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Final Results

19 Aug 2013 07:00

RNS Number : 9347L
Arcontech Group PLC
19 August 2013
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ARCONTECH GROUP PLC

("Arcontech", the "Company" or the "Group")

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PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

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Chairman's Statement

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Arcontech Group plc has continued to make steady progress during the year ended 30 June 2013. The business remains focused on the CityVision suite of software products with particular emphasis on Multi Vendor Contribution Systems ("MVCS"), Excelerator, our real time Excel product, and CityVision Cache. New contracts totaling Β£961,428 over three years were signed during the year with a number of international investment banks. Our sales prospects are becoming increasingly focused on contracts with customers serving multiple jurisdictions. Although the wider international footprint significantly increases sales opportunities, multi-location contracts can lengthen the sales process. Contract renewals during the year amounted to Β£1,463,000, again these generally cover a three year period.

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As at 30 June 2013 our contracted annual recurring licence fees amounted to Β£1,884,778 (2012: Β£1,589,110) representing approximately 84% of our annual costs, which is broadly in line with last year (2012: 87%). We are maintaining our investment in product development and sales and marketing.

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Turnover for the year increased by 25% to Β£1,830,717 (2012: Β£1,463,530). The operating loss for the year before exceptional items was Β£347,877, a reduction of Β£247,270 compared to the previous year (2012: Β£595,147). During the year we continued to invest significantly in product development and improvement. These costs are written off as they are incurred.

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Financing

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As at 30 June 2013 Arcontech had cash balances of Β£878,804 (2012: Β£746,675). The increase reflects the additional sales achieved during the year, part of which also gives rise to deferred revenue involving forward payments. The Group continues to keep costs under tight control in order to maximise working capital. The Board believes that Arcontech continues to have sufficient financial resources to achieve its objectives and to see the business through to profitability.

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Employees

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As in previous years I would like to thank our employees for their continued hard work, dedication and support over the last twelve months. Their continued support will undoubtedly contribute to the success of the Group and is greatly appreciated.

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Outlook

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Arcontech has an excellent customer base which includes a number of tier 1 banks. We believe these associations provide a sound platform for additional sales. In addition we have a number of exciting new prospects, although they are likely to take time to convert into sales. We are confident of making steady progress in the coming year.

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Richard Last

Chairman

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Chief Executive's Review

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This is my first Review as Chief Executive of Arcontech since my appointment on 29 April 2013. I am pleased to report that the business has continued to show resilience and growth throughout the year, despite the difficult economic environment. This is a testament to the value proposition offered by Arcontech which both enables and creates efficiencies in the management and distribution of real-time data, whether internally generated or externally sourced.

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Growth has been achieved from both existing and new clientsΒ as our value proposition becomes better understood and adopted more deeply and broadly across those organisations. As part of the responsiveness to client requests for which Arcontech prides itself, increased client usage and demands have required we develop and build out our offerings as well as support a geographically expanding footprint due to the global nature of our clients' business. As a result, product functionality has expanded and improved and the Group has a stronger base from which growth can be increased. We are also improving the way in which our value proposition is communicated and presented and this has already resulted in a stronger sales pipeline with both existing and prospective clients.

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Arcontech now has clients in several continents which has meant we have had to ensure we can provide the necessary levels of support. We have, therefore, expanded our support operations with a combination of online and local support services. Support will remain a key focus for the Group given it is a major component in our overall value proposition.

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A key strength of the Company is that we have a skilled and creative team of developers with extensive domain knowledge. We are now working to expand those skills to incorporate a greater understanding of end-user requirements. Once in place we believe we will be better positioned to manage the development function in a manner that focuses on prioritising and balancing client needs and revenue opportunities against any development considerations.

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Overall, the Group is in a strong position. The renewed focus is firmly on our clients. Getting closer to them - identifying, discussing and understanding their needs and delivering and supporting the resultant solutions. More concisely; "exceeding our clients' expectations" now underscores every aspect of the business.

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I am confident that I will be able to report even more positively on the results of our efforts in my next Review.

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Matthew Jeffs

Chief Executive

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Enquiries

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Arcontech Group plc

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Matthew Jeffs, CEO

+44 20 7256 2300

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Northland Capital Partners Limited

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Matthew Johnson / Lauren Kettle

+44 20 7796 8800

Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 30 June 2013

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Note

Before exceptional

items

2013

Exceptional items

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2013

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Total

2013

TotalΒ 

2012

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Β£

Β£

Β£

Β£

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Revenue

2

1,830,717

-

1,830,717

1,463,530

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Β 

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Β 

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Distribution costs

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(28,468)

-

(28,468)

(19,477)

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

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Administrative costs

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Β 

(2,150,126)

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(160,994)

(2,311,120)

(2,039,200)

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

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Operating loss

3

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(347,877)

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(160,994)

(508,871)

(595,147)

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Finance income

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7,127

-

7,127

8,756

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Loss before taxation

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(340,750)

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(160,994)

(501,744)

(586,391)

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Β 

Β 

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Taxation

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88,905

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-

88,905

85,319

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Loss for the year after tax

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Β 

(251,845)

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(160,994)

(412,839)

(501,072)

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Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent

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(251,845)

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(160,994)

(412,839)

(501,072)

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Loss per share (basic and diluted)

4

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(0.027)p

(0.033)p

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Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 30 June 2013

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Share

capital

Share

premium

Share option reserve

Retained

earnings

Total

equity

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Β£

Β£

Β£

Β£

Β£

Balance at 1 July 2011

1,531,315

9,428,169

145,538

(8,972,785)

2,132,237

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

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Loss for the year

-

-

-

(501,072)

(501,072)

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Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

-

(501,072)

