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Hurlingham PLC
31 March 2008

HURLINGHAM PLC


31 March 2008


Preliminary Results for the year ended 30th September 2007


Chairman's statement

I am pleased to present the Annual Report and financial statements of the Group
for the year ended 30th September 2007.

Since March 2006, the Group's principal business has been the Perth Hotel. As
set out in the circular to shareholders dated 14th March 2008, whilst that has
been profitable, it is not considered to be capable of generating the profits
needed to pay Hurlingham's administrative expenses and, without the financial
resources to develop further hotels, your Board concluded that it should dispose
of Bettagrade Limited, which owns the Perth Hotel and seek to develop more
profitable opportunities. At the same time, the existing Executive Board, being
Charles Llewellyn, Charles Pettingell and Maurice Taylor, who are all in their
60's, considered, subject to approval of all resolutions contained in the
Notices of the First and Second General Meetings referred to in that circular,
that it would be appropriate for them to retire from the Board.

The Remaining Directors of Hurlingham are David Low and myself. David, is aged
49 and is an experienced broker. I am 53 and an experienced Chartered Accountant
of many years standing, with a proven track record as the Finance Director of a
number of listed companies over the last 20 years. David Low and I joined the
Board in December 2005 and June 2004 respectively, and have brought significant
financial and corporate expertise to the Group.

In the light of these proposals, I was appointed the new Non-Executive Chairman
of Hurlingham on 14th March 2008.



Results

Group profit and loss account

Following the sale of the Group's residential properties and the closure of the
companies comprising the flight business, turnover for the year to 30th
September 2007 amounted to �1,166,000, including �6,000 attributable to
discontinued operations (2006: �4,614,000 including �3,482,000 attributable to
discontinued operations).  Bettagrade Limited, the Group's hotel company
continued to trade well and turnover was �1,160,000 (2006: �1,132,000) with
profit before tax coming in at �237,000 (2006: �221,000).

After central costs of �161,000 (2006: �151,000), net interest payable of
�185,000 (2006: �223,000) and a deferred tax credit of �103,000 (2006: nil), the
Group profit after taxation for the period was �34,000 (2006: loss of �767,000).


Group balance sheet

After taking into account the Group profit for the period of �34,000 and the
revaluing of the Group's hotel to �4,500.000 reflecting the independent
valuation of the property, shareholders funds amounted to �2,295,000 at 30th
September 2007 (2006: �2,228,000).


Dividend

Due to a current deficiency on the company's profit and loss account reserve,
the Board does not recommend the payment of a dividend for the year.  However,
shareholders will be aware from the circular to shareholders dated 14th March
2008, that proposals have been implemented to redress this position.  As a
result of completion of those proposals, the company should be significantly
closer to having a positive profit and loss account reserve, thus facilitating
the payment of dividends in future periods.


Outlook

Shareholders will be aware from the circular to shareholders dated 14th March
2008, that the Board sought shareholder consent for the sale of Bettagrade
Limited, which owns the Perth Hotel, to Thistle Perth LLP.  That circular also
included details of a restructuring of the Board, the raising of fresh capital
by the issue of 800,000 ordinary shares at 75 pence per share and the
acquisition of the 'A' Ordinary shares by the Company for cancellation.  Full
details of these proposals were contained in the circular.  The First General
Meeting dealing with the sale of Bettagrade Limited and related matters was
successfully concluded this morning, and the Second General Meeting will be held
on 7th April 2008 in accordance with the notice in that circular.

Looking forward, the Remaining Directors anticipate appraising a number of
alternative business opportunities for the Company. It is envisaged this is
likely to involve the acquisition by Hurlingham of another business, whose
activities are likely to be different from those previously undertaken by the
Company. Any such acquisition will involve a circular being sent to Shareholders
setting out the proposed terms of the acquisition, providing financial details
relating thereto and inviting Shareholders to consider and if thought fit,
approve the proposals prior to the acquisition of any such company or business
by the Company.



