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Falkland Islands Holdings plc
Annual Report 2008 

Contents

1

2

3

Financial Highlights

Chairman’s Statement

Managing Director’s Business Review

14

Board of Directors and Secretary

15

Directors’ Report

20

Independent Auditor’s Report

22

Consolidated Income Statement

23

Group Balance Sheet

24

Company Balance Sheet

25

Group Cash Flow Statement

26

Company Cash Flow Statement

27

Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense 

27

Company Statement of Recognised Income and Expense 

28

Notes to the Financial Statements

76

Directors and Corporate Information

Financial Highlights

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

1

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

Change

%

Revenue from continuing operations

17,200

15,618

Profit before tax 

Underlying profit before tax*

Diluted earnings per share before amortisation 
and non-recurring items

Dividend per share

Cash flow from operations

Net asset value per share

*Defined as profit before tax, amortisation and non-recurring items.

1,909

1,937

16.3p

8.0p

2,979

376p

2,034

1,654

13.9p

7.0p

1,965

292p

10.1

(6.1)

17.1

17.3

14.3

59.4

28.7

Revenue (£’000)
from continuing operations

17,200

1,937

Underlying profit before tax* (£’000)

15,209

15,618

12,206

11,082

1,654

1,490

972

847

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Diluted earnings per share (pence)
before amortisation and
non-recurring items

13.9

16.3

12.0

9.4

9.0

Dividend per share (pence)

8.00

7.00

6.50

5.75

6.00

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Chairman’s Statement

drill  two  exploration  wells.  BHPBilliton have  reimbursed
FOGL with US$12.75 million in respect of prior costs and
they  will  be  funding  68%  of  costs  through  the  drilling
programme.  The  introduction  of  such  an  experienced
Company  underpins  the  exploration  effort  as  we  move
closer to drilling, which is expected to take place in 2009.

Earnings and dividends
Earnings per share (“EPS”) on underlying profits rose by
18.7% to 16.5p per share (2007: 13.9p) and diluted EPS
calculated on all earnings after amortisation were 16.1p
per share, compared with 18.8p per share last year, which
included a profit on the sale of an investment.

The Board is recommending to shareholders a dividend of
8p  per  share,  an  increase  of  14.2%  on  last  year  (2007:
7p). The dividend is twice covered by earnings.

Net assets
The purchase of Momart for £10.3 million comprised cash
(£4.6  million),  contingent  consideration  payable  in  2009
and 2010 (£3.2 million) and new FIH shares (£2.5 million).
The  consideration  was  financed  from  existing  cash
resources  and  a  new  term  bank  loan  of  £4.0  million.
However, the Group remains in a strong financial position
with good interest cover. At the year end, interest bearing
obligations  totalled  £9.1  million  and  cash  balances  were
£3.0 million.

The application of IFRS has meant that the investment in
FOGL is now stated in the accounts at market value at the
year end (123.5p) of £18.5 million (2007: £12.9 million)
equivalent to 204p per FIH share.

Outlook
In the coming year we anticipate solid performances from
our three businesses which should be relatively defensive
to global economic difficulties. The new financial year has
started  in  line  with  the  Board’s  expectations  and  the
Group is well positioned to make further progress during
the  year.  We  look  forward  to  FOGL’s  future  drilling
campaign with keen anticipation since any success would
have  a  transformational  impact  on  the  value  of  the
investment and of your Company.

We  thank  our  employees  for  their  commitment  and
contributions to building the business, and we thank our
shareholders for their support.

David Hudd
Chairman

Overview
I am pleased to report that 2007/8 has been another good
year for Falkland Islands Holdings (“FIH”) with significant
growth  in  underlying  profits  and  earnings.  We  were
particularly  pleased  to  announce  the  acquisition  of
Momart  International  Limited  (“Momart”),  a  UK  market
leader in fine art logistics in March 2008. The acquisition
met  our  strategic  objective  of  strengthening  the  Group’s
portfolio  of  market  leading  businesses.  The  acquisition,
which  was  immediately  earnings  enhancing,  brings
increased scale and improves the Group’s growth potential
without compromising the financial position. 

Our three businesses achieved solid organic growth during
the  period  and  the  prospects  for  Falkland  Oil  and  Gas
(“FOGL”)  (in  which  FIH  holds  a  16.3%  interest)  were
transformed by the introduction of BHPBilliton as a farm-
in  partner  in  October.  These  achievements  have  been
received  positively  and  this  has  contributed  to  the  53%
increase in the FIH share price over the financial year.

Results
In the year to 31 March 2008, the Group’s sales increased
by  10.1%  to  £17.20  million  from  £15.62  million  while
underlying  profit,  defined  as  profit  before 
tax,
amortisation and non-recurring items was up by 17.6% to
£1.94  million  from  £1.65  million.  Profit  after  tax,  but
before amortisation and non-recurring items increased by
19.7% to £1.40 million from £1.17 million.

Operating profit before non-recurring items increased by
14.8%  to  £2,010,000  from  £1,751,000  in  2006/7,  of
which Momart contributed £84,000 in the short period of
ownership.  Both  the  Falkland  Islands  Company  (“FIC”)
and  the  Portsmouth  Harbour  Ferry  Company  (“PHFC”)
achieved  improved  results.  In  the  Falklands  auto  sales,
fishing  agency,  property  income  and  shipping  volumes
were positive factors while other retailing profits declined.
The  ferry  benefited  from  a  1%  increase  in  passenger
numbers.

Falkland Oil and Gas
The  Group  holds  15  million  ordinary  shares  (16.3%)  in
FOGL  which  has  a  49%  interest  in  licences  covering
49,000  sq  km  to  the  South  and  East  of  the 
Falklands.  BHPBilliton has  been  the  operator  since 
1 January 2008 and they have a licence commitment to

David Hudd

Chairman

26 June 2008

Managing Director’s Business Review

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

3

John Foster 
Managing Director

The  year  to  31  March  2008  was  a  year  of  progress 
and  development  for  FIH.  Our  existing  businesses
performed  well  and  increases  in  revenue  and  underlying
profits were delivered by both FIC and by PHFC, our UK
ferry business.

The results to 31 March 2008 also reflect a contribution
from  Momart  which  was  acquired  on  5  March  2008.
Momart  is  a  specialist  provider  of  transport  and 
logistics  services  to  the  art  world  and  is  a  market 
leader  in  the  UK  with  an  international  reputation  for
excellence.

This is the first year that the Group has been required to
report  its  results  under  International  Financial  Reporting
Standards  (IFRS)  and  the  financial  statements,  notes  and
prior  year  comparative  figures  have  been  shown 
under  IFRS.  The  greatest  impact  arises  in  the  balance 
sheet  where  the  holding  in  FOGL  is  now  shown  at  its
market  value.  This  has  the  effect  of  producing  a 
significant  increase  in  the  Group’s  reported  assets  and
reserves.

Group performance
Including nearly a month of post acquisition trading from
Momart,  the  Group’s  revenues  in  the  year  to  31  March
2008  rose  by  10.1%  to  £17.20  million  (2007:  £15.62
million).  On  a  like  for  like  basis,  revenue  increased  by
3.3%, as steady progress was delivered by FIC and PHFC
in the year. 

In the Falklands, FIC started well, helped by another very
strong  Illex  squid  catch  in  April  and  May,  and  first  half
activity was also boosted by visitors to the islands in May
and  June  to  commemorate  the  25th  anniversary  of  the
liberation of the islands. Despite a generally sluggish local
economy,  FIC  posted  a  strong  second  half  with  record
automotive  sales  and  buoyant  3rd  party  freight  and
carriage  revenues,  which  helped  to  increase  turnover  in
the  Falklands  business  by  2.8%  for  the  year.  In  the  UK,
PHFC’s  ferry  business  benefited  from  an  increase  in
passengers,  and  revenues  increased  by  5.0%  during  the
year.  The  revenue  of  £1.07  million  generated  by 
Momart in the 27 days following the acquisition reflected
healthy  trading  and  the  continued  buoyancy  of  the 
UK art market.  

Revenue

Year ended 31 March

Falkland Islands

PHFC Ferry

Momart

Total

2008

£m

12.60

3.53

16.13

1.07

17.20

2007

£m

12.26

3.36

15.62

–

Change

%

2.8

5.0

3.3

–

15.62

10.1

Consolidated Group Revenue:  FIC • PHFC • Momart •

6%

21%

22%

73%

78%

2007/8

2006/7

Underlying profits 
In the year to 31 March 2008, underlying profit, defined
as profit before tax, amortisation and non-recurring items
(PBTA), increased by 17.6% to £1.94 million (2007: £1.65
million), reflecting increases at both PHFC and FIC and a
first  contribution  from  Momart.  On  a  like  for  like  basis
underlying profit increased by 12.1% to £1.85 million.

In  the  current  year  reported  profits  have  been  largely
unaffected  by  one  off  items  or  amortisation  charges,
whereas  in  2006/7,  profits  before  tax  were  increased  by
the  sale  of  FIH’s  shares  in  Falkland  Gold  and  Minerals
Limited.  To  show  the  underlying  position  before  non-
recurring profits and the amortisation of intangible assets
a separate column has been included on the face of the
Consolidated Income Statement on page 22. An analysis
of underlying profit is shown in the table below:

Underlying Profit

Year ended 31 March

Falkland Islands

PHFC Ferry

Momart

Underlying profit (PBTA)

2008

£m

1.24

0.61

1.85

0.09

1.94

Amortisation

(0.03)

Exceptional costs

Profit on sale of investments

–

–

Profit before tax

1.91

2007

£m

1.09

0.56

1.65

–

1.65

–

(0.11)

0.49

2.03

Change

%

13.8

8.9

12.1

–

17.6

–

–

–

(5.9)

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Underlying profit:  FIC • PHFC • Momart •

5%

31%

34%

64%

66%

2007/8

2006/7

Amortisation
Under  IFRS,  the  Group  is  required  to  amortise  the
intangible assets acquired upon the acquisition of Momart
(see  note  2  Acquisition  of  Subsidiary  in  the  Notes  to  the
Accounts on page 35) and in a full year the amortisation
charge  relating  to  these  assets  is  expected  to  be
approximately  £400,000.  The  charge  for  the  post
acquisition  period  to  31  March  2008  amounted  to
£28,000. No amortisation charge is required in respect of
goodwill,  relating  to  Momart  or  to  PHFC,  since  there 
had  been  no  diminution  of  value  in  those  assets  during 
the year. 

Non-recurring items
There were no non-recurring items in the current year. In
2006/7 the Group incurred costs of £105,000 to close the
small defined benefit pension scheme in the Falklands and
a  profit  of  £485,000  was  realised  from  the  sale  of  the
Group’s holding in Falkland Gold and Minerals. 

Profit before tax
After  taking  account  of  charges  for  the  amortisation  of
intangibles of £28,000 the Group’s profit before tax for the
year  ended  31  March  2008  was  £1.91  million  (2007:
£2.03 million).

Earnings per share   
Earnings per share based on underlying profit before non
recurring  items  and  amortisation  charges  (PBTA)  saw  a
healthy  18.7%  increase  in  the  year  to  16.5  pence  per
share.

Year ended 31 March

Underlying profit
(see page 3)

2008

£m

1.94

2007

£m

1.65

Change

%

17.6

Tax thereon

(0.54)

(0.48)

–

Underlying profit 
after tax

Average number
of shares in 
issue (000’s)

Basic EPS

1.40

1.17

19.7

8,478

16.5p

8,417

13.9p

–

18.7

See note 11 on pages 43 and 44 for more details.

Group structure
Momart  became  a  100%  owned  subsidiary  of  FIH  and 
this  is  reflected  in  the  chart  below.  FIH’s  holdings  in  the
Falkland  Islands  Company  and  the  Portsmouth  Harbour
Ferry Company remained unchanged. 

The Group also retained its strategic 16.3% shareholding
in FOGL of 15 million shares. On 7 September 2007 these
shares were transferred to Erebus Limited a wholly-owned
subsidiary incorporated in the Falkland Islands. 

Acquisition of Momart International Limited
On  5  March  2008,  FIH  completed  the  acquisition  of
Momart  Limited  and  its  parent  company  Momart
International  Limited.  The  total  consideration  payable,
including transaction costs of £566,000, was £10.8 million
comprising  cash,  shares  in  FIH,  contingent  consideration

Falkland Islands Holdings plc

The Falkland Islands 
Company Limited

The Portsmouth Harbour
Ferry Company Limited

Momart International
Limited

Percentage 
of shares held 
100%

Percentage 
of shares held 
100%

Percentage 
of shares held 
100%

Falkland 
Oil and Gas 
Limited

Percentage 
of shares held 
16.3%

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Consideration payable

Net tangible assets on acquisition

Existing bank borrowings

Intangible assets (trade name, etc.)

Deferred tax linked to intangibles

Goodwill on acquisition

£m

10.8

1.3

(1.6)

4.8

(1.3)

3.2

7.6

Momart  is  a  leading  provider  of  specialist  transport,
storage  logistics  and  consultancy  services  for  the  art
market. The Company has been established for some 35
years and has administration offices in Whitechapel and a
secure storage facility of 78,000 square feet in Leyton, East
London.  Momart  has  112  employees  and  in  the  year  to 
31  August  2007  reported  revenue  of  £12.3  million  and
PBTA of £1.4 million. 

for 

reputation 

Momart  enjoys  an  enviable 
its
professionalism  and  specialist  expertise  amongst  its  blue
chip  client  base,  which  includes  many  of  the  world’s
leading  museums  and  art  galleries  (including,  the  British
Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate, and the
Royal  Collection.  Overseas  Momart’s  clients  include  the
Metropolitan  Museum  of  New  York,  The  J.  Paul  Getty
Museum Los Angeles, and the Hermitage St. Petersburg). 

Momart installed the Henry Moore exhibition at Kew in summer 2007.

payable  over  two  years,  linked  to  the  continuing
employment of the Directors of Momart, and a small sum
paid on a deferred basis linked to the value of certain art
works to be sold by Momart.

Cash sum paid to vendors

Professional fees

Ordinary shares in FIH

Contingent consideration

Deferred consideration

Total consideration

£m

4.6

0.6

2.5

3.0

0.1

10.8

The consideration paid represented a multiple of 7.9 times
the  reported  PBTA  of  Momart  for  the  year  ended 
31 August 2007.

582,666  FIH  shares  were  issued  in  respect  of  the
acquisition  representing  6.8%  of  the  issued  share  capital
prior to the transaction. 

At the time of the acquisition, Momart had identifiable net
tangible  operating  assets  of  £1.3  million  and  bank
borrowings  of  £1.6  million.  In  addition,  the  Group  also
acquired  intangible  assets  of  £4.8  million  and  related
deferred  tax  liabilities  of  £1.3  million.  Goodwill  on
acquisition amounted to £7.6 million. 

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Services  to  public  galleries  and  museums  accounted  for
approximately  56%  of  Momart’s  revenues  in  2007.  In
addition  to  its  public  sector  clients,  Momart  provides
specialist storage and transportation services for many of
the  UK’s  leading  commercial  art  galleries  and  collectors.
Services  to  private  galleries  accounted  for  approximately
34% of Momart’s revenues in 2007. Storage rental income
represented 10% of revenue. 

In recent years Momart has enjoyed strong growth in both
revenue  and  profit,  with  the  continued  expansion  of  the
global  art  market  further  growth  is  expected  over  the
medium term. 

Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company
PHFC  performed  well  in  the  second  half  of  the  year,
building on the solid performance reported in the Interim
results.  The  core  passenger  ferry  service  continued  to
account  for  more  than  90%  of  revenue.  Whilst  the
encouraging  increase  in  passenger  numbers  seen  in  the
first half of the year slowed a little in the second half, for
the year as a whole the total number of passengers carried
by  the  ferry  increased  by  1%  to  3.66  million.  PHFC  also
continued  to  provide  water  taxi  services  for  Berkeley
Homes, with a small 72 passenger vessel operating at peak
times  during  weekdays  taking  residents  from  Royal
Clarence  Yard  on  the  Gosport  shore  to  our  pontoon  at
Portsea. 

PHFC also enjoyed success with a smaller, more focussed
programme  of  summer  leisure  cruises  in  Portsmouth
harbour  and  along  the  Solent,  and  this  made  a  small
positive  contribution  for  the  first  time  in  several  years.  A
similarly  focussed  programme  is  scheduled  for  this
Summer. 

As in the prior year fares were increased on 1 June 2007,
with normal daily adult return fares rising by 5% to £2.10
and  fares  for  regular  users  buying  open  10  trip  tickets
increasing from £8.00 to £8.40. In addition, the Company
continued  to  offer  concessionary  fares  to  children  and
seniors over 60.

With the 1% increase in passengers and fare rises in June,
partially  offset  by  the  elimination  of  loss  making  cruises,
total revenue from PHFC increased by 5% to £3.53 million. 

2007/8 saw continued cost inflation with particularly large
increases in the price of fuel, but efficiency improvements
and active cost management mitigated their impact. As a
result, after the allocation of head office costs, the profit
before  tax  of  the  ferry  operations  increased  from  £0.55
million to £0.61 million in the year to 31 March 2008.

The  ferry  currently  benefits  from  the  free  use  of  the
pontoon  on  the  Gosport  side  of  the  harbour  which  is
owned  by  Gosport  Borough  Council.  The  Council  are
moving ahead with plans to replace the existing pontoon

The Spirit of Portsmouth departing Portsea.

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which is now expected to be delivered in late-2009. It now
seems clear that the Council will seek to finance the cost
of the pontoon by charging a full commercial rent for its
use.  With  installation  of  the  new  pontoon  now  delayed
into  late-2009  these  additional  pontoon  rental  costs  will
not affect the current financial year. However, the Group
will be required to implement significant increases to fares
to offset these additional operating costs next year. 

The  ferry  service  continues  to  be  popular  with  local
residents  and  this  was  confirmed  during  the  year  by  a
customer satisfaction survey which revealed that 89% of
passengers felt the service was good or very good. The key
to  this  high  level  of  passenger  satisfaction  is  the  ferry’s
exceptional  reliability  and  in  2007/8  over  99.6%  of  all
72,000 ferry trips departed on time. The value placed on
PHFC’s  operations  by  the  people  of  Gosport  and
Portsmouth was also emphasised when the Company was
awarded  the  prestigious  “Service  to  the  Community”
award  at  the  “Go  Gosport”  awards  ceremony  in
December 2007. This award was a welcome recognition of
PHFC’s unique contribution to the local community which
it serves and underlines the value local people place on a
service which is:

• safe; 

• reliable; 

• quicker;  

• cheaper; and 

• more environmentally friendly than using a car.

