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Interim Results

7 Sep 2009 07:00

RNS Number : 5963Y
Goals Soccer Centres PLC
07 September 2009
 



Goals Soccer Centres plc

("Goals" or the "Company")

Interim Results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2009

Goals Soccer Centres plc ("Goals" or the "Company") is the premier operator of 5-a-side soccer centres across the UK. The Company currently operates 33 centres and has established a pipeline in excess of 40 sites to continue the rollout of its proven concept.

Key Points

Financial

Prime locations providing quality facilities and outstanding customer service have combined to deliver another record result.

Sales up 12% to £12.9m (2008: £11.4m)
Operating profit up 5to £4.8m (2008: £4.6m)
Profit before tax up 5% to £3.9m (2008: £3.7m)
Diluted earnings per share up 3% to 6.2p (2008: 6.0p)
Like for like sales up 1 %
Ordinary dividend up 8% to 0.675p per share (2008: 0.625p)

Rollout

Small-sided football continues to grow in both stature and popularity. The Board believes that the Goals product is well placed to capitalise on this trend.

Two centres added during the current year at Coventry and Reading
Four further centres under construction at Liverpool, Portsmouth, Eltham and Brentford. Two of these are on schedule to open during 2009.
We are confident we will open a minimum of six centres during 2010. This confidence is underpinned by our pipeline of over 40 sites.
Funding in place to finance this planned rollout following the successful £11m placing in June.

Current Trading

Forward bookings are running at normal levels following a slight softening in activity over the summer holiday period. Despite the continuing unpredictable economic environment, we are confident of making further progress in 2009 and beyond.

Keith Rogers, Managing Director of Goals said:

"Goals has had another successful half, demonstrating the broad appeal of five a side football and the underlying strength of our model. The first half of 2009 showed good progress against a backdrop of difficult economic conditions. 

The funds raised by our recent placing have created a stronger capital structure enabling us to accelerate our rollout plan and take advantage of some great opportunities currently available. We are focused on managing Goals prudently in the face of the challenges ahead and look forward with cautious optimism."

7 September 2009

Enquiries: 

Goals Soccer Centres plc

Today: 020 7457 2020

Thereafter: 01355 234 800

Keith Rogers, Managing Director

Bill Gow, Finance Director

KBC Peel Hunt

Tel: 020 7418 8900

David Davies

Matt Goode 

College Hill

Tel: 020 7457 2020

Matthew Smallwood

Jamie Ramsay

Chairman's statement 

I am pleased to report our results for the first half of 2009 which has seen Goals Soccer Centres further strengthen its premier position in the market.

Sales increased by 12% to £12.9m (June 2008: £11.4m). This strong performance provides further evidence of the resilience of the Company's proven business model. It also reinforces the importance of increasing revenues not only from developing new sites from the pipeline but also from existing centres. Our staff continued to focus on customer retention, maximising pitch utilisation and secondary spend. I am pleased to report that like-for-like sales increased by approximately 1% (or 3% excluding the impact of the heavy snowfalls experienced in February 2009).

During the period our core football product remained resilient, bar spend stabilised and is showing early evidence of improvement whilst other ancillary income (children's birthday parties and corporate events) continued to be slightly impacted by the economic downturn. Our new centres continue to experience a slower rate of initial growth than in previous years resulting in maturity in both sales and profitability taking a few months longer to achieve. 

Operating profit increased by 5% to £4.8m (June 2008: £4.6m). Profit before income tax increased by 5% to £3.9m (June 2008: £3.7m) and diluted earnings per share increased by 3% to 6.2p (2008: 6.0p).

The Company invested £6.7m in capital expenditure during the period. £6.1m related to investment in new centres, £0.3m to ongoing investment in IT systems and the balance of £0.3m relates to investment in existing centres. 

To enable the Company to accelerate the rate of openings of new soccer centres and give additional financial flexibility, £11m (£10.6m net of expenses) was raised by a share placing during the period. The proceeds, together with internally generated cash and the Company's existing five year committed bank facility of £47.2m will fund the rollout of at least six centres each year from 2010. Net debt at 30 June 2009 was £33.7m (December 2008: £41.5m)

Taking 5-a-side into the premier league

Football is the most popular sport in the UK and 5-a-side football continues to grow rapidly across all age groups and both genders. At Goals we are passionate about football. Our mission statement "Taking 5-a-side into the premier league" encapsulates our commitment to providing high quality and exciting 5-a-side venues.

