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ISA- Audited results: year ended 28 February 2006 and dividend declaration

Release Date: 29/05/2006 11:24
Code(s): ISA
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ISA- Audited results: year ended 28 February 2006 and dividend declaration ISA Holdings Limited (Formerly Y3k Group Limited) ("ISA" or "the company") (Registration number: 1998/009608/06) JSE share code: ISA (formerly YHK) ISIN code: ZAE000067344 (formerly ZAE000017208 AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2006 AND DIVIDEND DECLARATION In accordance with the AltX Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised of the risks of investing in a company listed on AltX and are advised that the JSE does not guarantee the viability or the success of a company listed on AltX. In terms of JSE Listings requirements a Designated Adviser has to be retained by the company. The Designated Adviser is required to, inter alia, attend all board meetings held by the company to ensure that all JSE Listings Requirements and applicable regulations are complied with, approve the financial director of the company and guide the company in a competent, professional and impartial manner. If the company fails to retain a Designated Adviser it must make arrangements to appoint a new Designated Adviser within 10 business days, failing which the company faces suspension of trading of its securities. If a Designated Adviser is not appointed within 30 days of its suspension the company faces the termination of its listing without an offer to minorities. 2006 2005 R"000s R"000s GROUP INCOME STATEMENT Revenue 37,935 31,446 Cost of goods sold (21,450) (17,778) Gross profit 16,485 13,668 Other income 153 201 Selling and marketing costs (4,834) (4,483) Administrative expenses (4,864) (4,957) Operating profit 6,940 4,429 Finance income - net 472 134 Share of profit from associate 37 22 Profit before tax 7,449 4,585 Income tax reversal 30 424 Profit attributable to shareholders 7,479 5,009 GROUP BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Non-current assets 8,589 8,786 - Tangible assets 494 490 - Intangible assets 6,367 6,831 - Investment in associate company 0 122 - Share incentive trust 953 923 - Deferred tax asset 775 420 Current assets 20,519 14,858 - Cash and cash equivalents 11,899 4,932 - Inventories 46 36 - Loan receivable 0 2,545 - Trade and other receivables 8,574 7,345 Total assets 29,108 23,644 EQUITY Capital and reserves 21,158 16,279 - Share capital 1,300 1,300 - Share premium 14,387 14,387 - Non-distributable reserve 3,021 3,021 - Retained earnings 2,450 (2,429) LIABILITIES Current liabilities 7,950 7,365 - Trade and other payables 7,649 7,160 - Provisions for other liabilities and charges 301 205 Total equity and liabilities 29,108 23,644 GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT Cash flows from operating activities 6,452 4,562 Cash flows from investing activities 570 (973) Cash flows from financing activities (55) 656 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,967 4,245 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 4,932 687 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 11,899 4,932 GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Balance at beginning of the year 16,279 1,079 Net profit for the year 7,479 5,009 New shares issued during the year 0 10,191 Dividends paid during the year (2,600) 0 Balance at the end of the year 21,158 16,279 RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS AND HEADLINE EARNINGS Earnings as per income statement 7,479 5,009 Impairment of goodwill 464 152 Headline earnings 7,943 5,161 RECONCILIATION OF PREVIOUS SA GAAP TO IFRS RECONCILIATION OF GROUP BALANCE SHEET EQUITY Shareholders" equity as previously reported 0 14,459 Restatement of IFRS 0 1,820 - Revaluation of tangible assets 0 127 - Revaluation of intangible assets 0 1,273 - Deferred tax on the above 0 420 Restated equity - IFRS 0 16,279 RECONCILIATION OF GROUP INCOME STATEMENT Net income as previously reported - SA GAAP 0 3,189 Restatement of IFRS 0 1,820 - Reversal of depreciation of tangible assets 0 127 - Reversal of amortisation of intangible assets 0 1,273 - Deferred tax on the above 0 420 Restated net income - IFRS 0 5,009 ORDINARY SHARES Earnings per share (cents) 5.8 3.9 Headline earnings per share (cents) 6.1 4.0 Number of shares in issue ("000s) 130,000 130,000 Net asset value per share (cents) 16.3 12.5 Net tangible asset value per share (cents) 11.4 7.3 DIVIDEND DECLARATION Notice is hereby given that the directors declare ordinary dividend number 2, of 4 cents per share, to be ratified at the Annual General Meeting, to be held on 23 June 2006. The salient dates are as follows: Dividend declaration date: Monday, 29 May 2006 Dividend finalisation date: Friday, 23 June 2006 Last day to trade "cum" the dividend: Friday, 30 June 2006 Date trading commences "ex" the dividend: Monday, 3 July 2006 Record date: Friday, 7 July 2006 Date of payment: Monday, 10 July 2006 Shareholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise their shares between Monday 3 July 2006 and Friday 7 July 2006, both days inclusive. In terms of the requirements of the Companies Act No. 61 of 1973, the directors