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Focused on the future

Photo-Me International plc 
Annual Report 2011

Photo-Me International plc 
Church Road
Bookham
Surrey KT23 3EU

Tel: 
Fax: 
Web:  www.photo-me.co.uk

+44 (0)1372 453399
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Our performance 

Our products 

Our presence 

Chairman’s statement 

Business and financial review 

Board of directors and secretary 

Report of the directors 

Corporate governance 

Corporate responsibility 

Remuneration report 

Statement of directors’ responsibilities 

Independent auditor’s report 

group statement of  
comprehensive income 

Statements of financial position 

group statement of cash flows 

Company statement of cash flows 

group statement of changes in equity 

Company statement of changes in equity 

notes to the financial statements  

Five year summary 

Company information and advisors 

group executives 

Shareholder information 

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Photo-Me has two main activities:

Operations and Sales & Servicing.

Operations comprises the operation  
of unattended vending equipment, in 
particular photobooths, digital printing 
kiosks, amusement machines and 
business service equipment.

Sales & Servicing comprises the 
development, manufacture, sale and 
after-sale servicing of this Operations 
equipment and a complete range of 
photo-processing equipment, including 
photobook makers, kiosks and minilabs, 
together with the servicing of other third 
party equipment.

FOCUSEd On ThE FUTURE 105

Transfer office and registration services
Capita Registrars Limited act on behalf of the Company. All shareholder enquiries, notifications of change  
of address, dividend mandates, etc. should be referred to them at:

Capita Registrars Limited 
The Registry 
34 Beckenham Road 
Beckenham 
Kent  
BR3 4TU

Tel: 0871 664 0300 
Overseas Tel: 00 44 208 639 3399 
Fax: 0871 644 0399

Capita Registrars also offer a range of shareholder information online at www.capitashareportal.com

The Register of directors’ interests is maintained at the Registered Office at Bookham.

Copies of the Annual Report should be requested from:

Photo-Me International plc 
Church Road 
Bookham 
Surrey  
KT23 3EU

Tel: +44 (0)1372 453399 
Fax: +44 (0)1372 459064 
e-mail: ir@photo-me.co.uk

Financial calendar

Annual General Meeting
Half year results
(to 31 October 2011)
Full year results
(to 30 April 2012)
Dividend
Final (year to 30 April 2011) – ex-dividend date
Final (year to 30 April 2011) – record date
Final (year to 30 April 2011) – payment date

6 October 2011

Announcement in December 2011

Announcement in June/July 2012

21 September 2011
23 September 2011
7 November 2011

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Revenue

£222.5m

£219.8m

£210.5m

eBItdA

£47.6m

£44.2m

£38.6m

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Pre tax profit

net cash/(debt)

£18.0m

£40.7m

£14.0m

£1.6m

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£8.1m

(£23.5m)

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our performance

Revenue 

£219.8m 
–1.2% 

2010: £222.5m†

eBItdA

£47.6m 
+7.5% 

2010: £44.2m*

Pre tax profit

£18.0m 
+28.3% 

2010: £14.0m*

net cash

£40.7m 
+32.6m 

2010: £8.1m

† Continuing operations

*  Continuing operations, 
excluding special items

(2011: no discontinued operations 
nor special items)

My Pocketbook

We have continued to improve our 
financial results thanks to a robust 
performance from our operations division.
 John Lewis, non-exeCutive ChAirMAn

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Our products

 Au gm e n te d  Rea l i t y
H i g h   r e s o l u t i o n  32   i n c h  LC D  e x t e r n a l  
s c r e e n  u s i n g  A u g m e n t e d  R e a l i t y  
Te c h n o l o g y   t o  a t t r a c t  a n d   i n t e r a c t  
w i t h   t h e  c u s t o m e r

Fully compliant 
For all official documents such  
as passports, ID cards and  
driving licences 

E x q u i s i t e   d e s i g n    
e v e r y w h e r e   y o u   l o o k
A n   a e s t h e t i c a l l y   c l a s s i c   e x t e r i o r    
w i t h   p u r e ,   e l e g a n t   l i n e s   a n d   p l a i n  
c o l o u r   s c h e m e ,   r e fl e c t i n g   t h e  
e n t h u s i a s m   a n d   c r e a t i v i t y   o f  
d e s i g n e r,   P h i l i p p e   S t a r c k

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the result of a close partnership  
between Photo-Me and acclaimed designer 
Philippe starck, we are proud to present the 
ultimate photobooth solution

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state-of-the-ar t  
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A c amera that au tomatic ally adjus t s to 
user s’ height and t ac tile control screen 
wi th simple s tep -by- s tep ins tr uc tions, 
ensur ing a per fec t pic ture ever y time

the new way to  
sit for your photo
A translucid backlit seat with no 
height adjustment required

Wide range of  
products & services
From exclusive Pop Art photos to 3G 
wireless connectivity, giving access 
to Facebook, Picasa, Flickr and email 
accounts to import existing images

Philippe Starck, designer

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Our products continued

Digital  
printing kiosks

Quali t y
W i t h t o u c h s c r e e n o p e r a t i o n a n d  
e a s y - t o - u s e d e s i g n s o f t w a r e,  
in d i v i d u a l p h o t o s c a n b e p r in t e d in  
s e c o n d s o r a t t r a c t i ve, q u a l i t y p h o t o  
a lb um s c a n b e p ro d u c e d in u n d e r  
fi ve m in u t e s

amusement &  
business services

Amusement
A new range of amusement 
machines providing customers with 
a fun and enjoyable experience

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units in Japan

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E f for t le s s oper a t ion produc ing ins t ant  
photobook s w i th high margins , us ing  
award -w inning technolog y.  
Compa t ible w i th any minilab mak ing   
8 ” x 12 ” (20 cm x 30 cm) pr int s

photobooks

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minilabs

L a t e s t   t e c h n o l o g y
T h e   n e w  D K S   18   s e r i e s   o f  m i n i l a b s   
u s e s   t h e   l a t e s t   i m a g e   e n h a n c i n g  
t e c h n o l o g i e s   a n d   h a s   a   c a p a c i t y   o f   8 0 0  
4 ” x 6”   (10 c m   x   15 c m)   p r i n t s   p e r   h o u r

Business services 
Easy to use, coin-operated machines 
offering an innovative range of 
services, including copiers, business 
card machines and laundrettes

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Our presence

uk & irelanD:
United Kingdom, Ireland

continental europe: 
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, 
Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland

18,300
sites 

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asia:
China, Japan, Singapore

Over the year, the number 
of photobooths increased 
internationally by nearly a 
thousand, bringing the total 
number to 22,400

International
The Photo-Me Group has a worldwide reputation for 
quality photo vending with over 43,000 machines sited

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in adjusted 
operating profit 
to £18.4m

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chairman’s statement

John Lewis
non-exeCutive ChAirMAn

it is pleasing to report another year of steady progress.

Results 
Despite turnover being little changed over the year, we have continued to improve our 
financial results thanks to a robust performance from our operations division in our 
key geographic markets. we have again witnessed a good improvement in adjusted 
operating profit, from £15.1m last year to £18.4m this year and a further increase in our 
net cash resources, which increased by £33m to over £40m. 

the operational improvement was due to a combination of a good performance in 
the key markets in our operations division as well as further efficiency gains from the 
recent restructuring plans. the cash position was aided by the receipt of advance 
rental receipts totalling £8.2m on an investment property in Grenoble.

strategy 
the strategy of the business over the last two years has continued to focus on the 
development of innovative complementary products that build upon the strength of 
the iD photobooth business and offer diversified revenue and profit streams for the 
future. Progress has been made this year with the first material orders for our award 
winning Photobook Maker. we are also expanding the Photobook Maker range to 
incorporate inkjet technology, with the potential of significant business with major 
players in this area, further strengthening our position as market leader in the field 
of instant photobooks. Considerable effort has also been expended on the further 
development of the Pocketbook Maker which we believe has a strong  
market potential. 

in addition, we have gone through an extensive process of examining every aspect of 
our core photobooth business, looking for new mechanisms to improve the scale and 
reach of our operations, selecting the best sites available and improving commercial 
terms wherever we are able. our plan is to drive better performance by re-energising 
this business with the progressive introduction of new booths. we have launched in 
France our next generation photobooth – the Photobooth by starck – which we believe 
will progressively refresh the marketplace, and we have further new products under 
development which bodes well for the future. 

employees
on behalf of the Board, i would like to extend thanks to all those who worked for the 
Group during the year, for their individual contributions to an improved result, despite 
even more challenging market conditions.

another year of  
steady progress

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dividends 
having reintroduced a dividend last year, with payments totalling 1.25 pence per 
share, we are in a position to fund a material increase and we are pleased to be 
recommending a final dividend of 1.0 pence to give a total dividend for the year  
of 2.0 pence, representing an increase of 60% over the year.

if approved at the Annual General Meeting on 6 october 2011, the final dividend 
will be paid on 7 november 2011 to shareholders on the register at the close of 
business on 23 september 2011. the ex-dividend date is 21 september 2011.

total 
dividend for  
the year of 
2.0 pence

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outlook 
our balance sheet has been considerably strengthened by the improvements in 
operational performance over the last two years and this places the business in a 
strong position both to continue to fund its new product development as well as 
dividend growth. Additionally, it increases the Company’s flexibility to add to its 
current portfolio of businesses if opportunities arise.

the Group will continue to look for further oeM orders for its new Photobook 
Makers, to consolidate the excellent start it has made this year and there are  
clear opportunities for new product introduction in its substantial core  
Photobooth operations. 

subject to the risks and uncertainties detailed in the Business and financial review, 
the Board once again looks forward to an improved financial performance over the 
coming year.

John Lewis
non-executive Chairman

the Board once again looks  
forward to an improved financial 
performance over the coming year

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Business and financial review

serge crasnianski
ChieF exeCutive oFFiCer

Françoise coutaz-Replan
GrouP FinAnCe DireCtor

Business Review
Photo-Me has two principal activities, which the Board monitors in assessing the 
Group’s performance: 

operations – which comprises the operation of unattended vending equipment, 
primarily photobooths, digital photo kiosks, photobook makers, amusement machines 
and business service equipment. 

sales and servicing – which comprises the development, manufacture, sale and after 
sale servicing of the above-mentioned operations equipment and a range of photo 
processing equipment and photo album maker solutions. 

the business is international in its reach and focused on three main geographic hubs 
at present: Continental europe; uK & republic of ireland and Asia. 

the Group continued to improve its overall performance. Geographically, 
the Asian business was adversely affected by the earthquake in Japan, but 
nevertheless maintained its profitability while europe and the uK both improved. 

the following geographical analysis is provided in order to give additional 
information, it is not a segmental analysis used in managing the business.

Geographical analysis of revenue and profit (by origin)

Year to 30 April

Continental europe

uK & republic  
of ireland

 Asia 

Revenue

operating profit

2011
£m

122.9

53.6

43.3

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£m

126.7

53.8

39.0

2010
£m

128.0

55.8

38.7

219.8

219.5

222.5

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£m

13.3

2.0

3.1

18.4

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£m

13.7

2.0

2.7

18.4

2010
£m

12.3

(0.4)

3.2

15.1

2011 Revenue

† trading results of overseas subsidiaries converted at 2010 exchange rates 

Continuing operations only and before special items

Continental europe, which includes the great majority of sales & servicing revenue, 
once again comprised the largest element of reported Group revenue and contributed 
the majority of Group operating profit. substantially all Group overheads are charged 
against the uK & republic of ireland.

	Continental europe 

– £122.9

  uK & republic of 
ireland – £53.6

	Asia – £43.3

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Revenue

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176.8

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172.4

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Continuing operations only, before special items and excluding associates

operations contributed 80% (2010: 78%) of revenue. Divisional revenue (on a constant 
currency basis) increased by 1.5%, but operating profit rose by 27.9%, with good 
improvements in both the uK and France.

At the year end, the total number of vending machines sited worldwide was 43,700 
(2010: 43,850), the small reduction in the year comprising an increase by almost 
1,000 in the number of photobooths combined with a reduction in the quantity of 
low cost amusement machines. Photobooths represent more than half of the sited 
machines. this extensive network of sites, with long-standing site-owner contracts 
and relationships, supplemented by an established field service and cash collection 
infrastructure, represents one of Photo-Me’s greatest strengths.

Photo-Me’s operations business is global, trading in 15 industrialised countries. 
however, 87% of sites are located in three territories – the uK & ireland, France and 
Japan. By area, Continental europe accounted for 18,300 (2010: 18,050) sites; the uK & 
ireland for 16,850 (2010: 17,550); and Asia for 8,550 (2010: 8,250). increasing the number 
of photobooth sites remains a priority for the Group. vending units provide good cash 
flow, supporting corporate developments including investment in r&D to bring forward 
the next generation of products. 

revenue from operations (on a constant currency basis) was down 3.3% in the uK & 
ireland, with the general economic background continuing to be difficult. Profitability 
was higher, however, with the business able to secure lower prices for raw materials 
as well as benefiting from a continued focus on all costs. in europe, operations 
revenues rose by 4.7% with the largest territory, France, well ahead of this overall 
figure. operating profits in europe were 37.5% higher than last year and the Group is 
already beginning to see the benefit of the law change in France which protects the 
private sector’s position in the provision of photos for biometric passports. Japanese 
revenues and profits were broadly unchanged with the most important two months 
of the year for trading being adversely affected by the after-effects of the earthquake 
and tsunami. with the vending machine industry as a whole continuing to be affected 
by restrictions on electricity consumption it is unlikely that the Japanese business will 
see much improvement in the current financial year.

european 
profits 
up 37.5%

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photobooths 
Photobooths are an efficient and competitively-priced provider of iD and fun 
photographs and represent a mature cash generative business. over the year the 
number of photobooths increased by nearly a thousand, bringing to 22,400 the total 
number of sites internationally. 

the Group’s strategy is to re-energise these operations through an active management 
programme – increasing and optimizing site coverage as well as introducing new and 
innovative product. one example of this is the Photobooth by starck – the Group’s new 
“designer booth” with social network connectivity – which is being introduced in the 
current financial year into the european marketplace, beginning in France. since the 
year-end, some 30 machines have been installed and initial results have been promising. 

the target for 2011/12 is to site several hundred of these new photobooths and to 
accelerate installations in the following year.

Due to the bureaucratic processes needed in order to open new territories within 
China, the number of booths has remained static over the year, although the Group 
does now have a licence to operate in Beijing. the potential for this market remains 
large and the Group is committed to its development but it is apparent that it will now 
take longer to come to fruition than previously thought. 

Digital printing kiosks 
Digital printing kiosks are very much focused in Continental europe, particularly 
France and switzerland.

the market in France for digital printing kiosks remains positive and the introduction 
of the Group’s new “all-in-one” kiosk, which also incorporates a pocketbook maker, has 
been well received, and has generated improved revenues. this pocketbook equipment 
(producing a printed 10x15cm photo album) gives Photo-Me a unique market offering. it 
also shows potential in the uK, where market tests are currently starting.

amusement and business service equipment 
overall, this activity suffered against a poor general economic backdrop. however, in 
the uK, the Group remains a major player and the largest operator of children’s rides.

strategy to 
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Continuing operations only, before special items and excluding associates

substantially all of sales & servicing revenue derives from the sale to third parties  
of retail photographic equipment, in the form of machines and related supplies  
and consumables. 

on a constant currency basis, revenue decreased by 11.3% and operating profit by 
76.9%. however, the division still generated a small operating profit.

the decrease in revenue and profit is attributable to Kis (the r&D and manufacturing 
unit in France), where results have been disappointing, due to the costs associated 
with the launch of new products in the second half of the financial year. over the last 
three years the business has been rationalised and restructured, with a particular focus 
on extracting efficiencies in product manufacturing. Further improvements are being 
sought and we are in the process of reorganising the r&D function into individual 
business units, to improve the focus of each of these units in delivering new products.

the results of the division have been helped by improved performance from other 
Group sales & servicing activities.

the highlight for the year was the receipt of two orders totalling 1,300 machines from 
Mitsubishi and 1,000 machines from Fuji for the Group’s Photobook suite of products. 
Discussions are ongoing regarding further substantial orders.

the Group is looking to incorporate inkjet technology into the Photobook Maker 
range. this will bring the potential of significant business with major players in 
this area, and will strengthen the Group’s position as market leader in the field of 
instant photobooks.

Photo-Me has had considerable interest from a number of oeMs and views the oeM 
route as the optimum for maximizing the sales potential of products going forward. 
in addition it will allow the Group to source the units (when required) from low-cost 
manufacturing areas, allowing Kis to focus its resources on final assembly, customization 
and quality control. 

large orders 
from 
Mitsubishi  
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Financial Review
statement of comprehensive income
the following table summarises the results, excluding special items and discontinued 
activities, analysed between the two divisions, operations and sales & servicing:

operations

sales & servicing

Group overheads

Revenue

operating profit

2011
£m

176.8

43.0

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£m

175.1

44.4

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£m

172.4

50.1

219.8

219.5

222.5

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£m

21.2

0.5

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18.4

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£m

21.1

0.6

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18.4

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£m

16.5

2.8

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15.1

£18.4m

£15.1m

£5.0m

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unlike the previous year, foreign exchange rate movements had little effect on the 
year’s reported revenue and operating profit, both divisionally and centrally. 

turnover decreased by 1.2% to £219.8m on a reported basis.

Before special items, eBitDA from continuing operations was up 7.5% to £47.6m (2010: 
£44.2m) representing 21.6% of revenue (2010: 19.9%).

operating profit improved materially from £15.1m (before special items)  
to £18.4m.

net finance costs (before special items) were further reduced to £0.4m (2010: £1.0m) 
and the pre-tax profit before special items increased by 28.3% to £18.0m (2010: £14.0m)

there were no special items this year; and as a consequence, the reported 
results (after special items in 2010) from continuing operations show a substantial 
improvement, with a pre-tax profit of £18.0m (2010: £9.3m) and an after tax profit of 
£13.8m (2010: £6.8m).

the reported fully diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were 3.74p 
(2010: 1.85p).

operating  
profit 
improved 
to £18.4m

earnings 
per share 
doubled to 
3.74p

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statement of financial position
shareholders’ equity totalled £87.8m (2010: £77.6m), equivalent to 24.3p (2010: 21.5p) 
per share.

Cash generation has remained strong and we finished the year with a net cash balance 
of £40.7m, leaving the Group well placed for the future. this was aided by the advance 
rental receipts of £8.2m on an investment property in Grenoble. the improvement in 
the net cash position has nevertheless been very substantial over the past two years, 
with a net change of £64.2m from net debt of £23.5m at 30 April 2009.

funding and treasury policy
the £32.6m net cash inflow is explained in the following summarised cash flow statement:

net cash 
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closing net cash

2011
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29.2

1.2

7.1

0.7

(0.9)

(0.1)

47.7

(2.4)

(13.9)

–

0.2

(16.1)

31.6

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strong cash flows generated from operations of £55.3m reflected the increase in 
underlying profits, and the focus of the Group on the improvement in working capital; 
it also benefited from the favourable effect of assignment of future rental receipts on 
the investment property in France.

Capital expenditure was higher than last year, following the Group’s priority to 
increase the number of photobooths sited.

the dividend, resumed last year, was paid during the period and resulted in a  
£4.5m outflow.

At the year end, the Group reported a net cash balance of £40.7m.

Capital structure
the Group’s funding policy is to maintain a timely flow of funds to meet anticipated 
funding requirements.

the Group manages its capital to sustain the future development of the business and 
to maximise long-term shareholder value. in order to maintain or adjust the capital 
structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return 
capital to shareholders, issue new shares, sell assets or review the level or type of debt.

the Group’s policy is to use a mixture of long-term and short-term borrowings. surplus 
cash is placed in bank deposits and other investments with high credit rating and kept 
under constant review.

the Group is primarily financed by ordinary shares, retained profits and borrowings.

financial instruments
the Group’s principal financial instruments comprise bank loans, finance leases and 
overdrafts. these instruments are used to raise finance for the Group’s operations and 
to cover capital expenditure and working capital requirements.

the Group takes the view that short-term debtors and creditors are not financial 
instruments that play a significant medium to long-term role in the financial risk profile 
of the Group.

strong cash  
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the Group is exposed to a variety of financial risks, including changes in foreign 
exchange rates and interest rates. the Group’s overall risk management programme 
focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential 
risks for the Group. the Board reviews and agrees policies for managing risks.

foreign exchange risk
the Group has a number of overseas subsidiaries whose functional currency is not 
sterling. the principal currencies of the Group are sterling, euro, swiss francs and 
Japanese yen. As a result, changes in exchange rates can impact on the net assets 
of the Group’s balance sheet. individual subsidiaries are exposed to exchange rate 
movements as a result of selling or purchasing in foreign currencies. hedges may 
be taken out to cover forward foreign exchange contracts to assist in managing the 
exchange risk from trading. Any amounts hedged are generally short-term (less than 
one year) and are monitored for their effectiveness.

interest rate risk
the Group’s income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of 
changes in interest rates. the Group finances its operations through a mixture of 
retained profit, cash balances and bank borrowings. the Group borrows in the desired 
currencies at both fixed and floating rates of interest. the Group regularly monitors 
the possibility of switching from floating to fixed rate and from fixed to floating. it also 
monitors the possibility of using cap and floor arrangements. the Group may also take 
out derivative contracts to limit interest rate exposure.

liquidity risk
the Group’s objective is to ensure adequate facilities are available and to maintain a 
balance between continuity of funding and flexibility, through use of overdrafts, bank 
loans and finance leases. As already stated, at 30 April 2011 the Group had a net cash 
balance of £40.7m. surplus funds are generally available at short notice.

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Key performance indicators
the Group measures its performance using a mixture of financial and non-financial 
indicators. these are aligned to the Group’s long-term strategy of enhancing 
shareholder value.

Vending sites†:
total
Photobooths
Digital printing kiosks & 
photobook makers
other vending equipment
Revenue†:
total
operations
sales & servicing
underlying eBItdA  
(excluding special items)†
underlying operating profit 
(excluding special items):
total
operations
sales & servicing
Group overhead

Increase in net cash position
Gearing ratio
Gross capital expenditure
depreciation and amortisation
Research and development 
expenditure (including amounts 
capitalised)
Research and development 
expenditure as a percentage of  
sales & servicing revenue  
(including inter-segment sales)

† Continuing operations

2011

2010

Change

43,700
22,400

5,050
16,250

£219.8m
£176.8m
£43.0m

43,850
21,450

5,150
17,250

£222.5m
£172.4m
£50.1m

-0.3%
+4.4%

-1.9%
-5.8%

-1.2%
+2.5%
-14.2%

£47.6m

£44.2m

+7.5%

£18.4m
£21.2m
£0.5m
£(3.3)m

£32.6m
–
£20.6m
£29.2m

£15.1m
£16.5m
£2.8m
£(4.2)m

£31.6m
–
£15.2m
£29.2m

+£3.3m
+£4.7m
-£2.3m
+£0.9m

+£1.0m
–
+£5.4m
–

£4.1m

£3.9m

+£0.2m

6.4%

5.5%

+0.9%

eBitDA 
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Financial objective
Photo-Me’s main financial targets for the future are to increase revenue growth, to 
maintain profitability and to provide attractive returns for investors backed by our 
strong cash generation.

Risks and uncertainties
the Group’s operational performance and growth are influenced and impacted by a 
number of risks.

the following key risks have been identified by the Board:

risk related to the economic backdrop
•	 Financing	difficulties	for	our	customers	might	reduce	the	level	of	sales	of	

equipment

•	 Operations	revenue	might	suffer	from	a	further	contraction	of	consumer	spending

•	 Volatility	in	foreign	exchange	rates	might	impact	the	Group’s	turnover	 

and margins

operational risks 
•	 A	reduction	in	the	retail	site-owner	base,	impacting	on	Operations	revenue	and	

reducing the market for sales & servicing

•	 The	Sales	&	Servicing	business	is	heavily	dependant	on	the	ability	to	secure	further	

material orders for the Photobook maker suite of products

risks related to regulation
•	 Operations	revenue	might	be	adversely	affected	if	governments	centralise	the	
production of iD photos in connection with the implementation of biometric 
passports and other applications

some of these risks are beyond the control of the Group but the Board is continuously 
analysing and assessing the risks faced and improving the policies and plans to 
manage the risks identified.

serge crasnianski 
Chief executive officer 

Françoise coutaz-Replan
Group Finance Director

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Board of directors and secretary

John Lewis obe
non-executive chairman

Joined the Board in July 2008 and appointed Chairman on 17 May 2010. Chairman 
of the nomination Committee and a member of the Audit and remuneration 
Committees. Previously a practising solicitor and currently a consultant to 
eversheds. Currently a Director of AiM traded company, Prime People plc as well as 
various private companies. served as Chairman of Cliveden Plc and Principal hotels 
plc and as vice Chairman of John D wood & Co plc and Pubmaster Group Ltd.

serge crasnianski
chief executive officer and deputy chairman

Appointed to the Board in May 2009. Previously served on the Board from 1990 to 
2007; until 1994 as a non-executive Director, from 1994 as an executive Director  
and as Chief executive officer from 1998 to 2007. Founded Kis in 1963.

