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RNS Number : 1251G  Tasty PLC  30 September 2024

30 September 2024

 

 

Tasty plc

 

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

 

Unaudited Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2024 and Directorate
Change

Tasty (AIM: TAST), the owner and operator of restaurants in the casual dining
sector, announces its interim results for the 26 week period ended 30 June
2024 ("H1 2024").

 

Key Points:

 

·    Revenue of £19.1m (H1 2023: £21.7m); decrease of 12.0%

·    Adjusted EBITDA(1) of £1.9m (H1 2023: £1.1m)

·    Impairment charge of £0.8m (H1 2023: £4.0m)

·    Profit before highlighted items for the period of £0.6m  (H1 2023:
loss £1.0m)

·    Cash balance of £3.0m (H1 2023: £2.8m)

·    Started the period with 51 trading restaurants, 14 closed, ending the
period with 37 trading restaurants

·    Restructuring Plan sanctioned on 4 June 2024

·    £750,000 loan received to fund Restructuring Plan and provide
additional working capital

·    Cost of living crisis, rapid decline in consumer confidence and
interest rates expected to further impact revenue in H2 2024

·    Inflationary pressure on labour and food continues to adversely
affect profitability but is being kept under control

(1                     ) Adjusted for depreciation,
amortisation and share based payments.

 

Post period

 

·    Harald Samúelsson to step down from the Board with effect from 1
October 2024 to focus on other business interests

 

Chairman's statement

 

Introduction

H1 2024 was a period of significant change for the Group. Following a period
of external challenges which impacted the Group's business and trading
performance, the Board explored strategic and restructuring options available
to it. The Board concluded that it was in the best interests of the Group to
enter a Court and creditor approved Restructuring Plan alongside a number of
additional measures to be implemented across the Group, to restructure the
Group to return it to profitability and secure its long-term future, in order
to deliver the best outcome for stakeholders.  The Restructuring Plan was
launched on 9 April 2024 with the immediate closure of nine trading
restaurants and a further two restaurants closed in May 2024. Two non-trading
restaurants and three sub-lets were also exited as part of the Restructuring
Plan. Outside of the Restructuring Plan, two restaurants were closed earlier
in the year and one lease assigned in June 2024. In total, 14 trading
restaurants closed in H1 2024, unfortunately resulting in around 160
redundancies during the period.

 

Despite operating in a challenging environment and facing disruptions from the
Restructuring Plan, 2024 performance was only marginally behind 2023 for the
same period, with like-for-like sales down -0.4%.  The first quarter showed a
slight improvement of +0.7% compared to the previous year.  However, the
second quarter, affected by the Restructuring Plan and various sporting
events, saw a decline of -1.4% in like-for-like sales compared to 2023.

 

The casual dining market continues to contend with several adverse factors,
including ongoing uncertainty from the cost-of-living crisis, inflationary
pressures on food and increases in the National Minimum Wage.  Given these
challenges and the ongoing restructuring of our estate, our outlook remains
cautious for the remainder of 2024.  Across the Industry and the retail
sector there has been a decline in consumer confidence and a discernible
decline in discretionary spend.

 

H1 2024 has been a period of significant change for the Group with the
reshaping of our estate and the wholesale changes to our operating structure.

 

People

The National Minimum Wage has continued to rise, but staff shortages have
eased somewhat due to contraction in the hospitality sector, alongside notable
improvements in our recruitment, training and employee engagement efforts. As
a result, staff retention and labour shortages are now less of a challenge
than before. However, with the labour market remaining highly competitive, we
remain committed to motivating and developing our teams through regular
training, opportunities for progression and pay reviews to stay competitive.

 

Inflationary costs

Inflationary pressures have remained significant, particularly due to
increases in minimum wage and food costs.  Despite the ongoing rise in food
inflation, we have managed to improve our food margin by 1.6% compared to the
first half of 2023. Our utility fixed contract, which expired in June 2024,
has been renewed with an 18 month deal approximately 10% lower than the
previous contract.

