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RNS Number : 5236A  Pittards PLC  26 September 2022

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
the UK version of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 which is part of UK law by
virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended ("MAR"). Upon
the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service,
this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

 

Pittards plc

("Pittards", the "Group" or the "Company" )

Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022

 ("First Half" or "H1 2022")

 

Positive trading momentum maintained

 

Continued growth in revenue and profitability, stable order book

Interim Dividend declared

 

Pittards plc, the specialist producer of technically advanced leather and
luxury leather goods for retailers, manufacturers and distributors, today
announces its interim results for the six month ended 30 June 2022.

Commenting on the results, Chairman, Stephen Yapp, said:

"I am pleased to report a solid performance in the First Half with
profitability and EBITDA consistent with the achievement of market
expectations for the year as a whole. This has been achieved against the
backdrop of a turbulent global trading environment including inflation,
increasing energy costs and supply chain reliability challenges. The whole
team has responded with vigour and flexibility, and I thank them for their
efforts."

"The Directors are pleased to declare an interim dividend of 0.5p per share,
which we plan to pay in January 2023."

Highlights: Financial

·    Group revenues up 7% to £10.37m (H1 2021: £9.66m)

·    Gross margin of 30% (H1 2021: 28%)

·    EBITDA of £0.83m positive (H1 2021: £0.75m) an 11% improvement

·    Profit before taxation up 31% to £0.34m (H1 2021: £0.26m)

·    Net debt of £11.18 (H1 2021: £10:04m)

·    Earnings per share (basic) up 63% to 2.54 pence (H1 2021: 1.55 pence)

·    Interim dividend declared of 0.5 pence per share (H1 2021: 0.5 pence
per share)

 

Highlights: Operational

·    Continued strengthening of the management team

·    Sales order book continues to be steady

·    Acquisition of Hill and Friends adds another luxury brand to portfolio

·    A diversified portfolio of products and markets enabling future growth
opportunities

·    Ethiopian business steadily recovering post COVID-19

Commenting on the outlook for the Full Year, Reg Hankey, Chief Executive said:

"The Group is continuing to make good progress implementing its strategy. The
global inflationary climate and complexity of supply chains, together with the
current energy crisis, is making the trading environment more challenging. The
close management of cash remains a priority under these circumstances."

"We continue to see more opportunities than risk in the current climate and
are cautiously optimistic looking forward.  Our investment in staff and the
strengthening of our management form a solid foundation for sustained growth
and the delivery of strategic opportunities. Whilst the global economic and
geo-political environment remains challenging, I am proud of our staff's
dedication and commitment which reflects our heritage of 200 years."

For further information, please contact:

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 Reg Hankey, CEO

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Chief Executive Officer's report

Overview

We have delivered against our key objectives in H1 2022, with solid financial
results and clear strategic progress made.

The Group performed well in the First Half, with sales revenue of £10.4m, an
increase of 7% compared to H1 2021 and a 4% rise compared to H2 2021.  PBT at
£0.34m also improved over H1 2021 (£0.26m) and (H2 2021: -£0.16m).

This performance has been delivered against a backdrop of macroeconomic
trading conditions that are very complex, particularly the unreliability of
supply of materials into our businesses, together with increasing costs,
requiring us to adjust processes and plans continuously.

Our agile and responsive team approach is well adapted to adjust to these
challenging conditions, and we are nurturing many new opportunities, building
upon our strategy which is serving us well.

90% of our sales revenue was from export markets and 80% of this revenue was
denominated in $USD.  The continued strengthening of the $USD will be
beneficial to our business in the medium term, but as reported in our full
year 2021 accounts we have a hedging policy in place which protects the
downside of currency appreciations but also delays the benefits of sterling
weakness.

The current inflationary climate is predominantly driven by energy and
shipping costs effecting businesses globally and as such we have been able to
hold or increase selling prices generally.  Some local inflation is directly
related to the weakness of the pound which will have some affect upon us until
the increased revenue from sales comes through post hedging.

Our inventory value has increased during the First Half as replacement costs
of materials have been higher than older stock.  However, overall, our older
stocks and the overall volume of stock has reduced.

Net debt has increased marginally but is mitigated by inventory, capital
expenditure, and movement in receivables and trade payables.