Françoise coutaz-Replan
Group Finance director

Appointed to the Board in september 2009. Joined Kis in 1991. Appointed Finance 
Director of Photo Me France and Kis in november 2007.

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dan david
non-executive director and honorary Life President 

Appointed to the Board in July 2009. Previously served on the Board from 1968 to 
2007, as executive Chairman from 1992 and as non-executive Chairman from 1998 
until 2005. Director of GLG Global Convertible Fund Ltd., a member of the Board of 
Governors of tel Aviv university. Founder of the internationally recognised Dan David 
Prize. Knight and Commander of the French republic and Commander of the italian 
republic in the order of Merit.

emmanuel olympitis
non-executive director

Appointed to the Board in December 2009. Chairman of the Audit and 
remuneration Committees and a member of the nomination Committee. Previous 
directorships include China Cablecom holdings Limited (nAsDAQ), Canoel 
international energy Limited (Canada), Matica plc, secure Fortress plc, Bulgarian 
Land Development plc, norman 95 plc, Pacific Media plc (executive Chairman) 
and Bella Media plc (Chairman). early career in merchant banking and financial 
services, including as executive Director of Bankers trust international Ltd, Group 
Chief executive of Aitken hume international plc and executive Chairman of 
Johnson & higgins Ltd.

Robert Lowes
company secretary

Joined the Group in 1981. served as Company secretary from 1994 to April 2008 
when appointed as an interim Director. resigned as a Director in July 2008, returning 
to the position of Company secretary.

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Report of the directors

The directors submit to the shareholders their report 
and the audited financial statements of Photo-Me 
International plc for the year ended 30 April 2011. 
The Chairman’s statement, Business and financial 
review and Corporate governance statement should 
be read as forming part of this report.

Market value of land and buildings
The directors consider that the market value of the 
Group’s interest in land and buildings (including 
investment property) materially exceeds its 
aggregate net book value of £4,901,000 that is 
included in these financial statements.

Principal activities
The principal activities of the Group continue to 
be the operation, sale and servicing of a wide 
range of instant service equipment. The Group 
operates coin-operated automatic photobooths for 
identification and fun purposes and a diverse range 
of vending equipment, including digital photo 
kiosks, amusement machines and business service 
equipment. Sales and servicing comprises the 
manufacture, sale and after-sale servicing of both 
the above-mentioned equipment and a range of 
photo-processing equipment, including photobook 
makers and minilabs. 

The principal subsidiary and associated undertakings 
of the Group are shown on page 99.

Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out in the Group 
statement of comprehensive income on page 42.

The directors recommend a final dividend of 1.0p 
per Ordinary share which, if approved at the Annual 
General Meeting, will be paid on 7 November 2011 
to shareholders on the register at 23 September 2011  
(ex-dividend date: 21 September 2011). This, 
together with the interim dividend of 1.0p per share 
paid on 6 May 2011, makes a total dividend for the 
year of 2.0p per Ordinary share.

Review of the business and  
future developments
The Chairman’s statement and the Business and 
financial review, which form part of this report, 
describe the activities of the business during the 
financial year, recent events and the outlook for 
the future. A discussion of the key risks facing 
the Group and an analysis of key performance 
indicators is also provided.

Research and development
The Group is committed to its research and 
development programme in order to maintain its 
introduction to the market of innovative products.

The expenditure incurred on the development of 
new vending equipment and photo-processing 
equipment is shown in notes 4 and 13 to the 
financial statements. 

Employees
Information on the Group’s employment practices 
is contained within the Corporate responsibility 
statement on pages 29 and 31.

Board of directors and their interests
Details of the current directors of the Company 
can be found on pages 20 to 21, together with a 
brief biography of each director. All of the current 
directors served on the Board throughout the year 
under review. 

The other director who served during the year  
was Hugo Swire, who resigned from the Board on  
14 May 2010 in order to take up the position of  
Minister of State for Northern Ireland in the new  
UK Government. 

The director retiring by rotation and being put 
forward for re-election at the Annual General Meeting 
this year is John Lewis.

Details of the directors’ contracts, emoluments and 
interests in shares and share options are given in the 
Remuneration report on pages 32 to 38.

Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance
The Company maintained directors’ and officers’ 
liability insurance cover throughout the financial 
year. This insurance cover extends to directors 
and officers of subsidiary undertakings and 
remains in force.

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substantial shareholders
As at 28 June 2011, the Company has been 
notified of the following disclosable interests  
in the Ordinary shares of the Company:

number of 
ordinary 
shares

% of total 
voting 
rights

Serge Crasnianski (director) 79,783,450

22.08

Western Management 
Overseas Ltd

Dan David (director)

Schroder Investment 
Management Limited

Norges Bank

65,963,267

47,579,318

42,560,528

14,753,663

Legal & General Group Plc 10,919,841

18.25

13.17

11.78

4.08

3.02

Except for the above, the Company has not been 
advised of any shareholders with interests of 3%  
or more in the issued Ordinary share capital of  
the Company.

Philippe Wahl, a former director of the Company, has 
declared an interest in the shares registered in the 
name of Western Management Overseas Limited.

The interests of Dan David include 45,579,318 shares 
in which his interest is non-beneficial.

share capital
The issued share capital of the Company, together 
with details of the movements in the Company’s 
issued share capital during the year, are shown in 
note 22 to the financial statements. Each Ordinary 
share of the Company carries one vote at general 
meetings of the Company. Following the exercise 
of share options since 30 April 2011, the number 
of shares in issue has increased to 368,849,899, of 
which 361,344,899 shares carry voting rights (the 
7,505,000 treasury shares carry no voting rights).

Authority to purchase shares
The Company will seek approval at the 2011 Annual 
General Meeting to renew the authority for the 
Company to make market purchases of up to 10% 
of its own Ordinary shares at a maximum price  
per share of not more than 5% above the market 
value. This authority will expire on the earlier of  
18 months from the passing of the Resolution or 
the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting. 

The Company made no repurchases of shares 
in the year to 30 April 2011. The Company holds 
7,505,000 Ordinary shares (2.0% of the issued 
Ordinary shares) purchased in previous years, as 
treasury shares, which may be utilised for the issue 
of shares under the Company’s employee share 
plans or can be resold for cash.

Additional information
Where not provided elsewhere in the Report of 
the directors, the following provides the additional 
information required to be disclosed in the Report  
of the directors.

There are no restrictions on the transfer of Ordinary 
shares in the capital of the Company other than 
certain restrictions which may from time to time 
be imposed by law (for example, insider trading 
law). In accordance with the Listing Rules of the 
Financial Services Authority, certain employees are 
required to seek the approval of the Company to 
deal in its shares.

The Company is not aware of any agreements 
between shareholders that may result in restrictions 
on the transfer of shares or on voting rights.

The rules governing the appointment of directors 
are set out in the Corporate governance report 
on pages 25 to 28. The Company’s Articles of 
Association may only be amended by a special 
resolution at a general meeting of shareholders.

The Company is a party to a number of banking 
agreements which, upon a change of control of 
the Company, could be terminable by the banks 
concerned. The Company also has a number 
of agreements with site-owners (such as major 
supermarket chains) which could be terminable  
by the site-owner following a change of control.

There are no agreements between the Company 
and its directors or employees which provide for 
compensation for loss of office or employment 
(whether through resignation, purported 
redundancy or otherwise) that occurs because  
of a takeover bid.

The Company is not aware of any contractual or other 
agreements which are essential to its business which 
ought to be disclosed in this Report of the directors.

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Related party transactions
Details of related party transactions are set out in 
note 31 to the financial statements.

creditor payment policy
The Company does not follow a universal code which 
deals specifically with payments to suppliers but, 
where appropriate, the Company’s practice is to:

•	 agree	the	terms	of	payment	at	the	start	of	

business with the supplier;

•	 ensure	that	those	suppliers	are	made	aware	of	the	

terms of payment; and

•	 pay	in	accordance	with	its	contractual	and	other	

legal obligations.

United Kingdom subsidiaries follow the same policy 
and overseas subsidiaries are encouraged to adopt 
similar policies, by applying local best practice.  
The Company’s average creditor payment period  
at 30 April 2011 was 43 days (2010: 46 days).

Going concern
Having reviewed budgets, cash flow forecasts, 
financial resources and financing arrangements 
and after making enquiries, the directors 
consider that the Company and the Group have 
adequate resources to remain in operation for 
the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the directors 
continue to adopt the going concern basis in 
preparing the financial statements.

Financial instruments
Details of the financial risk management objectives 
and policies of the Group and exposure of the 
Group to foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and 
liquidity risk are given on pages 16 to 19 and note 17 
to the financial statements.

Disclosure of information to auditors
The directors who held office at the date of 
approval of this Report of the directors 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 he ought to have taken as a 
director to make himself aware of any relevant audit 
information and to establish that the Company’s 
auditors are aware of that information.

Auditors
In accordance with Section 489 of the Companies Act 
2006, a resolution for the re-appointment of KPMG 
Audit Plc as auditors of the Company is to be proposed 
at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Annual General Meeting
The Notice of the AGM, to be held on 6 October 2011, 
is sent to all shareholders. The Notice convening the 
meeting provides full details of all the resolutions to 
be proposed, together with explanatory notes for 
the special business. Copies of this Annual Report 
are sent only to shareholders who have requested or 
request a copy.

By order of the Board

Robert Lowes
Company Secretary

28 June 2011

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corporate governance  
(forming part of the Report of the directors)

The Financial Services Authority requires listed 
companies to disclose, in relation to Section 1 of the 
2008 Combined Code on Corporate Governance, 
how they have applied its main principles and 
whether they have complied with its provisions 
throughout the financial year.

Explanations of how the principles have been 
applied and the provisions complied with are set  
out below. 

the Board
During the year under review, there was one 
resignation from the Board, Hugo Swire MP, who 
resigned from his position as non-executive Chairman 
on 14 May 2010 in order to take up a position in the 
new UK Government. John Lewis, previously an 
independent non-executive director, was appointed 
as non-executive Chairman on 17 May 2010.

The Chairman has the overall responsibility for 
managing the Board. The Chief Executive Officer has 
responsibilities for strategy, operations and results. 
Clear division of responsibility exists such that no 
one individual or group of individuals can dominate 
the Board’s decision-making process. Throughout 
the year under review, Serge Crasnianski served as 
Chief Executive Officer.

For the period since 17 May 2010, the Company 
acknowledges that its Board structure was non-
compliant with the Combined Code provision that, 
as a ‘smaller company’ (as defined by the Code), 
the Company did not have two independent non-
executive directors excluding the Chairman.

The Company had no Senior Independent non-
executive director for the period from 17 May 2010, 
when John Lewis, who previously held that position, 
was appointed Chairman. 

In the event of the appointment of a new director, 
the Board would ordinarily appoint someone who, it 
believes, has sufficient knowledge and experience 
to fulfil the duties of a director. If this were not the 
case, an appropriate training course would be 
provided. An appropriate induction programme is 
undertaken for all newly-appointed directors. All 
directors have access to the advice and services 
of the Company Secretary. Any director, wishing 
to do so in furtherance of his duties, may take 
independent advice at the Company’s expense.  

All directors are required to stand for re-election at a 
maximum of every three years and newly appointed 
directors are subject to election by shareholders at 
the first AGM after their appointment.

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman review 
the performance of each executive director. The 
Chairman reviews the performance of the Chief 
Executive and each non-executive director. During the 
year, the Chairman met with non-executive directors 
without the executive directors being present.

An internal process to assess the effectiveness of the 
Board was undertaken during the year, consisting 
of a confidential survey. Areas that were identified 
in which there was considered to be room for 
improvement, will be addressed by the Board during 
the current year.

The Board is normally scheduled to meet five or 
six times a year, with ad hoc meetings convened to 
deal with urgent matters. The Board has a formal 
schedule of matters reserved to it for decision. 
These include approval of the financial statements, 
dividend policy, major acquisitions and disposals 
and other transactions outside delegated limits, 
significant changes in accounting policies, the 
constitution of Board Committees, risk management 
and corporate governance policy.

The Board has delegated various matters to 
Committees, as detailed below. These Committees 
of the Board meet regularly (the Nomination 
Committee meets as required) and deal with 
specific aspects of the management of the 
Company. The Board has delegated authority to 
the Committees and they have defined terms of 
reference which are available on the Company’s 
website (www.photo-me.co.uk). Decision-making 
relating to operational matters is delegated to 
senior management.

Board and Committee papers are provided at each 
meeting and are supplemented by reports and 
presentations to ensure that Board members are 
kept fully informed.

The Board had seven meetings during the year 
under review. The attendance of directors at those 
meetings and meetings of Board Committees is  
set out overleaf.

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number of meetings held

Director
F Coutaz-Replan
S Crasnianski
D David
J Lewis
E Olympitis
H Swire

Board committees
the Audit committee

nomination 
Board  
committee  
meetings  
–
7
number of meetings attended (maximum possible)

Remuneration 
committee  
4

Audit 
committee  
2

7(7)
7(7)
7(7)
7(7)
7(7)
1(1)

n/a
n/a
n/a
2(2)
2(2)
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
4(4)
4(4)
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
–(–)
–(–)
n/a

The Audit Committee consists entirely of non-
executive directors. For the whole of the year under 
review, Emmanuel Olympitis served as Chairman of 
the Committee and John Lewis (now Chairman of the 
Company) served as a member of the Committee. 
Hugo Swire (Company Chairman) also served as 
a member until his resignation on 14 May 2010. 
The Combined Code permits a smaller company’s 
Chairman to be a member of the Audit Committee. 
The Board considers that Emmanuel Olympitis has 
suitable recent and relevant financial experience 
to satisfy the requirements of the Combined Code. 
However, for the period from 17 May 2010, the 
Company did not comply with the Combined Code 
due to the Committee not containing at least two 
independent non-executive directors excluding the 
Company’s Chairman. 

The Committee’s Terms of Reference are available 
on the Company’s website.

Meetings are normally held at least twice per year. The 
Group Finance Director, representatives of the external 
auditors and the Group Internal Audit Manager are 
generally invited to attend meetings. The minutes of 
the meetings are circulated to all directors.

The Committee meets with the external auditors, 
without executive directors present, at least 
once a year. The Committee reviews the Group’s 
accounting and financial reporting practices, 
the reports of the internal and external auditors 
and compliance with policies, procedures 
and applicable legislation. In addition, the 
Committee monitors the effectiveness of both 
the external and internal audit functions and 
reviews the Group’s internal financial control and 
risk management procedures. The Committee 
considers the appointment of the external auditor 

and recommends the audit fee to the Board; 
sets a policy for safeguarding the independence 
of the external auditors and reviews their work 
outside of the audit itself, taking into account 
the nature of the work, the size of the fees and 
whether it is appropriate for the external auditors 
to carry out such work. 

KPMG Audit Plc have been the external auditors 
of the Group since December 2008. The Audit 
Committee is satisfied with the effectiveness, 
objectivity and independence of the external 
auditors and they will be recommended to 
shareholders for re-appointment at the AGM.

A whistle-blowing procedure, by which staff may 
raise concerns about possible improprieties in 
matters of financial reporting or other matters, was 
in place throughout the year. The whistle-blowing 
policy can be found on the Company’s website.

the Remuneration committee

During the year under review, the Remuneration 
Committee initially comprised John Lewis 
(Committee Chairman), Emmanuel Olympitis and 
Hugo Swire (Company Chairman). Following the 
resignation of Hugo Swire and the appointment  
of John Lewis as Company Chairman, from  
17 May 2010 the composition of the Committee  
was non-compliant with the provisions of the 
Combined Code which requires the Remuneration 
Committee of a smaller company to comprise at 
least two independent non-executive directors 
with the Company Chairman additionally being 
permitted to serve as a member providing that he 
was considered independent on his appointment 
as Company Chairman. During this period, the 
Committee comprised only John Lewis (Company 
Chairman and Committee Chairman until  
5 July 2010) and Emmanuel Olympitis (Committee 
Chairman from 5 July 2010).

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The Committee meets at least once per year. Four 
meetings were held in the year to 30 April 2011.

feedback arising from such meetings is reported  
to the Board at its regular meetings.

The Committee makes recommendations to the 
full Board in respect of the Group’s remuneration 
policy. The Committee also keeps under review the 
remuneration of the Chairman, the Group’s executive 
directors and senior executives, to ensure that 
they are rewarded fairly for their contribution. The 
Committee also makes awards under the Executive 
Share Option Scheme. The Committee’s Terms of 
Reference are available on the Company’s website.

The Remuneration report on pages 32 to 38 provides 
details of how the Committee applies the directors’ 
remuneration principles of the Combined Code. 

the nomination committee

During the year under review, the Nomination 
Committee initially comprised Hugo Swire 
(Committee Chairman), John Lewis and Emmanuel 
Olympitis. Following the resignation of Hugo 
Swire, John Lewis was appointed Committee 
Chairman on 17 May 2010 and continued to serve 
on the Committee with Emmanuel Olympitis for 
the remainder of the year. From 17 May 2010 the 
composition of the Committee was non-compliant 
with the provisions of the Combined Code which 
requires the Nomination Committee of a smaller 
company to comprise at least two independent 
non-executive directors with the Company Chairman 
additionally being permitted to serve on the 
Committee as a member or as chairman.

The Committee, which meets as required, makes 
recommendations to the Board on the appointment 
of new directors. As no new candidates were 
considered for appointment to the Board during the 
year, the Committee did not meet in the year. The 
Committee’s Terms of Reference are available on the 
Company’s website.

Relations with shareholders
The Chief Executive Officer and Group Finance 
Director have regular meetings with the Company’s 
major institutional shareholders.

The Chairman also meets with major shareholders 
and has contact with them, as and when required. 
When appointed, the Senior Independent non-
executive director and, where appropriate, other 
non-executive directors, are made available to meet 
with major shareholders, on request. Any pertinent 

Private investors are encouraged to attend the 
Annual General Meeting and have the opportunity 
to question the Board. All members of the Board 
usually attend the Annual General Meeting. The 
notice of the meeting is sent to shareholders at least 
20 days before the meeting. Shareholders are given 
the opportunity to vote on each separate issue. The 
number of proxy votes lodged is announced after 
the vote on a show of hands for each resolution and 
is published on the Company’s website. 

Internal control
The Board is ultimately responsible for the Group’s 
systems of internal control and risk management, 
and for reviewing its effectiveness. This is effected 
by receiving reports from the Audit Committee 
following its review. The Board confirms that it 
has reviewed the effectiveness of the systems of 
internal control. The Board is satisfied generally 
that such systems have operated adequately 
throughout the period.

The system of internal control is designed to 
manage, rather than eliminate, the risk of failure to 
achieve business objectives. Such a system can, 
however, provide only reasonable and not absolute 
assurance against material misstatement or loss.

The Group has in place processes for identifying, 
evaluating and managing the significant risks which 
are applicable to the business. The Board regularly 
reviews these processes.

The Chief Executive Officer is ultimately responsible 
for risk management. Executive managers of 
individual Group companies are responsible for the 
identification, evaluation and management of the 
key risks applicable to their areas of responsibility. 
The risks are assessed on a regular basis.

The managers of Group companies are aware of their 
responsibility to operate systems of internal control 
which are effective and efficient for their businesses, 
to provide reliable financial information and to ensure 
compliance with local laws and regulations. 

The Group has a comprehensive budgeting system 
with an annual budget approved by the Board. Actual 
results are reported monthly through the Group’s 
financial systems, and variances are reviewed.

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corporate governance continued

Internal control continued
The Audit Committee has noted that during the 
year under review, there was a hiatus in the internal 
audit process until the appointment of a new Group 
Internal Audit Manager in January 2011. The Group 
Internal Audit Manager (who reports directly to 
the Audit Committee) has reviewed operations in a 
number of Group companies since his appointment. 
The Audit Committee receives reports from the 
Group Internal Audit Manager and from the external 
auditors and reports its conclusions to the Board. 

conflicts of interest
During the year, directors completed 
questionnaires in respect of their interests. No 
actual or potential conflicts of interest were 
identified. The Board will continue to monitor and 
review actual or potential conflicts of interest on a 
regular basis and will consider whether or not it is 
appropriate to authorise any such conflicts.

statement of compliance with  
the combined code
The Company has complied throughout the year 
with the provisions of the Combined Code with 
the exception of those matters which have been 
identified and explained above, being:

•	 for	the	period	from	17	May	2010,	the	structure	of	
the Board was non-compliant as the Board did 
not contain two independent non-executives 
excluding the Chairman, as defined by the Code 
(Provision A.3.2);

•	 for	the	period	from	17	May	2010,	the	Company	
had no Senior Independent non-executive 
director (Provision A.3.3); and

•	 for	the	period	from	17	May	2010	the	composition	

of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination 
Committees was non-compliant, (Provisions  
C.3.1, B.2.1 and A.4.1).

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our approach to corporate responsibility
The Group recognises its responsibilities to the 
environment and believes that health, safety and 
environmental issues are integral and important 
components of best practice in business 
management. Our management of corporate 
responsibility can influence our ability to create 
long-term financial and non-financial value, and 
impacts on our relationship with shareholders and 
other stakeholders.

We believe that effective management of corporate 
responsibility can reduce risks and also help us 
identify business opportunities. 

We prioritise our corporate responsibility activities 
based on three main drivers:

•	

legal	requirements	and	future	policy	trends;

•	 customer,	employee	and	investor	preferences	for	

corporate responsibility; and

•	 cost	savings	and	business	efficiency.

We aim to ensure that our approach is consistent 
with the directors’ duty to promote the success of 
the Company, a legal requirement included in the 
UK Companies Act 2006. This duty is based on the 
principle of ‘enlightened shareholder value’.

how we manage cR
Our Board is ultimately accountable for corporate 
responsibility. The Chief Executive has specific 
responsibility for risk management and health, 
safety and environmental matters, with delegated 
authority through line management.

The Group operates in highly differentiated 
national markets with differing national 
legislations, preferences and cultures. As a 
result, operational direction and management 
of corporate responsibility lies primarily with 
national business managers, who are best placed 
to ensure compliance with national legislation 
and market expectations.

Each Group company contributes to an annual 
Group-wide risk assessment process, which includes 
environmental, health & safety and other corporate 

responsibility issues. The Board reviews Group-wide 
performance on corporate responsibility within the 
annual risk assessment and review process. Where 
necessary, Group-wide policies are developed or 
revised to address specific risks and opportunities, 
or new information.

Products
The development, use and disposal of our products 
represent a main area of both risk and opportunity. We 
ensure that our products and services are designed to 
meet existing legislation and customer expectations. 
Increasingly, this includes environmental, health & 
safety and accessibility issues.

To ensure that products manufactured by KIS 
(the Group’s manufacturing subsidiary, based in 
France) consistently satisfy our stringent quality 
requirements, certification to the ISO 9001 standard 
has been achieved.

Being conscious of the global issues with the 
disposal of waste and having regard to increasing 
metal prices and landfill costs, we have paid more 
attention to the re-use and recycling of our retired 
products. Presently, at the end of their useful lives 
more than 90% by weight of the materials used in 
our photobooths is recycled – most of this being 
steel and other metals. In response to our concerns 
about the increase in energy costs and man-made 
contributions to climate change we have also 
embraced technological advances by investing in 
energy-saving improvements to our products, which 
are explained further under “Environment”, below.

The needs of all our customers are important. 
This drives a continual review of our products 
and the development of solutions to meet these 
needs. For example, we have improved the service 
provided to our disabled customers and at the 
same time complied with the requirements of the 
Disability Discrimination Act, by introducing within 
our photobooths on screen instructions for the 
hard-of-hearing and voice instructions as well as 
carefully selected screen colours and font sizes to 
assist those with visual impairments. In addition the 
development of the Universal photobooth enables 
access for users confined to a wheelchair.

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corporate Responsibility continued

Employees
Our highly skilled and committed workforce gives 
us a distinct competitive advantage. We recognise 
that we must continue to help meet our employees’ 
needs and expectations.

We have a tradition for in-house training and 
promoting internal candidates, and have set up 
several programmes to support life-long learning. 
Many of our Group companies work with local schools 
and universities to attract skilled young people.

In line with best practice, we also have a Group-
wide equal opportunities policy, ensuring non-
discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race and 
disability. The equal opportunity policy gives full 
and fair consideration to applicants for employment 
who are disabled, for continuing the employment 
of those who become disabled and for training and 
developing disabled employees.

Where appropriate, employees are provided with 
information on matters of interest and concern 
to them. We encourage contact and interaction 
between all members of staff at all levels. 

health & safety
We are committed to ensuring that customers, site 
owners and employees are free from risk from any 
products operated by the Group. In addition to 
these moral and ethical considerations we believe 
that the effective management of health and safety 
is an essential ingredient for successful business 
performance. The commitment to safety and 
health is achieved through a network of trained 
service operatives who routinely service installed 
equipment on customers’ sites as well as conducting 
periodic safety inspections and tests. Customers 
and site owners are able to quickly raise any safety 
concerns through our own call centres, which will 
immediately inform management and direct an 
operative to the site.

Last year Photo-Me became a member of the British 
Safety Council demonstrating our commitment to 
safety and environmental best practice. We have 
continued this partnership which gives Photo-
Me access to expert advice and quality training 
resources which will enhance our safety and 
environmental performance.

