Half Yearly Report

Results for the six months to 31 December 2010

Croma Group PLC ("Croma", "the group", or "the company") the AIM listed asset protection specialist, announces its interim results for the six months to 31 December 2010.

Highlights

·; Revenues grow strongly at £4.28m (2009 - £2.26m), an increase of 90%

·; Gross profits up 15% to £798k (2009: £691k)

·; Continuing tight cost and financial expense control

·; Net profit increases to £36,839 (2009: £10,969)

·; Strong cash generation from operations at over £145,000 (2009: £491,470)

·; Sale post period end of the avionics subsidiary raising over £1m in stages plus further potential from earn-out arrangements

·; New contract wins in the biometric field and strategic association with CSS Group and Hitachi for the implementation of finger vein technology

Chairman's Statement

I am pleased to be able to report the financial results for the six months to 31 December 2010 which demonstrate considerable growth in revenues for the first half despite the continuing effect on our business of government reductions in public spending.

During the six months Group turnover grew 90% to £4.28m (2009: £2.26m), the result of major new contract wins in the Vigilant subsidiary coming though into turnover. Gross margins fell somewhat from over 30% (2009) to just under 19% as the new business bedded in.

Despite this, gross profit grew a healthy 15% to £798k from £691k (2009) and the Group continued to maintain tight control of administrative costs and financial expenses, resulting in continuing growth in profit before tax for the half year to £36,839 from £10,969 in 2009. Cash conversion remained positive with net cash generated from operations over £145,000 (2009: £491,470).

In line with the policy of the Board expressed in the last full year accounts, we have today completed the sale of the Group's avionics subsidiary for over £1m payable in stages, including potential earn-out payments. The half year accounts and comparables have been adjusted to reflect this sale in accordance with standard accounting practice.

The group is now concentrating its activities in the security industry covering many aspects from man-guarding to biometric access controls. The three new contract wins in the biometrics area, announced last week, covering the installation and upgrading of biometric identification systems in HM Prisons together with the appointment of the Group, in association with CSS Group, to distribute Hitachi H1 Finger Vein Scanners in the UK and the US, is a healthy and welcome breakthrough in that industry.

The prospects for the Group are therefore very encouraging and I hope to be able to report further significant progress in the second half of the year to 30th June 2011. I would like to thank the Directors and staff of the Group for their continued efforts to deliver impressive results in a tough economic climate.

Nicholas Hewson

Non-executive Chairman

31 March 2011

CROMA GROUP PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

CROMA GROUP PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AT 31 DECEMBER 2010

This interim financial information was approved by the Board of Directors on 31st March 2011

G M McGill

Director

CROMA GROUP PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

1. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial information in the half yearly report has been prepared using the recognition and measurement principles of International Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards and Interpretations adopted for use in the European Union (collectively Adopted IFRSs). The principal accounting policies used in preparing the half yearly report are those the group expects to apply in its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2011. The principal accounting policies in this half yearly report are unchanged from those applied in the 2010 financial statements. The financial information for the six months ended 31 December 2010 and the six months ended 31 December 2009 is unaudited and unreviewed. The comparative financial information for the full year ended 30 June 2010 was derived from audited statutory financial statements and was originally published in compliance with IAS 1. It has been restated here to be in compliance with IAS 1 (Revised). This effects presentation only. A copy of these statutory financial statements has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors' report on these accounts was unqualified, but did include a reference to matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report. The auditors' report did not contain a statement under sections 498(2) and 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

While the financial information included in this half yearly report is consistent with the recognition and measurement principles of adopted IFRS, it does not comply with the requirements of IAS34 Interim Financial Reporting.

The Group's activities are funded by a combination of long term equity capital, convertible loan notes, and short term invoice discounting and bank overdraft facilities. The day to day operations are funded by cash generated from trading and primarily invoice discounting facilities.

In considering the ability of the Group to meet its obligations as they fall due, the directors have considered the following matters: the expected trading and cash requirements of the group and the potential cash outflows associated with the convertible loan notes whose 5 year maturity schedule commences in June 2011.

From a trading perspective, whilst there are inevitable pressures from the current general economic climate, the Board remains positive about the retention and outlook of its main trading operations. The full year effect of recent contract wins have been factored into the Board's profit and cash flow projections, as have reasonably possible changes from the current economic climate. These projections suggest that the Group will meet its obligations as they fall due with the use of existing uncommitted invoice discounting facilities, notwithstanding the additional funds required for refinancing or repaying the convertible loan notes discussed below. As the invoice discounting and overdraft facilities fall due for review in the coming year, based on the informal discussions the Board has had with these finance providers, they have an expectation that these facilities will continue to be available to the Group for the foreseeable future.

In consideration of the potential cash outflows associated with the convertible loan notes, the holders of the loan notes have the option to either convert their debt into equity in the Group or repayment in cash on the due dates. Given the current share price the Directors consider it is unlikely that the debt will be converted into shares. The redemption profile is as follows:

·; £800,000 on 20 June 2011

·; £200,000 on 30 June 2011

·; £120,000 on 20 December 2012

·; £200,000 on 29 January 2013

·; £100,000 on 28 February 2013

The Group's cash flow from operations are not expected to be sufficient to finance the redemptions on the due dates and accordingly either new funding facilities will need to be put in place to finance the redemptions, the redemption dates deferred or funds generated from other sources. The Directors have obtained indications of intent from various parties who may be willing to provide such finance as may be required to fund the loan note redemptions due for June 2011, but these indications have not been formalised as contractual offers to provide such funds.

The Board maintain a close working relationship with the holders of these loans and expect to discuss maturity options with the loan note holders in the near future and have obtained indications of a willingness to enter into such negotiations from the note holders. The Board note that if the RDDS Avionics subsidiary is disposed of, it is likely sufficient cash will be raised to meet the June 2011 maturity payments. However, no sale has yet been agreed.

The Directors are confident that adequate funds will be raised to fund the redemption or redemption dates deferred; however, there can be no guarantee that these funds will be raised or redemption dates deferred.

The interim financial statements do not reflect the adjustments that would be necessary were the trading performance of the Group to deteriorate and/or the funding available from invoice discounting and the overdraft was not available. Furthermore, the reliance by the Group to raise additional funding to finance the loan note redemption or to successfully negotiate the redemption date of its loan notes indicates the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. The interim financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Group was unable to continue as a going concern.

Discontinued operation

A disposal group is classified as held for sale if its carrying value will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use, and as such is available for immediate sale in its present condition and its sale is highly probable.

2. Taxation

Taxation has been provided for at 28% (2009: 28%) although no taxation has been charged due to the availability of tax losses brought forward.

3. Earnings per share

The earnings per share is based on the profit/(loss) for the period and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue and ranking for dividend.

4. Cash and cash equivalents

5. Income statement - discontinued activity

6. Cash flow statement - discontinued activity

7. Financial information

The Board of Directors approved the interim report on 30th March 2011. The financial information in respect of the six months to 31 December 2010 has neither been audited nor reviewed pursuant to guidance issued by the Auditing Practices Board. A copy of this report can be obtained from our registered office at Emerald House, East Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1HS or is available on our website at www.cromagroup.co.uk.