Interim results

Transense Technologies plc ("the Company") Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2009 3 September 2009 Chairman's Statement In the six months to 30 June 2009, turnover amounted to £350K (6 months to 30 June 2008 - £104K) resulting in a trading loss of £564K (2008 - £535K before adjusting for the exceptional credit of £452K arising from the write-back of the value of notional benefits attributable under IFRS 2 to previous directors' options benefits). The cash held by the Group as at 30 June amounted to £2,091K, which was in line with budget. Income generated in the first half of 2009 reached levels never previously achieved by the Company. This is a direct consequence of the change in strategy initiated by the new board some eighteen months ago. The decision to pursue near term revenues in addition to our longer term objectives has resulted in a number of commercial successes. Our joint development programme with McLaren Electronic Systems has progressed, with our technology performing well within the extremely demanding Motorsport environment. The income derived from this project, in combination with our new minimum royalty agreements, has provided a base upon which to build as we work towards our primary objective of becoming a profitable business. We are particularly pleased with the progress in our relationship with Vectron/SenGenuity who are introducing our technology to industrial manufacturers requiring wireless interrogation of SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensors. As highlighted in my previous report, our reader electronics can be used with a wide variety of SAW sensors, not just our own. We have also formed a new subsidiary, Translogik Limited, which has been granted global distribution rights for a range of tyre tread depth and pressure probes, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags and patches, RFID readers and associated software for Truck and Off-the-Road (OTR) applications. Prior to the formation of Translogik, we had been working with Pneu-Logic to integrate our SAW sensor technology into their product range. During this development process it became apparent that the respective complimentary technology provided an opportunity for Transense to use the existing Pneu-Logic products as a "readymade" delivery platform for our sensor technology, both in terms of the physical product and the established distribution network. Translogik now provides a further point of entry for our technology into the market. A vindication of this decision has already been received in the form of our exclusive distribution agreement with FEC International and the minimum USD $600K of revenue this agreement has secured over the next two years. Translogik are currently in discussions with several other potential distribution partners, and are hopeful that further agreements will follow. As part of our continuing effort to develop new markets for our technology, presentations have been made recently to several major tyre OEM's, distributors, retreaders and fleet management and distribution companies in Malaysia, China and Japan. These discussions were encouraging, and agreements have been signed with FEC International and Mesnac. There appears to be significant appetite for cutting edge technology in this region, as these expanding companies seek competitive advantages through innovation. In order to maintain a continuing presence in the region we have engaged a local agent with expert knowledge of both the global sensor market and our SAW and RFID technology to promote our interests. Central to the continued success of both Transense and Translogik, is the ongoing development of our technology and the patents to protect it. I was therefore delighted to welcome David Ford as a non-executive member of the Board. In the short time David has been working with us he has demonstrated considerable technical appreciation of our technology, and his extensive experience of Intellectual Property law will be of much benefit. In summary, I am encouraged by the solid progress of the last six months, revenues are growing, new partnerships are being forged, and existing projects continue to develop towards commercialisation. It is key however, that we continue to drive development for further applications of our patented technology and explore new market opportunities wherever they arise. A concerted marketing effort and continuing investment programme will require a modest increase in overheads but this should be more than compensated by increased income. David Kleeman Non-Executive Chairman Chief Executive's Report The first half of 2009 has seen further progress in the process of transforming Transense from being a purely research and development focused Company, to one that is able to additionally provide product development and production engineering support. We are working closer than ever with our licensees and partners to push our technology into production, and in order to further facilitate this we have established a full clean room and sensor calibration facility at our offices in Upper Heyford. These new facilities have allowed us to bridge the gap between ourselves and our partners during the technology transfer process. Transense are now manufacturing to