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Posted at 02/9/2004 08:02 by blackbear
Hehe thanx denpot

Result's look stunning , yet another 29% earning's growth in just 6 month's

RNS Number:5183C
Horizon Technology Group PLC
02 September 2004


Horizon Technology Group plc


Dublin: HOR.I London: HOR.L ADR OTC:HZNTY


Interim Results for the six months to 30 June 2004

First Half EPS growth of 29%


2 September 2004, London and Dublin

Horizon Technology Group plc, a leading system integrator and distributor of
information technology products in the UK and Ireland, announces its interim
results for the six months to 30 June 2004.

Financial & Operational Highlights

* Turnover growth of 17.3% driven by market share gains in the UK and
Ireland.

* First-half operating profit increased 31.6% year-on-year to Euro3.3 million,
representing the fifth consecutive increase in half-yearly operating profit.

* Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 29% to 4.29 cent.

* Over the last five half-years, operating profit and adjusted diluted EPS
have increased by a compounded half-yearly 22.5% and 35.8% respectively.

* Net asset value per share increased 26% year on year.

* Continuing focus on productivity and efficiency has increased turnover per
head by 20% to over Euro1.5 million.

Commenting on the 2004 first half results, Samir Naji, Horizon's Chairman said:

"Horizon's turnover growth, at 17.3%, was significantly ahead of the broader
market. Sustainable efficiency and productivity gains are driving growth in
market share and delivering superior financial performance. Active
management of these factors translates to a 28.8% growth in adjusted diluted
EPS during the period in review.

Horizon's unique combination of leading market positions, proven
relationships with blue-chip customers and leading IT vendors, a solid
financial base, cost leadership and a strong management team continue to
provide us with the capacity to deliver superior financial performance."

Cathal O'Caoimh, Horizon's Chief Financial Officer also commented:

"These results reflect our ability to deliver consistency, performance and
growth. Our focus on operational efficiency and cost containment has
translated a 9.7% increase in gross profit into a 31.6% increase in EBIT.
Our competitive advantages and operational gearing have enabled the group to
increase earnings at a faster rate than growth in revenue. We are well
positioned to continue to deliver growth in shareholder value ahead of the
market."

ABOUT HORIZON

Horizon Technology Group plc is a leading technical integrator and distributor
of information technology products in the UK and Ireland. Providing enabling
technologies and services, Horizon assists organisations in maximising the
business benefits from their information technology investment, while minimising
disruption and risk. The group partners with world-leading hardware
manufacturers, independent software vendors, system integrators and value-added
resellers to deliver complete turnkey solutions to the customer. Horizon
operates through two trading divisions - Enterprise Solutions and Distribution
and Channel Services.

Enterprise Solutions: This division assists customers with the implementation of
their IT strategies through the provision of infrastructure, application
development, implementation consulting and training services. Its customer base
consists primarily of blue-chip corporations and government departments in the
UK and Ireland.

Distribution and Channel Services: Horizon is the leading value-added
distributor of computer and networking products in Ireland, offering leading
edge supply chain management and technical services to global technology vendors
and value-added resellers.

Founded in 1988, Horizon has offices in Dublin, Lisburn, Cork and Manchester.
Annualised turnover exceeds Euro300 million. For more information about Horizon,
visit www.horizon.ie

Investor, analyst and media enquiries:

Mark Kenny
K Capital Source
Tel: +353-1- 631 5500
Email: mkenny@kcapitalsource.com

Paul McSharry/Joe Doyle
Financial Dynamics Ireland
Tel: +353-1-663 3600
Email: paulmc@fdireland.ie

RESULTS OVERVIEW

Horizon Technology Group plc's interim results reflect the group's ability to
deliver consistency, performance and growth. Significant operational progress
was achieved in each division. Turnover increased by 17.3%, while EBIT increased
by 31.6% and diluted adjusted EPS increased 28.8%.

Half-yearly operating profit increased for the fifth consecutive time,
reflecting the consistency of the group's performance. Over the last five
half-years, operating profit and diluted adjusted EPS have increased by a
compounded half-yearly 22.5% and 35.8% respectively.

In the first half of 2004, the IT markets in the UK and Ireland experienced the
initial stages of a measured recovery, in line with the board's expectation.
Industry unit volumes grew at rates of 15% to 20% but continued unit price
depreciation, albeit at a lower rate than in 2003, limited industry turnover
growth to approximately 5%. Against that backdrop, Horizon's turnover, at Euro150.8
million, increased 17.3% year-on-year.

