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20/04/2016 07:05

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Crimson Tide PLC
20 April 2016
Crimson Tide plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results to 31 December 2015
Crimson Tide plc ("Crimson Tide" or "the Company"), a leading service provider of mobility solutions for business, is pleased to announce its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2015. 
Financial Highlights

 Profit Before Tax increased by 100 per cent. and above expectations at 168k (2014: 84k) 
 EBITDA up 30% to 431k (2014: 330k)
 All KPIs at record levels
Operational Highlights
 Contracted subscribers and subscriber revenues at record levels
 Landmark supermarket agreement
 Exploration of healthcare and geographic opportunities
 Equipment purchases funded by new debt facilities
Barrie Whipp, Executive Chairman of Crimson Tide, commented: 
"Crimson Tide had an excellent year by all measures in 2015. The contract for a leading supermarket that we had been working on for years came to fruition and we delivered ahead of schedule. We believe that mpro5 has become the de facto mobility service in facilities management and we continue to make strides in logistics, healthcare and other industries. We are very well placed for future growth."
About the Company
Founded in 1996 and quoted on AIM since 2006, Crimson Tide plc is the provider of mpro5 - Smart Mobility as a Service (SMaaS). mpro5 is delivered on smartphones, tablets and PDAs, and enables companies to transform their businesses and strengthen their workforces.
Crimson Tide offers a global service, working with some of the world's leading companies, tailoring mpro5 to suit customer needs. Developed over 10 years by its world-class team, mpro5 is the smart choice for organisations large and small that want to improve productivity and save money.
mpro5 is a platform-agnostic mobility suite fully hosted on Microsoft Azure, so customers are quickly up and running and the service is scalable and robust. It is provided on subscription, so clients can immediately see a return on their investment.


mpro5 not only helps people improve their day-to-day working methods while saving employers money, it also saves lives,by enabling haemophilia patients to verify the safety of their medication before use. mpro5 clients come from a diverse range of industries allowing the Company to listen, share and find the best solution for all mobility needs.
An updated presentation is available in the investor section of the company's website www.crimsontide.co.uk.
 
Enquiries: 
Crimson Tide plc
Barrie Whipp, Executive Chairman
 01892 542444
W.H. Ireland Limited
James Joyce / James Bavister
   020 7220 1666 
Allerton Communications 
Peter Curtain 
 020 3137 2500
 peter.curtain@allertoncomms.co.uk
 


Chairman's Statement
All of our key metrics for the business were exceeded in 2015. Turnover grew by 16%, Profit Before (and after) Tax by 100% and we grew our subscriber numbers and contracted revenues to record numbers. 
Technically, the mpro5 service has undergone another sea change in 2015. Developments for our clients are incorporated for all users of the platform and this has seen the addition of items such as temperature recording in food handling, enhancements to global deliveries, attachments of documents to jobs and many more. From the point of view of web development, we have added significantly enhanced dashboards and reports and further enhanced the look and feel. There are always ongoing developments to the system based upon feedback and these improvements benefit all customers.
In facilities management, we have become the de facto mobility service for the significant industry players. Two of the largest organisations rely on mpro5 in their retail, public services and transportation environments. Having developed this business over a number of years, we are extremely confident of continued growth. If one travels down a typical high street, mpro5 will be being used in many retail stores. It is used in some form or other in the majority of the major supermarkets and is used for security and delivery of newspapers. 
In logistics, we are only held back by the speed that our clients can roll out, and this is on an international basis. We believe we have a strong offering that can be rolled out exponentially, especially as mpro5 is available worldwide and used in an increasing number of languages in food delivery as well as for cooking oil and bread.
In healthcare, we have progressed with a number of transactions and hope to report on further progress in 2016. Some of the applications of mpro5 in healthcare are extremely interesting and, in some cases ground-breaking. mpro5 is used by people with haemophilia and people with autism. The system is also used to track prosthetics around hospitals and we are working on further data collection models in virus and pharmacovigilance. 
One of the keys to our business model is the ability to finance smartphones, tablets and PDAs for a number of our contracts. During the year we extended our relationship with Lombard Technical Services, so we can secure business knowing that the capital requirement is financed. We are confident that Lombard will continue to support our efforts.
Cash generation was strong. We have no long term debt other than the Lombard facilities that match our long term contracts and a small loan in Ireland. At the year end cash balances were around 500k. 
During the year we decided to undergo a capital reconstruction to allow the Company, if appropriate, to pay dividends in the future. This process was completed in the first quarter of 2016 and the Balance Sheet is now well set for the future.
In summary, 2015 was an excellent year for Crimson Tide and provides a platform to take the business further. 2016 will be a year of investment towards further growth, technically and financially and the Directors look forward with optimism.