Our businesses in Ethiopia remain fully open and our shoe and glove production
continues to develop.  The effects of COVID19 have eased although local
economic challenges have resulted in limited access to hard currency.  We
have been able to adjust our business model in order to mitigate this.  Our
investment in Ethiopia is helping to counter the global pressures on energy
costs, as most of Ethiopia's power generation is from hydroelectric green
power.

Our consumer product range in the UK continues to develop with growing
third-party opportunities, as well as for our own brands. We have delivered
further organic growth and announced the acquisition of Hill and Friends, a
luxury consumer brand to add to our growing portfolio of brands. This will
support us in our planned development.

Sustainability underpins everything we do and is embedded in all aspects of
our decision making.

We have been able to continue recruiting, retaining, and developing our staff
base in support of our strategic plan.

Our sales order book has remained strong across both our core and new market
sectors.

 Key performance indicators 2022

                                                                                First half 2022 v             First half 2022 v

                                                                                Second half 2021               First half 2021
                                                                                2022    2021    Change        2022     2021

                                                                                H1      H2                    H1       H1       Change
                                                                                £m      £m                    £m

                                                                                                                       £m
 Revenue                                                                        10.37   9.96    0.41          10.37    9.66

                                                                                                                                0.71
 Gross profit                                                                   3.09    2.76    0.33          3.09     2.69

                                                                                                                                0.40
 Gross margin                                                                   30%     28%     2%            30%      28%

                                                                                                                                2%
 Profit / (Loss) before tax                                                     0.34    0.16    0.18          0.34     0.26

                                                                                                                                0.08
 EBITDA                                                                         0.83    0.66    0.17          0.83     0.75

                                                                                                                                0.08
 Net assets                                                                     12.58   13.80   (1.23)        12.58    13.56

                                                                                                                                (0.98)
 Inventory                                                                      16.06   15.32   0.74          16.06    14.97

                                                                                                                                1.09
 Net debt                                                                       11.18   10.69   (0.49)        11.18    10.04

                                                                                                                                (1.14)
 Net debt adjusted for treasury shares held                                     10.58   10.29   0.29          10.58

                                                                                                                       9.54     (1.04)
 Gearing
 ·      Group                                                                   89%     78%     (11%)         89%

                                                                                                                       74%      (15%)
 ·      UK                                                                      55%     59%     4%            55%

                                                                                                                       49%      (6%)
 Staff numbers                                                                  1,095   1,108   (13)          1,095

                                                                                                                       1,125    (30)
 Basic earnings per share (in pence)                                            2.54    2.12    0.42          2.54

                                                                                                                       1.55     0.99
 Net Asset per share (in pence)                                                 97.12   101.92  (4.80)        97.12

                                                                                                                       104.64   (7.52)

 

Dividend

The Directors are declaring an interim dividend of 0.5 pence pe ordinary share
in the capital of the Company, to be paid on 12 January 2023 to shareholders
on the register at the close of business on Friday 16 December 2022.  The
shares will go ex-dividend on Thursday 15 December 2022.

Outlook

The Group continues to make good progress with its strategy. The global
inflationary climate and complexity of supply chains, together with the
current energy crisis, is making the trading environment more challenging. The
close management of cash remains a priority under these circumstances.

We continue to see more opportunities than risk in the current climate and are
cautiously optimistic looking forward.  Our investment in staff and the
strengthening of our management will form a solid foundation for sustained
growth and the delivery of strategic opportunities.

Group Finance Director's report

Overview

Pittards performed very well in the First Half, with like for like growth of
7% compared to H1 2021 and revenue increased by 4% compared with H2 2021,
approaching pre-COVID-19 levels. The financial strength of the Group reflects
the benefits of the actions we took during the pandemic and a positive
customer reaction to the Group's products and strategy.

Our careful planning and agile supply chains have enabled us to mitigate some
of the difficulties in global logistics, utilising the vertical integration
within the Group.

Profitability

Profit before tax in the First Half was £0.34m, improving on the £0.16m
achieved in H2 2021. This was due to increases in volume combined with tight
cost control. Gross margin increased to 30% (H1 2021: 28%), with EBITDA
increased to £0.83m (H1 2021: £0.75m) an improvement of 11%.

Financial support and banking facilities

We have not sought any additional lending throughout the First Half and
banking facilities remained sufficient to support planned growth.

Cost control and productivity

Headcount has stabilised at 1,095 as of 30 June 2022 (H1 2021: 1,125).

