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Half Yearly Report (3028P)

30/09/2011 11:44am

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Metrodome Group PLC

30 September 2011

30 September 2011

Metrodome Group plc

("Metrodome" or "the Group")

Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2011

Metrodome is pleased to announce its results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.

Highlights

-- Revenues increased by 52 per cent to GBP6.8 million (H1 2010: GBP4.5 million)

-- Results in line with the Board's expectations

-- Significant investment made in Target portfolio

Operational highlights

-- Success of our first co-production on DVD: Age of Heroes

-- Acquisition of Cloudstreet

-- Highest ever number of DVD unit sales

Post 30 June 2011

-- GBP1.6 million acquisition of Hollywood Classics

-- GBP967,000 share placing

-- Strengthening of management team

Mark Webster, CEO of Metrodome, commented:

"Although we are reporting a loss in the first half, I am pleased to say that it is in line with the Board's expectations. We have invested in new product across both of our existing film and TV businesses and also expanded the Group, post the year end, with the acquisition of Hollywood Classics. Even though the second half of 2011 is likely to have even tougher economic conditions in both the UK and Worldwide than we experienced in the first half, we believe that we are well positioned in the market with a strong management team. Moreover we have invested wisely in our business to expand our product offering so that we are well placed to succeed in what will be difficult markets."

For further information:

 
 Mark Webster, Chairman & CEO, Metrodome Group 
  plc                                                 020 7535 7300 
 Dugald J. Carlean / Karri Vuori, Charles Stanley 
  Securities                                          020 7149 6000 
 John West / Lydia Eades, Tavistock Communications    020 7920 3150 
 

Chairman's statement

I am pleased to report results in line with the Board's expectations. Although one would not normally be pleased to report a headline* operating loss, this is due to the revised seasonality of the Group following the acquisition last year of Target Entertainment Limited. The TV distribution business typically achieves 50 per cent of its annual revenues in the last quarter of the year, due to sales contracted in October at MIPCOM, the most important market for TV distribution.

The film distribution business reported a headline operating profit of GBP184,000, down 7 per cent from GBP198,000 in 2010, largely due to last year's unprecedented success at the Box Office.

The TV distribution business reported a headline operating loss of GBP517,000 in the first six months, as a result of the seasonality mentioned above, which was also in line with internal budgets.

We released our first co-productions, Age of the Dragons and Age of Heroes, on DVD in the first half of the year. The week one result for Age of Heroes was our best first week DVD sell-through figure in eight years and the second best first week sell-through in the company history, after Donnie Darko.

* Headline operating profit / (loss) consists of revenues and other operating income after deducting operating costs incurred in the normal course of business excluding amortisation of acquired intangibles and non-recurring items.

Business Environment

In the DVD sell-through market, The British Video Association (BVA) reported that retail volumes of total DVDs (ie. including Blu Ray) in the UK fell 11.2 per cent in the six months to June 2011. When combined with a 3.6 per cent increase in the average price of a DVD (excluding Blu Ray) to GBP8.60, this resulted in the total market by value dropping 8.1 per cent year on year, In contrast, Metrodome achieved a 9 per cent increase in sales over the last financial year.

In the TV distribution market, the Broadcast (The Distributors Survey 2011) reported that most companies in the survey were experiencing growth, mainly through international sales, helped by growth from DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) channels and emerging economies. Issues still remain though in acquiring product, with tougher terms from broadcasters and a trend towards local programming, which sells less well internationally.

Financial results

Total revenues of GBP6,846,000 were 52 per cent higher than the same period last year (H1 2010: GBP4,506,000) mainly due to the additional GBP2,659,000 of revenues from the acquisition of Target Entertainment Ltd ("Target") which was acquired in August 2010. Film distribution revenues fell by 7 per cent compared to the same period last year which highlights both the competitive climate in the DVD market along with the weakness in the DVD market itself. The Group's headline gross margin percentage fell to 27 per cent (H1 2010: 29 per cent) due to the impact of Target, which is a lower margin business. The film distribution margin itself has improved slightly from 29 per cent to 30 per cent as we carefully control costs.

Non-recurring costs of GBP36,000 were incurred in the first half of the year on legal and professional fees in respect of the acquisition of Hollywood Classics, which completed on 11 August 2011.

