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RNS Number : 8607Z  Nexus Infrastructure PLC  18 May 2023

18 May 2023

Nexus Infrastructure plc ("Nexus" or the "Group")

Interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2023

 

 

Nexus, a market-leading provider of civil engineering infrastructure services
to the UK housebuilding sector through its operational business, Tamdown,
today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31
March 2023.

Charles Sweeney, Chief Executive of Nexus, commented:

"I am delighted with the Group's performance during H1 including the sale of
two subsidiaries. Tamdown continues to see improvements in its operational and
commercial performance, supported by initiatives ranging from health and
safety to cost control.

The business has delivered an increase in revenues and operating margins, the
order book has been resilient in spite of challenging market conditions and
the balance sheet is healthy.

Our successes would not be possible without the outstanding work of our teams
who go above and beyond for our customers, and I would like to thank our
colleagues on behalf of the Board."

 

Group highlights:

·    Sale of TriConnex and eSmart Networks in the period generated £77.7m
in proceeds, with £60.5m distributed to shareholders via a tender offer

·    Strong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of £15.9m

·    Interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share (H1 2022: 1.0 pence per
share)

 

Tamdown Financial highlights:

·    Revenue increase to £50.8m (H1 2022: £46.7m)

·    Operating profit increase to £1.3m (H1 2022: £1.1m)

·    Operating margin improvement to 2.6% from 2.4%

·    Order book remains strong at £85.3m (H1 2022: £88.4m)

Outlook

·    In recent weeks, we have noted early indications of improvements in
market conditions. A number of housebuilders have commented on an increase in
enquiries and sales conversions.

Whilst this is encouraging, it is likely to take some months to be fully
reflected within Tamdown.

·    The UK continues to suffer from a chronic undersupply of good
quality, affordable and sustainable housing and Tamdown is well-positioned to
respond as the market recovers.

·    Despite ongoing cost inflation across the industry, the Group is
committed to taking the necessary mitigating actions to protect and improve
margins going forward, including; contract selection, flexibility in our plant
and labour cost base, and discipline in pricing of works.

 

Enquiries:

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc                                  Tel: 01376 559 550

 Charles Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer

 Dawn Hillman, Chief Financial Officer

 Numis Securities Limited                                  Tel: 0207 260 1200

 (Nominated Adviser & Broker)

 Oliver Hardy (Nomad)

 Heraclis Economides

 Hannah Boros

 Camarco                                                   Tel: 0203 757 4992

 (Financial Public Relations)

 Ginny Pulbrook

 Rosie Driscoll

Notes to Editors:

Nexus is a market-leading provider of civil engineering infrastructure
services to the UK housebuilding sector through its operational business,
Tamdown.

Tamdown provides a range of civil engineering and infrastructure services to
the UK housebuilding sectors, with operations focused on the South-East of
England and London. It has an established market-leading position having been
in operation for over 45 years.

Business and Financial Review

Following the sale of TriConnex and eSmart Networks, Tamdown is now the main
trading business of Nexus. Tamdown has successfully grown its revenues in the
period and profits have improved due to increased revenues and successful
delivery on-site, with the operating margin improving to 2.6% from 2.4%.
Tamdown has secured work during the period maintaining a good order book of
£85.3m despite a difficult economic backdrop.

The Group's balance sheet remains strong with net assets of £42.1m as at 31
March 2023 (2022: £32.7m). Included within the net assets balance is cash and
cash equivalents of £15.9m (31 March 2022: £1.3m). The Group has no
borrowings.

Tamdown

Tamdown provides a range of civil engineering and infrastructure services to
the UK housebuilding sectors, with operations focused on the South-East of
England and London. Tamdown has an established market-leading position, with a
reputation for providing quality services to a broad range of the top UK
housebuilders.

The fundamental market growth drivers for Tamdown are positive since the UK's
housing market has been in a long-term position of structural undersupply as
the number of new houses built has failed to keep pace with the rate of
household formation. This structural undersupply provides us with confidence
that our housebuilding customers will continue to demand our quality services.

Revenue for Tamdown in the period grew year-on-year by 8.8% to a total of
£50.8m (H1 2022: £46.7m). The strong growth is attributed to an acceleration
of activity on the existing order book.

Tamdown's gross margin for the period was 10.9% (H1 2022: 11.0%).  This is an
increase from the full FY22 gross margin position of 10.1%. The gross margin
will continue to show improvement as older contracts complete. Tamdown gross
profit for the period totalled £5.5m (H1 2022: £5.2m) and Tamdown operating
profit for the period totalled £1.3m (H1 2022: £1.1m).