With spiralling costs of petrol, and increased awareness of
green issues, the excellent value for money, combined with
the  convenience  of  the  shorter  harbour  crossing,  mean
that  the  Gosport  Ferry  remains  an  attractive  and
compelling choice for local commuters and tourists.

Falklands operations (FIC)
Total  revenue  in  the  Group’s  Falklands  businesses  in  the
year  to  31  March  2008  increased  by  2.8%  to  £12.60
million (2007: £12.26 million).

Turnover 2007/8:  Retailing • Other •

20%

80%

The economy of the Falkland Islands is not directly linked
to the business cycle in the UK, but is subject to the same
increases in raw material prices, food and energy costs. In
particular  oil,  which  despite  the  recent  introduction  of  a
small  farm  of  wind  turbines,  continues  to  form  the  basis
for almost all the Islands’ electricity generation, saw sharp
price  rises  in  the  year  and  these  increases  were  more
acutely felt by consumers without the dampening effect of
the  high  government  duty  seen  in  the  UK.  In  general
terms, economic activity in the Falklands remained largely
flat  in  the  year,  constrained  by  rising  costs  and  restricted
government spending. Retailing remained competitive and
margins, particularly in the West Store supermarket, came
under  renewed  pressure.  However,  continued  growth  in
the numbers of cruise ship visitors provided an important
stimulus  to  the  Group’s  Capstan  gift  shop.  Automotive
sales were buoyant with continuing strong military orders
supported  by  increased  sales  of  newly  introduced 
budget 4x4’s. In addition the Company’s freight business, 
Darwin  Shipping,  benefited  from  exceptional  volumes 
of third party cargoes being shipped to the Islands during
the year.

After  allocating  head  office  costs,  the  Group’s  Falklands
business activities, generated a profit before tax and non-
recurring  items  of  £1.24  million,  an  increase  of  £0.15
million on the prior year (2007: £1.09 million). 

Retailing – Sales £10.0 million 
(2007: £9.8 million)
important  business  activity
Retailing 
undertaken by the Group in the Falklands and accounts for
80% of revenue. 

is  the  most 

Despite  increased  competition  and  a  generally  flat  local
economy in the year to 31 March 2008, overall retail sales
increased by 1.9% to £10.0 million. 

Helped by a reorganisation of management responsibilities
and  improvements  in  store  layout,  sales  at  the  flagship
West  Store  supermarket  increased  by  1.2%.  However,
competition  from  local  independent  retailers  remained
fierce and this put pressure on margins during the year. At
the  Capstan  gift  shop  a  refreshed  product  line  up  and
continued  increases  in  tourist  activity,  particularly  of 
cruise  ship  passengers,  saw  sales  increase  by  10.2%.
During the year the Company’s Gallery clothing store was
closed  for  refurbishment  and  re-opened  in  September
2007  re-branded  as  “Basics”.  With  a  simplified  offer  of
clothing staples, customer reaction was positive and both
sales and margins at the renamed “Basics” store improved
in the second half. 

The Group’s DIY business, Homecare, was also re-branded
during  the  year  and  its  two  constituent  parts,  selling

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building  materials  and  home  furnishings  and  accessories
were  split  off  into  separate  trading  areas  and  renamed
“Home  Builder”  and  “Home  Living”.  The  refurbishment
was  completed  in  December  2007  and  the  new  outlets 
re-opened  in  time  for  Christmas.  Customer  reaction  was
positive  and  again  sales  increased  in  aggregate  by  9.7%
for  the  year  to  31  March  2008,  reversing  the  trend  of
decline seen in the prior year.  

Revenues from FIC‘s insurance agency and property rental
activities  saw  steady  growth  in  the  year,  and  with  lower
property  maintenance  costs  in  2007/8  the  contribution
from FIC’s property arm increased significantly. At the year
end, FIC had a portfolio of 28 commercial and residential
properties, all of which are let. Port Services which provides
stevedoring  services  also  increased  its  contribution  in
2007/8. 

FIC’s  automotive  dealership  had  another  excellent  year
with record numbers of vehicle sales (95 compared to 84
in  the  previous  year).  Increased  sales  of  the  newly
introduced  budget  Ford  4x4  models  complemented  the
Company’s more traditional Land Rover sales, targeted at
local  businesses  and  the  military,  which  still  form  the
bedrock of the auto section’s activities. 

Other activities – Sales £2.6 million 
(2007: £2.4 million)
Overall sales in the Company’s other activities increased by
£0.2 million to £2.6 million in the year to 31 March 2008. 

The Fishing Agency had a good year with revenues and net
income  marginally  ahead  of  2006/7  thanks  to  another
strong performance from the Illex squid fishery. 

Darwin Shipping, which charters space on UK Ministry of
Defence  supply  vessels,  benefited  from  exceptional  levels
of  third  party  cargos  during  the  year,  most  notably  its
carriage  of  three  44  metre  wind  turbines  for  the  newly
installed wind farm on the outskirts of Stanley, which will
help reduce the Islands’ reliance on expensive fossil fuels.
Despite  an  increase  in  MoD  shipping  rates  in  November
2007,  a  strong  increase  in  volumes  of  third  party  freight
and a continued tight control on costs, enabled Darwin to
make a welcome advance in the year. 

The Upland Goose Hotel benefited from the “Falklands 25”
visitors in the first quarter, but in the remainder of the year,
as  expected,  demand  for  beds  fell  away  and  occupancy
levels dropped, resulting in increased losses for the year as
a  whole.  After  a  careful  review  of  the  prospects  for  the

Wind turbines in the Falklands – the turbines were transported by Darwin Shipping.

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Goose  it  was  decided  to  close  the  hotel  at  the  end  of
March 2008 and convert the building back into its original
use as residential accommodation. Planning permission for
eleven  residential  units  has  been  granted  and  work
commenced on the conversion in April 2008. The project
will  capitalise  on  the  site’s  excellent  sea  front  location  in
the  centre  of  Stanley,  and  produce  prestigious  premium
priced heritage cottages and apartments, available for sale
or letting in 2009. 

During the year the Company was also granted planning
permission to build up to 350 residential units at its 37 acre
site  at  Dairy  Paddock,  on  the  Southwest  edge  of  central
Stanley, part of which was received in exchange for FIC’s
Racecourse  site.  Discussions  are  progressing  with  a  UK
house  builder,  Galliford  Try  plc,  and  the  Falkland  Islands
Government  to  assess  the  potential  for  the  profitable
phased development of this site. If successful, this would
see a substantial increase in the size and the quality of the
housing stock in Stanley, and would provide a significant
boost to the value of FIC’s property portfolio. 

Trading outlook for 2008/9
With the acquisition of Momart, the overall profitability of
the  Group  is  set  to  increase  significantly  in  the  current
financial  year  as  the  Group  benefits  from  a  full  year’s
contribution.  Although  the  general  economic  outlook  in
the  UK  is  more  uncertain  than  for  some  time,  both
Momart  and  PHFC  have  seen  a  solid  start  to  the  new
financial  year,  with  both  companies  seeing  year  on  year
increases  in  revenue  in  the  first  two  months.  In  the
Falklands, the first quarter has experienced a slower start,
with  a  fall  in  the  squid  catch  in  April  and  May  and  a
corresponding  reduction  in  the  income  generated  by  the
Fishing Agency. In addition, the first two months of 2007/8
benefited  from  the  25th  anniversary  commemorations,
and as a result in comparison FIC has not enjoyed as strong
a start this year.

The outlook for the remainder of the year remains positive,
and  although  it  is  unlikely  that  FIC  will  match  the
exceptional  level  of  profitability  seen  in  2007/8,  a  solid
contribution from Stanley is anticipated. In the UK further
strengthening  of  the  central  management  function  will
take place following the near doubling in size of the Group
brought on by the recent acquisition. In the UK operating
companies both PHFC and Momart are expected to make
further progress. 

Falkland Oil and Gas (FOGL)
The Group continues to hold its strategic stake in FOGL of
15  million  shares  which  represents  a  16.3%  interest.  At 
31  March  2008  the  bid  price  of  FOGL  shares  was  123p
giving  a  market  value  for  FIH’s  shareholding  of  £18.5
million  (2007:  £12.9  million).  The  investment  has  a  cost
value to the Group of £2.5 million. 

In  the  year  the  exploration  programme  continued  with
expenditure  of  £11  million  in  FOGL’s  calendar  year.  The
major  components  were 
the  Controlled  Source
Electromagnetic (CSEM) Survey and the 2D infill survey.

The  2D  survey,  which  was  completed  in  May  2007,  was
designed to infill the existing seismic grid in order to get
clearer definition of the leads and prospects and covered
9,950 km. 

In  August  2007  the  CSEM  survey  of  750  km  was
completed covering twelve prospects. FOGL reported that
positive  anomalies  were  detected  over  seven  of  the
prospects,  which  also  showed  seismically  derived  direct
hydrocarbon  indicators.  The  largest  of  these  prospects
could contain, on a mean un-risked basis, up to 3.5 billion
barrels.  The  results  of  the  CSEM  survey  were  then
integrated  with  the  2D  results  to  help  define  the  best
prospects for drilling.

One of the key objectives for FOGL was to secure a credible
farm-in  partner  and  in  October  2007  it  was  announced
that a farm-in had been agreed with BHPBilliton and that
transaction  was  completed  in  December.  BHPBilliton
acquired  a  51%  interest  in  the  entire  licence  area  and
assumed  the  operatorship.  The  financial  terms  of  the 
farm-in  were  that  FOGL  received  US$12.75  million  in
reimbursement  of  historic  costs  and  that  BHPBilliton  will
pay  68%  of  exploration  costs  up  to,  and  including,  the
drilling  of  two  exploration  wells.  Their  participation
provides external corroboration of the prospectivity of the
licence area.

Final  preparatory  work  prior  to  drilling,  comprising  site
surveys and environmental impact assessment is expected
to take place in the Austral Summer of 2008/9 with drilling
in 2009.

The positive news flow led to FOGL’s share price increasing
by 42% over the financial year from 86.5p to 123p.

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Managing Director’s Business Review

CONTINUED

Balance sheet
As a result of the introduction of IFRS and the acquisition
of Momart the consolidated balance sheet has undergone
considerable  change.  The  net  effect  of  these  changes  is
that  the  Group  has  seen  an  increase  in  its  reported  net
assets from £24.7 million to £34.0 million as at 31 March
2008  and  the  Group  ended  the  year  with  net  bank
borrowings of £6.1 million (2007: £2.2 million net cash). 

Intangible assets at 31 March 2008 of £16.4 million (2007:
£4.0  million) include  intangible  assets  and  goodwill  of
£12.4 million linked to the acquisition of Momart and £4.0
million  related  to  goodwill  on  the  acquisition  of  PHFC  in
December 2004.

The £4.8 million of other intangible assets relate to those
assets  with  a  specifically  identifiable  commercial  value  to
the Company. 

The  net  book  value  of  property,  plant  and  equipment
increased by £1.1 million from £6.3 million to £7.4 million
to 31 March 2008. During the year fixed asset additions of
£0.9  million  were  made  to  improve  the  infrastructure  of
the  operating  companies,  principally  in  the  Falkland
Islands,  and  a  further  £0.7  million  of  tangible  assets
(mainly vehicles and plant and equipment) were acquired
with  the  purchase  of  Momart  in  March  2008.  The
depreciation charge for the year amounted to £0.5 million.

The  Group’s  investment  properties  comprise  commercial
and  residential  properties  in  the  Falkland  Islands  held  for
rental.  The  net  book  value  was  essentially  unchanged  in
the year at £1.6 million (2007: £1.6 million). The Directors
estimate  that  the  fair  value  of  this  property  portfolio  at 
31 March 2008 was £2.8 million.

Under IFRS, deferred tax assets relating to future pension
liabilities are classified separately and unlike UK GAAP are
not netted off the gross pension liability. As at 31 March
2008 the Group’s deferred tax assets fell from £0.6 million
to  £0.5  million  largely  as  a  result  of  the  reduction  of  UK
corporation tax from 30% to 28%. 

Inventories increased from £2.7 million to £3.3 million at
31  March  2008.  £162,000  of  this  relates  to  work  in
progress  at  Momart  and  the  balance  of  £3.1  million
represented  stock  held  for  resale  in  the  Group’s  retail
operations in the Falklands. Over £0.3 million of the £0.5
million  increase  in  stock  levels  in  the  Falklands  related  to
higher levels of vehicle stocks which rose to £0.7 million at
the year end. These increases were in response to higher
levels  of  customer  demand,  particularly  for  budget  4x4
models.  Levels  of  retail  inventories  were  also  deliberately

increased by some 5% to increase buffer stocks and avoid
stock outs and lost sales.

Trade and other receivables balances increased from £2.4
million in March 2007 to over £5.3 million as at 31 March
2008.  The  increase  relates  largely  to  the  acquisition  of
trade debtors in Momart with balances due from museums
and  galleries  and  overseas  agents.  The  Company  has  a
good  history  of  receivables  collection  and  many  of  its
overseas agency customers have amounts payable to them
in  trade  creditors,  which  offset  the  receivable  due  to
Momart.  In  addition,  many  of  the  museums  and
institutions owing monies have long standing relationships
with  Momart  and  have  assets  held  in  storage  on  their
behalf  at  Momart’s  warehouse  in  Leyton.  Approximately
£1.7  million  of  trade  receivables  was  due  in  the  Falkland
Islands  (2007:  £2.4  million) mainly  relating  to  fishing
companies.

Despite  the  payment  of  £5.2  million  in  consideration  for
Momart  the  Group  retained  healthy  cash  balances  of 
£3.0 million at 31 March 2008 (2007: £5.0 million). 

As  part  of  the  acquisition  of  Momart,  the  Group  drew
down an additional £4.0 million of bank borrowings in the
form  of  a  term  loan  repayable  over  seven  years  with  an
initial  two-year  repayment  holiday.  In  addition,  a  further
£3.0 million is due to the Momart vendors in contingent
consideration,  which  will  be  payable  over  the  next  two
years. At 31 March 2008 the Group’s total interest bearing
loans  and  borrowings  amounted  to  £9.1  million  (2007:
£2.7  million),  representing  the  £7.0  million  linked  to  the
purchase of Momart and a further £2.1 million of residual
bank borrowings that pre-dated the acquisition. 

Income tax payable of £1.36 million (2007: £0.57 million)
relates to corporation tax due within the next 12 months.

At  the  year  end  the  Group  hedged  its  interest  rate
exposure by taking out a structured collar to cap against
adverse  movements  in  interest  rates  (see  note  24  for
details). Under IFRS these instruments are included in the
balance  sheet  at  fair  value,  which  as  at  31  March  2008
represented a liability of £72,000 (2007: £1,000).

Trade and other payables increased significantly from £4.2
million  to  £7.6  million  as  a  result  of  the  acquisition  of
Momart, but as in prior years also include extended credit
arrangements  with  long  standing  suppliers  connected  to
the Group’s Falklands business.

As  at  31  March  2008  the  liability  due  in  respect  of  the
Group’s  defined  benefit  pension  schemes  had  reduced
from  £2.5  million  as  at  31  March  2007  to  £2.1  million,

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principally due to an increase in long term bond rates from
5.4% to 6.6%, which in turn has led to a reduction in the
discounted net present value of the schemes’ liabilities (see
note 26 on pages 53 to 57). 

Deferred  tax  liabilities  increased  from  £0.8  million  as  at 
31 March 2007 to £2.1 million as at 31 March 2008. £1.3
million  of  this  increase  was  attributable  to  the  tax
amortisation  benefit  created  by  the  acquisition  of  £4.8
million of intangible assets stemming from the purchase of
Momart. The benefit of the effect of the reduction in the
rate  of  UK  corporation  tax  from  30%  to  28%  as  from 
1 April 2008 has been offset by an increase in provisions 
in  respect  of  other  timing  differences  (see  note  19  on 
pages 49 to 51).

As at 31 March 2008 the net assets of the FIH Group under
IFRS had increased to £34.0 million (2007: £24.7 million).
The uplift of £9.3 million is analysed in detail in note 28 to
the financial statements but can be summarised as follows:

The operating cash flow can be summarised as follows: 

Year ended 31 March

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

PBT as reported

1,909

2,034

Add:

Depreciation

Amortisation

Net interest expense

Share-based payments expense

Gain on sale of FGML

EBITDA

Add decrease in working capital

Other

Less tax paid

Net cash flow from
operating activities

534

28

101

142

–

468

–

97

101

(485)

2,714

2,215

671

54

92

(4)

(460)

(338)

2,979

1,965

Profit for the year

Dividend paid

Issue of shares

Increase in fair value of FOGL

Actuarial gain on pension schemes

Other

Total increase in shareholders’ funds

£m

1.4

(0.6)

2.5

5.5

0.3

0.2

9.3

Net assets per share were 375 pence per share at 31 March
2008 (2007: 292 pence per share). 

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities
The Group experienced a strong positive cash flow in the
year  to  March  2008,  with  net  cash  flow  from  operating
activities increasing to over £2.9 million compared to the
£2.0  million  generated  in  2006/7.  This  reflected  the
increase  in  the  Group’s  underlying  profitability  and  the
management of working capital. 

Cash flow from investing and financing activities
During  the  year  a  cash  dividend  of  £591,000  was  paid,
which  equates  to  7p  per  share  (2007:  6.5p).  Capital
expenditure  amounted  to  £907,000  (2007:  £282,000).
The major items were the renovation of retail outlets and
the  construction  of  residential  properties  to  let  in  the
Falklands.  The  Company  enjoyed  net  bank  interest
received  of  £40,000  in  the  year  as  its  liquidity  position
remained strong (2007: £31,000 paid). With the continued
strengthening  of  its  liquidity  position,  surplus  cash
resources were placed on deposit. 

