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Final Results

15 Oct 2010 07:00

RNS Number : 4118U
Webis Holdings PLC
15 October 2010
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15 October 2010

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WEBIS HOLDINGS PLC

("Webis" or "the Group")

PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE 52 WEEK PERIOD ENDED 30 MAY 2010

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Webis Holdings plc, the global on-line gaming group, today announces its preliminary results for the period.

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Summary:

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Loss for the period of £337,000 (2009: profit of £452,000)

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EBITDA loss of £37,000 (2009: £757,000 profit)

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Group turnover of £114.2m (2009: £140.1m)

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betinternet.com sportsbook turnover decreased by 26.6% to £79.2m (2009: £107.9m)

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European Wagering Services pari-mutuel turnover grew by 8% to £35.0m (2009: £32.3m)

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Commenting on the results, Denham Eke, Chairman of Webis Holdings plc, said: "Overall, it has been a difficult year for the Group, with numerous challenges. However, the majority of these issues have been resolved and the future of EWS has gained a clear direction as a result of our US acquisition. We are now committed to establishing a clear strategy for the sportsbook and the Board is confident of a successful year ahead".

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ENDS

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For further information:

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Webis Holdings plc

Tel: 01624 698141

Garry Knowles, Managing Director

Damon Waddington, Finance Director

Evolution Securities

Tel: 0113 2431619

Joanne Lake/Peter Steel

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Notes to editors:

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The following are attached:

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Chairman's Statement

Consolidated Income Statement

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

Notes to the Accounts

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Chairman's Statement

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Introduction

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Despite an encouraging performance from the Group's pari-mutuel platform, European Wagering Services Limited ("EWS"), the consolidated results for the financial year ended 30 May 2010 were affected, as previously notified, by a disappointing year for the betinternet.com (IOM) Limited sportsbook ("betinternet"). Consolidated turnover reduced to £114 million (2009: £140 million) and the Group recorded an operating loss of £315,000 (2009: £475,000 profit).

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European Wagering Services Limited

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EWS generated an increase in turnover to £35.0 million (2009: £32.3 million) despite the global decline in pool betting due to the lasting effects of the economic downturn. This continues to impact the horse and greyhound racing industry in the United States, EWS's principal market. The largest area of growth came from the EWS website, www.link2bet.com. We continued to make enhancements to the site during the year, which have helped us to recruit new lower-staking, higher margin customers and, in turn, improved business mix.

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The margin for our B2B business reduced slightly as a result of increased competition and EWS also incurred a foreign exchange loss of £18,000 (2009: £123,000 profit). These factors were, however, partly offset by the increase in website traffic and EWS recorded a pre tax profit of £464,000 (2009: £531,000).

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The Board's strategy for EWS during the year was focused on obtaining an increase in quality racing content and establishing a presence in the US. As previously notified, we recently secured a US pari-mutuel hub operating licence with the North Dakota Racing Commission, which will enable the business to conduct pari-mutuel account deposit wagering in the US, subject to state by state legislation. The establishment of a presence in the US is a significant move forward for EWS, which will enhance the opportunity to secure further US racetrack content in the near future and provide the business with greater credibility in its markets.

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betinternet.com (IOM) Limited

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betinternet generated turnover of £79.2 million (2009: £107.9 million), recording a pre-tax loss of £778,000 (2009: £41,000 loss). The business suffered a number of setbacks during the financial year, again largely related to the ongoing effects of the economic downturn.

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Within our casino and games offerings, many high-roller players dropped away, resulting in a sizable reduction in turnover and margin against the prior year. The fixed-odds element of the sportsbook also underperformed, with a reduction in the gross margin due to a number of issues. Firstly, our affiliates' referral scheme became loss-making. We have taken action to correct this and the scheme has since returned to profitability. Secondly, football betting was impacted by an unusual lack of draws during the early stages of the 2009/10 English Premiership season. Finally, the margin generated by our horse racing offering, which accounts for a significant proportion of the sportsbook's total turnover, remains highly volatile.

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As a result of these issues and the increased level of competition and regulation within this area, the Board has decided to review its sportsbook strategy. This review is currently ongoing and, once completed, the Board will provide shareholders with an update.