 

Environmental, social and governance

The wellbeing and safety of our employees and customers are at the heart of
our operations.  We continue to prioritise sustainability and actively work
to reduce the environmental impact of our business.  As a dedicated equal
opportunity employer, we remain committed to fostering diversity and inclusion
in the workplace.

 

Results

Revenue decreased by 12.0% to £19.1m (H1 2023: £21.7m) mainly due to the
impact of the above site closures. First quarter performance was marginally
ahead of 2023, however, the second quarter, due to the turmoil of the
Restructuring Plan and key sporting events was -1.4% behind 2023.  Delivery
sales continue to decline as expected, in line with the market and the impact
of the cost-of-living crisis.

The adjusted EBITDA for the period was £1.9m (H1 2023: £1.1m).

Operating profit before highlighted items was £0.6m (H1 2023: loss £1.0m).

We have reviewed the impairment provision across the right-of-use-assets and
fixed assets and due to site closures have made a net provision of £0.8m (H1
2023: £4.0m).

After taking into account all non-trade adjustments, the Group reports a
profit after tax for the period of £13.4m (H1 2023: loss £6.2m) being a
£19.6m improvement on H1 2023 due to non-cash adjustments comprising a
£15.4m gain on lease modification due to site closures and a £3.2m reduction
in impairment.

 

Cash flows and financing

 

Cash inflow from operations was £0.2m (H1 2023: outflow £1.5m).  Overall,
the net cash outflow for the period was £1.2m (H1 2023: outflow £4.2m). As
at 30 June 2024, the Group had net cash of £3.0m (H1 2023: net cash of
£2.8m).

 

A £750,000 loan was received on 9 April 2024 to fund the implementation of
the Restructuring Plan and provide additional working capital.

 

Going concern

 

The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has sufficient
resources to continue in existence for the foreseeable future. In reaching
this conclusion the Directors have considered the financial position of the
Group, together with its forecasts for the coming 12 months and taking into
account possible changes in its trading performance. The going concern basis
of accounting has, therefore, been adopted in preparing this interim financial
report.

 

Board Change

 

In addition, the Company announces that Harald Samúelsson will step down from
his position as Non-executive Director and leave the Company with effect from
1 October 2024, to focus on other business opportunities. The Board would like
to thank Harald for his beneficial contribution over the last 3 years and
wishes him well for the future. The Board will commence the search for an
additional independent non-executive director as soon as practicable. Further
announcements will be made in due course.

Outlook

In these uncertain times, we are maintaining a cautious approach.
Prioritising staff retention and cost control remains crucial, and the Board
is cautiously optimistic about navigating the current challenges.

Above all, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our employees, shareholders,
suppliers and other stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout the
restructuring process.

K Lassman

Chairman

Tasty plc

 

30 September 2024

 

 

Enquiries:

 

Tasty plc
                                          Tel: 020 7637
1166

 

Jonny Plant, Chief Executive

 

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
                                            Tel:
020 7220 0500

 

Katy Birkin/George Lawson

 

Certain of the information contained within this announcement is deemed by the
Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the UK version of
the EU Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014). Upon publication of this
announcement via a regulatory information service, this information is
considered to be in the public domain.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2024 (unaudited)

                                                                              26 weeks       26 weeks to   53 weeks

                                                                               to                          Ended
                                                                              30 June        25 June       31 December
                                                                              2024           2023          2023
                                                                              £'000          £'000         £'000

 Revenue                                                                      19,140         21,724        46,910

 Cost of sales                                                                (17,791)       (21,843)      (44,754)

 Gross Profit/(loss)                                                          1,349          (119)         2,156

 Other income                                                                 280            159           374

 Total operating expenses                                                     12,436         (5,184)       (14,840)

 Operating Profit/(loss) before highlighted items                             590            (1,018)       264
 Highlighted items                                                            13,475         (4,126)       (12,574)

