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Gaming Corporation PLC Gaming Corporation Plc Preliminary announcement of unaudited results for the 12 months ended 30 September 2005 Gaming Corporation Plc (LSE: GMC.LN), the leading gaming portal operator and owner of both Gambling.com and Casino.co.uk, announces a maiden profit with further strong growth expected. Financial Highlights - 12 months ended 30 September 2005 -- Turnover increased 46% to £19 million for the 12 months ended 30 September 2005 (2004: £13 million) -- Gross profit increased over 200% to £2.7 million (2004: 0.9 million) -- Maiden profit before tax and exceptional items of £0.7 million (2004: Loss of £0.3 million) -- Second half profit before tax and exceptional items of £0.8 million (First half loss: £0.05 million) -- Earnings per share of 0.2p (2004: loss of 0.6p) -- Consolidated net assets of £14.8 Million (2004: £2.4 million) -- Cash balances at the period end of over £2.8 Million (2004: £1 million) Other Highlights -- Successful acquisition of Gambling.com the Number 1 gaming search engine for £10.5 million -- Raised £9.5 million net of expenses in an institutional placing in March 2005 -- Launch of interactive cash gaming service with Orange UK -- Appointment of William Grimes, a senior executive at London Clubs International for over 20 years -- Casino.co.uk consistently ranked in the top 5 most visited gaming sites in the weekly Hitwise rankings for UK gambling sites during 2005 -- Acquisition of Got2bet.com, a leading international gaming portal -- Launch of www.findpoker.com website, a poker portal -- Launch of Skillgaming.co.uk, a skill gaming site Commenting on the results, Justin Drummond, Chief Executive of Gaming Corporation plc, said: "It has been an excellent year in which the Group has been transformed into a profitable operator in the fast growing interactive gaming sector. During the 12 months ended 30 September 2005, through a combination of organic growth and key acquisitions, the size and scope of our business has increased materially. We have achieved a maiden profit whilst launching a number of innovative gaming products and a new division aimed at the rapidly expanding mobile gaming market. The launch of the mobile gaming service with Orange UK was a milestone in the development of this division and we are in ongoing negotiations with a number of UK and European mobile networks with a view to replicating the success that we have had with Orange UK. The acquisition of Gambling.com in the second half of the year has proven to be a great success, and has continued to perform markedly above our expectations. Gaming Corporation continues to dominate the on-line gaming portal market and has benefited from both our advertisers' requirement to attract new customers and unprecedented market growth. Whilst there has been recent comment regarding the increasing cost of customer acquisition in the online gaming industry, these growing subscriber acquisition and marketing costs have been beneficial to Gaming Corporation as operators are now prepared to pay substantially more to acquire customers from our gaming portal network. With the increased scale in our portal and advertising network and the launch of our new mobile gaming division, the business is now very well positioned to generate significant profitable growth in the coming financial year and consequently we continue to look forward to the future with confidence." For additional information: Justin Drummond, Gaming Corporation plc, Tel: 020 7618 9000 E-mail: justindrummond@gamingcorp.net Damion Greef, Gaming Corporation plc, Tel: 07736 381 030 E-mail: damiongreef@gamingcorp.net David Bick, Holborn PR, Tel: 020 7929 5599 E-mail: trevorphillips@holbornpr.co.uk Gaming Corporation plc Preliminary announcement of unaudited results for the year ended 30 September 2005 Chairman's Statement I am pleased to report significant progress for Gaming Corporation during 2005, in a year where we delivered significant growth, record sales and a maiden Group profit. The Group's market leading gaming portals Gambling.com and Casino.co.uk have benefited from our advertisers paying more to acquire new customers for internet gaming sites. The online gaming market will continue to grow rapidly due to the implementation of the new regulations as well as the emergence of new gaming products. The convenience of being able to access gaming sites online and via new channels, including mobile phones, is greatly broadening the appeal to customers. Internet gaming is now an established and profitable global industry and the proposed UK Gambling Bill will legalise the operation of Internet gaming sites in the UK and transform the UK into the World's largest regulated internet gaming market. Gaming Corp has a lower regulatory risk compared to many of our competitors as we do not target US customers with our own casino operation and our gaming portal business falls outside the contentious US regulatory framework as it is essentially a media and advertising business. The Group is well positioned to take advantage of these new opportunities and to generate further profitable growth in the coming financial year and consequently we continue to view the future with confidence." Jason Drummond Chairman Financial Review The results for the year ended 30 September 2005 show consolidated turnover has increased by 46% to £19.0 million (2004: £13 million), gross