New products from external suppliers are assessed 
to ensure that they meet the relevant safety 
standards before being placed on the market. 
Where appropriate we will work with our suppliers, 
sharing the benefit of our many years’ experience to 
develop products with the greatest level of safety.

Children’s rides manufactured by Jolly Roger 
(Amusement Rides) Limited, a Group subsidiary 
company in the UK, are produced in accordance 
with the industry guidance produced by BACTA 
(British Amusement and Catering Trades 
Association). This supplements the various British, 
European and International standards that apply to 
children’s rides and ensures a minimum standard of 
quality and safety. The Company is also a registered 
inspection body within the UK of the ADIPS Scheme 
(Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme) 
administered by BACTA and enables our qualified 
operatives to inspect children’s rides and issue the 
required safety certification.

Within the UK, the Chief Operating Officer fully 
supports the Health & Safety Policy and has 
ensured that there is provision within the agenda 
of regular Senior Executive Meetings to address 
health and safety matters. An earlier review of 
our health and safety arrangements resulted in 
the development of new policies and procedures. 
Experience gained from the initial implementation 
of these new arrangements forms part of the 
ongoing review process for the continued 
improvement in safety performance. As a result the 
policy and procedures have further been updated 
and the continuing implementation plan for the 
coming year focuses on health & safety training 
needs for all employees. We believe that it is 
important to empower individuals at all levels and 
give them the tools and skills they require through 
providing relevant training and information if we 
are to achieve the standard of health and safety 
performance to which Photo-Me aspires.

In the UK, the Company is accredited under the 
SAFE contractor scheme. This accreditation is 
reviewed annually and requires that all of our  
Health & Safety policies and procedures are  
audited by the scheme.

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•	 CRT	monitors	are	being	replaced	with	new	

flat screen technology which is more energy 
efficient and also eliminates the associated 
hazardous waste

Although we are not presently exposed to material 
risks related to climate change, we are taking 
proactive steps to ensure that our energy use 
and demand on natural resources are reduced 
wherever possible. In addition to the examples 
highlighted above, Photo-Me operates a green fleet 
policy which specifies that vehicles are sourced 
according to practicality and environmental impact 
as defined in terms of CO2 emissions. Since 2008 
we have consistently reduced the average CO2 
emissions, year on year. This is also supported by 
the Company’s new Road Risk Policy which assists 
in reducing fuel consumed as well as an overall 
reduction in the number of miles driven.

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We recognise that all employees have an important 
contribution to make in the ongoing development 
and implementation of our Health & Safety 
policies and procedures. This is reflected in the 
representation from all levels of the business on the 
Health & Safety Committee and the development of 
regional sub-committees.

Environment
As a Company, we recognise our responsibilities 
towards the environment and the impact of our 
business activities. The main risks to the business 
in this area arise from increasing legislation and the 
cost of waste disposal. The Company has mitigated 
the exposure to these risks by:

•	 reducing	the	amount	of	obligated	waste	

generated. For example despite increases 
in regulatory targets for packaging we are 
consistently reducing the amount of obligated 
waste year on year with the 2010 return showing  
a 26% reduction;

•	 the	recovery,	refurbishment	and	resale	of	
electrical equipment such as minilabs and 
children’s rides which promotes the principle 
embodied in recent legislation of reuse before 
recycling. This not only produces cost savings  
but also creates a source of income; and

•	 where	practical,	adopting	a	strategy	of	upgrading	

and refurbishing equipment in preference to 
disposal and replacement.

Where possible we endeavour to embrace 
technological advances to reduce the impact 
of our operations on the environment. Such 
initiatives include:

•	 the	ability	to	automatically	shut	down	and	restart	
the photobooths during closing hours which 
saves around 30% of power consumption on site

•	 through	remote	telemetry	systems	we	are	able	to	
reduce the number of service visits to a minimum 
and reduce wastage of consumables

•	 the	substitution	of	old	technology	lighting	with	
new low energy lamps in all photobooths. The 
new Starck photobooth uses the latest LED 
lighting which also eliminates the hazardous 
waste associated with fluorescent tubes

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Remuneration report

the Remuneration committee
In line with the requirements of the Combined 
Code, the Committee operates within agreed 
terms of reference and has responsibility for 
determining the remuneration of the Chairman, 
the executive directors and the Group’s other 
senior executives. As explained below, with the 
exception of the constitution of the Remuneration 
Committee, the Board confirms that the Company 
has complied throughout the relevant year with 
the provisions of the Combined Code relating  
to directors’ remuneration.

The directors who served on the Committee during 
the year were as follows:

From 1 May to 14 May 2010:
John Lewis (Committee Chairman), Hugo Swire and 
Emmanuel Olympitis

From 15 May to 4 July 2010:
John Lewis (Committee Chairman) and  
Emmanuel Olympitis

From 5 July 2010 to 30 April 2011: 
Emmanuel Olympitis (Committee Chairman) and 
John Lewis

For the period from 17 May 2010 the composition 
of the Committee was non-compliant with the 
provisions of the Combined Code which requires 
the Remuneration Committee of a smaller 
company to comprise at least two independent 
non-executive directors with the Company 
Chairman additionally being permitted to serve 
as a member providing that he was considered 
independent on his appointment as Company 
Chairman. During that time the Committee 
comprised only one independent non-executive 
director (from 5 July 2010 as Committee 
Chairman) and the Company Chairman.

The Committee is advised by Aon Hewitt Limited 
(operating through the brand Hewitt New Bridge 
Street), who have been appointed by the Committee 
and who advise it on various matters relating to the 
remuneration of the Chairman, executive directors 
and senior executives. Hewitt New Bridge Street 
also provide advice to the executive directors 
in respect of the remuneration of non-executive 
directors. Under long-standing relationships, Aon 
Hewitt Limited have also provided pension scheme 
management and actuarial services to the Company 

and Aon Limited have provided general insurance 
broking services to the Company, during the year. 
The Remuneration Committee is satisfied that these 
additional services received by the Company do not 
prejudice the independence of the remuneration 
advice provided to it by Hewitt New Bridge Street.

The Committee also receive advice from the Chief 
Executive Officer in relation to the remuneration of 
certain senior executives (but not in relation to his 
own remuneration).

The Company Secretary is secretary to the Committee.

The terms of reference of the Committee can 
be found in the investor relations section of the 
Company’s website.

This report will be submitted to the forthcoming 
AGM for approval.

Remuneration policy for executive directors
The Committee’s remuneration policy for the 
executive directors is to have regard to the directors’ 
experience and the nature and complexity of their 
work in order to provide a competitive remuneration 
package that attracts, retains and motivates high 
calibre executives from whom first class performance 
is expected. The remuneration policy is also intended 
to be consistent with the Company’s business 
objectives, risk profile and shareholder interests.

The Committee also ensures that, when determining 
the executive directors’ remuneration packages, due 
account is taken of pay and general employment 
conditions elsewhere in the Group, liaising with the 
Human Resources department where appropriate. 

In order to align the interests of shareholders and 
executive directors, a significant proportion of the 
remuneration of executive directors is performance-
related through an annual bonus plan and the grant 
of share options. 

The Committee will ensure that the incentive 
structures for executive directors and senior 
managers will not raise environmental, social 
or governance (“ESG”) risks by inadvertently 
motivating irresponsible behaviour. More generally, 
with regard to overall remuneration structures, 
there is no restriction on the Committee which 
prevents it from taking into account ESG matters, 
nor do these remuneration structures encourage 
inappropriate operational risk-taking.

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The remuneration packages of the executive 
directors comprise the following main elements:

•	 Basic	salary

•	 Annual	bonus

•	 Share	options

•	 Pensions

•	 Other	benefits

Basic salary
Since his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, 
Serge Crasnianski receives a basic annual salary of 
£121,000 and a third party company supplying Serge 
Crasnianski’s services to the Company receives 
annual fees of £325,000; in aggregate £446,000.

Françoise Coutaz-Replan, Group Finance Director, 
receives a basic annual salary of £150,000. 

The basic salaries of the executive directors are 
reviewed annually by the Committee. In conducting 
this review, the Committee takes account of the terms 
of existing service contracts (including the modest 
pension provision, compared to the market) and the 
performance of the individual executive director 
concerned. The Committee also has regard to the pay 
of staff and management generally within the Group 
and takes into consideration the levels of basic salary 
paid by other relevant companies of similar size and 
standing, and market levels generally.

The basic salaries of all executive directors are 
reviewed annually on 1 May. No executive directors 
received increases in their basic salaries during the 
year, and the Committee has determined that no 
increases will be applied on 1 May 2011. 

Annual bonus
The executive directors are eligible for annual 
bonuses based upon the financial performance 
of the Group and the attainment of personal 
objectives. The maximum award level for the 
year under review and the forthcoming year for 
Serge Crasnianski was 100% of basic salary and 
for Françoise Coutaz-Replan it was 50% of basic 
salary. The whole of Serge Crasnianski’s bonus 
was based on pre-tax profit performance, with 
Françoise Coutaz-Replan’s bonus being based 
on the attainment of personal objectives. The 
contracts of Serge Crasnianski and Françoise 

Coutaz-Replan provide that if the Remuneration 
Committee so decides at its sole option, a 
maximum of 50% of any bonus awarded may be 
paid in the form of shares in the Company which 
must be held by the director for a minimum 
period of three years from the date of issue, whilst 
remaining in the Company’s employment.

In accordance with the targets set for the year, the 
Committee has determined that, as the Group’s 
pre-tax profit (before special items) improved by 
more than 15% for the year to 30 April 2011, a 100% 
bonus will be paid to Serge Crasnianski and has 
decided that a 40% bonus will be paid to Françoise 
Coutaz-Replan in respect of the year. Having regard 
to the existing substantial share interests of Serge 
Crasnianski in the Company, and the level of bonus 
earned by Françoise Coutaz-Replan, the Committee 
has decided that the bonuses to both executives 
should be paid fully in cash, for the year under review.

The Committee envisages that the bonus 
opportunity of both executives for the forthcoming 
year will be structured in a similar manner to that 
described above.

share options
In 2004, the Company introduced the Photo-Me 
Executive Share Option Scheme (the “Scheme”), 
which operates as the sole long-term incentive 
arrangement for the Company’s executive directors 
and senior employees.

The main features of the Scheme are that options 
may be granted over shares worth up to 150% of a 
participant’s salary, each year. The vesting of options 
is subject to an earnings per share (“EPS”) based 
performance condition relating to the extent to 
which the Company’s EPS for the third financial year 
end, following the date of grant, reaches a sliding 
scale of challenging EPS targets.

Absolute EPS targets are used as the Committee 
believes that the Company’s senior executive 
team should have a transparent incentive which 
focuses them on delivering substantial EPS growth 
over subsequent three year periods. The extent 
to which these targets are met will be determined 
by the Committee, with the assistance of external 
consultants to ensure independent verification.

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share options continued
Options will normally be exercisable between three 
and seven years after grant.

Options were granted to directors under the 
Scheme on 29 January 2009 and 20 January 2010 
and are summarised in Table 3 on page 37. The only 
option awards granted in the year under review were 
made on 12 July 2010 to other staff, no directors 
benefited from those awards. The performance 
condition that applies to the January 2009 grants  
is based on the extent to which (if at all) the 
Company’s adjusted EPS for the financial year 
ending 30 April 2011 (“EPS 2011”) reaches a sliding 
scale of challenging EPS targets. No part of an 
option will become exercisable unless adjusted EPS 
2011 is at least 1.0p, in which case an option will 
become exercisable as follows:

EPs 2011

1.00p

1.75p

2.50p

Portion of option that 
becomes exercisable

Up to 25% of salary

Up to 50% of salary

Up to 75% of salary

Between the above 
points

On straight-line basis 
between the above

None of the options awarded in January 2009 
exceeded 75% of an individual’s salary. As the EPS 
actually achieved for the year to 30 April 2011 exceeds 
2.50p, all options granted in January 2009 will be 
capable of being exercised from 29 January 2012 
(providing that they have not lapsed for other reasons).

The performance condition that applies to the 
January 2010 grants is based on the extent to which 
(if at all) the Company’s adjusted EPS for the financial 
year ending 30 April 2012 (“EPS 2012”) reaches a 
sliding scale of challenging EPS targets. No part of 
an option will become exercisable unless adjusted 
EPS 2012 is at least 2.4p, in which case the options 
will become exercisable as follows: 

EPs 2012

2.4p

3.0p

3.6p

Portion of option that 
becomes exercisable

Up to 25% of salary

Up to 50% of salary

Up to 75% of salary

Between the above 
points

On straight-line basis 
between the above

The options awarded in January 2010 to Françoise 
Coutaz-Replan did not exceed 75% of her salary. 

No other current director, including Serge 
Crasnianski, had any interests in share options in the 
year under review.

At present, options over approximately 1.6% of the 
Company’s issued share capital subsist.

The Committee will keep under review the Company’s 
share-based long-term incentive policy, to ensure that 
it supports the Company’s strategic objectives. 

Pensions (Audited information)
The service agreement of Serge Crasnianski makes 
no provision for pension contributions by the 
Company. Other executive directors with salaries 
paid by the Company in the UK are entitled to join 
the Company’s Group Stakeholder Pension Plan, to 
which the Company contributes 5% of their basic UK 
salaries only. Company contributions at the rate of 
5% of their basic UK salaries were:

Françoise  
Coutaz-Replan

Thierry Barel

Jean-Luc Peurois

Richard Seurat

Note

2011
£

2010
£

1

2

3

4

7,500

4,375

–

–

–

7,500

980

771

3,808

9,934

Notes:
1.  Françoise Coutaz-Replan’s pension contribution commenced 

from 1 October 2009. 

2.  Thierry Barel’s pension contributions ceased on his resignation 

on 3 July 2009.

3.  Jean-Luc Peurois’ pension contributions ceased on his death 

on 5 July 2009.

4.  Richard Seurat’s pension contributions commenced on  

1 March 2010 and ceased on his resignation on 30 April 2010.

other benefits
Executive directors are provided with employment-
related benefits which can include a company car, 
private medical insurance and an overseas housing 
allowance for any director whilst working outside his 
or her country of normal residence.

service agreements
Executive directors have service agreements with the 
Company and may have an additional contract with a 
subsidiary company overseas. No executive directors 
are (or were) appointed for a specified period.

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The contractual arrangements with Serge 
Crasnianski are dated 22 July 2010. The service 
agreement of Serge Crasnianski and the consultancy 
services agreement with a third party company 
which supplies Serge Crasnianski’s services to the 
Company both provide that they are terminable by 
the Company on giving 12 months’ notice.

Françoise Coutaz-Replan has a service agreement 
with the Company dated 9 December 2009  
which is terminable by the Company on giving  
six months’ notice.

The Committee’s policy is that no future executive 
director’s service agreement shall be of a fixed 
term nor shall be terminable on giving more than 
12 months’ notice and that such agreement shall 
contain no provisions for the payment of liquidated 
damages on termination, which the Committee 
considers appropriately reflects market and  
best practice.

Within the restrictions imposed by the relevant 
service agreements, the Committee will apply  
the principle of mitigation when determining  
any payment of compensation on an executive 
director’s termination.

Remuneration of non-executive directors
The remuneration of the Chairman is determined 
by the Remuneration Committee and the fees 
of the non-executive directors are determined 
by the Chairman and the executive directors, in 
both cases taking into account the level of fees 
paid by companies of a similar size and standing, 
together with each non-executive director’s time 
commitment. The remuneration of the Chairman 
will not be reviewed until the composition of the 
Remuneration Committee is again compliant with 
the Combined Code.

Non-executive directors are not entitled to 
participate in any Group pension scheme nor will 
they be granted any awards under the Company’s 
option schemes or annual bonus plan. No non-
executive directors received any benefits-in-kind, 
apart from Dan David who benefits from private 
health insurance, in recognition of his position as 
Life President.

All non-executive directors are appointed for 
specified terms subject to re-election at the AGM 
immediately following their appointment and every 
three years thereafter. None of the non-executive 
directors will ordinarily be entitled to compensation 
upon termination of their involvement with the 
Company. However, if a non-executive director 
should be removed as a result of a resolution 
duly proposed and resolved by members of the 
Company during the non-executive director’s 
normal term of appointment, he will be entitled 
to compensation equal to three months’ fees, six 
months in the case of the Chairman.

Hugo Swire resigned from his position as non-
executive Chairman and director on 14 May 2010, 
following his appointment as Minister of State for 
Northern Ireland within the new UK Government. In 
recognition of the contribution and commitment of 
Hugo Swire during his time as Chairman, the Board 
agreed to an ex-gratia payment of £50,000 to him 
following his resignation. 

Date of last 
appointment

note

End of 
period of 
appointment

non-
executive 
directors

Dan David

John Lewis

Emmanuel 
Olympitis

Hugo Swire

Note:

AGM 2009

AGM 2012

AGM 2008

AGM 2011

AGM 2010

AGM 2013

1

AGM 2008

n/a

1.  Hugo Swire resigned from his position as non-executive 

Chairman and director on 14 May 2010. 

Appointments outside the Group
It is the Committee’s policy that, in appropriate 
circumstances, executive directors will be allowed 
to accept outside appointments. Whether or not an 
executive director would be entitled to retain any 
related fees will be determined on a case-by-case 
basis. No such outside appointments currently exist.

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Directors’ remuneration
table 1 (Audited information)

Details of the individual directors’ emoluments for the year are as follows:

note

salary 
£

Bonus(1)
£

Benefits(2)
£

Ex-gratia
£

total
£

2011

2010

Total
£

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

150,000

60,000

20,548

– 230,548

124,447

446,000

446,000

1,312

– 893,312

744,977

–

–

–

36,000

116,718

44,128

4,615

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

9,034

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

183,127

64,033

419,944

45,034

36,612

116,718

50,000

44,128

16,667

50,000

54,615

120,000

797,461

506,000

30,894

50,000 1,384,355 1,759,807

Executive directors

Françoise Coutaz-Replan

Serge Crasnianski

Thierry Barel

Jean-Luc Peurois

Richard Seurat

non-executive directors

Dan David

John Lewis

Emmanuel Olympitis

Hugo Swire

Notes:

1.  Bonuses are those awarded in respect of performance in the financial year.

2.  Benefits generally comprise: private medical insurance, company cars and overseas housing allowances. 

3.  Françoise Coutaz-Replan was appointed to the Board on 24 September 2009.

4.  Serge Crasnianski was appointed to the Board on 6 May 2009 as a non-executive director. On 3 July 2009 he was appointed as Chief 
Executive Officer. The emoluments shown above include fees of £650,000 (2010: £536,666) payable to a third party in respect of 
making available the services of Serge Crasnianski to the Company. The 2010 emoluments shown include fees of £5,429 in respect of 
the two month period that he served as a non-executive director.

5.  Thierry Barel resigned from the Board on 3 July 2009 and received a related payment of £92,800. Following his resignation Thierry 
Barel provided consultancy services to the Company in the form of ongoing advice, as required, for a nine month period ending in 
March 2010, for a total fee of £54,000. This consultancy arrangement was on an arm’s length commercial basis and was considered by 
the Committee to be in shareholders’ interests.

6.  Jean-Luc Peurois died on 5 July 2009.

7.  Richard Seurat was appointed to the Board on 26 November 2009 and resigned on 30 April 2010, receiving a related payment of 

£183,550. 

8.  Dan David was appointed to the Board on 1 July 2009.

9.  John Lewis, previously a non-executive director, was appointed Chairman on 17 May 2010. The salary stated above for 2011 includes 
an amount of £87,538 (2010: £40,000) paid to a third party in respect of making available the services of John Lewis to the Company.

10. Emmanuel Olympitis was appointed to the Board on 1 December 2009.

11. Hugo Swire resigned from the Board on 14 May 2010 and was awarded an ex-gratia payment of £50,000.

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Directors’ interests
table 2 

Interests in shares

According to the records kept by the Company, the directors had interests in the share capital of the 
Company as shown below. All interests shown are beneficial except for 45,579,318 shares of Dan David’s 
interests which are considered to be non-beneficial. The interests in Ordinary shares at 28 June 2011 are 
analysed between those registered in their own names, and those registered in other names.

30 April 
2011 
(or date of 
resignation 
if earlier)

note

 1 May 
2010

28 June 2011

self

other

total

29,821

29,821

29,821

–

29,821

79,783,450 79,783,450

63,750 79,719,700

79,783,450

47,579,318 47,579,318

– 47,579,318

47,579,318

–

45,000

37,820

1

–

45,000

37,820

–

–

n/a

–

–

45,000

45,000

n/a

n/a

Executive directors

Françoise Coutaz-Replan

Serge Crasnianski

Non-executive directors

Dan David

John Lewis

Emmanuel Olympitis

Hugo Swire

Note:

1. Hugo Swire resigned from the Board on 14 May 2010. 

table 3 (Audited information)

Interests in share options

Françoise Coutaz-Replan

 As at  
1 May 
2010 
and  
30 April 
2011

30,000

250,000

number of options

Exercise 
price

Date from 
which 

exercisable Expiry date

10.92p 29 Jan 2012 28 Jan 2016

36.67p 20 Jan 2013 19 Jan 2017

No other directors have been granted options over shares of the Company.

No options were granted, exercised or lapsed during the year to 30 April 2011. 

Options granted under the terms of the Photo-Me Executive Share Option Scheme were issued at nil cost to 
the option holder.

Options shown as being exercisable from 29 January 2012 and 20 January 2013 are each subject to a 
performance condition based upon a sliding scale of adjusted basic earnings per share targets for the 
years to 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2012, respectively, as detailed in the policy note on share options 
on pages 33 and 34.

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Remuneration report continued

Directors’ interests continued
The middle market price of an Ordinary share at the end of the financial year was 45.875p (2010: 37.00p).  
The highest and lowest middle market prices of an Ordinary share during the year to 30 April 2011 were 
79.75p and 30.00p respectively.

Performance graph
The graph below shows the Company’s performance, measured by total shareholder return, compared  
with the performance of the FTSE SmallCap Index over the past five years. As the Company has been  
a constituent of the FTSE SmallCap Index for the last four years of the relevant period, this index is 
considered an appropriate form of ‘broad equity market index’ against which the Company’s performance 
should be compared. Performance is measured by Total Shareholder Return (share price growth plus 
dividends reinvested). 

total shareholder return

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100

80

60

40

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30 April 2006

30 April 2007

30 April 2008

30 April 2009

30 April 2010

30 April 2011

Photo-Me International

FTSE SmallCap Index

Source: Thomson Reuters

This graph shows the value, by 30 April 2011 of £100 invested in Photo-Me International on 30 April 2006 compared with  
the value of £100 invested in the FTSE SmallCap Index.

The other points plotted are the values at intervening financial year-ends.

Pension contributions, tables 1 and 3 and related footnotes and paragraphs are audited information.

By order of the Board

Emmanuel olympitis
chairman of the Remuneration committee

28 June 2011

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statement of directors’ responsibilities
in respect of the Annual Report and financial statements

The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Group and Parent Company 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. Under that law they are required to prepare the Group financial statements in accordance 
with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and applicable law and have elected to prepare the Parent 
Company financial statements on the same basis.

Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that 
they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and Parent Company and of their profit or 
loss for that period. 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	judgements	and	estimates	that	are	reasonable	and	prudent;	

•	 state	whether	they	have	been	prepared	in	accordance	with	IFRSs	as	adopted	by	the	European	Union;	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 adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and 
explain the Parent Company’s transactions and 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 2006. They have 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.

Under applicable law and regulations, the directors are also responsible for preparing a Report of the 
directors, Remuneration report and Corporate governance statement that complies with that law and 
those regulations.

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.

Responsibility statement of the directors in respect of the annual financial report 
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge: 

•	 the	financial	statements,	prepared	in	accordance	with	IFRSs	as	adopted	by	the	European	Union,	give	a	
true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company and the 
undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole; and 

•	 the	Business	and	financial	review,	which	is	incorporated	into	the	Report	of	the	directors,	includes	a	fair	
review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Company and the 
undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal 
risks and uncertainties that they face.

By order of the Board

John Lewis 
chairman 

28 June 2011

 serge crasnianski
 chief Executive officer

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Independent auditor’s report
to the members of Photo-Me International plc

We have audited the financial statements of Photo-Me International plc for the year 
ended 30 April 2011 set out on pages 42 to 100. The financial reporting framework 
that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU as regards the Parent 
Company financial statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the 
Companies Act 2006.

This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with 
Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. 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 auditor
As explained more fully in the Statement of directors’ responsibilities set out on page 
39, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and 
for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and 
express an opinion on, the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and 
International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to 
comply with the Auditing Practices Board’s (APB’s) Ethical Standards for Auditors.

scope of the audit of the financial statements
A description of the scope of an audit of financial statements is provided on the APB’s 
website at www.frc.org.uk/apb/scope/private.cfm

opinion on financial statements
In our opinion:

•	 the	financial	statements	give	a	true	and	fair	view	of	the	state	of	the	Group’s	and	of	
the Parent Company’s affairs as at 30 April 2011 and of the Group’s profit for the 
year then ended;

•	 the	Group	financial	statements	have	been	properly	prepared	in	accordance	with	

IFRSs as adopted by the EU; 

•	 the	Parent	Company	financial	statements	have	been	properly	prepared	in	

accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and as applied in accordance with the 
provisions of the Companies Act 2006; and 

•	 the	financial	statements	have	been	prepared	in	accordance	with	the	requirements	
of the Companies Act 2006 and, as regards the Group financial statements, Article 
4 of the IAS Regulation.

opinion on other matters prescribed by the companies Act 2006
In our opinion:

•	 the	part	of	the	Remuneration	report	to	be	audited	has	been	properly	prepared	in	

accordance with the Companies Act 2006; and

•	 the	information	given	in	the	Report	of	the	directors	for	the	financial	year	for	which	
the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.