 Operating profit/(loss)                                                      14,065         (5,144)       (12,310)
 Finance income                                                               82             62            140
 Finance expense                                                              (765)          (1,157)       (2,303)

 Profit/(loss) before tax                                                     13,382         (6,239)       (14,473)

 Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income for period and attributable to  13,382         (6,239)       (14,473)
 owners of the parent

 Profit/(loss) per share attributable to the ordinary equity owners of the
 parent

 Basic                                                                        9.15p          (4.26p)       (9.89p)
 Diluted                                                                      8.22p          (3.82p)       (8.89p)

 

The table below gives additional information to shareholders on key
performance indicators:

                                                   Post IFRS 16      Pre IFRS 16      Post IFRS 16  Pre IFRS 16
                                                   26 weeks          26 weeks         26 weeks      26 weeks

                                                   to                 to               to            to
                                                   30 June           30 June          25 June       25 June
                                                   2024              2024             2023          2023
                                                   £'000             £'000            £'000         £'000

 EBITDA before highlighted items                   1,894             (357)            1,133         (1,510)
 Depreciation of PP&E and amortisation             (446)             (396)            (875)         (908)
 Depreciation of right-of-use assets (IFRS16)      (858)             -                (1,276)       -

 Operating profit/(loss) before highlighted items  590               (753)            (1,018)       (2,418)

 

 Analysis of highlighted items

                                                     26 weeks       26 weeks    53 weeks ended

                                                      to             to
                                                     30 June        25 June     31 December
                                                     2024           2023        2023
                                                     £'000          £'000       £'000
 Loss on disposal of property plant and equipment    (293)          -           (84)
 Exceptional cost - restructuring                    (650)          (56)        (69)
 Impairment of right-of-use assets

                                                     (450)           (2,584)    (8,192)
 Impairment charge of property, plant and equipment

                                                     (305)          (1,376)     (4,086)
 Share based payments                                (15)           (12)        (11)
 Pre-opening costs                                   (185)          -           (48)
 Gain/(loss) on lease modifications                  15,373         (98)        (84)
 Total highlighted items                             13,475         (4,126)     (12,574)

 

The above items have been highlighted to give more detail on items that are
included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income and which when
adjusted shows a profit or loss that reflects the ongoing trade of the
business.
 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2024 (unaudited)

                                            Share    Share    Merger   Retained  Total
                                            Capital  Premium  Reserve  Deficit   Equity
                                            £'000    £'000    £'000    £'000     £'000

 Balance at 31 December 2023                6,061    24,254   992      (47,817)  (16,510)
 Total comprehensive income for the period

                                            -        -        -        13,382    13,382
 Share based payments - credit to equity    -        -        -        15        15
 Balance at 30 June 2024                    6,061    24,254   992      (34,420)  (3,113)

 Balance at 25 December 2022                6,061    24,254   992      (33,355)  (2,048)
 Total comprehensive income for the period  -        -        -        (6,239)   (6,239)
 Share based payments - credit to equity    -        -        -        12        12
 Balance at 25 June 2023                    6,061    24,254   992      (39,582)  (8,275)

 Balance at 25 December 2022                6,061    24,254   992      (33,355)  (2,048)
 Total comprehensive income for the period  -        -        -        (14,473)  (14,473)
 Share based payments - credit to equity    -        -        -        11        11
 Balance at 31 December 2023                6,061    24,254   992      (47,817)  (16,510)

 

Consolidated balance sheet
At 30 June 2024 (unaudited)

                                     26 weeks       26 weeks       53 weeks ended

                                      to            to
                                     30 June        25 June        31 December
                                     2024           2023           2023
                                     £'000          £'000          £'000
 Non-current assets
 Intangible assets                   30             32             31
 Property, plant and equipment       11,452         15,255         12,248
 Right-of-use- assets                21,951         29,184         23,289
 Other non-current assets            15             65             65
 Total non-current assets            33,448         44,536         35,633

