IFRS

Tasty PLC 28 September 2007 Tasty plc Impact of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards Tasty plc ('Tasty', or 'the Company') today announces that it has completed preparations to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'). For accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2007, Tasty will prepare accounts in line with IFRS. As part of the transition to IFRS, Tasty today presents its income statement comparative information for the year to 31 December 2006 and for the 26 weeks ended 2 July 2006 under IFRS, together with restated balance sheets as at 1 January 2006, 2 July 2006 and 31 December 2006. This announcement provides explanations and reconciliations of the movements between UK GAAP to IFRS for income statements for the year to 31 December 2006 and the 26 weeks ended 2 July 2006 and on the balance sheets as at 1 January 2006, 2 July 2006 and 31 December 2006. The principal changes to Tasty's reported financial information are as follows:- • Lease premiums have been reclassified from fixed assets to pre-paid rental charges under current and non-current assets • Lease incentives will now be recognised over the full term of the lease • Deferred tax has been provided using the balance sheet liability method and recognising all temporary differences Tasty has historically prepared its accounts under UK General Accepted Accounting Practice ('UK GAAP'). For accounting periods commencing after 1 January 2007, Tasty will prepare its accounts under International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union. The first results to be issued under IFRS will be the interim financial statements for the 26 weeks to 1 July 2007, however, the date of transition for Tasty is the 1 January 2006 and comparative figures have therefore been restated accordingly. The first full set of financial statements to be issued under IFRS will be for the 52 weeks to 30 December 2007. This announcement provides the adjusted balance sheets and income statements for Tasty for the comparative periods to 2 July 2006 and to 31 December 2006, together with the reconciliation from UK GAAP to IFRS. It also sets out the significant accounting policy changes from those set out in the UK GAAP financial statements for year ended 31 December 2006. The figures in this document are based on those IFRS expected to be applicable at 30 December 2007 and the interpretation of those standards. IFRS are subject to possible amendment by and the interpretive guidance from the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') as well as the on-going endorsement and review by the EU and are, therefore, still subject to further change. Therefore these figures may require amendment before their inclusion in the IFRS financial statements for the 52 weeks to 30 December 2007. Relationships to statutory accounts The financial information presented in this document is unaudited and does not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2006, on which the auditors have issued an unqualified report, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. First time adoption IFRS 1, 'First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards' sets out the procedures that the Company must follow when it adopts IFRS for the first time as the basis for preparing financial statements. The Company is required to establish the IFRS accounting policies that it will adopt as at 30 December 2007 and to apply these retrospectively to determine the IFRS opening balance sheet at its date of transition, 1 January 2006. Presentation of Financial Information The primary statements within the financial information contained in this announcement have been presented in accordance with IAS 1, 'Presentation of Financial Statements'. However, this format and presentation may require modification as practice develops and in the event that further guidance is issued. Cash flow statement There are no material differences between the cash flow statement prepared under UK GAAP and the cash flow statement prepared under IFRS for any of the periods concerned, but rather only minor presentational changes. For this reason, no cash flow statements have been included within the conversion statement. Key impacts on changes in accounting policy a Pre-paid operating lease costs The Company incurs certain upfront costs in acquiring property leases. It has previously treated all such costs as additions to tangible fixed assets, depreciating them over the term of the lease in question. However, under IFRS advance payments to landlords or lease premiums are more correctly defined as pre-paid operating lease costs. Accordingly, on transition such expenses have been reclassified from tangible fixed assets to prepaid lease costs. These prepaid charges are then amortised over the term of the lease and so this change in treatment has had no impact on amounts recorded in the income statement. b Lease incentives Under UK GAAP the Company's accounting policy with respect to lease incentives (primarily rent free periods) was to treat the value of the rent free period from the first day of trading until rent is due to commence as deferred income and to credit it to the income statement evenly over the period to the first rent review (normally five years). According to the provisions in SIC 15, under IFRS the value of rent free periods and all similar lease incentives must be spread evenly over the full term of the lease. This resulted in an increase in the loss for the year ended 31 December 2006 of £78,000 and the recognition of an additional £78,000 of deferred income in respect of lease incentives in the balance sheet at that date. c Deferred taxation Under IAS 12 income taxes, deferred tax balances are calculated using the balance sheet liability method with the result that certain deferred tax assets and liabilities which would not be recognised under UK GAAP will be recognised under IFRS. An additional deferred tax asset of £15,000 has been recognised for the year ended 31 December 2006 in respect of the above accounting policy changes. Significant accounting policies Basis of accounting The restated financial statements and