REG - Quiz PLC - Interim Results
07/12/2022 07:00
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RNS Number : 8260I Quiz PLC 07 December 2022
7 December 2022
QUIZ plc
("QUIZ" or the "Group")
Interim Results
for the six months ended 30 September 2022
Increased demand for the QUIZ brand drives revenue growth, significant
increase in profitability, and a strengthened cash position in the period
QUIZ, the omni-channel fast fashion brand, announces its unaudited interim
results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 ("H1 2023" or the
"Period").
Financial highlights:
Six months to 30 September 2022 (unaudited) Six months to 30 September 2021 (unaudited)
Group revenue £49.4m £36.0m
EBITDA £3.7m £0.7m
Profit/(loss) before tax £1.8m (£1.3m)
Earnings/(loss) per share 1.19p (1.18p)
Operating cash flows £6.5m £3.4m
Cash net of borrowings £9.2m £4.2m
· Group revenues increased 37% to £49.4m (H1 2022: £36.0m)
reflecting stronger consumer demand for the QUIZ brand and softer prior year
comparatives as a result of Covid-19 related disruption
· Gross margin increased 410bps to 61.6% (H1 2022: 57.5%),
returning to H1 2020 levels, reflecting improved full-price sell-through
· Operating costs, being administrative and distribution costs,
increased by only 25%, compared to the 37% increase in revenues, as the Group
was able to leverage off its existing infrastructure
· EBITDA profit increased significantly to £3.7 million (H1
2022: profit of £0.7 million)
· Operating cash flows of £6.5 million (H1 2022: £3.4
million)
· Total liquidity headroom at 30 September 2022 of £12.7 million,
being cash net of borrowings of £9.2 million and £3.5 million of unutilised
bank facilities (31 March 2022: £6.5 million, being cash net of borrowings of
£4.4 million and £2.1 million of unutilised bank facilities)
Operational highlights:
· UK store and concession revenues increased 48% to £24.6m,
with demand at pre-pandemic levels on a like for like basis
· Online revenues increased 29% to £16.1m driven by sales
through QUIZ's own website
· Active customers(1) on the QUIZ website increased 14% since
March 2022, driven by continued effective investment in digital marketing
during the Period
· International revenues(2) increased 26% to £8.7m (H1
2022: £6.9m)
· Marketing spend as a proportion of Group sales remained
broadly in line with the prior year at 3.1% (H1 2022: 3.5%)
· Opened two stores in the Period, taking the total store estate
to 62 stores in the UK and six in the Republic of Ireland at the end of the
Period; one further store opening completed in the UK since the Period end
Outlook and current trading:
· Sales for the two months to 30 November 2022, including the
Black Friday sales period, totalled £16.0 million (2022: £16.2 million) and
were broadly in-line with management expectations with demand in recent weeks
helping to offset weaker than anticipated revenues in October
· Whilst the positive H1 performance reflects strong underlying
customer demand for the QUIZ brand, the Board recognises that the Group is not
immune to the widely reported cost of living and inflationary pressures
impacting across the sector. As a result, the near-term outlook is difficult
to predict for many UK retailers
· Notwithstanding, the recent volatility in demand and that QUIZ's
important Christmas trading and January sales periods are still to come, the
Board continues to anticipate delivering a full year outcome which will be at
least in line with market expectations
· Longer term, the Board remains confident that QUIZ's product
proposition and commitment to providing glamorous looks at value prices will
continue to resonate with consumers. This confidence, combined with the
business's effective omni-channel model and strong financial position, provide
the Group with strong foundations to navigate current external challenges and
deliver long-term sustainable and profitable growth
· Total liquidity headroom at 6 December 2022 remains strong at
£11.3 million, being cash net of borrowings of £7.8 million and £3.5
million of undrawn banking facilities
Tarak Ramzan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"The QUIZ brand has performed well in the first half of the year, with strong
year on year sales growth of 37% supporting increased profitability and a
strong cash position. Active customers increased 14%, reflecting the appeal of
our differentiated and value brand.
"Whilst we will not be immune to the widely publicised cost of living
pressures on the consumer in the second half of the year, I remain confident
that supported by our omni-channel model, fantastic brand and unique occasion
wear offering, QUIZ is positioned well for long-term, sustainable and
profitable growth."
The Group will provide a live Interim results presentation via the Investor
Meet Company platform on 7 December 2022 at 11:00am GMT. Investors can sign
up to Investor Meet Company for free and add to meet QUIZ plc via:
https://www.investormeetcompany/quiz-plc/register-investor
Notes
1. An active customer is a customer registered on our database who has
transacted in the last 12 months.
