-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HJgyMDUe/h6+xw9YwQ4damZs8+AK4BNL2eQzkK0KOeLV1QuUTXezaNnyqnpYrnvV Ck3bwGiMan5ImLEaJudftQ== 0001062993-07-001325.txt : 20070416 0001062993-07-001325.hdr.sgml : 20070416 20070416155204 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001062993-07-001325 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070416 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070416 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000899849 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1227 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12134 FILM NUMBER: 07768240 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1200 - 1190 HORNBY ST CITY: VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V6Z 2K5 BUSINESS PHONE: 6046846451 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1200 - 1190 HORNBY ST CITY: VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V6Z 2K5 10-K 1 form10k.htm ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Elephant & Castle Group Inc. - Form 10-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

[X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006

[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to _________

Commission File No. 1-12134

ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Province of British Columbia Not Applicable
(State or other (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification Number)
   
1190 Hornby Street, Suite 1200  
Vancouver, B.C. CANADA V6Z 2K5
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (604) 684-6451

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Shares, no par value
Title of each class

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the
Securities Act. YES [   ]  NO [X] 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section
15(d) of the Act. YES  [   ]  NO [X]  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X]   NO  [   ] 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not
contained herein, and will not be

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contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.[   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated
filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  [   ]  Accelerated filer  [   ]  Non-accelerated filer [X] 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
YES [   ]  NO [X] 

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed
by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such
common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter
(June 25, 2006): US$ 5,516,173.

Number of Registrant’s common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2007, the latest practicable date for
determination: 6,052,369.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

    PAGE
    NUMBER
     
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS  
     
PART I    
     
ITEM 1. BUSINESS 5
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 15
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 22
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 22
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 23
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS   24
     
PART II    
     
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 25
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 29
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION 34
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 55
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 56
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 61
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 61
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 62
     
PART III    
     
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS,EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 63
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 63
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 63
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 63
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 63
     
PART IV    
     
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 64
     
SIGNATURES 67

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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD–LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for statements of historical fact, certain information contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements,” within Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by Elephant & Castle Group Inc.’s (the “Company”) use of the words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” or the negative or other variations of these words, or other comparable words or phrases.

Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to changes in economic conditions, consumer tastes and lifestyle, government regulations, fluctuating commodity prices, behavior of existing and new competitor companies and other risks and uncertainties discussed in this annual report on Form 10-K.

Although the Company believes that expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, achievements or other future events. Moreover, neither the Company nor anyone else assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these forward-looking statements. The Company is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this report. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES

The following table sets forth the high and low exchange rates for one (1) Canadian dollar expressed in terms of one (1) United States dollar for each of the last six (6) months.

  March February January December November October
  2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006
             
             
             
High for the month 0.8674 0.8632 0.8584 0.8759 0.8868 0.8965
           
Low for the month 0.8467 0.8437 0.8463 0.8581 0.8715 0.8763

Exchange rates are based upon the noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The noon rate of exchange on March 30, 2007 as reported by the United States Federal Reserve Bank of New York for the conversion of Canadian dollars into United States dollars was Cdn$1.00 = US$0.8673.

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PART I

ITEM 1           BUSINESS

General

Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (was formed in 1977 and owns and operates pub and casual dining restaurants in the United States and Canada, and is actively engaged in restaurant franchising activities. As of the date of this report, the Company currently owns and operates a chain of 15 full-service casual dining restaurants and pubs, seven of which are located in Canada and eight of which are located in the United States.

Fourteen of the Company's 15 owned restaurants are operated under the name "Elephant & Castle," an English pub concept, eight of which are in the United States. The 15th owned restaurant, located in Canada, operates under the name “Rosie’s on Robson” but is regarded by management as an Elephant & Castle location for internal financial reporting purposes.

In addition to the owned and operated units, there are eight Elephant & Castle franchise locations, of which three are in Canada and five are in the United States, and there is one Elephant & Castle restaurant operated under a joint venture agreement in the US.

2006 Results of Operations

For the 53 weeks ended December 31, 2006, the Company's sales were US$36,312,000 compared to US$33,045,000 for the 52 weeks ended December 25, 2005 (2004: US$28,202,000), an increase of US$3,267,000 or 9.9%. The year 2006 included a 53rd week of trading, which accounted for US$603,000 of the sales growth versus 2005. The years 2005 and 2004 were both 52 weeks. On a same store basis, and ignoring the impact of the 53rd week, revenues for the five US owned and operated locations open throughout both periods were US$14,872,000, an increase of 5.3% over US$14,127,000 in 2005, while revenues for the seven Canadian corporate locations open throughout both periods were CDN$15,811,000, an increase of 8.5% over CDN$14,578,000 in 2005. In November 2006, the Company opened its third restaurant in Chicago, IL.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, the Company generated a net loss of US$334,000 compared to a net loss of US$3,266,000 in 2005. (2004: Net loss US$888,000). The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2006 included a gain on foreign exchange of US$65,000 compared to a loss of US$679,000 in 2005.

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The geographic distribution of the Company’s sales and assets is as follows:

                                                                                         US$000   2006     2005     2004  
                   
Sales to unaffiliated customers                  
 Canada $ 14,431   $ 15,149   $ 13,986  
 United States   21,881     17,896     14,216  
                   
  $ 36,312   $ 33,045   $ 28,202  
                   
                   
Capital assets and other assets                  
 Canada $ 3,168   $ 3,357   $ 4,038  
 United States   8,634     6,745     3,454  
                   
  $ 11,802   $ 10,102   $ 7,492  

Significant Events

(1) Arrangement with RRG and Repechage

On January 22, 2007, the Company entered into a definitive Arrangement Agreement (the Arrangement Agreement”)with Repechage Restaurant Group Ltd. (“RRG”), a company incorporated under the laws of Canada. RRG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Repechage Investments Limited (“Repechage”).

Repechage is a closely-held investment company incorporated under the laws of Newfoundland and Labrador. It holds investments in the transportation, service and real estate sectors.

Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement and the Plan of Arrangement, on the Effective Date (as defined in the Arrangment Agreement):

(a) Each of the holders of the Company’s Common Shares will transfer his Common Shares to RRG for US$0.7982 for each Common Share held;

(b) Each of the holders of the Company’s Preferred Shares will transfer his Preferred Shares to RRG for US$2.3946 for each Preferred Share held;

(c) Each of the holders of Warrants to acquire Common Shares and Preferred Shares in the Company will transfer his Warrants to RRG at a price equal to the amount, if any, by which the applicable per share consideration exceeds the warrant exercise price;

(d) All options to acquire shares in the Company will be terminated; and

(e) Lenders and Noteholders will be paid all amounts owing under the Notes held by them, and the Notes will be discharged.

On the Effective Date of the Arrangement, the Company will be a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of RRG and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Repechage. The Company expects to close the Arrangement during the second quarter of 2007.

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(2) Financings with GEIPPPII and Crown

On December 17, 2004, the Company entered into a series of financing agreements. The transactions resulted in the raising of CDN$5,000,000 (US$4,288,000) for the purposes of opening new Elephant & Castle restaurants and refurbishing existing Elephant & Castle restaurants. In addition, the structure of the Company’s pre-existing debt and equity were substantially altered, as described below.

(a) Transactions with GE Investment Private Placement Partners II ("GEIPPPII")

On December 17, 2004, in consideration for the surrender of US$3,900,000 of the existing senior notes (the “Senior Notes”), the surrender of US$5,000,000 of the existing junior notes (the “Junior Notes,” together with the Senior Notes, the “Notes”) and the exchange of US$1,209,000 of accrued interest on the Notes, the Company issued US$4,204,000 of new secured 14% notes (the “Secured Notes”), 3,653,972 of CDN$2.00 (US$1.72) series A, preferred shares (see note 8(b) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) and a warrant to purchase 1,750,000 common shares to GEIPPPII (collectively, the “GEIPPPII Security”). The Secured Notes bear interest at 14%, which was deferred until payments commenced in March 2007, except in certain circumstances, and are fully repayable on December 18, 2009. The preferred shares accrue a cumulative annual dividend of 6%, payable only when the debt owing to Crown Capital Partners (“Crown”) (see “Transactions with Crown” below) and the Secured Notes are paid in full. The preferred shares are redeemable at the Company's option at 100% of redemption principal plus a redemption premium of up to 50% of the principal amount. The premium shall accrue at 10% per year or part thereof (see note 8(b) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Unless redeemed earlier, the preferred shares are automatically convertible, subject to the Company achieving an EBITDA target of US$3,500,000 at the rate of three common shares for every preferred share. The warrants are exercisable for a period of ten years at a price of CDN$0.667 (US$0.572) per share. The Notes will be paid in full and the preferred shares redeemed pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

(b) Transactions with Crown

On December 17, 2004, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Crown, pursuant to which it borrowed CDN$5,000,000 (US$4,288,000). The loan bears interest at the rate of 12% per annum. Interest is payable monthly and monthly principal payments of CDN$40,000 (US$34,000) commencing in December, 2006, rising to CDN$60,000 (US$51,000) in December 2007 and CDN$100,000 (US$86,000) in December 2008, with the balance of CDN$2,600,000 (US$2,230,000) repayable by December 17, 2009. In connection with the making of the loan, Crown received a first secured position over all of the Company's assets and properties, including the capital stock of the subsidiary companies, in respect of the loan indebtedness. Additionally, the Company granted Crown a warrant to purchase 1,049,301 common shares and 730,794 preferred shares for one hundred Canadian dollars (collectively, the “Crown Security”), representing 15% of the outstanding shares of both classes of shares of

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the Company and a further warrant to purchase 350,000 common shares. These further warrants are exercisable for a period of ten years at a price of CDN$0.667 (US$0.572) per share. The loan will be discharged and the warrants transferred to RRG pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

(c) Transactions with Management

On December 17, 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with the three senior managers of the Company ("Management"), whereby Management committed to purchase for CDN$265,000 (US$227,000), over a period of 18 months commencing December 2004, 699,534 Common Shares and 487,196 preferred shares, representing 10% of the outstanding shares of both classes of shares of the Company. Management made an initial payment of CDN$115,000 (US$99,000) on December 17, 2004 and subsequent payments of CDN$86,000 (US$71,000) during the year ended December 25, 2005. The remaining balance of CDN$64,000 (US$55,000) was paid by June 30, 2006. In connection with this purchase, Management has also been issued a warrant for the purchase of an additional 5% of both classes of shares for CDN$133,000 (US$114,000), which will be transferred to RRG pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

(d) Agreements between investors

GEIPPPII and Crown have entered into an inter-creditor agreement, which establishes the seniority of the Crown Security and the subordination of the GEIPPPII Security over the assets of the Company.

GEIPPPII, Crown and Management have entered into an inter-shareholder agreement. Under this agreement, all parties agree to appoint two GEIPPPII nominees, one Crown nominee and one Management nominee to the board of directors of the Company. Additionally, the parties have agreed conditions and entitlements associated with the sale or transfer of their shares.

The terms of the 8% convertible, subordinated notes of the Company issued in 2000 ("Delphi Financing") have been amended such that the coupon has been increased to 9.25%. Repayment re-commenced in March 2007 and the balance will be paid off pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

Restaurants in Operation

Elephant & Castle. At the Elephant & Castle restaurants, the Company seeks to distinguish itself from competitive restaurants by a distinctive British style and decor, and by featuring a wide variety of menu items including a large number of English-style dishes. The Company's restaurants offer a broad menu at affordable prices. The menu is regularly updated to keep up with current trends in customers' tastes. Although all of the Company's restaurants provide full liquor service, alcoholic beverages are primarily served in conjunction with food.

Hotel Restaurants. Starting in 1994, the Company shifted its previous emphasis from mall locations to hotel locations. The Winnipeg Delta Elephant & Castle restaurant was opened on May 18, 1994. The Philadelphia Crowne Plaza unit was opened on February 28, 1995, Rosie’s on Robson in the Rosedale Hotel also opened in 1995, and the San Diego Holiday Inn was opened on July 1, 1996. The Boston Club Quarters and Seattle West Coast Grand restaurants were added in 1997. The Company

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opened its Chicago Club Quarters, West Adams Street restaurant in April of 2001, and a second Chicago Restaurant adjacent to the Radisson hotel, East Huron Street, in May 2005.

During 2002, the Company signed its first joint venture agreement to open an Elephant & Castle ”managed” restaurant in a newly built hotel in San Francisco, CA. Under this agreement, capital costs and profits are shared between the Company and its joint venture partner. The San Francisco restaurant opened on March 28, 2003. The Company believes that joint venture managed unit opportunities offer potential for future growth.

In the opinion of management, the key considerations in the selection of hotel based units are: (1) the control of occupancy costs; (2) the capacity to work synergistically with a hotel management seeking to divorce itself from direct involvement in food and beverage operations; and (3) the Company's ability to control the menu, kitchen and restaurant amenities. The location of the hotel in the vicinity of other drivers of restaurant business is a key consideration for revenue generation.

Franchising. Management of the Company believes that the Company's "brand" identification is a valuable asset. Eight franchised locations of the Elephant & Castle brand are now open, including Wexford, PA, which opened during 2005.

The Company signed a sub-franchise agreement with Canadian Niagara Hotels for the right to develop a Rainforest Café in Niagara, Ontario. This unit opened in May 2001. In 2002, the Company assigned this sub-franchise in exchange for a finder’s fee of 1% of sales for the following 10 years.

Future activities are intended to include a continuation of the Company's franchising activities for the Elephant & Castle brand.

Future Company Growth. On December 17, 2004, the Company entered into a series of financing agreements (see “Financings” above). The transactions resulted in the raising of CDN$5,000,000 (US$4,288,000) for the purposes of opening new Elephant & Castle restaurants and refurbishing existing Elephant & Castle restaurants. Management is focused on growth of revenues at existing units and on adding new wholly-owned Elephant & Castle restaurants, primarily in the US. Any added units will be predominantly hotel-based or located in high traffic, urban centre locations. The Company opened 2 new wholly-owned restaurants in the US during 2005, a second restaurant in Chicago, IL and the Company’s first restaurant in Washington DC. The Company opened one further US restaurant in November 2006, a third location in Chicago, IL.

It is anticipated that the Arrangement Agreement will give the Company access to further funds for expansion.

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Additional Information

a.      Financial Information about Industry Segments.

The Company considers that it has been substantially engaged in a single line of business, the ownership and operation of casual dining restaurants, and does not separately segment its financial results.

b.      Narrative Description of the Business.

i.      Principal Products or Services and their Markets. For information on our products and services, see “Business – General” above.

ii.      Distribution Methods. The Company focuses on the casual dining market. The Company has not set out to establish its restaurants as "destination locations." Instead, it relies primarily on its high-traffic, convenient downtown and high-occupancy hotel locations, consumer satisfaction and reputation to attract new and repeat customers.

The Company conducts many local promotions and loyalty programs geared to the neighborhoods and market each restaurant serves, and supports these with print and direct mail advertising. During fiscal 2006, the Company’s expenditures for advertising and promotional activities were approximately 3% of its revenues.

iii.    Status of New Developments. The Company is always in the process of examining, evaluating and undertaking various new restaurant opportunities. The Company opened two new wholly-owned locations in 2005 and one in 2006, and plans to identify and open one new wholly-owned restaurant in 2007. The Company is continually evaluating other opportunities to add further owned or franchised stores, primarily in the US.

iv.     Relationship with Hotel Operators. The Company's relationship with hotel operators is predicated on (i) shared investment in significant physical improvements to the facility at the onset of the occupancy; (ii) costs of occupancy measured by a percentage of the unit’s revenues; (iii) adequate time to recruit and train a restaurant staff of the Company's selection; and (iv) reliance upon the restaurant operator’s control of the physical environment and menu selections. Management considers its relationship with its hotel operators currently to be satisfactory.

v.      Competitors and Competitive Business Conditions. The restaurant and food service industry is highly competitive and fragmented. There are countless restaurants and other food and beverage service operations that compete directly and indirectly with the Company. In addition, many restaurant chains have significantly greater financial resources and higher sales volumes than the Company. Restaurant revenues are affected by changing consumer tastes and discretionary spending priorities, local economic conditions, demographic trends, traffic

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patterns, the ability of business customers to deduct restaurant expenses, the increasing trend towards prohibition of smoking in restaurants and the type, number and location of competing restaurants. In addition, factors such as inflation and increased food, liquor, labour and other employee compensation costs can adversely affect profitability. The Company believes that its ability to compete effectively and successfully will depend on, among other things, management's ability to offer quality food for moderate prices, management’s ability to control labour costs, and ultimately on the executive determinations as to extensions of the brand (i.e., selection of sites for new locations and related strategies). The Elephant & Castle brand has successfully existed in Canada for 30 years and the United States for 16 years and, in the opinion of management, has proven that its brand concept is durable and is capable of significant growth.

vi.      Suppliers. Food products and related restaurant supplies are purchased both through head office purchasing programs and also at the restaurant level from specified food producers, independent wholesale food distributors and manufacturers. This process enables the Company to ensure timeliness and quality of procurement. All essential food and beverage products are available from multiple sources in all of the locations the Company’s restaurants serve, and the Company is not dependent on any one of a limited number of suppliers.

vii.    Dependence on Consumer/Brand Loyalty. Elephant & Castle appeals to a diverse customer base, including business and professional people who occupy offices in the vicinity of the restaurants. The Company’s hotel restaurants benefit from serving tourists and others using the hotel properties. The Company's locations and broad menu attract traffic from lunch through mid-afternoon, dinner and into the evening hours. Most of the Company's restaurants are open seven days and evenings each week. All items on the menu are available for take-out. Take-out revenues have traditionally accounted for less than 2% of total restaurant sales, but a renewed effort to expand take-out revenues is currently underway, especially at the Company’s downtown/urban locations.

viii.   Trademarks; Licenses. The Company has registered the name "The Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant" with the Canadian Trademarks Office, and with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In 1994, the Company acquired "The Elephant & Castle" trademark in the United States from Elephant & Castle Inc., of Portland OR. The Company agreed to pay US$50,000 (CDN$66,500), plus a one-time fee of US$5,000 (CDN$6,650) per location for the first ten locations for the mark. The Company believes its "Elephant & Castle" trademark has substantial value and is an important factor in the marketing of its restaurants. The Company is not aware of any infringing uses that could materially affect its business or any prior claim to the trademarks in its business.

ix.      Governmental Licenses and Approvals. The Company is subject to various rules, regulations and laws affecting its business. Each of the Company's restaurants is subject to licensing and regulations by a number of governmental authorities, including alcoholic beverage control and health, safety and fire agencies in the state, province or municipality in which the restaurant is located. Difficulties in

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obtaining or failure to obtain the required licenses or approvals could prevent or delay the development of a new restaurant in a new location. Management believes the Company is in compliance in all material respects with all relevant regulations. The Company has never experienced unusual difficulties or delays in obtaining the required licenses or approvals required to open a new restaurant.

Various Canadian federal and provincial labour laws govern the Company's relationship with its employees, including such matters as minimum wage requirements, overtime and other working conditions. Significant additional government-imposed increases in minimum wage, paid leaves of absences and mandated health benefits, or increased tax reporting and tax payment requirements for employees who receive gratuities, may impose significant burdens on the Company. The Company's restaurants in the United States are subject to similar requirements.

Alcoholic beverage control regulations require each of the Company's restaurants to apply to a state or provincial authority and, in certain locations, county and municipal authorities, for a license and permit to sell alcoholic beverages in the premises. Typically, licenses must be renewed annually and may be revoked or suspended for cause at any time. The failure to receive or retain, or a delay in obtaining, a liquor license in a particular location could adversely affect the Company's ability to obtain such a license elsewhere. The Company has not encountered any material problems related to alcoholic beverage licensing to date. The Company is in the process of obtaining consent to transfer its existing liquor licenses under the Plan of Arrangement, but cannot guarantee that such consent will be obtained.

x.       Effect of Existing and Probable Governmental Regulations.

(a)    Twelve of the Company’s 14 wholly-owned restaurants are subject to local, state or provincial regulations that prevent or restrict customers from smoking on the premises. This represents a growing trend in Canada and the US, with two of the restaurants having been newly affected in 2005 or early 2006, and two in 2004. The introduction of smoking bans or restrictions have an adverse impact upon restaurant revenues and profits in areas where such restrictions are imposed. The Company’s sales and profits were adversely impacted by such restrictions in certain locales in 2005 and in 2004.

(b)    The Company is subject to "dram-shop" statutes in California, Pennsylvania and Washington and may become subject to similar proposed legislation in Canada. "Dram-shop" statutes generally provide a person injured by an intoxicated person the right to recover damages from an establishment that wrongfully served alcoholic beverages to such a person. The Company has never been the subject of a “dram-shop” claim. The Company carries liquor liability coverage that it believes is consistent with the coverage carried by other entities in the restaurant industry. Even though the Company is covered by insurance, a judgment against the Company under a "dram-shop" statute in excess of the Company's liability coverage could have a material adverse effect on the Company.

xi.     Research and Development. The Company places significant emphasis

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on the design and interior decor of its restaurants.

The typical Elephant & Castle unit designs require somewhat higher capital costs and furniture and fixtures investment to open a new restaurant than is usual in the industry. Landlord contributions defray a part or a substantial part of interior design and decor at a new restaurant. The Company may be required to expend greater resources to maintain the appearance of its units and to remodel such units.

The Company believes that its design and decor features enhance the dining experience. Each restaurant typically features a prominent “British Bar,” and large dining areas. Additionally, several offer patio seating, which adds substantially to seasonal capacity, revenues and profits. Table layouts are flexible, permitting re-arrangement of seating to accommodate large groups and effective utilization of maximum seating capacity.

