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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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| Harworth Group Plc | LSE:HWG | London | Ordinary Share | GB00BYZJ7G42 | ORD 10P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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| 0.00 | 0.00% | 131.00 | 129.50 | 131.50 | 649 | 09:29:01 |
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| Offices-holdng Companies,nec | 72.43M | 37.96M | 0.1172 | 11.18 | 424.1M |
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Harworth Group PLC
06 September 2017
HARWORTH GROUP PLC
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE HALF YEARED 30 JUNE 2017
Harworth Group plc ("Harworth" or the "Group"), the brownfield land and property developer & investor, announces its interim results for the half year ended 30 June 2017.
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Net Asset Value ("NAV") per share
(p) (1) 117.4 114.6 103.7
EPRA NNNAV per share (p) (1) 118.0 114.6 103.7
EPRA NAV per share (p) (1) 120.1 119.8 108.3
Profit from operations (GBP'm) (2) 1.0 2.2 0.9
Value gains (GBP'm) (3) 7.8 43.7 7.4
Value gains (including development
properties) (GBP'm) (4) 10.1 43.7 7.4
Earnings per share (p) 5.4 3.5 0.3
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Notes: (1) Following the March 2017 equity capital raise to accelerate the acquisition of strategic land for development and the further evolution of our strategy, GBP77.7m of property was re-categorised from investment to development. Balance sheet measures will now include NAV, EPRA NNNAV which includes the market value of development properties (GBP2.3m), less deferred tax (GBP0.4m), and EPRA NAV which is EPRA NNNAV excluding deferred tax (GBP6.5m) and the mark to market movement on financial instruments (GBP0.2m)
(2) Profit from operations comprises operating profit before exceptionals (GBP8.8m) less value gains (GBP7.8m) and pension costs (GBPnil)
(3) Value gains comprise profits on sale of investment properties (GBP0.2m), assets held for sale (loss GBP0.4m) and development properties (GBP0.3m) plus increase in fair value of investment properties (GBP7.7m)
(4) Value gains (including development properties) comprises value gains (GBP7.8m) plus the increase in the fair market value of development properties (GBP2.3m)
Financial Highlights
* Full year financial forecasts are in line with the
Board's expectations but, as usual, weighted towards
the second half
Ø Continued double-digit growth in NAV (13.2%, 13.8% and 10.9%
increases in NAV, EPRA NNNAV and EPRA NAV respectively from H1 2016),
supported by NAV uplift in the first half. As at 31 June 2016, NAV,
EPRA NNNAV and EPRA NAV respectively were GBP377.0m, GBP379.0m and GBP385.7m
Ø Profit from operations(2) increased to GBP1.0m (H1 2016: GBP0.9m)
and value gains (including development properties)(4) increased to GBP10.1m
(H1 2016: GBP7.4m) reflecting positive management actions
Ø Increases in earnings per share to 5.37p (H1 2016: 0.30p) and
underlying earnings per share 5.17p (H1 2016: 2.04p) reflect positive
improvements in the deferred tax position. Dividend per share of 0.253p
(H1 2016: 0.23p)
Ø Strong financial footing following GBP27.1m capital raise in
March 2017 and increase in bonding line to GBP15.0m. Policy of prudent
gearing maintained with net loan to value 2.5% (FY 2016: 9.9%)
Strategic and Operating Highlights
* Focus remains on Northern and Midlands regeneration
markets with current emphasis on "beds and sheds"
sectors which: provide flexibility; have consistent
demand; and remain attractive for the long-term
Ø Continuing benefits from management action led model with over
80% of first half value gains as a result of milestone delivery as opposed
to reliance on market movements
Ø Outline planning agreed at Kellingley (1.45m sq. ft commercial
space) and Swadlincote (42k sq. ft commercial space). Further planning
success targeted in the second half of the year with more decisions due
which will underpin the expected full year value gains
* Significant advances made in successfully deploying
GBP27.1m equity capital raised in March 2017. On
track to have committed entire proceeds by year-end
Ø Three acquisitions made in August 2017 across the Midlands and
North West - all above expected target rate of return. Total consideration
of GBP16.3m (plus costs) with further infrastructure investment planned
to bring the sites forward
Ø Options signed on two sites in the North West and preferred bidder
positions secured on a further four sites in the North West, Yorkshire
and the Midlands. It is expected that all the GBP27.1m capital raised
in March will be committed by the year end towards strategic land
* Excellent progress with sales and deals
Ø On track with disposals with almost 50 per cent of targeted full
year sales completed in the first half. These first half sales comprised
358 residential plots and up to 564k sq. ft of commercial space, achieving
an overall profit on sale. The majority of the remaining targeted full
year sales have been agreed and good progress has already been made with
2018 sales
Ø Innovative deals undertaken during the period to drive value whilst
demonstrating the benefit of refocusing the portfolio, including:
o A joint venture with Lancashire County Pension Fund to deliver a new
commercial scheme at Logistics North in Bolton;
o A joint venture with Dransfield Properties to deliver a new 193,722
sq. ft local centre at Waverley in Rotherham; and,
o Long-term letting of a 225,000 sq. ft unit to Whistl on behalf of M&G
Real Estate at Logistics North, following the unit's forward funding
Harworth's Chief Executive, Owen Michaelson, said:
"We have had another strong first half, with good progress being made in all of our key business areas. We have executed a number of market leading deals at our flagship Advanced Manufacturing Park and Logistics North developments that further grow our commercial development capabilities, both directly and in partnership. We have also continued to make progress in securing planning consents to grow the value of the portfolio, most notably at Kellingley.
"We are well advanced with deploying the new capital raised in March and expect to have committed all the proceeds by the year end on strategic land sites. Our future acquisitions pipeline remains strong and we continue to rationalise our portfolio, with the intention of reducing our sites under management to less than 100 within two years.
"The economic potential of the regions in which we operate remains good and the long-term market fundamentals are solid. Based on current market conditions, we expect our full-year performance to be in line with our expectations."
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Enquiries:
Harworth Group plc Tel: +44 (0) 114 349 3131 Owen Michaelson, Chief Executive Andrew Kirkman, Finance Director Cardew Group Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 0777 Shan Shan Willenbrock
ABOUT HARWORTH GROUP PLC
Listed on the main market, Harworth Group plc (LSE: HWG) is a leading brownfield land and property developer & investor which owns and manages a portfolio of approximately 21,000 acres of land on just under 140 sites located throughout the Midlands and North of England. The Group specialises in the regeneration of former coalfield sites and other brownfield land into new residential developments, employment areas and low carbon energy projects. (http://www.harworthgroup.com)
Chairman's Statement
Overview
I am pleased to present our report for the half year ended 30 June 2017. We have had a strong start to the year, with a pipeline of sales already agreed, planning permissions secured and positive development progress across our sites. As usual, we expect NAV growth to be weighted to the second-half and our full year results to reflect the momentum created in the first half, as agreed sales complete and planning and site development feed through to value gains. The Group's full year forecast remains in line with the Board's expectations.
Strategy, business model and markets
Strong fundamentals persist in our residential and commercial property markets in the North and Midlands. The Group's strategy, business model and markets continue to evolve to provide flexibility and resilience notwithstanding a backdrop of macro-economic and political uncertainty.
Our performance in the first half of the year continues to demonstrate the validity of our business model which places emphasis on management action, including sales, planning and/or development milestones. We have also continued to make progress in strengthening the Group's recurring income base.
Maintaining long-term growth
Our consistent progress in developing and realising value from the existing portfolio highlights the importance of acquiring new sites to maintain long-term NAV growth. In March 2017, we raised approximately GBP27m of additional equity, by way of a share placing, to accelerate previously identified acquisitions. Since the placing, we have completed acquisitions of sites at Coalville in Leicestershire, Chatterley Valley in Staffordshire and Wingates in Bolton committing GBP16.3m in consideration. Negotiations and due diligence on our other acquisition target sites are progressing well and we therefore expect to commit the balance of the placing proceeds before the end of the year.
Performance and results
Following the March 2017 equity capital raise to accelerate the acquisition of strategic land for development and in recognition of our evolving plans for certain sites, we have updated the categorisation of some of our sites from investment to development. This is reflected in our half-year results.
