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SWP Swp Grp.

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Final Results

22/12/2004 3:46pm

UK Regulatory


RNS Number:7527G
SWP Group PLC
22 December 2004


                                 SWP Group PLC
              Preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2004

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Corporate Review

The year which ended on 30 June 2004 produced the worst result in your Company's
history. Problems at Fullflow Group, our largest subsidiary, proved to be even
more deep-seated and serious than we first realised and their dramatic slide
from a position of reasonable profitability into one of large-scale losses had a
major impact on the Group's overall performance.

As we go on to describe below we have addressed this situation by initiating
major changes to Fullflow's organisation and strategy and we believe that these
will have a very positive effect in terms of revitalising the business,
restoring staff morale and, most importantly, returning the company to the twin
tracks of growth and profitability from which it was derailed.

Elsewhere there was further disappointment at DRC and a less than impressive
result at Crescent. Both these businesses are capable of producing much better
results and their management teams are very much aware of the need for them to
deliver improvement.

The fund-raising exercise which we undertook in May produced in broad terms the
outcome which we were seeking and we are pleased to welcome a number of new
shareholders to our register. We thank them, and also those existing
shareholders who subscribed to the Open Offer, for their support. The influx of
new equity meant that despite the large loss which we are reporting for the year
our balance sheet at the year-end showed an improvement compared to the previous
year.

Results

For the year to 30 June 2004 the Group recorded an overall loss of #2,717,000
(2003: #714,000 loss) on sales of #15,006,000 (2003: #18,359,000). At the
operating level an underlying loss of #1,816,000 was incurred (2003: #52,000
profit) and exceptional operating costs added a further #292,000 to this figure
(2003: #225,000). As debt continued to rise and interest rates rebounded from
the lows touched during the year, finance costs rose to #612,000 (2003:
#544,000).

Review of Operations

The Group continues to operate through three principal subsidiaries each of
which is a supplier of specialist products to the construction industry.
Fullflow Group, which is based in Sheffield and has subsidiary operations in
Paris, Madrid and Rotherham, designs, manufactures and installs rainwater
management systems with a particular emphasis on syphonic roof drainage systems
for large buildings. Through its Rotherham operation it also manufactures and
distributes pipework fittings and fabrications to a wide range of customers
operating mainly in the gas, water and petrochemical industries. Crescent of
Cambridge is based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire and is the UK's leading
manufacturer of spiral and other specialist steel staircases. DRC Polymer
Products, which is also based in Cambridgeshire, produces polymer-based sheet
materials for use in structural waterproofing applications and other more
specialist markets such as fireproofing and soundproofing.

Fullflow Group

As reported above the year under review produced a sharp reversal in Fullflow's
fortunes.

In previous statements to shareholders we have consistently extolled the virtues
of this business and over the years we had been happy to grant considerable
autonomy to the Company's management team led by the Company's founder and
erstwhile SWP Group Director, John Smith: we now know that we allowed this
situation to prevail for longer than we should have done.

In retrospect the problems are all too easy to identify - the pursuit of too
many major development projects at the same time, a management team which became
too thinly spread and the assembly of a series of overhead structures predicated
on anticipated sales levels which failed to materialise. These basic problems
were exacerbated by poor strategic decision-making, too many personnel changes
at senior level and some personal difficulties experienced by John Smith
himself.

The consequences speak for themselves: despite the continuing benefit of the
huge Madrid Airport project Fullflow Group sales actually fell by some 25%. At
the same time, however, the cost base continued to rise until it became clear
that the Group's finances could not sustain any further pressure.

Action was then initiated in the form of a major overhead reduction programme
which continues even now as more and more cost is taken out of the business. As
is often the case this was a difficult process: towards the end of the financial
year John Smith felt it appropriate to tender his resignation and it was agreed
that he should leave more or less immediately. Group Director Alan Smith (no
relation) assumed the position of Fullflow Group Managing Director and he will
continue in this role for the foreseeable future. He has had many years
experience of running a similar business in the construction industry and we are
confident in his ability to bring focus and control to Fullflow's activities. A
number of significant changes have already been implemented and there is growing
evidence to suggest that the business can be restored to profitability without
the need for further radical change.

