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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fih Group Plc | LSE:FIH | London | Ordinary Share | GB00BD0CWJ91 | ORD 10P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00% | 230.00 | 210.00 | 250.00 | 230.00 | 230.00 | 230.00 | 5,000 | 08:00:18 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferries | 52.71M | 3.12M | 0.2494 | 9.22 | 28.8M |
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FIH Group PLC
13 June 2017
FIH group plc
("FIH" or "Group" or "Company")
Final results for the year ended 31 March 2017
A copy of the Group's results is also available on the Company's website. FIH, the AIM quoted international services group that owns essential services businesses in the Falkland Islands and the UK, is pleased to announce its final results for the year ended 31 March 2017.
Group Financial Highlights
-- Group revenue increased 3.8% to GBP40.5 million (2016: GBP39.0 million) -- Underlying pre-tax profits at GBP2.4 million (2016: GBP3.1 million) -- Reported diluted earnings per share at 11.5 pence (2016: 17.9 pence) -- EPS on underlying profits: 15.3 pence (2016:19.2 pence) -- Cash balances increased to GBP15.1 million (2016: GBP14.0 million) -- Bank borrowings of GBP3.8 million (2016: GBP3.3 million) -- Net assets per share 320p (2016: 310p)
-- The Board is recommending a final dividend of 4 pence per share for the year ended 31 March 2017
Operating Highlights
Falkland Islands Company ("FIC") - Quieter overall performance as expected, but welcome growth in select divisions with tight cost management helping mitigate challenging market conditions and absence of oil stimulus
-- GBP1.16 million pre-tax profits (2016: GBP1.94 million) -- Lack of oil-related demand fed through to weakened demand for goods and services -- Retail competition also increased with the expansion of FIC's principle retail competitor
-- However, sales were up at the home-related businesses, Home Living, Home Builder, and Falkland Building Services, supported by the government's subsidised home-ownership scheme
Momart - Strong revenue performance despite market pressures and fierce competition
-- Increase in overall revenue to GBP18.4 million (2016: GBP16.3 million) with particularly strong performance in Museum Exhibitions (+19.9%)
-- Modest increase in Underlying Operating Profit to GBP0.54 million (2016: GBP0.46 million), limited by start-up costs from newly expanded storage facilities
-- Despite pressure on museum budgets in the sector, Momart delivered a range of notable UK exhibitions including: the installation of "Abstract Expressionism" at the Royal Academy; "Sunken Cities" at the British Museum; "Painters Paintings" and "Beyond Caravaggio" at the National Gallery; "Francis Bacon Invisible Rooms" at Tate Liverpool; "William Eggleston" and "Picasso" at the National Portrait Gallery; "You Say You Want a Revolution" at the V&A; and "The Radical Eye" at Tate Modern
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company ("PHFC") - Steady performance with careful cost management
-- Revenues steady at GBP4.29 million (2016: GBP4.24 million) reflecting increased yield from ferry fares despite a 4.1% decline in passenger numbers
-- Ferry fares increased by an average of 3% during June 2016, with increased customer interest in tickets such as the "Park and Float" and the discounted tickets for military personnel
-- Modest but profitable contribution from cruising income with 38 leisure cruises in the Solent area over the summer of 2016
Outlook - Softer trading in the Falklands, offset by close cost-control at PHFC, and continued underlying growth at Momart. Renewed focus on complementary value-enhancing acquisitions.
-- For the year ahead, we anticipate a quieter period in the Falklands, with the absence of oil-exploration activity and continued competition in the retail sector
-- At PHFC, the company will continue to focus on tight cost control and maintaining excellent records of safety and reliability. A modest stimulus is expected for passenger volumes, with the completion of the disruptive construction works at the passenger interchange and the arrival of the new HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier
-- At Momart, we anticipate beneficial impacts from increased confidence in the global art market and growth in storage income from newly opened warehouse facility at Leyton
-- The company will renew its focus on identifying complementary value enhancing acquisitions, on the basis of sensible purchase prices, clear synergies and a pathway to sustainable growth.
John Foster, CEO said:
"I am pleased to report on another year of profitable trading for the Group.
"A less buoyant trading environment in the Falklands saw profits fall back as expected but both UK businesses made progress despite challenging market conditions. The Group's balance sheet remains strong.
"We are actively seeking to strengthen our non-executive board and hope to appoint a permanent non-executive chairman for shareholders to approve at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 31 August 2017. Further announcements will follow.
"The Board is also pleased to recommend the reinstatement of a dividend, at an affordable level, to provide an attractive running yield for shareholders as well as retaining the majority of profits to fund organic growth and help finance acquisitions.
"FIH group is well-positioned for the future, and remains committed to following its strategy to deliver long-term sustainable growth, through continued organic growth and enhancing value for shareholders through selective, well-priced acquisitions."
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Enquiries:
FIH group plc John Foster, Chief Executive Tel: 01279 461630 ------------------------------ --------------------- WH Ireland Ltd. - NOMAD and Broker to FIH Tel: 0207 220 1666 Adrian Hadden / Alex Bond ------------------------------ --------------------- FTI Consulting Edward Westropp / Eleanor Tel: 020 3727 1000 Purdon ------------------------------ ---------------------
Chairman's Statement 2017
It is a pleasure and an honour to report to you as interim chairman of FIH group plc (the "Group" or "FIH"), especially as the Group has fulfilled another year of profitable trading in line with expectations. I refer you to the Chief Executive's Strategic Review for details of that performance and the outlook. There you will read about the contributions of our three constituent companies, Momart, PHFC and of course the Falkland Islands Company ("FIC"). The latter was very much the centre of attention during the recent, now lapsed, take-over bid from Staunton Holdings and the approach from the Argentinian Dolphin Fund during the offer period.
Whenever I have visited the Falkland Islands I have been struck by the warmth of the welcome I have received, the energetic and independent spirit of the people, the beauty of the land and seascapes, and the history of the Islands and of FIC. Therefore, when events earlier this year unfolded to reveal an Argentinian expression of interest in acquiring the entire share capital of FIH (something that the independent board members had to treat both fairly and seriously), it came as no surprise to witness the concern and objection at many levels in the Falkland Islands raised by that expression of interest. The implications were very clear: Argentinian control of FIC would be strongly opposed by Islanders, damaging to the trading performance of FIC, and potentially hazardous to FIC's ownership of assets in the Islands. With that in mind, and with a duty of care to the welfare and prospects of FIC, the independent board members refused to entertain that expression of interest.
It has been a privilege, as interim chairman, to steer FIH to stability following the period of uncertainty caused by the Argentinian interest and the failed offer for the Group by Staunton. That offer provided an opportunity for shareholders to realise value but it did not meet with sufficient support and caused lively debate among shareholders. I, along with the chief executive, took that debate to the largest non-Staunton shareholders representing more than 60% of the share capital. That consultation was positive, broadly consensual and supportive of the following three objectives:
-- to reinstate a dividend; -- to strengthen the board; and -- to grow by acquisition.
I am pleased to report that efforts on all three are underway.
A modest dividend is proposed for shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Further details are available in the Chief Executive's Strategic Review and Directors' Report.
A search for a permanent, independent non-executive chairman is advanced and I hope to be able to announce the appointment soon. Thereafter, the intention is to strengthen the board still further with the appointment of an independent, fourth non-executive director.
Edmund Rowland, having relinquished the chairmanship after the lapse of the Staunton offer, will step down as a non-executive director and be replaced by Rob Johnston. This reflects the recent transfer of the single largest shareholding in the Group from Rowland family ownership to the Trust that Rob Johnston represents. An announcement will follow the release of these results.
After the distraction and expense of the recent offer period, the search for a suitable complementary acquisition to add to the Group is being driven forward in conjunction with professional advisers. The aim is to acquire a sound and profitable business for good value in order to increase the earnings base and profitability of the Group. Renewed energy is going into this project.
Having come through an unprecedented and uncertain six months, I believe FIH will now benefit from its refreshed shareholder base, new independent non-executive directors and a determined strategy. These are all positive developments. There are good opportunities ahead.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the Annual General Meeting at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday 31 August at the offices of FTI Consulting, 200 Aldersgate, London EC1A 4HD.
Jeremy Brade
Interim Chairman
13 June 2017
Chief Executive's Strategic Review
Group Overview
I am pleased to report on another year of profitable trading for the Group. Revenues were up GBP1.5 million on last year at GBP40.5 million (2016: GBP39.0 million) and underlying pre-tax profits, were lower by GBP0.7 million at GBP2.4 million (2016: GBP3.1 million) because of the expected return to more normal trading levels in the Falklands after a record year in 2015-16.
Reported profits before tax were GBP1.89 million (2016: GBP2.8 million). Operating cash flow remained strong and the Group ended the year with record levels of cash of GBP15.1 million (2016: GBP14.0 million).
In the Falklands, with low oil prices contributing to the early curtailment of exploration drilling in May 2016, demand in the local economy returned to more normal levels compared to the record activity seen in the prior year. In the absence of oil related corporate demand, lucrative high value rental and services income fell back and retail margins were squeezed as the business faced the double impact of strengthened local competition and weakening demand as it fought to maintain market share. This was partially offset by healthy growth in housebuilding and Penguin Travel tourist services but overall revenues from the Group's Falkland operations still fell by 3.6% and FIC's underlying pre-tax contribution dropped by GBP0.78 million to GBP1.16 million from the record levels seen in 2016 (GBP1.94 million).
In the UK both the Group's businesses made progress despite challenging market conditions. At the Group's fine art handling company Momart, like for like underlying trading profits increased by GBP0.24 million (+50%), but expected start-up losses of GBP0.2 million from its new art storage warehouse, completed in March 2017, held back Momart's underlying pre-tax contribution to GBP0.52 million slightly ahead of the prior year (2016: GBP0.46 million). At Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company ("PHFC"), despite reduced passenger volumes, revenues remained stable (+1%) and with tight control of operating costs, underlying profits were slightly ahead at GBP0.71 million (2016: GBP0.68 million).
Review of operations
Group revenue and Underlying Pre-Tax profits* are analysed below:
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Group revenue
Year ended 31 March 2017 2016 Change
GBPm GBPm %
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Falkland Islands Company ("FIC") 17.82 18.50 -3.6
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry ("PHFC") 4.29 4.24 1.0
Momart 18.38 16.26 13.1
Total Revenue 40.49 39.00 3.8
Group Underlying Pre Tax profit*
Year ended 31 March 2017 2016 Change
GBPm GBPm %
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Falkland Islands Company 1.16 1.94 -40.2
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry 0.71 0.68 4.2
Momart 0.52 0.46 14.7
Rounding 0.01 - -
Total Underlying Pre Tax Profit * 2.40 3.08 -22.2
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Non trading items (see notes below) -0.51 -0.28
Reported Profit Before Tax 1.89 2.80 -32.6 --------------------------- ---- ---- -----
* Pre-tax profit before amortisation of intangibles and non-trading items, but including the Group's share of the operating contribution from SAtCO (excluding any impairments or reversal of impairments of fixed assets), the Group's Joint Venture with Trant Construction in the Falkland Islands.
Non-trading items of GBP0.51 million comprised GBP0.53 million of professional advisers costs incurred in dealing with the failed bid by Staunton Holdings and the defence against a possible bid by the Argentine controlled, Dolphin Fund, amortisation costs of GBP0.14 million netted off against GBP0.16 million of profits on asset disposals.
The following detailed commentary refers to the underlying trading performance of the business units underlying pre-tax profits, and excludes non-trading items and charges for the amortisation of intangibles from the acquisition of Momart.
Falkland Islands Company ("FIC")
In the Falklands, the lack of oil related demand fed through into weakened general demand for goods and services in the Islands and the absence of oil related corporate spending saw the contribution from FIC's property portfolio fall as premium corporate rental income was exchanged for "local" rentals at a 30% discount. The contribution from FIC was also adversely affected by the expansion and further modernisation of FIC's principal retail competitor, the Chandlery. Despite encouraging sales growth at Home Builder / Home Living, the more challenging H2 conditions, compared to record H2 revenues experienced in the prior year, meant total annual retail sales were 5.5% lower than in 2015-16. (H1 -1.9%, H2 -8.3%, FY -5.5%) With margins under pressure too, the contribution from FIC's retail operations fell sharply over the year.
Despite increased local competition and the absence of the oil stimulus, together with the exceptionally poor squid catch at the start of the financial year, the decline in FIC's profitability was mitigated by cost savings in central administration, encouraging performances from FIC's housebuilder, FBS, and Penguin Travel, combined with continued growth from insurance and consumer finance.
Income from the Group's construction Joint Venture, SAtCO, also ceased with the departure of the oil rig in early summer 2016 and SAtCO's contribution was minimal compared to FIC's share of JV profits of GBP0.2 million in the prior year. On a more positive note, the successful disposal of fully written down plant and machinery in SAtCO's, was achieved by shipping its crawler crane back to the UK and selling it to a middle-eastern buyer at a small profit. The contribution from this sale is included in non-trading income.
In overall terms the pre-tax contribution of the Group's Falklands' business dropped back from the record levels seen in the prior year, (2016: GBP1.94 million) and pre-tax profits declined to more normal "pre-oil" levels of GBP1.16 million.
Oil Development
Although the Group has no direct interest in any of the oil licences in the Falklands and no longer has any shares in Falklands' oil exploration companies, future oil development in the Islands would be a significant value driver for both the wider Falklands economy and by extension for FIC.
With the cessation of exploration drilling in May 2016, the principal exploration licence holder, Premier Oil ("Premier") has focussed on completing the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for the Sea Lion field in the North Falklands Basin and reported in March 2017 that this work was now substantially complete. The detailed FEED planning process and engagement with suppliers has enabled Premier to reduce the projected break-even cost of developing Sea Lion to $45bbl with upfront capital expenditure to "First Oil" now reduced to $1.5bn. Premier has also progressed discussions with the Falklands Islands Government (FIG) and agreed an extension to its licence over Sea Lion until April 2020. Following the last round of drilling in 2015-16 Premier reported that Sea Lion has estimated recoverable resources of at least 520mbbls with further potential from the Isobel field to the South of Sea Lion. Although these developments are positive, Premier's balance sheet is highly leveraged and the company's management has made it clear that it will need a strong farm-in partner to take on the cash cost and upfront investment required to move ahead to develop its Sea Lion licence. With crude oil prices slipping back below $50bbl in the late spring of 2017, the economics of developing the Sea Lion licence in the near term are uncertain. In the medium term, much will depend on a stable and improving outlook for long term oil prices together with the Falklands' basin becoming relatively more attractive compared to other alternative sources of hydrocarbons.
Trading in Detail
Overall revenue in FIC dropped by 3.6% to GBP17.8 million (2016: GBP18.5 million).
FIC Operating results
Year ended 31 March 2017 2016 Change
GBPm GBPm %
-------------------------------- ----- ----- ------
Revenues
Retail 9.14 9.66 -5.5
Falklands 4x4 3.02 3.93 -23.0
FBS (property and construction) 2.68 1.81 48.5
Freight & Port Services 0.93 0.90 3.8
Support services 1.63 1.63 -0.7
Property rental 0.42 0.57 -25.0
Total FIC revenue 17.82 18.50 -3.6
FIC underlying operating profit 1.21 1.82 -33.5
Share of results of SAtCO JV 0.02 0.20 -88.0
Net interest expense -0.07 -0.08 -9.8
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FIC underlying Profit Before
Tax 1.16 1.94 -40.2
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FIC underlying operating profit
margin 6.8% 9.8% -31.0
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Total retail sales in FIC decreased by 5.5% to GBP9.14 million, down GBP0.52 million from the record levels seen in the previous year of GBP9.66 million.
West Store retail sales declined due principally to the slow-down in the Falklands economy resulting from the absence of oil exploration activity. Sales were also adversely affected by the expansion and further modernisation of FIC's principal retail competitor, the Chandlery, whose 33% expansion in retail space in November 2016, inevitably drew customers and sales from the FIC's flagship West Store which saw a 6.2% reduction in sales over the year compared to only a 1.6% reduction in the first half. However, the effects of the Chandlery's expansion will wash through in the first 7 months of the new financial year and thereafter West Store sales are expected to stabilise.
Warehouse sales to local retailers and pubs (10% of West Store sales) fell by 2.5%. Despite progress in winning back local market share, weaker local demand and direct internet based sourcing from the UK created challenging trading conditions, albeit the much larger double digit declines in sales seen in recent years were halted.
Sales at the Capstan gift shop decreased by 12.7% despite total cruise ship numbers landing in Stanley being maintained at close to prior year levels (55,600 vs 56,500 in 2015-16) as the absence of high spending oil support workers was felt. The same effect also hit sales at FIC's general store at the Mount Pleasant military base ("West Store MPA") where with fewer visiting workers transiting through the airport base, sales at the MPA "airport store" fell by 17.1% over the full year.
On a brighter note, at Home Living, sales recovered from a poor 2015-16 as housing completions under the government's subsidised scheme surged, boosting demand for home furnishings and this together with the benefit of a full year's trading from the new in-store café helped revenues increase by 22.9% (+GBP0.1 million) over the year. At FIC's Builder's Merchant "Home Builder", despite muted local demand, sales increased by 2.0%. Both "Home" businesses benefited from the much improved access and off street parking offered by the new customer car park at Crozier Place, which was completed in February 2016.
Despite encouraging performances from Home Living and Home Builder, and strict cost control across all retail departments, the overall retail environment in the Falklands was challenging with both revenues and margins under pressure, particularly in H2. However positive steps to reduce retail stock were successful and with hard work from the local team, GBP1.1 million of cash was released through the more effective management of stock.
In FIC's automotive business, Falklands 4x4, after a record year in 2016, overall revenues dropped by 23% to GBP3.02 million (2016: GBP3.93 million) as sales of new vehicles fell by 47% reflecting weakened local demand and the tailing off of sales of the old but much loved Land-Rover Defender which has now been discontinued by the manufacturer. Income from car hire also decreased as oil related corporate demand fell away. However, revenues from used vehicle sales increased modestly and income from servicing and repairs also increased helping to mitigate the decline. Vehicle unit sales fell from 110 (including 54 new vehicle sales) in the prior year, to 77 of which 29 were new vehicles.