Horizon's above average turnover growth was a direct result of continued market
share gains in all of the group's key areas of operation. The Enterprise
Solutions division's turnover grew by 16.4% while turnover in the Distribution
and Channel Services division grew by 18.5%.

The group's strategy has been to compete aggressively on price and service in
order to increase market share and earnings. This top and bottom line strategy
has resulted in a contraction in gross profit margin from 11.6% in the first
half of 2003 to 10.9% in the first half of 2004. However, strong turnover growth
and a focus on efficiency have delivered an increase in gross profit. First half
gross profit, at Euro16.4 million, is up 9.7% on the first half of 2003 and up
15.9% on the second half of 2003.

The group, through increased efficiencies and reduced costs, continues to
deliver on its stated objective of increasing earnings, independent of turnover
growth. The group translated a 9.7% increase in gross profit into a 31.6%
increase in EBIT. As a percentage of turnover, EBIT has increased from 2.0% to
2.2%, and annualised turnover per employee increased by 20% to over Euro1.5
million.

This financial performance reflects Horizon's competitive advantages - leading
market positions, cost leadership and efficient processes, a strong financial
position and proven relationships with blue-chip customers and global IT
vendors.

The following market share gains have been achieved during the first half:

* The group's UK enterprise infrastructure and services operation increased
its market share following a number of large ticket implementations. Horizon
is now one of Sun Microsystems' largest partners in the combined area of the
UK and Ireland.

* In Ireland, the group's enterprise applications and services operation has
built on its market-leading position and delivered strong growth. Horizon
achieved a number of large project wins in the telecommunications and
finance sectors, including projects in O2, Hibernian Insurance and IIB.

* The group's distribution and channel services operation in Ireland
increased its market share with unit shipment growth of over 30% - in a
market which delivered 20% unit growth. This division has added another of
Ireland's largest resellers to its client base and Horizon is now the
primary HP source to eight of the ten largest Irish resellers.

The following table sets out a summary of the profit and loss account for the
six months to June 2004 and a comparison with the two previous six-month
periods.

Six months to Six months to Six months to
30 June 2004 31 Dec 2003 30 June 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

Turnover 150,800 121,754 128,520
Gross profit 16,363 14,120 14,914
EBITDA 4,665 3,946 3,924
EBIT 3,326 2,583 2,527
Retained profit 2,107 151 148
EPS (Diluted adjusted - Euro cent) 4.29 3.78 3.33


The group continued its focus on cost control and efficiency gains during this
period. Average headcount in the six months to June 2004 was 198, broadly
unchanged from 2003. This figure is skewed by an increase in revenue generating
technical consultants offset by a reduction in back office headcount. Consultant
utilisation rates inclusive of new headcount remain very high at around 90%.

The group's cash flow and financial position remains strong. Net asset value per
share increased 26%, year on year. However, an Euro11.8 million net cash outflow
from operating activities led to net debt of Euro8.1 million at the period end.
This compares to net cash balances of Euro4.4 million at the end of 2003. This step
change arises as a result of a reduction in supplier credit terms - creditors'
days were reduced from 70 to 56 days over the six months while the group trimmed
stock days and debtors' days marginally.

Horizon retains significant financial capacity with unused credit facilities at
30 June of approximately Euro25 million. Horizon's net debt is well within
comfortable levels representing less than one times annualised EBITDA and a
debt/ equity ratio of 32 / 68. Interest cover, at 7.7 times, improved from 7.2
times in the first half of 2003.

As in prior years, the interim taxation charge is an estimate based on the
current expected full year tax rate.

The group has successfully reduced the future lease obligations for properties
that lay vacant after the restructuring process. Since January, Horizon has
entered into three sub-let agreements and surrendered three leases. The
directors have re-assessed the balance sheet provisions for future rental and
associated payments and concluded that, at Euro4.7 million, the level of provision
is adequate.

OUTLOOK

In the first half of 2004, the IT markets in the UK and Ireland experienced the
initial stages of a measured recovery. The board anticipates that this measured
recovery will continue. Unit volumes and services delivered will continue to
grow but, as a result of unit price performance improvements, industry turnover
growth will be measured.

Horizon has continued to deliver consistent superior performance and sustained
earnings growth. It has continued to increase its market penetration and
leverage its competitive advantage and cost efficiencies to deliver significant
earnings growth.

Horizon's medium-term objective is to sustain the recent pace of earnings
growth. The group's strategy is to continue to drive its competitive advantages
to grow revenue and to utilise its operational gearing to increase earnings at a
faster rate than turnover growth. Horizon is well positioned to convert market
share gains and any further upturn in market demand into superior returns for
its shareholders.