In the UK syphonic business, small projects are being eschewed in favour of
larger ones which provide the scope for greater efficiency and productivity.
Although the market is now more competitive than ever, Fullflow's experience,
flexibility and technical expertise give it a head's start, particularly on more
complex roof designs, and the Company remains the only one in the UK with
independent system accreditation and quality assurance. Fullflow continues to
enjoy the confidence of the country's leading architects, consultants and
contractors and is currently working on projects such as Heathrow Terminal 5,
the refurbishment of St Pancras Main Line Station, and the redevelopment of the
Vauxhall End at the Oval. These projects sit along side the bread-and-butter
work of distribution warehouses, factories, hotels and offices which provide the
bulk of Fullflow's business. Since the end of August order intake levels have
been strong and these should underpin higher levels of turnover in the coming
months. In addition there are some very high profile projects in the pipeline
and we hope to be in a position to comment on these in our 2004/5 interim
report.

In France sales increased for the fourth year running to stand at just less than
#3 million. Fullflow is already perceived to be a leading player in the French
market and has increased its share at the expense of some of the larger, more
established suppliers who are not in a position to provide the turnkey service
which is such an important feature of Fullflow's offer.

A new General Manager has been appointed from within the French business to
provide local leadership and we are confident that he and his team have the
energy, commitment and ability to build on what has been achieved so far.

In Spain the management team has continued to attempt to use the publicity
generated by the Company's involvement in the construction of the huge new
terminal at Madrid Airport to create a broad business base throughout the
country. Over the last year enquiry levels have increased significantly and
while order intake has been somewhat disappointing there is now positive
evidence that this situation is likely to change.

The concept of syphonic roof drainage systems is not nearly as well developed in
Spain as it is in France and the UK and gravity systems continue to be our
biggest competitor. However there is now much more interest on the part of
architects and developers than previously and we are attempting to exploit this
trend both directly and through a recently established network of sales agents.

As in France a new General Manager has recently been appointed from within the
existing management team and we are confident in his ability to provide the
level of energy and leadership required if a new business is to flourish. As
with the UK there are some very significant projects in the pipeline and if at
least a few of these can be converted into orders, the operation ought to
achieve profitability.

Plasflow, Fullflow's Rotherham-based fittings and fabrications operation, had
another disappointing year, with sales to third parties falling well below
expectations. At least part of the problem here can be attributed to the
frequent changes which have occurred in the composition of the sales team and we
have addressed this issue by appointing a highly experienced individual to the
position of Sales Manager. His efforts are being focused very clearly on the
markets for which the business was set up in the first place and we are
optimistic that in due course sales will build towards the levels which were
used to justify the sizeable investment which we have made in this business.

For Fullflow Group as a whole there is no doubt that the problems of the past
year have represented a chastening experience but there remains a real belief
that, following the various changes which have been implemented, the underlying
quality of the business will resurface and deliver the sort of results which
have been achieved in the past.

Crescent of Cambridge

Crescent experienced another year of relative disappointment albeit that it was
the only one of the Group's subsidiaries to register a profit. Competition
continued to affect the company's ability to achieve its targeted sales levels
and this situation was compounded by the surge in steel prices which led to a
squeeze in margins. The net result was that sales ended up around 5% lower than
the record level attained in the previous year and although operating profit did
show an increase it nevertheless fell well short of budget.

The challenge for Crescent's management team is to break out of the #3-4 million
sales range in which it has been operating for some years and if they can find a
way of doing this the Group will reap a significant benefit in the form of
increased profits. In this context a number of initiatives and plans are being
appraised and it is encouraging to report that Crescent has been selected to
supply a major multi-site Ministry of Defence project which is expected to run
for a number of years.

The company has also achieved some progress in the market for helical (sweeping)
staircases and is currently engaged in the installation of the largest such
staircase it has ever produced. On this and many other projects the new
machinery which was commissioned during the previous financial year has really
started to prove its worth and this augurs well for the future.

DRC Polymer Products

The year under review was a mixed one for DRC. In terms of results there was
further disappointment: turnover fell, albeit by a small amount, and this meant
that another sizeable loss was recorded, although once again the loss was lower
than for the previous year.

