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  LonZim PLC
  21 August 2008
   

    21 August 2008 
    LonZim Plc
    ("LonZim" or the "Company")

    Interim Results 2008

    LonZim (AIM: LZM), which was established for the principal purpose of making investments in Zimbabwe and the Beira corridor in
Mozambique, and was admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 11 December 2007, is pleased to announce its interim results
for the period from the date of incorporation to 31 May 2008. 


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    Chief Executive's Statement

    LonZim Plc was launched in December 2007 with the specific mandate to invest in companies and projects operating in Zimbabwe and the
region of Mozambique known as the Beira Corridor. The Company was admitted to the AIM market of the London stock exchange on 11 December
2007 when it raised �29.2 million through a placing.

    The Board of LonZim believes in the eventual economic recovery and growth of Zimbabwe as a central economic platform in Africa. LonZim
will concentrate on transactions that will benefit from an eventual recovery of the Zimbabwean economy and Zimbabwe's return to being one of
the economic powerhouses of Africa. 

    Transactions 

    Blueberry International Services Limited ("Blueberry")

    LonZim purchased a 100% interest in Blueberry for US$6.2 million (�3.1 million). Blueberry owns a 60% interest in Celsys Limited
("Celsys"), a Zimbabwean publicly listed company active in the telecommunications and security printing markets in Zimbabwe. Celsys is the
market leader in security printing in Zimbabwe (cell phone recharge cards, cheque books, share certificates, securities etc) and is the
distributor for the internationally recognised SOPHOS anti-virus security software and operates a network of ATMs throughout the country.
Celsys is also a Nokia mobile phone sales and service franchise. 

    LonZim has installed a new mobile phone recharge card printing line in Celsys since the acquisition, and the company has since become
the market leader in this sector and is now actively seeking export opportunities to Angola, Mozambique and Mali.

    Blueberry also owns a 100% stake in Gardoserve (Private) Limited, which trades as "Millpal", an industrial chemical and solvent
manufacturer and supplier to industry in Zimbabwe. With central chemical storage facilities in Harare, this business is being expanded into
export markets and has become the Sasol chemical distributor for Zimbabwe.

    Millpal is the largest manufacturer of solvents in Zimbabwe and a market leader in the production and distribution of industrial
chemicals for industry. 

    Despite the continuing difficult economic conditions in Zimbabwe, since acquisition, both businesses have maintained their market
positions.

    Hotels  

    Since the period end LonZim completed its purchase of a 79% stake in Aldeamento Turistico de Macuti SARL ("ATdM"), for US$4.25 million
(�2.1 million), the other shareholders of ATdM being the Mozambican Government investment fund IGEPE (11.4%) and Beira Municipality (9.6%).

    ATdM owns a strategic development site on the coast in central Beira, Mozambique, around the Macuti lighthouse. Beira is described as
the 'coast of Zimbabwe' and is the main supply route from the sea to Zimbabwe. The site is where the former Don Carlos and Estoril Hotels
are located and consists of a 300,000 m� plot of land, including 1.5km of beach front. 

    LonZim plans to develop a new luxury hotel with conference facilities, training centre, retail mall, offices and logistics unit on the
main site and quality housing on the beach front of the site.

    Paynet Limited ("Paynet")

    LonZim announced the proposed acquisition of 100% of Paynet for $US3.2 million (�1.6 million) in March 2008. The purchase, once
completed, will include a newly built commercial property valued at US$1.0 million (�0.5 million). Paynet provides an electronic funds
transfer (EFT) system for sixteen banks in Zimbabwe and over one thousand corporate clients. 

    Paynet automates company bulk payment transactions to corresponding banks and includes the largest private sector outsourced salary
bureau utilised by the majority of large corporations in Zimbabwe for payments of electronic payrolls.

    ForgetMeNot Africa Limited ("FMN Africa")

    In April 2008, LonZim entered into an option agreement to acquire 51% of FMN Africa which provides a 'message optimiser' application for
mobile phones. This system provides a unique two-way SMS - SMS IM and email technology platform. The option has not yet been exercised.