Net cash at 30 June 2011 has decreased to GBP3,000 (GBP764,000 as at 31 December 2010 and GBP941,000 as at 30 June 2010) reflecting increased investment in product and careful management of historical liabilities.

Operating performance

Metrodome had twelve theatrical releases in the first half of the year, including a number of one-print releases to launch the DVD. The highlights were Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance, and Stakeland, which is a gritty vampire thriller scheduled for release on DVD in October 2011.

Key titles released on DVD in the first half were:

-- Age of Heroes

-- Barbarossa

-- Clash of Empires

-- Age of the Dragons

We achieved our highest ever number of DVD unit sales for a like for like period in the first six months of 2011, outperforming the market, which decreased by 11.2 per cent year on year by volume.

A full breakdown of the Group's total revenue is as follows:

 
                        Six months       Six months 
                       ended 30 June    ended 30 June 
                           2011             2010        Variance 
                         GBP'000          GBP'000          % 
 
 Cinema Sales               98              344          (72)% 
 Television Sales         2,357             265           789% 
 Video on Demand           475              665          (29)% 
 Other ancillary 
  income                    32               14           129% 
 DVD Rental                199              148           34% 
 DVD Sell Through         3,344            3,070           9% 
 Consumer Products         341               -            100% 
-------------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------- 
                          6,846            4,506          52% 
===================  ===============  ===============  ========= 
 

Review of Current Trading

In the film distribution segment we develop a bespoke release strategy on an individual film by film basis, to ensure revenues are maximised for all stakeholders. The marketing strategy for each individual release depends on a number of factors including genre, cast, quality, production budget, exhibitor reaction and retailer enthusiasm. Our success with theatrical releases in 2010 was unprecedented, with 3 of the top 10 foreign language titles in the UK being released by the Group, and we were unable to match that performance so far in 2011.

The release schedules for the second half of 2011 reflect this strategy and are as follows:

Theatrical

-- 3D Sex and Zen (September)

-- Miss Bala (October)

-- Resistance (November)

DVD Retail Titles:-major releases

-- The Dead Undead (August)

-- Founding of a Republic (August)

-- Iron & Blood (August)

-- Episode 50 (September)

-- Stakeland (October)

-- Camp Hell (December)

The TV distribution business is heavily dependent on sales achieved in the last quarter of the year. Efforts were made in the first half to acquire new product which would be ready for delivery for sales at MIPCOM in October 2011. Key titles acquired were Cloudstreet, a critically acclaimed drama mini-series and Crownies, a 22-episode drama, both acquired from Australian producers, as well as a new reality series starring Tamara Ecclestone.

Outlook

For the TV distribution business, the acquisition of Cloudstreet and Crownies and other titles will hopefully lead to a successful MIPCOM in October 2011.

The film distribution business is still very dependent on the DVD sector, which is likely to continue to decline in the second half of 2011 and beyond. This is being accentuated by the decline in retail space generally and specifically the reduction in space that is being made available by the supermarkets to the independent sector in Q4, in favour of the major studios.

In addition, the fire at Sony DADC's distribution warehouse in Enfield that occurred during the recent riots, resulted in us losing over 600,000 units, which has had a significant effect on our ability to distribute back catalogue titles. Although the stock is fully insured and new releases are unaffected, this has had an impact on our current sales. Most of these titles will be returned to stock over time.

We are therefore being very cautious in our expectations for the second half.

Post balance sheet events

In line with our stated objective of diversifying into related activities, on 11th August 2011 Metrodome announced the acquisition of Hollywood Classics Ltd, a film distribution business which represents the classic film libraries of Universal, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros and the UK Film Council, for a cash consideration of $2,600,000 (GBP1,600,000), of which GBP800,000 is provided from the Group's resources (following the share placing, see below) and GBP800,000 is provided by a loan from Coutts Bank. Hollywood Classics is a complementary business which will combine well with our existing film and TV distribution operations to create a market leading independent rights management business in the UK.

This will provide independent producers and other intellectual property owners with a comprehensive solution for worldwide exploitation of their IP and content across all platforms.

In conjunction with this acquisition, the Company has successfully raised GBP967,000 of new capital through the issue of 48,350,000 new ordinary shares at 2 pence each (the 'Placing'). In addition, GBP800,000 of Convertible Loan Notes have been converted into equity at a price of 2p per share - GBP400,000 from Metrodome BV (an investment vehicle controlled by Adrian Sarbu) and GBP400,000 from Mark Webster - resulting in the issue of a further 40,000,000 new ordinary shares. In addition, a further 7,500,000 shares have been issued at a price of 2p per share to satisfy fees due to Peter Urie (GBP125,000) and Steve Winetroube (GBP25,000).

