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Ibersol

Quarterly Report May 20, 2009

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IBERSOL – SGPS, SA

Publicly Listed Company

Registered office: Praça do Bom Sucesso 105/159, 9º andar, Porto Sahre Capital: Euro 20.000.000 Commercial Registry : Oporto under the number 501669477 Fiscal Number: 501 669 477

RESULTS -1st Quarter 2009

  • ß Consolidated turnover of 48 million euro decreases 4,5%, in line with the negative impact of the calendar
  • ß Consolidated EBITDA reached 7.0 million euro Margin EBITDA of 14,5%. EBITDA decreased by 3% and margin increased 20 b.p.
  • ß Consolidated net profit of 2.7 million euro close to the result of the first quarter 2008

TREND EVOLUTION

Activity

Consolidated turnover of the first three months of 2009 was particularly affected by the negative impact of the calendar, namely :

  • Month of February with 28 days (one day less than 2008)
  • Easter Day and related school holidays in April,

thus affecting the comparison with the first quarter of 2008.

It is our belief that the sales impact in Ibersol restaurants, when compared to the same period of 2008, is the following:

  • Portugal - 4% - Spain - 5% .

Within this framework and in an environment of economic crisis, turnover reached 48.04 million euro, representing a decrease of 4,5% towards the same period of last year, thus keeping the same level of 2008, when considering the above mentioned calendar impact.

Restaurant sales decreased 4,5% are disclosure by brand as follows:

SALES Euro million % Ch. % Ch. adjusted
09/08 effects of calendar
Pizza Hut 15.01 -4.2%
Pans/Bocatta 5.17 1.5%
KFC 1.85 3.1%
Burger King 4.15 10.2%
Pasta Caffé (Portugal) 1.72 -12.9%
O`Kilo 1.17 -12.9%
Quiosques 0.71 -3.4%
Cafetarias 1.61 14.4%
PAPÀki 0.06 -56.0%
Sugestões e Opções e JSCC 1.26 6.7%
Other 1.27 -12.9%
Portugal 33.98 -2.1% 1.9%
Pizza Móvil 4.03 -18.9%
Pasta Caffé (Spain) 0.73 -27.1%
Burger King Spain 7.91 -3.4%
Spain 12.67 -10.5% -5.5%
Total Sales of Restaurants 46.64 -4.5% -0.1%

The economic crisis and the subsequent retraction consumption in the restaurants are affecting our sales mainly in Spain, where market indicators show a strong sales decrease. As expected under these circumstances the brands with a lower ticket are less affected in both markets.

Burger King and KFC, that ended last year with a stronger growth dynamic, in spite of all the constraints, managed to keep a good performance and showed a like-for-like growth above 3% .

Pans shows a slight slowdown of the sales likewise the Cafetarias. The sales rates growth stated is in line with the expansion verified during 2008.

Pizza Hut, supported by an aggressive marketing plan, managed to oppose to the market trend having reached a similar turnover of 2008, taking the calendar effect into consideration.

Pasta Caffé – the most sensitive brand to the evolution of the purchasing power, under such a unfavourable environment registered the worse performance of all our brands.

By the end of 2008 O`kilo launched some portfolio alterations in a few stores, which were gradually expanded to the remaining ones over the first quarter, resulting into a quota recovery.

In Spain, the effects of the economic downturn aggravated leading to the retraction of the consumption, mainly in the table service and delivery segments. Adverse sales performance of Pizza Móvil and Pasta Caffé clearly reflect that effect. Burger King, that showed a sound performance all over 2008, closed the first three months period almost at the same level of the first quarter of last year, considering the calendar effect.

During the first quarter we kept the pace of the SOL expansion programme in motorway service areas and intensified the restructuring process of the portfolio stores, opening five own stores and closing six, three of them under the brand PapAki.

