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RNS Number:9457N Medal Entertainment & Media PLC 15 December 2006 15 December 2006 MEDAL ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA PLC ("MEM" or "the Company") Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2006 Highlights: * Group turnover #6.7m (2005: #5.5m) * Pre-tax loss on continuing operations of #2.5m (2005: #1.4m) * Total Loss per share 21.84p (2005: 12.90p) * Sale of Fountain Television Ltd for cash proceeds of #6.8m substantially reducing Group indebtedness * 8 new commissions in the six month period for Scarlet Television * Purchase of UGD/Britannia in October 2006 to strengthen DDHE Brook Land, Chairman of MEM, said: "Growth in infrastructure costs to service the growing turnover in the DVD division increases the scale of seasonal variations and has resulted in an increased operating loss for continuing divisions in the first six months. The sale of Fountain Television will enable the group to concentrate its resources on the growth of the core businesses, the first step of which was announced on 2 October 2006 with the acquisition of UGD/Britannia. Current trading and indications for the rest of the year mean that we anticipate being in line with market expectations for the full year." Ends Enquiries: MEM Steve Ayres, Chief Executive 020 8900 5800 Nabarro Wells & Co. Ltd Richard Swindells 020 7710 7400 Nominated Adviser to MEM Medal Entertainment & Media plc Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2006 Chairman's Review During the six-month period ended 30 September 2006 we sold Fountain Television Ltd for #6.8m received in cash, which gave the Group the opportunity to eliminate long term borrowings and reduce substantially overall indebtedness. This provides a platform on which to build the remaining operational divisions. To this end on 2 October 2006 UGD/Britannia was purchased (for deferred consideration of #1.5m payable in March 2008). This acquisition provides a large database, a Jersey fulfilment centre and considerable potential benefits of scale to DDHE. Both the operational divisions remaining within the Group at 30 September 2006 have seen turnover grow year on year - DDHE by 14.5% and Scarlet Television by 86%. Increased overheads and sales mix changes have increased the half year losses in DDHE which is a reflection of the heavy seasonality of the business and its growth to accommodate increased trading levels going forward. Financial Highlights In the six months ended 30 September 2006, turnover was #6.7m, up 22% from the comparative period last year (2005: #5.5m), with growth coming from all divisions. The first half sales mix in DDHE affected margins with more lower margin third party product being sold. Operating expenses rose by 15% to #5.4m (2005: #4.7m) due to higher infrastructure costs in the DVD publishing and distribution business to service the increased turnover going forward. The pre tax loss was higher than the prior year interim period at #3.3m (2005: loss #1.9m), which includes #0.5million of discontinued operations and a #0.3m write off as a result of the sale of Fountain Television. This equated to a loss per share of 21.84p (2005: loss 12.90p). During the period there was a net increase in cash of #2.6m (2005: #1.6m decrease) of which we invested #0.8m (2005: #0.9m) in rights and the inception costs of producing and authoring DVDs. TV production was partly funded by short term loans of #0.7m (2005: #0.9m), and medium or long term debt was reduced by #3.5m, (2005: #0.2m reduction) in the period. There is no interim dividend. Operating Review Rights DD Home Entertainment (DDHE) licenses, produces, publishes and distributes DVDs direct to the customer via catalogues, the internet and press advertising, as well as through the high street and specialist retailers. The library is primarily in the areas of factual programming and classic film and television. Historically the first half of the financial year is loss making as a result of quieter trading conditions, and as the scale of the business increases, the seasonal effect becomes more pronounced. However, the product offerings and customer base have been strengthened during this period in preparation for the second half which included the all - important Christmas gifting period. The purchase of UGD will mean an integration process over the next six months which is expected to provide benefits of scale to the DDHE operation going forward. Facilities On 6 September 2006, the Company announced the sale of its television studio facility, Fountain Television Ltd for #6.8m cash. The business was regarded as non-core and it enabled the Group's long term debt to be wholly repaid with a substantial reduction in the working capital indebtedness. TV Production Scarlet Television, the Company's television production division, which