(501,072)

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

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Share-based payments

-

-

45,222

-

45,222

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Β 

Β 

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Β 

Β 

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Balance at 30 June 2012

1,531,315

9,428,169

190,760

(9,473,857)

1,676,387

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Β 

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Loss for the year

-

-

-

(412,839)

(412,839)

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Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

-

(412,839)

(412,839)

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Share-based payments

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-

62,474

-

62,474

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Balance at 30 June 2013

1,531,315

9,428,169

253,234

(9,886,696)

1,326,022

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Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2013

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2013Β£

2012Β£

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Non-current assets

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Β 

Β 

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Goodwill

1,715,153

1,715,153

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Property, plant and equipment

25,044

34,263

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Investments in subsidiaries

-

-

Total non-current assets

1,740,197

1,749,416

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Current assets

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Β 

Β 

Β 

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Trade and other receivables

591,780

667,637

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Β 

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Cash and cash equivalents

878,804

746,675

Total current assets

1,470,584

1,414,312

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Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

(1,884,759)

(1,487,341)

Total current liabilities

(1,884,759)

(1,487,341)

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Net current (liabilities)/assets

(414,175)

(73,029)

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Net assets

1,326,022

1,676,387

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Equity

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Β 

Β 

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Called up share capital

1,531,315

1,531,315

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Β 

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Share premium account

9,428,169

9,428,169

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Share option reserve

253,234

190,760

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Β 

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Retained earnings

(9,886,696)

(9,473,857)

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1,326,022

1,676,387

Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2013

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Β 

2013

2012

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Β£

Β£

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Β 

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Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities

130,081

(90,351)

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Investing activities

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Β 

Β 

Β 

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Interest received

7,127

8,756

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Β 

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Purchases of plant and equipment

(5,079)

(12,934)

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Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities

2,048

(4,178)

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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

132,129

(94,529)

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Β 

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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

746,675

841,204

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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

878,804

746,675

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Notes to the Financial Statements

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For the year ended 30 June 2013

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1. Accounting policies

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TheΒ principalΒ accountingΒ policiesΒ areΒ summarisedΒ below. TheyΒ haveΒ allΒ beenΒ applied consistently throughout the period covered bytheΒ financial statements.

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Reporting entity

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Arcontech Group PLC ("the Company") is a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as "the Group").

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Basis ofpreparation

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The financial information set out above for the years ended 30 June 2013 and 2012 does not constitute the Group's statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006 but is derived from those accounts. Statutory accounts for the year ended 30 June 2012 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and those for 2013 will be delivered following the Company's annual general meeting. The auditors have reported on those accounts. The auditors' reports were unqualified and did not contain statements under s.498 (2) or (3) Companies Act 2006. The results have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with those used in the preparation of the statutory accounts.

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The financial statements haveΒ beenΒ preparedΒ inΒ accordanceΒ withΒ InternationalΒ Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") endorsed by the European Union and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.

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TheΒ financialΒ statementsΒ haveΒ beenΒ preparedΒ underΒ theΒ historical cost convention.

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2. Revenue

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An analysis of the Group's revenue is as follows:

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2013Β£

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2012Β£

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Β 

Β 

Β 

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Financial information service, advertising and sponsorship, software development and consultancy

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1,830,717

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1,463,530

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All of the Group's revenue relates to continuing activities.

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3. Operating loss for the year is stated after charging:

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2013Β£

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2012Β£

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Depreciation of plant and equipment

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13,951

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15,552

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Loss on disposal of fixed assets

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346

Β 

545

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Staff costs (see note 8)

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1,645,544

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1,417,450

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Operating lease rentals - land and buildings (see note 22)

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79,000

Β 

79,000

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Research and development

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729,095

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669,400

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4. Loss per share

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Β 

Β 

2013

Β 

2012

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β£

Β 

Β£

Β 

Earnings

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Earnings for the purpose of basic and diluted earnings per share being net loss attributable to equity shareholders

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(412,839)

Β 

(501,072)

Β 

Β 

Β 

(412,839)

Β 

(501,072)

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Β 

Β 

Β 

No.

Β 

No.

Β 

Number of shares

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share

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1,531,314,870

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1,531,314,870

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Number of dilutive shares under option

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-

Β 

-

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Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of dilutive earnings per share

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1,531,314,870

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1,531,314,870

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Loss per share (basic and diluted)

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Before exceptional items

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(0.016)p

Β 

(0.033)p

Β 

Exceptional items

Β 

(0.011)p

Β 

-

Β 

Total

Β 

(0.027)p

Β 

(0.033)p

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The calculation of diluted earningsΒ per share assumesΒ conversionΒ of all potentiallyΒ dilutive ordinary shares, allΒ of which arise fromΒ shareΒ options. A calculationΒ isΒ doneΒ toΒ determineΒ theΒ numberΒ ofΒ sharesΒ that couldΒ haveΒ been acquired at fair value, based uponΒ theΒ monetaryΒ value ofΒ theΒ subscription rightsΒ attachedΒ to outstandingΒ shareΒ options. Share options are anti-dilutive and are therefore not included above.

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5. Dividends

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There were no dividends paid or proposed during the period (2012: Β£Nil).

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6. Post balance sheet events

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There were no events since the balance sheet date, which materially affect the position of the Group.

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7. Annual general meeting

The annual general meeting of the Company will be held at the Company's offices at 8th Floor, Finsbury Tower, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LZ on 23 October 2013 at 10 a.m.

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8. Annual report and accounts

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Copies of the annual reports and accounts will be sent to shareholders in due course and will be available from the company secretary at the Company's registered office at 8th Floor Finsbury Tower, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ or from the Company's website at www.arcontech.com.

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