During  the  year  the  Group  paid  the  final  £43,000
instalment on the loan notes issued in connection with the
acquisition  of  PHFC  in  December  2004  and  made
scheduled  repayments  of  bank  loans  of  £0.74  million.
After drawing down additional bank loans of £4.0 million
(net  £3.8  million)  to  help  finance  the  cash  costs  of
acquisition of Momart of £5.3 million, the £1.4 million of
bank debt extant in Momart at the time of the acquisition
was repaid. After taking into account all of the cash flows
linked to the Group’s financing and investing activities, the
net cash flow for the year amounted to an outflow of £2.0
million (2007: Inflow of £1.4 million) and the Group ended
the year with cash balances reduced to £3.0 million from
£5.0 million at 31 March 2007 and net debt of £6.1 million
(2007: £2.2 million cash).

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Managing Director’s Business Review

CONTINUED

Year ended 31 March

Net cash flow from
operating activities

Less:

Dividends paid

Capital expenditure

Net bank interest

Scheduled loan repayments

Repayment of loan notes

Repayment of Momart loan

Drawn down of loan

Acquisition of Momart

Sale of FGML

Other

Net cash flow

Cash balance b/fwd

Cash balance c/fwd

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

2,979

1,965

(591)

(919)

40

(498)

(43)

(1,395)

3,841

(5,343)

–

(35)

(1,964)

4,959

2,995

(545)

(282)

(31)

(532)

(43)

–

–

–

675

151

1,358

3,601

4,959

Business drivers, risk factors and key 
performance indicators

in 

their  markets. 

Business drivers
All  the  Group’s  businesses  are  consumer  oriented
operations  and  their  success  is  linked  to  the  general
Inflation,
economic  conditions 
employment  levels,  interest  rates  and  government
spending  programmes  all  have  an  effect  on  disposable
income and consumer confidence. The Group’s businesses
in the Falklands and Gosport have strong ties to the local
communities they serve and activity is linked in turn to the
local  demand  for  their  goods  and  services.  In  addition
demand in these local markets is boosted by wider tourist
activity and both locations have benefited from increasing
tourist  numbers  in  recent  years.  In  the  Falklands  the
strength  of  the  local  economy  is  closely  linked  to  the
fortunes  of  the  fishing  industry  and  in  particular  the
success of the more variable Illex squid season which runs
from February to May. In the future the outcome of the oil
exploration programme is likely to have a major impact on
the Falklands economy.

At Momart, general economic factors are also important
but  in  addition  there  is  an  increasing  trend  for  the  out-
sourcing  of  specialist  services  by  museums  and
institutions.  At  a  wider  level  the  use  of  art  works  as
cultural  ambassadors  and  as  revenue  generating  assets

has led to a steady increase in the number and frequency
of  major  travelling  international  exhibitions.  In  addition,
the art market itself is being significantly expanded by the
emergence  of  new  buyers,  patrons  and  artists  in  the
rapidly developing economies of the Middle and Far East
and Russia.

Risk factors
The  FIC  and  PHFC  businesses  are  both  sensitive  to  local
conditions  and  as  well  as  changes  in  local  economic
conditions. The level of local competition also affects their
performance. In the Falklands FIC faces local competition
in  almost  every  area  of  its  operations,  but  due  to  the
Company’s  long  established  position  and  accumulated
expertise, in most sectors FIC has the largest market share.
The situation is fluid and maintaining leadership depends
on continued innovation, investment and a commitment
to excellence in customer service. 

For  the  ferry  operations  in  Portsmouth  the  situation  is
different.  Although  there  is  no  other  directly  competing
ferry operator, customers do have a choice and are able to
travel  by  car  or  public  transport  round  the  harbour.
Maintaining  and  promoting  the  relative  attractions  of
using the ferry whether for commuting to work, shopping
or for tourism is a key focus of our strategy and PHFC will
continue to work closely with local authorities and other
public  transport  providers  to  reinforce  its  position  as  a
faster,  more  cost  effective,  and  environmentally  friendly
alternative to travelling by car. 

For  Momart  the  physical  security  of  artworks  is  of
paramount  importance  and  the  Company  goes  to  great
lengths to guard against the risk of theft or damage to the
priceless  works  in  its  care.  Beyond  physical  security  and
the  related  risk  to  the  Company’s  reputation,  the  risks
faced by Momart are less local in nature and include any
global factors impacting continued growth of the global
art market. In particular those factors which could result
in a contraction of personal or institutional budgets which
could  then  lead  to  a  reduction  in  the  movement  and
display of art. The emergence of new competitors could
also impact the business adversely. 

Key performance indicators
At  a  Group  level  management  attention  is  focussed  on
revenue,  costs  and  the  contribution  generated  by  each
sub-group of businesses. In the Falklands businesses like
for like revenue growth is a key measure of performance,
especially for the retail outlets which account for 80% of
sales. In addition to sales trends gross margins by product
and general costs are also kept under close review.

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At  PHFC,  passenger  numbers  and  the  average  fare  yield
are monitored on a weekly basis, and other key concerns
are ferry reliability and passenger safety as well as a focus
on costs and net profitability.

In  Momart  forward  sales  projections  are  monitored  and
updated  and  these  are  an  important  leading  indicator,
which  facilitates  forward  planning.  In  addition  order
intake and the conversion rate in bidding for contracts are
reviewed  on  a  regular  basis.  Direct  costs  and  the  gross
contribution of individual contracts are monitored closely,
as are the level of indirect costs and the overall overtime 
being worked.

Impact of adopting International Financial
Reporting Standards
As an AIM-quoted company Falkland Islands Holdings plc
is  now  required  to  report  under  International  Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as adopted by the EU.

The  new  accounting  policies  adopted  are  set  out  in 
note 1 to the accounts.

John Foster

Managing Director

26 June 2008

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Board of Directors and Secretary

David Hudd (63) Chairman

David  joined  the  Board  on  4  March  2002  and  is  Chairman  of  the  Nominations  Committee.  He  is  a  Chartered

Accountant and was a partner in Price Waterhouse until 1982. Since then, he has been Chairman or Chief Executive

of a number of listed companies. He was, until April 1998, Executive Chairman of Vardon plc (now Cannons Group

Limited), a Company he founded. He is currently non-executive Deputy Chairman of both Falklands Oil and Gas Limited

and Falkland Gold and Minerals Limited.

John Foster (50) Managing Director

John  joined  the  Board  on  26  January  2005.  He  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  and  previously  served  as  Group  Finance

Director for Macro 4 plc between 2000 and 2003, and Hamleys plc between 1998 and 2000. Prior to joining Hamleys,

he spent three years as Corporate Finance Director of Ascot plc and before that worked for nine years as a venture

capitalist with a leading investment bank in the City.

Leonard Licht (63) Non-executive Director

Leonard was appointed to the Board on 8 December 1999. He was a founding Director and Vice Chairman of Mercury

Asset Management Group PLC from 1987 to 1992 and Deputy Chairman of Jupiter Asset Management PLC from 1992

to  his  retirement  from  fund  management  in  1996.  He  is  a  partner  and  former  Chairman  of  Hg  Capital  LLP.  He  is 

a  member  of  the  Company’s  Nominations,  Remuneration  and  Audit  Committees  and  is  the  senior  independent 

non-executive Director.

Sir Harry Solomon (71) Non-executive Director

Sir  Harry  was  appointed  to  the  Board  on  8  December  1999.  He  qualified  as  a  solicitor  in  1960  and  entered  private

practice.  He  was  joint  founder  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Hillsdown  Holdings  plc  and  subsequently  became

Chairman,  resigning  in  1992.  He  is  currently  a  Director  of  a  number  of  companies  both  private  and  public.  He  is  a

member  of  the  Company’s  Nominations  and  Audit  Committees  and  a  member  and  Chairman  of  the  Remuneration

Committee.

Mike Killingley (57) Non-executive Director

Mike was appointed to the Board on 26 July 2005, having previously been appointed non-executive Chairman of the

Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited, following the Company’s successful bid. He is a Chartered Accountant

and was a partner of KPMG (and predecessor firms) from 1984 to 1998. He is currently non-executive Chairman of

Beale  plc,  a  listed  Company.  He  was  previously  non-executive  Chairman  of  Southern  Vectis  plc  and  Conder

Environmental plc, both listed on AIM. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration

Committee.

James Ivins (43) Company Secretary

James joined the Group as Company Secretary on 26 February 2007. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of

Certified  Accountants.  James  commenced  his  career  in  the  City  of  London  and  has  over  a  decade  of  international

business experience with public and private companies.

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The  Directors  present  their  annual  report  and  the  financial  statements  for  the  Company  and  for  the  Group  for  the  year  ended

31 March 2008.

Results and dividend
The Group’s result for the year is set out in the Group Income Statement on page 22. Group profit for the year after taxation amounted

to £1,378,000 (2007: £1,585,000). Basic earnings per share were 16.3p (2007: 18.8p). The Directors recommend a dividend of 8.0p per

share (2007: 7.0p) which, if approved by shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting will be paid on 31 October 2008 to

shareholders on the register at close of business on 3 October 2008. This has not been included in creditors as it was not approved

before  the  year  end.  Dividends  paid  during  the  year  comprise  a  dividend  of  7.0p  per  share  in  respect  of  the  previous  year  ended

31 March 2007.

Principal activities and business review
The business of the Group during the year ended 31 March 2008 was general trading in the Falkland Islands, the operation of a ferry

across  Portsmouth  Harbour  and,  from  5  March  2008,  the  provision  of  international  arts  logistics  and  storage  services.  The  principal

activities of the Group are discussed in more detail in the Business Review on pages 3 to 13 and should be considered as part of the

Directors’ Report for the purposes of the requirements of the enhanced Directors’ Report guidance.

The principal activity of the Company is that of a holding company.

Directors’ interests
The  interests  of  the  Directors  in  the  issued  shares  and  share  options  over  the  shares  of  the  Company  are  set  out  below  under  the

heading  ‘Directors’  interests  in  shares’  on  pages  17  and  18.  During  the  year  no  Director  had  an  interest  in  any  significant  contract

relating to the business of the Company or its subsidiaries other than his own service contract.

Health and safety
The  Group  is  committed  to  the  health,  safety  and  welfare  of  its  employees  and  third  parties  who  may  be  affected  by  the  Group’s

operations. The focus of the Group’s effort is to prevent accidents and incidents occurring by identifying risks and employing appropriate

control strategies. This is supplemented by a policy of investigating and recording all incidents.

Employees
The Board is aware of the importance of good relationships and communication with employees. Where appropriate, employees are

consulted about matters which affect the progress of the Group and which are of interest and concern to them as employees. Within

this  framework,  emphasis  is  placed  on  developing  greater  awareness  of  the  financial  and  economic  factors  which  affect  the

performance  of  the  Group.  Employment  policy  and  practices  in  the  Group  are  based  on  non-discrimination  and  equal  opportunity

irrespective of age, race, religion, sex, colour and marital status. In particular, the Group recognises its responsibilities towards disabled

persons and does not discriminate against them in terms of job offers, training or career development and prospects. If an existing

employee were to become disabled during the course of employment, every practical effort would be made to retain the employee’s

services  with  whatever  retraining  is  appropriate.  The  Group’s  pension  arrangements  for  employees  are  summarised  in  note  26  on

pages 53 to 57.

Share capital and substantial interests in shares
During  the  year  35,000  share  options  were  exercised.  There  have  been  no  changes  to  the  authorised  share  capital  which  remains

12,500,000 shares.

Further information about the Company’s share capital is given in note 28 on pages 60 to 62. Details of the Company’s executive share

option scheme and employee ownership plan can be found on pages 17 and 18 and in note 27 on pages 58 and 59.

The  Company  has  been  notified  of  the  following  substantial  interests  in  the  issued  ordinary  shares  of  the  Company  as  at

31 March 2008.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Directors’ Report

CONTINUED

Substantial shareholdings

Artemis Investment Management

L S Licht

Sir Harry Solomon

Dolphin Fund plc

Jupiter Asset Management

Number of shares

Percentage of issued shares

1,082,887

795,000

433,677

408,872

368,713

11.95

8.77

4.79

4.51

4.07

Payments to suppliers
The policy of the Company and each of its trading subsidiaries, in relation to all its suppliers, is to settle the terms of payment when

agreeing the terms of the transaction and to abide by those terms, provided that it is satisfied that the supplier has provided the goods

or services in accordance with agreed terms and conditions. The Group does not follow any code or standard payment practice. As a

holding company, the Company had no trade creditors at either 31 March 2008 or 31 March 2007.

Charitable and political donations
Charitable donations made by the Group during the year amounted to £24,160 (2007: £16,431), largely to local community charities

in Gosport and the Falkland Islands. Donations in the UK included £7,000 to the Falkands Veterans Association. In the Falkland Islands

donations amounted to £9,160, of which the largest was £5,000 to the Falkland Islands Overseas Games Association. There were no

political donations.

Disclosure of information to auditors
The Directors who held office at the date of this Directors’ Report confirm that, so far as they are each aware, there is no relevant audit

information of which the Company’s auditors are unaware; and each Director has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken

as  a  Director  to  make  themselves  aware  of  any  relevant  audit  information  and  to  establish  that  the  Company’s  auditors  are  aware

of that information.

Auditors
A resolution proposing the re-appointment of KPMG Audit plc will be put to shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

Annual General Meeting
The  Company’s  Annual  General  Meeting  will  be  held  at  the  London  offices  of  Financial  Dynamics,  Holborn  Gate,  26  Southampton

Buildings, WC2A 1PB at 2.30pm on 10 September 2008. The Notice of the Annual General Meeting and a description of the special

business to be put to the meeting are considered in a separate Circular to Shareholders which accompanies this document.

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

17

Details of Directors’ remuneration and emoluments
The  remuneration  of  non-executive  Directors  consists  only  of  annual  fees  for  their  services  both  as  members  of  the  Board  and  of

Committees on which they serve.

An analysis of the remuneration and taxable benefits in kind (excluding share options) provided for and received by each Director during

the year to 31 March 2008 and in the preceding year follows:

Salary

£’000

Bonuses

£’000

Benefits

£’000

Pensions

share options

£’000

£’000

Gains in

respect of

David Hudd

John Foster

Mike Killingley

Leonard Licht

Sir Harry Solomon

100

145

25

20

20

310

34

68

–

–

–

102

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

25

–

–

–

25

–

–

–

–

–

–

2008

Total

£’000

134

238

25

20

20

437

2007

Total

£’000

129

216

25

20

20

410

Directors’ interests in shares
As at 31 March 2008, the share options of executive Directors may be summarised as follows:

Share

options

Opening balance

As at 1 April 2007

Exercised in the year

Granted in the year

Total
As at 31 March 2008

Date of

grant

15 Aug
2002

10 Feb
2005

14 June
2005

13 July
2006

7 Aug
2007

Number

of shares

D L Hudd

Number

of shares

J L Foster

Exercise

price

Exercisable

from

Expiry

date

81,300

–

£1.845

–

57,692

£5.200

49,411

14,117

£4.250

59,843

28,346

£3.175

190,554

100,155

–

–

–

27,517

£3.300

190,554

127,672

15 Aug
2005

10 Feb
2008

14 June
2008

13 July
2009

14 Aug
2012

9 Feb
2015

13 June
2015

12 July
2016

7 Aug
2010

7 Aug
2017

The  mid-market  price  of  the  Company’s  shares  on  31  March  2008  was  370  pence  and  the  range  in  the  year  was  240  pence

to 4371⁄2 pence.

The Directors’ options extant at 31 March 2008 totalled 318,226 and represented 3.5% of the Company’s issued share capital.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Directors’ Report

CONTINUED

Under the Company’s executive share option scheme, executive Directors and senior executives have been granted options to acquire

ordinary shares in the Company after a period of three years from the date of the grant. All outstanding options have been granted at

an option price of not less than market value at the date of the grant. Unless some other performance condition is imposed at the time

of grant, the exercise of options is conditional upon the growth in earnings per share over a period of three consecutive financial years,

(starting no earlier than the year in which the option is granted), being greater than the increase in the retail price index over that period

plus 6%.

During April 2008, the Remuneration Committee undertook a review of the performance conditions attached to the options granted

to Mr Foster in February 2005 and to Mr Foster and Mr Hudd in June 2005. As stated in last year’s Directors’ Report, the condition

attached to these options required that compound growth (“CAGR”) in the share price of the Company should be at least 10% over

the three years from the date of grant. The Remuneration Committee review concluded that the performance of the Company’s share

price over the three years following the dates of grant had been unduly influenced by events concerning Falkland Oil and Gas Plc, in

which the Company has a substantial shareholding. As a consequence, the Remuneration Committee concluded that the performance

conditions  attached  to  these  options  would  not,  without  alteration,  achieve  their  intended  purpose  of  providing  appropriate

incentivisation to Mr Foster and Mr Hudd. The Remuneration Committee, which comprises the three non-executive Directors of the

Company, therefore recommended to the Board that, in view of the growth in underlying earnings per share of 83% achieved in the

three  years  from  1  April  2005  to  31  March  2008  the  performance  condition  applied  to  the  options  granted  to  Mr  Foster  on 

10  February  2005  over  57,692  shares  at  £5.20  and  on  14  June  2005  over  14,117  shares  to  Mr  Foster  and  over  49,411  shares  to 

Mr Hudd at £4.25 should be regarded as satisfied and that these options should be regarded as vested.

These recommendations have been adopted by the full Board (with the exception of the Directors affected) and the terms of these

options have therefore been amended as stated above.

In addition to the share options set out above, the interests of the Directors, their immediate families and related trusts in the shares of

the Company according to the register kept pursuant to the Companies Act 2005 were as shown below:

David Hudd

John Foster

Mike Killingley 

Leonard Licht

Sir Harry Solomon

Ordinary shares

as at 31 March 2008

Ordinary shares

as at 31 March 2007

56,000

10,000

10,000

795,000

433,677

45,400

5,000

3,000

791,250

430,027

Statement of Directors’ responsibilities in respect of the Directors’ Report and financial statements
The  Directors  are  responsible  for  preparing  the  Annual  Report  and  the  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  applicable  law  and

regulations.

Company law requires the Directors to prepare Group and Parent Company financial statements for each financial year. As required by

the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange they are required to prepare the Group financial statements in accordance with IFRSs as

adopted by the EU and applicable laws and have elected to prepare the Parent Company financial statements on the same basis.