    The results for the period are as expected given the economic climate in Zimbabwe. The cash held at the end of the period was �23.1
million.

    Despite the ongoing uncertainty following the recent elections in Zimbabwe the Directors remain positive for the eventual long term
recovery of the economy and continue to seek investments which will support this.

    Geoffrey White
    Director & Chief Executive Officer
    20 August 2008 
      
    Lonzim Plc
    Consolidated interim income statement

                                                               Unaudited
                                                                  Period
                                                         25 October 2007
                                                          to 31 May 2008
                                                Note               Total
                                                                   � 000

 Revenue                                                             290
 Cost of sales                                                     (107)

 Gross profit                                                        183
 Other operating income                                               52
 Operating costs                                                   (620)
 Operating loss before 
 financing income                                                  (385)
                                                                        
 Finance income                                                      503
 Finance expenses                                                   (18)

 Net financing income                                                485

 Profit before share based payments 
 and amortisation                                                    100

 Share based payments                                               (63)
 Amortisation of intangibles                       2               (736)


 Loss before tax                                                   (699)

 Income tax                                                         (17)

 Loss for the period                                               (716)

 Attributable to:
    Equity holders of the                                          (700)
    parent
    Minority interests                                              (16)
 Loss for the period                                               (716)

 Basic and diluted loss per share                                 (1.9)p




    Lonzim Plc
    Consolidated interim balance sheet


                                                     Unaudited
                                                        31 May
                                                          2008
                                                         Total
                                                         � 000
 Assets
 Goodwill and other intangibles
        - business combinations                          3,561
       - non-compete agreement              2            6,554
 Property plant and equipment                              373
 Other investments                                          86
 Total non-current assets                               10,574

      Inventories                                           11
     Trade and other receivables                           190
      Cash and cash equivalents                         23,052
 Total current assets                                   23,253
 Total assets                                           33,827

 Equity
    Called up share capital                                  4
    Share premium account                               33,672
    Share option reserve                                    63
    Retained earnings                                    (700)
 Total equity attributable to equity holders of the     33,039
 parent

 Minority interests                                          5
 Total equity                                           33,044

 Liabilities
    Interest bearing loans and borrowings                  138
    Deferred tax liabilities                                21
 Total non-current liabilities                             159
    Bank overdraft                                           1
    Interest-bearing loans and borrowings                   11
    Trade and other payables and accruals                  612

 Total current liabilities                                 624
 Total liabilities                                         783
 Total equity and liabilities                           33,827



    Lonzim Plc
    Consolidated interim statement of recognised income and expenses

                                                                 Unaudited
                                                                    Period
                                                           25 October 2007
                                                            to 31 May 2008
                                                                     Total
                                                                     � 000
                                                      
 Loss for the period                                                 (716)
 Total recognised income and expenses for the period                 (716)
                                                      
 Attributable to:                                     
    Equity holders of the parent                                     (700)
    Minority interest                                                 (16)
 Total recognised income and expenses for the period                 (716)


      Lonzim Plc
    Consolidated interim statement of cash flows

                                                             
                                                             
                                                                        Unaudited
                                                                           Period
                                                                  25 October 2007
                                                                  to 31 May  2008
                                                                            Total
                                                                             �000
                                                             
 Cash flows from operating activities                                       (385)
 Cash paid for inventories                                                   (11)
 Increase in trade and other receivables                                    (190)
 Increase in trade and other payables                                      512   
 Cash expensed from operations                                               (74)
 Interest paid                                                               (18)
 Net cash from operating activities                                          (92)
                                                             
 Cash flows from investing activities                        
 Acquisition of property, plant and equipment                               (373)
 Acquisition of investments                                                  (86)
 Interest received                                                            503
 Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired                          (3,436)
 Net cash from investing activities                                       (3,392)
                                                             
