RNS Number : 5046E
  Zirax PLC
  29 September 2008
   

    



    Zirax plc
     ("Zirax" or the "Company")

    Interim Results for the six months to 30 June 2008

    Zirax, the AIM quoted speciality chemical company focused on the development, production and sale of oilfield process chemicals and
de-icing solutions, announces its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2008.

    Highlights

    Financial Performance

    *     Total revenues up 13% to $15.1m (2007: $13.3m)
    *     Pre-tax loss was $0.1m (2007: profit $1.9m)
    *     Oilfield process chemical revenues increased to $12.8m (2007: $7.4m)
    *     De-icing solutions revenues were $0.9m (2007: $4.7m) 
    *     $8.9m cash reserves at 30 June 2008

    Operating Highlights

    *     Demand continues to exceed supply 
    *     Principal limestone supplier acquired near our Volgograd plant to secure the supply of high quality raw materials and provide
greater cost control in the future
    *     Awarded two new contracts to provide our product to the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli oilfields in Azerbaijan and increase the supply of
product to Bucharest City Council, Romania
    *     Fenlon Dunphy appointed the new CEO of Zirax plc
    *     Sixth consecutive award of Moscow de-icing contract

    Sir Michael Oliver, Chairman commented: 

    "This has been a challenging period for the business; while demand for our range of premium grade products remains strong, a combination
of factors including a very mild winter in Russia, significant cost increases and the delay of the Rosignano plant coming fully on line has
reduced profitability. Fundamentally, the business continues to be in a very strong position to capture an increasing share of the oilfield
services and de-icing markets, however, in the short term these factors will have a negative impact on the Group's trading performance."

    Enquiries:

 Zirax                     Fenlon Dunphy, CEO     T: +44 (0)20 7868 1694

 Hanson Westhouse Limited  Tim Metcalfe           T: +44 (0)20 7601 6100
                           Richard Baty

 Metropol (UK) Limited     Alexander Selegenev    T: +44 (0)20 7439 6880

 Cardew Group              Tim Robertson          T: +44 (0)20 7930 0777
                           David Roach
                           Daniela Cormano
      
    Interim Review


    Introduction

    Zirax, the speciality chemical company focused on the development, production and sale of oilfield process chemicals and de-icing
solutions recorded an increase in sales of 13% for the first six months of 2008. However, profitability was reduced due to a number of
factors; an abnormally mild winter in Moscow; significant increases in operating costs, particularly distribution costs which initially had
to be absorbed by Zirax; and a delay in the delivery of sufficient capacity from the new Rosignano plant coming on line. With demand for our
premium range of products still outstripping supply these problems are short term, but they will result in profits for the full year being
below market expectations.

    The overall market environment remains extremely favourable. The Company is in a strong position having doubled capacity in the last
three years, invested in key strategic acquisitions whilst retaining a strong balance sheet and reduced its dependence on the more seasonal
de-icing business. The issues that have arisen in the first half of this year will have an impact on results, however, the strength of
Zirax's position in its chosen markets and its strategic objectives remain unchanged. 


    Financial Review

    Total revenues for the six months to 30 June 2008 increased 13% from the equivalent period in 2007 to $15.1m. Zirax's strategy to grow
the oilfield process chemicals segment of the business delivered sales of $12.8m, growth of 74% in this segment compared to the same period
last year. As a result, and owing to a milder winter, sales of high performance de-icing products decreased to $0.9m, compared with $4.7m in
2007. The remaining industrial sector accounted for $1.4m of revenue, a 17% increase from $1.2m in 2007.

    The world economy has been suffering inflationary effects and the inflationary impacts in Russia are greater than in most other
countries. Russian inflation is running at close to 20%, and power costs are predicted to increase by up to 20% per annum over the coming
years, while distribution rates have already increased by up to 25% this year. Zirax's cost of sales increased from $6.7m in 2007 to $7.9m
in 2008. Distribution, sales and marketing expenses also increased to $4.7m compared with $3.0m in 2007, whilst General and Administrative
expenses increased to $2.8m in 2008 compared with $2.0m in 2007. Whilst in general we seek to pass on higher costs to our customers in the
form of price increases, initially some costs were absorbed by Zirax leading to a reduction in our operating margin.