The Company believes that the location of a restaurant is critical to its opportunities for success. Significant time and resources are spent in determining whether a prospective site is acceptable. Traditional Elephant & Castle restaurants were located at high-profile sites at malls and office complexes within larger metropolitan areas. In selecting future sites, the Company intends to analyze demographic information for each prospective site, hotel occupancy, hotel uses, and factors such as visibility, traffic patterns, accessibility, proximity of shopping areas, offices, parks, tourist attractions, and competitive restaurants.

xii.   Costs and Effects of Compliance with Environmental Laws. The Company is not aware of, and does not anticipate any significant costs related to its compliance with environmental laws.

xiii.  Number of Total Employees and Full-Time Employees. As of December 31, 2006, the Company employed approximately 760 persons on a full-time and part-time basis. Eighteen of such persons serve in administrative or executive capacities, approximately 64 serve as restaurant management personnel and the remainder are hourly workers in the Company's restaurant operations. The Company believes that its working conditions and compensation packages are competitive with those offered by its competitors. Management considers the Company's relations with its employees to be good, and its rate of employee turnover to be low in relation to industry standards. The Company's service personnel at the San Diego Elephant & Castle unit and Rosie's on Robson are separately unionized.

The Company has sought to attract and retain high-quality, knowledgeable restaurant management and staff. Each restaurant is managed by one general manager and from one to three assistant managers, depending on volume. Most restaurants, again depending on volume, also have one kitchen manager and one to three assistant kitchen managers. On average, general managers have in excess of five years' experience with the Company. The Company also employs two regional managers. The Company’s future success may depend in part on its ability to continue to attract and train capable additional managers. Restaurant managers, many of whom have moved up through the ranks, are required to complete a

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training program during which they are instructed in areas including food quality and preparation, customer service, alcohol service, liquor liability avoidance and employee relations. The Company believes its training programs for managers and other employees are comparable to the training provided for managers and other employees at substantially larger restaurant chains. Restaurant managers are also provided with operations manuals relating to food and beverage standards and other expectations of restaurant operations. Any new employee at all functional levels is closely supervised after his or her on-the-job training.

Management has made a conscious commitment to provide customer service of the highest standards. Recent evaluations by customers and other independent testing appear to confirm customer satisfaction with the quality of food and service at the Company’s restaurant units. Efficient, attentive and friendly service is integral to the Company's overall concept. Management regularly solicits employee suggestions concerning operations and endeavors to be responsive to legitimate employee concerns. The Company considers the quality of its employee interaction with customers to be an important element of its business strategy.

xiv.   Seasonality of the Company’s Business. For a discussion of the seasonality of the Company’s business, please see “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Seasonality.”

Available Information. The Company files annual and quarterly reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Its Commission file number is 1-12134. The public may read and copy any materials filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room, 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, DC. The public may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Company’s internet website address is: www.elephantcastle.com

The Company also makes available, free of charge, through its internet website, its annual report on Form 10-K as soon as reasonably practicable after the same is electronically filed with, or furnished to the SEC. The Company will provide paper copies of its SEC filings free of charge upon request. The Company’s board of directors has adopted a Code of Ethics which was attached as an exhibit to the Company’s Proxy Statement in connection with its 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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ITEM 1A          RISK FACTORS

The price of the Company’s common shares is subject to the risks and uncertainty inherent in the Company’s business. You should consider the following factors as well as other information set forth in this annual report on Form 10-K, in connection with any investment in the Company’s common shares. If any of the risks described below occur, the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. In such cases, the price of the Company’s common shares could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

(i) The Company has a history of losses from operations, and it may incur additional losses in the future.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, the Company generated a net loss of US$334,000 under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (“Canadian GAAP”). With the exception of the fiscal years ended December 28, 2003 and December 30, 2001 in which the Company had a net income of approximately US$228,000 and US$192,000, respectively, under Canadian GAAP, the Company has incurred losses from operations during the last six years under Canadian GAAP. For the period ended December 31, 2006, such loss included interest costs of US$2,873,000 relating to the Company’s funding structure. Although the Company’s income from restaurant operations has improved, the Company continued to incur high interest costs associated with the Company’s funding structure for the year ended December 31, 2006 and the Company’s operations continue to remain subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the Company may incur additional losses in the future unless its operations generate significant revenues to offset these expense items. If the Company continues to incur losses from operations in the future, this may adversely affect the price of the Company’s common shares.

(ii) The Company’s results from operations are subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

The Company generates approximately Cdn$3,000,000 of operating cash flow from its Canadian restaurants each year, with these cash flows generated in Canadian dollars. Offsetting this revenue, the Company incurs approximately Cdn$3,100,000 of general and administrative expenses and approximately Cdn$600,000 in cash interest expenses. As at December 31, 2006 the Company had Cdn$14,900,000 of long-term debt denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company’s reported earnings are, therefore, subject to exchange rate fluctuations on the approximately Cdn$700,000 net cash outflow in Canadian dollars each year, and on its Canadian dollar denominated debt. During the year ended December 25, 2005, the Company incurred a loss of approximately US$679,000 as a result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates due to the weakening of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar. If the US dollar were to weaken against the Canadian dollar, the Company’s revenues in Canadian dollars decrease and/or the Company’s expenses in Canadian dollars increase, the Company’s results from operations could be adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

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(iii) The Company is dependent on certain key personnel.

The Company’s performance and future operating results are substantially dependent upon the continued service and performance of the Company’s senior management, including its current Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Each of these individuals possesses significant operational knowledge and expertise about the Company, and the loss of services of such individuals could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and operating results. The Company currently maintains “key man” insurance for its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

(iv) The concentration of ownership of the Company’s common shares and preferred shares with GEIPPPII results in GEIPPPII controlling all matters requiring shareholder approval.

Although GEIPPPII disclaims beneficial ownership of certain securities held by management and other third parties that own securities in the Company, according to the latest amendment to the Schedule 13D filed by GEIPPPII and related persons, GEIPPPII beneficially owns 92.0% of the Company’s common shares. As discussed elsewhere in this annual report, a significant portion of this beneficial ownership interest was acquired by GEIPPPII through the Company’s new funding structure. See “Item 1. Business – Financings.” As a result, GEIPPPII is able to control all matters requiring shareholder approval including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. This concentration of ownership may delay, deter or prevent actions that would result in a change of control and might affect the market price of the Company’s common shares.

(v) The Company’s ability to raise capital in the future may be limited, which could adversely impact its operations and growth.

Changes in the Company’s operating plans, acceleration of its expansion plans, lower than anticipated sales, increased expenses or other events described in this annual report may require it to seek additional debt or equity financing. Financing may not be available on acceptable terms and the Company’s failure to raise capital when needed could negatively impact its growth and its financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the ownership interest held by GEIPPPII and security interest that GEIPPPII and Crown possess in certain of the Company’s assets may further complicate and frustrate the Company’s ability to raise additional capital in the future. Additional equity financing, if obtained, may be dilutive to the holders of the Company’s common shares, and debt financing, if available, may involve significant cash payment obligations, significant renegotiation with existing debt holders in the Company and covenants that restrict the Company’s ability to operate its business.

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(vi) The Company’s ability to expand its restaurant base is influenced by factors beyond its control and, therefore, it may not be able to achieve its planned growth.

The Company’s growth strategy depends in large part upon its ability to open new restaurants and to operate these restaurants profitably. Delays or failures in opening new restaurants could impair the Company’s ability to meet its growth objectives. In the past, the Company has experienced delays in restaurant openings, for example with its two restaurant openings in Washington, DC, and Chicago, Illinois, in 2005, and may experience similar delays in the future. Further, the Company may encounter unforeseen cost over-runs when opening new restaurant locations, which might also contribute to, or result in, delays in restaurant openings. The Company’s ability to expand its business successfully will depend upon numerous factors, including:

  • Obtaining adequate financing for the construction of new restaurants;
  • Locating and securing a sufficient number of suitable new restaurant sites in new and existing markets on acceptable lease terms;
  • Managing the amount of time and construction and development costs associated with the opening of new restaurants;
  • Hiring, training and retaining skilled management, chefs and other qualified personnel to open, manage and operate new restaurants;
  • Securing governmental approvals and permits required to open new restaurants in a timely manner, if at all;
  • Successfully promoting the Company’s new restaurants and competing in the markets in which its new restaurants are located; and
  • General economic conditions.

Some of these factors are beyond the Company’s control. The Company may not be able to achieve its expansion goals and its new restaurants may not be able to achieve operating results similar to those of the Company’s existing restaurants.

(vii) Unexpected expenses and low market acceptance could adversely affect the profitability of restaurants that the Company opens in new markets.

The Company’s growth strategy includes opening restaurants in markets where it has little or no operating experience and in which potential customers may not be familiar with its restaurants. The success of these new restaurants may be affected by different competitive conditions, consumer tastes and discretionary spending patterns, and the Company’s ability to generate market awareness and acceptance of the Elephant & Castle brand. As a result, the Company may incur costs related to the opening, operation and promotion of these new restaurants that are greater than those incurred in other areas. Even though the Company may incur substantial additional costs with these new restaurants, they may attract fewer customers than the Company’s more established restaurants in existing markets. Sales at restaurants the Company opens in new markets may take longer to reach its average

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annual sales, if at all. As a result, the results of operations at the Company’s new restaurants may be inferior to those of its existing restaurants. The Company may not be able to profitably open restaurants in new markets.

(viii) A decline in visitors or business travelers to areas where the Company’s restaurants are located could negatively affect its restaurant sales.

Many of the Company’s restaurants are located in hotel and resort areas. The Company depends on both local residents and business travelers to frequent these locations. The Company has experienced a decline in revenues in its downtown locations in the past, caused in part by decreases in business travel and the general decline in economic conditions. The Company may experience a similar decline in its revenues in the future. If the number of visitors to downtown areas were to decline due to economic or other conditions, changes in consumer preferences, changes in discretionary consumer spending or for other reasons, the Company’s revenues could decline significantly and the Company’s results of operations could be adversely affected.

(ix) The Company’s growth may strain its infrastructure and resources, which could slow its development of new restaurants and adversely affect its ability to manage its existing restaurants.

The Company opened two new company-owned restaurants in 2005, and a further one in 2006. The Company’s expansion and its future growth may strain its restaurant management systems and resources, financial controls and information systems. Those demands on the Company’s infrastructure and resources may also adversely affect its ability to manage its existing restaurants. If the Company fails to continue to improve its infrastructure or to manage other factors necessary for the Company to meet its expansion objectives, the Company’s operating results could be materially and adversely affected.

(x) Negative publicity concerning food quality, health and other issues and costs or liabilities resulting from litigation may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

The Company may be subject to complaints or litigation from customers alleging illness, injury or other food quality, health or operational concerns. Litigation or adverse publicity resulting from these allegations may materially and adversely affect the Company or its restaurants, regardless of whether the allegations are valid or whether the Company is liable. Further, these claims may divert the Company’s financial and management resources from revenue-generating activities and business operations.

(xi) Health concerns related to the consumption of beef, chicken or other foods could affect consumer preferences and could negatively impact the Company’s results of operations.

The Company may lose customers based on health concerns about the consumption of certain foods or negative publicity concerning food quality, illness and injury generally, such as negative publicity concerning the accumulation of mercury or other carcinogens in

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seafood, e-coli, "mad cow" or "foot-and-mouth" disease, avian flu or “bird flu,” publication of government or industry findings about food products served by the Company or other health concerns or operating issues stemming from the food served in one of its restaurants. In addition, the Company’s operational controls and training may not be fully effective in preventing all food-borne illnesses. Some food-borne illness incidents could be caused by food suppliers and transporters and would be outside of the Company’s control. Any negative publicity, health concerns or specific outbreaks of food-borne illnesses attributed to one or more of the Company’s restaurants, or the perception of an outbreak, could result in a decrease in guest traffic to its restaurants and could have a material adverse effect on its business.

(xii) The Company’s operations are susceptible to changes in food availability and costs, which could adversely affect its operating results.

The Company’s profitability depends significantly on its ability to anticipate and react to changes in food-related costs. The Company relies on local, regional and national suppliers to provide its food products. Increases in distribution costs or sale prices or failure to perform by these suppliers could cause the Company’s food costs to increase. The Company could also experience significant short-term disruptions in its supply if a significant supplier failed to meet its obligations. The supply of seafood is more volatile than other types of food. The type, variety, quality and price of certain foods is subject to factors beyond the Company’s control, including weather, governmental regulation, availability and seasonality, each of which may affect the Company’s food costs or cause a disruption in its supply. Changes in the price or availability of beef, chicken and other foods served in the Company’s restaurants could affect its ability to offer a broad menu and price offering to customers and could materially adversely affect the Company’s profitability.

(xiii) Labor shortages or increases in labor costs could slow the Company’s growth or harm its business.

The Company’s success depends in part upon its ability to attract, motivate and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees, including regional operational managers and regional chefs, restaurant general managers and executive chefs, necessary to continue the Company’s operations and keep pace with its growth. Qualified individuals are in short supply and competition for these employees is intense. If the Company is unable to recruit and retain sufficient qualified individuals, the Company’s business and its growth could be adversely affected. Additionally, competition for qualified employees could require the Company to pay higher wages, which could result in higher labor costs. If the Company’s labor costs increase, the Company’s results of operations will be negatively affected.

(xiv) The Company’s business is subject to significant competition.

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The restaurant industry is intensely competitive with respect to price, service, location, food quality, ambiance and the overall dining experience. The Company’s competitors include a large and diverse group of restaurant chains and individual restaurants that range from independent local operators to well-capitalized national restaurant companies. Some of the Company’s competitors have been in existence for a substantially longer period than it has and may be better established in the markets where the Company’s restaurants are or may be located. Some of the Company’s competitors may have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than it does. If the Company’s restaurants are unable to compete successfully with other restaurants in new and existing markets, the Company’s results of operations will be adversely affected. The Company also competes with other restaurants for experienced management personnel and hourly employees, and with other restaurants and retail establishments for quality restaurant sites.

(xv) The Company’s success depends on its ability to protect its proprietary information. Failure to protect the Company’s trademarks, service marks or trade secrets could adversely affect its business.

The Company’s business prospects depend in part upon its ability to develop favorable consumer recognition of the Elephant & Castle name. Although “Elephant & Castle” is a federally registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Company’s trademark could be imitated in ways that it cannot prevent. In addition, the Company relies on trade secrets, proprietary know-how, concepts and recipes; however, the Company’s methods of protecting this information may not be adequate and others could independently develop similar know-how or obtain access to the Company’s trade secrets, know-how, concepts and recipes. Moreover, the Company may face claims of misappropriation or infringement of third parties’ rights that could interfere with the Company’s use of its proprietary know-how, concepts, recipes or trade secrets. Defending these claims may be costly and, if unsuccessful, may prevent the Company from continuing to use this proprietary information in the future, and may result in a judgment or monetary damages.

The Company does not maintain confidentiality and non-competition agreements with all of its executives, key personnel or suppliers. If competitors independently develop or otherwise obtain access to the Company’s know-how, concepts, recipes or trade secrets, the appeal of its restaurants could be reduced and its business could be harmed.

(xvi) You may have difficulty selling the Company’s common shares on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board.

The Company’s common shares are quoted only on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board. Trading in stocks quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board is often thin and characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices due to many factors that may have little to do with a company’s operations or business prospects. Moreover, the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board is not a stock exchange, and trading of securities on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board is often more sporadic than the trading of securities listed on a quotation system such as Nasdaq Global or Capital markets or a stock exchange such as

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the American Stock Exchange. Accordingly, you may have difficulty reselling your common shares of the Company.

(xvii) If trading in the Company’s common shares is less than $5.00 per common share, trading in the Company’s common shares would be subject to certain rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act).

If the trading price of the Company’s common shares is less than US$5.00 per share, trading in the Company’s common shares would be subject to the requirements of certain rules promulgated under the Exchange Act, which require additional disclosure by broker-dealers in connection with any trades involving a stock defined as a “penny stock.” A broker-dealer is required to deliver to each customer information regarding the risks of investing in penny stocks, its offer and bid prices for the penny stock and the amount of compensation received by the broker-dealer with respect to such transactions. The additional burdens imposed upon broker-dealers may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in the Company’s common shares, which could reduce the liquidity of the Company’s common shares, and thereby have a material adverse effect on the trading market for the Company’s securities.

(xviii) The Company has never declared or paid dividends and it does not have plans to do so in the near future.

The Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends on its common shares. The payment of any future dividends will be of the sole discretion of the Company’s board of directors. The Company currently intends to retain earnings to finance the expansion of its business and, therefore, it does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, you likely must rely upon the appreciation of the Company’s common share price to gain from your investment in the Company’s common shares.

(xix) You may face difficulties in attempting to pursue legal actions under United States laws against the Company, its directors and officers.

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada. Most of the Company’s directors and officers are citizens or residents of countries other than the United States and certain of the Company’s assets and the assets of such persons are located outside of the United States. Consequently, it may be difficult for you to effect service of process within the United States upon the Company, its directors and officers or to realize in the United States upon judgments against such persons granted by courts of the United States based upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws or other laws of the United States. There is doubt as to the enforceability against the Company and against its non-US resident directors and officers, in original actions in Canadian courts, of liabilities based upon the U.S. federal securities laws and as to the enforceability against the Company and against its non-US resident directors and officers in Canadian courts of judgments of US courts obtained in actions based upon the civil

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liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws. As a result, it may not be possible to enforce those actions against the Company or against certain of its directors and officers.

ITEM 1B          UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2           PROPERTIES

All of the Company’s restaurants are located on leased sites. The Company owns the furnishings, fixtures and equipment in each of its restaurants. Existing restaurant leases have expirations ranging from 2007 through 2021 (including existing renewal options).

Mall leases typically provide for fixed rent plus payment of certain escalations and operating expenses as a percentage of restaurant sales.

The Company's hotel restaurant leases are more typically based on a percentage of restaurant sales, in addition to a minimum base rental. Thus, while the Company's aggregate annual minimum rent continues to increase, such rent per facility and per square foot controlled by the Company is declining.

The Company's leased facilities at hotels and other non-mall locations are as follows:

Hotel Locations Opening Date Square Ft. Indoor Seating
       
Winnipeg May. 1994 4,300 180
Philadelphia Feb. 1995 7,900 310
Vancouver Aug. 1995 5,500 200
San Diego Jul. 1996 7,500 300
Seattle Aug. 1997 7,600 230
Boston Nov. 1997 9,500 200
Chicago West Adams Apr. 2001 6,000 190
San Francisco Mar. 2003 5,230 148
(Joint venture)      
Chicago East Huron May. 2005 5,000 160

Other Non-Mall Locations

Toronto King Street Oct. 1996 9,200 330
Edmonton Nov. 1997 5,600 180
Toronto Yonge Street Dec. 1999 3,200 160
Washington, DC May. 2005 7,000 200
Chicago, Wabash St. Nov. 2006 6,900 238

The Company also currently operates two mall-based restaurants, both of which are in Canada. The following table provides opening date, square footage and indoor seating capacity information with respect to each of the mall based restaurants currently in operation:

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        Indoor
City Mall Opening Date Square Feet Seating(a)
         
Ottawa, Ont. Rideau Center Mar. 1983 7,119 280
Edmonton, Alb. Eaton Center Sep. 1988 5,939 225

(a) Outdoor/patio seating is available at a number of the locations, and not included herein.

The following table sets forth, for all restaurants by location, the earliest expiration date of the leases and the minimum annual rent:

    Earliest        
Location   Expiration Date     Minimum Annual Rent  
             
San Diego, Holiday Inn   2010     92,000  
Edmonton, Eaton Centre   2007     54,000  
Boston, Club Quarters   2007     73,000  
Ottawa Rideau Center   2008     142,000  
Toronto, Yonge Street   2008     121,000  
Philadelphia, Holiday Inn   2010     122,000  
Chicago, West Adams   2010     141,000  
Toronto, King Street   2011     111,000  
Edmonton, Whyte Ave   2012     89,000  
Seattle, WestCoast Grand   2012     101,000  
San Francisco   2013     0*  
Winnipeg, Delta Hotel   2014     51,000  
Vancouver, Rosedale Hotel   2015     137,000  
Washington, DC   2015     203,000  
Chicago, East Huron   2015     208,000  
Chicago, Wabash Street   2021     245,000  
             
Total:         US$1,890,000  

* The Company operates the Club Quarters in San Francisco, California on a joint venture basis and has no obligation for rent in respect thereof. The joint venture has a 10-year term, which commenced March 2003.

In addition, the Company subleases a property in London, Ontario to one of its franchisees. The Company remains fully liable for the annual rent of US$139,000 until the lease expires in September 2008.

ITEM 3           LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time lawsuits are filed against the Company in the ordinary course of business. The Company, its subsidiaries and their properties are not currently a party to any litigation that would, if adversely determined, have a material adverse effect on the Company or its business and the Company is not aware of any such threatened litigation.

The Company has been served notice of a class action launched against it in Massachusetts in relation to the distribution of gratuities received and paid over to staff for banquet and conference services. The Company maintains that it has materially complied with all appropriate legislation and that underpayment of gratuities to the staff in question amounts to no

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more than US$10,000. The class action suggests that the Company should be denied tip-credit relief for a period of three years as a result of this administrative oversight, which would represent a cost to the Company of US$250,000. The Company has received legal advice that this aspect of the claim is without merit, and accordingly the Company has not made provision against it for the year ended December 31, 2006.

In March 2006, the Company initiated an arbitration action against its franchisee in Springfield, NJ, B&S Limited (“B&S), for failure to pay continuing franchise fees and other costs per the parties’ Franchise Agreement. At present, the amount the Company seeks to recover is approximately US$150,000. However, due to the ongoing nature of the continuing franchise fees, the Company’s demand increases by approximately US$5,000 each month. In November 2006, B&S responded to the arbitration demand by denying the Company’s allegations and pleading several counterclaims, seeking rescission of the Franchise Agreement and the return of all sums paid to the Company since 2002. The Company vigorously disputes the counterclaims and filed a motion with the arbitrator to dismiss them in December 2006. The arbitrator’s decision, dismissing some, but not all of the counterclaims was received in February 2007. The Company believes that all of B&S’s counterclaims will ultimately be dismissed, and that the Company will prevail in full on the merits of its claim against B&S. The binding arbitration hearing is scheduled for July 2007.

ITEM 4           SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5           MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

(a) The Company’s common shares were traded on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market from June 29, 1993 until it was involuntarily delisted on March 22, 2000 as a result of having failed to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00. The shares continue to be traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) under the symbol “PUBSF”, but following Effective Date of the Arrangment will cease being quoted.