We maintained the total number of stores as by the end of 2008, as stated below:

Nº of Stores 2008 2009 2009
31-Dez Openings Closings 31-Mar
PORTUGAL 310 4 4 310
Own Stores 308 4 4 308
Pizza Hut 95 95
Okilo 18 18
Pans 57 1 56
Burger King 30 2 32
KFC 16 16
Pasta Caffé 19 19
Quiosques 11 11
PapÀki 3 3 0
Cantina Mariachi 0 0
Arroz Maria 0 0
Cafetarias 34 2 36
Sugestões e Opções e JSCC 9 9
Other 16 16
Franchise Stores 2 2
SPAIN 116 2 2 116
Own Stores 90 1 2 89
Pizza Móvil 48 1 47
Pasta Caffé 10 1 9
Burger King 32 1 33
Franchise Stores 26 1 0 27
Pizza Móvil 26 1 27
Pasta Caffé 0 0
Total Own stores 398 5 6 397
Total Franchise stores 28 1 0 29
TOTAL 426 6 6 426

Results

Consolidated net profit of the first three months reached 2.7 million euro, 3.2% less when compared to the same period of 2008, thus representing 5.6% of sales revenue (5.5% in 1Q08).

In general, the brands through increased efficiency managed to mitigate the impact of sales reduction. Contrary to the first quarter of 2008, whereas raw materials registered a strong price increase, the first three months of 2009 saw some price decreases in this area, what allowed increase the gross margin close to 81%.

Consolidated EBITDA decreased 3%, reaching 7.0 milllion euro. EBITDA margin stood at 14.5% of turnover which compares to 14.3% in the first quarter of 2008.

Consolidated EBIT margin stood at 9.3% of turnover, showing a similar contribution to sales to the same period of last year.

Net financial consolidated results were negative in 689 thousand euro – a reduction of 200 thousand euro over the value of the first quarter of 2008 - reflecting a favourable balance between interest rates reduction and the increase of spreads linked to bank loans.

Balance Sheet

Total Assets reached around 211 milion euro and Equity stood at 85.6 million euro, representing near 41% of the assets.

The Cash flow of 5.3 million euro managed to cover CAPEX that reached 3.8 million euro.

Net debt reduced almost 4 million euro reaching circa 60 million euro by 31st March 2009.

Outlook

As the economical crisis tends to aggravate in the markets where we operate (Portugal and Spain) a cautious attitude with the scope on the efficiency of the operations is highly recommended. In spite of these constraints, it is our belief that our purposes expressed at the beginning of the year will remain unchanged.

Considering the slowdown of the sales, we foresee a stronger promotions policy, with a negative impact on the gross margin now achieved.

It is our intention to achieve the expansion plan foreseen for 2009 (20 openings) thus intending to open a further 14 stores until the end of the year, 5 of which occurred in May in DV Tejo Shopping, recently inaugurated.

Porto, 20th May 2009

______________________________ António Carlos Vaz Pinto de Sousa (Board Member)

______________________________ António Alberto Guerra Leal Teixeira (Board Member)

______________________________

Juan Carlos Vázquez-Dodero (Board Member)

Ibersol S.G.P.S., S.A.

Consolidated Financial Statements

31st March 2009

Consolidated financial statements Indicie

Nota Page
Consolidated Balance 3
Detailed Consolidated Profit and Loss Account 4
Statement of Alterations to the Consolidated Equity 5
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements 6
Annex to the Consolidated Financial Statements
1 Introduction 7
2 Main Accounting Policies:
2.1 Presentation basis 7
3 Important accounting estimates and judgements 7
4 Information about the companies included in the consolidation and other companies 7
5 Information per segment 7
6 Unusual and non-recurring facts and season activity 8
7 Tangible fixed assets 8
8 Intangible assets 9
9 Income per share 11
10 Dividends 11
11 Contingencies 11
12 Commitments 11
13 Other information 12
14 Subsequent events 12
15 Approval oh the financial statements 12

