REG - Zytronic PLC - Interim Results for six months ended 31 March 2018
15 May 2018
Zytronic plc
("Zytronic" or the "Group")
Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018
Zytronic plc, a leading specialist manufacturer of touch sensors, announces its consolidated interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2018.
Overview
· Group revenue of £10.6m (H1 2017: £11.3m)
· Gaming revenues increased by 17%, offset by a decline in Financial revenues of 29%
· Profit before tax of £2.2m (H1 2017: £2.5m)
· Interim dividend increased by 100% to 7.60p per share (H1 2017: 3.80p)
· Basic earnings per share ("EPS") of 11.7p (H1 2017: 13.8p)
· Net cash of £13.7m (30 September 2017: £14.1m) following an increase to dividend payments
Commenting on the results, Chairman, Tudor Davies said:
"The second half of the year has started with some improvement in demand from the ATM market and an increased number of projects in the growing Gaming sector. This is consistent with the improvement in trading normally experienced in the second half, and whilst growth may be suppressed compared with recent years, we expect to make good progress in developing our unique, award-winning products, particularly in the USA and Asia."
Enquiries:
Zytronic plc
Mark Cambridge, Chief Executive
Claire Smith, Group Finance Director
0191 414 5511
N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Aubrey Powell, Liz Yong
020 7496 3000
Notes to Editors
Zytronic is the developer and manufacturer of a unique range of internationally award-winning and patented touch sensor products, operating from three modern factories totaling 80,000ft2 near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom.
Zytronic touch products employ an embedded sensing solution and are readily configurable to enable multi-user and multi-touch touch sensing sizes from five inches to ultra-large 85", making them an ideal solution for system designers' specific requirements, offering significant durability, environmental stability and optical enhancement benefits to touch interactivity for industrial, self-service and public access equipment.
Chairman's statement
Introduction
The Board is pleased to report a doubling of the interim dividend to 7.6p (H1 2017: 3.8p) in line with our progressive dividend policy, and the continued development of our business into new markets, which in the first half has counteracted some deferral in business from the Financial sector.
Results
Revenues for the first half to 31 March 2018 were £10.6m (H1 2017: £11.3m), with profit before taxation of £2.2m (H1 2017: £2.5m).
There has been a considerable variation in demand across the various sectors, resulting in a reduction in revenues. The most positive has been Gaming which has increased by 17%, whereas in the Financial sector, where we supply product for ATM manufacture, demand has been unpredictable with projects being deferred and sales lower than at this time last year. However, in recent weeks we have seen some improvement in demand from the ATM market, and the good progress in Gaming is continuing with an increasing number of projects in the pipeline, and we expect further opportunities to result from the change to direct sales representation in USA and Asia.
Cash generation
Cash generation from operating activities improved to £2.4m (H1 2017: £2.1m), of which £0.3m was invested into capital expenditure, and with the 2017 final dividend payment of £2.4m, some £0.7m higher than the 2016 final dividend payment, resulted in cash balances of £13.7m (30 September 2017: £14.1m).
Dividend
The Directors have declared a 100% increase to the interim dividend to 7.60p per share (H1 2017: 3.80p) payable on 20 July 2018 to shareholders on the Register on 6 July 2018, to facilitate a move towards an improved balance between the interim and final dividends for a fiscal year, whilst maintaining the Company's progressive dividend policy.
Outlook
The second half of the year has started with some improvement in demand from the ATM market and an increased number of projects in the growing Gaming sector. This is consistent with the improvement in trading normally experienced in the second half, and whilst growth may be suppressed compared with recent years, we expect to make good progress in developing our unique, award-winning products, particularly in the USA and Asia.
Tudor Davies
Chairman
15 May 2018
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Unaudited results for the six months to 31 March 2018
Six months to
Six months to
Year to
31 March
31 March
30 September
2018
2017
2017
Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited
Notes
£'000
£'000
£'000
Group revenue
10,605
11,281
22,892
Cost of sales
(6,408)
(6,414)
(13,481)
Gross profit
4,197
4,867
9,411
Distribution costs
(213)
(229)
(393)
Administration expenses
(1,806)
(2,117)
(3,591)
Group trading profit
2,178
2,521
5,427
Finance costs
(3)
(9)
(24)
Finance revenue
27
5
10
Profit before tax
2,202
2,517
5,413
Tax expenses
3
(330)
(366)
(825)
Profit for the period
1,872
2,151
4,588
Earnings per share
Basic
4
11.7p
13.8p
29.0p
Diluted
4
11.7p
13.6p
28.8p
All profits are from continuing operations.