    As expected, the newly acquired Solith in Austria contributed an overall loss of $(0.4)m in the first half of 2008, in part reflecting a
$(0.1)m effect of the fair value uplift of Solith's fixed assets and inventory.

    Overall the Group recorded a small operating loss for the period of $0.3m, compared with a profit of $1.7m in 2007, and loss before tax
was $0.1m compared with a profit of $1.9m in 2007.

    Despite the loss before tax for the period, there is a tax charge of $0.5m as a result of profits arising in Russia.

    Investment in fixed assets of $0.8m in the first half of 2008 primarily relates to the continued investment in our Volgograd plant and
facility.

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from $8.2m at 31 December 2007 to $8.9m at 30 June 2008. Cash from operations was $3.9m, with the
Group making a net cash investment in assets of $1.2m and net cash payment against funding of $2.1m. The Group has sufficient cash funds to
meet its foreseeable business plans. Any surplus funds are invested, but we do not undertake speculative treasury transactions.

    Basic EPS was a loss of 0.35 cents, compared with earnings of 0.83 cents in 2007. In line with the Board's stated strategy no dividend
will be payable for the period. It remains the Board's view that the business is in a growth stage and, as such, it needs to maintain cash
to fund its development.


    Operating Review

    Despite challenging conditions in the global economy and the impact of external factors on our business, Zirax's underlying sales
performance remained strong, with significant untapped demand for our products, from the oilfield markets in particular, driving revenues.

    The supply of product from Rosignano, Italy has been delayed due to technical issues with the production process. A programme has been
put in place to resolve this matter and we are hopeful that we will achieve an increase in supply later this year with full capacity being
reached by the middle of 2009. Since Rosignano's opening in November last year, we have had to control the Group's potential sales because
of the lack of available capacity to supply our customers. As a result, Zirax has also incurred extra distribution and administration costs,
relating primarily to ensuring certain key customers are supplied. 

    With the increased capacity at Volgograd and the Rosignano supply issues being resolved we believe that Zirax is well positioned to take
full advantage of the increasing global demand for our products. 

    The increase in revenue over the period is mainly as a consequence of our strategy to decrease our dependence on the de-icing markets,
and in particular our contract with Moscow City Council. Zirax has successfully changed its sales mix through focusing on the significant
opportunities from growing revenue streams in the oilfield services markets and increasing our ability to source product from multiple
locations. As such, we are particularly pleased to report a 74% increase in sales from this segment during the period, and remain confident
that we can build on the success of our announcement earlier this month that we had signed a supply agreement to provide our product for use
in the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli oilfields in Azerbaijan. Despite the tougher market conditions in the wider economy and the recognition that in
our own market we need to recover our margins, Zirax believes that it has created a solid base to build from and is actively seeking to
widen the product and service offering to this market.

    Sales decreased significantly in the de-icing segment as a result of our move towards the oilfield markets, but also from the extremely
mild 2007/08 winter season in Moscow. De-icing is normally a good margin business for Zirax so this fall in sales affected our bottom line
in the period. Despite this, we have secured for the sixth consecutive year the tenders to supply the City of Moscow with a reduced volume
of 23,000 MT for the upcoming winter season, representing $6.6m in revenues. This is a 5,000 MT reduction in sales compared to the previous
winter season as Moscow still has inventory from 2007/08. As announced earlier this month we have signed an agreement with Bucharest City
Council to increase the supply of product having been successfully trialled in Romania last year. 

    Earlier in the year we acquired Austrian company Solith which gives Zirax a foothold into Central and Western European markets where we
believe there are substantial opportunities for development. At the time of acquisition Solith was solely dependent on winter de-icing
revenue, but in the first half of 2008, 49% of Solith's business came from new non-winter related revenues. The Solith results therefore
have equally contributed to the de-icing and industrial segments. It was also known and understood that the business was loss making and
would in the short term remain so, however we look forward to Solith achieving profitability in the near future. 