The Group and Parent Company financial statements are required by law and IFRSs as adopted by the EU to present fairly the financial

position of the Group and the Parent Company and the performance for that period; the Companies Act 1985 provides in relation to

such financial statements that references in the relevant part of that Act to financial statements giving a true and fair view are references

to their achieving a fair presentation.

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

19

In preparing each of the Group and Parent Company financial statements, the Directors are required to:

•

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

• make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

•

•

state whether they have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU; and

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group and the Parent

Company will continue in business.

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial

position of the Parent Company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. They

have a general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Group and to prevent

and detect fraud and other irregularities.

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company’s

website.  Legislation  in  the  UK  governing  the  preparation  and  dissemination  of  financial  statements  may  differ  from  legislation  in

other jurisdictions.

James Ivins

Secretary

26 June 2008

Kenburgh Court

133-137 South Street

Bishop’s Stortford

Hertfordshire

CM23 3HX

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Independent Auditor’s Report to the 
members of Falkland Island Holdings plc

We have audited the Group and Parent Company financial statements (the “financial statements”) of Falkland Island Holdings plc for

the year ended 31 March 2008 which comprise the Group Income Statement, the Group and Parent Company Balance Sheets, the

Group and Parent Company Cash Flow Statements, the Group and Parent Company Statements of Recognised Income and Expense

and the related notes. These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein.

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with section 235 of the Companies Act 1985. Our audit

work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an

auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone

other than the Company and the Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 

Respective responsibilities of Directors and auditors 
The  Directors’  responsibilities  for  preparing  the  Annual  Report  and  the  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  applicable  law  and

International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) as adopted by the EU are set out in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities on

pages 18 and 19.

Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International

Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland).

We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view and are properly prepared in accordance

with the Companies Act 1985. We also report to you whether in our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent

with  the  financial  statements.  The  information  given  in  the  Directors’  Report  includes  that  specific  information  presented  in  the

Managing Director’s Business Review that is cross referred from the Business Review section of the Directors’ Report.

In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the Company has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not received all the

information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law regarding Directors’ remuneration and other

transactions is not disclosed.

We  read  the  other  information  contained  in  the  Annual  Report  and  consider  whether  it  is  consistent  with  the  audited  financial

statements. We consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies

with the financial statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other information.

Basis of audit opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board.

An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also

includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgments made by the Directors in the preparation of the financial statements,

and  of  whether  the  accounting  policies  are  appropriate  to  the  Group’s  and  Company’s  circumstances,  consistently  applied  and

adequately disclosed.

We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to

provide  us  with  sufficient  evidence  to  give  reasonable  assurance  that  the  financial  statements  are  free  from  material  misstatement,

whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation

of information in the financial statements.

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21

Opinion 
In our opinion: 

• the Group financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU, of the state of the Group’s

affairs as at 31 March 2008 and of its profit for the year then ended; 

• the  Parent  Company  financial  statements  give  a  true  and  fair  view,  in  accordance  with  IFRSs  as  adopted  by  the  EU  as  applied  in

accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 1985, of the state of the Parent Company’s affairs as at 31 March 2008; 

• the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985; and

• the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements.

KPMG Audit PLC

Chartered Accountants 

Registered Auditor

26 June 2008

Nottingham

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Consolidated Income Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

Before

Amortisation

Before

Amortisation 

amortisation & non-recurring 

amortisation & non-recurring 

Notes

4

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

& non-recurring

items

2008

£’000

17,200

(10,469)

6,731

Pension scheme restructuring costs

–

items

(note 6)

2008

£’000

& non-recurring

items

2007

£’000

Total

2008

£’000

items

(note 6)

2007

£’000

17,200

15,618

(10,469)

(9,531)

6,731

6,087

–

–

–

Total

2007

£’000

15,618

(9,531)

6,087

–

–

(105)

(105)

–

–

– 

–

Other administrative expenses

(4,953)

(28)

(4,981)

(4,623)

–

(4,623)

Administrative expenses

(4,953)

(28)

(4,981)

(4,623)

(105)

(4,728)

5

Other operating income

260

–

260

287

485

772

Operating profit

2,038

(28)

2,010

1,751

380

2,131

9

9

Finance income

Finance expense

Net financing costs

Profit before tax from 

continuing operations

320

(421)

(101)

–

–

–

320

269

(421)

(366)

(101)

(97)

1,937

(28)

1,909

1,654

10

Taxation

(540)

9

(531)

(481)

–

–

–

269

(366)

(97)

380

32

2,034

(449)

Profit for the year attributable to

equity holders of the Company

1,397

(19)

1,378

1,173

412

1,585

11

Earnings per share

Basic

Diluted

16.3p

16.1p

18.8p

18.8p

Financial assets – available for sale equity securities

18,450

12,900

Consolidated Balance Sheet

AT 31 MARCH 2008

Notes

12

13

14

16

17

18

19

20

21

18

22

Non-current assets

Intangible assets

Property, plant and equipment

Investment properties

Non-current assets held for sale

Other financial assets

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Current assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Other financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Current liabilities

23

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

24

25

23

26

19

Tax payable

Derivative financial instruments

Trade and other payables

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Employee benefits

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net assets

28

Capital and reserves

Equity share capital

Share premium account

Other reserves

Retained earnings

Financial assets fair value reserve

Total equity

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

23

2008

£’000

16,335

7,383

1,557

2007

£’000

3,979

6,268

1,588

157

71

519

–

45

648

44,472

25,428

3,340

5,353

141

2,995

2,677

2,384

133

4,959

11,829

10,153

56,301

35,581

(2,064)

(1,356)

(72)

(7,595)

(11,087)

(6,992)

(2,060)

(2,134)

(11,186)

(542)

(570)

(1)

(4,247)

(5,360)

(2,191)

(2,517)

(795)

(5,503)

(22,273)

(10,863)

34,028

24,718

906

7,206

3,145

6,775

15,996

34,028

847

7,206

703

5,482

10,480

24,718

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 26 June 2008 and were signed on its behalf by:

J L Foster

Director

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Company Balance Sheet

AT 31MARCH 2008

Notes

Non-current assets

15

16

21

19

21

22

23

24

25

23

25

Financial assets – investments in subsidiaries

Financial assets – investments in equity securities

Other receivables

Deferred tax

Total non-current assets

Current assets

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Current liabilities

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Other financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Other liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net assets

28

Capital and reserves

Called up share capital

Share premium account

Other reserves

Retained earnings

Financial assets fair value reserve

Total equity

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

43,970

–

6,428

30

15,105

12,900

–

–

50,428

28,005

732

1,102

1,834

222

2,786

3,008

52,262

31,013

(1,805)

(72)

(1,071)

(2,948)

(5,774)

(1,949)

(7,723)

(343)

(1)

(298)

(642)

(757)

–

(757)

(10,671)

(1,399)

41,591

29,614

906

7,206

7,831

25,648

–

41,591

847

7,206

5,389

5,692

10,480

29,614

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 26 June 2008 and were signed on its behalf by:

J L Foster

Director

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

Notes

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the period

Adjusted for:

(i) Non-cash items:

Depreciation 

Amortisation

Notional interest charge on deferred consideration

Expected return on pension scheme assets

Interest cost on pension scheme liabilities

Loss / (gain) on remeasurement of derivative financial instruments

Equity-settled share-based payment expenses

Non-cash items adjustment

(ii) Other items:

Bank interest receivable

Bank interest payable

Gain on disposal of fixed asset investments

Gain on sale of investment properties

Income tax expense

Other adjustments

Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and provisions

Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables

(Increase) / decrease in inventories

Increase in trade and other payables

(Decrease) in provisions and employee benefits

Cash generated from operations

Income taxes paid

Net cash flow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of investment properties

Costs incurred in restructuring investment holdings

Proceeds from sale of investment properties

2

Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired

Proceeds from sale of equity securities

Interest received

Net cash flow from investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Increase / (decrease) in other financial assets

Repayment of secured loan 

Repayment of loan notes

Proceeds from new loan

Interest paid

Proceeds from the issue of ordinary share capital

Dividends paid

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at start of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

25

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

1,378

1,585

534

28

4

(16)

145

72

142

909

(240)

200

–

(10)

531

481

2,768

307

(345)

701

8

3,439

(460)

2,979

(907)

(12)

(34)

23

(5,343)

–

240

(6,033)

(34)

(1,893)

(43)

3,841

(200)

10

(591)

1,090

(1,964)

4,959

2,995

468

–

–

(13)

137

(7)

101

686

(205)

236

(485)

–

394

(60)

2,211

(725)

429

316

72

2,303

(338)

1,965

(282)

–

–

–

–

675

205

598

–

(532)

(43)

–

(236)

151

(545)

(1,205)

1,358

3,601

4,959

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Company Cash Flow Statement

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

Notes

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the period

Adjusted for:

Net financing costs

Loss / (gain) on remeasurement of financial instruments

Gain on sale of fixed asset investments

Equity-settled share-based payment expenses

Income tax expense

Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and provisions

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables

Increase / (decrease) in provisions

Cash generated from operations

Income taxes paid

Net cash flow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Acquisition of subsidiary

Costs in restructuring investment holding

Proceeds from sale of equity securities

Net cash flow from investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Proceeds from new loan

Proceeds from inter-company borrowing

Repayment of secured loan 

Repayment of loan notes

Interest paid

Proceeds from the issue of ordinary share capital

Dividends paid

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at start of period

22

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

20,381

2,238

102

72

(20,530)

84

(28)

81

(510)

644

(30)

185

–

185

(5,165)

(34)

–

(5,199)

3,842

554

(340)

(43)

(102)

10

(591)

3,330

(1,684)

2,786

1,102

140

(7)

(485)

64

51

2,001

111

(184)

37

1,965

–

1,965

–

–

675

675

–

–

(332)

(43)

(140)

151

(545)

(909)

1,731

1,055

2,786

Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

27

Gain / (loss) on valuation of available-for-sale equity securities

5,516

(8,625)

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

PHFC actuarial gain on pension scheme

FIC actuarial gain on pension scheme

Movement on deferred tax asset relating to pension schemes

Dividends paid

Share-based payments

Movement on deferred tax relating to share-based payments

Net income / (expense) recognised directly in equity

Profit for the period

147

301

(109)

(591)

164

3

5,431

1,378

61

118

(48)

(545)

101

(43)

(8,981)

1,585

Total recognised income and expense for the period attributable to
shareholders of the parent

6,809

(7,396)

Company Statement of Recognised Income and Expense

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

Gain / (loss) on valuation of available-for-sale equity securities

–

(8,625)

Transfers to the income statement on disposal of available-for-sale equity securities

(10,480)

Dividends paid

Share-based payments

Movement on deferred tax relating to share-based payments

Net expense recognised directly in equity

Profit for the period

Total recognised income and expense for the period

(591)

164

2

(10,905)

20,381

9,476

–

(545)

101

(43)

(9,112)

2,279

(6,833)

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

1 Accounting policies

General information

Falkland Islands Holdings plc (the “Company”) is a company incorporated and domiciled in the UK.

Reporting entity

The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group”). The

Parent Company financial statements present information about the Company as a separate entity and not about its Group.

Authorisation of financial statements and statement of compliance with IFRS

Both the Parent Company financial statements and the Group financial statements have been prepared and approved by the Directors

in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU (“Adopted IFRS”). On publishing the Parent

Company  financial  statements  here  together  with  the  Group  financial  statements,  the  Company  is  taking  advantage  of  the

exemption in s230 of the Companies Act 1985 not to present its individual income statement and related notes that form a part of

these approved financial statements.

The  accounting  policies  set  out  below  have,  unless  otherwise  stated,  been  applied  consistently  to  all  periods  presented  in  these

consolidated financial statements and in preparing an opening IFRS balance sheet at 1 April  2006 for the purposes of the transition

to Adopted IFRS.

Judgements  made  by  the  Directors  in  the  application  of  these  accounting  policies  that  have  a  significant  effect  on  the  financial

statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment next year are discussed in note 34.

Transition to Adopted IFRS

Both the Group and the Company are preparing their financial statements in accordance with Adopted IFRS for the first time and

consequently both have applied IFRS 1. An explanation of how the transition to Adopted IFRS has affected the reported financial

position, financial performance and cash flows of the Group and Company is provided in note 35.

IFRS 1 grants certain exemptions from the full requirements of Adopted IFRSs in the transition period. The following exemptions have

been taken in these financial statements:

• Business combinations – Business combinations that took place prior to 1 April 2006 have not been restated.

• Share based payments – IFRS 2 is being applied only to equity instruments that were granted after 7 November 2002 and that had

not vested by 1 April 2006.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, rounded to the nearest thousand. They are prepared on the historical cost

basis except that available-for-sale financial instruments are stated at their fair value. 

Basis of consolidation

The  consolidated  financial  statements  comprise  the  financial  statements  of  Falkland  Islands  Holdings  plc  and  its  subsidiaries  (the

“Group”). A subsidiary is any entity Falkland Islands Holdings plc has the power to control the financial and operating policies of so

as to obtain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the

Parent Company. The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with the policies adopted

by the Group.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date

on which control is transferred out of the Group.

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1 Accounting policies CONTINUED

All intra-company balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in full

in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are eliminated but only to the extent that there is no evidence

of impairment.

Investments in subsidiaries not classified as held-for-sale within the Company balance sheet are stated at cost.

Foreign currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currencies of Group entities at exchange rates ruling at the dates

of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated to the functional currency using

the relevant rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and the gains or losses thereon are included in the income statement.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the initial transaction.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises purchase

price and directly attributable expenses. Depreciation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated

useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Freehold buildings

Long leasehold land and buildings

Vehicles, plant and equipment

Ships

20 – 50 years

50 years

4 – 10 years

30 years

The  carrying  value  of  assets  and  their  useful  lives  are  reviewed,  and  adjusted  if  appropriate,  at  each  balance  sheet  date.  If  an

indication of impairment exists, the assets are written down to their recoverable amount and the impairment is charged to the income

statement in the period in which it arises. 

Freehold land is not depreciated.

Investment properties

Investment properties are properties held either to earn rental income or for capital appreciation or for both. Investment properties

are stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation (calculated on useful economic lives of 50 years in line with accounting policy,

Property, plant and equipment above) and any impairment losses.

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries.

Acquisitions prior to 1 April 2006

In respect to acquisitions prior to transition to IFRS, goodwill is recorded on the basis of deemed cost, which represents the amount

recorded  under  previous  Generally  Accepted  Accounting  Principles  (”GAAP”)  as  at  the  date  of  transition.  The  classification  and

accounting treatment of business combinations which occurred prior to transition has not been reconsidered in preparing the Group’s

opening IFRS balance sheet at 1 April 2006.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

1 Accounting policies CONTINUED

Acquisitions on or after 1 April 2006

Goodwill on acquisition is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer’s

interest  in  the  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities  of  the  acquired  business.  Following  initial

recognition,  goodwill  is  measured  at  cost  less  any  accumulated  impairment  losses.  Goodwill  is  not  amortised  but  reviewed  for

impairment  annually  or  more  frequently  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  value  may  be  impaired.

Amortisation is charged to the income statement on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets unless

such lives are indefinite. Other intangible assets are amortised from the date they are available for use. The estimated useful lives are

as follows:

Trade name

Customer relationships

Non-compete agreements

Computer software

20 years

6 – 10 years

5 years

Acquired computer software is capitalised as an intangible asset on the basis of the cost incurred to acquire and bring the specific

software  into  use.  Amortisation  is  charged  to  the  income  statement  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  estimated  useful  lives  of

intangible assets from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful life of computer software is five years.

Impairment of non-financial assets

At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. Where an indicator of

impairment exists or the asset requires annual impairment testing, the Group makes a formal estimate of the recoverable amount.

Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its

recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.

Recoverable amount is the greater of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s fair value less cost to sell or value in use. It is determined

for an individual asset, unless the asset’s value in use cannot be estimated to be close to its fair value less costs to sell and it does not

generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets, in which case, the recoverable

amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that

reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses are reversed if there has been

a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the

asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation,

if no impairment loss had been recognised.

Financing costs

Net financing costs comprise interest payable, interest receivable, and foreign exchange gains and losses that are recognised in the

income statement.

Interest income and interest payable are recognised as a profit or loss as they accrue, using the effective interest method.

Financial instruments

Certain financial instruments held by the Group are classified as being available-for-sale and are stated at fair value, with any resultant

gain or loss being recognised directly in equity, except for impairment losses. When these items are derecognised, the cumulative

gain or loss previously recognised directly in equity is recognised in profit and loss.

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1 Accounting policies CONTINUED

Financial  instruments  classified  as  available-for-sale  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  less  directly  attributable  transaction  costs.

The  Group  does  not  use  derivative  financial  instruments  for  speculative  purposes.  Derivative  financial  instruments  are  initially

measured at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are recognised in the income statement as they

arise. The Group has not applied hedge accounting to its derivative financial instruments.

Employee share awards

The Group provides benefits to certain employees (including Directors) in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby the

employee renders service in return for shares or rights over future shares (“equity settled transactions”). The cost of these equity

settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to an estimate of their fair value at the date on which they were granted

using an option input pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. The amount

recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options that vest except where forfeiture is only due to

share prices not achieving the threshold for vesting.

The cost of equity settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in reserves, over the period in which the

performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date that the option vests.

Where  the  Company  grants  options  over  its  own  shares  to  the  employees  of  subsidiaries,  it  recognises,  in  its  individual  financial

statements, an increase in the cost of investment in its subsidiaries equal to the equity settled share-based payment charge recognised

in its consolidated financial statements with the corresponding credit being recognised directly in equity.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes all costs incurred in bringing each product to its

present location and condition, as follows:

The  cost  of  raw  materials,  consumables  and  goods  for  resale  comprises  purchase  cost,  on  a  first-in,  first-out  basis  and  where

applicable includes expenditure incurred in transportation to the Falkland Islands.

Work-in-progress and finished goods cost includes direct materials and labour plus attributable overheads based on a normal level

of activity.

Net realisable value is estimated at selling price in the ordinary course of business less costs of disposal.