Our staff count has grown significantly from a modest base. One of our biggest successes is hiring smart graduates and moulding them in the Crimson Tide way. I am very proud of our staff and it is their commitment and dedication that is the bedrock of the Company. I thank them for their efforts. In addition, we have received steadfast support from our major shareholders and again I extend my thanks for their continued commitment to our efforts. 
Barrie R. J. Whipp
Executive Chairman
20 April 2016


Operating and Financial Review
I am very pleased to report on our results for the year to 31 December 2015 and review our performance during this period.
Operating Review
During 2015, we continued to make significant investments in our mpro5 software to ensure existing customers benefit from continuing improvements in technology, as well as new functionality which we regularly incorporate into the product. This strategy has ensured that subscription agreements are often renewed at the end of the initial contract term, usually 36 months, and frequently earlier, when for example additional subscribers are added. In a number of cases, we have become the solution of choice for some larger entities who incorporate our solution across a range of their customers. 
The strategy has also made mpro5 the optimum solution for a growing number of new customers in a range of industries including logistics, facilities maintenance, field operations and healthcare activities. We are able to set up customers quickly and implement the solution in short timescales so that the productivity gains that result are immediately realised. A number of related announcements were made during 2015 and can be found on our website.
Early in the year we repaid the remaining balance on the term loan from HSBC Bank and concluded financing arrangements with Lombard for the smartphone and ruggedised devices we supply to some customers. We have sought debt funding for this expenditure for some time as repayments are matched by customers' subscription receipts, and so are very pleased with the Lombard relationship. The asset funding has allowed us to invest more of our operating cashflows in additional sales resources, new sales channels and marketing activities. We will continue to focus on these areas in the months ahead to accelerate growth in revenues and contracted incomes.
As our revenues have increased, our costs have remained proportionately low. This operational gearing is another of the key ingredients for an increasingly profitable future. The Crimson Tide team increased to 14 employees by the 2015 year end and is now 17. All have performed magnificently over the year, rising to a number of challenges. Their dedication and teamwork have allowed us to attract blue-chip customers and achieve a well-earned reputation for delivering a valuable product of leading edge software integrated with enterprise class systems.
Financial Review
Turnover in 2015 totalled 1.4m (2014: 1.2m), comprising mostly longer-term subscription income (over 80%) arising from contracts that typically cover an initial three year term. Contracted income for future periods is not recognised in the accounts and therefore any new deals closed in 2015 have a greater positive impact in following periods.
Gross margin at over 92% in 2015 (2014: 86%) and operating margin before depreciation at 31% in 2015 (2014: 27%) both continue to improve, positively impacting operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and interest which amounted to 431k in 2015, up 30% from 330k in 2014.
After depreciation, amortisation and interest, the Company achieved a profit before tax of 168k, double the 84k reported for 2014.