Assets and currency

At the end of the First Half, net assets stood at £12.58m (H2 2021:
£13.80m). The reduction is predominantly due to the fair value of our hedging
strategy, as of 30 June 2022, as a result of the weakening pound. Net debt
increased by £0.49m to £11.18m (H2 2021: £10.69m). Our forward currency
hedging strategy continues to the end of FY 2023 on a reducing percentage
cover basis.

Energy costs

Escalating energy costs remain a challenge although we have some hedging in
place which will help to mitigate energy cost increases.

Working capital

Inventory levels increased to £16.06m (H2 2021: £15.32m).  Despite a value
increase in inventory, we have seen an overall reduction in the total amount
of inventory held.  Due to higher input costs, we estimate that inventory
will continue to increase in value per sq ft.

Net working capital remains steady at £14.75m (H2 2021: £14.79m), although
this is affected by the recognition, at the half year, of USD forward hedging
contracts. As a result of the progressive weakness of sterling, the fair value
loss on future contracts is H1 2022: negative £0.934m (H2 2021: negative
£0.381m).  In the fulness of time the extra revenue generated from the
conversion of $USD sales will offset this.

Gearing

Group gearing was 89% (H2 2021: 78%), with UK gearing within covenant levels
at 55% (H2 2021: 59%).

 Consolidated Income Statement                                                                                                                                             Six months ended                     Six months ended         Year ended

 for the six months ended 30 June 2022                                                                                                                                     30/06/2022                           30/06/2021               31/12/2021
                                                                                                                                                                           Unaudited                            Unaudited                Audited
                                                                                                                                                                           £'000                                £'000                    £'000

                                                                                                                                  Note

 Revenue                                                                                                                                                                   10,370                               9,659                    19,655
 Cost of sales                                                                                                                                                             (7,280)                              (6,965)                  (14,198)
 Gross profit                                                                                                                                                              3,090                                2,694                    5,457

 Distribution costs                                                                                                                                                        (910)                                (804)                    (1,631)
 Currency gains / (losses)                                                                                                                                                 (108)                                195                      266
 Administrative expenses                                                                                                                                                   (1,452)                              (1,582)                  (3,176)
 Profit / (Loss) before operations and finance costs                                                                                                                       620                                  503                      916

 Finance costs                                                                                                                                                             (283)                                (239)                    (459)

 Profit / (Loss) before taxation                                                                                                                                           337                                  264                      457

 Taxation                                                                                                                                     3                            (9)                                  (63)                     (182)
 Profit / (Loss) after taxation                                                                                                                                            328                                  201                      275

 Earnings per share                                                                                                                           2
 Basic                                                                                                                                                                     2.54p                                1.55p                    2.12p
 Diluted                                                                                                                                                                   2.54p                                1.55p                    2.12p

 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 for the six months ended 30 June 2022
                                                                                                                                                                Six months ended                     Six months ended                    Year ended
                                                                                                                                                                30/06/2022                           30/06/2021                          31/12/2021
                                                                                                                                                                Unaudited                            Unaudited                           Audited
                                                                                                                                                                £'000                                £'000                               £'000

 Profit / (Loss) for the period after taxation                                                                                                                  328                                  201                                 275

 Other comprehensive (expense)/income
 Revaluation of land and buildings                                                                                                                              -                                    185                                 453
 Revaluation of land and buildings - unrealised exchange (loss)                                                                                                 135                                  (372)                               (517)
                                                                                                                                                                135                                  (187)                               (64)

 Unrealised exchange (loss) on translation of overseas subsidiaries                                                                                             (26)                                 (254)                               (551)
 Fair value (losses) on foreign currency cash flow hedges                                                                                                       (934)                                (84)                                (381)
                                                                                                                                                                (960)                                (338)                               (932)

 Other comprehensive (loss)                                                                                                                                     (825)                                (525)                               (996)

 Total comprehensive (loss) for the period                                                                                                                      (497)                                (324)                               (721)

Six months ended

Six months ended

Year ended

for the six months ended 30 June 2022

30/06/2022

30/06/2021

31/12/2021

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

 

Note

£'000

£'000

£'000

 

 

Revenue

 

10,370

9,659

19,655

Cost of sales

 

(7,280)

(6,965)

(14,198)

Gross profit

 

3,090

2,694

5,457

 

 

Distribution costs

 

(910)

(804)

(1,631)

Currency gains / (losses)

 