    On the costs side, we also announced earlier this month that we are acquiring our principal limestone supplier; this investment will be
completed later in 2008. This quarry, near our plant in Volgograd, will secure our supply of high quality raw material and provide us with
greater control over future cost. For distribution, initially it has not been possible to pass on the increased costs to most of our
clients, who are typically on contracts for one year; however, there is the opportunity to offset some of this in the second half and
beyond. 


    Board Change

    Having served six years as Zirax's Chief Executive Officer, it has been agreed with Valery Andosov that he will step down from his post
and leave the Board in order to pursue other interests. Fenlon Dunphy has been appointed as CEO with immediate effect and during an interim
period will also maintain responsibility for all financial matters. Mikhail Petrushin, Executive Director of Zirax plc, will take over
responsibility for the Russian operations, becoming General Manager of Zirax LLC, our principal subsidiary company. Valery will provide a
consultancy service to the business for an interim period in order to aid the transition. The Board is grateful to him for the success he
has brought the Company to date and wishes him well for the future.

    The Board is also very grateful to all the staff who have contributed to the Company's growth and looks forward to continuing to work
closely with them as we enter a key period in Zirax's future development.


    Outlook

    This is a very frustrating period for the Zirax management team. The demand for our products is strong, but due to a combination of
factors, most of which are external, the Company has been unable to take full advantage of this demand. The key issues are being addressed:
we expect the Rosignano plant to come fully on line in 2009, higher costs are being passed on or being mitigated through other channels; and
new revenue streams will substantially reduce the significance of the Moscow contract. While the results for 2008 will be below
expectations, Zirax remains in an excellent position to capitalise on the investments it has made to increase its market share.
Consequently, the Board remains confident in the Group's longer-term trading outlook.


    Sir Michael Oliver
    Chairman





      Independent review report to Zirax plc

    Introduction

    We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six
months ended 30 June 2008, which comprises the Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement,
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and related notes. We have read the other information contained in the half-yearly
financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the
condensed set of financial statements.

    Directors' responsibilities

    The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for
preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies which require that the financial information must
be presented and prepared in a form consistent with that which will be adopted in the company's annual financial statements.

    As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European
Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with
International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as adopted by the European Union.

    Our responsibility

    Our responsibility is to express to the company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial
report based on our review. This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only for the company for the purpose of the AIM
Rules for Companies and for no other purpose. We do not, in producing this report, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or
to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in
writing.

    Scope of review

    We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim
Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United
Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would
become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

    Conclusion

    Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the
half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2008 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with
International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European Union and the AIM Rules for Companies.

    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants
    London
29 September 2008

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not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, the auditors accept no responsibility for any changes that may have occurred to
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      Consolidated Income Statement
    For the Period Ended 30 June 2008

        
                                      Notes        Six months to  Six months to     Year to
                                                    30 June 2008   30 June 2007          31
                                                                                   December
                                                                                       2007
                                                        Reviewed       Reviewed     Audited
                                                           $'000          $'000       $'000

 Revenue                                3                 15,065         13,287      30,665
 Cost of sales                                           (7,887)        (6,682)    (14,628)
                                                      ----------     ----------  ----------
 Gross profit                                              7,178          6,605      16,037

 Distribution expenses                                   (4,687)        (3,003)     (6,777)
 General and administrative                              (2,757)        (1,951)     (4,521)
 expenses
                                                      ----------     ----------  ----------
 Operating (loss)/profit                                   (266)          1,651       4,739

 Interest receivable                                         267            229         495
 Interest payable and similar                              (290)           (10)       (177)
 charges
 Net foreign exchange gain                                   171             53         240
                                                      ----------     ----------  ----------
 Net finance income                                          148            272         558

 (Loss)/profit before taxation                             (118)          1,923       5,297

 Taxation                               5                  (484)          (492)     (1,559)
                                                      ----------     ----------  ----------
 (Loss)/profit for the period                              (602)          1,431       3,738
                                                          ======         ======      ======

