Interim Results

I2S PLC 11 December 2003 I2S plc Interim Results For the six months ended 30 September 2003 Chairman's Statement The six month period to 30 September 2003 has, from an uncertain start, seen a gradual improvement in sentiment and economic outlook accompanied by strong rises in equity markets. I2S remained cautious in its approach to costs and cash and, having been unable to identify any suitable investment opportunities during the period, your Directors took the decision to scale back operations to preserve cash. Financial Results Turnover for the Group for the six months to 30 September 2003 (derived from monies on deposit) was £70,786 (30 September 2002 £72,423) resulting in a net loss before tax for the Group of £107,980 (30 September 2002 £68,010). As before, your directors are not recommending the payment of a dividend for the period. As at 30 September 2003, your Group's portfolio was split 11% in unquoted investments and 89% in cash. The Group's net asset value per share was 59.5p as at 30 September 2003. Portfolio Investments Sit-up Limited launched its new channel, price-drop.tv, during the period and to date the new format appears to be exceeding expectations. Bid-up.tv, Sit-up's other channel, continues to trade in line with our expectations despite a difficult trading environment at the start of the year. As noted in the Annual Report, during the period the Directors of IX Imaging placed the company into Creditors Voluntary Liquidation. The value of IX Imaging had already been written down to nil in the year to 31 March 2003. Other Events Your Directors believe that, whilst exciting investment opportunities are undoubtedly available to I2S, the climate for unquoted companies is still far from certain and that to pursue a diversified portfolio strategy in this sector would expose shareholders' cash to unacceptable risk. In light of this, your Directors felt that it was necessary to minimise the operational costs of the Group and, as a result, Ben Harrison resigned as a Director on 31 August 2003. We would like to thank Ben for all his hard work since the inception of I2S and wish him every success for the future. Outlook The market gains of the last few months have been long awaited and are very welcome. The Group's only investment, Sit-up, has continued to make very satisfactory progress which should, in due course, be reflected in its investment value. Running costs are now at a level which will enable I2S to remain profitable whilst we explore ways of maximising shareholder value. Unaudited and unreviewed for the period ended 30th September 2003) Half-year Half-year ended ended 30 September 30 September 2003 2002 £ £ Interest receivable and similar items 70,786 72,423 Administration expenses (178,767) (140,433) ----------- ----------- Operating loss (107,980) (68,010) Loss on revaluation of investment - - Loss on disposal of investments - - ----------- ----------- Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (107,980) (68,010) Taxation ----------- ----------- Loss for the half year (107,980) (68,010) =========== =========== Loss per ordinary share 1.48p 0.92p 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 7,299,000 (2002: 7,420,000). STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES Loss for the financial period (107,980) (68,010) Unrealised deficit on revaluation of - - investments ----------- ----------- Total recognised gains and losses relating to the half (107,980) (68,010) year =========== =========== GROUP BALANCE SHEET As at 30 September 2003 £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible 484 Investments 464,000 ----------- 464,484 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 56,902 Deposits and cash 3,839,266 ----------- 3,896,168 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year (18,662) ----------- NET CURRENT ASSETS 3,877,506 ----------- TOTAL ASSETS 4,341,991 =========== CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 1,824,750 Capital redemption reserve 30,250 Profit and loss account 2,486,991 ----------- 4,341,991 =========== This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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