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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following:

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:

•	 adequate	accounting	records	have	not	been	kept	by	the	Parent	Company,	or 	

returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited 
by us; or

•	 the	Parent	Company	financial	statements	and	the	part	of	the	Remuneration	report	
to be audited are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

•	 certain	disclosures	of	directors’	remuneration	specified	by	law	are	not	made;	or

•	 we	have	not	received	all	the	information	and	explanations	we	require	for	our	audit.

Under the Listing Rules we are required to review:

•	 the	directors’	statement,	set	out	on	page	39,	in	relation	to	going	concern;	

•	 the	part	of	the	Corporate	governance	statement	on	pages	25	to	28	relating	to	the	
Company’s compliance with the nine provisions of the June 2008 Combined Code 
specified for our review; and

•	 certain	elements	of	the	report	to	shareholders	by	the	Board	on	 

directors’ remuneration.

Mark sheppard  
(senior statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of KPMG Audit Plc, statutory Auditor

Chartered Accountants

1 Forest Gate 
Brighton Road
Crawley RH11 9PT

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Group statement of comprehensive income 
for the year ended 30 April 2011

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Other operating income
Administrative expenses
Share of post-tax profits/(losses)  
from associates
Operating profit
Finance revenue
Finance cost
Profit before tax
Total tax (charge)/credit
Profit for year – from 
continuing operations
Profit for year – from 
discontinued operations
Profit for year – from continuing 
and discontinued operations

Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences arising on 
translation of foreign operations
Translation reserve taken to income 
statement on disposal
Actuarial movements in defined 
benefit obligations and other post-
employment benefit obligations
Deferred tax on actuarial movements
Other comprehensive 
income/(expense) (net of tax)
Total comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year attributable to:
Owners of the Parent
Non-controlling interests

Total comprehensive income 
attributable to:
Owners of the Parent
Non-controlling interests

Earnings per share (total)
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Earnings per share 
(continuing operations)
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Notes
3

4

16
3
7
7

9

5

4

12
12

12
12

2011

Total 
£’000
219,820
(183,142)
36,678
1,916
(20,295)

89
18,388
476
(861)
18,003
(4,252)

Before
special items 
£’000
222,507
(190,208)
32,299
1,574
(18,806)

2010

Special items 
£’000
–
(3,747)
(3,747)
–
(775)

(9)
15,058
470
(1,497)
14,031
(3,951)

–
(4,522)
–
(255)
(4,777)
1,498

(3,279)

13,751

10,080

–

13,751

3,686

(10)

(235)
38

3,479
17,230

13,608
143
13,751

17,061
169
17,230

3.77p
3.74p

3.77p
3.74p

Total 
£’000
222,507
(193,955)
28,552
1,574
(19,581)

(9)
10,536
470
(1,752)
9,254
(2,453)

6,801

3,027

9,828

(836)

(2,992)

(581)
181

(4,228)
5,600

9,722
106
9,828

5,512
88
5,600

2.70p
2.69p

1.86p
1.85p

For a definition of special items, see accounting policies note 1.22, an analysis of which is given in note 8.

The notes on pages 48 to 100 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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statements of financial position 
as at 30 April 2011

Notes 

Group

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

company

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

Assets
non-current assets
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Investment property
Investments – in associates

– in subsidiaries
Other financial assets – held to maturity
– available-for-sale

Deferred tax assets
Trade and other receivables

current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets – held to maturity
– available-for-sale

Current tax
Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

13
13
14
15
16
16
17

26
18

19
18
17

20

22

Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent 
Non-controlling interests 
Total equity

Liabilities
non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities
Post-employment benefit obligations
Provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
Trade and other payables

current liabilities
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial liability
Provisions
Current tax
Trade and other payables

Total equity and liabilities

23
24
25
26
27

23
17
25

27

10,093
10,368
50,847
1,749
598
–
1,857
80
3,038
1,947
80,577

20,858
20,398
14
23
34
56,212
97,539
178,116

1,844
5,718
(5,802)
21,686
64,374
87,820
935
88,755

5,704
4,061
85
3,307
7,438
20,595

11,700
217
4,428
5,136
47,285
68,766
178,116

10,038
9,735
58,997
2,222
583
–
556
155
1,034
1,696
85,016

22,747
19,295
14
38
408
41,916
84,418
169,434

2,039
5,492
(5,802)
17,835
57,996
77,560
792
78,352

17,575
3,659
72
3,289
703
25,298

16,834
122
5,119
2,425
41,284
65,784
169,434

–
22
7,777
–
258
41,500
–
–
2,893
–
52,450

1,733
4,715
–
23
–
13,738
20,209
72,659

1,844
5,718
(5,802)
652
37,206
39,618
–
39,618

–
494
3
–
–
497

6,000
–
38
1
26,505
32,544
72,659

–
51
10,412
–
258
41,429
–
–
658
–
52,808

2,421
4,334
–
38
363
7,147
14,303
67,111

2,039
5,492
(5,802)
380
26,538
28,647
–
28,647

6,000
79
3
–
–
6,082

8,000
–
32
–
24,350
32,382
67,111

The notes on pages 48 to 100 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accounts were approved by the Board on 28 June 2011.

serge crasnianski  
Chief Executive Officer 

Françoise coutaz-Replan
Group Finance Director

Photo-Me International plc 

Registered number 735438

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Group statement of cash flows 
for the year ended 30 April 2011

cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax
Finance cost
Finance revenue
Operating profit from continuing operations
Operating profit from discontinued operations
Share of post-tax (profit)/loss from associates
Amortisation of intangible assets
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
Impairment of inventories (special item)
Exchange differences
Other items
Decrease in inventories
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
Increase in trade and other payables - arising from sale of rental 
income
Movement in provisions
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Taxation (paid)/received
net cash generated from operating activities
cash flows from investing activities
Outflow from disposal of subsidiaries
Investment in intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments
Interest received
Dividends received from associate
net cash utilised in investing activities
cash flows from financing activities
Issue of Ordinary shares to equity shareholders
Repayment of capital element of finance leases
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Increase in monetary funds
Dividends paid to owners of the Parent
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 
net cash utilised in financing activities
net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Exchange gain on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Notes

11

20

2011 
£’000 

18,003
861
(476)
18,388
–
(89)
3,217
25,963
21
–
697
(517)
2,438
(134)
442

8,164
(206)
58,384
(760)
(2,279)
55,345

(77)
(3,646)
2
(16,999)
1,134
–
148
65
(19,373)

232
(483)
391
(15,281)
(1,224)
(4,512)
(26)
(20,903)
15,069
39,796
1,347
56,212

2010 
£’000

9,254
1,752
(470)
10,536
7
9
2,258
26,955
134
1,214
(40)
(337)
51
434
5,483

–
1,180
47,884
(884)
660
47,660

(2,383)
(3,367)
151
(11,852)
1,253
56
46
–
(16,096)

58
(381)
260
(10,355)
–
–
(48)
(10,466)
21,098
18,616
82
39,796

The above figures are derived from both continuing and discontinued operations. The discontinued 
operations in 2010 relate to the Group’s wholesale lab business. There were no cash flows in 2010 for the 
discontinued operation other than the outflow of £2,383,000 relating to the disposal of subsidiaries. 

The notes on pages 48 to 100 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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for the year ended 30 April 2011

cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax
Finance cost
Finance revenue
Dividends and other items
Operating profit/(loss)
Amortisation of intangible assets
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment
Movements in investment provisions and other items
Decrease in inventories
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
Decrease in trade and other payables
Movement in provisions
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Taxation paid
net cash generated from operating activities
cash flows from investing activities
Cash acquired on transfer of business from a subsidiary 
Purchase of investment in subsidiaries
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Repayments of loans advanced to subsidiaries
Loans advanced to subsidiaries
Movements in available-for-sale investments
Interest received
Dividends received from associate and subsidiaries
net cash generated from investing activities
cash flows from financing activities
Issue of Ordinary shares to equity shareholders
Repayment of borrowings
Repayment of borrowings from subsidiaries
Dividends paid to owners of the Parent
net cash utilised in financing activities
net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
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Notes

11

20

2011 
£’000

16,837
404
(69)
(14,936)
2,236
29
5,577
(79)
(520)
697
(853)
(773)
422
6,736
(224)
(157)
6,355

233
(163)
–
(2,883)
145
179
–
–
69
14,936
12,516

232
(8,000)
–
(4,512)
(12,280)
6,591
7,147
13,738

2010 
£’000

4,156
624
(87)
(6,370)
(1,677)
35
6,160
(80)
(199)
327
1,855
(5,939)
41
523
(287)
(154)
82

–
–
200
(1,638)
166
288
(286)
56
87
6,370
5,243

58
(3,000)
(498)
–
(3,440)
1,885
5,262
7,147

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Group statement of changes in equity 
for the year ended 30 April 2011

share 
capital 
£’000

share 
premium 
£’000

Treasury 
shares 
£’000

Other 
reserves 
£’000

Translation 
reserve 
£’000 

Retained 
earnings 
£’000

Attributable 
to owners of 
the Parent 
£’000

non-
controlling 
interests 
£’000

2,037

5,436

(5,802)

2,528

19,416

49,238

9,722

72,853

9,722

781

106

At 1 May 2009

Profit for year

Other comprehensive 
(expense)/income

Exchange differences

Translation reserve taken to 
income statement on disposal 
of subsidiaries

Actuarial movement in defined 
benefit pension scheme and 
other post-employment benefit 
obligations

Deferred tax on actuarial 
movements

Transfers

Total other comprehensive 
expense 

Total comprehensive (expense)/
income for the year

Transactions with owners of the 
Parent

Shares issued in period

Share options

Dividends

Sale of subsidiary

Total transactions with owners 
of the Parent

At 30 April 2010

At 1 May 2010

Profit for year

Other comprehensive  

income/(expense) 

Exchange differences

Translation reserve taken to 
income statement on disposal 
of subsidiaries

Actuarial movement in defined 
benefit pension scheme and 
other post-employment benefit 
obligations

Deferred tax on actuarial 
movements

Total other comprehensive 
income/(expense) 

Total comprehensive income 
for the year

Transactions with owners of 
the Parent

Shares issued in period

Share options

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2

–

–

–

2

2,039

2,039

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6

–

–

(818)

(2,992)

–

–

–

–

–

15,606

15,606

–

3,660

(10)

–

–

–

–

(818)

(18)

(836)

(2,992)

Total 
£’000

73,634

9,828

–

–

–

–

(2,992)

(581)

181

–

–

–

–

(581)

(581)

181

299

181

–

(299)

(3,810)

(101)

(4,210)

(18)

(4,228)

(299)

(3,810)

9,621

5,512

88

5,600

–

37

(900)

–

58

37

(900)

–

(863)

(805)

57,996

57,996

13,608

77,560

77,560

13,608

–

–

(48)

(29)

(77)

792

792

143

58

37

(948)

(29)

(882)

78,352

78,352

13,751

3,660

26

3,686

(10)

–

–

–

(10)

(235)

38

–

–

(235)

(235)

38

38

3,650

(197)

3,453

26

3,479

3,650

13,411

17,061

169

17,230

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

56

–

–

–

56

5,492

5,492

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

226

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(299)

–

–

–

–

–

(5,802)

(5,802)

2,229

2,229

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

201

–

201

Redemption of Deferred shares

(201)

Dividends

–

Total transactions with owners 
of the Parent

At 30 April 2011

(195)

1,844

226

5,718

–

193

–

232

193

–

–

–

–

232

193

–

(7,226)

(7,226)

(26)

(7,252)

–

–

–

–

–

(5,802)

2,430

19,256

64,374

87,820

(7,033)

(6,801)

(26)

935

(6,827)

88,755

The notes on pages 48 to 100 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Details of share capital and reserves are given in note 22.

On 31 August 2010 the Company redeemed all of the 8,040,000 issued Deferred shares of 2.5p each for  
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company statement of changes in equity 
for the year ended 30 April 2011

At 1 May 2009
Profit for year
Other comprehensive  
(expense)/income
Actuarial movement in defined benefit 
pension scheme and other post-
employment benefit obligations
Deferred tax on actuarial movements
Total other comprehensive expense
Total comprehensive income  
for the year
Transactions with owners of the Parent 
Shares issued in period
Share options
Capital contribution relating to share-
based payments (net of disposals)
Dividends
Total transactions with owners of  
the Parent
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2010
Profit for year
Other comprehensive  
(expense)/income
Actuarial movement in defined benefit 
pension scheme and other post-
employment 
benefit obligations
Deferred tax on actuarial movements
Total other comprehensive expense
Total comprehensive income  
for the year
Transactions with owners of the Parent 
Shares issued in period
Share options
Capital contribution relating to share-
based payments (net of disposals)
Redemption of Deferred shares
Dividends
Total transactions with owners of  
the Parent
At 30 April 2011

share 
capital 
£’000
2,037
–

share 
premium 
£’000
5,436
–

Treasury 
shares 
£’000
(5,802)
–

Other 
reserves 
£’000
382
–

Retained 
earnings 
£’000
22,690
4,773

Total 
£’000 
24,743
4,773

–
–
–

–

2
–

–
–

–
–
–

–

56
–

–
–

–
–
–

–

–
–

–
–

2
2,039
2,039
–

56
5,492
5,492
–

–
(5,802)
(5,802)
–

–
–
–

–

–
–

(2)
–

(2)
380
380
–

(70)
20
(50)

(70)
20
(50)

4,723

4,723

–
25

58
25

– 
(900)

(2)
(900)

(875)
26,538
26,538
18,301

(819)
28,647
28,647
18,301

–
–
–

–

6
–

–
(201)
–

–
–
–

–

226
–

–
–
–

–
–
–

–

–
–

–
–
–

(195)
1,844

226
5,718

–
(5,802)

–
–
–

–

–
–

(579)
141
(438)

(579)
141
(438)

17,863

17,863

–
31

232
31

71
201
–

272
652

–
–
(7,226)

71
–
(7,226)

(7,195)
37,206

(6,892)
39,618

Details of share capital and reserves are given in note 22.

On 31 August 2010 the Company redeemed all of the 8,040,000 issued Deferred shares of 2.5p each for a 
total consideration of 1p.

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notes to the financial statements

Authorisation of the financial statements and statement of compliance with IFRss
The Group and the Company financial statements of Photo-Me International plc (the “Company”) for the year 
ended 30 April 2011 were authorised for issue by the directors on 28 June 2011 and the statements of financial 
position were signed by S Crasnianski, Chief Executive Officer and F Coutaz-Replan, Group Finance Director.

The Company is a public limited company incorporated and registered in England and whose shares are 
quoted on the London Stock Exchange, under symbol PHTM. The registered number of the Company is 
735438 and its registered office is at Church Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 3EU. The principal activities of the 
Group are shown on page 22.

The Group’s and the Company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”), as adopted by the European Union (“EU”), International Financial 
Reporting Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”) interpretations and in accordance with the provisions of 
the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. The principal accounting policies 
adopted by the Group and the Company are shown below.

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption provided under Section 408 of the Companies Act 
2006 not to publish its individual income statement and related notes.

1 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements 
and the Company’s individual financial statements are set out below. The policies have been consistently 
applied to all of the statements presented. No new standards have been adopted for this financial year. 

1.1 Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for 
certain derivative financial instruments and available-for-sale financial assets that are measured at fair value.

Going concern
The financial statements of the Group and the Company have been prepared on the going concern basis.

In reaching this conclusion management has reviewed detailed budgets, including cash flow forecasts, 
for the next financial year and high level projections thereafter. The cash flow projections indicate that 
the Group and the Company will remain comfortably within their available banking facilities. Additional 
information on these facilities is provided in note 17.

A review of the business activity, future prospects and financial position of the Group are covered in the 
Chairman’s statement and the Business and financial review.

Critical accounting estimates and key judgements
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the use of estimates and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets 
and liabilities at the year end and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported 
period. Although these estimates are based on the directors’ best knowledge of current events and actions, 
actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates.

The critical accounting policies, which the directors consider are of greater complexity and/or particularly 
subject to the exercise of judgement, are included in the following notes.

Group
1) Goodwill and other intangible assets – notes 1.4, 1.8 and 13. 
2) Development costs – notes 1.4 and 13. 
3) Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment – notes 1.5, 14 and 15. 
4) Special items – note 1.22 and 8. 
5) Taxation – notes 1.17, 9 and 26.

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Company
Critical assumptions and estimates for the preparation of the Company’s financial statements, in addition to 
3, 4, and 5 above, include:

Investments in subsidiaries
Management makes decisions on the carrying value of investments in subsidiaries and whether an 
impairment is required, as detailed in note 1.8 below.

1.2 Basis of consolidation
The Group consolidates the financial statements of the Company and all of its subsidiaries, and includes 
associates under the equity method, as at 30 April each year.

Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are those entities in which the Group has an interest of more than 50% of the voting rights or 
otherwise has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of that entity so as to obtain benefits 
from its activities.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and are no longer 
consolidated from the date control ceases. 

The Group uses the acquisition method of accounting to account for business combinations. Acquisition 
costs for business combinations are expensed as incurred. On an acquisition by acquisition basis the 
Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling 
interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net assets. Assets and liabilities, including any contingent 
consideration arrangements of the acquired business, and contingent liabilities are valued at fair value as is 
the equity interest’s issued by the Group. 

The difference between the consideration transferred less the amount of any non-controlling interests in the 
acquiree and the acquisition date fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. In the case of a 
bargain purchase, when the consideration transferred is less than the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, 
the difference is recognised as a profit in the statement of comprehensive income.

For acquisitions made before 1 May 2010, goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the acquisition over 
the Group’s interest in the recognised amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets, liabilities and 
contingent liabilities of the acquiree. Transaction costs, other than those associated with the issue of debt or 
equity securities, that the Group incurred in connection with business combinations were capitalised as part 
of the cost of the acquisition.

In respect of acquisitions made prior to IFRS transition, goodwill was included at transition date on the basis 
of deemed cost, which represented the amount recoded under UK GAAP.

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between Group 
companies are eliminated. Where necessary, subsidiaries’ accounting policies have been changed to ensure 
consistency with the Group’s policies.

Associates
Associates are those entities in which the Group generally has an interest of between 20% and 50% of the 
voting rights and has significant influence, but not control (or joint control) over the financial and operating 
policies of the entity. The Group uses the equity method of accounting for associates. 

When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, the Group 
does not recognise further losses unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the 
associate. If the associate subsequently reports profits, the Group resumes recognition of its share of those 
profits only after its share of the profits equals the share of the losses not recognised.

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1 Accounting policies continued
1.2 Basis of consolidation continued
Non-controlling interests 
Non-controlling interests represent the portion of results for the period and net assets not held by the Group 
and are presented separately within the statement of comprehensive income and the statement of financial 
position. Transactions with non-controlling interests are treated as transactions with equity owners of the 
Group. For purchases of non-controlling interests, the difference between any consideration paid and the 
relevant share of net assets acquired is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling 
interests are also recorded in equity.

1.3 Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements and the Company’s own financial statements are presented in Sterling, 
the functional and presentational currency of the Parent Company and all values are shown in £’000 except 
where indicated.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the respective functional currencies of the Group’s 
subsidiaries at the exchange rate ruling on the date the transaction is recorded. Monetary assets and 
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rates ruling at 30 April. 
Exchange gains and losses resulting from the above translation are reflected in the income statement, 
except where they qualify as cash flow hedges and are reflected in equity.

Income statements of overseas entities are translated into Sterling, at weighted average rates of exchange, 
as a reasonable approximation to actual exchange rates at the date of the transaction and their balance 
sheets are translated at the exchange rate ruling at 30 April. Exchange differences arising on the translation 
of opening net assets are taken to equity, as is the exchange difference on the translation of the income 
statement between average and closing exchange rates. Such cumulative exchange differences are released 
to the income statement on disposal. 

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries and associates post 1 May 2004 is treated as a foreign currency 
asset and translated at the rate ruling at 30 April. Goodwill arising on acquisitions before 1 May 2004 was 
treated as a Sterling amount and for practical reasons cannot be restated as a currency amount.

1.4 Intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of cost of an acquisition of a subsidiary or associate over the fair value of the 
Group’s share of net identifiable assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisition of associates is 
included in investment in associates.

Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment or more frequently if events or changes 
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may be impaired; and is carried at cost less any 
impairment. On disposals goodwill is included in the calculation of gains or losses on the sale of the 
previously acquired entity.

Goodwill relating to previous acquisitions (pre-1999) was charged under UK GAAP to equity and is not 
included in the gain or loss on sale of the previously acquired entity to which it relates.

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units. Each of these  
cash-generating units represents the Group’s investment in each region of operation.

Research and development expenditure
Research expenditure is expensed as incurred. Costs incurred in developing projects are capitalised as 
intangible assets when it is considered that the commercial viability of the project will be a success based 
on discounted expected cash flows, and the costs can be reliably measured. Other development costs are 
expensed and are not recognised as assets.

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Other intangible assets
Intangible assets (including research and development) acquired as part of a business combination are 
capitalised at fair value at the date of acquisition. Other intangibles are capitalised at cost.

The policies applied to the Group’s intangible assets are summarised as follows:

Useful lives
Amortisation

Research and 
development 
costs
Finite

Straight-line 
basis, with a 
maximum life of 
four years from 
commencement 
of commercial 
production, 
with no residual 
value

software
Finite
Straight-line 
basis, with 
a maximum 
life of three 
years, with no 
residual value

Other
Indefinite
Not 
amortised, 
but subject to 
impairment 
testing 

customer 
related
Finite

Straight-line 
basis, with a 
maximum life of 
20 years, with no 
residual value. 
The majority of 
customer related 
intangible assets 
are depreciated 
over their useful 
lives of between 
three and five 
years

Patents 
and licences
Finite
Straight-line 
basis, with 
a maximum 
life of 20 
years, with 
no residual 
value. Most 
patents are 
depreciated 
over a period 
of 10 years or 
less

Internally generated or 
acquired

Internally
 generated

Acquired

Acquired

Acquired

Acquired

1.5 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is shown at cost, less accumulated depreciation and any impairment. 

Subsequent expenditure on property, plant and equipment is capitalised, either as a separate asset, or 
included in the cost of the asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits 
associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount 
of any parts of the assets that are replaced are derecognised. All other costs are recognised in the income 
statement as an expense as incurred.

Freehold land is not depreciated. Other assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis, or occasionally on a 
reducing balance basis, to reduce cost to their estimated residual value over the estimated useful life of the 
assets at the following rates:

Freehold buildings 

Leasehold improvements 

2% – 5% straight-line

over the life of the lease on a straight-line basis

Photobooths and vending machines 

10% – 33.33% straight-line

Plant, machinery, furniture, fixtures and motor vehicles 

12.5% – 33.33% straight-line or reducing balance

Capitalised finance lease assets 

over the shorter of the life of the asset or the life of  
the lease

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed at each year end and adjusted, if appropriate.

1.6 Investment property
Certain of the Group’s properties are classified as investment properties; being held for long-term 
investment and to earn rental income. Investment properties are stated at cost and the building element is 
depreciated to reduce cost to its estimated residual value at rates between 3.33% and 8.33% on a straight-
line basis. 

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1 Accounting policies continued
1.7 Leases
Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of 
ownership, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the 
lower of the fair value of the leased asset and the present value of lease payments discounted at the interest 
rate implicit in the lease. The interest element in the lease payment is expensed at a constant interest rate, 
whereas the obligation net of the interest element is included in other payables.

All other leases are classified as operating leases and rentals are expensed over the period of the lease on a 
straight-line basis.

Where the Group is lessor
Amounts due from lessees under finance lease arrangements are recorded as receivables at the amount of 
the Group’s net investment in the leases. Finance lease income is allocated to future periods so as to reflect a 
constant rate of return on the Group’s net investment outstanding in respect of the lease.

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

1.8 Impairment
For goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, the carrying value is reviewed annually for impairment 
or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may be impaired.

Other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment losses whenever 
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying 
value of the asset is higher than the recoverable amount of the asset an impairment loss is recognised. In 
carrying out such impairment evaluations the recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s value in use or 
its fair value less costs to sell. Assets that do not generate largely independent cash inflows are grouped at 
the lowest level for which separate identifiable cash flows exist (cash-generating units) and the recoverable 
amount is determined for the cash-generating unit. If necessary, the carrying value is reduced by charging 
an impairment loss in the income statement.

Reversal of impairment
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised 
estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that it does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been 
determined had no impairment loss been recognised. No impairment loss is reversed for goodwill.