2. International sales comprise revenues from QUIZ standalone stores and
concessions in the Republic of Ireland and franchises in 20 countries.
3. Financial information in the front of this report has been rounded to
the nearest decimal place. Totals in the tables may not equal the arithmetic
sum of presented numbers. Percentages are calculated on non-rounded numbers
and may not conform to the percentage derived from the rounded components.
Enquiries:
QUIZ plc Via Hudson Sandler
Tarak Ramzan, Chief Executive Officer
Gerry Sweeney, Chief Financial Officer
Sheraz Ramzan, Chief Commercial Officer
Panmure Gordon (Nominated Adviser and Sole Broker) +44 (0) 207 886 2500
Alina Vaskina (Corporate Finance)
Erik Anderson (Corporate Broking)
Hudson Sandler LLP (Public Relations) +44 (0) 207 796 4133
Alex Brennan quiz@hudsonsandler.com (mailto:quiz@hudsonsandler.com)
Lucy Wollam
Ben Wilson
Notes:
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
Regulation (EU) No 596/201 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of
the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR").
About QUIZ
QUIZ is an omni-channel fashion brand, specialising in occasion wear and
dressy casual wear. QUIZ delivers a distinct proposition that empowers fashion
forward customers to stand out from the crowd.
QUIZ's buying and design teams constantly develop its own product lines,
ensuring the latest glamorous looks at value prices. This flexible supply
chain, together with the winning formula of style, quality, value and
speed-to-market has enabled QUIZ to grow into an international brand with
stores, concessions, franchise stores, wholesale partners and international
online partners.
QUIZ operates through an omni-channel business model, which encompasses online
sales, standalone stores, concessions, international franchises and wholesale
arrangements.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
We are pleased to report our Interim Results for the six months to 30
September 2022 (the "Period").
The Group delivered a continued improvement in revenues, which increased by
37% to £49.4 million (H1 2022: £36.0 million) to return to pre-pandemic
levels on a like-for-like basis. This reflected growth in customer demand for
QUIZ's trademark occasion wear and dressy casual wear in the absence of
Covid-19 related social restrictions and the reintroduction of large-scale
social events following the impact of the Omicron variant last year.
This pleasing performance was driven by strong growth recorded across each of
the Group's key channels of both owned and third-party retail and online
operations, reinforcing the efficacy of QUIZ's omni-channel model.
Our store portfolio performed well during the Period, generating a positive
financial contribution. This reflects the favourable lease arrangements and
well-located nature of our store estate as well as customers' desire to
interact directly with the brand whether that be through purchasing in-store,
utilising our click and collect in store service, ordering in-store, or
exchanging/returning to store.
Sales through the QUIZ website returned to similar levels achieved in 2019 and
the business is focussed on developing this exciting online potential.
Improvements in key online metrics such as the Average Transaction Value and
conversion rates have contributed to the increase in online revenues in the
Period.
The increased customer demand for new product during the Period supported a
reduced level of discounting and a higher proportion of full price sales.
This is reflected in the 410bps improvement in the gross margin generated
compared to the same period in the previous year. Gross margins across the
Period were consistent with the levels achieved in 2019.
During the Period, the business returned to profitability with a profit before
tax of £1.8 million (H1 2022: loss of £1.3 million). The return to
profitability in the Period reflects the benefits of the previous
restructuring undertaken by the Group, as well as continued tight cost control
and inventory management. Furthermore, the Group's increased emphasis on our
own stores and website and the associated reduced dependence on third party
online partners, which are traditionally less profitable, continues to be
beneficial.
Net cash at the Period end was £9.2 million, a £4.8 million improvement
since 31 March 2022. The cash available to the business is now greater than
prior to the start of coronavirus disruption. This financial stability allows
for a strong focus on growing revenues going forward.
RESULTS OVERVIEW
Group revenue increased 37% to £49.4 million in the period (H1 2022: £36.0
million). Revenues recovered across each channel as follows:
Six months to 30 September 2022 Six months to 30 September 2021 Year-on-year change Share of revenue H1 2022 Share of revenue H1 2022
UK stores and concessions £24.6m £16.6m +48.2% 49.8% 46.1%
Online £16.1m £12.5m +28.8% 32.6% 34.7%
International £8.7m £6.9m +26.1% 17.6% 19.2%
Total £49.4m £36.0m +37.2%
Operating profits of £1.9 million were generated (H1 2022: loss of £1.3
million). EBITDA increased to £3.7 million (H1 2022: £0.7 million)
representing an EBITDA margin of 7.5% (H1 2022: 1.8%).
Profit before tax was £1.8 million (H1 2022: loss of £1.3 million). Earnings
per share was 1.19 pence (H1 2022: loss per share of 1.18 pence).
