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1 1 STANLEY GIBBONSRare Stamps & AutographsFinal ResultsInvestors Presentation26 March 20102 IntroductionIntroductionsPagesSection I new investor introduction3-22 Section II existing shareholder update23-393 ContentsSection I New investor introduction1. Who we are2. What we sell3. How we sell4. What our market s like5. Key opportunities6. Key strengthsAppendix IFinancial HistoryAppendix IIBusiness HistoryAppendix IIIOur ProductsAppendix IVBoard of DirectorsAppendix VMajor ShareholdersAppendix VIContact Details4 Who we are Biggest brand name in the world of stamp collecting We have a trading history spanning 153 years Our main offices are at 399 Strand (across from Savoy), with offices in Hampshire, Guernsey and Jersey Fraser s autographs biggest autograph dealer in Europe Listed on AIM with a current market capitalisation of approx. 32m Holder of Royal Warrant since 1914 Retained competitive advantage through an offering of expertise,integrity and long term value to both collectors and investors5 What we sell Rare stamps to high net worth collectors and investors General stamps to collectors Printed price catalogues world s recognised pricing authority on stamps stamp albums and philatelic accessories UK s number 1 collectibles magazine GIBBONS stamp Monthly and number 1 trade publication Philatelic Exporter Historical and rare signatures Celebrity autographs and memorabilia6 How we sell Biggest stamp shop in the world at 399 Strand Most visited stamp website in the world at Dealing personal client relationships Auction Mail Order & Telesales E-mail marketing PR & Advertising7 What our market s like?
2 Stamps are the most collected items in the world Universal Postal Union Survey (UPU) states stamp market worth $10 billion per annum Estimated 60 million stamp collectors in the world (20 million of those in China alone) Very fragmented market SG command a mere market share Ageing population baby boomer generation Emerging markets Russian, India, and China Passion of collectors insulates market from worst of recession8 Key opportunities Our mission is simple: To create a business of a size and profitability which matches the size of the STANLEY GIBBONS brand name . We have a multitude of areas where we can grow profits in our business BUT 5 key opportunities:1) Brand development doing what we are considered best at better2) The internet to bring together the $10 billion per annum stamp market to one place online at ) Investment services to become the worldwide recognised provider of investment services into collectibles as an asset class9 Key opportunities4) China to develop a presence in the emerging market for stamp collecting in China, comprising more than 20 million collectors,representing a third of the total number of collectors in the world5)
3 Online Publishing- to fully capitalise on the online publishing revolution by offering exceptional products delivered through the most compelling sales copy and to provide invaluable informationelectronically to both collectors and investors in the collectibles market10 Key Strengths The BRAND name recognised as one of the most respected brands in the world that has stood the test of time Expertise the philatelic community relies on our expertise, particularly in stamp listings and pricing information No serious competitors in market we are the only company that offers the full service to collectors across all areas The value held within our intellectual property and website cannot be replicated The market for rare stamps and signatures remains strong and hasrecently weathered one of the fiercest financial storms in history11 Appendices Financial History Business History Our Products Board of Directors Major Shareholders Contact Details12 Financial m illion2000200120022003200420052006200720 082009 Financial YearSales13 Financial nce2000200120022003200420052006200720082 009 Financial YearEarnings per shareDividend14 Business History1840 The World s first postage stamp issued, the penny black.
4 Edward STANLEY GIBBONS is born at Treville Street, Plymouth1854 GIBBONS purchases his first commences trading in his Father s chemist shop at the age of purchases sackful of Cape Triangulars for 5 from two sailors to expand his stamp trading very first STANLEY GIBBONS catalogue is relocates to Clapham in business prospering, Edward STANLEY GIBBONS sells to Charles J Phillips for the sum of 25,0001891 STANLEY GIBBONS Ltd. makes its first appearance on the Strand, opening a small shop at number business edges closer to its current location by moving to 391 GIBBONS goes international with the grand opening of a shop on Broadway, New stamp Weekly is launched. This publication would run until STANLEY GIBBONS , the founder of the company, passes away aged GIBBONS is granted the Royal Warrant by King George V, an honour which remains to this stamp Monthly makes its first appearance in news stalls around the GIBBONS Ltd celebrates the Coronation year with an enlarged version of the Crown Colonies Coronation GIBBONS Auctions Company is awarded the Queen s Award to Industry for Export Strand becomes the home of stamp GIBBONS embraces the digital age with the launch of its flagship site, GIBBONS is listed on SG stamp Price Indices are launched, now available to all Bloomberg users2006 STANLEY GIBBONS celebrates 150 years in productsBrad Pitt signed photo - 50 India Chamba SG08c.