As a result of the Group's expansion, the management team of Metrodome has been further strengthened. Steve Winetroube has moved from his role as a non-executive director to a full time role as chief operating officer for the Group and, in addition, Peter Urie has moved back into a full time role as chief executive officer of Hollywood Classics.

We continue to seek other suitable opportunities to strengthen our current operations and broaden our range of activities.

I would personally like to thank all the staff of Metrodome for their hard work and look forward to continue growing the business together.

Mark Webster

Chairman

30 September 2011

 
 Metrodome Group plc 
 Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
 Comprehensive Income 
 For the six months ended 
  30 June 2011 
                                       Six Months     Six Months 
                                            ended          ended    Year ended 
                                                                   31 December 
                                     30 June 2011   30 June 2010          2010 
                                      (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                           Notes           GBP000         GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Revenue                                    6,846          4,506        13,876 
 
 Amortisation of 
  acquired intangibles                      (313)              -         (432) 
 Other cost of sales                      (5,023)        (3,185)       (9,850) 
------------------------  -------  --------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Cost of sales                            (5,336)        (3,185)      (10,282) 
 
 Headline gross profit                      1,823          1,321         4,026 
 Amortisation of 
  acquired intangibles                      (313)              -         (432) 
------------------------  -------  --------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Gross profit                               1,510          1,321         3,594 
 Operating expenses                       (2,269)        (1,159)       (3,279) 
 
 Headline operating 
  (loss) / profit                           (446)            162           747 
 Amortisation of 
  acquired intangibles                      (313)              -         (432) 
------------------------  -------  --------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Non recurring items         4               (36)          (411)         (946) 
 
 Operating loss                             (795)          (249)         (631) 
 
 Investment income                              -              1             1 
 Finance costs                               (74)              -          (36) 
 
 Loss before income tax 
  expense                                   (869)          (248)         (666) 
 Income tax expense                           (2)              -          (14) 
 
 Loss for the period                        (871)          (248)         (680) 
------------------------  -------  --------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the period                     (871)          (248)         (680) 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity holders of 
  parent                                    (861)          (248)         (672) 
 Non-controlling 
  interest                                   (10)              -           (8) 
------------------------  -------  --------------  -------------  ------------ 
                                            (871)          (248)         (680) 
------------------------  -------  --------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Loss per share 
 Basic                       5             (0.5p)         (0.1)p        (0.4)p 
 Diluted                     5             (0.5p)         (0.1)p        (0.4)p 
 
 
 Metrodome Group plc 
 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
 As at 30 June 2011 
 
                                                                   31 December 
                                     30 June 2011   30 June 2010          2010 
                                      (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                            Notes          GBP000         GBP000        GBP000 
 Non current assets 
 Property, plant and 
  equipment                                   210            149           145 
 Intangible assets                             12              9            20 
 Goodwill                                   3,413              -         3,413 
 Film & TV distribution 
  library                                   6,819          3,516         6,562 
 Trade and other receivables                  462            169           669 
----------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
                                           10,916          3,843        10,809 
 ---------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                   53             90            53 
 Trade and other receivables                6,936          2,441         7,481 
 Cash and cash equivalents                      3            941           764 
 