The Board recognises the long term potential of the small sided football market which is relatively undeveloped and enjoys high barriers to entry. Goals continues to be the premier operator in the UK - a position maintained by our commitment to prime locations, quality facilities and excellent customer service. 

Our strategy remains focused and consistent:

To continue to innovate and lead the industry,
To accelerate our rollout of "next generation" soccer centres in prime locations,
To maximise revenue from existing centres through outstanding customer service,
To continue to build a positive national 5-a-side brand and to develop marketing partnerships with operators of recognised complementary brands, 
To continue to generate high returns on capital. 

We are making solid progress in all these areas.

New Signings

 

Our rollout programme is on course with two centres added during the current year at Coventry and Reading. A further four centres are under construction (Liverpool, Portsmouth, Eltham and Brentford), two of which are on schedule to open during the current year. 

Our pipeline of sites continues to strengthen and the Board remains confident that a minimum of six centres will be added during 2010. 

During the period our joint venture in Los Angeles secured its first site and is expected to receive planning permission during September with construction commencing early 2010.

Systems and Management

The Company continues to invest in advanced management and communication systems to improve customer experience and increase income. Our management systems have now been fully migrated and integrated into our central web based SmartCentre system. The system is entirely scalable and will serve the Company well into the future. 

Integration of our EPOS bar system with our bespoke SmartCentre system is now complete. This provides improved visibility on bar spend patterns, control over margins and staffing levels and assists in maximising sales through targeted promotions. 

Our customer website, relaunched earlier this year continues to evolve, introducing many customer benefits including a new and simplified online booking process. Teams are now able to register on MyGoals, search for players on our new 'Find a Player' database and view the heritage of league teams through a new innovative team rating system.

To further improve the level of customer service and sales activity within the Company, we have set up a Customer Relationship Centre within our head office and plan to go live during the last quarter of this year. The centre will be self financing.

The Directors continue to strengthen the management team to match the Company's continued growth. The delivery of a quality service and experience to our customers is down to the professionalism, knowledge and passion of our staff. Our future staff requirements are provided through ongoing training and promotion from within. I should like to thank all Goals staff for their major part in delivering further operational and financial success.

Dividend

The Board intends that the Company will continue to retain the majority of distributable profits and cash flows to contribute towards the funding of its planned rollout of new centres. An interim ordinary dividend of 0.675p per share will be paid on 23 October 2009 to shareholders on the register on 25 September 2009. The Board intends the Company to pay dividends each year growing at least as fast as earnings.

Current Trading

Forward bookings are running at normal levels following a slight softening in activity over the summer holiday period. Despite the continuing unpredictable economic environment, we are confident of making further progress in 2009 and beyond.

Sir Rodney Walker

Chairman

4 September 2009

  

Condensed income statement

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

Note

Unaudited

6 months

ended

30 June 

2009

Unaudited

6 months

ended

30 June 

2008

Audited

Year

ended

31 December

2008

£000

£000

£000

Revenue

12,850

11,447

23,953

Cost of sales

(1,527)

(1,366)

(2,743)

Gross profit

11,323

10,081

21,210

Other operating income

-

-

183

Administrative expenses

(6,522)

(5,521)

(11,361)

Operating profit

4,801

4,560

10,032

Financial expense

(892)

(848)

(1,802)

Profit before income tax

3,909

3,712

8,230

Income tax

3

(1,212)

(1,110)

(2,652)

Profit for the period attributable to equity holders

2,697

2,602

5,578

Earnings Per Share

5

Basic

6.4p

6.2p

13.3p

Diluted

6.2p

6.0p

12.8p

Condensed balance sheet

at 30 June 2009

Note

Unaudited

30 June

2009

Unaudited

30 June

2008

(Restated - see note 6)

Audited

31 December

2008

Assets 

£000

£000

£000

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

6

75,411

62,901

69,725

Intangible assets

7

5,719

5,719

5,719

Other financial assets

9

-

1,108

-

Total non-current assets 

81,130

69,728

75,444

Current assets

Inventories

455

332

426

Trade and other receivables

1,323

911

1,075

Cash and cash equivalents

652

657

392

Total current assets 

2,430

1,900

1,893

Total assets

83,560

71,628

77,337

Current liabilities

Bank overdraft

(469)

(353)