Net cash generated from operations once again increased year on year. In 2015, cash from operations totalled 521k (2014: 433k) of which capital expenditure of 222k net of additional borrowings was mostly invested in the mpro5 software and devices for customers resulting in increased cash balances of 299k (2014: 107k). Net cash at bank at the end of 2015 totalled 538k (2014: 239k).
Future prospects
The outlook for Crimson Tide looks more positive than ever before. There is a much greater understanding in the market of the significant benefits that mobilising the workforce can realise and an increasing urgency to utilise technology to achieve these aims. Crimson Tide's mpro5 solution, offered on a subscription basis and therefore avoiding the need for capital expenditure, is ideally placed to satisfy this growing demand. Our reputation continues to be enhanced by the contracts we are winning and the results we are delivering for our customers. The Board remains extremely positive that the growth and success of the Company will continue.
Stephen Goodwin
Finance Director
20 April 2016


Crimson Tide plc
Unaudited Consolidated Income Statement


Group


Year ended December 2015

Year ended December 2014


000

000
Revenue 

1,402

1,210
Cost of Sales

(104)

(166)





Gross Profit

1,298

1,044
Administration expenses

(867)
)

(714)
)





Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortisation

431

330
Depreciation & amortisation

(246)

(238)





Profit from operations

185

92
Interest income

-

-
Finance costs

(17)

(8)





Profit before taxation

168

84
Tax (note B)

-

-










Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent

168

84





Earnings per share (note C)




Basic and diluted earnings per Ordinary share (pence) 

0.04

0.02
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Group

Year ended December 2015

Year ended December 2014

000

000
Profit for the year
168

84
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year:



Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
(5)

(9)




Total comprehensive profit for the year 
163

75


Crimson Tide plc
Unaudited Statement of Financial Position 

Group

As at 31 December 2015

As at 31 December 2014


000

000

Fixed Assets




Intangible assets
1,373

1,260

Equipment, fixtures & fittings
527

339


1,900

1,599

Current Assets




Inventories
15

30

Trade and other receivables
634

563

Cash and cash equivalents
539

239


1,188

832






Total Assets
3,088

2,431






Equity and liabilities




Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent




Share capital
7,335

7,335

Capital redemption reserve
49

49

Share premium
1,090

1,090

Other reserves
421

426

Reverse acquisition reserve
(5,244)

(5,244)

Retained earnings
(1,618)

(1,786)


2,033

1,870

Liabilities




Amounts falling due within one year
806

561

Amounts falling due after more than one year
249

-

Total liabilities
1,055

561






Total equity and liabilities
3,088

2,431


 

 



Crimson Tide plc
Unaudited Statement Of Changes In Equity 
Group 
Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Share premium
Other reserves
Reverse acquisition reserve
Retained earnings
Total

000
000
000
000
000
000
000
Balance as at 1 January 2014
7,335
49
1,090
435
(5,244)
(1,870)
1,795
Profit for the year





84
84
Translation movement



(9)


(9)
Balance as at 31 December 2014
7,335
49
1,090
426
(5,244)
(1,786)
1,870
Profit for the year





168
168
Translation movement



(5)


(5)
Balance as at 31 December 2015
7,335
49
1,090
421
(5,244)
(1,618)
2,033


Crimson Tide plc
Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 



Group



Year ended 
31 December 2015

Year ended 
31 December 2014



000

000
Cash flows from operating activities





Profit before taxation


168

84
Add back:





Amortisation of intangible assets


90

83
Depreciation of equipment, fixtures and fittings


155

154
Profit on sale of assets


-

(6)
Interest expense


17

8






Operating cash flows before movements in working capital


430

323
Decrease in inventories


15

18
Increase in trade and other receivables


(71)

(67)
Increase in trade and other payables


147

159






Cash generated from operating activities


521

433






Taxes paid


-

-






Net cash generated from operating activities


521

433






Cash flows used in investing activities 





Purchases of fixed assets


(552)

(218)
Sales of fixed assets


-

19
Interest received


-

-






Net cash used in investing activities


(552)

(199)






Cash flows from financing activities





Interest paid


(17)

(8)
Net increase/(decrease) in borrowings


347

(119)