Andrew Blurton
Chairman





31 March 2008



Directors' report
for the year ended 30 September 2007

The directors present their report and the audited financial statements for the
year ended 30 September 2007.


Principal activities and business review

The principal activities of the Group during the year comprised the development
and operation of the Perth Hotel and the sale of international hotel products.
Since the year end, proposals have been finalised which involve the sale of
Bettagrade Limited which owns the Perth Hotel, which comprised the remaining
elements of the above activities, as set out in the circular to shareholders
dated 14 March 2008. A summary of this transaction is included in note 22 to the
financial statements.  The sale of Bettagrade Limited was completed as planned
on 31 March 2008.

Following the proposed restructuring referred to in the circular to shareholders
dated 14 March 2008, the Company's principal source of income will be interest
generated on its cash deposit. After settling current liabilities and collecting
debtors, this cash deposit is estimated to amount to �1,861,000 at completion.
Based on current interest rates, this is expected to produce interest of
approximately �90,000 on an annual basis. However, this will not commence to be
earned until completion of these transactions which is expected to be during
April 2008. In addition, following the resignation of the Retiring Directors,
administration costs will be reduced and it is hoped by the Remaining Directors
that administration costs in future will be predominantly covered by income from
the Company's cash reserves pending acquisition of a new business.


Financial risk management objectives and policies

During the year ended 30 September 2007, and since then to the date of this
report, the financial risk management performed by the Board has centred on
operating financial risks and funding financial risk.

The operating financial risks emanated from the level of financial performance
achieved from the Group's hotel in Perth and the management team's ability to
increase room revenue, room occupancy, general service income and therefore
overall return from this asset.  This risk was removed when the sale of
Bettagrade Limited referred to in the circular to shareholders dated 14 March
2008 completed on 31 March 2008 and the related debt was repaid.

The Group's funding financial risk centred on the total interest cost incurred
on the Group's overdraft and long term loans, which at 30 September 2007
amounted to approximately �2,300,300.  The Board chose to retain these funds at
floating rates during the year ended 30 September 2007 due to the relatively low
level of interest rates by reference to the earnings capability of the hotel.
This risk was removed when the sale of Bettagrade Limited referred to in the
circular to shareholders dated 14 March 2008 was completed on 31 March 2008.


Dividends

Due to a current deficiency on the company's profit and loss account reserve,
the Board does not recommend the payment of a dividend for the year.



Consolidated profit and loss account
for the year ended 30 September 2007

                                                                               2007              2006
                                                                                             Restated
                                                                                     (see note below)
                                                                                  �                 �

Turnover:
Continuing operations                                                     1,160,273         1,131,913
Discontinued operations                                                       6,000         3,482,349
                                                                          1,166,273         4,614,262


Cost of sales                                                              (426,301)      (4,191,787)


Gross profit                                                                739,972           422,475


Administrative expenses                                                    (658,427)        (973,363)
Losses on subsidiaries not consolidated                                      (2,798)                -

Operating profit/(loss)
Continuing operations                                                        75,545            55,432
Discontinued operations                                                       3,202         (606,320)
Profit on disposal of fixed assets                                           37,054             7,145


Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before interest
and taxation                                                                115,801         (543,743)

Net interest payable and similar charges                                   (184,863)        (223,040)


Loss on ordinary activities before taxation                                 (69,062)        (766,783)

Tax credit on profit on ordinary activities                                 102,980                 -

Profit/(loss) for the financial year                                         33,918         (766,783)
                                                                           ________          ________
Earnings/(loss) per share expressed in pence per share
Basic                                                                         1.61p           (36.4)p
Diluted                                                                       1.61p           (36.4)p
                                                                           ________          ________

Earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations
expressed in pence per share
Basic                                                                         1.46p           (7.62)p
Diluted                                                                       1.46p           (7.62)p
                                                                           ________          ________



The comparative results for the year ended 30 September 2006 have been adjusted
to reflect the discontinuance of certain operations referred to in the
accounting policies note to the financial statements.  These adjustments have no
affect on the overall result for that year.