Tamdown has continued to be active and competitive in the market, winning work
from its extensive customer base, leveraging our continued strong
relationships and reputation for quality delivery. Given the weaker housing
market backdrop in the period, housebuilders have reduced volumes and have
been slow to place new orders. Reflecting this and the acceleration of
delivery on site, the order book has decreased since the year-end to £85.3m
(H1 2021: £88.4m).

The operating environment continues to be characterised by input cost
inflation, primarily in materials, energy, and labour. The business is
committed to taking the necessary actions to protect and improve its margins,
including utilising the flexibility in our plant and labour cost base. The
backdrop of Government policy to counter the housing supply deficit,
alongside order book wins, provides us with confidence that existing and new
customers will continue to demand our services, with improvements to
profitability over the medium term.

Dividend and Dividend timetable

Considering these results and our confidence in the expected results for the
financial year, the Board is declaring an interim dividend of 1.0 pence per
share, maintaining the prior year position (H2 2022: 1.0 pence per share),
representing a dividend cover of 3x. The Group's dividend policy remains
unchanged and the Board expects Tamdown to continue delivering profits in H2.

The interim dividend will be paid on 30 June 2023 to shareholders on the
register at close of business on 2 June 2023. The shares will go ex-dividend
on 1 June 2023.

Financial Overview

The interim report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies
as set out in the Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022.

Income statement

During the first half of our financial year, Nexus successfully completed the
sale of two of our subsidiaries for £77.7m, returning £60.5m to
shareholders. We are now focused on executing our strategy and the development
of Tamdown.

Group revenue increased 9% to £51.0m (H1 2022: £46.7m), with revenue growth
from Tamdown increasing due to high levels of activity on site. Group gross
profit was £5.7m (H1 2022: £5.2m), with an overall gross margin of 11.3% (H1
2022: 11.0%).

Nexus Group costs are on track to achieve the targeted £1.7m run rate in Q4
of this financial year. Exceptional costs relating to the disposal of
TriConnex and eSmart Networks were £2.3m and we are implementing the
transitional services agreement with full separation expected within the year.

The Group's operating profit totalled £72.4m reflecting the profit from the
sale of the former subsidiaries. Net finance costs totalled £0.02m (H1 2022:
£0.2m) resulting in profit before tax of £72.3m.

The tax charge for the period was £0.4m (H1 2022 charge: £0.2m) reflecting
an effective tax rate of 21.5% (H1 2022: 23.8%).

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

The Group's balance sheet remains strong with net assets standing at £42.1m
as at 31 March 2023 compared to £32.6m at 31 March 2022. Included within the
net assets balance is cash and cash equivalents of £15.9m with the Group in a
zero borrowings position.

In line with prior years, cash was utilised in the first half of the year,
with operating activities utilising £10.0m (H1 2022: £4.0m). Investing
activities consumed £0.5m including investment in operational plant (H1 2022:
£0.4m), financing activities included the sale of the former subsidiaries for
£77.7m, and the distribution of capital to shareholders of £60.5m, and loan
and lease liability repayments of £0.6m. Cash balances of £13.1m were
transferred from the Group upon completion of the sale of subsidiaries.

A selection of banks have been approached to provide the Group's banking
arrangement with interest from several of the major high street banks.  The
transition to a new bank is expected to complete before the end of the
financial year.

Risks and Uncertainties

The Group is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as part of its
activities. The Board regularly reviews and considers these and seeks to
ensure that appropriate processes are in place to identify, monitor and
control these risks. The Directors consider that the principal risks and
uncertainties facing the Group include a potential market downturn and
inflation.

Strategic review

In December 2021, we announced that we would explore strategic options to
crystalise shareholder value in eSmart Networks. This process concluded on
3(rd) February 2023, with the sale of TriConnex Ltd and eSmart Networks Ltd to
FWCP Spark (UK) Holdco Limited for a consideration of £77.7m.  This was
followed by a tender offer which delivered a £60.5m return to shareholders.

Summary and Outlook

During the first half of the financial year the Group's performance reflected
positive underlying trading in Tamdown despite difficult market conditions.
Looking ahead, although input cost inflation remains across the industry and
housebuilding volumes across the market are expected to be significantly
lower, the Group is committed to taking the necessary mitigating actions to
protect and improve margins.

