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Final Results

26/06/2003 11:27am

UK Regulatory


RNS Number:8094M
Digital Animations Group PLC
26 June 2003

                          DIGITAL ANIMATIONS GROUP PLC


                              Preliminary Results
                   For the twelve months ended 31 March 2003


Digital Animations Group plc ("DA Group") is pleased to announce its preliminary
results for the year ended 31 March 2003.


Financial Highlights



*                    Turnover of #1.54m (2002: #1.42m)

*                    Pre-tax loss of #2.61m (2002 loss of #0.74m)

*                    Net asset value per share of 26.3p (2002: 35.1p)

*                    Cash resources of #7.51m (2002: #10.34m)

*                    Cash value per share of 25.3p (2002: 32.3p)





Key Points



*                    Court approval obtained for the cancellation of the share
premium account to allow for the proposed distribution of up to #3m to
shareholders

*             DA Group held its first product launch in London on 18 June 2003

*             Results for 2003 adversely affected by significant one off costs



Enquiries:


Paul McCaffrey, Finance Director                     0141 582 0600
Elizabeth Lambley, Indigo PR                         0131 554 1230




Chief Executive's Statement



When I last reported to you in December I felt heartened that the company was
finally moving forward with clear focus and momentum. We had redefined our
strategy and a new business plan was in place.  Six months on I am happy that we
are delivering successfully against those objectives with a highly committed
team and a common sense of purpose.



Establishing that new direction for the newly branded DA Group has been a
challenge. This has been a tough year. It has taken a great deal of effort to
put things in place and implement our strategy. Ultimately the company today is
not the same business it was a year ago and whilst the figures reflect that
difficult transition, I can also report some very significant corporate
milestones, including our financial review, new appointments and the company's
first major product launch.



We have worked hard to enhance shareholder value by implementing a share
buy-back scheme which has increased the net asset value per share attributable
to remaining shareholders. Having reviewed our cash position, progress has also
been made towards our intention to distribute up to #3m to our shareholders.



The appointment of Cyril Scott as sales and marketing director, in March, is
already having a positive impact on our business strategy and market focus.
Cyril brings a wealth of experience from within a technology sales environment
and an understanding of how to take the core technologies to market through a
network of resellers, OEMs and technology partners. As well as selling our
solutions directly to end users, we are also embedding our real time animation
engine inside a variety of software applications and are similarly engaged in
detailed discussions with hardware manufacturers.



With the process of building a sales infrastructure and revenue streams for the
future now well underway, we held our first product launch on 18th June in
London. We took our virtual agents and our technology to market - actively
demonstrating the possibilities for commerce, e-learning, e-government and
mobile communications. Supported by NCR, BT, mBlox and MediaCorp we were able to
convey our message of tangible, commercial benefits through virtual agent
technology, today.



The current year's figures, therefore, must be seen in this context as
retrospective.  Results were impacted by significant one-off items together with
high levels of expenditure required to achieve the product launch and our
current market position. The Board recognises that the expenditure was necessary
to develop the company and for it to have a successful future.  Whilst overall
costs have risen, the underlying costs have been kept under control and we
maintain our tight fiscal policies.



So whilst times remain challenging, the past six months have not been without
their successes and we have now both the solid foundations and a springboard,
through the product launch, for the future. I would like to thank our
shareholders, staff and business partners for their continued support and
commitment to our vision for the company and our technology.



Michael Antliff

Chief Executive



26 June 2003







Results



The results for the year ended 31 March 2003 show a turnover increasing by 8.4%
to #1,542,220 (2002 - #1,422,450).



Administration costs in the year amounted to #3,990,081 (2002 - #2,135,444).
Administration costs in the year include some one-off costs namely the
impairment and amortisation of goodwill of #432,677 (2002- #66,224) and an
exceptional loss in respect of compensation for loss of office and related costs
of #259,047 (2002-#nil). This year also includes a full year's costs in relation
to Black ID compared with the 6 months included from the date of consolidation
last year. The group continues its scheduled programme of investment in research
and new product development and costs this year amounted to #929,528 (2002 -
#670,012). These costs are charged to the profit and loss account as incurred.



An operating loss of #1,333,686  (2002 - #524,776) has resulted before research
and development expenditure of #929,528 (2002 - #670,012), impairment and
amortisation of goodwill of #432,677 (2002 - #66,224) and an exceptional loss of
#259,047 (2002-#nil). Overall results show a pre tax loss for the year of
#2,609,304 (2002 loss - #743,062).