NAV per share grew in the first half from 114.6p to 117.4p per share, which takes into account the capital raised and shares issued in our equity raise in March 2017. Over the twelve months from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, NAV increased by 13.2% continuing to meet our targeted double digit NAV growth. Operating profit before exceptionals in the first half was GBP8.8m (H1 2016: GBP8.3m), including profit from operations of GBP1.0m (H1 2016: GBP0.9m), aggregate profit derived from sales of GBP0.1m (H1 2016: loss of GBP0.5m) and revaluation gains of GBP7.7m (H1 2016: GBP7.9m).
We have seen good performance in the first half from sales, lettings and planning across both our Capital Growth and Income Generation segments. This has included some notable successes: the announcement of joint ventures with Lancashire Country Pension Fund at Logistics North and Dransfield Properties at Waverley; and planning permission being secured at Kellingley in North Yorkshire, the country's last deep mine to close. This momentum has been carried into the second half of the year with McLaren Automotive taking a 20-year lease on a new facility that we will build on their behalf at the Advanced Manufacturing Park.
Dividend
In line with our dividend policy the Group will pay an interim dividend of 0.253p per share (H1 2016: 0.230p) equivalent to GBP813k (H1 2016: GBP672k). This dividend will be paid on 13 October 2017 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 September 2017. The ex-dividend date will be 14 September 2017.
Succession
I said at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May that, having led the former UK Coal plc through its 2012 restructuring and then the Group in its re-acquisition of Harworth Estates in 2015, I feel that this is the right time to plan my succession to a new Chair. I announced my intention to step down from the Board no later than the 2018 AGM. The process is well underway to identify my successor, led by Lisa Clement, our Senior Independent Director, alongside our other independent Non-Executive Directors. We will make a further announcement in due course.
People
I would like to thank all our colleagues in the business for their hard work in delivering another strong start to the year. As ever, it is our people who maximise the value from our portfolio and I look forward to them carrying that momentum into the second half of the year.
Jonson Cox
Chairman
6 September 2017
Chief Executive's Statement
Overview
I am pleased to report another robust set of interim results to shareholders, reflecting a strong start to the year by both of our Capital Growth and Income Generation business segments. These results demonstrate the underlying strength of our business, with over 80% of first half value gains achieved as a result of management
actions rather than market movements. NAV as at 30 June 2017 was GBP377.0m (H1 2016: GBP303.0m).
As in previous years, we anticipate performance to be second half weighted, as agreed sales formally complete and both infrastructure and development works are accelerated over the summer months, driving value gains prior to the year-end.
Reflecting the strategic evolution of the business and expected activities going forward, we have changed the categorisation of some parts of our sites to development rather than investment.
Capital Growth
We continue to make good progress in extracting optimal value from our portfolio in the North of England and the Midlands through our masterplanning, placemaking and technical expertise. This includes a strong emphasis on residential and logistics development ("beds and sheds" sectors) which continue to benefit from consistent demand in the regions in which we operate and remain attractive to the Group in the long-term. Our strategy of refocussing our portfolio in these areas, particularly through the reduction of our historic agricultural land holdings, continues and we intend to reduce our sites under management to less than 100 within two years.
During the six-month period, outline planning consents were granted for 1,492,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, the main element of which was 1,450,000 sq. ft at Kellingley - the last of the UK's deep mines, which is located in North Yorkshire. Live planning applications for a further 910 freehold plots, 855 partnership plots and 1,815,000 sq. ft of commercial space are also in place, with determination on all expected by the end of 2017. If successful, these applications are likely to make a significant contribution to expected full year value gains and will strengthen the position of the business going forward.
A bedrock of our strategy continues to be the careful planning of the disposal of properties to extract the maximum value from our land portfolio, with the aim of achieving gains against book value to invest in accelerating the redevelopment of our sites. In the first half of the year we sold 358 residential plots across three development parcels to regional housebuilders. Further additional sales to housebuilders and commercial occupiers have also been agreed for completion during the second half of the year, meaning that by 30 June 2017 we had completed, exchanged or agreed 95% of budgeted sales for 2017. Good progress has also been made in preparing land and agreeing terms for eventual 2018 sales.
As at 30 June 2017, the total number of consented residential plots in the portfolio was 9,171 alongside 10.9m sq. ft of consented employment space. Furthermore, should all of our identified future residential and commercial planning applications come to fruition, this would deliver a total of 19,705 residential plots alongside 18.5m sq. ft of new commercial space for the regions.
Income Generation
We have made further selected moves to capture development profits to generate increased value for our shareholders, in particular increasing the number of direct build, commercial developments that we are undertaking in some of our strongest locations. This has been in response to a continued undersupply of smaller commercial units in the North of England and supports our efforts to build income and drive net asset value growth from our income-producing portfolio.
At Logistics North, a joint venture known as 'Multiply Logistics North' between Harworth and the Lancashire County Council Pension Fund was agreed in May 2017. This partnership has now begun constructing the first three of ten planned industrial units totalling approximately 564k sq. ft across 31.2 acres over the next two years. This follows our direct development of two industrial units from internal funds, totalling 52,250 sq. ft, elsewhere on-site.
The occupational market for these units remains robust, evidenced by our experience elsewhere at Logistics North. Following the completion of 400,000 sq. ft of Grade 'A' commercial space on behalf of M&G Real Estate in December 2016, we secured a ten-year lease for the 225,000 sq. ft unit in January 2017 with Whistl to act as its new North West distribution facility.
In April, we also reached practical completion on six new units totalling 51,750 sq. ft at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham, with a leading advanced manufacturer becoming our first new tenant for a 12,100 sq. ft unit. As announced in July, immediately post the period end, this was followed by a pre-let to McLaren Automotive, which is taking a 20-year lease on a new 75,000 sq. ft unit at the AMP that we will be building on their behalf. Both deals reflect the strength of the manufacturing sector in the North of England and the attractiveness of the AMP to meet this need.
In the Spring, we also announced a new Joint Venture with Dransfield Properties Limited, to deliver a new retail, office and leisure scheme at Waverley. A planning application for a total of 193,722 sq. ft was submitted to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in July and we hope to secure a full planning consent during H2.
Progress has also been made in generating income from our existing Business Parks. We signed 16 new commercial lettings or renewals in the six months to 30 June 2017, with an annualised rent roll of GBP367,700 per annum.
Our revenues for the period were also supplemented by the installation of another 5MW of additional capacity from low carbon energy schemes, bringing total capacity in our portfolio to 148.5MW. Finally, the sale of coal fines from former colliery sites to energy companies to supplement our income has continued, with more tonnes being sold in the first half of this year compared with last year. As previously reported however, we do not see the sale of coal fines underpinning our revenues in the medium to long-term as demand falls in line with the closure of the remaining coal fired power plants by 2025.
Acquisitions
The successful completion of the GBP27.1m equity raise in March to accelerate the continued expansion of our strategic landbank was a key milestone in funding our future growth prospects and significant advances have since been made in deploying the proceeds.
We made three acquisitions in August 2017 for a total consideration of GBP16.3m plus costs on sites identified as part of the equity placing, with a projected rate of return in each case above our target rate. The first, Coalville in Leicestershire, is a 145-acre site purchased for GBP11.8m plus costs. It neighbours our existing Coalville development and already benefits from an existing planning permission for 914 new homes. This creates a combined site with planning permission for over 2,000 new residential plots and provides a 15-year development pipeline.
The second, Chatterley Valley in Staffordshire, is an 88-acre site purchased for GBP2.6m plus costs that borders our existing 24-acre freehold site. The entire site benefits from Government Enterprise Zone status and an extant planning permission to deliver up to 1.2m sq. ft of new commercial development.
The final acquisition, Wingates in Bolton, involved the freehold purchase or option to purchase three land parcels totalling 73 acres. The land is adjacent to Junction 6 of the M61, close to our existing Logistics North development, and borders 221 acres of land that we already own. When all of this land is combined, it could deliver a further 2.4m sq. ft of commercial employment space.