1.9 Financial assets
Group
The Group classifies its financial assets on initial recognition as follows:

(i) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not 
quoted in an active market.

Such financial assets arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no 
intention of trading the receivable. They are included in trade and other receivables in the statement of 
financial position. These assets are held at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

(ii) Held to maturity financial assets
These financial assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed 
maturities that the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. These assets are held at 
amortised costs using the effective interest rate method.

Included within these amounts are cash deposits that are subject to restrictions and are not freely available 
for use by the Group until a future date. 

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(iii) Available-for-sale financial assets
Financial assets not classified in any of the above categories are shown as available-for-sale financial assets 
and are shown as non-current assets, unless management intends to sell the financial assets within 12 
months of the end of the financial year. These assets are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently 
carried at fair value.

Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised in a separate component of equity and are 
included in the income statement on disposal.

The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid prices. For unlisted investments the 
Group uses various valuation techniques to determine fair values, including at cost less any provision for 
impairment, where appropriate.

At each year end date the Group assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset, or group of 
financial assets, has become impaired. Any impairment loss so recognised is reflected in the income statement.

Company
In the Company statement of financial position, investments in subsidiaries and associates are stated at cost 
less impairment. The Company reviews, at least annually, the carrying value of investments and performs an 
impairment exercise.

An impairment charge is made where there is evidence that the carrying value exceeds the future cash flows 
of the investment or where its carrying amount will not be recovered from sale.

1.10 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes costs incurred in bringing 
inventories to their present location and condition. The cost of work in progress and finished goods includes 
an appropriate proportion of production overheads.

Raw materials and consumables are valued on a first-in first-out basis or on an average cost basis where 
average cost is not significantly different to first-in first-out due to the fast turnaround of consumables. The 
Group uses standard costs to value inventory and these standard costs are regularly updated to reflect 
current prices.

1.11 Trade receivables
Trade receivables are stated at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective 
interest method net of impairment provisions. Where the collection of the receivable, in the normal course of 
business, is due after one year, the amount is shown as a non-current asset.

1.12 cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are carried in the statements of financial position at cost. Bank overdrafts are 
included within borrowings in current liabilities in the statements of financial position. For the purposes of 
the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, unrestricted deposits held 
at banks with less than three months’ notice and other highly liquid investments with an original maturity of 
three months or less, less bank overdrafts. 

1.13 share capital
Ordinary shares of the Company are classified as equity.

Where the Company acquires its own equity share capital (treasury shares), the consideration paid, including 
any directly attributable incremental costs (net of tax relief), is deducted from equity attributable to the 
Company’s equity shareholders until the shares are either cancelled or subsequently reissued. The amount 
is shown in equity as treasury shares. Where such Ordinary shares (the treasury shares) are subsequently 
reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the 
related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders.

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1 Accounting policies continued
1.14 Borrowings
Borrowings are recorded initially at the fair value of the consideration received net of directly attributable 
transaction costs.

After initial recognition, borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
rate method. This method includes any initial issue costs and discounts or premiums on settlement. Finance 
costs on the borrowings are charged to the income statement under the effective interest rate method.

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation under the liability is cancelled, discharged or 
has expired.

1.15 Employee benefits
Pension obligations
Group companies have various pension schemes in accordance with local conditions and practices in the 
countries in which they operate.

The Company operates a defined benefit pension scheme, which is closed to new entrants, with 
contributions made by employees and the Company. The defined benefits are based upon the employee’s 
length of service and final pensionable salary. The Company also operates a defined contribution pension 
scheme for senior employees only.

The Group has defined benefit pension schemes as noted in note 24. 

The liability in respect of defined benefit pension schemes is the present value of the defined benefit 
obligation at the end of the financial year minus the fair value of the plan assets, measured under the 
projected unit credit actuarial valuation method. Independent qualified actuaries calculate the obligation for 
defined benefit pension plans. Independent qualified actuaries formally value the pension fund every three 
years and these valuations are updated as at each year end.

The Group has adopted the provisions of IAS 19, Employee Benefits and where applicable IFRIC 14 and 
shows actuarial gains and losses in the period in which they arise, in other comprehensive income. 

When the calculation results in a benefit to the Group, the recognised asset is limited to the total of any 
unrecognised past service costs and the present value of benefits available in the form of any future refunds 
from the plan, reductions in future contributions to the plan or on settlement of the plan and takes into 
account the adverse effect of any minimum funding requirements.

Other post-employment benefits
In addition to the pension schemes noted above, certain Group companies are required to make provisions 
for employee retirements. These provisions are based on local circumstances, length of service and salaries 
of the employees concerned. They are included in post-employment benefit obligations, and shown in note 
24 as other retirement provisions.

Equity compensation benefits
The cost of equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the date 
of grant, determined using the Black-Scholes model. The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, 
together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance conditions are 
fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (“vesting 
date”). The cumulative expense recognised at each reporting date until the vesting date, reflects the extent 
to which the vesting period has expired and the number of awards that, in the opinion of the directors of 
the Group and based on the best available estimate, at that date, of the number of equity instruments that 
will ultimately vest. The income statement charge or credit for the period represents the movement in the 
cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of the period. No expense is recognised for 
awards that do not ultimately vest. The Group does not have options with market conditions.

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On exercise of the option the proceeds received are allocated to share capital (nominal value of shares) 
and share premium.

The grant by the Company of options over its equity instruments (Ordinary shares) to the employees of 
subsidiary undertakings in the Group is treated as a capital contribution. The fair value of the employee 
services received, measured by reference to the grant date fair value, is recognised over the investing 
period as an increase to the investment in subsidiary undertakings with a corresponding credit to other 
reserves in equity.

Termination benefits
Termination benefits are recognised in the income statement in the period when the Group is demonstrably 
committed to the termination of employment or to provide termination benefits as a result of an offer made 
to encourage voluntary redundancy.

1.16 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past 
events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable 
estimate can be made. Provisions are discounted where the effect of the time value of money is material.

1.17 Taxation
Deferred tax is provided in full on temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities 
and their carrying value in the accounts.

Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in future 
periods in which the temporary difference will reverse, based on tax rates and laws enacted or substantively 
enacted at the year end.

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that the future taxable profit, against 
which the deductible temporary differences can be utilised, will be available.

Deferred tax is provided, or an asset recognised, on taxable temporary differences arising on investments 
in subsidiaries and associates, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be 
controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Current tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amounts expected to be recovered from or paid to the 
taxation authorities, based on tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted at the year end.

Taxation is charged or credited directly to equity if it relates to items that are charged or credited to equity. 
Otherwise, taxation is recognised in the income statement.

1.18 Trade and other payables
Trade payables are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently recorded at amortised cost using the 
effective interest rate method. Trade and other payables are classified as non-current if the settlement in the 
normal course of business is due after one year.

1.19 segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with internal reporting provided to the Chief 
Operating Decision Maker as required by IFRS 8 Operating Segments. Details of the segments are shown 
in note 3.

1.20 Revenue recognition
Revenue from the operation of photobooths and other operating equipment is the cash received, net of 
value added tax and refunds.

Revenue from the sales of goods is recognised upon delivery of products and acceptance, if applicable, by 
the customer. Revenue is stated net of value added tax and discounts.

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1 Accounting policies continued
1.20 Revenue recognition continued
Revenue from the sales of services, including maintenance contracts and royalty income, is recognised 
evenly over the period in which the service/licence is provided to the customer.

Rental income from investment property and other assets under operating lease contracts is accounted for 
on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in other operating income.

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established. Dividends received from 
pre-acquisition profits are shown as dividend income, whereas previously they were deducted from the cost 
of the investment.

1.21 Own work capitalised
Some of the Group’s subsidiaries manufacture vending equipment, which is then sold to the Group’s 
Operations companies and capitalised by them as fixed assets. The amount capitalised includes direct costs 
associated with the manufacture of such items together with applicable overheads, but excluding general 
overheads and administration costs.

1.22 special items and adjusted profit
The Group’s income statement and segmental analysis separately identify an adjusted profit, being trading 
results before special items (previously termed exceptional items). “Special items” is the term management 
uses to describe those items that are material items of income and expenditure which, in their opinion, due 
to their size or nature, require separate disclosure in the financial statements to allow a better understanding 
of the financial performance of the year and in comparison to prior periods and have little predictive value. 

The directors believe that adjusted profit and alternative earnings per share (based on adjusted profits 
after tax) provide additional useful information to shareholders on underlying trends and performance. 
These measures are used internally and may not be directly comparable to other companies’ adjusted 
profit measures as adjusted profit is not defined under IFRS. All adjustments to profit from operations and 
adjustments to earnings per share are explained in the notes below.

The Group measures performance using earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation 
(“EBITDA”). EBITDA is a common measure used by a number of companies, but is not defined in IFRS.

1.23 dividends
Dividends to the Company’s shareholders are recognised as a liability and deducted from shareholders’ 
equity in the period in which the shareholders’ right to receive payment is established. 

1.24 discontinued operations
The Group classifies operations as discontinued where they represent a separate major business activity 
or geographic area of operations, and have separate risk profiles to other business segments. The income 
stated for the comparative period is adjusted to disclose the discontinued operations separately from 
continuing operations.

1.25 Assets held for sale
The Group classifies assets held for sale, individual assets or a group of assets when the Group’s carrying 
value will be recovered mainly through a sale of such assets, rather than continuing use in the business. Such 
assets are stated at the lower of carrying value and fair value, less costs to sell. No depreciation is charged 
in respect of non-current assets held for sale. Such assets are classified when the Board has determined that 
the assets’ carrying value will be recovered through a sale and the Board is committed to such action, with a 
potential buyer in mind and the sale is expected to be completed within the next financial year.

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1.26 Financial guarantee contracts
Where the Company enters into financial guarantee contracts to warranty the indebtedness of one company 
within the Group, the Company considers these to be insurance arrangements and accounts for them as 
such. In this respect, the Company treats the guarantee contract as a contingent liability until such time as it 
becomes probable that the Company will be required to make a payment under the guarantee (note 30).

2 new standards, amendments and interpretations
The Group has adopted the following new standards and amended IFRs in these financial statements.
IFRS 3 (revised) Business Combinations and the associated amendments to IAS 27 Consolidated and 
Separate Financial Statements. This will impact on the accounting and disclosures relating to future 
acquisitions. Adopting this standard has had no immediate impact on the reported results or financial 
position of the Group.

Future changes to accounting policies
There are a number of revised standards and interpretations not all of which are applicable to the Group, 
which have been issued and are effective for 2012 and future reporting periods. The most significant 
standards and interpretations which are likely to have a more material impact on the Group’s financial 
statements are listed below:

•	

IFRS 9 (2009 & 2010) - Financial Instruments, has been issued and is effective for the 2014 reporting 
period. The standard in its current form will require all financial assets to be measured at fair value 
through the income statement or at amortised cost. It clarifies the classification and measurement of 
financial liabilities, the de-recognition of financial assets and liabilities and deals with how to measure fair 
value and accounting for embedded derivatives. This standard has not yet been endorsed by the EU.

•	 Disclosures - Transfer of Financial Assets (Amendments to IFRS 7) has been issued and is effective for 

the 2013 reporting period. This will lead to additional disclosure requirements in terms of part and fully 
de-recognised financial assets.

•	

Improvements to IFRS - 2010 are effective for the 2012 reporting period and will impact on the disclosures 
the Group provides under IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, IFRS 7 - Financial Instruments disclosures in 
terms of collateral obligations and the accounting for specific areas of business combinations under IFRS 3.

3 segmental analysis
IFRS 8 requires operating segments to be identified, based on information presented to the Chief Operating 
Decision Maker in order to allocate resources to the segments and monitor performance. The Group has 
identified two segments as set out below:

(i) Operations: comprises the operation of unattended vending equipment, in particular photobooths, 
digital printing kiosks, amusement machines and business service equipment.

(ii) Sales & Servicing: comprises the development, manufacture, sale and after-sale servicing of this 
operations equipment and a range of photo-processing equipment, together with the servicing of other 
third party equipment.

The Group monitors performance at the adjusted operating profit level before special items, interest  
and taxation.

In accordance with IFRS 8, no segment information is provided for assets and liabilities in the disclosures 
below, as this information is not regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker. 

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3 segmental analysis continued
The segment results are as follows:

2011
Total revenue
Inter-segment revenue
Revenue from external customers
EBITdA 
depreciation and amortisation
Adjusted operating profit excluding associates 
share of post-tax profit from associates
corporate costs excluding depreciation and 
amortisation
corporate depreciation and amortisation
Operating profit 
Finance revenue
Finance costs
Profit before tax
Tax 
Profit for year

capital expenditure
corporate capital expenditure
Total capital expenditure

2010
Total revenue
Inter-segment revenue
Revenue from external customers
EBITDA 
Depreciation and amortisation
Adjusted operating profit excluding associates 
Share of post-tax loss from associates
Corporate costs excluding depreciation and 
amortisation
Corporate depreciation and amortisation
Adjusted operating profit
Special operating items
Operating profit 
Finance revenue
Finance costs 
Profit before tax
Tax 
Profit for the year – from continuing operations
Profit for the year – from discontinued operations
Profit for year

Capital expenditure
Corporate capital expenditure
Total capital expenditure

Operations 
£’000

176,852
–
176,852
46,080
(24,947)
21,133

sales & 
servicing
 £’000

64,283
(21,315)
42,968
4,086
(3,595)
491

17,067

3,612

172,456
–
172,456
42,213
(25,713)
16,500

70,670
(20,619)
50,051
5,522
(2,732)
2,790

12,152

3,770

Total
£’000

241,135
(21,315)
219,820
50,166
(28,542)
21,624
89

(2,687)
(638)
18,388
476
(861)
18,003
(4,252)
13,751

20,679
9
20,688

243,126
(20,619)
222,507
47,735
(28,445)
19,290
(9)

(3,490)
(733)
15,058
(4,522)
10,536
470
(1,752)
9,254
(2,453)
6,801
3,027
9,828

15,922
122
16,044

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The Parent Company is domiciled in the UK. The total revenue from external customers in the UK is 
£50,441,000 (2010: £52,175,000) and the total revenue from other countries is £169,379,000 (2010: 
£170,332,000), comprising Asia £43,277,000 (2010: £38,761,000) and Continental Europe and Ireland 
£126,102,000 (2010: £131,571,000). Operations revenue is generated from sited operating equipment, with 
the three main countries being France, Japan and the United Kingdom. Sales & Servicing revenue mainly 
originates in France with customers worldwide.

Discontinued operations in 2010 represents the Group’s wholesale lab business.

4 Profit for the year
Costs and overhead items charged/(credited) in arriving at profit for the year, include the following:

Amortisation, depreciation and 
impairment
Amortisation of previously capitalised 
research and development expenditure
Amortisation of intangible assets other  
than research and development

Depreciation of property, plant and 
equipment
– owned
– leased

2011

Total 
£’000

2010

Continuing 
operations 
£’000

Discontinued 
operations 
£’000

2,970

247
3,217

25,574
389
25,963

1,972

286
2,258

26,652
268
26,920

–

–
–

35
–
35

Total 
£’000

1,972

286
2,258

26,687
268
26,955

Amortisation of intangible assets (excluding capitalised research and development expenditure) is reflected 
in the income statement within cost of sales £65,000 (2010: £101,000) and administrative expenses £182,000 
(2009: £185,000). Amortisation and impairment of capitalised research and development expenditure is 
reflected in cost of sales. 

Operating lease rentals
– property
– plant and equipment

Inventory cost
Cost of inventories recognised as an 
expense
Inventory write-downs
Inventory provision reversed
Inventory impairment (note 8)

2011

Total 
£’000

11,719
1,050
12,769

35,189
–
(133)
–
35,056

2010

Continuing 
operations 
£’000

Discontinued 
operations 
£’000

13,500
1,203
14,703

43,838
138
(208)
1,214
44,982

107
–
107

278
–
–
–
278

Total 
£’000

13,607
1,203
14,810

44,116
138
(208)
1,214
45,260

Inventory provision reversed relates to provisions which have been utilised during the year.

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4 Profit for the year continued

Other items
Research and development current year 
expenditure, not capitalised
Own work capitalised
Trade receivables impairment (note 17)
Net foreign exchange losses/(gains)
Losses on sale of property, plant  
and equipment
Direct expenses for investment  
properties generating rental income

2011

Total 
£’000

763
(2,299)
988
1,087

21

94

2010

Continuing 
operations 
£’000

Discontinued 
operations 
£’000

607
(5,526)
75
151

134

49

318
–
–
(35)

–

–

Total 
£’000

925
(5,526)
75
116

134

49

Audit and non-audit services
The following fees for audit and non-audit services were paid or are payable to the Company’s auditor, 
KPMG Audit Plc and its associates.

Audit services
Audit of these financial statements
Fees payable to the Company’s auditor and its associates for other 
services:
– audit of the Company’s subsidiaries pursuant to legislation
– other services

2011 
£’000
179

142
25
346

2010 
£’000
163

173
22
358

The audit fee of the Company was £55,000 (2010: £58,000).

In order to maintain the independence of the external auditors, the Board has determined policies as to what 
non-audit services can be provided by the Company’s external auditors and the approval processes related 
thereto. This function is performed by the Audit Committee. Such services will only be approved if there are 
clear efficiencies and added value benefits to the Company. Fees paid to KPMG Audit Plc and its associates 
for non-audit services to the Company itself are not disclosed individually, as they are included above.

non-audit services
The audit of subsidiaries pursuant to legislation includes fees payable for services in relation to other 
statutory filings or engagements that are required to be performed.

In addition to the audit fees payable to KPMG and its associates, certain Group subsidiaries are audited by 
other firms. The following shows the fees payable to those firms:

Audit fees
Other services

2011 
£’000
115
44
159

2010 
£’000
127
7
134

summary
Total fees paid or payable to all of the Group’s auditors for audit and other services were £505,000 
(2010: £492,000).

Other operating income
Other operating income of £1,916,000 (2010: £1,574,000) principally includes rental income from investment 
property (note 15).

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5 discontinued operations
There were no discontinued operations in 2011. The discontinued operations in 2010 related to the Group’s 
wholesale lab business. 

The results of the discontinued operations are as follows:

Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Profit before finance items and tax
Net finance cost
Profit before taxation
Tax 
Loss from discontinued operations 
Profit on sale (no tax charge/credit)
Profit from discontinued operations 
Attributable to:
– Owners of the Parent

2010 
Wholesale lab 
£’000
1,759
(1,504)
255
(248)
7
(1)
6
(31)
(25)
3,052
3,027

3,027

Included in the profit on sale of £3,052,000 is a transfer from the translation reserve of £3,247,000.

During the year to 30 April 2010, there were no cash flows to report for discontinued operations, save the 
outflow on sale which is shown in the line, “outflow from disposal of subsidiaries” in the Group statement of 
cash flows and made up as follows:

Net cash outflow arising on disposal - cash consideration £170,000 less cash and cash equivalents disposed 
£2,553,000, net outflow £2,383,000.

6 Employees
Staff costs during the year amounted to:

Group
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Share options granted to directors 
and employees
Other pension costs
– defined benefit schemes
– defined contribution schemes
Other post-retirement costs
Staff costs of employees 
and executive directors
Non-executive directors

2011

Total 
£’000
40,512
9,259

193

91
223
282

50,560
264
50,824

Continuing 
operations 
£’000
41,113
9,425

2010

Discontinued 
operations 
£’000
701
67

37

146
158
238

51,117
237
51,354

–

81
–
–

849
–
849

Total 
£’000
41,814
9,492

37

227
158
238

51,966
237
52,203

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6 Employees continued

company
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Share options granted to directors and employees
Other pension costs
– defined benefit schemes
– defined contribution schemes
Staff costs of employees and executive directors
Non-executive directors

2011 
£’000
9,627
912
31

3
69
10,642
264
10,906

2010 
£’000
10,064
1,020
25

37
80
11,226
243
11,469

Included above are the following costs relating to the Group’s key management personnel who comprise the 
directors of the Parent Company.

directors’ emoluments
Full details of directors’ remuneration and share options are given in the Remuneration report on pages 32 
to 38 and are summarised as follows:

Directors’ emoluments
– excluding termination payments
– ex-gratia and termination payments

Number of directors accruing benefits under defined  
contribution schemes

2011 
£’000

1,334
50
1,384

1

2010 
£’000

1,484
276
1,760

4

Included in the directors’ emoluments costs are bonuses totalling £506,000 (2010: £390,000).

The average number of employees worldwide during the year (including executive directors) comprised:

Full-time
Part-time

Operations
Sales & Servicing
Corporate

Group

2011
1,098
167
1,265
988
264
13
1,265

2010
1,144
184
1,328
1,010
304
14
1,328

company
2011
290
15
305
263
29
13
305

2010
303
13
316
268
34
14
316

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7 Finance revenue and costs

Finance revenue
Bank interest
Interest from held to maturity 
investments
Other assets at amortised cost
Interest from available-for-sale 
investments
Interest income from financial assets 
not at fair value through profit or loss
Interest income from financial assets at 
fair value through profit or loss
Interest received
Profit on sale of Group undertakings
Total finance revenue
Finance costs
Bank loans and overdrafts at  
amortised cost
Other loans at amortised cost
Finance leases
Other finance charges
Loss on sale of Group undertakings 
Total finance costs

2011

Total 
£’000

2010

Continuing 
operations 
£’000

Discontinued 
operations 
£’000

126

15
48

–

189

91
280
196
476

721
22
18
100
–
861

66

20
165

6

257

213
470
–
470

872
79
58
488
255
1,752

1

–
–

–

1

–
1
3,052
3,053

2
–
–
–
–
2

Total 
£’000

67

20
165

6

258

213
471
3,052
3,523

874
79
58
488
255
1,754

The profits and losses on sale of Group undertakings have arisen due to the recycling of accumulated 
exchange differences through the income statement.

8 special items and adjusted profit
The Group separately identifies and discloses significant one-off or unusual items (termed special items, 
previously termed exceptional items). Management believes this provides a meaningful analysis of the 
trading results of the Group.

Adjusted profit before tax from continuing operations
special items
cost of sales
Impairment of inventory 
Employment termination and other restructuring costs

Administrative expense
Employment termination and other restructuring costs 
Finance cost
Total special costs
Profit before tax after special items

Year ended 30 April 2011
There were no special items in 2011.

2011 
£’000
18,003

–
–
–

–
–
–
18,003

2010
£’000
14,031

(1,214)
(2,533)
(3,747)

(775)
(255)
(4,777)
9,254

Year ended 30 April 2010
Special items in 2010 included £1,214,000 impairment of inventory, arising from excess inventory of spare 
parts for minilabs, £3,308,000 restructuring costs, arising mainly in the Sales & Servicing division, including 
employment termination costs and a £255,000 transfer from the translation reserve arising on the disposal of 
Group undertakings. There was a tax credit of £1,498,000 associated with special items.

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9 Taxation expense
Tax charges/(credits) in the statement of comprehensive income

Taxation
current taxation
UK corporation tax
– current tax
– prior years
– double taxation relief

Overseas taxation
– current year
– prior years

Total current taxation
deferred taxation
Origination and reversal of temporary 
differences
– current year – UK
– overseas
Adjustments to estimated  
recoverable amounts  
of deferred tax assets arising in  
previous years
– UK
– Overseas
Impact of change in rate
Total deferred tax
Tax charge in the statement of  
comprehensive income

2011

Total 
£’000

Continuing 
operations
 £’000

2010
Discontinued 
operations 
£’000

659
294
(68)
885

5,535
(1)
5,534
6,419

–
(108)
–
(108)

3,816
(152)
3,664
3,556

418
(436)

(344)
(505)

(2,421)
255
17
(2,167)

4,252

(254)
–
–
(1,103)

2,453

–
–
–
–

31
–
31
31

–
–

–
–
–
–

31

Total
 £’000

–
(108)
–
(108)

3,847
(152)
3,695
3,587

(344)
(505)

(254)
–
–
(1,103)

2,484

All amounts for discontinued activities in the above table relate to the Group’s wholesale lab business.

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Tax relating to items credited to other components of comprehensive income 

deferred tax
Actuarial gains and losses on pension schemes
Tax credit in other comprehensive income

2011 
£’000

(38)
(38)

2010 
£’000

(181)
(181)

Reconciliation of the total tax charge
The difference between the Group tax charge and the standard UK corporation tax rate of 27.8% (2010: 28%) 
is explained below:

Profit before tax
From continuing operations
Profit on sale of discontinued operations
Profit before tax from continuing and discontinued operations
Tax using the UK corporation tax rate of 27.8% (2010: 28%)
Effect of:
– non-taxable items
– overseas tax rates
– other deferred tax assets not recognised
– relieved losses on which deferred tax had not previously  
been recognised
– adjustments to tax in respect of prior years
Total tax charge 
Effective tax rate

2011 
£’000

18,003
–
18,003
5,010

(2)
1,032
–

85
(1,873)
4,252
23.6%

2010
 £’000

9,254
3,027
12,281
3,439

(1,308)
600
382

(115)
(514)
2,484
20.2%

10 Profits attributable to members of the Parent company
The profit for the year, after tax, dealt with in the financial statements of the Parent Company is £18,301,000 
(2010: £4,773,000), including dividends received from subsidiaries.