IBERSOL S.G.P.S., S.A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ON 31 MARCH 2009 AND 31 DECEMBER 2008 (values in euros)

ASSETS Notes 2008-12-31 2007-12-31
Non-current
Tangible fixed assets 7 119.111.167 118.483.939
Consolidation differences 8 44.235.413 44.246.954
Intangible assets 8 18.508.666 18.561.657
Deferred tax assets 1.334.763 1.066.159
Financial assets available for sale 436.085 436.085
Other non-current assets 1.055.479 1.060.114
Total non-current assets 184.681.573 183.854.908
Current
Stocks 3.476.556 4.127.633
Cash and cash equivalents 10.831.932 7.332.731
Other current assets 11.845.563 17.165.705
Total current assets 26.154.051 28.626.069
Total Assets 210.835.624 212.480.977
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to shareholders
Share capital 20.000.000 20.000.000
Own shares -11.179.644 -11.179.644
Consolidation differences 156.296 156.296
Reserves and retained results 68.957.330 55.268.517
Net profit in the year 2.680.200 13.688.813
80.614.182 77.933.982
Minotiry interests 5.024.309 4.997.029
Total Equity 85.638.491 82.931.011
LIABILITIES
Non-current
Loans 9.773.902 26.954.396
Deferred tax liabilities 9.659.271 9.291.754
Provisions for other risks and charges 346.419 346.419
Other non-current liabilities 3.947.693 4.529.067
Total non-current liabilities 23.727.285 41.121.636
Current
Loans
56.004.918 38.969.827
Accounts payable to suppl. and accrued costs 32.164.589 34.091.424
Other current liabilities 13.300.341 15.367.078
Total current liabilities 101.469.848 88.428.329
Total Liabilities 125.197.133 129.549.966
Total Equity and Liabilities 210.835.624 212.480.977

The Board of Directors,

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH, 2009 AND 2008 (values in euros) IBERSOL S.G.P.S., S.A. STATEMENT OF COMPREEHENSIVE INCOME

Notes 31-03-2009 31-03-2008
Operating Income
Sales 5 47.565.347 49.930.770
Rendered services 5 470.450 366.939 *
Other operating income 901.701 576.244 *
Total operating income 48.937.498 50.873.953
Operating Costs
Cost of sales 10.004.040 11.087.453
External supplies and services 15.390.691 15.681.623
Personnel costs 16.403.819 16.738.276
Amortisation, depreciation and impairment losses 7 e 8 2.522.172 2.504.815
Provisions 0 20.630
Other operating costs 168.338 162.265
Total operating costs 44.489.060 46.195.062
Operating Income 4.448.438 4.678.891
Net financing cost -688.620 -884.539
Pre-tax income 3.759.818 3.794.352
Income tax 1.052.338 997.332
Afther-tax income 2.707.480 2.797.020
Consolidated profit for the period 2.707.480 2.797.020
Other income
Total income
-
-
-
-
TOTAL COMPREEHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 2.707.480 2.797.020
Profit attributable to:
Shareholders 2.680.200 2.774.269
Minotiry interests 27.280 22.751
Total compreehensive income atrrribuable to:
Shareholders 2.680.200 2.774.269
Minotiry interests 27.280 22.751
Earnings per share 9
Basic 0,15 0,15
Diluted 0,15 0,15

The Board of Directors,

* 128.858 euros Rendered Services were recognised as Other Operating Income.