Good progress has also been made on our other identified acquisition targets, with: options signed at two sites in the North West; a purchase price being agreed for a large site in Yorkshire; and preferred bidder status being secured on a further four sites totalling over 400 acres in the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands. We therefore expect that all of the GBP27.1m capital raised in March will be committed by the year end.
Market Outlook
The outlook in our target markets remains healthy. The stability of the regional markets we operate in is driven by comparatively low prices, a continuing lack of housing land supply and the need for high quality new commercial space in regions where good quality stock is scarce. Sentiment is further strengthened by national Government policy, which continues to support the redevelopment of brownfield sites through the Housing White Paper, published in February 2017, and the developing Industrial Strategy.
Overall, trading remains in line with our expectations, with strong momentum continuing into the second half of 2017.
Owen Michaelson
Chief Executive Officer
6 September 2017
Financial Review
Business model and Property categorisation
Harworth has become more firmly established in recent years, particularly as a result of the effective re-listing in March 2015 and the development of a successful track record. At the same time, our business model has matured and evolved, notably with moves into adjacent activities such as direct development and forward funding deals. As a consequence, following the capital raise in March 2017 which was to accelerate the acquisition of strategic land for development, we reviewed our most advanced and active sites and re-categorised certain properties to reflect the intentions for the sites. The majority of Waverley, Logistics North and Prince of Wales have been re-categorised as development sites and as such are now disclosed within inventory. Development sites are held on the balance sheet at cost rather than fair/market value, albeit at the point of re-categorisation the property is transferred at market value.
The balance sheet value of these three development sites at the point of re-categorisation was GBP77.7m. The balance sheet value of these three development sites as at 30 June 2017 was GBP73.2m (reflecting sales in the period) and the market value was GBP75.5m. In order to highlight the market value of development sites and be consistent with our investment properties, we are now also reporting EPRA NNNAV which includes the market value of development properties, less deferred tax. We will continue to report EPRA NAV which is EPRA NNNAV excluding deferred tax and the mark to market movement on financial instruments.
Overview
The first half of 2017 saw further progress across both segments of our business, Capital Growth and Income Generation, demonstrated by our very good financial results. NAV per share increased to 117.4p (GBP377.0m) as at 30 June 2017, which is a 13.2% increase on the NAV per share as at 30 June 2016 of 103.7p (GBP303.0m) and a 2.4% increase on the NAV per share as at 31 December 2016 of 114.6p (GBP334.9m). EPRA NNNAV rose by 13.8% to 118.0p per share (GBP379.0m) compared to 103.7p per share as at 30 June 2016 (GBP303.0m) and rose by 3.0% compared to 114.6p per share as at 31 December 2016 (GBP334.9m). EPRA NAV rose by 10.9% to 120.1p per share (GBP385.7m) compared to 108.3p per share as at 30 June 2016 (GBP316.5m) and rose by 0.3% compared to 119.8p per share as at 31 December 2016 (GBP350.1m).
Operating profit before exceptional items in the first half increased to GBP8.8m (H1 2016: GBP8.3m) as a result of the delivery of milestones by management. If revaluation gains on those properties now categorised as development were included, then value gains and operating profit would have been GBP2.3m higher in 2017 (H1 2016: GBPnil). Earnings per share were 5.37p (H1 2016: 0.30p) reflecting positive advances allowing the recognition of further deferred tax assets and the interim dividend increased by 10.0% to 0.253p per share (H1 2016: 0.23p). Finally, the balance sheet remains healthy following the GBP27.1m capital raise in March 2017, which is expected to be committed to acquisitions by the year end, but also reflects excellent progress with sales such that gearing on a net loan to value basis has reduced to 2.5% (H1 2016: 13.4%). We have also increased our bonding line from GBP10m to GBP15m to support increased activity.
A certain degree of complexity remains in our results due to the 1 for 10 share consolidation which occurred in the first half of 2016 and the GBP27.1m capital raise in March 2017. Consequently, earning per share are set out below on both a statutory and underlying basis.
Operating profit
Revenues in the first half were GBP22.9m (H1 2016: GBP17.4m) split between revenue from operations GBP14.4m (H1 2016: GBP17.4m) and revenue from the sale of development properties GBP8.5m (H1 2016: GBPnil). Revenue from operations is split between: Income Generation GBP8.7m (H1 2016: GBP7.8m), where revenue mainly comprises rental and royalty income together with some sales of coal fines and salvage; and Capital Growth GBP5.7m (H1 2016: GBP9.6m). The increase in revenue from Income Generation reflected improved lettings and business space acquisitions made in 2016. The reduction in revenue from Capital Growth reflected the completion in December 2016 of the two units at Logistics North which were forward funded by M&G Real Estate. The revenue in 2017 reflected amounts received on completion of the work including a promote fee on the letting of the larger 225,000 sq. ft unit to Whistl in January 2017. The smaller 175,000 sq. ft unit continues to be actively marketed.
Cost of sales now comprises three elements being: sales of development properties; operating costs for business space, natural resources and coal fines activities; and costs in relation to the M&G contract for construction and letting units. Cost of sales increased to GBP15.3m (H1 2016: GBP11.9m) including some large movements being the first-time recognition of sales of development property of GBP8.2m (H1 2016: GBPnil) and a reduction of costs associated with the M&G contract to GBP4.8m (H1 2016: GBP9.5m).
Total overheads, which include the overhead costs of the Capital Growth and Income Generation segments and central costs, amounted to GBP6.6m (H1 2016: GBP4.7m). The increase in costs reflected an increased accrual for the Executive Long Term Incentive Plan reflecting continued and expected NAV outperformance as well as increased staffing and business costs reflecting greater and more productive operational activity. The table below shows the results of the business split between Capital Growth, Income Generation and Central Overheads:
Capital H1 2017 H1 2016
Growth Income Generation Central Overheads Total Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Revenue 14.2 8.7 - 22.9 17.4
Cost of sales (12.7) (2.6) - (15.3) (11.9)
Overheads (1.0) (0.9) (4.6) (6.6) (4.7)
Profit from operations (1) 0.5 5.1 (4.6) 1.0 0.9
Revaluation gains 3.5 4.2 - 7.7 7.9
Profit/(loss) on disposals (1) - 0.1 - 0.1 (0.5)
Pension credit - - - - 0.1
Operating profit, before exceptionals 4.0 9.4 (4.6) 8.8 8.3
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Revaluation gains on development
properties (2) 2.3 - - 2.3 0.0
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Notes:
(1) Profit from operations comprises operating profit before exceptionals (GBP8.8m) less pension costs (GBPnil) and value gains (GBP7.8m). Value gains comprise profit/(loss) on disposals (being profits on sale of investment properties (GBP0.2m), assets held for sale (loss of GBP0.4m) and development properties (GBP0.3m)) plus increase in fair value of investment properties (GBP7.7m)
(2) This is the unrecognised mark to market gain since the properties were re-categorised into development properties
Set out below are value gains for 2016 and 2017, which comprise profit on disposals, revaluation gains on investment properties and revaluation gains on development properties:
H1 2017 H1 2016
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Profit on disposal Revaluation gains Total Total
GBPm Management Market
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Major Developments - 1.4 0.9 2.3 1.9
Strategic Land - 3.3 - 3.3 1.5
Business Space - 2.0 - 2.0 1.0
Natural Resources 0.3 1.0 - 1.3 3.4
Agricultural Land (0.2) 0.7 0.7 1.2 (0.4)
Total 0.1 8.4 1.6 10.1 7.4
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The Group made sales and conditional sales of GBP24.9m in H1 2017 (H1 2016: GBP13.3m), of which GBP15.2m of the consideration is deferred, with profit on disposal of GBP0.1m (H1 2016: loss of GBP0.5m). The proceeds were split between residential serviced plots (GBP11.7m), commercial development (GBP10.8m) and other, essentially agricultural land (GBP2.4m).
