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Profit on disposal of the business of AGS 200 - -
200 - (674)
4. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
Six months ended 31 October 2009 Unaudited £000 Six months ended 31 October 2008 Unaudited£000 Year ended 30 April 2009RestatedUnaudited£000
Current tax: in respect of this year 316 613 1,169
Current tax: in respect of prior periods - - -
316 613 1,169
Deferred taxation - - 73
316 613 1,242
The income tax expense for the six months ended 31 October 2009 is based upon the anticipated charge for the full year.
The income tax expense for the year ended 30 April 2009 has been restated for the income overstatement at SCS (see note 8).
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The earnings per share are calculated as follows:
Six months ended 31 October 2009 Unaudited £000 Six months ended 31 October 2008 Unaudited £000 Year ended 30 April 2009RestatedUnaudited£000
Earnings
Basic and diluted earnings 887 2,001 4,592
Exceptional items (net of income tax) (200) - 674
Amortisation of other intangible assets 297 312 540
Share of result of joint ventures (net of income tax) - 216 224
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings 984 2,529 6,030
Number Number Number
Weighted average number of shares
For the purposes of basic earnings per share 40,680,955 40,477,758 40,491,561
Share options 180,684 172,644 294,780
For the purposes of diluted earnings per share 40,861,639 40,650,402 40,786,341
Six months ended 31 October 2009 Unaudited Pence Six months ended 31 October 2008 UnauditedPence Year ended 30 April 2009RestatedUnauditedPence
Earnings per share
Basic 2.18 4.94 11.34
Diluted 2.17 4.92 11.26
Adjusted earnings per share
Basic 2.42 6.25 14.89
Diluted 2.41 6.22 14.78
6. DIVIDENDS
Six months ended 31 October 2009 Unaudited Pence Six months ended 31 October 2008 UnauditedPence Year ended 30 April 2009RestatedUnauditedPence
Dividends per share proposed in respect of the period
Interim 0.65 0.55 0.55
Final - - 1.20
The interim dividend for the six months ended 31 October 2009 is 0.65p (six months ended 31 October 2008: 0.55p) per
ordinary share. This dividend will be payable 6 March 2010 for shareholders on the register at 27 February 2010.
The final dividend charged to the income statement for the year ended 30 April 2009 was 1.55p per ordinary share.
7. NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Six months ended 31 October 2009 Unaudited £000 Six months ended 31 October 2008 Unaudited£000 Year ended 30 April 2009RestatedUnaudited£000
Profit for the period 887 2,001 4,592
Adjustments for:
Share of results of joint ventures - 216 224
Tax expense 316 613 1,242
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 266 249 563
Amortisation of other intangible assets 297 312 540
Exceptional items (200) - 674
Net finance costs (net of finance income) 72 87 208
Share-based payment 90 60 184
Derivative financial instruments (32) 10 (47)
(Decrease)/increase in provisions 106 341 612
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 1,802 3,889 8,792
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (58) 356 (213)
(Increase)/decrease in receivables 4,621 (813) (3,464)
(Decrease)/increase in payables (5,684) (2,270) 2,867
(1,121) (2,727) (810)
Cash generated from operations 681 1,162 7,982
Tax (paid)/received (674) 249 (408)
Interest paid (88) (178) (303)
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities (81) 1,233 7,271
The net cash from operating activities for the year ended 30 April 2009 has been restated for the income overstatement at
SCS (see note 8).
8. RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR YEAR RESULTS
The figures reported for the year ended 30 April 2009 have been restated for part of the income overstatement at SCS
announced on 3 December 2009. The impact of this restatement is to reduce revenue and profit before tax by £620,000 and the
tax charge by £130,000. At 30 April 2009, the trade debtors and other receivables have been reduced by £620,000 and the
tax liability by £130,000.
The balance of the income overstatement (£1,230,000) has been shown as a reduction in revenue and profit before tax for the
six months ended 31 October 2009.
The figures reported for the six months ended 31 October 2008 have not been restated, as the impact on this period was not
material.
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO COHORT PLC
Introduction
We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the interim report for the six
months ended 31 October 2009, which comprises the Consolidated Income Statement, Statement of Other Comprehensive Income,
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow, Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Equity and the related explanatory notes. We have read the other information contained in the interim report and considered
whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of
financial statements.
This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only for the Company for the purpose of meeting the
requirements of the AIM Rules for Companies and for no other purpose. We do not, therefore, in producing this report,
accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose
hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
Directors' Responsibilities
The interim report, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by the directors. The directors are responsible for
preparing and presenting the interim report in accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies.
As disclosed, the annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") pronouncements as adopted by
the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this interim financial report has been prepared
in accordance with the measurement and recognition criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards and
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") pronouncements, as adopted by the European Union.
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the interim
report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board
for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons
responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is
substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland)
and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be
identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial
statements in the interim report for the six months ended 31 October 2009 is not prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with the measurement and recognition criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards and International
Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") pronouncements as adopted by the European Union, and the AIM Rules
for Companies.
Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP
Chartered Accountants
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Brighton Road
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8 December 2009
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