Falkland Building Services (FBS), which focusses on building kit homes and small local construction projects, saw revenues increase by 49% to GBP2.68 million (2016: GBP1.81 million) as the number of new houses completed for local residents rose from 12 last year to 17. With new house sales at just below GBP2 million, revenue was also boosted by healthy increases in small contracts and government work for FIG, and this more than compensated FBS for the decline in oil related construction activity.
FBS also completed the final phase of FIC's warehouse expansion at Airport road on the outskirts of Stanley with the construction of a new smaller warehouse for third party freight. This now leaves the old warehouse site in central Stanley available for future development and has removed heavy container traffic from the town centre and tourist sea front areas.
Despite a drop in southbound volumes as the economy slowed, revenues from Third Party Freight and Port Services were largely unchanged at GBP0.93 million because of an offsetting increase in northbound cargoes as the oil exploration companies withdrew their support infrastructure in Stanley.
Support Services income held up well at GBP1.63 million (2016: GBP1.63 million) despite a fall in Fishing Agency revenues following the sharp fall in the illex squid catch early in the year. Penguin Travel had another strong year with income ahead by 17% as relationships with leading cruise operators were strengthened and income from consumer finance, reported as interest income, continued to rise. As in previous years there was steady progress at FIC's insurance agency.
As expected with the departure of the oil companies the level of corporate demand for Property Rental, from FIC's estate of 51 rental properties (which include 10 mobile homes rented to staff), fell back as premium rentals declined, and occupancy levels were initially affected. Rental income fell by 25% and average occupancy went down from 93% to 81% albeit it recovered steadily throughout the year as local tenants replaced outgoing corporate lets.
As expected, activity in FIC's joint venture, the South Atlantic Construction Company, ("SAtCO") which was linked very closely to infrastructure projects for the oil industry, fell sharply in the year and SAtCO's contribution in the year was minimal. In the year to 31 March 2017 the Group's share of the after tax profits of SAtCO was GBP0.02 million (2016: GBP0.2 million). However FIC was successful in arranging the repatriation and ultimate sale of SAtCO's 250 tonne crawler crane generating GBP205,000 of net proceeds of which the Group's share after tax amounted to GBP81,000.
FIC Key Performance Indicators and Operational Drivers
Year ended 31 March 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Staff Numbers (FTE 31 March) 129 165 184 172 151 -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Capital Expenditure GBP'000 1,594 2,715 2,598 1,229 578 -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Retail Sales growth % 3.0% -4.8% 3.0% 1.3% -5.5% -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Number of FIC rental properties 32 36 50* 50* 51* -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Average occupancy during the year 88% 82% 93% 93% 81% -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Number of vehicles sold 48 79 76 110 77 -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Number of 3(rd) party houses sold 3 8 16 12 17 -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- iIlex squid catch in tonnes (000's) 58.2 188.0 364.0 235.2 30.1 -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ ----- Cruise ship passengers (000's) 29.6 39.5 50.0 56.5 55.6 -------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ------ -----
*Includes ten mobile homes rented to staff.
FIC ended the year with a headcount of 151, 21 lower than in March 2016. Year on year savings of c GBP0.2 million were effected in early 2016 by a reduction in administrative overheads and further headcount cuts were made in retail operations during the year in anticipation of the return to more normalised trading. Of the 151 headcount, Retail accounted for 56, Falklands 4x4 for 19 and FBS for 38, with the balance of 38 in Support Services and administration.
In overall terms profitability in the Group's Falkland operations fell back from the record levels of GBP1.9 million seen in 2015-16 to a similar level to that seen in the year to 31 March 2014, (GBP1.0 million PBTa) when there was little oil exploration activity in the Islands.
While oil development remains subject to continuing uncertainty, the Falklands' economy is expected to stabilise around current levels sustained by the traditional areas of squid fishing and tourism ensuring a healthy base level of profitability is maintained at FIC.
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company ("PHFC")
2016-17 saw another steady performance from PHFC, with total revenue increasing by 1.0% after a 4.1% decline in passenger numbers, was more than offset by increases in the yield from ferry fares. Profit Before Tax after pontoon lease and boat loan interest charges, was 4.2% ahead of the prior year at GBP0.71 million (2016: GBP0.68 million).
PHFC Operating results
Year ended 31 March 2017 2016 Change
GBPm GBPm %
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Revenues
Ferry fares 4.13 4.09 0.8
Cruising and Other
revenue 0.16 0.15 7.2
Total PHFC revenue 4.29 4.24 1.0
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PHFC underlying operating
profit 1.06 1.03 2.9
Boat loan & Pontoon
finance lease interest -0.35 -0.35 0.3
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PHFC underlying Profit
Before Tax 0.71 0.68 4.2
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PHFC underlying operating
profit margin 24.7% 24.2% 1.9
Passengers carried
(000s) 2,710 2,826 -4.1
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2016-17 saw a continued decline in ferry passenger numbers, which reduced 4.1% over the year to 2.710 million (an average of 7,400 passengers per day), from 2.826 million in the prior year. The rate of decline was exacerbated by the impact of the redevelopment by Portsmouth City Council of the passenger interchange at the Portsmouth terminal which continued throughout the entire year. The overall rate of decline slowed in the second half down from the -4.7% reported in H1 to -3.6% in H2.
Ferry fares were increased by an average of 3% in June 2016, bringing the total cost of a standard adult return to GBP3.40, and the price of Adult 10 Trip tickets for regular customers was increased to GBP15.00 (GBP1.50 per ferry journey). Discounted tariffs for seniors and children were also increased by 10p (GBP2.30/GBP2.20 return). Monthly and quarterly season tickets which offer the best value for money for very frequent users allowing unlimited ferry travel continued to be available priced at GBP61 and GBP170 respectively.
During the summer months the annual "Bikes Go Free" promotion (normal tariff GBP1.20 return) was offered once more from 1st June to 1st September to encourage long term cycle use. Cyclists now account for over 10% of all ferry users.
Customer interest in the unlimited monthly ferry and car parking joint ticket "Park & Float" ticket at GBP89 increased by 58% over the year but despite its outstanding value for money, total take up remained modest at just over 1% of passenger traffic. In contrast the discounted ticket for military personnel was more popular accounting for 3.8% of passenger journeys in the year, up 0.2% on the prior year. Demand for the Solent Go regional "Oyster" travel card continued to increase further to 3.6% of ferry users, up 50% on the prior year.
In overall terms at under GBP1.60 per crossing for adults, (GBP1.05 for seniors and children) the ferry service still represents excellent value compared to any alternative mode of transport other than for groups travelling by car with free or subsidised parking.
As in prior years, the car continues to be the only serious transport alternative to the ferry for travelling between Gosport and Portsmouth. The subsidised Park & Ride scheme operated by Portsmouth City Council remained a major factor in increasing the appeal of car travel with dedicated buses departing every 10 minutes to Portsmouth town centre, the Naval Dockyard and the Gunwharf Quays shopping centre. With keen Park & Ride pricing including new 10 trip tickets at GBP3 per car, low petrol prices ( 20% cheaper than in 2014 ) and increasingly efficient cars, the economics of car travel under the scheme are attractive for family leisure travel and daily commuting when there are more than 2 passengers per vehicle. As such the scheme continues to have a direct, adverse impact on ferry passenger volumes.
In the year to 31 March 2017, in contrast to the prior year, weekday traffic was marginally less affected than traffic at weekends with an overall decline of -3.9% compared to -4.6% at weekends although peak time commuter traffic experienced slightly greater declines of 4.3% compared to only 2.8% for weekday off peak passengers.
Cruising income continued to make a modest but profitable contribution to the business with 38 leisure cruises in the Solent area over the summer and together with ferry advertising income other revenues increased by 7.2% from GBP0.15 million to GBP0.16 million. In early 2017 PHFC benefited from the sale of the last of its 1966 vintage vessels, Gosport Queen, which was sold to a Thames river cruise operator. The profit on sale of GBP0.08 million is included in non-trading income.
With the sale of the last of the "Queens", PHFC has 3 reliable modern vessels to support its passenger service (2 on daily operations and one on stand-by) and with an estimated service life of over 30 years, no further significant vessel expenditure is anticipated for over 15 years.
Key Operating Metrics
Average fare yield per passenger journey increased by 4.8% to GBP1.52 (2016: GBP1.45).
Ferry reliability was again outstanding with on-time departures running at 99.9% (2016: 99.8%).
Outlook
Looking ahead for 2017-18 completion of the passenger interchange at the Portsmouth Hard is scheduled for June 2017 and with its wider pedestrian walkways and more comfortable and efficient links between ferry buses and taxis the modernised passenger terminus should provide a more attractive and seamless interchange for public transport users and help boost ferry numbers.
The arrival of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers has been subject to delay but HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest ship ever built for the Royal Navy, is finally due to arrive in Portsmouth Harbour in late 2017, after completion of sea trials. The significant maintenance regime to keep her fully operational is expected to boost employment at the naval dockyard and be a positive factor for passenger volumes.
Plans for the redevelopment of the Gosport bus station adjacent to the ferry terminal are developing slowly although there is now firm private sector interest in creating new retail and leisure facilities which should increase the appeal of the Gosport waterfront / ferry terminal area as a destination and thus enhance the medium term outlook for passenger numbers.
PHFC Key Performance Indicators and Operational Drivers
Year ended 31 March 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Staff Numbers ( FTE at 31 March) 35 37 39 38 38 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Capital Expenditure GBP'000's 223 1,958 1,483 223 241 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Ferry Reliability (on time departures) 99.5% 99.7% 99.8% 99.8% 99.9% ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Number of weekday passengers '000 2,230 2,169 2,123 2,046 1,967 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- % change on prior year -10.7% -2.7% -2.1% -3.6% -3.9 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Number of weekend passengers '000 803 817 800 780 744 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- % change on prior year -3.4% 1.8% -2.1% -2.5% -4.6 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total number of passengers '000's 3,033 2,986 2,923 2,826 2,710 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- % change on prior year -8.9% -1.6% -2.1% -3.3% -4.1% ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Revenue growth % -1.9% 1.2% 4.3% -1.3% 1.0% ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Average yield per GBP1.45 GBP1.52 passenger journey* GBP1.28 GBP1.32 GBP1.41 ---------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
*Total ferry fares divided by the total number of passengers
Momart
Momart, the Group's art handling and logistics business, delivered a modest increase in Operating Profit, despite challenging market conditions. Overall revenues increased by 13.0% to GBP18.4 million (2016: GBP16.3 million) led by exceptionally strong growth in the value of work done for leading museums (+19.9%). Despite a less lucrative sales mix, and pressure on margins, the strong growth in revenue meant that on a like for like basis, underlying profits increased by GBP0.25 million to GBP0.71 million, although start-up costs of GBP0.18 million from the newly expanded storage facilities at Leyton held back profit growth, so that underlying operating profits increased only marginally to GBP0.54 million from GBP0.46 million in 2016.
Net finance costs in the year were negligible as borrowings were repaid during the year, although a further GBP1.0 million bank loan was drawn down in December 2016 to finance the fit out of the new warehouse extension at Leyton
Underlying Profit Before Tax before amortisation of intangibles was GBP0.52 million (2016: GBP0.46 million)
Momart Operating results
Year ended 31 March 2017 2016 Change
GBPm GBPm %
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Revenues
Museum Exhibitions 10.06 8.39 19.9
Galleries & Private Clients 6.29 5.82 8.1
Storage 2.03 2.05 -0.8
Total Momart revenue 18.38 16.26 13.0
Momart underlying operating
profit 0.54 0.46 17.0
Net Interest expense -0.02 - -
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Momart underlying Profit Before
Tax 0.52 0.46 14.7.0
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Momart underlying operating
profit margin 2.9% 2.8% 1.4
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Museum Exhibitions
After an exceptionally strong start in H1 with revenue +30% compared to H1 in the prior year, the rate of Exhibition revenue growth slowed in H2 but still showed healthy growth with museum sales up by 11.4% on the prior year, leading to annual sales growth of 19.9% and record levels of activity with UK museums. Revenue from large UK museum exhibitions, continue to form the bedrock of Momart's market-leading reputation, and accounted for more than half of total Exhibition activity with sales to the top 10 UK museums representing 55% of Exhibitions revenue (2016: 51%). Work with overseas museums, either directly or through agents accounted for 28% of Exhibitions revenue (2016: 29%) with services to smaller UK museums accounting for 17% of Exhibitions revenue.
Although the increase in Exhibitions' Museum sales was encouraging, museum budgets in the UK and overseas are under intense and increasing pressure with ever more emphasis being placed on price in the tender process and this has led to pressure on margins and contract profitability becoming increasingly squeezed. In addition, fluctuations in sales mix, particularly the proportion of works provided by lenders located overseas, plays a major factor in determining gross margin, as work that requires outsourcing to overseas partners commands only a modest mark up for the co-ordinating agent. In 2016-17 the proportion of low margin work that required outsourcing to overseas agents increased by 3.4% points on the prior year, and these lower margin sales accounted for GBP1.6 million (75%) of the total increase in Exhibitions revenues of GBP2.1 million. Revenue from Momart's own added value services to Exhibition clients increased by GBP0.5 million (+7.3%) helped by a GBP0.4 million increase (+16.6%) in work for international clients.
Notable museum exhibitions delivered for UK clients in the period included the installation of "Abstract Expressionism" at the Royal Academy, "Sunken Cities" at the British Museum, "Painters Paintings" and "Beyond Caravaggio" at the National Gallery, "Francis Bacon Invisible Rooms" at Tate Liverpool, "William Eggleston" and "Picasso" at the National Portrait Gallery, "You Say You Want a Revolution" " at the V&A, and "The Radical Eye" at Tate Modern.
As at 31 March 2017, the value of Momart's 12 month order-bank of large UK Exhibitions had increased by GBP0.3 million compared to the prior year-end, to a record level of GBP4.8 million (See KPI's below). This healthy order book provides a solid platform for Exhibition sales in the coming year.
Galleries & Private Client Services
Gallery Services had an encouraging year despite fierce competition at a period when there was a notable softening in the global art market. During 2016 international auction houses experienced weaker client demand and hammer prices fell below expectations particularly in the early part of the year. Despite this unpromising backdrop, Momart's Gallery Services team delivered sales growth of 8.1% achieving record revenues of GBP6.3 million (2016: GBP5.8 million) whilst still maintaining healthy margins.
International galleries remain the most important client category and after strong sales growth in the prior year, revenue from galleries grew by a further 25% to reach record levels. Sales to auction houses fell back slightly (-1.4%) reflecting the slow-down in the commercial art market, although run rates picked up towards the end of the financial year as confidence returned at the start of 2017. Activity with private clients fell back by 11% mirroring market uncertainty but revenues from corporate clients increased by a welcome 3%. Momart's close connection with major artists, as an art handler able to meet the most demanding technical requirements and standards of care, was reinforced by encouraging sales growth of 17% with living artists. After commercial galleries and auction houses this key client group remains central to Momart's activities and reflects the company's core values of client service, attention to detail and respect for the works themselves.
During the year, further resources were invested in sales and marketing, business development, staff training and improved IT systems, increasing general overheads by GBP0.4 million compared to the prior year. This strengthening of the company's sales infrastructure will support further organic growth in the coming years.
Storage
Storage revenues were essentially unchanged at GBP2.03 million (2016: GBP2.05 million), as existing facilities remained at full capacity. During the year the main strategic focus was to ensure the completion and client readiness of the new storage unit at Leyton although snagging issues and contractor insolvency meant final commissioning of the new facilities was delayed until March 2017. Storage revenues earned in the 2016-17 financial year from the new "Unit14" were negligible and start-up costs (rent & rates etc) of GBP0.18 million were incurred while the unit remained subject to final completion. Early reaction to the new facilities which offer improved client facilities, discrete dedicated space for specific collections and enhanced viewing areas, has been very positive and sales and promotional initiatives are underway to ensure the speediest possible fill of the new unit which will add 33% to storage capacity together with GBP0.5 million in annual operating costs. Depending on market conditions it is hoped to fill the new unit within 18 months, with cash break-even on a monthly basis achieved within 7 months. Given the profile of fixed property costs from the outset and a steady build-up of revenue, if the unit is 2/3(rd) full by March 2018, and at that point covering its cash costs and monthly depreciation, deficits in the early months will still lead to a further small loss of c GBP0.2 million in the first year of operation, after which once mature and fully let it will become a steady profit and cash flow generator.
Momart Key Performance Indicators and Operational Drivers
Year ended 31 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 March --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Staff Numbers (FTE 31 March) 119 125 129 130 131 --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Capital Expenditure GBP'000's 598 260 648 402 971 --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Warehouse % fill vs capacity 94.2% 92.9% 91.2% 90.6% 90.4% --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Exhibition Order GBP4.5m GBP4.8m Book 31 March GBP3.8m GBP3.9m GBP3.3m --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Momart services GBP9.0m GBP11.7m GBP9.1m GBP9.2m GBP9.8m charged out --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Revenues from GBP4.6m GBP8.3m GBP7.5m GBP5.8m GBP6.1m overseas clients --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Exhibitions sales growth 27.8% 20.4% -20.0% -3.4% 19.9% --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Gallery Services sales growth -12.7% 1.3% -6.5% 11.8% 8.1% --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Storage sales growth 10.5% 2.6% 1.3% 10.1% -0.8% --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- -------- Total Sales growth 8.9% 12.0% -13.7% 3.2% 13.0% --------------------- -------- --------- -------- -------- --------
Trading outlook
FIC
For the year ahead, we anticipate another quiet trading period in the Falklands. Local competition remains a significant factor, particularly in Retail, as the full effects of the Chandlery's expansion wash through in the first half. However property rental income has now stabilised and housebuilding remains buoyant on the back of continued government subsidies for first time local buyers. Further growth in FIC's consumer finance business is anticipated and a steady performance is also expected from insurance broking, 4x4 sales and vehicle maintenance.
In the near term, an improved squid catch should help general confidence and a further stimulus from government infrastructure projects may emerge following the quadrennial Legislative Assembly elections in November 2017. Further oil development awaits an improved outlook for the global oil price and the emergence of a financially strong "farm-in" partner to help develop Premier Oil's "Sea Lion" acreage. With respect to tourism, continued growth is expected from cruise ship activity but negotiations with Argentina concerning flight permissions for new scheduled flights from South America which have the potential to unlock land-based tourism, remain unresolved and no significant stimulus from new flights is expected in the coming year.