The range of high and low bid and asked prices for the Company’s common shares from January 1, 2005, to the end of 2006 has been:

  High Low
     
First Quarter of 2005: $0.50 $0.28
Second Quarter of 2005: $0.95 $0.45
Third Quarter of 2005: $0.51 $0.40
Fourth Quarter of 2005: $0.51 $0.29
     
First Quarter of 2006: $0.60 $0.30
Second Quarter of 2006: $1.00 $0.25
Third Quarter of 2006: $0.82 $0.30
Fourth Quarter of 2006: $0.79 $0.30

Such quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commissions, and may not reflect actual transactions.

(b) The approximate number of record holders of the Company's common shares as of April 2, 2007 is 350. After the Effective Date of the Plan of Arrangement, the number of shareholders will be less than 10.

(c) The Company has never paid any dividends in respect of any of its capital shares, and does not intend to do so any time in the foreseeable future.

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(d) Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.

Equity based compensation plans in force as at December 31, 2006:

Plan category

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options



(a)

Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options




(b)

Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))


(c)

Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders
260,000 US $ 3.70
CDN $ 4.31
550,000
Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders
0
0
Total
260,000
US $ 3.70
CDN $ 4.31
550,000

Exchange Controls

There are presently no governmental laws, decrees or regulations in Canada which restrict the export or import of capital or which impose foreign exchange controls.

Except as provided in the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”), there are no restrictions specific to the rights of non-Canadians to hold or vote securities of the Company under the laws of Canada or British Columbia, or in the Company’s charter documents.

The ICA requires non-Canadian persons or entities acquiring “control” (as defined in the ICA) of a corporation carrying on business in Canada to either notify, or file an application for review with, Investment Canada, the federal agency created by the ICA. The ICA is applicable to, and Investment Canada may review, transactions which result in the direct or indirect acquisition of control of a Canadian business, where the gross value of corporate assets, calculated in the manner prescribed, exceeds certain thresholds (generally five million dollars, in the case of direct acquisitions and fifty million dollars, in the case of indirect acquisitions), such thresholds being favourably varied by the Minister each year for WTO investors (including the U.S.), except where the activity of the business is related to uranium production, financial services, transportation or culture. No change of voting control will be deemed to have occurred, for purposes of the ICA, if less than one-third of the voting control of a Canadian corporation is acquired by an investor.

If an investment is reviewable under the ICA, an application for review in the form prescribed is normally required to be filed with Investment Canada prior to the investment taking place, and the investment may not be implemented until the review has been completed and the Minister responsible for Investment Canada is satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada. If the Minister is not satisfied that the investment is likely to be of net benefit to

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Canada, the non-Canadian applicant must not implement the investment, or if the investment has been implemented, may be required to divest itself of control of the business that is the subject of the investment.

Certain Canadian Federal Income Tax Considerations for U.S. Resident Holders

The following discussion is a summary of certain Canadian federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of the common shares of the Company by a holder who is not resident in Canada nor deemed to be resident in Canada under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (“ITA”). This summary assumes that at all relevant times (i) the holder has never been resident in Canada; (ii) the Company’s dealings with the holder are at arm’s length within the meaning of the ITA; (iii) the holder holds the common shares as capital property; (iv) the holder does not use or hold and is not deemed or considered to use or hold the common shares in carrying on business in Canada and has not acquired any of the common shares in one or more transactions considered to be an adventure in the nature of trade within the meaning of the ITA; and (v) the holder is not otherwise required by or for the purposes of the laws of Canada to include an amount in respect of any of the common shares in computing income from carrying on business in Canada. This summary further assumes that the holder, for purposes of the Canada-U.S. Income Tax Convention (the “Treaty”), is at all relevant times a resident of the U.S., has never been a resident of Canada, has not held or used common shares in connection with a permanent establishment or fixed base in Canada, and otherwise qualifies for the full benefits of the Treaty. This summary is not applicable to special circumstances such as where the holder is a limited liability company, a tax-exempt entity, an insurer, or a “financial institution”, a “specified financial institution”, or an interest in which would be a “tax shelter investment”, all as defined in the ITA.

This summary is based on the current provisions of the ITA and the regulations thereunder, our understanding of the current published administrative practices of the Canada Revenue Agency, and all specific proposals to amend the ITA and the regulations thereunder announced by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof. This summary does not otherwise take into account or anticipate any changes in the law, whether by judicial, governmental or legislative decisions or action, nor does it take into account tax legislation or considerations of any province or territory of Canada or any jurisdiction other than Canada.

The summary is of a general nature only, is not exhaustive of all Canadian income tax considerations, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular holder of the common shares and no representation with respect to the Canadian tax consequences to any particular holder is made. Each holder should consult with their own tax advisors with respect to the income tax consequences to them of acquiring, holding or disposing of the common shares.

Dividends

Dividends paid on the common shares to a U.S. resident holder will be subject to Canadian withholding tax at a rate of 15% of the gross dividend, and 5% where the beneficial owner of the dividend is a corporation resident in the U.S. that owns at least 10% of the Company’s common shares.

Capital Gains

A U.S. resident holder will not be subject to Canadian tax in respect of a capital gain realized upon the disposition of common shares unless the common shares represent “taxable Canadian property” to the holder, as defined in the ITA. The common shares will be taxable Canadian property to a U.S. resident holder only if the U.S. resident holder, together with persons with whom the holder does not deal at arm’s length, collectively owned at least 25% of the issued shares of any class of the capital stock of the Company at any time during

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the five year period preceding the disposition of the common shares. Even if the common shares represent taxable Canadian property, under the Treaty no Canadian tax will generally be payable on a capital gain realized on the disposition of the common shares by a U.S. resident holder, unless the value of the common shares is derived principally from real property situated in Canada. Management of the Company is of the view that the value of the common shares of the Company is not derived principally from real property situated in Canada. Provided this is correct, in no instance will Canadian tax be payable on a capital gain realized on a disposition of common shares of the Company by a U.S. resident holder.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

No repurchases of the Company’s equity securities were made by the Company or by an affiliated purchaser during the fourth quarter of 2006.

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ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(in thousands of US dollars except per share information which is set forth in US dollars)


UNDER CDN GAAP   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
                               
Sales $ 36,312   $ 33,045   $ 28,202   $ 26,725   $ 27,716  
Income from                              
Restaurant Operations   5,321     3,252     2,719     2,740     2,640  
Per share   0.89     0.57     0.52     0.53     0.51  
                               
Earnings (loss)                              
before Income Taxes   (813 )   (3,008 )   (710 )   173     (1,514 )
Per share   (0.14 )   (0.52 )   (0.14 )   0.03     (0.29 )
                               
Net income (loss)   (334 )   (3,266 )   (888 )   228     (1,344 )
Earnings (loss)                              
per share - basic   ($0.06 )   ($0.57 )   ($0.17 ) $ 0.04     ($0.26 )
                               
Total assets   16,968     14,682     15,164     10,677     10,656  
Shareholders'                              
equity (deficit)   (6,077 )   (5,795 )   (2,642 )   2,470     1,908  
Long-term debt   18,815     17,347     15,262     4,622     5,142  
Average shares                              
outstanding   5,982,656     5,744,360     5,244,507     5,163,271     5,163,354  

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UNDER US GAAP   2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
                               
Sales $ 35,539   $ 32,431   $ 27,615   $ 26,270   $ 27,716  
Income from                              
Restaurant Operations   5,469     3,272     2,744     2,677     2,669  
Per share   0.91     0.57     0.52     0.52     0.52  
                               
Earnings (loss)                              
before Income Taxes   (635 )   (2,981 )   (132 )   957     (1,810 )
Per share   (0.11 )   (0.52 )   (0.03 )   0.19     (0.35 )
                               
Net income (loss) as previously stated   (154 )   (3,239 )   (1,170 )   (166 )   (1,646 )
Restatements:                              
Gain on exchange of junior notes   0     0     0     201     0  
Gain on translation of convertible notes                              
using period end rate for US GAAP   0     0     860     1,023     51  
Amortize set up costs of junior notes   0     0     0     (45 )   (45 )
Net income (loss) as restated   (154 )   (3,239 )   (310 )   1,013     (1,640 )
Earnings (loss)                              
per share   ($0.03 )   ($0.56 )   ($0.06 ) $ 0.20     ($0.32 )
                               
Total assets   15,049     12,454     12,876     10,046     9,886  
Shareholders' equity (deficit)                              
as previously stated   (6,248 )   (6,146 )   (3,020 )   (4,482 )   (3,742 )
Restatements:                              
Gain on translation of convertible notes                              
using period end rate for US GAAP   0     0     0     (136 )   (90 )
Amortize set up costs of junior notes   0     0     0     657     (365 )
Shareholders' equity (deficit)                              
as restated   (6,248 )   (6,146 )   (3,020 )   (3,961 )   (4,197 )
                               
Long-term debt   17,151     15,510     13,386     10,327     10,387  
Average shares                              
outstanding   5,982,656     5,744,360     5,244,507     5,163,271     5,163,354  

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Summary of differences between Canadian GAAP and US GAAP for selected financial data

(a) Consolidated statement of operations items

For Canadian GAAP purposes, the Company uses the proportionate method of consolidation to record its one-third ownership stake in the joint venture Elephant & Castle restaurant in San Francisco, CA. For US GAAP purposes, there is no proportional consolidation of sales or costs for such joint ventures. Instead, the Company’s share of profits is recorded as investment income.

For Canadian GAAP purposes, pre-opening costs associated with new store openings are amortized over a period of 12 months commencing at date of opening. For US GAAP purposes, such costs are written off in full as they are incurred.

Improvements to leased premises and property under capital leases are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease except for locations opened prior to January 1, 1993. Those improvements are being amortized on the straight-line method over the term of the lease plus the first two renewal options. Under US GAAP, amortization of leasehold improvement costs would be restricted to the term of the lease.

For Canadian GAAP purposes, the GEIPPPII Junior Notes were treated as equity, since the debt was convertible into common shares of the Company at the option of the issuer. For US GAAP purposes these amounts were treated as a liability. Accordingly, the dividends associated with these notes were recorded as other paid-in capital for Canadian GAAP purposes, but as interest costs for US GAAP purposes. In addition, when the GEIPPPII Junior Notes were exchanged for preferred shares in December 2004, the associated gain on foreign exchange was recorded as contributed surplus for Canadian GAAP purposes, but as gain on foreign exchange for US GAAP purposes. Also, the set up costs of the GEIPPPII Junior Notes which were recorded as other paid-in capital for Canadian GAAP purposes, were recorded as a debt set-up cost for US GAAP purposes and were accordingly amortized over the term of the debt. Since these notes were a liability for US GAAP purposes, they were consolidated each year at period end rates, rather than historic rates, resulting in a gain or loss on foreign exchange for US GAAP purposes only.

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The impact of the above on net income (loss) may be summarized as follows:

      2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
                                 
  Net income (loss) Canadian GAAP   ($334 )   ($3,266 )   ($888 ) $ 228     ($1,344 )
                                 
  Adjustments decreasing (increasing)                              
  net income (loss):                              
  Amortization of improvement costs   117     218     6     (2 )   (6 )
  Pre-opening costs, expensed under US GAAP   63     (191 )   45     (45 )   35  
  Dividend on paid-in capital that would be                              
  treated as interest under US GAAP   0     0     (333 )   (347 )   (330 )
                                 
  Net (loss) US GAAP as previously stated   (154 )   (3,239 )   (1,170 )   (166 )   (1,645 )
                                 
  Restatements decreasing (increasing)                              
  net income (loss):                              
  Gain on exchange of junior notes   0     0     0     201     0  
  Amortize set up costs of junior notes   0     0     0     (45 )   (45 )
  Gain on translation of convertible notes                              
  using period end rate for US GAAP   0     0     860     1,023     51  
                                 
  Net income (loss) US GAAP as restated   ($154 )   ($3,239 )   ($310 ) $ 1,013     ($1,640 )

(b) Balance sheet items

For Canadian GAAP purposes, the Company uses the proportionate method of consolidation to record its one-third ownership stake in the joint venture Elephant & Castle restaurant in San Francisco, CA. For US GAAP purposes, there is no proportional consolidation of assets or liabilities for such joint ventures. Instead, the value of the Company’s investment is included in other assets.

For Canadian GAAP purposes, pre-opening costs associated with new store openings are amortized over a period of 12 months commencing at date of opening. For US GAAP purposes, such costs are written off in full as they are incurred.

Improvements to leased premises and property under capital leases are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease except for locations opened prior to January 1, 1993. Those improvements are being amortized on the straight-line method over the term of the lease plus the first two renewal options. Under US GAAP, amortization of leasehold improvement costs would be restricted to the term of the lease.

For Canadian GAAP purposes, deferred financing costs are recorded as an asset which is then amortized over the life of the associated instrument. Under US GAAP, such costs are offset against long term debt.

For Canadian GAAP purposes, the GEIPPPII Junior Notes were treated as equity, since the debt was convertible into common shares of the Company at the option of the issuer. For US GAAP purposes these

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amounts were treated as a liability. Accordingly, the dividends associated with these notes were recorded as other paid-in capital for Canadian GAAP purposes, but as interest costs for US GAAP purposes. In addition, when the GEIPPPII Junior Notes were exchanged for preferred shares in December 2004, the associated gain on foreign exchange was recorded as contributed surplus for Canadian GAAP purposes, but as gain on foreign exchange for US GAAP purposes. Also, the set up costs of the GEIPPPII Junior Notes which were recorded as other paid-in capital for Canadian GAAP purposes, were recorded as a debt set-up cost for US GAAP purposes and were accordingly amortized over the term of the debt. Since these notes were a liability for US GAAP purposes, they were consolidated each year at period end rates, rather than historic rates, resulting in a gain or loss on foreign exchange for US GAAP purposes only.

The impact of the above on shareholders equity (deficit) may be summarized as follows:

      2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
                                 
  Shareholders' equity (deficit) Canadian GAAP   ($6,077 )   ($5,795 )   ($2,642 ) $ 2,470   $ 1,908  
                                 
  Adjustments decreasing (increasing)                              
  shareholders' equity (deficit):                              
  Amortization of improvement costs   (42 )   (160 )   (378 )   (384 )   (382 )
  Pre-opening costs, expensed under US GAAP   (129 )   (191 )   0     (45 )   (1 )
  GEIPPPII Junior Notes                              
  treated as liability under US GAAP   0     0     0     (6,524 )   (5,267 )
                                 
  Equity (deficit) US GAAP as previously stated   (6,248 )   (6,146 )   (3,020 )   (4,483 )   (3,742 )
                                 
  Restatements decreasing (increasing)                              
  shareholders' equity (deficit):                              
  Gain on exchange of junior notes                              
  Amortize set up costs of junior notes   0     0     0     (135 )   (90 )
  Gain on translation of convertible notes                              
  using period end rate for US GAAP   0     0     0     657     (365 )
                                 
  Equity (deficit) US GAAP as restated   ($6,248 )   ($6,146 )   ($3,020 )   ($3,961 )   ($4,197 )

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ITEM 7           MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

Overview

The Company owns, operates and franchises casual full service brand name restaurants in Canada and the United States. Its principal brand is “Elephant and Castle.”

Revenues are generated from two main sources:

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Food and beverage sales from Company owned and operated (“Corporate”) stores; and

   

 

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Franchise fees and other franchise income.

The casual dining industry is highly competitive. Profitability is susceptible to changes in economic conditions, consumer taste and lifestyle, government regulations, and fluctuating commodity prices.

The Company focuses on four key areas which are the main drivers of its profitability:

  (a)

Sales growth from comparable restaurants;

  (b)

Operating costs and margins in corporate restaurants;

  (c)

Development of new corporate restaurants in order to expand the Company’s earnings base; and

  (d)

Control of general and administrative expenses.

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Fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006 vs. Fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005

It should be noted that the year ended December 31, 2006 was a fifty-three week year, whereas 2005 and 2004 were fifty-two week years.

During the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006, the Company saw strong comparable store sales and profit growth from both US and Canadian operations, reflecting improved operational standards and continuing favorable economic conditions in both markets. Comparisons with available market data suggest that the Company’s growth in comparable US store sales has exceeded the average for the casual dining sector by approximately 4.9% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. (Source: KnappTrack).

The Company promoted itself as a venue for watching the FIFA World Cup 2006 and benefited from this event. The return of the NHL Playoffs in the second quarter of 2006 had a positive impact compared to the second quarter of 2005.

During the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006, the Company generated Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortization and Loss/(Gain) on Foreign Exchange (“EBITDAFE”) of US$3,853,000 which represents a 62% increase on the prior year when EBITDAFE was US$2,384,000. EBITDAFE is a non-GAAP term, but the Company believes it to be a good measure of underlying business performance. Loss/(Gain) on Foreign Exchange has been excluded since these losses/(gains) largely relate to the translation of the Company’s Canadian dollar denominated debt, rather than to trading activities, and are also extremely sensitive to relatively small movements in period end exchange rates. Impairment of long-lived assets has been excluded since it represents accelerated depreciation. The following table provides a reconciliation between Net Income (Loss) and EBITDAFE:

US$000   2006     2005     2004  
                   
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes   (813 )   (3,008 )   (710 )
Add back:                  
               Interest on Long-Term Debt   2,873     2,605     558  
               (Gain) Loss on Foreign Exchange   (65 )   679     28  
               Amotization   1,858     1,872     1,559  
               Restaurant Closing Costs   0     55     0  
               Impairment of Long-Lived Assets   0     181     199  
                   
EBITDAFE   3,853     2,384     1,634  

The Company presents its consolidated financial statements in Canadian GAAP, and provides reconciliations to US GAAP where required.

With effect from the reporting period ended December 26, 2004, the Company denominated its functional and reporting currency to be the US Dollar. Previously the Company‘s functional and reporting currency was the Canadian Dollar.

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Sales

Sales increased during the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006 to $36,312,000 from $33,045,000 in 2005. The year on year increase in sales of $3,267,000 is comprised of:

    US$  
Increase in sales from same US stores (+5.3%)   745,000  
Increase in sales from same Canadian stores (+8.5%)   1,086,000  
Impact of closed Canadian stores   (2,850,000 )
Consolidation of Canadian sales at higher exchange rate   905,000  
Share of sales from San Francisco joint venture   147,000  
Impact of 2005 new stores (Chicago-Huron and Washington)   2,540,000  
Impact of 2006 new store (Chicago-Wabash)   231,000  
Changes in other income   (140,000 )
Impact of 53rd week in 2006   603,000  
       
Total change in sales versus 2005   3,267,000  

The year ended December 31, 2006 was a 53 week year (2005 and 2004 = 52 weeks), resulting in an additional week’s sales of $603,000 in 2006.

For the five US Corporate locations open throughout both years, sales for the 2006 period, excluding the 53rd week, were $14,873,000, which represents an increase of 5.3% compared to the prior year. Two of five US same corporate stores showed year on year growth: Chicago Adams Street, +13.8%; Seattle, +11.6% . Sales at the other three US same corporate stores were broadly flat. The Boston store showed good growth for most of the year, but was closed for 3 weeks in the Summer for refurbishment, and further impacted by a basement flood in October which resulted in further closures.

For the seven Canadian corporate locations fully open throughout both periods, sales for the 2006 period, excluding the 53rd week, totaled CDN$15,811,000 and increased 8.5% compared to the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005. Six of the seven stores (Edmonton Whyte Avenue +20.9%; Toronto - King Street +17.9%; Edmonton Eaton Centre +12.1%; Ottawa +7.7%; Winnipeg +4.5%; Rosie’s on Robson +2.4%) showed year on year sales increases. The return of NHL Hockey in the fourth quarter of 2005 had a positive impact on the Edmonton Whyte Avenue and Rosie’s on Robson locations. Edmonton Whyte Avenue benefited from the Edmonton Oilers making it to the NHL playoff finals resulting in a positive second quarter of 2006. Toronto – King Street has experienced increased sales following the refurbishment of its Office Bar, completed in early 2006.

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Net Loss

For the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006, the Company generated a net loss of $334,000 compared to a net loss of $3,266,000 for the fifty-two week period in 2005. The current year loss includes a gain on foreign exchange of $65,000 (2005 - $679,000 loss), and interest costs of $2,873,000 (2005 - $2,605,000) reflecting the Company’s funding structure. Losses per common share for the current period were $0.06, versus a loss per common share of $0.57 in 2005. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding increased from 5,744,360 in 2005 to 5,982,656 in 2006, reflecting the purchase of common shares by Management in accordance with the Company’s funding agreements and the issuance of 12,000 common shares to directors.

Income from Restaurant Operations

The Company generated income from restaurant operations of $5,321,000 for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006 compared to $3,252,000 for the same period in 2005. The increase versus 2005 of $2,069,000 is comprised of:

    US$  
       
Increase in income from same US stores   486,000  
Increase in income from same Canadian stores   565,000  
Impact of closed Canadian stores   123,000  
Asset impairment charge for closed Canadian stores   181,000  
Impact of foreign exchange   121,000  
Income from San Francisco store   153,000  
Impact of 2005 new stores (Chicago-Huron and Washington)   566,000  
Impact of 2006 new store (Chicago-Wabash)   29,000  
Changes in other income   (155,000 )
       
Total change in income versus 2005   2,069,000  

The Company opened two new corporate stores in May 2005, a first store in Washington, DC, and a second store in Chicago, IL (East Huron Street). These new stores generated income of $224,000 in the first three quarters of 2006, versus a loss of $341,000 in the same period of 2005. A third corporate store located in Chicago, IL (North Wabash Street) opened in December 2006 generated $29,000 in its first month of operation.

The Company estimates that the additional 53rd week in 2006 added approximately $200,000 to restaurant income.