Cash net of bank borrowings at the period end was £9.2 million (H1 2022:
£4.2 million) which represents a £4.8 million improvement since 31 March
2022. Net cash generated from operations was £6.5 million (H1 2022: £3.4
million). Capital expenditure in H1 2022 amounted to £0.7 million (H1 2022:
£0.3 million).
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
Central to our strategy is the QUIZ brand, which is a distinctive fashion
brand that empowers fashion-forward females to stand out from the crowd. This
is complemented by our omni-channel distribution model and focus on
operational adaptation and improvement to ensure the brand continues to
succeed. This model and approach have allowed the Group to benefit from the
increased demand through the Period with a particular focus on capturing the
significant online opportunities available to QUIZ, supported by maintaining a
profitable store and concession portfolio.
Optimising the omni-channel model
QUIZ continues to believe in the benefits of operating an omni-channel model
that provides customers the opportunity to engage with the brand across
different channels.
QUIZ's online channel provides the potential for significant long-term growth
and harnessing this potential remains a key priority for the Group. We were
pleased to drive an increase in online revenues of 29% to £16.1 million in
the Period (H1 2022: £12.5 million).
The emphasis remains on developing sales through our own website which account
for 70% of total online sales (H1 2022: 70%). The business has benefited from
the return to social activities and the corresponding Period.
Sales volumes through the QUIZ website improved steadily during the period
with revenues increasing 29% to £11.3 million (H1 2022: £8.8 million).
This reflects progress made across a number of key metrics such as the Average
Transaction Value although these improvements were partially offset by an
expected increase in the level of returns through the Period as customers
favoured occasion wear over more casual categories.
Sales through selected third-party websites continue to provide the QUIZ brand
with important exposure to customers with the revenues totalling £4.8 million
(H1 2022: £3.7 million).
Revenues generated through our UK stores and concessions have progressed in
the Period with a 48% increase to £24.6 million (H1 2022: £16.6 million).
The growth partially reflects the reduced demand in the prior Period when
demand was recovering from the impact of coronavirus.
As at 30 September 2022, the Group operated 62 stores in the United
Kingdom (H1 2022: 61 stores) with one store opening and one closing during
the Period. We are pleased with the performance of these stores and with
revenues exceeding their pre-pandemic levels on a like-for-like basis through
the Period.
This positive sale momentum contributed to the positive financial contribution
generated from UK stores in the Period. We continued to benefit from the
reduced rental charges across the store portfolio further to the restructuring
undertaken in 2020. Post this restructuring the average lease length across
the store estate was 24 months. A number of leases have been renegotiated in
the Period and the average lease length increased in the Period from 12 to 18
months.
Since the Period end the Group has opened one new store in Brighton and will
look to open further stores where it can secure lease arrangements similar to
its existing arrangements, with rental charges linked to revenues generated
and flexible arrangements with regards to termination.
As at 30 September 2022, the Group operated 62 concessions in the United
Kingdom (2021: 70 concessions). Concessions continue to provide QUIZ with a
flexible and low-cost route to market given the limited expenditure required
to establish new outlets.
During the Period, 12 concessions were closed and four opened. Subsequent to
the Period end the Group opened a further 15 concessions with New Look, who
are our primary concessions partner. These arrangements reflect the flexible
arrangements for increasing the number of concessions given these are not
staffed by QUIZ personnel and require limited capital outlay.
Selective international growth potential through capital light model
International revenues increased 26% in the period to £8.7 million (H1 2022:
£6.9 million) as demand increased consistent with the United Kingdom as
restrictions on trading and social activities were relaxed.
As at 30 September 2022, the Group operated six stores in the Republic of
Ireland and 16 concessions, with one store opening and one concession closing
in the Period. Coronavirus restrictions were imposed for a longer period in
the previous year in the Republic of Ireland and as result revenues increased
95% period on period to £3.4 million (H1 2022: £1.7 million).
Revenues from international franchise partners in the Period amounted
to £5.3m (H1 2022: £5.2m). We continue to receive positive customer
reactions to the QUIZ brand internationally. Our mix of casual and occasion
wear can be tailored for each market and our flexible route to market has been
beneficial.
We continue to identify opportunities to extend our sales through low-risk,
low-cost international expansion driven by our capital-light online,
consignment and concession routes to market.
Managing gross margin
The gross margin generated in the Period benefited from stronger customer
demand for new, full price products and, as a result, was ahead of comparable
periods in recent years.
The widely reported inflationary pressures in the Period were successfully
mitigated through selective price increases, which we were able to
successfully implement without negatively impacting customer demand.