The Group achieved revaluation gains, including revaluation gains on development properties, of GBP10.0m (H1 2016: GBP7.9m). Revaluation gains for major developments were all for development sites totalling GBP2.3m (H1 2016: GBPnil). We have split revaluation gains to reflect the contribution from management actions, GBP8.4m, and market movements, GBP1.6m. Whilst there is a degree of subjectivity in this split, it highlights that the majority of the value gains come from management actions. The principal H1 2017 revaluation gains across the divisions were as follows:
-- Major Developments - Uplifts at Logistics North and Waverley as site values increase with maturity and buyer interest. Updated market values at Prince of Wales;
-- Strategic Land - Outline planning consent granted at Kellingley and planning application submitted for Thoresby redevelopment;
-- Business Space - Completion of direct development at AMP and new lettings secured; -- Natural Resources - Uplifts at Bilsthorpe and Kellingley due to expected future sales; and -- Agricultural Land - Reduction in restoration liability of former surface mine sites.
The resulting operating profit for the Group, before exceptional items, was GBP8.8m (H1 2016: GBP8.3m).
Exceptional items
Exceptional items in the first half were composed of three separate items which, as before, relate to the Group's legacy activities. The total amounts in H1 2017 were GBP0.1m (H1 2016: GBPnil).
In the first half of 2017, GBP0.2m was recognised as anticipated settlement from the administrator of Ocanti No.1 Limited which related to the reimbursement of management expenses incurred by Harworth (then known as Coalfield Resources plc) and a small positive amount was recognised for the recovery of VAT on deal fees relating to the March 2015 re-listing. Offsetting this was the write-off of GBP0.2m related to a debtor for the settlement of a claim against Coalfield Resources plc regarding certain road repairs.
The amounts which were recognised in the first half of 2016 when aggregated netted to nil. With regard to Harworth Insurance Company Limited, Harworth received GBP0.5m from the administrator, which essentially represented final settlement. In addition, GBP0.2m was received from the administrator of Ocanti Opco Limited which related to the reimbursement of management expenses incurred by Harworth (then known as Coalfield Resources plc). In respect of coal fines activities, an exceptional charge of GBP0.7m was taken to reflect the under recovery of amounts relating to the cessation of activities at Rugeley and a provision taken against the value of coal fines stocks to reflect reduced demand.
Taxation
The credit for taxation in the period was GBP8.9m (H1 2016: GBP1.4m charge) which comprises a deferred tax credit of GBP8.8m (H1 2016: GBP1.4m charge) and current year tax credit of GBP0.1m (H1 2016: GBPnil). The breakdown was as follows:
-- further recognition of deferred tax assets of GBP7.5m (H1 2016: GBPnil) as a result of executing a contract which resulted in increased certainty that the losses would not be lost;
-- the deferred tax credit on forecast future capital gains arising on the investment property portfolio of GBP1.3m (H1 2016: GBP1.4m charge);
-- land remediation relief tax credit of GBP0.2m (H1 2016: GBPnil); and
-- a current year tax charge of GBP0.1m (H1 2016: GBPnil) resulting from profits on sales of development properties.
The Group is still utilising brought forward tax losses but as a result of categorising some sites from investment to development is likely to pay tax on future profitable sales. In the current period, Harworth received cash in respect of the land remediation relief claim and recovery of VAT on deal fees of GBP0.3m (H1 2016: GBPnil).
At 30 June 2017, the Group had deferred tax liabilities of GBP21.8m (FY 2016: GBP23.3m), related to unrealised gains on investment properties and had recognised deferred tax assets of GBP15.7m (FY 2016: GBP8.4m). The net deferred tax liability was GBP6.1m (FY 2016: GBP14.9m).
Earnings per share and Dividends
Earnings per share increased to 5.37p (H1 2016: 0.30p) and underlying earnings per share, using the closing number of shares, increased to 5.17p (H1 2016: 2.04p). These increases reflect the positive progress made in the period with respect to profits and tax.
In line with our dividend policy the Group will pay an interim dividend of 0.253p per share (H1 2016: 0.230p) equivalent to GBP813k (H1 2016: GBP672k). This dividend will be paid on 13 October 2017 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 September 2017. The ex-dividend date will be 14 September 2017.
Net assets
As set out below, NAV increased to GBP377.0m as at 30 June 2017 from GBP334.9m as at 31 December 2016 (GBP303.0m as at 30 June 2016). This increase was as a result of movements in the period, being operating profit before exceptionals of GBP8.8m, the March 2017 equity capital raise of GBP27.1m, a tax credit of GBP8.9m, less interest costs of GBP1.2m, dividends of GBP1.7m and other movements of GBP0.2m.
30 June 2017 31 December 30 June
GBPm 2016 2016
GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Investment and development properties
(including investments in joint ventures,
assets held for sale, overages and occupied
properties) 408.6 400.3 363.9
Cash 13.5 13.0 23.7
Other assets 18.9 25.2 21.8
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Total assets 441.0 438.5 409.4
Gross borrowings 23.6 52.5 72.6
Deferred tax liability 6.1 14.9 12.8
Derivative financial instruments 0.2 0.4 0.7
Other liabilities 34.1 35.8 20.3
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net assets 377.0 334.9 303.0
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Number of shares in issue 321,250,750 292,269,786 292,269,786
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
NAV per share 117.4p 114.6p 103.7p
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
EPRA NNNAV per share (1) 118.0p 114.6p 103.7p
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
EPRA NAV per share (2) 120.1p 119.8p 108.3p
--------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Notes (1) NAV (GBP377.0m) plus market value of development properties
(GBP2.3m) less deferred tax (GBP0.4m) divided by number of shares
in issue
(2) EPRA NNNAV (GBP379.0m) excluding deferred tax liability (GBP6.5m)
and mark to market movement on financial instruments (GBP0.2m) divided
by number
of shares in issue
Financing and funding strategy
The Group has a GBP75m non-amortising Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) with RBS which expires in February 2021, of which effectively GBP30m is fixed at an all-in rate of 2.955% (including fees) until June 2020 and the remainder is charged at LIBOR plus 2%. The interest rate swap is hedge accounted with any unrealised movements going through reserves. The Group's hedging strategy is to have roughly half of its debt at a fixed rate and half of its debt exposed to floating rates.
The Group also uses infrastructure funding, provided by public bodies to promote the development of major sites for employment and housing needs, in our funding strategy. At 30 June 2017 the Group had six infrastructure facilities with all-in funding rates of between 2.5% and 4.0%. After the half year, to assist with funding requirements associated with greater activities and continued growth, we secured an increase in our bonding line from GBP10.0m to GBP15.0m.
The Group's cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2017 were GBP13.5m (FY 2016: GBP13.0m). The Group had borrowings and loans of GBP23.6m at 30 June 2017 (FY 2016: GBP52.5m), being the RBS RCF of GBP9.2m (FY 2016: GBP37.1m) and infrastructure loans of GBP14.4m (FY 2016: GBP15.3m). The resulting net debt was GBP10.1m (FY 2016: GBP39.5m). The weighted average cost of debt, using 30 June 2017 balances and rates, was 3.5% with a 0.8% non-utilisation fee on undrawn RCF amounts (FY 2016: 2.9% with a 0.8% non-utilisation fee on undrawn RCF amounts).
The Group continues with its aim of balancing its cash flows by using disposal proceeds to fund infrastructure spend and investment in acquisitions to replenish the portfolio, as well as improving its focus on brownfield sites with greater value enhancement potential. The Group is also maintaining its policy of prudent gearing with gross Loan To Value (LTV) of 5.7% (FY 2016: 13.1%) and net LTV of 2.5% (FY 2016: 9.9%). However, Capital Growth sites are deliberately not geared, so if gearing is just assessed against the value of Business Space and Natural Resources properties this equates to gross LTV of 17.3% (FY 2016: 41.6%) and net LTV of 7.4% (FY 2016: 31.3%).
Harworth's policy of prudent gearing gives the Group the ability to complete acquisitions quickly, which is often a source of competitive advantage. In addition, this policy of prudent gearing allows working capital swings to be appropriately managed given that infrastructure spend is usually in advance of sales and thus net debt can increase by over GBP20m during the year.