(108)

195

266

Administrative expenses

 

(1,452)

(1,582)

(3,176)

Profit / (Loss) before operations and finance costs

 

 

 

 

 

620

 

503

916

 

 

Finance costs

 

(283)

(239)

(459)

 

 

Profit / (Loss) before taxation

 

337

264

457

 

 

Taxation

 

3

(9)

(63)

(182)

Profit / (Loss) after taxation

 

 

 

 

 

 

328

 

201

275

 

 

 

Earnings per share

 

2

 

Basic

 

2.54p

1.55p

2.12p

Diluted

 

2.54p

1.55p

2.12p

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 

 

for the six months ended 30 June 2022

 

 

 

Six months ended

Six months ended

Year ended

 

 

30/06/2022

30/06/2021

31/12/2021

 

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

 

 

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

 

 

 

 

Profit / (Loss) for the period after taxation

 

328

201

275

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (expense)/income

 

 

 

Revaluation of land and buildings

 

-

185

453

 

Revaluation of land and buildings - unrealised exchange (loss)

 

135

(372)

(517)

 

 

135

(187)

(64)

 

 

 

 

Unrealised exchange (loss) on translation of overseas subsidiaries

 

(26)

(254)

(551)

 

Fair value (losses) on foreign currency cash flow hedges

 

(934)

(84)

(381)

 

 

(960)

(338)

(932)

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss)

 

(825)

(525)

(996)

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) for the period

 

 

 

 

 

 

(497)

 

(324)

(721)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2021                                                                            Six months ended 30/06/2022 Unaudited                 Six months ended 30/06/2021 Unaudited           Year ended 31/12/2021     Audited

                                                                                                      Note
                                                                                                              £'000                                                 £'000                            £'000

 Assets
 Non-current assets
 Property, plant, and equipment                                                                                           9,792                                                 9,796                                           9,700
 Intangible assets                                                                                                        55                                                    72                                              63
 Deferred tax asset                                                                                       4               100                                                   100                                             100
 Total non-current assets                                                                                                 9,947                                                 9,968                                           9,863

 Current assets
 Inventories                                                                                                              16,060                                                14,966                                          15,316
 Trade and other receivables                                                                                              3,379                                                 3,111                                           3,304
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                71                                                    161                                             51
 Total current assets                                                                                                     19,510                                                18,238                                          18,671

 Total assets                                                                                                             29,457                                                28,206                                          28,534

 Liabilities
 Current liabilities
 Trade and other payables                                                                                                 4,688                                                 3,690                                           3,830
 Interest bearing loans, borrowings, and overdrafts                                                                       8,573                                                 7,489                                           7,783
 Total current liabilities                                                                                                13,261                                                11,179                                          11,613

 Non-current liabilities
 Deferred tax liability                                                                                   4               939                                                   758                                             900
 Interest bearing loans, borrowings, and overdrafts                                                                       2,682                                                 2,714                                           2,955
 Total non-current liabilities                                                                                            3,621                                                 3,472                                           3,855

 Total liabilities                                                                                                        16,882                                                14,651                                          15,468

 Net assets                                                                                                               12,575                                                13,555                                          13,066

 Equity
 Share capital                                                                                                            6,944                                                 6,944                                           6,944
 Share premium                                                                                                            2,984                                                 2,984                                           2,984
 Capital reserve                                                                                                          6,475                                                 6,475                                           6,475
 Own Share Reserve                                                                                                        (379)                                                 (355)                                           (375)
 Share based payment reserve                                                                                              62                                                    59                                              56
 Cash flow hedge reserve                                                                                                  (1,022)                                               209                                             (88)
 Translation reserve                                                                                                      (5,499)                                               (5,176)                                         (5,473)
 Revaluation reserve                                                                                                      1,170                                                 912                                             1,035
 Retained earnings                                                                                                        1,840                                                 1,503                                           1,508
 Total equity                                                                                                             12,575                                                13,555                                          13,066

 

 

 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 for the six months ended 30 June 2022
                                                                                       Share capital  Share premium  Capital Reserve  Own share reserve  Share based payment         reserve      Cash flow hedge reserve  Translation reserve  Revaluation reserve  Retained Earnings  Total Equity
                                                                                       £'000          £'000          £'000            £'000              £'000                                    £'000                    £'000                £'000                £'000              £'000