Going forward, we have adjusted delivery schedules to minimise the potential
for supply chain disruption and to ensure product is available when
required. We believe this will help control costs and minimise any further
revision to prices.
The devaluation of the Pound in the Period against the Chinese Renminbi, the
Group's main product sourcing currency, means that going forward there will be
additional product costs to be managed and recovered.
We continue to carefully manage stock levels and dispose of excess stock
held. This has contributed to the £0.6 million reduction in stock levels
since March 2022. Given the progress made in reducing inventory there has
been no significant change to our provision for slow moving stock.
Leveraging our cost base
We continue to carefully manage costs and will look to leverage off the
existing infrastructure as revenues grow. We were pleased that the increase in
operating costs was restricted to 25%, which is significantly lower than the
37% increase in revenues.
Consistent with other retailers the business has been impacted by higher
operational costs as inflationary pressures impact. We continue to review
our cost base to eliminate costs where possible and to ensure it is
appropriate for the revenues that will be generated going forward.
Targeted marketing investment supporting a strong brand
We firmly believe that the QUIZ brand has a clear, differentiated position in
the market with a specialisation in occasion wear and dressy casual wear for
women, and the brand continues to resonate with a broad age range of
customers. This belief is supported by the increased demand for our products
since restrictions on social events have been eased.
Underpinning the growth and expansion of the QUIZ brand is the Group's
approach to targeted and returns-driven marketing investment. Our marketing
activity utilises a pipeline of celebrity and influencer activity across the
Period. The launch of our recent Party Wear Collection in collaboration with
Ashley Roberts has helped generate interest in the brand as well as generate
traffic ahead of the important Christmas party season. These activities
continue to be supplemented with digital marketing and offline activity to
push the QUIZ brand to the forefront of our customers' minds. Marketing spend
increased by 21% compared to the previous period and, as a result, investment
as a proportion of Group sales remained broadly in line with the prior year at
3.1% (H1 2022: 3.5%).
We have seen a continued recovery in the number of online active customers to
643,000, an uplift of 14% on the numbers recorded at 31 March 2022 and a 53%
rise on 30 September 2021.
During the period, the brand has strengthened its social media engagement
relative to the prior year, with 4% and 5% increases in our Instagram and
Facebook audiences respectively.
Flexible Supply Chain
The business has a well invested infrastructure and a proven successful supply
chain which prioritises our commitment to source clothes in a responsible and
ethical way. This allows for the business to respond to customer demands and
to provide on-trend product whether it be influenced by social media, the
catwalk or television.
The Group has an ongoing programme to ensure that all our products are
supplied in line with our Ethical Code of Practice. We continue to visit our
suppliers regularly and have processes in place to allow for clear visibility
across our supply chain. We remain committed to ensuring our systems and
processes are fit for purpose and assure compliance in this area.
CASH POSITION
The Group has made significant progress improving the available liquidity and
its net cash position is now ahead of the balance held prior to the
pandemic. The cash balance net of borrowings improved by £4.8 million to
£9.2 million (31 March 2022: £4.4 million) at the Period end. Total
liquidity headroom at the Period end amounted to £12.7 million, being £9.2
million of cash net of borrowings and £3.5 million of undrawn bank facilities
(31 March 2022: £6.5 million, being £4.4 million of cash net of borrowings
and £2.1 million of undrawn bank facilities).
The Group retains £3.5 million of bank and credit facilities available to it
from HSBC which expire in June 2023. There are no financial covenants
applicable to these facilities.
As at 6 December 2022, the Group had total liquidity headroom of £11.3
million, being a cash balance net of borrowings of £7.8 million and £3.5
million of undrawn facilities.
OUTLOOK AND CURRENT TRADING
Demand in recent weeks, including the Black Friday sales period, has been
positive which has helped offset the weaker than anticipated revenues
generated in October. Cumulatively sales for the two months to 30 November
2022 were broadly in-line with both the prior year and management
expectations. The revenues generated are summarised below:
I October to 30 November 2022 I October to 30 November 2021 Year-on-year change
UK stores and concessions £7.3m £7.3m +0.3%
Online £6.5m £6.8m -3.5%
International £2.2m £2.1m +3.5%
Total £16.0m £16.2m -3.2%
Whilst the H1 performance reflects strong underlying customer demand for the
QUIZ brand, the Board recognises that the Group is not immune to the widely
reported cost of living and cost inflation pressures currently impacting
across the sector. As a result, the near-term outlook is difficult to predict
for many UK retailers.
Notwithstanding, the recent volatility in demand and that QUIZ's important
Christmas trading and January sales periods are still to come, the Board
continue to anticipate delivering a full year outcome which will be at least
be in line with market expectations.