11 dividends paid and proposed
An interim dividend for the year ended 30 April 2010 of 0.25p per share, was paid on 4 May 2010 and a final 
dividend of 1.0p per share was paid on 5 November 2010.

The Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.0p per share for the year ending 30 April 2011, which was 
paid on 6 May 2011. The Board propose a final dividend for the year ended 30 April 2011 of 1.0p per share, 
which is subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 6 October 2011. If 
approved, the dividend will be paid on 7 November 2011.

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12 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net earnings attributable to Ordinary 
shareholders of the Parent of £13,608,000 (2010: £9,722,000) by the weighted average number of Ordinary 
shares in issue during the year, excluding those held as treasury shares.

Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net earnings attributable to Ordinary 
shareholders of the Parent by the weighted average number of Ordinary shares outstanding during the year 
plus the weighted average number of Ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive 
potential Ordinary shares into Ordinary shares. The Group has only one category of dilutive potential 
Ordinary shares: the share options granted to senior staff, including directors, as detailed in note 22.

The earnings and weighted average number of shares used in the calculation are set out in the table below:

2011

Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares 
’000
361,078

Earnings 
£’000
13,608

Earnings 
per share 
pence
3.77

Earnings 
£’000
9,722

2010
Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares 
’000
359,892

Earnings
 per share 
pence 
2.70

–
13,608

2,465
363,543

(0.03)
3.74

–
9,722

2,060
361,952

(0.01)
2.69

Basic earnings per share
Effect of dilutive securities: 
options
Diluted earnings per share

Potential Ordinary shares are treated as dilutive when and only when their conversion to Ordinary shares 
would decrease basic earnings per share or increase loss per share from continuing operations. 

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated on the basis of earnings before special items. 
The directors believe that disclosure of this measure allows shareholders to understand better elements of 
financial performance and to facilitate comparison with other periods. 

Adjusted earnings per share calculations

2011

Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares 
’000

Earnings 
£’000

Earnings 
per share 
pence

Earnings 
£’000

2010
Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares 
’000

Earnings 
per share 
pence

13,608
–

361,078
–

3.77
–

9,722
1,214

359,892
359,892

–

–
–
–

–

–
–
–

–

–
–
–

3,308

359,892

255
(1,498)
(50)

359,892
359,892
359,892

13,608

361,078

3.77

12,951

359,892

13,608

363,543

3.74

12,951

361,952

2.70
0.33

0.92

0.07
(0.42)
–

3.60

3.58

Unadjusted earnings per 
share
Impairment
Employment termination and 
other restructuring cost
Translation reserve arising 
on disposal of Group 
undertakings
Tax impact
Minority interests
Adjusted basic earnings  
per share
Adjusted diluted earnings  
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Earnings 
per share 
pence

Earnings 
£’000

2010
Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares 
’000

Earnings 
per share 
pence

3.77
–
3.77

3.77
–
3.77

3.74
–
3.74

3.74
–
3.74

6,695
3,027
9,722

9,924
3,027
12,951

6,695
3,027
9,722

9,924
3,027
12,951

359,892
359,892
359,892

359,892
359,892
359,892

361,952
361,952
361,952

361,952
361,952
361,952

1.86
0.84
2.70

2.76
0.84
3.60

1.85
0.84
2.69

2.74
0.84
3.58

£’000

10,407
(69)
10,338
56
10,394

301
(1)
300
1
301

10,093
10,038
10,106

detailed analysis of earnings per share

2011

Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares 
’000

361,078
–
361,078

361,078
–
361,078

Earnings 
£’000

13,608
–
13,608

13,608
–
13,608

13,608
–
13,608

363,543
–
363,543

13,608
–
13,608

363,543
–
363,543

Basic earnings per share
Continuing
Discontinued (note 5)
Total
Adjusted earnings per share
Continuing
Discontinued (note 5)
Total
diluted basic earnings per 
share
Continuing
Discontinued (note 5)
Total
diluted adjusted earnings 
per share
Continuing
Discontinued (note 5)
Total

13 Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill
Group

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
At 30 April 2011
Impairment charges:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
At 30 April 2011
net book value:
At 30 April 2011
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2009

Company
The Company has no goodwill.

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13 Goodwill and other intangible assets continued
Goodwill continued
Impairment of goodwill
Goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated between the two reportable segments:

 - Operations activity

 - Sales & Servicing activity

carrying amount
Goodwill

Operations
2011 
£’000
9,776

2010 
£’000
9,721

sales & servicing

Total

2011 
£’000
317

2010 
£’000
317

2011 
£’000
10,093

2010 
£’000
10,038

Goodwill has been allocated for impairment testing purposes to six (2010: six) cash-generating units (CGUs):

carrying amount
UK and Ireland
Operations 1
Operations 2
Sales & Servicing 1
Total UK and Ireland
Continental Europe
Operations 1
Operations 2
Total Continental Europe
Asia
Operations 1
Total Asia
Total

Operations
2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

sales & servicing

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

Total

2011 
£’000

154
14
–
168

2,044
319
2,363

7,245
7,245
9,776

154
14
–
168

1,996
312
2,308

7,245
7,245
9,721

–
–
317
317

–
–
–

–
–
317

–
–
317
317

–
–
–

–
–
317

154
14
317
485

2,044
319
2,363

7,245
7,245
10,093

2010 
£’000

154
14
317
485

1,996
312
2,308

7,245
7,245
10,038

The Group tests annually, for impairment, or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill might be 
impaired. The recoverable amount of all CGUs has been determined on a value in use basis.

Value in use was determined by discounting the future cash flows of the CGU, for a finite period of five years, 
based on actual operating results, budgets and economic market research. 

Key assumptions
Growth rate 3% (2010: 3%) 
The growth rate has been determined based on expected annual growth in EBITDA for each CGU and 
takes into account revenue, volumes, selling prices and operating costs. It is based on past experience and 
expected future developments in markets and operations. 

Discount rate 7-10% (2010: 14%)
The pre-tax discount rates applied to the cash flow forecasts for the CGUs for 2011 are derived from the pre-tax 
weighted average cost of capital for the Group adjusted for economic and political risks for the specific country 
concerned. The rates used are France 10%, Japan 7%, Germany 9% and Ireland 9% (2010: all countries 14%). 
Due to the broadly similar risk profiles of the CGUs no such adjustments were considered necessary in 2010. 
The Board is confident, overall, that these discount rates reflect the circumstances in each region, and are in 
accordance with IAS 36.

Sensitivity to changes in assumptions
There is significant headroom for each CGU and management believes that no reasonable possible change 
in any of the above assumptions would cause the carrying value of those CGUs to exceed their recoverable 
amount. Consequently there were no impairment losses recognised in 2011 and 2010.

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Other intangible assets
Group

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
Additions 
– internally generated
– external
Disposals
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
Additions 
– internally generated
– external
Disposals
At 30 April 2011
Amortisation:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
Disposals
Provided during year
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
Disposals
Provided during year
At 30 April 2011
net book value:
At 30 April 2011
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2009

Research 
and devel-
opment 
costs 
£’000

software 
£’000

customer 
licences 
£’000

Patents and 
licences 
£’000

Other 
intangible 
assets 
£’000

25,347
(682)

3,259
–
(6,061)
21,863
567

3,358
–
(570)
25,218

19,085
(550)
(6,061)
1,972
14,446
443
(570)
2,970
17,289

7,929
7,417
6,262

1,635
(15)

–
83
(85)
1,618
31

–
154
(22)
1,781

1,468
(9)
(85)
99
1,473
4
(22)
120
1,575

206
145
167

1,381
10

–
–
–
1,391
146

–
–
–
1,537

1,003
10
–
183
1,196
139
–
126
1,461

76
195
378

38
–

–
2
–
40
1

–
44
(3)
82

23
(1)
–
4
26
–
(1)
1
26

56
14
15

2,124
(61)

–
23
(122)
1,964
47

–
90
–
2,101

14
(1)
(13)
–
–
–
–
–
–

2,101
1,964
2,110

Total 
£’000

30,525
(748)

3,259
108
(6,268)
26,876
792

3,358
288
(595)
30,719

21,593
(551)
(6,159)
2,258
17,141
586
(593)
3,217
20,351

10,368
9,735
8,932

Capitalised research and development expenditure is amortised over a maximum of four years, with no 
residual value. Included in net book value of £7,929,000 (2010: £7,417,000) is £2,350,000 (2010: £3,061,000) 
relating to the movie industry project and £937,000 (2010: £1,651,000) relating to the photobook family. 

The average remaining life in years for research and development costs is 2.17 years (2010: 2.47 years).

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13 Goodwill and other intangible assets continued
Other intangible assets continued
Other intangible assets are payments made for the right to occupy a space to site vending equipment. The 
Group has control over the use of these rights and has classified them as having an indefinite life. Although 
the Group has no intention of selling these rights, there is a value attached to them. These assets are based 
on cost, being the payments made for the right to occupy the space. In determining fair values of such assets 
for the purpose of impairment testing, the Group has based its assumptions on current prices paid for such 
assets (using actual amounts paid by the Company and or management estimates for amounts paid by third 
parties) and, where the right has been held for a number of years, the expected sales price, less costs to sell. 
The carrying amount of these intangible assets has been reviewed on an individual basis for impairment 
testing. Management believes that no reasonable possible change in the basis of this assessment would 
cause the carrying value of these rights to exceed their recoverable value.

Company

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Disposals
At 30 April 2010
Disposals
At 30 April 2011
Amortisation:
At 1 May 2009 
Provided during year
Disposals
At 30 April 2010
Provided during year
Disposals
At 30 April 2011
net book value:
At 30 April 2011
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2009

The Company’s only intangible asset is software.

Total 
£’000

958
(3)
955
(22)
933

872
35
(3)
904
29
(22)
911

22
51
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14 Property, plant and equipment
Group

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
Additions 
– internal
– external
Disposals
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
Additions 
– internal
– external
Disposals
At 30 April 2011
depreciation:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
Provided during year
Disposals
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
Provided during year
Disposals
At 30 April 2011
net book value:
At 30 April 2011
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2009

Land and 
buildings
 £’000

Photobooths 
and vending 
machines 
£’000

Plant, 
machinery, 
furniture, 
fixtures and 
motor vehicles 
£’000

11,219
(152)

–
148
(258)
10,957
245

–
62
(155)
11,109

7,638
(119)
281
(234)
7,566
195
254
(58)
7,957

3,152
3,391
3,581

189,373
(1,590)

5,526
5,418
(19,551)
179,176
5,717

2,299
13,554
(17,231)
183,515

123,153
(1,069)
24,139
(18,583)
127,640
4,379
23,469
(16,304)
139,184

44,331
51,536
66,220

27,405
(569)

–
1,585
(2,115)
26,306
633

–
1,127
(2,229)
25,837

22,562
(518)
1,912
(1,720)
22,236
598
1,737
(2,098)
22,473

3,364
4,070
4,843

Total 
£’000

227,997
(2,311)

5,526
7,151
(21,924)
216,439
6,595

2,299
14,743
(19,615)
220,461

153,353
(1,706)
26,332
(20,537)
157,442
5,172
25,460
(18,460)
169,614

50,847
58,997
74,644

Internal additions for photobooths and vending machines of £2,299,000 (2010: £5,526,000) relate to own 
work capitalised, being equipment manufactured by the Group’s Sales & Servicing division and capitalised 
by the Group’s Operations division.

Included in the above are assets held under finance leases, as follows:

2011

2010

Photobooths 
and vending 
machines 
£’000
643
–
279

Plant, 
machinery, 
furniture, 
fixtures and 
motor vehicles 
£’000
307
43
110

Photobooths 
and vending 
machines 
£’000
937
491
263

Plant, 
machinery, 
furniture, 
fixtures and 
motor vehicles 
£’000
334
–
5

Net book value
Additions/reclassifications
Depreciation charge

The Group has loans of £24,000 (2010: £51,000), which are secured on certain property, photobooths and 
motor vehicles.

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14 Property, plant and equipment continued
company

Land and 
buildings 
£’000

Photobooths 
and vending 
machines 
£’000

Plant, 
machinery, 
furniture, 
fixtures and 
motor vehicles 
£’000

2,484
–
–
–
–
2,484
–
–
–
(4)
–
2,480

1,369
59
–
1,428
59
–
(4)
–
1,483

997
1,056
1,115

50,014
895
603
(75)
(4,929)
46,508
2,765
105
(173)
(5,152)
865
44,918

37,274
5,555
(4,922)
37,907
5,045
(151)
(5,111)
745
38,435

6,483
8,601
12,740

3,016
–
140
–
(176)
2,980
–
13
–
(1,605)
13
1,401

1,851
546
(172)
2,225
473
–
(1,602)
8
1,104

297
755
1,165

Total 
£’000

55,514
895
743
(75)
(5,105)
51,972
2,765
118
(173)
(6,761)
878
48,799

40,494
6,160
(5,094)
41,560
5,577
(151)
(6,717)
753
41,022

7,777
10,412
15,020

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Additions – internal
Additions – external
Disposals – internal
Disposals – external
At 30 April 2010
Additions – internal
Additions – external
Disposals – internal
Disposals – external
Transfer of subsidiary’s trade and assets
At 30 April 2011
depreciation:
At 1 May 2009
Provided during year
Disposals – external
At 30 April 2010
Provided during year
Disposals – internal
Disposals – external
Transfer of subsidiary’s trade and assets
At 30 April 2011
net book value:
At 30 April 2011
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2009

Details of the transfer of subsidiary’s trade and assets are provided in note 33.

Internal additions for photobooths and vending machines of £2,765,000 (2010: £895,000) relates to new 
equipment manufactured by the Group’s Sales & Servicing division and equipment previously capitalised  
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£’000

13,410
(383)
13,027
312
13,339

10,528
(311)
588
10,805
282
503
11,590

1,749
2,222
2,882

15 Investment property
Group

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
At 30 April 2011
depreciation:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
Depreciation provided during year
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
Depreciation provided during year
At 30 April 2011
net book value:
At 30 April 2011
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2009

The investment property is freehold and is stated at cost.

The property has been valued by an independent professional valuer in October 2010, with a value of 
€12.2m based on a market value for similar properties, and on a rental stream valuation of €12.6m.

Since this valuation was performed, the Group has sold the rights to the future rental stream on the property 
for the period up to April 2019. Funds received on this sale amounted to €9.2m (£8,200,000).

The receipt of the future rental income will impact on the value of the property at 30 April 2011. The 
valuations for future years will increase due to the passage of time and the unwinding of the receipt. The 
directors believe at 30 April 2011, net of the advanced receipt of the €9.2m rental income, the property is 
worth at least €3.4m (£3,000,000).

Rental income from the investment property was £963,000 (2010: £1,234,000) (note 4) and finance costs 
were £45,000 (2010: £nil).

The Group will continue to act as a cash collection agent for the underlying lease agreement.

The non-cancellable future minimum rentals receivable on this basis are as follows:

No later than one year
After one year but no more than five years
After five years

company
The Company has no investment property.

2011 
£’000
1,013
4,056
3,042
8,111

2010 
£’000
990
3,961
3,961
8,912

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16 Investments in associates and subsidiaries
Investment in associates
Group

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
Share of losses
Disposals
Other movements
At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
Share of profits
Dividends
At 30 April 2011

£’000

716
40
(9)
(133)
(31)
583
(9)
89
(65)
598

The summarised financial information of the principal associates, relating to the Group’s share, is set out 
below. All companies are unlisted (2010: all companies are unlisted with the exception of Photo-Me Australia 
Ltd , which is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange). 

country of 
incorpora-
tion 

name
At 30 April 2010
Fullwise International Ltd Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Max Sight Ltd
Australia
Photo Direct Pty Ltd
Australia
Photo-Me Australia Ltd
Morocco
Photomaton Maroc SARL

At 30 April 2011
Fullwise International Ltd Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Max Sight Ltd
Australia
Photo Direct Pty Ltd
Morocco
Photomaton Maroc SARL

Assets 
£’000

Liabilities 
£’000

Revenue 
£’000

Profit/(loss) 

£’000 % interest 

28
361
1,041
–
78
1,508

26
286
1,060
76
1,448

–
51
812
–
62
925

–
22
765
63
850

–
362
2,851
36
179
3,428

–
376
3,506
156
4,038

–
65
(22)
(51)
(1)
(9)

–
46
45
(2)
89

33.33
33.33
33.33
–
50.00

33.33
33.33
33.33
50.00

Year ended 30 April 2010 
Following the raising of new equity by Photo-Me Australia Ltd, and the settlement of the convertible loan 
notes during the prior year, the Group and the Company no longer accounts for its investment in Photo-
Me Australia Ltd as an associate undertaking. The Group and the Company’s interest in this company 
is approximately 7% and has been valued as an available-for-sale investment at fair value through the 
statement of comprehensive income.

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Company

cost:
At 1 May 2009
Capital reduction relating to share-based payment (net)
Disposals 
Transfers
At 30 April 2010
Additions
Capital increase relating to share-based payment (net)
At 30 April 2011
Provision:
At 1 May 2009
Disposals
At 30 April 2010
Increase 
At 30 April 2011
net book value:
At 30 April 2011
At 30 April 2010
At 1 May 2009

Associated 
undertakings 
£’000

subsidiary 
undertakings 
£’000

410
–
–
(2)
408
–
–
408

150
–
150
–
150

258
258
260

45,670
(2)
(2,396)
–
43,272
163
70
43,505

4,040
(2,197)
1,843
162
2,005

41,500
41,429
41,630

Total 
£’000

46,080
(2)
(2,396)
(2)
43,680
163
70
43,913

4,190
(2,197)
1,993
162
2,155

41,758
41,687
41,890

The net capital increase (2010: reduction) relating to share-based payments relates to share options granted 
to the employees of subsidiary undertakings of the Group. Refer to note 22 for further details on the Group’s 
share option schemes.

The disposals in 2010 includes the disposal of Imaging Solutions A.G.

The details of the Group’s principal subsidiaries and associates are given in note 32.

17 Financial instruments 
17 (a) Fair values of financial instruments by class
There is no difference between the fair values and the carrying value of financial assets and financial 
liabilities held in the Group’s or the Company’s statement of financial position. 

Held to maturity, available-for-sale financial assets and derivatives
The fair value is based on quoted prices at the balance sheet date for quoted investments and other 
valuation methods for unquoted investments. For restricted deposit accounts held to maturity, fair value is 
estimated at the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the balance 
sheet date. Derivatives are valued at fair value using exchange rates and market interest rates 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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17 Financial instruments continued
17 (a) Fair values of financial instruments by class continued
Cash and cash equivalents
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is estimated as its carrying value where cash is repayable on 
demand. For short -term cash deposits and other items not repayable on demand, 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 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. For finance leases the market rate of interest is 
determined by reference to similar lease agreements.

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. 

17(b) Financial statement risk management 
(i) Financial risk factors and financial risk management 
The Group is exposed to a variety of financial risks, including the effects of changes in debt and equity 
market prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Group’s overall risk management 
programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential risks for the 
Group. Information has been disclosed relating to the Parent Company only where material risk exists.

There is a continuous process for identifying, evaluating and managing the key financial risks faced by the 
Group. The Board retains responsibility for ensuring the adequacy of systems for identifying and assessing 
significant risks, that appropriate control systems and other mitigating actions are in place, and that residual 
exposures are consistent with the Group’s strategy and objectives. Assessments are conducted for all 
material entities. 

Interest rate risk
The main interest rate risk for the Group and the Company derives from the interest rate charged on 
borrowings. Fixed rate borrowings are mainly on finance leases; bank loans and other borrowings are 
generally subject to floating interest rates. Generally, borrowings are in the domestic currency of the 
company having the borrowing. 

The Group uses derivative financial instruments mainly to reduce the risk of foreign exchange exposure on 
trading items (sales or purchases in currencies other than the domestic currency of the company concerned) 
and interest rate movements. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for financial 
trading purposes. 

IFRS 7 sensitivity analysis
The following table shows the impact on total interest payable of a change of 100 basis points (1%) on 
borrowings subject to floating rates of interest.

2011
Total interest payable
2010
Total interest payable

Reported 
£’000

1% increase 
£’000

1% decrease 
£’000

861

1,497

1,098

1,878

624

1,116

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Terms and debt repayment schedule
The Group and the Company have a number of individual bank loans with varying maturity dates. Interest rates 
on these loans are based on LIBOR, EURIBOR or equivalent rates plus a margin. The interest rates shown below 
indicate the range of interest rates ruling on the loans at 30 April 2011, with the latest maturity date shown.

Group
Finance leases
Finance leases
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Loans
Overdrafts

status

currency
Fixed rate Other currencies
Fixed rate
Euro
Euro
Fixed rate
Fixed rate Other currencies
Euro
 Sterling
Euro
Euro

Interest free
Floating
Floating
Floating

Interest rate 
0%–7.20%
1.00%
4.75%
3.5%
0.0%
1.37%–1.62%
1.37%–1.7%
 Euribor + margin

Year of 
maturity
2016
2012
2013
2015
2016
2012
2013
–

company
Loans

status
Floating

currency
 Sterling

Interest rate 
1.37%–1.62%

Year of 
maturity
2012

 2011 
carrying 
amount 
£’000
421
215
114
8
952
6,000
9,694
–
17,404

 2011 
carrying 
amount 
£’000
6,000
6,000

2010 
Carrying 
amount 
£’000
689
356
197
10
547
14,000
16,490
2,120
34,409

2010 
Carrying 
amount 
£’000
14,000
14,000

Floating rate interest borrowings (loans and overdrafts) are based on LIBOR, EURIBOR or equivalent rates 
in other countries plus a margin (generally between 0.45% and 1.0%). The Group has an interest rate swap 
which at 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2010 has resulted in a derivative liability. 

Included in the Company receivables – amounts due from subsidiaries, are loans amounting to £739,000 
(2010: £1,261,000) which are subject to floating rates of interest based on Euribor plus a margin between 
0.5% and 1%.

Foreign exchange risk
The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on sales and purchases that are denominated in a currency 
other than the local functional currency. In addition the Group faces currency risks arising from monetary 
financial instruments held in non-functional currencies. 

The Group has certain investments in foreign operations, whose net assets are exposed to foreign currency 
translation risk. This risk is reduced by having borrowings in the foreign operation in the functional currency 
of the foreign operations. The main currency translation risk relates to foreign operations in the Euro, Swiss 
franc and Japanese yen. 

Operational foreign exchange exposure
Where possible the Group tries to invoice in the local currency of the respective entity. If this is not 
possible, then to mitigate exposures, the Group endeavours to buy from suppliers and sell to customers 
in the same currency.

Where possible the Group tries to hold the majority of its cash and cash equivalent balances in the local 
currency of the respective entity.

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17 Financial instruments continued
17 (b) Financial statement risk management continued
(i) Financial risk factors and financial risk management continued
Monetary assets/liabilities
The Group continues to monitor exchange rates and buy or sell currencies in order to minimise the open 
exposure to foreign exchange risk.

The Group uses derivative financial instruments mainly to reduce the risk of foreign exchange exposure on 
trading items (sales or purchases in currencies other than the domestic currency of the company concerned) 
and interest rate movements. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for financial 
trading purposes. 

IFRS 7 sensitivity analysis
The following table shows the impact on profit and equity of a change of 10% in exchange rates, excluding 
translation risk assuming all other variables held constant. This analysis is for illustrative purposes only.

2011
Profit for the year
Total equity
2010
Profit for the year
Total equity

Reported 
£’000

10% increase 
£’000

10% decrease 
£’000

13,751
88,755

9,828
78,352

14,094
89,089

10,561
79,094

13,332
88,346

8,932
77,446

The table below shows trade and other receivables that are not in the domestic currency of the individual 
Group company they are held by.

Current
Euro
US dollar
Other currencies

Group

2011 
£’000

15
70
9
94

2010 
£’000

–
1,088
297
1,385

company
2011 
£’000

1,766
42
–
1,808

Included in the Company amounts due from subsidiaries are short-term loans as follows:

Floating rate Euro loans

2011 
£’000
739
739

2010 
£’000

1,463
6
–
1,469

2010 
£’000
1,261
1,261

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Borrowings
At 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2010 the Group had no borrowings, which were not denominated in the 
functional currency of the Group company concerned.

In addition to the external borrowings, the Company has borrowings from Group companies in Swiss francs 
of £2,124,000 (2010: £1,865,000). 

The table below shows trade and other payables that are not in the domestic currency of the individual 
Group company they are held by.

Amounts shown as current liabilities
Euro
Swiss franc
US dollar
Japanese yen

Group

2011 
£’000

–
–
96
37
133

2010 
£’000

9
–
2,669
–
2,678

company
2011 
£’000

11,064
2,216
–
–
13,280

2010 
£’000

10,772
2,176
37
–
12,985

Held to maturity financial assets
These largely comprise restricted bank deposit accounts where the cash is held by the bank as security 
against certain contingent liabilities. The most significant of which relates to the agreed interest on the sale 
of the Grenoble investment property rental income. 

Credit risk
The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents 
and deposits with banks and financial institutions, and on outstanding trade and other receivables. The 
Group has policies in place to ensure that sales of products and services are made to customers with an 
approved credit history. Cash deposits are limited to high credit quality financial institutions. 