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Same Store Performance

The following tables show same store sales and profit performance for US and Canadian stores for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006 versus the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005 (in local currency):

US same stores (US$000)

    53 Wks     % of     52 Wks     % of  
    2006     sales     2005     sales  
                         
SALES   15,128           14,127        
                         
RESTAURANT EXPENSES                        
     Food and Beverage Costs   3,644     24.1%     3,471     24.6%  
     Restaurant Operating Expenses                        
           Labor   4,677     30.9%     4,518     32.0%  
           Occupancy and Other   3,560     23.5%     3,350     23.7%  
     Amortization   717     4.7%     735     5.2%  
     Loss on Asset Disposal   10     0.1%     19     0.1%  
                         
    12,608     83.3%     12,093     85.6%  
                         
     INCOME FROM RESTAURANT                        
     OPERATIONS   2,520     16.7%     2,034     14.4%  

CDN same stores (CDN$000)

    53 Wks     % of     52 Wks     % of  
    2006     sales     2005     sales  
                         
SALES   16,053           14,578        
                         
RESTAURANT EXPENSES                        
     Food and Beverage Costs   4,656     29.0%     4,275     29.3%  
     Restaurant Operating Expenses                        
           Labor   4,932     30.7%     4,475     30.7%  
           Occupancy and Other   3,741     23.3%     3,674     25.2%  
     Amortization   567     3.5%     644     4.4%  
     Loss on Asset Disposal   9     0.1%     2     0.0%  
                         
    13,905     86.6%     13,070     89.7%  
                         
     INCOME FROM RESTAURANT                        
     OPERATIONS   2,148     13.4%     1,508     10.3%  

Canadian same store performance is reported above in Canadian dollars to eliminate the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and to facilitate year on year comparisons. It excludes the three stores that closed during 2005.

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Food and Beverage Costs

Overall, food and beverage costs, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 25.7% for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006, compared to 26.4% for the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005.

Food costs improved, despite some pressure on commodity pricing, reflecting continuing efforts in training kitchen personnel and management.

Labor and Benefits Costs

Labor and benefits decreased from 31.7% of sales in 2005 to 30.3% in the current period.

Same store percentage was below last year for the US reflecting higher sales volumes and good cost control. In Canada, same store percentage of sales was broadly flat versus the prior year, with volume efficiencies offset by minimum wage increases in Ontario and Manitoba which impacted four of the seven Canadian stores.

Occupancy and Other Operating Costs

Occupancy and other operating expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 23.8% from 25.7% in the same period last year. The closure of three smaller, less profitable stores in Canada contributed to this improvement.

In same stores, costs as a percent of sales were lower in both markets, reflecting largely fixed costs and higher sales volumes.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with the recommendations of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”), the Company has compared the net book value of its long-lived assets with the cash flows those assets are expected to generate over their remaining useful lives.

The Company recorded a $181,000 charge for the impairment of long-lived assets in the third quarter of 2005, which related to the three Canadian stores which closed in the fourth quarter of 2005.

As at December 31, 2006, the Company has concluded that no provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets are required.

Amortization Expense

Amortization costs were 5.7% of sales in 2005 and 5.1% in 2006. Amortization expense decreased from $1,872,000 to $1,858,000.

The decrease in amortization can be attributed improved operating performance and to expiry of long-lived assets.

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General and Administrative Costs

General and administrative costs were 9.1% of sales for 2006, an increase of 0.1% versus 9.0% of sales for 2005. Costs increased from $2,976,000 in 2005 to $3,326,000 in the current period. This reflects conversion of the mainly Canadian dollar costs into US dollars at a higher exchange rate than that used in the prior year. Underlying costs were $209,000 higher than the prior year, reflecting $55,000 of extra cost due to the 53rd week in 2006 and higher management bonuses for above budget profit performance. The $350,000 increase versus 2005 is comprised of:

    US$  
Increase in costs of Vancouver office   (209,000 )
Exchange rate applied to Vancouver office costs   (141,000 )
Total increase in G&A costs versus 2005   (350,000 )

Gain/Loss on Foreign Exchange

For the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a gain on foreign exchange of $65,000 (2005 – $679,000 loss). This reflects the conversion into US dollars of the Company’s CDN$14,900,000 of Canadian dollar denominated debt, including preferred shares, at a broadly similar rate to year end 2005.

Interest on Long-Term Debt

Interest on long-term debt was $2,873,000 for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006, compared to $2,605,000 in 2005. The increase is attributable to interest costs on Canadian dollar denominated debt being converted at a higher exchange rate than that used in the prior year.

Loss Before Taxes

The Company generated a loss before income taxes of $813,000 for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006 compared to a loss of $3,008,000 for 2005. The current year loss includes a gain on foreign exchange of $65,000 (2005 – $679,000 loss) and interest costs of $2,873,000 (2005 – $2,605,000).

Income Taxes

The Company recorded income taxes of $146,000 for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006 (2005 - $88,000), representing state taxes which are payable in the US.

The Company also recorded an increase in its future income tax balance of $625,000 for the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006 (2005 – decrease of $170,000).

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Net Loss

For the fifty-three weeks ended December 31, 2006, the Company generated a net loss of $334,000 compared to a net loss of $3,266,000 for the fifty-two week period ended December 25, 2005. The current year loss includes a gain on foreign exchange of $65,000 (2005 – $679,000 loss), and interest costs of $2,873,000 (2005 – $2,605,000). Losses per common share for the current period were $0.06, versus a loss per common share of $0.57 in 2005. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding increased from 5,744,360 in 2005 to 5,982,656 in 2006 for the current year, reflecting the purchase of common shares by Management in accordance with the Company’s funding agreements and the issuance of 12,000 common shares to directors.

Market Risk – Foreign Exchange

The Company’s functional and reporting currency is US dollars. The Company generates approximately CDN$2,400,000 of operating cash flow from its Canadian restaurants each year. These cash flows are generated in Canadian dollars. Offsetting this, the Company incurs approximately CDN$2,700,000 of general and administrative expenses, and approximately CDN$600,000 interest on long-term debt in Canadian dollars.

The Company’s reported earnings are, therefore, subject to exchange rate fluctuations on the approximately CDN$900,000 net cash outflow in Canadian dollars each year.

Also, as noted above, the Company’s reported earnings include gains/losses on foreign exchange, which largely reflect revaluation of the Company’s approximately CDN$14,900,000 of long-term debt.

Seasonality

The fourth quarter of each calendar year continues to be the Company’s strongest trading period, reflecting high volumes during the holiday season.

Seasonal trends have remained broadly constant over the past two years.

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Fifty-two Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 vs. Fifty-two Weeks Ended December 26, 2004

During the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, the Company saw strong comparable store sales and profit growth from its US operations, reflecting improved operational standards and a strengthening US economy. Comparisons with available market data suggest that the Company’s growth in comparable US store sales has exceeded the average for the casual dining sector by approximately 3% for 12 months to December 25, 2005. (Source: KnappTrack). Canadian same store performance (excluding the three stores which closed in 2005) also showed an encouraging return to growth.

During the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, the Company opened two new corporate restaurants, a first restaurant in Washington, DC and a second restaurant in Chicago, IL. In addition, an eighth franchise restaurant opened in Wexford, PA.

During the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, the Company generated Earnings Before Tax, Interest, Depreciation and Amortization and Loss/(Gain) on Foreign Exchange(“EBITDAFE”) of US$2,384,000 which represents a 46% increase on the prior year when EBITDAFE was US$1,634,000. EBITDAFE is a non-GAAP term, but the Company believes it to be a good measure of underlying business performance, since it excludes the impact of gain/loss on foreign exchange and interest costs, both of which can vary significantly from year to year. The following table provides a reconciliation between Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and EBITDAFE:

US$000   2005     2004     2003  
                   
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes   (3,008 )   (710 )   173  
Add back:                  
               Interest on Long-Term Debt   2,605     558     545  
               (Gain) Loss on Foreign Exchange   679     28     (679 )
               Amotization   1,872     1,559     1,538  
               Restaurant Closing Costs   55     0     94  
               Impairment of Long-Lived Assets   181     199     0  
                   
EBITDAFE   2,384     1,634     1,671  

The Company presents its consolidated financial statements in Canadian GAAP, and provides reconciliations to US GAAP where required.

With effect from the reporting period ended December 26, 2004, the Company denominated its functional and reporting currency to be the US Dollar. Previously the Company‘s functional and reporting currency was the Canadian Dollar.

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Sales

Sales increased during the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005 to US$33,045,000 from US$28,202,000 in 2004. The year on year increase in sales of US$4,843,000 is comprised of:

    US$  
Increase in sales from same US stores (+5.9%)   789,000  
Increase in sales from same Canadian stores (+5.2%)   590,000  
Impact of Canadian store closures   (527,000 )
Consolidation of Canadian Sales at higher exchange rate   1,040,000  
Share of sales from new store in San Francisco   29,000  
Impact of new stores (Chicago-Huron and Washington, DC)   2,824,000  
Changes in other income   98,000  
       
Total change in sales versus 2005 $ 4,843,000  

For the five US Corporate locations open throughout the year, sales for the 2005 period were US$14,127,000, which represents an increase of 5.9% compared to the prior year. Four out of five US same stores showed year on year growth. San Diego sales grew +11.2% versus 2004, representing two year growth of +33.8%, reflecting continuing high hotel occupancy and local events. Chicago (+8.9%), Philadelphia (+7.9%), and Boston (+1.9%) have also shown consistent growth. Seattle (-5.8%) performed below last year.

For the seven Canadian Elephant & Castle corporate locations fully open throughout both periods, sales for the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005 totaled CDN$14,578,000 and were up 5.2% compared to the fifty-two weeks ended December 26, 2004. Three of the seven stores (Toronto Yonge St. +17.2%; Winnipeg +11.7%; Ottawa +6.5%) showed year on year sales increases. The return of NHL hockey in the fourth quarter of 2005 had a positive impact on the Edmonton Whyte Avenue and Rosies on Robson locations bringing their year on year sales to flat. Rosies on Robson also benefited from the Grey Cup week during the month of November.

Net Income/Loss

For the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, the Company generated a net loss of US$3,266,000 compared to a net loss of US$888,000 for the fifty-two week period in 2004. The current year loss includes a loss on foreign exchange of US$679,000 (2004’s loss was US$28,000), and interest costs of US$2,605,000 (2004’s interest costs were US$558,000) reflecting the Company’s new funding structure. Losses per Common Share for the current period were US$0.57, versus a loss per Common Share of US$0.17 in 2004. The weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding increased from 5,244,507 in 2004 to 5,744,360 for the current year, reflecting the sale and issuance of Common Shares in connection with the Company’s new funding structure, purchase of Common Shares by Management and the issuance of 15,000 Common Shares to directors.

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Income from Restaurant Operations

The Company generated income from restaurant operations of US$3,252,000 compared to US$2,719,000 for 2004. The increase versus 2004 of US$533,000 is comprised of:

    US$  
Increase in income from same US stores   568,000  
Increase in income from same Canadian stores   353,000  
Impact of Canadian store closures   (303,000 )
Impact of foreign exchange   90,000  
Income from new store in San Francisco   45,000  
Impact of new stores (Chicago-Huron and Washington)   (365,000 )
Changes in other income   145,000  
       
Total change in income versus 2005 $ 533,000  

The Company opened two new corporate stores in May 2005, a first store in Washington, DC, and a second store in Chicago, IL (East Huron Street). These new stores generated losses of US$365,000, but this included depreciation and pre-opening cost amortization of US$596,000.

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Same Store Performance

The following tables show same store sales and profit performance for US and Canadian stores (in local currency):

US same stores (US$000)

          % of           % of  
    2005     sales     2004     sales  
                         
SALES   14,127           13,338        
                         
RESTAURANT EXPENSES                        
 Food and Beverage Costs   3,471     24.6%     3,366     25.2%  
 Restaurant Operating Expenses                        
     Labour   4,518     32.0%     4,349     32.6%  
     Occupancy and Other   3,349     23.7%     3,259     24.4%  
 Amortization   735     5.2%     899     6.7%  
 Loss on Asset Disposal   20     0.1%     0     0.0%  
                         
    12,093     85.6%     11,873     89.0%  
                         
INCOME FROM RESTAURANT OPERATIONS   2,034     14.4%     1,465     11.0%  

CDN same stores (CDN$000)                        
          % of           % of  
    2005     sales     2004     sales  
                         
SALES   14,578           13,863        
                         
RESTAURANT EXPENSES                        
 Food and Beverage Costs   4,275     29.3%     4,215     30.4%  
 Restaurant Operating Expenses                        
     Labour   4,475     30.7%     4,342     31.3%  
     Occupancy and Other   3,674     25.2%     3,494     25.2%  
 Amortization   644     4.4%     724     5.2%  
 Loss on Asset Disposal   2     0.0%     9     0.1%  
                         
    13,070     89.7%     12,784     92.2%  
                         
INCOME FROM RESTAURANT OPERATIONS   1,508     10.3%     1,079     7.8%  

Canadian same store performance is reported above in Canadian dollars to eliminate the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and to facilitate year on year comparisons. It excludes the three stores that closed during 2005.

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Food and Beverage Costs

Overall, food and beverage costs, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 26.4% for the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, compared to 27.2% for the fifty-two weeks ended December 26, 2004.

Food costs improved reflecting some softening of commodity pricing and an increasing effort in training kitchen personnel and management. The produce market experienced a very stable year without any of the traditional spikes in costs experienced in previous years.

Favorable beef prices reflected increased slaughter in the US and the opening of the Canada/US border early in the year.

Pork slaughter remained fairly high in volume and pork belly prices were traded to a much more favorable price than the previous year.

The Company introduced a wide menu change in July, including price increases in line with the casual dining market.

Labour and Benefits Costs

Labour and benefits increased from 31.4% of sales in 2004 to 31.7% in the current period.

Same store percentages were below last year for both US and Canada.

Higher overall costs reflect start-up staffing costs in the two new US stores, increased minimum wages in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatoon and Ontario and additional labour cost related to closing three Canadian stores.

Occupancy and Other Operating Costs

Occupancy and other operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 25.7% from 25.5% in the same period last year.

In same stores, costs were at or below prior year levels. The overall increase was driven by new and closed store performance.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with the recommendations of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”), the Company has compared the net book value of its long-lived assets with the cash flows those assets are expected to generate over their remaining useful lives.

The lease of the Company’s restaurant in Calgary, AB, expired in December 2005. As at September 25, 2005, the Company determined that cash flows expected from this store until the end of the lease were less than the remaining book value of the associated fixed assets.

Accordingly, the Company reduced the net book value of these assets by recording a US$57,000 charge for the impairment of long-lived assets in the third quarter of 2005.

In 2004, the Company agreed to an extension for the lease of its

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restaurant in Victoria, BC. The extension was for 5 years, but with a landlord’s option to terminate on December 31, 2005, provided that notice was given before June 30, 2005.

In April 2005, the Company received a lease termination notice from the landlord, and vacated the premises on December 31, 2005.

As at September 25, 2005, the net book value of the assets at the Victoria store exceeded the expected cash flows for the remainder of the lease.

Accordingly, the Company reduced the net book value of these assets by recording a US$124,000 charge for the impairment of long-lived assets in the third quarter of 2005.

Restaurant Closing Costs

(i) Closure of Elephant & Castle restaurant in Saskatoon, SK

The Company closed its Saskatoon location in October 2005, on expiry of the lease. Capital asset write-downs and other closure costs totaled US$11,000.

(ii) Closure of Elephant & Castle restaurant in Calgary, AB

The Company closed its Calgary location in December 2005, on expiry of the lease. Capital asset write-downs and other closure costs totaled US$23,000.

(iii) Closure of Elephant & Castle restaurant in Victoria, BC

The Company closed its Victoria location in December 2005, on expiry of the lease. Capital asset write-downs and other closure costs totaled US$21,000.

Amortization Expense

Amortization costs increased from 5.5% of sales in 2004 to 5.7% in 2005.

The increase in amortization can be attributed to an additional US$596,000 in amortization expenses from the new Chicago – Huron and Washington, DC stores.

General and Administrative Costs

General and administrative costs were 9.0% of sales for 2005 and 10.1% for 2004. Costs increased from US$2,843,000 in 2004 to US$2,976,000 in the current period. This reflects conversion of the mainly Canadian dollar costs into US dollars at a higher exchange rate than that used in the prior year, additional travel costs in support of new store openings and the increasing cost of complying with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and other SEC requirements. The US$133,000 increase versus 2004 is comprised of:

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    US $  
Increase in costs of Vancouver office   (202,000 )
Exchange rate applied to Vancouver office costs   (215,000 )
Decrease in costs of San Antonio office, closed 2004   284,000  
       
Total increase in G&A costs vs 2004   (133,000 )

Gain (loss) on Foreign Exchange

For the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, the Company recorded a loss on foreign exchange of US$679,000 (a loss of US$28,000 in 2004). The loss in the current year reflects the impact of a stronger Canadian dollar on the value of Canadian dollar debt, including preferred shares, when converted into US dollars.

Interest on Long-Term Debt

Interest on long-term debt was US$2,605,000 for the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, compared to US$558,000 in 2004. The increase is attributable to the interest cost associated with the Company’s funding structure agreed to in December 2004.

Income/Loss Before Taxes

The Company generated a loss before income taxes of US$3,008,000 for the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005 compared to a loss of US$710,000 for 2004. The current year loss includes a loss on foreign exchange of US$679,000 (loss of US$28,000 in 2004), and interest costs of US$2,605,000 (internet costs of US$558,000 in 2004) reflecting the Company’s funding structure.

Income Taxes

The Company recorded income taxes of US$88,000 for the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005 (US$52,000 in 2004), representing state taxes which are payable in the US. The Company also recorded a US$170,000 reduction in the value of its Future Income Tax asset in 2005 (versus a reduction of US$126,000 in 2004).

Net Income/Loss

For the fifty-two weeks ended December 25, 2005, the Company generated a net loss of US$3,266,000 compared to a net loss of US$888,000 for the fifty-two week period ended December 26, 2004. The current year loss includes a loss on foreign exchange of US$679,000 (versus a loss of US$28,000 in 2004), and interest costs of US$2,605,000 (versus interest costs of US$558,000 in 2004) reflecting the Company’s new funding structure. Losses per Common Share for the current period were US$0.57, versus a loss per Common Share of US$0.17 in 2004. The weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding increased from 5,244,507 in 2004 to 5,744,360 for the current year, reflecting the sale and issuance of Common Shares in connection with the Company’s funding structure, purchase of Common Shares by Management and the issue of 15,000 Common Shares to directors.

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Critical accounting policies

(1) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In line with the recommendations of the CICA, the Company compares annually the valuation of the long-lived assets at each of its locations with the cash flows that operation is expected to generate until the end of the lease for that location, or next break option if earlier.

Where asset valuations exceed expected cash flows, an impairment charge, representing the difference between the asset valuation and the discounted value of expected future cash flows, is made.

If the Company becomes aware of a material change in circumstances between annual comparisons, the Company reviews the need for further impairment charges on a quarterly basis.

The Company conducted a full review for the year ended December 25, 2005 and concluded that, having completed the closure of three Canadian stores during 2005, no further provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets were required as at December 25, 2005.

(2) Future income taxes

The Company has calculated, as at December 31, 2006, the following values for future income tax benefits:

(a) Non-capital loss carry forwards -

  US $000         FIT     Valuation           FIT  
      Losses     Benefit     Allowance           Asset  
  US operations   6,943     2,646     (661 )   25%     1,985  
  CDN operations   829     282     (141 )   50%     141  
  Group functions   365     124     (124 )   100%     0  
                                 
      8,137     3,052     (926 )         2,126  

(b) Fixed asset values for tax purposes in excess of book values -

  US $000   FIT     Valuation           FIT  
      Benefit     Allowance           Asset  
  US operations   540     (135 )   25%     405  
  CDN operations   380     (190 )   50%     190  
  Group functions   29     (29 )   100%     0  
                           
      949     (354 )         595  

The Company has applied 25% valuation allowances against its US operations and a 50% valuation allowance against its Canadian operations. The Company considers these valuation allowances to be appropriate. The Company has applied a 100% valuation allowance against its group function, since at current business volumes this entity does to generate taxable profits.

In addition, the Company has US$3,401,000 of net capital losses, against

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which a 100% valuation allowance has been applied.

Summary of future income tax asset as at December 31, 2006 -

US $000   FIT     Valuation     FIT  
    Benefit     Allowance     Asset  
Tax benefit of non-capital loss carry forwards   3,052     (926 )   2,126  
Tax benefit of capital loss carry forwards   1,160     (1,160 )   0  
Fixed asset values for tax purposes in excess of book values   949     (354 )   595  
                   
    5,161     (2,440 )   2,721  

(3) Franchise fees

The Company recognizes initial fees from the sale of franchises as revenue once the Company has fully complied with its obligations to the new franchisee in providing operational support and training regarding the opening of the restaurant. For the year ended December 31, 2006 such fees were $nil (2005 - $25,000, 2004 - $15,000).

Continuing franchise royalties are recognized as revenue as they are earned.

Total revenue from franchises is disclosed as a separate line item within total sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company has no obligated costs in connection with continuing franchise royalties, but provides ongoing operational support and advice to franchisees. This support is provided by the same operational management team that supports the Company’s corporately owned restaurants, and as such cannot be separately identified and reported. These costs are included within the Company’s general and administrative expenses, as are the costs associated with marketing and selling new franchises.

Income from restaurant operations derived from franchise operations is therefore equal to total revenue from franchises.

(4) Foreign Currency Translation

Amounts recorded in foreign currency are remeasured into US dollars as follows:

(i) Monetary assets and liabilities, at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date;

(ii) Non-monetary assets and liabilities, at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the acquisition of the assets or assumption of the liabilities; and,

(iii) Revenues and expenses (excluding amortization, which is translated at the same rate as the related asset), at the average rate of exchange for the year.

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Gains and losses arising from this remeasurement of foreign currency are included in net income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On January 22, 2007, the Company entered into a definitive Arrangement Agreement (the Arrangement Agreement”)with Repechage Restaurant Group Ltd. (“RRG”), a company incorporated under the laws of Canada. RRG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Repechage Investments Limited (“Repechage”).

Repechage is a closely-held investment company incorporated under the laws of Newfoundland and Labrador. It holds investments in the transportation, service and real estate sectors.

Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement and the Plan of Arrangement, on the Effective Date:

(a) Each of the holders of the Company’s Common Shares will transfer his Common Shares to RRG for US$0.7982 for each Common Share held;

(b) Each of the holders of the Company’s Preferred Shares will transfer his Preferred Shares to RRG for US$2.3946 for each Preferred Share held;

(c) Each of the holders of Warrants to acquire Common Shares and Preferred Shares in the Company will transfer his Warrants to RRG at a price equal to the amount, if any, by which the applicable per share consideration exceeds the warrant exercise price;

(d) All options to acquire shares in the Company will be terminated; and

(e) Lenders and Noteholders will be paid all amounts owing under the Notes held by them, and the Notes will be discharged.

On the Effective Date of the Arrangement, the Company will be a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of RRG and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Repechage. The Company expects to close the Arrangement during the second quarter of 2007.

The Plan of Arrangement provides that holders of Common Shares in the Company will be granted a right of dissent in accordance with the dissent provisions of the British Columbia Act.

On December 17, 2004, the Company entered into a series of financing agreements. The transactions resulted in the raising of CDN$5,000,000 (US$4,288,000) for the purposes of opening new Elephant & Castle restaurants and refurbishing existing Elephant & Castle restaurants.

During 2005, the Company invested US$4,685,000 in the building of its second restaurant in Chicago, IL and its first restaurant in Washington, DC, both of which opened in the spring of 2005.

As at December 31, 2006, the Company had invested US$2,500,000 in the building of its third restaurant in Chicago, IL which opened at the end of November 2006.

The Company’s remaining cash balance as at December 31, 2006 was

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US$507,000. This balance will allow the Company to continue its planned refurbishment and to maintain current operations. The Company expects to generate sufficient cash from its existing and new stores to be able to continue its expansion program in 2007.

As a result of the December 17, 2004 funding arrangements, the structure of the Company’s pre-existing debt and equity were substantially altered, as described below.

(a) Transactions with GE Investment Private Placement Partners II ("GEIPPPII")

In consideration for the surrender of US$3,900,000 of the existing Senior Notes, the surrender of US$5,000,000 of the existing Junior Notes and the exchange of US$1,209,000 of accrued interest on these Notes the Company issued US$4,204,000 of new Secured Notes, 3,653,972 of CDN$2 (US$1.72) Preferred Shares and a warrant to purchase 1,750,000 Common Shares. The Secured Notes bear interest at 14%, which was deferred until payments commenced in March 2007, except in certain circumstances and are fully repayable on December 18, 2009. The Preferred Shares accrue a cumulative annual dividend of 6%, payable only when the debt owing to Crown and the Secured Notes are repaid in full. The Preferred Shares are redeemable at the Company's option at 100% of redemption principal plus a redemption premium of up to 50% of the principal amount. The premium shall accrue at 10% per year or part thereof. Unless redeemed earlier, the Preferred Shares are automatically convertible, subject to the Company achieving an EBITDA target of US$3,500,000, at the rate of three Common Shares for every Preferred Share. The warrants are exercisable for a period of ten years at a price of CDN$0.667 (US$0.572) per share. The Notes will be paid in full and the preferred shares redeemed pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

(b) Transactions with Crown

The Company has entered into a credit agreement with Crown, pursuant to which it borrowed CDN$5,000,000 (US$4,288,000). The loan bears interest at the rate of 12% per annum. Interest is payable monthly and monthly principal payments of CDN$40,000 (US$34,000) commence in December 2006, rising to CDN$60,000 (US$51,000) in December 2007 and CDN$100,000 (US$86,000) in December 2008, with the balance of CDN$2,600,000 (US$2,230,000) repayable by December 17, 2009. In connection with the making of the loan, Crown received a first secured position over all of the Company's assets and properties, including the capital stock of the subsidiary companies, in respect of the loan indebtedness. Additionally, the Company granted Crown a warrant to purchase 1,049,301 Common Shares of the Company and 730,794 Preferred Shares of the Company for one hundred Canadian dollars, representing 15% of the outstanding shares of both classes of shares and a further warrant to purchase 350,000 Common Shares. These further warrants are exercisable for a period of ten years at a price of CDN$0.667 (US$0.572) per share. The loan will be discharged and the warrants transferred to RRG pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

(c) Transactions with Management

The Company has entered into an agreement with the three senior managers of the Company ("Management"), whereby Management has

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committed to purchase for CDN$265,000 (US$227,000), over a period of 18 months, 699,534 Common Shares and 487,196 Preferred Shares, representing 10% of the outstanding shares of both classes of shares. Management has made an initial payment of CDN$115,000 (US$99,000). In connection with this purchase, Management have also been issued a warrant for the purchase of an additional 5% of both classes of shares for CDN$133,000 (US$114,000), which will be transferred to RRG pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

(d) Agreements between investors

GEIPPPII and Crown have entered into an inter-creditor agreement, which establishes the seniority of the Crown Security and the subordination of the GEIPPPII Security over the assets of the Company.

GEIPPPII, Crown and Management have entered into an inter-shareholder agreement. Under this agreement all parties agree to appoint two GEIPPPII nominees, one Crown nominee and one Management nominee to the board of directors of the Company. Additionally the parties have agreed conditions and entitlements associated with the sale or transfer of their shares.

The terms of the 8% convertible, subordinated notes of the Company issued in 2000 ("Delphi Financing") have been amended such that the coupon has been increased to 9.25% Repayment re-commenced in March 2007 and the balance will be paid off pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement.

(e) Accounting treatment of Preferred Shares

Holders of Preferred Shares have the ability to require redemption of their shares at a future date at a predetermined price. In accordance with CICA handbook sections 3860.20 and 3860.22 and with EIC 149, the Preferred Shares have been recorded as long-term debt at CDN$2 (US$1.72) per share, with dividends earned on the shares recorded as interest expense. In addition, redemption premiums accrued from the date of issue have been added to long-term debt. All warrants issued for the purchase of Preferred Shares are treated as a liability. Accordingly, no stock-based compensation expense was recorded for the issue of these warrants.

(f) Prior years’ accounting treatment of Junior Notes

For the fifty-two weeks ended December 26, 2004, the Junior Notes were recorded as an equity instrument.

For the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2002, the Company did not achieve the EBITDA target required to convert the first tranche of Junior Notes into shares. It did, however, achieve 67% of the target and, therefore, would still have been able to convert both the first and second tranche of Junior Notes into equity, if the Company had met 100% of its EBITDA target for the twelve months ending June 30, 2003. Achievement of 80% of the EBITDA target for the twelve months ending June 30, 2003 would have allowed the Company to convert two-thirds of the second tranche of Junior Notes into equity, but the Company would have lost the ability to convert any of the first tranche.

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For the twelve-month period ended June 29, 2003, the Company achieved less than 67% of the original EBITDA target. Under the terms of the original agreement, this would have required the Company to reclassify the first two tranches as a debt instrument.

The Company, however, reached an agreement with GEIPPPII to modify the terms of the Junior Notes, such that the test for mandatory conversion of all four tranches was dependent on achievement of EBITDA targets for the twelve months ending June 30, 2005. Accordingly, no reclassification of the Junior Notes was required for the fifty-two week period ended December 26, 2004.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CDN GAAP AND US GAAP)

The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP. (The reader is referred to note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 for additional explanation.) The financial statements, if prepared in accordance with US GAAP, would have differed as follows:

Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2006 would have been reduced by US$180,000, comprised of pre-opening costs which would have been expensed in 2005 under US GAAP, and of leasehold depreciation previously accelerated under US GAAP.

Net loss for the year ended December 25, 2005 would have been reduced by US$27,000, comprised primarily of pre-opening costs which would have been expensed in 2005 under US GAAP, offset by the closure of three Canadian stores and the consequent write-back for US GAAP of leasehold depreciation previously accelerated under US GAAP. Net loss for the year ended December 26, 2004 would have decreased by US$578,000, comprised primarily of dividends on convertible subordinated debentures that would have been treated as interest expense under US GAAP, offset by pre-opening costs which would have been expensed in 2003 under US GAAP, and a gain on translation of convertible notes using period end rates for US GAAP. The impact of these adjustments would reduce the net loss per share for 2006 from US$0.06 under Canadian GAAP to a net loss of US$0.02 under US GAAP. The net loss per share in 2005 would be unchanged at $0.57 but the net loss per share would increase in 2004 from US$0.17 under Canadian GAAP to a loss of US$0.22 under US GAAP.

Shareholders’ deficit at December 31, 2006 would increase by US$171,000 from a deficit of US$6,077,000 under Canadian GAAP to a deficit of US$6,248,000 under US GAAP. Shareholders’ deficit at December 25, 2005 would increase by US$351,000 from a deficit of US$5,795,000 under Canadian GAAP to a deficit of US$6,146,000 under US GAAP.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At December 31, 2006, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

          Payments due by period:  
    Total     Less than     1 to 3     3 to 5     More than  
 US$000   Outstanding     1 year     years     years     5 years  
                               
Long-term debt obligations   18,814     582     18,232     0     0  
Capital lease obligations   1     1     0     0     0  
Operating lease obligations   13,411     1,980     3,407     2,678     5,346  
Purchase obligations   124     124     0     0     0  
Other long-term obligations   57     57     0     0     0  
                               
Total contractual obligations   32,407     2,744     21,639     2,678     5,346  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Not Applicable.

ITEM 7A         QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact the Company’s financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. The Company’s market risk exposure is primarily a result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange risks. The Company’s borrowings are at fixed interest rates, so the Company is not significantly exposed to changes in interest rates. The Company is also subject to risk associated with changes to commodity prices such as meat, poultry and dairy products. In the event of a significant shift in pricing of one or more commodity, the Company would attempt to vary its pricing, product mix or recipes to mitigate any adverse impact of such changes, to the extent that the competitive nature of the restaurant industry may allow.

Market Risk – Foreign Exchange

The Company’s functional and reporting currency is US dollars. The Company generates approximately CDN$3,000,000 of operating cash flow from its Canadian restaurants each year. These cash flows are generated in Canadian dollars. Offsetting this, the Company incurs approximately CDN$3,100,000 of general and administrative expenses, and approximately CDN$600,000 interest on long-term debt in Canadian dollars.

The Company’s reported earnings are, therefore, subject to exchange rate fluctuations on the approximately CDN$700,000 net cash outflow in Canadian dollars each year.

Also, the Company’s reported earnings include gains/losses on foreign exchange, which largely reflect revaluation of the Company’s approximately CDN$14,900,000 of long-term debt.

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As of December 31, 2006, the potential reduction in future reported earnings from a hypothetical instantaneous 10% change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates applied to our foreign currency sensitive contracts and assets would be approximately US$1,066,000. The sensitivity model does not include the inherent risks associated with anticipated future transactions denominated in foreign currencies or future forward contracts entered into for hedging purposes.

To minimize the risk associated with the effects of certain foreign currency exposures, we occasionally use foreign currency forward exchange contracts. We do not use forward contracts for trading or speculative purposes. From time to time we may also purchase Canadian dollars in the open market and hold these funds in order to satisfy forecasted operating needs in Canadian dollars. At December 31, 2006 and December 25, 2005, we had no outstanding currency forward exchange contracts and during the 12 months ended December 31, 2006 and December 25, 2005, we did not enter into any forward exchange contracts. We therefore did not record any gain or loss as a result of these contracts for these periods.

ITEM 8           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.

Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2006, December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)

INDEX Page
   
Management Report F-1
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2
   
Consolidated Financial Statements  
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-6
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7-34


MANAGEMENT REPORT

Management is responsible for preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements and the other information that appears in this annual report. Management believes that the consolidated financial statements fairly reflect the form and substance of transactions and reasonably present the Company's consolidated financial condition and results of operations in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Management has included in the Company's consolidated financial statements amounts that are based on estimates and judgments, which it believes are reasonable under the circumstances.

The Company maintains a system of internal accounting policies, procedures and controls intended to provide reasonable assurance, at appropriate cost, that transactions are executed in accordance with Company authorization and are properly recorded and reported in the financial statements and that assets are adequately safeguarded.

Pannell Kerr Forster audits the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Canada and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).

Elephant & Castle Group Inc.'s Board of Directors has an Audit Committee composed of non-management Directors. The Committee meets with financial management and the independent auditors to review internal accounting controls and accounting, auditing and financial reporting matters.

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer
April 16, 2007

F-1


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Elephant & Castle Group Inc. as at December 31, 2006 and December 25, 2005 and the consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the 53-week period ended December 31, 2006 and the 52-week periods ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance generally accepted auditing standards in Canada and in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Elephant & Castle Group Inc. as at December 31, 2006 and December 25, 2005 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 53-week period ended December 31, 2006 and the 52-week periods ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

 

“Pannell Kerr Forster”
(Registered with the PCAOB as “Smythe Ratcliffe”).

Chartered Accountants

Vancouver, Canada
February 14, 2007

F-2


ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
At December 31, 2006 and December 25, 2005
(US Dollars)
(In Thousands of Dollars)

    2006     2005  
Assets (note 6)            
Current            
   Cash $ 507   $ 956  
   Accounts receivable   1,044     558  
   Inventory   412     380  
   Deposits and prepaid expenses   353     396  
   Pre-opening costs   129     191  
Total Current Assets   2,445     2,481  
Property, Plant and Equipment (note 3)   10,050     8,187  
Future Income Tax Benefits (note 13)   2,721     2,099  
Other (note 4)   1,752     1,915  
Total Assets $ 16,968   $ 14,682  
             
Liabilities            
Current            
   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 5) $ 3,391   $ 2,713  
   Current portion of long-term debt (notes 6 and 7)   583     41  
Total Current Liabilities   3,974     2,754  
Long-Term Debt (notes 6, 7 and 8(b))   18,232     17,306  
Other Liabilities   839     417  
Total Liabilities   23,045     20,477  
             
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)            
             
Common Shares (note 8(a))   13,164     13,112  
Contributed Surplus (note 8(c))   1,282     1,282  
Cumulative Translation Adjustment (note 8(e))   (880 )   (880 )
Deficit   (19,643 )   (19,309 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)   (6,077 )   (5,795 )
             
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) $ 16,968   $ 14,682  
             
             
             
Contingencies and Commitments (notes 10 and 11)            
Subsequent Event (note 17)            
Approved on behalf of the Board:            

/s/ R. Bryant   Director /s/ T. Chambers   Director
R. Bryant   T. Chambers  

See notes to consolidated financial statements

F-3


ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousands of Dollars, except net income (loss) per share)

    2006     2005     2004  
                   
Sales                  
 Corporate locations $ 35,874   $ 32,542   $ 27,719  
 Revenue from Franchises   438     503     483  
Total Sales   36,312     33,045     28,202  
                   
Restaurant Expenses                  
 Food and beverage   9,373     8,731     7,682  
 Operating                  
       Labour   11,070     10,466     8,862  
       Occupancy and other   8,690     8,488     7,181  
 Impairment of Long Lived Assets (notes 12 (a) and (b))   0     181     199  
 Restaurant closing costs (notes 12 (c) and (d))   0     55     0  
 Amortization   1,858     1,872     1,559  
    30,991     29,793     25,483  
Income from Restaurant Operations   5,321     3,252     2,719  
                   
General and Administrative Expenses   3,326     2,976     2,843  
(Gain) Loss on Foreign Exchange (note 2 (h))   (65 )   679     28  
Interest on Long-Term Debt   2,873     2,605     558  
    6,134     6,260     3,429  
                   
Loss Before Income Taxes   (813 )   (3,008 )   (710 )
Income Taxes (note 13)   (146 )   (88 )   (52 )
Future Income Tax (Charge) Recovery (note 13)   625     (170 )   (126 )
                   
Net Loss for Year   ($334 )   ($3,266 )   ($888 )
                   
Loss Per Common Share (note 2(i))   ($0.06 )   ($0.57 )   ($0.17 )
                   
Weighted Average Number of                  
Common Shares Outstanding   5,982,656     5,744,360     5,244,507  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-4


ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousands of Dollars)

    2006     2005     2004  
    (53 wk)            
Number of Common Shares Issued                  
 Beginning balance   5,872,087     5,629,411     5,146,604  
 Issue of shares                  
     On renegotiation of debenture interest   0     0     161,235  
     For services   12,000     15,000     18,000  
     Purchased by Management   168,282     227,676     303,572  
Ending Balance   6,052,369     5,872,087     5,629,411  
Common Shares Issued                  
 Beginning balance $ 13,112   $ 12,998   $ 12,829  
 Issue of shares                  
     On renegotiation of debenture interest   0     0     59  
     For services   4     6     5  
     Purchased by Management   48     108     106  
 Ending balance $ 13,164   $ 13,112   $ 12,998  
Contributed Surplus                  
 Beginning balance $ 1,282   $ 1,282   $ 0  
 Issue of shares                  
     On cancellation of Junior Notes and                  
         issuance of Preferred Shares   0     0     201  
     For issue of warrants   0     0     1,081  
 Ending balance $ 1,282   $ 1,282   $ 1,282  
Other Paid-In Capital                  
 Beginning balance $ 0   $ 0   $ 5,343  
 On cancellation of Junior Notes   0     0     (5,343 )
 Ending balance $ 0   $ 0   $ 0  
Currency Translation Adjustment                  
 Beginning balance   ($880 )   ($880 )   ($880 )
 Deferred gain incurred during year   0     0     0  
 Ending balance   ($880 )   ($880 )   ($880 )
Deficit                  
 Beginning balance   ($19,309 )   ($16,043 )   ($14,822 )
 Dividends on other paid-in capital   0     0     (333 )
 Net loss   (334 )   (3,266 )   (888 )
 Ending balance   ($19,643 )   ($19,309 )   ($16,043 )
Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)   ($6,077 )   ($5,795 )   ($2,643 )

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

F-5


ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousands of Dollars)

    2006     2005     2004  
                   
                   
Operating Activities                  
 Net loss   ($334 )   ($3,266 )   ($888 )
Operating items not using cash                  
     Amortization   1,858     1,872     1,559  
     Loss (Gain) on Foreign Exchange   (65 )   679     28  
     Impairment of Long-Lived Assets   0     181     199  
     Non-Cash Interest   2,275     1,998     317  
     Future Income Tax   (625 )   170     126  
     Other   75     (569 )   992  
                   
Operating Cash Flow   3,184     1,065     2,333  
                   
Changes in Non-Cash Working Capital                  
 Accounts receivable   (486 )   (135 )   (75 )
 Inventory   (32 )   (26 )   (49 )
 Deposits and prepaid expenses   43     268     (442 )
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   676     178     (1,045 )
                   
    201     285     (1,611 )
                   
Cash Provided by Operating Activities   3,385     1,350     722  
                   
Investing Activities                  
 Acquisition of property, plant and equipment   (3,570 )   (4,495 )   (560 )
 Acquisition of other assets and pre-opening costs   (140 )   (521 )   0  
                   
Cash Used in Investing Activities   (3,710 )   (5,016 )   (560 )
                   
Financing Activities                  
 Deferred finance charges   (138 )   601     (372 )
 Repurchase of shares   0     0     0  
 Proceeds from long-term debt   0     0     3,842  
 Proceeds from sale of shares   56     71     93  
 Repayment of long-term debt   (42 )   (31 )   (154 )
                   
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities   (124 )   641     3,409  
                   
Inflow (Outflow) of Cash   (449 )   (3,025 )   3,571  
Cash, Beginning of Period   956     3,981     410  
                   
Cash, End of Period $ 507   $ 956   $ 3,981  
                   
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information                  
 Cash paid during the year for                  
     Interest $ 598   $ 608   $ 86  
     Income taxes $ 291   $ 126   $ 45  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

1.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     

These financial statements include the accounts of Elephant & Castle Group Inc. ("the Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries described below. All significant inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated.

     
(a)

The Elephant and Castle Canada Inc. (the “Canadian subsidiary") owns and operates English style restaurants across Canada under the name "The Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant";

     
(b)

Elephant & Castle Inc. (the “US subsidiary") incorporated in Texas and its subsidiaries own and operate English style restaurants in Washington, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Illinois and in Washington, DC;

     

One such subsidiary, E&C Chicago Corporation, owns E&C San Francisco LLC, a single purpose entity,which is the ownership vehicle for the Company’s one-third stake in BC Restaurants LLC, a joint venture company that manages the Elephant & Castle restaurant in San Francisco (note 2(l)); and

     
(c)

Elephant & Castle International, Inc. incorporated in Texas, franchises the Elephant & Castle British-style pub and restaurant concept.

For comparative purposes, in line with the recommendations of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) handbook and of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) as set out in FAS 52, the Company has translated its prior year’s consolidated financial statements, as reported in Canadian dollars, into US dollars using the current method of translation.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, realizing its assets and discharging its liabilities in the normal course of business.

These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and all figures are in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Canadian generally accepted accounting principles differ in certain respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. (note 16).

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

2.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     
(a)

Franchise fees

     

The Company recognizes initial fees from the sale of franchises as revenue once the Company has fully complied with its obligations to the new franchisee in providing operational support and training regarding the opening of the restaurant. For the year ended December 31, 2006 such fees were $nil (2005 - $25, 2004 - $15).

     

Continuing franchise royalties are recognized as revenue as they are earned.

     

Total revenue from franchises is disclosed as a separate line item within total sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

     

The Company has no obligated costs in connection with continuing franchise royalties, but provides ongoing operational support and advice to franchisees. This support is provided by the same operational management team that supports the Company’s corporately owned restaurants, and as such cannot be separately identified and reported. These costs are included within the Company’s general and administrative expenses, as are the costs associated with marketing and selling new franchises.

     

Income from restaurant operations derived from franchise operations is therefore equal to total revenue from franchises.

     
(b)

Inventory

     

Inventory consists of food, beverages and retail merchandise and is recorded at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.

     
(c)

Property, plant and equipment

     

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are amortized annually as follows:


Furniture and fixtures - 10% Straight-line method
Computer equipment - 20% Straight-line method

 

Improvements to leased premises and property under capital leases are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease except for locations opened prior to January 1, 1993. Those improvements are being amortized on the straight-line method over the term of the lease plus the first two renewal periods.

     
 

China, glassware and cutlery are recorded at cost. Replacements are charged directly to operations.

