REG - Xaar PLC - 2022 INTERIM RESULTS
20/09/2022 07:00
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RNS Number : 9360Z Xaar PLC 20 September 2022
XAAR plc
2022 INTERIM RESULTS
CONTINUED IMPROVING PERFORMANCE WITH POSITIVE MOMENTUM - ON TRACK TO DELIVER
FULL YEAR PROFIT
Xaar plc ("Xaar", the "Group" or the "Company"), the leading inkjet printing
technology group, today announces its interim results for the six months ended
30 June 2022.
Summary of results for the six months ended 30 June 2022:
2022 2021(1) Change
Continuing Operations
Revenue £36.6m £26.3m +39%
Gross profit £14.5m £8.3m +75%
Gross margin % 40% 31% +9ppts
Gross R&D investment £3.3m £2.6m +27%
Adjusted EBITDA(2) £3.0m £0.3m
Adjusted profit/(loss) before tax(2) £1.4m (£1.6m)
Loss before tax (£0.3m) (£1.4m)
Profit/(loss) for the period after tax £0.7m (£1.3m)
Basic earnings per share 0.9p (1.6p)
Total Operations
Loss before tax (£0.6m) (£4.2m) +85%
Profit/(loss) for the period after tax £0.4m (£4.3m) +108%
Basic earnings per share 0.5p (3.8p) +112%
Net cash at the period end(3) £12.7m £17.1m -26%
1 - Restated results for June 2021. See note 10
2 - EBITDA is calculated as statutory operating profit before depreciation,
amortisation and impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible
assets and goodwill. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA excluding other
adjusting items as defined as follows. Adjusted Measures exclude the impact of
share-based payment charges, exchange differences relating to intra-group
transactions, gain on derivative financial instruments, restructuring and
transaction expenses, research and development expenditure credit, fair value
loss or gains on financial assets at FVPL, amortisation of acquired
intangibles, and discontinued operations as reconciled in note 2
3 - Net cash at 30 June includes cash, cash equivalents and treasury deposits,
excluding Xaar 3D in 2021
Figures and percentages included in this report are subject to rounding
adjustments arising from conversion to £millions from actual figures.
Accordingly, figures shown for the same category presented in different tables
may vary slightly, and figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an
arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them.
Improving financial performance
· Revenue of £36.6 million, up 39% on H1 2021 (14% organic excluding
FFEI and Megnajet) and 11% ahead of H2 2021 (9% organic excluding Megnajet)
· Gross margin of 40%, up 9ppts on H1 2021 and up 4ppts on H2 2021,
as a result of the strong revenue growth and increased operational
efficiencies
· Adjusted profit before tax of £1.4 million compared to an adjusted
loss before tax of £1.6 million in H1 2021
· Positive adjusted EBITDA delivered across each business unit
· Investment in working capital has strengthened supply chain
resilience and, along with sales price increases, is successfully mitigating
cost inflation
· Xaar remains well capitalised with a strong balance sheet and net
cash of £12.7 million at 30 June 2022
Operational and strategic highlights
· Printhead business performed well with strong growth in Europe and
the US offsetting a COVID-19 related slowdown in China
· On track for the launch in Q4 2022 of our aqueous printhead, our
exciting new superior performing product targeting significant opportunities
in new sectors such as Packaging and Textiles
· The new print engine product developed by FFEI, the Xaar Versatex,
was successfully launched, whilst the acquisition of Megnajet further
strengthens the Group's vertical integration offering
· Product Print Systems business ("EPS") delivered improved
performance with both strong revenue and margin growth
· Management programme underway to enhance margin and support Xaar's
'net zero' commitments by driving increased operational efficiency, reducing
costs and energy use
· Launched Sustainability Roadmap to 2030, a principal driver for
positive change and investment within the business
John Mills, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We are really pleased with the excellent progress we have made in delivering
our strategy as evidenced by our strong H1 performance with all of our
businesses continuing to perform well. Our clear customer-focussed strategy is
reaping rewards and we continue to see increased engagement from both existing
and new customers who are recognising our enhanced capability to provide
integrated solutions.
As we move into the next stage of our strategy with the aim of, achieving
sustainable profitable growth, we continue to make significant progress and
remain on track to deliver a full year profit for 2022 in line with market
expectations.
There is positive momentum across the Group and, while remaining vigilant to
macro-economic conditions, principally of cost inflation and the ongoing
impact of COVID-19 related 'lockdowns' in China, we are confident in and
excited by our future and look forward to the launch of our aqueous printhead
later in the year."
Enquiries:
Xaar plc +44 (0) 1223 423 663
Ian Tichias, Chief Financial Officer
John Mills, Chief Executive Officer
Tulchan Communications +44 (0) 207 353 4200
Giles Kernick
Olivia Lucas
A presentation for analysts and investors will be held via webcast and
conference call at 09:00am today. For further details, please contact
Xaar@tulchangroup.com (mailto:Xaar@tulchangroup.com) . The results webcast and
presentation will be made available on the Xaar Group website
(www.xaargroup.com) at 10:00am (BST).
Strategy Update
Excellent strategic progress
We have made excellent progress in the last two years. The business is being
transformed and re-energised following a restructuring, rebranding and a new
business model which is now delivering results. We passed a key milestone of
delivering an adjusted profit in H2 2021 which we have followed up with an
increased adjusted profit in H1 2022 and remain ahead of plan to continue to
deliver on commitments. The business is well positioned to continue this
momentum and deliver further improved performance.
Strong performance in line with expectations
We have delivered a strong performance in H1 2022 in line with our
expectations, further demonstrating that our strategy is working. Further
operational and strategic progress has been achieved across the Group and we
have continued strong trading momentum. Despite the global macro-economic and
political uncertainties, we are successfully mitigating external challenges,
principally the cost of inflation and the ongoing COVID-19 impact in China.
There has been further investment in capability and capacity enabling us to
take advantage of the opportunities which we expect to support our future
growth ambitions.
Strong revenue growth
Revenue for the period was £36.6 million, representing an increase of 39%
compared to H1 2021. Organic growth, before the effects of the acquisition of
FFEI and Megnajet was 14%. It is also pleasing to report increased revenue
compared to H2 2021 with growth of 11% (9% organic excluding the part year
impact of Megnajet).
The Printhead business has a clear customer-focussed commercial strategy which
is reaping rewards, delivering revenue growth of 2% compared to H1 2021. This
approach includes the removal of ineffective distribution channels, a clear
pricing strategy, and a sales process that is focussed on selling the
printhead products based on its technical merits.
We continue to focus on markets where our technology has a competitive
advantage. We work in partnership with customers, both Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) and User Developer Integrators (UDIs), over the entire
product lifecycle to reduce their development times and, thereby, their time
to market. We also continue to provide improved aftersales support. Customer
engagement is increasing both from existing and new customers.
Revenue growth in Printhead has been strong in the EMEA and North America
regions with growth of 7% and 26% respectively against H1 2021. This is reward
for our strategy of focussing on key technology areas with particularly
notable revenue growth in Coding & Marking and Additive manufacturing
sectors.
Asia, especially China, has been more challenging with revenue falling 22%
year-on-year, a result of the continued COVID-19 'lockdown' related
restrictions in China, limiting our customers in their ability to develop,
manufacture and install products principally in the Ceramics and Glass
sectors. Having seen consistent growth over the last two years we are
confident in the medium and long term opportunity in China and we will
continue to focus efforts on returning to growth in the region. However,
whilst restrictions remain there will continue to be a challenge for our
business.
Product Print Systems business ("EPS") continues to deliver significantly
improved performance demonstrating strong revenue growth of 51% in H1 2022
against H1 2021. Having made structural, organisational changes and developed
a more commercial modular approach to products during 2021, we are pleased
with the rapid progress, the strengthening of gross margins and the return to
profitability. We are confident the business is now well placed to continue to
grow profitably.
FFEI delivered revenue of £6.1 million in the period, which is a pleasing
performance. We have successfully developed and launched a new print engine
product called the Xaar Versatex. This will accelerate Xaar's existing growth
strategy of widening the product portfolio thus further engaging UDI
customers.
Megnajet was acquired on 2 March 2022 and in the period has delivered revenue
of £0.6 million. We are very excited about the opportunity that Megnajet
affords the Group, as it's ink system product range further strengthens our
vertically integrated product offering. The business is operating well and has
been successfully integrated into the Group.