Longer term, underpinned by the strength of the QUIZ brand, the Group's
omni-channel business model and strong financial position, the Board believes
the Group is well-placed to deliver long-term, sustainable and profitable
growth for all stakeholders.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Gross margin
The increased demand experienced has resulted in increased full price sales
and a decline in discounting relative to the prior period when margins were
impacted by suppressed demand for occasion wear and a requirement to clear
excess stocks. Due to these factors, the gross margin in the period increased
to 61.6% (H1 2022: 57.5%).
Operating costs
Consistent with the higher revenues generated there have been increases in
operating costs, namely administrative and distribution costs.
Operating costs increased 25% to £28.6 million compared to £23.0 million in
H1 2022. Further to this, operating costs amounted to 58% of the revenues
generated (H1 2022: 64%) and the business is focussed on reducing this
percentage further.
Administrative costs increased by £4.3 million or 25% to £22.0 million (H1
2022: £17.7 million).
Property costs (including depreciation charges in relation to leases for
standalone stores) increased by £2.0 million or 73% to £4.9 million (H1
2022: £2.9 million). The primary change in property costs was the
reinstatement of business rates across the United Kingdom resulting in a £1.4
million increase. Rental costs were higher than the previous period as the
higher revenues generated were reflected in the revenue based rental charges
across the store estate and from increased costs arising from revised rental
arrangements.
Marketing costs increased by £0.2 million or 21% to £1.5 million (H1 2022:
£1.3 million). The focus of the investment undertaken in the period
continued to be on digital marketing where a clear Return on Investment can be
demonstrated. This activity is increasingly complemented by an increase in
marketing spend to drive broader awareness of the QUIZ brand.
Distribution costs increased 24% to £6.6 million (H1 2022: £5.3 million)
reflecting the higher revenues generated in the period.
Included in distribution costs are commission payments to third parties who
sell product on behalf of QUIZ. These increased reflecting the higher levels
of sales made through third party websites, international franchises and
concessions in the United Kingdom.
Also reflected in the rise in distribution costs are higher carriage costs to
stores, concessions and franchises further to the increased revenues generated
and increased transport costs.
Government grants
In the previous year the business benefited from the financial support
provided by the UK Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The
support provided included £0.6 million further to accessing the payments
available for employees placed on furlough and £0.4 million of grant support
in relation to Coronavirus Grants made available to retail businesses which
were closed due to national or local restrictions.
Finance costs
The finance costs of £0.1 million (H1 2022: £0.1 million) primarily relate
to interest costs arising on the lease payments for stores.
Foreign currency hedging
The Group currently undertakes foreign exchange transactions.
The primary inflow of foreign exchange relates to the Euro denominated
revenues generated in Ireland. The primary outflow of foreign exchange relates
to the purchase of stock, primarily in Chinese Renminbi.
The Group manages the risk associated with foreign currency fluctuations
through the use of forward contracts for the sale or the purchase of the
respective currency for a period of up to 12 months in advance. We have
currently hedged our expected currency inflows and outflows for the remainder
of the financial year.
Taxation
The reported tax rate in the current year is a charge of 19.5% (H1 2022:
credit of 9.2%).
Earnings/loss per share
The earnings per share for H1 2022 was 1.19 pence (H1 2022: loss per share of
1.18 pence).
Dividends
The Board does not recommend the payment of a dividend in respect of this
Period. No dividends were paid in the prior financial year.
Cash flow and cash position
Cash, net of bank borrowings, at the period end amounted to £9.2 million (H1
2022: £4.2 million), an increase of £4.8 million since 31 March 2022.
The EBITDA of £3.7 million generated in the period was a £3.0m improvement
on H1 2022. The positive financial performance was complemented by a £2.6
million cash inflow from working capital movements. This reflects a £1.9
million increase in payables, a £0.6 million reduction in inventories and a
£0.1 million reduction in receivables since 31 March 2022.
Capital expenditure continued to be monitored closely with spend in the period
restricted to £0.7 million (H1 2022: £0.3 million).
The cash outflows from financing activities amounted to £2.4 million (H1
2022: £0.8 million) and related to the repayment of £1.4 million of bank
borrowings and the payment of lease liabilities amounting to £1.0 million.
The business continues to be focussed on improving its cash position. At 6
December 2022, total liquidity headroom amounted to £11.3 million, being
£7.8 million of cash net of borrowings and £3.5 million of unutilised bank
facilities. There are no financial covenants associated with the Group's bank
facilities.
