Abaco plc Financial Review Abaco plc Roberta Bryant 29 th September 2002
Abaco plcAgenda Overview Income breakdown by region Income v earnings per share Balance sheet details 5 year highlights Looking ahead Questions and answers…
Abaco plcOverview Income slowing in last quarter Operating profit increase for 5th year in a row Earnings per share increase of 5% US acquisition yielding profits ahead of budget African acquisition fitting well into group Successful entry into Australian market Growth in Eastern Europe ahead of budget
Abaco plcChallenges Global slowdown affecting new projects Need to consolidate existing acquisitions Need to hedge against currency fluctuations
Abaco plc Reviewing the Challenges Monthly meetings to discuss global slowdown Monthly review of progress in consolidating acquisitions Weekly review of currency movements and impact on company profits
Abaco plc Income Comparison by Region
Abaco plc Income vs Earnings Per Share
Abaco plc Balance Sheet Details
Abaco plc 5 Year Highlights UK disposal at £27m Stg profit Major German acquisition East European acquisitions Australian expansion US profit
Abaco plc Looking Ahead… Cost Cutting Consolidate Acquisitions Cost Cutting Consolidate acquisitions Increased Profit What are goals for next year? Increased Profit
Abaco plc Questions and Answers… Q&A
Abaco plc Refreshments Refreshments available in Boardroom Thank you for your attention