                                            6,992          3,472         8,298 
 ---------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Total assets                              17,908          7,315        19,107 
----------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                (13,750)        (4,269)      (13,847) 
 Current income tax 
  liabilities                                   -              -          (36) 
 Borrowings                                 (176)          (200)         (183) 
----------------------------------  -------------  ------------- 
                                         (13,926)        (4,469)      (14,066) 
 ---------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Non current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                   (293)              -         (388) 
 Borrowings                               (2,312)          (367)       (2,412) 
                                          (2,605)          (367)       (2,800) 
 ---------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Total liabilities                       (16,531)        (4,836)      (16,866) 
----------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Net assets                                 1,377          2,479         2,241 
----------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                              1,847          1,847         1,847 
 Share premium account                      2,890          2,890         2,890 
 Share option reserve                          55            195            47 
 Equity reserve                               270              -           270 
 Translation reserve                          (2)              -           (1) 
 Accumulated losses                       (3,584)        (2,453)       (2,723) 
----------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Capital and reserves 
  attributable to owners 
  of the company                            1,476          2,479         2,330 
 Non-controlling interest                    (99)              -          (89) 
----------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Total equity                               1,377          2,479         2,241 
----------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Metrodome Group plc 
 Condensed Consolidated 
 Statement of Changes in 
 Equity 
 For the six months ended 30          Share                         Share                                                                               Total 
  June 2011                         capital   Share premium        option        Equity         Translation   Accumulated       Non-controlling        equity 
                                                    account       reserve       reserve             reserve        losses              interest 
                                (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                                     GBP000          GBP000        GBP000        GBP000              GBP000        GBP000                GBP000        GBP000 
 Balance at 1 January 2010            1,847           2,890           181             -                   -       (2,205)                     -         2,713 
 Loss for the six month 
  period                                  -               -             -             -                   -         (248)                     -         (248) 
-----------------------------  ------------  --------------  ------------  ------------  ------------------  ------------  --------------------  ------------ 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                          -               -             -             -                   -         (248)                     -         (248) 
-----------------------------  ------------  --------------  ------------  ------------  ------------------  ------------  --------------------  ------------ 
 Transactions with owners: 
  Share based payment charge              -               -            14             -                   -             -                     -            14 
 Total transactions with 
  owners                                  -               -            14             -                   -             -                     -            14 
 Balance at 30 June 2010              1,847           2,890           195             -                   -       (2,453)                     -         2,479 
 Loss for the six month 
  period                                  -               -             -             -                   -         (424)                   (8)         (432) 
 Equity component of 
  convertible loan notes                  -               -             -           270                   -             -                     -           270 
 Exchange differences arising 
  on translation of overseas 
  operation                               -               -             -             -                 (1)             -                     -           (1) 
-----------------------------  ------------  --------------  ------------  ------------  ------------------  ------------  --------------------  ------------ 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                          -               -             -           270                 (1)         (424)                   (8)         (163) 
-----------------------------  ------------  --------------  ------------  ------------  ------------------  ------------  --------------------  ------------ 
 
 
 
 
 Metrodome Group 
 plc 
 Condensed 
 Consolidated 
 Statement of 
 Changes in 
 Equity 
 (continued) 
 For the six 
 months ended 30          Share         Share         Share                                                                     Total 
 June 2011              capital       premium        option        Equity   Translation   Accumulated   Non-controlling        equity 
                                      account       reserve       reserve       Reserve        losses          Interest 
                    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                         GBP000        GBP000        GBP000        GBP000        GBP000        GBP000            GBP000        GBP000 
 Transactions 
 with owners: 
 Share options 
  forfeited 
  during the 
  period                      -             -         (154)             -             -           154                 -             - 
 Share based 
  payment charge              -             -             6             -             -             -                 -             6 
-----------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
                              -             -         (148)             -             -           154                 -             6 
 Changes in 
 ownership 
 interests of 
 subsidiary not 
 resulting in 
 loss of 
 control: 
 Non-controlling 
  interest on 
  acquisition of 
  subsidiary                  -             -             -             -             -             -              (81)          (81) 
-----------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Total 
  transactions 
  with owners                 -             -         (148)             -             -           154              (81)          (75) 
 Balance at 31 
  December 2010           1,847         2,890            47           270           (1)       (2,723)              (89)         2,241 
 Loss for the six 
  month period                -             -             -             -             -         (861)              (10)         (871) 
 Exchange 
  differences 
  arising on 
  translation of 
  overseas 
  operation                   -             -             -             -           (1)             -                 -           (1) 
-----------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period                      -             -             -             -           (1)         (861)              (10)         (872) 
 Transactions 
  with owners: 
  Share based 
  payment charge              -             -             8             -             -             -                 -             8 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2011               1,847         2,890            55           270           (2)       (3,584)              (99)         1,377 
-----------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Metrodome Group plc 
 Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
  Cash Flows 
 For the six months ended 
  30 June 2011 
                                       Six Months     Six Months 
                                            ended          ended    Year ended 
                                                                   31 December 
                                     30 June 2011   30 June 2010          2010 
                                      (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                             Notes         GBP000         GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Net cash from operating 
  activities                   7            2,449          1,748         1,983 
 
 Net cash used in 
  investing activities         8          (3,036)        (2,953)       (5,764) 
 
 Net cash (used in) / 
  generated from financing 
  activities                   9            (174)            568         2,967 
 
 Net decrease in cash 
  and cash equivalents                      (761)          (637)         (814) 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at beginning of period                      764          1,578         1,578 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at end of period                              3            941           764 
==========================  ======  =============  =============  ============ 
 

1. General information

Metrodome Group plc is a company incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom.

