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DIS.GB Distil plc

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Distil PLC Interim Results (6657N)

28/10/2016 7:00am

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RNS Number : 6657N

Distil PLC

28 October 2016

Distil plc

("Distil" or the "Group")

Interim Results for the six months ended 30(th) September 2016

Distil (AIM: DIS), owner of premium drinks brands; RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwoods gin and vodka, Blavod black vodka, Jago's cream liqueur and Diva vodka, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30th September 2016.

Operational review:

   --      RedLeg spiced Rum approved by TTB for sale in the USA. 
   --      New listings for RedLeg in two major retail groups. 
   --      New listing for Blackwoods Vintage Dry Gin in major UK retailer. 
   --      Continued growth in on-trade distribution for RedLeg and Blackwoods. 

Financial Review - versus same period last year:

   --      Revenue increased by 25.7% to GBP0.666m (2015 : GBP0.53m) 
   --      Gross profit increased by 22.5% to GBP376k (2015 : GBP307k) 
   --      Volume (litres) increased by 16.4% 
   --      Other administration costs increased by 12.2% 
   --      Investment in brand marketing and promotion increased by 9.8% 
   --      Reduction in operating loss of 25.8% to GBP66k (2015 : GBP89k) 

Don Goulding, Executive Chairman of Distil, said:

"We achieved strong year-on-year growth in the six months to September 2016. Continued growth in demand for RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwoods Vintage Gin and Blackwoods Vodka more than offset lower shipment figures for Blavod which had benefitted from pipeline fill as we reopened the US market in 2015.

Our decision in 2014 to move all export sales to GBP invoicing together with a drive to locally sourced raw materials where possible, has softened much of the negative impact of currency devaluation post Brexit".

Executive Chairman's statement

Results

Distil's brands enjoyed strong year-on-year sales and volume growth during the period, supported by continued investment in marketing, distribution and promotion. This growth was primarily driven by strong performances from our RedLeg Spiced Rum and Blackwoods Vintage Gin and Vodka brands. Year-on-year sales of Blavod Black Vodka were considerably lower than the prior period, though the latter benefitted from pipeline fill following the re-opening of the US market in 2015.

Gross profit rose during the period, benefitting from the growth in sales revenue whilst an increase in administrative costs reflects the increase in headcount during the period to support the continuing growth of our brands.

Operations

Our efforts remain focused on the development of our key brands in key markets. This is reflected in the growing number of stockists across all trade channels. We continue to make steady progress with our brands which are benefiting from increased marketing support.

We announced during the course of the reporting period that two leading retailers have listed RedLeg Spiced Rum and that one leading retailer has listed Blackwoods Gin in stores throughout the UK and on-line. This follows the successful listing of RedLeg during 2015 by major UK Groups and further enhances awareness and availability of these popular brands which are growing in both the On-trade and Off-trade.

During the period headcount increased to support growth through additional marketing activity, improved procurement and increased production volumes.

Outlook

We have secured a good level of support activity for the important Q3 period and expect to remain on plan for the full year.

In October we finalised label approval by the TTB for RedLeg in the USA; production and shipments are now planned for Q4.

RedLeg Spiced Rum packaging has been modified through the development of a premium proprietary bottle which commenced shipping in the UK and Europe this month. Our award winning liquid and label design are unchanged.

Q4 will see the new Rum Shack and Blackwoods Gin Palace vehicle making its first appearance at festivals and events throughout the UK.

 
 Distil plc - Half Year Results 
 Consolidated comprehensive 
  interim income statement 
                                    --------------  --------------  ---------- 
                                          Six         Six months       Year 
                                         months          ended         ended 
                                         ended        30 September    31 March 
                                      30 September        2015          2016 
                                          2016 
                                      Un-audited      Un-audited      Audited 
                                        GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000 
 Profit & Loss 
 Revenue                                       666             530       1,169 
 Cost of sales                               (290)           (223)       (488) 
                                    --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Gross Profit                                  376             307         681 
 Administrative expenses: 
 Advertising and promotional 
  costs                                      (146)           (133)       (280) 
 Other administrative expenses               (266)           (237)       (470) 
 Share based payment expense                  (29)            (29)        (29) 
 Depreciation & amortization                   (1)             (2)         (3) 
  Other Operating Income                         -               5           4 
                                    --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Total administrative expenses               (442)           (396)       (778) 
                                    --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Operating loss                               (66)            (89)        (97) 
 Finance expense                                 -             (1)         (1) 
                                    --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 (Loss)before tax from continuing 
  operations                                  (66)            (90)        (98) 
 Income tax                                      -               -           - 
                                    --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 (Loss) for the period                        (66)            (90)        (98) 
                                    --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Earnings per share: 
 From continuing operations 
 Basic (pence per share)                    (0.01)          (0.02)      (0.02) 
 Diluted (pence per share)                  (0.01)          (0.02)      (0.02) 
 
