RNS Number:0115F
Wensum Company PLC
03 October 2007


THE WENSUM COMPANY PLC

Interim Statement 2007



Results

As forecast in earlier published statements, sales for the first half year were
weak.  Turnover from the Group's continuing operations was #3.0 million (2006:
#3.8m). Profits from operations were #193,000 (2006: #585,000), prior year
losses of #139,000 on men's tailoring were eliminated and finance income of
#95,000 was substantially ahead of the comparative period last year, reflecting
the Group's strong net cash position which ended the period at #3.7 million
(2006: #2.9 million). Profit after interest and taxation was #202,000 (2006:
#315,000).

Dividend

The directors have declared a maintained dividend of 2.2p per share to be paid
on 2 November 2007 to shareholders on the register at 12 October 2007.

Property

As announced in February 2007, the company completed the sale of the former
manufacturing site in Norwich and received an initial consideration of #729,000.
The purchaser's application for mixed planning permission, including
residential development, is now under consideration by the local planning
authority and, if successful, will result in a further cash payment being
received.

Outlook

During the first half year, the Group's focus on rebuilding sales began to
produce results.  Of particular note is the winning of contracts to supply
Easyjet and Eurostar. These successes and others are expected to bring
cumulative benefits over the next eighteen months, and underline the
contribution Wensum's design flair can make to corporate brand development in
growing sectors of the economy.

The Board has made further senior management appointments and has a sales
development strategy in place which the Directors believe will lead to improved
results in the future.


Stuart Lyons CBE

Chairman

3 October 2007





FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

The Wensum Company plc
Jean Phillips - Chief Executive                    01293 422700
Sandra Badman - Finance Director                   01293 422700

Brewin Dolphin (Nomad)
Ian Stanway                                        0121 236 7000





                                           INTERIM RESULTS

                                                   26 weeks             26 weeks            12 months
                                                      ended                ended                ended
                                               28 July 2007         29 July 2006      27 January 2007
                                                (Unaudited)          (Unaudited)            (Audited)
                                                       #000                 #000                 #000
Continuing operations

Revenue                                               3,005                3,843                6,368

Profit from operations                                  193                  585                1,107

Finance income                                           95                   39                   96

Profit before tax                                       288                  624                1,203

Income tax expense                                     (86)                (170)                (373)

Profit for the period from continuing                   202                  454                  830
operations
(Loss)  for the period from discontinuing                 -                (139)                (228)
operations

Profit for the period                                   202                  315                  602

Earnings per share  -  basic                          2.58p                4.02p                7.68p
                    -  diluted                        2.58p                4.02p                7.68p

Earnings per share from continuing
activities
                    - basic                           2.58p                5.79p               10.60p
                    - diluted                         2.58p                5.79p               10.60p


1. The earnings  per share is calculated on a profit for the period of #202,016
(2006 : profit #315,005) and on 7,833,916 ordinary shares, being the weighted
average number of shares in issue during the period (2006 : 7,833,916 ). The
diluted earnings per share is based on a profit for the period of #202,016 
(2006 : Profit #315,005) and on 7,833,916 shares (2006 : 7,833,916).

2. The earnings per share on continuing activities is calculated on a profit for
the period of #202,016 (2006 :profit #453,698) and on 7,833,916 ordinary shares,
being the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period (2006 :
7,833,916 ). The diluted earnings per share is based on a profit for the period
of #202,016  (2006 : profit #453,698) and on 7,833,916 shares  (2006 :
7,833,916).

3. The tax charge for the 26 weeks to 28 July 2007 is based on a rate of 30%
(2006 : 30%) The tax charge for the year to 27 January 2007 is actual.

4.  An interim dividend of 2.20p (2006 : 2.20p) will be paid on 2 November 2007 
to shareholders on the register on 12 October 2007.

5.  The interim results will be sent to shareholders of the company and copies
will be available to the public at the company's registered office, South 
Corner, Old Brighton Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, RH11 OPH.



