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CMGP Comm. Prop. (SEE LSE:CGA)

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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Comm. Prop. (SEE LSE:CGA) LSE:CMGP London Ordinary Share GB00B1P70L34 ORD 1P (SEE LSE:CGA)
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  0.00 0.00% 18.50 0.00 01:00:00
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
0 0 N/A 0

Interim Results

30/08/2007 8:03am

UK Regulatory


RNS Number:9793C
Commercial Group Properties PLC
30 August 2007


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         30 August 2007



                Commercial Group Properties Plc ("the Company")


          Unaudited 6 Month Interim Report for period to 31st May 2007


                              Chairman's Statement



"This is my first Statement since the Company was admitted to the AIM.  The 6
month period to 31st May 2007 has been eventful, in that we have achieved
several of our aspirations earlier than anticipated and this has been reflected
in the Company's share price.


Progress Report


Manston


a)      On 15th March 2007 the Company purchased further land comprising of 73
acres of agricultural land.

b)      On 22nd June 2007 the Company signed an agreement to lease with the
Beijing Association of SME. The agreement to lease is for between 900,000 sq ft
and 1,100,000 sq ft of business accommodation at Manston International Business
Park. The lease is for a period of 10 years from handover to the Tenant on the
completion of the building contract which is expected to be within 18 months.
Chinamex Middle East Investment & Trade Promotion Centre ("Chinamex") is
standing as the "surety" to the agreement. Chinamex is an official arm of the
People's Republic of China.



Dover


The Company continues to work with its advisors to prepare a planning
application to maximise the use and value of the 27 acres which has the benefit
of an existing consent for commercial development (B1).


Wigan


The Company has been working with Chinamex, Middle East Investment and Trade
Promotion Centre and Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council to formulate plans for a
proposed site at Wigan to accommodate textile and apparel businesses from china.

Progress has continued but up until 31st May 2007 no formal agreement or
contract had been entered into with Wigan Borough Council.



General Information


The Company has been working hard to develop contacts and partnerships in China,
in particular with organizations such as Chinamex and the Association of Small
Medium Enterprise (SME).

On 13th March 2007 the China Europe Association for Technical and Economic
Co-operation (Ceatec) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South East
England Development Agency (SEEDA). This MOU gave the mandate specifically to
Chinamex and the Company to promote and develop business relations.


The progress made as listed against Manston above is a demonstration of the
Company's work towards achieving this.


The Company hopes that by the year end (30th November 2007) we will have
advanced the following fronts:


(i) Completed negotiations with Wigan Borough Council relating to a proposed
site.


(ii) Concluded discussions with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for Import and
Export of Textiles, to enter into an agreement to lease for a proposed site at
Wigan.


(iii) Submitted planning application for industrial use on the Company's
existing land at Manston.


(iv) Submitted an outline planning application for industrial use on land
adjacent to the existing Business Park at Manston (73 acres purchased on 15th
march).


I would like to thank all those who have helped make this initial period a
successful one, including our shareholders and professional advisors, as well as
our numerous friends and colleagues in China.  The Directors are confident that
your Company will continue to thrive, regardless of general economic conditions
and we look forward to reporting further progress at the year end."


Robin Bolton

Chairman


For further information, please contact:


Commercial Group Properties PLC
Ken Wills +44 (0) 1843 860866

Beaumont Cornish Limited
Roland Cornish +44 (0) 20 7628 3396

Square 1 Consulting Ltd
David Bick/Mark Longson +44 (0) 20 7929 5599




INCOME STATEMENT

PERIOD FROM 1 DECEMBER 2006 TO 31 MAY 2007

                                                                      Unaudited
                                                                      31 May 07
                                        Note                             #

Continuing operations:

Administrative expenses                                                 399,023

Other operating income                                                  (26,045)

                                                       ------------------------
OPERATING LOSS                                                         (372,978)



Interest income                                                             466

Interest expense                                                       (483,399)

                                                            -------------------
LOSS BEFORE TAXATION                                                   (855,911)

Corporation tax expense                                                      -


                                                                ---------------
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO                                    (855,911)
SHAREHOLDERS
                                                                ================