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Overview of Group Results

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The consolidated results for the financial year ended 30 May 2010 show Group turnover reduced to £114 million (2009: £140 million) and gross profit reduced by 24% to £2.6 million (2009: £3.4 million). The gross margin reduced to 2.25% (2009: 2.43%).

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The Group recorded a loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of £37,000 (2009: £757,000 profit) and an operating loss of £315,000 (2009: £475,000 profit).

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Operating expenses remained broadly in line with last year at £2.7 million (2009: £2.6 million). As anticipated, we reduced our accommodation costs following the expiry of our leases. However, the Group incurred a foreign exchange loss as sterling increased in value against other global currencies, particularly the US dollar, within the financial year.

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Share premium account

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The Board received approval at last year's annual general meeting to apply for court approval to cancel the share premium account. In light of the losses incurred during the year, the Board has decided to postpone the application for the time being and will revisit this in due course.

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Staff

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I am, as always, grateful to the executive and staff of Webis for their continued contribution and ability to adapt to the ever-changing industry in which we operate.

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Summary

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Whilst betinternet's performance has been disappointing, it has highlighted the competitive environment in which the sportsbook operates. As such, the Board has committed to reviewing its strategy for this part of our business in order to ensure that the implementation of our strategy for EWS is not hindered as a result.

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Subsequent events

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As has happened to many businesses within the wagering sector, the Group's bankers have recently withdrawn payment processing services. We immediately implemented a temporary payment solution pending the development of a permanent solution for EWS and betinternet with alternative providers.

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In the case of EWS, the acquisition of the US license will greatly assist in stabilising payment solutions for the business in the near future. Once we have established new payment methods, we intend to implement a development and marketing strategy in the US, which is currently in the advanced planning stage.

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Encouragingly, betinternet enjoyed a successful World Cup and the subsequent start of the football season is showing more favourable results compared with the same period in 2009. The Real Time Gaming Casino has been replaced by an improved turnkey solution from CTXM, a well-established provider of gaming services. This will enable us to incorporate a Poker game on the website for the first time before the year end.

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Overall, it has been a difficult year for the Group, with numerous challenges. However, the majority of these issues have been resolved and the future of EWS has gained a clear direction as a result of our US acquisition. We are now committed to establishing a clear strategy for the sportsbook and the Board is confident of a successful year ahead.

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Denham Eke

Chairman

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Webis Holdings plc

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

for the Period ended 30 May 2010

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Note

2010

2009

Ā£000

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Ā£000

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Turnover

2

114,167Ā 

140,149Ā 

Cost of sales

(111,519)

(136,718)

Betting duty paid

(30)

(33)

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Gross Profit

2,618Ā 

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3,398Ā 

Administration expenses

(2,655)

(2,641)

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Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

(37)

757Ā 

Depreciation and amortisation

(255)

(247)

Share based costs

(23)

(35)

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Total operating (loss) / profit

(315)

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475Ā 

Net finance costs

4

(22)

(23)

Tax

5

-Ā 

-Ā 

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(Loss) / profit for the period

(337)

452

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Basic (loss) / profit per share (pence)

(0.16)Ā 

0.22

Diluted (loss) / profit per share (pence)

(0.16)Ā 

0.21

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Webis Holdings plc

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 May 2010

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Note

2010

2009

Ā£000

Ā£000

Non-current assets

Intangible assets - goodwill

7

43Ā 

43Ā 

Intangible assets - other

8

311Ā 

295Ā 

Property and equipment

9

75Ā 

110Ā 

Investments

-Ā 

-Ā 

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429Ā 

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448Ā 

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Current assets

Trade and other receivables

834Ā 

713Ā 

Cash and cash equivalents

999Ā 

1,502Ā 

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Total assets

1,833Ā 

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2,215Ā 

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Current liabilities

Bank overdraft

(295)

(205)

Trade and other payables

(1,287)

(1,464)

Convertible loan notes

(300)

-Ā 

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(1,882)

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(1,669)

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Non-current liabilities

Convertible loan notes

-Ā 

(300)

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Total liabilities

(1,882)

(1,969)