Improved Margins and Return to Profitability
This strong revenue growth, coupled with operational efficiency gains saw the
Group's overall gross margin increase to 40% in H1 2022 (H1 2021: 31%). We
have invested in our capability and efficiency most notably in Operations and
Support functions and have continued to exercise discipline in our management
of costs.
The increase in Group gross margin is driven by the operational leverage in
the Printhead business where the efforts made to focus on and reduce its cost
base, whilst driving increased volumes have improved profitability.
EPS has also significantly grown gross margin, rising to 39% from 19% in H1
2021 (excluding the impact of the non-cash adjustments the underlying gross
margin was 28% in H1 2021). This is particularly pleasing as it comes directly
from the positive changes we have made to the business and has seen the
business return to profitability.
We continue to actively manage costs and take appropriate action in response
to the significant cost inflation that is prevalent globally. Our electricity
unit costs are fixed into H2 2023 and we have invested in raw materials to
further mitigate against rising costs. We have also chosen to increase our
holding of finished goods holding to further strengthen our supply chain and
ensure we can meet customer demand. We are confident we have secured all
critical components to enable us to fulfil customer orders for the remainder
of the year and into 2023. Where possible we have passed cost increases on to
our customers through increased sales prices.
Group adjusted profit before tax for H1 2022 was £1.4 million, compared to an
adjusted loss before tax of £1.6 million for H1 2021. This is the second
successive half year period we have reported an adjusted profit after
reporting a profit of £1.0 million in H2 2021. Due to the slowdown in orders
from Chinese customers, the Printhead business unit made an adjusted loss
before tax of £0.4 million.
Pleasingly we can report positive adjusted EBITDA in each of our businesses
for H1 2022 (Group adjusted EBITDA of £3.0 million, is made up of Printhead
adjusted EBITDA of £0.9 million, EPS adjusted EBITDA of £1.3 million, FFEI
adjusted EBITDA of £0.5 million, and Megnajet adjusted EBITDA of £0.3
million), which is another notable achievement and increases our confidence in
delivering full year profitability for the Group.
Strong balance sheet and operational investment
The Group retains a strong balance sheet and cash position. Net cash at 30
June 2022 was £12.7 million. This represents a net outflow of £12.4 million
in the period (net cash outflow from continuing operations of £12.0 million,
which excludes the net cash outflow from discontinued operations of £0.4
million as detailed in note 10 (H1 2021: net cash outflow from continuing
operations of £1.0 million, excluding the net cash inflow from discontinued
operations of £0.1 million)).
During the period we acquired Megnajet Ltd and Technomation Ltd (trading as
Megnajet) for a combined consideration £3.9 million net of cash acquired. We
have made capital investment of £1.5 million in upgrading our operational
capabilities.
During the period we invested £3.2 million in inventory for the Printhead
business to successfully secure materials to meet expected 2022 production
requirements and to increase our holding of finished goods. This gives us
greater assurance that we can deliver on customer demands throughout 2022 and
further into 2023. We believe we are winning business through a competitive
advantage of offering shorter lead times than our competition. We have taken
further proactive actions to adapt product designs to accommodate alternative
components increasing our resilience to supply chain constraints.
The continued strong cash generation across the business and prudent cash
management has enabled us to make these investments and we will maintain our
disciplined approach to balance sheet management.
We are currently finalising our plans to invest further in our Huntingdon
facility. This will be the first stage of a plan that will involve a
significant upgrade and modernising our manufacturing capabilities. We will
gain from much improved efficiency, yields and reduced product costs in the
longer term as a result of this investment. The investment in working capital
we are currently making will ensure we are able to meet fully all customer
demands whilst this work is being carried out as we close the factory for 2
months.
Expansion of Vertically integrated product offering
The acquisition of FFEI in July 2021 and Megnajet in March 2022 further widens
our product offering for our OEM and UDI customers with a broader product
range including print engines for adding effects and embellishments digitally.
FFEI has been successfully integrated and strengthens Xaar's capabilities and
skills and has seen the launch of a new print engine product, the Xaar
Versatex. This will accelerate Xaar's existing growth strategy and widen the
product portfolio further engaging UDI customers. We have a growing pipeline
with a significant number of opportunities thanks to our technology
advantages. This platform provides further opportunities for vertical
integration, and we continue to strengthen our offering with more products in
the pipeline for 2022.
Megnajet is a global leader in the manufacture of ink supply systems. We are
delighted with the acquisition of the business which has been successfully
integrated into the Group, and we are already benefiting from the expansion of
our product offering that the business brings.
We are on schedule to deliver the next product powered by our ImagineX
platform. Our aqueous printhead will be launched in Q4 2022. This is a
significant and tremendously exciting product for the Group and will enable us
to compete in new sectors, such as Packaging and Textiles, with a product that
we believe will deliver superior performance to any currently on the market.
Significantly improved operational capability
We have made further progress in building a world class leadership team,
making key appointments which will drive the business in the next phase of our
transformation. This has strengthened our capability and experience across the
business, most notably in our Operations, R&D, and Human Resources
functions. This improved operational capability also includes further and
continued investment in infrastructure such as IT, manufacturing and supply
chain management. We now have strong and experienced leadership throughout the
organisation focussed on delivering a clearly articulated strategy.
During the period we have continued to work on ensuring our values are
embedded into our culture. This continued focus on our values is important to
ensure we have a supportive culture with employees who are engaged and
empowered to succeed.
Continued commitment to sustainability
Xaar has made significant and positive progress to drive forward its ESG
commitments across our operations. We uphold the highest of standards across
our business and comply with all relevant regulations in the territories in
which we operate whilst enhancing the working environment for our employees
and minimising the environmental impact of our products and operations.
During the reporting period, Xaar has launched its Sustainability Roadmap to
2030, which is a principal driver for positive change and investment within
the business. Led by our ESG Committee and a Sustainability Team which is
comprised of colleagues from across our business operations, chaired by the
Group Sustainability Manager; we have been working hard across to achieve our
goals and ambitions across all four of four sustainability pillars:
Environment, People, Innovation and Community.
Environment
Decarbonisation remains a key objective for us as we move towards our goal of
Net Zero operations by 2030. We are pleased to report that we have identified
and appointed an external partner to support us with Scope 3 and TCFD Climate
Modelling which will commence in Q3 2022.
This year and in future years Xaar will offset our regulatory Scope 1 and 2
carbon impact, making the Group a carbon neutral inkjet manufacturer in 2022.
We are committed to continuing this practise on our journey to achieve
complete carbon neutrality in line with our 2030 goal.
We set a target to source 100% of our power from renewable sources and
excellent progress has been made. Our move to Green energy is now complete in
the UK, and we are pleased to confirm that EPS is now also supplied with power
generated from renewable sources. We will continue to assess ways to bring our
remaining office locations in line with Green tariff power.
All printhead packaging is now fully recyclable and we are working towards
complete packaging recyclability.
Xaar is committed to supporting decarbonisation of staff and visitors'
vehicles. During the reporting period, we have launched a salary sacrifice
scheme, supported by the UK government, to allow all UK staff the ability to
order electric vehicles (EV) through the company scheme. In the same period we
have completed the installation of EV charging infrastructure across our
sites.
People
Supporting young people and nurturing their skills is key to our ESG strategy
and for this reason we have placed significant emphasis on our Early Careers
programme. As part of this, Xaar's new Apprenticeship scheme is operational
and our first intake is working within our Logistics team. Further efforts
are underway to connect with local schools and colleges to allow future work
experience programmes to be developed. In the UK, Xaar supported Learning at
Work Week in May, which attracted / engaged 109 attendees across 9 events and
resulted in 131 hours of learning.
A key activity for the second half of 2022 is a Xaar Group workshop bringing
together a cross functional group of people with the aim of understanding what
makes Xaar an 'employer of choice'. This will help to inform and shape our
talent attraction and retention strategies, and will also feed into our
wellbeing programmes.
Innovation
We are currently researching ways to use biodegradable structural parts in the
manufacture of our products. An area of focus is to find an alternative, more
sustainable material than Polylactic Acid (PLA) which is a biodegradable
plastic used to print the majority of our jigs and fixtures. Our Operations
team has successfully trailed the use of recycled PLA filaments generated from
returned and waste PLA. These are supplied in 100% plastic-free sustainable
packaging with easy to recycle cardboard spools.