 Cash flows from financing activities                        
 Proceeds from the issue of share capital                                  26,386
 Loan advance                                                                 161
 Loan repayment                                                              (11)
 Net cash from financing activities                                        26,536
                                                             
 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                 23,052
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                 23,052
                                                             



      1.  Note of preparation 



1.1 These interim financial statements for the period from the date of incorporation on 25 October 2007 to 31 May 2008, which are neither
audited or reviewed have been prepared consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (*IFRS*) and do not comprise full
accounts within the meaning of S240 of the Companies Act 1985. This unaudited interim report does not comprise the Group*s statutory
accounts.
 
1.2   Basic loss per share is arrived at by dividing the loss for the period by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the
period. Diluted loss per share is arrived by dividing the loss by the weighted average number of shares in issue throughout the period,
adjusted for the dilutive effect of potential ordinary shares.


The loss per share of 1.9p is arrived at by dividing the loss for the period attributable to the equity holders of LonZim Plc of �0.7
million by the 36,450,000 shares in issue.


    2. Amortisation of intangible assets


    During the period the Company issued shares to the value of �7.3 million to Lonrho Plc in exchange for Lonrho Plc entering into a
non-compete agreement. The agreement covers a period of five years and hence the value of these shares, which on issue was deemed to be �7.3
million, is being treated as an intangible asset and is being amortised over the term of the agreement. 

    During the period Lonrho Plc charged a management fee of US$250,000 (�125,000) to the Company under the agreement.


    3. Accounting policies

    The significant accounting policies which the Group has applied to its interim financial statements for the period  to 31 May 2008 and
which it expects to apply to its full financial statements are set out below.

    (a) Basis of consolidation

     Subsidiaries

    The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of LonZim Plc and entities controlled by LonZim Plc (its
subsidiaries). Control is achieved where LonZim Plc (the Company) has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an
investee entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. 

    The interest of minority shareholders is stated at the minority's proportion of the fair values of the assets and liabilities
recognised. Subsequently, losses applicable to the minority in excess of the minority's interest in the subsidiary's equity are allocated
against the interests of the Group except to the extent that the minority has a binding obligation and is able to make an additional
investment to cover the losses.  

    The results of entities acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective
date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

    Where necessary, the accounts of the subsidiaries are adjusted to conform to the Group's accounting policies.  

    All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.

    Associates

    An associate is an entity in which the Group has an equity interest and over which it has the ability to exercise significant influence
but not control over the financial and operating policies. Associates are accounted for using the equity method and are initially measured
at cost as adjusted by post-acquisition changes in the Group's share of the net assets of the associate, less any impairment of the
individual investments, from the date that significant influence commences until the date it ceases. Losses of the associates in excess of
the Group's interest in those associates are not recognised. The Group's investment includes goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any
impairment losses. 
    Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's share of the fair values of the identifiable net assets of the associate at the
date of acquisition is recognised as goodwill. Any deficiency of the cost of acquisition below the Group's share of the fair values of the
identifiable net assets of the associate at the date of acquisition (ie: discount on acquisition) is credited to the income statement in the
period of acquisition.

     (b)    Business combinations

    The acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses is accounted for using the purchase method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at
the aggregate of the fair values, at the date of exchange, of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued
by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. The acquiree's
identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under IFRS 3 are recognised at their
fair values at the acquisition date, except for non-current assets that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5, which are
recognised and measured at fair value less costs to sell.

    Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business
combination over the Group's interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. 

    If, after reassessment, the Group's interest in the net fair value of the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent
liabilities exceeds the cost of the business combination, the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss. The interest of minority
shareholders in the acquiree is initially measured at the minority's proportion of the net fair value of the assets, liabilities and
contingent liabilities recognised.

    (c) Intangible assets

    Goodwill

    Goodwill arising on consolidation is recognised as an asset.  

    Following initial recognition, goodwill is subject to impairment reviews, at least annually, and measured at cost less accumulated
impairment losses. Any impairment is recognised immediately in the income statement and is not subsequently reversed.