Net cash from financing activities


330

(127)






Net increase in cash and cash equivalents


299

107






Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 


239

132






Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period


538

239






Crimson Tide plc

Group

Year ended 
31 December 2015


Year ended 
31 December 2014

000


000
Analysis of net funds:




Cash and cash equivalents
539


239
Bank overdraft
(1)


-






538


239





Other borrowing due within one year
(157)


(59)
Borrowings due after one year
(249)


-





Net funds
132


180





Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2015
A) Significant accounting policies 
a. Basis of preparation
The preliminary results for the period to 31 December 2015 are unaudited. The consolidated financial statements of Crimson Tide plc will be prepared and approved by the Directors in accordance with applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards, incorporating International Accounting Standards (IAS) and Interpretations (collectively IFRSs) as endorsed by the European Union.
b. Basis of consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the Company and all of its subsidiaries.
On an acquisition, fair values are attributed to the Group's share of net assets. Where the cost of acquisition exceeds the values attributable to such net assets, the difference is treated as purchased goodwill, which is capitalised and subjected to annual impairment reviews. The results of acquired companies are brought in from the date of their acquisition.


c. Changes in accounting policy
No changes in accounting policies, including new or amended IFRSs, are expected to have an impact on the Company's financial results.
d. Revenue recognition
Subscription income and support income is credited to turnover in equal monthly instalments over the period of the agreement. There is no recognition in the Consolidated Income Statement of the contracted value of future revenues.
B) Taxation
No corporation tax charges have been included in the consolidated accounts for the periods ended 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2014 due to the availability of tax losses.
C) Earnings per share

Group

Year ended
31 December 2015
Year ended
31 December 
2014
Basic and Diluted Earnings per share


Reported profit (000)
168
84
Reported earnings per share (pence)
0.04
0.02
The earnings per share has been calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of shares in issue calculated as follows:


Year ended
31 December 
2015
No.

Year ended
31 December 2014
No.
Weighted average number of ordinary shares:




Opening balance

445,486,234

445,486,234
Effect of share placing during the year

-

-
Weighted average number of ordinary shares

445,486,234

445,486,234





D) Post Balance Sheet Event
At the Company's General Meeting on 26 January 2016 shareholders approved plans to undertake a capital reconstruction, the purpose of which was to create positive retained earnings in the Balance Sheet to allow the Company to, if appropriate, pay dividends in the future. Shareholders also approved future share buy-backs. Following a court hearing on 24 February 2016 the court confirmed the reduction of capital of the Company. The nominal value of each Ordinary Share in the Company reduced from one penny to 0.1 pence per share and the Company's Deferred Shares of 19 pence each, Share Premium Account and Capital Redemption Reserve were cancelled. Trading in the shares with a nominal value of 0.1 pence commenced on 25 February 2016.
The table below shows how the Statement of Equity as at 31 December 2015 would have looked had the capital re-organisation been effective on that date.
Crimson Tide plc
Unaudited Statement Of Changes In Equity (restated) 
Group 
Share capital
Capital redemption reserve
Share premium
Other reserves
Reverse acquisition reserve
Retained earnings
Total

000
000
000
000
000
000
000
Balance as at 31 December 2015
7,335
49
1,090
421
(5,244)
(1,618)
2,033
Reduction in capital
(6,890)
(49)
(1,090)


8,029
-
Re-stated balance as at 31 December 2015
445
-
-
421
(5,244)
6,411
2,033
The financial information set out above does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the years ended 31 December 2015 or 31 December 2014. Statutory accounts for 2014, which were prepared under IFRS, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors have reported on the 2014 accounts; their report was unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. The statutory accounts for 2015 which are prepared under accounting standards adopted by the EU will be finalised on the basis of the financial information presented by the directors in this preliminary announcement and will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies following the Company's annual general meeting. The statutory accounts will be published on the Company's website www.crimsontide.co.uk by the end of May 2016.

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