QUIZ plc
Unaudited consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the six months ended 30 September 2022
Notes Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022 Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2021
£000 £000 Audited year ended 31 March 2022
£000
Continuing operations
Revenue 3 49,410 36,030 78,371
Cost of sales (18,956) (15,303) (31,074)
Gross profit 30,454 20,727 47,297
Administrative costs (22,026) (17,667) (36,578)
Distribution costs (6,581) (5,303) (10,820)
Government grants 4 - 985 1,010
Other operating income 53 - 1
Total operating costs (28,554) (21,985) (46,387)
Operating profit/(loss) 5 1,900 (1,258) 910
Finance income 12 - -
Finance costs (77) (82) (122)
Profit/(loss) before income tax 1,835 (1,340) 788
Income tax (credit)/charge 6 (358) (123) 1,261
Profit/(loss) for the period 1,477 (1,463) 2,049
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation differences - foreign operations 156 31 (20)
Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income for the period 1,633 (1,432) 2,029
Earnings/(loss) per share 8 1.19p (1.18p) 1.65p
All of the above income is attributable to the shareholders of the Company.
QUIZ PLC
Unaudited consolidated statement of financial position
As at 30 September 2022
Notes Unaudited as at 30 September 2022 Unaudited as at 30 September 2021
£000 £000 Audited as at 31 March 2022
£000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 9 3,997 4,681 3,985
Right to use assets 10 5,069 2,042 1,108
Intangible assets 11 2,624 3,250 2,782
Deferred tax asset 600 59 964
Total non-current assets 12,290 10,032 8,839
Current assets
Inventories 11,122 9,665 11,710
Trade and other receivables 12 6,351 5,405 6,425
Cash and cash equivalents 14 9,210 5,279 5,840
Total current assets 26,683 20,349 23,975
Total assets 38,973 30,381 32,814
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 13 (13,136) (11,397) (11,466)
Loans and borrowings - (1,087) (1,420)
Lease liabilities (1,839) (1,433) (954)
Derivative financial liabilities (300) (28) (65)
Corporation tax payable - (64) -
Total current liabilities (15,275) (14,009) (13,905)
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities (3,320) (1,100) (185)
Deferred tax liabilities (14) (59) (21)
Total non-current liabilities (3,334) (1,159) (206)
Total liabilities (18,609) (15,168) (14,111)
Net assets 20,364 15,213 18,703
Equity
Called up share capital 373 373 373
Share premium 10,315 10,315 10,315
Merger reserve 1,130 1,130 1,130
Retained earnings 8,546 3,395 6,885
Total equity 20,364 15,213 18,703
QUIZ PLC
Unaudited consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the six months ended 30 September 2022
Unaudited as at 30 September 2022 Unaudited as at 30 September 2021
£000 £000 Audited as at 31 March 2022
£000
Share capital
Balance at beginning and end of period 373 373 373
Share premium
Balance at beginning and end of period 10,315 10,315 10,315
Merger reserve
Balance at the end of the period 1,130 1,130 1,130
Profit and loss account
Balance at beginning of period 6,885 4,804 4,804
Total comprehensive income 1,633 (1,432) 2,029
Share based payments charge 28 23 52
Balance at end of period 8,546 3,395 6,885
Total equity at beginning of period 18,703 16,622 16,622
Total equity at end of period 20,364 15,213 18,703
QUIZ PLC
Unaudited consolidated statement of changes of cash flows
For the six months ended 30 September 2022
Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022 Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2021
£000 £000 Audited year ended 31 March 2022
£000
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated by operations
Profit/(loss) for the year 1,477 (1,463) 2,049
Adjusted for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 606 708 1,522
Depreciation of right-of-use asset 943 939 1,873
Amortisation of intangible assets 284 274 832
Share based payment charges 28 23 52
Exchange movement 153 31 (20)
Finance income (12) - -
Finance cost expense 77 82 122
Income tax credit 358 123 (1,261)
Decrease/(increase) in inventories 588 1,422 (623)
Decrease/(increase) in receivables 74 (1,815) (2,454)
Increase in payables 1,905 3,193 3,308
Net cash from operating activities 6,481 3,517 5,400
Interest paid (28) (25) (40)
Income taxes paid - (60) (62)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 6,453 3,432 5,298
Cash flow from investing activities
Payments to acquire intangible assets (126) (111) (200)
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment (618) (171) (290)
Interest received 12 - -
Net cash outflow from investing activities (732) (282) (490)
Cash flows from financing activities
Loans (repaid)/received (1,420) (319) 14
Payment of lease liabilities (935) (481) (1,908)
Net cash outflow from financing activities (2,355) (800) (1,894)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,366 2,350 2,914
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,840 2,927 2,927
Effect of foreign exchange rates 4 2 (1)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 14 9,210 5,279 5,840
Basis of Preparation
1.1 General Information
QUIZ plc is a public limited company incorporated and registered in Jersey and listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange. Its registered office is: 22 Grenville Street, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, JE4 8PX.