reconciliations shown above have been prepared in accordance with all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that are expected to be adopted by the European Union (EU) at 30 December 2007 and therefore comply with Article 4 of the EU IAS Regulation. The disclosures required by IFRS 1 concerning the transition from UK GAAP to IFRS are included. The figures in this document are based on those IFRS expected to be applicable at 30 December 2007 and the interpretation of those standards. IFRS are subject to possible amendment by and interpretive guidance from the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB') as well as on-going endorsement and review by the EU and are, therefore, still subject to further change. Therefore these figures may require amendment before their inclusion in the IFRS financial statements for the 26 weeks to 1 July 2007 and the 52 weeks to 30 December 2007. The preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be appropriate to the circumstances and form the basis of judgements about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not otherwise readily determinable. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. Revenue Revenue represents amounts received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business (net of VAT). Operating lease payments Payments made under operating leases are recognised in the income statement on a straight line basis. Pre-opening costs Property rentals and other related overhead expenses incurred prior to a new restaurant opening are expenses in the income statement in the period that they are incurred. Similarly, the costs of training new staff during the pre-opening phase are written-off as incurred. Share-based payments The Company has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 Share-based payment. The Company operates a share-based payment scheme under which share options are granted to certain employees. The costs of equity-settled transactions are measured at fair value at the date of grant. Fair value is measured using the Black-Scholes model. In determining fair value, no account is taken of any vesting conditions, other than conditions linked to the price of the company's shares (market-based conditions). The fair value determined at the grant date is then expensed on a straight line over the vesting period, based on the Directors' best estimate of the number of shares that will eventually vest and adjusted for the effect of non-market based vesting conditions. The movement in the cumulative expense since the previous balance sheet date is recognised in the Income Statement, with the corresponding increase taken into equity. Operating profit Operating profit is stated after all expenses, including the profit or loss on disposal of fixed assets, which are considered to be non-trading items, but before financial income or expenses. Non-trading items are items of income or expenses which because of the nature and expected infrequency of events giving rise to them, merit separate presentation to allow shareholders to understand better the elements of financial performance in the year, so as to facilitate comparison with prior periods and to assess better trends in financial performance. Taxation The tax expense included in the Income Statement comprises both current and deferred tax. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income arising in the period reported on, calculated using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted as at the balance sheet date. Tax is recognised in the income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recorded directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for all temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities recorded for reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax purposes. Deferred tax is calculated on an undiscounted basis, at the tax rates that are expected to apply when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited to the Income Statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. The carrying value of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Property, Plant and Equipment Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less the accumulated charge for depreciation and any recognised impairment losses. Cost comprises the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other consideration given to acquire the asset and includes costs directly attributable to making the asset operate as intended. Depreciation is charged so as to write-off the cost over their estimated useful economic lives. It is calculated at the following rates. Trademarks 10% per annum Leasehold improvements over the period of the lease Fixtures, fittings and equipment 10% per annum Land and buildings under construction are not depreciated. All property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, when there are indications that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment The carrying values of the Company's assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such condition exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent, if any of the impairment loss. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount and impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. Leases Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease are such that they transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The Company currently has no finance leases. Assets leased under operating leases are not recorded on the balance sheet. Rental payments are charged directly to the income statement. Lease incentives, primarily rent-free periods, are capitalised and then systemically released to the income statement over the period of the lease term. Payments made to acquire operating leases are treated as prepaid lease expenses and are amortised over the period of the lease. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Net realisable value is based on estimated selling price less any further costs to be incurred up until the point of sale. Trade receivables Trade receivables are measured at their nominal values reduced by any appropriate allowances for irrecoverable amounts. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits and other short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Trade payables Trade payables are measured at their nominal values. Equity Equity issued by the Company is recorded as amounts received less direct issue costs. Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other accounts receivable, trade payables and other accounts payable approximate to their fair value. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments. Tasty Plc Reconciliation of movements between UK GAAP and IFRS Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 2006 Under Under UK GAAP Adjustments IFRS £'000 £'000 £'000 Revenue 2,676 - 2,676 Cost of sales (1,598) - (1,598) Gross profit 1,078 - 1,078 Administration costs (a and b) (1,329) (78) (1,407) Operating profit (251) (78) (329) Finance income 77 - 77 Loss before tax (174) (78) (252) Income tax expense (c) 6 15 21 Loss for the financial period (168) (63) (231) Attributable to - Equity Shareholders (168) (63) (231) Earnings per share Basic (0.83p) (1.14p) Diluted (0.83p) (1.14p) Tasty Plc Reconciliation of movements between UK GAAP and IFRS Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2006 Under Lease Lease Deferred Under UK GAAP Premiums Incentives Tax IFRS (a) (b) ( c) Notes £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Non-current assets Intangibles - trademarks 7 - - - 7 Property, plant and equipment 3,517 (324) - - 3,193 Prepaid operating lease charges - 311 - - 311 Deferred tax asset 101 - - 15 116 Rent deposits 197 - - - 197 3,822 (13) - 15 3,824 Current assets Inventories 82 - - - 82 Trade and other receivables 27 - - - 27 Prepayments & accrued income 205 - - - 205 Prepaid operating lease charges 73 13 - - 86 Cash and cash equivalents 4,003 - - - 4,003 4,390 13 - - 4,403 Total assets 8,212 - - - 8,227 Current liabilities Trade & other payables (741) - - - (741) Tax and social security (39) - - - (39) Accrual for lease incentives (31) - (7) - (38) Accruals & deferred income (265) - - - (265) Other creditors (273) - - - (273) (1,349) - (7) - (1,356) Non-current liabilities Accrual for lease incentives - - (71) - (71) Total liabilities (1,349) - (78) - (1,427) Net assets 6,863 - (78) 15 6,800 Capital and reserves attributable to equity shareholders Called-up share capital (2,601) - - - (2,601) Share premium account (3,732) - - - (3,732) Share option reserve (186) - - - (186) Merger reserve (992) - - - (992) Retained earnings 648 - 78 (15) 711 Capital and reserves (6,863) - 78 (15) (6,800) Movement in equity Balance as at 1 January 2006 (2,348) - - - (2,348) Loss for 52 weeks ended 31 December 2006 168 - 78 (15) 231 New capital subscribed (4,391) - - - (4,391) Merger reserve (106) - (106) Share-base payments - credit to equity (186) - - - (186) Balance as at 31 December 2006 (6,863) - 78 (15) (6,800) Tasty Plc Reconciliation of movements between UK GAAP and IFRS Consolidated income statement for the 26 weeks ended 2 July 2006 Under Under UK GAAP Adjustments IFRS £'000 £'000 £'000 Revenue 1,151 - 1,151 Cost of sales (660) - (660) Gross profit 491 - 491 Administration costs (422) - (422) Operating profit 69 - 69 Finance income 21 - 21 Profit before tax 90 - 90 Income tax expense (29) - (29) Profit for the financial period 61 - 61 Attributable to - Equity Shareholders 61 - 61 Earnings per share Basic 0.31p 0.31p Diluted 0.31p 0.31p Tasty Plc Reconciliation of movements between UK GAAP and IFRS Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 2 July 2006 Under Lease Lease Deferred Under UK GAAP Premiums Incentives Tax IFRS (a) (b) ( c) Notes £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 1,541 (143) - - 1,398 Prepaid operating lease charges - 137 - - 137 Deferred tax asset 60 - - - 60 Rent deposits 123 - - - 123 1,724 (6) - - 1,718 Current assets Inventories 25 - - - 25 Prepayments & accrued income 249 - - - 249 Prepaid operating lease charges 49 6 - - 55 Cash and cash equivalents 1,167 - - - 1,167 1,490 6 - - 1,496 Total assets 3,214 - - - 3,214 Current liabilities Trade & other payables (60) - - - (60) Tax and social security (28) - - - (28) Accruals & deferred income (389) - - - (389) Other creditors (222) - - - (222) Total liabilities (699) - - - (699) Net assets 2,515 - - - 2,515 Capital and reserves attributable to equity shareholders Called-up share capital (2,774) - - - (2,774) Share premium account (159) - - - (159) Retained earnings 418 - - - 418 Capital and reserves (2,515) - - - (2,515) Movement in equity Balance as at 1 January 2006 (2,348) - - - (2,348) Profit for 26 weeks ended 2 July 2006 (61) - - - (61) New capital subscribed (106) - - - (106) Balance as at 2 July 2006 (2,515) - - - (2,515) Tasty Plc Reconciliation of movements between UK GAAP and IFRS Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 1 January 2006 Under Lease Lease Deferred Under UK GAAP Premiums Incentives Tax IFRS (a) (b) ( c) Notes £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 1,117 (146) - - 971 Prepaid operating lease charges - 140 - - 140 Deferred tax asset 95 - - - 95 Rent deposits 123 - - - 123 1,335 (6) - - 1,329 Current assets Inventories 25 - - - 25 Prepayments & accrued income 41 - - - 41 Prepaid operating lease charges 45 6 - - 51 Cash and cash equivalents 1,230 - - - 1,230 1,341 6 - - 1,347 Total assets 2,676 - - - 2,676 Current liabilities Trade & other payables (162) - - - (162) Tax and social security (44) - - - (44) Accruals & deferred income (104) - - - (104) Other creditors (12) - - - (12) Current tax liabilities (6) - - - (6) Total liabilities (328) - - - (328) Net assets 2,348 - - - 2,348 Capital and reserves attributable to equity shareholders Called-up share capital (1,942) - - - (1,942) Merger reserve (886) - - - (886) Retained earnings 480 - - - 480 Capital and reserves (2,348) - - - (2,348) Movement in equity Balance as at 1 January 2005 (1,296) - - - (1,296) Profit for 52 weeks ended 31 December 2005 (231) - - - (231) New capital subscribed (821) - - - (821) Balance as at 1 January 2006 (2,348) - - - (2,348) This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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