profit has increased by over 200% to £2.7million (2004: £0.9million) giving rise to an adjusted profit before tax* of £0.7 million (2004: loss £0.3million). The second half performance showed sustained growth as gross profit grew by 105% (46% before acquisitions). At the end of the period, consolidated net assets were £14.8million (2004: £2.4million) and the net cash balance was £2.8million (2004: £1.0million). * Adjusted profit or loss before taxation represents the profit before taxation before goodwill amortisation and exceptional one-off acquisition costs Advertising and Portals Financial summary 2005 2004 % £000s £000s change Turnover 3,173 1,132 261% Gross profit 2,235 618 180% Gross margin 70.4% 54.6% Interactive Gaming Financial summary 2005 2004 % £000s £000s change Turnover 15,790 11,813 34% Gross profit 452 250 81% Gross margin 2.9% 2.1% Chief Executive's Review Gaming Corporation has made excellent progress during 2005 through a combination of organic growth, new products and strategic acquisitions. The business is now on track to deliver further growth and substantial returns to our shareholders in the coming financial year. This achievement is due to the hard work and dedication of our highly capable team. Gaming Corporation has completed the integration of Gambling.com and the business is continuing to exceed management's expectations during the first months of ownership. Gambling.com is a global leader in casino, poker, and sports betting search since 1997. Income is generated through pay per click advertising where clients bid to reach higher rankings in the search results, a model used by other search companies such as Google and Overture. Gambling.com is the number 1 listing on google.com for "Gambling" search and has over 500 other internet and affiliate sites linking to Gambling.com globally. Gambling.com has extensive expertise in direct mailing and has built a double opt-in database of over 200,000 members. Gambling.com's proprietary technology includes an International and UK specific pay per click bid management search engine. This allows advertisers to create and self manage their search listing campaigns from online deposits through to bid management and real time reporting. Like all the major pay per click search engines, Gambling.com uses complex algorithms and strict editorial to maximize efficiency for advertisers and end users alike. This technology also enables Gambling.com to distribute their gaming related listings to other targeted gaming web sites thus increasing their exposure and revenue earning potential and we see this as a key driver of growth in the forthcoming financial year. Casino.co.uk has continued to grow rapidly during the year and has consolidated its position as the UK's leading online gaming portal. The site generated over 2.5 million monthly visitors in September 2005 and these visitors' viewed 23.5 million pages of content (September 2004: 1 million visitors and 15 million page views). The growing list of customers at Casino.co.uk includes leading gaming companies such as William Hill, Virgin Games and the Ritz Casino. The business operates on a cost-per-click revenue model whereby Gaming Corporation earns a fee each time a banner is clicked upon by a user. Revenues have grown strongly during the period and this trend is set to continue during 2006. Eyeconomy, a new media advertising company, was acquired in May 2004, with the objective of driving more customers to Gaming Corporation's online gaming assets. Eyeconomy Limited has continued to perform strongly since the acquisition and has assisted the Group in significantly growing the portal network and existing gaming operations through targeted advertising campaigns and strategic advice. The mobile gaming business launched with Orange UK continues to out-perform having signed over 4,000 registered customers during the initial soft launch phase. As Orange UK intensifies their marketing effort we would anticipate further rapid growth in our mobile gaming operation. The Company is also in ongoing negotiations with other UK based and European network operators with a view to replicating the success we have experienced with Orange in the UK. The multiplayer internet and mobile poker software which has been developed with Ongame is in the final stages of development and will be launched imminently. The poker site will offer Casino.co.uk customer's access to over 5.5 Million registered poker players across Ongame's poker network. The software will allow our customers to play online and via their mobile phone. It is anticipated that we can introduce this new product to our existing and future mobile network partners. The Company's internet gaming site portfolio has expanded through the addition of interactive poker and instant win games during the year. In addition, the Company is now benefiting from a significant reduction in its operating costs following a move to a new software supplier for its online and mobile casino games. This reduction in marginal costs will continue to improve as the casino operation continues to gain scale. Current trading and prospects During the first weeks of the current financial year, trading across the Group has remained strong. The Board is particularly pleased with the performance of its gaming portal business, as advertising rates have continued to rise. The mobile gaming division though still at an early stage is already showing