PHFC
At PHFC, the emphasis in the coming year will continue to be on tight cost control and on maintaining the ferry's excellent safety and reliability record. The disruptive council construction works at the passenger interchange in Portsmouth are expected to be complete by June 2017; this and the arrival of the new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth late in 2017, should provide some modest stimulus to passenger volumes over the year. With its core fleet of 3 modern passenger vessels, ongoing capital expenditure at the ferry will be modest and underlying cash flow from ferry operations will continue to be strong.
Momart
At Momart, increased confidence in the global art market was reflected in more buoyant auction house sales, in spring 2017 and although competition remains intense, this should help drive further growth in Momart's services to private collectors, galleries and auction houses. Museum exhibitions work remains very price competitive and only limited growth is anticipated in this sector and the focus will be on higher added value contracts where Momart's unique expertise can come fully into play. In the coming year, the key priority will be to fill the company's newly opened storage facility at Leyton as quickly as possible to expand business with private collectors and galleries and to create a platform for further growth.
Acquisitions
Following the abortive take-over bid from Staunton Holdings, the search for complementary value enhancing acquisitions has been resumed, with the aim of increasing the group's earnings base, market capitalisation and appeal for investors. This appeal will be further enhanced by the resumption of dividends set at a sensible level in order to provide a modest yield whilst preserving the Group's cash resources for meaningful and accretive acquisitions. To avoid dilution of management resources, the main geographic focus will be on businesses based in the UK. A number of discussions have been held with businesses in the field of art logistics which, if progressed, would complement and extend Momart. These opportunities will continue to be explored but only on the basis of sensible purchase prices, clear synergies and a pathway to sustainable growth. If these opportunities do not yield positive results, expansion and investment in other high value specialist services will be considered as an alternative. Strategic opportunities for expansion and further investment in the Falklands will also be considered working in partnership with other specialist service providers on any larger projects which may emerge.
The guiding principle of our strategy is to deliver long-term sustainable growth, through continued organic growth and enhancing value for shareholders through selective, well-priced acquisitions. The Board is taking active measures to search for opportunities.
John Foster
Chief Executive
13 June 2017
Chief Executive's Strategic Review (continued)
Financial Review
Revenue and underlying operating profit
Group revenue rose 3.8% to GBP40.5 million, however, underlying operating profit decreased 19.3% to GBP2.8 million in the year ended 31 March 2017 (2016: GBP3.5 million) as profits at FIC fell back as oil exploration activity in the Falklands ceased in early 2016, and underlying operating profits in the Falklands, including the joint venture result, which had benefited from crane hire to Premier in the prior year, fell GBP0.8 million to GBP1.2 million. On a more positive note, trading profits at PHFC and Momart were slightly ahead of the prior year.
Non-trading items
Non-trading items amounted to a net cost of GBP0.51 million (2016: GBP0.28 million), and comprised a GBP0.08 million profit on the sale of "Gosport Queen", which had been purchased by Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company in 1966, and a GBP0.08 million profit incurred in the Joint Venture on the sale of the SAtCO crawler crane, which had been returned to the UK following the end of the drilling contract in the Falklands. These non-trading gains have been offset against:
-- GBP0.53 million of professional fees incurred from the failed Takeover Bid by Staunton Holdings Limited, and the further costs incurred in defending the Group against a possible bid by the Argentine controlled, Dolphin Fund.
-- GBP0.14 million amortisation charge of intangible assets, in relation to the net book value of Customer relationships acquired within Momart in March 2008.
Net financing costs
The Group's net financing costs at GBP0.4 million are similar to the prior year, as the slight increase in bank interest payable from the new bank loan drawn down by Momart in December 2016, has been offset against the reduction in interest payable at the Ferry, as the loans have been repaid during the year.
Underlying pre-tax profit
As expected, the Group reported underlying pre-tax profits of GBP2.40 million, 22.2% down on the prior year, (2016: GBP3.08 million).
Reported pre-tax profit
After the non-trading items noted above, reported Profit Before Tax for the Group decreased by 32.6% to GBP1.89 million (2016: GBP2.80 million).
Taxation
The Group pays corporation tax on its UK earnings at 20% and on earnings in the Falkland Islands at 26%. The Falkland Islands Company Limited, which is resident in both jurisdictions, has been granted a foreign branch exemption, and as a result no longer pays UK corporation tax. As a result FIC enjoys the full benefit of the tax deductibility in the Falkland Islands of expenditure on commercial and industrial buildings. The effective blended tax rate on underlying profits is 20.5% (2016: 22.7%).
Chief Executive's Strategic Review (continued)
Earnings per share
Year ended 31 March 2017 2016
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Change
GBPm GBPm %
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Underlying profit before tax 2.40 3.08 -22.2
Taxation on underlying profit (0.49) (0.70) -29.9
Underlying profit after tax 1.91 2.38 -19.9
Diluted average number of shares
in issue (thousands) 12,431 12,384 0.4
Effective underlying tax rate 20.5% 22.7% -1.2
Basic EPS on underlying profit 15.4p 19.2p -20.1
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Diluted EPS on underlying profit 15.3p 19.2p -20.2
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Basic EPS on reported profit 11.5p 18.0p -36.0
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Diluted EPS on reported profit 11.5p 17.9p -36.0
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Fully diluted Earnings per Share ("EPS") derived from Underlying Profits, fell to 15.3 pence (2016: 19.2 pence), due to the fall in the underlying profit before tax.
Dividend
As noted in the Chairman's Statement, the Board is also pleased to recommend the reinstatement of a dividend. By setting the dividend at an affordable level, the new dividend payment policy will allow the retention of the majority of profits to fund organic growth and to help finance acquisitions, whilst at the same time providing an attractive running yield for shareholders. Our new policy will be to pay a cash dividend which will be targeted to be three times covered by after tax profits. For the year ended 31 March 2017, subject to approval by shareholders at our AGM on 31 August 2017 the Company will declare a final dividend of 4 pence per share to be paid on 22 September 2017 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 September 2017.
Balance sheet
The Group's Balance Sheet remains strong. Total net assets, including intangible assets of GBP11.8 million (2016: GBP12.0 million), increased to GBP39.7 million from GBP38.6 million in the prior year. The carrying value of intangible assets at GBP11.8 million has reduced from the GBP12.0 million at 31 March 2016, due to the amortisation charge.
Retained earnings, after providing for corporation tax, increased by GBP1.2 million to GBP20.0 million (2016: GBP18.8 million). Bank borrowings increased to GBP3.8 million (2016: GBP3.3 million), due to the drawdown of a GBP1.0 million loan at Momart to cover the storage facility development. The Group's cash balances increased by GBP1.1 million to GBP15.1 million (2016: GBP14.0 million).
The net book value of property, plant and equipment increased by GBP0.2 million to GBP20.1 million (2016: GBP19.9 million) after capital investment of GBP1.8 million, including GBP1.0 million at Momart, largely due to the new storage facilities in Leyton. This has been offset against a GBP1.3 million depreciation charge in the year and GBP0.1 million of the hire fleet transferred to stock and sold through Falklands 4x4.
The Group owns investment properties, comprising commercial and residential properties in the Falkland Islands held for rental, together with approximately 400 acres of land in and around Stanley. This includes 18 acres for industrial development and 25 acres of prime mixed-use land. The Group owns 51 properties for rental, including 41 investment properties, which are mainly houses, in Stanley and ten mobile homes, which are rented to staff. The number of properties, which all are held at depreciated cost, has increased by one compared to the prior year due to the rental of a former FIC warehouse to a third party. The net book value of the investment properties and undeveloped land of GBP3.7 million (2016: GBP3.6 million) has been reviewed by the Directors resident in the Falkland Islands and at 31 March 2017 the fair value of this property portfolio was estimated at GBP7.2 million (2016: GBP7.0 million), an uplift of GBP3.5 million on net book value. FIC's portfolio of 700 acres of freehold land has a net book value of GBP0.7 million and an estimated current value at 31 March 2017 of GBP2.2 million (2016: GBP2.2 million).
Deferred tax assets relating to future pension liabilities increased to GBP0.8 million (2016: GBP0.7 million). These assets now only include the deferred tax on the FIC unfunded scheme calculated by applying the 26% Falklands' tax rate to the pension liability. The deferred tax asset increased, as the pension liability rose due to a change in assumptions made at the year-end, principally due to the decrease in the discount rate.
Inventories, which largely represent stock held for resale in the Falkland Islands, were reduced by GBP0.8 million to GBP5.4 million at 31 March 2017 (2016: GBP6.2 million), as a result of focussed stock management implemented in the Falkland Islands.
Trade and Other Receivables increased by GBP1.6 million to GBP5.5 million at 31 March 2017, due to the completion of large sales contracts in March at Momart and an increase in debtors at FIC due to a better start to the Fishing season in March 2017. These timing differences are expected to reverse in the coming financial year, Due to the increased year end receivables at Momart, average debtor days outstanding were 52 (2016: 33).
The Group's cash balances increased to GBP15.1 million (2016: GBP14.0 million).
Bank borrowings rose to GBP3.8 million from GBP3.3 million due to the new loan drawn down in December 2016 by Momart to fund the storage expansion.
Outstanding finance lease liabilities totalled GBP5.0 million (2016: GBP5.1 million). GBP4.8 million (2016: GBP4.9 million) of the finance lease balance is in respect of the 50 year lease from Gosport Borough Council for the Gosport Pontoon, which runs until June 2061.
In common with most large UK companies, the Group pays the majority of its corporation tax by means of payments on account. Residual corporation tax due for payment within the next 12 months is GBP0.2 million (2016: GBP0.03 million).
Trade and other payables increased to GBP12.3 million from GBP11.2 million at 31 March 2016, reflecting increased trading activity.
At 31 March 2017, the liability due in respect of the Group's defined benefit pension scheme in the Falkland Islands was GBP3.0 million (2016: GBP2.6 million). The increased liability is due principally to lower medium term interest rates used to discount the scheme's future liabilities. The pension scheme in the Falklands, which was closed to new entrants in 1988 and to further accrual in 2007, is unfunded and liabilities are met from operating cash flow. The increase in liability has been fed through reserves in accordance with IAS 19.
The Group's deferred tax liabilities, excluding the pension asset at 31 March 2017, were GBP2.2 million and increased by GBP0.1 million from the prior year (2016: GBP2.1 million). GBP2.0 million of this balance arises on property, plant and equipment, and is principally due to accelerated capital allowances on the new vessel in PHFC and also to properties in the Falklands, where capital allowances of 10% are available on the majority of the FIC properties. With such assets depreciated over 20-50 years, a temporary difference arises, on which deferred tax is provided.
Net assets per share were 320 pence at 31 March 2017 (2016: 310 pence).
Chief Executive's Strategic Review (continued)
Cash flows
Operating cash flow
Net cash flow from operating activities was GBP2.5 million (2016: GBP4.3 million); with the decrease due to the increased level of debtors in Momart at the end of the current year.
The Group's Operating Cash Flow can be summarised as follows:
Year ended 31 March 2017 2016 Change
GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Underlying profit before tax 2.4 3.1 (0.7)
Depreciation & Amortisation 1.5 1.5 -
Net Interest payable 0.4 0.4 -
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EBITDA 4.3 5.0 (0.7)
Share based payments - 0.1 (0.1)
Increase in hire purchase debtors - (0.5) 0.5
Less share of joint venture results
in underlying profit - (0.2) 0.2
Increase in working capital (1.1) 0.5 (1.6)
Professional fees paid for the
Takeover bid and defence (0.4) - (0.4)
Tax paid (0.3) (0.3) -
Restructuring costs paid - (0.3) 0.3
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Net cash inflow from operating
activities 2.5 4.3 (1.8)
Financing and Investing Activities
Sale of FOGL shares - 1.4 (1.4)
Less:
Capital expenditure (1.8) (1.9) 0.1
Net bank interest paid (0.1) (0.1) -
Proceeds on sale of fixed assets 0.1 0.1 -
Net cash in from Treasury share
movements - 0.1 (0.1)
Cash inflows from joint venture 0.2 0.4 (0.2)
Bank and other loan repayments (0.8) (0.8) -
Bank and Hire purchase loan draw
down 1.0 3.1 (2.1)
Net cash outflow from financing
and investing activities (1.4) 2.3 (3.7)
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Net cash inflow 1.1 6.6 (5.5)
Cash balance b/fwd. 14.0 7.4 6.6
Cash balance c/fwd. 15.1 14.0 1.1
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Chief Executive's Strategic Review (continued)
Financing outflows
During the year the Group incurred GBP1.8 million of capital expenditure (2016: GBP1.9 million); which included GBP0.8 million of expenditure on the Unit 14 expansion at Leyton and an additional GBP0.2 million spent at Momart on the vehicle fleet. In the Falklands GBP0.3 million was spent on expanding the vehicle hire fleet, which at 31 March 2017 includes 50 vehicles, (2016: 42) with 43 vehicles leased out at the year end. GBP0.1 million has been spent on constructing a dedicated warehouse for third party freight, and a further GBP0.2 million was incurred on normal replacement expenditure. At PHFC, GBP0.2 million of expenditure has been incurred on restoring the Victorian Portsea pontoon, including remediating and replacing the cast iron girders underpinning the pontoon.
In addition to the three bank loans held by PHFC, a further loan of GBP1.0 million was drawn down by Momart in December 2016, to finance the storage expansion. Scheduled loan repayments of GBP0.8 million (2016: GBP0.8 million) were made during the year, including GBP0.3 million of repayments to Gosport Council on the 50 year pontoon finance lease, GBP0.1 million of repayments on hire purchase leases for trucks at Momart and GBP0.4 million of repayments on the four bank loans.
John Foster
Chief Executive
13 June 2017
Board of Directors and Company Secretary
Jeremy Brade, Interim Chairman and Non-executive Director
Jeremy joined the Board in 2009. He is a Director of Harwood Capital Management where he is the senior private equity partner. Jeremy has served on the boards of several private and publicly listed international companies. Formerly Jeremy was a diplomat in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and before that an Army officer. He is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and has been Interim Chairman of FIH group plc since 2 May 2017.
John Foster, Chief Executive
John joined the Board in 2005. He is a chartered accountant and previously served as Finance Director on a number of fully listed UK companies. Prior to this, John spent three years in charge of acquisitions and disposals at FTSE 250 company, Ascot plc, and before that worked for nine years as a venture capitalist with a leading investment bank in the City.
Edmund Rowland, Non-executive Director
Edmund was appointed to the Board on 16 April 2013, and became Chairman on 9 February 2015. He resigned as Chairman of FIH group plc on 2 May 2017, but will remain on the board until a new non-executive director is appointed.
Carol Bishop, Company Secretary
Carol Bishop joined the Company in December 2011. She is a chartered accountant and has previously worked for London Mining plc, an AIM listed company as Group Reporting manager. Prior to this she spent three years at Hanson plc and six years at the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.
Directors' Report
The Directors present their annual report and the financial statements for the Company and for the Group for the year ended 31 March 2017.
Results and dividend
The Group's result for the year is set out in the Group Income Statement. The Group profit for the year after taxation amounted to GBP1,427,000 (2016: GBP2,222,000). Basic earnings per share on underlying profits were 15.4 pence (2016: 19.2 pence).
The Directors recommend a dividend of 4.0 pence per share, which, if approved by shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid on 22 September 2017 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 September 2017. The proposed final dividend has not been included in creditors as it was not approved before the year end.
Principal activities
The business of the Group during the year ended 31 March 2017 was general trading in the Falkland Islands, the operation of a passenger ferry across Portsmouth Harbour and the provision of international arts logistics and storage services. The principal activities of the Group are discussed in more detail in the Chief Executive's Strategic Report and should be considered as part of the Directors' Report for the purposes of the requirements of the enhanced Directors' Report guidance.
The principal activity of the Company is that of a holding company.
Directors
There have been no changes to the membership of the Board during the year. On 2 May 2017 Edmund Rowland stood down as Chairman of the Group and agreed to stay on the Board until a further board appointment has been made. On 2 May 2017 Non-Executive Director Jeremy Brade agreed to become interim Non-Executive Chairman pending the appointment of a new independent Non-Executive Chairman.
Directors' interests
The interests of the Directors in the issued shares and share options over the shares of the Company are set out below under the heading 'Directors' interests in shares'. During the year no Director had an interest in any significant contract relating to the business of the Company or its subsidiaries other than his own service contract.
Health and safety
The Group is committed to the health, safety and welfare of its employees and third parties who may be affected by the Group's operations. The focus of the Group's effort is to prevent accidents and incidents occurring by identifying risks and employing appropriate control strategies. This is supplemented by a policy of investigating and recording all incidents.
Employees
The Board is aware of the importance of good relationships and communication with employees. Where appropriate, employees are consulted about matters which affect the progress of the Group and which are of interest and concern to them as employees. Within this framework, emphasis is placed on developing greater awareness of the financial and economic factors which affect the performance of the Group. Employment policy and practices in the Group are based on non-discrimination and equal opportunity irrespective of age, race, religion, sex, colour and marital status. In particular, the Group recognises its responsibilities towards disabled persons and does not discriminate against them in terms of job offers, training or career development and prospects. If an existing employee were to become disabled during the course of employment, every practical effort would be made to retain the employee's services with whatever retraining is appropriate. The Group's pension arrangements for employees are summarised in note 23.
Payments to suppliers
The policy of the Company and each of its trading subsidiaries, in relation to all its suppliers, is to settle the terms of payment when agreeing the terms of the transaction and to abide by those terms, provided that it is satisfied that the supplier has provided the goods or services in accordance with agreed terms and conditions. The Group does not follow any code or standard payment practice. As a holding company, the Company had no trade creditors at either 31 March 2017 or 31 March 2016.
Directors' Report (continued)
Corporate Governance
As an AIM company, FIH group plc is not required to comply with the UK Corporate Governance Code (the 'Code') which applies only to fully listed UK companies and adherence to which requires the commitment of significant resources and cost. However high standards of Corporate Governance are a key priority of the Board and details of how the Company addresses key governance issues are set out in the Corporate Governance section of its website by reference to the 12 principles of Corporate Governance developed by the Quoted Companies Alliance.