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Net assets

380Ā 

694Ā 

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Shareholders' equity

Called up share capital

2,068Ā 

2,068Ā 

Share premium account

9,927Ā 

9,927Ā 

Share option reserve

107Ā 

84Ā 

Profit and loss account

(11,722)

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(11,385)

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Total shareholders' equity

380Ā 

694Ā 

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Webis Holdings plc

Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

for the Period ended 30 May 2010

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Called

up

share

capital

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Share

premium

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Share

option

reserve

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Retained

earnings

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Total

shareholders'

equity

Ā£000

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Ā£000

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Ā£000

Ā 

Ā£000

Ā 

Ā£000

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Balance as at 25 May 2008

2,068Ā 

9,927Ā 

49Ā 

(11,837)

207Ā 

Share based payments - share options

-Ā 

-Ā 

35Ā 

-Ā 

35Ā 

Profit for the Period

-Ā 

-Ā 

-Ā 

452Ā 

452Ā 

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Balance as at 31 May 2009

2,068Ā 

9,927Ā 

84Ā 

(11,385)

694Ā 

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Share based payments - share options

-Ā 

-Ā 

23Ā 

-Ā 

23Ā 

Loss for the Period

-Ā 

-Ā 

-Ā 

(337)

(337)

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Balance as at 30 May 2010

2,068Ā 

9,927Ā 

107Ā 

(11,722)

380Ā 

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Webis Holdings plc

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

for the Period ended 30 May 2010

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2010

2009

Ā£000

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Ā£000

Ā 

Net cash (outflow) / inflow from operating activities

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(335)

663Ā 

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Cash flows from investing activities

Interest received

-Ā 

7Ā 

Purchase of intangible assets

(211)

(236)

Purchase of property, plant & equipment

(25)

(66)

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Net cash outflow from investing activities

(236)

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(295)

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Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of equity shares

-Ā 

-Ā 

Interest paid

(22)

(30)

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Net cash outflow from financing activities

(22)

(30)

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents

(593)

338Ā 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,297Ā 

959Ā 

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Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period

704Ā 

1,297Ā 

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Cash and cash equivalents comprise

Cash and deposits

999Ā 

1,502Ā 

Bank overdraft

(295)

(205)

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704Ā 

1,297Ā 

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Cash generated from operations

(Loss) / profit from operations

(315)

475Ā 

Adjusted for:

Depreciation and amortisation

255Ā 

247Ā 

Share based payment charge

23Ā 

35Ā 

Increase in receivables

(121)

(66)

Decrease in payables

(177)

(28)

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Net cash (outflow) / inflow from operating activities

(335)

663Ā 

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Webis Holdings plc

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Period ended 30 May 2010

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Reporting entity

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Webis Holdings plc is a company domiciled in the Isle of Man. The address of the Company's registered office is Viking House, Nelson Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2AH.

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The Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the Period ended 30 May 2010 consolidate those of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as "the Group").

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The preliminary announcement does not constitute the Group's statutory financial statements. It is an extract from the financial statements for the Period ended 30 May 2010 which have not yet been filed.

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Basis of preparation

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Statement of compliance

The financial information included in this announcement has been extracted from the Group's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and its interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").

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(b)

Basis of measurement and functional currency

The Group consolidated financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling, rounded to the nearest thousand. They are prepared under the historical cost convention except where assets and liabilities are required to be stated at their fair value.

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Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation of Group financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge and experience of current events and expected economic conditions, actual results may differ from these estimates.

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The directors believe the assumptions used in the model to calculate the fair value of the share based payments are the most appropriate for the Group.

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The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.

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Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year's presentation.

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Segmental Analysis

Period ended 30 May 2010

2010

2009

Ā£000

Ā£000

Turnover

Sportsbook

Asia Pacific

54,476Ā 

80,682Ā 

UK & Ireland

13,656Ā 

9,228Ā 

Europe

9,738Ā 

11,404Ā 

Rest of the World

1,332Ā 

6,557Ā 

Pari-mutuel

United States

18,788Ā 

13,742Ā 

Caribbean

16,177Ā 

18,536Ā 

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114,167Ā 

140,149Ā 

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Profit / (loss) before tax

Sportsbook

(778)

(41)

Pari-mutuel

464Ā 

531Ā 

Group

(23)