Significant market opportunity
Xaar's digital inkjet technologies are transforming print processes in a wide
range of markets, and the medium- and long-term opportunity for the business
remains significant. We have already grown market share in core, mature
markets such as Ceramics and Coding & Marking. There remains further
growth opportunity in these areas as our technology is best in class and we
have a clear competitive advantage over our competitors due to our core
technologies (TF Technology ink recirculation, High Laydown Technology, Ultra
High Viscosity Technology).
Our wider product offering enables us to access an increased market
opportunity through sectors that are looking for further digitisation of
printing on which we can capitalise. We see opportunities typically in areas
where fluid applications are challenging, such as Flat Panel Display,
Semiconductors, Printed Electronics and Optics. We are well placed to succeed
in these markets as Xaar technology offers an unrivalled method of
non-contact, fluid deposition, particularly viscous fluids, with incredible
precision, control and speed.
Other markets that already use digital printing such as architectural glass
printing and 3D printing are tremendously exciting as our technology has
unique benefits that can give our customers commercial advantage in reducing
costs and lead times for their products.
Both our current product offering and our product development programme will
help drive our success in meeting customer demand in these fast growing
sectors.
Outlook
The positive momentum in the Group in the last two years has continued during
2022 and we remain optimistic about the outlook for the business. Customer
engagement remains strong and we have seen growth in EMEA and the Americas.
Our half year results are in line with our expectations. We anticipate
delivering Group revenue growth and continued performance improvements during
the second half in line with market expectations.
Our investment in working capital during H2 2021 and H1 2022 means we are well
placed to satisfy customer demand for the remainder of the current financial
year and we believe we have the supply chain resilience to withstand most
disruption. We are continuing to invest in the business adding skills,
capability and capacity. We continue to work on delivering efficiency gains
aimed at improving gross margins and business profitability in the medium
term.
We are conscious of the continuing impact arising from the economic
consequences of wider global issues, particularly with cost inflation, and
COVID-19, particularly in China. Whilst we expect this to continue in the
short to medium term, we remain on track to report adjusted profit for the
full year and look forward to the future with confidence.
Business Performance
Revenue
Revenue for the Group of £36.6 million for the first half of the year,
representing a year-on-year increase of £10.3 million (H1 2021: £26.3
million) of which FFEI represents £6.1 million, and Megnajet £0.6 million in
the period since acquisition.
It is a very pleasing result given the ongoing restrictions arising from
COVID-19 in China, with Printhead business unit revenue increasing 2% and EPS
51%. This is a strong recovery across the business demonstrating the positive
customer engagement and trust that is being regained across our customer base
and the continued momentum we have in the business.
Group revenue growth - continuing operations
£m H1 2022 H1 2021 Var % H2 2021 Var %
Printhead 20.7 20.2 2% 19.9 4%
EPS 9.2 6.1 51% 7.8 18%
Organic growth H1 2022 vs H1 2021 29.9 26.3 14% 27.7
FFEI 6.1 - 5.3 15%
Organic growth H1 2022 vs H2 2021 36.0 26.3 33.0 9%
Megnajet 0.6 - -
Total Growth 36.6 26.3 39% 33.0 11%
Group revenue by geographic region - continuing operations
£m H1 2022 H2 2021 H1 2021
PH EPS FFEI MJ Total PH EPS FFEI Total PH EPS Total
EMEA 11.2 - 3.6 0.2 15.0 10.4 - 2.8 13.2 10.5 - 10.5
Americas 4.9 9.2 2.4 0.4 17.0 3.4 7.8 2.4 13.6 3.9 6.1 10.0
Asia 4.5 - 0.1 - 4.6 6.1 - 0.1 6.2 5.8 - 5.8
Total 20.7 9.2 6.1 0.6 36.6 19.9 7.8 5.3 33.0 20.2 6.1 26.3
Revenue of £17.0 million in the Americas grew £7.0 million year-on-year (H1
2021: £10.0 million, H2 2021: £13.6 million), driven by significant growth
in EPS revenue of £3.1 million, £2.4 million from FFEI and excellent growth
in Printhead of £1.0 million year-on-year (26%). The rise in EPS revenue is
driven by the recovery of the business unit and stems from increases in sales
of digital machines and peripherals demonstrating the commercial approach
established over the last 12 months is being well received by customers.
Revenue in EMEA has continued to rise year-on-year. Printhead revenue was
£11.2 million compared to £10.5 million, which maintains the continued
upward trend in revenue since H2 2019.
Performance in Asia, and China in particular, has been impacted by the
continued COVID-19 restrictions. We have seen orders from our customers
delayed as they themselves have been impacted by their own supply chain
issues, limiting their ability to fulfil their own orders. Whilst this is
disappointing, and we see it continuing throughout 2022, the underlying market
demand remains and we are confident in the medium term or returning to the
previous growth levels.
Printhead revenue for the half year increased £0.5 million to £20.7 million
(H1 2021: £20.2 million), despite the difficulties faced in China. This is
also growth of 4% compared to H2 2021. Whilst the revenue growth has been
restricted due to Chinese customers in the Ceramics sector, the business has
seen growth in other markets such as Coding & Marking (C&M) and
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing which is pleasing as this reflects our
overall customer strategy and enhanced product portfolio.
Printhead Revenue by Sector
£m H1 2022 H1 2021 Var % H2 2021 Var %
Ceramics & Glass 9.8 9.5 3% 9.5 3%
C&M & DTS 6.8 5.9 15% 5.2 31%
WFG & Labels 1.8 3.4 -47% 2.8 -36%
3D Printing & AVM 1.9 1.0 90% 1.4 36%
Packaging & Textile 0.1 0.2 -50% 0.6 -83%
Royalties, Commissions & Fees 0.2 0.2 -% 0.4 -50%
Total 20.7 20.2 2% 19.9 4%
Revenue from the EPS business increased by £3.1 million to £9.2 million (H1
2021: £6.1 million).
This has been driven by digital inkjet machines sales with growth of 58%,
which is particularly pleasing as this is the core focus for the business and
will drive increased profitability. Pad print machine revenue has also
increased 38%. Our focus on consumables and accessory sales has contributed to
the growth with increased revenue from ink, plates and parts. We see a
strengthening pipeline and order book and we are well placed to deliver
further growth for the full year in 2022.
EPS Revenue by Sector
£m H1 2022 H1 2021 Var % H2 2021 Var %
Digital Inkjet 5.7 3.6 +58% 4.4 +30%
Pad Printing 3.3 2.4 +38% 3.1 +6%
Other 0.2 0.1 +100% 0.3 -33%
Total 9.2 6.1 51% 7.8 +18%
FFEI revenue was £6.1 million which compares to £5.3 million in H2 2021,
with no comparison to H1 2021. We are pleased with this performance, achieved
through a period of integration, and whilst establishing a new group wide
product offering. Similarly we are delighted with the addition to the Group of
Megnajet which has delivered revenue of £0.6 million which is ahead of our
initial expectations at the time of acquisition.
Gross profit
Gross profit for the period increased by £6.2 million to £14.5 million (H1
2021: £8.3 million) with an increase in the gross margin to 40% (H1 2021:
31%), the fourth successive half yearly increase in gross margin. This was
primarily the result of an improvement in the Printhead business unit's gross
profit which grew to 41% from 35% (£8.5 million from £7.1 million). We
improved utilisation of the factory as throughput was increased during the
period resulting in better overhead cost recovery, supporting gross margin
gains. We have worked hard on cost saving initiatives during the period and as
we increase volumes there should be further scope for improved overhead
recoveries and accordingly margin gains. During the latter half of 2021 and
into 2022 we proactively worked to secure raw materials which should reduce
further supply chain risks. Issues in supply chains globally are widely known
and well documented, particularly so for semi-conductors and other technology
materials, with increasing cost pressures.
These actions should insulate us from further costs and mean we are able to
meet customer demand throughout 2022 and into 2023. We have increased our
working capital with inventory rising £5.8 million. This higher level of both
raw materials and finished goods is a deliberate, prudent approach which we
believe will see us well placed to both manage customer requirements and
further insulate the business from external supply chain risks whilst
utilising the high level of operational gearing to deliver further
improvements in the gross margin, and potentially providing us with a
competitive advantage.
Gross profit for the EPS business increased £2.4 million in the period to
£3.6 million (H1 2021: £1.2 million) with gross margin growing year-on-year
(H1 2022: 39%, H1 2021: 19%). The actions taken to refocus the business on
future growth opportunities which resulted in non-cash write down adjustments
totalling £0.6 million in 2021 have proven correct, as the business has
benefitted from these actions and profitably grown.
