Interim Management Statement

14 Sep 2007 15:00

Goodwin PLC14 September 2007 GOODWIN PLC INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Goodwin PLC today announces its first quarter Interim Management Statement forthe period 1st May 2007 to 31st July 2007. The unaudited consolidated and abbreviated profit and loss statement below forthis first quarter ended 31st July 2007 shows revenue and profit before tax of£17,568,000 and £2,031,000 respectively. Cash flow remains under control and the interest rate and exchange rate hedgesin place remain effective against the increased interest rates and the weak USdollar. No exceptional or material adverse events have impacted on the Group during therelevant period and strong demand has given rise to increased production levels. J. W. GOODWINChairman GOODWIN PLC Consolidated, Abbreviated and Unaudited Income Statement for the quarter ended 31st July 2007 Unaudited Quarter Year Ended Ended 30th 31st July April 2007 2007 £'000 £'000 Revenue - continuing 17,568 65,314 ------- ------ Operating Profit before Financial Expenses 2,220 7,758 Financial Expenses (189) (716) -------- -------Profit Before Tax 2,031 7,042 Tax Expense (609) (2,198) -------- -------Profit for the Period 1,422 4,844 ======== ====== Attributable to: Equity Holders of the Parent 1,369 4,687Minority Interest 53 157 ------- ------- 1,422 4,844 ======= ======= Earnings Per Ordinary Share: Basic and Diluted 19.01p 65.10p 14th September 2007 END This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange