:30:40 TG21 Plc - Final Results RNS Number:8068Q TG21 Plc 26 March March TG21 plc ("TG21", "the company" or "the group")

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1 :30:40 TG21 Plc - Final Results RNS Number:8068Q TG21 Plc 26 March March 2007 TG21 plc ("TG21", "the company" or "the group") Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2007 TG21 today announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December Over the last few years the company has moved successfully to reposition itself from being a distributor of in-car entertainment and security systems to become a vehicle installation service provider with its 75% subsidiary, 21st Century, supplying public transport CCTV and other monitoring systems. Financial Highlights * Operating profit from continuing operations up 75% to ï ½1.4m (2006: ï ½0.8m) * Profit after tax from continuing operations up 100% to ï ½1.0m (2006: ï ½0.5m) * Earnings per share for continuing operations up 88% to 1.05p (2006: 0.56p) * Turnover for public transport monitoring division up 85% to ï ½5m (2006: ï ½2.7m) Operational Highlights * Successful disposal of two of the group's mature distribution divisions * 100% increase in sales volumes for public transport CCTV systems * Business now focused on core public transport CCTV and monitoring systems and vehicle installation * Trials of 21st Century's EcoManager and passenger counting system nearing completion Commenting on the results, Peter Ward, Chairman of TG21, said: "2007 has been a transformational year for the company and we are now well placed to take advantage of markets with high growth potential. The group has continued to reduce net debt with the disposal of our legacy divisions, allowing us to leverage core strengths in vehicle monitoring systems. We are excited about new product developments such as EcoManager, aimed at reducing fuel costs, where our initial field trails have been very encouraging." A copy of this preliminary results announcement is available on the company's website: For Further Information: TG21 plc Wilson Jennings, Finance Director Hogarth Partnership Limited Barnaby Fry Sarah Richardson Daniel Stewart & Co plc

2 (Nomad) Graham Webster Notes to editors Launched in 1993, the company began as Toad plc and was focused on the distribution of in-car entertainment systems and vehicle security products. Under the stewardship of Chairman Peter Ward, former Chairman and CEO of Rolls Royce Motors and Cunard Line, who joined the board at the end of 2001, TG21's strategy has been to reposition itself away from its legacy businesses into markets with better growth potential while leveraging its core strengths - nationwide field force of vehicle electrical engineers, call centre and distribution facilities. In line with this strategy, in 2005 the company took a controlling stake in 21st Century Crime Prevention Services Ltd ("21st Century"), the preferred supplier of on-board CCTV systems for Arriva UK Bus. 21st Century has pioneered the use of WiFi with on board CCTV systems and was the first company to successfully launch automatic video downloads and a bus CCTV monitoring system (HeartbeatTM). In addition to Arriva UK Bus, clients of 21st Century include Arriva Scandinavia, Go-Ahead Group, Metroline, Kinch Bus and ACIS. In 2006 the company bolstered this division, with a strategic investment in another bus CCTV business, Cyberlyne Communications Limited ("CCL"). This investment was made by way of a loan of ï ½430,000 to CCL and in parallel with this loan agreement CCL has granted an option to TG21 to acquire the whole of its share capital. In 2007 the company completed a number of installations for a pilot black-box based motor insurance scheme with two major insurance companies. The company was awarded these opportunities on the back of the long and valued relationships which it has developed in this market through its insurance replacement services. Headquartered in Mitcham, the group also has an office in Blackburn and employs around 170 staff. TG21 plc Chairman's statement Trading Results I am pleased to report that the group results for the year are ahead of market expectations and our borrowings have been reduced significantly. Towards the end of the year the company took a significant step to reposition itself away from its legacy distribution businesses. On 30 October 2007 we sold Sextons, our in-car entertainment distribution business and on 14 December 2007 we sold our Sigma and Toad security businesses along with ITI, our interface lead distribution business. The total proceeds from these sales was ï ½2.2m in cash of which ï ½1.5m was received prior to the year end. This, combined with cash generated from operations, has reduced net debt from ï ½3.3m at the start of the year to just ï ½0.6m at the year end. These disposals will allow us to focus on our core higher growth market sectors - public transport on-board monitoring systems and vehicle installation services. Financial Review Our consolidated income statement for the year and the 2006 comparatives show sales from continuing operations only. The overall net result from the sold businesses (the "discontinued operations") is disclosed separately. The overall net loss from the discontinued operations for the year was ï ½0.4m compared to a net loss of ï ½0.1m in the prior year. Operating profit from continuing operations

3 increased by 75% on last year at ï ½1.4m (2006: ï ½0.8m) and profit after tax of ï ½1.0m from continuing operations was double that achieved in 2006 (ï ½0.5m). Group - continuing operations ï ½m ï ½m Turnover Gross profit Gross profit percentage 55% 56% Net operating expenses (7.0) (7.7) Total operating profit from continuing operations Finance costs (0.3) (0.3) Profit before tax from continuing operations Taxation (0.1) - Loss for the period from discontinued operations (0.4) (0.1) Profit from continuing and discontinued operations Minority interest (0.1) - Net profit attributable to members of the parent company == Earnings per share Pence Pence - Continuing operations 1.05p 0.56p - Continuing and discontinued operations 0.62p 0.49p ï ½m ï ½m Net debt == Analysis of turnover from continuing operations ï ½m ï ½m Public transport monitoring systems Vehicle installation services Distribution Total Operational Review Public transport on board monitoring systems Principal activities in this division are the supply of CCTV, black box and other monitoring systems for use on public transport vehicles. During the year our 75% subsidiary, 21st Century CPS Limited ("21st Century") supplied over 1,000 on bus CCTV systems, double the number of systems supplied in While Arriva UK Bus remains the principal customer, the group also won repeat business from Go-Ahead and Arriva in Europe. In the current year we already have visibility on orders for in excess of 1,000 systems. Cumulative on bus CCTV systems supplied by 21st Century are now 5,500 units representing less than 10% of the total UK market. In addition, 21st Century is close to completing trials of its EcoManager and passenger counting systems aimed at reducing fuel costs and enhancing revenues for bus operators and we are confident that we will win orders in the current year for these new products. To strengthen our presence in the bus CCTV market we acquired an option to purchase Cyberlyne Communications Limited ("CCL") in July For the year to

4 31 December 2006 CCL made a loss of ï ½0.8m after hindsight adjustments. Since our involvement, CCL has reorganised its business to reduce overheads and for 2007 the company has achieved breakeven after hindsight adjustments and we believe that CCL is now well placed to make a positive contribution in the current year. Vehicle installation services The principal activities within this division are: (i) the supply and installation of replacements for stolen in-car entertainment and navigation systems for insurance company customers; (ii) the supply and installation of mobile 'phone hands-free kits for corporate fleets; (iii) the installation of public transport monitoring systems for 21st Century. The division now also provides installation services for the embryonic black-box motor insurance schemes operated by several insurance companies. The reduced turnover in this division is attributable to the maturing audio insurance replacement business and, as flagged in my interim statement, at the year end we exited from our mobile 'phone hands-free installation contract with Unipart. We anticipate that in the medium to longer term this division could benefit significantly from growth in the black-box motor insurance market and we are encouraged that so far in the current year we have undertaken over 1,000 black-box installations on behalf of insurers. Distribution Up until the disposal of the majority of this division, the principal activities within Distribution consisted of the distribution of in-car entertainment systems, satnav/communications equipment, speed camera alerts, audio leads and own brand automotive and motorcycle alarms to the retail trade. The only continuing business in this division is the distribution of motorcycle alarms and accessories through our Datatool business. Datatool continues to make a positive contribution to our results. Outlook Thanks to the invaluable contribution of management and staff, we have successfully repositioned the group away from the mature legacy businesses to allow us to focus on areas with higher growth potential. At the same time we have generated cash to reduce our net debt position significantly. We have a number of exciting new initiatives in growth markets and we are well placed to build sustainable returns in the coming years. Peter Ward Chairman 26 March 2008 Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 2007 Notes

5 Continuing operations Revenue 2 15,455 15,246 Cost of sales (7,020) (6,735) Gross profit 8,435 8,511 Other operating income Administrative expenses (7,183) (7,718) Share of results of associate - (60) Operating profit 2 1, Finance costs (271) (356) Profit before taxation 1, Taxation (100) 1 Profit for the period from continuing operations Discontinued operations Loss for the period from discontinued operations 3 (353) (55) Profit for the period Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent Minority interest Earnings per share From continuing operations Basic and diluted 1.05p 0.56p From continuing and discontinued operations Basic and diluted 0.62p 0.49p Consolidated statement of total recognised income and expense for the year ended 31 December Profit for the year and total recognised income and expense for the year Prior period adjustment - share based payment reserve - (150) == Group Minority interest

6 == Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2007 Notes Assets Non-current assets Goodwill 4,850 4,850 Other intangible assets Property, plant and equipment 3,837 4,076 Deferred tax asset ,424 9,706 Current assets Inventories 1,291 3,114 Trade and other receivables 4,566 4,562 Cash and cash equivalents 2, ,822 8,421 Total assets 18,246 18,127 Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables (3,682) (4,302) Current tax liabilities (70) - Bank loans and overdrafts (2,444) (2,032) Provisions 4 (72) - Derivative financial instruments - (29) (6,268) (6,363) Net current assets 2,554 2,058 Non-current liabilities Bank loans (1,150) (1,989) Provisions 4 (337) - Deferred tax liabilities (626) (626) (2,113) (2,615) Total liabilities (8,381) (8,978) Net assets 9,865 9,149 == Shareholders' equity Share capital 8,169 8,169 Share premium account 3,387 3,387 Special reserve 1,206 1,206 Other reserve Retained earnings (3,091) (3,700)

7 Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 9,714 9,105 Minority interests Total equity 9,865 9,149 == Consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2007 Notes Net cash generated from operating activities 5 1,373 1,213 Cash flow from investing activities Disposal of discontinued operations 1,547 - Costs of acquisition of associate - (25) Purchases of property, plant and equipment (78) (256) Purchases of intangible fixed assets (158) (189) Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities 1,311 (470) Cash flow from financing activities Repayment of borrowings (1,350) (1,500) Increase in bank overdrafts Dividend paid to minority interest (26) (205) Net cash used in financing activities (464) (1,523) Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,220 (780) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 745 1,525 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2, == Other than the disposal proceeds disclosed above there was no cash flow from investing activities relating to the discontinued operations. Cash flows from operating and financing activities attributable to the discontinued operations cannot be meaningfully distinguished from those relating to continuing operations. Notes to the preliminary results announcement for the year ended 31 December Basis of preparation As required by the AIM Rules for Companies and European Union Law, the company was required to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") with effect from 1 January 2007 for its consolidated financial statements. Consequently, the group's first IFRS Report and Accounts are for the year ended 31 December Previously the group reported using UK generally accepted accounting principles ("UK GAAP"). Detailed UK GAAP to IFRS reconciliations of

8 equity for the date of transition (1 January 2006) and 31 December 2006, and reconciliations of profit and recognised income and expense for the six months ended 30 June 2006 and the year ended 31 December 2006 along with a commentary and the group's accounting policies under IFRS were issued on 21 September 2007 and are available on the group's website 2. Segmental reporting The analysis by business area is based upon the group's reporting structure. Public Continuing operations transport Vehicle monitoring installation systems services Distribution Total Total revenue 4,961 11,409 1,873 18,243 Inter-segment sales (4) (2,784) - (2,788) -- - External revenue 4,957 8,625 1,873 15,455 ==== = Operating profit before reorganisation and Redundancy costs ,406 Reorganisation and redundancy costs - (46) - (46) -- - Operating profit ,360 ==== = Discontinued operations Distribution ï ½'000 Revenue 11,096 ========== Operating loss before disposal costs and proceeds (364) ========== Reorganisation and redundancy costs (262) Write down of inventories following disposals of businesses (200) Onerous lease provision (409) Operating loss before proceeds from disposals of businesses (1,235) Profit on sale of business Operating loss after proceeds from disposals of businesses (278) ==========

9 Continuing operations Public transport Vehicle monitoring installation systems services Distribution Total Total revenue 2,895 10,819 2,444 16,158 Inter-segment sales (212) (700) - (912) External revenue 2,683 10,119 2,444 15,246 ==== ==== Operating profit/(loss) before share of associate (88) 897 Share of result of associate (60) - - (60) Operating profit/(loss) (88) 837 ==== ==== Discontinued operations Distribution ï ½'000 Revenue 15,727 ========= Operating profit 20 ========= 3. Discontinued operations On 30 October 2007, the group entered into a sale agreement to dispose of its in-car entertainment distribution division ("Sextons") and on 14 December 2007, the group entered into a sale agreement to dispose of its vehicle security division. The disposals were completed on these dates and from these dates the control of these divisions passed to the acquirers. The results of the discontinued operations which have been included in the consolidated income statement were as follows: Revenue 11,096 15,727 Expenses (12,406) (15,782) Loss before and after tax* (1,310) (55) Profit on disposal of discontinued operations 957 -

10 Net loss attributable to discontinued operations (353) (55) *There was no tax payable on discontinued operations. Book value of net assets sold Current assets - inventories 1,250 - Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment 30 - Net assets disposed of 1,280 Gain on disposal 957-2,237 - Consideration paid in cash 1,547 - Deferred sales proceeds 690-2, Provisions 2007 ï ½'000 Balance at 1 January - Provision made in the year Balance at 31 December 409 ======== Included in current liabilities 72 Included in non-current liabilities ======== The provision represents the management's best estimate of the group's liability under onerous leases in respect of property that is no longer utilised following the disposal of its discontinued operations. 5. Reconciliation of operating profit to net cash inflow from operating activities Profit for the year Adjustments for: Share of result from associate - 60 Finance costs Income tax expense 100 (1) Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (957) - Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of intangible fixed assets Share based payment expense Increase in provisions Operating cash flows before movement in working capital 1,077 1,573 Decrease in inventories

11 Decrease in receivables 686 2,142 Decrease in payables (620) (2,589) Cash inflow from operations 1,716 1,811 Income taxes paid - (192) Interest paid (343) (406) Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,373 1, Publication of non-statutory accounts The preliminary results announcement for the year ended 31 December 2007 is unaudited. The financial information contained in this preliminary announcement does not constitute statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2006 is derived from the statutory accounts for that period (after the restatement described at note 1 above) which have been delivered to the Registrar and included an audit report which was unqualified and did not contain a statement under either Section 237 (2) or Section 237(3) of the Companies Act The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2007 is derived from the statutory accounts for the period which include an audit report which is unqualified and did not contain a statement under either Section 237(2) or Section 237(3) of the Companies Act 1985 and will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies following the company's Annual General Meeting. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END FR UNRURWKROUAR