Gross profit for H1 2022 for the FFEI business was £2.0 million, and for the
Megnajet business was £0.3 million.
Research & Development
Gross R&D spend of £3.3 million was up £0.7 million on H1 2022 (H1 2021:
£2.6 million). This reflects the ongoing investment in the ImagineX platform
which will be central to our long-term growth, with the added investment in
FFEI of £0.6 million. The total increase is in proportion with our revenue
growth and maintains a spend/revenue ratio of approximately 10%.
Operating Expenses
Sales and marketing spend for the period was £3.7 million (H1 2021: £3.1
million). The increase in spend reflects the focus on sales and business
development in the Printhead & EPS business unit and the ability for
increased travel in some areas. Savings were previously seen in H1 2021 in
both the Printhead and EPS businesses due to COVID-19 which limited our
ability to visit customers and led to the cancellation of the majority of
tradeshows which one, or both, businesses would have attended.
General and administrative expenses increased to £6.0 million from £4.5
million in H1 2021. On a like-for-like basis, the organic increase (Group
excluding FFEI and Megnajet) was £0.8 million (18%). The increase largely
relates to planned investment in key areas of the business and infrastructure,
including Operations, R&D, HR and Finance.
Profit for the period
The adjusted profit before tax was £1.4 million in 2022 (H1 2021: £1.6
million loss).
Total loss for the period before tax was £0.6 million after accounting for
share-based payment charges, exchange differences on intra-group transactions,
restructuring and transaction expenses, the R&D expenditure credit, fair
value gains on financial assets, amortisation of acquired intangible assets,
and discontinued operations. Profit after tax and discontinued operations was
£0.4 million (H1 2021: loss of £4.3 million), which includes an income tax
credit of £0.9 million relating to the recognition of a previously reversed
deferred tax asset.
Basic Earnings per share from continuing operations was 0.9p (2021: loss
1.6p).
The adjusted performance of the Printhead business improved £0.4 million from
a £0.8 million loss in H1 2021 to a £0.4 million loss in H1 2022 driven by
increased sales, and an improved gross margin. The EPS business went from an
adjusted £0.8 million loss in 2021 to a £1.1 million profit in H1 2022 due
to the increased trading performance. FFEI contributed an adjusted profit
before tax of £0.4 million in the period, and Megnajet £0.3 million since
acquisition in March 2022.
In calculating the adjusted loss before tax fair value losses on financial
assets £1.5 million (H1 2021: nil) alongside restructuring costs of £0.2
million, foreign exchange gains on intra-group loans of £0.8 million,
research and development expenditure credit of £0.1 million, share-based
payments of £0.4m million and amortisation of acquired intangible assets of
£0.5 million.
The adjusted profit before tax was £1.4 million, compared to £1.6 million
loss in H1 2021. This is a significant step forward for the business,
emphasised by the improved delivery of adjusted profit in the first half of
2022 following the return to profit in H2 2021.
The adjusted EBITDA for continuing operations in the period was £3.0 million
(2021: £0.3 million), a significant step forward with all elements of the
business contributing a positive adjusted EBITDA.
The operating loss for the Group was £0.1 million for H1 2022 (H1 2021: £1.3
million), driven by the Printhead business unit which had an operating loss of
£1.6 million (H1 2021: £0.5 million). This loss takes account of the H1 2022
fair value loss on financial assets at fair value through profit and loss of
£1.5 million relating to the contingent consideration for the sale of Xaar 3D
Limited.
Balance sheet
The Group retains a strong balance sheet and a net cash position at 30 June
2022 of £12.7 million. This represents a decline of £12.4 million in net
cash since 31 December 2021 (net cash outflow - continuing operations of
£12.0 million, which excludes the net cash outflow from discontinued
operations of £0.4 million as detailed in note 10 (H1 2021: net cash outflow
from continuing operations of £1.0 million, excluding the net cash inflow
from discontinued operations of £0.1 million)), which has been primarily
driven by planned capital investment, working capital investment and
acquisitions.
Non-current assets increased slightly from £47.4 million at 31 December 2021,
to £50.4 million in the first half of the year. Property, plant and equipment
increased overall by £1.2 million, driven primarily by the depreciation of
assets (£1.3 million), £2.2 million of capital additions and £0.3m of
foreign currency exchange movements. Goodwill and intangible assets have
increased by £3.4 million which primarily relates to the acquisition of
Megnajet and Technomation. The fair value of the financial asset at fair value
through profit or loss decreased by £1.6 million.
Current assets decreased overall by £3.2 million. Overall inventory value has
increased by £5.8 million, £3.2 million of which relates to an increase in
inventory held by the Printhead business. Trade and other receivables
increased by £3.7 million driven by an increase in revenue in the Group and
the addition of Megnajet customer balances.
Current liabilities, reduced overall by £1.0 million due mainly to the
decrease in trade and other payables.
As a result of the managed investment in inventory, working capital saw an
outflow of £10 million, because of continuous operational investment.
The Group maintains a strong disciplined focus on cash, and this will continue
throughout 2022. During H1 2022 investing activities saw cash spend of £4.9
million, primarily driven by the acquisition of Megnajet.
The business has a clear plan and strategy which the strong balance sheet and
cash position will support. There remain external development opportunities
which, if they expand our capabilities and expertise, we will look to
potentially add to the Group. We will also continue to invest internally to
ensure we have the operational capacity and efficiency to meet future demand,
alongside investment in our product roadmap development.
Dividend
No interim dividend has been declared for 2022. The Board regularly reviews
capital allocation and believes that prioritising investment to enable
profitable growth for the business is currently the most appropriate use of
capital.
John Mills Ian Tichias
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
19 September 2022
Directors' responsibilities statement
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
· the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 - Interim Financial
Reporting as adopted by the UK
· the interim management report includes a fair review of the
information required by:
o DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, being an
indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months
of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of financial
statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the
remaining six months of the year; and
o DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, being
related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of
the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial
position or performance of the entity during that period; and any changes in
the related party transactions described in the last annual report that could
do so.
