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Interim Results

14th Aug 2008 07:00

RNS Number : 2916B
NetDimensions (Holdings) Limited
14 August 2008
 



NetDimensions (Holdings) Limited

("NetDimensions", the "Group" or the "Company")

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2008

NetDimensions is a software publisher that provides companies, government agencies and other organizations with enterprise-class performance, knowledge and learning management related software and services, enabling its clients to manage the delivery and administration of their training programs. 

NetDimensions delivers a strong trading performance

Financial Highlights

Sales for the six months to 30 June 2008 increased by 37% to US$2.94 million (2007: US$2.15 million) 

First half profit of US$0.09 million

The Group has continued to generate a positive cash flows of US$0.84 million from its operating activities in the last six months 

As at 30 June 2008, the Company had cash at bank of US$6.4 million with no borrowings

Second half results are expected to be stronger, in line with the Company's historical trends

Operations Highlights

Added 47 new clients including DAK Americas LLC, PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Pty Ltd. (Australia), The Miami Herald and Electrabel Nederland 

Formed a joint venture with a leading IT Services company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange

Released the latest 5.0 version of flagship product, EKP

Launched ISO 9000/9001 Quality Management Program

Roger Durn, Chairman, commented: "I am pleased to present an excellent set of results. We have delivered substantial revenue growth and added 47 new clients in the last six months. We have continued to generate cash, increase revenues and invest for future growth while managing costs in a challenging economic environment.

Given that NetDimensions has traditionally generated the majority of its annual revenues in the second half of the year and that we are seeing continued growth in our target markets, the Company is confident of adding new clients in the second half of 2008 and of continuing to see substantial revenue and profit growth. "

Enquiries:

NetDimensions

www.netdimensions.com/investor

Jay Shaw

Jeffrey Cheung

Robert Torio

+852 2122 4500

Landsbanki Securities (UK) Limited

Jeff Keating

Fred Walsh

Simon Brown

+44 (0) 207 426 9000

Parkgreen Communications Limited

Ben Knowles

Paul McManus

+44 (0) 207 933 8788

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Introduction

We are pleased to present our results for the six months to 30 June 2008. The Company made substantial progress in the first half of the year with sales increased by 37% to US$2.94 million (2007: US$2.15 million), which led to a profit of US$0.09 million for the period. Trading performance was driven by repeat business and sales to 47 new clients. 

Financial Review

For the six months to 30 June 2008, total revenues increased by 37% to US$2.94 million. License revenue increased 31% to US$1.46 million from US$1.11 million in the same period last year and hosting revenue increased 51% to US$0.98 million from US$0.65 million in the same period last year.

The Company has continued to focus on cost management and the development of direct and channel sales capabilities.

The Group's cash position remains strong with cash generated from its operating activities of US$0.84 million during the first half of fiscal 2008. As at 30 June 2008, the Company had cash of US$6.4 million with no borrowingsDeferred revenue at June 30, 2008 increased 48% to US$1.5 million from US$1.0 million in the same period last year.

The Board is currently not recommending the payment of a dividend. 

Strategy

During the period under review, we continued to deliver on the strategy set out at the time of our IPO, focusing on the following three areas:

Creating higher value, more powerful performance, knowledge and learning management, support and assessment technology offerings

Stepping up operations capabilities, sales and marketing efforts and high-end hosted service offerings

Targeting 'best fit' enterprise clients in our core direct sales markets, including aviation and financial services, as well as sales to mid-market companies.

Operations Review

In the six months under review, we added 47 new clients including; DAK Americas LLC, PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Pty Ltd. (Australia), BASF Polyurethane (China), UIC Medical Center (Illinois, USA), The Miami Herald (Florida, USA), Stoke Council (United Kingdom), Yorkshire Housing Association (United Kingdom) and Electrabel Nederland (The Netherlands). New client wins were generated through direct and partner-led sales channels throughout the world. Many of the new clients operate in highly regulated, compliance driven environments and aim to generate efficiencies through the application of NetDimensions products.

The Company took its second step in furthering its commitment to ISO standards adherence by initiating an ISO 9000/9001 quality management program. The first step was to achieve ISO 27001 security certification for hosted services, which the Company achieved in 2007. NetDimensions expects to undergo its first ISO 9000/9001 certification audit by end-2008. Management's plan is to bring the entire Company into ISO standards compliance as soon as is appropriate.

