08:54 JIUZHOU DEV<00908> - Results Announcement (2) The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis, the validity of which depends upon the decision of the bankers, creditors, liquidators and provisional liquidators of the Major Shareholder and/or the Registered Shareholder over the future direction of the business and financial operations of the Group as a result of the various winding-up petitions and/or any subsequent changes in the registered holders of the Pledged Shares. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial report does not include any adjustments that may be necessary should decisions be subsequently taken by the bankers, creditors, liquidators and provisional liquidators of the Major Shareholder and/or the Registered Shareholder over the future direction of the business and financial operations of the Group, which may affect the Group's ability to continue to operate as a going concern. Details of the circumstances relating to this uncertainty are described in note 1 to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial report. Appropriate disclosures have been made and the Auditors' review conclusion is not modified in this respect. (2) Earnings per share The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the net profit from ordinary activities attributable to shareholders for the period of HK$12,074,000 (2003:HK$1,657,000) and the weighted average of 799,000,000 (2003:799,000,000) ordinary shares in issue during the period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the net profit from ordinary activities attributable to shareholders for the period of HK$12,074,000 (2003:HK$1,657,000). The weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation is the 799,000,000 (2003:799,000, 000) ordinary shares in issue during the period, as used in the basic earnings per share calculation, and the weighted average of 24,430,362 ( 2003:24,041,499) ordinary shares assumed to have been issued at nil consideration on the deemed exercise of all share options outstanding during the period. For more details, please refer to the press announcement today.