Samir Naji
Chairman

1 September 2004


OPERATING REVIEW

for the six months to 30 June 2004

DIVISIONAL ANALYSIS

The group operates through two separate trading divisions - Enterprise Solutions
division and Distribution & Channel Services division. The performance of each
division is detailed below.

ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS DIVISION

This division assists customers in implementing IT strategies through the
provision of IT infrastructure, development and consulting services. Its
customer base is predominantly comprised of blue-chip companies. The division
includes the Irish and UK-based enterprise infrastructure and services (EIS)
businesses and the Irish enterprise application and services (EAS) business. It
has a current full time equivalent staff count of 140 employees.


Six months to Six months to Six months to
30 June 2004 31 Dec 2003 30 June 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000
Euro'000

Turnover 83,697 67,052 71,896
Gross profit 12,417 10,637 11,451
Gross margin 14.8% 15.9% 15.9%

The division's turnover, at Euro83.7 million increased 16.4% on the first half of
2003 and 24.8% on the second half of 2003. All businesses within the division
posted turnover growth with the fastest rate of growth occurring in the UK EIS
operation. The group competed aggressively on price and service to increase
market share. This strategy, combined with a change in the sales mix, resulted
in growth in gross profit of 16.7% to Euro12.4 million and a modest decline in
gross profit margin from 15.9% to 14.8% year-on-year.

Sectors within the group's EIS business that were particularly strong in the
half-year included finance, telecommunications and government. Major wins
included a 10,000-seat implementation of Linux-based software in AIB Bank and a
data centre for the Irish Revenue Commissioners.

In the group's Irish EAS business, strong demand for data warehousing projects
continued but this growth was surpassed by demand for applications and bespoke
development projects. New wins included projects in O2, Hibernian Insurance and
IIB.

In June, the group announced that it had entered into an agreement with BMC
Software to establish a new Business Service Management (BSM) unit within its
EAS business. This unit will provide a complete range of BMC Software services
including sales, consulting, implementation and support to existing and new BMC
Software customers. BSM is a fast-growing segment of the IT market and
represents an exciting opportunity for the group.

DISTRIBUTION AND CHANNEL SERVICES DIVISION

Clarity Distribution is Ireland's leading value-added distributor of computer
and IT products. It offers leading edge supply chain management services to
resellers and to global technology vendors. This division operates in the Irish
market and has a current full time equivalent staff count of 51 employees.

Six months to Six months to Six months to
30 June 2004 31 Dec 2003 30 June 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

Turnover 67,103 54,702 56,624
Gross profit 3,946 3,482 3,463
Gross margin 5.9% 6.4% 6.1%

Turnover in the distribution and channel services division increased 18.5% on
the first half of 2003 and 22.7% on the second half of 2003. The division used
its cost leadership position to increase market share - a strategy that led to
growth in gross profit of 13.9% to Euro3.95 million while gross profit margin
declined marginally from 6.1% to 5.9%.

Industry PC volumes grew approximately 20% year-on-year but the continuing
reduction in unit prices, albeit at a lower rate than last year, has restricted
growth in total industry turnover. Clarity's unit shipments increased by over
30% reflecting the success of our strategy of competing on both cost leadership
and service.

As competition within the PC and low-end server market continues to intensify,
margins have declined. However, Clarity has a cost leadership position in the
Irish IT distribution sector and continues to focus on systems development, as
well as on cost control, to maintain its position as the most efficient supply
chain operator in the market.

Clarity has leveraged its efficiencies to increase its share of the Irish HP
distribution market and has added additional re-sellers to its client base
during the period. Clarity is now the primary HP supplier to eight of the top
ten resellers in Ireland.


CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

for the six months to 30 June 2004

Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months to Six months to Year ended
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Note Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

TURNOVER 2 150,800 128,520 250,274
________ ________ ________
GROSS PROFIT 2 16,363 14,914 29,034
________ ________ ________
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST,
DEPRECIATION AND GOODWILL
AMORTISATION (EBITDA) 4,665 3,924 7,870
Depreciation (516) (633) (1,269)
Amortisation of intangibles (823) (764) (1,491)
________ ________ ________
OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT) 3,326 2,527 5,110
NON-OPERATING EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS:
Disposal and termination of business units - (1,693) (3,426)
________ ________ ________
3,326 834 1,684
Net interest charge (431) (353) (670)
Unwinding of discount factor (162) (164) (328)
________ ________ ________
PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION 2,733 317 686
Taxation on profit on ordinary activities (626) (169) (385)
________ ________ ________
PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES AFTER TAXATION 2,107 148 301
Minority interests (including non-equity minority - - (2)
interests)
________ ________ ________
PROFIT RETAINED FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD AND 2,107 148 299
ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY
________ ________ ________
Earnings per share: 3
Basic earnings per ordinary shares (cent) 3.00 0.23 0.46
Basic earnings per ordinary shares adjusted* 4.40 1.66 3.25
(cent)
Diluted earnings per ordinary shares (cent) 2.93 0.21 0.44
Diluted earnings per ordinary shares adjusted* 4.29 1.52 3.13
(cent)