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Unaudited results for the six months to 31 March 2018
Called up
share
Share
Retained
capital
premium
earnings
Total
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
At 1 October 2017
160
8,994
17,622
26,776
Profit for the period
-
-
1,872
1,872
Dividends
-
-
(2,439)
(2,439)
At 31 March 2018 (unaudited)
160
8,994
17,055
26,209
Consolidated balance sheet
Unaudited results at 31 March 2018
At
At
At
31 March
31 March
30 September
2018
2017
2017
Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited
£'000
£'000
£'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
1,660
1,585
1,633
Property, plant and equipment
6,790
7,228
7,030
8,450
8,813
8,663
Current assets
Inventories
2,969
3,479
2,996
Trade and other receivables
3,562
3,563
3,506
Derivative financial assets
28
-
54
Cash and short term deposits
13,730
13,520
14,099
20,289
20,562
20,655
Total assets
28,739
29,375
29,318
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
1,030
1,494
1,042
Financial liabilities
-
1,049
-
Derivative financial liabilities
-
442
-
Accruals
700
1,021
862
Tax liabilities
175
405
3
1,905
4,411
1,907
Non-current liabilities
Government grants
17
17
25
Deferred tax liabilities (net)
608
260
610
625
277
635
Total liabilities
2,530
4,688
2,542
Net assets
26,209
24,687
26,776
Equity
Equity share capital
160
159
160
Share premium
8,994
8,805
8,994
Revenue reserve
17,055
15,723
17,622
Total equity
26,209
24,687
26,776
Consolidated cashflow statement
Unaudited results for the six months to 31 March 2018
Six months to
Six months to
Year to
31 March
31 March
30 September
2018
2017
2017
Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited
Notes
£'000
£'000
£'000
Operating activities
Profit before tax
2,202
2,517
5,413
Net finance (revenue)/costs
(24)
4
14
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and
equipment
369
387
749
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
175
178
424
Loss on disposal of intangible assets
-
28
-
Amortisation of government grant
(8)
(31)
(42)
Fair value movement on foreign exchange forward contracts
26
(517)
(1,013)
Working capital adjustments
Decrease/(increase) in inventories
27
(719)
(236)
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
(56)
316
239
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables and provisions
(165)
27
(356)
Cash generated from operations
2,546
2,190
5,192
Tax paid
(195)
(83)
(521)
Net cashflow from operating activities
2,351
2,107
4,671
Investing activities
Interest received
27
5
10
Receipt of government grant
-
-
19
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment
(103)
(214)
(472)
Payments to acquire intangible assets
(202)
(333)
(600)
Net cashflow from investing activities
(278)
(542)
(1,043)
Financing activities
Interest paid
(3)
(8)
(24)
Dividends paid to equity shareholders of the Parent
(2,439)
(1,744)
(2,354)
Proceeds from share issues relating to options
-
1,044
1,234
Repayment of borrowings
-
(100)
(1,148)
Net cashflow from financing activities
(2,442)
(808)
(2,292)
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(369)
757
1,336
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
14,099
12,763
12,763
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
6
13,730
13,520
14,099
Notes to the interim report
Unaudited results for the six months to 31 March 2018
1. Basis of preparation
The financial information in these interim statements is prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with international accounting standards. It does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006 and does not reflect all the information contained in the Group's annual report and financial statements.
The tax charge is calculated by applying the Directors' best estimate of the annual tax rate to the profit for the period. Other expenses are accrued in accordance with the same principles used in the preparation of the annual report and financial statements.
The interim results for the six months to 31 March 2018 are not reviewed by Ernst & Young LLP and accordingly no opinion has been given.
The interim financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies and methods of computation used to prepare the 2017 annual report and financial statements.
The financial information for the six months to 31 March 2018 and the comparative financial information for the six months to 31 March 2017 have not been audited. The comparative financial information for the year ended 30 September 2017 has been extracted from the 2017 annual report and financial statements.
The annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2017, which were approved by the Board of Directors on 11 December 2017, received an unqualified audit report, did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006 and have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
The Group has one reportable business segment comprising the development and manufacture of customised optical products to enhance electronic display performance. Products in this reportable business segment include touch sensors, filters and other laminated products. All revenue, profits or losses before tax and net assets are attributable to this reportable business segment.