Revenue

Revenue is the amount receivable by the Group for goods supplied and services rendered excluding VAT. Revenue principally arises

from retail sales, the provision of ferry services and the provision of storage and transportation services for fine art works. In the

Falkland Islands revenue also includes hotel takings, insurance commissions, revenues billed for shipping and agency activities and

port services. Revenue from sale of goods is recognised at the point of sale or dispatch, whilst that of the ferry, fine art logistics and

other services is recognised when the service is provided.

Pensions

Defined contribution pension schemes

The Group operates three defined contribution schemes. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the Group in

independently  administered  funds.  The  amount  charged  to  the  income  statement  represents  the  contributions  payable  to  the

schemes in respect to the accounting period.

Defined benefit pension schemes

The  Group  also  operates  two  pension  schemes  providing  benefits  based  on  final  pensionable  pay,  one  of  which  is  unfunded. 

The assets of the funded scheme are held separately from those of the Group.

The Group’s net obligation in respect of each defined benefit pension plan is calculated by estimating the amount of future benefit

that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to its present value;

and any unrecognised past service costs and the fair value of the plan assets (at bid price) are deducted. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

1 Accounting policies CONTINUED

The liability discount rate is the yield at the balance sheet date on AA credit-rated bonds that have maturity dates approximating the

terms of the Group’s obligations. The calculation is performed by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. When

the calculation results in a benefit to the Group, the asset recognised is limited to the net total of any unrecognised past service costs

and the present value of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan.

The current service cost and costs from settlements and curtailments are charged against operating profit.

Past  service  costs  are  spread  over  the  period  until  the  benefit  increases  vest.  Interest  charged  on  the  scheme  liabilities  and  the

expected return on scheme assets are included in other finance costs.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in full in the period in which they arise in the statement of recognised income and expense.

Trade and other receivables

Trade  receivables  are  carried  at  amortised  cost,  less  provision  for  impairment.  Any  change  in  their  value  through  impairment  or

reversal of impairment is recognised in the income statement.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are stated at their cost less payments made.

Dividends on funds presented within shareholders’ funds

Dividends unpaid at the balance sheet date are only recognised as liabilities at that date to the extent that they are appropriately

authorised and are no longer at the discretion of the Company. 

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months

or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included as a

component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.

Interest bearing borrowings

Interest  bearing  borrowings  are  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  less  directly  attributable  transaction  costs.  Subsequent  to  initial

recognition, interest bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being

recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis.

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1 Accounting policies CONTINUED

Income tax

Income tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the income statement,

except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised directly in equity.

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted, or substantively enacted at the

balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets

and  liabilities  for  financial  reporting  purposes  and  the  amounts  used  for  taxation  purposes.  The  following  temporary  timing

differences are not recognised:

• Goodwill not deductible for tax purposes; and

• Initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor

taxable profits.

A  deferred  tax  asset  is  recognised  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be  available  against  which  the

temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it

is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

Deferred tax is recognised at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on

rates that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date.

Leased assets

Leases in which the Group assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. All other leases

are classified as operating leases.

As lessee

Rentals in respect of all operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight line basis over the lease term.

As lessor

Assets under hire purchase agreements are shown in the balance sheet under current assets to the extent they are due within one

year, and under non-current assets to the extent that they are due after more than one year, and are stated at the value of the net

investment  in  the  agreements.  The  income  from  such  agreements  is  credited  to  the  income  statement  each  year  so  as  to  give  a

constant rate of return on the funds invested.

Assets held for leasing out under operating leases are included in investment property (where they constitute land and buildings) or

in stock (where they do not constitute land and buildings) at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Rental income

is recognised on a straight-line basis. Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income. 

Finance lease payments

Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance charge is

allocated to each period of the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations

Non-current assets and discontinued operations are classified as held for sale when their carrying values will be recovered principally

through sale. They are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

1 Accounting policies CONTINUED

Provisions

Provisions are recognised in the balance sheet when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past

event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be

made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected cash flows at

an appropriate pre-tax risk free rate.

New accounting standards and interpretations not applied

During the year, the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and International Financial Reporting Committee (“IFRIC”)

have issued the following standards and interpretations with an effective date after the end of these financial statements:

International Accounting Standards (IAS/IFRS)

Effective date

(accounting periods commencing on or after):

Endorsed

IFRS 8: Operating segments 

Unendorsed

IFRS 3 (Revised): Business combinations (2008)

IAS 1: Amendment to Presentation of financial statements (2007)

IAS 23: Amendment to Borrowing costs (2007)

IFRS 2: Amendment to Share-based payments

1 January 2009

1 July 2009

1 January 2009

1 January 2009

Amendments to IAS 32 and IAS 1: Puttable financial instruments and obligations arising on liquidation

1 January 2009

IAS 27:  Consolidated financial statements and accounting for investments in subsidiaries (2008)

1 July 2009

International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC)

IFRIC 12: Service concession arrangements

IFRIC 13: Customer loyalty programmes

1 January 2008

1 July 2008

IFRIC 14: The limit of defined asset benefit, minimum funding requirements and their interaction

1 January 2008

The Directors do not anticipate that the adoption of the standards and interpretations listed above will have a material impact on the

Group’s or Company’s financial statements in the period of initial application, however additional disclosures will be required.

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2 Acquisition of subsidiary

On 5 March 2008, the Company acquired all of the ordinary shares in Momart International Limited for £10,835,000, satisfied in

cash and the issue of 582,666 ordinary shares of 10p each at £4.271/2 being the average closing price of the shares for the three days

preceding completion of the deal. Momart International Limited is the Parent Company of Momart Limited, a leading UK expert in

the transportation and storage of fine art. In the twenty-seven days since 5 March 2008 the subsidiary contributed net profit after

tax of £20,000 to the consolidated net profit for the year. If the acquisition had occurred on 1 April 2007, Group revenue would have

been an estimated £29 million and net profit after tax would have been an estimated £1.6 million (before amortisation and non-

recurring items: £2 million). In determining these amounts, management has assumed that the fair value adjustments that arose on

the date of acquisition would have been the same if the acquisition occurred on 1 April 2007.

Consideration paid

Comprises:

Initial cash sum

Contingent consideration1

Deferred consideration payable2

Ordinary shares

Total consideration payable

£’000

5,165

3,022

157

2,491

10,835

1 Contingent consideration shown in the above table as £3,022,000 represents, in accordance with IFRS 3, the net present value of

£3,173,000  payable  in  two  annual  instalments.  These  payments  are  contingent  on  certain  of  the  vendors  remaining  Group

employees for two years from the date of acquisition.

2 Deferred consideration payable estimated at £157,000 represents the estimated proceeds from the future disposal of certain items

of artwork accumulated by Momart International Limited prior to acquisition and shown as non-current assets held-for-sale on the

balance sheet.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

2 Acquisition of subsidiary CONTINUED

Effect of acquisition

The acquisition had the following effect on the Group’s assets and liabilities:

Pre-acquisition

carrying 

amounts

£’000

Provisional

fair value

Recognised

provisional

values

adjustments

on acquisition

£’000

£’000

710

47

–

318

3,276

(178)

(1,395)

(3,083)

(24)

(329)

–

110

4,777

–

–

–

–

–

(1,330)

3,557

710

157

4,777

318

3,276

(178)

(1,395)

(3,083)

(1,354)

3,228

7,607

10,835

(5,670)

5,165

178

5,343

Acquiree’s net assets at the acquisition date:

Property, plant and equipment

Other fixed assets1

Intangible assets2

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Trade and other payables

Deferred tax liabilities2

Net identifiable assets and liabilities

Goodwill on acquisition

Consideration paid (including professional fees of £566,000 satisfied in cash)

Less: non-cash, contingent and deferred consideration

Initial cash sum

Add: Overdraft (acquired)

Net cash outflow

Fair value adjustments

1 Relates to recognising certain items of artwork accumulated by Momart International Limited prior to acquisition at

auctioneer’s estimate prior to disposal.

2 Relates to the recognition of the following intangible assets at fair value:

Trade name 

Customer relationships

Non-compete agreements

£’000

2,823

1,882

72

4,777

Included in £7,607,000 of goodwill recognised above are certain intangible assets that cannot be individually separated and reliably

measured  from  the  acquiree  due  to  their  nature.  These  items  include  the  skills  and  technical  talent  of  the  acquired  business’

workforce.

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37

3 Segmental information

Segment information is presented in respect of the Group’s business and geographical segments. The primary reporting format is

determined  to  be  by  business  type:  the  provision  of  ferry  services;  arts  logistics  and  storage;  and  general  trading  in  the  Falkland

Islands. The secondary reporting format is determined to be geographical.

Segment  results,  assets  and  liabilities  include  items  directly  attributable  to  a  segment  as  well  as  those  that  can  be  allocated  on  a

reasonable basis.

Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property, plant and equipment and intangible

assets other than goodwill.

Primary reporting format – business

Year ended 31 March 2008

Ferry

Services

Art logistics

and storage

(Portsmouth)

£’000

(UK)

£’000

General

trading

(Falklands)

£’000

Total

£’000

External revenue

3,531

1,066

12,603

17,200

Segment operating profit before tax, amortisation

and non-recurring items

Amortisation and non-recurring items

Segment operating profit

Finance expense

Finance income

Segment profit before tax

Taxation

Segment profit after tax

Assets and liabilities

Segment assets

Segment liabilities

Unallocated assets and liabilities

Segment net assets

Other segment information

Capital expenditure:

Property, plant and equipment

Investment properties

Depreciation – property, plant and equipment

Depreciation – investment properties

Amortisation

717

–

717

(170)

64

611

(211)

400

112

(28)

84

(29)

–

55

(35)

20

9,875

(1,413)

–

15,813

(4,930)

–

8,462

10,883

62

–

220

–

–

5

–

18

–

28

1,209

–

1,209

(222)

256

1,243

(285)

958

12,784

(7,868)

–

4,916

840

52

264

32

–

2,038

(28)

2,010

(421)

320

1,909

(531)

1,378

38,472

(14,211)

9,767

34,028

907

52

502

32

28

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

3 Segmental information CONTINUED

Year ended 31 March 2007

External revenue

3,362

12,256

15,618

Ferry

Services

(Portsmouth)

£’000

General

trading

(Falklands)

£’000

Total

£’000

Segment operating profit before tax, amortisation

and non-recurring items

Amortisation and non-recurring items

Segment operating profit

Finance expense

Finance income

Segment profit before tax

Tax

Segment profit after tax

Assets and liabilities

Segment assets

Segment liabilities

Unallocated assets and liabilities

Segment net assets

Other segment information

Capital expenditure – property, plant and equipment

Depreciation – property, plant and equipment

Depreciation – investment properties

592

–

592

(139)

99

552

(87)

465

8,779

(706)

–

8,073

65

194

–

1,159

380

1,539

(214)

157

1,482

(362)

1,120

1,751

380

2,131

(353)

256

2,034

(449)

1,585

15,395

24,174

(11,413)

(12,119)

–

3,982

12,663

24,718

217

242

32

282

436

32

3 Segmental information CONTINUED

Secondary reporting format – geographic

External revenue

Assets and liabilities

Segment assets

Other segment information

Capital expenditure

External revenue

Assets and liabilities

Segment assets

Other segment information

Capital expenditure

4 Revenue

Sale of goods

Rendering of services

Total revenue

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

39

United

Kingdom

£’000

2008

Falkland

Islands

£’000

Total

£’000

4,597

12,603

17,200

25,688

12,784

38,472

67

892

959

United

Kingdom

£’000

2007

Falkland

Islands

£’000

Total

£’000

3,362

12,256

15,618

8,779

15,395

24,174

65

217

282

2008

£’000

10,864

6,336

17,200

2007

£’000

10,625

4,993

15,618

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

5 Other operating income

Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Foreign exchange commission receivable

Investment property rentals

Total other operating income

6 Amortisation and non-recurring items

Amortisation charge on Momart intangible assets acquired

Pension scheme restructuring costs

Gain on available-for-sale financial assets

Amortisation and non-recurring items (charge) / gain

Underlying profit

Profit before tax as reported

Add: amortisation and non-recurring items (from above)

Underlying profit1

2008

£’000

13

29

218

260

2008

£’000

(28)

–

–

(28)

2008

£’000

1,909

28

1,937

2007

£’000

–

83

204

287

2007

£’000

–

(105)

485

380

2007

£’000

2,034

(380)

1,654

1 The Group defines underlying profit as profit before tax, amortisation and non-recurring items.

7 Expenses and auditors’ remuneration

Included in profit / loss are the following expenses:

Direct operating expenses arising from investment properties

which generated rental income in the period

Depreciation

Amortisation of intangible assets

Foreign currency differences

Impairment loss on trade and other receivables

Cost of inventories recognised as an expense

Operating lease payments

Group

Company

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

69

534

28

(4)

82

8,649

67

92

468

–

2

78

7,933

35

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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41

7 Expenses and auditors’ remuneration CONTINUED

Auditors’ remuneration

Audit of these financial statements

and amounts receivable by auditors and their associates in respect of:

Audit of subsidiaries’ financial statements pursuant to legislation

Other services relating to taxation

All other services

Total auditors’ remuneration

2008

£’000

24

62

23

15

124

2007

£’000

19

38

20

–

77

Amounts  paid  to  the  Company’s  auditors  and  their  associates  in  respect  of  services  to  the  Company,  other  than  the  audit  of  the

Company’s financial statements, have not been disclosed as the information is required instead to be disclosed on a consolidated basis.

8 Staff numbers and cost
The average number of persons employed by the Group (including Directors) during the year, analysed by category, was as follows:

Number of employees

Number of employees

Group

Company

2008

2007

2008

2007

At Gosport Ferry

At Falklands Islands Company, in Stanley

At Falklands Islands Support, in UK

At Momart Limited

At Head Office

40

87

4

10

3

41

86

4

–

3

Total average staff numbers

144

134

–

–

–

–

3

3

The aggregate payroll cost of these persons were as follows:

Group

Company

Wages and salaries

Share-based payments (see note 27)

Social security costs

Contributions to defined contribution plans

Expenses relating to defined benefit plans

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

3,969

3,399

164

248

174

–

101

211

149

–

Total employment costs

4,555

3,860

Details of Directors’ remuneration are provided in the Directors’ Report, under the heading

‘Details of Directors’ Remuneration and Emoluments’ on page 17.

2008

£’000

506

84

46

24

–

660

–

–

–

–

3

3

2007

£’000

522

64

49

29

–

664

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

9 Finance income and expense

Bank interest receivable

Finance lease interest receivable

Expected return on pension scheme assets

Total financial income

Interest payable on bank loans

Interest cost on pension scheme liabilities

Interest attributable to deferred consideration payable

Loss on remeasurement of derivative financial instrument

Total financial expense

Net financing cost

Bank interest receivable

Interest payable on bank loans

Net bank interest

Other financing charges (from above)

Net financing cost

10 Taxation

Recognised in the income statement

Current tax expense

Current year

Adjustments for prior years

Current tax expense

Deferred tax expense

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

Reduction in tax rate

Changes in recoverable amounts

Deferred tax expense

Total tax expense

2008

£’000

240

64

16

320

(200)

(145)

(4)

(72)

(421)

(101)

2008

£’000

240

(200)

40

(141)

(101)

2008

£’000

645

(122)

523

(25)

(33)

66

8

531

2007

£’000

205

51

13

269

(236)

(137)

–

7

(366)

(97)

2007

£’000

205

(236)

(31)

(66)

(97)

2007

£’000

544

(13)

531

(44)

–

(38)

(82)

449

10 Taxation CONTINUED

Reconciliation of effective tax rate

Profit on ordinary activities before tax

Tax using the UK corporation tax rate of 30% (2007: 30%)

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes

Capital allowances less than depreciation

Non-taxable income

Other timing differences

Excess foreign tax

Marginal relief

Lower tax charges overseas

Reduction in deferred tax rate

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods

Total tax expense

Effective tax rate

Tax recognised directly in equity

Current tax recognised directly in equity

Deferred tax recognised directly in equity

Total tax recognised directly in equity

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

43

2008

£’000

1,909

573

37

–

–

22

–

(3)

(9)

(33)

(56)

531

2008

%

27.8

2008

£’000

106

106

2007

£’000

2,034

610

8

–

(84)

(3)

(5)

(2)

(24)

–

(51)

449

2007

%

22.1

2007

£’000

91

91

11 Earnings per share
The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on profits on ordinary activities after taxation, and the weighted average number

of shares in issue in the period, excluding shares held under the Employee Share Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) (see note 28).

The  calculation  of  diluted  earnings  per  share  is  based  on  profits  on  ordinary  activities  after  taxation,  and  the  weighted  average

number of shares in issue in the period, excluding shares held under the ESOP, adjusted to assume the full issue of share options

outstanding, to the extent that they are dilutive.

Profit on ordinary activities after taxation (see page 22)

1,378

1,585

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

11 Earnings per share CONTINUED

Weighted average number of shares in issue

Less: shares held under the ESOP

Average number of shares in issue excluding the ESOP

Maximum dilution with regards to share options

Diluted weighted average number of shares

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

2008

Number

2007

Number

8,514,566

8,466,060

(36,212)

(48,917)

8,478,354

8,417,143

100,644

30,927

8,578,998

8,448,070

2008

2007

16.3p

16.1p

18.8p

18.8p

To provide a comparison of earnings per share on underlying performance, the calculation below sets out basic and diluted earnings

per share based on profits before amortisation and non-recurring items.

Earnings per share on underlying profit

Profit after tax before non-recurring items and amortisation (see page 22) (£’000)

1,397

1,173

Weighted average number of shares in issue excluding ESOP (from above)

Diluted weighted average number of shares (from above)

Basic earnings per share on underlying profit

Diluted earnings per share on underlying profit

8,478,354

8,417,143

8,578,998

8,448,070

16.5p

16.3p

13.9p

13.9p

2008

2007

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45

12 Intangible assets

Customer

relationships

£’000

Group

Brand

names

£’000

Non-compete

Agreements

£’000

Cost:

As at 1 April 2006 and 1 April 2007

–

–

Acquisitions through

business combinations

At 31 March 2008

Accumulated amortisation:

As at 1 April 2006 and 1 April 2007

Amortisation for the year

At 31 March 2008

Net book value:

1,882

1,882

2,823

2,823

–

(17)

(17)

–

(10)

(10)

As at 1 April 2006 and 1 April 2007

As at 31 March 2008

–

1,865

–

2,813

–

72

72

–

(1)

(1)

–

71

Goodwill

£’000

Total

£’000

3,979

3,979

7,607

11,586

12,384

16,363

–

–

–

–

(28)

(28)

3,979

11,586

3,979

16,335

The amortisation charge is recognised in other administrative expense in the income statement.