 As at 1 January 2021                                                                  6,944          2,984          6,475            (850)              47                                       293                      (4,922)              1,099                1,788              13,858
 Comprehensive income/(loss) for the year:
 Profit for the period after taxation                                                  -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        -                    -                    201                201
 Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 Unrealised exchange gain/(loss) on translation of foreign subsidiaries                -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        (254)                (372)                -                  (626)
 Fair value losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges                                -              -              -                -                  -                                        (84)                     -                    -                    -                  (84)
 Total other comprehensive income/(loss)                                               -              -              -                -                  -                                        (84)                     (254)                (372)                201                (324)
 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year                                        -              -              -                -                  -                                        (84)                     (254)                (372)                201                (324)
 ESOP scheme closed                                                                    -              -              -                495                -                                        -                        -                    -                    (486)              9
 As at 30 June 2021                                                                    6,944          2,984          6,475            (355)              59                                       209                      (5,176)              727                  1,503              13,358

 Comprehensive income/(loss) for the year:
 Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 Gain on the revaluation of buildings                                                  -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        -                    453                  74                 527
 Unrealised exchange gain/(loss) on translation of foreign subsidiaries                -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        (297)                (145)                -                  (442)
 Fair value losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges                                -              -              -                -                  -                                        (297)                    -                    -                    -                  (297)
 Total other comprehensive income/(loss)                                               -              -              -                -                  -                                        (297)                    (297)                308                  74                 (212)
 Total comprehensive (loss) for the year                                               -              -              -                -                  -                                        (297)                    (297)                308                  74                 (212)
 Purchase of own shares                                                                -              -              -                (20)               -                                        -                        -                    -                    (4)                (24)
 Share-based payment expense                                                           -              -              -                -                  9                                        -                        -                    -                    -                  9
 Dividends paid                                                                        -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        -                    -                    (65)               (65)
 As at 31 December 2021                                                                6,944          2,984          6,475            (375)              56                                       (88)                     (5,473)              1,035                1,508              13,066

 Comprehensive income/(loss) for the year:
 Profit for the period after taxation                                                  -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        -                    -                    328                328
 Other comprehensive income/(loss):
 Gain on the revaluation of buildings                                                  -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        -                    -                    -                  -
 Unrealised exchange gain/(loss) on translation of foreign subsidiaries                -              -              -                -                  -                                        -                        (26)                 135                  -                  109
 Fair value losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges                                -              -              -                -                  -                                        (934)                    -                    -                    -                  (934)
 Total other comprehensive (loss)                                                      -              -              -                -                  -                                        (934)                    (26)                 135                  -                  (825)
 Total comprehensive (loss) for the period                                             -              -              -                -                  -                                        (934)                    (26)                 135                  328                (497)
 Share-based payment expense                                                           -              -              -                -                  6                                        -                        -                    -                    -                  6
 As at 30 June 2022                                                                    6,944          2,984          6,475            (375)              62                                       (1,022)                  (5,499)              1,170                1,836              12,575

 

 

 Statement of cashflows for the period ended 30 June 2022                                                                                               Six months ended                Six months ended         Year ended

                                                                                                                                                        30/06/2022                      30/06/2021               31/12/2021
                                                                                                                                                        Unaudited                       Unaudited                Audited
                                                                                                                        Note                            £'000                           £'000                    £'000

 Cash flows from operating activities
 Cash generated from / (used in) operations                                                                             5                               (204)                           978                      181
 Tax (paid)                                                                                                                                             -                               (83)                     (83)
 Interest (paid)                                                                                                                                        (283)                           (256)                    (447)
 Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities                                                                                                          (487)          639                                  (349)

 Cash flows from investing activities
 Purchases of property, plant, and equipment                                                                                                                       (128)          (828)                                (372)
 Purchases of intangible assets                                                                                                                                    (1)            (12)                                 (11)
 Proceeds from sale of plant                                                                                                                                       -              44                                   42
 Net cash (used) in investing activities                                                                                                                           (129)          (796)                                (341)

 Cash flows from financing activities
 Proceeds from borrowings                                                                                                                                          -              -                                    -
 Repayment of bank loans                                                                                                                                           (200)          (481)                                (733)
 Repayment of obligations under finance leases                                                                                                                     -              (21)                                 (21)
 Payment of equity dividends                                                                                                                                       -              -                                    (65)
 Purchase of own ordinary shares                                                                                                                                   -              -                                    (20)
 Net cash (used) / generated in financing activities                                                                                                               (200)          (502)                                (839)
 (Decrease) / Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                (816)          (659)                                (1,529)