Balance sheets
at 30 September 2007
                                                               Group
                                                     2007            2006
                                                        �               �

Fixed Assets

Tangible assets                                 4,500,000       4,562,390
Investments                                             -               -

                                                4,500,000       4,562,390


Current Assets

Stock                                               3,005           3,005
Debtors                                            59,924          63,579
Deferred tax asset                                102,980               -
Cash at bank and in hand                          101,154         126,658
                                                  267,063         193,242

Creditors: due within one year                  (857,191)       (762,999)


Net current (liabilities)/assets                (590,128)       (569,757)


Total assets less current
liabilities                                     3,909,872       3,992,633

Creditors: due after one year                 (1,615,000)     (1,765,000)

Provision for liabilities                               -               -

Net assets                                      2,294,872       2,227,633
                                                 ________        ________


Capital and reserves

Called up share capital                         1,579,280       1,579,280
Share premium account                             362,454         362,454
Revaluation reserve                             1,326,798       1,293,477
Profit and loss account                         (973,660)     (1,007,578)

Equity shareholders' funds                      2,294,872       2,227,633
                                                 ________        ________




Consolidated cash flow statement
for the year ended 30 September 2007

                                                                       2007                    2006
                                                           �            �             �           �


Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating                             65,926                   (793,399)
activities

Returns on investments and servicing of finance
  Interest received                                    4,608                      6,984
  Interest paid                                    (191,723)                  (253,664)

Net cash outflow from returns on investments and
servicing of finance
                                                                  (187,115)                   (246,680)


Capital expenditure and financial investments
Purchase of operating assets                        (17,079)                   (25,237)
Sale of properties                                    98,494                    657,645

Net cash inflow from capital expenditure and
financial investment                                                 81,415                     632,408


Net cash outflow before financing                                  (39,774)                   (407,671)

Financing
Bank loan repaid                                   (140,000)                  (145,000)

Net cash outflow from financing                                   (140,000)                   (145,000)

Decrease in cash for the year                                     (179,774)                   (552,671)
                                                                  _______                   _______





Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt
for the year ended 30 September 2007
                                                                           2007                 2006
                                                                              �                    �

Decrease in cash in year                                              (179,774)            (552,671)
Cash outflow from movement in debt                                      140,000              145,000
Net movement in year                                                   (39,774)            (407,671)
Net debt at 1 October 2006                                          (2,166,358)          (1,758,687)

Net debt at 30 September 2007                                       (2,206,132)          (2,166,358)
                                                                       ________             ________





Consolidated statement of total recognised gains and losses
for the year ended 30 September 2007

                                                                                     2007         2006
                                                                                        �            �

Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities after taxation                                33,918     (766,783)
Revaluation surplus on fixed assets credited to revaluation reserve                33,321       49,228

Total recognised gains and losses for the year                                     67,239     (717,555)
                                                                                  _______     ________





Note of historical cost profits and losses
for the year ended 30 September 2007

                                                                                        2007           2006
                                                                                           �              �

Reported loss on ordinary activities before taxation                                  (69,062)    (766,783)
Realisation of unrealised revaluation surpluses recorded in prior years                    -        354,906

Historical cost loss on ordinary activities before taxation                           (69,062)    (411,877)
                                                                                      ______        _______

Historical cost  profit/(loss) transferred to reserves after taxation and
dividends                                                                             33,918      (411,877)
                                                                                     _______        _______




Notice of Annual General Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Hurlingham Plc will be
held at 19 Cavendish Square, London W1A 2AW on 23 April 2008 commencing at 
11.30 a.m.



A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts will be posted to shareholders later
today and is available from the Hurlingham website www.hurlinghamplc.co.uk.


Enquiries:

Hurlingham PLC                            Tel: 020 7706 2121
Andrew Blurton

Landsbanki Securities (UK)                Tel: 020 7426 9000
Fred Walsh
Sebastian Jones




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