specialises in entertainment-based factual programmes, has now been in existence for two years. In the period to 30 September 2006, Scarlet delivered 4 programmes and is due to deliver a further 6 programmes before the end of the financial year. These are for BBC, ITV and Discovery channels. Current Trading & Outlook We have continued to grow DDHE though investment in increased marketing, database recruitment activity and continued product development which builds the basis for the busier second half. Scarlet Television continues to secure commissions from the major broadcasters. Since the period end, trading has been good, with higher year on year sales (excluding "The Ashes" DVD sales for 2005), which, combined with the acquisition of UGD/Britannia means that we expect to be in line with market expectations for the full year. The coming months will see the integration of the two businesses which we expect to result in economies of scale and increased marketing opportunities. We also continue to explore complementary acquisition opportunities. Staff Finally I would like to thank all of our staff for their hard work and enthusiasm. Brook Land Chairman 15 December 2006 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT For the six months ended 30 September 2006 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2006 2005 2006 Unaudited Unaudited Audited Note #'000 #'000 #'000 Turnover -Continuing operations 5,371 4,578 21,278 -Discontinued operations 2 1,330 919 3,199 6,701 5,497 24,477 Cost of sales (4,124) (2,524) (12,007) Gross profit 2,577 2,973 12,470 Net operating expenses (5,388) (4,659) (11,585) Operating (loss) / profit -Continuing operations (2,271) (1,211) 1,296 -Discontinued operations 2 (540) (475) (411) Group operating (loss)/profit before Exceptional items (2,811) (1,686) 1,410 Exceptional items - - (525) Group operating (loss)/profit (2,811) (1,686) 885 Gain on disposal of fixed assets - 9 6 Loss on disposal of investments (4) - - Loss on disposal of subsidiary undertakings (258) - - Interest receivable - - 4 Interest payable and similar charges (218) (243) (479) (Loss) / profit on ordinary activities before taxation (3,291) (1,920) 416 Taxation on (loss) / profit on ordinary activities 3 - - (204) (Loss) / profit on ordinary activities after taxation (3,291) (1,920) 212 Minority interest (6) (11) 25 Retained (loss) / profit for the financial period 5 (3,297) (1,931) 237 Basic and diluted (loss) / profit per share 4 (21.84)p (12.90)p 1.57p There were no other gains or losses recognised in the period other than disclosed above. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET As at 30 September 2006 30 September 30 September 31 March 2006 2005 2006 Unaudited Unaudited Audited Note #'000 #'000 #'000 Fixed assets Tangible assets 351 7,206 7,191 Intangible assets 4,598 3,533 4,642 Investments - 101 101 4,949 10,840 11,934 Current assets Stocks 1,901 1,067 1,742 Investment in programmes 147 469 217 Debtors - due within one year 5,466 6,636 6,554 Debtors - due after more than year 322 350 536 Cash at bank and in hand 1,415 1,983 794 9,251 10,505 9,843 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (6,467) (9,336) (7,658) Net current assets 2,784 1,169 2,185 Total assets less current liabilities 7,733 12,009 14,119 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year - (3,267) (3,095) Net assets 7,733 8,742 11,024 Capital and reserves Called up share capital 1,509 1,496 1,509 Share premium account 7,501 7,501 7,501 Merger reserve 137 - 137 Profit and loss account (1,382) (253) 1,915 Shareholders' funds 5 7,765 8,744 11,062 Minority interests (32) (2) (38) Capital employed 7,733 8,742 11,024 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT For the six months ended 30 September 2006 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2006 2005 2006 Unaudited Unaudited Audited Notes #'000 #'000 #'000 Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 6 (368) (948) 1,066 Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest paid (225) (217) (462) Interest received - - 4 Net cash outflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance (225) (217) (458) Taxation (35) - (50) Capital expenditure and financial investment Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets (101) (200) (414) Payments to acquire intangible fixed assets (764) (935) (2,177) Sale of tangible fixed assets - - 19 Net cash outflow from capital expenditure and financial investment (865) (1,135) (2,572) Acquisitions and disposals Net Receipt on acquisition of subsidiary undertakings - 33 (150) Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary undertakings 6,800 - - Disposal of subsidiary expenses (108) - - Net overdrafts disposed of with subsidiaries 127 - - Proceeds from disposal of investments 97 22 22 Net cash inflow/(outflow) from acquisition and disposals 6,916 55 (128) Net