By Order of the Board
John Mills
Chief Executive Officer
19 September 2022
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
Notes £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue 3 36,608 26,302 59,254
Cost of sales (22,118) (18,027) (39,064)
Gross profit 14,490 8,275 20,190
Research and development expenses (3,319) (2,619) (5,706)
Research and development expenditure credit 79 200 270
Sales and marketing expenses (3,665) (3,106) (6,342)
General and administrative expenses (5,954) (4,507) (10,070)
Impairment (losses)/reversal of financial assets (46) 14 388
Restructuring and transaction expenses 2 (226) (873) (1,404)
Fair value (loss)/gain on financial assets at FVPL 9 (1,469) - 987
Gain on derivative financial liabilities - 1,269 2,919
Operating (loss)/profit (110) (1,347) 1,232
Investment income 22 2 4
Finance costs (213) (45) (242)
(Loss)/profit before tax (301) (1,390) 994
Income tax credit/(expense) 4 990 51 (299)
Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations 689 (1,339) 695
(Loss)/profit from discontinued operations after tax 10 (338) (2,928) 13,533
Profit/(loss) for the period 351 (4,267) 14,228
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company 351 (2,929) 16,219
Non-controlling interest - (1,338) (1,991)
Profit/(loss) for the period 351 (4,267) 14,228
Earnings/(loss) per share - Total
Basic 5 0.5p (3.8p) 20.9p
Diluted 5 0.4p (3.8p) 20.6p
Earnings/(loss) per share - Continuing operations
Basic 5 0.9p (1.6p) 0.9p
Diluted 5 0.9p (1.6p) 0.9p
No dividends were paid in the current or prior period.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to shareholders 351
(4,267) 14,228
Exchange differences on translation of net investment 623 (22) 143
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 623 (22) 143
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 974 (4,289) 14,371
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
Owners of the Company 974 (2,947) 16,366
Non-controlling interest - (1,342) (1,995)
974 (4,289) 14,371
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2022
As at As at
30 June 2022 31 December 2021
Notes (unaudited) (audited)
Non-current assets
Goodwill 8 7,139 5,894
Other intangible assets 6,230 4,043
Property, plant and equipment 17,404 16,226
Right of use asset 8,492 9,368
Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss 10,280 11,850
Deferred tax asset 841 -
50,386 47,381
Current assets
Inventories 24,637 18,839
Trade and other receivables 15,799 12,138
Current tax asset 235 531
Cash and cash equivalents 12,689 25,051
53,360 56,559
Total assets 103,746 103,940
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (20,755) (21,489)
Provisions (287) (264)
Lease liabilities (928) (1,231)
(21,970) (22,984)
Net current assets 31,390 33,575
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities - (1)
Lease liabilities (8,160) (8,499)
Provisions (300) (300)
Other financial liabilities (3,792) (3,354)
(12,252) (12,154)
Total liabilities (34,222) (35,138)
Net assets 69,524 68,802
Equity
Share capital 7,844 7,844
Share premium 29,427 29,427
Own shares (2,070) (1,923)
Translation reserves 1,634 1,011
Other reserves 22,164 21,820
Retained earnings 10,525 10,623
Total equity 69,524 68,802
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Share Share Own Translation Other Retained Non-controlling Total
capital premium shares reserve reserves earnings Total interest equity
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Balances at 1 January 2022 7,844 29,427 (1,923) 1,011 21,820 10,623 68,802 - 68,802
Loss for the period - - - - - 351 351 - 351
Exchange differences on retranslation of net investment - - - 623 - - 623 - 623
Total comprehensive loss for the period - - - 623 - 351 974 - 974
Own shares sold in the period - - 353 - - (200) 153 - 153
Own shares acquired in the period - - (500) - - - (500) - (500)
Cash settled share based payments - - - - - (249) (249) - (249)
Credit to equity for equity-settled share-based payments - - - - 344 - 344 - 344
Balance at 30 June 2022 7,844 29,427 (2,070) 1,634 22,164 10,525 69,524 - 69,524
Share Share Own Translation Other Retained Non-controlling Total
capital premium shares reserve reserves earnings Total interest equity
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Balances at 1 January 2021 7,833 29,328 (1,957) 864 21,167 (5,564) 51,671 3,771 55,442
Loss for the period (as originally - - - - - (3,699) (3,699) (1,559) (5,258)
reported)
Correction of error (note 11) - - - - - 770 770 221 991
Loss for the period (as - - - - - (2,929) (2,929) (1,338) (4,267)
restated)
Exchange differences on translation of net investment - - - (18) - - (18) (4) (22)
Total comprehensive loss for the period (restated) - - - (18) - (2,929) (2,947) (1,342) (4,289)
Issue of share capital 1 - - - - - 1 - 1
Own shares sold in the period - - 28 - - (26) 2 - 2
Credit to equity for equity-settled share-based payments - - - - 134 - 134 - 134
Balance at 30 June 2021 (restated) 7,834 29,328 (1,929) 846 21,301 (8,519) 48,861 2,429 51,290
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Note £'000 £'000 £'000
Net cash used in operating activities 7 (6,943) (659) (2,054)
Investing activities
Investment income 22 11 13
Movement in treasury deposits - 161 161
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,470) (1,221) (1,876)
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 11 - 209
Acquisition on intangible assets - (10) (38)
Cash earn-out received from financial asset at FVPL 101 - -
Proceeds from disposal of investment in subsidiary - - 9,272
Cash attributable to subsidiary sold - - (96)
Acquisition of subsidiary, net cash acquired (1,202) - 168
Asset acquisition (Technomation), net of cash acquired (2,334) - -
Net cash used in investing activities (4,872) (1,059) 7,813
Financing activities
Proceeds from sale of own shares 181 6 150
Payment of cash settled share-based payments (249) - -
Payment for own shares acquired (500) - -
Payment of lease interest (138) (52) (165)
Payment of lease liabilities (284) (296) (659)
Net cash used in financing activities (990) (342) (674)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (12,805) (2,060) 5,085
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 443 (155) (110)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 25,051 20,076 20,076
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 12,689 17,861 25,051
Cash and cash equivalents attributable to assets held for sale - 782 -
Cash and cash equivalents 12,689 17,079 25,051
Cash and cash equivalents (which are presented as a single class of asset on
the face of the condensed consolidated statement of financial position)
comprise cash at bank and other short-term highly liquid investments with a
maturity of three months or less. The carrying amount of these assets is
approximately equal to their fair value.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies
Basis of preparation
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in the Group's Annual Report and Financial
Statements 2021 on pages 120 to 129 (available at www.xaargroup.com) and were
approved by the Board of Directors on 19 September 2022. The interim financial
statements for the six months ended 30 June 2022 have been prepared in
accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the United
Kingdom. The interim financial statements do not include all the information
and disclosures in the annual financial statements and should be read in
conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at 31 December
2021.
The interim financial statements are unaudited but have been reviewed by the
auditor Ernst & Young LLP. They do not constitute statutory financial
statements as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The
comparative figures for the financial year ended 31 December 2021 are derived
from the Group's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts
have been reported on by the Company's auditor and delivered to the Registrar
of Companies. The report of the auditor was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not
include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way
of emphasis without qualifying their report, and (iii) did not contain a
statement under section 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
Judgements and 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
consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed
consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the
preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2021.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Board has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of
the Group's risk management framework. The Board has an established,
structured approach to risk management, which includes continuously assessing
and monitoring the key risks and uncertainties of the business. An outline of
the key risks and uncertainties faced by the Group is detailed on pages 44 to
55 of the Xaar plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021, which is
available on the Group's website at www.xaargroup.com.
The Board has reviewed these risks as part of half year risk assessment update
including several changes which are reflected in the Xaar plc Interim Report
2022. The potential impact of these risks on our strategy and financial
performance, together with details of our specific mitigation actions, are set
out in the Xaar plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021, and on pages
8 to 13 of the Xaar plc Interim Report 2022 which includes all the key changes
since the Xaar plc Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021.
Going concern
The Board continuously reviews the performance of the business and its future
prospects, together with other factors likely to affect its future
development, performance and position.
There are continuing risks arising from the economic consequences of wider
global issues, particularly with cost inflation, and COVID-19 continues to be
a risk to economic disruption, particularly in Asia where we have seen delayed
sales orders from our customers in China due to continued COVID-19
restrictions. Whilst we expect this to continue in the short to medium term,
we remain on track to return the business to consistent profitable growth and
the Board looks forward to the future with confidence. The Group continues to
enjoy a healthy cash position and is well positioned to cope with the current
situation. The Board remains confident in the long-term future prospects for
the Group and its ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable
future.
The Group's day to day working capital requirements are expected to be met
through the current cash and cash equivalents and the Group was debt free as
at 30 June 2022. The Board has a reasonable expectation that the Group has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the period to 31
December 2023, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading
performance. For this reason, the Group continues to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing the interim financial statements.
2. Reconciliation of adjusted financial measures
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
£'000 £'000 £'000
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
(Loss)/profit before tax from continuing operations (301) (1,390) 994
Share-based payment charges 435 155 758
Exchange differences relating to intra-group transactions (792) 267 95
Gain on derivative financial liabilities - (1,269) (2,919)
Restructuring and transaction expenses 226 873 1,404
Research and development expenditure credit (79) (200) (270)
Fair value loss/(gain) on financial assets at FVPL (note 9) 1,469 - (987)
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets 486 - 354
Adjusted profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations 1,444 (1,564) (571)
Interest income (22) (2) (4)
Finance costs 213 45 242
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment 1,293 1,697 3,318
Amortisation of intangible assets (other than acquired intangibles) 20 66 121
Loss on asset disposal 85 95 77
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 3,033 337 3,183
EBITDA is calculated as statutory operating profit before depreciation,
amortisation and impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible
assets and goodwill. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA excluding other
adjusting items as defined.
Adjusted financial measures are alternative performance measures, which adjust
for recurring and non-recurring items that management consider are not
reflective of the underlying performance of the Group. Recurring items are
adjusted each year irrespective of materiality to ensure consistent treatment.
Non-recurring items are identified and adjusted for by virtue of their size or
nature.
Share-based payment charges include the IFRS 2 charge for the period of
£344,000 (H1 2021: £134,000) and the expense relating to National Insurance
on the outstanding potential share option gains of £91,000 (H1 2021:
£21,000). These costs were included in the general and administrative
expenses in the consolidated income statement.
Exchange differences relating to the operations in the United States represent
exchange gains or losses recorded in the consolidated income statement as a
result of intra-group transactions in the United States. These costs were
included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated income
statement.
