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RNS Number:8030U Acquisitor Holdings Ltd 29 November 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 29 NOVEMBER 2005 ACQUISITOR HOLDINGS LTD. ("Acquisitor Holdings" or "the Company") (Ticker: Reuters AOB.L or Bloomberg: AOB LN) FINAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005 The Board of Acquisitor Holdings today announces its Final Results for the year ended 30 September 2005. The audited statutory accounts were signed on 28 November 2005. HIGHLIGHTS: * Net assets increased to #16,137,181 or 33p per share (2004: #16,028,265 or 33p per share) * Mark to Market NAV per share has grown 36% to #19,033,720 or 39p per share * Net income of #110,400 (2004: #402,123) * Added holdings in CSS Stellar plc, Tinopolis plc and reduced holdings in Air Methods Corp. * Holding in Baltimore plc increased to 29.3% Commenting on the results, Chairman John Radziwill said: "In the year ended 30 September 2005 the Company has made solid progress. The Board is of the opinion that the foundations for continued capital growth and future profitability are well established." "Whilst the Company's accounting policy dictates that profits are only recognised on actual disposals, it is worth highlighting that the mark to market net asset value (with unlisted holdings valued at cost) has grown 36% in the year, to #19 million (39p per share)". --ENDS-- Enquiries: Bishopsgate Communications Ltd Tel: 0207 430 1600 Maxine Barnes Dominic Barretto Email: maxine@bishopsgatecommunications.com Information on the Company can also be obtained at: www.acquisitorholdings.com CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT INTRODUCTION The Company has made solid progress this year and the Board is of the opinion that the foundations for continued capital growth and future profitability are well established. Whilst the Company's accounting policy dictates that profits are only recognised on actual disposals, it is worth highlighting that the mark to market net asset value per share (with unlisted holdings valued at cost) has grown 36% in the year, to #19 million (39p per share). It is also worth noting, that the mark to market net asset value per share of 0.39p as at 30 September 2005 was 18% above the book value per share of 0.33p for the same period. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS For the year ended 30 September 2005, profits were of #110,400 (2004: #402,123) and earnings per shares of #0.002 (2004: #0.010). Net assets as of 30 September 2005 were #16,137,181 or #0.33 per share (2004: 16,028,265 or #0.33 per share). Profits of #156,943 (2004: #1,567,065) were recognised on asset sales while reimbursements of #514,123 were recovered in respect of transaction related expenses, in connection with the shareholder action with Baltimore plc. Administrative expenses were #670,499 for the year (2004: #1,111,859). Operating expenses for the year fell significantly as last year's figure included #514,123 of transaction related expenses, noted above. HOLDINGS Air Methods Corporation We have a reported holding of 7.6% (after sales following year end, as noted below) in Air Methods Corporation ("Air Methods"). Air Methods is a leader in emergency aeromedical transportation and medical services in the US. The Air Medical Services division is the largest provider of air medical services for hospitals. The LifeNet division is the largest community-based provider of air medical services. The products division specialises in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and aerospace technology. The company's fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft features over 190 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Air Methods announced positive 3rd Quarter results in November 2005. As a result, Air Methods' share price has risen, becoming a larger portion of our holdings. Accordingly, we sold shares to reduce our exposure to market risk, realising profits of approximately #700,000 from these sales, which are not reflected in the profits for the year ended 30th September 2005. Articon Integralis AG During the year we increased our stake in Articon to 10.3%. Articon is a European market leader in security software systems integration. The company has 17 offices worldwide and 403 employees. Duncan Soukup joined the supervisory board in September 2005. Baltimore plc We increased our stake in Baltimore plc to 29.3% thereby further consolidating our position. Baltimore was de-listed from the London Stock Exchange on 14 February 2005 and also successfully terminated its registration with the SEC in the US. Baltimore is now a cash shell with net assets reported at 31st December 2004 of #16,691,187. Some legacy issues remain unresolved and there are off balance sheet assets that may or may not have significant value. Our investment in Baltimore plc is currently held at cost. The Board do not believe there has been a permanent impairment in value. The auditors have qualified their opinion on the statutory accounts, as they have been unable to obtain independent evidence that an impairment provision is not required. CSS Stellar plc During the year, we acquired an 11.7% stake in CSS Stellar plc, which has subsequent to year end increased to 15.8%. CSS Stellar plc is a global sports and entertainment marketing group with turnover in 2004 of #68 million and a client list that includes Juan Pablo Montoya, Michael Parkinson, Anne Robinson, Ewan McGregor, Keira Knightly, French and Saunders, Sir Bobby Robson and the young Swiss Arsenal soccer star Philippe Sendaros. Nettec Plc During the year we increased our stake in Nettec plc to 28.1%. The company is a cash shell with cash of approximately #10.6 million and net assets of approximately #10.4 million and is currently seeking an acquisition. Duncan Soukup is a director. Tinopolis Plc We acquired a 4.4% stake in Tinopolis plc following its listing on Alternative Investment Market, as a result of a reverse merger with Acquisitor Plc in February 2005. The company is one of the UK's largest independent media producers of TV, animation and new media. Its head-quarters are based in Llanelli, South Wales and it is a major producer of content for S4C, the Welsh language channel.. Other We have an undisclosed holding in an AIM listed company whose trading in its shares was suspended in early October 2005 pending independent verification of certain of its assets. The company made a further announcement on the 25 November 2005 that advisers appointed to verify the company's assets reported to its board that it appears the company has been subject to serious fraud. The total cost of our investment is #335,703 of which #188,385 was held at 30 September 2005. No provision has been made in the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2005, as there are sufficient unrealised gains in the listed portfolio to cover any expected losses on this investment. CHANGE IN REPORTING CURRENCY As reported in last year's annual report, the Company has changed its reporting currency with effect from 1st October 2004 from US Dollars to British Pounds in response to the increasing importance of the UK Stock market to the Company's activities. COMMENTARY AND OUTLOOK As at 30 September 2005, the Company reported net assets of some #16.1 million. Valuing the listed holdings at their market values and the unlisted investments at cost gives a net asset value of #19 million or 39p per share (2004: #14.0 million or 29p per share). The Company remains fully invested although through both Nettec plc and Baltimore plc the exposure to cash is equivalent to #7.9 million or 16.1p per share. We will continue to work with the managements of the various companies in which we have holdings, to enhance value further and will seek to realise profits when, in your board's opinion, valuations reach fair value. Chairman John Radziwill PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005 2005 2004 # # INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 156,943 1,567,065 GROSS PROFIT 156,943 1,567,065 Reimbursement of transaction related expenses 514,123 - Administrative expenses (670,499) (1,111,859) ----------- OPERATING Profit 567 455,206 Other interest receivable and similar income 187,874 36,577 Interest payable (78,041) (89,660) PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES AND RETAINED PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD # 110,400 # 402,123 Earnings per share 0.002 0.010 The Company's income and expenses all relate to continuing operations. STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005 2005 2004 # # PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 110,400 402,123 Currency translation differences on investments financed by foreign currency borrowings (1,484) (2,905) Profit on share capital repurchase - 8,846 TOTAL GAINS AND LOSSES RECOGNISED DURING THE PERIOD # 108,916 # 408,064 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2005 2005 2004 # # # # FIXED ASSETS Investments at cost 17,674,239 15,054,854 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 1,743,080 2,708,416 Other debtors 17,997 7,656 Prepayments & accrued income 6,187 7,269 1,767,264 2,723,341 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors falling due within one year 3,304,322 1,749,930 NET CURRENT ASSETS (1,537,058) 973,411 NET ASSETS #16,137,181 #16,028,265 CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called-up share capital 490,796 490,796 Share premium account 14,762,802 14,762,802 Foreign exchange reserve (39,307) (37,823) Profit and loss account 922,890 812,490 #16,137,181 #16,028,265 NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE # 0.33 # 0.33 CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005 2005 2004 # # # # Net cash outflow from (308, 491) (1,033,265) operating activities Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 84,504 47,597 Interest paid (78,041) (89,661) 6,463 (42,064) Financing Cash proceeds from issuance of share capital - 6,638,231 Repurchase of shares - (314,748) - 6,323,483 Capital expenditure and financial investment Purchase of investments (3,809,076) (16,117,896) Proceeds on disposal of 1,351,658 8,035,361 investments (2,457,418) (8,082,535) (Decrease) in cash during #(2,759,446) #(2,834,381) the year This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END FR PKFKQCBDDFDB
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