Of particular disappointment was the lack of progress achieved in sales of the
soundproofing material which we have highlighted in previous reports. Given the
potential which this product appears to have we are at a loss to understand why
sales have not accelerated as projected but since we are two steps removed from
the prospective customer base it is not easy for us to obtain comprehensive
feedback.

On the other hand there were a number of positive developments on the new
business front. Following discussions with the proprietors of a similar business
located on the same industrial estate, DRC have assumed responsibility for the
production of a material used for tanking to underground concrete structures.
This product is well established in a number of international markets and after
a slow start sales have accelerated rapidly in recent months. DRC's role is
essentially one of labour and management, with the raw materials being provided
on a free-issue basis and ownership of the machinery and premises continuing to
vest in the customer. This novel arrangement appears to operate successfully for
both parties.

DRC has also been instrumental in the development of a new material targeted at
the water industry. This product features an in-built leak detection capability
and appears to have considerable potential for reservoir roofs in particular
where it offers a significant cost advantage compared to alternative solutions.
Final testing is under way and all being well we hope that in an order for at
least one project will follow almost immediately.

DRC is also involved in the development of two other new products aimed at the
commercial and industrial roofing markets and if either of these achieves the
sales levels which have been discussed during the development phase the impact
on DRC's top and bottom lines could be significant.

We anticipate that when we next report to shareholders we will be in a position
to provide much more detailed commentary on these initiatives.

Finance

As mentioned in the Corporate Overview, the Open Offer which we implemented in
May provided an acceptable result in terms of funds raised. New equity
subscriptions amounted to #3,091,000 net of expenses. These funds have been
instrumental in enabling the Group to survive the impact of the losses detailed
above.

In addition, and in line with the terms of the underwriting agreement, a further
#1,344,000 of shareholder loans were capitalised at the Open Offer Price. The
effect of this transaction is that the Group's debts were reduced but that the
total share of the Concert Party, as defined within the Open Offer document, in
the Company increased to 47.43%.

At 30 June, with the proceeds of the Open Offer having been received, net bank
debt amounted to #5,524,000 although this level has since increased as we have
settled certain creditors who had agreed to accept payment by instalment.

As part of our efforts to stabilise the Group's position each of the Group's
Directors (including the Chairman elect) has agreed to a salary waiver. This
arrangement came into effect at the end of May and will continue until the Group
is making sustainable net profit after all costs including interest.

We have also placed a deferral notice on all capital expenditure throughout the
Group. Where appropriate company vehicles and computers will be replaced but no
new expenditure of any significance will be approved unless it relates to a
Health and Safety requirement.

Litigation

The litigation referred to in last year's Report and Accounts was settled
substantially in the Group's favour.

More recently, having issued proceedings against one of the professional
advisers employed in relation to the DRC acquisition, the Group has agreed to
settle its claims through a process of mediation which resulted in an agreement
that compensation be paid to the Group in the sum of #420,000. These monies will
be treated as "exceptional proceeds" in the accounts to 30 June 2005. The
proceeds which have now been received and will be used to pay down debt and for
working capital purposes as the Group expands into 2005.

No other litigation of a material nature is either in process or planned.

Employees

The Group's greatest asset is its employees and we thank them on your behalf for
their commitment, resourcefulness and energy. Wherever possible it is our policy
to promote from within and provide career enhancing opportunities to those who
are ready and willing to accept the challenges involved.

Current Trading

Trading in the first four months of the new financial year has been broadly in
line with expectations. The losses at Fullflow have been reduced and both
Crescent and DRC are within relatively close reach of their targets.

Even so the Group continues to register losses, largely as a result of the cost
of servicing our debt levels which remain higher than we would like.

Future Prospects

As a Board we have to accept that in previous years hindsight has shown expected
prospects have not been achieved although every opinion we have expressed has
represented an entirely honest appraisal of the future as we saw it.

As we look to the future now, we start from a position where, if nothing else,
the Group's overhead costs are much more in line with current business levels
meaning that if we can generate sales growth the Group will move into profit.

In relation to Fullflow we continue to believe that real potential for growth
does exist. In addition to the opportunities available to the company in the
markets where it is already established further possibilities are emerging
elsewhere in Europe and also in Asia. It is as yet too early for us to offer any
considered view as to what Fullflow can achieve in these areas but we will
certainly be looking to exploit all situations which offer a real prospect of
profitable growth without undue risk.