 Earnings per share expressed in US cents per
 share:

 Basic                                  4                 (0.35)           0.83        2.17
                                                      ----------     ----------  ----------
 Diluted                                4                 (0.35)           0.83        2.17
                                                          ======         ======      ======
                    








    Consolidated Balance Sheet
    At 30 June 2008

                                  30 June 2008    30 June 2007    31 December 2007  
                                      Reviewed        Reviewed             Audited  
                                         $'000           $'000               $'000  
 Non-current assets                                                                 
 Property, plant and equipment          12,621           9,452              10,907  
 Intangible assets                       1,189             204                 225  
 Trade and other receivables             6,414           2,759               6,104  
 Deferred income tax assets                211             152                 202  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Total non-current assets               20,435          12,567              17,438  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Current assets                                                                     
 Inventories                             5,445           2,719               3,199  
 Trade and other receivables             6,015           4,167              11,524  
 Cash and cash equivalents               8,928           8,603               8,156  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Total current assets                   20,388          15,489              22,879  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Current liabilities                                                                
 Short-term borrowings                   2,496               -               4,153  
 Trade and other payables                6,712           1,963               5,633  
 Current tax liabilities                   271             201                 891  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Total current liabilities               9,479           2,164              10,677  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Net current assets                     10,909          13,325              12,202  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Non-current liabilities                                                            
 Long-term borrowings                    1,024               -                   -  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Total non-current liabilities           1,024               -                   -  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Net assets                             30,320          25,892              29,640  
                                        ======          ======              ======  
 Shareholders' equity                                                               
 Share capital                           2,965           2,965               2,965  
 Share premium                          11,194          11,194              11,194  
 Other reserves                          7,500           4,777               6,218  
 Profit and loss account                 8,661           6,956               9,263  
                                    ----------      ----------          ----------  
 Total shareholders' equity             30,320          25,892              29,640  
                                        ======          ======              ======  




    Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
    For the Period Ended 30 June 2008

                                    Six months to  Six months to    Year to   
                                     30 June 2008   30 June 2007          31  
                                                                    December  
                                                                        2007  
                                         Reviewed       Reviewed     Audited  
                                            $'000          $'000       $'000  
 Cash flows from operating                                                    
 activities                                                                   
 (Loss)/profit before taxation              (118)          1,923       5,297  
 Adjustments for:                                                             
 Depreciation of property, plant              623            312         714  
 and equipment                                                                
 Amortisation of intangible                    11              -           7  
 assets                                                                       
 Loss on disposal of property,                  -              -          15  
 plant and equipment                                                          
 Share options expense                         60             61         122  
 Interest receivable                        (267)          (229)       (495)  
 Interest payable and similar                 290             10         177  
 charges                                                                      
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Profit and loss before working               599          2,077       5,837  
 capital changes                                                              
 Decrease/(increase) trade and              7,003          (550)     (7,396)  
 other receivables                                                            
 Increase in inventories                  (1,697)          (622)       (940)  
 (Decrease)/increase in trade               (719)             25         131  
 and other payables                                                           
 Increase in taxes payable                     81             77          42  
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Cash from/(used in) operations             5,267          1,007     (2,326)  
                                                                              
 Taxes paid                               (1,401)          (680)     (1,055)  
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Net cash from/(used in)                    3,866            327     (3,381)  
 operating activities                                                         
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Cash flows from investing                                                    
 activities:                                                                  
 Interest received                            184            168         347  
 Purchase of property, plant and            (753)        (1,325)     (2,708)  
 equipment                                                                    
 Purchase of intangible assets              (126)          (204)       (184)  
 Acquisition of subsidiary                  (457)              -           -  
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Net cash used in investing               (1,152)        (1,361)     (2,545)  
 activities                                                                   
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Cash flows from financing                                                    
 activities:                                                                  
 Proceeds from borrowings                   2,556              -       6,190  
 Repayment of borrowings                  (4,358)              -     (2,202)  
 Interest paid                              (271)           (10)       (150)  
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Net cash (used in)/from                  (2,073)           (10)       3,838  
 financing activities                                                         
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
                                                                              