Customer  relationships  –  are  on-going  relationships,  both  contractual  and  otherwise,  with  customers  considered  to  be  of  future

economic benefit to the Group with estimated useful economic lives of 6-10 years.

Brand names – is the Momart brand considered to be of future economic value to the Group with an estimated useful economic life

of 20 years.

Non-compete Agreements – are contractually binding agreements with senior Momart personnel not to compete with the Group for

five years in the event of their leaving the Group’s service.

Impairment testing

Goodwill has been allocated to cash generating units or groups of cash generating units as follows:

Portsmouth Harbour Ferry

Momart Limited

Total goodwill

2008

£’000

3,979

7,607

11,586

2007

£’000

3,979

–

3,979

This is the lowest level in the Group at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes.

The recoverable amount of goodwill relating to each cash generating unit has been calculated with reference to value in use.

To  assess  value  in  use,  the  Group  prepares  cash  flow  forecasts,  derived  from  the  most  recent  financial  budgets  approved  by

management, for a five year period and extrapolates these cash flows based on an estimate of future growth rates. Based on the

assumption that future growth rates and unit profitability will remain at least similar to 2008, and a post-tax discount rate of 8.5%,

the above carrying values are below recoverable amounts and no provision for impairment is recognised.

The Company has no intangible assets.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

13 Property, plant and equipment

Group

Long

leasehold

land &

buildings

£’000

342

–

342

307

44

–

693

50

7

57

18

–

75

292

285

618

Vehicles,

plant &

equipment

£’000

2,828

157

2,985

403

409

(29)

Ships

£’000

3,289

28

3,317

–

46

–

Total

£’000

9,720

282

10,002

710

907

(29)

3,363

3,768

11,590

130

132

262

153

–

415

3,159

3,055

2,948

1,768

215

1,983

246

(29)

3,298

436

3,734

502

(29)

2,200

4,207

1,060

1,002

1,568

6,422

6,268

7,383

Freehold

land &

buildings

£’000

3,261

97

3,358

–

408

–

3,766

1,350

82

1,432

85

–

1,517

1,911

1,926

2,249

Cost:

At 1 April 2006 – as restated

Acquisitions

At 31 March 2007

Acquisitions through business combinations

Other acquisitions

Disposals

At 31 March 2008

Accumulated depreciation:

At 1 April 2006

Charge for the year

At 31 March 2007

Charge for the year

Disposals

At 31 March 2008

Net book value:

At 1 April 2006

At 31 March 2007

At 31 March 2008

The Company has no tangible fixed assets.

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

47

14 Investment property

Cost recognised on transition to IFRS at 1 April 2006

Acquisitions

Disposals

At 1 April 2007

Acquisitions

Disposals

At 1 March 2008

Accumulated depreciation:

Charge for the year ended 31 March 2007

At 1 March 2007

Charge for the year

Disposals

At 1 March 2008

Net book value at 1 April 2006

Net book value at 31 March 2007

Net book value at 31 March 2008

Residential

and commercial

property

£’000

889

–

–

889

12

–

901

32

32

32

–

64

889

857

837

Freehold

land

£’000

Total

£’000

731

1,620

–

–

731

40

(51)

720

–

–

–

–

–

731

731

720

–

–

1,620

52

(51)

1,621

32

32

32

–

64

1,620

1,588

1,557

Investment properties comprise residential and commercial property held for rental in the Falklands with a fair value of approximately

£2.8 million at 31 March 2008. This valuation was undertaken by a Director of a subsidiary company who is resident in the Falkland

Islands and is considered to have the relevant knowledge and experience to undertake the valuation. The Group also holds around

830 acres of land for which it is not possible to determine fair value, due to the restricted and limited market for freehold land in the

Falkland Islands. Nonetheless the carrying value of land held at historic cost remains sufficiently low to enable Directors to satisfy

themselves that no impairment exists at the balance sheet date.

The Company holds no investment properties.

15 Investments in subsidiaries
The Group and Company have the following direct and indirect investments in subsidiaries:

Country of

incorporation

Class of 

shares held

Ownership %

2008

2007

The Falkland Islands Company Limited

The Falkland Islands Trading Company Limited

UK

UK

Preference shares of £10

Ordinary shares of £1

Ordinary shares of £1

100%

100%

Darwin Shipping Limited*

Falkland Islands

Ordinary shares of £1

The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited

Portsea Harbour Company Limited*

Clarence Marine Engineering Limited*

Gosport Ferry Limited*

Momart International Limited

Momart Limited*

Erebus Limited*

UK

UK

UK

UK

UK

UK

Ordinary shares of £1

Ordinary shares of £1

Ordinary shares of £1

Ordinary shares of £1

Ordinary shares of £1

Ordinary shares of £1

Falkland Islands

Ordinary shares of £1

Preference shares of £1

* These investments are not held by the Company but are indirect investments held through a subsidiary of the Company.

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

0%

0%

100%

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

15 Investments in subsidiaries CONTINUED

Company investments in Group undertakings

Balance brought forward

Cost of share-based payments recognised in subsidiaries

Acquisition of Momart International Limited

Investment in Erebus Limited

Total investment in Group undertakings

Company

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

15,105

15,068

80

10,835

17,950

43,970

37

–

–

15,105

16 Financial assets – available-for-sale equity securities

Non-current

Available-for-sale equity securities

18,450

12,900

–

12,900

Group

Company

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

Available  for  sale  financial  assets  comprise  the  Group’s  holding  of  15,000,000  ordinary  shares  in  Falkland  Oil  and  Gas  Limited

(“FOGL”) representing a 16.25% interest (2007: 15 million shares). On 7 September 2007 the Company transferred its entire interest

in FOGL to Erebus Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in the Falkland Islands.

In the prior year, on 12 January 2007 the Company disposed of its investment in Falkland Gold and Minerals Limited by selling its

entire holding of 11,250,000 shares with a cost of £190,000 for £675,000 resulting in a profit on disposal of £485,000.

The historic cost of the Group’s investment in FOGL is £2,450,000.

17 Non-current assets held-for-sale

Non-current assets held-for-sale

Group

Company

2008

£’000

157

2007

£’000

–

2008

£’000

–

2007

£’000

–

Non-current assets held-for-sale comprise certain items of artwork accumulated by Momart International Limited prior to acquisition

which go to auction in July 2008. The proceeds net of tax form the deferred consideration due to the vendors (see note 2). The assets

were recognised at estimated fair value on acquisition and as a result no gain or loss arose on their being classified as held for sale.

18 Other financial assets

Non-current

Finance lease debtors due after more than one year

Current

Finance lease debtors due within one year

Total other financial assets

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

49

Group

2008

£’000

71

141

212

2007

£’000

45

133

178

The cost of assets acquired for the purpose of letting under hire purchase agreements by the Group during the period amounted to

£219,000 (2007: £186,000).

The aggregate rentals receivable during the period in respect of hire purchase agreements were £222,000 (2007: £182,000).

Gross investment in hire purchase leases

Present value of future lease payments due:

within 1 year

after more than 1 year within 5 years

Net investment in hire purchase leases

19 Deferred tax assets and liabilities

2008

£’000

254

141

71

212

Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities

Group

Assets

Liabilities

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Inventories

Other financial liabilities

Share-based payments

Pension

Tax assets / liabilities

Net of tax assets

Net tax liabilities

2008

£’000

59

–

76

20

22

519

696

–

–

2007

£’000

–

–

13

–

–

648

661

–

–

2008

£’000

973

1,338

–

–

–

–

2,311

(696)

1,615

2007

£’000

222

133

45

178

2007

£’000

808

–

–

–

–

–

808

(661)

147

The deferred tax asset shown as a non-current asset in the balance sheet relates to the Group’s pension scheme liabilities (see note

26) All other deferred tax assets are shown net against the non-current deferred tax liability shown in the balance sheet.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

19 Deferred tax assets and liabilities CONTINUED

Other financial liabilities

Share-based payments

Net tax asset

Movement in deferred tax in the year

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Inventories

Other financial liabilities

Share-based payments

Pension

Deferred tax movements

Company

Assets

Liabilities

2008

£’000

20

10

30

2007

£’000

–

–

–

2008

£’000

–

–

–

2007

£’000

–

–

–

1 April 2007

£’000

Recognised

in income

£’000

808

–

(13)

–

–

(648)

147

90

–

(63)

(20)

(19)

20

8

Group

Recognised

in equity

£’000

–

–

–

–

(3)

109

106

Acquired in

business

combinations

£’000

16

1,338

–

–

–

–

1,354

31 March

2008

£’000

914

1,338

(76)

(20)

(22)

(519)

1,615

Other financial liabilities

Share-based payments

Deferred tax movements

Movement in deferred tax in the prior year

Property, plant and equipment

Inventories

Share-based payments

Pension

Deferred tax movements

1 April 2007

£’000

Recognised

in income

£’000

–

–

–

20

8

28

Company

Recognised

31 March

in equity

£’000

–

2

2

2008

£’000

20

10

30

1 April 2006

£’000

Recognised

in income

£’000

853

–

(46)

(669)

138

(45)

(13)

3

(27)

(82)

Group

Recognised

31 March

in equity

£’000

–

–

43

48

91

2007

£’000

808

(13)

–

(648)

147

FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDINGS PLC

51

19 Deferred tax assets and liabilities CONTINUED

Share-based payments

Deferred tax movements

20 Inventories

Work-in-progress

Goods for resale

Total inventories

1 April 2006

£’000

Recognised

in income

£’000

(46)

(46)

3

3

Company

Recognised

31 March

in equity

£’000

43

43

2008

£’000

161

3,179

3,340

2007

£’000

–

–

2007

£’000

–

2,677

2,677

Group

During the year £75,000 (2007: £142,000) of inventory write-downs has been recognised as an expense in the income statement.

The Company has no inventories.

21 Trade and other receivables

Non-current:

Amount owed by subsidiary undertakings

Current:

Trade and other receivables

Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings

Corporation tax

Prepayments and accrued income

Total trade and other receivables

2008

£’000

–

Group

Company

2007

£’000

2008

£’000

–

6,428

Group

Company

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

4,643

2,223

–

–

710

5,353

–

–

161

2,384

2008

£’000

31

701

–

–

732

2007

£’000

–

2007

£’000

16

205

1

–

222

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

22 Cash and cash equivalents / bank overdrafts

Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet

Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statements

Group

Company

2008

£’000

2,995

2,995

2007

£’000

4,959

4,959

2008

£’000

1,102

1,102

2007

£’000

2,786

2,786

23 Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
This  note  provides  information  about  the  contractual  terms  of  the  Group  and  Company’s  interest-bearing  loans  and  borrowings,

which are measured at amortised cost. For more information about the Group and Company’s exposure to interest rate and foreign

currency risk, see note 29.

Non-current liabilities

Secured bank loans

Finance lease liabilities

Contingent consideration on acquisition

Total non-current interest bearing loans and borrowings

Current liabilities

Current portion of secured bank loans

Finance lease liabilities

Current portion of contingent consideration on acquisition

Unsecured loan notes

Total current interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Net debt / (funds)

Total interest bearing loans and borrowings

less: cash balances (see note 22)

Net debt / (funds)

Finance lease liabilities

Future minimum lease payments due:

within one year

after more than one year but within five years

after more than five years

Total minimum lease payments due

Group

Company

2008

£’000

5,458

17

1,517

6,992

536

23

1,505

–

2,064

2007

£’000

2,191

–

–

2,191

499

–

–

43

542

2008

£’000

4,257

–

1,517

5,774

300

–

1,505

–

1,805

2007

£’000

757

–

–

757

300

–

–

43

343

Group

Company

2008

£’000

9,056

(2,995)

6,061

2007

£’000

2,733

(4,959)

(2,226)

2008

£’000

7,579

(1,102)

6,477

2007

£’000

1,100

(2,786)

(1,686)

2008

£’000

23

17

–

40

Group

Company

2007

£’000

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

For more information regarding the maturity of the Group and Company’s interest bearing loans and borrowings see note 29.

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53

24 Derivative financial instruments

Fair value liability of derivative financial instruments

Group

Company

2008

£’000

72

2007

£’000

1

2008

£’000

72

2007

£’000

1

This amount represents the fair value of interest rate hedging instruments on certain of the Group’s secured bank loans, for more

information see note 29.

25 Trade and other payables

Non-current:

Amount owed to subsidiary undertaking

Current:

Trade payables

Other creditors, including taxation and social security

Accruals and deferred income

Total trade and other payables

2008

£’000

–

2008

£’000

4,592

1,155

1,848

7,595

Group

Company

2007

£’000

2008

£’000

–

1,949

Group

Company

2007

£’000

3,181

260

806

4,247

2008

£’000

–

518

553

1,071

2007

£’000

–

2007

£’000

–

24

274

298

26 Employee benefits: pension plans
The Group operates three defined contribution schemes. In addition, it also operates two defined benefit pension schemes, both of

which have been closed to new members and to future accrual.

Defined contribution schemes

The Group operates three defined contribution pension schemes. The pension cost charge for the period represents contributions

payable by the Group to the schemes and amounted to £174,000 (2007: £145,000). The Group anticipates paying contributions

amounting to £230,000 during the year ending 31 March 2009. 

There were no outstanding or prepaid contributions at either the beginning or end of the financial year. 

Defined benefit pension schemes

A summary of the fair value of the net pension schemes deficit is set out below:

Pension scheme deficit:

Falkland Islands Company Limited Scheme

Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Limited Scheme

Deferred tax

Net pension scheme deficit

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

(1,863)

(197)

(2,060)

519

(1,541)

(2,136)

(381)

(2,517)

648

(1,869)

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

26 Employee benefits: pension plans CONTINUED

Falkland Islands Company Limited Scheme

The Falkland Islands Company Limited operates a defined benefit pension scheme for certain employees which is unfunded and was

closed to new members in 1988. This scheme was closed to further accrual on 31 March 2007. Benefits are payable on retirement

at the normal retirement age.

The latest full actuarial valuation was carried out at 31 March 2005 and was updated for IAS 19 purposes to 31 March 2008 by a

qualified independent actuary, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP. The major assumptions used in this valuation were:

Rate of increase in salaries

Rate of increase in pensions in payment and deferred pensions

Discount rate applied to scheme liabilities

Inflation assumption

2008

2.7%

3.0%

6.6%

3.7%

2007

2.6%

3.0%

5.4%

3.2%

The assumptions used by the actuary are chosen from a range of possible actuarial assumptions which, due to the timescale covered,

may not necessarily be borne out in practice.

Scheme liabilities

The  present  value  of  the  scheme’s  liabilities,  which  are  derived  from  cash  flow  projections  over  long  periods  and  thus  inherently

uncertain, were:

Present value of scheme liabilities

Related deferred tax asset

Net pension liability

Movement in deficit during the year:

Deficit in scheme at beginning of the year

Current service cost

Past service cost

Curtailment gain

Pensions paid

Other finance cost

Actuarial gain

Value at

2008

£’000

(1,863)

465

(1,398)

Value at

2007

£’000

(2,136)

534

(1,602)

Value at

2006

£’000

(2,107)

527

(1,580)

Value at

2005

£’000

(2,141)

696

(1,445)

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

(2,136)

(2,107)

–

(10)

–

95

(113)

301

(28)

(197)

91

93

(106)

118

Deficit in scheme at end of the year

(1,863)

(2,136)

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26 Employee benefits: pension plans CONTINUED

Analysis of other pension costs charged in arriving at operating profit:

Current service cost

Past service cost

Curtailment gain

Charged to income statement

Analysis of amounts included in other finance costs:

Interest on pension scheme liabilities

Analysis of amount recognised in statement of recognised income and expense :

Experience (losses) / gains arising on scheme liabilities

Changes in assumptions underlying the present value of scheme liabilities

Actuarial gain / (loss) recognised in statement of recognised income and expense

2008

£’000

–

(10)

–

(10)

2008

£’000

(113)

2007

£’000

(18)

319

301

2007

£’000

(28)

(197)

91

(134)

2007

£’000

(106)

2006

£’000

(3)

121

118

History of experience gains and losses:

Experience gains and losses on scheme liabilities:

Amount (£’000)

Percentage of year end present value of scheme liabilities

Total amount recognised in statement of recognised 

income and expense:

Amount (£’000)

Percentage of year end present value of scheme liabilities

2008

2007

2006

2005

(18)

0.97%

(3)

0.14%

80

Unavailable

3.7%

–

301

(17.1)%

121

(5.7)%

(23)

(1.1)%

(51)

(2.3)%

Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Plc (1975) Retirement Fund

This Company operated a defined benefit scheme. The scheme has been closed for many years and none of the current employees

are earning benefits under the scheme. Actuarial reports for IAS 19 purposes as at 31 March 2008, 31 March 2007, 31 March 2006

and 31 March 2005 were prepared by a qualified independent actuary, Alexander Forbes Limited.