(129)

Trade and other payables

10

(2,256)

(1,510)

(1,914)

Current tax payable

(643)

(1,202)

(632)

Total current liabilities

(3,368)

(3,065)

(2,675)

Non-current liabilities

Other interest-bearing loans and

borrowings

(33,926)

(38,349)

(41,751)

Tax payable

(177)

(264)

(185)

Deferred tax liabilities

8

(4,428)

(3,129)

(3,993)

Other financial liabilities

9

(2,247)

-

(2,631)

Total non current liabilities 

(40,778)

(41,742)

(48,560)

Total liabilities

(44,146)

(44,807)

(51,235)

Net assets

39,414

26,821

26,102

Equity 

Share capital 

121

104

104

Share premium

23,238

12,684

12,684

Other reserve

(1,620)

732

(1,897)

Retained earnings

17,675

13,301

15,211

Total equity attributable to

equity holders

39,414

26,821

26,102

  Statement of cash flows 

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

Note

Unaudited

6 months ended

30 June 

2009

Unaudited

6 months ended

30 June 

2008

Audited

Year

ended 31 December

2008 

£000

£000

£000

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the period

2,697

2,602

5,578

Adjustments for:

Depreciation

996

870

1,731

Gain on sale of fixed assets

-

-

(183)

Financing costs

892

848

1,802

Equity settled share-based payment (credit)/charge

(19)

25

(3)

Taxation

1,212

1,110

2,652

5,778

5,455

11,577

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables

(248)

1

51

Increase in stock

(29)

(29)

(108)

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables

62

72

(216)

5,563

5,499

11,304

Income tax paid

(595)

(540)

(1,448)

Net cash from operating activities

4,968

4,959

9,856

Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisition of subsidiaries net of overdraft acquired 

-

(7,900)

(7,518)

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

(6,410)

(5,615)

(13,730)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

-

-

1,067

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,410)

(13,515)

(20,181)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of share capital

10,571

5

-

Loans received

-

10,624

13,970

Repayment of borrowings

(7,841)

(325)

(666)

Interest paid

(876)

(871)

(1,881)

Dividends paid 

(492)

(419)

(681)

Net cash from financing activities

1,362

9,014

10,742

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

(80)

458

417

Cash and cash equivalents at start of period

263

(154)

(154)

Cash and cash equivalents at period end

11

183

304

263

Statement of Comprehensive Income and Expense

for the six months ended 30 June 2009

Unaudited 6 months ended

30 June 

2009

Unaudited

6 months ended

30 June 

2008

Audited

Year

ended 31 December

2008 

£000

£000

£000

Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash

flow hedges

384

996

(2,743)

Tax effect of change in fair value of cash flow

hedges

(107)

(342)

768

Net income recognised directly in equity

277

654

(1,975)

Profit for the period

2,697

2,602

5,578

Total comprehensive income and expense for the period attributable to equity holders

2,974

3,256

3,603

  Statement of changes in equity

for the six months ended 30 June 2009

Unaudited

6 months ended

30 June 

2009

Unaudited

6 months ended

30 June 

2008

Audited

Year

ended

31 December

2008 

£000

£000

£000

Opening total equity

26,102

24,431

24,431

Total comprehensive income and expense for the period

2,974

3,256

3,603

IFRS 2 (credit)/charge in relation to equity settled transactions

(19)

25

(3)

Deferred tax on share options 

278

(477)

(1,253)

Issue of share capital

10,571

5

5

Dividends

(492)

(419)

(681)

Closing total equity

39,414

26,821

26,102

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Report

Goals Soccer Centres PLC (the "Company") is a company domiciled in the United Kingdom. 

1. Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies

The interim statement is prepared applying the recognition and measurement requirements of IFRSs as adopted by the EU. The company has elected not to prepare the interim statement in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by the EU.

The interim statement does not include all the information required for full annual financial statement and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the company as at and for the year ended 31 December 2008 which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU.

The preparation of the interim statement requires the directors to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The accounting policies applied by the company in this interim statement is the same as those applied in its financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2008.The comparative figures for the financial year ended 31 December 2008 are not the Company's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the company's auditors and delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditors was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report, and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985.

The comparative figures for the period ended 30 June 2008 have been restated following finalisation of review of the fair value adjustments in respect of the acquisitions made in that period (see note 6).