(38)

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(337)

452Ā 

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Net assets

Sportsbook

(757)

21Ā 

Pari-mutuel

1,579Ā 

1,115Ā 

Group

(442)

(442)

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380Ā 

694Ā 

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3

Share based costs

Ā 

2010

Ā£000

Ā 

2009

Ā£000

Ā 

Share options

23Ā 

35Ā 

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----------

23Ā 

35Ā 

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----------

Ā 

Ā 

Ā 

4

Net finance costs

Ā 

2010

2009

Ā£000

Ā 

Ā£000

Ā 

Bank interest receivable

-Ā 

7Ā 

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----------

-Ā 

7Ā 

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----------

Bank interest payable

(4)

(7)

Loan interest payable

(18)

(23)

----------

----------

(22)

(30)

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----------

Net finance costs

(22)

(23)

----------

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5

Tax on profit on ordinary activities

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No provision for taxation is required for either the current or previous periods, due to the zero per cent corporate tax regime in the Isle of Man. Unprovided deferred tax was £nil (2009: £nil).

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6

Earnings per ordinary share

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The calculation of the basic earnings per share is based on the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the Period.

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The calculation of the diluted earnings per share is based on the basic earnings per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares, on the assumed conversion of all dilutive options.

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An adjustment for the dilutive effect of share options and convertible debt in the previous Period has not been reflected in the calculation of the diluted loss per share, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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2010

2009

Ā£000

Ā 

Ā£000

Ā 

(Loss) / profit for the Period

(337)

452

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No.

No.

Ā 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

206,826,667Ā 

206,826,667Ā 

Diluted number of ordinary shares

226,498,798Ā 

226,498,798Ā 

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Basic (loss)/profit per share

(0.16)Ā 

0.22Ā 

Diluted (loss)/profit per share

(0.16)Ā 

0.21Ā 

Ā 

7

Intangible assets - Goodwill

Ā 

Goodwill

Ā£000

Cost

Balance at 31 May 2009

43Ā 

Additions during the period

-Ā 

----------

Balance at 30 May 2010

43Ā 

----------

Amortisation and impairment

At 31 May 2009

-Ā 

Amortisation for the period

-Ā 

----------

At 30 May 2010

-Ā 

----------

Net Book Value

At 31 May 2009 and 30 May 2010

43Ā 

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Ā 

Ā 

8

Intangible assets - Other

Ā 

Software &

Development

Costs

Ā£000

Cost

Balance at 31 May 2009

2,306Ā 

Additions during the period

211Ā 

----------

Balance at 30 May 2010

2,517Ā 

----------

Amortisation and impairment

At 31 May 2009

2,011Ā 

Amortisation for the period

195Ā 

----------

At 30 May 2010

2,206Ā 

Ā 

Net Book Value

----------

At 30 May 2010

311Ā 

----------

At 31 May 2009

295Ā 

----------

Ā 

9

Property and equipment

Ā 

Computer

equipment

Fixtures &

fittings

Ā 

Total

Ā£000

Ā£000

Ā£000

Cost

At 31 May 2009

1,216Ā 

281Ā 

1,497Ā 

Additions

25Ā 

-Ā 

25Ā 

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----------

----------

At 30 May 2010

1,241Ā 

281

1,522Ā 

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----------

----------

Depreciation

At 31 May 2009

1,132Ā 

255Ā 

1,387Ā 

Charge for the period

47Ā 

13Ā 

60Ā 

----------

----------

----------

At 30 May 2010

1,179Ā 

268Ā 

1,447Ā 

----------

----------

----------

Net Book Value

At 30 May 2010

62Ā 

13Ā 

75Ā 

----------

----------

----------

At 31 May 2009

84Ā 

26Ā 

110Ā 

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----------

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Approval of financial statements

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The financial statements were approved by the Board on 15 October 2010. The Annual Report is expected to be posted to shareholders on 20 October 2010 and will be available from that date at the Group's Registered Office: Viking House, Nelson Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2AH. A copy of the Annual Report will also be made available on the Group's website www.webisholdingsplc.com.

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The Group's nominated advisor and broker is:

Evolution Securities, Kings House, 1 Kings Street, Leeds LS1 2HH.

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