Final Results

Jetcam International Holdings Ld 28 March 2000 JETCAM International Holdings Limited ('JETCAM' or 'the Company') Preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 1999 JETCAM is an AIM quoted company which develops and markets software systems for computer programming of punching and cutting machines used in sheet metal fabrication. * Turnover for the year up to £2.2m (1998: £1.64m) * Increased sales through dealer network * Successful flotation on AIM and acquisition of Camtek Limited * Strengthening of management team with the appointment of Clive Daykin as Finance Director of JETCAM International Limited and financial controller of the Group. * New administrative systems in place George Kynoch, Chairman, commented: 'The last year has been one of great development for JETCAM with the flotation on AIM and acquisition of Camtek Limited. We have now put in place the structure and management that will enable us to take advantage of our position as the leading provider of software systems for the computer programming of punching and cutting machines used in sheet metal fabrication. ' 28 March 2000 Enquiries: JETCAM International Holdings Tel: (today) 020 7457 2020 Ivan Stern Tel: (thereafter) 00 377 97 97 1640 John Wright John East & Partners Limited Tel: (00 44) 20 7 628 2200 John East E-mail:jeast@johneastpartners.com David Worlidge E-mail:djw@johneastpartners.com College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020 Nicola Weiner E-mail: nicola@collegehill.com Chelsea Allen E-mail: chelsea@collegehill.com CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT I am pleased to present, this my first preliminary results statement since Jetcam was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market ('AIM') in May last year. The year under review has been an eventful one for JETCAM, encompassing both flotation on AIM and the accompanying placing and its first acquisition of Camtek Limited in October 1999. These events marked the transformation of JETCAM into a public company intent upon growing its share of a highly fragmented marketplace and enhancing shareholder value. We warned in January this year that the outcome for the year ended 31st December, 1999 would fall short of market expectations and this has indeed been the case. Turnover for the year was £2.2 million (1998: £1.64 million) with a profit before taxation of £405,000 (1998: £825,000). This reduction in profit was due to a number of factors. Towards the end of the year we experienced a marked reduction in orders from the Company's OEM customers. We attributed the slowdown to a number of potential factors, including Y2K nerves, significant margin pressure in the UK and a reduction in sales values due to the decline of the euro, in which approximately one-third of the Company's business is transacted. Whilst the possibility of Y2K problems for our customers and currency risk were referred to in both the prospectuses issued by the Company last year, the results are nevertheless disappointing. It was, however, encouraging to note increased sales through our dealer network, although these were not sufficient to compensate for the adverse factors set out above. In spite of these difficult market conditions, I am pleased to report that your Directors are recommending a final dividend of 1.45p per share, payable on 30th June, 2000 to shareholders on the register on 9th June 2000 to give a total dividend of 2.25p for the year. In the UK, the acquisition of Camtek has resulted in the integration of Jetcam UK within the Camtek offices in Malvern, with consequential cost savings and a strengthening of the UK management team. Your board is currently implementing a programme designed to have a significant impact on the Company's sales and presence in Europe in the year 2000 and beyond. At the same time, JETCAM continues to develop its products to keep them at the leading edge and to exploit new market opportunities wherever they arise. Laser cutting machines represent an increasing portion of the overall market and product enhancements to deal with their needs are designed to ensure that JETCAM Expert maintains its technological advantage. The recent release of JETCAM 3D Expert has had an encouraging response and existing and new customers are adopting it to deal with the problems encountered in designing and unfolding sheet metal components ready for manufacture. The acquisition of Camtek has increased the overall development resources of the Group. In addition to continuing to enhance its core milling turning and wire erosion products, Camtek will shortly release its 5 axis laser programming system into the market. Overall, we believe that JETCAM is devoting an appropriate proportion of its resources to bring about the innovations and enhancements to its product range necessary to keep ahead of the competition and increase sales. Your directors have implemented new administrative systems throughout the Group and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Peter Radzim, who left the Board recently to concentrate on his business interests in Australia, for the significant part he played in bringing this about. As part of the administrative reorganisation, we welcome Clive Daykin, ACA, who joins us as finance director of JETCAM International Limited and financial controller of the Group. The current year to date has shown an increase in sales in real terms leading your Directors to believe that we will see a resumption of growth in the current year. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking my co- directors, advisers and all our staff for their efforts and commitment during our first year as a public company. George Kynoch Chairman 28 March 2000 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account Note For the year For the year ended ended 31 December 31 December 1999 1998 £ £ Turnover Continuing operations 1,840,181 1,634,617 Acquisitions 360,250 - Total turnover 2,200,431 1,634,617 Cost of sales (134,425) (62,767) Gross profit 2,066,007 1,571,850 Net operating expenses (1,661,078) (746,797) Operating profit Continuing operations 239,670 825,053 Acquisitions 165,259 - Profit on ordinary activities 404,929 825,053 before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary (35,294) - activities Profit for the financial year 369,635 825,053 Dividends paid and proposed (474,752) (939,290) Retained deficit for the (105,117) (114,237) financial year Earnings per ordinary share 4 2.7p 4.7p Consolidated Balance Sheet As at 31 December 1999 Note As at As at 31 December 31 December 1999 1998 £ £ Fixed assets Intangible assets 2 3,387,040 - Tangible assets 544,315 57,033 Investments 827 - 3,932,182 57,033 Current assets Stocks 19,581 - Debtors 1,264,304 578,007 Cash at bank in hand 366,255 38,642 1,650,140 616,649 Creditors: amounts falling due (1,066,034) (97,825) within one year Net current assets 584,106 518,824 Total assets less current 4,516,288 575,857 liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Provisions for liabilities and (131,636) - charges Total net assets 4,384,652 575,857 Capital and reserves Called up share capital 5 143,319 1 Share premium account 5 3,896,326 - Profit and loss account 5 345,007 575,856 Equity shareholders' funds 4,384,652 575,857 JETCAM International Holdings Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda) Notes to the financial statements For the year ended December 31, 1999 (Expressed in Pounds Sterling) 1 Results The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in the United Kingdom. 2 Acquisitions On the 1st November 1999 the group acquired the entire share capital of Camtek Limited for a consideration of £4,012,563. This has been capitalised in the group balance sheet. The consideration included cash of £2,508,813 and 1,666,667 shares issued fully paid at 90p per share. This acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The amount of goodwill arising as a result of the acquisition is £3,416,121. 3 Financial statements The comparatives as at 31st December 1998 have been extracted from the statutory accounts of Jetcam International Limited which received an unqualified audit report and were delivered to the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda. The financial information for the year ended December 31, 1999 is extracted from the group's financial statements to that date which received an unqualified auditor's report and will be filed with the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda in due course. 4 Dividends The Company has already paid an interim dividend of 0.8p per share and the Directors are recommending the payment of a final dividend of 1.45p per share, making 2.25p per share for the year. The final dividend will be payable on 30th June, 2000 to shareholders on the register at the close of business of 9th June, 2000. 5 Reserves Share Called up premium Profit and share account loss Total capital account £ £ £ £ At January 1, 1999 575,857 575,857 Issue of ordinary 143,319 4,684,974 4,828,293 shares Share issue expenses (788,648) (788,648) Retained deficit for (105,117) (105,117) the year Bonus shares issued (110,000) (110,000) Exchange difference on (15,733) (15,733) retranslation At December 31, 1999 143,319 3,896,326 345,007 4,384,652 Copies of the Report and Accounts will be posted to shareholders shortly and will be available from John East & Partners Limited, Crystal Gate, 28-30 Worship Street, London EC2A 2AH.

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