2. Accounting policies

Basis of Presentation

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on a going concern basis and in accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards and IFRIC interpretations ("IFRS") as adopted by the EU.

These financial statements are presented in pounds sterling since that is the currency in which the majority of the Group's transactions are denominated.

The financial information in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information contained in this interim report has been neither audited nor reviewed by the auditor. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2010 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The audit report on these statutory accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 435 of the Companies Act 2006.

The comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2010 were derived from the statutory accounts for that year.

Basis of new and revised standards

The annual financial statements of Metrodome Group plc are prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The same accounting policies are used for the six months ended 30 June 2011 as were used for the year ended 31 December 2010.

The assessment of new standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not effective, is that these are not anticipated to have a material impact on the financial statements.

3. Operating segments

The Group has two operating segments. The first operating segment is based on the business activity of film distribution. The second segment, TV distribution, reflects Target Entertainment Limited (and its subsidiaries), a 100% owned subsidiary acquired on 13th August 2010 and whose results have been included in the consolidated financial statements. In the six month period ended June 2010 there was only one operating segment, being film distribution.

 
                                                                        30 June 
                                   Six months ended 30 June 2011          2010            Year ended 31 December 2010 
                                      Film             TV                                  Film             TV 
                              Distribution   Distribution       Total      Total   Distribution   Distribution         Total 
                                   GBP'000        GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000        GBP'000        GBP'000       GBP'000 
 Segment revenue                     4,187          2,659       6,846      4,506          8,798          5,078        13,876 
 Headline operating profit 
  / (loss)                             184          (517)       (333)        198            486            343           829 
 Amortisation of acquired 
  intangibles                            -          (313)       (313)          -              -          (432)         (432) 
 Non recurring items                     -              -           -       (99)          (368)          (129)         (497) 
                             -------------  -------------  ----------  ---------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Segment (loss) / profit               184          (830)       (646)         99            118          (218)         (100) 
 Corporate costs                                                (113)       (36)                                        (82) 
 Corporate costs - non 
  recurring items                                                (36)      (312)                                       (449) 
 Investment income                                                  -          1                                           1 
 Finance costs                                                   (74)          -                                        (36) 
                                                           ----------  ---------                                ------------ 
 Loss before income tax 
  expense                                                       (869)      (248)                                       (666) 
                                                           ----------  ---------                                ------------ 
 
 
 
 Segment 
  assets         12,763     5,145     17,908     7,315    12,065      7,042     19,107 
               --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------  ---------  --------- 
 Segment 
  liabilities   (7,660)   (8,871)   (16,531)   (4,836)   (6,615)   (10,251)   (16,866) 
               --------  --------  ---------  --------  --------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
 Depreciation                   27     8      35      17      33     7      40 
                            ------  ----  ------  ------  ------  ----  ------ 
 Amortisation                1,884   421   2,305   1,768   3,678   562   4,240 
                            ------  ----  ------  ------  ------  ----  ------ 
 Additions to non current 
  assets*                    2,707   329   3,036   2,953   8,360   155   8,515 
                            ------  ----  ------  ------  ------  ----  ------ 
 

* Additions to non current assets include property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, goodwill, film and TV library.

4. Non recurring items

The Group has separately identified costs and revenue of a non-recurring nature which are considered to be outside the normal course of business due to their one-off nature or size.

 
                                Six Months     Six Months 
                                     ended          ended    Year ended 
                                                            31 December 
                              30 June 2011   30 June 2010          2010 
                               (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                    GBP000         GBP000        GBP000 
 Legal & professional fees            (36)          (108)         (449) 
 Staff reorganisation                    -          (303)         (497) 
                                      (36)          (411)         (946) 
---------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 

Legal & professional fees

Metrodome incurred GBP9,000 of legal and professional fees in respect of the acquisition of Hollywood Classics Ltd which was completed in August 2011 and GBP27,000 of legal and professional in respect of the acquisition of Target Entertainment Ltd.