cash inflow/(outflow) before financing 5,423 (2,245) (2,142) Financing Bank loans received 666 1,396 1,397 Bank loans repaid (3,485) (670) (1,112) Capital element of hire purchase and finance lease rental payments (35) (61) (109) Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing (2,854) 665 176 Increase/(decrease) in cash in the period 7,8 2,569 (1,580) (1,996) NOTES TO THE INTERIM REPORT Six months ended 30 September 2006 1 Accounting policies Basis of preparation The interim information for the six months ended 30 September 2006 and 30 September 2005 is neither reviewed nor audited and does not comprise statutory accounts. The comparative figures for the year ended 31 March 2006 are not statutory accounts but are extracted from the audited statutory accounts. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2006 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. They received an unqualified audit report, which did not contain a statement under Section 237(2) or 237(3) of the Companies Act 1985. The interim report should be read in conjunction with the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2006. The interim figures have been prepared on the same basis and applying the same accounting policies as in the audited figures for the year ended 31 March 2006. 2 Discontinued activities On 6 September the group disposed 100% of its wholly owned subsidiary Fountain Television Limited for the aggregate cash consideration of #6,800,000 to InvestinMedia Plc. The results of this entity to the date of disposal have been included within these financial statements. 3 Taxation 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2006 2005 2006 Unaudited Unaudited Audited #'000 #'000 #'000 - - UK corporation tax 136 Deferred tax - - 68 - - Taxation on (loss)/profit for the financial period 204 4 Earnings per share The basic and diluted loss per share is based on the Group loss of #3,297,000 (30 September 2005: loss of #1,931,000) and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the six months ended 30 September 2006 of 15,097,367 (30 September 2005: 14,964,034). 5 Reconciliation of movements in Shareholders' funds 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2006 2005 2006 Unaudited Unaudited Audited #'000 #'000 #'000 Retained (loss) / profit for the financial period / year (3,297) (1,931) 237 Shares issued in the year - - 150 - (1,931) 387 Opening Equity Shareholders' funds 11,062 10,675 10,675 Closing Equity Shareholders' funds 7,765 8,744 11,062 6 Reconciliation of operating (loss) / profit to cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2006 2005 2006 Unaudited Unaudited Audited #'000 #'000 #'000 Operating (loss) / profit (2,811) (1,686) 885 Amortisation of goodwill and film rights 532 302 695 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 167 160 367 (Decrease)/increase in stocks (223) 69 (606) Decrease/(increase) in Investment in programmes 70 (79) 173 Decrease in trade and other debtors, and prepayments 895 1,181 926 Increase/(decrease) in creditors 1,002 (895) (1,374) Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (368) (948) 1,066 7 Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt 6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended 30 September 30 September 31 March 2006 2005 2006 Unaudited Unaudited Audited #'000 #'000 #'000 Increase/(decrease) in cash for period 2,569 (1,580) (1,966) Cash inflow/(outflow) from increase in debt and lease financing 2,854 (670) (186) Other non-cash changes 99 - - Change in net debt resulting from cash flows 5,522 (2,250) (2,152) Net debt brought forward (7,767) (5,615) (5,615) Net debt carried forward (2,245) (7,865) (7,767) 8 Analysis of net debt At 30 September At 1 April 2006 Other non-cash 2006 Audited Cash Flows changes Unaudited #'000 #'000 #'000 #'000 Cash 794 621 - 1,415 Overdrafts (4,900) 1,948 - (2,952) Cash (4,106) 2,569 - (1,537) Debt due within one year (525) (177) - (702) Debt due after more than one year (3,095) 2,996 99 - Finance leases (41) 35 - (6) Financing (3,661) 2,854 99 (708) Total (7,767) 5,423 99 (2,245) 9. Post Balance sheet events On 2 October 2006 the group purchased 100% of the activities of UGD Group Limited, for deferred consideration of #1.5m payable in cash or new shares in the capital of Medal Entertainment & Media plc at the election of the vendor. The business incorporates the activities of Britannia Music and Video, a mail order business involved in the direct sales of DVD and video products to the public. 10. Copies of the interim report This interim report will be sent to shareholders in due course, and copies will be available from the Company Secretary at the Company's registered office at Lacon House, 84 Theobald's Road, London, WC1X 8RW. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END IR GUGUAPUPQGQC
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