Andrew Kirkman
Finance Director
6 September 2017
Principal risks and uncertainties
A detailed explanation of the principal risks and uncertainties affecting the Group, and how it seeks to mitigate these risks, can be found on pages 40 to 44 of the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, which is available at www.harworthgroup.com/investors. These risks and uncertainties are expected to remain relevant for the second half of the financial year. In some cases, there have been external developments or internal actions which could affect the likelihood and/or impact of certain risks. These are listed below.
Whilst the Group is not immune to political and economic uncertainty particularly as negotiations continue in respect of the UK's departure from the EU and following the results of the General Election, the Directors do not consider that the prevailing situation materially increases the Group's exposure to market fluctuations. This is further mitigated given the diversity of our portfolio and as our regional residential and commercial markets remain strong.
In July, the Government announced the next round of consultation on phase 2b of the HS2 route from Birmingham through to Leeds. This includes a proposed rolling stock depot located in the vicinity of our Skelton Grange site and the adjoining Gateway 45 site, which is owned by The Aire Valley Land LLP, our joint venture with Evans Property Group. As a consequence, both sites have been safeguarded until a final decision has been made after consultation. This consultation with key local authorities and landowners will run through to 12 October 2017 with a final decision anticipated in either late 2017 or in early 2018. This announcement will have a short-term, and potentially long-term, impact on our development plans across the two sites and we are working closely with HS2 to deliver its objectives whilst also ensuring that our current development plans can be brought forward unimpeded.
Certain of the value gains projected for the second half of the year are reliant on planning successes. Whilst we are confident of achieving those successes, we have an increased risk associated with planning applications during this period compared with other periods.
Given the increased activities of the Group, both across our existing portfolio and in connection with acquisition targets, there continues to be capacity pressures across the business. We are addressing this with recruitment into a number of new roles, much of which has been completed and/or is underway. The additional staff costs resulting from this recruitment will be addressed by corresponding increases and improvements in our recurring income base, which are ongoing.
Chris Birch
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
6 September 2017
Consolidated income statement
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
ended ended 30 year ended
30 June June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
Note GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
Revenue 22,920 17,405 33,693
Cost of sales (15,014) (11,864) (20,905)
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
Gross profit 7,906 5,541 12,788
Administrative expenses (6,570) (4,802) (10,455)
Increase in fair value of investment properties 7,689 7,900 33,713
Decrease in fair value of assets classified
as held for sale - - (224)
Profit/(loss) on sale of investment properties 217 (307) 9,166
Loss on sale of assets classified as held
for sale (399) (192) (375)
Other gains 17 56 747
Other operating (expense)/income (24) 137 (204)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (4) - (2)
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
Operating profit before exceptional items 8,832 8,333 45,154
Exceptional income 2 230 689 689
Exceptional expense 2 (168) (682) (682)
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
Operating profit 8,894 8,340 45,161
Finance income 4 15 242 247
Finance costs 4 (1,184) (1,196) (2,588)
Share of profit of joint ventures - - 647
------------
Profit before tax 7,725 7,386 43,467
Tax 5 8,873 (1,422) (3,566)
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
Profit for the period/year 16,598 5,964 39,901
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
Earnings per share from operations pence pence pence
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
Basic and diluted 7 5.4 0.3 3.5
------------------------------------------------ ---- --------- --------- ------------
The notes on pages 19 to 32 are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
All activities in the current period/year are derived from continuing operations.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Unaudited
Unaudited 6 months Audited
6 months ended ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------------------- --------------- --------- ------------
Profit for the period/year 16,598 5,964 39,901
Other comprehensive income - items that will
not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Net actuarial loss in Blenkinsopp Pension
scheme (31) (25) (269)
Fair value of financial instruments 142 (658) (366)
Revaluation of Group occupied property - - (17)
Deferred tax on actuarial loss - - 94
---------------------------------------------- --------------- --------- ------------
Total other comprehensive income/(expense) 111 (683) (558)
---------------------------------------------- --------------- --------- ------------
Total other comprehensive income for the
period/year 16,709 5,281 39,343
---------------------------------------------- --------------- --------- ------------
Consolidated balance sheet
Unaudited
Unaudited 6 months Audited
6 months ended ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
ASSETS Note GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 785 - 789
Other receivables 1,406 650 1,397
Investment properties 8 310,527 346,521 379,190
Investments in joint ventures and associates 9 11,768 9,798 10,549
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
324,486 356,969 391,925
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Current assets
Inventories 10 74,010 565 733
Trade and other receivables 18,214 20,554 24,444
Cash and cash equivalents 11 13,484 23,692 13,007
Assets classified as held for sale 12 10,829 7,606 8,350
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
116,537 52,417 46,534
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Total assets 441,023 409,386 438,459
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Borrowings 13 (2,319) (1,938) (1,819)
Trade and other payables (31,984) (17,612) (33,719)
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
(34,303) (19,550) (35,538)
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Net current assets 82,234 32,867 10,996
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 13 (21,273) (70,669) (50,659)
Trade and other payables (1,520) (2,280) (1,520)
Derivative financial instruments (223) (658) (366)
Deferred income tax liabilities (6,093) (12,801) (14,851)
Retirement benefit obligations 14 (562) (404) (602)
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
(29,671) (86,812) (67,998)
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Total liabilities (63,974) (106,362) (103,536)
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Net assets 377,049 303,024 334,923
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Called up share capital 15 32,150 29,227 29,227
Share premium account 16 24,351 - -
Fair value reserve 65,968 31,960 58,279
Capital redemption reserve 257 257 257
Merger reserve 45,667 45,667 45,667
Investment in own shares 15 (263) - -
Retained earnings 192,321 60,828 161,592
Other reserves - 129,121 -
Current year profit 16,598 5,964 39,901
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Total shareholders' equity 377,049 303,024 334,923
--------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- --------- ------------
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
ended ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period/year 7,725 5,964 43,467
Net interest payable 1,169 954 2,341
Fair value increase in investment properties (7,689) (7,900) (33,713)
Fair value decrease in assets classified as
held for sale - - 224
(Profit)/loss on disposal of investment properties (217) 307 (9,166)
Loss on sale of assets classified as held for
sale 399 192 375
Other gains - - (747)
Share of profit of joint ventures - - (647)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 4 - 2
Pension contributions in excess of charge and
other gains (71) (63) (102)
Operating cash inflows/(outflow) before movements
in working capital 1,320 (546) 2,034
Decrease in inventories 4,457 30 359
Decrease/(increase) in receivables 9,332 (151) (634)
(Decrease)/increase in payables (1,821) 3,428 3,715
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Cash generated from operations 13,288 2,761 5,474
Loan arrangement fees paid (97) (47) (150)
Interest paid (707) (742) (1,861)
Cash generated from operating activities 12,484 1,972 3,463
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 15 242 247
Investment in joint ventures (1,219) (9,030) (9,134)
Proceeds from disposal of investment properties
and assets classified as held for sale 4,028 10,894 53,201
Expenditure on investment properties and assets
classified as held for sale (11,156) (15,753) (47,528)