 Net increase/(decrease) in cash              641        (1,044)     (2,088)  
 and cash equivalents                                                         
                                                                              
 Cash and cash equivalents at               8,156          9,448       9,448  
 beginning of the year                                                        
 Effects of exchange rate                     131            199         794  
 changes                                                                      
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  
 Cash and cash equivalents at               8,928          8,603       8,154  
 end of the period                                                            
                                       ----------     ----------  ----------  


    Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
    For the Period Ended 30 June 2008



                                   Share      Share     Other    Profit and      Total
                                 capital    premium  reserves  loss account     equity
                                   $'000      $'000     $'000         $'000      $'000
 Period ended 30 June 2007
 Profit for the period                 -          -         -         1,431      1,431
 Effect of exchange rates              -          -       359             -        359
                                 -------  ---------   -------       -------  ---------
 Total recognised income and           -          -       359         1,431      1,790
 expense
 Share options credit                  -          -        61             -         61
 Balance at 1 January 2007         2,965     11,194     4,357         5,525     24,041
                                 -------  ---------   -------       -------  ---------
 Balance at 30 June 2007           2,965     11,194     4,777         6,956     25,892
                                 -------  ---------   -------       -------  ---------

 Period ended 30 June 2008
 Loss for the period                   -          -         -         (602)      (602)
 Effect of exchange rates              -          -     1,222             -      1,222
                                 -------  ---------   -------       -------  ---------
                                       -          -     1,222         (602)        620
 Share options credit                  -          -        60             -         60
 Balance at 1 January 2008         2,965     11,194     6,218         9,263     29,640
                                 -------  ---------   -------       -------  ---------
 Balance at 30 June 2008           2,965     11,194     7,500         8,661     30,320
                                    ====      =====      ====          ====      =====


                1.    Basis of preparation

    The financial information has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34, Interim Financial Reporting,
and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2007.

        The financial information contained in this report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies presented below and has
not been audited and does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The statutory
accounts for the year ended 31 December 2007, which were prepared under IFRS as adopted by the EU, have been delivered to the Registrar of
Companies.

        The auditors' opinion on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement made under section 237(2) or section 237(3)
of the Companies Act 1985.


    2.    Significant accounting policies

        The financial information has been prepared under the historical cost convention.

        The accounting policies adopted and the methods of computation in the interim financial report are consistent with those followed in
the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2007.


                3.    Segment information
               The segment results for the period ended 30 June 2008 are as follows:
                                 Oilfield Process  De-icing  Industrial Chemicals       Total
                                       Chemicals   Solution
                                                         s 
                                            $'000     $'000                 $'000       $'000

 Revenue                                   12,791       865                 1,409      15,065
 Segment operating                            783         -                  (21)         762
 profit/(loss)
 Central costs                                                                        (1,028)
                                                                                   ----------
 Operating loss                                                                         (266)
 Finance costs and net                                                                    148
 foreign exchange
                                                                                   ----------
 Loss before taxation                                                                   (118)
 Taxation                                                                               (484)
                                                                                   ----------
 Loss for the period                                                                    (602)
                                                                                       ======

 The segment results for the period ended 30 June 2007 are as follows:

                                Oilfield Process  De-icing  Industrial Chemicals       Total
                                      Chemicals   Solution
                                                        s 
                                           $'000     $'000                 $'000       $'000

 Revenue                                   7,371     4,716                 1,200      13,287
 Segment operating profit                    942     1,329                   221       2,492
 Central costs                                                                         (841)
                                                                                  ----------
 Operating profit                                                                      1,651
 Finance costs and net foreign                                                           272
 exchange
                                                                                  ----------
 Profit before taxation                                                                1,923
 Taxation                                                                              (492)
                                                                                  ----------
 Profit for the period                                                                 1,431
                                                                                      ======

    4.    Earnings per share (EPS)

                                        Six months to  Six months to
                                         30 June 2008   30 June 2007

 (Loss)/profit for the period  ($'000)          (602)          1,431
                                            ---------      ---------
 Number of shares - weighted average 
 Basic ('000)                                 172,321        172,321

 Basic earnings per share (cents)              (0.35)           0.83
                                           ----------     ----------
 Number of shares - weighted average 
 Diluted ('000)                               172,321        172,321

 Diluted earnings per share (cents)            (0.35)           0.83
                                           ----------     ----------


    5.    Taxation
    Despite the loss before tax for the six months ended 30 June 2008, there is a current tax charge of $0.5m as a result of profits earned
in Russia. 