Nexus continues to be well-positioned to support established and new
customers. Tamdown is on track to enhance profitability over the medium term.

The order book has been resilient and is combined with a strong balance sheet
which will support the Group in the second half of the year. In spite of
recent difficult market conditions, Tamdown has continued to win work at fair
prices, a positive reflection of Tamdown's value to its customer base.

 

Charles Sweeney

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc

 Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
 For the six months to 31 March 2023

                                                                                                                                         Unaudited               Unaudited                                 Audited
                                                                                                                                         six months to           six months to                             Year ended
                                                                                                                                         31 March                31 March                                  30 September
                                                                                                                                         2023                    2022                                      2022
                                                                               Note                                                      £'000                   £'000                                     £'000

 Revenue                                                                       2                                                         51,023                  46,662                                    98,392

 Cost of sales                                                                                                                           (45,262)                (41,504)                                  (88,482)

 Gross profit                                                                                                                            5,761                   5,158                                     9,910

 Administrative expenses                                                                                                                 (5,784)                 (5,349)                                   (10,225)

 Operating profit/(loss) before exceptional items                                                                                        (23)                    (191)                                     (315)
 Exceptional items                                                             4                                                         72,382

 Operating profit/(loss)                                                                                                                 72,359                  (191)                                     (315)

 Finance income                                                                                                                          251                     3                                         13
 Finance expense                                                                                                                         (270)                   (189)                                     (607)

 Profit/(loss) before taxation                                                                                                           72,340                  (378)                                     (909)

 Taxation                                                                      5                                                         448                     (195)                                     (109)

 Profit/(Loss) from Continuing Operations                                                                                                72,788                  (573)                                     (1,018)
 Discontinued Operations
 (Loss)/Profit from discontinued operations (after tax)                                                                                  (252)                   1,147                                     3,729

 Profit and total comprehensive income/(expenses) for the period attributable                                                            72,535                  574                                       2,711
 to equity holders of the parent

 (Losses)/earnings per share (p per share)
 Basic                                                                         7                                                         -0.62                   2.53                                      8.20
 Diluted                                                                       7                                                         -0.62                   2.47                                      8.10
 Nexus Infrastructure plc

 Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
 at 31 March 2023

                                                                                                                          Unaudited                     Unaudited                     Audited
                                                                                                                          six months to                 six months to                 Year ended
                                                                                                                          31 March                      31 March                      30 September
                                                                                                                          2023                          2022                          2022
                                                                                                                 Note     £'000                         £'000                         £'000

 Non-current assets
 Property, plant and equipment                                                                                            5,523                         18,885                        5,459
 Right of use assets                                                                                                      12,107                        1,680                         12,620
 Goodwill                                                                                                                 2,361                         2,361                         2,361
 Other investments                                                                                                         -                             -                             -
 Total non-current assets                                                                                                 19,991                        22,926                        20,440

 Current assets
 Inventories                                                                                                              50                            -                             43
 Trade and other receivables                                                                                              31,913                        30,795                        30,388
 Contract assets                                                                                                          8,448                         9,702                         8,120
 Corporation tax asset                                                                                                    535                           263                           27
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                15,953                        1,278                         4,597
 Assets Classified as held for sale                                                                                                   -                 55,157                        57,411
 Total current assets                                                                                                     56,899                        97,195                        100,586
 Total assets                                                                                                             76,890                        120,121                       121,026

 Current liabilities
 Borrowings                                                                                                               -                             1,715                         -
 Trade and other payables                                                                                                 21,371                        21,589                        21,698
 Contract liabilities                                                                                                     1,165                         4,775                         3,543
 Lease liabilities                                                                                                        1,980                         815                           1,663
 Liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale                                                            -                            48,322                        49,094
 Total current liabilities                                                                                                24,516                        77,216                        75,998

 Non-current liabilities
 Borrowings                                                                                                               -                             8,875                         -
 Lease liabilities                                                                                                        10,132                        978                           10,793
 Deferred tax liabilities                                                                                                 96                            369                           95
 Total non-current liabilities                                                                                            10,229                        10,222                        10,888
 Total liabilities                                                                                                        34,745                        87,438                        86,886

 Net assets                                                                                                               42,145                        32,683                        34,140

 Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company
 Share capital                                                                                                            181                           910                           911
 Share premium account                                                                                                    9,419                         9,419                         9,419
 Retained earnings                                                                                                        32,546                        22,354                        23,810

 Total equity                                                                                                             42,145                        32,683                        34,140