1.2 Basis of Preparation
These interim financial statements for the six months to 30 September 2022 have been prepared in accordance with "IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union and the requirements of the Disclosures and Transparency Rules. They are unaudited and do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Companies (Jersey) Law 1991.
The comparative figures for the year ended 31 March 2022 are not the Group's
statutory accounts for that financial year. The interim financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the Group's Annual Report and Accounts for
the year ended 31 March 2022, which were prepared and approved by the
directors in accordance with International Accounting Standards in conformity
with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Companies (Jersey) Law
1991. The auditors' report on those accounts was unqualified and did not
include reference to any matters on which the auditors were required to report
by exception under Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. The Annual Report and
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 has been filed with the
Jersey Companies Registry and are available on www.quizgroup.co.uk
The Group's business activities together with the factors that are likely to
affect its future developments, performance and position are set out in the
Business and Financial Reviews of its Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2022. The Financial Review describes the Group's
financial position, cash flows and bank facilities. The interim financial
statements are unaudited and were approved by the board of directors on 6
December 2022.
The interim financial statements have been prepared by the directors of the
Company (the "Directors") under the historical cost convention except for
certain financial instruments and share based payment liabilities which are
measure at fair value.
1.3 Accounting Standards
The accounting policies applied in these interim financial statements are the same as those set out in the Group's Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2022. The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not effective.
There are several standards and interpretations issued by the IASB that are effective for financial statements after this reporting period. Of these new standards, amendments and interpretations, there are none which are expected to have a material impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
1.4 Use of Estimates and Judgements
The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
In preparing these interim financial statements, the significant judgements
made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key
sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the
Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.
1.5 Going concern
In determining whether the Group's accounts can be prepared on a going concern
basis, the Directors considered the Group's business activities and cash
requirements together with factors likely to affect its performance and
financial position.
The key judgements in relation to the going concern assessment are in respect of the potential impact of the recent cost of living increases on the Group and the impact on consumer demand in the markets in which the Group operates. When making these judgements, the Directors considered the current trading levels, which are currently consistent with management's expectations, and the outlook for the Group against their detailed base case scenario and further downside scenarios.
The Group has £3.5 million of banking facilities, which expire on 30 June
2023. These facilities comprise a £2.0 million overdraft and £1.5 million
working capital facility. There are no financial covenants associated with
these facilities, which are reviewed annually. Whilst the facilities are
repayable on demand the Directors believe that these facilities will be
available to the Group through to 30 June 2023 and will be renewed in due
course.
The directors have prepared trading and cash flow forecasts for a period of
one year from the date of approval of these interim financial statements. The
base case and downside scenario forecasts indicate the Group will remain
within its available borrowing facilities through the forthcoming twelve-month
period. Further actions could be undertaken to mitigate against any
shortfalls arising from these scenarios. These include reducing operating
costs and capital expenditure, and optimising working capital
Based on the assessment undertaken, the directors have a reasonable
expectation that the Group has access to adequate resources to enable it to
continue to operate as a going concern for the foreseeable future, being a
period of twelve months from the date interim financial statements were
approved, being 6 December 2022. Accordingly, the directors consider it
appropriate to continue to adopt a going concern basis of accounting in
preparing the financial statements of the Group.
2. Principal risks and uncertainties
The board considers the principal risks and uncertainties which could impact the group over the remaining six months of the financial year to 31 March 2023 to be unchanged from those set out on in the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 on pages 20 to 23.
In summary these relate to the challenged economic environment, a possible future pandemic, the loss of a key trading partner, brand and reputational risk, fashion and customer demands risk, product sourcing; the risk of disruption to IT systems or distribution networks and people, financial and regulatory risk.
3. Revenue
An analysis of revenue by source and geographical destination is as follows:
Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022 Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2021
Audited year ended 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Online 16,121 12,534 26,742
International 8,691 6,923 14,862
UK stores and concessions 24,598 16,573 36,767
49,410 36,030 78,371
United Kingdom 40,574 29,064 63,176
Overseas 8,836 6,966 15,195
49,410 36,030 78,371
4. Government grants
Government grant income comprises:
Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022 Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2021
Audited year ended 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Government support - furlough payments - 615 640
Government support - grant income - 370 370
- 985 1,010
5. Operating profit
Operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting):
Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022 Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2021
Audited year ended 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Cost of inventories recognised as an expense 18,956 15,303 31,074
Distribution costs 6,581 5,303 10,820
Employment costs 10,064 8,558 17,862
Depreciation 1,549 1,647 3,395
Amortisation 284 274 832
Short-term lease payments 1,404 983 2,105
Government grants - (985) (1,010)
Other operating income (53) - (1)
Other expenses 8,725 6,205 12,384
47,510 37,288 77,461
Employment costs reflect the costs incurred on those directly employed by the
Group and agency costs.