The tax charge of #111,000 (2002 - #79,000) represents the write off of the
balance of the deferred tax asset in our subsidiary Black ID.  Consequently the
loss per share was 8.53p (2002 - 2.58p).



The group continues to maintain its strong balance sheet position with net
assets of #7,818,034 (2002 - #11,226,666). This represents a net asset value per
share of 26.3p (2002 - 35.1p). This excludes the value of our intellectual
property that is not reflected in the group balance sheet. Our cash position
amounted to #7,513,663 which represents a cash value per share of 25.3p.



Proposed distribution to shareholders

Following the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 27 March 2003 at which the
resolution to cancel the share premium account was approved, we are making
progress with the proposed distribution of up to #3 million to shareholders. On
24 June 2003 we obtained an order from the Court of Session in Edinburgh
confirming the cancellation of the share premium account of the company. This
creates sufficient distributable reserves to achieve the proposed distribution.
Further details regarding this proposal will be sent to shareholders during July
2003.



Dividend

Dividend policy continues to be as previously stated, with no dividend being
paid.





Paul McCaffrey

Finance Director



26 June 2003







GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

for the year ended 31 March 2003
                                                                                 2003               2002
                                                                                    #                  #

Turnover                                                                    1,542,220          1,422,450

Cost of sales                                                                 507,077            548,018
                                                                      ---------------    ---------------
Gross Profit                                                                1,035,143            874,432
Administration costs                                                        3,990,081          2,135,444

Operating loss
Before research and development, amortisation of goodwill and
exceptional items
                                                                          (1,333,686)          (524,776)
Research and development expenditure                                        (929,528)          (670,012)
Impairment and amortisation of goodwill                                     (432,677)           (66,224)
Exceptional loss -compensation for loss of office and related               (259,047)                  -
costs

                                                                      ---------------    ---------------
Operating loss                                                            (2,954,938)        (1,261,012)

Interest payable and similar charges                                         (12,850)           (10,911)
Interest receivable and similar income                                        358,484            528,861
                                                                      ---------------    ---------------
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation                               (2,609,304)          (743,062)
Tax on ordinary activities                                                  (111,000)           (79,000)
                                                                      ---------------    ---------------
Loss for the year                                                         (2,720,304)          (822,062)
                                                                            ---------          ---------
Loss per ordinary share                                                       (8.53)p            (2.58)p
                                                                            ---------          ---------
Diluted loss per ordinary share                                               (8.53)p            (2.58)p
                                                                            ---------          ---------



Turnover and operating loss arise from continuing operations in both years.
There are no recognised gains and losses for the year other than the loss for
the year of #2,720,304 (2002 loss - #822,062).







GROUP BALANCE SHEET

at 31 March 2003
                                                                                 2003                  2002
                                                                                    #                     #
Fixed assets
Intangible assets                                                                   -               596,014
Tangible assets                                                               415,459               543,025
Investments                                                                   156,965               127,384
                                                                      ---------------       ---------------
                                                                              572,424             1,266,423
                                                                      ---------------       ---------------
Current assets
Debtors                                                                       494,401             1,103,185
Cash at bank and in hand                                                    7,513,663            10,336,693
                                                                      ---------------       ---------------
                                                                            8,008,064            11,439,878

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year                                738,162             1,211,817
                                                                      ---------------       ---------------
Net Current Assets                                                          7,269,902            10,228,061
                                                                      ---------------       ---------------
Total assets less current liabilities                                       7,842,326            11,494,484
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year                             -               163,172
Provisions for liabilities and charges                                         24,292               100,450
Accruals and deferred income                                                        -                 4,196
                                                                      ---------------       ---------------
                                                                            7,818,034            11,226,666
                                                                            ---------             ---------

Capital and Reserves
Called up share capital                                                     5,278,486             5,503,320
Share premium account                                                      11,876,853            11,811,856
Shares to be issued                                                                 -               295,000
Capital redemption reserve                                                    291,500                     -
Profit and loss account                                                   (9,628,805)           (6,383,510)
Shareholders' funds:
Equity                                                                      5,513,651             8,922,283
Non-equity                                                                  2,304,383             2,304,383
                                                                      ---------------       ---------------
                                                                            7,818,034            11,226,666
                                                                            ---------             ---------