The Company opened a new hosting operation at a data center in the United Kingdom, giving NetDimensions local hosting capabilities in all three of its global trading regions: the Americas, Asia Pacific and the EuropeMiddle East and Africa region. 

Current Trading and Outlook

The current year is expected to continue to show substantial sales revenue and profit growth as compared to 2007. 

Historically, the Group achieves the greater part of its annual revenue and profit in the second half of the year. We expect second-half 2008 revenue and profit numbers to continue to reflect this trend.

We believe our target markets will continue to show demand despite the current economic uncertainties, particularly in highly regulated and compliance driven industries and also in outwardly focused, extended enterprise deployments.

These last six months have been a successful period with the Company recording substantial revenue growth. The Board is confident the Company is positioned to continue to expand.

Roger Durn

Chairman of the Board

14 August 2008

  NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

6 months to

6 months to

12 months to

Note

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

Revenue

3

2,943,398

2,151,994

4,336,659

Cost of sales

(160,739)

(80,799)

(170,057)

Gross profit

2,782,659

2,071,195

4,166,602

Administrative expenses

(2,801,150)

(2,955,109)

(5,269,382)

Analysed as:

Administration expenses before

exceptional items

(2,801,150)

(1,862,704)

(4,174,415)

Exceptional costs of Placing and 

Admission to AIM

-

(1,092,405)

(1,094,967)

Other operating loss

-

(1,559)

(1,563)

Operating loss

4

(18,491)

(885,473)

(1,104,343)

Finance income

112,311

39,181

156,012

Finance costs

(167)

(166)

(333)

Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation

93,653

(846,458)

(948,664)

Taxation

-

-

-

Profit/(loss) for the period

93,653

(846,458)

(948,664)

Attributable to:

Equity shareholders of the Company

93,653

(846,458)

(948,664)

Earnings/(loss) per share:

Basic

5

US$0.004

US$(0.04)

US$(0.04)

Diluted

5

US$0.004

US$(0.04)

US$(0.04)

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 

AS AT 30 JUNE 2008

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

Note

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

166,520

194,637

202,980

Intangible assets

68,459

15,593

40,503

Interest in joint venture

6

199,992

-

-

434,971

210,230

243,483

Current assets

Inventories

29,386

2,104

10,584

Trade and other receivables

1,682,509

1,243,838

2,737,537

Cash and cash equivalents

6,401,855

6,356,081

5,711,745

8,113,750

7,602,023

8,459,866

TOTAL ASSETS

8,548,721

7,812,253

8,703,349

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company

Share capital 

7

24,889

24,731

24,864

Share premium

11,116,871

11,077,122

11,116,871

Foreign currency translation reserve

(5,211)

(8,542)

(5,211)

Accumulated losses

(4,743,098)

(4,836,808)

(4,872,470)

Total equity

6,393,451

6,256,503

6,264,054

Non-current liabilities

Obligations under finance leases

1,699

3,050

2,378

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables 

2,152,212

1,551,344

2,435,558

Obligations under finance leases

1,359

1,356

1,359

2,153,571

1,552,700

2,436,917

Total liabilities

2,155,270

1,555,750

2,439,295

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

8,548,721

7,812,253

8,703,349

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008 (UNAUDITED)

Foreign

currency

Share

Share

translation

Accumulated

capital

premium

reserve

losses

Total

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

At 1 January 2008

24,864

11,116,871

(5,211)

(4,872,470)

6,264,054

Profit for the period

-

-

-

93,653

93,653

Equity-settled share-based payments

25

-

-

35,719

35,744

At 30 June 2008

24,889

11,116,871

(5,211)

(4,743,098)

6,393,451

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2007 (UNAUDITED)

Foreign

currency

Share

Share

translation

Accumulated

capital

premium

reserve

losses

Total

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

At 1 January 2007

19,707

5,291,448

(1,580)

(4,056,900)

1,252,675

Issue of shares

5,024

6,025,227

-

-

6,030,251

Share issue cost

-

(239,553)

-

(239,553)

Loss for the period

-

-

-

(846,458)

(846,458)