 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                                                                                                    (6,060)        (5,077)                              (5,077)
 Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                              (41)           41                                   238
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                                                                                                                          (6,917)        (5,695)                              (6,368)

 

 

 Note 1 - Basis of preparation

 The financial information set out in the interim statements for the six months
 ended 30 June 2022 and the comparative figures are unaudited and do not
 constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act
 2006. As permitted, this interim report has been prepared in accordance with
 UK AIM listing rules and not in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial
 Reporting, therefore it is not fully in compliance with International
 Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

 The financial information for the full preceding year is extracted from the
 statutory accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2021. Those
 accounts, upon which the auditor issued an unqualified opinion, have been
 delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report did not contain
 a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

 These financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting
 policies and methods of computation as the most recent statutory accounts for
 the financial year ended 31 December 2021.

 These financial statements are presented in sterling, being the functional
 currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates.
 Pittards plc is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled under the
 Companies Act 2006 in England. It is quoted on the Alternative Investment
 Market ("AIM").

 The directors approved and authorised the interim statement for issue on 23
 September 2022.

 Note 2 -  Earnings per share
 Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to
 equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of ordinary
 shares in issue during the year excluding the shares held in treasury.

 a) Basic earnings per share                                                                                         Six months ended                      Six months ended                      Year ended
                                                                                                                     30/06/22                              30/06/21                              31/12/21
 Earnings per share                                                                                                  Unaudited                             Unaudited                             Audited
 Basic                                                                                                               2.54p                                 1.55p                                 2.12p
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (000)                                                           12,914                                12,954                                12,946

 b) Diluted earnings per share                                                                                       Six months ended                      Six months ended                      Year ended
                                                                                                                     30/06/22                              30/06/21                              31/12/21
 Earnings per share                                                                                                  Unaudited                             Unaudited                             Audited
 Diluted                                                                                                             2.54p                                 1.55p                                 2.12p
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (000)                                                           12,914                                12,954                                12,946

 

 Note 3 - Taxation                                                                                 Six months ended      Six months ended    Year ended
                                                                                                   30/06/22              30/06/21            31/12/21
                                                                                                   Unaudited             Unaudited           Audited

 Analysis of the charge in the period
 The charge based on the profit for the period comprises:
 Foreign tax on profit for the period                                                              9                     63                  10
 Foreign tax related to prior years                                                                -                     -                   148
 Total current tax                                                                                 9                     63                  158

 Deferred tax
 Origination and reversal of temporary differences                                                 -                     -                   24
 Total deferred tax                                                                                -                     -                   24

 Income tax charge                                                                                 9                     63                  182

 Note 4 Deferred taxation                                                                          Six months ended      Six months ended    Year ended
                                                                                                   30/06/22              30/06/21            31/12/21
                                                                                                   Unaudited             Unaudited           Audited

 Deferred tax asset                                                                                100                   100                 100
 Deferred tax (liabilities)                                                                        (939)                 (758)               (900)
 Deferred tax (liabilities) - net                                                                  (839)                 (658)               (800)

 

 Note 5 - Cash generated / (used) in operations                                                                      Six months ended      Six months ended           Year ended
                                                                                                                     30/06/2022            30/06/2021                 31/12/2021
                                                                                                                     Unaudited             Unaudited                  Audited
                                                                                                                     £'000                 £'000                      £'000
 Profit / (Loss) before taxation                                                                                     337                   264                        457
 Adjustments for:
 Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment                                                                      197                   234                  475
 Amortisation of intangibles                                                                                         9                     15                   23
 Bank and other interest charges                                                                                     189                   256                  447
 Share based payment expense                                                                                         6                     12                   9
 Other non-cash items in Income Statement                                                                            (159)                 (135)                (556)
 Operating cash flows before movement in working capital                                                             579                   646                  855
 Movements in working capital (excluding exchange differences on
 consolidation):
  (Increase) / Decrease in inventories                                                                               (597)                 (91)                 (1,100)
  (Increase) / Reduction in receivables                                                                              (75)                  (378)                (507)
 Increase / (Reduction) in payables                                                                                  (111)                 801                  933
 Cash generated / (used) in operations                                                                               (204)                 978                  181

 

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