     
  (d)

Intangible assets

     
 

Intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives unless the life is determined to be indefinite, in which case no amortization is taken. Intangible assets are tested for impairment on an annual basis or when events occur that may indicate impairment.

     
 

Liquor licences are recorded at cost of original acquisition. Additional costs incurred on an on- going basis to maintain and renew them are charged directly to operations.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

2.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

     
(e)

Pre-opening costs

     

Pre-opening costs represent amounts for staff training costs, payroll for trainees, rents paid prior to opening, travel and accommodation of trainers and supplies consumed prior to opening,which were all incurred to open new locations. These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months.

     
(f)

Other assets

     

The following other assets are recorded at cost and amortized annually as follows:


Deferred finance costs - Term of the related financial instruments
Deferred franchise costs - 5 years

  (g)

Income taxes

       
 

Income taxes are calculated using the asset and liability method of tax accounting. Temporary differences arising from the difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount on the balance sheet are used to calculate future income tax assets or liabilities. Future income tax assets or liabilities are calculated using tax rates anticipated to apply in the periods that the temporary differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the asset to the net amount management estimates to be more likely than not to be realized (note 13).

       
  (h)

Foreign currency translation

       
 

Amounts recorded in foreign currency are remeasured into US dollars as follows:

       
  (i)

Monetary assets and liabilities, at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date;

       
  (ii)

Non-monetary assets and liabilities, at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the acquisition of the assets or assumption of the liabilities; and,

       
  (iii)

Revenues and expenses (excluding amortization, which is translated at the same rate as the related asset), at the average rate of exchange for the year.

       
 

Gains and losses arising from this remeasurement of foreign currency are included in net income.

       
  (i)

Loss per share

       
 

Loss per share computations are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share has not been presented as the effects of the outstanding stock options and warrants are anti-dilutive.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

2.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

     
(j)

Use of estimates

     

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used when accounting for certain items such as amortization, future income tax and employee future benefits. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

     
(k)

Stock based compensation

     

The Company has a stock option plan whereby the Company may grant incentive stock options to officers, directors and employees. Stock options are non-transferable.

     

The exercise price of any option shall be fixed by the board of directors of the Company when such option is granted, provided that such price shall not be less than the discounted market price of the common shares, or such other price as may be determined under the applicable rules and regulations of all regulatory authorities to which the Company is subject. Options have a maximum term of five years and terminate following the termination of the optionee’s employment.

     

The Company estimates the fair value of all stock options awarded using the Black-Scholes method. All current options are fully vested and are exercisable at any time. When stock options are exercised for common shares, consideration paid by the stock option holders and contributed surplus associated with the stock options are recorded as capital stock.

     
(l)

Joint venture

     

In 2002, the Company signed a joint venture agreement to open an Elephant & Castle restaurant in the new Club Quarters hotel in San Francisco. This restaurant opened for business on March 28, 2003.

     

Neither the Company nor its joint venture partner has unilateral control over major strategic, investing and financing decisions. Accordingly, the Company accounts for this operation as a joint venture and uses the proportionate method of consolidation.

     

Revenues, costs, assets and liabilities proportionate to the Company’s one-third ownership stake are included in the 2006 and 2005 consolidated financial statements. Additional costs have been recorded to reduce the Company’s profit share to 15% in 2006, 2005 and 2004, consistent with the sliding scale of profit participation detailed in the joint venture agreement.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

3.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT


            2006        
            Accumulated        
      Cost     Amortization     Net  
                     
                     
  Leasehold improvements $ 15,805   $ 8,773   $ 7,032  
  Furniture and fixtures   5,829     3,595     2,234  
  China, glassware and cutlery   383     0     383  
  Computer equipment   821     420     401  
    $ 22,838   $ 12,788   $ 10,050  

            2005        
            Accumulated        
      Cost     Amortization     Net  
                     
                     
  Leasehold improvements $ 13,261   $ 7,663   $ 5,598  
  Furniture and fixtures   5,174     3,267     1,907  
  China, glassware and cutlery   350     0     350  
  Computer equipment   787     455     332  
    $ 19,572   $ 11,385   $ 8,187  

4.

OTHER ASSETS


      2006     2005  
               
  Deferred finance costs $ 1,664   $ 1,837  
  Other   68     58  
  Trademark   20     20  
               
    $ 1,752   $ 1,915  

5.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES


      2006     2005  
               
  Trade payables $ 1,601   $ 1,444  
  Accrued salaries, wages and related   975     607  
  Sales taxes   322     249  
  Lease inducements   192     0  
  Other payables   160     105  
  Occupancy and other operating   98     118  
  Debt redemption and other interest   43     50  
  Provision for income taxes (note 10)   0     140  
               
    $ 3,391   $ 2,713  

F-11



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

6.

FINANCING STRUCTURE

     

On December 17, 2004, the Company entered into a series of financing agreements. The transactions resulted in the raising of CDN$5,000 (US$4,288) for the purposes of opening new Elephant & Castle restaurants and refurbishing existing Elephant & Castle restaurants. In addition, the structure of the Company’s pre-existing debt and equity were substantially altered, as described below.

     
(a)

Transactions with GE Investment Private Placement Partners II ("GEIPPPII")

     

In consideration for the surrender of US$3,900 of the existing Senior Notes, the surrender of US$5,000 of the existing Junior Notes (together with the Senior Notes, the “Notes”) and the exchange of US$1,209 of accrued interest on these Notes the Company issued US$4,204 of new Secured 14% Notes (the “Secured Notes”), 3,653,972 of CDN$2 (US$1.72) preferred shares (note 8(b)) and a warrant to purchase 1,750,000 shares of common stock (note 8 (g) (v)). The Secured Notes bear interest at 14%, which was deferred until payments commenced in March 2007, except in certain circumstances, and are fully repayable on December 18, 2009. The preferred shares accrue a cumulative annual dividend of 6%, payable only when the debt owing to Crown Capital Partners (“Crown”) and the Secured Notes are repaid in full. The preferred shares are redeemable at the Company's option at 100% of redemption principal plus a redemption premium of up to 50% of the principal amount. The premium shall accrue at 10% per year or part thereof (note 8(b)). Unless redeemed earlier, the preferred shares are automatically convertible, subject to the Company achieving an EBITDA target of US$3,500, at the rate of 3 shares of common stock for every preferred share. The warrants are exercisable for a period of ten years at a price of CDN$0.667 (US$0.572) per share.

     
(b)

Transactions with Crown

     

The Company has entered into a credit agreement with Crown, pursuant to which it borrowed CDN$5,000 (US$4,288). The loan bears interest at the rate of 12% per annum. Interest is payable monthly and monthly principal payments of CDN$40 (US$34) commence in December 2006, rising to CDN$60 (US$51) in December 2007 and CDN$100 (US$86) in December 2008, with the balance of CDN$2,600 (US$2,230) repayable by December 17, 2009. In connection with the making of the loan, Crown received a first secured position over all of the Company's assets and properties, including the capital stock of the subsidiary companies, in respect of the loan indebtedness. Additionally, the Company granted Crown a warrant to purchase 1,049,301 shares of common stock of the Company and 730,794 preferred shares of the Company for one hundred Canadian dollars, representing 15% of the outstanding shares of both classes of stock of the Company and a further warrant to purchase 350,000 shares of common stock. These further warrants are exercisable for a period of ten years at a price of CDN$0.667 (US$0.572) per share (notes 8 (g) (iv), 8 (g) (v) and 8(h)(ii)).

     
(c)

Transactions with Management

     

The Company has entered into an agreement with the three senior managers of the Company ("Management"), whereby Management has committed to purchase for CDN$265 (US$227), over a period of 18 months commencing December 2004, 699,534 common shares and 487,196 preferred shares, representing 10% of the outstanding shares of both classes of stock of the Company. Management made an initial payment of CDN$115 (US$99) on December 17, 2004 and subsequent payments of CDN$86 (US$71) during the 52 weeks ended December 25, 2005 and of CDN$64 (US$) during the 53 weeks ended December 31, 2006, representing the remaining balance. In connection with this purchase, Management has also been issued a warrant for the purchase of an additional 5% of both classes of stock for CDN$133 (US$114) (notes 8 (g) (ii) and 8 (h) (i)).

F-12



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

6.

FINANCING STRUCTURE (continued)

     
(d)

Agreements between investors

     

GEIPPPII and Crown have entered into an inter-creditor agreement, which establishes the seniority of the Crown security and the subordination of the GEIPPPII security over the assets of the Company.

     

GEIPPPII, Crown and Management have entered into an inter-shareholder agreement. Under this agreement all parties agree to appoint two GEIPPPII nominees, one Crown nominee and one Management nominee to the board of the Company. Additionally, the parties have agreed conditions and entitlements associated with the sale or transfer of their shares.

     

The terms of the 8% convertible, subordinated notes of the Company issued in 2000 ("Delphi Financing") have been amended such that the coupon has been increased to 9.25% and repayment re-commenced in March 2007.

     
(e)

Prior years’ accounting treatment of GEIPPPII Junior Notes

     

For the 52 weeks ended December 28, 2003, the GEIPPPII Junior Notes were recorded as an equity instrument.

     

For the twelve month period ended June 29, 2003, the Company achieved less than 67% of the original EBITDA target. Under the terms of the original agreement, this would have required the Company to reclassify the first two tranches as a debt instrument.

     

In 2003, the Company, however, reached an agreement with GEIPPPII to modify the terms of the Junior Notes, such that the test for mandatory conversion of all four tranches was dependent on achievement of EBITDA targets for the twelve months ending June 30, 2005. Accordingly, no reclassification of the Junior Notes was required for the 52 weeks ended December 28, 2003.

     
(f)

Majority shareholder

     

Prior to the agreement of the Company's new funding structure on December 17, 2004, GEIPPPII owned 62.1% of the Company's outstanding common shares.

     

Following the new funding agreement, and before any conversion of preferred shares, GEIPPPII owns 50.1% of the Company's outstanding common shares, once Crown exercises its CDN$ One Hundred warrant.

     

Post-conversion of the preferred shares, GEIPPPII will own the following percentages of the Company’s outstanding common shares:


    % owned
    by GEIPPPII
     
  (a) If Management performance warrants (for purchase of a further 5% of outstanding shares) are not exercisable 66.7%
     
  (b) If Management performance warrants (for purchase of a further 5% of outstanding shares) are exercisable 62.3%

As such, GEIPPPII continues to have voting control over the Company's operations.

F-13



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

7.

LONG TERM DEBT


        2006     2005  
  General Electric Investment Private Placement Partners II ("GEIPPPII"), a limited partnership, secured 14% notes, maturing December 18, 2009. Interest payments were deferred until March 2007, at which point interest began being paid quarterly in cash. Deferred interest is to be repaid along with the principal on December 18, 2009.   $ 5,403   $ 4,805  
                 
  First secured loan from Crown for CDN$5,000 (US$4,288) bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum. Interest is payable monthly in cash. Monthly principal payments of CDN$40 (US$34) commenced in December 2006 rising to CDN$60 (US$51) in December 2007 and CDN$100 (US$86) in December 2008, with the balance of CDN$2,600 (US$2,230) repayable by December 17, 2009.     4,256     4,288  
                 
  4,141,185 Preferred Shares, Series A and Class A, with a redemption price of CDN$2 (US$1.72) per share (note 8(b)). 3,653,972 Series A shares were issued to GEIPPPII in exchange for US$5,000 of Junior Notes, plus US$905 of accrued interest (note 6(a)). The remaining 487,213 Class A shares were issued to management.     7,107     6,902  
                 
  Redemption premium on Preferred Shares, accruing at 10% per annum or part thereof, to a maximum of 50% (note 8(b)).     1,399     695  
                 
  Convertible subordinated notes issued in 2000 to the Delphi Investors, originally due December 31, 2003, but now repayable in quarterly instalments of US$38 beginning March 2007 with one final instalment of US$243 due on December 31, 2009. Interest at 9.25% per annum payable quarterly in cash (note 6(d)).     649     649  
                 
  Capital lease obligations repayable over terms ranging from 36 to 60 months, interest rates average 13%.     1     8  
                 
        18,815     17,347  
  Less: Current portion     583     41  
                 
      $ 18,232   $ 17,306  

F-14



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

7.

LONG TERM DEBT (continued)

   

Long-term debt principal repayments due in each of the next five fiscal years are as follows:


2007 $  583  
2008   806  
2009   17,426  
       
  $  18,815  

8.

CAPITAL STOCK

     
(a)

Common Shares

     

Authorized – 20,000,000 Common Shares without par value

Issued – 6,052,369 (2005 – 5,872,087) Common Shares

     

Shares issued and cancelled are recorded at the market price on the date of the transaction.

     
(b)

Preferred Shares


    Authorized – 10,000,000 Preferred Shares with a par value of CDN$1 (US$0.813) per share
                            (6,000,000 designated as Preferred Shares, Series A)
     
    Issued – 4,141,185 (2005 – 4,023,975) Preferred Shares, Series A and Class A

  (i)

Voting Rights

     
 

The holders of the Preferred Shares, Series A and Class A shall be entitled as such to receive notice of and to attend all meetings of the shareholders of the Company (except meetings at which only holders of another class or series of shares of the Company are required by law to vote separately as a class or series) and at each such meeting shall have that number of votes in person or by proxy for each Preferred Share, Series A and Class A held equal to the number of Common Shares into which such Preferred Shares, Series A may be converted at the Series A and Class A Conversion Rate of 3 Common Shares for each Preferred Share, Series A or Class A.

     
  (ii)

Dividends

     
 

The holders of the Preferred Shares, Series A and Class A, in priority to the holders of the Common Shares, shall be entitled to receive and the Company shall pay thereon, as and when declared by the Directors provided the GEIPPPII 14% Secured Notes and the Crown term loan have been repaid in full, fixed, cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 6% of the Series A Redemption Price of CDN$2.00 (US$1.72) per share per annum payable on the dates to be fixed from time to time by the Directors.

F-15



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)


  (iii)

Redemption

     
 

Subject to the British Columbia Business Corporations Act and provided that all dividends in respect of the outstanding Preferred Shares, Series A have been declared and paid or set apart for payment, the Company may redeem the whole or any part of the outstanding Preferred Shares, Series A on payment for each share to be redeemed of the Series A Redemption Price of CDN$2 (US$1.72) per share, together with all unpaid declared dividends thereon, which for such purpose shall be treated as accruing up to but excluding the date of such redemption, plus a premium of 10% of the Series A Redemption Price for each year or part thereof from December 17, 2004, Series A, to a maximum premium of 50% of the Series A Redemption Price (all such sums, collectively, the "Series A Redemption Amount").

     
 

No partial redemption of the outstanding Preferred Shares, Series A may at any time be made except with the unanimous prior written consent of all holders of the Preferred Shares, Series A and the holders of any outstanding warrants for the purchase thereof. If a part only of the Preferred Shares, Series A represented by any certificate shall be redeemed, a new certificate for the balance shall be issued at the expense of the Company.

     
  (iv)

Retraction

     
 

Commencing on the date that is 135 days following the close of the Company's second fiscal year after repayment in full by the Company of the GEIPPPII 14% Secured Notes and the Crown loan (the "Retraction Period"), any holder of Preferred Shares, Series A, may, at the holder's option, upon giving at least 20 Business Days before the date specified for redemption (the "Retraction Date") to the Company at its registered office written notice thereof (the "Retraction Notice"), require the Company to redeem at any time the whole or from time to time any part of the Preferred Shares, Series A held by the holder by payment of the Series A Redemption Amount for each share to be redeemed.

F-16



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)


  (v)

Conversion rights

       
  (a)

The holders of Preferred Shares, Series A have the conversion rights set out

       
 

below (the "Conversion Rights").

       
  (b)

Each outstanding Preferred Share, Series A shall be converted into Common

       
 

Shares at the Series A Conversion Rate on the date (the "Conversion Date"), which is the earliest of:

(i) the date that is specified for conversion in written notice given to the Company at its registered office (the "Holder's Conversion Notice") which shall in any event be no less than 20 Business Days following the delivery of such written notice, requiring the Company to convert the whole or from time to time any part of the Preferred Shares, Series A held by the holder into Common Shares; and

(ii) the date that is 20 Business Days following written notice (the "Company's Conversion Notice") by the Company to all of the holders of the Preferred Shares, Series A and holders of outstanding warrants for the purchase thereof of the repayment in full by the Company of the Indebtedness, provided that no such notice may be given unless the Company shall have achieved earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of not less than US$3.5 million in the last fiscal year prior to such notice being given; and

(c) If the Company effects a consolidation or subdivision of the number of outstanding Common Shares into a lesser or greater number, then the Series A Conversion Rate shall be decreased or increased proportionately, as the case may be. If the Common Shares issueable upon the exchange of the Preferred Shares, Series A are changed into shares of any other class(es) in the capital of the Company, whether by capital reorganization, amalgamation, consolidation, merger or sale of assets or otherwise then the holder of each Preferred Share, Series A shall have the right thereafter to convert the share into the kind and number of shares, other securities and property receivable upon the reorganization, reclassification or other change as would the holder of the number of Common Shares into which the Preferred Shares, Series A might have been converted immediately prior to the reorganization, reclassification or change, but subject to further adjustment as otherwise provided herein.

(d) If at any time and from time to time there is (i) an amalgamation, consolidation or merger of the Company with or into another Company or (ii) the sale of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of the Company to any other person, then the Company shall provide that the holders of the Preferred Shares, Series A shall thereafter be entitled to receive upon exchange of the Preferred Shares, Series A the number of shares or other securities or property of the Company or of the successor Company resulting from the amalgamation, consolidation, merger or sale to which a holder of Common Shares deliverable upon exchange would have been entitled. In any such event, appropriate adjustments shall be made in the application of the provisions with respect to the rights of the holders of the Preferred Shares, Series A after the reorganization amalgamation, merger, consolidation or sale, as the case may be, so that the provisions of the articles of the Company, without limitation, adjustment of the Series A Conversion Rate then in effect and the number of Common Shares to be obtained by conversion of the Preferred Shares, Series A shall apply after the event as nearly equivalent as may be practicable.

F-17



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)


  (vi)

Accounting treatment

       
  (a)

Preferred shares

       
 

Holders of Preferred Shares, Series A, have the ability to require redemption of their shares at a future date, and at a predetermined price. In accordance with CICA handbook sections 3860.20 and 3860.22 and with EIC 149, the Preferred Shares, Series A, have been recorded as long term debt at CDN$2 (US$1.72) per share, with dividends earned on the shares recorded as interest expense. In addition, redemption premiums accrued from date of issue have been added to long term debt. All warrants issued for the purchase of preferred shares are treated as a liability. Accordingly, no stock based compensation expense was recorded for the issue of these warrants (note 8(h)).

       
  (b)

Transactions with Management

       
 

During the year ended December 26, 2004, the Company entered into an agreement with three senior managers (note 6(c)) whereby in order for the lenders to renegotiate the existing debt, the lenders required management to commit to the purchase of 699,354 common and 487,196 preferred shares for total proceeds to the Company of CDN$265 (US$215). The price was agreed by way of arms length negotiation, and was deemed to represent fair market value for the shares acquired. As the commitment is directly related to the renegotiation of the debt, any difference between the agreed upon purchase price and the share price as at that date or redemption price per share will be accounted for as debt issue costs.

       
 

The common shares have a negotiated purchase price of US$0.10 per share representing fair value at the date of issuance. Any difference between the share price as at that date and the purchase price of US $0.10 per share will be recorded in the balance sheet as a deferred financing fee to be amortized over the remaining life of the GEIPPPII debt.

       
 

The Preferred Shares have a negotiated price of US$0.30 per share and a redemption value of CDN$2.00 (US$1.63) per share. As described in note 8 (b)(vi)(a) the preferred shares are treated as a liability, and accordingly, will be recorded as a liability in the books of the Company at the time of issuance. The difference between the negotiated price of US$0.30 per share and the redemption price will be recorded in the balance sheet as a deferred financing cost and amortized over the remaining life of the related debt.

       
 

Warrants issued to Management are exercisable in five years from the date of issue, exercisable for a 60 day period provided all the new notes and Crown debt are fully repaid. Past experience indicates the likelihood such warrants will be exercised is not high. Accordingly, no value has been assigned to these warrants.

F-18



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)

       
(c)

Contributed surplus

       

Contributed surplus represents:

       
(i)

Historic values of GE Junior Notes, and associated accrued interest on cancellation;

(ii)

Nominal value of Preferred Shares issued to GEIPPPII for cancellation of Junior Notes; and

(iii)

Deemed value of warrants issued to GEIPPPII and Crown in relation to new funding arrangements (note 6).

       
(d)

Other paid-in capital

       

Other-paid in capital represents the value of the GEIPPPII Junior Notes, plus accrued dividends thereon.

       

The balance was written-down to $Nil in 2004 following the cancellation of the GEIPPPII Junior Notes (note 6).

       
(e)

Cumulative translation adjustment

       

With effect from the reporting period ended December 26, 2004, the Company denominates its functional and reporting currency to be the US dollar. Previously, the Company‘s functional and reporting currency was the Canadian dollar.

       

The cumulative translation adjustment of US$880 (2005 - US$880) results from this accounting treatment.

       
(f)

Stock option plans

       

Commencing from the 52 weeks ended December 26, 2004, the Company applies the fair value method in accounting for its stock options granted to employees, directors and consultants and accordingly, compensation expense of $Nil was recognised during the year (2005 - $Nil, 2004 - $Nil).

F-19



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)

Stock option activity is summarized as follows:

      Number     Exercise Price        
      of Shares     (US$)     (Cdn$)  
  Balance outstanding,                  
  December 28, 2003   584,000   $ 5.70 *   $ 8.84  
  2004- Cancelled/lapsed   (27,500 )   1.00     1.40  
                     
  Balance outstanding,                  
  December 26, 2004   556,500   $ 5.70 *   $ 8.84  
  2005- Cancelled/lapsed   (10,000 )   1.00     1.40  
                     
                     
  Balance outstanding,                  
  December 25, 2005   546,500   $ 5.79 *   $ 8.98  
  2006- Cancelled/lapsed   (286,500 )   7.68     8.95  
                     
                     
  Balance outstanding,                  
  December 31, 2006   260,000   $ 3.70*   $ 4.31  

* Weighted average exercise price.