Gain on derivative financial instruments relates to gains made on call option
contracts. The option was exercised in 2021. These amounts are included in the
consolidated income statement under Gain on derivative financial liabilities.
Restructuring and investment expenses in the first half of 2022 of £226,000
(H1 2021: £873,000) mainly relate to costs incurred and provisions made in
relation to acquisition transaction costs of £196,000 and re-organisation
costs. Cash expenditure arising from restructuring costs and transaction
expenses in the first half of 2022 was £657,000 (H1 2021: £396,000).
The research and development expenditure credit relates to the corporation tax
relief receivable relating to qualifying research and development expenditure.
This item is shown on the face of the consolidated income statement. Cash
receipts of £199,000 received during the period were in relation to the
XaarJet Limited RDEC claim which related to the financial year 31 December
2021. There were no RDEC receipts in 2021.
The fair value loss/(gain) on financial assets at fair value through profit
and loss relates to the sale of Xaar 3D Limited. The net consideration
includes contingent consideration that is valued and reported at fair value.
The fair value movement is recognised in the income statement as fair value
loss/(gain) on financial assets at fair value through profit and loss.
The amortisation of acquired intangible assets relates to the acquisition of
FFEI Limited in 2021 and the acquisition of Megnajet Ltd and Technomation Ltd
in 2022. These include patents and customer relationships for FFEI which are
being amortised over six years for FFEI and IP, brand and customer
relationships for Megnajet and Technomation which are being amortised over 8
to 10 years. These costs were included in general and administrative expenses
in the consolidated income statement.
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
£'000 £'000 £'000
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations 0.9p
(1.6p) 0.9p
Share-based payment charges 0.6p 0.2p 1.0p
Exchange differences relating to intra-group transactions (1.0p) 0.3p 0.1p
Gain on derivative financial liability - (1.6p) (3.8p)
Restructuring and transaction expenses 0.3p 1.1p 1.8p
Fair value gain on financial assets at FVPL 1.9p - (1.3p)
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets 0.6p - 0.5p
Tax effect of adjusting items 0.1p (0.1p) (0.2p)
Adjusted basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations 3.3p
(1.7p) (1.0p)
The tax credit effect in the adjusted basic earnings per share reflects the
fact that the gain on derivative financial liability (in prior periods), fair
value loss on financial assets at FVPL and transaction costs were
non-deductible. In addition, deferred tax assets were largely not recognised
in respect of Share based payments.
This reconciliation is provided to align with how the Board measures and
monitors the business at an underlying level, and is a measure used in
establishing remuneration.
3. Business segments
For management reporting purposes, the Group's operations are analysed
according to the four operating segments of 'Printhead', 'Product Print
Systems' (EPS), 'Digital Imaging' (FFEI) and 'Ink Supply Systems' (Megnajet).
These four operating segments are the basis on which the Group reports its
primary segment information and on which decisions are made by the Group's
Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, and resources allocated. Each
business unit is run independently of the others and headed by a general
manager. The Group's chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive
Officer. There is no aggregation of segments for disclosure purposes.
Digital Imaging was added in the second half of 2021 as a result of the FFEI
acquisition and Ink Supply Systems was added this half year as a result of the
Megnajet acquisition on 2 March 2022.
Segment information for continuing operations is presented below:
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Continuing operations £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue
Printhead 20,658 20,183 40,104
Product Print Systems 9,227 6,119 13,900
Digital imaging 6,108 - 5,250
Ink supply systems 615 - -
Total revenue 36,608 26,302 59,254
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
Result - Continuing operations £'000 £'000 £'000
Printhead (1,149) (364) 2,352
Product Print Systems 1,115 (828) (821)
Digital imaging 43 - 459
Ink supply systems 316 - -
Total segment result 325 (1,192) 1,990
Net unallocated corporate expenses (435) (155) (758)
Operating (loss)/profit (110) (1,347) 1,232
Investment income 22 2 4
Finance costs (213) (45) (242)
(Loss)/profit before tax (301) (1,390) 994
Tax 990 51 (299)
Profit/(loss) for the period 689 (1,339) 695
Unallocated corporate expense relates to administrative activities which
cannot be directly attributed to any of the principal product groups,
consisting of share-based payment charges.
4. Income tax
The major components of income tax (credit)/expense in the income statement
are as follows:
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
£'000 £'000 £'000
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
Current income tax
Income tax charge 9 139 186
Deferred income tax
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences (999) (101) 83
Income tax (credit)/charge (990) 38 269
Income tax (credit)/charge reported in the statement of profit and loss
(990) (51) 299
Income tax charge attributable to discontinued operations - 89 (30)
Income tax (credit)/charge (990) 38 269
Whilst the Board believes in the long term potential and profitability of the
Printhead business unit, the forecast taxable losses over the next couple of
years mean that the UK tax losses will not be utilised in the short term.
Therefore, no deferred tax asset has been recognised relating to UK losses for
2022. However, due to forecasted taxable profits for the EPS business unit, a
deferred tax asset in relation to brought forward US losses has been fully
recognised resulting in a tax credit for the period, and are expected to be
used over 2022, 2023 and 2024.
In the year ending 31 December 2021, the Group claimed R&D expenditure
credit (RDEC), where the R&D credit receivable is included in operating
loss. In the current period, the eligible UK companies in the Group are
claiming R&D tax relief, and RDEC for paid for development.
5. Earnings per ordinary share - basic and diluted
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based upon the
following data:
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
Earnings (2,929) 16,219
Earnings for the purposes of earnings per share being net loss attributable to
equity holders of the parent
351
from continuing operations 689 (1,250) 695
from discontinued operations (338) (1,678) 15,524
Number of shares
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings 77,657,189 77,514,560 77,528,064
per share
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares:
Share options 1,481,799 - 1,261,215
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted 77,514,560 78,789,279
earnings per share
79,138,987
Earnings per Share Earnings per Share Earnings per Share
pence per share pence per share pence per share
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
Earnings/(loss) per share - Total
Basic 0.5p (3.8p) 20.9p
Diluted 0.4p (3.8p) 20.6p
Earnings/(loss) per share - Continuing operations
Basic 0.9p (1.6p) 0.9p
Diluted 0.9p (1.6p) 0.9p
6. Share capital and own shares
During the six months ended 30 June 2022, there were no new ordinary shares
issued. During the six months ended 30 June 2021, a total of 9,138 new
ordinary shares of 10 pence each were issued to satisfy exercises under the
Company's LTIP schemes with a £nil exercise price.
During the six months ended 30 June 2022, the ESOP purchased 221,751 shares
for £0.5 million (H1 2021: nil), and 128,533 shares were used by the ESOP to
satisfy share award exercises (H1 2021: 10,573 shares).
7. Notes to cash flow statement
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited, restated) (audited)
£'000 £'000 £'000
(Loss)/profit before tax from Continuing operations (301) (1,390) 994
Loss before tax from Discontinued operations (338) (2,839) 13,503
Total loss before tax (639) (4,229) 14,497
Adjustments for:
Share-based payments 344 135 758
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,293 1,698 3,318
Depreciation of right of use assets 518 361 871
Amortisation of intangible assets 506 67 475
Research and development expenditure credit (79) (305) (582)
Investment income (22) (2) (4)
Interest expense - finance cost for leases 212 50 252
Foreign exchange losses/(gains) (837) 289 (23)
Gain on re-measurement of derivative liability - (1,269) (2,919)
Fair value loss/(gain) on financial assets at FVPL 1,469 - (987)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 85 95 77
Profit on disposal of investment in subsidiary - - (17,899)
Decrease/(increase) in provisions 20 92 (74)
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 2,870 (3,018) (2,240)
Increase in inventories (5,047) (3,335) (7,964)
Increase in receivables (3,383) (882) (1,525)
(Decrease)/increase in payables (1,594) 6,741 9,525
Cash used in operations (7,154) (494) (2,204)
Income taxes received/(paid) 211 (165) 150
Net cash used in operating activities (6,943) (659) (2,054)
8. Goodwill
The carrying amount of goodwill at 30 June 2022 was £7,139,000 (31 December
2021: £5,894,000).
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated, at acquisition, to
the cash-generating units (CGUs) that are expected to benefit from that
business combination. Goodwill occurred from the acquisition of Engineered
Printing Solutions (EPS) in July 2016, FFEI Limited in July 2021 and Megnajet
in March 2022.