The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in this interim statement, except for the impact of the adoption of the standard described below:

IAS 1 (revised) 'Presentation of Financial Statements'

The revised standard has resulted in a number of changes in presentation and disclosure, most significantly changing the title of the Statement of Recognised Income and Expense to Statement of Comprehensive Income and Expense and the introduction of the Statement of Changes in Equity as a primary statement. It has no impact on the reported results or financial position of the company.

The Interim Statement was approved by the Board on 4th September 2009.

Significant accounting policies

Revenue

Revenue represents the value of goods and services supplied to customers (net of Value Added Tax). The Company's revenue comprises revenues from customers utilising the Company's next generation football facilities and secondary revenue associated with this utilisation. Revenue from utilisation of the football facilities includes: revenue from leagues operated by the Company; revenue from customers who use the facilities to play on a non league basis; Corporate Events; Children's Birthday Parties; and Children's Coaching.

Revenue is recognised for use of the football facilities when each game is complete. Secondary revenue includes: soft drink vending; confectionery vending; bar revenue and revenue from sales of football equipment. Revenue is recognised for secondary sales at the time the goods change hands.

Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the current taxes payable and deferred tax. The current tax payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. 

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. The carrying amount 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. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

Goodwill

Goodwill on acquisitions represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Company's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities and contingent liabilities at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. 

The value of Goodwill is reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is an indication of impairment. An impairment is recognised whenever the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price or the value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the cash-generating unit.

Any impairment is recognised immediately the income statement and is not subsequently reversed.

Property, plant and equipment

Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Land and buildings (long leasehold)

- 50 years

Fixtures and fittings:

- pitches

- 7 years

- office furnishings

- 10 years

- fixtures and fittings

- 10 years

- computer equipment

- 4 years

- computer software

- 7 years

- plant and machinery

- 4 years

Assets under construction are transferred to the relevant asset category when they become operational and are depreciated from that date.

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 the amount that can be realised from the sale of inventory in the normal course of business after allowing for the costs of realisation.

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at their fair value and then stated at amortised cost.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value and then stated at amortised cost

Provisions

A provision is recognised in the balance sheet when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. 

Finance costs

Interest is recognised in income or expense using the effective interest method except the designated date, borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalised during the period of construction The construction of new centres are treated as qualifying assets as they necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for intended use. The amount of finance costs capitalised is determined by applying the interest rate applicable to appropriate borrowings to the accumulated expenditure on those assets for that period.

Pensions

Contributions to stakeholders or other personal pension plans are expensed as incurred.

Leasing

Operating lease rentals are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

 

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are measured initially at fair value and comprise interest rate swaps. These derivative financial instruments are designated as cash flow hedges in line with the Company's treasury policy. 

The portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge, as defined by IAS 39 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement", is recognised in equity, with any ineffective portion recognised in the consolidated income statement. When hedged cash flows result in the recognition of a non financial asset or liability, the associated gains or losses previously recognised in equity are included in the initial measurement of the asset or liability. For all other cash flow hedges, the gains or losses that are recognised in equity are transferred to the income statement in the same period in which the hedged cash flows affect the income statement.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges are recognised in the income statement.

Share-based payments

The share option schemes allow employees to acquire shares of the Company. The fair value of options granted is recognised as an employee expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date and spread over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the options. The fair value of the options granted is measured using an option pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options that vest except where forfeiture is only due to share prices not achieving the threshold for vesting.

Dividends on shares presented within shareholders' fundsDividends unpaid at the balance sheet date are only recognised as a liability at that date to the extent that they are appropriately authorised and are no longer at the discretion of the Company. Unpaid dividends that do not meet these criteria are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

2. Segmental reporting

All turnover and operating profit is derived from the operation of outdoor soccer centres within the United Kingdom.

3. Tax

Corporation tax for the interim period is charged at 31% (June 2008: 30%), representing the estimated effective tax rate for the full financial year.

 4. Dividends

months

ended

30 June

2009

6 months

ended

30 June

2008

Year

ended

31 December 2008 

£000

£000

£000

Dividends paid 

- 2007 final (1.0p per ordinary share)

-

419

419

- 2008 interim (0.625p per ordinary share)

-

-

262

- 2008 final (1.175p per ordinary share)

492

-

-

492

419

681

The proposed interim dividend of 0.675p (2008: 0.625p) per share will be paid on 23 October 2009 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 25 September 2009. The 2009 interim dividend was approved by the Board on 4 September 2009 and has not been included as a liability as at 30 June 2009.