IBERSOL S.G.P.S., S.A. Statement of Alterations to the Consolidated Equity for the three months period ended 31 March, 2009 and 2008 (value in euros)

Attrivutable to shareholders
Note Share Capital Own
Shares
Reserv. &
Retained
Results
Net
Profit
Total Minority
Interests
Total
Equity
Balance on 1 January 2008
Application of the consolidated profit from 2007
20.000.000 -11.146.810 43.457.882 12.790.269 65.101.341 4.642.194 69.743.535
Transfer to reserves and retained results
Paid dividends
12.790.269 -12.790.269
0
0
0
0
0
Acquisition/ (sale) of own shares
Change in minority interests
-14.148 -14.148
0
-14.148
0
Net consolidated income for the three months period ended 31
March 2008
2.774.269 2.774.269 22.751 2.797.020
Balance on 31 March 2008 20.000.000 -11.160.958 56.248.151 2.774.269 67.861.462 4.664.945 72.526.407
Balance on 1 January 2009
Application of the consolidated profit from 2008
20.000.000 -11.179.644 55.424.813 13.688.813 77.933.982 4.997.029 82.931.011
Transfer to reserves and retained results 13.688.813 -13.688.813 0 0
Paid dividends 0 0 0
Acquisition/ (sale) of own shares 0 0
Change in minority interests
Net consolidated income for the three months period ended 31
0 0
March 2009 2.680.200 2.680.200 27.280 2.707.480
Balance on 31 March 2009 20.000.000 -11.179.644 69.113.626 2.680.200 80.614.182 5.024.309 85.638.491

The Board of Directors,

IBERSOL S.G.P.S., S.A. Consolidated Cash Flow Statements for the three months period ended 31 March, 2009 and 2008 (value in euros)

Period ending on March 31
Note 2009 2008
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Flows from operating activities (1)
9.388.928 3.264.999
Cash Flows from Investment Activities
Receipts from:
Financial investments 0 52.986
Tangible assets 86.675 918.375
Intangible assets 0 52.467
Interest received 32.986 70.774
Dividends received
Other
Payments for:
Financial Investments 2.325 -25.369
Tangible assets 4.131.077 6.411.093
Intangible assests 441.675 1.115.466
Other
Flows from investment activities (2) -4.455.416 -6.406.588
Cash flows from financing activities
Receipts from:
Loans made
Loans obtained 1.963.764
Financial leasing contracts
Sale of own shares
Other
Payments for:
Loans obtained 212.898
Amortisation of financial leasing contracts 597.016 599.769
Interest and similar costs 691.890 753.344
Dividends paid
Capital reductions and supplementary entries
Acquisition of own shares 14148
Other
Flows from financing activities (3) -1.501.804 596.503
Change in cash & cash equivalents (4)=(1)+(2)+(3)
Effect of exchange rate differences
3.431.708 -2.545.086
Cash & cash equivalents at the start of the period 6.014.733 -7.382.913
Cash & cash equivalents at end of the period 9.446.441 -9.927.999

The Board of Directors,

IBERSOL SGPS, S.A.

ANNEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

(Values in euros)

1. INTRODUCTION

IBERSOL, SGPS, SA ("Company" or "Ibersol") has its head office at Praça do Bom Sucesso, Edifício Península n.º 105 a 159 – 9º, 4150-146 Porto, Portugal. Ibersol's subsidiaries (jointly called the Group), operate a network of 426 units in the restaurant segment through the brands Pizza Hut, Pasta Caffé, Cantina Mariachi, Pans & Company, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Burger King, O' Kilo, Pap' aki, Bocatta, Café Sô, Iber, Pizza Móvil, Sol, Sugestões e Opções and José Silva Carvalho, Catering. The group has 397 units which it operates and 29 units under a franchise contract. Of this universe, 116 are headquartered in Spain, of which 89 are own establishments and 27 are franchised establishments.

Ibersol is a public limited company listed on the Euronext of Lisbon.

2. MAIN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The main accounting policies applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements are described below.

2.1 Presentation basis

These consolidated financial statements were prepared according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as applied in the European Union and in force on 31 March 2009.

The accounting policies applied on 31 March 2009 are identical to those applied for preparing the financial statements of 31 December 2008.

3. IMPORTANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

There where no substantially differences between accounting estimates and judgments applied on 31 December 2008 and the accounting values considered in the three months period ended on the 31 March 2009.

4. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANIES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATION AND OTHER COMPANIES

4.1. Alterations to the consolidation perimeter

4.1.1. Acquisition of new companies

The group did not buy any of its subsidiaries in 2009.

4.1.2. Disposals

The group did not sell any of its subsidiaries in 2009.

5. INFORMATION PER SEGMENT

Main Report Format – geographic segment

The results per segment for the three months period ended 31 March 2009 are as follows:

31 March 2009 Portugal Spain Group
Restaurants 33.958.777 12.686.175 46.644.952
Merchandise 331.673 588.722 920.395
Rendered services 147.014 323.436 470.450
Turnover por Segment 34.437.464 13.598.333 48.035.797
Operating income 3.479.112 969.327 4.448.439
Net financing cost -387.770 -300.850 -688.620
Share in the profit by associated companies - - -
Pre-tax income 3.091.342 668.477 3.759.819
Income tax 875.759 176.579 1.052.338
Net profit in the year 2.215.583 491.898 2.707.481

The results per segment for the three months period ended 31 March 2008 were as follows:

31 March 2008 Portugal Spain Group
Restaurants 34.695.908 14.077.242 48.773.150
Merchandise 351.058 806.562 1.157.620
Rendered services 134.758 232.181 366.939
Turnover por Segment 35.181.724 15.115.985 50.297.709
Operating income 3.257.603 1.421.288 4.678.891
Net financing cost -575.946 -308.593 -884.539
Share in the profit by associated companies - - -
Pre-tax income 2.681.657 1.112.695 3.794.352
Income tax 778.773 218.559 997.332
Net profit in the year 1.902.884 894.136 2.797.020

Transfers or transactions between segments are performed according to normal commercial terms and in the conditions applicable to independent third parties.

6. UNUSUAL AND NON-RECURRING FACTS AND SEASON ACTIVITY

None unusual and non-recurring events took place in three months period ended 31 March 2009.

In the restaurant segment season activity is characterized by a decrease of sales in the three first months of the year, witch leads to a greater activity on the second quarter. In addition Easter and openings or closings units periods make a very strong contribution to these sales evolution. The previous years have evidenced that, in comparable perimeter and with an equal distribution of openings and closings, in the period that understands the three first months of the year, sales are about 23% of annual volume and, with the dilution effect of the fixed costs with the increase of the activity, the operating income represents about 19%.

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

In the three months period ended 31 March 2009 and in the year ending on 31 December 2008, the following movements took place in the value of tangible fixed assets, and in the respective amortisation and accumulated impairment losses:

Land and
buildings
Equipment Tools and
utensils
Other tang.
Assets
Fix. Assets
in progress
Total
1 January 2008
Cost 103.806.390 66.174.726 3.937.089 6.665.864 1.749.335 182.333.404
Accumulated depreciation 16.624.496 38.213.762 2.999.144 4.881.503 - 62.718.905
Accumulated impairment 4.090.812 1.528.824 76.014 161.130 - 5.856.780
Net amount 83.091.082 26.432.140 861.931 1.623.231 1.749.335 113.757.719
31 December 2008
Initial net amount 83.091.082 26.432.140 861.931 1.623.231 1.749.335 113.757.718
Changes in consolidat perimeter 0 0 0 0 0 0
Additions 8.782.670 4.032.711 607.859 621.106 1.897.426 15.941.772
Decreases 647.194 520.739 318.602 14.123 28.622 1.529.280
Transfers 1.421.733 -954 0 271.578 -1.712.275 -19.919
Depreciation in the year 2.145.913 5.062.027 347.467 600.133 - 8.155.540
Deprec. by changes in the perim. 0 0 0 0 - 0
Impairment in the year 1.510.814 0 0 0 - 1.510.814
Final net amount 88.991.565 24.881.131 803.721 1.901.659 1.905.864 118.483.939
31 December 2008
Cost 112.625.244 69.200.730 4.186.400 7.486.554 1.905.864 195.404.792
Accumulated depreciation 18.544.148 43.083.486 3.333.393 5.481.075 - 70.442.102
Accumulated impairment 5.089.531 1.236.113 49.287 103.820 - 6.478.751
Net amount 88.991.565 24.881.131 803.720 1.901.659 1.905.864 118.483.939
Land and
buildings
Equipment Tools and
utensils
Other tang.
Assets
Fix. Assets
in progress
Total
31 March 2009
Initial net amount 88.991.565 24.881.131 803.720 1.901.659 1.905.864 118.483.939
Changes in consolidat perimeter - - - - - -
Additions 1.314.426 1.004.937 29.328 95.953 983.410 3.428.053
Decreases 665.670 44.495 -2.571 -3.216 0 704.378
Transfers 1.632.886 2.642 - 235.879 -1.871.407 0
Depreciation in the year 563.833 1.268.922 98.234 165.457 - 2.096.446
Deprec. by changes in the perim. - - - - - -
Impairment in the year - - - - - -
Final net amount 90.709.374 24.575.294 737.385 2.071.248 1.017.867 119.111.168
31 March 2009
Cost 113.984.517 69.676.952 4.099.336 7.661.927 1.017.867 196.440.599
Accumulated depreciation 19.015.565 44.092.351 3.331.869 5.523.271 - 71.963.057
Accumulated impairment 4.259.578 1.009.307 30.082 67.407 - 5.366.374
Net amount 90.709.374 24.575.294 737.385 2.071.248 1.017.867 119.111.168

8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets are broken down as follows:

Mar-09 Dec-08
Consolidation difference 44.235.413 44.246.954
Other intangible assets 18.508.666 18.561.657
62.744.079 62.808.611

In the three months period ended 31 March 2009 and in the year ending on 31 December 2008, the movement in the value of intangible fixed assets and in the respective amortisation and accumulated impairment losses were as follows:

Consolidat.
differences
Leasehold
conveyance
Brands and
Licences
Develop.
Expenses
Industrial
property
Fix. assets in
progress (1)
Total
1 January 2008
Cost 46.047.391 1.776.867 23.181.390 716.005 12.704.708 7.448.564 91.874.925
Accumulated amortisation - 577.457 20.905.646 582.264 3.141.319 - 25.206.687
Accumulated impairment 1.754.274 27.638 532.194 - 219.580 - 2.533.686
Net amount 44.293.117 1.171.772 1.743.550 133.741 9.343.809 7.448.564 64.134.552
31 December 2008
Initial net amount 44.293.117 1.171.772 1.743.550 133.741 9.343.809 7.448.564 64.134.552
Changes in consolidat. Perimeter - - - - - - -
Additions - 276.500 397.169 105.000 647.008 18.604 1.444.281
Decreases - -31.175 222.943 - 174.383 799.065 1.165.216
Transfers - - 35.821 - 3.512.229 -3.564.696 -16.645
Depreciation in the year - 164.581 798.291 66.272 513.053 0 1.542.197
Deprec. by changes in the perim. - - - - - - -
Impairment in the year 46.163 - - - - - 46.163
Final net amount 44.246.954 1.314.866 1.155.306 172.469 12.815.610 3.103.407 62.808.611
31 December 2008
Cost 46.047.391 2.029.398 22.680.465 821.005 16.528.191 3.103.407 91.209.858
Accumulated amortisation - 688.700 21.341.762 648.536 3.500.109 - 26.179.107
Accumulated impairment 1.800.437 25.833 183.397 - 212.472 - 2.222.140
Net amount 44.246.954 1.314.866 1.155.306 172.469 12.815.610 3.103.407 62.808.611
Consolidat.
differences
Leasehold
conveyance
Brands and
Licences
Develop.
Expenses
Industrial
property
Fix. assets in
progress (1)
Total
31 March 2009
Initial net amount 44.246.954 1.314.866 1.155.306 172.469 12.815.610 3.103.407 62.808.611
Changes in consolidat. Perimeter - - - - - - -
Additions - - 287.785 32.245 34.629 31.583 386.242
Decreases - - 11.540 - 13.510 - 25.050
Transfers - - - - 968.119 -968.119 -
Depreciation in the year - 51.239 193.982 17.245 151.713 - 414.179
Deprec. by changes in the perim. - - - - - - -
Impairment in the year 11.541 - - - - - 11.541
Final net amount 44.235.413 1.263.627 1.237.569 187.469 13.653.134 2.166.872 62.744.083
31 March 2009
Cost 46.047.391 2.029.398 22.956.710 853.250 17.517.429 2.166.872 91.571.050
Accumulated amortisation - 739.939 21.535.744 665.781 3.651.822 - 26.593.286
Accumulated impairment 1.811.978 25.833 183.397 - 212.472 - 2.233.681
Net amount 44.235.413 1.263.627 1.237.569 187.469 13.653.134 2.166.872 62.744.083

