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Essentially Grp | LSE:ESN | London | Ordinary Share | GB0032118878 | ORD 0.1P |
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TIDMESN ESSENTIALLY GROUP LIMITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2009 Essentially Group Limited, the leading sports marketing and athlete management Group, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2009. Financial Highlights * Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation up 15% to GBP1,184,000 (GBP1,030,000 in the period to 30 June 2008) * Profit before tax* up 19% to GBP888,000 (GBP749,000 in the period to 30 June 2008) * Profit after tax* up 61% to GBP653,000 (GBP406,000 in the period to 30 June 2008) * Earnings per share* up 10% to 0.33 pence (0.30 pence in the period to 30 June 2008) * Cash on the balance sheet GBP4.3m and a debt position of GBP7.4m, with a net debt position of GBP4.0m after taking account of funds collected on behalf of clients *excluding amortisation, loss on disposal and notional interest on deferred consideration Operational Highlights * The collapse of all of our earn outs at an agreed level, resulting in reduced disclosed liabilities * Disposal of the Accelerate South African office to management * Successful Ashes series for the Group within the sports marketing, hospitality, and media sales businesses * Successful tour by British & Irish Lions to South Africa * Extension of key contracts across media sales and sponsorship Review of Operations The first half of 2009 has seen an increase in confidence within the sports sector following the financial turmoil of 2008. While a number of financial institutions have reduced their commitment to the sports sector there has been an increase in the number of core consumer brands who are recognising the power of sport to communicate their messages to a targeted audience. The media coverage of both the Ashes series and the British & Irish Lions tour has provided strong media exposure for the respective sponsorship partners and reinforced the strength of both of these sports to a global audience. Cricket continues to grow as Twenty 20 becomes increasingly part of the sport's commercial activity. The speed with which the relocation of the India Premier League to South Africa was achieved is a clear indicator of the status this tournament has now achieved. Within rugby there are strong positive drivers for us, including England hosting the 2015 World Cup and the likely inclusion of Rugby 7's as part of the 2016 Olympics. Key Highlights Our team have delivered a number of projects including the following: * A successful tour by the British & Irish Lions to South Africa * Key commercial partners to the ECB test match grounds for the Ashes and West Indies tours * Investec as TriNations series sponsor in New Zealand * Arrangement of Springboks to play Leicester Tigers on the opening of their new stand in November * Pilsner Urquell as official beer of the Open Championship at Turnberry * Appointment as exclusive commercial agents to the European Rugby Cup * Appointment as exclusive commercial agents for the New Zealand Rugby Union * Renewal of Magners' sponsorship of the Celtic League * Extension to our commercial agreement with Millennium Stadium * Commercial agency for the IRB World Rugby Sevens Dubai Many of these projects will flow through into the second half of this year and into 2010. Overall results Results Our results for the six months ended 30 June 2009 are summarised below: Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months 12 months June 2009 June 2008 Dec 2008 GBP000's GBP000's GBP000's Revenues 10,044 5,901 16,245 Contribution before central costs 1,483 1,312 3,304 Central costs (384) (351) (661) Earnings before interest, tax and amortisation of intangibles 1,099 961 2,643 Interest (211) (212) (488) Profit before tax and amortisation of intangibles 888 749 2,155 Tax (235) (343) (705) Profit after tax and before amortisation and notional interest, exceptional items and loss on disposal of operations 653 406 1,450 Exceptional Items - - (157) Loss on disposal of operation (507) - - Amortisation of intangible assets (823) (611) (1,536) Notional interest for deferred consideration under IFRS (295) (261) (697) Fair value of derivative instrument, net of tax impact (23) - (150) Deferred tax on amortisation of intangible assets 231 183 466 (Loss) after tax (764) (283) (624) Underlying earnings per share * 0.33 0.30 0.87 Basic EPS (0.39) (0.21) (0.37) Weighted average number of shares 197,092,201 135,212,306 166,074,158 * Before amortisation of intangible assets and associated taxation, loss on discontinued operations and notional interest on deferred consideration The financial information is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). OPERATING DIVISIONS Sports Marketing 6m to 6m to 12m to June 2009 June 2008 Dec 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Contribution 693 398 1,480 The sports marketing business has benefited from the inclusion of a full six months of Sportseen Limited (included from 1 May in 2008) however it remains weighted towards the second half of the year. Key activity in the first half of the year included the first half of the test match ground season, RBS 6 Nations at Twickenham, Millennium Stadium and Murrayfield, England football world cup qualifiers and the British & Irish Lions. In addition we ran successful events for Amlin, Visit Britain, Pilsner Urquell, and the Lions. Athlete Management 6m to 6m to 12m to June 2009 June 2008 Dec 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Contribution 682 847 1,746 The last six months have seen us expanding our presence in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres to supplement the investment we made in Essentially South Africa and these are all anticipated to contribute profits in the second half