6. Income Tax Expense
The Group's effective tax rate in respect of continuing operations for the six
months ended 30 September 2022 is 19.5% (six months ended 30 September 2021 -
9.2% and year ended 31 March 2022: credit of 160.0%).
7. Dividends
No dividend was paid in the current or previous periods.
8. Earnings per share
Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022 Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2021
Unaudited year ended 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Weighted number of ordinary shares outstanding 124,230,905 124,230,905 124,230,905
Earnings: profit/(loss) (£000) 1,477 (1,463) 2,049
Earnings/(loss) per share (pence) 1.19 (1.18) 1.65
Given the share price during the period there is no dilutive effect from the
share options outstanding.
9. Property, Plant and Equipment
Computer equipment Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Leasehold property Motor vehicles
Total
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Cost
At 1 April 2022 601 133 1,583 14,799 17,116
Additions 35 - 50 533 618
Disposals - - (10) (281) (291)
At 30 September 2022 636 133 1,623 15,051 17,443
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022 416 91 967 11,657 13,131
Charge 78 11 99 418 606
Disposals - - (10) (281) (291)
At 30 September 2022 494 102 1,056 11,794 13,446
Net book value
At 30 September 2022 142 31 567 3,257 3,997
At 31 March 2022 186 41 616 2,173 3,985
10. Right-of-Use Assets
Property
£000
Cost
At 1 April 2022 3,872
Additions 4,904
Disposals (2,139)
At 30 September 2022 6,637
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022 2,764
Charge 943
Disposals (2,139)
At 30 September 2022 1,568
Net book value
At 30 September 2022 5,069
At 31 March 2022 1,108
The Group present lease liabilities separately within the statement of
financial position. The movement in the year comprised:
£000
Cost
At 1 April 2022 1,139
New leases entered into 4,904
Interest expense related to lease liabilities 51
Repayment of lease liabilities (including interest) (935)
At 30 September 2022 5,159
Current lease liabilities 1,839
Non-current lease liabilities 3,320
11. Intangibles
Computer software Trademarks
Goodwill Total
£000 £000 £000 £000
Cost
At 1 April 2022 6,175 3,827 165 10,167
Additions - 126 - 126
Disposals - (2) - (2)
At 30 September 2022 6,175 3,951 165 10,291
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022 5,248 2,060 77 7,385
Amortisation - 276 8 284
Disposals - (2) - (2)
At 30 September 2022 5,248 2,334 85 7,667
Net book value
At 30 September 2022 927 1,617 80 2,624
At 31 March 2022 927 2,381 105 3,413
12. Trade and other receivables
Unaudited as at 30 September 2022 Unaudited as at 30 September 2021
Audited as at 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Trade receivables - gross 3,069 2,155 3,948
Allowance for doubtful debts (447) (301) (327)
Trade receivables - net 2,622 1,854 3,621
Other receivables 574 292 422
Current tax receivable 380 - 380
Prepayments and accrued income 2,775 3,259 2,002
6,351 5,405 6,425
13. Trade and other payables
Unaudited as at 30 September 2022 Unaudited as at 30 September 2021
Audited as at 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Trade payables 5,728 5,066 5,155
Other taxes and social security costs 1,642 1,950 979
Accruals 3,990 3,824 3,733
Other payables 1,768 549 1,591
Amounts due to related parties 8 8 8
13,136 11,397 11,466
14. Cash and cash equivalents
Unaudited as at 30 September 2022 Unaudited as at 30 September 2021
Audited as at 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Cash at bank and in hand 9,210 5,279 5,840
17. Financial Instruments
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial
assets and liabilities. All financial liabilities are measured at amortised
cost.
Unaudited as at 30 September 2022 Unaudited as at 30 September 2021
Audited as at 31 March 2022
£000 £000 £000
Carrying value of financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 9,210 5,279 5,840
Trade and other receivables 3,576 2,146 4,423
Total financial assets 12,786 7,425 10,263
Carrying value of financial liabilities:
Trade and other payable (7,504) (5,623) (6,754)
Bank and other borrowings - (1,087) (1,420)
Derivative financial instruments (300) (59) (65)
Lease liabilities (5,159) (2,533) (1,139)
Total financial liabilities (12,963) (9,302) (9,378)
The cash and cash equivalents are held with bank and financial institution
counterparties, which are rated P-1 and A-1, based on Moody's ratings.
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