 Current assets
 Inventories                         1,395          2,013          1,921
 Trade and other receivables         2,636          2,499          1,541
 Cash and cash equivalents           2,993          2,777          4,177
 Total current assets                7,024          7,289          7,639

 Total assets                        40,472         51,825         43,272

 Current liabilities
 Trade and other payables            (9,991)        (10,617)       (10,403)
 Lease liabilities                   (1,681)        (1,993)        (2,186)
 Borrowings                          (750)          -              -

 Total current liabilities           (12,422)       (12,610)       (12,589)

 Non-current liabilities
 Provisions                          (342)          (342)          (342)
 Lease liabilities                   (30,764)       (47,044)       (46,745)
 Other payables                      (57)           (104)          (106)
 Total non-current liabilities       (31,163)       (47,490)       (47,193)

 Total liabilities                   (43,585)       (60,100)       (59,782)

 Total net (liabilities)/assets      (3,113)        (8,275)        (16,510)

 Equity
 Share capital                       6,061          6,061          6,061
 Share premium                       24,254         24,254         24,254
 Merger reserve                      992            992            992
 Retained deficit                    (34,420)       (39,582)       (47,817)
 Total equity                        (3,113)        (8,275)        (16,510)

 

Consolidated cash flow statement
for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2024 (unaudited)

 

                                                                                 26             26             53

                                                                                 weeks to       weeks to       weeks ended
                                                                                 30 June        25 June        31 December
                                                                                 2024           2023           2023
                                                                                 £'000          £'000          £'000

 Operating activities
 Cash generated from operations                                                  15,451         (1,506)        2,532
 Disposal of lease liabilities (IFRS 16)                                         (15,301)       -              (64)
 Net cash inflow from operating activities                                       150            (1,506)        2,468

 Investing activities
 Costs due to sale of property, plant and                                        (161)          -              (50)

 equipment
 Purchase of intangible assets                                                   -              -              (9)
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                       (89)           (181)          (250)
 Interest received                                                               82             62             140
 Net cash flows used in investing activities                                     (168)          (119)          (169)

 Financing activities
 Investor loan                                                                   750            -              -
 Finance expense                                                                 (765)          (1,157)        (2,303)
 Principal paid on lease liabilities                                             (16,452)       (1,443)        (2,885)
 Disposal of lease liabilities (IFRS 16)                                         15,301         -              64
 Net cash flows used in financing activities                                     (1,166)        (2,600)        (5,124)

 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                       (1,184)        (4,225)        (2,825)
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period                            4,177          7,002          7,002
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period                                  2,993          2,777          4,177

 

Notes to the condensed financial statements
for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2024 (unaudited)

1    General information

Tasty plc is a public limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom under
the Companies Act (registration number 05826464). The Company is domiciled in
the United Kingdom and its registered address is 32 Charlotte Street, London,
W1T 2NQ. The Company's ordinary shares are traded on the AIM Market of the
London Stock Exchange ("AIM"). Copies of this Interim Report and the Annual
Report and Financial Statements may be obtained from the above address or on
the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.dimt.co.uk
(http://www.dimt.co.uk) .

2    Basis of accounting

The condensed set of financial statements included in this interim financial
report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial
Reporting', as adopted by the United Kingdom and accounting policies
consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC)
interpretations as endorsed by the United Kingdom. The same accounting
policies, presentation and methods of computation have been followed in the
preparation of these results as were applied in the Company's latest annual
audited financial statements.

 

The financial information for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2024 has not been
subject to an audit nor a review in accordance with International Standard on
Review Engagements 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by
the Independent Auditor of the Entity, issued by the Financial Reporting
Council.