of the year. We remain cautious in respect of the Japanese market for international players although the financial issues at the end of 2008 have not had as significant an impact on the Japanese market as we expected. Our office there is now well positioned to service both the international and domestic marketplace in Japan. Within cricket Twenty 20 continues to drive values and is providing additional commercial revenues to the UK domestic cricket market. Professional Services 6m to 6m to 12m to June 2009 June 2008 Dec 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Contribution 108 67 78 The professional services business continues to build its client base as well as providing an important support service to our players under management - well over half of whom use us for their tax and accounting administration. OFFER FOR THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY As reported earlier today Chime Communications PLC ("Chime") has made an announcement that they wish to acquire the whole of the issued share capital of the Company. The Board, having been so advised by Cenkos, consider the terms of the offer to be fair and reasonable and the terms to be in the best interests of shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, the Board intends to unanimously recommend that shareholders accept the Offer. DIVIDEND The Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.36p per ordinary share, payable in the event that the Offer by Chime is declared unconditional and subject to passing of a special resolution for its payment. The interim dividend payment date will be announced in due course and will be payable to shareholders on the register at 2 October 2009. The ex-dividend date is 30 September 2009. OUTLOOK The Group operates in a competitive marketplace and the events of late 2008 illustrated some of the uncertainties within the market - both in terms of available sponsorship budgets and the timing and appetite to commit to significant marketing expenditure. In addition the Group continues to expand its overseas presence which can increase its exposure to variations in exchange rates. Although the acquisition of Sportseen has reduced the impact, the Group's results remain weighted towards the second half of the year. The Board remain positive as to Essentially's outlook. For our senior management team the opportunity to combine with Fast Track, the sports marketing division of Chime, represents a significant step in the creation of a major presence within the sports marketing and management business. We are continuing to see sponsorship and marketing revenues flowing into the sports of rugby and cricket, although there has been a significant shift in the nature of the companies now partnering. The wider economic outlook will continue to require a note of caution, however the longer term calendar in our key sports, coupled with our locations to service our clients, allows us to remain positive as to the Company's prospects: 2011 - India to England, Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, 2012 Olympics, 2013 Ashes in the UK, 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. The Board would like to extend its thanks to all of our employees around the world for all of their efforts to date and for their continuing loyalty to the Group. Consolidated Interim Income Statement Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months Year to to 30 June to 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Note Revenue 3 10,044 5,901 16,245 Cost of sales (4,629) (1,993) (6,821) -------------- -------------- -------------- Gross profit 5,415 3,908 9,424 Operating costs (4,231) (2,878) (6,626) Depreciation (85) (69) (155) Earnings from continuing operations before interest, tax, 1,099 961 2,643 amortisation and loss on disposal of subsidiary Exceptional Items - - (157) Loss on disposal of subsidiary (507) - - undertaking Amortisation of (823) (611) (1,536) Intangible assets Total Administrative (5,646) (3,558) (8,474) costs Operating (loss) (231) 350 950 profit Interest charged (541) (537) (1,523) Interest Received 4 64 129 -------------- -------------- -------------- Loss before tax (768) (123) (444) Income tax expense 4 (160) (180) -------------- -------------- -------------- Loss for the period (764) (283) (624) ========== ========== ========== Earnings / (Loss) per share : Basic and fully diluted earnings (0.39) (0.21) (0.37) per share 4 ========== ========== ========== Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months Year to to 30 June to 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Loss for the period (764) (283) (624) Exchange differences arising on translating (29) (287) 174 foreign operations Exchange differences reflected in loss on 9 - - disposal of subsidiary undertaking -------------- -------------- -------------- Loss for the period (784) (580) (450) ========== ========== ========== Consolidated Balance Sheet Unaudited Unaudited Audited 30 June 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and 459 463 equipment 521 Goodwill 6 22,690 25,908 23,644 Other intangible 7,169 6,497 assets 5,588 Investments 117 - 117 -------------- -------------- -------------- 28,916 33,536 30,721 -------------- -------------- -------------- Current assets Inventories 98 120 114 Trade and other 7,992 8,523 receivables 8,609 Cash and cash 7,919 3,564 equivalents 4,294 -------------- -------------- -------------- 13,001 16,031 12,201 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total assets 41,917 49,567 42,922 -------------- -------------- -------------- LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other 8,945 5,827 payables 7,638 Short-term 977 1,417 borrowings 1,417 Current portion of 3,960 2,147 long-term earn out creditor 8 4,853 Current tax payable 1,368 1,303 1,577 -------------- -------------- -------------- 15,276 15,185 10,968 -------------- -------------- -------------- Non-current liabilities Long-term earn out 4,487 3,462 creditor 8 - Long term 7,880 6,732 borrowings 6,023 Deferred tax 2,176 1,718 liabilities 1,454 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total non-current 14,543 11,912 liabilities 7,477 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total liabilities 22,753 29,728 22,880 -------------- -------------- -------------- Net assets 19,164 19,839 20,042 ========= ========= ========= Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Share capital 5 197 196 197 Share premium 17,300 17,318 account 17,318 Merger reserve 3,294 3,230 3,294 Own shares held (527) (433) (433) Foreign exchange 68 529 reserve 509 Profit and loss (522) (863) account (1,627) -------------- -------------- -------------- Total equity 19,164 19,839 20,042 ========= ========= ========= Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months Year to to 30 June to 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Cash flows from operating activities Loss after taxation (764) (283) (624) Adjustments for: Depreciation 85 69 155 Amortisation of intangibles 823 611 1,536 Loss on disposal of subsidiary company 507 - - Foreign exchange gain (loss) 5 (33) 59 Investment income (4) (64) (129) Interest expense 509 537 1,314 Fair value loss on derivative financial instrument 32 - 209 Taxation (credit) expense recognised in profit and loss (4) 160 180 Decrease (Increase) in inventories 16 17 23 Increase in trade and other receivables (770) (902) (1,172) Increase (Decrease) in trade payables 1,991 3,863 (189) -------------- -------------- -------------- Cash generated from operations 2,426 3,975 1,376 Interest paid (214) (242) (617) Income taxes paid (370) (500) (322) -------------- -------------- -------------- Net cash generated from operating activities 1,842 3,233 437 -------------- -------------- -------------- Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of subsidiaries net of cash acquired - (3,158) (3,441) Transaction costs in relation to acquisition of subsidiaries (52) (384) (827) Payment of long term earn-out creditor (62) (2,086) (2,087) Net (Purchase) / sale of equipment (146) (64) (155) Interest received 4 64 129 Cashflows in respect of disposal of subsidiaries (147) - - Purchase of investments - - (117) -------------- -------------- -------------- Net cash generated by investing activities (403) (5,628) (6,498) -------------- -------------- -------------- Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of share capital - 5,656 5,677 Proceeds from long-term borrowings - 3,084 3,000 Repayment of long-term borrowings (709) (428) (1,054) -------------- -------------- -------------- Net cash generated by financing activities (709) 8,312 7,623 -------------- -------------- -------------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 730 5,917 1,562 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,564 2,002 2,002 -------------- -------------- -------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4,294 7,919 3,564 -------------- -------------- -------------- Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Share Foreign Profit and Share premium Merger Shares exchange loss Total capital account reserve Held reserve account Equity GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Balance at 1 120 10,612 1,743 (433) 355 (239) 12,158 January 2008 Issue of 77 6,706 1,551 - - - 8,334 share capital ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total 77 6,706 1,551 - - - 8,334 transactions with owners ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Loss) for - - - - - (624) (624) the period Other comprehensive income: Exchange difference on translation of foreign operation - - - - 174 - 174 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - 174 (624) (450) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Balance at 31 197 17,318 3,294 (433) 529 (863) 20,042 December 2008 Purchase of - - - (94) - - (94) shares held ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total - - - (94) - - (94) transactions with owners ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Loss) for - - - - - (764) (764) the period Other comprehensive income: Exchange difference on translation of foreign operation - - - - (20) - (20) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - (20) (764) (784) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Balance at 30 197 17,318 3,294 (527) 509 (1,627) 19,164 June 2009 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Balance at 1 120 10,612 1,743 (433) 355 (239) 12,158 January 2008 Issue of 76 6,688 1,487 - - - 8,251 share capital ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total 76 6,688 1,487 - - - 8,251 transactions with owners ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Loss) for - - - - - (283) (283) the period Other comprehensive income: Exchange difference on translation of foreign operation - - - - (287) - (287) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - (287) (283) (570) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Balance at 30 196 17,300 3,230 (433) 68 (522) 19,839 June 2008 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 1 Nature of operations and general information Essentially Group Limited is the Group's ultimate parent company. It is incorporated and domiciled in Jersey. Essentially Group Limited's shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Essentially Group's consolidated financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling (GBP), which is also the functional currency of the parent company. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", as adopted by the European Union. There are no related party transactions that require to be reported. 