5 One of four known SG132. One of the finest known examples. Catalogued at 125, Britain Concise 2009 stamp CatalogueLudwig Van Beethovensigned letter sold for 75, productsBruce Lee s handwritten notebook. Available for 100, SG1414a Error of value. Sold for 8, and trade magazines - GIBBONS stamp Monthly and Philatelic Exporter17 Board of DirectorsDavid Martin Bralsford MSc, FCA, FCT, Non-Executive ChairmanDate of Birth: 1 January 1948, date of appointment as Director: 1 November 2007 Martin qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1970, before obtaining a Masters degree in Economics at the London Business School in 1974. He is Chairman of Channel Islands based portfolio management, stockbroking and funds business Collins Stewart (CI) Ltd. He was formerly Chief Executive of Traders Ltd, the largest corporate employer in the Channel Islands, which was AIM quoted prior to its take-over by a private equity consortium in July 2007.
6 He was previously Chief Executive of Le Riche Group Ltd, before its acquisition by in 2002 and a former Group MD of Premier Brands has also served as President of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce and as Chairman of the Training and Employment Partnership in Jersey. He is on the Board of three other listed or private companies. He chairs the Nomination Robert Montague Hall BAcc CA, Chief ExecutiveDate of birth: 9 August 1970, date of appointment as Director: 7 August 2000In 1995 Michael qualified as a Chartered Accountant in Scotland and joined Coopers and Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) in Jersey. As a manager, Michael worked on both audit and corporate finance assignments for a variety of listed companies including Flying Flowers. Michael joined Flying Flowers as financial controller of the Collectibles division in July 1999. He was appointed Finance Director of STANLEY GIBBONS in August 2000 and Chief Executive of The STANLEY GIBBONS Group Limited from 1 July 2003.
7 He is a member of the Nomination of DirectorsDonal Peter James Duff, BAAF, FCA, AMCTDate of Birth: 11 November 1967, date of appointment as Director: 7 August 2009 After gaining a degree in accounting and finance, Donal qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in Ireland in 1991 transferring to its Jersey office (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) in 1993 to work on a wide range of audit and corporate finance joined Le Riche Group Limited, a listed company, as Group Financial Controller in June 1996, became Company Secretary in 1999 and Director of Finance in 2000, positions he held until the company was acquired in 2002 by Traders Limited, an AIM listed company which became the largest corporate employer in the Channel Islands. Donal was Director of Finance and Company Secretary of Traders until its subsequent acquisition by private equity investors in 2007, staying on until 2008.
8 Donal was appointed Chief Operating Officer of The STANLEY GIBBONS Group plc on 17 March 2009. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Jersey Post David Henley FCA, Finance DirectorDate of birth: 15 January 1971, date of appointment as Director: 1 August 2007 Mark Henley qualified as a Chartered Accountant and was admitted to membership of ICAEW in 1995. He worked in the audit profession until 1996, when he moved to the commercial sector. He has experience across a range of specialities including media distribution and direct joined STANLEY GIBBONS in February 2007 as Finance Director of the Company s UK operations and was appointed Finance Director of The STANLEY GIBBONS Group Limited on 1 August of DirectorsRichard Kenneth Purkis, Corporate Services DirectorDate of birth: 16 May 1955, date of appointment as Director: 1 January 2003 Richard first joined STANLEY GIBBONS Limited in 1977.
9 He was appointed a Director of STANLEY GIBBONS Limited, the main trading subsidiary in October 1996 and became Company Secretary of STANLEY GIBBONS Limited in May 1999. He was appointed Operations Director of The STANLEY GIBBONS Group Limited with effect from 1 January Henry Henkhuzens BA, FCA, Non-Executive DirectorDate of Birth: 21 February 1952, date of appointment as Director: 3 March 2006 Bob Henkhuzens was a partner with Coopers & Lybrand ( C&L ) in Jersey for ten years. There he headed the commercial sector department providing audit, tax and accounting services to both local and international businesses. During this time he was also responsible for the firm s corporate finance and management consulting services. Since leaving C&L in 1998, Bob has worked as an independent consultant and advisor and is a director of various private companies. He is a former president of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce and vice-president of the Jersey Society of Chartered and Certified Accountants and remains a committee member of both.
10 He is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees. He served as Interim Chairman of the Company from 3 August 2007 to 1 November of DirectorsGeneral Sir Michael John Wilkes KCB, CBE, Non-Executive DirectorDate of Birth: 11 June 1940, date of appointment as Director: 15 January 2008 Sir Michael Wilkes served in the British Army for 35 years, reaching the rank of Full General and has seen active service in Special Forces across the world. On leaving the Army in 1995 he was appointed Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of Jersey, where he served until retiring in 2000. Sir Michael was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Le Riche Group Ltd in 2001 and subsequently Chairman. After overseeing its merger he became Deputy Chairman of Ltd, the largest employer in the Channel Islands, until its recent take-over. Sir Michael holds other non-executive directorships across a range of activities and his outside interests include acting as a Trustee of the Nuffield Trust for the Services.