The Board has established Audit, Remuneration, Nominations, and AIM Rules Compliance Committees and the Company receives regular feedback from its external auditors on the state of its internal controls. The Board attaches great importance to providing shareholders with clear and transparent information on the Group's activities, strategy and financial position. Details of all shareholder communications are provided on the Group's website. The Board holds regular meetings with larger shareholders and regards the annual general meeting as a good opportunity to communicate directly with shareholders via an open question and answer session.
Share capital and substantial interests in shares
During the year 2,795 shares were issued following the exercise of options by employees. Further information about the Company's share capital is given in note 25. Details of the Company's executive share option scheme and employee ownership plan can be found in note 24.
The Company was been notified of the following interests in 3% or more of the issued ordinary shares of the Company as at 31 May 2017:
Number of Percentage of
shares shares in issue
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The Article 6 Marital Trust
created under the First Amended
and Restated Jerry Zucker
Revocable Trust dated 2 April
2007 3,596,553 28.92
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Argos Argonaut Fund 1,228,736 9.88
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J.F.C Watts 797,214 6.41
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Martin Janser 756,818 6.09
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Bonafide Global Fish Fund 671,000 5.40
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Christian Struck 377,000 3.03
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Charitable and political donations
Charitable donations made by the Group during the year amounted to GBP14,771 (2016: GBP19,229), largely to local community charities in Gosport and the Falkland Islands. There were no political donations in the year (2016: nil).
Disclosure of information to auditor
The Directors who held office at the date of this Directors' Report confirm that, so far as they are each aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and each Director has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a Director to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
Auditor
A resolution proposing the re-appointment of KPMG LLP will be put to shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.
Directors' Report (continued)
Annual General Meeting
The Company's Annual General Meeting will be held at the London offices of FTI Consulting, 200 Aldersgate, London, EC1A 4HD at 11.30 a.m. on 31 August 2017. The Notice of the Annual General Meeting and a description of the special business to be put to the meeting are considered in a separate Circular to Shareholders.
Details of Directors' remuneration and emoluments
The remuneration of non-executive Directors consists only of annual fees for their services both as members of the Board and of Committees on which they serve.
An analysis of the remuneration and taxable benefits in kind (excluding share options) provided for and received by each Director during the year to 31 March 2017 and in the preceding year is as follows:
Salary Bonus 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 Total Total
GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
John Foster 206 *- 206 238
----------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Jeremy Brade 30 - 30 30
----------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Edmund Rowland 65 - 65 65
----------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Mike Killingley - - - **1
----------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total 301 - 301 334
----------------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
*The Chief Executive's bonus for the year is normally split into equal parts of deferred shares and cash, with the shares requiring a service condition to remain in employment for up to three years. For the year ended 31 March 2017, John Foster has waived his cash bonus and taken a reduced deferred shares award of GBP27,500, to be issued on 16 June 2017. These deferred shares will be provided at no cost to him in three equal tranches over the next three years.
**Until date of resignation
None of the Directors of the Company receive any pension contributions or benefit from any Group pension scheme.
The Executive Directors participate in annual performance related bonus arrangements. The Chief Executive had the potential during the year of earning up to 100% of his salary. The bonuses are subject to the achievements of specified corporate and personal objectives.
Directors' interests in shares
As at 31 March 2017, the share options of executive Directors may be summarised as follows:
Date of grant Number Exercise Exercisable Expiry
of options price from date
J L Foster
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
07 Aug 2007 27,517 GBP3.30 7 Aug 2010 6 Aug 2017
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
15 Jul 2009 44,550 GBP2.90 15 Jul 14 Jul
2012 2019
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
10 Jun 2015 GBP0.00 10 Jun 10 Jun
7,547 2017 2019
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
10 Jun 2015 GBP0.00 10 Jun 10 Jun
7,547 2018 2019
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
17 Jun 2016 6,272 GBP0.00 17 June 17 Jun
2017 2020
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
17 Jun 2016 6,272 GBP0.00 17 June 17 Jun
2018 2020
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
17 Jun 2016 6,273 GBP0.00 17 June 17 Jun
2019 2020
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
Total 105,978
--------------- ------------ --------- ------------ -----------
The mid-market price of the Company's shares on 31 March 2017 was 302.50 pence and the range in the year was 179.00 pence to 332.50 pence.
Directors' Report (continued)
The Directors' options extant at 31 March 2017 totalled 105,978 and represented 0.85% of the Company's issued share capital. The 203,994 remaining options are held by 36 other employees of the Group including subsidiary directors and senior management. Under the Company's executive share option scheme, executive Directors and senior executives have been granted options to acquire ordinary shares in the Company after a period of three years from the date of the grant. All outstanding options have been granted at an option price of not less than market value at the date of the grant. The exercise of options is subject to various performance conditions, which have been determined by the remuneration committee after discussion with the Company's advisors.
In addition to the share options set out above, the interests of the Directors, their immediate families and related trusts in the shares of the Company according to the register kept pursuant to the Companies Act 2006 were as shown below:
Ordinary shares Ordinary shares
as at as at
31 March 2017 31 March 2016
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
John Foster* *78,127 *72,830
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Jeremy Brade 15,010 15,010
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Edmund Rowland **3,106,553 **2,815,180
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
*John Foster's shareholding above includes all Shares held in the Company's share incentive plan in which he has a beneficial interest.
** Blackfish Capital Alpha Fund SPC and Staunton Holdings Limited are companies connected with Edmund Rowland, a non-executive director of the Company, and through this relationship with both Staunton Holdings Limited and Blackfish Capital Management, at 31 March 2017, Edmund Rowland was interested in 3,106,553 shares in the Company, representing approximately 24.98 per cent of the issued share capital of the Company. These shareholdings were sold on 2 May 2017 to The Article 6 Marital Trust, therefore Edmund Rowland no longer has any beneficial interest in the shares of FIH group plc.
Share Incentive Plan
In November 2012, the Company implemented an HMRC approved Share Incentive Plan (SIP) available to employees of the Group, which enables UK and Falklands staff to acquire shares in the Company through monthly purchases of up to GBP150 per month or 10% of salary, whichever is lower. For every three shares purchased by the employee, the Company contributes one free matching share. These shares are placed in trust and if they are left in trust for at least five years, they can be removed free of UK income tax and national insurance contributions. During the year ended 31 March 2017 the Company purchased GBP600 of matching shares for Mr J Foster.
Statement of Directors' responsibilities in respect of the Annual Report, Directors' Report, Strategic Report and the Financial Statements
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report, Strategic Report, Directors' Report, and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Directors to prepare Group and Parent Company financial statements for each financial year. Under that law they have elected to prepare both the group and the parent company financial statements in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and applicable law. As required by the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange, they are required to prepare the Group financial statements in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and applicable law and have elected to prepare the Parent Company financial statements on the same basis.
Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and Parent Company and of their profit or loss for that period. In preparing each of the Group and Parent Company financial statements, the Directors are required to:
-- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; -- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; -- state whether they have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU; and
-- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group and the Parent Company will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Parent Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Parent Company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company's website. Legislation in the UK governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The Directors confirm, to the best of their knowledge that:
-- these financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRS, as adopted by the European Union, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole; and
-- the management report, which comprises the Chairman's Statement and the Chief Executive's Strategic Report, includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and of the position of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.
Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Carol Bishop
Company Secretary
13 June 2017
Kenburgh Court
133-137 South Street
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 3HX
Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of FIH group plc
We have audited the financial statements of FIH group plc for the year ended 31 March 2017 set out on pages 26 to 71. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU and, as regards the parent company financial statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of directors and auditor
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit, and express an opinion on, the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
A description of the scope of an audit of financial statements is provided on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditscopeukprivate.
Opinion on financial statements
In our opinion:
-- the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and of the parent company's affairs as at 31 March 2017 and of the group's profit for the year then ended;
-- the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU;
-- the parent company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006; and
-- the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year is consistent with the financial statements.
Based solely on the work required to be undertaken in the course of the audit of the financial statements and from reading the Strategic report and the Directors' report:
-- we have not identified material misstatements in those reports; and -- in our opinion, those reports have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
-- adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
-- the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
-- certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or -- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Craig Parkin
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of KPMG LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
St Nicholas House
Park Row
Nottingham
NG1 6FQ
13 June 2017
Consolidated Income Statement
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2017
Notes Before Before
amortisation Amortisation amortisation Amortisation
& non-trading & non-trading & non-trading & non-trading
items items Total items items Total
2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------- --------------- --------------- --------- --------------- --------------- ---------
4 Revenue 40,494 - 40,494 38,996 - 38,996
Cost of sales (24,861) - (24,861) (23,497) - (23,497)
----------------- --------------- --------------- --------- --------------- --------------- ---------
Gross profit 15,633 - 15,633 15,499 - 15,499
Other
administrative
expenses (13,064) - (13,064) (12,398) - (12,398)
Takeover bid
costs - (530) (530) - - -
Restructuring
costs - - - - (261) (261)
Gain on sale of
FOGL shares - - - - 388 388
Consumer Finance
interest income 236 - 236 206 - 206
Gain on sale of
vessel - 76 76 - 60 60
Amortisation of
intangible
11 assets - (136) (136) - (136) (136)
Operating
expenses (12,828) (590) (13,418) (12,192) 51 (12,141)
Operating profit 2,805 (590) 2,215 3,307 51 3,358
Share of results
of Joint Venture 24 81 105 200 (330) (130)
----------------- --------------- --------------- --------- --------------- --------------- ---------
Profit before
net financing
costs 2,829 (509) 2,320 3,507 (279) 3,228
Finance income 21 - 21 27 - 27
Finance expense (454) - (454) (456) - (456)
----------------- --------------- --------------- --------- --------------- --------------- ---------
Net financing
8 costs (433) - (433) (429) - (429)
Profit / (loss)
before tax from
continuing
operations 2,396 (509) 1,887 3,078 (279) 2,799
9 Taxation (490) 30 (460) (699) 122 (577)
Profit / (loss)
for the year
attributable to
equity holders
of the company 1,906 (479) 1,427 2,379 (157) 2,222
----------------- --------------- --------------- --------- --------------- --------------- ---------
Earnings per
10 share
Basic 15.4p 11.5p 19.2p 18.0p
Diluted 15.3p 11.5p 19.2p 17.9p
--------- ---------
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2017
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Cash flow hedges - effective portion
of changes in fair value 15 (82)
Reclassification to profit or loss
on sale of shares in Falkland Oil and
Gas - (492)
------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Items that are or may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss 15 (574)
(Increase) / (decrease in the FIC defined
benefit pension liability (366) 215
Movement on deferred tax asset relating
to pension schemes 95 (56)
Items which will not ultimately be
recycled to the income statement (271) 159
Other comprehensive expense (256) (415)
Profit for the year 1,427 2,222
------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Total comprehensive income 1,171 1,807
------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Consolidated Balance Sheet
AT 31 MARCH 2017
2017 2016
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Non-current assets
11 Intangible assets 11,846 12,037
12 Property, plant and equipment 20,147 19,930
13 Investment properties 3,723 3,632
15 Investment in Joint venture 241 136
16 Finance leases receivable 763 755
17 Deferred tax assets 776 687
Total non-current assets 37,496 37,177
Current assets
18 Inventories 5,356 6,241
19 Trade and other receivables 7,498 4,853
16 Finance leases receivable 799 810
20 Cash and cash equivalents 15,079 14,037
Total current assets 28,732 25,941
TOTAL ASSETS 66,228 63,118
Current liabilities
21 Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (615) (546)
Income tax payable (182) (191)
22 Trade and other payables (12,286) (11,244)
Total current liabilities (13,083) (11,981)
Non-current liabilities
21 Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (8,224) (7,855)
23 Employee benefits (2,985) (2,644)
17 Deferred tax liabilities (2,191) (2,069)
Total non-current liabilities (13,400) (12,568)
TOTAL LIABILITIES (26,483) (24,549)
Net assets 39,745 38,569
-------------------------------------- --------- ---------
25 Capital and reserves
Equity share capital 1,243 1,243
Share premium account 17,447 17,447
Other reserves 1,162 1,162
Retained earnings 19,960 18,799
Hedging reserve (67) (82)
Total equity 39,745 38,569
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These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 13 June 2017 and were signed on its behalf by:
J L Foster
Director
Company Balance Sheet
AT 31 MARCH 2017
2017 2016
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------- -------- --------
Non-current assets
14 Investment in subsidiaries 27,629 28,164
19 Loans to subsidiaries 6,965 3,465
17 Deferred tax 17 9
------ ---------------------------- -------- --------
Total non-current assets 34,611 31,638
Current assets
19 Trade and other receivables 12 15
Corporation tax receivable 94 46
20 Cash and cash equivalents 8,780 11,761
Total current assets 8,886 11,822
TOTAL ASSETS 43,497 43,460
Current liabilities
22 Trade and other payables (3,387) (3,188)
Net assets 40,110 40,272
---------------------------- -------- --------
25 Capital and reserves
Equity share capital 1,243 1,243
Share premium account 17,447 17,447
Other reserves 6,910 6,910
Retained earnings 14,577 14,754
Hedging reserve (67) (82)
Total equity 40,110 40,272
---------------------------- -------- --------
As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, a separate profit and loss account of the Parent Company has not been presented. The Parent Company's loss for the financial year is GBP182,000 (2016: GBP1,356,000 profit).
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 13 June 2017 and were signed on its behalf by:
J L Foster
Director
Registered company number: 03416346
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2017
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------------- -------- ----------
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year after taxation 1,427 2,222
Adjusted for:
(i) Non-cash items:
Depreciation and Amortisation 1,587 1,595
Professional fees incurred for Takeover
bid and defence 530 -
Gain on disposal of fixed assets (76) (49)
Share of Joint Venture (profit) /loss,
after impairment provision (105) 130
Interest cost on pension scheme liabilities 88 90
Equity-settled share-based payment
expenses 15 61
--------------------------------------------- -------- ----------
Non-cash items adjustment 2,039 1,827
(ii) Other items:
Bank interest receivable (21) (27)
Bank interest payable 127 117
Finance lease interest payable 239 240
Decrease / (Increase) in finance leases
receivable 3 (460)
Gain on disposal of FOGL shares - (388)
Corporation and deferred tax expense 460 577
--------------------------------------------- -------- ----------
Other adjustments 808 59
Operating cash flow before changes
in working capital and provisions 4,274 4,108
(Increase) / decrease in trade and
other receivables (2,645) 455
Decrease / (increase) in inventories 971 (742)
Increase in trade and other payables 686 909
Decrease in provisions and employee
benefits (113) (115)
--------------------------------------------- -------- ----------
Changes in working capital and provisions (1,101) 507
Cash generated from operations 3,173 4,615
Cash outflow on option exercise (10) -
Professional fees paid for Takeover
bid and defence (365) -
Corporation taxes paid (336) (324)
--------------------------------------------- -------- ----------
Net cash flow from operating activities 2,462 4,291
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,790) (1,854)
Proceeds from the disposal of property,
plant & equipment 76 141
Proceeds received from the sale of
FOGL shares - 1,396
Loans received from joint venture 200 378
Interest received 21 27
--------------------------------------------- -------- ----------
Net cash flow from investing activities (1,493) 88
Cash flow from financing activities
Repayment of secured loan (829) (760)
Bank loan drawn down 990 2,890
Bank and HP interest paid (126) (117)
Hire purchase loan drawn down 38 158
Cash outflow on purchase of Treasury
shares - (681)
Proceeds from sale of Treasury shares - 733
--------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Net cash flow from financing activities 73 2,223
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,042 6,602
Cash and cash equivalents at start
of year 14,037 7,435
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
year 15,079 14,037
--------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Company Cash Flow Statement
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2017
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Notes Cash flows from operating activities
Holding Company (Loss) / profit for
the year (182) 1,356
Adjusted for:
Bank interest receivable (19) (25)
Professional fees incurred on the
failed Takeover 530 -
Ineffective portion of cash flow hedge (1) 5
Equity-settled share-based payment
expenses 39 44
14 Impairment of investment 511 102
Corporation and deferred tax expense 37 41
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Operating cash flow before changes
in working capital and provisions 915 1,523
Decrease / (increase) in trade and
other receivables 3 (3)
Increase / (decrease) in trade and
other payables 47 (4)
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Changes in working capital and provisions 50 (7)
Cash generated from operations 965 1,516
Cash outflow on option exercise (7) -
Professional fees paid for Takeover
bid and defence (365) -
Corporation taxes paid (93) (59)
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Net cash flow from operating activities 500 1,457
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash flows in inter-company borrowing (3,500) 848
Interest received 19 25
Cash outflow on purchase of Treasury
shares - (681)
Proceeds from sale of Treasury shares - 733
------ ------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Net cash flow from financing activities (3,481) 925
Net (decrease) / increase in cash
and cash equivalents (2,981) 2,382
Cash and cash equivalents at start
of year 11,761 9,379
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
year 8,780 11,761
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2017
Financial
assets
Equity Share fair
share premium Other Retained value Hedge Total
capital account reserves earnings reserve reserve equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April
2015 1,243 17,447 1,162 16,344 492 - 36,688
Profit for the
year - - - 2,222 - - 2,222
Share based payments - - - 61 - - 61
Cash flow hedges
- effective portion
of changes in
fair value - - - - - (82) (82)
Transfer to the
income statement
on sale of shares
in FOGL - - - - (492) - (492)
Re-measurement
of the defined
benefit pension
liability, net
of tax - - - 159 - - 159
Purchase of Treasury
shares - - - (720) - - (720)
Sale of Treasury
shares - - - 733 - - 733
Balance at 31
March 2016 1,243 17,447 1,162 18,799 - (82) 38,569
Profit for the
year - - - 1,427 - - 1,427
Share based payments - - - 15 - - 15
Cash flow hedges
- effective portion
of changes in
fair value - - - - - 15 15
Share option exercise - - - (10) - - (10)
Re-measurement
of the defined
benefit pension
liability, net
of tax - - - (271) - - (271)
Balance at 31
March 2017 1,243 17,447 1,162 19,960 - (67) 39,745
------------------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Company Statement of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity
FOR THE YEARED 31
MARCH 2017
Equity Share
share premium Other Retained Hedge Total
capital account reserves earnings Reserve equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April
2015 1,243 17,447 6,910 13,324 - 38,924
Profit for the year - - - 1,356 - 1,356
Share-based payments - - - 61 - 61
Cash flow hedges
- effective portion
of changes in fair
value - - - - (82) (82)
Purchase of Treasury
shares - - - (720) - (720)
Sale of Treasury
shares - - - 733 - 733
Balance at 31 March
2016 1,243 17,447 6,910 14,754 (82) 40,272
Loss for the year - - - (182) - (182)
Share based payments - - - 15 - 15
Option exercise - - - (10) - (10)
Cash flow hedges
- effective portion
of changes in fair
value - - - - 15 15
Balance at 31 March
2017 1,243 17,447 6,910 14,577 (67) 40,110
------------------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------------
A loss of GBP182,000 (2016: GBP1,356,000 profit) has been dealt with in the accounts of the Parent Company. As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the Company has not presented its own profit and loss account.
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Accounting policies
General information
FIH group plc (the "Company") is a company incorporated and domiciled in the UK.
Reporting entity
The group financial statements consolidate those of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group"). The Parent Company financial statements present information about the Company as a separate entity and not about its group.
Basis of preparation
Both the Parent Company financial statements and the Group financial statements have been prepared and approved by the Directors in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU ("Adopted IFRS"). On publishing the Parent Company financial statements here together with the Group financial statements, the Company is taking advantage of the exemption in s408 of the Companies Act 2006 not to present its individual income statement and related notes that form a part of these approved financial statements.
The accounting policies set out below have, unless otherwise stated, been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.
Judgements made by the Directors in the application of these accounting policies that have a significant effect on the financial statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment next year are discussed in note 30.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, rounded to the nearest thousand and are prepared on the historical cost basis.
The Directors are responsible for ensuring that the Group has adequate financial resources to meet its projected liquidity requirements and also for ensuring forecast earnings are sufficient to meet the covenants associated with the Group's banking facilities.
As in prior years the Directors have reviewed the Group's medium term forecasts and considered a number of possible trading scenarios and are satisfied the Group's existing resources (including committed banking facilities) are sufficient to meet its needs. As a consequence the Directors believe the Group is well placed to manage its business risk.
The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Chief Executive's Strategic Report. The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are also described in the Chief Executive's Strategic Report. In addition, note 26 to the financial statements includes the Group's objectives, policies and processes for managing its capital; its financial risk management objectives; details of its financial instruments and hedging activities; and its exposures to credit risk and liquidity risk.
The Group has considerable financial resources. As a consequence, the Directors believe that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully. After making enquiries the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and Group have adequate facilities to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and have continued to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of FIH group plc and its subsidiaries (the "Group"). A subsidiary is any entity FIH group plc has the power to control. Control is determined by FIH group plc's exposure or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and the ability to affect those returns. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Parent Company. The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with the policies adopted by the Group.
Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date on which control is transferred out of the Group.
1. Accounting policies (continued)
All intra-company balances and transactions, including unrealised profits arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in full in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Investments in subsidiaries within the Company balance sheet are stated at impaired cost.
Presentation of income statement
Due to the non-prescriptive nature under IFRS as to the format of the income statement, the format used by the Group is explained below.
Operating profit is the pre-finance profit of continuing activities and acquisitions of the Group, and in order to achieve consistency and comparability, is analysed to show separately the results of normal trading performance ("underlying profit"), individually significant charges and credits, changes in the fair value of financial instruments and amortisation of intangible assets on acquisition ("amortisation and non-trading items"). Such items arise because of their size or nature.
In 2017 these non- trading items comprise:
-- Professional costs incurred in dealing with the failed bid by Staunton Holdings and the defence against a possible bid by the, Argentine controlled, Dolphin Fund - GBP530,000
-- Profit on the sale of certain plant and machinery owned by SAtCO, following an impairment in the previous year - GBP81,000
-- Gain on vessel disposal in PHFC - GBP76,000 -- Amortisation of intangible assets - GBP136,000
In 2016 these items comprised:
-- The impairment provision made against certain plant and machinery owned by SAtCO - GBP330,000
-- Restructuring costs - GBP261,000 -- Gain on the sale of the Portsmouth Queen ferry - GBP60,000 -- Gain on the sale of Falkland Oil and Gas Limited shares - GBP388,000; and -- the amortisation of intangible assets - GBP136,000
Foreign currencies
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currencies of Group entities at exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated to the functional currency using the relevant rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and the gains or losses thereon are included in the income statement.
Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the initial transaction.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises purchase price and directly attributable expenses. Depreciation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
20 - 50
Freehold buildings years
Long leasehold land and buildings 50 years
Vehicles, plant and equipment 4 - 10 years
15 - 30
Ships years
The carrying value of assets and their useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. If an indication of impairment exists, the assets are written down to their recoverable amount and the impairment is charged to the income statement in the period in which it arises. Freehold land and assets under construction are not depreciated.
1. Accounting policies (continued)
Investment properties
Investment properties are properties held either to earn rental income or for capital appreciation or for both. Investment properties are stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation (calculated on useful economic lives in line with accounting policy, as stated under property, plant and equipment above) and any impairment losses.
Joint Ventures
Jointly controlled entities are those entities over whose activities the Group has joint control, established by contractual agreement and requiring the joint venture partners' unanimous consent for strategic financial and operating decisions. FIH group plc has joint control over an investee when it has exposure or rights to variable returns from its involvement with the joint venture and has the ability to affect those returns through its joint power over the entity.
Jointly controlled entities are accounted for using the equity method (equity accounted investees) and are initially recognised at cost. The consolidated financial statements include the Group's share of the total comprehensive income and equity movements of equity accounted investees, from the date that significant influence or joint control commences until the date that significant influence or joint control ceases. When the Group's share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, the Group's carrying amount is reduced to nil and recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of an investee.
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses.
Acquisitions prior to 1 April 2006
In respect to acquisitions prior to transition to IFRS, goodwill is recorded on the basis of deemed cost, which represents the amount recorded under previous Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") as at the date of transition. The classification and accounting treatment of business combinations which occurred prior to transition has not been reconsidered in preparing the Group's opening IFRS balance sheet at 1 April 2006. Goodwill is not amortised but reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently, if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.
Acquisitions on or after 1 April 2006
Goodwill on acquisition is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired business. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortised but reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.
Amortisation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets unless such lives are indefinite. Other intangible assets are amortised from the date they are available for use. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Trade name indefinite life Customer relationships 6 - 10 years
In the year ended 31 March 2014, the Directors reviewed the life of the brand name at Momart and after considerations of its strong reputation in a niche market and its history of stable earnings and cash flow, which is expected to continue into the foreseeable future, determined that its useful life is indefinite, and amortisation ceased from 1 October 2013.
1. Accounting policies (continued)
Computer software
Acquired computer software is capitalised as an intangible asset on the basis of the cost incurred to acquire and bring the specific software into use. Amortisation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of intangible assets from the date that they are available for use. The estimated useful life of computer software is seven years.
Impairment of non-financial assets
At each reporting date the Group assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested for impairment, at least annually. Where an indicator of impairment exists or the asset requires annual impairment testing, the Group makes a formal estimate of the recoverable amount. Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.
Recoverable amount is the greater of an asset's or cash-generating unit's fair value less cost to sell or value in use. It is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset's value in use cannot be estimated and it does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets, in which case the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses are reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.
Finance income and expense
Net financing costs comprise interest payable and interest receivable which are recognised in the income statement. Interest income and interest payable are recognised as a profit or loss as they accrue, using the effective interest method.
Financial instruments classified as available-for-sale
The investment in Falkland Oil and Gas Limited was stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income and presented in the fair value reserve in equity, except for impairment losses. When these items were derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised directly in equity was recycled to the profit and loss. Financial instruments classified as available-for-sale are initially recognised at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs.
Employee share awards
The Group provides benefits to certain employees (including Directors) in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby the recipient renders service in return for shares or rights over future shares ("equity settled transactions"). The cost of these equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to an estimate of their fair value at the date on which they were granted using an option input pricing model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of share options for which the related service and non-market performance conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognised as an expense is based on the number of share options that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For share-based payment awards with market performance vesting conditions, the grant date fair value of the share-based payments is measured to reflect such conditions and there is no true up for differences between expected and actual outcomes.
The cost of equity settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in reserves, over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date that the option vests. Where the Company grants options over its own shares to the employees of subsidiaries, it recognises, in its individual financial statements, an increase in the cost of investment in its subsidiaries equal to the equity settled share-based payment charge recognised in its consolidated financial statements with the corresponding credit being recognised directly in equity.
1. Accounting policies (continued)
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes all costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition, as follows:
The cost of raw materials, consumables and goods for resale comprises purchase cost, on a weighted average basis and where applicable includes expenditure incurred in transportation to the Falkland Islands.
Work-in-progress and finished goods cost includes direct materials and labour plus attributable overheads based on a normal level of activity.
Construction-in-progress is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Net realisable value is estimated at selling price in the ordinary course of business less costs of disposal.
Revenue
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents the amount receivable by the Group for goods supplied and services rendered in the normal course of business, net of discounts and excluding VAT. Revenue principally arises from retail sales, the provision of ferry services and the provision of storage and transportation services for fine art works. In the Falkland Islands, revenue also includes proceeds from property sales, property rental income, insurance commissions, revenues billed for shipping and agency activities and port services. Revenue from sale of goods is recognised at the point of sale or dispatch, which approximates to the point when significant risks and rewards are transferred to the buyer, whilst that of the ferry, fine art logistics and other services is recognised when the service is provided. Revenue from property sales is recognised on completion.
For fine art exhibition logistical work undertaken, where the costs incurred and the costs to complete the transaction can be measured reliably, the amount of profit attributable to the stage of completion of a contract is recognised on the basis of the incurred percentage of anticipated cost, which in the opinion of the Directors, is the most appropriate proxy for the stage of completion. This is applied only to significant long term projects spanning the year end, however there were no such contracts at the current or prior year end. Provision is made for losses as soon as they are foreseeable.
Pensions
Defined contribution pension schemes
The Group operates three defined contribution schemes. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the Group in independently administered funds. The amount charged to the income statement represents the contributions payable to the schemes in respect to the accounting period.
Defined benefit pension schemes
The Group has one pension scheme providing benefits based on final pensionable pay, which is unfunded and closed to further accrual. The Group's net obligation in respect of the defined benefit pension plan is calculated by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to its present value; and any unrecognised past service costs are deducted.
The liability discount rate is the yield at the balance sheet date on AA credit-rated bonds that have maturity dates approximating the terms of the Group's obligations. The calculation is performed by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. When the calculation results in a benefit to the Group, the benefit recognised is limited to the present value of any reductions in future contributions to the plan.
The current service cost and costs from settlements and curtailments are charged against operating profit. Past service costs are recognised immediately within profit and loss. The net interest cost on the defined benefit liability for the period is determined by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the end of the period to the net defined benefit liability at the beginning of the period. It takes into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments. Re-measurements of the defined benefit pension liability are recognised in full in the period in which they arise in the statement of comprehensive income.
1. Accounting policies (continued)
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are carried at amortised cost, less provision for impairment. Any change in their value through impairment or reversal of impairment is recognised in the income statement.
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are stated at their cost less payments made.
Dividends
Dividends unpaid at the balance sheet date are only recognised as liabilities at that date to the extent that they are appropriately authorised and are no longer at the discretion of the Company.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash balances and call deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows.
Interest-bearing borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognised in the income statement over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis.
Income tax
Income tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised directly in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted, or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following temporary timing differences are not recognised:
-- Goodwill not deductible for tax purposes; and
-- Initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profits.
-- Temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries, to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
Deferred tax is recognised at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on rates that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date.
Leased assets
Leases in which the Group assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
As lessee
Rental operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income.
1. Accounting policies (continued)
As lessor
Assets under hire purchase agreements are shown in the balance sheet under current assets to the extent they are due within one year, and under non-current assets to the extent that they are due after more than one year, and are stated at the value of the net investment in the agreements. The income from such agreements is credited to the income statement each year so as to give a constant rate of return on the funds invested.
Assets held for leasing out under operating leases are included in investment property (where they constitute land and buildings) or in property, plant and equipment (where they do not constitute land and buildings) at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Rental income is recognised on a straight-line basis.
Rental income is received from investment property rentals in the Falklands. This income from operating leases is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income. None of these lease agreements exceed a twelve month period.
Finance lease payments
Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance charge is allocated to each period of the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Cash-flow hedges
The effective portions of changes in the fair values of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash-flow hedges are recognised in equity. The gain or loss to any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement. Amounts accumulated in the hedging reserve are recycled to the income statement in the periods when the hedged items will affect profit or less.
New, amended and revised IFRSs and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee pronouncements ("IFRICs")
The following IFRSs and amendments and revisions to IFRSs which were effective for the first time in the year ended 31 March 2017 did not have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements:
Amendments and revisions to IFRSs Effective date
Periods beginning
on or
after:
Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests
in Joint Operations - Amendments to IFRS
11 1 January 2016
Clarification of Acceptable Methods of
Depreciation and Amortisation - Amendments
to IAS 16 and IAS 38 1 January 2016
Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements
- Amendments to IAS 27 1 January 2016
Annual Improvements to IFRSs - 2012-2014
Cycle 1 January 2016
Disclosure Initiative - Amendments to
IAS 1 1 January 2016
Future adoption of new standards
The following standards, which have not yet been applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements were in issue, but were not yet effective, and in some cases, had not yet been adopted by the EU:
IFRS 9: Financial Instruments
IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers IFRS 16 : Leases
The Directors do not anticipate that the adoption of these new IFRSs and amendments and revisions to IFRSs will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements in the period of initial application, except for the adoption of IFRS 16: Leases, as the change in the accounting treatment of operating leases, will have a significant impact on the Group's financial statements resulting from a the revised treatment of the ground rent payable on the 50 year lease for the Gosport pontoon, and the significant rental payments incurred on the storage facilities at Momart.
2. Segmental Information Analysis
The Group is organised into three operating segments, and information on these segments is reported to the chief operating decision maker ('CODM') for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of performance. The CODM has been identified as the Board of Directors.
The operating segments offer different products and services and are determined by business type: goods and essential services in the Falkland Islands, the provision of ferry services and art logistics and storage.
Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire property, plant and equipment and intangible assets other than goodwill and any other assets purchased through the acquisition of a business.
2. Segmental Information Analysis (continued)
2017
General Ferry Art logistics
trading Services and storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 17,828 4,286 18,380 - 40,494
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Segment operating
profit before tax,
amortisation &
non-trading items 1,209 1,058 538 - 2,805
Restructuring costs - - - (530) (530)
Gain on sale of
vessel - 76 - - 76
Amortisation - - (136) - (136)
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Segment operating
profit 1,209 1,134 402 (530) 2,215
Share of result
of joint venture 24 - - - 24
Reversal of Impairment - - - 81 81
Profit before net
financing costs 1,233 1,134 402 (449) 2,320
Interest income 14 4 3 - 21
Interest expense (88) (349) (17) - (454)
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Net finance expense (74) (345) (14) - (433)
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Segment profit
before tax 1,159 789 388 (449) 1,887
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Assets and liabilities
Segment assets 33,381 16,556 16,279 12 66,228
Segment liabilities (11,419) (9,359) (4,956) (749) (26,483)
Segment net assets 21,962 7,197 11,323 (737) 39,745
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Other segment information
Capital expenditure:
Property, plant
and equipment 578 241 971 - 1,790
Investment properties - - - - -
Total Capital Expenditure 578 241 971 - 1,790
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Depreciation:
Property, plant
and equipment 492 447 385 - 1,324
Investment properties 72 - - - 72
Computer software - - 55 - 55
Total Depreciation 564 447 440 - 1,451
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Amortisation of
intangible assets
on acquisition
of Momart - - 136 - 136
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Underlying profit
before tax
Segment operating
profit 1,209 1,058 538 - 2,805
Share of results
of joint venture 24 - - - 24
Underlying profit
before net financing
costs 1,233 1,058 538 - 2,829
Interest income 14 4 3 - 21
Interest expense (88) (349) (17) - (454)
Underlying profit
before tax 1,159 713 524 - 2,396
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2. Segmental Information Analysis (continued)
2016
General Ferry Art logistics
trading Services and storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 18,495 4,244 16,257 - 38,996
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Segment operating
profit before tax,
amortisation &
non-trading items 1,819 1,028 460 - 3,307
Restructuring costs (178) - (83) - (261)
Gain on sale of
vessel - 60 - - 60
Gain on the sale
of FOGL shares - - - 388 388
Amortisation - - (136) - (136)
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Segment operating
profit 1,641 1,088 241 388 3,358
Share of result
of joint venture 200 - - - 200
Impairment of Joint
Venture fixed assets (330) - - - (330)
Profit before net
financing costs 1,511 1,088 241 388 3,228 Interest income 17 3 7 - 27 Interest expense (99) (347) (10) - (456) Net finance expense (82) (344) (3) - (429) --------------------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ --------- Segment profit before tax 1,429 744 238 388 2,799 --------------------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ --------- Assets and liabilities Segment assets 33,150 16,323 13,630 15 63,118 Segment liabilities (10,821) (9,632) (3,463) (633) (24,549) Segment net assets 22,329 6,691 10,167 (618) 38,569 --------------------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ --------- Other segment information Capital expenditure: Property, plant and equipment 1,213 223 402 - 1,838 Investment properties 16 - - - 16 Total Capital Expenditure 1,229 223 402 - 1,854 --------------------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ --------- Depreciation: Property, plant and equipment 581 440 314 - 1,335 Investment properties 71 - - - 71 Computer software - - 53 - 53 Total Depreciation 652 440 367 - 1,459 --------------------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ --------- Amortisation of intangible assets on acquisition of Momart - - 136 - 136 --------------------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ --------- Underlying profit before tax Segment operating profit 1,819 1,028 460 - 3,307 Share of results of joint venture 200 - - - 200 Underlying profit before net financing costs 2,019 1,028 460 - 3,507 Interest income 17 3 7 - 27 Interest expense (99) (347) (10) - (456) Underlying profit before tax 1,937 684 457 - 3,078 --------------------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ ---------
2. Segmental Information Analysis (continued)
The GBP12,000 (2016: GBP15,000) unallocated assets above include GBP12,000 (2016: GBP15,000) of prepayments held in FIH group plc.
The GBP749,000 (2016: GBP633,000) unallocated liabilities above consist of accruals and tax balances held in FIH group plc.
3. Geographical analysis
The tables below analyse revenue and other information by geography:
2017
United Falkland
Kingdom Islands Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue (by source) 22,666 17,828 40,494
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Assets and Liabilities
Non-current segment assets, excluding
deferred tax 24,563 12,157 36,720
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Capital expenditure 1,212 578 1,790
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2016
United Falkland
Kingdom Islands Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue (by source) 20,501 18,495 38,996
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Assets and Liabilities
Non-current segment assets, excluding
deferred tax 24,374 12,116 36,490
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Capital expenditure 625 1,229 1,854
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4. Revenue
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Sale of goods 11,206 12,653
Rendering of services 29,288 26,343
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Total revenue 40,494 38,996
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5. Non-trading items and amortisation of intangible assets
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit before tax as reported 1,887 2,799
Reverse non-trading items:
Costs incurred from the Takeover
bid 530 -
Restructuring costs - 261
Proceeds on the sale of vessels (76) (60)
(Reversal of impairment) / impairment
of the joint venture fixed assets (81) 330
Gain on the sale of 5,000,000 FOGL
shares - (388)
Amortisation charge on Momart intangible
assets acquired 136 136
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Total non-trading items and amortisation 509 279
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Underlying profit before tax 2,396 3,078
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Tax on non-trading items
In the year ended 31 March 2017, a GBP30,000 tax credit has been included in the Group's income statement in respect of the GBP509,000 non-trading items, which includes a GBP45,000 deferred tax credit on the intangible assets purchased in Momart in 2008, offset against the GBP15,000 income tax payable on the profit arising on the sale of fixed assets. The GBP530,000 of costs incurred from the aborted Takeover bid have not been treated as a tax deductible expense.
In the year ended 31 March 2016, a GBP122,000 tax credit has been included in the Group's income statement in respect of the GBP279,000 non-trading items, which includes a GBP71,000 deferred tax credit on the intangible assets purchased in Momart in 2008, and the GBP63,000 income tax deductible on the GBP261,000 restructuring costs, offset against the GBP12,000 income tax payable on the profit arising on the sale of fixed assets. No tax charge has arisen on the GBP388,000 gain on the sale of shares in Falkland Oil and Gas Limited.
6. Expenses and auditor's remuneration
The following expenses
/ (incomes) have been included
in the profit and loss Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Direct operating expenses
of rental properties 263 142 - -
Depreciation 1,396 1,406 - -
Depreciation of computer
software 55 53 - -
Amortisation of intangible
assets 136 136 - -
Foreign currency losses 6 (2) - -
Impairment loss on trade
and other receivables 44 36 - -
Cost of inventories recognised
as an expense 9,552 9,884 - -
Operating lease payments 1,050 921 - -
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Auditor's remuneration 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Audit of these financial statements 33 30
Other taxation services 4 4
Audit of subsidiaries' financial statements
pursuant to legislation 73 62
Other assurance services - 20
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Total auditor's remuneration 110 116
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Amounts paid to the Company's auditors and their associates in respect of services to the Company, other than the audit of the Company's financial statements, have not been disclosed as the information is required instead to be disclosed on a consolidated basis.
7. Staff numbers and cost
The average number of persons employed by the Group (including Directors) during the year, analysed by category, was as follows:
Number of employees Number of employees
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Ferry services 38 38 - -
Falkland Islands; in Stanley 159 172 - -
in UK 6 5 - -
Art logistics & storage 131 129 - -
Head office 4 4 4 4
Total average staff numbers 338 348 4 4
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The aggregate payroll cost of these persons was as follows:
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Wages and salaries 10,914 10,804 457 460
Share-based payments (see
note 24) 15 61 39 44
Social security costs 909 916 50 49
Contributions to defined
contribution plans 298 301 9 9
Total employment costs 12,136 12,082 555 562
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Details of audited Directors' remuneration are provided in the Directors' Report, under the heading 'Details of Directors' Remuneration and Emoluments'.
8. Finance income and expense
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Bank interest receivable 21 27
Total financial income 21 27
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2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Interest payable on bank loans (127) (117)
Net interest cost on the FIC defined
benefit pension scheme liability (88) (90)
Finance lease interest payable (239) (240)
Unwinding of deferred consideration
payable - (9)
Total finance expense (454) (456)
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9. Taxation
Recognised in the income statement
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Current tax expense
Current year 357 370
Adjustments for prior years (25) 118
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Current tax expense 332 488
Deferred tax expense
Origination and reversal
of temporary differences 166 230
Reduction in tax rate (65) (119)
Adjustments for prior years 27 (22)
Deferred tax expense 128 89
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Total tax expense 460 577
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Reconciliation of the effective tax rate
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit on ordinary activities
before tax 1,887 2,799
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Tax using the UK corporation
tax rate of 20% (2016: 20%) 377 560
Expenses not deductible for tax
purposes 174 58
Gain on disposal of investment - (78)
Effect of higher tax rate overseas - 23
Difference in the rate of deferred
tax (72) (108)
Income from joint ventures (21) 26
Adjustments to tax charge in
respect of previous periods 2 96
Total tax expense 460 577
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Tax recognised directly in other comprehensive income
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Deferred tax credit / (expense) recognised
directly in other comprehensive income 95 (56)
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Reductions in the UK corporation tax rate from 20% to 19% on 1 April 2017 and to 17% on 1 April 2020 were substantively enacted on 18 November 2015 and 15 October 2016 respectively. This will reduce the Company's future current tax charge accordingly. The deferred tax assets and liabilities at 31 March 2017 have been calculated based on the rates substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. In the UK deferred tax has been provided at 17%.
These planned changes in the future rates of UK corporation tax will reduce the company's future current tax charge accordingly. The deferred tax assets and liabilities in the United Kingdom at 31 March 2017 have been calculated based on the rates substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
The deferred tax assets and liabilities in the Falkland Islands have been calculated at the Falklands' tax rate of 26%.
10. Earnings per share
The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on profits on ordinary activities after taxation, and the weighted average number of shares in issue in the period, excluding shares held in Treasury and under the Employee Share Ownership Plan ('ESOP') (see note 25).
The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on profits on ordinary activities after taxation and the weighted average number of shares in issue in the period, excluding shares held under the ESOP, adjusted to assume the full issue of share options outstanding, to the extent that they are dilutive.
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit on ordinary activities after taxation 1,427 2,222
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2017 2016
Number Number
Weighted average number of shares in
issue 12,431,715 12,431,623
Less: shares held in Treasury - (31,725)
Less: shares held under the ESOP (24,849) (28,016)
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Average number of shares in issue excluding
the ESOP and shares held in Treasury 12,406,866 12,371,882
Maximum dilution with regards to share
options 23,639 11,830
Diluted weighted average number of shares 12,430,505 12,383,712
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2017 2016
Basic earnings per share 11.5p 18.0p
Diluted earnings per share 11.5p 17.9p
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To provide a comparison of earnings per share on underlying performance, the calculation below sets out basic and diluted earnings per share based on underlying profits.
Earnings per share on underlying profit 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Underlying profit before tax (see note
5) 2,396 3,078
Taxation (490) (699)
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Underlying profit after tax 1,906 2,379
Effective tax rate 20.5% 22.7%
Weighted average number of shares in
issue excluding Treasury shares and the
ESOP (from above) 12,406,866 12,371,882
Diluted weighted average number of shares
(from above) 12,430,505 12,383,712
Basic earnings per share on underlying
profit 15.4p 19.2p
Diluted earnings per share on underlying
profit 15.3p 19.2p
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11. Intangible assets
Computer Customer Brand
Software relation-ships name Goodwill Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cost:
At 31 March 2015 and
2016 479 1,274 2,823 11,576 16,152
Disposals - (1,274) - - (1,274)
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At 31 March 2017 479 - 2,823 11,576 14,878
Accumulated amortisation:
At 1 April 2015 156 1,002 785 1,983 3,926
Depreciation of computer
software 53 - - - 53
Amortisation of other
intangibles for the
year - 136 - - 136
At 31 March 2016 209 1,138 785 1,983 4,115 Depreciation of computer software 55 - - - 55 Disposals - (1,274) - - (1,274) Amortisation of other intangibles for the year - 136 - - 136 At 31 March 2017 264 - 785 1,983 3,032 Net book value: At 1 April 2015 323 272 2,038 9,593 12,226 ---------------------------- ---------- ---------------- -------- --------- -------- At 31 March 2016 270 136 2,038 9,593 12,037 ---------------------------- ---------- ---------------- -------- --------- -------- At 31 March 2017 215 - 2,038 9,593 11,846 ---------------------------- ---------- ---------------- -------- --------- --------
Amortisation and impairment charges are recognised in operating expenses in the income statement. Customer relationships are ongoing relationships, both contractual and otherwise with customers considered to be of future economic benefit to the Group with estimated economic lives of 6 - 10 years. As at 31 March 2017 these intangibles assets were fully amortised. No further amortisation of these intangible assets will now arise. The Momart brand name has a carrying value of GBP2,038,000 and is considered to be of future economic value to the Group with an estimated indefinite useful economic life. It is reviewed annually for impairment as part of the art logistics and storage review.
Goodwill
Goodwill is allocated to the Group's Cash Generating Units (CGUs) which principally comprise its business segments. A segment level summary of goodwill is shown below:
Art
logistics Ferry
and Services Falkland
storage (Ports-mouth) Islands Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 April 2015, 31 March
2016 and 31 March 2017 5,577 3,979 37 9,593
----------------------------- ----------- --------------- --------- --------
Impairment
The Group tests material goodwill annually for impairment or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill and / or indefinite life assets might be impaired. An impairment test is a comparison of the carrying value of the assets of a CGU, based on a value-in-use calculation, to their recoverable amounts. Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying value an impairment results. During the year the goodwill and indefinite life intangibles for each CGU was separately assessed and tested for impairment, with no impairment charges resulting (2016: nil). As part of testing goodwill and indefinite life intangibles for impairment, forecasts of operating cash flows for the next 50 years at PHFC and 25 years for Momart, have been used, which are based on approved budgets and plans by the Board of FIH group plc. These forecasts represent the best estimate of future performance of the CGUs based on past performance and expectations for the market development of the CGU.
11. Intangible assets (continued)
A number of key assumptions are used as part of impairment testing. These key assumptions are made by management reflecting past experience combined with their knowledge as to future performance and relevant external sources of information.
Discount rates
Within impairment testing models, the cash flows of the Art Logistics and Storage CGU have been discounted using a pre-tax discount rate of 13.0% (2016: 13.5%), and the cash flows of the Ferry Services have been discounted using a pre-tax discount rate of 12.4% (2016: 12.4%). Management have determined that each rate is appropriate as the risk adjustment applied within the discount rate reflects the risks and rewards inherent to each CGU, based on the industry and geographical location it is based within.
Long term growth rates
Long term growth rates of 2% over up to fifty years have been used for all CGUs as part of the impairment testing models. This growth rate does not exceed the long term average growth rate for the UK, in which the CGUs operate. For both Ferry Services and Art Logistics and Storage, the future cash flows are based on the latest budgets and business plans, which take account of known business conditions, and are therefore consistent with past experience.
Other assumptions
Other assumptions used within impairment testing models include an estimation of long term effective tax rate for the CGUs. The long-term effective rate of tax assumption is consistent with current tax rates. The terminal value is calculated based on the Gordon Growth model.
Sensitivity to changes in assumptions
Using a discounted cash flow methodology necessarily involves making numerous estimates and assumptions regarding growth, operating margins, tax rates, appropriate discount rates, capital expenditure levels and working capital requirements. These estimates will likely differ from future actual results of operations and cash flows, and it is possible that these differences could be material. In addition, judgements are applied by the Directors in determining the level of cash generating units and the criteria used to determine which assets should be aggregated. A difference in testing levels could further affect whether an impairment is recorded and the extent of impairment loss.
Assumptions specific to ferry services (Portsmouth)
Value in use was determined by discounting future cash flows in line with the other assumptions discussed above. Management have forecast consistent growth in cash flows of 2% in both the short and long term. The value in use was determined to exceed the carrying amount and no impairment has been recognised (2016: GBPnil). It is not considered that a reasonably possible change in any of these assumptions would generate a different impairment test outcome to the one included in this annual report. The key assumptions made in the estimation of future cash flows are the passenger numbers and the average revenue per passenger.
Assumptions specific to arts logistics and storage (UK)
Value in use was determined by discounting future cash flows in line with the other assumptions as discussed above. Cash flows were projected based on approved budgets and plans over the forecast period, with a long term growth rate of 2%. The carrying value of the unit was determined to not be higher than its recoverable amount and no impairment was recognised (2016: nil). The key assumptions made in the estimation of future cash flows are in relation to revenue. Sensitivity analysis as at 31 March 2017 indicated that should the discount rate increase by 1%, (existing assumption 13.0%) pre-tax cash flows decrease by 10% or the growth rate by 1% (existing assumption 2%) this would result in an impairment charge being recognised of between GBP0.8 million to GBP1.0 million in the financial statements in respect of the valuation of the goodwill and intangible in relation to Momart.
12. Property, plant and equipment
Group
Long
Freehold leasehold Vehicles,
Land Land plant
& buildings and buildings Ships and equipment Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cost:
At 1 April 2015 6,944 7,095 6,702 8,613 29,354
Additions in year 948 161 109 620 1,838
Transfer to stock - - - (202) (202)
Disposals (50) (19) - (1,225) (1,294)
--------------------------- ------------- --------------- -------- --------------- --------
At 31 March 2016 7,842 7,237 6,811 7,806 29,696
Additions in year 122 818 19 831 1,790
Transfer to investment
properties (170) - - - (170)
Transfer to stock - - - (221) (221)
Disposals - - - (155) (155)
At 31 March 2017 7,794 8,055 6,830 8,261 30,940
--------------------------- ------------- --------------- -------- --------------- --------
Accumulated depreciation:
At 1 April 2015 1,829 1,067 1,378 5,459 9,733
Charge for the
year 152 231 229 723 1,335
Transfer to stock - - - (94) (94)
Disposals (50) (16) - (1,142) (1,208)
--------------------------- ------------- --------------- -------- --------------- --------
At 1 April 2016 1,931 1,282 1,607 4,946 9,766
Charge for the
year 280 142 247 655 1,324
Transfer to stock - - - (135) (135)
Transfer to investment
properties (7) - - - (7) Disposals - - - (155) (155) --------------------------- ------------- --------------- -------- --------------- -------- At 31 March 2017 2,204 1,424 1,854 5,311 10,793 Net book value: At 1 April 2015 5,115 6,028 5,324 3,154 19,621 --------------------------- ------------- --------------- -------- --------------- -------- At 31 March 2016 5,911 5,955 5,204 2,860 19,930 --------------------------- ------------- --------------- -------- --------------- -------- At 31 March 2017 5,590 6,631 4,976 2,950 20,147 --------------------------- ------------- --------------- -------- --------------- --------
At 31 March 2017 the net carrying amount of leased long leasehold land and buildings and vehicles, plant and equipment was GBP4,385,000 and GBP346,000 for the Gosport Pontoon and trucks at Momart respectively, (2016: GBP4,481,000 and GBP532,000). During the year to 31 March 2017, Momart acquired one van on hire purchase, which cost GBP38,000 and was funded by a GBP25,000 finance lease. During the year ending 31 March 2016, Momart acquired two sprinter vans and a truck on hire purchase, which cost GBP177,000 and were funded by GBP158,000 of finance leases.
At 31 March 2016, GBP79,000 was included within long leasehold properties in respect of the construction of the storage facilities for Momart which have now been completed.
The Company has no tangible fixed assets.
13. Investment properties
Group
Residential
and commercial Freehold
property land Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cost:
At 1 April 2015 3,460 723 4,183
Additions in year 16 - 16
Disposals (9) - (9)
------------------------------------- ---------------- --------- --------
At 31 March 2016 3,467 723 4,190
Transfer from Freehold properties 132 38 170
At 31 March 2017 3,599 761 4,360
Accumulated depreciation:
At 1 April 2015 490 - 490
Charge for the year 71 - 71
Disposals (3) (3)
At 31 March 2016 558 - 558
Transfer from Freehold properties 7 - 7
Charge for the year 72 - 72
At 31 March 2017 637 - 637
------------------------------------- ---------------- --------- --------
Net book value:
At 1 April 2015 2,970 723 3,693
------------------------------------- ---------------- --------- --------
At 31 March 2016 2,909 723 3,632
------------------------------------- ---------------- --------- --------
At 31 March 2017 2,962 761 3,723
------------------------------------- ---------------- --------- --------
The investment properties comprise residential and commercial property held for rental in the Falkland Islands. Investment properties include 400 acres, including 70 acres of land in Stanley, 58 acres of which have planning permission. In addition, the Group has 300 acres of land on the North shore of Stanley Harbour at Fairy Cove. These investment properties held by FIC have been reviewed by a Directors of FIC who are resident in the Falkland Islands and who are considered to have the relevant knowledge and experience to undertake the valuation. Independent advice has also been taken from a local property expert. At 31 March 2017 the fair value of this property portfolio was estimated at GBP7.2 million (31 March 2016: GBP7.0 million) an uplift on book value of GBP4.2 million. Development land was valued at GBP2.2 million (2016: GBP2.2 million), an uplift on book value of GBP1.4 million.
During the year to 31 March 2017, the Group received rental income of GBP424,000 (2016: GBP565,000) from its investment properties and from the ten mobile homes rented to staff, which are held in long leasehold property.
At 31 March 2017 and 2016 no investment properties were under construction.
The Company does not own any investment properties.