encouraging signs and with the benefit of increased marketing by Orange UK and with the addition of further contracts with other mobile networks, the outlook for this business remains positive. Board changes William Grimes was appointed as a Non-executive Director during the year. William Grimes was formerly a senior executive of London Clubs International plc ("London Clubs"), having joined in 1978. London Clubs is a publicly quoted company on the London Stock Exchange. William has over 35 years experience in the gaming industry. Between 1994 and 2002 William was a Director of London Clubs and Head of International Development for London Clubs (Overseas) Limited. He was responsible for identifying gaming opportunities outside the UK, establishing joint-venture partnerships in over 20 countries and applying successfully for gaming licenses in the UK and abroad. He was a Director of London Clubs' Mayfair casino (The Casanova) and he managed the opening of several casinos both in the UK and abroad. Charles Black and David Rogers stepped down from the Board during the year and the Directors would like to thank them for their significant contribution to the Group. Justin Drummond Chief Executive Group profit and loss account For the year ended 30 September 2005 Notes 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Turnover 2 18,963 12,945 Cost of sales (16,276) (12,077) Gross profit 2,687 868 Selling and distribution costs (785) (358) Administrative expenses: Exceptional one-off acquisition costs (238) (215) Other administration expenses (1,311) (794) Goodwill amortisation - (462) (1,549) (1,471) Group operating profit/(loss) 353 (961) Interest receivable and similar income 112 19 Interest payable and similar charges 3 (20) (4) Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation 445 (946) Taxation 4 31 (78) Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities for the period 476 (868) Minority interest - - Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to members of the parent company 13 476 (868) Earnings per share - basic 5 0.20p (0.58)p Earnings per share - diluted 5 0.19P (0.58)p Earnings per share - adjusted 5 0.29p (0.15)p There were no other recognised gains and losses for the period. Group balance sheet As at 30 September 2005 Notes 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Fixed assets Intangible assets 6 11,557 1,131 Tangible assets 7 253 168 11,810 1,299 Current assets Debtors 8 1,001 653 Cash at bank and in hand 2,809 1,020 3,810 1,673 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 (825) (602) Net current assets 2,985 1,071 Net assets 14,795 2,370 Capital and reserves Called up share capital 11 4,604 3,702 Share premium account 12 12,749 1,702 Other reserve 12 1,422 1,422 Profit and loss account 12 (3,978) (4,454) Shareholders' funds 14,797 2,373 Minority interests (2) (2) 13 14,795 2,370 Net asset value per ordinary share 5 5.39p 1.28p Group statement of cash flows For the year ended 30 September 2005 Notes 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaud1ted audited Net cash outflow from operating activities 14(a) 381 (616) Returns on investments and servicing of finance Interest received 112 19 Interest paid (20) (4) 92 15 Taxation Corporation tax received - 57 Capital expenditure Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets (152) (54) Payments to acquire intangible fixed assets (2,640) (2,792) (54) Acquisitions and disposals Acquisition of subsidiary undertakings (5,752) (19) Net cash balance acquired with subsidiary undertaking 442 174 (5,310) 155 Net cash outflow before management of liquid resources and financing (7,629) (443) Management of liquid resources Bank deposits - (750) Financing Issue of ordinary share capital 9,472 1,166 9,472 1,166 Increase/(decrease) in cash 14(b) 1,843 (27) Group statement of cash flows For the year ended 30 September 2005 Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Increase/(decrease) in cash 1,843 (27) Cash outflow from increase in liquid resources - 750 Change in net funds resulting from cash flows 1,843 723 Movement in net funds 1,843 723 Net funds at 1 October 966 243 Net funds at 30 September 2,809 966 Notes to the accounts As at 30 September 2005 1. Accounting policies Fundamental accounting concept - going concern The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the group is a going concern. The accounts of the group for the year ended 30 September 2005 show a profit for the period of £476,000. At the date of these financial statements, the Group's ability to continue as a going concern reflects the net funds available to the Group at the year-end and the forecasts for the Group for the current financial period. On this basis, in the opinion of the Directors, the accounts have been properly prepared on the assumption that the group is a going concern. Basis of preparation The financial information has been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards. Basis of consolidation The group accounts consolidate the results of Gaming Corporation plc and its subsidiary undertakings from their respective dates of acquisition. Goodwill The directors have reviewed the useful economic life of goodwill at 30 September 2005 for durability in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard ('FRS') 10 and, as a consequence, no longer intend to provide for the systematic amortisation of the cost of goodwill. An impairment review has been carried