2 Summary of significant accounting policies These condensed consolidated interim financial statements (the interim financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in the last annual financial statements for the year to 31 December 2008 except for the adoption of IAS1 Presentation of Financial Statements (revised 2007), and IFRS 8 Operating Segments. The adoption of IAS 1 (revised 2007) does not affect the financial position or profits of the Group, but gives rise to additional disclosures. The measurement and recognition of the Group's assets, liabilities, income and expenses is unchanged, however some items that were recognised directly into equity are now recognised in other comprehensive income, for example foreign exchange movements on overseas subsidiaries. IAS 1 (revised 2007) affects the presentation of owner changes in equity and introduces a "Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income". In accordance with the new standard the interim financial statements also include a revised "Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity". Under IFRS8 the accounting policy for identifying segments is now based on the internal management reporting information that is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. There has been no impact of this on the segments disclosed as the Group has always reported both its management information and its segmental analysis in its financial statements by reference to the dominant source and nature of the Group's risks and returns (i.e. on a divisional basis). 3 Segment analysis The Group operates through a number of different trading companies and operating segments. Essentially Group evaluates the performance of each business segment and allocates the necessary resources to them based on operational requirements, including cash flow and related resource requirements. Segmental earnings correspond to Earnings before interest, tax and amortisation. Amortisation and interest charged and received have not been allocated to any individual business segments. Group costs relate to the costs of Essentially Group Limited after deducting any costs that have been allocated to an individual business segment. Primary segmental reporting 30 June 2009 30 June 2008 31 Dec 2008 Revenues Contribution Revenues Contribution Revenues Contribution GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Sports 6,462 693 3,004 398 9,895 1,480 Marketing Athlete 2,972 682 2,490 847 5,329 1,746 Management Professional 610 108 407 67 1,021 78 Services -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- 10,044 1,483 5,901 1,312 16,245 3,304 Group costs (384) (351) (661) -------------- -------------- -------------- 1,099 961 2,643 Net interest (537) (473) (1,394) expense Amortisation (823) (611) (1,536) of Intangibles Exceptional - - (157) Items Loss on disposal of (507) - - subsidiary undertaking -------------- -------------- -------------- Loss before (768) (123) (444) tax ========= ========= ========== There are no material intersegment revenues included in the above analysis. Total Assets The following analyses the total assets of the Group by operating division 30 June 2009 30 June 2008 31 Dec 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Sports Marketing 27,217 34,424 27,489 Athlete Management 12,713 10,348 12,787 Professional Services 1,565 1,811 1,791 Group 422 2,984 855 -------------- -------------- -------------- Total Assets 41,917 49,567 42,922 ========= ========= ========= Total assets above is calculated excluding intercompany balances and includes goodwill and customer contracts. 4 Earnings per share 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. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the basic earnings per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares and the post tax effect of dividends and/or interest, on the assumed conversion of all dilutive options and other dilutive potential ordinary shares. Reconciliations of the earnings and weighted average number of shares used in the calculations are set out below 6 months 6 months Year to to 30 June to 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Earnings before interest, tax, amortisation, fair value of derivative, and loss on disposal 1,099 961 2,643 Interest (211) (212) (488) Profit before Tax, amortisation, notional interest, fair value of derivative, and loss on disposal 888 749 2,155 Tax (235) (343) (705) Profit After Tax and before amortisation, notional interest, fair value of derivative, and loss on disposal 653 406 1,450 Deferred Tax on intangible amortisation 231 183 466 Notional interest for deferred consideration under IFRS (295) (261) (697) Fair value of derivative instrument, net of tax impact (23) - (150) Amortisation of Intangibles (823) (611) (1,536) Loss after Tax on Continuing operations before exceptional items / loss on disposal of subsidiary (257) (283) (467) Loss on disposal of subsidiary / exceptional items (507) - (157) (Loss)/ Profit After Tax on Continuing Operations (764) (283) (624) Weighted Average no shares 197,092,201 135,212,306 166,074,158 Earnings per share on continuing operations before amortisation of Intangibles, notional interest, 0.33 0.30 0.87 fair value of derivatives and loss on disposal (pence) Earnings per share on continuing operations before exceptional items / disposal of subsidiary (pence) (0.13) (0.21) (0.28) Basic and fully diluted earning per share (pence) (0.39) (0.21) (0.37) Share options currently in issue are anti-dilutive and therefore do not impact EPS. 5 Share issue Six months to 30 June 2009 Number GBP'000 At 1 January 2009 and 30 June 2009 197,092,201 197 ================ ============= Six months to 30 June 2008 Number GBP'000 At 1 January 2008 119,827,289 120 Issue of shares 76,563,650 76 ------------------------ ------------------- At 30 June 2008 196,390,939 196 ================ ============= Year to 31 December 2008 Number GBP'000 At 1 January 2008 119,827,289 120 Issue of shares 77,264,912 77 ------------------------ ------------------- At 31 December 2008 197,092,201 197 ================ ============= 6 Goodwill 30 June 2009 30 June 2008 31 December 2008 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Sports Marketing 14,475 19,081 15,154 Athlete Management 7,571 6,029 7,860 Professional Services 644 798 630 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 22,690 25,908 23,644 ============= ============= ============= Goodwill in each of these business units comprises: The Sports Marketing division, which principally comprises Accelerate Sport and Music Limited (acquired in 2006), Frontiers Group UK Limited (acquired in 2007) and Sportseen Limited (acquired April 2008) have a long established reputation for the provision of value added services to brands seeking to enhance their profile in both a sporting and non-sporting context. In addition it has established a number of key relationships with governing bodies, professional associations, and influencers in the sporting and non-sporting arena. It is not possible to attribute value directly to each of these relationships or the reputation, as it is, in the Directors' opinion, these factors acting in concert that contribute to the overall value of the Accelerate and Frontiers businesses. The goodwill attributable to this division has been reduced following the disposal of the Accelerate South Africa and the changes to the earn out consideration set out in Note 8, as well as other factors including the amortisation of interest on earn out consideration and changes in exchange rates. The Athletes Management division, which principally comprises Global Sports Management Limited (acquired in 2005) and Athletes 1 Sports Limited (acquired in 2007) has a long standing reputation with the clubs, playing staff, players and professional bodies within cricket and rugby. Each of these relationships provide new opportunities for revenue generation, however it is not possible to identify separately which of these relationships contributes to the each piece of new business and, in the Directors' opinion, it is not any one factor that drives the growth of the business unit. The increase in goodwill from June 2008 to June 2009 is attributable to Essentially South Africa and Arundel Promotions, both coming into the Group in the second half of 2008. The other variations arise out of changes in the earn out consideration set out in Note 8, together with other factors including the amortisation of interest on earn out consideration and changes in exchange rates. The Professional Services division, which principally comprises Essentially Professional Services Limited (acquired in 2006), has an established network of referrers of revenue generating opportunities which includes professional advisers, bankers, entrepreneurs, and existing clients. It is not possible to separately identify the value of each of these sources to the business. The changes in goodwill arise from the changes in the earn out consideration as outlined in Note 8, together with the amortisation of interest on earn out consideration and changes in exchange rates. In each of these divisions (including companies acquired in the current year) the Directors believe that Goodwill represents a value to the Group over and above the separately identifiable customer contracts. The Directors review the goodwill allocated to each business unit on a regular basis, taking into account a number of factors including: * Current trading * Financial forecasts * Cash generation * Market conditions that may impact directly or indirectly on a business unit's activity * Staff and customer retention * Organic growth during the period under review * New business development On the basis of this review the Directors believe that no impairment has been made in respect of goodwill in any of the business units. 7 Dividends No dividends were paid during this or any other periods shown. 8 Earn out consideration As described in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008 the company successfully concluded agreements for the settlement of all earn out liabilities in connection with businesses acquired by the company. The settlement of earn outs was agreed at GBP4.8 million, of which GBP3.1 million is in cash, of which approximately 50% was paid in July 2009. The balance of cash consideration is due for payment in March 2010. The balance of consideration was satisfied by way of the issue of 28,583,334 ordinary shares of 0.1p each in July 2009. The earn out consideration is contingent on certain conditions being satisfied. 9 Post Balance Sheet Events On 22 September 2009 Chime Communications PLC announced that it had made an offer to acquire the whole of the issued share capital of Essentially Group Limited. Further details of this Offer are contained in the announcement made on 22 September 2009, available from the website of Essentially Group Limited www.essentiallygroup.com and in the Offer document being sent out to all shareholders. 10 Interim statement Copies of the interim statement will be available from the company's registered office at PO Box 369, Sir Walter Raleigh House, The Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey, JE1 4HH and is available to download at www.essentiallygroup.com. This statement does not constitute full statutory financial statements within the meaning of Company Legislation. Responsibility Statement We confirm to the best of our knowledge: * The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting"; * The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and * The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related party transactions and changes therein). By order of the Board Tim Berg Chief Financial Officer 22 September 2009. =--END OF MESSAGE--- This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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