14. Investment in subsidiaries
Country Class of shares Ownership Ownership
of held at at
incorporation 31 March 31 March
2017 2016
The Falkland Islands Ordinary shares
Company Limited (1) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Preference
shares of
GBP10 100% 100%
The Falkland Islands
Trading Company Limited Ordinary shares
(1) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Falkland Islands Shipping Falkland Ordinary shares
Limited (2) (6) Islands of GBP1 100% 100%
Falkland Ordinary shares
Erebus Limited(2)(6) Islands of GBP1 100% 100%
Preference
shares of
GBP1 100% 100%
South Atlantic Support
Services Limited(3) Falkland Ordinary shares
(6) Islands of GBP1 100% -
Falkland Ordinary shares
Paget Limited(4) (6) Islands of GBP1 100% 100%
The Portsmouth Harbour Ordinary shares
Ferry Company Limited(4) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Portsea Harbour Company Ordinary shares
Limited(4) (6) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Clarence Marine Engineering Ordinary shares
Limited(4) (6) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Gosport Ferry Limited(4) Ordinary shares
(6) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Momart International Ordinary shares
Limited(5) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Ordinary shares
Momart Limited(5) (6) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
Ordinary shares
Dadart Limited(5) (6) UK of GBP1 100% 100%
(1) The registered office for these companies is Kenburgh Court, 133-137 South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3HX.
(2) The registered office for these companies is 5 Crozier Place, Stanley, Falkland Islands FIQQ 1ZZ.
(3) South Atlantic Support Services Limited's registered office is 56 John Street, Stanley, Falkland Islands FIQQ 1ZZ
(4) The registered office for these companies is South Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1EP.
(5) The registered office for these companies is Exchange Tower, 6(th) Floor, 2 Harbour Exchange Square, London E14 9GE.
(6) These investments are not held by the Company but are indirect investments held through a subsidiary of the Company.
Company
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 April 2016 28,164 28,249
Impairment of subsidiaries (511) (102)
Share based payments (credit) /
charge capitalised into subsidiaries (24) 17
At 31 March 2017 27,629 28,164
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The Company's investment in Momart was impaired by GBP511,000 in the year to 31 March 2017, due to lower future expected levels of profitability. In the year to 31 March 2016, Erebus Limited was impaired by GBP102,000 following to the disposal of the final 5,000,000 shares in Falkland Oil and Gas.
15. Investment in Joint Venture
The Group has one joint venture (South Atlantic Construction Company Limited, "SAtCO"), which was set up in June 2012, with Trant Construction to bid for the larger infrastructure contracts which were expected to be generated by oil activity. Both Trant Construction and the Falkland Islands Company contributed GBP50,000 of ordinary share capital. SAtCO is registered and operates in the Falkland Islands. During the year ended 31 March 2016, an impairment was made against certain plant and machinery owned by SAtCO, which was partly reversed in the year ended 31 March 2017 due to a sale of these assets during the year. The net assets of SAtCO are shown below:
Joint Venture's balance sheet 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Current assets 744 1,269
Liabilities due in less than one
year (262) (470)
Liabilities due in greater than
one year - (527)
------------------------------------- -------- --------
Net assets of SAtCO 482 272
------------------------------------- -------- --------
Group share of net assets 241 136
------------------------------------- -------- --------
2017 Before 2017 2017 After
Impairment Impairment Impairment
Joint Venture's results reversal reversal Reversal 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 64 - 64 616
Cost of sales - - - (95)
Administrative expenses (4) - (4) (11)
------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ --------
Operating profit for the
year 60 - 60 510
Impairment reversal / (impairment) - 206 206 (866)
------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ --------
Profit before taxation 60 206 266 (356)
Taxation (12) (44) (56) 96
------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ --------
Joint Venture retained
profit / (loss) for the
year 48 162 210 (260)
------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ --------
Group share of retained
profit / (loss) for the
year 24 81 105 (130)
------------------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ --------
There were no recognised gains or losses, other than the profits disclosed above for the year ended 31 March 2017 (2016: none). There was no depreciation charged in the year ended 31 March 2017 (2016: GBP95.000).
The current assets balances above include GBP103,000 of cash (2016: GBP512,000). The liabilities due in less than one year are all trade payables and corporation tax payable. The liabilities due in greater than one year in the prior year, consisted of loans to the parent companies of GBP527,000.
SAtCO had no contingent liabilities or capital commitments as at 31 March 2017 or 31 March 2016 and the Group had no contingent liabilities or commitments in respect of its joint venture at 31 March 2017 or 31 March 2016.
16. Finance leases receivable
Finance lease receivables relate to finance leases on the sale of vehicles and customer goods in the Falkland Islands. No contingent rents have been recognised as income in the period. No residual values accrue to the benefit of the lessor.
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-Current : Finance Lease debtors
due after more than one year 763 755
Current : Finance lease debtors
due within one year 799 810
Total Finance Lease debtors 1,562 1,565
---------------------------------------- -------- --------
The difference between the gross investment in the hire purchase leases and the present value of future lease payments due represents unearned finance income of GBP314,000 (2016: GBP133,000).
The cost of assets acquired for the purpose of renting out under hire purchase agreements by the Group during the year amounted to GBP962,000 (2016: GBP1,316,000).
The aggregate rentals receivable during the year in respect of hire purchase agreements were GBP1,167,000 (2016: GBP1,029,000).
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Gross investment in hire purchase
leases 1,876 1,698
------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Present value of future lease payments
due:
Within one year 799 810
Within two to five years 763 755
Total present value of future lease
payments 1,562 1,565
------------------------------------------- -------- --------
17. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Recognised deferred tax assets
and (liabilities) Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Property, plant & equipment (2,032) (1,865)
Intangible assets (346) (391)
Inventories 9 28
Other financial liabilities 32 39
Share-based payments 26 -
Tax losses 120 120
----------------------------------------- -------- --------
Total net deferred tax liabilities (2,191) (2,069)
Deferred tax asset arising on the
defined benefit pension liabilities 776 687
----------------------------------------- -------- --------
Net tax liabilities (1,415) (1,382)
----------------------------------------- -------- --------
17. Deferred tax assets and liabilities (continued)
The deferred tax asset on the defined benefit pension scheme (see note 23) arises under the Falkland Islands tax regime and has been presented on the face of the consolidated balance sheet as a non-current asset as it is expected to be realised over a relatively long period of time. All other deferred tax assets are shown net against the non-current deferred tax liability shown in the balance sheet.
Company
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Other temporary differences 17 9
-------------------------------- -------- --------
Net tax asset 17 9
-------------------------------- -------- --------
Movement in deferred tax
assets / (liabilities) in
the year: Group
1 April Recognised Recognised 31 March
2016 in income in equity 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Property, plant & equipment (1,865) (167) - (2,032)
Intangible assets (391) 45 - (346)
Inventories 28 (19) - 9
Other financial liabilities 39 (7) - 32
Share-based payments - 26 - 26
Tax losses 120 - 120
Pension 687 (6) 95 776
Deferred tax movements (1,382) (128) 95 (1,415)
----------------------------- -------- ----------- ----------- ---------
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets of GBP113,000 (2016: GBP113,000) in respect of capital losses have not been recognised as it is not considered probable that there will be suitable chargeable gains in the foreseeable future from which the underlying capital losses will reverse.
Movement in deferred tax
asset in the year: Company
1 April Recognised Recognised 31 March
2016 in income in equity 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Other temporary difference 9 8 - 17
Deferred tax asset movements 9 8 - 17
------------------------------ -------- ----------- ----------- ---------
Movement in deferred tax
assets / (liabilities) in
the prior year: Group
1 April Recognised Recognised 31 March
2015 in income in equity 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Property, plant & equipment (1,669) (196) - (1,865)
Intangible assets (462) 71 - (391)
Inventories 15 13 - 28 Other financial liabilities 50 (11) - 39 Share-based payments 10 (10) - - Tax losses 69 51 - 120 Pension 750 (7) (56) 687 Deferred tax movements (1,237) (89) (56) (1,382) ----------------------------- -------- ----------- ----------- ---------
17. Deferred tax assets and liabilities (continued)
Movement in deferred tax
asset in the prior year: Company
1 April Recognised Recognised 31 March
2015 in income in equity 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Other temporary difference 6 3 - 9
Deferred tax asset movements 6 3 - 9
------------------------------ -------- ----------- ----------- ---------
18. Inventories
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Work in progress 1,295 912
Goods in transit 764 606
Goods for resale 3,297 4,723
-------- --------
Total Inventories 5,356 6,241
---------------------- -------- --------
Goods in transit are retail goods in transit to the Falkland Islands.
The Company has no inventories.
19. Trade and other receivables
Company
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-Current
Amount owed by subsidiary undertakings 6,965 3,465
------------------------------------------- --- ------------ --------
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Current
Trade and other receivables 5,507 3,920 - -
Prepayments and accrued income 1,991 933 12 15
Total trade and other receivables 7,498 4,853 12 15
------------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Trade and other receivables increased substantially at 31 March 2017 due to the later timing of sales in the year. Carrying values have been reviewed to ensure the amounts shown are fully recoverable.
20. Cash and cash equivalents
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash and other cash equivalents
in the balance sheet 15,079 14,037 8,780 11,761
----------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
21. Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group's interest bearing loans and borrowings owed by the Group, which are stated at amortised cost. For more information regarding the maturity of the interest-bearing loans and lease liabilities and about the Group and Company's exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risk, see note 25.
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current liabilities
Secured bank loans 3,321 2,863
Lease liabilities 4,903 4,992
------------------------------------- -------- --------
Total non-current interest bearing
loans and lease liabilities 8,224 7,855
------------------------------------- -------- --------
Current liabilities
Secured bank loans 507 401
Lease liabilities 108 145
------------------------------------- -------- --------
Total current interest bearing
loans and lease liabilities 615 546
------------------------------------- -------- --------
Total liabilities
Secured bank loans 3,828 3,264
Lease liabilities 5,011 *5,137
------------------------------------ -------- --------
Total interest bearing loans
and lease liabilities 8,839 8,401
------------------------------------- -------- --------
Lease liabilities
Future minimum Interest Present value
lease payments of minimum
lease payments
2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Less than one
year 341 384 233 239 108 145
Between one
and two years 332 333 229 233 103 100
Between two
and five years 853 914 670 678 183 236
More than five
years 10,205 10,465 5,588 5,809 4,617 4,656
----------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total 11,731 12,096 6,720 6,959 5,011 *5,137
----------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash balances (see note
20) 15,079 14,037 8,780 11,761
less: Total interest-bearing
loans and borrowings *(8,839) *(8,401) - -
Net cash 6,240 5,636 8,780 11,761
-------------------------------- --------- --------- -------- --------
*Included within lease liabilities is GBP4,797,000 (2016: GBP4,828,000) in respect of the long term lease liability for the Gosport pontoon, with quarterly payments of GBP65,000 payable to Gosport Borough Council over the next forty-four years until 2061.
22. Trade and other payables
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Current
Trade payables 6,861 6,612 - -
Amounts owed to subsidiary
undertakings - - 2,500 2,500
Loan from joint venture 200 - - -
Other creditors, including
taxation and social security 1,257 1,482 129 134
Interest rate swap liability 71 87 71 87
Accruals and deferred income 3,897 3,063 687 467
Total trade and other payables 12,286 11,244 3,387 3,188
---------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
23. Employee benefits: pension plans
The Group operates three defined contribution pension schemes. In addition, it also operates one unfunded defined benefit pension scheme in the Falkland Islands, which has been closed to new members and to future accrual since 1 April 2007. During the year ended 31 March 2017, 17 pensioners (2016: 18) received benefits from this scheme, and there are three deferred members at 31 March 2017 (2016: three). Benefits are payable on retirement at the normal retirement age. The weighted average duration of the expected benefit payments from the Scheme is around 16 years (2016: 16 years).
Defined contribution schemes
The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the Group to the schemes and amounted to GBP298,000 (2016: GBP301,000). The Group anticipates paying contributions amounting to GBP302,000 during the year ending 31 March 2017. There were outstanding contributions of GBP23,000 (2016: GBP33,000) due to pension schemes at 31 March 2017.
Defined benefit pension schemes
A summary of the fair value of the net pension scheme deficit is set out below:
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Pension scheme deficit:
The Falkland Islands Company Limited
Scheme (2,985) (2,644)
Deferred tax asset 776 687
-------- --------
Net pension scheme deficit (2,209) (1,957)
----------------------------------------- -------- --------
The Falkland Islands Company Limited Scheme
The Falkland Islands Company Limited operates a defined benefit pension scheme for certain former employees. This scheme was closed to new members in 1988 and to further accrual on 31 March 2007. The scheme has no assets and payments to pensioners are made out of operating cash flows. The expected contributions for the year ended 31 March 2018 are GBP113,000. Actuarial reports for IAS 19 purposes as at 31 March 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013 were prepared by a qualified independent actuary, Lane Clark and Peacock LLP. The major assumptions used in the valuation were:
2017 2016
Rate of increase in salaries 2.5% 2.3%
Rate of increase in pensions in
payment and deferred pensions 2.5% 3.0%
Discount rate applied to scheme
liabilities 2.5% 3.4%
Inflation assumption 3.0% 3.1%
Average longevity at age 65 for
male current and deferred pensioners
(years) at accounting date 22.5 22.4
Average longevity at age 65 for
male current and deferred pensioners
(years) 20 years after accounting
date 24.7 24.6
23. Employee benefits: pension plans (continued)
The assumptions used by the actuary are chosen from a range of possible actuarial assumptions, which due to the timescale covered, may not necessarily be borne out in practice.
The estimated liabilities of the scheme increased from GBP2.6 million at 31 March 2016 to GBP2.9 million at 31 March 2017 due principally to the use of lower discount rates to discount future liabilities.
Sensitivity Analysis
The calculation of the defined benefit liability is sensitive to the assumptions set out above. The following table summarises how the impact of the defined benefit liability at 31 March 2017 would have increased / (decreased) as a result of a change in the respective assumptions by 0.1%
Effect on obligation
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Discount rate +/- 0.1% 49 41
Inflation assumption +/- 0.1% (19) (17)
Life expectancy +/- one year (136) (111)
These sensitivities have been calculated to show the movement in the defined benefit obligation in isolation, and assume no other changes in market conditions at the accounting date.
Scheme liabilities
The present values of the scheme's liabilities, which are derived from cash flow projections over long periods and thus inherently uncertain, were:
Value at
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Present value of
scheme liabilities (2,985) (2,644) (2,884) (2,480) (2,584)
Related deferred
tax assets 776 687 750 645 671
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net pension liability (2,209) (1,957) (2,134) (1,835) (1,913)
----------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Movement in deficit during the
year: 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Deficit in scheme at beginning
of the year (2,644) (2,884)
Pensions paid 113 115
Other finance cost (88) (90)
Re-measurement of the defined benefit
pension liability (366) 215
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Deficit in scheme at the end of
the year (2,985) (2,644)
------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Analysis of amounts included in
other finance costs: 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Interest on pension scheme liabilities 88 90
------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Analysis of amounts recognised in statement
of comprehensive income: 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Experience gains arising on scheme liabilities 59 26
Changes in assumptions underlying the
present value of scheme liabilities (425) 189
------------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Re-measurement of the defined benefit
pension liability (366) 215
------------------------------------------------ -------- --------
23. Employee benefits: pension plans (continued)
History of experience gains and losses: 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Experience gains / (losses) arising on scheme liabilities: Amount (GBP'000) 59 26 76 20 (34) Percentage of year end present value of scheme liabilities (2.0%) (1.0%) (2.6%) (0.8%) 1.3% Total amount recognised in statement of comprehensive income: Amount (GBP'000) (366) 215 (412) 135 (173) Percentage of year end present value of scheme liabilities 12.3% (8.1%) 14.3% (5.4%) 6.7% Payment to pensioners 113 115 115 122 111
24. Employee benefits: share based payments
The following options were outstanding at 31 March 2017:
Share Fair
Date Number Exercise price value Total
of Issue Price at grant per fair Earliest Latest
date share value Exercise Exercise
pence pence pence GBP Date date
7 Aug 7 Aug 6 Aug
07 27,517 330.0 332.5 73.0 20,087 10 17
4 Dec 4 Dec 3 Dec
07 7,500 319.0 340.0 119.0 8,925 10 17
3 Apr 3 Apr 2 Apr
08 3,517 365.0 375.0 131.0 4,607 11 18
8 Apr 8 Apr 7 Apr
09 51,719 207.5 207.5 56.0 28,963 12 19
15 Jul 15 Jul 14 Jul
09 44,550 290.0 290.0 72.0 32,076 12 19
9 Dec 9 Dec 8 Dec
09 13,000 390.0 397.5 145.0 18,850 12 19
21 Dec 21 Dec 20 Dec
10 10,586 342.5 337.5 124.0 13,127 13 20
16 Dec 16 Dec 15 Dec
11 99,518 267.5 261.5 68.0 67,672 14 21
03 Sep 03 Sep 02 Sep
14 13,154 353.5 353.5 100.0 13,154 17 24
19 Jan 19 Jan 18 Jan
15 5,000 272.5 272.5 63.0 3,150 18 25
276,061 210,611
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The total number of options outstanding at 31 March 2017, excluding the 33,911 nil cost options, was 276,061 (2016: 500,615). A reconciliation of the movement in options is shown below. The fair values of the options are estimated at the date of grant using appropriate option pricing models and are charged to the profit and loss account over the expected life of the options. The following table gives the assumptions made in determining the fair value of the unvested options.
19 Jan
2015
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Expected Volatility
(%) 37
Risk free interest
rate (%) 1.23
Expected life
of options (years) 6.5
Dividend yield
(%) 4.22
Share price at
grant date (pence) 272.5
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Expected volatility is determined by reference to past performance of the Company's share price. All options are granted with the condition that the employee remains in employment for three years. Certain option grants also have conditions attached in that increases in earnings per share on underlying profits over the vesting period must exceed the UK Retail price index increase, and options granted to directors of the Company have a condition that the Group's total shareholder return increase must exceed that of the FTSE AIM All-Share Index over the three year period.