Tax received 174 - -
Expenditure on property, plant and equipment - - (25)
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Cash used in investing activities (8,158) (13,647) (3,239)
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from issue of ordinary shares 27,065 - -
Proceeds from other loans 2,327 2,905 5,187
Repayment of other loans (3,593) (4,102) (5,805)
Proceeds from bank loan 10,000 9,000 -
Repayment of bank loan (38,000) - (12,000)
Investment in own shares (177) - -
Other transaction costs 209 - -
Dividends paid (1,680) - (2,163)
Cash (used in)/generated from financing activities (3,849) 7,803 (14,781)
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Increase/(decrease) in cash 477 (3,872) (14,557)
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
At 1 January
Cash 13,007 27,564 27,564
--------- --------- ------------
13,007 27,564 27,564
Increase/(decrease) in cash 477 (3,872) (14,557)
13,484 23,692 13,007
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
At period/year end
Cash 13,484 23,692 13,007
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Cash and cash equivalents 13,484 23,692 13,007
--------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity
Called Share Fair Capital
up share premium value redemption Merger Own Retained Total
capital account reserve reserve reserve shares earnings equity
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------------- ---------- --------- -------- ----------- --------- ------- --------- -------
Balance at 1 January 2016
(audited) 29,227 129,121 24,060 257 45,667 - 69,411 297,743
Transactions with owners:
Profit for the six months to
30 June 2016 - - - - - - 5,964 5,964
Transfer of fair value gain
on revaluation of investment
properties - - 7,900 - - - (7,900) -
Transfer of share premium to
other distributable reserves - (129,121) - - - - 129,121 -
Other comprehensive expense:
Actuarial loss in Blenkinsopp
pension scheme - - - - - - (25) (25)
Fair value of financial
instruments - - - - - - (658) (658)
-------------------------------- ---------- --------- -------- ----------- --------- ------- --------- -------
Balance at 30 June 2016
(unaudited) 29,227 - 31,960 257 45,667 - 195,913 303,024
Transactions with owners:
Dividends paid - - - - - - (2,163) (2,163)
Profit for the six months to
31 December 2016 - - - - - - 33,937 33,937
Transfer of fair value gain
on revaluation of investment
properties - - 25,813 - - - (25,813) -
Transfer of fair value decrease
on assets classified as held
for sale - - (224) - - - 224 -
Transfer of other gains - - 747 - - - (747) -
Other comprehensive
(expense)/income:
Actuarial loss in Blenkinsopp
pension scheme - - - - - - (244) (244)
Revaluation of group occupied
property - - (17) - - - - (17)
Fair value of financial
instruments - - - - - - 292 292
Deferred tax on actuarial loss
on pension scheme - - - - - - 94 94
-------------------------------- ---------- --------- -------- ----------- --------- ------- --------- -------
Balance at 31 December 2016
(audited) 29,227 - 58,279 257 45,667 - 201,493 334,923
Transactions with owners:
Profit for the six months to
30 June 2017 - - - - - - 16,598 16,598
Transfer of fair value gain
on revaluation of investment
properties - - 7,689 - - - (7,689) -
Purchase of own shares - - - - - (263) 86 (177)
Dividend paid - - - - - - (1,680) (1,680)
Share issue 2,923 24,142 - - - - - 27,065
Other transaction costs - 209 - - - - - 209
Other comprehensive
(expense)/income:
Actuarial loss in Blenkinsopp
pension scheme - - - - - - (31) (31)
Fair value of financial
instruments - - - - - - 142 142
-------------------------------- ---------- --------- -------- ----------- --------- ------- --------- -------
Balance at 30 June 2017
(unaudited) 32,150 24,351 65,968 257 45,667 (263) 208,919 377,049
-------------------------------- ---------- --------- -------- ----------- --------- ------- --------- -------
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
1. Basis of preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
General information
Harworth Group plc (the 'Company') is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in the UK. The address of its registered office is Advantage House, Poplar Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5TR.
The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the 'Group').
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The Group financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 were approved by the Board of Directors on 19 April 2017 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditor on those accounts was unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of matter paragraph and did not contain any statement under section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been reviewed not audited.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2017 were approved by the Board on 5 September 2017.
Basis of preparation
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017 have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (previously the Financial Services Authority) and with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union ('EU'). The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Group financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 which have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU.
Going-concern basis
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared on the basis that the Group is a going concern. In forming its opinion as to going concern, the Board prepares cash flow forecasts based upon its assumptions with particular consideration to the key risks and uncertainties as summarised in the 'How we manage our risks' section of the 2016 annual report, as well as taking into account the funding strategy and available borrowing facilities disclosed on page 30.
The key factor that has been considered in this regard is:
The Group has a GBP75m revolving credit facility with The Royal Bank of Scotland, expiring February 2021, on a non-amortising basis. The facility is in the form of a debenture security whereby there is no charge on the individual assets of the Group. The facility is subject to financial and other covenants.
The covenants are based upon gearing, tangible net worth, loan to property values and interest cover. Property valuations affect the loan to value covenants. Breach of covenants could result in the need to pay down in part some of these loans, additional costs, or a renegotiation of terms or, in extremis, a reduction or withdrawal of facilities by the bank concerned.
The Directors confirm their belief that it is appropriate to use the going concern basis of preparation for these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
1. Basis of preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements (continued)
Accounting policies
The same accounting policies are followed in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements as were applied in the Group's latest audited financial statements with the exception of;
Development properties
Development properties are inventory and are included in the consolidated balance sheet at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the expected net sales proceeds of the developed property in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs to complete and anticipated selling costs. Properties re-categorised to development properties from investment properties are transferred at deemed cost, being the fair value at the date of re-categorisation.
Since the 2016 annual accounts were published, the IASB have not issued any amendments or interpretations that are expected to have a material impact on the Group's reporting.
Estimates and judgements
The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, with the exception of changes in estimates that are required in determining the provision for income taxes.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
2. Exceptional items
Unaudited Audited
Unaudited 6 months ended year ended
6 months ended 30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- --------------- ------------
Settlement relating to Harworth Insurance Company Limited - 500 500
Settlement relating to Ocanti Opco Limited - 189 189
Settlement relating to Ocanti No.1 Limited 202 - -
Recovery of VAT on bargain purchase previously written off 28 - -
Settlement in relation to Juniper No.3 Limited (168) - -
Under recovery relating to the cessation of coal fines
activity at Rugeley and coal fines
stock provision - (682) (682)
Total exceptional items 62 7 7
------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------- --------------- ------------
Exceptional items in the six months ended 30 June 2017 were composed of three separate items which relate to the Group's legacy activities and totalled GBP0.1m (H1 2016; GBPnil, FY 2016; GBPnil).
In the six months ended 30 June 2017, GBP0.2m was recognised as anticipated settlement from the administrator of Ocanti No.1 Limited which related to the reimbursement of management expenses incurred by Harworth (then known as Coalfield Resources plc) and a small positive amount was recognised for the recovery of deal fees relating to the 2015 re-listing. Offsetting this was the write-off of a GBP0.2m debtor related to the settlement of a claim against Coalfield Resources plc regarding certain road repairs.
