CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT
I am pleased to present Gaming VC’s maiden set of results since our admission to AIM in December
2004. These results are in line with market expectations and I am pleased to say that we are delivering
our target of 2% average revenue growth per month.
The results for the year ended 31 December 2005 show an operating profit of e13.4 million (2004:
e0.4 million) and a net profit of e12.8 million (2004: e0.3 million). The Board has recommended a final
dividend of 21p (gross) per share, giving a total distribution of 42p for the year. Earnings per share on
profit after tax were e0.41 (2004: e0.02). The dividend will be paid on 22 May 2006 to holders on the
share register at 21 April 2006.
Gaming VC provides a proven business model and is a leading online gaming operator in German
speaking countries. Importantly, we do not accept wagers from US customers and as such are not
affected by current or potential prohibitive legislation in that market. The Board is confident that this lack
of exposure to the United States significantly enhances the value of the Group relative to our peer group.
Our aim is to continue growing in our core German markets, where new marketing initiatives have
proven to be successful and we are continuing to expand market share. We are also selectively looking at
opportunities to replicate this model in other geographic areas.
A key factor in Gaming VC’s growth is its committed and experienced management team. In January
2006, we welcomed Gerard Cassels to Gaming VC’s management committee as Finance Director.
Gerard brings a wealth of experience to the Group, having held the position of Finance Director within
several successful listed companies in Europe.
Furthermore, the Board proposes that Adrian J R Smith is appointed as a Non-Executive Director. Adrian
is the CEO of the Woolton Group, and has significant public company and corporate governance
experience, having been the Non-Executive Chairman of the Carter and Carter Group from 2002
through to its £otation in 2005. In addition to his continued non-executive director position at Carter
and Carter plc, he serves on the board of Tutogen Medical Inc in the USA, and the Harbor Branch
Oceanographic Institution. His management experience includes Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Grant
Thornton LLP and Arthur Andersen LLP, as well as Procter and Gamble. It is expected that Adrian will be
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and will also sit on the other core governance committees of
Audit and Nomination.
Shareholders will be asked to confirm Gerard Cassels’ and Adrian Smith’s appointments at the
forthcoming AGM.
We are well positioned to maintain our growth in 2006 and are confident that our efforts to build
Gaming VC’s presence in the online casino market will continue to deliver positive results. Trading in
2006 to date has been comfortably in line with management’s expectations.
Nigel Blythe-Tinker
Chairman
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