There are also genuine reasons to believe that growth can be achieved at DRC .
Their development pipeline is as exciting as at any time in the past five years
and the signs are that sales in the second half of the financial year will be
well beyond the break even level. Hopefully that will represent not just a
turning point in the company's history but also the start of a period of steady
expansion and success.

For Crescent growth may prove to be more elusive. The company is already the
market leader in its chosen area of business and although it may be possible for
the company to increase its market share either by extending its sales reach or
through more competitive pricing it would be unrealistic to expect Crescent to
grow exponentially. What we can expect is that the management team will continue
to drive efficiency improvements and thereby produce an enhanced profit stream
and a strong positive cash flow.

Overall therefore we feel able to say that the Group is at least reasonably well
placed to put the disappointments of previous years behind it and produce
sustainable profits. Overhead costs are under control and the focus in each of
our businesses is on revenue growth. The future of the Group will be shaped by
the success which we achieve in this area.

Board of Directors

It is now some considerable time since I announced my intention to retire as
Chairman of the Group and at the forthcoming AGM it is my intention to pass the
reins of office to Mr. Francis (Frank) Bell who is by some margin the Group's
largest shareholder. I know Frank will make a positive contribution to the
Group's future. He has achieved much in his business career and will bring new
impetus towards the Group's drive to profitability.

I have been disappointed that my own tenure as Chairman has coincided with such
a poor trading performance but I am in no doubt that in terms of strategy,
organisation, risk awareness and financial control the Group is in a
considerably better position than it was when I was invited to take the Chair
some six years ago. I wish the Group and its employees every success in the
future.

R M Muddimer
Chairman


Consolidated Profit and Loss Account



Year ended 30 June 2004                                         2004      2003
                                                      Notes    #'000     #'000

Turnover                                                  2   15,006    18,359

Cost of sales                                                 (9,806)  (10,830)
                                                             --------  --------
Gross profit                                                   5,200     7,529
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Administrative expenses before exceptional items              (7,016)   (7,477)

Exceptional items                                               (292)     (225)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total administrative expenses                                 (7,308)   (7,702)
                                                              --------  --------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating loss before exceptional items                       (1,816)       52
Exceptional items                                         3     (292)     (225)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total operating loss                                          (2,108)     (173)

Interest receivable                                                3         3
Interest payable and similar charges                            (612)     (544)
                                                              --------  --------
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation               2   (2,717)     (714)

Taxation on loss on ordinary activities                            -         -
                                                              --------  --------
Loss on ordinary activities after taxation being loss
for the financial year                                        (2,717)     (714)
                                                              ========  ========
Basic loss per share (pence)                              4    (0.70)p   (0.21)p
                                                              ========  ========
Diluted loss per share (pence)                            4    (0.70)p   (0.21)p
                                                              ========  ========

The results are wholly derived from continuing operations in both years.

Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses



Year ended 30 June 2004


The Group

                                                              2004        2003
                                                             #'000       #'000

Loss for the financial year                                 (2,717)       (714)
Revaluation of fixed assets                                      -         184
                                                            --------    --------
Total losses recognised since last annual report            (2,717)       (530)
                                                            --------    --------

Note of Historical Cost Profit and Losses
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year ended 30 June 2004                                         2004      2003
The Group                                                      #'000     #'000

Loss on ordinary activities before taxation                   (2,717)     (714)
Difference between a historical cost depreciation charge and
the actual depreciation charge of the year calculated on the
revalued amount                                                   20        17
                                                              --------  --------
Historical cost loss on ordinary activities before taxation   (2,697)     (697)
                                                              ========  ========
Historical cost loss for the financial year                   (2,697)     (697)
                                                              ========  ========


Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds



Year ended 30 June 2004


The Group

                                                              2004        2003
                                                             #'000       #'000
Loss for the financial year                                 (2,717)       (714)
Revaluation of fixed assets                                      -         184
New share capital subscribed, net of expenses                3,091           -
                                                            --------    --------
Net increase/(decrease) to shareholders' funds                 374        (530)
Opening shareholders' funds                                    183         713
                                                            --------    --------
Closing shareholders' funds                                    557         183
                                                            --------    --------