The major assumptions used in this valuation were:

Rate of increase in pensions in payment and deferred pensions

Discount rate applied to scheme liabilities

Inflation assumption

2008

3.7%

6.9%

3.7%

2007

3.2%

5.4%

3.2%

2006

3.0%

4.9%

3.0%

2005

3.0%

5.0%

3.0%

The assumptions used by the actuary are chosen from a range of possible actuarial assumptions which, due to the timescale covered,

may not necessarily be borne out in practice.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

26 Employee benefits: pension plans CONTINUED

Scheme assets

The fair value of the scheme’s assets, which are not intended to be realised in the short term and may be subject to significant change

before they are realised, and the present value of the scheme’s liabilities, which are derived from cash flow projections over long

periods and thus inherently uncertain, were:

Equities

Fixed interest

Other 

Total market value of assets

Present value of scheme liabilities

Deficit in the scheme – Pension liability

Related deferred tax asset

Net pension liability

The expected rates of return on the assets in the scheme were:

Value at

Value at

Value at

2008

£’000

207

37

36

280

(477)

(197)

54

(143)

2007

£’000

156

20

34

210

(591)

(381)

114

(267)

2006

£’000

133

17

6

156

(627)

(471)

142

(329)

Value at

2005

£’000

91

34

–

125

(415)

(290)

87

(203)

Equities

Fixed interest

Other 

Movement in deficit during the year:

Projected benefit obligations

Opening projected benefit obligations

Interest thereon

Distributions

Experience gain

Projected benefit obligations at 31 March

Plan assets

Opening plan assets

Distributions

Contributions

Return on assets

Plan assets at 31 March

Deficit in scheme at 31 March

Long term 

Long term 

rate of return

rate of return

2008

2007

7.55%

6.90%

5.25%

7.50%

5.00%

5.00%

2008

£’000

(591)

(32)

2

144

(477)

210

(2)

53

19

280

(197)

2007

£’000

(627)

(31)

2

65

(591)

156

(2)

47

9

210

(381)

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26 Employee benefits: pension plans CONTINUED

Analysis of amounts included in other finance costs:

Expected return on pension scheme assets

Interest on pension scheme liabilities

Included in other finance costs

Analysis of amount recognised in statement of total recognised gains and losses :

Actual return less expected return on scheme assets

Experience gains and losses arising on scheme liabilities

Changes in assumptions underlying the present value of scheme liabilities

Actuarial loss recognised in statement of total recognised gains and losses

2008

£’000

16

(32)

(16)

2008

£’000

3

–

144

147

2007

£’000

13

(31)

(18)

2007

£’000

(4)

–

65

61

History of experience gains and losses

Difference between the expected and actual return

on scheme assets:

Amount (£’000)

Percentage of year end scheme assets

Experience gains and losses on scheme liabilities:

Amount (£’000)

Percentage of year end present value of scheme

liabilities

Total amount recognised in statement of total 

recognised gains and losses:

Amount (£’000)

Percentage of year end present value of scheme

2008

2007

2006

2005

19

Unavailable

3

15.8%

(4)

1.0%

–

–

–

–

12.2%

(72)

(15.2)%

147

61

(88)

–

–

–

–

–

liabilities

773.7%

(17.1)%

(18.7)%

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

27 Employee benefits: share-based payments

Retained earnings is used to record the costs arising under IFRS 2 for options issued to Directors and employees, and similar costs

associated with share-based payments.

The following options were outstanding during the year:

Date of issue

Number

27 Jul 01

15 Aug 02

10 Feb 05

14 Jun 05

14 Jun 05

13 Jul 06

18 Jun 07

5 Jul 07

7 Aug 07

4 Dec 07

30,000

81,300

57,692

62,500

63,528

88,189

17,500

153,996

27,517

77,500

659,722

Exercise

price

£

1.40

1.85

5.20

4.25

4.25

3.18

3.09

2.50

3.30

3.19

Share

price at

grant date

£

Fair

value per

share

£

Total fair

value

£

Earliest

exercise

date

Expiry date

Not valued for IFRS2 purposes

27 Jul 04

26 Jul 11

15 Aug 05

14 Aug 12

5.20

4.25

4.25

3.18

2.83

3.025

3.325

3.40

1.75

1.66

1.11

0.64

0.82

1.08

0.73

1.19

100,961

10 Feb 08

9 Feb 15

103,750

14 Jun 08

13 Jun 15

70,516

56,441

14,350

14 Jun 08

13 Jun 15

13 Jul 09

12 Jul 16

18 Jun 10

17 Jun 17

166,316

5 Jul 10

4 Jul 17

20,087

92,225

624,646

7 Aug 10

6 Aug 17

4 Dec 10

3 Dec 17

The fair values of the options are estimated at the date of grant using appropriate option pricing models and are charged to the profit

and loss account over the expected life of the options. 

The  following  table  gives  the  assumptions  made  in  determining  the  fair  value  of  the  options  subject  to  the  provisions  of  IFRS  2

currently in issue. Expected volatility is determined by reference to past performance of the Company’s share price.

Expected volatility (%)

Risk-free interest rate (%)

Expected life of options (years)

Dividend yield (%)

Share price at grant date (£)

13-Jul-06

18-Jun-07

5-Jul-07

07-Aug-07

04-Dec-07

31%

4.7%

6.5

2.1%

£3.18

31%

5.6%

6.5

2.5%

£2.83

40%

5.70%

3.0

2.30%

£3.025

33%

5.30%

6.5

2.1%

£3.325

33%

4.50%

6.5

2.1%

£3.40

Share options issued without share price conditions attached have been valued using the Black-Scholes model. Share price options

issued with share price conditions attached have been valued using a Monte Carlo simulation model making explicit allowance for

share price targets.

During the year ended 31 March 2008, 35,000 options were exercised over ordinary shares. 

Options issued prior to 6 November 2002 are not subject to the provisions of IFRS 2.

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59

27 Employee benefits: share-based payments CONTINUED

The number and weighted average exercise prices of share options are as follows: 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

Forfeited during the year

Exercised during the year

Granted during the year

Lapsed during the year

Outstanding at the year end

Vested options exercisable at the year end

Weighted

average

exercise

price (£)

2008

3.24

–

1.36

2.81

–

3.16

2.91

Number of

options

2008

418,209

–

(35,000)

276,513

–

659,722

168,992 

Weighted

average

exercise 

price (£)

2007

2.99

3.87

1.71

3.18

–

3.24

1.64

Number of

options

2007

450,492

(42,000)

(93,472)

103,189

–

418,209

146,300 

During the year the Company amended the rules of its Executive Share Option Plans such that in future on exercise the option holder

is issued with shares commensurate to the gain under the option only. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

28 Capital and reserves

Reconciliation of movement in capital and reserves – Group

Financial

assets fair

value

revaluation

reserve1

£’000

Called up

share

capital

£’000

Share 

premium

account

£’000

Other

reserves2

£’000

838

20,659

7,064

703

–

–

–

–

–

9

–

–

–

–

(1,554)

–

–

–

–

–

(8,625)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

142

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Balance at 1 April 2006

Profit for the year

Realisation of available-for-sale assets

Share-based payments 

Deferred tax on share-based payments

Dividends

Issue of shares

Premium on shares issued in the year, 

net of expenses

Change in fair value of available-for-sale 

financial assets

Actuarial gain on pension, net of tax

Balance at 31 March 2007

847

10,480

7,206

703

Profit for the year

Share-based payments 

Deferred tax on share-based payments

Dividends

Issue of shares

Premium on shares issued in the year, 

net of expenses

Change in fair value of available-for-sale 

financial asset

Actuarial gain on pension, net of tax

–

–

–

–

59

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

5,516

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,442

–

–

Balance at 31 March 2008

906

15,996

7,206

3,145

Retained 

earnings

£’000

4,253

1,585

–

101

(43)

(545)

–

–

–

131

5,482

1,378

164

3

(591)

–

–

–

339

6,775

Total

equity

£’000

33,517

1,585

(1,554)

101

(43)

(545)

9

142

(8,625)

131

24,718

1,378

164

3

(591)

59

2,442

5,516

339

34,028

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28 Capital and reserves CONTINUED

Reconciliation of movement in capital and reserves – Company

Financial

assets fair

value

revaluation

reserve1

£’000

Called up

share

capital

£’000

Share

premium

account

£’000

Other

reserves2

£’000

838

20,659

7,064

5,389

–

–

–

–

–

9

–

–

–

(1,554)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

142

(8,625)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Balance at 1 April 2006

Profit for the year

Realisation of available-for-sale assets

Share-based payments

Deferred tax on share-based payments

Dividends

Issue of shares

Premium on shares issued

in the year, net of expenses

Change in fair value of

available-for-sale financial assets

Balance at 31 March 2007

847

10,480

7,206

5,389

Profit for the year

Share-based payments

Deferred tax on share-based payments

Dividends

Issue of shares

Premium on shares issued

in the year, net of expenses

Disposal of available-for-sale

financial assets

–

–

–

–

59

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(10,480)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,442

–

Retained

earnings

£’000

3,900

2,279

–

101

(43)

(545)

–

–

–

5,692

20,381

164

2

(591)

–

–

–

Total

equity

£’000

37,850

2,279

(1,554)

101

(43)

(545)

9

142

(8,625)

29,614

20,381

164

2

(591)

59

2,442

(10,480)

Balance at 31 March 2008

906

–

7,206

7,831

25,648

41,591

1 Financial assets fair value revaluation reserve

The  fair  value  reserve  includes  the  cumulative  net  change  in  fair  value  of  available-for-sale  financial  assets  until  the  investment  is

derecognised or impaired. 

A profit of £20,381,000 (2007: £2,279,000) has been dealt with in the accounts of the Parent Company. As permitted by Section

230 of the Companies Act 1985, the Company has not presented its own profit and loss account.

Of  the  profit  of  £20,381,000  dealt  with  in  the  accounts  of  the  Company,  a  profit  of  £20,530,000  arose  on  the  disposal  by  the

Company  of  its  shares  in  Falkland  Oil  and  Gas  Limited  to  Erebus  Limited,  a  subsidiary  company.  As  the  sale  was  funded  by  a

reinvestment by the Company in redeemable preference shares and loans to Erebus Limited the profit is unrealised and hence not

available for distribution.

2 Other reserves

Other reserves arose on acquisition by FIH of the Falkland Islands group of companies on formation. The premium on shares issued

to acquire Momart International Limited in the year has been credited to other reserves.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

28 Capital and reserves CONTINUED

Share capital

In thousands of shares

On issue at 1 April

Issued for cash

Issued as acquisition consideration

On issue at 31 March – fully paid

Ordinary shares

2008

2007

8,468,130

8,379,158

10,000

582,666

88,972

–

9,060,796

8,468,130

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

Authorised:

12,500,000 (2007: 12,500,000) ordinary shares of 10p each

1,250

1,250

Allotted, called up and fully paid:

9,060,796 (2007: 8,468,130) ordinary shares of 10p each

906

847

The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share

at meetings of the Company.

On 31 March 2000, an Employee Share Ownership Plan was established. At 31 March 2008 the plan held 36,212 (2007: 48,917)

ordinary  shares  at  a  cost  of  £54,236  (2007:  £73,265).  The  market  value  of  the  shares  at  31  March  2008  was  £133,079 

(2007: £117,400). Shares held in the ESOP have had their rights to dividends waived, as in prior years.

There were 153,996 (2007: none) share options outstanding under the Company’s Saving Related Share Option Scheme (”Save As

You Earn“) at 31 March 2008.

For more information on share options please see note 27.

Dividends

The following dividends were recognised in the period:

7.0p (2007: 6.5p) per qualifying ordinary share

2008

£’000

591

2007

£’000

545

After the balance sheet date dividends of 8.0p (£722,000) per qualifying ordinary share (2007: 7.0p) (£591,000) were proposed by

the Directors. The dividends have not been provided for.

29 Financial instruments

(i) Fair values of financial instruments

Investments in equity securities

The fair value of available-for-sale financial assets is determined by reference to their quoted bid price at the balance sheet date.

Trade and other receivables

The fair value of trade and other receivables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate 

of interest at the balance sheet date if the effect is material.

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63

29 Financial instruments CONTINUED

Trade and other payables

The fair value of trade and other payables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of

interest at the balance sheet date if the effect is material.

Cash and cash equivalents

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is estimated as its carrying amount where the cash is repayable on demand. Where it is

not repayable on demand then the fair value is estimated at the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of

interest at the balance sheet date.

Interest-bearing borrowings

Fair value, which after initial recognition is determined for disclosure purposes only, is calculated based on the present value of future

principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the balance sheet date. 

Derivative financial instruments

The fair value of derivative financial instruments is determined by their market value at the reporting date.

IAS 39 categories and fair values

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are not materially different to the carrying values shown in the consolidated

balance sheet and Company balance sheet.

The following table shows the carrying value for each category of financial instrument:

Group

Company

2008

£’000

18,450

(7,595)

(7,579)

(72)

5,353

2007

£’000

12,900

(4,247)

(1,100)

(1)

2,384

2008

£’000

–

(1,071)

(7,579)

(72)

732

2007

£’000

12,900

(298)

(1,100)

(1)

222

Available-for-sale financial assets at fair value

Financial liabilities at amortised cost

Interest bearing borrowings at amortised cost

Derivative financial instruments

Trade and other receivables

(ii) Credit risk

Financial risk management

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual

obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s receivables from customers and investment securities.

Group

The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The maximum credit risk exposure of the Group comprises the

amounts presented in the balance sheet, which are stated net of provisions for doubtful debt. A provision is made where there is an

identified  loss  event  which,  based  on  previous  experience,  is  evidence  of  a  reduction  in  the  recoverability  of  future  cash  flows.

Management has credit policies in place to manage risk on an ongoing basis. These include the use of customer specific credit limits.

Company

The  majority  of  the  Company’s  receivables  are  with  subsidiaries.  The  Company  does  not  consider  these  counter-parties  to  be  a

significant credit risk.

Exposure to credit risk

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. Therefore, the maximum exposure to credit risk at

the balance sheet date was £8,560,000 (2007: £7,521,000) being the total trade receivables, other financial assets and cash and

cash equivalents in the balance sheet.

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

29 Financial instruments CONTINUED

The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the balance sheet date by geographic region was:

Falkland Islands

Europe

North America

United Kingdom

Other

Trade receivables

The Company has no trade receivables.

Credit quality of financial assets and impairment losses

Group

Not past due

Past due 0 – 30 days

Past due 31 – 120 days

More than 120 days

Gross

2008

£’000

2,023

1,276

826

302

4,427

Impairment

2008

£’000

–

–

–

82

82

2008

£’000

1,462

527

458

1,722

176

4,345

Net

2008

£’000

2,023

1,276

826

220

4,345

Group

Company

2007

£’000

2,082

–

–

17

–

2,099

Gross

2007

£’000

1,440

382

140

215

2,177

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

–

–

–

–

–

–

Impairment

2007

£’000

–

–

–

78

78

–

–

–

–

–

–

Net

2007

£’000

1,440

382

140

137

2,099

The movement in the allowances for impairment in respect of trade receivables during the year was:

Balance at 1 April 2007

Impairment loss recognised

Impairment loss reversed

Balance at 31 March 2008

Group

Company

2008

£’000

78

23

(19)

82

2007

£’000

71

7

–

78

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

The allowance account for trade receivables is used to record impairment losses unless the Group is satisfied that no recovery of the

amount owing is possible; at that point the amounts considered irrecoverable are written off against the trade receivables directly.

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65

29 Financial instruments CONTINUED

No further analysis has been provided for cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables from Group companies, other receivables and

other financial assets as there is limited exposure to credit risk and no provisions for impairment have been recognised.

(iii) Liquidity risk

Financial risk management

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. 

Group and Company

At the beginning of the period the Group had outstanding bank loans of £2.7 million and unsecured loan note commitments of

£0.04  million.  All  payments  due  during  the  year  with  respect  to  these  agreements  were  met  as  they  fell  due.  During  the  year  in

connection with the acquisition of Momart International Limited the Group acquired additional bank loans of £4.0 million and a bank

guarantee  of  £3.2  million  for  the  deferred  consideration  due  under  the  deal.  In  addition  the  Group  has  obtained  a  £2.0  million

Revolving Credit facility to fund working capital requirements which remained undrawn at the year end.

The Group manages its cash balances centrally at head office and prepares rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure funds are available

to meets its secured and unsecured commitments as and when they fall due.

Liquidity risk – Group

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the effects of

netting agreements:

2008

Non-derivative financial instruments

Secured bank loans

Finance leases

Contingent consideration

Trade and other payables

Carrying

amount

£’000

5,994

40

3,022

7,595

Contractual

cash flows

1 year or less

1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

£’000

£’000

£’000

£’000

5 years

and over

£’000

7,321

40

3,268

7,595

912

23

1,615

7,595

888

17

1,653

–

2,558

3,428

2,093

–

–

–

–

–

–

3,428

2,093

16,651

18,224

10,145

2007

Non-derivative financial instruments

Secured bank loans

Bank overdrafts

Trade and other payables

Carrying

amount

£’000

2,733

–

4,247

6,980

Contractual

cash flows

1 year or less

1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

£’000

£’000

£’000

£’000

3,189

–

4,247

7,436

828

–

4,247

5,075

612

1,088

–

–

–

–

612

1,088

5 years

and over

£’000

661

–

–

661

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

29 Financial instruments CONTINUED

Liquidity risk – Company

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the effects

of netting agreements:

2008

Non-derivative financial instruments

Secured bank loans

Contingent consideration

Trade and other payables

2007

Non-derivative financial instruments

Secured bank loans

Bank overdrafts

Trade and other payables

(iv) Market risk

Financial risk management

Contractual

cash flows

1 year or less

1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

£’000

£’000

£’000

£’000

5 years

and over

£’000

684

1,615

1,071

3,370

660

1,653

–

2,313

2,744

1,660

–

–

–

–

2,744

1,660

Carrying

amount

£’000

4,558

3,022

1,071

8,651

Carrying

amount

£’000

5,748

3,268

1,071

10,087

Contractual

cash flows

1 year or less

1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

£’000

£’000

£’000

£’000

1,057

1,388

–

298

–

298

1,355

1,686

600

–

298

898

384

–

–

384

404

–

–

404

5 years

and over

£’000

–

–

–

–

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange, interest rates and equity prices will affect the Group’s

income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments

Market risk – Foreign currency risk

The Group has exposure to foreign currency risk arising from trade and other payables which are denominated in foreign currencies.

The Group is not, however, exposed to any significant transactional foreign currency risk. The Group’s exposure to foreign currency

risk is as follows. This is based on carrying amounts for monetary financial instruments.

Group

31 March 2008

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade payables and other payables

Balance sheet exposure

EUR

£’000

3

(321)

(318)

USD

£’000

56

(235)

(179)

Other

£’000

–

(90)

(90)

Total

£’000

59

(646)

(587)

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29 Financial instruments CONTINUED

Group

31 March 2007

Cash and cash equivalents

Balance sheet exposure

The Company has no exposure to foreign currency risk.

