million and the management believes it is now well positioned for the crucial Christmas period. The company bolstered its other brand offering, Screenshop, with the launch of Screenshop 2, and is transitioning Screenshop from being a direct sales business to a vendor of airtime to third parties. IX Imaging spent much of the year seeking new funds and successfully closed on a £2.25 million round, led by BTG plc, in August 2002. It is expected that these funds will enable the company to progress the customer leads generated to date from evaluation licensees to full service and design customers. Corporate Action As previously advised, at an EGM on 7 June 2002, shareholders passed a resolution that an application be made to the Court to sanction a reduction of the share premium account from £3.83 million to nil. This petition was approved by the Court on 26 June 2002. Post-balance sheet events In line with previous statements and under the authority given by shareholders, your Group purchased 70,000 of its own shares in October/November 2002 for cancellation, costing an average of 37.6p per share. This brings the total number of shares in issue of your Group to 7,350,000. Outlook The last three years have seen unprecedented destruction of shareholder value in the TMT sector. Our prudent approach in maintaining 85% of our portfolio in cash during this period has worked well, although sustained low interest rates, and the likelihood of further easing, will be detrimental to the amount of income earned on cash deposits. Your Directors have been encouraged by the substantial new funds raised by both our investments and by the number, quality and valuations of new opportunities being presented to us. We continue to explore ways in which to create enhanced shareholder value. I2S PLC Interim Report (unaudited and unreviewed for the period ended 30th September 2002) Half-year Half-year ended ended 30 September 30 September 2002 2001 £ £ Interest receivable and similar items 72,423 100,079 Administration expenses (140,433) (101,619) ____________ ___________ Operating loss (68,010) (1,540) Loss on revaluation of investment - (25,426) Loss on disposal of investments - (3,693) ____________ ___________ Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (68,010) (30,659) Taxation Loss for the half year (68,010) (30,659) Loss per ordinary share 0.92 p 0.41 p Net dividends per ordinary share - p - p Note: Loss per ordinary share is based on the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period of 7,420,000. STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES Loss for the financial period (68,010) (30,659) Unrealised deficit on revaluation of investments - (78,508) Total recognised gains and losses relating to the half (68,010) (109,167) year I2S PLC GROUP BALANCE SHEET As at 30 September 2002 £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible 1,036 Investments 714,000 715,036 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 14,776 Deposits and cash 4,093,805 4,108,581 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year (90,066) NET CURRENT ASSETS 4,018,515 TOTAL ASSETS 4,733,551 CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 1,855,000 Distributable reserve 3,827,925 Profit and loss account (949,374) 4,733,551 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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