prospectus for - Pumpkin Patch investor relations

PUMPKIN PATCH LIMITED & SUBSIDIARIESNOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 31 JANUARY 2004 (CONTINUED)2. Operating Profit Before Income TaxThe operating profit before income tax is stated after charging/(crediting):Group6 months 7 months 12 months31 Jan 2004 31 July 2003 31 Dec 2002$000 $000 $000Depreciation:- Leasehold improvements 24 28 156- Computer equipment 349 415 764- Shop fitouts 2,317 2,488 3,819- POS equipment 56 48 99- Plant and machinery 238 282 782- Office equipment 46 53 79- Motor vehicles 9 14 62- Furniture and fittings 458 493 251Total Depreciation 3,497 3,821 6,012Foreign currency losses 816 1,413 1,095Rental and operating lease costs 11,370 12,256 18,850Bad debts written off 15 - 48Interest expense 1,335 1,871 2,570Gain on sale of property plant and equipment (6) (17) (23)Interest received (6) - (18)Amortisation expense 24 30 -Amortisation of goodwill on purchase of subsidiary - - 308Impairment charge - - 1,230Directors’ fees 105 118 180Donations 22 66 100Audit fees (PricewaterhouseCoopers) 80 103 102Other auditors - 24 18Other services:PricewaterhouseCoopers - 26 -54