Sensitivity analysis

Group

EUR

£’000

5

5

USD

£’000

70

70

Other

£’000

–

–

Total

£’000

75

75

A 10% percent weakening of the following currencies against the pound sterling at 31 March would have increased / (decreased)

equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This calculation assumes that the change occurred at the balance sheet date

and had been applied to risk exposures existing at that date.

This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular other exchange rates and interest rates, remain constant and is performed

on the same basis for the year ended 31 March 2007.

EUR

USD

Equity

Profit or loss

2008

£’000

32

18

2007

£’000

–

7

2008

£’000

32

18

2007

£’000

–

7

A 10% percent strengthening of the above currencies against the pound sterling at 31 March would have had the equal but opposite

effect on the above currencies to the amounts shown above, on the basis that all other variables remain constant.

Market risk – interest rate risk

Profile

At the balance sheet date the interest rate profile for the Group’s interest-bearing financial instruments was:

Fixed rate financial instruments:

Finance leases receivable

Finance leases payable

Contingent consideration

Variable rate financial instruments:

Financial liabilities

2008

£’000

212

(40)

(3,022)

(2,850)

(5,994)

(5,994)

Group

Company

2007

£’000

178

–

–

178

(2,733)

(2,733)

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

–

–

–

–

(1,057)

(1,057)

(3,022)

(3,022)

(4,561)

(4,561)

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

29 Financial instruments CONTINUED

The  Group  has  a  loan  of  £1.4  million  (2007:  £1.7  million) in  respect  of  the  ferry  delivered  in  2005.  The  loan  is  repayable  over  a

10 year period from June 2005 and bears interest at 1.4% above the base rate. The loan has been hedged with an interest rate cap

of 6.5% and a floor of 4.25%. At 31 March 2008 the fair value of both these instruments was a liability of £7,166 (2007: £1,109).

During the year the Group acquired a further loan of £4.0 million in respect of the acquisition of Momart International Limited. The

loan is repayable over five years commencing in February 2010 and bears interest at 2% above the base rate. The loan has been

hedged with a base rate cap of 6.25% and a floor of 4.25%. At 31 March 2008 the fair value of both these instruments was a

liability of £65,549.

Interest on the bank guarantee for the deferred consideration payable in respect of the acquisition of Momart International Limited

accrues at 2% and is payable monthly.

Sensitivity analysis

A change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the balance sheet date would have increased / (decreased) equity and profit or loss

by the amounts shown below. This calculation assumes that the change occurred at the balance sheet date and had been applied to

risk exposures existing at that date. 

This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency rates, remain constant and considers the effect of financial

instruments with variable interest rates, financial instrument at fair value through profit or loss or available for sale with fixed interest

rates and the fixed rate element of interest rate swaps. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 31 March 2007.

Equity:

Increase

Decrease

Profit or loss:

Increase

Decrease

Group

Company

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

2008

£’000

2007

£’000

–

(21)

–

(21)

–

(27)

–

(27)

–

(7)

–

(7)

–

(11)

–

(11)

Market risk – equity price risk

The  Group’s  and  Company’s  exposure  to  equity  price  risk  arises  from  its  investments  in  equity  securities  which  are  classified  as

available-for-sale financial assets and are shown in the balance sheet as other financial assets (see note 16).

Sensitivity analysis

The  Group’s  available-for-sale  financial  assets  comprise  its  investment  in  Falklands  Oil  and  Gas  Limited.  During  the  year  ended 

31 March 2008 Falklands Oil and Gas Limited shares traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange at an average price

of 116.8p with a high of 181.0p and a low of 72.5p. Based upon this share price history the value of available-for-sale financial assets

held at the balance sheet date could have varied between a low of £10,875,000 (2007: £10,050,000) and a high of £27,150,000

(2007: £22,854,000).

(v) Capital Management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to

provide returns to shareholders and benefits to other stakeholders.

30 Operating leases

Non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows:

Less than one year

Between one and five years

More than five years

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69

Group

2008

£’000

564

2,184

7,478

10,226

2007

£’000

7

–

–

7

The Group leases three office premises and a number of storage warehouses under operating leases. Office leases typically run for a

period of 3 years, with an option to renew the lease after that date. Warehouse leases typically run for a period of 25 years, with an

option to renew the lease after that date.

Group

During the year £67,000 was recognised as an expense in the income statement in respect of operating leases (2007: £71,000).

The Company had no operating lease commitments.

31 Capital commitments

At the end of the year the Group had no capital commitments not provided for in these financial statements.

32 Related parties
The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries (see note 15) and with its directors and executive officers.

Transactions with key management personnel 

During the year the Falkland Islands Company Limited sold four small uninhabitable conservation protected islands off the coast of

East  Falkland  to  Sir  Harry  Solomon,  a  non-executive  director  of  the  Company.  The  price  of  £20,000  paid  for  the  islands  was  the

current market price, with reference to a similar transaction with an unrelated party. The Group made a gain of £10,000 on this

transaction, under which no amounts are outstanding.

Directors of the Company and their immediate relatives control 14.4% per cent of the voting shares of the Company.

The compensation of key management personnel (including directors and senior management teams at subsidiaries) is as follows:

Key management emoluments including social security costs

Company contributions to money purchase pension plans

Other post employment benefits

Share-related awards

Total key management personnel compensation

Group

Company

2007

£’000

636

30

–

59

725 

2008

£’000

527

24

–

76

627

2007

£’000

393 

23 

–

59 

475 

2008

£’000

802

60

5

103

970

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

33 Subsequent events

On 3 April 2008 the Group issued 84,000 share options to senior management at Momart Limited; they have an exercise price of

£3.65 and vest on 2 April 2011.

34 Accounting estimates and judgements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with adopted IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and

assumptions that effect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates

and associated assumptions are based upon historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under

the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of the judgements as to asset and liability carrying values which are not readily

apparent  from  other  sources.  Actual  results  may  vary  from  these  estimates,  and  taken  into  account  in  periodic  reviews  of  the

application of such estimates and assumptions.

Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period,

or in the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Actuarial assumptions have been used to value the defined benefit pension liability. Management have selected these assumptions

from a range of possible options following consultations with independent actuarial advisors.

Impairment tests have been undertaken with respect to intangible assets (see note 12 for further details) using commercial judgment

and a number of assumptions and estimates have been made to support their carrying amounts. In determining the fair value of

intangible  assets  recognised  on  the  acquisition  of  Momart  International  Limited  management  acted  after  consultation  with

independent intangible asset valuation advisors.

35 Explanation of transition to IFRS

As stated in note 1, these are the Group’s first consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Adopted IFRS.

The accounting policies set out in note 1 have been applied in preparing the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2008,

the comparative information presented in these financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2007 and in the preparation of an

opening IFRS balance sheet as at 1 April 2006 (the Group’s date of transition).

In preparing its opening IFRS balance sheet, the Group has adjusted amounts reported previously in financial statements prepared in

accordance with its former basis of accounting (UK GAAP). An explanation of how the transition from UK GAAP to Adopted IFRS

has affected the Group’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows is set out in the following tables and the notes that

accompany the tables.

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71

35 Explanation of transition to IFRS CONTINUED

Reconciliation of equity – Group 

Notes

Effect of

transition to

Previous

IFRS

GAAP

1 April 2006

£’000

£’000

Non-current assets

Intangible assets

Property, plant and equipment

Investment properties

Financial assets

Other financial assets

Deferred tax assets

3,979

6,422

1,620

2,610

48

–

Total non-current assets

14,679

a

b

c

h

d

e

f

Current assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Income tax receivable

Other financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Current liabilities

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Income tax payable

Derivative financial instrument

Trade and other payables

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Pension liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net assets

Capital and reserves

Called up share capital

Share premium account

Other reserves

a, d, f Retained earnings

b

Fair value reserve

3,107

1,647

46

96

3,601

8,497

23,176

(542)

(424)

–

(3,831)

(4,797)

(2,765)

(1,909)

(853)

(5,527)

(10,324)

12,852

838

7,064

703

4,247

Effect of

transition to

Previous

IFRS

GAAP 31 March 2007

£000

£’000

IFRS

£’000

3,979

6,422

1,620

–

–

–

20,659

23,269

–

699

48

699

3,775

6,268

1,588

2,420

45

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(8)

(32)

–

–

36,037

14,096

3,107

1,647

46

96

2,677

2,384

–

133

3,601

4,959

8,497

10,153

44,534

24,249

(542)

(424)

(8)

(542)

(570)

–

(3,863)

(4,198)

(4,837)

(5,310)

(2,765)

(2,191)

IFRS

£’000

3,979

6,268

1,588

204

–

–

10,480

12,900

–

648

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(1)

(49)

–

–

45

648

25,428

2,677

2,384

–

133

4,959

10,153

35,581

(542)

(570)

(1)

(4,247)

(5,360)

(2,191)

(699)

(2,608)

(1,869)

(648)

(2,517)

46

(807)

(744)

(51)

(795)

–

–

–

–

–

–

6

(6,180)

(4,804)

(11,017)

(10,114)

33,517

14,135

838

847

7,064

7,206

703

703

–

–

–

–

–

–

(5,503)

(10,863)

24,718

847

7,206

703

4,253

5,379

103

5,482

Equity shareholders’ funds

12,852

–

33,517

14,135

–

24,718

–

20,659

20,659

–

10,480

10,480

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

35 Explanation of transition to IFRS CONTINUED

Reconciliation of profit for the year ended 31 March 2007 – Group

Notes

d

a

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Pension scheme restructuring costs

Other administrative expenses

Administrative expenses

Other operating income

Goodwill amortisation

Profit on disposal of financial investment

Operating profit before financing costs

Financing income

Financing expense

Pension scheme net financing cost

Net financing costs

Profit before tax

f

Taxation

Profit on ordinary activities after tax

Effect of 

transition

to Adopted

Adopted

IFRS

£’000

–

–

–

–

(17)

–

–

204

–

–

7

–

–

–

–

(55)

–

IFRS

£’000

15,618

(9,531)

6,087

(105)

(4,623)

(4,728)

338

–

485

2,182

212

(236)

(124)

(148)

2,034

(449)

1,585

UK GAAP

£’000

15,618

(9,531)

6,087

(105)

(4,606)

(4,711)

338

(204)

485

1,995

205

(236)

(124)

(155)

1,840

(394)

1,446

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73

35 Explanation of transition to IFRS CONTINUED

Reconciliation of equity – Company

Effect of

Effect of

Previous

transition to

IFRS

Previous

transition to

IFRS

GAAP

£’000

IFRS

1 April 2006

£’000

£’000

GAAP

£’000

IFRS 31 March 2007

£’000

£’000

Non-current assets

Financial assets – investment

in equity securities

2,610

20,659

23,269

2,420

10,480

12,900

Notes

b

g

Financial assets – investment 

in subsidiaries

Total non-current assets

Current assets

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Current liabilities

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Trade and other payables

h

Derivative financial instrument

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

(1,132)

f

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net assets

Capital and reserves

Called up share capital

Share premium account

Other reserves

f, g

b

Retained earnings

Fair value reserve

15,044

17,654

333

1,055

1,388

19,042

(300)

(481)

–

(781)

–

(1,132)

(1,913)

17,129

838

7,064

5,389

3,838

24

–

15,068

15,044

38,337

17,464

61

–

15,105

28,005

–

–

–

–

–

–

(8)

–

–

46

–

–

–

–

–

–

62

333

1,055

1,388

222

2,786

3,008

39,725

20,472

(300)

(481)

(8)

(789)

(300)

(341)

–

(641)

(1,132)

(757)

46

–

(1,086)

(757)

(1,875)

(1,398)

37,850

19,074

838

7,064

5,389

3,900

847

7,206

5,389

5,632

–

–

–

–

–

–

(1)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

60

222

2,786

3,008

31,013

(300)

(341)

(1)

(642)

(757)

–

(757)

(1,399)

29,614

847

7,206

5,389

5,692

–

20,659

20,659

–

10,480

10,480

Equity shareholders’ funds

17,129

–

37,850

19,074

–

29,614

The impact on the Company’s profit for the year ended 31 March 2007 on transition to Adopted IFRS was a gain of £41,000 as

explained in the notes below.

Notes to the transition to Adopted IFRS reconciliations

a

Under IAS 38 “Intangible Assets” and IFRS 3 “Business Combinations” goodwill arising as a result of a business combination

is recognised at cost and capitalised, but is not subject to amortisation, as was previously the case under UK GAAP. Instead, the

carrying value of such goodwill is reviewed at least annually for impairment. An adjustment is therefore required to reverse the

goodwill amortisation charges for the year ended 31 March 2007. 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Notes to the Financial Statements

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2008

35 Explanation of transition to IFRS CONTINUED

b

Under the terms of IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” the Group’s investments in Falklands Oil and

Gas  Limited  (“FOGL”)  and  Falklands  Gold  and  Minerals  Limited  (“FGML”)  at  the  transition  date  are  deemed  to  be

‘available-for-sale’ financial assets. Under IFRS available-for-sale financial instruments are stated at fair value, with any resultant

gain  or  loss  being  recognised  directly  in  equity,  except  for  impairment  losses.  When  these  items  are  derecognised,  the

cumulative gain or loss previously recognised directly in equity is recognised in profit and loss.

The fair value of financial instruments classified as available for sale is their quoted bid price at the balance sheet date.

Investments at UK GAAP cost

Investments at IFRS fair value

Revaluation made

Bid price at balance sheet date:

FOGL

FGML

Shareholding at balance sheet date:

FOGL

FGML

2,610

23,269

20,659

143.5p

15.5p

2,420

12,900

10,480

86.0p

–

15,000,000

15,000,000

11,250,000

–

The Group’s holding in FGML was sold on 12 January 2007 and as a result the asset de-recognised. On de-recognition IAS 39

requires the balance on the revaluation reserve relating to the asset to be transferred to the profit and loss account. There is

no impact on the gain on disposal recognised previously under UK GAAP from IFRS adoption, and accordingly no impact on

the profit and loss account for the period.

c/e  As discussed in note 1, the Group has elected to recognise all cumulative actuarial gains and losses as an adjustment to opening

retained earnings on transition in keeping with FRS 17, adopted under UK GAAP for the first time for the year ending 31 March

2006.

However, whereas previously under UK GAAP the liability as regards defined benefit plans was recognised net of its related

deferred tax asset, under IAS 19 “Employee Benefits”, the gross liability is to be shown on the face of the balance sheet. In

addition, IAS 12 “Income Taxes” requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be separately categorised on the balance sheet

as non-current items.

d

IAS  19  also  requires  companies  to  provide  for  holiday  pay  based  on  the  number  of  days  leave  at  each  reporting  date  that

employees are entitled to but have not used, and that can be used (or paid) in future periods. The holiday pay accrual required

was £32,000 at 1 April 2006 and £49,000 at 31 March 2007.

f

IAS 12 differs from UK GAAP in its treatment of deferred tax on the charge for share-based payments by requiring the Company

to  recognise  a  deferred  tax  asset  based  on  the  intrinsic  tax  value  of  the  option  at  the  accounting  date.  On  conversion  this

represented a deferred tax asset of £46,000, which reversed in the year to 31 March 2007 with the reversal being accounted

for as a £3,000 increase to the tax charge for the year then ended and the balance of £43,000 being taken directly to equity.

g

IFRIC 11 requires, in common with UITF 44 under UK GAAP, that for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 March 2007

charges for share-based payments which relate to services rendered by employees of subsidiary entities are accounted for in

the holding company as additional costs of investment in the subsidiary. There is no adjustment required on consolidation with

regards to the adoption of IFRIC 11.

There are no material differences between the cash flow statement presented under Adopted IFRS and the cash flow statement

presented under UK GAAP.

Under UK GAAP, the parent company was not required to, and did not, present a cash flow statement.

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75

35 Explanation of transition to IFRS CONTINUED

h

IAS 39 requires that derivative financial instruments are stated at mark-to-market fair value at the balance sheet date with any

change in the year on remeasurement taken to the income statement as finance expense or income.

At 1 April 2006 the Group and Company had an interest rate cap and interest rate floor to hedge against interest rate exposure

on its £1.9 million secured bank loan in respect of a new ferry. The fair value and profit and loss impact of these instruments

were as follows:

As at 1 April 2006

Remeasurement for year ending 31 March 2007

As at 31 March 2007

Liability

fair value

£’000

Group

Gain / (loss)

£’000

Company

Gain / (loss)

£’000

8

(7)

1

–

7

–

7

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ANNUAL REPORT 2008

Directors and Corporate Information

Directors

David Hudd Chairman

Registered Office

Kenburgh Court, 

John Foster Managing Director

133-137 South Street, 

Leonard Licht*

Sir Harry Solomon*

Mike Killingley*

*Non-executive Directors

Company Secretary

James Ivins

Corporate Information

Stockbroker

KBC Peel Hunt

111 Old Broad Street,

London EC2N 1PH

Bishop’s Stortford, 

Hertfordshire CM23 3HX

Telephone: 01279 461630

Fax: 01279 461631

Email: admin@fihplc.com

Registered number 03416346

Website: www.fihplc.com

Auditor

KPMG Audit Plc

St. Nicholas House, Park Row, 

Nottingham NG1 6FQ

Solicitors

Nominated Adviser

Bircham Bell and Dyson LLP

Dawnay Day Corporate Finance Limited

50 Broadway, 

Westminster,

London SW1H 0BL

Banker

HSBC Bank plc

17 Grosvenor Gardens,

London SW1W 0BD

Financial PR

Financial Dynamics

Holborn Gate,

18 North Street, Bishop’s Stortford, 

26 Southampton Buildings,

Hertfordshire CM23 2LP

London WC2A 1PB

Registrar

Capita Registrars

The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road, 

Beckenham, Kent BR3 4TU

Senior Staff 

Senior Staff 

Senior Staff 

in the Falkland Islands

at Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company

at Momart Limited

Roger Spink  Director and General Manager

Paul Fuller  Director and General Manager

Eugene Boyle  Managing Director

David Castle  Retailing Director

Rhett Gibson  Senior Skipper

Anne Maris  Exhibitions Director

Ana Crowie  Financial Controller

Christine Waters  Financial Controller

Kenneth Burgon Technical Services Director

Telephone: 00 500 27600

Email: fic@horizon.co.uk

Telephone: 023 9252 4551

Telephone: 020 7426 3000

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