The amounts which were recognised in the six months ended 30 June 2016 when summed together netted to nil. With regard to Harworth Insurance Company Limited, Harworth received GBP0.5m from the administrator, which essentially represented final settlement. In addition, GBP0.2m was received from the administrator of Ocanti Opco Limited which related to the reimbursement of management expenses incurred by Coalfield Resources plc. In respect of coal fines activity, an exceptional charge of GBP0.7m was taken to reflect the under recovery of amounts relating to the cessation of activities at Rugeley and a provision taken against the value of coal fines stocks to reflect reduced demand.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
3. Segment information
Capital Income Unallocated
Growth Generation costs Total
30 June 2017 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Revenue from operations 5,712 8,685 - 14,397
Revenue from sale of development properties 8,523 - - 8,523
---------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Revenue 14,235 8,685 - 22,920
---------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Gross profit/(loss) less administrative
expenses 550 5,108 (4,631) 1,027
Gross profit from sale of development
properties 309 - - 309
---------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Total gross profit/(loss) less administrative
expenses 859 5,108 (4,631) 1,336
Increase in fair value of investment
properties 3,443 4,246 - 7,689
(Loss)/profit on sale of investment
properties (59) 276 - 217
Loss on sale of assets classified as
held for sale (233) (166) - (399)
Other operating expenses - - (7) (7)
Depreciation - - (4) (4)
Exceptional items - - 62 62
---------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Operating profit/(loss) 4,010 9,464 (4,580) 8,894
---------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Finance income 15
Finance costs (1,184)
Profit before tax 7,725
---------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Other information
Investment property additions:
- Direct acquisitions - - - -
- Subsequent expenditure 9,980 2,471 -12,451
------------------------------- ----- ----- ------
Capital Income
Growth Generation Unallocated Total
Segmental Assets GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------- ----------- ----------- --------
Investment properties 159,553 150,974 - 310,527
Property, plant and equipment - - 785 785
Assets classified as held for sale 9,100 1,729 - 10,829
Inventories 74,010 - - 74,010
Other receivables 1,406 - - 1,406
Investments in joint ventures 891 10,877 - 11,768
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
244,960 163,580 785 409,325
----------------------------------- -----------
Trade and other receivables 18,214 18,214
Cash and cash equivalents 13,484 13,484
------- ----------- -----------
Total assets 244,960 163,580 32,483 441,023
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Capital Income Unallocated
Growth Generation costs Total
30 June 2016 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Revenue 9,580 7,825 - 17,405
---------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Gross (loss)/profit less administrative
expenses (690) 4,626 (3,197) 739
Increase in fair value of investment
properties 3,500 4,400 - 7,900
Loss on sale of investment properties
and assets classified as held for sale (137) (362) - (499)
Other gains and operating income - 137 56 193
Exceptional items - (682) 689 7 ---------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------- Operating profit/(loss) 2,673 8,119 (2,452) 8,340 ---------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------- Finance income 242 Finance costs (1,196) Profit before tax 7,386 ---------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Financial liabilities are not allocated to the reporting segments as they are managed and measured on a group basis.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
3. Segment information (continued)
Other information
Investment property additions:
- Direct acquisitions 903 2,822 - 3,725
- Subsequent expenditure 5,002 5,059 - 10,061
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Capital Income
Growth Generation Unallocated Total
Segmental Assets GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------- ----------- ----------- --------
Investment properties 211,546 134,975 - 346,521
Assets classified as held for sale 258 7,348 - 7,606
Inventories - 565 - 565
Other receivables 650 - - 650
Investments in joint ventures 768 9,030 - 9,798
------------------------------------ ------- ----------- ----------- --------
213,222 151,918 - 365,140
------------------------------------ -----------
Trade and other receivables 20,554 20,554
Cash and cash equivalents 23,692 23,692
------- ----------- -----------
Total assets 213,222 151,918 44,246 409,386
------------------------------------ ------- ----------- ----------- --------
Financial liabilities are not allocated to the reporting segments as they are managed and measured on a group basis.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
3. Segment information (continued)
Capital Income Unallocated
Growth Generation costs Total
31 December 2016 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Revenue 16,307 17,386 - 33,693
-------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Gross (loss)/profit less administrative
expenses (1,425) 11,032 (7,274) 2,333
Increase in fair value of investment
properties 23,433 10,280 - 33,713
Decrease in fair value of assets classified
as held for sale - (224) - (224)
Profit on sale of investment properties 7,473 1,693 - 9,166
Loss on sale of assets classified as
held for sale - (375) - (375)
Other gains 747 - - 747
Other operating expenses - (117) (87) (204)
Depreciation - - (2) (2)
Exceptional items - (682) 689 7
-------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Operating profit/(loss) 30,228 21,607 (6,674) 45,161
-------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Finance income 247
Finance costs (2,588)
Share of profit of joint venture 647
-------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Profit before tax 43,467
-------------------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Other information
Investment property additions:
Direct acquisitions - 22,524 -22,524
Subsequent expenditure 14,707 7,947 -22,654
-------------------------------- ------ ------ ------
Capital Income
Growth Generation Unallocated Total
Segmental assets GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Investment properties 232,886 146,304 - 379,190
Property, plant and equipment - - 789 789
Assets classified as held for sale 6,152 2,198 - 8,350
Inventories 454 279 - 733
Other receivables 1,397 - - 1,397
Investments in joint ventures 868 9,681 - 10,549
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
241,757 158,462 789 401,008
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Trade and other receivables 24,444 24,444
Cash and cash equivalents 13,007 13,007
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Total assets 241,757 158,462 38,240 438,459
----------------------------------- ------- ----------- ----------- -------
Financial liabilities are not allocated to the reporting segments as they are managed and measured on a group basis.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
4. Finance (cost)/income
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
ended 30 ended 30 year ended
June June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------------------------------ --------- --------- ------------
Interest expense
- Bank interest (559) (742) (1,559)
- Amortisation of Facility and other fees (370) (249) (545)
- Other interest (255) (205) (484)
------------------------------------------ --------- --------- ------------
(1,184) (1,196) (2,588)
------------------------------------------ --------- --------- ------------
Interest received 15 242 247
------------------------------------------ --------- --------- ------------
Net finance costs (1,169) (954) (2,341)
------------------------------------------ --------- --------- ------------
5. Tax
The tax credit in the period is GBP8.9m (H1 2016: GBP1.4m charge; FY 2016: GBP3.6m charge), which comprises a current year tax credit of GBP0.1m (H1 2016: GBPnil; FY 2016: GBPnil) and a deferred tax credit of GBP8.8m using a tax rate of 17% (H1 2016: GBP1.4m charge at 18% tax rate and FY 2016: GBP3.6m charge at 17% tax rate) as the Group now has greater certainty of recoverability of previously unrecognised tax losses. Deferred tax assets of GBP9.2m as at 30 June 2017 have not been recognised (FY 2016: GBP19.7m).
The Group has a net deferred tax liability of GBP6.1m (H1 2016: GBP12.8m and FY 2016: GBP14.9m) primarily in respect of property revaluation gains where tax is expected to arise when the property is sold.
6. Dividends
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
ended 30 ended 30 year ended
June June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Final dividend of 0.523p per share proposed
and paid May 2017 (1,680) - -
Interim dividend of 0.230p per share proposed
and paid December 2016 - - (672)
Final dividend of 0.510p per share proposed
and paid September 2016 - - (1,491)
---------------------------------------------- --------- ------------
(1,680) - (2,163)
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
An interim dividend of 0.253p per share was approved by the Board on 5 September 2017 and is payable on 13 October 2017 to shareholders on the register on 15 September 2017. The interim dividend is not recognised as a liability in the interim information.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
7. Earnings per share
Earnings per share has been calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of shares in issue and ranking for dividend during the period/year.
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 30 6 months ended year ended
June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
Profit for the period/year 16,598 5,964 39,901
------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
Weighted average number of shares
In issue at start of period/year 292,269,786 2,922,697,857 2,922,697,857
Effect of share issues 17,115,939 1 2
Effect of share consolidation - (939,438,598) (1,789,553,526)
Effect of own shares purchased (143,196) - -
------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
Weighted average number of shares in period/year 309,242,529 1,983,259,260 1,133,144,333
------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
Closing number of shares in underlying earnings
calculations 321,250,750 292,269,786 292,269,786
------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
Basic and diluted earnings per share (pence) 5.4 0.3 3.5
-------------------------------------------------
Underlying earnings per share (pence) 5.2 2.0 13.7
------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
Underlying earnings per share have been calculated using profit for the period/year of GBP16.6m (H1 2016: GBP6.0m, FY 2016 GBP39.9m) and shares in issue at the end of the period/year.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
8. Investment properties
The Group holds five categories of investment property being agricultural land, natural resources, business space, major developments and strategic land in the UK, which sit within the operating segments of Income Generation and Capital Growth.