    6.    Acquisition of subsidiary
    On 18 January 2008, the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of Solith Anlagenbau und Service GmbH ("Solith").  Solith, located in
Austria, specialises in the production and distribution of value added de-icing products, including calcium chloride derivative "Brine C",
used for motorway de-icing maintenance. The maximum consideration payable by Zirax is EUR3.7m, satisfied by a cash payment of EUR200,000 on
completion, and the balance of up to EUR3.5m, payable via a two-tier performance related earn out arrangement for the sale of product in
Austria over a maximum period of six years.  
    The assets and liabilities arising from the acquisition, provisionally determined, are as follows:
 As at 18 January 2008           Carrying value  Fair value adjustment  Fair value
                                     $'000               $'000            $'000

 Property, plant and equipment        819                 196             1,015
 Inventories                          179                 143              322
 Trade and other receivables          265                  -               265
 Trade and other payables            (730)                 -              (730)
 Borrowings                         (1,244)                -             (1,244)
                                    --------           --------          --------
 Net liabilities acquired            (711)                339             (372)
                                     =====               =====            =====

 Purchase consideration:
 Cash paid                                                                 323
 Direct costs relating to                                                  141
 acquisition
                                                                         --------
                                                                           464
 Fair value of net liabilities                                             372
 acquired
                                                                         --------
 Goodwill                                                                  836
                                                                          =====

    Solith's loss for the period since acquisition was $0.4m. Because of the proximity of the acquisition to the start of the period, the
revenue and loss of the group stated as if the acquisition had taken place at the start of the period, would not be significantly different
to the revenue and loss disclosed in the income statement.


    7.    Balances and transactions with related parties

        (i)    Balances with related parties:
        
 Balance sheet caption      Relationship          Six months ended   Six months ended 30
                                                      30 June 2008             June 2007
                                                             $'000                 $'000
 Trade receivable from and
 prepayments to:
 OAO Kaustik                Under common control                30                    71
                                                        ----------            ----------
                                                                30                    71
                                                            ======                ======

 Trade payables to:
 OAO Plastcard              Under common control                71                     1
 OAO Kaustik                Under common control               636                   942
 OOO European Chemical      Other related party                  4                     6
                                                        ----------            ----------
                                                               711                   949
                                                            ======                ======

        
    (ii)      Transactions with related parties:
        
 Income statement caption        Relationship          Six months ended   Six months ended 
                                                            30 June 2008       30 June 2007
                                                                   $'000              $'000
 Revenue from transactions
 with:
 OAO Kaustik                     Under common control                104                162
                                                              ----------         ----------
                                                                     104                162
                                                                  ======             ======

 Inventory purchases:
 OAO Kaustik                     Under common control              4,361              3,575
 OOO Evroles                     Under common control                182                  -
 OOO European Chemical           Other related party                   -                 30
                                                              ----------         ----------
                                                                   4,543              3,605
                                                                  ======             ======
 Production services purchases:
 OAO Kaustik                     Under common control                294                347
                                                                  ======             ======


    8.    Exchange rates
        
        Exchange rates for the US dollar during the period were:
        
        
               Average rate to    Average rate to   Average rate to          Closing rate   Closing rate at   Closing rate at 
                 30 June 2008     30 June 2007      31 December 2007                   at       30 June 2007  31 December 2007
                                                                              30 June 2008


 USD 1 - GBP              0.5043            0.5076            0.4996                0.5011            0.4990            0.5007
 USD 1 - RR              23.8924           26.0714           25.5516               23.4573           25.8162           24.5462


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