    On disposal of a subsidiary the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the gain or loss on disposal.

    Other intangible assets

    Other intangible assets are measured initially at cost and are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The
carrying amount is reduced by any provision for impairment where necessary.

    On a business combination, as well as recording separable intangible assets already recognised in the balance sheet of the acquired
entity at their fair value, identifiable intangible assets that are separable or arise from contractual or other legal rights are also
included in the acquisition balance sheet at fair value.

    Amortisation of intangible assets is charged over their useful economic life, on the following basis:-

    Brands                             5 years
    Intellectual property           5 years
    Non-compete agreement    5 years
    Licences                          5 years
    Contracts                         3 years


    (d)    Property, plant and equipment

    Freehold buildings are stated in the balance sheet at their revalued amounts, being the fair value at the date of revaluation, less any
subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are performed with sufficient regularity such
that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair values at the balance sheet date.  

     Any revaluation increase arising on the revaluation of such land and buildings is credited to the revaluation reserve, except to the
extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease for the same asset previously recognised as an expense, in which case the increase is
credited to the income statement to the extent of the decrease previously charged. A decrease in carrying amount arising on the revaluation
of such land and building is charged as an expense to the extent that it exceeds the balance if any, held in the revaluation reserve
relating to a previous revaluation of that asset. Depreciation on revalued buildings is charged to the income statement. On subsequent sale
or retirement of a revalued property, the attributable revaluation surplus remaining is transferred directly to retained earnings.

    All other assets are stated at depreciated historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

    Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets, other than land, over their estimated useful lives, on the
following basis:

 Freehold buildings            2% of cost
 Leasehold land and buildings  Over the term of the lease
 Plant and Machinery           10% of cost
 Aircraft                      15-20 years
 Motor cars                    15%-25% of cost
 Fixtures and fittings         15%-25% of cost

    The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount
of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss for the period.

    Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets, or where shorter,
over the relevant lease term.

    No depreciation is provided on freehold land.

    In respect of aircraft, subsequent costs incurred which lend enhancement to future periods such as long term scheduled maintenance and
major overhaul of aircraft and engines are capitalised and amortised over the length of the period benefiting from those enhancements. All
other costs relating to maintenance are charged to the income statement as incurred.

    (e)    Impairment of assets excluding goodwill

    At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is
any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is
estimated in order to determine the extent of any impairment loss. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from
other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Recoverable amount is the
higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their
present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value and the risks specific to the asset
for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

    If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of
the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately, unless
the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

    Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or 
cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not
exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in
prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued
amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

    (f)    Financial instruments 

    Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the Group's balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument.

    Cash and cash equivalents

    Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and demand deposits and other short term highly liquid investments that are readily
convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

    Trade receivables

    Trade receivables are measured at initial recognition at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest rate method. Appropriate allowances for estimated recoverable amounts are recognised in profit or loss when there is objective
evidence the asset is impaired.

    Trade payables

    Trade payables are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate
method.

    Financial liabilities

    Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into.  

    Bank borrowings

    Interest bearing bank loans and overdrafts are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Finance charges, including
premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue costs, are accounted for on an amortised cost basis to the income statement
using the effective interest method and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the
period in which they arise.

    Equity instruments

    Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

    (g)    Provisions

    Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that the Group will be
required to settle the obligation. Provisions are measured at the Directors best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the
obligation at the balance sheet date, and are discounted to present value, where the effect is material.

    (h)    Leases

    Leases are classified according to the substance of the transaction. A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership to the lessee is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

    Finance leases

    Finance leases are capitalised in the consolidated balance sheet at their fair value or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum
lease payments, each determined at the inception of the lease. The corresponding liability is shown as a finance lease obligation to the
lessor. Leasing repayments comprise both a capital and a finance element. The finance element is written off to the income statement so as
to produce an approximately constant periodic rate of charge on the outstanding obligation. Such assets are depreciated over the shorter of
their estimated useful lives and the period of the lease.