Currency translation difference

-

-

(6,962)

-

(6,962)

Equity-settled share-based payments

-

-

-

66,550

66,550

At 30 June 2007

24,731

11,077,122

(8,542)

(4,836,808)

6,256,503

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007 (AUDITED)

Foreign

currency

Share

Share

translation

Accumulated

capital

premium

reserve

losses

Total

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

At 1 January 2007

19,707

5,291,448

(1,580)

(4,056,900)

1,252,675

Issue of shares

5,157

6,065,538

-

-

6,070,695

Share issue cost

-

(240,115)

-

-

(240,115)

Loss for the period

-

-

-

(948,664)

(948,664)

Currency translation difference

-

-

(3,631)

-

(3,631)

Equity-settled share-based payments

-

-

-

133,094

133,094

At 31 December 2007

24,864

11,116,871

(5,211)

(4,872,470)

6,264,054

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

6 months to

6 months to

12 months to

Note

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

Cash flows from operating activities

8

837,615

1,272,925

563,738

Cash flows from in investing activities

Purchase of intangible assets

(42,759)

(7,384)

(43,344)

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(17,364)

(161,125)

(216,391)

Interest received

112,311

39,181

156,012

Investment in joint venture

(199,992)

-

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(147,804)

(129,328)

(103,723)

Cash flows from financing activities

Interest and finance charges paid

(167)

(166)

(333)

Repayments of borrowings and finance leases

(679)

(678)

(1,359)

Net proceeds from issue of shares

-

4,698,281

4,735,613

Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities

(846)

4,697,437

4,733,921

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

688,965

5,841,034

5,193,936

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

5,711,745

521,332

521,332

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes

1,145

(6,285)

(3,523)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

6,401,855

6,356,081

5,711,745

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands as a limited liability company under the Companies Law (2000) Revision on 10 July 2000 The registered office of the Company is located at P.O. Box 309, Ugland House, South Church StreetGeorge TownGrand CaymanCayman IslandsBritish West Indies. Its principal place of business is located at 17/F., Siu On Centre, 188 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Group") are licensing of computer software and the provision of related services. The principal activity of the Company is investment holding.

The Company's shares were admitted to trading on the Alternative Investment Market ("AIM") of the London Stock Exchange. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in United States Dollars, unless otherwise stated, and were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 14 August 2008.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Basis of preparation

The Company has a financial year end date of 31 December.  These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2008 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".  These condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2007.

(a) Significant accounting policies

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for certain financial assets and liabilities which are stated at fair values.

The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2007 except for the adoption of standards, amendments and interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board mandatory for annual financial periods beginning 1 January 2008.

The adoption of these standards, amendments and interpretations was not material to the Group's results of operations or financial position.

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group operates in three geographic segments, North AmericaEuropeMiddle East and Africa ("EMEA") and Rest of the World. These geographic segments are the basis on which the Group reports its primary segment information, as presented below:

Segmental information for the six months ended 30 June 2008:

North

Rest of the

America

EMEA

World

Total

US$

US$

US$

US$

Revenue from external customers

1,612,772

851,524

479,102

2,943,398

Operating loss

(10,131)

(5,349)

(3,011)

(18,491)

Finance income

112,311

Finance costs

(167)

Profit before taxation

93,653

Taxation

-

Profit for the period

93,653

Segmental information for the six months ended 30 June 2007:

North

Rest of the

America

EMEA

World

Total

US$

US$

US$

US$

Revenue from external customers

989,917

753,198

408,879

2,151,994

Operating loss

(411,910)

(307,438)

(166,125)

(885,473)

Finance income

39,181

Finance costs

(166)

Loss before taxation

(846,458)

Taxation

-

Loss for the period

(846,458)

Segmental information for the year ended 31 December 2007:

North

Rest of the

America

EMEA

World

Total

US$

US$

US$

US$

Revenue from external customers

2,017,356

 1,505,697

813,606

4,336,659

Operating loss

(513,726)

(383,430)

(207,187) 

(1,104,343)

Finance income

156,012

Finance costs

(333)

Profit before taxation

(948,664)

Taxation

-

Loss for the year

(948,664)