out in accordance with FRS 10 which shows that the capitalised value of the cash flows derived from future income streams is greater than the carrying value shown in the Group's consolidated balance sheet at 30 September 2005. Impairment reviews will, in future, be carried out at the end of each reporting period. The non-amortisation of goodwill for the year ended 30 September 2005 has had the effect of increasing the Group's operating profit for the period by approximately £1,111,000 Depreciation Depreciation is provided on the following tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value based on prices prevailing at the date of acquisition or revaluation, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life as follows: Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance Office equipment 25% reducing balance Computer equipment 33.3% per annum Web-sites 33.3% per annum Software licence 20% per annum The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Intangible fixed assets Amortisation is provided on the following intangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value based on prices prevailing at the date of acquisition or revaluation, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life as follows: Trademarks 10% per annum The carrying values of intangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Fixed asset investments Fixed asset investments are carried at cost. The carrying values of fixed asset investments are reviewed for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Deferred taxation Deferred tax is provided in full in respect of taxation deferred by timing differences between the treatment of certain items for taxation and accounting purposes. Deferred tax assets are only recognised when they are regarded as recoverable. The group has not adopted a policy of discounting deferred tax assets and liabilities. Foreign currencies Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction or at the contracted rate if the transaction is covered by a forward exchange contract. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Leasing Rentals payable under operating leases are charged in the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Cost of share option schemes In accordance with UITF Abstract 17,"Employee Share Schemes", the company recognises a charge to the profit and loss account for the amount by which the fair market value of any share options or benefits likely to be issued exceeds their respective exercise price on the date of the grant. These costs are recognised on a straight-line basis over the period to which they relate. In accordance with UITF Abstract 25,"National Insurance Contributions on Share Option Gains", the company provides for national insurance contributions on options granted or benefits likely to be issued on or after 6 April 1999 under its Unapproved Share Option Schemes. Provision is made over the vesting period of the options or benefits likely to be issued at the prevailing rate of employer's national insurance, on the difference between the period end share value and the grant price, being the Directors' best estimate of the ultimate liability at each period end. Capital instruments Shares are included in shareholders' funds. Other instruments are classified as liabilities if they contain an obligation to transfer economic benefit and if not they are included in shareholders' funds. 2. Turnover and segmental analysis Turnover represents the amounts derived from the provision of goods and services which fall within the group's ordinary continuing and discontinued activities, stated net of value added tax. The turnover, profit before tax and net assets of the group are attributable to two business segments, advertising and portals and gaming. The Group operates within the United Kingdom, where its income is derived, save for its on-line casinos, where the activity is undertaken in Curacao and for gambling.com, where the activity is undertaken in Jersey. Turnover Turnover Gross profit Gross profit 2005 2004 2005 2004 £000s £000s £000s £000s unaudited audited unaudited audited Portals and advertising 3,173 1,132 2,235 618 Gaming 15,790 11,813 452 250 18,963 12,945 2,687 868 3. Interest payable and similar charges 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Bank loans and overdrafts 20 4 4. Taxation 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Corporation tax (4) 1 Deferred tax (credit)/charge (27) (79) Current tax charge (31) (78) 5. Profit and net asset value per ordinary share 2005 2004 unaudited audited The calculation of profit/(loss) per ordinary share is based on the effective weighted average number of shares in issue during the period 234,383,000 150,029,000 The adjusted profit/(loss) per share is based on the profit/(loss) after tax and before goodwill amortisation: Profit/(loss) after tax and minority interests as reported £476,000 £(868,000) One-off acquisition costs (less tax at 19%) £192,000 £174,000 Goodwill - £462,000 Profit/(loss) before goodwill amortisation and one-off acquisition costs £668,000 £(232,000) The diluted profit per share takes account of the 17,900,000 warrants in issue, which, at 30 September 2005, had an exercise price lower than the then prevailing share price of the Company. The calculation of net asset value per ordinary share is based on a net asset value of £14,795,000 (2004: £2.370,000) and 275,027,000 (2004: 184,802,000) ordinary shares in issue at 30 September 2005. 