Interim Results
November 28 2003 - 9:58AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:6381S
Tom Hoskins PLC
28 November 2003
TOM HOSKINS PLC
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
My first period as Chairman of the company has seen some recovery in the
fortunes of AIM companies, bringing higher awareness of the advantages of
membership and a predicted increase in companies wishing to join. I am therefore
confident that our active search for a suitable acquisition target will bring
more opportunities for the company.
The loss for the half year at both pre and post tax was #24,575, and this is
attributable to the general administration costs which, of necessity, a company
which is quoted on AIM will incur in fulfilling its obligations. Our largest
shareholder, HBBC Plc, has guaranteed our ongoing funding, pending the
identification of a suitable acquisition.
Finally I must thank my predecessor, Jimmy Dudgeon for all the hard work he put
into the company. Jimmy's contribution to ensuring the survival of the company
and in concluding the CVA process has left us with the potential to create value
for shareholders that I doubt would be available were it not for his efforts. I
am also pleased that Jimmy has agreed to continue as Company Secretary.
G A Hoodless
28 November 2003
Profit And Loss Account For The Six Months Ended 31 August 2003
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31-Aug-03 31-Aug-02 28-Feb-03
# # #
Administrative expenses ( 23,394) ( 24,988) ( 38,999)
Operating profit/(loss) ( 23,394) ( 24,988) ( 38,999)
Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities
before interest ( 23,394) ( 24,988) ( 38,999)
Interest receivable 109 106 172
Interest payable and similar charges ( 1,290) ( 530) ( 1,310)
Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before
and after taxation ( 24,575) ( 25,412) ( 40,137)
Basic profit/(loss) per share (0.09)pence (0.10) pence (0.160) pence
All amounts relate to discontinued activities.
Balance Sheet at 31 August 2003
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31-Aug-03 31-Aug-02 28-Feb-03
# # #
Current assets
Debtors 6,544 5,955 1,501
Cash at bank and in hand 5,344 119,196 4,529
11,888 125,151 6,030
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (98,007) (195,502) (67,574)
Net current liabilities (86,119) (70,351) (61,544)
Net liabilities (86,119) (70,351) (61,544)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 2,184,636 2,182,282 2,184,636
Share premium 467,421 446,243 467,421
Profit and loss account (2,738,176) (2,698,876) (2,713,601)
Shareholders' funds - equity interests (86,119) (70,351) (61,544)
Cash Flow Statement for the Six Months Ended 31 August 2003
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31-Aug-03 31-Aug-02 28-Feb-03
# # #
Reconciliation of operating (loss)/profit to net cash
inflow from operating activities
Operating (loss)/profit (23,394) (24,988) (38,999)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (5,043) 5,392 9,846
Increase/(decrease)in creditors 30,433 14,504 (89,892)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,996 (5,092) (119,045)
Return on investments and servicing of finance
Interest received 109 106 172
Interest paid (1,290) (530) (1,310)
(1,181) (424) (1,138)
Cash inflow before financing 815 (5,516) (120,183)
Increase in cash in the period 815 (5,516) (120,183)
Cash in hand and at bank at beginning of period 4,529 124,712 12,343
Cash in hand and at bank at end of period 5,344 119,196 (107,840)
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Results.
1. Publication of non-statutory accounts.
The financial information contained in these interim results, which is
unaudited, does not constitute accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the
Companies Act 1985.
2. Taxation
There is no liability to Corporation Tax because of losses available to be
brought forward.
3. Dividends
The directors do not recommend the payment of an interim dividend.
4. Basic loss per share
The loss per share has been calculated using the weighted average number of
shares in issue during the relevant financial periods. The loss per share for
the six months ended 31 August 2003 of 0.09p has been calculated on a loss after
taxation of #24,575 divided by 26,751,430 ordinary shares, being the number of
ordinary shares in issue throughout the period. The loss per share for the six
months ended 31 August 2002 of 0.10p has been calculate on a loss after taxation
of #25,412 divided by 24,398,192 ordinary shares, being weighted average number
of ordinary shares in issue during the period. The loss per share for the year
ended 28 February 2003 of 0.16p has been calculated on a loss of #40,137 after
taxation divided by 25,036,468 ordinary shares, being the weighted average
number of shares in issue that year.
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