All outstanding options were vested and exercisable as at December 31, 2006.

At December 31, 2006 and at December 25, 2005, options to purchase Common Shares were outstanding as follows:

    Exercise Balance outstanding
  Expiry Price 2006 2005
         
(i) 2006/2007 US $11.26 to US $12.00 10,000 74,000
(ii) 2006/2007 US $10.00 to US $16.00 50,000 162,500
(iii) 2008 US $1.00 200,000 310,000
         
  Outstanding and exercisable   260,000 546,500

  (i)

The 1997 employee option plan set aside 200,000 Common Shares. Options have been granted for 139,000 shares. All options expire on the fifth anniversary following the date of the grant. None have been exercised through December 31, 2006 and 129,000 of the options were cancelled through December 31, 2006.

     
  (ii)

During 1999, options for 472,500 common shares were granted to five key executives, four of whom commenced employment with the Company in 1997. These stock options were granted in addition to the above stock option plans. None have been exercised and 422,500 of these options were cancelled through December 31, 2006.

F-20



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)


  (iii)

The 2001 stock options and bonus plan set aside 950,000 Common Shares of which 400,000 were granted in January 2003. None have been exercised, but 200,000 have been cancelled due to option holders leaving the Company’s employment.


  (g)

Warrants to purchase Common Shares.

     
 

Warrants to purchase Common Shares may be summarized as follows:


      Number     Exercise Price  
      of Shares     (US$)     (Cdn$)  
                     
  Balance outstanding,                  
   December 31, 2006, December 25, 2005                  
   and December 26, 2004   5,918,812   $ 0.54*   $ 0.76  

* Weighted average exercise price.

At December 31, 2006 and at December 25, 2005, warrants to purchase Common Shares were outstanding as follows:

    Exercise Balance outstanding
  Expiry Price 2006 2005
         
(i) 2006 US $1.00 0 1,869,744
(ii) 2009 See note (8 (g) (ii)) 566,434 566,434
(iii) 2009 CDN $0.667 233,333 233,333
(iv) 2014 See note (8 (g) (iv)) 1,049,301 1,049,301
(v) 2014 CDN $0.667 2,100,000 2,100,000
(vi) 2014 See note (8 (g) (vi)) 100,000 100,000
         
 
Outstanding
  4,049,068 5,918,812
 
Exercisable
  3,149,301 5,019,045

(i) The shareholders approved at the Annual General Meeting on June 29, 2001 the issue of five year warrants with a US$1.00 price on a one for one basis for the then outstanding shares, with the exception of the 2,600,000 shares issued to GEIPPPII in respect of debenture interest. Shares currently trade with the warrants attached.

(ii) Five year warrants, subject to certain restrictions, granted to Management on December 17, 2004 along with warrants for 295,799 Preferred Shares, Series A with a combined total exercise price of CDN$133 (US$108).

(iii) Five year warrants, subject to certain restrictions, granted to Management on December 17, 2004.

F-21



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)

(iv) Ten year warrants, granted to Crown on December 17, 2004 along with warrants for 730,794 Preferred Shares, Series A with a combined total exercise price of one hundred Canadian dollars.

(v) Ten year warrants, granted to GEIPPPII (1,750,000) and Crown (350,000) on December 17, 2004.

(vi) Ten year warrants, with an exercise price of $nil, issued to Crown, exercisable only if the Management warrants in (iii) above are exercisable, to avoid dilution of Crown’s position.

(vii) The value in the warrants in (ii) and (vi) above, totalling $1,792, has been recorded as deferred financing costs and will be amortized over the life of the associated debt. The Company has adopted the fair value method, applying the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, using the following weighted average assumptions:

    2006 2005
  Expected life (years) n/a n/a
  Interest rate n/a n/a
  Volatility n/a n/a
       
  Dividend yield n/a n/a

 

The warrants in (iii) and (vi) above are deemed to have a cost of $nil due to the restrictions which apply to their exercise.

     
  (h)

Warrants to purchase Preferred Shares.

     
 

Warrants to purchase Preferred Shares may be summarized as follows:


      Number     Exercise Price  
      of Shares     (US$)     (Cdn$)  
                     
  Balance outstanding,                  
   December 31, 2006, December 25, 2005                  
   and December 26, 2004   1,078,794   $ 0.06*   $ 0.08  

* Weighted average exercise price.

F-22



ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

8.

CAPITAL STOCK (continued)

At December 31, 2006 and December 25, 2005, warrants to purchase Preferred Shares were outstanding as follows:

    Exercise Balance outstanding
  Expiry Price 2006 2005
         
(i) 2009 See note (8 (h) (i)) 295,799 295,799
(ii) 2014 See note (8 (h) (ii)) 730,794 730,794
(iii) 2014 See note (8 (h) (iii)) 52,201 52,201
         
 
Outstanding
  1,078,794 1,078,794
 
Exercisable
  730,794 730,794

(i) Five year warrants, subject to certain restrictions, granted to Management on December 17, 2004 along with warrants for 566,434 Common Shares, with a combined total exercise price of CDN$133 (US$108).

(ii) Ten year warrants, granted to Crown on December 17, 2004 along with warrants for 1,049,301 Common Shares, with a combined total exercise price of one hundred Canadian dollars.

(iii) Ten year warrants, with an exercise price of $Nil, issued to Crown, exercisable only if the Management warrants in (i) above are exercisable, to avoid dilution of Crown’s position.

(iv) No compensation expense was recorded for the issuance of these warrants (note 8 (b) (vi)).

9.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     
(a)

Fair value

     

The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short term maturity of these financial instruments.

     

The carrying value of long term debt represents fair value, as the interest rate reflects the market rate that the Company would be able to obtain (notes 6 and 7).

     

The carrying value of the Preferred Shares approximates their fair value. Redemption premiums and dividend accruals approximate interest rates the Company would acquire for similar loans.

     
(b)

Credit risk

     

The Company's financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. Cash is placed with major financial institutions rated in the two highest grades by nationally recognized rating agencies. Credit risk from customer exposure is nominal due to the nature of the business.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

9.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

     
(c)

Interest rate risk

     

The Company’s current monetary assets and liabilities are not exposed to significant interest rate risk due to their relatively short term nature and the stability of short term interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate price risk to the extent that its long-term debts are at fixed rates of interest.

     
(d)

Currency risk

     

The Company’s functional and reporting currency is US dollars. The Company translates the results of Canadian operations into US currency using rates approximating the average exchange rate for the year. The exchange rate may vary from time to time.

     

The Company generates approximately CDN$2,400 (US$2,058) of operating cash flow from its Canadian restaurants each year. These cash flows are generated in Canadian dollars. Offsetting this, the Company incurs approximately CDN$2,700 (US$2,315) of general and administrative expenses, and approximately CDN$600 (US$515) interest on long-term debt in Canadian dollars.

     

The Company’s reported earnings are, therefore, subject to exchange rate fluctuations on the approximately CDN$900 (US$772) net cash outflow in Canadian dollars each year.

     

69% of the Company’s long-term debt is in Canadian dollars. The Company’s reported earnings include gains/losses on foreign exchange, which largely reflect revaluation of this approximately CDN$13,900 (US$11,900) of Canadian dollar denominated long term debt.


10.

CONTINGENCIES

   

The Company has been served notice of a class action launched against it in Massachusetts in relation to the distribution of gratuities received and paid over to staff for banquet and conference services. The Company maintains that it has materially complied with all appropriate legislation and that underpayment of gratuities to the staff in question amounts to no more than $10. The class action suggests that the Company should be denied tip-credit relief for a period of three years as a result of this administrative oversight, which would represent a cost to the Company of $250. The Company has received legal advice that this aspect of the claim is without merit, and accordingly the Company has not made provision against it for the year ended December 31, 2006.

   

In March 2006, the Company initiated an arbitration action against its franchisee in Springfield, NJ, B&S Limited (“B&S), for failure to pay continuing franchise fees and other costs per the parties’ Franchise Agreement. At present, the amount the Company seeks to recover is approximately $150. However, due to the ongoing nature of the continuing franchise fees, the Company’s demand increases by approximately $5 each month. In November 2006, B&S responded to the arbitration demand by denying the Company’s allegations and pleading several counterclaims, seeking rescission of the Franchise Agreement and the return of all sums paid to the Company since 2002. The Company vigorously disputes the counterclaims and filed a motion with the arbitrator to dismiss them in December 2006. The arbitrator’s decision, dismissing some, but not all of the counterclaims was received in February 2007. The Company believes that all of B&S’s counterclaims will ultimately be dismissed, and that the Company will prevail in full on the merits of its claim against B&S. The binding arbitration hearing is scheduled for July 2007.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

11.

COMMITMENTS

   

The subsidiaries are committed to leases on their restaurant locations extending into the 2021 fiscal year. Minimum annual rentals for the restaurants excluding realty taxes, common area maintenance and other charges are as follows:


  2007 $ 1,980  
  2008   1,805  
  2009   1,602  
  2010   1,488  
  2011 to 2015 inclusive   6,536  
         
    $ 13,411  

Most of the aforementioned restaurant leases provide for the payment of additional rent based on percentages of gross annual revenue in excess of minimum rents, or other graduated formulae derived from gross revenue as defined in the particular lease agreements. The percentages range from 3% to 12%.

For the 53 weeks ended December 31, 2006 minimum rents were US$1,701 (2005 - US$1,776, 2004 - US$1,457) and additional rents paid based on gross revenues were US$446 (2005 - US$418, 2004 - US$393).

The Company has guaranteed payments for the regular purchase of liquor by way of letters of credit for CDN$66 (US$57) with its main Canadian banker.

The Company has arranged with third party financiers to pay its annual insurance premiums in monthly instalments. As at December 31, 2006 the Company owed US$124 (2005 – US$107, 2004 - US$96) in relation to the insurance year ending May 2007.

The Company’s total contractual obligations at December 31, 2006 can therefore be summarized as follows:

            Payments due by period:  
      Total     Less than     1 to 3     3 to 5     More than  
      Outstanding     1 year     years     years     5 years  
                                 
  Long-term debt obligations   18,814     582     18,232     0     0  
  Capital lease obligations   1     1     0     0     0  
  Operating lease obligations   13,411     1,980     3,407     2,678     5,346  
  Purchase obligations   124     124     0     0     0  
  Other long-term obligations   57     57     0     0     0  
                                 
  Total contractual obligations   32,407     2,744     21,639     2,678     5,346  

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

12.

IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND RESTAURANT CLOSING COSTS

(a) Impairment of Long Lived Assets for 2006

In accordance with the recommendations of the CICA, the Company has compared the net book value of its long-lived assets with the cash flows those assets are expected to generate over their remaining useful lives.

As at December 31, 2006 the Company has determined that no impairment provision is required.

(b) Impairment of Long Lived Assets for 2005

In accordance with the recommendations of the CICA, the Company has compared the net book value of its long-lived assets with the cash flows those assets are expected to generate over their remaining useful lives.

The leases of the Company’s Canadian restaurants in Calgary, AB and Victoria, BC, expired in December 2005. Calculations performed each quarter during the 52 weeks ended December 25, 2005 determined that the discounted value of the cash flows expected from these stores until time of closure was US$181 lower than the net book value of the associated property, plant and equipment as that time.

Accordingly, the Company reduced the net book value of these assets by recording a US $181 charge for the Impairment of Long Lived Assets in 2005.

(c) Impairment of Long Lived Assets for 2004

The leases of the Company’s Canadian restaurants in Saskatoon, SK and Calgary, AB expired in October and December 2005 respectively. The discounted value of the cash flows expected from these stores until that time was US$199 lower than the net book value of the associated property, plant and equipment as at December 26, 2004.

Accordingly, the Company reduced the net book value of these assets by recording a US $199 charge for the Impairment of Long Lived Assets in 2004.

(d) Restaurant closing costs for 2005 were comprised of the following:

(i)        Closure of Elephant & Castle restaurant in Saskatoon, SK

The Company closed its Saskatoon location in October 2005, on expiry of the lease. Capital asset write-downs and other closure costs totalled US$11.

(ii)        Closure of Elephant & Castle restaurant in Calgary, AB

The Company closed its Calgary location in December 2005, on expiry of the lease. Capital asset write-downs and other closure costs totalled US$23.

(iii)        Closure of Elephant & Castle restaurant in Victoria, BC

The Company closed its Victoria location in December 2005, on expiry of the lease. Capital asset write-downs and other closure costs totalled US$21.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

13.

INCOME TAXES

   

The components of the future income tax benefits at December 31, 2006 and December 25, 2005, are as follows:


      2006     2005  
               
  Future income tax benefits            
         Tax benefit of non-capital loss carry forwards $ 3,052   $ 5,062  
         Tax benefit of capital loss carry forwards   1,160     1,203  
         Fixed asset values for tax purposes in excess of book values   949     1,166  
      5,161     7,431  
  Valuation allowance   (2,440 )   (5,332 )
  Net future income tax benefits $ 2,721   $ 2,099  

The Company has the following available tax losses, the partial benefits of which have been recorded in these financial statements:

  (i)

Non-capital losses of approximately US$6,104 which can be applied against future income for Canadian tax purposes up to and including 2011.

     
  (ii)

Operating losses of approximately US$6,943 which may be carried forward to apply against future years' income for United States income tax purposes expiring up to 2021.

     
  (iii)

Net capital losses of approximately US$3,401 which can be applied against future capital gains income for Canadian tax purposes indefinitely.

Reconciliation of income tax provision computed at statutory rates to the reported income tax provision:

      2006     2005  
               
  Income tax benefit computed at Canadian statutory rates $  114   $  1,776  
  Temporary differences not recognized in year   (439 )   206  
  Recognition of FIT benefit resulting from recognition            
  of loss carrryforwards   123     (23 )
  Recognized (unrecognized) tax losses   (277 )   (1,696 )
  Foreign exchange   0     (5 )
    $  (479 ) $  258  

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

14.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     
(a)

Included in general and administrative expenses are consulting fees paid to a director and shareholder of $13 (2005 - $80, 2004 - $48).

     
(b)

GEIPPPII (note 6) is related to the Company by way of its share ownership in the Company and the election of two directors to the Board. Interest payments totalled $nil in 2006 (2005 - $nil, 2004 - $nil); the balance was deferred or paid by share issuances.

     
15.

GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENTED DATA


      2006     2005     2004  
  Sales to unaffiliated customers                  
   Canada $ 14,431   $ 15,149   $ 13,986  
   United States   21,881     17,896     14,216  
                     
    $ 36,312   $ 33,045   $ 28,202  
  Property, plant & equipment and other assets                  
   Canada $ 3,168   $ 3,357   $ 4,038  
   United States   8,634     6,745     3,454  
                     
    $ 11,802   $ 10,102   $ 7,492  

16.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP)

       
(a)

US accounting pronouncements

       
(i)

FAS 154 requires that a voluntary change in accounting principle be applied retrospectively with all prior period financial statements presented on the new accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to do so. FAS 154 also provides that (1) a change in method of depreciating or amortizing a long-lived non-financial asset be accounted for as a change in estimate (prospectively) that was effected by a change in accounting principle, and (2) correction of errors in previously issued financial statements should be termed a "restatement." The new standard is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

       
(ii)

FAS 157, Fair Value Measurements. This new standard provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities and applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value but does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. The provisions of this Statement are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

       
(iii)

FAS 159, Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The fair value option established by this Statement permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. Most of the provisions of this Statement apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

16.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (continued)


  (iv)

FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The provisions of FIN 48 are to be applied to all tax positions upon initial adoption of this standard. There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

     
  (v)

FAS 151, Inventory Costs. This Statement is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. Earlier application is permitted for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after November 24, 2004. The provisions of this Statement should be applied prospectively. There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

     
  (vi)

FAS 153, Exchanges of non monetary Assets. The provisions of this Statement is effective for non monetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. Earlier application is permitted for non monetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after December 16, 2004. The provisions of this Statement should be applied prospectively. There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

     
  (vii)

FIN 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, applies at different dates to different types of enterprises and entities, and special provisions apply to enterprises that have fully or partially applied Interpretation 46 prior to issuance of Interpretation 46(R). Application of Interpretation 46 or Interpretation 46(R) is required in financial statements of public entities that have interests in variable interest entities or potential variable interest entities commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities (other than small business issuers) for all other types of entities is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Application by small business issuers to entities other than special-purpose entities and by nonpublic entities to all types of entities is required at various dates in 2004 and 2005. In some instances, enterprises have the option of applying or continuing to apply Interpretation 46 for a short period of time before applying Interpretation 46(R). There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

     
  (v)

In 2004, FASB issued a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock- Based Compensation. This Statement supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related implementation guidance. This revised pronouncement requires that all stock options and warrants be accounted for using the fair value method. This pronouncement will have no impact on the Company, as the Company accounts for all options and warrants using the fair value method, under Canadian GAAP.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

16.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (continued)


  (b)

Reconciliation of total assets, liabilities and shareholders' deficit.


      2006     2005  
               
  Total assets for Canadian GAAP $ 16,968   $ 14,682  
  Adjustments increasing/(decreasing) total assets            
           Less proportional share of assets in San Francisco            
           joint venture (investment under US GAAP)   (163 )   (166 )
           Add investment in San Francisco joint ventures            
           (proportional consolidation under CDN GAAP)   79     126  
           Less pre-opening costs (fully amortized for US GAAP)   (129 )   (191 )
           Less additional amortization of leasehold improvements            
           (amortized over lease plus first renewal for CDN GAAP)   (42 )   (160 )
           Less deferred finance costs (liability for US GAAP)   (1,664 )   (1,837 )
               
  Total assets for US GAAP $ 15,049   $ 12,454  
               
  Total liabilities per Canadian GAAP $ 23,045   $ 20,477  
  Adjustments increasing/(decreasing) total liabilities            
           Less proportional share of liabilities in San Francisco            
           joint venture (investment under US GAAP)   (84 )   (40 )
           Less deferred finance costs (asset for CDN GAAP)   (1,664 )   (1,837 )
               
  Total liabilities for US GAAP   21,297     18,600  
               
  Total deficit for Canadian GAAP   (6,077 )   (5,795 )
  Adjustments increasing/(decreasing) total (deficit)            
           Less pre-opening costs (fully amortized for US GAAP)   (129 )   (191 )
           Less additional amortization of leasehold improvements            
           (amortized over lease plus first renewal for CDN GAAP)   (42 )   (160 )
               
  Total deficit for US GAAP   (6,248 )   (6,146 )
               
  Total deficit and liabilities for US GAAP $  15,049   $  12,454  

For Canadian GAAP purposes, the Company uses the proportionate method of consolidation to record its one-third ownership stake in the joint venture Elephant & Castle restaurant in San Francisco, CA. For US GAAP purposes these amounts would have been recorded as single line entries representing income from joint venture and investment in joint venture. (2006: Reduces assets and liabilities by $84; 2005: Reduces assets and liabilities by $40).

For Canadian GAAP purposes, pre-opening costs associated with new store openings are amortized over a period of 12 months commencing at date of opening. For US GAAP purposes, such costs are written off in full as they are incurred. (2006: Reduces assets and increases shareholders’ deficit by $129; 2005: Reduces assets and increases shareholders’ deficit by $191).

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

16.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (continued)


 

Improvements to leased premises and property under capital leases are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease except for locations opened prior to January 1, 1993. Those improvements are being amortized on the straight-line method over the term of the lease plus the first two renewal options. Under US GAAP, amortization of leasehold improvement costs would be restricted to the term of the lease. (2005: Reduces assets and increases deficit by $42; 2005: Reduces assets and increases deficit by $160).

     
 

For Canadian GAAP purposes, deferred financing costs are recorded as an asset which is then amortized over the life of the associated instrument. Under US GAAP, such costs are offset against long term debt. (2005: Reduces assets and liabilities by $1,664; 2005: Reduces assets and liabilities by $1,837).

     
  (c)

Reconciliation of earnings (loss) reported in accordance with Canadian GAAP and US GAAP.

     
 

The financial statements under US GAAP for the year ended December 26, 2004 have been restated to reflect previously undisclosed gains on translation of convertible notes recorded as equity for Canadian GAAP purposes but as a liability under US GAAP. The Company has restated the 2004 financial statements as follows:


      2006     2005     2004  
                     
  Net income (loss) Canadian GAAP   ($334 )   ($3,266 )   ($888 )
                     
  Adjustments decreasing (increasing) net income (loss)                  
           Amortization of improvement costs*   117     218     6  
           Dividend on paid-in capital that would be treated                  
           as interest under US GAAP   0     0     (333 )
           Pre-opening costs, expensed under US GAAP   63     (191 )   45  
                     
  Net (loss) US GAAP as previously stated   (154 )   (3,239 )   (1,170 )
                     
  Restatements decreasing (increasing) net income (loss)                  
           Gain on exchange of junior notes   0     0     0  
           Gain on translation of convertible notes                  
           using period end rate for US GAAP   0     0     860  
           Amortize set up costs of junior notes   0     0     0  
                     
  Net income (loss) US GAAP as restated   ($154 )   ($3,239 )   ($310 )
                     
  Net income (loss) per common share                  
           Canadian GAAP - Basic   ($0.06 )   ($0.57 )   ($0.17 )
           US GAAP - Basic   ($0.03 )   ($0.56 )   ($0.06 )
                     
  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic   5,982,656     5,744,360     5,244,507  
           Average options outstanding   403,250     556,500     577,125  
           Average warrants outstanding   5,918,812     5,918,812     1,980,677  
                     
  Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted   12,304,718     12,219,672     7,802,309  

* Under US GAAP, amortization of leasehold improvement costs would be restricted to the term of the lease.

