Interim Management Statement
February 05 2010 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMTTS
RNS Number : 7256G
Total Systems PLC
05 February 2010
5 February 2010
Total Systems plc - Q3 Interim Management Statement
Total Systems plc ("the Company") suppliers of cost effective and flexible
software systems to the financial services industry, primarily in the insurance
and warranty sectors is pleased to provide its Interim Management Statement for
the quarter ended 31 December 2009.
Although the Company's trading over the period from 1 October 2009 to 31
December 2009 was much improved over the first two quarters in the current
financial year it included turnover of a non recurring nature. This contributed
significantly to turnover for the third quarter resulting in an operating profit
being achieved but business continues to be very weak with prospects taking
longer than normal to convert to sales.
Based on current information, activity in the final quarter is likely to be
extremely fragile and difficult to forecast with any accuracy. The Directors
believe that turnover for the financial year ending 31 March 2010 is likely to
be significantly less than for the prior year. The medium term is even more
difficult to predict with the outlook very uncertain. How long the current
economic situation will last is debatable but, in our opinion, the severity of
the downturn should not be underestimated. In these circumstances it is not
possible to give any reliable guide as to future prospects.
Our asset base remains in good shape as the Company has always maintained a
strong balance sheet as a counter to the inherent uncertainty and risks of
technology markets. In the current turbulent economic climate this policy stands
us in good stead. Our financial position remains healthy with no debt and
improved cash balances to support operations. The Company owns its office
premises outright and we are well placed to cope with the continuing difficult
market conditions.
Terence Bourne and Granville Harris, the Company's chairman and finance director
respectively will be available to take enquiries by telephone on 020 7294 4888.
www.totalsystems.co.uk
For further information please contact
Terence Bourne, Chairman, Total Systems plc
020 7294 4888
Granville Harris, Finance Director, Total Systems plc
020 7294 4888
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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