6. Intangible fixed assets Group Goodwill Domain Trademarks Total names £000s £000s £000s £000s Cost: At 1 October 2004 4,217 - 2 4,219 Acquisition of Newbold Enterprises Limited 7,786 2,411 - 10,197 Acquisition of other businesses - 229 - 229 At 30 September 2005 12,003 2,640 2 14,645 Amortisation: At 1 October 2004 3,086 - 2 3,088 Provided during the period - - - - At 30 September 2005 3,086 - 2 3,088 Net book value: At 30 September 2005 8,917 2,640 - 11,557 At 30 September 2004 1,131 - - 1,131 The group's accounting treatment of goodwill is set out in note 1. Further details of the acquisition of Newbold Enterprises Limited are set out in note 16. 7. Tangible fixed assets Group Leasehold Furniture Office Computer Web-sites Total property and equipment equipment & £000s fittings £000s £000s software £000s £000s £000s Cost: At 1 October 2004 - 46 61 73 205 385 Additions 3 13 30 9 97 152 At 30 September 2005 3 59 91 82 302 537 Depreciation: At 1 October 2004 Provided during the - 22 26 57 112 217 period - 8 14 11 34 67 At 30 September 2005 - 30 40 68 146 284 Net book value: At 30 September 2005 3 29 51 14 156 253 At 30 September 2004 - 24 35 16 93 168 8. Debtors 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Trade debtors 517 320 Other debtors 107 33 Prepayments and accrued income 150 100 Deferred tax (see note 10) 227 200 1,001 653 9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Bank loans and overdrafts - 55 Trade creditors 468 281 Taxes and social security costs 111 156 Other creditors - 18 Accrued expenses 246 92 825 602 10. Deferred tax 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited At 1 October 2004 (200) (121 Tax (credit)/charge for the year (27) (79) At 30 September 2005 (227) (200) Deferred taxation provided in the financial statements is as follows: Tax losses carried forward (227) (200) 11. Share capital 2005 2005 2004 2004 No. £000s No. £000s unaudited audited Authorised: Ordinary shares of 1p each 814,566,400 8,146 214,566,400 2,146 Deferred shares of 4p each 46,358,400 1,854 46,358,400 1,854 10,000 4,000 Allotted, called-up and fully paid: Ordinary shares of 1p each 275,027,298 2,750 184,802,054 1,848 Deferred shares of 4p each 46,358,400 1,854 46,358,400 1,854 4,604 3,702 (i) On 28 February 2005 the Company issued 1,000,000 new ordinary shares at 2p following exercise of warrants. (ii) On 3 March 2005 the Company issued 71,500,000 new ordinary shares at 14p. (iii) On 7 March 2005 the Company issued 150,000 new ordinary shares at 2p following exercise of warrants. (iv) On 29 April 2005 the Company issued 17,375,244 new ordinary shares at 14.25p in respect of the acquisition of Newbold Enterprises Limited. (v) On 9 September 2005 the company issued 200,000 new ordinary shares at 2.75p following exercise of warrants. (vi) As at 30 September 2005, the Company has a total of 24,990,000 warrants in issue. Of these, 16,700,000 are exercisable at an exercise price of 2p per share, 800,000 are exercisable at 2.75p per share, 6,290,000 are exercisable at 14p per share and 1,000,000 are exercisable at 14.25p per share. 12. Reserves Group Share Other Profit and premium Reserve loss account account £000s £000s £000s At 1 October 2004 1,702 1,422 (4,454) Retained profit for the period - - 476 Arising on issue of new shares 11,047 - - At 30 September 2005 12,749 1,422 (3,978) 13. Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds Group £000s At 1 October 2004 2,370 Total recognised gains and losses 476 New shares issued 11,949 Minority interest - At 30 September 2005 14,795 14. Notes to the statement of cash flows (a) Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash outflow from operating activities 2005 2004 £000s £000s unaudited audited Operating profit/(loss) 353 (961) Depreciation 67 67 Amortisation of intangible fixed assets - 1 Amortisation of goodwill - 462 Increase in debtors (317) (219) Increase in creditors 278 34 381 (616) (b) Analysis of changes in net funds 1 October Cash flow 30 2004 September 2005 £000s £000s £000s Cash at bank and in hand 270 2,539 2,809 Bank overdrafts (54) 54 - Net cash 216 2,593 2,809 Liquid resources Bank deposits 750 (750) - 966 1,843 2,809 15. Acquisitions The following sets out the assets acquired and goodwill arising in respect of the acquisition of Newbold Enterprises Limited by the Company during the year: Total £000s Intangible asset - gambling.com 2,411 Cash at bank and in hand 442 Net assets 2,853 Consideration 10,639 Goodwill 7,786 Shares issued 2,476 Costs of acquisition 8,163 10,639 The directors, after assessing the fair value of the separable net assets, consider net book values of assets acquired to be fair value. 16. Report and accounts The financial information set out above does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the years ended 30 September 2005 or 2004. The auditors have reported on the 2004 accounts; their report was unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985. The statutory accounts for 2005 will be finalised on the basis of the financial information presented by the directors in this preliminary announcement and will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies following the Company's Annual General Meeting. Further copies may be obtained from the Company, Ground Floor, 77 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4AY.
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