 

 

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc

 Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
 For the six months to 31 March 2023

                                                       Share    Share            Retained
                                                       capital  premium account  earnings  Total
                                                       £'000    £'000            £'000     £'000

 Equity at 1 October 2021 (Audited)                    908      9,419            21,805    32,132
 Transactions with owners
 Issue of share capital                                3        -                -         3
 Dividends Paid                                        -        -                (637)     (637)
 Share-based payments                                   -          -             462       462
                                                       3        -                (175)     (172)
 Total comprehensive income
 Profit and total comprehensive income for the period                            724       724
                                                                                 724       724

 Equity at 31 March 2022 (Unaudited)                   911      9,419            22,354    32,684
 Transactions with owners
 Issue of share capital                                -        -                -         -
 Share-based payments                                  -        -                (77)      (77)
 Dividends paid                                         -       -                (454)     (454)
                                                       -        -                (531)     (531)
 Total comprehensive income
 Profit and total comprehensive income for the period                            1,987     1,987
                                                                                 1,987     1,987

 Equity at 30 September 2022 (Audited)                 911      9,419            23,810    34,140
 Transactions with owners
 Issue of share capital
 Redemption of shares                                  (730)    -                -         (730)
 Capital distribution                                  -        -                (59,807)  (59,807)
 Retained reserves adjustment for sale of assets       -        -                (4,692)   (4,692)
 Dividends paid                                        -        -                -         -
 Share-based payments                                   -       -                700       700
                                                       (730)                     (63,799)  (64,530)
 Total comprehensive income
 Profit and total comprehensive income for the period                            72,535    72,535
                                                                                 72,535    72,535

 Equity at 31 March 2023 (Unaudited)                   181      9,419            32,546    42,145

 

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc

 Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
 For the six months to 31 March 2023

                                                                     Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                                                     six months to  six months to  Year ended
                                                                     31 March       31 March       30 September
                                                                     2023           2022           2022
                                                                     £'000          £'000          £'000

 Cash flow from operating activities
 Profit/(loss) before tax (including discontinued operations)        72,088         952            3,454

 Adjusted by:
 (Profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment - owned  (220)          (3)
 Share-based payments                                                700            462            385
 Sale of available for sale investments                              3,000
 Finance expense (net)                                               16             196            588
 Loss on disposal of assets measured at FVOCI                        -              -              -
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment - owned               391            396            833
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment - right of use        902            466            1,215
 Operating profit/(loss) before working capital charges              76,876         2,469          6,475

 Working capital adjustments:
 (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables                  (5,404)        (4,792)        (7,384)
 Increase in contract assets                                         -              (5,682)        (6,818)
 Increase in inventories                                             (781)          (585)          (430)
 Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables                     (4,225)        175            4,155
 Increase in contract liabilities                                     -             4,898          1,565

 Cash (used in)/generated from operating activities                  66,466         (3,517)        (2,437)

 Interest paid                                                       (90)           (158)          (244)
 Taxation paid                                                       117            (407)          (550)

 Net cash flows used in operating activities                         66,492         (4,082)        (3,231)

 Cash flow from investing activities
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment - owned                   (1,293)        (411)          (795)
 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment - owned     570            40             13,555
 Proceeds from the disposal of assets measured at FVOCI              -              -              -
 Interest received                                                   275            4              39
 Net cash used in investing activities                               (448)          (367)          12,799

 Cash flow from financing activities
 Dividend payment                                                    -              (637)          (1,091)
 Capital distribution                                                (59,808)       -              -
 Payment for cancellation of shares                                  (730)          -              -
 Cash transferred with sale of assets                                (13,123)       -              -
 Draw down of term loan                                              77             -              -
 Drawdown of HP agreement                                            -              -              587
 Repayment of term loan                                              -              (851)          (11,663)
 Principal elements of lease repayments                              (674)          (484)          (2,753)
 Net proceeds from the issue of share capital                         -             2              3
 Net cash generated from financing activities                        (74,259)       (1,970)        (14,917)

 Net change in cash and cash equivalents                             (8,215)        (6,419)        (5,349)

 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period            24,168         29,517         29,517

 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                  15,953         23,098         24,168

 Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
 Held by continuing operations                                       15,953         1,278          4,597
 Held by discontinued operations                                                    21,820         19,571

 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year                    15,953         23,098         24,168

 

 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
 For the six months to 31 March 2022

 1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies

 The interim report of the Group for the six months ended 31 March 2023 has
 been prepared in accordance with UK-adopted IAS 34 "Interim Financial
 Reporting" and the AIM Rules for
 Companies.