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. OPERATING LOSS

Operating loss is arrived after charging/(crediting):-

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

6 months to

6 months to

12 months to

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

Research and development

- current period expenditure

534,466

565,074

995,946

Bad debts

 22,199

-

14,743

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss

(207,333)

13,603

23,776

5. EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is based on the following data:

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

6 months to

6 months to

12 months to

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

Earnings

Earnings for the purpose of basic earnings/(loss) per share being net profit/(loss) attributable to equity shareholders of the parent

93,653

(846,458)

(948,664)

Earnings/(loss) for the purpose of diluted earnings/(loss) per share

93,653

(846,458)

(948,664)

Number of shares

Weighted average number of shares for the purpose of basic earnings/(loss) per share

24,881,950

21,346,576

23,089,650

Effect of dilutive potential shares:

 Share options

1,250,659

1,589,346

1,453,451

Weighted average number of shares for the purpose of dilutive earnings/(loss) per share

26,132,609

22,935,922

24,543,101

Earnings/(loss) per share

Basic

US$0.004

US$(0.04)

US$(0.04)

Diluted

US$0.004

US$(0.04)

US$(0.04)

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6. INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

Share of net assets

199,992

-

-

Particulars of the jointly controlled entity as at 30 June 2008 are as follows: -

Name of entity

Place of incorporation and opertation

Percentage of registered capital held

Principal activities

Great (BermudaIsland Scientific Limited

Bermuda/Hong Kong

50%

Selling of products of computer services; advisory services and maintenance services

A summary of the financial position on the jointly controlled entity with the Company's effective interests, as at 30 June 2008 is as follows:

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

Non-current assets

-

-

-

Current assets

199,992

-

-

Non-current liabilities

-

-

-

Current liabilities

-

-

-

Net assets

199,992

-

-

Income

-

-

-

Expenses

-

-

-

Profit for the period

-

-

-

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7. SHARE CAPITAL

Number

of shares

Amount

US$

Authorised share capital:

Ordinary shares of US$0.001 each

100,000,000

100,000

Issued and fully paid:

 

Ordinary shares of US$0.001 each

24,888,576

24,889

The movement of issued share capital is as follows:

Number

of shares

Amount

US$

At 1 January 2008

24,863,576

24,864

Shares issued during the period

25,000

25

At 30 June 2008

24,888,576

24,889

 (a) Share capital

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the letter of appointment of the non-executive directors of the Company, on 5 April 2008, an aggregate of 25,000 ordinary shares of the Company was allotted to three non-executive directors of the Company.

 

(b) Share options scheme

Details of movement of the share options are as follows:

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

6 months to 

6 months to

12 months to

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

 Weighted

Weighted

Weighted

Number of

average

Number of

average

Number of

average

share

exercise

share

exercise

share

exercise

options

price

options

price

options

price

US$

US$

US$

Outstanding at 1 January

1,260,500

0.269

1,641,500

0.260

1,641,500

0.260

Granted during the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

Forfeited during the period

(23,000)

 0.300

(58,000)

0.300

(63,000)

0.300

Exercised during the period

-

-

(185,000)

0.223

(318,000)

0.213

Expired during the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

Outstanding at 30 June/31 December 

1,237,500

0.264

1,398,500

0.263

1,260,500

0.269

Exercisable at 30 June/31 December

906,826

0.257

856,996

0.244

892,824

0.259

 

NETDIMENSIONS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

6 months to

6 months to

12 months to

30.6.2008

30.6.2007

31.12.2007

US$

US$

US$

Profit/(loss) before taxation

93,653

(846,458)

(948,664)

Exceptional costs of Placing and Admission to trading on the AIM Market

-

1,092,405

1,094,967

Share-based payments

35,744

66,550

133,094

Depreciation

52,679

23,048

70,417

Amortisation of intangible assets

14,803

7,182

18,351

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

-

1,559

1,563

Finance lease charges

167

166

333

Interest income

(112,311)

(39,181)

(156,012)

Operating cash flows before changes in working capital

84,735

305,271

214,049

(Increase)/decrease in inventories

(18,802)

10,850

2,370

Decrease/(increase) in receivables

1,055,028

1,159,648

(334,051)

(Decrease)/increase in payables

(283,346)

(202,844)

681,370

Cash flows from operating activities

837,615

1,272,925

563,738

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