5. Loss per share

The loss per share is based on the consolidated loss after taxation and the weighted average number of shares in the period of 184,717,915 (30 June 2010: 184,717,915).

Basic and diluted loss per share are the same because the loss for the period results in the potential ordinary shares being dilutive.

6. Dividends

As in prior periods the directors are not recommending payment of a dividend.

7. Reconciliation of loss from operations to net cash from operating activities

 
                                    Six Months     Six Months 
                                         ended          ended    Year ended 
                                                                31 December 
                                  30 June 2011   30 June 2010          2010 
                                   (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                        GBP000         GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Loss before income tax 
  expense                                (869)          (248)         (666) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Investment income                           -            (1)           (1) 
 Finance costs                              74              -            36 
 Depreciation of property, 
  plant & equipment                         35             17            40 
 Amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                    12              2            20 
 
 Amortisation of film 
  & TV distribution library              2,293          1,766         4,220 
 
 Impairment of film & 
  TV distribution library                  382            438           708 
 Share based payment expense                 8             14            20 
 Loss on disposal of property, 
  plant & equipment                          -              -             1 
 Foreign exchange gain 
  on operating activities                 (15)              -             - 
 Decrease in inventories                     -              -            38 
 Decrease/(increase) in 
  receivables                              752          (983)       (2,417) 
 (Decrease)/increase in 
  payables                               (223)            743          (16) 
 Net cash from operating 
  activities                             2,449          1,748         1,983 
-------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 

8. Investing activities

 
                                 Six Months     Six Months 
                                      ended          ended    Year ended 
                                                             31 December 
                               30 June 2011   30 June 2010          2010 
                                (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                     GBP000         GBP000        GBP000 
 Purchases of film & TV 
  distribution library              (2,932)        (2,949)       (5,090) 
 Purchases of property, 
  plant and equipment                 (100)           ( 3)           (6) 
 Purchases of intangible 
  assets                                (4)            (1)           (6) 
 Purchase of subsidiary 
  undertaking                             -              -         (800) 
 Net cash acquired with 
  subsidiary undertaking                  -              -           138 
----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 Net cash used in investing 
  activities                        (3,036)        (2,953)       (5,764) 
----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------------ 
 

9. Financing activities

 
                                     Six Months     Six Months 
                                          ended          ended    Year ended 
                                                                 31 December 
                                   30 June 2011   30 June 2010          2010 
                                    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                         GBP000         GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Issue of loan notes                          -              -         1,960 
 Proceeds from new borrowings                 -            600         1,175 
 Repayments of borrowings                 (100)           (33)         (133) 
 Investment income                            -              1             1 
 Interest paid                             (74)              -          (36) 
 Net cash (used in) / generated 
  from financing activities               (174)            568         2,967 
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10. Events after the Reporting Date

On 11th August 2011 Metrodome announced the acquisition of Hollywood Classics Ltd for a cash consideration of $2,600,000 (GBP1,600,000), of which GBP800,000 is provided from the Group's resources (following the share placing, see below) and GBP800,000 is provided by a loan from Coutts Bank.

In conjunction with this acquisition, the Company has successfully raised GBP967,000 of new capital through the issue of 48,350,000 new ordinary shares at 2 pence each (the 'Placing'). In addition, GBP800,000 of Convertible Loan Notes have been converted into equity at a price of 2p per share - GBP400,000 from Metrodome BV and GBP400,000 from Mark Webster - resulting in the issue of a further 40,000,000 new ordinary shares. In addition, a further 7,500,000 shares have been issued at a price of 2p per share to satisfy fees due to Peter Urie (GBP125,000) and Steve Winetroube (GBP25,000).

The fire at Sony DADC's distribution warehouse in Enfield that occurred during the recent riots in August 2011, resulted in the loss of over 600,000 units, which has had a significant effect on our ability to distribute back catalogue titles. Although the stock is fully insured and new releases are unaffected, this has had an impact on our current sales. Most of these titles will be returned to stock over time.

11. Interim Announcement

Copies of the Interim Report will be posted to the Group's shareholders in due course and available to download from the Group's website www.metrodomegroup.com today and from the Groups main office at 2(nd) Floor, Garfield House, 86-88 Edgware Road, London W2 2EA.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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