a production standard rather than producing prototypes for evaluation. A clean room is essential for the assembly of SAW production intent devices that are susceptible to performance changes due to contamination by moisture or particles. As part of the change to supplying production parts and quantities it was also necessary to design and build a calibration bench capable of calibrating large numbers of TPMS sensors. This fully automated rig will be used to supply calibrated TPMS sensor to other licensees. In my last report I outlined a number of projects that we were working on. Below is a brief list of operational highlights: Professional Motorsport Sensors have been manufactured and calibrated at Transense and then supplied to McLaren throughout 2009. This activity has contributed significantly to our revenues in the first half of the year. We are also exploring possible new applications of our technology within the McLaren group. SenGenuity/Vectron SenGenuity have identified three major projects within the industrial market for our sensors and interrogation electronics. Samples and pre-production systems have been supplied to end-users. Vectron are now supplying Transense with quantities of TPMS sensors, which we then calibrate using our automated calibration rig. Translogik Development effort has been spent integrating Transense Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) technology into the new range of Translogik probes. Powertrain A demonstration unit has been sold to a global agricultural manufacturer for evaluation. Marketing / Communications The new Transense website was launched in June and provides us with a modern platform upon which to develop the Transense and Translogik brands. Our new Translogik subsidiary, with a more conventional business model than was previously the case with Transense, supplying products to distributors, requires a more conventional marketing approach and as such the Translogik site will serve as the focal point for this. Summary The management team continue to be encouraged by the progress being made at the Transense Group as we execute our business strategy. We now have a broad spectrum of diverse projects for our sensors and interrogation electronics across a range of timescales and market sectors. The shift in emphasis towards nearer term revenue generation has started to pay dividends and we are increasingly hopeful that further revenue streams will begin to emerge during 2010. Transense Technologies plc Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income Half year to Half year to Year to 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 08 31 Dec 08 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) Note £'000 £'000 £'000 Continuing operations Revenue 350 104 204 Cost of sales (36) (9) (38) Gross profit 314 95 166 Administrative expenses (944) (875) (2,086) Exceptional share based payments items 4 - 452 453 Operating Loss (630) (328) (1,467) Financial income 5 18 100 178 Loss before taxation (612) (228) (1,289) Taxation 48 145 204 Total comprehensive income for the period (564) (83) (1,085) Basic and fully diluted loss per share (0.7p) (0.0p) (1.4p) Transense Technologies plc Condensed consolidated statement of financial position 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 08 31 Dec 08 Notes (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) £'000 £'000 £'000 Non current assets Property, plant and equipment 18 14 24 Intangible assets 1,407 1,536 1,446 Available for sale investments 65 65 65 Loans receivable 25 25 25 1,515 1,640 1,560 Current assets Inventory 17 - 18 Trade and other receivables 219 246 174 Cash and cash equivalents 2,091 3,334 2,695 2,327 3,580 2,887 Total assets 3,842 5,220 4,447 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (103) (185) (204) Current tax liabilities (34) (28) (30) Total liabilities (137) (213) (234) Net assets 3,705 5,007 4,213 Capital and reserves Share capital 7,581 7,581 7,581 Share premium 7,855 7,830 7,830 Accumulated deficit (11,731) (10,404) (11,198) Shareholders' funds 3,705 5,007 4,213 Transense Technologies plc Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (unaudited) Issued share Share premium Accumulated Total equity capital account deficit £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 At 1 January 2008 5,791 5,668 (9,921) 1,538 Total comprehensive income for the period - - (1,085) (1,085) Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity contributions by owners Shares issued and share premium 1,790 2,162 - 3,952 Share based transactions - - (192) (192) At 31 December 2008 7,581 7,830 (11,198) 4,213 Total comprehensive income for the period - - (564) (564) Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity contributions by owners Share Premium adjustment - 25 - 25 Share based transactions - - 31 31 At 30 June 2009 7,581 7,855 (11,731) 3,705 Transense Technologies plc Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows Half year to Half year to Year to 30 Jun 09 30 Jun 08 31 Dec 08 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) Cash flow from operating activities £'000 £'000 £'000 Loss for the period (612) (228) (1,289) Adjustments for Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 6 6 11 Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets 114 65 209 Loss on Asset disposal - - 54 Equity settled share based payment 31 (400) (191) Financial income (18) (100) (178) Operating cash flows before movements in working capital (479) (657) (1,384) Change in inventories 1 - (18) Change in receivables 3 134 160 Change in payables (97) (1,008) (987) Cash generated by operations (572) (1,531) (2,229) Taxation recovered - - 105 Net cash used in operations (572) (1,531) (2,124) Cash flows from Investing activities Interest received 18 100 178 Acquisition of property, plant & equipment - (5) (21) Acquisition of intangible assets (75) (83) (190) Net cash used in investing activities (57) 12 (33) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of equity share capital - 1,790 1,789 Share premium refund of issuance fees 25 2,162 2,162 Net cash used for financing activities 25 3,952 3,951 Net (decease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (604) 2,433 1,794 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,695 901 901 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,091 3,334 2,695 Notes to the Interim results for the six months to 30 June 2009 1 Accounting Policies The following standards or interpretations, issued by the IASB or the IFRIC came into effect during the year and have been adopted: IAS 1 (Revised) Presentation of Financial Statements IFRS 2 (Revised) Share-based Payments The following standards have been adopted for the first time in the year: IFRS 3 Business Combinations The standards listed above did not have a significant effect on the results or financial position of the group or company. In addition, the following IFRIC amendments and IAS's have been adopted, although they have no impact on the Group's reporting; IFRIC 9 'Reassessment of embedded derivatives', IFRIC 13 'Customer loyalty programmes', IFRIC 14 'IAS 19 - The limit on a defined benefit asset, minimum funding requirements and their interaction', IFRIC 16 'Hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation' and the amendments to IAS 23 'Borrowing Costs', IAS 32 'Presentation' and IAS 39 'Financial instruments: recognition and measurement'. IFRIC 15 'Agreements for the construction of real estate' and various amendments to IAS 39 are still to be endorsed but these are not expected to have any impact on the Group. 2 Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on a consolidated basis and in accordance with the Company's accounting policies under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU ('IFRS') and the historical cost convention. The financial information is unaudited and does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. The comparatives for the full financial year ended 31 December 2008 are not the Company's full statutory accounts for the year. A copy of the statutory accounts for that year has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors' report on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement under Section 237 (2) - (3) of the Companies Act 1985. 3 Going concern The interim financial information has been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that the Company will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. 4 Share options and Exceptional Items Administrative expenses include a charge of £31,000 (2008: £52,000) representing the valuation of the notional benefits arising from the Company's employee share option schemes and calculated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 2. Exceptional items in 2008 included a credit of £452,000 also in respect of IFRS 2. This credit arose due to the departure of various Board members during the Six months to 30th June 2008 and the crediting of the cumulative charges under IFRS 2 up to 31st December 2007 in respect of the departing Directors. This credit has been treated as exceptional as they are of a one off nature. These items have been added back in the Consolidated statement of changes in equity in the financial statements. There are no other recognised gains or losses for the current and prior period. 5 Corporation tax and Deferred tax The Company is entitled to a Corporation Tax credit in respect of expenditure on Research and Development. No deferred tax asset is recognised in these financial statements in respect of trading losses to date. 6 Consolidated Accounts During the period a new subsidiary, Translogik Limited, was formed and commenced trading in May 2009. These accounts reflect the trading of Translogik for the two months to 30th June 2009. Translogik Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary and was incorporated on 30th April 2009 at a cost to Transense Technologies of £1,000. Translogik has been established to operate as a sales and marketing arm of Transense focused on the tyre industry. During July 2009 Translogik signed a distribution deal with Pneu-Logic Limited whereby Transense Technologies would act as exclusive distributors, outside of America, for Pneu-Logic products the income from which will arise in the second half of 2009. Copies of the interim statement have been sent to shareholders and are available on the Company's website: www.transense.co.uk . ---END OF MESSAGE--- This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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