Credit quality of financial assets
The Group and the Company trade with a large number of customers, ranging from quoted companies and 
state organisations to individual traders. Individual Group companies have credit control procedures in 
place before making sales to new customers and levels of credit are reviewed in light of trading experience. 
The normal terms of trade are in the range 30–90 days. 

Individual Group companies have banking relationships with leading banks in the country in which the 
Group company operates. Surplus cash is placed in bank deposit accounts, for varying periods, depending 
on the cash requirements of the Group. These deposits are placed with leading banks in the country in which 
the Group company operates. The Group has procedures in place to ensure that cash is placed with sound 
financial institutions.

The Group and the Company make provisions against trade and other receivables, such provisions being 
based on the previous credit history of the debtor and if the debtor is in receivership or liquidation.

The maximum credit risk for financial assets is the carrying value.

Trade receivables, related parties and amounts due from associated undertakings are normally interest 
free. The normal terms of settlement are between 30 and 90 days. Other receivables and prepayments and 
accrued income are interest free.

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17 Financial instruments continued
17 (b) Financial statement risk management continued
(i) Financial risk factors and financial risk management continued 
Credit quality of financial assets continued
The movements in provisions are as follows:

At 1 May
Exchange differences
Charged/(credited) to income 
statement
Utilised
Transfer from subsidiary
At 30 April

Group

2011 
£’000
7,866
145

988
(2,190)
–
6,809

2010 
£’000
8,079
(192)

75
(96)
–
7,866

company
2011 
£’000
2,073
–

(17)
(916)
44
1,184

2010 
£’000
2,128
3

(25)
(33)
–
2,073

At 30 April 2011, trade receivables of £ 4,339,000 (2010: £5,843,000) were past due and relate to a number of 
individual customers for whom there is no recent evidence of default and therefore are not impaired.

The ageing of net trade current receivables is as follows:

Current
Past due
 – overdue 1–30 days
 – overdue 31–60 days
 – overdue 61 days
Total past due
Total trade receivables

Group

2011 
£’000
8,087

2,445
1,409
485
4,339
12,426

2010 
£’000
7,229

2,433
1,613
1,797
5,843
13,072

company
2011 
£’000
675

245
99
81
425
1,100

2010 
£’000
1,039

303
210
22
535
1,574

The credit quality of trade receivables that are neither past due nor impaired is assessed on an individual 
basis, based on credit ratings and experience. Management believes adequate provision has been made for 
trade receivables.

Amounts due from subsidiaries of £2,051,000 (2010: £1,698,000) are all current.

Liquidity risk
The Group’s liquidity risk management involves maintaining sufficient cash and cash equivalents and the 
availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities. Trading forecasts indicate 
that the current facilities provide more than sufficient liquidity headroom to support the business for the 
foreseeable future. The net cash position at 30 April 2011 has reduced liquidity risk for the Group.

At 30 April 2011 the Group has undrawn facilities of £14,371,000 (2010: £24,174,000). Having regard to the 
Group’s cash flow, it is considered that these facilities provide adequate headroom for the Group’s needs. 
The facilities are generally reaffirmed by the banks annually. These undrawn facilities, if used, will be subject 
to floating rates of Interest.

The Group has secured loans amounting to £24,000 (2010: £51,000) on property, plant and equipment. 

Certain lending banks have imposed loan covenants on borrowings and, during the year to 30 April 2011, 
the Group and the Company have comfortably complied with these requirements.

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The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities (including trade and other 
payables) at 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2010 based on contractual undiscounted payments.

contractual cash flows

Within 
one year 
£’000

Year 2 
£’000

Year 3 
£’000

Year 4 
£’000

Year 5 
£’000

Over 
5 years 
£’000

Total 
£’000

At 30 April 2011
Interest bearing loans 
and borrowings and 
interest free loans
Finance leases
Trade and  
other payables

At 30 April 2010
Interest bearing loans 
and borrowings and 
interest free loans
Finance leases
Trade and  
other payables

11,407
457

43,716
55,580

16,778
532

41,284
58,594

4,869
103

365
5,337

11,770
401

356
12,527

487
64

–
551

5,031
114

347
5,492

192
26

–
218

370
51

–
421

44
2

–
46

104
18

–
122

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

16,999
652

44,081
61,732

34,053
1,116

41,987
77,156

The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Company’s financial liabilities (including trade and 
other payables) at 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2010 based on contractual undiscounted payments.

At 30 April 2011
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables

At 30 April 2010
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables

Within 
one year 
£’000

6,005
23,197
29,202

10,090
22,485
32,575

contractual cash flows

Year 2 
£’000

Year 3 
£’000

Total 
£’000 

–
–
–

6,084
–
6,084

–
–
–

–
–
–

6,005
23,197
29,202

16,174
22,485
38,659

Price risk
The Group and the Company are exposed to changes in prices on raw materials, consumables and finished 
goods purchased from suppliers. Wherever possible, price rises are passed on to customers via sales price 
increases to help manage this risk. The Group does not have material amounts designated as available-for-
sale investments and thus does not have any significant exposure to price risk on equity investments.

17 (c) capital risk management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern and to enhance long-term shareholder value, by investing in the business so as to improve the 
return on investment (by increasing profits available for dividends) and by managing the capital gearing ratio 
(mixture of equity and debt).

The Group manages, and makes adjustments to, its capital structure in light of the prevailing risks and 
economic conditions affecting its business activities. This may involve adjusting the rate of dividends, 
purchasing the Company’s own shares, the issue of new shares and reviewing the level and type of debt.  
The Group manages its borrowings by appraising the mix of fixed and floating rate borrowings and the mix 
of long-term and short-term borrowings. The Group is primarily financed by Ordinary shares, retained profits 
and borrowings.

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17 Financial instruments continued
17 (c) capital risk management continued
The capital structure of the Group is presented below.

Cash and cash equivalents
Financial assets
Borrowings
Net cash (excluding restricted deposits)
Equity

2011 
£’000
56,212
–
(17,404)
38,808
88,755

2010 
£’000
41,916
570
(34,409)
8,077
78,352

The Group has various borrowings and available facilities that contain certain external capital requirements 
(covenants) that are considered normal for these type of arrangements. The Group remains comfortably 
within all such covenants.

18 Trade and other receivables

non-current assets
Trade receivables – external
Other receivables
Prepayments and accrued income

current assets
Trade receivables – external 
Trade receivables – related parties
Amounts due from – subsidiaries
Amounts due from – associated 
undertakings
Other receivables
Prepayments and accrued income

Group

2011 
£’000

–
1,905
42
1,947

12,426
45
–

59
4,447
3,421
20,398

2010 
£’000

80
1,579
37
1,696

13,072
238
–

163
2,871
2,951
19,295

company

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

–
–
–
–

1,100
–
2,051

–
237
1,327
4,715

–
–
–
–

1,574
–
1,698

–
305
757
4,334

Non-current other receivables include deposits relating to operating sites and properties. Current other 
receivables include deposits relating to operating sites and properties, indirect and other taxation and 
other receivables.

19 Inventories

Raw materials and consumables
Work-in-progress
Finished goods

Group

company

2011 
£’000
17,412
72
3,374
20,858

2010 
£’000
17,230
2,333
3,184
22,747

2011 
£’000
1,577
–
156
1,733

2010 
£’000
2,069
–
352
2,421

The replacement value of inventories is not materially different from that stated above.

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense included in cost of sales amounted to £35,056,000 from 
continuing operations and £nil from discontinued operations (2010: £45,260,000; £44,982,000, continuing 
and £278,000 discontinued operations).

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20 cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank and in hand
Deposit accounts 
(excluding restricted deposits)
Cash and cash equivalents per 
statement  
of financial position
Bank overdrafts (note 23)
Cash and cash equivalents 
per cash flow

Group

company

2011
 £’000
45,157

11,055

56,212
–

2010 
£’000
33,674

2011 
£’000
11,118

8,242

2,620

41,916
(2,120)

13,738
–

56,212

39,796

13,738

2010 
£’000
2,682

4,465

7,147
–

7,147

Cash and cash equivalents per cash flow comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposit 
accounts with an original maturity of less than three months, less bank overdrafts. The amounts placed in 
short-term deposit accounts depend on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest 
at the respective short-term deposit rate. Cash at bank is generally interest free, but may earn interest at the 
applicable daily bank floating deposit rate.

21 net cash/(debt)

Cash and cash equivalents 
per statement of financial 
position
Financial assets – held to 
maturity
Bank overdrafts
Non-current instalments  
due on bank loans
Current instalments  
due on bank loans
Non-current finance leases
Current finance leases
Net cash/(debt) 

Group

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

company

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

Notes

20

23

23

23
23
23

56,212

41,916

13,738

7,147

1,871
–

570
(2,120)

(5,509)

(17,013)

(11,259)
(195)
(441)
40,679

(14,231)
(562)
(483)
8,077

–
–

–

(6,000)
–
–
7,738

–
–

(6,000)

(8,000)
–
–
(6,853)

At 30 April 2011, £1,871,000 of the total net cash (2010: £570,000) comprised bank deposit accounts that are 
subject to restrictions and are not freely for use by the Group.

Net cash/(debt) is a non-GAAP measure since it is not defined in accordance with IFRS but is a key indicator 
used by management in assessing operational performance and financial position strength. The inclusion 
of items in net cash/(debt) as defined by the Group may not be comparable with other companies’ 
measurement of net cash/(debt). The Group includes in net cash/(debt) loan and other borrowings less cash 
and cash equivalents and certain financial assets, mainly deposits.

In calculating the gearing ratio, the Group excludes certain deposit balances that are subject to restrictions 
and are not freely available for use by the Group. These financial assets are shown as held to maturity in the 
statement of financial position.

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22 share capital and reserves
share capital
Company

Allotted, issued and fully paid:
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each
At 1 May
Issued in year
– share options
At 30 April
Deferred shares of 2.5p each
At 1 May
Redeemed in year
At 30 April

2011 
number

2010 
Number

367,539,331

367,229,331

1,289,768
368,829,099

310,000
367,539,331

8,040,000
(8,040,000)
–
368,829,099

8,040,000
–
8,040,000
375,579,331

2011 
£’000

1,838

6
1,844

201
(201)
– 
1,844

2010 
£’000

1,836

2
1,838

201
– 
201
2,039

On 31 August 2010 the Company redeemed all of the Deferred shares for 1p. The Deferred shares carried  
no dividend rights and no voting rights. 

Share options, which have been granted to senior staff, including directors, to purchase Ordinary shares of 
0.5p each, are as follows:

Lapsed or 
forfeited 
during 
year

At 30 
April 
2011
(150,000) (1,244,208) 555,792

Exercised 
during 
year

date 
At 30 
options 
April 
granted
2010
13 Dec 2002 1,950,000
215,000
13 Feb 2004
29 Jan 2009 1,340,000
20 Jan 2010 1,750,000
12 July 2010

Granted 
during 
year
–
–
–
–
– 2,080,000

(45,560) 1,170,800
– 1,750,000
– 2,080,000
5,255,000 2,080,000 (353,640) (1,289,768) 5,691,592

(80,000)
(123,640)
–
–

–

Exercise 
price

date from 
which 
exercisable

Last date 
on which 
exercisable
18.33p 13 Dec 2007 12 Dec 2011
135,000 138.50p 13 Feb 2009 12 Feb 2013
10.92p 29 Jan 2012 28 Jan 2016
36.67p 20 Jan 2013 19 Jan 2017
36.33p 12 July 2013 11 July 2017

date 
At 30 
options 
April 
granted
2009
22 Aug 2000
97,000
13 Dec 2002 2,260,000
13 Feb 2004
215,000
29 Jan 2009 4,595,000
20 Jan 2010

Lapsed or 
Granted 
forfeited 
during 
during 
year
year
(97,000)
–
–
–
–
–
– (3,255,000)
– 4,750,000 (3,000,000)
7,167,000 4,750,000 (6,352,000)

Exercised 
during 
year
–

At 30 
April 
2010
–
(310,000) 1,950,000

Exercise 
price

date from 
which 
exercisable

Last date 
on which 
exercisable
87.00p 22 Aug 2005 21 Aug 2009
18.33p 13 Dec 2007 12 Dec 2011
215,000 138.50p 13 Feb 2009 12 Feb 2013
10.92p 29 Jan 2012 28 Jan 2016
36.67p 20 Jan 2013 19 Jan 2017

–
– 1,340,000
– 1,750,000
(310,000) 5,255,000

Options granted on 22 August 2000 lapsed on 21 August 2009 as the share price was below the option 
price. Options granted on 29 January 2009 and 20 January 2010 lapsed as the result of the grantee leaving 
the Group. 

Full details of directors’ share options are given in the Remuneration report on page 37.

All options can be exercised, in normal circumstances, within a period of four years from the exercise of 
option date, providing that the performance criterion or performance condition has been achieved. The 
subscription price for all options is based upon the average market price on the three days prior to the date 
of grant. Options are restricted, or may lapse, if the grantee leaves the employment of the Group before the 
first exercise date.

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All options are equity settled options.

The performance criterion applying to the options granted between 13 December 2002 and 
13 February 2004 is that, over a three year period, the Company achieves real EPS growth averaging  
3% a year, or more.

Options granted after 2005 are covered by the new Photo-Me Executive Share Option Scheme. The vesting of 
options is subject to an EPS-based performance condition relating to the extent to which the Company’s basic 
EPS for the third financial year end, following the date of grant, reaches a sliding scale of challenging EPS targets.

Options are normally granted over shares worth up to 150% of a participant’s salary each year. In exceptional 
cases as part of the terms of attracting senior management options in excess of that number may be granted.

The weighted average exercise price of all options outstanding at 30 April 2011 is 31.9p (2010: 27.5p) and  
the weighted average exercise price of options exercisable at 30 April 2011 is 41.7p (2010: 30.3p).

The weighted average share price for options exercised during the year ended 30 April 2011 was 39.9p  
(30 April 2010: 36.5p).

The weighted average remaining years for options outstanding at the year end date is 5.1 years (2010: 2.2 years).

Share-based payments
In accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payments, share options granted to senior management including 
directors after November 2002 have been fair-valued and the Company has used the Black-Scholes option 
pricing model. This model takes into account the terms and conditions under which the options were granted.

The following table lists the inputs to the model used for the years ended 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2010:

date of grant
Vesting period
Share price volatility
Share price on date  
of grant
Option price
Expected term
Dividend yield
Risk free interest rate
Fair value

13 december 
2002
5 years
76.5%

13 February 
2004
5 years
78.2%

29 January 
2009
3 years
52.8%

20 January 
2010
3 years
69.1%

£0.1875
£0.183
5.25 years
1.6%
4.3%
£0.112

£1.3975
£1.385
5.25 years
0.0%
4.6%
£0.943

£0.1075
£0.109
3.25 years
0.0%
2.52%
£0.04693

£0.355
£0.3667
3.25 years
0.7%
2.27%
£0.1636

12 July 
2010
3 years
70.1%

£0.3800
£0.3633
3.25 years
3.29%
1.27%
£0.1595

The charge for share-based payments is £193,000 (2010: £37,000).

Share price volatility is based on historical volatility.

Reserves
Group
Treasury shares (Group and Company)
In accordance with shareholders’ resolutions passed at Annual General Meetings, the Company may 
purchase its own shares up to a maximum of 10% of the Ordinary shares in issue. At 30 April 2011 the 
number of shares held in Treasury was 7,505,000, representing 2.03% of the Ordinary issued share capital 
(2010: 7,505,000). The treasury shares have no voting or dividend rights until the Company reissues them, 
which can be at any time. The Company may cancel the treasury shares, but currently has no intention of 
so doing. Under Companies Act legislation the amount has to be deducted from reserves available for 
distribution before the Company can make dividend distributions.

Other reserves
Other reserves mainly arise in subsidiaries, are generally not distributable, and arise as a result of local 
legislation regarding capital maintenance. 

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22 share capital and reserves continued
Reserves continued
Group continued
Translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation 
of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries and associates. In accordance with the options allowed 
under IFRS 1, only exchange rate differences arising on translation after the date of transition, 1 May 2004, 
are shown in this reserve. When an overseas subsidiary or associate is disposed, the cumulative exchange 
difference relating to the entity disposed is recycled through the income statement as part of the profit or 
loss on sale in finance revenue/(cost) and is shown as a movement in other comprehensive income.

Company
Other reserves
The Company’s other reserves include £201,000 (2010: £nil) arising on the redemption of the deferred 
shares and £451,000 (2010: £380,000) relating to the fair value of options granted to employees of Group 
undertakings, refer to note 16 above.

23 Financial liabilities

non-current liabilities
Non-current instalments due on bank 
loans
Finance lease creditors

current liabilities
Bank overdrafts
Current instalments due on bank loans
Finance lease creditors

Group

2011 
£’000

5,509
195
5,704

–
11,259
441
11,700

2010 
£’000

17,013
562
17,575

2,120
14,231
483
16,834

company

2011
 £’000

–
–
–

–
6,000
–
6,000

2010 
£’000

6,000
–
6,000

–
8,000
–
8,000

Bank loans are denominated in a number of currencies and bear interest rates based on LIBOR or foreign 
equivalent rates appropriate to the country in which the borrowing is incurred. Further details are provided 
in note 17 and in the tables below. Margins are generally between 0.40% and 1%.

The maturity of non-current bank loans is as follows:

Between one and two years
Between two and three years
Between three and four years
Between four and five years

Group

company

2011 
£’000
4,787
486
192
44
5,509

2010 
£’000
11,567
4,975
367
104
17,013

2011 
£’000
–
–
–
–
–

2010 
£’000
6,000
–
–
–
6,000

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Obligations under finance leases
The Group has entered into finance lease arrangements for certain items of property, plant and equipment, 
mainly photobooths, for periods of up to four (2010: four) years (note 14). The Company has no finance leases 
(2010: none).

Minimum lease payments
Within one year
Within two to five years

Finance charges
Within one year
Within two to five years

Present value of minimum lease payments
Within one year
Within two to five years

Group

2011 
£’000

457
195
652

16
–
16

441
195
636

2010 
£’000

532
584
1,116

49
22
71

483
562
1,045

24 Post-employment benefit obligations
The Company and its principal subsidiaries operate pension and other retirement and post-employment 
schemes including both funded defined benefit schemes, whereby retirement benefits are based on the 
employee’s final remuneration and length of service, and defined contribution schemes, whereby retirement 
benefits reflect the accumulated value of agreed contributions.

Defined contribution schemes are held independent of the Group and no liability arises save to pay over the 
agreed level of contributions. The charge for the year for these schemes was £223,000 (2010: £158,000).

The Group’s and Company’s defined benefit pension schemes are included in the statement of financial 
position under employment benefit obligations, as are other overseas retirement provisions. 

The amount shown in the statement of financial position is detailed as follows:

Company defined benefit scheme
Overseas employment benefit 
obligations
Overseas defined benefit scheme
Amount shown as non-current liability

Group

company

2011 
£’000
494

3,379
188
4,061

2010 
£’000
79

3,295
285
3,659

2011 
£’000
494

–
–
494

2010 
£’000
79

–
–
79

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24 Post-employment benefit obligations continued
Photo-Me International plc defined benefit pension scheme
The Group’s and the Company’s policy is to recognise actuarial gains and losses immediately each year in 
the statement of changes in equity, under other comprehensive income.

The Company operates a final salary defined benefit scheme in the UK for some long-serving employees, 
which is funded by contributions from the Company and by members of the scheme. This pension scheme 
(the Photo-Me International plc Pension and Life Assurance Fund) is closed to new entrants. The defined 
benefits are based upon an employee’s years of service and final pensionable salary. Actuarial valuations 
are undertaken triennially by a qualified independent actuary, the most recent completed valuation being 
at 1 June 2009. 

Reconciliation of the movement in the present value of the defined benefit obligation

Present value of defined benefit obligation at beginning of year
Current service cost
Interest cost
Contributions by members
Actuarial loss on plan liabilities
Benefits paid
Present value of defined benefit obligation at end of year

Reconciliation of the movement in the fair value of plan assets

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial gain on plan assets
Contributions by the Company
Contributions by members
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets at end of year

Amount to be recognised in the statement of financial position

Present value of funded obligations
Fair value of scheme assets
Net (assets)/liability
Effect of limit of recognition of an asset 
Recognition of minimum funding requirement
Net liability recognised in the statement of financial position

2011 
£’000
5,307
38
282
4
42
(223)
5,450

2011 
£’000
5,228
317
131
167
4
(223)
5,624

2011 
£’000
5,450
(5,624)
(174)
174
494
494

2010 
£’000
4,405
28
294
4
900
(324)
5,307

2010 
£’000
4,399
285
830
34
4
(324)
5,228

2010 
£’000
5,307
(5,228)
79
–
–
79

The cumulative amount of actuarial gains and losses recognised since 1 May 2004 in the Group and 
Company statements of comprehensive income, within other comprehensive income, is a loss of £1,049,000 
(2010: loss of £470,000) in respect of the Company’s defined benefit scheme.

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Amount to be recognised in the statement of comprehensive income

Current service cost
Interest on obligation
Expected return on plan assets
Total charge

2011 
£’000
38
282
(317)
3

The amounts shown above are included in staff costs (note 6) and in administrative expenses.

Total amount recognised in other comprehensive income 

Actuarial gain/(loss)
Effect of the limit of recognition of an asset
Recognition of minimum funding requirement
Total amount recognised in other comprehensive income 

An analysis of the assets of the plan is as follows:
Plan assets

2011 
£’000
89
(174)
(494)
(579)

Equities
Gilts and bonds
Other
Total plan assets
Expected return on plan 
assets

2011

2010

2009

£’000
1,904
3,332
388
5,624

£’000
1,854
3,285
89
5,228

%
34
59
7
100

5.9

£’000
1,541
2,636
222
4,399

%
35
63
2
100

6.1

2010 
£’000
28
294
(285)
37

2010 
£’000
(70)
–
–
(70)

%
35
60
5
100

6.7

There were no financial instruments of the Company included in the plan assets (2010: none) and there were 
no property assets occupied by the Company (2010: none).

The overall expected return on assets is calculated as the weighted average of the expected return on each 
individual asset class. The expected return on equities is the sum of inflation, the dividend yield, economic 
growth and investment expenses. The return on gilts and bonds is the current market yield on long-term 
gilts and bonds. The expected return on other assets has been set equal to the assumed inflation rate.

Actual return on plan assets

Actual return on plan assets

2011 
£’000
448

2010 
£’000
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Principal actuarial assumptions

Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets at end of year
Rate of increase in salaries
Price inflation
Pension increases
– pension accrued before 6 April 1997
– pension accrued after 6 April 1997

30 April 
2011
 %
5.30
5.90
4.40
3.40

3.00
3.40

30 April 
2010 
%
5.40
6.10
4.60
3.60

3.00
3.60

The mortality tables used in 2011,2010, 2009 and 2008 are the PxA00, medium cohort tables projected by 
year of birth with an underpin to future improvements of 1% p.a. 

history of assets, liabilities and actuarial gains and losses

Present value of defined  
benefit obligation
Fair value of assets
Surplus/(deficit)

Experience (losses)/gains on 
plan liabilities (£’000)
– as a percentage of the 
present value of plan 
liabilities
Difference between 
expected and actual return 
on plan assets (£’000)
– as a percentage of the 
present value of the plan 
assets

2011 
£’000

5,450
5,624
174

2011

(42)

2010 
£’000

5,307
5,228
(79)

2010

(900)

2009 
£’000

4,405
4,399
(6)

2009

230

2008 
£’000

4,566
5,179
613

2008

455

2007 
£’000

4,901
4,869
(32)

2007

(91)

(1%)

(17%)

5%

10%

(2%)

131

2%

830

(1,135)

(128)

16%

(26%)

(3%)

(31)

(1%)

The Company’s best estimate of contributions to be paid by the Company next year is £350,000 (2010: £35,000).

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Overseas post-employment benefit obligations
Provisions for obligations to make termination payments on retirement, to staff who are not members of the 
pension and retirement schemes, are as follows:

•	

•	

the Group’s Japanese subsidiary undertaking, Nippon Auto-Photo K.K., has an unfunded post-
employment retirement provision based on an employee’s length of service with the company and 
their current salary. The allowance is paid to an employee when they leave the company. This has been 
provided for in full within the accounts. During the year ended 30 April 2010, Nippon Auto-Photo K.K. 
agreed with employees that 50% of the liability for the retirement provision will be paid in cash into an 
independently controlled defined contribution scheme over the next three years. At 30 April 2011 an 
amount of £731,000 remains outstanding (2010: £1,099,000).

to meet the legal obligations within France, the Group’s subsidiary undertakings have unfunded 
retirement provisions, which were valued by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit 
Method at 30 April 2011 and 30 April 2010. This actuarial valuation incorporated the following principal 
assumptions in arriving at the present value of the obligations:

–  discount rate 

5.00% (2010: 4.50%)

– 

– 

– 

rate of increase in salaries 

2.5% – 3.0% (2010: 2.5% - 3.0%)

retirement age 

61 – 64 years (2010: 61-64 years)

inflation rate 

2.0% (2010: 2.0%)

Management believes that the book value for retirement obligations in France fairly states the position at  
30 April 2011 and 30 April 2010.