GROUP STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS

for the year ended 31 March 2003
                                                                                    2003               2002
                                                                                       #                  #
Net cash outflow from operating activities                                   (2,139,132)        (1,448,371)
Returns on investments and servicing of finance                                  350,613            517,147
Capital expenditure and financial investment                                    (93,858)          (532,853)
Acquisitions and disposals                                                             -           (38,706)
                                                                         ---------------    ---------------
Cash (outflow before use of liquid
Resources & financing                                                        (1,882,377)        (1,502,783)
Financing                                                                      (935,674)           (36,261)
                                                                               ---------           --------
Decrease in cash in the year                                                 (2,818,051)        (1,539,044)
                                                                               ---------           --------


Reconciliation Of Net Cash Flow to Movement in Net Funds

Decrease in cash in the year                                                 (2,818,051)        (1,539,044)
Cash outflow from decrease in debt                                               454,308             12,622
Cash used to repay capital element of finance leases                               7,230             53,754
                                                                          --------------     --------------
Change in net funds resulting from cash flows                                (2,356,513)        (1,472,668)
Loans and finance leases acquired with subsidiary                                      -          (594,318)
Translation difference                                                           (4,979)                803
                                                                          --------------     --------------
Movement in net funds in the year                                            (2,361,492)        (2,066,183)
Net funds at 1 April                                                           9,723,973         11,790,156
                                                                          --------------     --------------
Net funds at 31 March                                                          7,362,481          9,723,973
                                                                                --------           --------







NOTES



1.                Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash outflow from
operating activities


                                                                                    2003                2002
                                                                                       #                   #

Operating loss                                                               (2,954,938)         (1,261,012)
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets                                            177,140             114,707
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets                                          432,677              66,224
Provision against fixed asset investments                                          7,463               1,369
Loss / (gain) on sale of fixed assets                                              7,240            (18,323)
Decrease in deferred income                                                      (4,196)             (9,018)
Decrease / (increase) in debtors                                                 497,784           (486,901)
(Decrease) / increase in creditors                                             (226,144)             236,010
Decrease in provisions for liabilities and charges                              (76,158)            (91,427)
                                                                          --------------      --------------
Net cash outflow from operating activities                                   (2,139,132)         (1,448,371)
                                                                              ----------          ----------



2.             Analysis of cash flows for headings netted in the cash flow
statement

                                                                               2003                2002
Returns on investments and servicing of finance
                                                                                  #                   #

Interest received                                                           358,484             528,058
Interest paid                                                               (8,642)             (5,746)
Interest element of finance lease rental payments                               771             (5,165)
                                                                        -----------         -----------
                                                                            350,613             517,147
                                                                        -----------         -----------
Capital expenditure and financial investment
                                                                                  #                   #

Purchase of tangible fixed assets                                          (96,472)           (475,411)
Purchase of fixed asset investments                                        (37,044)           (103,522)
Disposal of tangible fixed assets                                            39,658              46,080
                                                                        -----------         -----------
                                                                           (93,858)           (532,853)
                                                                        -----------         -----------
Acquisitions
                                                                                  #                   #

Purchase of subsidiary undertaking                                                -            (32,504)
Net overdraft acquired with subsidiary undertaking                                -             (6,202)
                                                                        -----------         -----------
                                                                                  -            (38,706)
                                                                        -----------         -----------
Financing
                                                                                  #                   #

Issue of ordinary share capital                                                   -              30,115
Repurchase of ordinary share capital                                      (474,136)                   -
Decrease in long term borrowings                                          (454,308)            (12,622)
Capital element of finance lease rental payments                            (7,230)            (53,754)
                                                                        -----------         -----------
                                                                          (935,674)            (36,261)
                                                                        -----------         -----------





3.             Analysis of net funds
                           At 1 April 2002       Cash flow   Other Changes         Exchange     At 31 March
                                                                                 difference
                                                                                                       2003
                                         #               #               #                                #
Cash at bank and in hand        10,336,693     (2,818,051)               -          (4,979)       7,513,663
Debt due within 1 year           (442,318)         442,318       (150,000)                        (150,000)
Debt due after 1 year            (161,990)          11,990         150,000                                -
Finance leases                     (8,412)           7,230               -                          (1,182)
                                 ---------       ---------       ---------        ---------       ---------
                                 9,723,973     (2,356,513)               -          (4,979)       7,362,481
                                ----------      ----------      ----------       ----------      ----------




4.   This statement was approved by the board on 25 June 2003. It does not constitute the Company's statutory
     accounts for the year ended 31 March 2003 but is derived from those accounts. The Auditors have reported
     on those accounts and their report is unqualified and did not contain statements under s237(2) or (3) of
     the Companies Act 1985.



5.   It is expected that full accounts for the year ending 31 March 2003 will be despatched to shareholders
     during July 2003.




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