confirm that, after the cash distribution, ISA Holdings Limited will be able to pay its debts as they become due in the ordinary course of business, and that its consolidated assets, fairly valued, will exceed its consolidated liabilities. COMMENTS The financial year under review signified the end of another successful year for both ISA and the information security industry. Positive momentum in corporate governance and related legislative frameworks as well as a general upswing in spending in the Information and Communication Technology market, continue to provide stimulus for above-average growth. ISA"s ability to convert these opportunities into tangible and distributable profits, illustrates the value of a sustainable strategy, which has been successfully implemented by a team of focused and experienced specialists. The board is pleased with ISA"s performance and is proud to announce that all of its key performance indicators were achieved. Going into the new financial year with a streamlined service model, underpinned by their recently implemented Customer Relationship Management system, ISA is able to achieve a level of agility and responsiveness, which are fundamental ingredients to the delivery of world-class proactive security solutions. ISA has adopted IFRS in the preparation of the audited annual financial results, which includes the restatement for the year ending 28 February 2005. One of the most challenging financial objectives set by the directors for the period was to grow revenue organically by 20%, whilst maintaining gross margin levels above 40%. This objective was attained with revenue of R38 million (2005: R31 million). The quality of revenue further improved during the period with an increase in annuity derived revenue to 58% (2005: 50%), which sets a solid foundation for sustainable revenue into the future. Headline earnings of R7.9 million and earnings of R7.5 million were substantially generated in cash, allowing ISA to close the financial year with cash resources amounting to R11.9 million. ISA should be able to sustain its organic growth objectives with little impact to its capital structures. In this light and in support of the directors" opinion that surplus cash should be distributed to shareholders, the board declare an ordinary dividend of 4 cents per share, to be ratified at the Annual General Meeting on 23 June 2006. During the period an ordinary dividend of 1 cent per share, together with a special dividend of 1 cent per share, was declared and paid. To capitalise on the opportunities in the greater sub-Saharan African region, ISA launched a focused business development initiative aimed at achieving 10% of its revenue from outside of South Africa. The success of this initiative has resulted in a revenue contribution of 12% for the period. Going forward, ISA remains cautiously optimistic about their prospects in this region and anticipate increased spending on information security, specifically in Nigeria, Kenya and Botswana. ISA"s BEE objective remains a high priority and management are confident that a transaction will be concluded in 2006. The cautionary announcement dated 4 May 2006, relating to an anticipated empowerment deal, will hopefully culminate in the success of this objective. Despite a concerted effort to find a BEE partner during the period under review, management was unsuccessful. The announcement to shareholders relating to a possible empowerment transaction, published in August 2005, was withdrawn in November 2005 due to the difficulties encountered in securing appropriate funding. Corporate governance remains a key focus for ISA and the board strives to adhere to all the fundamental requirements of the King Reports. In the spirit of transparency, ISA strives towards presenting their results in a clear and succinct manner in order for all stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Group"s performance. ISA is well positioned to capitalise on opportunities within the security market and intends to continue achieving above average organic growth, by further developing their coverage and competencies within the information security sector. The fundamental industry drivers, including the recent focus on legislative compliance and corporate governance issues, continue to support ISA"s value proposition. ISA remains focused on building a trusted information security brand thereby creating tangible value for all stakeholders. By embracing a culture of teamwork and learning, ISA is able to nurture strong high-level relationships with their partners. On behalf of the board, I thank all of our stakeholders, customers and vendors for their contribution to another successful and exciting year. A special thanks is extended to our management and staff for a year of excellent performance and outstanding results. I look forward to meeting all shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 23 June 2006. For and on behalf of the board: Clifford Katz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Randburg 29 May 2006 Designated advisor: Exchange Sponsors (Pty) Ltd Date: 29/05/2006 11:24:10 AM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department

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