The financial information for the period ended 31 December 2023 does not
constitute the full statutory accounts for that period. The Annual Report and
Financial Statements for 2023 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
The Independent Auditors' Report on the Annual Report and Financial Statements
for 2023 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of
emphasis, and did not contain a statement under 498(2) or 498(3) of the
Companies Act 2006.

The condensed financial statements are presented in sterling and all values
are rounded to the nearest thousand pounds (£'000).

Except when otherwise indicated, the consolidated accounts incorporate the
financial statements of Tasty plc and its subsidiary, Took Us A Long Time
Limited, made up to the relevant period end.

Use of judgements and estimates

In preparing these interim financial statements management has made judgements
and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and
measurement of assets and liabilities, income and expense provisions. Actual
results may differ from these estimates.

Going concern

The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. In
reaching this conclusion the Directors have considered the financial position
of the Group, together with its forecasts for the next 12 months from the date
of approval of these interim accounts and taking into account possible changes
in trading performance. The Group monitors cash balances and the impact of
inflation closely to ensure there is sufficient liquidity. Accordingly, the
Directors believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial
statements on a going concern basis.

IFRS 16 'Leases'

Group's accounting policies for leases are as follows:

Lessee accounting

IFRS 16 distinguishes between leases and service contracts on the basis of
whether the use of an identified asset is controlled by the customer. Control
is considered to exist if the customer has:

•     The right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits
from the use of an identified asset; and

•     The right to direct the use of that asset in exchange for
consideration.

 

All leases are accounted for by recognising a right-of-use asset and a lease
liability except for:

•     Leases of low value assets, and

•     Leases with a duration of 12 months or less.

Subsequent to initial measurement lease liabilities increase as a result of
interest charged at a constant rate on the balance outstanding and are reduced
for lease payments made. Right-of-use assets are amortised on a straight-line
basis over the remaining term of the lease.

Lessor accounting

Under IFRS 16, a lessor continues to classify leases as either finance leases
or operating leases and account for those two types of leases differently.

Based on an analysis of the Group's operating leases as at 30 June 2024 on the
basis of the facts and circumstances that exist at that date, the Directors of
the Group have assessed that the impact of this change has not had any impact
on the amounts recognised in the Group's consolidated financial statements.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease
liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less
and leases of low value assets. The Group recognises these payments as an
expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Currently the Group has
no low value assets or short-term leases.

 

Covid-19 related rent concessions

IFRS 16 defines a lease modification as a change in the scope of a lease, or
the consideration for a lease, that was not part of the original terms and
conditions of the lease. The Group has considered the Covid-19 related rent
concessions and applied the lease modifications accounting.

Impairments

 

All assets (ROU and fixed assets) are reviewed for impairment in accordance
with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, when there are indications that the carrying
value may not be recoverable.

Assets are subject to impairment tests whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Where the carrying value of an asset or a cash generating unit (CGU) exceeds
its recoverable amount, i.e. the higher of value in use and fair value less
costs to dispose of the asset, the asset is written down accordingly.

The Group views each restaurant as a separate CGU. Value in use is calculated
using cash flows excluding outflows from financing costs over the remaining
life of the lease for the CGU discounted at 9.75% (2023: 9%), being the rate
considered to reflect the risks associated with the CGUs. A growth rate of
0.5% has been applied (2023: 1%).

An impairment review was undertaken across the ROU assets and fixed assets
which resulted in a net impairment charge of £0.8m (2023: £4.0m). Where an
impairment reversal is recognised, the carrying amount of the asset will be
increased to its recoverable amount with the increase being recognised in the
income statement. This increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that
would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been
recognised for the asset in prior years.

The assumptions will be reviewed at year-end to ensure that the cashflow
expectations are in line with the latest outlook.

 

3    Revenue, other income and segmental analysis

 

The Group's activities, comprehensive income, assets and liabilities are
wholly attributable to one operating segment (operating restaurants) and
arises solely in the one geographical segment (United Kingdom) that the Group
is located and operates in. All the Group's revenue is recognised at a point
in time being when control of the goods has transferred to the customer.