    Operating leases

    Operating lease rentals are charged to the income statement on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

     (i)    Revenue recognition 

    Revenue is derived from the sale of goods and is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable, after deducting
discounts, volume rebates, value-added tax and other sales taxes. A sale is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership
have passed to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated
reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. This is when
title and insurance risk have passed to the customer and the goods have been delivered to a contractually agreed location.

    (j)    Borrowing costs

    Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, which are assets that
necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such
time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific
borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

    All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

    (k)    Foreign currencies

    The individual financial statements of each Group company are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which it
operates (its functional currency) for the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of each
Group company are expressed in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the Company, and the presentational currency for the
consolidated financial statements.

    In preparing the financial statements of the individual companies, transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into
the respective functional currency of the Group entities using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of transactions. Non-monetary
assets and liabilities are translated at the historic rate. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated
into the functional currency at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the
fair value was determined.

    Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items, and on the retranslation of monetary items, are included in profit or
loss for the period. Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items earned at fair value are included within profit
or loss for the period except for differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items in respect of which gains and losses are
recognised directly in equity. For such non monetary items, any exchange component of that gain or loss is also recognised directly in
equity.

    For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group's foreign operations (except
those companies in Zimbabwe, which are dealt with below) are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Income and
expense are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during that period, in
which case the exchange rates at the date of transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are classified in equity and are
transferred to the Group's foreign currency translation reserve within equity. Such translation is recognised as income or as expenses in
the period in which the operation is disposed of.

    Hyperinflation

    The Company will apply International Accounting Standard 29, Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies ("IAS 29''). IAS 29
requires the IFRS financial statements of any entity operating in a hyperinflationary economy to take full account of the effects of
inflation using a "current purchasing power'' approach, which is implemented using a complex set of procedures and reconciliations.  

    Under IAS 29, when an entity has foreign operations (for instance, a subsidiary) whose financial currency is hyperinflationary, the
subsidiary's financial statements must be adjusted before being translated and included in the parents consolidated financial statements. It
is a matter of judgement as to when restatement for hyperinflation becomes necessary, according to the characteristics of the economy in
which the subsidiary conducts its operations and maintains its functional currency. 

    Under IAS 29, Zimbabwe is considered a hyperinflationary economy and therefore the Company's consolidated financial statements, to the
extent its portfolio companies use the Zimbabwean Dollar as a functional currency, will need to be restated by the Company, to account for
changes in the general purchasing power of the Zimbabwe Dollar measured against the consumer price index published by the Central
Statistical Office of Zimbabwe.  

    (l)    Taxation

    The tax expense represents the sum of current tax and deferred tax.

    Current taxation 

    Current tax is based on taxable profit for the period. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement
because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never
taxable or deductible. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted
by the balance sheet date.

    Deferred taxation 

    Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in
the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance
sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are
recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be
utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition
(other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the
accounting profit.

    Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on the investments in subsidiaries and associates,
except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not
reverse in the foreseeable future.

    The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

    Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is
realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited to equity, in
which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

    Deferred tax assets and liabilities are off set when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current
tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax
assets and liabilities on a net basis.

    (m)    Fixed asset investments

    Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

    (n)    Inventories

    Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises direct materials and where applicable direct
expenditure and attributable overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net
realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing,
selling and distribution.

    (o)     Share based payments

    The Group provides benefits to certain employees (including senior executives) of the Group in the form of share based payments, whereby
employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity-settled transactions).The cost of these equity-settled
transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The
fair value is determined by using a Black-Scholes model. The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional
share dilution in the computation of earnings per share.

    (p)  Loss per share

    Basic loss per share is calculated based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss
per share is based upon the weighted average number of shares in issue throughout the year, adjusted for the dilutive effect of potential
ordinary shares. The only potential ordinary shares in issue are employee share options.






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