Loss per ordinary share (pence)

Basic                                               2                    (4.38)
                                                                     ==========
                                                                                            




BALANCE SHEET

PERIOD FROM 1 DECEMBER 2006 TO 31 MAY 2007

                                                                       Unaudited
                                                                         31 May
                                                                           2007
                                                                              #
                                         Note

ASSETS

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment            3                            45,388,808
                                                         -----------------------
Total non-current assets                                              45,388,808


Current assets
Properties                                                            11,348,530
intended for sale
Trade and other                                                        3,670,184
receivables
Cash and cash                                                            751,863
equivalents
                                                         -----------------------
Total current assets                                                  15,770,577
                                                         -----------------------
TOTAL ASSETS                                                          61,159,385
                                                         =======================
EQUITY AND
LIABILITIES
Equity                                    4                              210,000

Issued share
capital
Share premium                                                         15,064,740
Revaluation                                                           16,597,605
reserve
Retained earnings                                                      (855,911)
                                                        ------------------------
Total equity                                                          31,016,434

Non-current
liabilities
Interest bearing                                                      23,525,564
loans and borrowings
Deferred tax                                                           6,454,624
provision
                                                        ------------------------
Total non-current                                                     29,980,188
liabilities

Current liabilities
Bank overdraft                                                             2,016
Trade payables                                                             9,179
Other payables                                                           151,568
                                                        ------------------------
Total current liabilities                                                162,763

Total liabilities                                                     30,142,951
                                                        ------------------------
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                          61,159,385
                                                        ========================




STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

PERIOD FROM 1 DECEMBER TO 31 MAY 2007

                      Share        Share Revaluation     Retained                          
                    capital      premium     reserve     Earnings         Total
                          #            #           #            #             #
As at 1 December    180,000   13,820,000           -            -    14,000,000
2006 

Revaluation:              -            -  23,052,229            -    23,052,229
Properties under
Development             

Deferred tax              -            -  (6,454,624)           -    (6,454,624)

Issue of shares      30,000    1,470,000           -            -     1,500,000

Flotation costs           -     (225,260)          -            -      (225,260)

Loss for the period       -            -           -     (855,911)     (855,911)

As at 31 May 2007   -------  ------------ -------------  ---------   -----------
                    210,000   15,064,740  16,597,605     (855,911)   31,016,434
                    =======  ============ =============  =========   ===========

            

CASH FLOW STATEMENT


PERIOD FROM 1 DECEMBER TO 31 MAY 2007



                                                                      Unaudited
                                                                         31 May
                                                                          2007
                                                                            #



Cash inflow from operating activities

Loss before tax                                                        (855,911)

Interest income                                                            (466)

Interest expense                                                         483,399

Depreciation                                                                 543
                                                                         _______

                                                                       (372,435)


Increase in properties intended for sale                               (248,530)

Decrease in other receivables and prepayments                        (3,670,184)

Increase in trade payables                                               160,747
                                                                     (4,130,402)


Cash used in operations

Interest paid                                                          (483,399)
                                                                       _________

Net cash outflow from operating activities                           (4,613,801)
                                                                       _________


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible assets                                          (5,437,122)

Interest received                                                            466
                                                                        ________
                
Net cash used in investing activities                                (5,436,656)
                                                                        ________


Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from the issue of shares                                      1,274,740

Proceeds from long term borrowings                                     9,525,564
                                                                        ________

Net cash inflow from financing activities                             10,800,304
                                                                        ________


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                749,847
                                                                        ________


Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period -
                                                                        ________

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                       749,847
                                                                        ________




NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


PERIOD FROM 1 DECEMBER 2006 TO 31 MAY 2007


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Financial Information

The financial information set out above does not constitute statutory accounts
within the meaning of Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. It has been
prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The results for the period from 1 December 2006 to 31 May 2007 are unaudited.

Basis of accounting


The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with EU-endorsed
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRIC interpretations and
the Companies Act 1985 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. The
Financial Statements have also been prepared under the historical cost
convention, as modified by the revaluation of properties under development
through profit or loss, which is carried at fair value.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of the
amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from these
estimates.