 

An analysis of the Group's total revenue is as follows:

                                                    26 weeks to      26 weeks to  53 weeks ended 31 December

                                                     30 June          25 June
                                                    2024             2023         2023
                                                    £'000            £'000        £'000

 Sale of goods and services: dine-in                17,186           19,401       42,342
 Sale of goods and services: delivery and takeaway  1,954            2,323        4,568
                                                    19,140           21,724       46,910

 

An analysis of the Group's other income is as follows:

                             26 weeks to      26 weeks to  53 weeks ended 31 December

                              30 June          25 June
                             2024             2023         2023
                             £'000            £'000        £'000

 Sub-let site rental income  75               132          328
 Other                       205              27           46
                             280              159          374

 

4     Income tax

The income tax charge has been calculated by reference to the estimated
effective corporation tax and deferred tax rates of 25% (2023: 25%).

Tax charge £nil (2023: £nil).

 

5    Earnings per share

                                                                                       26 weeks to        26 weeks          53 weeks ended

                                                                                                           to
                                                                                       30 June            25 June           31 December
                                                                                       2024               2023              2023
                                                                                       Pence              Pence             Pence

 Basic profit/(loss) per ordinary share                                                9.15p              (4.26p)           (9.89p)
 Diluted profit/(loss) per ordinary share                                              8.22p              (3.82p)           (8.89p)

                                                                                       30 June 2024       25 June 2023      31 December 2023
                                                                                       Number '000        Number '000       Number

                                                                                                                             '000
 Loss per share has been calculated using the numbers shown below:
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in
 calculating basic earnings per share

                                                                                       146,315            146,315           146,315

 Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

 Ordinary B shares                                                                     10,451             10,451            10,451
 Options                                                                               6,085              6,400             6,085

 Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used
 as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share

                                                                                       162,851            163,166           162,851

                                                                                       30 June 2024       25 June           31 December 2023

                                                                                                          2023
                                                                                       £'000              £'000             £'000
 Profit/(loss) for the financial period

                                                                                       13,382             (6,239)           (14,473)

 

The basic and diluted profit/(loss) per share figures are calculated by
dividing the net loss for the period attributable to shareholders by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. The
diluted earnings per share figure allows for the dilutive effect of the
conversion into ordinary shares of the weighted average number of options
outstanding during the period. Options are only taken into account when their
effect is to reduce basic earnings per share.

6    Reconciliation of result before tax to net cash generated from
operating activities

 

                                                      26 weeks to      26 weeks      53 weeks

                                                                        to            ended
                                                      30 June          25 June       31 December
                                                      2024             2023          2023
                                                      £'000            £'000         £'000

 Profit/(loss) before tax                             13,382           (6,239)       (14,473)
 Finance income                                       (82)             (62)          (140)
 Finance expense (IFRS 16)                            765              1,157         2,303
 Share based payment charge                           15               12            11
 Depreciation of right-of-use assets (IFRS 16)        858              1,276         2,524
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment        444              874           1,589
 Amortisation of intangible assets                    2                2             3
 Impairment charge of property, plant and equipment   305              1,376         4,086
 Impairment of Right-of-use assets                    450              2,584         8,192
 Loss from sale of property, plant and equipment      293              -             84
 Dilapidations provision charge                       -                3             3
 Other non cash                                       (2)              -             -
 Decrease/(Increase) in inventories                   525              177           270
 (Increase) in trade and other receivables            (1,044)          (866)         92
 Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables      (460)            (1,800)       (2,012)
 Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities  15,451           (1,506)       2,532

 

7    Property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets

                          Leasehold improvements  Furniture fixtures and computer equipment  Total fixed assets      ROU assets      Total
                          £'000                   £'000                                      £'000                   £'000           £'000
 Cost
 At 25 December 2022      37,849                  10,893                                     48,742                  54,818          103,560