24. Employee benefits: share based payments (continued)
All share options are equity settled. Share options issued without share price conditions attached have been valued using the Black-Scholes model. Share price options issued with share price conditions attached have been valued using a Monte Carlo simulation model making explicit allowance for share price targets. During the year ending 31 March 2017, 24,761 options were exercised over ordinary shares (None were exercised in the year ending 31 March 2016). The number and weighted average exercise prices of share options are as follows:
Weighted Weighted
average average
exercise exercise
price Number price Number
(GBP) of options (GBP) of options
2017 2017 2016 2016
Outstanding at the beginning
of the year 3.10 500,615 3.35 727,198
Options exercised during
the year 2.75 (24,761) - -
Forfeited during the year 3.20 (90,677) 3.82 (25,000)
Lapsed during the year 3.83 (109,116) 3.89 (201,583)
------------------------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
Outstanding at the year
end 2.82 276,061 3.10 500,615
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Vested options exercisable
at the year end 2.78 257,907 3.06 452,651
------------------------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
Weighted average life of
outstanding options (years) 3.3 4.6
------------------------------ ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
The range of exercise prices of outstanding options at 31 March 2017 is from GBP2.075 (2016: GBP2.075) to GBP3.90 (2016: GBP4.250). In addition to the options above, 18,817 nil cost options were granted to John Foster on 17 June 2016. On 10 June 2015, 22,642 nil cost options were granted to John Foster and 7,548 of these options were exercised in June 2016. These outstanding options are noted below:
Share
Date Number Exercise price Fair Total
of Issue Price at grant value fair Earliest Latest
date per share value Exercise Exercise
pence pence pence GBP date Date
10 Jun 10 Jun 10 Jun
15 7,547 - 265.0 265.0 20,000 17 19
10 Jun 10 Jun 10 Jun
15 7,547 - 265.0 265.0 20,000 18 19
17 Jun 17 Jun 17 Jun
16 6,272 - 186.0 186.0 11,666 17 20
17 Jun 17 Jun 17 Jun
16 6,272 - 186.0 186.0 11,666 18 20
17 Jun 17 Jun 17 Jun
16 6,273 - 186.0 186.0 11,668 19 20
33,911 75,000
------------ --------- ----------- ---------- ----------- -------- ---------- ----------
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Total share based payment expense
recognised in the year 15 61
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25. Capital and reserves
Share capital Ordinary Shares
2017 2016
In issue at the start of the year 12,431,623 12,431,623
Share capital issued during the
year 2,795 -
------------------------------------ ----------- -----------
In issue at the end of the year 12,434,418 12,431,623
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2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Allotted, called up and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 10p each 1,243 1,243
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By special resolution at an Annual General Meeting on 9 September 2010 the Company adopted new articles of association principally to take account of the various changes in company law brought in by the Companies Act 2006. As a consequence the Company no longer has an authorised share capital. The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company.
On 31 March 2000, an Employee Share Ownership Plan was established. At 31 March 2017 the plan held 24,016 (2016: 28,016) ordinary shares at a cost of GBP47,152 (2016: GBP55,005). The market value of the shares at 31 March 2017 was GBP72,648 (2016: GBP56,312). Shares held in the ESOP are entitled to receive a nominal 0.01p per share in each dividend payment.
For more information on share options please see note 24.
The other reserves in the Group comprise largely of merger relief arising in connection with the acquisition of Momart International Limited. These have been offset by a recognised impairment of Momart in the year ended 31 March 2009.
Dividends
No dividends were recognised in the current or prior period
26. Financial instruments
(i) Fair values of financial instruments
Trade and other receivables
The fair value of trade and other receivables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the balance sheet date if the effect is material.
Trade and other payables
The fair value of trade and other payables is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the balance sheet date if the effect is material.
Cash and cash equivalents
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is estimated as its carrying amount where the cash is repayable on demand. Where it is not repayable on demand then the fair value is estimated at the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the balance sheet date.
Interest- bearing borrowings
The fair value of interest-bearing borrowings, which after initial recognition is determined for disclosure purposes only, is calculated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the balance sheet date.
IAS 39 categories and fair values
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are not materially different to the carrying values shown in the consolidated balance sheet and Company balance sheet.
The following table shows the carrying value, which is equal to fair value for each category of financial instrument:
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash and cash equivalents 15,079 14,037 8,780 11,761
Hire purchase debtors 1,562 1,565 - -
Trade and other receivables 5,507 3,920 - -
---------------------------------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Total assets exposed to
credit risk 22,148 19,522 8,780 11,761
---------------------------------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Interest rate swap liability (71) (87) (71) (87)
Other Financial liabilities
at amortised cost (12,215) (11,157) (3,316) (3,101)
Total trade and other payables (12,286) (11,244) (3,387) (3,188)
Interest-bearing borrowings
at amortised cost (8,839) (8,401) - -
---------------------------------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Available for sale financial assets are valued using a level 1 methodology. The interest rate swap has been valued using a level 2 methodology. All other financial instruments are based on level 3 methodology.
26. Financial instruments (continued)
(ii) Credit Risk
Financial risk management
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group's receivables from customers.
Group
The Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The maximum credit exposure of the Group comprises the amounts presented in the balance sheet, which are stated net of provisions for doubtful debt. A provision is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of future cash flows. Management has credit policies in place to manage risk on an on-going basis. These include the use of customer specific credit limits.
Company
The majority of the Company's receivables are with subsidiaries. The Company does not consider these counter-parties to be a significant credit risk.
Exposure to credit risk
The carrying amount of financial assets, other than available for sale financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. Therefore, the maximum exposure to credit risk at the balance sheet date was GBP22,148,000 (2016: GBP19,522,000) being the total trade receivables, hire purchase debtors and cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet. The credit risk on cash balances and the interest rate swap is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the balance sheet date by geographic region was:
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Falkland Islands 1,853 980
Europe 887 401
North America 467 345
United Kingdom 1,942 1,687
Other 358 507
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Total trade receivables 5,507 3,920
---------------------------- -------- --------
The Company has no trade debtors
Credit quality of financial assets and impairment losses
Group Gross Impairment Net Gross Impairment Net
2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Not past due 3,765 - 3,765 2,932 - 2,932
Past due 0-30
days 942 - 942 619 - 619
Past due 31-120
days 212 (28) 184 133 - 133
More than 120
days 790 (174) 616 445 (209) 236
-------- ----------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
5,709 (202) 5,507 4,129 (209) 3,920
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26. Financial instruments (continued)
The movement in the allowances for impairment in respect of trade receivables during the year was:
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1 April 2016 209 221
Impairment loss recognised 44 69
Impairment loss reversed - (33)
Cash received (4) (30)
Utilisation of provision (debts
written off) (47) (18)
------------------------------------ -------- --------
Balance at 31 March 2017 202 209
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The allowance account for trade receivables is used to record impairment losses unless the Group is satisfied that no recovery of the amount owing is possible: at that point the amounts considered irrecoverable are written off against the trade receivables directly.
No further analysis has been provided for cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables from Group companies, other receivables and other financial assets, as there is limited exposure to credit risk and no provisions for impairment have been recognised.
(iii) Liquidity risk
Financial risk management
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.
At the beginning of the period the Group had outstanding bank loans of GBP3.3 million. In December 2016, a further loan of GBP1.0 million was drawn down, to be repaid over ten years, which has been secured against the assets of Momart International and Momart Limited. All payments due during the year with respect to these agreements were met as they fell due.
The Company had no bank loans at the start or end of the year.
The Group manages its cash balances centrally at head office and prepares rolling cash flow forecasts to ensure funds are available to meet its secured and unsecured commitments as and when they fall due.
Liquidity risk - Group
The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the effects of netting agreements:
Contractual cash
flows
2017 Carrying 5 years
amount 1 year 1 to 2 to and
Total or less 2 years 5 years over
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Secured bank loans 3,828 4,304 608 608 1,505 1,583
Finance leases 5,011 11,731 341 332 853 10,205
Trade payables 6,861 6,861 6,861 - - -
Interest rate swap
liability 71 103 37 31 35 -
Other creditors,
including taxation 1,257 1,257 1,257 - - -
Accruals and deferred
income 3,897 3,897 3,897 - - -
--------- -------- --------- --------- --------- --------
Total Non-derivative
financial liabilities 20,925 28,153 13,001 971 2,393 11,788
-------------------------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- --------
26. Financial instruments (continued)
Contractual cash
flows
2016 Carrying 5 years
amount 1 year 1 to 2 to and
Total or less 2 years 5 years over
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Secured bank loans 3,264 3,684 494 494 1,322 1,374
Finance leases 5,137 12,096 384 333 914 10,465
Trade payables 6,612 6,612 6,612 - - -
Interest rate swap
liability 87 146 43 37 66 -
Other creditors,
including taxation 1,482 1,482 1,482 - - -
Accruals and deferred
income 3,063 3,063 3,063 - - -
-------------------------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- --------
Total non-derivative
financial liabilities 19,645 27,083 12,078 864 2,302 11,839
-------------------------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- --------
The contractual cash flows for finance leases in the years ended 31 March 2017 and 31 March 2016 are significantly higher than the liability at the year end, as the finance lease for the Gosport pontoon with Gosport Borough Council is a 50 year finance lease with quarterly payments of GBP65,000 until 2061.
Liquidity risk - Company
The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the effects of netting agreements:
Contractual cash
flows
2017 Carrying 5 years
amount 1 year 1 to 2 to and
Total or less 2 years 5 years over
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Interest rate swap
liability 71 103 37 31 35 -
Other creditors,
including taxation 129 129 129 - - -
Accruals and deferred
income 687 687 687 - - -
--------- -------- --------- --------- --------- --------
887 919 853 31 35 -
--------- -------- --------- --------- --------- --------
Contractual cash
flows
2016 Carrying 1 year 1 to 1 year
amount Total or less 2 years Total or less
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Interest rate swap
liability 87 146 43 37 66 -
Other creditors,
including taxation 134 134 134 - - -
Accruals and deferred
income 467 467 467 - - -
--------- -------- --------- --------- -------- ---------
688 747 644 37 66 -
--------- -------- --------- --------- -------- ---------
(iv) Market Risk
Financial risk management
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices will affect the Group's income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments.
Market risk - Foreign currency risk
The Group has exposure to foreign currency risk arising from trade and other payables which are denominated in foreign currencies. The Group is not, however, exposed to any significant transactional foreign currency risk. The Group's exposure to foreign currency risk is as follows and is based on carrying amounts for monetary financial instruments.
26. Financial instruments (continued)
Group
31 March 2017 Total Balance
EUR USD Other sheet exposure GBP Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash and cash equivalents 264 163 25 452 14,627 15,079
Trade payables and
other payables (472) (128) (190) (790) (11,496) (12,286)
--------------------------- -------- -------- --------
Balance sheet exposure (208) 35 (165) (338) 3,131 2,793
-------- -------- --------
31 March 2016 Total Balance
EUR USD Other sheet exposure GBP Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash and cash
equivalents 74 204 4 282 13,755 14,037
Trade payables and
other payables (173) (62) (69) (304) (10,940) (11,244)
-------------------- -------- -------- --------
Balance sheet
exposure (99) 142 (65) (22) 2,815 2,793
-------------------- -------- -------- --------
The Company has no exposure to foreign currency risk.
Sensitivity analysis
Group
A 10% weakening of the following currencies against pound sterling at 31 March would have increased / (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This calculation assumes that the change occurred at the balance sheet date and had been applied to risk exposures existing at that date. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular other exchange rates and interest rates remain constant and is performed on the same basis for year ended 31 March 2016.
Equity Profit or Loss
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
EUR 21 10 21 10
USD (4) (14) (4) (14)
A 10% strengthening of the above currencies against pound sterling at 31 March would have the equal but opposite effect on the above currencies to the amounts shown above, on the basis that all other variables remain constant.
Market risk - interest rate risk
At the balance sheet date the interest rate profile for the Group's interest-bearing financial instruments was:
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Fixed rate financial instruments
Finance lease receivable 1,562 1,565 - -
Financial liabilities (969) - - -
Lease liabilities (5,011) (5,137) - -
(4,418) (3,572) - -
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Variable rate financial instruments
Effect of Interest rate swap liability (71) (87) (71) (87)
Financial liabilities (2,859) (3,264) - -
(2,930) (3,351) (71) (87)
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26. Financial instruments (continued)
At 31 March 2017, the group had four bank loans:
(i) GBP0.4 million (2016: GBP0.6 million) repayable over five years, which has been secured against two vessels in Portsmouth. Interest is payable on this loan at 2.8% over the Bank of England base rate;
(ii) GBP2.0 million (2016: GBP2.2 million) repayable over ten years, with interest charged at 2.6% above the bank of England base rate; and
(iii) GBP0.4 million (2016: GBP0.5 million) repayable over ten years, with interest charged at 1.75% above the Bank of England base rate.
(iv) GBP1.0 million drawn down in December 2016 by Momart Limited to fund the new storage facilities
The interest payable on the first three loans noted above has been hedged by one interest swap, taken out in October 2015 with a notional value of GBP3.6 million, with interest payable at the difference between 1.325% and the Bank of England Base rate. This interest rate swap notional value decreases at GBP36,250 per month over five years until September 2020 when it will expire. The notional value of the swap at 31 March 2017 is GBP3,008,750 (2016: GBP3,443,750). The Swap effectively fixes the blended average interest rates on the Group's bank borrowings at 3.6% per annum.
Sensitivity analysis
An increase of 100 basis points in interest rates at the balance sheet date would have increased / (decreased) equity and profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This calculation assumes that the change occurred at the balance sheet date and has been applied to risk exposures existing at that date.
This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency rates, remain constant and considers the effect of financial instruments with variable interest rates and financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss or available-for-sale with fixed interest rates. The analysis is performed on the same basis for 31 March 2016.
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Equity
Interest rate swap liability 30 34 30 34
Variable rate financial liabilities (28) (33) - -
Profit or Loss
Interest rate swap liability 30 34 30 34
Variable rate financial liabilities (28) (33) - -
Market risk - equity price risk
(v) Capital Management
The Group's objectives when managing capital, which comprises equity and reserves at 31 March 2017 of GBP39,745,000 (2016: GBP38,569,000) are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns to shareholders and benefits to our other stakeholders.
27. Operating leases
Non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows:
Group
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Less than one year 1,036 910
Between one and five years 3,861 3,785
More than five years 8,311 8,895
13,208 13,590
-------- --------
The Group leases three office premises and a number of storage warehouses under operating leases. Office leases typically run for a period of 3-10 years, with an option to renew the lease after that date. Warehouse leases typically run for a period of 25 years, with an option to renew the lease after that date.
During the year GBP1,050,000 was recognised as an expense in the income statement of operating leases (2016: GBP921,000).
The Company had no operating lease commitments.
28. Capital commitments
At 31 March 2017, the group had had no outstanding contractual commitments for capital expenditure.
At 31 March 2016, the group had entered into contractual commitments of GBP412,000, including GBP345,000 for the Momart storage facility expansion at Unit 14 in Leyton, GBP32,000 for a truck at Momart and GBP35,000 for the pontoon refurbishment at Portsea.
29. Related parties
The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries (see note 14) and with its directors and executive officers.
Directors of the Company and their immediate relatives controlled 25.73% (2016: 23.4%) of the voting shares of the Company at 31 March 2017. However on 2 May 2017, Blackfish Capital Alpha Fund SPC and Staunton Holdings Limited sold all their shareholdings to The Article 6 Marital Trust, therefore Edmund Rowland no longer has any beneficial interest in the shares of FIH group plc.
The compensation of key management personnel (including Directors) is as follows:
Group Company
2017 2016 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Key management emoluments including social security costs 1,147 1,194 370 382
Termination payments, including social security costs - 146 - -
Company contributions to defined contribution pension plans 76 82 - -
Share-related awards 34 52 34 39
-------- --------
Total key management personnel compensation 1,257 1,474 404 421
-------- --------
During the year ended 31 March 2017, the Group's joint venture, SAtCO, made a loan of GBP200,000 to each of its parent companies. This GBP200,000 loan was still payable by the Group at 31 March 2017.
All staff involved in construction activities were contracted directly from parent companies FIC and Trant Construction and at 31 March 2017 and 2016 SAtCO had no permanent employees.
30. Accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with adopted IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that effect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based upon historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of the judgements as to asset and liability carrying values which are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may vary from these estimates, and are taken into account in periodic reviews of the application of such estimates and assumptions.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
Actuarial assumptions have been used to value the defined benefit pension liability (see note 23). Management have selected these assumptions from a range of possible options following consultations with independent actuarial advisors.
Impairment tests have been undertaken with respect to intangible assets (see note 11 for further details) using commercial judgement and a number of assumptions and estimates have been made to support their carrying amounts. In determining the fair value of intangible assets recognised on the acquisition of Momart International Limited management acted after consultation with independent intangible asset valuation advisors.
Directors and Corporate Information
Directors Registered Office
John Foster, Chief Executive Kenburgh Court,
Jeremy Brade, Interim Chairman & Non-executive Director 133-137 South Street,
Edmund Rowland, Non-executive Director Bishop's Stortford,
Hertfordshire CM23 3HX
Company Secretary T: 01279 461630
Carol Bishop F: 01279 461631
E: admin@fihplc.com
W: www.fihplc.com
Registered number 03416346
Corporate Information
Stockbroker and Nominated Adviser
W.H. Ireland Limited
24 Martin Lane,
London EC4R 0DR
Solicitors
Bircham Dyson Bell LLP
50 Broadway,
Westminster,
London SW1H 0BL
Auditor
KPMG LLP
St. Nicholas House, 31 Park Row,
Nottingham NG1 6FQ
Registrar
Capita Asset Services
The Registry, 34 Beckenham Road,
Beckenham,
Kent BR3 4TU
Financial PR
FTI Consulting
200 Aldersgate
London EC1A 4HD
The Falkland Islands Company The Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company Momart Limited
Kevin Ironside: Director Clive Lane: Director Kenneth Burgon: Director
Telephone: 00 500 27600 Telephone: 02392 524551 Alan Sloan Director
Email: fic@horizon.co.fk Email: admin@gosportferry.co.uk Telephone: 020 7426 3000
Website: www.the-falkland-islands-co.com Website: www.gosportferry.co.uk Email: enquiries@momart.co.uk
Website: www.momart.com
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