Final Results
September 30 2003 - 8:30AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:3494Q
Clan Homes PLC
30 September 2003
CLAN HOMES PLC ("the Company")
FINAL RESULTS FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD TO 31 MARCH 2003
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
The loss of #51,473 before taxation attributable to members for the year to 31
March 2003 is similar to the loss of #48,538 in the previous year. Turnover fell
by 26% to #80,408 from #108,477, mainly due to the void periods as properties
were vacated prior to sale, as well as poor rentals in Regent Quay, Aberdeen.
Operating costs and administrative expenses were both higher as a result of
higher fees from our professional advisors, and the impact of preparing
properties for sale and the actual sale costs. The operating loss increased to
#106,884, compared to #37,106 the previous year was significantly offset by the
gain from the sale of properties of #86,014 compared to #42,165. Interest
payable fell to #30,603 from #53,597, which left a loss per share of 5.25p
compared to 4.95p the previous year. The Directors do not intend to pay a
dividend.
During the year the company sold #614,000 worth of properties approximately 35%
of the portfolio producing a gain of #86,014 and reduced bank borrowings to
#62,134 at the 31 March 2003. Further sales have now been recorded, eliminating
bank debt completely and the process of building cash is well advanced.
At the EGM held on 27 August 2003 the shareholders passed a resolution to allow
Mr A D Thomson to purchase a number of properties at market value before 31
December 2003. The EGM document, in summary, stated that: "The Directors
estimate that, should the sale be concluded in full (and any residual properties
disposed of), Clan will be effectively left as an AIM-quoted shell with no
ongoing business activity, and approximately #1.0 million in cash.
Following this, the Directors believe that the two most likely circumstances
will be that (i) the Board identifies a suitable acquisition at which point
shareholders will have the opportunity to approve the acquisition or (ii)
Shareholders will be invited to approve a voluntary solvent liquidation of the
Company. The Directors have not as yet set a definitive timescale for these
events but expect that, should the Sale proceed (and as any Properties remaining
are sold), and in the absence of a suitable alternative, they would be in a
position to liquidate the Company shortly thereafter. The Directors continue to
review potential alternatives in consultation with their advisers with the
paramount objective of maximising Shareholder value".
The Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 31 March 2003 will be posted to
shareholders today, and full copies can be obtained, free of charge for one
month, from the Company's nominated advisor Brewin Dolphin, 48 St Vincent
Street, Glasgow G2 5TS. The Annual General Meeting will be held at G.H.A. Rugby
Club, Braidholm Road, Glasgow at 12 noon on Monday 27 October 2003.
Alan D Thomson
Chairman
30 September 2003
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
for the year ended 31 March 2003
2003 2002
# #
(audited) (audited)
Turnover 80,408 108,477
Operating costs 56,171 51,173
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Gross profit 24,237 57,304
Administrative expenses 131,121 94,410
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Operating loss (106,884) (37,106)
Gain on sale of properties 86,014 42,165
Bank interest payable (30,603) (53,597)
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Loss on ordinary activities before taxation (51,473) (48,538)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities - -
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Loss for the financial year (51,473) (48,538)
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Loss per share - basic (pence) (5.25) (4.95)
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
for the year ended 31 March 2003
2003 2002
# #
(audited) (audited)
Loss for the financial year (51,473) (48,538)
Unrealised (deficit)/surplus on revaluation of freehold investment (27,000) 67,500
properties
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Total recognised gains and losses related to the year (78,473) 18,962
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NOTE OF HISTORICAL COST PROFITS AND LOSSES
2003 2002
# #
(audited) (audited)
Reported loss on ordinary activities before taxation (51,473) (48,538)
Realisation of property revaluation gain of previous years 79,812 37,020
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Historical cost profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation 28,339 (11,518)
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Historical cost profit/(loss) on ordinary activities after taxation 28,339 (11,518)
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BALANCE SHEET
at 31 March 2003
2003 2002
# #
(audited) (audited)
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 1,178,763 1,830,974
Current assets
Debtors 28,332 96,476
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 85,766 514,841
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Net current liabilities (57,434) (418,365)
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Total assets less current liabilities 1,121,329 1,412,609
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Loans - 212,807
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1,121,329 1,199,802
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 882,589 882,589
Share premium 44,250 44,250
Revaluation reserve 254,029 360,841
Profit and loss account (59,539) (87,878)
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Total shareholders' funds - equity interests 1,121,329 1,199,802
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Alan D Thomson
Director
NOTES
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting
Standards and under the Historic convention, modified to include the revaluation
of investment properties.
2. AUDITED RESULTS
The audited results for the year ending 31 March 2003 are an extract from the
latest audited accounts and do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in
section 240 of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended). The published audited
accounts have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and included a report
of the auditors that was unqualified and does not contain a statement under
section 237(2) of the Companies Act 1985.
3. (LOSS) PER ORDINARY SHARE
The calculation of the loss per ordinary share of (5.25p) (2002: (4.97p)) is
based on a loss of #51,473 (2002: #48,538) and on 980,654 ordinary shares (2002:
980,654) being the weighted average of ordinary shares in issue during the year.
4. COPIES OF THE ACCOUNTS
A copy of the audited results for the year ending 31 March 2003 will be sent to
all shareholders on or about the 30 September 2003. Copies of this announcement
and the audited accounts are available, free of charge, for a period of one
month from the Company's Nominated Advisor and Broker:
Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited
48 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5TS
For further information, please contact:
Alan Thomson, Clan Homes plc 0141-621-2165
Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited 0141-314-8122
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