5. Earnings per share

6 months

ended

30 June

2009

6 months

ended

30 June

2008

Year

ended

31 December

 2008

Profit for the financial period (£'000)

2,697

2,602

5,578

Weighted average number of shares

42,333,842

41,887,820

41,891,852

Dilutive share options 

1,328,271

1,817,247

1,519,567

43,662,113

43,705,067

43,411,419

Basic earnings per share

6.4p

6.2p

13.3p

Diluted earnings per share

6.2p

6.0p

12.8p

Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the profit for the financial period divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue for the period ended 30 June 2009 plus all outstanding relevant share options at that date.

On 19 June 2009 the Company issued 6,666,667 shares at a placing price of 165p per share, increasing the number of ordinary shares of 0.25p each in issue to 48,558,520. The Placing Shares represent approximately 13.73 per cent of the enlarged share capital of the Company.

 6. Property, plant and equipment

Assets

Land and

Fixtures

in course of

buildings

and fittings

construction

Total

£000

£000

£000

£000

Cost

At beginning of period

59,476

8,028

7,893

75,397

Additions

1,457

907

4,318

6,682

Disposals / transfers

5,002

-

(5,002)

-

At end of period

65,935

8,935

7,209

82,079

Depreciation

At beginning of period

3,705

1,967

-

5,672

Charge for period

554

442

-

996

At end of period

4,259

2,409

-

6,668

Net book value

At 30 June 2009

61,676

6,526

7,209

75,411

At 31 December 2008

55,771

6,061

7,893

69,725

At 30 June 2008 the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired in completing the Pro-5 Soccer Limited and Deltavon Limited acquisitions were provisional. An independent valuation of the fixed assets acquired was completed and property, plant and equipment (£2.5m), intangible assets (£2m) and deferred taxation (£0.5m) were restated accordingly.

7. Intangible assets

Goodwill

£000

Balance at 1 January 2009 and 30 June 2009

5,719

8. Deferred tax liability

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:

30 June 2009

30 June 2008

31 December 2008

£000

£000

£000

Property, plant and equipment

(5,897)

(4,154)

(5,291)

Share based payments

842

1,339

564

Cash flow hedge

627

(314)

734

Net deferred tax liabilities

(4,428)

(3,129)

(3,993)

9. Other financial (liabilities)/assets

30 June 2009

30 June 2008

31 December 2008

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

£000

£000

£000

Interest rate derivatives - (liability)/asset

(2,247)

1,108

(2,631)

The Company has a £32.5m interest rate swap at 4.78% with an expiry date of 2 June 2013.

10. Trade and other payables

30 June 2009

30 June 2008

31 December 2008

£000

£000

£000

Trade payables

1,969

679

1,510

Other taxes and social security

126

231

88

Other payables

39

43

-

Accruals and deferred income

122

557

316

2,256

1,510

1,914

11. Movement in net debt

Net debt is defined as cash and cash equivalents less interest bearing loans and borrowings.

 

At beginning of period

Cashflow

Non cash

movement

At end of

period

£000

£000

£000

£000

Cash at bank and in hand

392

260

-

652

Overdraft

(129)

(340)

-

(469)

Cash and cash equivalents

263

(80)

-

183

Revolving credit facility

(41,751)

7,841

(16)

(33,926)

(41,488)

7,761

(16)

(33,743)

KPMG Audit Plc

191 West George Street

Glasgow

G2 2LJ

United Kingdom

Independent review report to Goals Soccer Centres plc 

Introduction

We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly report for the six months ended 30 June 2009 which comprises the Condensed Income Statement, Condensed Balance Sheet, Statement of cash flows, Statement of Comprehensive Income and Expense, Statement of Changes in Equity and the related explanatory notes. We have read the other information contained in the half-yearly report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

This report is made solely to the company in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our review has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have reached.

Directors' responsibilities

The half-yearly report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly report in accordance with the AIM Rules.

As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the company are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly report has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements of IFRSs as adopted by the EU.

Our responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly report based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the UK. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly report for the six months ended 30 June 2009 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements of IFRSs as adopted by the EU and the AIM Rules.

P Galloway

for and on behalf of KPMG Audit Plc

Chartered Accountants 

4 September 2009

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