 The interim report does not constitute financial statements as defined in
 Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006 and is neither audited nor reviewed. It
 should be read in conjunction with the Report and Accounts for the year ended
 30 September 2022, which is available on request from the Group's registered
 office, Nexus Park, Avenue East, Skyline 120, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex,
 CM77 7AL, or can be downloaded from the website
 www.nexus-infrastructure.com.

 The comparative information for the financial year ended 30 September 2022
 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the
 Companies Act 2006. A copy of the statutory accounts for that year has been
 reported on by the Company's auditor and delivered to the Registrar of
 Companies. The report of the auditor was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include
 a reference to any matters which the auditor drew attention by the way of
 emphasis without qualifying their report and (iii) did not contain statements
 under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act
 2006.

 The interim report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies
 as set out in the Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September
 2022.

 In preparing this interim report, the significant estimates and judgements
 made by the Directors in applying the Group's accounting policies and
 financial risk management objectives were the same as those set out in the
 Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022.

 Going concern

 In determining the appropriate basis of preparation of the interim report, the
 Directors are required to consider whether the Group can continue in
 operational existence for the foreseeable future. After making enquiries, the
 Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources
 to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of
 this report. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in
 preparing the interim report.

 

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc

 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (continued)
 For the six months to 31 March 2023

 2. Revenue

 Revenues from external customers are generated from the supply of services
 relating to construction contracts. Revenue is recognised over time in the
 following operating divisions:

                                  Unaudited 31 March 2023
                                  Continuing  Discontinued  Total
                                  Operations  Operations
                                  £'000       £'000         £'000

 Segment revenue                  51,018      23,483        74,502
 Inter-segment revenue             -          -              -
 Revenue from external customers  51,018      23,483        74,502

 Timing of revenue recognition
 Over time                        51,018      23,483        74,502

 Customer type
 Residential                      51,018      17,992        69,010
 Non-residential                   -          5,492         5,492
                                  51,018      23,483        74,502

                                  Unaudited 31 March 2022
                                  Continued   Discontinued  Total
                                  £'000       £'000         £'000

 Segment revenue                  46,662      33,604        80,266
 Inter-segment revenue             -          -             -
 Revenue from external customers  46,662      33,604        80,266

 Timing of revenue recognition
 Over time                        46,662      33,604        80,266

 Customer type
 Residential                      46,662      24,988        71,650
 Non-residential                   -          8,616         8,616
                                  46,662      33,604        80,266

                                  Audited 30 September 2022
                                  Continued   Discontinued  Total
                                  £'000       £'000         £'000

                                   -          -             -
                                  98,392      75,011        173,403

 Timing of revenue recognition
 Over time                        98,392      75,011        173,403

 Customer type
 Residential                      98,392      55,670        154,062
 Non-residential                   -          19,341        19,341
                                  98,392      75,011        173,403

 

 

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc
 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (Continued)
 For the six months to 31 March 2023
 3. Segmental analysis
 The Group has one operating division under the control of the Executive Board,
 which is identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker as defined under
 IFRS 8: Operating Segments:
 - Tamdown
 - Nexus Park
 All of the Group's operations are carried out entirely within the United
 Kingdom.
 The results for TriConnex and eSmart Networks have been presented as
 discontinued under IFRS 5, with the Tamdown and Group administration expenses
 comprising the continuing operations below. The related assets and liabilities
 of these operations have been similarly presented.
 Segment information about the Group's operations is presented below:

                                                                              Unaudited               Unaudited             Audited
                                                                              six months to           six months to         Year ended
                                                                              31 March                31 March              30 September
                                                                              2023                    2022                  2022
                                                                              £'000                   £'000                 £'000
 Revenue from continuing operations
 Tamdown                                                                      50,784                  46,662                98,392
 Nexus                                                                              234                         -                     -
 Inter-company trading                                                                   -                      -                     -
 Total revenue from continuing operations                                     51,018                  46,662                98,392
 Revenue from discontinued operations
 TriConnex                                                                    17,992                  24,988                55,670
 eSmart Networks                                                              5,492                   8,616                 19,341
 Inter-company trading                                                         -                       -                    -
 Total revenue from discontinued operations                                   23,483                  33,604                75,011
 Total revenue                                                                74,502                  80,266                173,403