30 June 2022 31 Dec 2021
£'000 £'000
Balance at the beginning of the year 5,894 5,152
Addition - acquisition of Megnajet (2021: FFEI) 661 689
Foreign currency translation 584 53
Balance at the end of the year 7,139 5,894
As part of the reportable segments, goodwill amounting to £5,789,000 is
attributed to Product Print Systems (a single CGU), £689,000 is attributed to
FFEI (a single CGU), and £661,000 is attributed to Megnajet.
The Group tests goodwill annually for impairment or more frequently if there
are indications that goodwill might be impaired. No impairment has been
identified and therefore no impairment loss has been recognised during the
current or preceding period. The recoverable amount of the CGU is determined
from a value-in-use calculation. The annual impairment review for Product
Print Systems and Megnajet will continue to be performed on 31 December each
year.
FFEI Limited goodwill impairment review
Following the acquisition of FFEI Limited on 11 July 2021, the Group has
performed the annual impairment review for goodwill at half year, one year
post acquisition. A cash flow forecast was prepared for a period of five years
based upon the strategic plan for the business and a terminal value determined
using a 1.01% growth rate in FFEI Limited, based on OECD growth rates.
To evaluate the risk of impairment, the Group adjusted its cash flows over the
five-year period to reflect constraints on key assumptions including new
product introductions, regional expansion and growth rates of existing
products. These adjusted cash flows are based on the sensitised forecast as
described and bring a reduction of £49.3m to the initial value in use. This
adjusted case is broadly aligned with the cash flows assumed within the
original acquisition accounting, with additional growth arising from product
and market developments in the 12 months since acquisition. The discount rate
applied to the cash flow projections is 11.35% and reflects external third
party advice on the discount rate associated with FFEI Limited. The discount
rate reflects the risk free rate, equity beta and local market premium as
calculated at 30 June 2022.
The recoverable amount calculated based on the sensitised forecast set out
above exceeds the carrying value of the FFEI Limited CGU by £7.2 million.
Further sensitivity analysis has been completed on each key assumption
(Revenue, Gross Margin, Discount Rate, Long Term Growth Rate and EBITDA) for
the FFEI Limited business. The carrying amount of goodwill would exceed its
recoverable amount, when compared to the adjusted cash flows, if the following
'reasonably possible changes' were to occur:
• revenue growth were to decline to 7% across the
forecast period;
• average gross margin on sales were to decline from 31%
to 28% over the five-year period.
9. Derivative financial instruments
Fair value of the Group's financial assets and financial liabilities that are
measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Some of the Group's financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at
fair value at the end of each reporting period. The following table gives
information about how the fair value of these financial assets and financial
liabilities are determined (in particular the valuation technique(s) and
inputs used).
Financial asset/ financial liabilities Valuation technique(s) and key input(s) Significant unobservable input(s) Relationship and sensitivity of unobservable inputs to fair value
Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss (Level 3) Monte Carlo Simulation model Revenue volatility 10% increase/(decrease) in revenue volatility would result in £23,000
decrease and £11,000 increase in fair value respectively.
2% increase/(decrease) in discount rate would result in £50,000 decrease and
£53,000 increase in fair value respectively.
Risk-adjusted discount rate
The following variables were taken into consideration: revenue projections,
management forecast and discount rate.
The milestone consideration and 3% earn-out consideration are calculated based
on the terms of the proposed transaction and by reference to simulated
revenue. This is then discounted back to the valuation date using a discount
rate over a period commensurate with the year in which payments are payable.
There were no transfers between Level 1 and 2 during the current or prior
year.
Reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements of financial instruments:
On 1 November 2021, the sale of Xaar 3D Limited to Stratasys was completed and
Xaar received net cash of £9,272,000 and contingent considerations of
£10,863,000. The contingent consideration had a fair value of £11,850,000 as
at 31 December 2021. The contingent consideration is recognised as financial
asset at fair value through profit or loss. During the period, Xaar received
an earn-out income amounting to $128,000 or £101,000. The fair value of the
contingent consideration as at 30 June 2022 is £10,280,000 with a fair value
movement of £1,469,000.
Six months ended
30 June 2022
(unaudited)
£'000
Balance at 1 January 2022 11,850
Earn out received (101)
Fair value loss on financial assets at FVPL (1,469)
Balance at 30 June 2022 10,280
10. Discontinued operations
The Thin Film business which was discontinued in 2019 incurred costs in 2022
which mainly related to some maintenance costs and a goodwill repayment to a
customer.
As detailed in the 2021 Annual Report, Xaar 3D business completed its
divestment on 1 November 2021. The business unit was deconsolidated from the
Group and there are no transactions recorded for the period ended 30 June
2022.
The results of Thin Film and 3D related activities for the period are shown
below:
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Thin Film £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue - 334 384
Expenses (338) (485) (623)
Loss before income tax (338) (151) (239)
Income tax charge - - -
Loss after income tax from discontinued operations (338) (151) (239)
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited, (audited)
restated)
3D £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue - 1,472 2,918
Expenses - (4,159) (7,075)
Loss before income tax - (2,687) (4,157)
Income tax charge - (89) 30
Net loss before gain on sale - (2,776) (4,127)
Gain on sale of investment in subsidiary - - 17,899
Loss after income tax from discontinued operations - (2,776) 13,772
Out of the £4,357,000 expenses (restated), £197,000 relates to a service
charge from the Group undertaking which has to be eliminated in the Group's
consolidated income statement.
The net cash flows incurred by Thin Film and 3D are as follows:
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2021 31-Dec-2021
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Thin Film £'000 £'000 £'000
Net cash outflow from operating activities (394) 120 103
Net decrease in cash generated from discontinued operation (394) 120 103
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
3D £'000 £'000 £'000
Net cash outflow from operating activities - (1,210) (1,792)
Net cash outflow from investing activities - (41) (122)
Net cash outflow from financing activities - (74) (98)
Net cash outflow from discontinued operations - (1,325) (2,012)
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Earnings per share
Basic, loss for the period from discontinued operations (0.4p) (2.2p) 20.0p
Diluted, loss for the period from discontinued operations (0.4p) (2.2p) 19.7p
Potential ordinary shares are treated as dilutive if their conversion to
ordinary shares would decrease earnings per share or increase loss per share.
Therefore, the diluted earnings per share is not impacted by the effect of
dilutive potential ordinary shares.
11. Restatement of prior period
The financial statements include a prior period restatement in relation to
non-cash inventory related adjustments identified at EPS in 2021, that relate
prior to 2020. Inventory items with a total value of $827,000 (£589,000) were
identified as being held on the balance sheet that had been previously
disposed, scrapped or consumed prior to 1 January 2020. The errors occurred as
a result of the internal control deficiencies identified in the EPS
subsidiary, in respect of the adequacy of controls over inventory management,
as disclosed in the 2020 Annual Report and Financial Statements.
Additionally an amount owed to an EPS supplier of $153,000 (£109,000) was
incorrectly classified as a vendor deposit on the balance sheet when the
payment was made to them in 2020, which should have been recognised as an
expense in 2016. A deferred tax credit of $274,000 (£198,000) was recognised
as at 30 June 2021 relating to the loss generated by these adjustments. Within
the 2021 interim Financial Statements the inventory and vendor deposit
adjustments were recorded within cost of sales, however following further
investigation (and consistent with the 2021 full year financial statements)
the adjustment has been updated to restate opening reserves as the issue
pre-dates the periods reported in these financial statements. The increase in
the brought forward tax losses as a result of these adjustments was not
recognised as a deferred tax asset but increased the level of unused tax
losses.
Actions were taken in 2021 to remediate the deficiencies identified. Process
changes have been made to prevent the reoccurrence of such errors, which has
continued during 2022.
Furthermore, there is also a prior period restatement in respect to
depreciation and amortisation of 3D assets held for sale. The adjustment
relates to a reversal of depreciation and amortisation from the time 3D has
been classified as assets held for sale to 30 June 2021. This adjustment is
required, because in accordance with IFRS depreciation and amortisation of
non-current assets should cease from the point the assets are classified as
assets held for sale.