The principal accounting policies are set out below, and these policies will be
applied when preparing the annual financial statements.


Property, plant and equipment


All property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost, net of
depreciation, and any provision for impairment.


Properties under development


All properties under development are initially recorded at cost, being the fair
value of the consideration given and including acquisition costs. Properties
under development are then revalued to open market value at the accounting date.
Gains or losses arising on the revaluation are taken directly to equity.


Depreciation


Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its
estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as
follows:


Fixtures & Fittings - 25% straight line







Properties intended for sale


Properties intended for sale are classified under current assets and are stated
at the lower of cost and net realisable value.


Cost comprises land cost and development costs including attributable borrowing
costs and charges capitalised during the development period.


Foreign currencies


Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of
the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (its "functional
currency"). The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling (#), which
is the Company's functional and presentation currency.

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date
of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet
date. All differences are taken to the income statement.


Financial instruments


Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the
substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial
liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that
evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all
of its liabilities.


Trade receivables


Trade receivables do not carry any interest and are stated at their fair value,
less impairments relating to their estimated irrecoverable amounts.


Cash and cash equivalents


Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the balance sheet at fair value. For
the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash
at bank and in hand, including bank deposits with original maturities of three
months or less. Bank overdrafts are also included as they are an integral part
of the company's cash management.


Bank and other borrowings


Interest bearing bank loans and overdrafts and other loans are initially
recognised at fair value.


Such borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost with the difference
between initial fair value and redemption value recognised in the income
statement over the period to redemption.


Trade payables


Trade payables on normal terms are not interest bearing and are stated at their
fair value.


Taxation


Current tax is the tax currently payable based on the taxable profit for the
year.


Deferred tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax
bases, except when, at the initial recognition of the asset or liability, there
is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is determined
using tax rates and laws that have been substantially enacted by the Balance
Sheet date, and that are expected to apply when the temporary difference
reverses.


Tax losses available to be carried forward, and other tax credits are recognised
as deferred tax assets, to the extent that it is probable that there will be
future taxable profits against which the temporary differences can be utilised.


Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised as a component of
the tax expense in the Income Statement, except where they relate to items that
are charged or credited directly to equity (such as the revaluation of
properties under development), in which case the related deferred tax is also
charged or credited directly to equity.


2. LOSS PER SHARE


The basic loss per ordinary share is calculated by dividing loss for the year
less non-equity dividends and other appropriations in respect of non-equity
shares by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the
year.



The calculation of the basic loss per ordinary share is based upon the following
data:

Loss

                                                                       31 May 07

                                                                               #

Loss for the purposes of basic loss per                                  855,911
share                                            
                                                                  --------------

Number of shares

                                                                       31 May 07

                                                                              No
    

Basic weighted average number of shares                               19,549,450
                                                                   =============


There have been no other transactions involving ordinary shares or potential
ordinary shares since the reporting date and before the completion of these
financial statements.


3. NON-CURRENT ASSETS


The Company's land holding at Manston at admission was shown as property
intended for sale. As detailed in the Chairman's Statement, on 13 March 2007, a
Memorandum of Understanding was signed that affected the long term future of
this site. The Company's interest therefore changed to a long term holding as
property under development and was transferred from Current Assets to
Non-Current Assets on that date at its market value.



4. SHARE CAPITAL


Authorised share capital:
    
                                                                       31 May 07

                                                                               #

50,000,000 Ordinary shares of #0.01 each                                 500,000
                                                                      ==========
                                         

Allotted, called up and fully paid:


                                                                       31 May 07
                                                           No                  #

Ordinary shares of #0.01 each                              21,000,000    210,000
                                                         ============ ==========
                             

During the period #1,500,000 was raised through the issue of 3,000,000 ordinary
shares at 50 pence each for additional working capital.








COMMERCIAL GROUP PROPERTIES PLC


NOTE TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT





1 The unaudited six month interim report for the period to 31 May 2007 has been
posted to shareholders, and is available on the Company's web-site
www.cgpplc.com







                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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