The amount charged to the income statement (cost of sales and administration costs) in respect of these 
obligations is £282,000 (2010: £238,000). The movement in the provisions is as follows:

At 1 May
Exchange differences
Utilised and other movements
Amount transferred to defined contribution scheme
(Credited)/charged to other comprehensive income
At 30 April

2011 
£’000
3,295
153
139
–
(208)
3,379

2010 
£’000
4,128
(85)
(61)
(1,477)
790
3,295

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24 Post-employment benefit obligations continued
Overseas pension schemes
The Group’s Swiss subsidiary, Prontophot (Schweiz) A.G. participates in funded multi-employer pension 
schemes. The Swiss state mandates a guaranteed return to which such employees’ schemes are entitled. 

Reconciliation of the movement in the present value of the defined benefit obligation

Present value of defined benefit obligation at 1 May 
Exchange difference
Contributions by members
Current service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial loss on plan liabilities
Benefits paid
Present value of defined benefit obligation at 30 April

Reconciliation of the movement in the fair value of plan assets

Fair value of plan assets at 1 May 
Exchange difference
Contributions by company and members
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial gain on plan assets
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets at 30 April

The movements in the fund are as follows:

Net liability at 1 May 
Exchange difference
(Decrease)/increase in liability
Net liability at 30 April 

Amount to be recognised in the statement of financial position

Present value of funded obligations
Fair value of scheme assets
Net liability in statement of financial position

Principal actuarial assumptions

Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets at end of year
Rate of increase in salaries
Price inflation
Pension increase
Expected average remaining working life in years

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2011 
£’000
3,004
397
41
100
90
71
(486)
3,217

2011 
£’000
2,719
359
144
102
191
(486)
3,029

2011 
£’000
285
38
(135)
188

2011 
£’000
3,217
(3,029)
188

30 April 
2011 
%
3.00
3.80
2.00
1.00
0.00
9.9

2010 
£’000
2,612
62
40
114
87
227
(138)
3,004

2010 
£’000
2,436
61
144
92
124
(138)
2,719

2010 
£’000
176
1
108
285

2010 
£’000
3,004
(2,719)
285

30 April 
2010 
%
3.00
3.80
2.00
1.00
0.00
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The mortality tables used in 2011 and 2010 were the BVG2005 tables.

The Group’s best estimate for contributions to be paid by the company next year to the scheme is £111,000 
(2010: £124,000).

The amount recognised in the income statement for this scheme was £88,000, £69,000 included in cost of 
sales and £19,000 included in administrative expenses (2010: £109,000; £85,000 included in cost of sales and 
£24,000 included in administrative expenses).

Employee 
related claims 
£’000
228
(24)
(74)
1,049
1,179
– 
1,179
1,179
1,179
14
(300)
– 
893
–
893
893

25 Provisions 
Group

At 1 May 2009
Exchange differences
Utilised
Charged to income statement
At 30 April 2010
Amount shown as non-current liability
Amount shown as current liability

At 30 April 2010
Exchange differences
Utilised and other movements
Charged to income statement
At 30 April 2011
Amount shown as non-current liability
Amount shown as current liability

company

At 1 May 2009
Utilised
Charged to income statement
At 30 April 2010
Amount shown as non-current liability
Amount shown as current liability

At 30 April 2010
Utilised
Charged to income statement
At 30 April 2011
Amount shown as non-current liability
Amount shown as current liability

Product 
warranties 
£’000
1,305
(63)
(1,407)
3,008
2,843
8
2,835
2,843
2,843
65
 (1,227)
1,161
2,842
13
2,829
2,842

Product 
warranties 
£’000
62
(178)
148
32
–
32
32
32
(183)
189
38
–
38
38

Other 
£’000
1,319
(33)
(448)
331
1,169
64
1,105
1169
1,169
19
(755)
345
778
72
706
778

Other 
£’000
5
(2)
–
3
3
–
3
3
–
–
3
3
–
3

Total 
£’000
2,852
(120)
(1,929)
4,388
5,191
72
5,119
5,191
5,191
98
(2,282)
1,506
4,513
85
4,428
4,513

Total 
£’000
67
(180)
148
35
3
32
35
35
(183)
189
41
3
38
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25 Provisions continued
Employee related claims
Certain overseas Group undertakings have made provision for claims made by former employees. It is 
expected that most of these costs will be incurred in the next financial year.

Product warranties
A provision is made for claims on products sold under warranty. The provision will reduce as the warranty 
period expires but will be increased by warranties given with new sales. The provision is based on past 
experience of level of repairs for items under warranty. It is expected that most of the provision will be 
utilised within the next year. The effect of discounting is not material.

Other provisions
The other provisions are expected to be incurred in the next financial year.

26 deferred taxation
Deferred tax comprises:

Timing differences relating to property, plant 
and equipment
Other timing differences in recognising 
revenue and expense items in other 
periods for taxation purposes:
– research and development
– post-employment benefit provisions
– other short-term temporary differences

The closing balance comprises:
– deferred tax assets 
– deferred tax liabilities

Group

2011
 £’000

2010 
£’000

company

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

1,131

4,048

(2,520)

– 

2,359
(1,880)
(1,341)
269

(3,038)
3,307
269

2,202
(1,834)
(2,161)
2,255

(1,034)
3,289
2,255

–
(273)
(100)
(2,893)

(2,893)
–
(2,893)

The movements on deferred taxation during the year were as follows:

Opening balance
Exchange differences
Credit for the year in income statement
Transfer of subsidiary’s trade 
Amounts credited to other  
comprehensive income
Closing balance

Group

company

2011 
£’000
2,255
219
(2,167)
–

(38)
269

2010 
£’000
3,540
(1)
(1,103)
–

(181)
2,255

2011 
£’000
(658)
–
(1,995)
(99)

(141)
(2,893)

Temporary differences associated with Group investments
Unremitted earnings of overseas affiliates
No deferred tax liability has been recognised on the unremitted earnings of overseas subsidiaries as no tax 
is expected to be payable on them in the foreseeable future based on current legislation.

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(132)
(526)
(658)

(658)
–
(658)

2010 
£’000
(159)
–
(479)
–

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Unrecognised deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets amounting to £2,643,000 (2010: £4,844,000) arising on temporary differences of 
£8,978,000 (2010: £17,845,000), in respect of unrelieved tax losses and other temporary differences have not 
been recognised, as their future economic benefit is uncertain.

The expiry dates of unrelieved tax losses are as follows:

Expiring within one year
Expiring between two and 20 years
No expiry date

Group

2011 
£’000
–
467
2,043
2,510

2010 
£’000
–
365
1,966
2,331

Factors that may affect future tax charges in the uK
On 23 March 2011 the Chancellor announced a reduction in the main rate of UK corporation tax to 26% with 
effect from 1 April 2011. This change became substantively enacted on 20 March 2011 and therefore the 
effect of the rate reduction on the UK deferred tax balances as at 30 April 2011 has been included in the 
above figures.

In addition the Chancellor proposed further changes to reduce the main rate of UK corporation tax by one 
per cent each annum resulting in a tax rate of 23% in 2014. This change has not been substantively enacted 
and therefore not reflected in the above figures. The overall effect of the further reductions from 26% to 
23%, if these rates applied to the deferred tax balances at 30 April 2011, would be to reduce the net deferred 
tax asset by £333,000.

27 Trade and other payables

Amounts shown as non-current 
liabilities
Other payables
Accruals and deferred income

Amounts shown as current liabilities
Trade payables 
– third parties
– related parties
Amounts owed to subsidiaries
Amounts owed to associates
Other taxes and social security costs
Other payables
Accruals and deferred income

Group

2011 
£’000

365
7,073
7,438

19,829
–
–
1
2,545
12,682
12,228
47,285

2010 
£’000

703
–
703

18,131
3
–
–
2,977
8,568
11,605
41,284

company

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

–
–
–

3,993
–
14,075
–
1,184
3,711
3,542
26,505

–
–
–

4,524
3
13,478
–
1,019
1,300
4,026
24,350

Included in current liabilities – other payables, Group and Company, is £3,613,000 relating to the interim 
dividend, which was paid in May 2011. (2010: £900,000 interim dividend paid in May 2010).

Included in the Company figures – amounts owed to subsidiaries, are borrowings as detailed in note 17. 

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28 Operating leases
The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

Land and buildings
Not later than one year
After one year but not more than five 
years
After five years

Other
Not later than one year
After one year but not more than five 
years

Total
Not later than one year
After one year but not more than five 
years
After five years

Group

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

company

2011 
£’000

4,842

10,052

8,381
1,536
14,759

973

1,004
1,977

5,815

9,385
1,536
16,736

10,176
7,267
27,495

1,684

2,000
3,684

11,736

12,176
7,267
31,179

1,057

955
31
2,043

586

700
1,286

1,643

1,655
31
3,329

2010 
£’000

3,758

917
54
4,729

682

856
1,538

4,440

1,773
54
6,267

Lease arrangements
The Group and the Company have entered into operating lease agreements in respect of property, plant 
and machinery, the majority of which are for motor vehicles. In addition, the Group and the Company have 
entered into various commission agreements with site-owners enabling the Group and the Company to site 
vending equipment for a number of years. The amounts recorded as operating lease rentals in the income 
statement and included in land and buildings lease rentals in the above table represent the minimum fixed 
commission payable. Certain agreements may, in addition, have clauses where additional commission is 
payable based on a percentage of revenue generated, above a specified amount.

29 capital commitments

Group

2011
 £’000

2010
 £’000

company

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

Contracts placed for future capital 
expenditure not provided in the accounts:
– for supply by third parties of property, plant  
and equipment, mainly photobooths and  
vending machines

1,428

3,694

–

–

In addition, the Group’s Operations companies have contracted with the Group’s Sales & Servicing 
companies for the supply of machines totalling £622,000 (2010: £188,000), of which the Company’s 
commitments total £158,000 (2010: £nil ).

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30 contingent liabilities
The Group and the Company have issued guarantees as follows:

Borrowings by subsidiaries
Other guarantees

Group

company

2011 
£’000
–
–
–

2010 
£’000
–
5
5

2011 
£’000
114
–
114

2010 
£’000
197
5
202

The Company has given guarantees for borrowings by subsidiaries. In addition, the Company and subsidiary 
undertakings have given other guarantees in the normal course of business to third parties. No losses are 
expected from guarantees given by the Company and subsidiary undertakings.

In the opinion of the directors, adequate provision has been made for claims and legal disputes and the 
directors thus consider that no contingent liability for litigation exists.

The Group has no contingent liabilities with regard to its interest in the associated undertakings (2010: none).

31 Related parties
The following transactions were carried out with related parties:

Key management compensation

Salaries and other short-term employee 
benefits
– excluding ex-gratia and termination 
payments
– ex-gratia and termination payments

Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments

Group

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

company

2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

1,334
50
1,384
8
14
1,406

1,484
276
1,760
10
4
1,774

1,334
50
1,384
8
14
1,406

1,361
276
1,637
10
4
1,651

The remuneration of the directors, both executive and non-executive, of the Company, who are the key 
management personnel of the Group, is set out in the table above. Further information about the remuneration 
of the directors is given in the Remuneration report on pages 32 to 38. Certain executive directors, with UK 
salaries, are entitled to join the Company’s Group Stakeholder Pension Plan, to which the Company contributes 
5% of their basic salaries. The charge for the year was £8,000 (2010: £10,000). No director who served during 
the year was a member of the Company’s defined benefit pension scheme (2010: none).

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31 Related parties continued
sales of goods and services, purchases of goods and services and year end balances

sales of goods and services
Related parties other than associates
Associates

Purchases of goods and services
Related parties other than associates
Associates

Trade and other receivable balances
Related parties other than associates
Associates

Trade and other payable balances
Related parties other than associates
Associates

Group

2011 
£’000

130
92
222

67
1
68

45
59
104

–
1
1

2010 
£’000

1,205
152
1,357

97
9
106

238
163
401

3
–
3

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2011 
£’000

2010 
£’000

–
–
–

13
–
13

–
–
–

–
–
–

4
–
4

31
–
31

–
–
–

3
–
3

All transactions with related parties were conducted at arm’s-length in the ordinary course of business.

Mr David, non-executive director and Life President has declared controlling interests in certain companies 
which have a trading relationship with the Group. The value of these transactions reflected in the income 
statement and in the statement of financial position is as shown in the table above under the heading related 
parties other than associates.

The trade and other receivable balances with related parties and associates arise from normal trading and 
do not include any security or any other consideration.

The trade and other payable balances arise from normal trading.

defined benefit pension scheme
The Company meets administration costs of the defined benefit scheme, which amounted to £64,000  
(2010: £54,000).

company transactions with subsidiaries

Sales
Purchases
Amounts owed by subsidiaries
Amounts owed to subsidiaries

2011 
£’000
215
5,381
2,051
14,075

2010 
£’000
479
4,506
1,698
13,478

In addition, the Company has charged interest to subsidiaries of £15,000 (2010: £26,000), has been 
charged interest of £62,000 (2010: £55,000), has charged management fees of £1,119,000 (2010: 
£501,000), has been charged management fees of £1,156,000 (2010: £2,372,000) including £1,156,000 
(2010: £669,000) as a contribution to research and development and has sold fixed assets to subsidiaries 
of £22,000 (2010: £34,000). The Company also acquired new fixed assets from subsidiaries of £2,765,000 
(2010: £895,000).

Dividends received from subsidiaries were £14,871,000 (2010: £6,370,000) and from associates £65,000 
(2010: £nil).

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32 Group undertakings
The list below represents the principal subsidiary and associated undertakings of the Group at 30 April 
2011, with details of the country of incorporation, which is the principal country of operation. Details of other 
subsidiary and associated undertakings not listed here will be annexed to the Company’s next Annual Return.

The Company’s interest in the Group undertakings is the same as the Group’s interest, with the exception of 
investments marked (*) where the shares are held by another Group undertaking. All holdings shown relate to 
Ordinary shares. Unless indicated otherwise the voting rights are the same as the percentage of shares held.

The principal activities of the Group undertakings are Operations and Sales & Servicing as described in note 3.

Principal activity

Group’s interest

country of 
incorporation

subsidiary undertakings
Animate Fotofixe E Máquinas Automáticas Lda.
Fotofix-Schnellphotoautomaten G.m.b.H.
Jolly Roger (Amusement Rides) Limited
KIS S.A.S.
Nippon Auto-Photo Kabushiki Kaisha
Photomatico (Singapore) Pte. Limited
Photomaton S.A.S.
Photo Me France S.A.S.

Photo Me Holding France S.A.S.
Photo-Me Hungary K.f.t.
Photo-Me Ireland Limited
Photo-Me Northern Ireland Limited
Prontophot Austria G.m.b.H.
Prontophot Belgium N.V.
Prontophot Holding S.A.
Prontophot Holland B.V.
Prontophot (Schweiz) A.G.
SCI du Lotissement d’Echirolles
SCI Immobilière du 21
Shanghai Photo-Me
Associated undertakings
Fullwise International Limited
Max Sight Limited
Photo Direct Pty Ltd
Photomaton Maroc SARL

Operations
Operations
Sales & Servicing
Sales & Servicing
Operations
Operations
Operations
Investment
Investment/
Property
Operations
Operations
Operations
Operations
Operations
Investment
Operations
Operations
Property
Property
Operations

Operations
Operations
Sales & Servicing
Operations

100%
100%
100%
100%*
100%
100%
100%*
100%

100%*
51%*
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
61%*
100%*
100%*

33%
33%
33%
50%

Portugal
Germany
England
France
Japan
Singapore
France
France

France
Hungary
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Austria
Belgium
Switzerland
Holland
Switzerland
France
France
China

Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Australia
Morocco

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33 Transfer of trade and assets – company 
On 30 April 2011 Photo-Me International plc acquired the trade and net assets of its subsidiary, Photo-Me 
Northern Ireland Ltd for a consideration equal to fair value. Photo-Me Northern Ireland from that date is no 
longer trading.

The table below shows the assets and liabilities acquired.

non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred tax assets

current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Current tax
Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets
current liabilities
Trade and other payables

net assets acquired
satisfied by
Reduction in inter-company balance receivable

£’000

125
99
224

9
197
42
233
481
705

148
148
557

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Five year summary 
for the years ending 30 April 

Income statement

Revenue
Operations 
Sales & Servicing 
Total revenue
Operating profit/(loss) after 
special items before finance 
costs
Net finance cost
Profit/(loss) before tax
Taxation
Profit/(loss) after taxation
Attributable to:
– Equity owners of the Parent
– Non-controlling interests 

* Including discontinued operations.

statement of financial position

Intangible assets
Property, plant and 
equipment
Other non-current 
investments
Other non-current assets
Current assets
Assets held for sale
Total assets
Share capital
Treasury shares
Reserves
Non-controlling interests 
Total equity
Total non-current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Total equity and liabilities
net cash/(debt)

Note

2011 
£’000

2010* 
£’000

2009* 
£’000

176,852
42,968
219,820

172,456
51,810
224,266

166,144 
59,147 
225,291 

18,388
(385)
18,003
(4,252)
13,751

13,608
143
13,751

13,595
(1,283)
12,312
(2,484)
9,828

9,722
106
9,828

(16,687) 
(3,401) 
(20,088) 
2,351 
(17,737) 

(15,622) 
(2,115) 
(17,737) 

2008* 
£’000

150,139 
60,701 
210,840 

(19,333) 
(3,064) 
(22,397) 
2,584 
(19,813) 

(19,908) 
95 
(19,813) 

2007* 
£’000

145,033 
73,563 
218,596 

13,873 
(1,371) 
12,502 
(5,101) 
7,401 

7,804 
(403) 
7,401

2011 
£’000
20,461

2010 
£’000
19,773

2009 
£’000
19,038

2008 
£’000
30,461

2007 
£’000
31,912

52,596

61,219

77,526

82,955

87,435

598
6,922
97,539
–
178,116
1,844
(5,802)
91,778
935
88,755
20,595
68,766
–
178,116
40,679

583
3,441
84,418
–
169,434
2,039
(5,802)
81,323
792
78,352
25,298
65,784
–
169,434
8,077

716
2,503
69,729
8,008
177,520
2,037
(5,802)
76,618
781
73,634
38,022
58,063
7,801
177,520
(23,499)

595
2,069
101,728
469
218,277
2,037
(5,802)
80,697
2,589
79,521
45,203
92,269
1,284
218,277
(45,563)

99
2,084
105,832
–
227,362
2,035
(1,967)
98,233
2,135
100,436
33,656
93,270
–
227,362
(27,719)

The figures above have been extracted from the accounts for the relevant year and have not been adjusted for changes in 
accounting policies as a result of adoption of new accounting standards.

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company information and advisors

Registered in England
Number 735438

Registered Office
Church Road 
Bookham 
Surrey  
KT23 3EU

Tel: +44 (0)1372 453399 
Fax: +44 (0)1372 459064 
Web: www.photo-me.co.uk 
e-mail: ir@photo-me.co.uk

Auditor
KPMG Audit Plc 
1 Forest Gate 
Brighton Road 
Crawley  
RH11 9PT

Brokers
JPMorgan Cazenove Ltd 
20 Moorgate 
London  
EC2R 6DA

finnCap Limited 
60 New Broad Street 
London  
EC2M 1JJ

Bankers
Lloyds TSB Bank plc 
City Office 
11–15 Monument Street 
London  
EC3V 9JA

Santander UK plc 
2 Triton Square 
Regents Place 
London  
NW1 3AN

Financial public relations
Madano Partnership 
4th Floor South 
Harling House  
47–51 Great Suffolk Street 
London  
SE1 0BS

Registrars
Capita Registrars Limited 
The Registry 
34 Beckenham Road 
Beckenham 
Kent  
BR3 4TU

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united Kingdom and Ireland
L Antony 
A Carey 
R J Cheeseman 
F De Freitas 
R Dicey 
O Gimpel 
P Gurdin 
C Holbrook 
T Huskisson 
A F Lees 
D Mansi 
G Mercier 
S Merrikin 
G S Turner 

1997 
1993 
1982 
1999 
1993 
2010 
1990 
1994 
2005 
2000 
2006 
2000 
2004 
2001

Asia
H Ashizawa 
R Costi 
S Nakagawa 
C Pietraszkiewicz 
A Shen 
L Tan 
A Tomlinson 
N Utsugi 

1998 
1969 
2007 
1989 
2007 
1995 
1994 
1972

continental Europe
R Arens 
L Bernard 
L Bourdelain 
P Buendia 
D de Biasi 
C Duret 
A Fraile 
T Galloux 
S Gibon 
I Gijsbers 
S Gougache 
G Gyorko 
H D Hestermann 
V Hox 
A Iapozzutto 
O Jäger 
P Lavergne 
P Locatelli 
J Machado 
Y Manissadjian 
M Mayaud 
R Naumann 
T Nowaczyk 
W Point 
J L Sattler 
I Semenoff 
H Suter 
N Villard 
C Waser 

2002 
1979 
1999 
2010 
2008 
1984 
1984 
2007 
1996 
2004 
2006 
1992 
1971 
2001 
2004 
1991 
1994 
1983 
1999 
2000 
1990 
2005 
2006 
1979 
1978 
2009 
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shareholder information 

Analysis of registered shareholdings at 28 June 2011 

number of holdings

number of 
Ordinary shares

% of issued 
Ordinary share 
capital

category:
Individuals
Nominees
Other corporate bodies

size of holding:
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 – 500,000
500,001 – 1,000,000
1,000,001 and above

2,553
357
53
2,963

1,473
1,146
238
64
18
24
2,963

11,238,214
213,137,676
144,474,009
368,849,899

751,655
3,482,074
7,482,358
14,386,698
12,594,323
330,152,791
368,849,899

3.0
57.8
39.2
100.0

0.2
1.0
2.0
3.9
3.4
89.5
100.0

The above analysis includes the treasury shares held by the Company.

capital gains tax
For shareholders wishing to calculate United Kingdom capital gains tax, the example below shows the effect 
on 100 shares at 31 March 1982 after all subsequent capitalisations and subdivisions:

31 March 1982
9 December 1983 (1 for 5 Cap.)

12 December 1985 (1 for 6 Cap.)

12 December 1985 (subdivision)

18 December 1987 (subdivision)

13 December 1989 (subdivision)

8 November 1999 (subdivision)

100
20
120
20
140
140
280
1,120
1,400
1,400
2,800
11,200
14,000

Ordinary shares of 50p each 
(at market value of 445p per 50p share)
Ordinary shares of 50p each

Ordinary shares of 50p each

(50p to 25p)
Ordinary shares of 25p each
(25p to 5p)
Ordinary shares of 5p
(5p to 2.5p)
Ordinary shares of 2.5p each
(2.5p to 0.5p)
Ordinary shares of 0.5p each

Investor relations website
Investor relations information, including share price, is available through the Company’s website  
www.photo-me.co.uk

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Our products 

Our presence 

Chairman’s statement 

Business and financial review 

Board of directors and secretary 

Report of the directors 

Corporate governance 

Corporate responsibility 

Remuneration report 

Statement of directors’ responsibilities 

Independent auditor’s report 

group statement of  
comprehensive income 

Statements of financial position 

group statement of cash flows 

Company statement of cash flows 

group statement of changes in equity 

Company statement of changes in equity 

notes to the financial statements  

Five year summary 

Company information and advisors 

group executives 

Shareholder information 

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Photo-Me has two main activities:

Operations and Sales & Servicing.

Operations comprises the operation  
of unattended vending equipment, in 
particular photobooths, digital printing 
kiosks, amusement machines and 
business service equipment.

Sales & Servicing comprises the 
development, manufacture, sale and 
after-sale servicing of this Operations 
equipment and a complete range of 
photo-processing equipment, including 
photobook makers, kiosks and minilabs, 
together with the servicing of other third 
party equipment.

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Transfer office and registration services
Capita Registrars Limited act on behalf of the Company. All shareholder enquiries, notifications of change  
of address, dividend mandates, etc. should be referred to them at:

Capita Registrars Limited 
The Registry 
34 Beckenham Road 
Beckenham 
Kent  
BR3 4TU

Tel: 0871 664 0300 
Overseas Tel: 00 44 208 639 3399 
Fax: 0871 644 0399

Capita Registrars also offer a range of shareholder information online at www.capitashareportal.com

The Register of directors’ interests is maintained at the Registered Office at Bookham.

Copies of the Annual Report should be requested from:

Photo-Me International plc 
Church Road 
Bookham 
Surrey  
KT23 3EU

Tel: +44 (0)1372 453399 
Fax: +44 (0)1372 459064 
e-mail: ir@photo-me.co.uk

Financial calendar

Annual General Meeting
Half year results
(to 31 October 2011)
Full year results
(to 30 April 2012)
Dividend
Final (year to 30 April 2011) – ex-dividend date
Final (year to 30 April 2011) – record date
Final (year to 30 April 2011) – payment date

6 October 2011

Announcement in December 2011

Announcement in June/July 2012

21 September 2011
23 September 2011
7 November 2011

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Annual Report 2011

Photo-Me International plc 
Church Road
Bookham
Surrey KT23 3EU

Tel: 
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Web:  www.photo-me.co.uk

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