 
 
 Consolidated interim balance         As at           As at         As at 
  sheet                            30 September    30 September    31 March 
                                       2016            2015          2016 
                                   Un-audited      Un-audited      Audited 
                                     GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000 
 ASSETS 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                3               4           3 
 Intangible fixed assets                  1,527           1,516       1,525 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Total non-current assets                 1,530           1,520       1,528 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                185             239         204 
 Trade and other receivables                349             205         274 
 Cash and cash equivalents                  883             355         982 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Total current assets                     1,417             799       1,460 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Total assets                             2,947           2,319       2,988 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                 (217)           (150)       (225) 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Total current liabilities                (217)           (150)       (225) 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Total liabilities                        (217)           (150)       (225) 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Net Assets                               2,730           2,169       2,763 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 EQUITY 
 Equity attributable to equity 
  holders of the parent 
 Share capital                            1,291           1,227       1,290 
 Share premium                            2,883           2,341       2,880 
 Shares based payment reserve                58              29          29 
 Retained deficit                       (1,502)         (1,428)     (1,436) 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Total equity                             2,730           2,169       2,763 
                                 --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 
 
 Consolidated interim cash flow 
  statement 
                                           --------------  --------------  ---------- 
                                             Six months      Six months       Year 
                                                ended           ended         ended 
                                             30 September    30 September    31 March 
                                                 2016            2015          2016 
 Cashflows                                   Un-audited      Un-audited      Audited 
 Cashflows from operating activities           GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000 
 (Loss) before tax                                   (66)            (90)        (98) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Finance expense                                        -               1           1 
 Depreciation                                           1               2           3 
   Share Based Payment Expense                         29              29          29 
                                           --------------  --------------  ---------- 
                                                     (36)            (58)        (65) 
 
 Movements in working capital 
 (Increase)/Decrease in inventories                    19             (9)          26 
 Decrease/(Increase) in accounts 
  receivables                                        (75)               6        (63) 
 (Decrease)/Increase in trade payables                (8)            (88)        (13) 
                                           --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Cash generated by/ (used in) operations             (64)            (91)        (50) 
 Net finance expense                                    -             (1)         (1) 
                                           --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Net cash (used in)/generated by 
  operating activities                              (100)           (150)       (116) 
 
 Cashflows from investing activities 
 Purchase of property plant & equipment               (1)               -           - 
 Expenditure relating to the acquisition 
  and registration of licenses and 
  trademarks                                          (2)             (6)        (15) 
                                           --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Net cash (used in) investing activities              (3)             (6)        (15) 
 
 Cashflows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from issue of shares                          4               -         602 
                                           --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 Net cash (used in)/generated by 
  financing activities                                  4               -         602 
 
 
 Net (decrease) in cash and cash 
  equivalents                                        (99)           (156)         471 
 Cash & cash equivalents at the 
  beginning of the period                             982             511         511 
 
 Cash & cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period                                   883             355         982 
                                           --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 

Notes to the interims accounts:

   1.     Basic of preparation 

This interim consolidated financial information for the six months ended 30 September 2016 has been prepared in accordance with AIM rule 18, 'Half yearly reports and accounts'. This interim consolidated financial information is not the group's statutory financial statements within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006 (and information as required by section 435 of the Companies Act 2006) and should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016, which have been prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and have been delivered to the Register of Companies. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their report was unqualified, did not include references to any matters to which drew attention by way of emphasis of matter without qualifying their report and did not contain any statements under Section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

The interim consolidated financial information for the six months ended 30 September 2016 is unaudited. In the opinion of the Directors, the interim consolidated financial information presents fairly the financial position, and results from operations and cash flows for the period. Comparative numbers for the six months ended 30 September 2015 are also unaudited.

   2.     Availability 

Copies of the interim report will be available from Distil's registered office at 201 Temple Chambers, 3-7 Temple Avenue, EC4Y 0DT and also on www.distil.uk.com.

   3.     Approval of interim report 

This interim report was approved by the Board on 27 October 2016.

For further information please contact:

 
 Distil plc 
------------------------  ---------------------- 
 Don Goulding Executive    Tel: +44 207 352 2096 
  Chairman 
------------------------  ---------------------- 
 SPARK Advisory Partners 
  Limited (NOMAD) 
------------------------  ---------------------- 
 Neil Baldwin              Tel +44 203 368 3550 
  Mark Brady 
------------------------  ---------------------- 
 SI Capital (Broker) 
------------------------  ---------------------- 
 Andy Thacker              Tel +44 1483 413500 
  Nick Emerson 
------------------------  ---------------------- 
 
 
 
 

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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