2. Basis of consolidation
The Group results consolidate the accounts of Zytronic plc and all its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 March 2018.
3. Tax charge on profit on ordinary activities
The estimated tax rate for the year of 15% has been applied to the half year's profit before tax, in accordance with the Auditing Standard Board's statement on interim reports.
4. Earnings per share
Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. All activities are continuing operations and therefore there is no difference between EPS arising from total operations and EPS arising from continuing operations.
For the six months to 31 March 2018 and 2017
Weighted
Weighted
average
average
number
number
Earnings
of shares
EPS
Earnings
of shares
EPS
31 March
31 March
31 March
31 March
31 March
31 March
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
£'000
Thousands
Pence
£'000
Thousands
Pence
Profit on ordinary activities after tax
1,872
16,044
11.7
2,151
15,626
13.8
Basic EPS
1,872
16,044
11.7
2,151
15,626
13.8
The weighted average number of shares for diluted EPS is calculated by including the weighted average number of shares under option.
Weighted
Weighted
average
average
number
number
Earnings
of shares
EPS
Earnings
of shares
EPS
31 March
31 March
31 March
31 March
31 March
31 March
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
£'000
Thousands
Pence
£'000
Thousands
Pence
Profit on ordinary activities after tax
1,872
16,044
11.7
2,151
15,626
13.8
Weighted average number of shares under option
-
-
-
-
168
(0.2)
Diluted EPS
1,872
16,044
11.7
2,151
15,794
13.6
For the year to 30 September 2017
Weighted
average
number
Earnings
of shares
EPS
30 September
30 September
30 September
2017
2017
2017
£'000
Thousands
Pence
Profit on ordinary activities after tax
4,588
15,819
29.0
Basic EPS
4,588
15,819
29.0
The weighted average number of shares for diluted EPS is calculated by including the weighted average number of shares under option.
Weighted
average
number
Earnings
of shares
EPS
30 September
30 September
30 September
2017
2017
2017
£'000
Thousands
Pence
Profit on ordinary activities after tax
4,588
15,819
29.0
Weighted average number of shares under option
-
131
(0.2)
Diluted EPS
4,588
15,950
28.8
5. Dividends
The Directors propose the payment of an interim dividend of 7.60p per share (H1 2017: 3.80p), payable on 20 July 2018 to shareholders on the Register on 6 July 2018. This dividend has not been accrued in these interim accounts. The dividend payment will be approximately £1.2m.
Six months to 31 March
Six months to 31 March
Year to 30 September
2018
2017
2017
Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited
£'000
£'000
£'000
Ordinary dividends on equity shares
Final dividend of 10.96p per ordinary share paid on
3 March 2017-
1,744
1,744
Interim dividend of 3.80p per ordinary share paid on
21 July 2017-
-
610
Final dividend of 15.20p per ordinary share paid on
9 March 20182,439
-
-
2,439
1,744
2,354
6. Cash and cash equivalents
Six months to 31 March
Six months to 31 March
Year to 30 September
2018
2017
2017
Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited
£'000
£'000
£'000
Cash at bank and in hand
13,730
13,520
14,099
For the purpose of the consolidated cashflow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:
Six months to 31 March
Six months to 31 March
Year to 30 September
2018
2017
2017
Unaudited
Unaudited
Audited
£'000
£'000
£'000
Cash at bank and in hand
11,382
10,709
11,679
Short term deposits
3,030
3,671
3,089
Bank overdraft
(682)
(860)
(669)
13,730
13,520
14,099
Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Short term deposits are made for variable lengths, being overnight, three months or one year (with break conditions), depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at variable rates.
At 31 March 2018 the Group had available a net £1.0m (cash less overdrawn accounts) overdraft facility from Barclays Bank plc which will fall for review in November 2018.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is £13.7m (H1 2017: £13.5m).
7. Availability of the interim report
A copy of the interim report is available on the Company's website, www.zytronicplc.com, and can be obtained from the Company's registered office: Whiteley Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 5NJ. Copies will be sent to shareholders shortly. A copy of the presentation made to institutional investors is also available on the Company's website.
Corporate information
Websites:
www.zytronicplc.com
www.zytronic.co.uk
www.zytronic-inc.com
www.zytronic.cn
www.zytronic.jp
Secretary
Claire Smith
Email: claire.smith@zytronic.co.ukRegistered office
Whiteley Road
Blaydon-on-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE21 5NJTel: 0191 414 5511
Fax: 0191 414 0545Registration number
3881244
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