 Additions                (14)                    264                                        250                     1,173           1,423
 Lease modification       -                       -                                          -                       333             333
 Disposals                (521)                   (193)                                      (714)                   (405)           (1,119)
 At 31 December 2023      37,314                  10,964                                     48,278                  55,919          104,197

 Additions                -                       84                                         84                      5               89
 Lease modification       -                       -                                          -                       (34)            (34)
 Disposals                (10,446)                (2,913)                                    (13,359)                (15,576)        (28,935)
 At 30 June 2024          26,868                  8,135                                      35,003                  40,314          75,317

 Depreciation
 At 25 December 2022      23,195                  7,853                                      31,048                  22,305          53,353
 Provided for the period  871                     718                                        1,589                   2,524           4,113
 Impairments              3,518                   568                                        4,086                   8,192           12,278
 Disposals                (526)                   (167)                                      (693)                   (391)           (1,084)
 At 31 December 2023      27,058                  8,972                                      36,030                  32,630          68,660

 Provided for the period  262                     182                                        444                     858             1,302
 Impairments              122                     183                                        305                     450             755
 Disposals                (10,370)                (2,858)                                    (13,228)                (15,575)        (28,803)
 At 30 June 2024          17,072                  6,479                                      23,551                  18,363          41,914

 Net book value
 At 30 June 2024          9,796                   1,656                                      11,452                  21,951          33,403

 At 31 December 2023      10,256                  1,992                                      12,248                  23,289          35,537

 

8    Leases

                                 26             26             53

                                 weeks to       weeks to       weeks ended
                                 30 June        25 June        31 December
                                 2024           2023           2023
                                 £'000          £'000          £'000
 Current
 Lease liabilities               1,681          1,993          2,186

 Non-current
 Lease liabilities               30,764         47,044         46,745

 Total                           32,445         49,037         48,931

 Due within one year             1,681          1,993          2,186
 Due two to five years           13,028         9,586          17,122
 Due over five years             17,736         37,458         29,623
 Total                           32,445         49,037         48,931

 

 

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease
payments, discounted using the Group's incremental borrowing rate of 4.5% and
the Bank of England (BoE) base rate at the time of any lease modification or a
new lease.  The average rate used for modification in 2024 was 4.73% (2023:
4.67%).

 

The lease liabilities as at 30 June 2024 were £32.4m (2023: £49.0m).

 

The right-of-use assets all relate to property leases. The right-of-use assets
as at 30 June 2024 were £21.9m (2024: £29.2m). During the period ended 30
June 2024 the Group made a provision for impairment of the right-of-use assets
against a number of sites totalling £0.5m (2023: £2.6m).

 

Included in profit and loss for the period is £0.9m depreciation of
right-of-use assets and £0.8m financial expenses on lease liabilities.

9    Reconciliation of financing activity

                                           Lease liabilities  Lease liabilities  Bank Loan          Bank Loan         Total

                                           Due within 1 year  Due after 1 year   Due within 1 year  Due after 1 year
                                           £'000              £'000              £'000              £'000             £'000

   Net debt as at 26 December 2021         2,024              50,157             313                937               53,431
   Cashflow                                                                      (313)              (937)             (4,422)

                                           (3,172)            -
   Addition/(decrease) to lease liability

                                           3,101              (1,799)            -                  -                 1,302
   Net debt as at 25 December 2022         1,953              48,358             -                  -                 50,311
   Cashflow                                (2,885)            -                  -                  -                 (2,885)
   Addition/(decrease) to lease liability  3,118              (1,613)            -                  -                 1,505
   Net debt as at 31 December 2023         2,186              46,745             -                  -                 48,931
   Cashflow                                (16,452)           -                  750                -                 (15,702)
   Addition/(decrease) to lease liability  15,947             (15,981)           -                  -                 (34)
   Net debt as at 30 June 2024             1,681              30,764             750                -                 33,195

 

 

 

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