                                          GROUP BALANCE SHEET


                                                  28 July 2007       29 July 2006        27 January 2007
                                                   (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)              (Audited)
                                                          #000               #000                   #000

Non current assets
Intangible assets                                           79                 63                     63
Tangible assets                                            105                184                    135
Deferred tax asset                                          45                 89                     45
                                                           229                336                    243
Current assets
Inventories                                              1,857              1,386                  1,561
Receivables and prepayments                              1,574              2,105                  1,752
Loans and receivables:
   Term deposits at bank                                     -                  -                  1,500
Cash at bank and in hand                                 3,738              2,894                  1,754
                                                         7,169              6,385                  6,567

Asset held for resale                                        -                653                    653
                                                         7,169              7,038                  7,220

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables                                 1,296              1,500                  1,314
Current corporation tax                                    356                 81                    261
                                                         1,652              1,581                  1,575

Non current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities                                    44                 63                     44

Net Assets                                               5,702              5,730                  5,844

Equity attributable to equity holders
Called up share capital                                    392                392                    392
Share premium account                                      189                189                    189
Capital redemption reserve                                   2                  2                      2
Profit and loss account                                  5,119              5,147                  5,261

Total Equity                                             5,702              5,730                  5,844


1. The above financial information does not constitute Statutory Accounts as
defined in Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985.The comparative information is
based on the Statutory Accounts for the financial year ended 27 January 2007.
Those accounts, upon which the auditors issued an unqualified opinion, have been
delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

2. The accounts have been prepared on a basis consistent with the full year
accounts to 27 January 2007.The 2006 comparatives have been restated to the same
basis. This required an adjustment to be made which removed a goodwill write off
of #57,000 from the Group Income Statement.

3. Group statement of changes in equity


                                                  28 July 2007       29 July 2006        27 January 2007
                                                   (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)              (Audited)
                                                          #000               #000                   #000


Profit for the financial period                            202                315                    602

Dividends:
              Year  end       Declared
Final         January 2006    April 2006                     -              (344)                  (344)
Interim       January 2007    September 2007                 -                  -                  (173)
Final         January 2007    April 2007                 (344)                  -                      -

Total movements during the period                        (142)               (29)                     85

Opening total equity                                     5,844              5,759                  5,759

Closing total equity                                     5,702              5,730                  5,844






                                                   GROUP CASH FLOW


                                                           28 July           29 July       27 January
                                                              2007              2006             2007
                                                       (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)        (Audited)
                                                              #000              #000             #000
Cashflows from operating activities

Profit before tax                                              288               624            1,203
(Loss) before tax on discontinuing                               -             (199)            (286)
activities
Depreciation and amortisation                                   47                81              154
Profit on disposal of asset held for                          (14)                 -                -
resale
(Increase)/decrease in                                       (296)             1,382              532
inventories
Decrease in receivables and                                    128               426              772
prepayments
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other                           4           (1,233)            (993)
payables
Finance income                                                (95)              (39)             (98)
Finance costs                                                    -                 -                1
Corporation tax received                                         9                22                8
Interest paid                                                    -                 -              (1)
                                                                71             1,064            1,292

Cashflows from investing activities

Payments to acquire property,plant and                        (15)               (6)              (6)
equipment
Payments to acquire intangible                                (18)                 -             (24)
assets
Disposal of asset held for                                     667                 -                -
resale
Disposal of discontinued operations                              -               235              532
Placement of monies on long term                             1,500                 -          (1,500)
deposit
Interest received                                              123                35               67
                                                             2,257               264            (931)

Cashflows from financing activities

Equity dividends paid                                        (344)             (344)            (517)
                                                             (344)             (344)            (517)

Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash                         1,984               984            (156)
equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning                       1,754             1,910            1,910
of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of                          3,738             2,894            1,754
period





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