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

16.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (continued)


  (d)

Statement of cash flows under US GAAP:


      2006     2005     2004  
                     
  Operating Activities                  
   Net income (loss)   ($155 )   ($3,239 )   ($310 )
  Operating items not using cash                  
       Amortization   1,678     1,845     1,508  
       Loss (Gain) on Foreign Exchange   (65 )   679     (831 )
       Impairment of Long-Lived Assets   0     181     199  
       Non-Cash Interest   2,275     1,998     650  
       Future Income Tax   (625 )   170     126  
       Other   73     (568 )   991  
                     
  Operating Cash Flow   3,181     1,066     2,333  
                     
  Changes in Non-Cash Working Capital                  
   Accounts receivable   (484 )   (150 )   (59 )
   Inventory   (32 )   (27 )   (51 )
   Deposits and prepaid expenses   44     268     (442 )
   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   674     201     (1,055 )
      202     292     (1,607 )
                     
  Cash Provided by Operating Activities   3,383     1,358     726  
                     
  Investing Activities                  
   Acquisition of property, plant and equipment   (3,570 )   (4,495 )   (560 )
   Acquisition of other assets and pre-opening costs   (140 )   (521 )   0  
                     
  Cash Used in Investing Activities   (3,710 )   (5,016 )   (560 )
  Financing Activities                  
   Deferred finance charges   (138 )   601     (372 )
   Repurchase of shares   0     0     0  
   Proceeds from long-term debt   0     0     3,842  
   Proceeds from sale of shares   56     71     93  
   Repayment of long-term debt   (42 )   (31 )   (154 )
                     
  Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities   (124 )   641     3,409  
                     
  Inflow (Outflow) of Cash   (451 )   (3,017 )   3,575  
  Cash, Beginning of Year   953     3,970     395  
                     
  Cash, End of Year $ 502   $ 953   $ 3,970  
                     
  Reconcilation to cash flow under CDN GAAP                  
  Cash, End of Year under CDN GAAP $ 507   $ 956   $ 3,981  
       Less proportional share of cash in joint venture   (5 )   (3 )   (11 )
  Cash, End of Year under US GAAP $ 502   $ 953   $ 3,970  

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

16.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (continued)


  (e)

Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) under US GAAP:


      2006     2005     2004  
  Common Shares Issued                  
   Beginning balance $ 13,112   $ 12,999   $ 12,829  
   Issue of shares                  
       On renegotiation of debenture interest   0     0     59  
       For services   4     5     6  
       Purchased by Management   48     108     106  
   Ending balance $ 13,164   $ 13,112   $ 12,999  
  Contributed Surplus                  
   Beginning balance $ 1,081   $ 1,081   $ 0  
       For issue of warrants   0     0     1,081  
   Ending balance $ 1,081   $ 1,081   $ 1,081  
  Currency Translation Adjustment                  
   Beginning balance   ($2,494 )   ($2,494 )   ($2,494 )
   Deferred gain (loss) incurred during year   0     0     0  
   Ending balance   ($2,494 )   ($2,494 )   ($2,494 )
  Deficit                  
   Beginning balance   ($17,845 )   ($14,606 )   ($14,296 )
   Net income (loss)   (154 )   (3,239 )   (310 )
   Ending balance   ($17,999 )   ($17,845 )   ($14,606 )
  Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)   ($6,248 )   ($6,146 )   ($3,020 )

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
53 Weeks Ended December 31, 2006, and 52 Weeks Ended December 25, 2005 and December 26, 2004
(US Dollars)
(In Thousand of Dollars, Except Share Prices)

17.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

   

On January 22, 2007, the Company entered into a definitive Arrangement Agreement with Repechage Restaurant Group Ltd. (“RRG”), a company incorporated under the laws of Canada. RRG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Repechage Investments Limited (“Repechage”).

 

 

Repechage is a closely-held investment company incorporated under the laws of Newfoundland and Labrador. It holds investments in the transportation, service and real estate sectors.

 

 

Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement and the Plan of Arrangement:

 

 

(a) Each of the holders of the Company’s Common Shares will transfer their Common Shares to RRG for $0.7982 for each Common Share held;

 

 

(b) Each of the holders of the Company’s Preferred Shares will transfer their Preferred Shares to RRG for $2.3946 for each Preferred Share held;

 

 

(c) Each of the holders of Warrants to acquire Common Shares and Preferred Shares in the Company will transfer their Warrants to RRG at a price equal to the amount, if any, by which the applicable per share consideration exceeds the warrant exercise price;

 

 

(d) All options to acquire shares in the Company will be terminated; and

 

 

(e) Lenders and Noteholders (note 7) will be paid all amounts owing under the Notes, and the Notes will be discharged.

 

 

On the Effective Date of the Arrangement, the Company will be a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of RRG and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Repechage.

 

 

The Plan of Arrangement provides that holders of Common Shares in the Company will be granted a right of dissent in accordance with the dissent provisions of the British Columbia Act.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

8 quarter selected financial history
US$000 except per share information which is stated in US$

                            12 months  
CDN GAAP   Quarter ended:     ended  
    12/31/2006     9/24/2006     6/25/2006     3/26/2006     12/31/2006  
                               
Revenue $  10,167   $  8,767   $  9,135   $  8,243   $  36,312  
                               
Income (loss) from Restaurant Operations $  1,688   $  1,277   $  1,391   $  965   $  5,321  
                               
Per share $  0.28   $  0.21   $  0.23   $  0.16   $  0.89  
Diluted per share $  0.13   $  0.10   $  0.11   $  0.08   $  0.42  
                               
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $  620   $  (198 ) $  (695 ) $  (540 ) $  (813 )
                               
Per share $  0.10   $  (0.03 ) $  (0.12 ) $  (0.09 ) $  (0.14 )
Diluted per share $  0.05     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Net income (loss) $  1,225   $  (216 ) $  (743 ) $  (600 ) $  (334 )
                               
Per share $  0.20   $  (0.04 ) $  (0.12 ) $  (0.10 ) $  (0.06 )
Diluted per share $  0.10     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Total assets $  16,968   $  14,805   $  14,845   $  14,406   $  16,968  
Shareholders' equity (deficit) $  (6,077 ) $  (7,300 ) $  (7,102 ) $  (6,374 ) $  (6,077 )
Long term debt $  18,815   $  19,114   $  18,628   $  17,712   $  18,815  
                               
Cash dividend per share $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -  

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Elephant & Castle Group Inc.
US$000 except per share information which is stated in US$

                            12 months  
CDN GAAP   Quarter ended:     ended  
    12/25/2005     9/25/2005     6/26/2005     3/27/2005     12/25/2005  
                               
Revenue $  9,065   $  8,927   $  8,081   $  6,972   $  33,045  
                               
Income (loss) from Restaurant Operations $  1,000   $  689   $  831   $  732   $  3,252  
                               
Per share $  0.17   $  0.12   $  0.15   $  0.13   $  0.57  
Diluted per share $  0.08   $  0.06   $  0.07   $  0.06   $  0.27  
                               
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $  (372 ) $  (1,285 ) $  (594 ) $  (757 ) $  (3,008 )
                               
Per share $  (0.06 ) $  (0.22 ) $  (0.10 ) $  (0.13 ) $  (0.52 )
Diluted per share   n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Net income (loss) $  (557 ) $  (1,294 ) $  (611 ) $  (804 ) $  (3,266 )
                               
Per share $  (0.10 ) $  (0.22 ) $  (0.11 ) $  (0.14 ) $  (0.57 )
Diluted per share   n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Total assets $  14,682   $  14,623   $  15,108   $  14,693   $  14,682  
Shareholders' equity (deficit) $  (5,795 ) $  (5,260 ) $  (3,994 ) $  (3,440 ) $  (5,795 )
Long term debt $  17,347   $  16,470   $  15,687   $  15,533   $  17,347  
                               
Cash dividend per share $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -  

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8 quarter selected financial history
US$000 except per share information which is stated in US$

                            12 months  
US GAAP   Quarter ended:     ended  
    12/31/2006     9/24/2006     6/25/2006     3/26/2006     12/31/2006  
                               
Revenue $  9,950   $  8,583   $  8,952   $  8,054   $  35,539  
                               
Income (loss) from Restaurant Operations $  1,577   $  1,300   $  1,479   $  1,113   $  5,469  
                               
Per share $  0.26   $  0.22   $  0.25   $  0.19   $  0.91  
Diluted per share $  0.12   $  0.10   $  0.12   $  0.09   $  0.43  
                               
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $  520   $  (167 ) $  (603 ) $  (385 ) $  (635 )
                               
Per share $  0.09   $  (0.03 ) $  (0.10 ) $  (0.07 ) $  (0.11 )
Diluted per share $  0.04     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Net income (loss) $  1,127   $  (185 ) $  (651 ) $  (445 ) $  (154 )
                               
Per share $  0.19   $  (0.03 ) $  (0.11 ) $  (0.08 ) $  (0.03 )
Diluted per share $  0.09     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Total assets $  15,049   $  13,058   $  12,956   $  12,369   $  15,048  
Shareholders' equity (deficit) $  (6,248 ) $  (7,373 ) $  (7,206 ) $  (6,569 ) $  (6,249 )
Long term debt $  17,151   $  17,461   $  16,910   $  15,931   $  17,151  
                               
Cash dividend per share $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -  

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Elephant & Castle Group Inc.
US$000 except per share information which is stated in US$

                            12 months  
US GAAP   Quarter ended:     ended  
    12/25/2005     9/25/2005     6/26/2005     3/27/2005     12/25/2005  
                               
Revenue $  8,893   $  8,767   $  7,943   $  6,828   $  32,431  
                               
Income (loss) from Restaurant Operations $  1,346   $  748   $  546   $  632   $  3,272  
                               
Per share $  0.23   $  0.13   $  0.10   $  0.11   $  0.57  
Diluted per share $  0.11   $  0.06   $  0.04   $  0.05   $  0.27  
                               
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $  (38 ) $  (1,204 ) $  (883 ) $  (856 ) $  (2,981 )
                               
Per share $  (0.01 ) $  (0.21 ) $  (0.15 ) $  (0.15 ) $  (0.52 )
Diluted per share   n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Net income (loss) $  (223 ) $  (1,212 ) $  (900 ) $  (903 ) $  (3,239 )
                               
Per share $  (0.04 ) $  (0.21 ) $  (0.16 ) $  (0.16 ) $  (0.56 )
Diluted per share   n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a     n/a  
                               
Total assets $  12,454   $  11,913   $  12,396   $  12,327   $  12,454  
Shareholders' equity (deficit) $  (6,146 ) $  (5,944 ) $  (4,760 ) $  (3,917 ) $  (6,146 )
Long term debt $  15,510   $  14,492   $  13,777   $  13,646   $  15,510  
                               
Cash dividend per share $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -   $  -  

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ITEM 9           CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

ITEM 9A         CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2006 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover every situation involving the failure of persons within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports; however, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). The Company’s internal controls over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the CEO and the CFO to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external reporting purposes.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. During the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2006, no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

The assessment report of management due in respect of this item is not required of non-accelerated filers prior to fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2007.

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ITEM 9B.         OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

The information required by PART III is incorporated by reference from Registrant’s joint proxy and information statement, provided such statement is filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by the Form 10-K, or by an amendment to the Form 10-K, not later than the end of such 120-day period.

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PART IV

ITEM 15        EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

  (a)

       
  (1)

Financial Statements

       
  INDEX Page
     
  Management Report F-1
     
  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2
     
  Consolidated Financial Statements  
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets F-3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations F-4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) F-5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows F-6
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7-34
       
  (2)

Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit Exhibit
No.  
2.1

Arrangement Agreement, dated January 22, 2007, among Repechage Investments Limited, Repechage Restaurant Group Ltd and Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (11)

3.1

Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Name Change of Registrant (1)

3.2

Articles of Association of Registrant, and amended May 11, 2006 (12)

3.3

Certificate of Amalgamation, dated May 1, 1990 (1)

4.1

Specimen of Common Share Certificate(1)

4.2

Form of Convertible Subordinated Note issued in Delphi Financing(5)

4.3

Form of Warrant issued to Delphi Noteholders(5)

4.4

Special Rights and Restrictions Attached to Preferred Shares, Series A (10)

10.1

Letter Agreement dated June 26, 1991, regarding expansion of facilities at Edmonton Eaton Centre (1)

10.2

Restaurant Lease Agreement with Holiday Inns of Canada, Ltd. with respect to Holiday Inn Crown Plaza in Winnipeg, Manitoba (2)

10.3

Restaurant Lease Agreement with respect to Holiday Inn, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location (3)

10.4

Abstract of Restaurant Lease Agreement with respect to Holiday Inn, San Diego location(4)

10.5

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group Inc. with respect to Edmonton, Alberta location (5)

10.6

Form of Franchise Agreement for Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (6)

10.7

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to Chicago, Illinois location (7)

10.8

Operating Agreement of BC Restaurants, LLC dated January 3, 2003 (8)

10.9

Member Control Agreement of BC Restaurants, LLC dated January 3, 2003 (8)

10.10

Management Agreement dated January 3, 2003 between E & C San Francisco, LLC and BC Restaurants, LLC (8)

10.11

License Agreement dated January 3, 2003 between Elephant & Castle International, Inc. and BC Restaurants, LLC (8)

10.12

Franchising and Development Agreement dated January 3, 2003 between Elephant & Castle International, Inc. and Battery & Clay, LLC(8)

10.13

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to San Francisco, California location (8)

10.14

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to Washington, D.C. location (9)

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10.15

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to East Huron Street, Illinois location (9)

   
10.16

Amended and Restated Note and Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 17, 2004 by and between the Company and GE Investment Private Placement Partners II (10)

   
10.17

Credit Agreement dated as of December 17, 2004 by and among the Company, Elephant and Castle Canada Inc., Elephant & Castle, Inc., Elephant & Castle of Pennsylvania, Inc., E&C Pub, Inc., Massachusetts Elephant & Castle Group, Inc., Elephant & Castle International, Inc., Elephant & Castle (Chicago) Corporation, Elephant & Castle East Huron, LLC, E&C San Francisco, LLC and E&C Capital, LLC and Crown Life Insurance Company (10)

   
10.18

Investment Agreement dated December 17, 2004 by and among the Company, GE Investment Private Placement Partners II, Crown Life Insurance Company, Richard H. Bryant, Roger Sexton and Peter Laurie (10)

   
10.19

Inter-Creditor Agreement dated as of December 17, 2004 by and among the Company, Elephant and Castle Canada Inc., Elephant & Castle, Inc., Elephant & Castle of Pennsylvania, Inc., E&C Pub, Inc., Massachusetts Elephant & Castle Group, Inc., Elephant & Castle International, Inc., Elephant & Castle (Chicago) Corporation, Elephant & Castle East Huron, LLC, E&C San Francisco, LLC and E&C Capital, LLC, GE Investment Private Placement Partners II and Crown Life Insurance Company (10)

   
10.20

Inter-Shareholder Agreement dated as of December 17, 2004 by and among the Company, GE Investment Private Placement Partners II, Crown Life Insurance Company, Richard H. Bryant, Roger Sexton and Peter Laurie (10)

   
21.1

List of Subsidiaries (13)

   
31.1

Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer – April 16, 2006

   
31.2

Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer – April 16, 2006

   
32.1

Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer – April 16, 2006

   
32.2

Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer – April 16, 2006


*

Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.


(1)

Incorporated by reference from the Exhibits filed with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Registration No. 33-60612)

(2)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1993

(3)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1994

(4)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB/A for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1996

(5)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year Ended December 27,1998

(6)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 1999

(7)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000

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(8)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2002

(9)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 2004

(10)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 8-K dated December 23, 2004

(11)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 8-K dated January 22, 2007

(12)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 25, 2006

(13)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 25, 2005

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SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant) Elephant & Castle Group Inc.

By /s/Richard Bryant  
Richard Bryant, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a Director (principal executive officer)
Date April 16, 2007  

          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By /s/Richard Bryant  
Richard Bryant, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a Director (principal executive officer)
     
Date April 16, 2007  
     
     
By /s/Roger Sexton  
Roger Sexton, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer)
     
Date April 16, 2007  
     
     
By /s/Jeffrey Barnett  
  Jeffrey Barnett, Director  
     
Date April 16, 2007  
     
By /s/George Pitman  
  George W. Pitman, Director  
     
Date April 16, 2007  

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By /s/Colin Stacey  
  Colin Stacey, Director  
     
Date April 16, 2007  
     
By /s/Thomas Chambers  
  Thomas Chambers, Director  
     
Date April 16, 2007  
     
By /s/Christopher Anderson  
  Christopher Anderson, Director  
     
Date April 16, 2007  

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Exhibit
No.  
2.1

Arrangement Agreement, dated January 22, 2007, among Repechage Investments Limited, Repechage Restaurant Group Ltd and Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (11)

3.1

Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Name Change of Registrant (1)

3.2

Articles of Association of Registrant, and amended May 11, 2006 (12)

3.3

Certificate of Amalgamation, dated May 1, 1990 (1)

4.1

Specimen of Common Share Certificate(1)

4.2

Form of Convertible Subordinated Note issued in Delphi Financing(5)

4.3

Form of Warrant issued to Delphi Noteholders(5)

4.4

Special Rights and Restrictions Attached to Preferred Shares, Series A (10)

10.1

Letter Agreement dated June 26, 1991, regarding expansion of facilities at Edmonton Eaton Centre (1)

10.2

Restaurant Lease Agreement with Holiday Inns of Canada, Ltd. with respect to Holiday Inn Crown Plaza in Winnipeg, Manitoba (2)

10.3

Restaurant Lease Agreement with respect to Holiday Inn, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location (3)

10.4

Abstract of Restaurant Lease Agreement with respect to Holiday Inn, San Diego location(4)

10.5

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group Inc. with respect to Edmonton, Alberta location (5)

10.6

Form of Franchise Agreement for Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (6)

10.7

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to Chicago, Illinois location (7)

10.8

Operating Agreement of BC Restaurants, LLC dated January 3, 2003 (8)

10.9

Member Control Agreement of BC Restaurants, LLC dated January 3, 2003 (8)

10.10

Management Agreement dated January 3, 2003 between E & C San Francisco, LLC and BC Restaurants, LLC (8)

10.11

License Agreement dated January 3, 2003 between Elephant & Castle International, Inc. and BC Restaurants, LLC (8)

10.12

Franchising and Development Agreement dated January 3, 2003 between Elephant & Castle International, Inc. and Battery & Clay, LLC(8)

10.13

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to San Francisco, California location (8)

10.14

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to Washington, D.C. location (9)

10.15

Abstract of Lease Agreement of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. with respect to East Huron Street, Illinois location (9)

10.16

Amended and Restated Note and Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 17, 2004 by and between the Company and GE Investment Private Placement Partners II (10)

10.17

Credit Agreement dated as of December 17, 2004 by and among the Company, Elephant and Castle Canada Inc., Elephant & Castle, Inc., Elephant & Castle of Pennsylvania, Inc., E&C Pub, Inc., Massachusetts Elephant & Castle Group, Inc., Elephant & Castle International, Inc., Elephant & Castle (Chicago) Corporation, Elephant & Castle East Huron, LLC, E&C San Francisco, LLC and E&C Capital, LLC and Crown Life Insurance Company (10)

10.18

Investment Agreement dated December 17, 2004 by and among the Company, GE Investment Private Placement Partners II, Crown Life Insurance Company, Richard H. Bryant, Roger Sexton and Peter Laurie (10)

10.19

Inter-Creditor Agreement dated as of December 17, 2004 by and among

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the Company, Elephant and Castle Canada Inc., Elephant & Castle, Inc., Elephant & Castle of Pennsylvania, Inc., E&C Pub, Inc., Massachusetts Elephant & Castle Group, Inc., Elephant & Castle International, Inc., Elephant & Castle (Chicago) Corporation, Elephant & Castle East Huron, LLC, E&C San Francisco, LLC and E&C Capital, LLC, GE Investment Private Placement Partners II and Crown Life Insurance Company (10)

   
10.20

Inter-Shareholder Agreement dated as of December 17, 2004 by and among the Company, GE Investment Private Placement Partners II, Crown Life Insurance Company, Richard H. Bryant, Roger Sexton and Peter Laurie (10)

   
21.1

List of Subsidiaries (13)

   
31.1

Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer – April 16, 2006

   
31.2

Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer – April 16, 2006

   
32.1

Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer – April 16, 2006

   
32.2

Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer – April 16, 2006


*

Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.


(1)

Incorporated by reference from the Exhibits filed with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Registration No. 33-60612)

(2)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1993

(3)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1994

(4)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB/A for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1996

(5)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year Ended December 27,1998

(6)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 1999

(7)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000

(8)

Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2002

(9)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 26, 2004

(10)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 8-K dated December 23, 2004

(11)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 8-K dated January22, 2007

(12)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 25, 2006

(13)

Incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 25, 2005

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EX-31.1 2 exhibit31-1.htm CEO CERTIFICATION Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. - Exhibit 31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Richard Bryant, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc.;

 
2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 
3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 
4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e)) for the registrant and have:


  (a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

     
  (b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

     
  (c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


  (a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

     
  (b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


Date: April 16, 2007  /s/Richard Bryant
  Chairman of the Board,
  Chief Executive Officer and
  President
  (principal executive officer)


EX-31.2 3 exhibit31-2.htm CFO CERTIFICATION Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. - Exhibit 31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Roger Sexton, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K of Elephant & Castle Group, Inc.;

   
2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

   
3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

   
4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e)) for the registrant and have:


  (a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

     
  (b)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

     
  (c)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


  (a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

     
  (b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


 

Date: April 16, 2007  /s/ Roger Sexton
  Chief Financial Officer
  (principal financial and accounting
   officer)


EX-32.1 4 exhibit32-1.htm CEO CERTIFICATION Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. - Exhibit 32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

          In connection with the Annual Report of Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Richard Bryant, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge and belief:

  (1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

     
  (2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


  /s/Richard Bryant
  Richard Bryant
  Chief Executive Officer and
  President
  (principal executive officer)

Dated: April 16, 2007


EX-32.2 5 exhibit32-2.htm CFO CERTIFICATION Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Elephant & Castle Group, Inc. - Exhibit 32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

          In connection with the Annual Report of Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Roger Sexton, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge and belief:

  (1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

     
  (2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


  /s/Roger Sexton
  Roger Sexton
  Chief Financial Officer
  (principal financial and
  Accounting officer)

Dated: April 16, 2007


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