Consolidated Balance Sheet

At 30 June 2004                                         2004              2003
                                              #'000    #'000    #'000    #'000

Fixed assets

Intangible assets                                27                29
Tangible assets                               3,906             4,412
                                             --------          --------
                                                       3,933             4,441
Current assets

Stocks                                        2,731             2,644
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debtors falling due within one year           4,766             5,275
Debtors falling due after more than one year    249               199
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total debtors                                 5,015             5,474
                                             --------          --------
                                              7,746             8,118
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year                                         (7,888)           (9,653)
                                             --------          --------
Net current liabilities                                 (142)           (1,535)
                                                      --------          --------
Total assets less current liabilities                  3,791             2,906
                                                      ========          ========

Financed by:                                           3,437             2,926
Creditors: amounts falling due after more
than one year

Provision for liabilities and charges                   (203)             (203)
Capital and reserves

Called up share capital                          79             6,827

Share premium account                        11,134             1,295

Capital reserve                                  41                41

Revaluation reserve                             671               691

Profit and loss account                     (11,368)           (8,671)
                                             --------          --------
Equity shareholders' funds                               557               183
                                                      --------          --------
                                                       3,791             2,906
                                                      ========          ========

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 21 December
2004 and were signed on its behalf by

J.A.F. Walker
Director of Finance

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

Year ended 30 June 2004

                                                         2004             2003
                                       Notes    #'000   #'000   #'000    #'000

Net cash (outflow)/inflow from
operating activities                   5(a)              (224)             503

Returns on investments and servicing
of finance
Interest received                                   3               3
Bank and loan interest paid                      (487)           (433)
Hire purchase interest                            (51)            (72)
                                                -------         -------
                                                         (535)            (502)

Capital expenditure and financial
investment
Payments to acquire tangible fixed
assets                                           (179)           (349)
Payments to acquire intangible fixed
assets                                            (13)             (2)
Receipts from sales of tangible fixed
assets                                            144              14
                                                -------         -------
                                                          (48)            (337)
                                                        -------          -------
Net cash outflow before financing                        (807)            (336)

Financing

Issue of ordinary share capital net of
expenses                                        3,091               -
Bank loans received                               129               -
Bank loan repayments                             (250)           (500)
Other loan repayments                          (1,046)              -
Capital element of finance lease and
hire purchase payments                           (327)           (350)
                                                -------         -------
                                                        1,597             (850)
                                                        -------          -------

Increase/(decrease) in cash after
financing                              5(b)               790           (1,186)
                                                        =======          =======


Parent Company's Balance Sheet



At 30 June 2004                                         2004              2003

                                              #'000    #'000    #'000    #'000

Fixed assets

Tangible assets                                 625               630
Investments                                   8,151             9,653
                                             --------          --------
                                                       8,776            10,283
Current assets

Debtors                                       6,712             6,382

Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year                                         (3,678)           (6,229)
                                             --------          --------
Net current assets                                     3,034               153
                                                      --------          --------
Total assets less current liabilities                 11,810            10,436
                                                      --------          --------

Financed by:                                           2,925             2,250
Creditors: amounts falling due after more
than one year
Capital and reserves

Called up share capital                          79             6,827

Share premium account                        11,134             1,295

Profit and loss account                      (2,328)               64
                                             --------          --------
Equity shareholders' funds                             8,885             8,186
                                                      --------          --------
                                                      11,810            10,436
                                                      ========          ========

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 21 December
2004 and signed on its behalf by



J.A.F. Walker
Director of Finance

Notes to the Financial Statements



1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with
items which are considered material in relation to the Group's financial
statements.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable
accounting standards and under the historical cost accounting rules modified to
include the revaluation of certain fixed assets.

2. SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS BY CLASS OF BUSINESS

The analysis by class of business of the Group turnover, result before taxation
and net assets is set out below:

                                2004                                   2003        
                             Profit/                                Profit/
                               (loss)                                 (loss)
                 Turn-         before          Net       Turn-        before          Net
                  over       taxation       assets        over      taxation       assets
                 #'000          #'000        #'000       #'000         #'000        #'000
Syphonic
drainage         8,809         (1,535)        (646)     11,843           362        1,539
Staircases       3,632             94        1,240       3,838            66        1,718
Polymer
sheet            2,565           (252)          55       2,678          (272)        (115)
materials
                 -------       --------      -------     -------       -------      -------
                15,006         (1,693)         649      18,359           156        3,142
                 -------                                 -------
Operating
exceptional
costs                            (292)                                  (225)
Other
charges/
liabil                           (123)         (92)                     (104)      (2,959)
ities                          --------                                -------
Loss before
interest                       (2,108)                                  (173)
Net interest
payable                          (609)                                  (541)
                               --------                                -------
Loss before
taxation                       (2,717)                                  (714)
                               --------      -------                   -------      -------
Total net
assets                                         557                                    183
                                             =======                                =======

The Group operates predominantly within the United Kingdom. The geographical
analysis of the Group's turnover by destination is as follows:-

                                                     2004                2003
                                                    #'000               #'000
United Kingdom                                     10,019              13,793
Europe                                              4,848               4,540
North America                                          72                   -
Far East                                               45                   -
Africa and Middle East                                 22                  26
                                                 ----------          ----------
                                                   15,006              18,359
                                                 ----------          ----------

3.            EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS

Exceptional items comprise the following:
                                                   2004          2003
                                                  #'000         #'000
Direct costs and legal expenses in respect of
the litigation                                       96           172
with the principal vendor of DRC Holdings Ltd
Provision against debt assigned from subsidiary
company now                                           -            53
divested
Rationalisation costs in respect of Fullflow's
activities in                                       142             -
UK, France and Spain
Legal costs in respect of termination of agency      54             -
agreement
                                                  -------       -------
                                                    292           225
                                                  =======       =======

Included within 2003 costs is #72,000 for non-audit services relating to
forensic services.

4. LOSS PER SHARE

The loss per share calculation for the year ended 30 June 2004 is based on the
weighted average of 386,523,706 (2003: 341,319,198) ordinary shares in issue
during the year and the loss of #2,717,000 (2003: loss of #714,000).

The company's share options are not dilutive for loss per share calculations.

5. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
(a) Reconciliation of operating profit to net cash (outflow)/inflow from
operating activities
                                                               2004       2003
                                                              #'000      #'000
Operating loss                                               (2,108)      (173)
Depreciation charges                                            569        583
Amortisation of trade names and patents                          15         15
Loss/(profit) on sale of tangible fixed assets                    8        (11)
(Increase)/decrease in stocks                                   (87)        14
Decrease/(increase) in debtors                                  459       (872)
Increase in creditors                                           920        947
                                                             --------    -------
                                                               (224)       503
                                                             ========    =======


(b) Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt
                                                              2004       2003
                                                             #'000      #'000
Increase/(decrease) in cash in period                          790     (1,186)
Cash outflow from increase in debt
and lease financing                                            448        850
                                                             -------    -------
Change in net debt resulting from cash flows                 1,238       (336)
New finance leases                                             (36)      (756)
                                                             -------    -------
Movement in net debt in period                               1,202     (1,092)
Net debt at 30 June 2003                                    (7,158)    (6,066)
                                                             -------    -------
Net debt at 30 June 2004                                    (5,956)    (7,158)
                                                             =======    =======

(c) Analysis of net debt                                                    
                                  At                                        At
                             30 June    Cash           Non cash        30 June                        
                                2003    Flow            changes           2004
                               #'000   #'000              #'000          #'000

Overdrafts                    (2,935)    790                  -         (2,145)
Debt due within one year      (1,000)    871                  -           (129)
Debt due after one year       (2,500)   (750)                 -         (3,250)
Finance leases and hire         (723)    327                (36)          (432)
purchase                       ------- -------           --------       --------
                     Total    (7,158)  1,238                (36)        (5,956)
                               ======= =======           ========       ========


The 2004 figures have been abridged from the audited statutory accounts for the
year which will be posted to shareholders on 23rd December 2004. The figures for
2003 have been abridged from the audited statutory accounts for that year which
have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The reports of the auditor on
the statutory accounts were unqualified. Further copies of the accounts are
available from the Company's registered office at SWP Group plc, 4th Floor
Bedford House, 3 Bedford Street, London WC2E 9HD.

For further information or enquiries please contact:

J A F Walker
Director of Finance
Tel: 020 7379 7181


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

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