The following tables summarise the impact of the prior period restatement on
the financial statements of the Group for the period ended 30 June 2021:
Six months ended 30 June 2021
As reported EPS inventory 3D depreciation Restated
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue 26,302 - - 26,302
Cost of sales (18,725) 698 - (18,027)
Gross profit 7,577 698 - 8,275
Research and development expenses (2,619) - - (2,619)
Research and development expenditure credit 200 - - 200
Sales and marketing expenses (3,106) - - (3,106)
General and administrative expenses (4,507) - - (4,507)
Impairment gains on financial assets 14 - - 14
Restructuring and investment expenses (873) - - (873)
Gain on derivative financial liabilities 1,269 - - 1,269
Operating (loss)/profit (2,045) 698 - (1,347)
Investment income 2 - - 2
Finance costs (45) - - (45)
(Loss)/profit before tax (2,088) 698 - (1,390)
Income tax credit/(expense) 249 (198) - 51
(Loss)/profit for the period from continuing operations (1,839) 500 - (1,339)
(Loss)/profit for the period from discontinued operations (3,419) - 491 (2,928)
(Loss)/profit for the period (5,258) 500 491 (4,267)
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company (3,699) 500 270 (2,929)
Non-controlling interests (1,559) - 221 (1,338)
(5,258) 500 491 (4,267)
Earnings/(loss) per share - Total
Basic (4.8p) 0.65p 0.35p (3.8p)
Diluted (4.8p) 0.65p 0.35p (3.8p)
Earnings/(loss) per share - Continuing operations
Basic (2.3p) 0.69p - (1.6p)
Diluted (2.3p) 0.69p - (1.6p)
Six months ended 30 June 2021
As reported EPS inventory 3D depreciation Restated
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
(Loss)/profit for the period (5,258) 500 491 (4,267)
Exchange differences on retranslation of net investment (22) - - (22)
Other comprehensive loss for the period (22) - - (22)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period (5,280) 500 491 (4,289)
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company (3,717) 500 270 (2,947)
Non-controlling interests (1,563) - 221 (1,342)
(5,280) 500 491 (4,289)
Six months ended 30 June 2021
As reported EPS inventory 3D depreciation Restated
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Current assets
Disposal group assets held for sale 8,986 - 491 9,477
Equity
Translation reserve 800 46 - 846
Retained earnings (8,527) (262) 270 (8,519)
Non-controlling interests 2,208 - 221 2,429
Six months ended 30 June 2021
As reported EPS inventory 3D depreciation Restated
Consolidated cash flow statement £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Loss before tax from continuing operations (2,088) 698 - (1,390)
Loss before tax from discontinuing operations (3,330) - 491 (2,839)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,864 - (166) 1,698
Depreciation of right of use assets 425 - (64) 361
Amortisation of intangible assets 328 - (261) 67
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (2,637) (698) - (3,335)
12. Related party transactions
From 1 November 2021, both product sales between Xaar and Stratasys and
related party transactions associated with the "go-to-market" functions were
no longer classed as related party. As detailed in the 2021 Annual Report,
Xaar 3D business completed its divestment and deconsolidated from the Group.
There have been no material changes to the related party arrangements as
reported in note 34 to the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year
ended 31 December 2021. Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries,
which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not
disclosed in this note.
13. Business combination
On 2 March 2022, Xaar completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital
of Megnajet Ltd and Technomation Ltd. The companies trade together under the
name of Megnajet, and design and manufacture industrial ink management and
supply systems for digital inkjet. The acquisitions will accelerate the
Company's growth strategy by creating a more integrated inkjet solution
whereby customers can access more of the printing ecosystem (such as ink
supply systems and the electronics) from Xaar.
Technomation Ltd was acquired for its Intellectual Property and know-how. The
acquisition has been accounted for as an asset acquisition using the optional
concentration test within IFRS 3. The purchase price of £3,038,000, which
includes £187,000 deferred consideration, was allocated to its Intellectual
Property amounting £1,990,000 (being the purchase price net of £517,000 cash
balance and £531,000 balance relating to working capital and tax). Whilst
Megnajet Ltd was accounted for as a business combination and the details of
the net assets acquired, goodwill and purchase consideration are as follows:
Recognised amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Fair value
£'000
Cash 1,067
Trade & other receivables 487
Corporate tax payable (27)
Inventories 503
Property, plant and equipment 53
Intangible assets 703
Trade & other payables (821)
Deferred tax liability (170)
Total net identifiable assets 1,795
Goodwill 661
Total consideration 2,456
Satisfied by:
Cash 2,269
Deferred consideration 187
Total consideration transferred 2,456
Net cash inflow arising on acquisition
Cash consideration 2,269
Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired 1,067
Total net cash outflow arising on acquisition (1,202)
The fair value of acquired receivables is £250,000. The gross contractual
amount for trade receivables due is £252,000, with a loss allowance of
£2,000 recognised on acquisition. Other receivables relate to VAT amounting
to £237,000.
The goodwill of £661,000 arising from the acquisition represents those
characteristics and valuable attributes of the acquired business that cannot
be quantified and attributed to separately identifiable assets in accounting
terms. This goodwill is underpinned by a number of elements the most
significant of which is the well-established, skilled and assembled workforce
and potential future customer relationships and contracts which enable
Megnajet to accelerate the development of Ink Management and Supply Systems
through the shared expertise, technologies, and resources across the group.
None of the goodwill recognised is expected to be deductible for income tax
purposes.
The fair value of the intangible assets attributed to the acquisition of the
business relates to customer relationships (£422,000) and brand (£281,000).
These have an estimated useful life of eight and ten years respectively. The
amortisation from the date of acquisition to 30 June 2022 is £27,000 which is
included in the income statement under general and administrative expenses.
In addition to the cash consideration, deferred consideration shall be paid in
the second year anniversary from the date of acquisition. The undiscounted
amount of all future payments that the Company is required to make under the
deferred consideration arrangement is £200,000.
Acquisition related costs which are included in administrative expenses in the
consolidated income statement for the period ended 30 June 2022 amounted to
£191,000.
The acquired business contributed revenues of £615,000 and net profit of
£315,000 to the Group for the period from 2 March 2022 to 30 June 2022. If
the acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2022, consolidated pro-forma revenue
and profit for the period ended 30 June 2022 would have been £1,170,000 and
£389,000 respectively. These amounts have been calculated using the
subsidiary's results and adjusting them for differences in the accounting
policies between the group and the subsidiary; and the additional depreciation
and amortisation that would have been charged assuming the fair value
adjustments to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had applied
from 1 January 2022, together with the consequential tax effects.
14. Date of approval of interim financial statements
The interim financial statements cover the period 1 January 2022 to 30 June
2022 and were approved by the Board on 19 September 2022.
Further copies of the interim financial statements are available from the
Company's registered office, 3950 Cambridge Research Park, Waterbeach, CB25
9PE, and can be accessed on the Xaar plc website, www.xaargroup.com
(http://www.xaargroup.com) .
Independent review report to Xaar plc
for the six months ended 30 June 2022
Conclusion
We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial
statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30
June 2022 which comprises the condensed consolidated income statement,
condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, condensed
consolidated statement of financial position, condensed consolidated statement
of changes in equity, condensed consolidated cash flow statement and related
notes 1 to 14. We have read the other information contained in the half yearly
financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements
or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of
financial statements.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to
believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2022 is not prepared, in all
material respects, in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting
Standard 34 and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United
Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
Basis for Conclusion
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review
Engagements 2410 (UK) "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by
the Independent Auditor of the Entity" (ISRE) issued by the Financial
Reporting Council. A review of interim financial information consists of
making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A
review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable
us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters
that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit
opinion.
As disclosed in Note 1, the annual financial statements of the group are
prepared in accordance with UK adopted international accounting standards. The
condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial
report has been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International
Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".
Conclusions Relating to Going Concern
Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed
in an audit as described in the Basis of Conclusion section of this report,
nothing has come to our attention to suggest that management have
inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that
management have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern
that are not appropriately disclosed.
This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with
this ISRE, however future events or conditions may cause the entity to cease
to continue as a going concern.
Responsibilities of the directors
The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report
in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the
United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the directors are responsible
for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern,
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to
liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative
but to do so.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the review of the financial information
In reviewing the half-yearly report, we are responsible for expressing to the
Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the
half-yearly financial report. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions
Relating to Going Concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive
than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of
this report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company in accordance with guidance
contained in International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK) "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the
Entity" issued by the Financial Reporting Council. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other
than the company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusions we
have formed.
Ernst & Young LLP
Cambridge, United Kingdom
19 September 2022
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