*Earnings per share adjusted for amortisation of intangibles and unwinding of
discount factor.


GROUP STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES

for the six months to 30 June 2004


Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

Profit attributable to members of the parent company 2,107 148 299
Exchange difference on retranslation of net assets (106) (371) (417)
of subsidiary undertakings
__________ __________ __________
TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS/(LOSSES) 2,001 (223) (118)

RELATING TO THE PERIOD
__________ __________ __________


MOVEMENTS ON PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

for the six months to 30 June 2004
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

At 1 January 2004 (45,848) (45,690) (45,690)
Profit retained for the financial period 2,107 148 299
Re-translation of overseas subsidiaries (net) (106) (371) (417)
Redemption of minority interest preference shares - - (40)
__________ __________ _________
At 30 June 2004 (43,847) (45,913) (45,848)
__________ __________ _________
The profit and loss account is analysed as follows:
Parent Company (46,901) (49,304) (47,118)
Subsidiary undertakings 6,549 6,886 4,765
Cumulative goodwill previously written off directly (3,495) (3,495) (3,495)
against reserves
__________ __________ _________
(43,847) (45,913) (45,848)
__________ __________ _________

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

at 30 June 2004
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Note Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets 8,894 9,271 8,174
Tangible assets 3,714 4,224 3,843
__________ __________ __________
12,608 13,495 12,017
__________ __________ __________
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 18,538 15,136 16,130
Debtors 53,268 35,782 40,685
Cash at bank and in hand 11,876 17,786 11,251
__________ __________ __________
83,682 68,704 68,066
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within 4 (74,349) (61,618) (59,532)

one year
__________ __________ __________
NET CURRENT ASSETS 9,333 7,086 8,534
__________ __________ __________
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 21,941 20,581 20,551
CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than 5 (24) (1,263) (62)
one year
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES AND CHARGES (4,666) (5,687) (5,906)
__________ __________ __________
17,251 13,631 14,583
__________ __________ __________
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 5,023 4,755 5,023
Shares to be issued after period end 1,834 3,085 1,167
Share premium 69,788 67,134 69,788
Profit and loss account (43,847) (45,913) (45,848)
Cost of shares of the company held in an ESOP (15,547) (15,547) (15,547)
__________ __________ __________
Shareholders' funds (all equity interests) 17,251 13,514 14,583
Minority interests:
Non-equity - 117 -
__________ __________ __________
17,251 13,631 14,583
__________ __________ __________


CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

for the six months to 30 June 2004

Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Note Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

CASH (OUTFLOW)/INFLOW FROM OPERATING 6 (11,783) (1,221) 1,394
ACTIVITIES
__________ __________ __________
RETURNS ON INVESTMENT AND SERVICING OF FINANCE
Net interest paid (425) (334) (625)
Dividends paid to minority interests - - (2)
Interest element of finance lease rental (7) (31) (57)
payments
__________ __________ __________
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM RETURNS ON INVESTMENTS (432) (365) (684)
AND SERVICING OF FINANCE
__________ __________ __________
TAXATION
Irish corporation tax (paid)/refund (313) 66 15
Overseas taxation refund/(paid) 250 - (327)
__________ __________ __________
NET CASH (OUTFLOW)/INFLOW FROM TAXATION (63) 66 (312)
__________ __________ __________
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets (355) (158) (435)
Receipts from sales of tangible fixed assets 3 4 32
__________ __________ __________
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (352) (154) (403)
__________ __________ __________
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS
Purchase of subsidiary undertakings (97) (206) (3,495)
Sale of subsidiaries 16 (555) 473
Purchase of minority interest - - (157)
_________ _________ __________
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM ACQUISITIONS AND (81) (761) (3,179)
DISPOSALS
_________ _________ __________
CASH OUTFLOW BEFORE USE OF LIQUID RESOURCES (12,711) (2,435) (3,184)
AND FINANCING
NET CASH (OUTFLOW)/INFLOW FROM FINANCING 7(c) (61) (237) 2,278
CASH OUTFLOW FROM MANAGEMENT OF LIQUID (404) - -
RESOURCES
__________ __________ __________
DECREASE IN CASH 7(b) (13,176) (2,672) (906)
__________ __________ __________



NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the six months to 30 June 2004

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

The interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June
2004 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out in the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2003.

The interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June
2004 are unaudited. The summary financial statements for the year ended
31 December 2003 represent abbreviated versions of the group's full
accounts for that period, on which the Auditors issued an unqualified
audit report.

2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

Segmental information in relation to turnover and gross profit is
given in the operating review.

3. EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE

Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000
The computation of basic and diluted earnings
per share is set out below:
Numerator
Profit after tax and minority interests 2,107 148 299
Amortisation of intangibles 823 764 1,491
Unwinding of discount factor 162 164 328
__________ __________ _________
Adjusted profit before amortisation and 3,092 1,076 2,118
unwinding of discount factor __________ __________ _________
Denominator
Weighted average number of shares in issue for 70,263 64,815 65,241
the period ('000)
Dilutive potential ordinary shares:
Deferred consideration - 5,477 1,297
Employee share options 1,746 387 1,053
__________ __________ _________
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary 72,009 70,679 67,591
shares ('000) __________ __________ _________
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per ordinary shares (cent) 3.00 0.23 0.46
Basic earnings per ordinary shares adjusted* 4.40 1.66 3.25
(cent)
Diluted earnings per ordinary shares (cent) 2.93 0.21 0.44
Diluted earnings per ordinary shares adjusted* 4.29 1.52 3.13
(cent)

*Earnings per share adjusted for amortisation of intangibles and
unwinding of discount factor.

4. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

Trade Creditors 33,196 26,792 37,876
Accruals 17,466 17,701 12,797
PAYE/PRSI 393 (26) (31)
VAT 2,176 1,226 1,472
Corporation taxation 1,086 372 529
Overseas taxation 71 404 71
Bank borrowings 19,860 14,983 6,698
Acquisition loan note - 37 -
Obligations under finance leases 101 129 120
__________ __________ ___________
74,349 61,618 59,532
__________ __________ ___________


5. CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year

30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

Obligations under finance leases 24 138 62
Other creditors and accruals - 1,125 -
__________ __________ ___________
24 1,263 62
__________ __________ ___________



6. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING PROFIT TO NET CASH(OUTFLOW)/INFLOW FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

Operating profit 3,326 2,527 5,110
Non-operating exceptional items - (1,693) (3,426)
Non-cash exceptional items (1,853) (848) (732)
Depreciation and amortisation of 1,339 1,397 2,760
intangibles
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 6 2 (8)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (11,939) 4,669 (1,661)
(Increase)/decrease in stocks (1,978) 2,439 1,283
Decrease in creditors (684) (9,714) (1,932)
___________ ___________ ___________
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating (11,783) (1,221) 1,394
activities ___________ ___________ ___________


7. ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT AND FINANCING AND RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH FLOW TO
MOVEMENT IN NET DEBT

(a) Analysis of net debt

31 Dec 2003 Translation 30 June 2004
Opening Cashflow Adjustment Closing
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000


Cash 11,251 (88) 309 11,472
Overdraft (6,698) (13,088) (74) (19,860)
________ ________ ________ ________

4,553 (13,176) 235 (8,388)

Liquid resources* - 404 - 404
Finance lease (182) 61 (4) (125)
obligations
________ ________ ________ ________
4,371 (12,711) 231 (8,109)
________ ________ ________ ________

* Liquid resources include monies held on deposit, which are pledged as security
on lease obligaitons.

(b) Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt


Euro'000

Decrease in cash in period (13,176)
Cash outflow from decrease in debt and lease financing 61
Cash outflow from increase in liquid resources 404
__________

Change in net debt resulting from cash flows (12,711)
Translation adjustment 231
__________

Movement in net debt in the period (12,480)
Net cash at 31 December 2003 4,371
__________
Net debt at 30 June 2004 (8,109)
__________
(c) Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing



Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2004 30 June 2003 31 Dec 2003
Euro'000 Euro'000 Euro'000

Net movements in short term borrowings - (20) (60)
Net movements in long term borrowings - (99) (99)
Issue of ordinary share capital - - 2,785
Expenses on issue of ordinary share - (8) (150)
capital
Capital element of finance lease (61) (110) (198)
rental payments
__________ __________ __________
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from (61) (237) 2,278
financing __________ __________ __________