 Gross profit from continuing operations
 Tamdown                                                                      5,522                   5,158                 9,910
 Nexus                                                                        234                     -                     -
 Total gross profit from continuing operations                                5,756                   5,158                 9,910
 Gross profit from discontinued operations
 TriConnex                                                                    4,649                   7,511                 16,319
 eSmart Networks                                                              1,256                   1,371                 4,024
 Total gross profit from discontinued operations                              5,906                   8,881                 20,343
 Total gross profit                                                           11,661                  14,039                30,253

 Operating profit from continuing operations after exceptional items
 Tamdown                                                                      1,308                   1,066                 2,272
 Group administrative expenses                                                (3,653)                 (5,349)               (2,587)
 Total operating profit from continuing operations after exceptional items    (2,346)                 (4,284)               (315)
 Operating profit from discontinued operations after exceptional items
 TriConnex                                                                    1,044                   2,422                 5,568
 eSmart Networks                                                              (1,358)                 (1,083)               (1,212)
 Total operating profit from discontinued operations after exceptional items  (314)                   1,339                 4,356
 Total operating profit after exceptional items                               (2,660)                 (2,944)               4,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc

 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (Continued)
 For the six months to 31 March 2023

 4. Exceptional items

                                Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                six months to  six months to  Year ended
                                31 March       31 March       30 September
                                2023           2022           2022

 Continuing operations
 Gain on the disposal of asset  72,382         -              -

                                72,382          -             -

 
Nexus received £77.7m for the sale of TriConnex and eSmart Networks.  The
gain is calculated after the deduction of the £3m investment in eSmart
Networks and the exceptional administrative costs of £2.3m.

5. Taxation

Taxation is recognised based on management's estimate of the weighted average
effective annual tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated
effective annual tax rate applied to the pre-tax income for the six months
ended 31 March 2023 is 21.5%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc

 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (Continued)
 For the six months to 31 March 2023

 6. Dividends

                                                                        Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                                                        six months to  six months to  Year ended
                                                                        31 March       31 March       30 September
                                                                        2023           2022           2022
                                                                        £'000          £'000          £'000

 Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders:

 Interim dividend for the year ended 30 September 2022 of 1p per share                                456
 Final dividend for the year ended 30 September 2021 of 1.4p per share                 635            635

                                                                                       635            1,091

 

 Nexus Infrastructure plc
 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (Continued)
 For the six months to 31 March 2023

 7. Earnings per share

 Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average
 number of shares in issue for the year to assume conversion of all dilutive
 potential shares.
                                                                              Unaudited                    Unaudited      Audited
 The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the  six months to                six months to  Year ended
 following data:
                                                                              31 March                     31 March       30 September
                                                                              2023                         2022           2022
                                                                              £'000                        £'000          £'000

 Weighted average number of shares in issue for the year                      40,422,745                   45,435,093     45,482,193

 Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares:
 Share options (number)                                                       0                            1,024,980      578,508

 Weighted average number of shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per    40,422,745                   46,460,073     46,060,701
 share

 Profit for the year attributable to equity shareholders                      72,535                       574            2,711

 Basic earnings (p per share)                                                 179.44                       1.26           5.96
 Diluted earnings (p per share)                                               179.44                       1.24           5.89

 Continuing operations

 Profit/Loss for the year from continuing operations                          72,788                       (573)          (1,018)

 Basic losses (p per share)                                                   180.07                       -1.26          -2.24
 Diluted losses (p per share)                                                 180.07                       -1.26          -2.24

 Discontinued operations

 Profit for the year from discontinued operations                             (252)                        1,147          3,729
 Basic earnings (p per share)                                                 -0.62                        2.53           8.20

 

 

 

                                  -0.62  2.47  8.10

 Diluted earnings (p per share)

8. Related party transactions

Following the sale of TriConnex Ltd and eSmart Networks Ltd, these companies
are no longer considered to be related parties in connection with Nexus
Infrastructure PLC.

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related
parties, have been eliminated in full on consolidation.

 Statement of Directors' responsibilities

 The Directors confirm that, to the best of our knowledge:

 ·    the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in
 accordance with UK-adopted IAS 34 " Interim Financial Reporting"; and
 ·    the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in
 accordance with the rules of the London Stock Exchange for companies trading
 securities on AIM.

 Signed on 18 May 2023 on behalf of the Board
                                                                           Dawn Hillman

 Charles Sweeney
 Chief Executive Officer                                                   Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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