(1) the balance of the fixed assets items in progress refers mainly to the 3 new concessions yet to be open, in service areas of the following motorways: Guimarães, Fafe and Paredes. These service areas are still being built. Moreover, the movement in the year arises from the opening of service areas whose work was completed.

The table below summarises the consolidation differences broken down into segments:

Mar-09 Dec-08
Portugal 11.331.886 11.343.427
Spain 32.903.527 32.903.527
44.235.413 44.246.954

On 31 March 2009 on the Spain segment the consolidation differences refer mainly to the purchase of the subsidiaries Lurca and Vidisco.

9. INCOME PER SHARE

Income per share in the three months period ended 31 March 2009 and 2008 was calculated as follows:

Mar-09 Mar-08
Profit payable to shareholders 2.680.200 2.774.269
Mean weighted number of ordinary shares issued 20.000.000 20.000.000
Mean weighted number of own shares -2.000.000 -1.995.552
18.000.000 18.004.448
Basic earnings per share (€ per share) 0,15 0,15
Earnings diluted per share (€ per share) 0,15 0,15
Number of own shares at the end of the year 2.000.000 1.996.731

Since there are no potential voting rights, the basic earnings per share is equal to earnings diluted per share.

10. DIVIDENDS

At the General Meeting of 22 April 2009, the company decided to pay a gross dividend of 0,055 euros per share (0,055 euros in 2008), which is expected to be paid on 22May 2009 corresponding to a total value of 990.000 euros (990.180 euros in 2008).

11. CONTINGENCIES

The group has contingent liabilities regarding bank and other guarantees and other contingencies related with its business operations. No significant liabilities are expected to arise from the said contingent liabilities.

On 31 March 2009, responsibilities not recorded by the companies and included in the consolidation consist mainly of bank guarantees given on their behalf, as shown below:

Mar-09 Dec-08
Guarantees given 210.697 205.453
Bank guarantees 4.066.823 3.745.746

Bank loans with the amount of 1.697.276 € (1.927.347 in 2008) are secured by Ibersol's land and buildings assets.

12. COMMITMENTS

No investments had been signed on the Balance Sheet date which had not taken place yet.

13. OTHER INFORMATION

At the end of the year, current liabilities reached 101 million euros, compared with 26 million euros in current assets. This disequilibrium is, on one hand, a financial characteristic of this business and, on the other hand, due to the option of considering the maturity date as the renewal date for the subscribed commercial paper programmes, regardless of its initial stated periods. In order to ensure liquidity of the short term debt it is expected that in the year 2009 the Group will renew the maturity date of the subscribed commercial paper programmes.

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

There were no subsequent events as of 31 March 2009 that may have a material impact on these financial statements.

15. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for emission on 20 May 2009.

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