Income Generation Capital Growth
----------------------------------- ------------------------
Agricultural Natural Business Major Strategic
Land Resources Space Developments Land Total
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------------------ ------------ ----------- -------- ------------- --------- --------
At 1 January 2016 (audited) 16,763 16,954 90,896 157,589 52,415 334,617
Direct acquisitions 493 - 2,329 - 903 3,725
Subsequent expenditure 141 389 4,529 3,649 1,353 10,061
Increase in fair value - 3,400 1,000 2,000 1,500 7,900
Transfer to assets classified
as held for sale (1,531) - - - - (1,531)
Disposals (388) - - (7,500) (363) (8,251)
------------------------------ ------------ -------- ------------- --------- --------
At 30 June 2016 (unaudited) 15,478 20,743 98,754 155,738 55,808 346,521
------------------------------ ------------ ----------- -------- ------------- --------- --------
Transfers 4,617 5,682 (25,424) 64,763 (49,638) -
Direct acquisitions 897 - 18,805 - (903) 18,799
Subsequent expenditure 145 1,274 1,469 7,574 2,131 12,593
(Decrease)/increase
in fair value (894) 1,803 4,971 10,103 9,830 25,813
Transfer to assets classified
as held for sale (149) - (477) (6,153) - (6,779)
Transfer to property,
plant and equipment - - (783) - - (783)
Disposals 12 (13) (606) (16,375) 8 (16,974)
------------------------------ ------------ ----------- -------- ------------- --------- --------
At 31 December 2016
(audited) 20,106 29,489 96,709 215,650 17,236 379,190
------------------------------ ------------ ----------- -------- ------------- --------- --------
Subsequent expenditure 1,508 582 381 7,725 2,255 12,451
Increase in fair value 1,592 654 2,000 - 3,443 7,689
Transfer to development
properties - - - (77,734) - (77,734)
Transfer to assets classified
as held for sale (1,160) - - (8,492) (350) (10,002)
Disposals (887) - - - (180) (1,067)
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At 30 June 2017 (unaudited) 21,159 30,725 99,090 137,149 22,404 310,527
------------------------------ ------------ ----------- -------- ------------- --------- --------
Valuation process
The properties have been valued by management who have exercised their experience and judgement in arriving at the increase in fair value at 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2016. The properties were valued by BNP Paribas Real Estate and Savills at 31 December 2016. Both are independent firms acting in the capacity of external valuers with relevant experience of valuations of this nature.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
9. Investments
Investments in joint ventures
GBP000
----------------------------------------------- ------
At 1 January 2016 (audited) 768
Acquisition 9,030
At 30 June 2016 (unaudited) 9,798
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Acquisition 104
Share in profit of joint venture 647
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At 31 December 2016 (audited) 10,549
Acquisitions and investments in joint ventures 1,219
----------------------------------------------- ------
At 30 June 2017 (unaudited) 11,768
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The Group holds 50% of the issued ordinary shares of Bates Regeneration Limited, a joint venture with Banks Property Limited for the development of an investment property at Blyth, Northumberland. In addition, the Group purchased a 50% share of The Aire Valley Land LLP from Keyland Developments Limited for a consideration of GBP8.5m plus costs on 14 March 2016. The Aire Valley Land LLP is a joint venture company. It controls 165 acres of land in Leeds that abuts existing landholding of the Group on the former Skelton Grange power station site. On 16 December 2016, the Group entered into a joint venture agreement with Dransfield Properties Limited to acquire a 50% share of Waverley Square Limited. On 26 April 2017, the Group entered into a joint venture agreement with Lancashire County Council to establish Multiply Logistics North Holdings Limited and Multiply Logistics North LP, to develop part of the site at Logistics North near Bolton.
The Group's share of the assets and liabilities are:
Interest
Assets Liabilities held
30 June 2017 (unaudited) Country of incorporation GBP000 GBP000 %
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
Bates Regeneration Limited Wales 1,213 (445) 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
The Aire Valley Land LLP Wales 12,001 (2,320) 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
Waverley Square Limited Wales 123 - 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
Multiply Logistics North Holdings England and
Limited Wales - - 20
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
Multiply Logistics North LP Wales 1,196 - 20
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
Interest
Assets Liabilities held
31 December 2016 (audited) Country of incorporation GBP000 GBP000 %
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
Bates Regeneration Limited Wales 1,213 (445) 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
The Aire Valley Land LLP Wales 12,001 (2,320) 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
Waverley Square Limited Wales 100 - 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
Interest
Assets Liabilities held
30 June 2016 (unaudited) Country of incorporation GBP000 GBP000 %
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
Bates Regeneration Limited Wales 1,213 (445) 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
England and
The Aire Valley Land LLP Wales 7,798 (3,900) 50
---------------------------------- ------------------------- ------- ----------- --------
The risks associated with these investments are as follows:
-- Decline in the availability and or an increase in the cost of credit for residential and commercial buyers
-- Decline in market conditions and values
The Group also owns a number of other joint ventures whose value is minimal. A full list of joint ventures can be obtained from the Group's registered office.
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
10. Inventories
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 30 6 months ended year ended
June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------------------ --------- --------------- ------------
Development properties 73,247 - -
Planning promotion agreements 622 - 454
Options 141 - -
Finished goods - 565 279
------------------------------ --------- --------------- ------------
74,010 565 733
------------------------------ --------- --------------- ------------
The movement in development properties is as follows:
GBP000
------------------------------------ -------
At 1 January 2017 (audited) -
Transfer from investment properties 77,734
Subsequent expenditure 1,116
Disposals (5,603)
At 30 June 2017 (unaudited) 73,247
------------------------------------ -------
The market value of these properties is GBP2.3m higher than their carrying value at 30 June 2017.
11. Cash and cash equivalents
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 30 6 months ended year ended
June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
Cash held and other cash balances 13,484 23,692 13,007
---------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
12. Assets classified as held for sale
Assets classified as held for sale relate to investment properties expected to be sold within twelve months.
GBP000
--------------------------------------- -------
At 1 January 2016 (audited) 9,128
Transferred from investment properties 1,531
Disposals (3,053)
----------------------------------------- -------
At 30 June 2016 (unaudited) 7,606
Subsequent expenditure 1,588
Decrease in fair value (224)
Transferred from investment properties 6,779
Disposals (7,399)
----------------------------------------- -------
At 31 December 2016 (audited) 8,350
Subsequent expenditure 188
Transferred from investment properties 10,002
Disposals (7,711)
----------------------------------------- -------
At 30 June 2017 10,829
----------------------------------------- -------
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
13. Borrowings and loans
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 30 6 months ended year ended
June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
Current:
Secured - other loans (2,319) (1,938) (1,819)
---------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
(2,319) (1,938) (1,819)
---------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
Non-current:
Secured - bank loans (9,164) (58,100) (37,142)
Secured - other loans (12,109) (12,569) (13,517)
---------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
(21,273) (70,669) (50,659)
---------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
At 30 June 2017, the Group had bank borrowings of GBP9.2m net of borrowing costs (H1 2016: GBP58.1m, FY 2016: GBP37.0m) and a further GBP14.4m (H1 2016: GBP14.4m, FY 2016: GBP15.5m) of infrastructure loans, which resulted in total borrowings of GBP23.6m (H1 2016: GBP72.6m, FY 2016: GBP52.5m). The bank borrowings are part of a GBP75.0m revolving credit facility from The Royal Bank of Scotland. The facility is repayable on 13 February 2021 (five-year term) on a non-amortising basis and is subject to financial and other covenants.
The infrastructure loans of GBP14.4m (net of borrowing costs) (H1 2016: GBP14.4m, FY 2016: GBP15.5m) are provided by public bodies in order to promote the development of major sites. They comprise a GBP0.6m loan from Leeds LEP (H1 2016: GBP1.0m, FY 2016: GBP0.8m) in respect of the Prince of Wales site; GBP8.5m from the Homes and Community Agency in respect of Waverley (H1 2016: GBP11.4m, FY 2016: GBP11.6m) and GBP0.1m for Village Farm (H1 2016: GBPnil, FY 2016: GBP0.1m); GBP2.3m from Sheffield City Region JESSICA Fund for Gateway 36 (H1 2016: GBP0.6m, FY 2016: GBP2.3m) and GBP2.5m for the Advanced Manufacturing Park at Waverley (H1 2016: GBPnil, FY 2016: GBP0.7m); and GBP0.4m (H1 2016: GBPnil, FY 2016: GBPnil) from the North West Evergreen Limited Partnership for Units 4 and 5 at Logistics North. At 30 June 2016, the Group had loans of GBP1.5m from Greater Manchester Investment Fund in respect of Logistics North. The loans are drawn as work on the respective sites is progressed and they are repaid on agreed dates or when disposals are made from the sites.
Current loans are stated after deduction of unamortised borrowing costs of GBPnil (H1 2016: GBPnil, FY 2016: GBPnil). Non-current bank and other loans are stated after deduction of unamortised borrowing costs of GBP1.0m (H1 2016: GBP1.1m, FY 2016: GBP1.1m).
14. Retirement benefit obligations
The Group has defined benefit obligations in respect of the Blenkinsopp Section of the Industry-Wide Mineworkers' Pension Scheme (the Blenkinsopp scheme). This scheme is closed to new members. The balance sheet amounts in respect of retirement benefit obligations are:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
as at as at as at
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Fair value of plan assets 2,159 2,023 2,117
Present value of funding obligations (2,721) (2,427) (2,719)
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Net liability recognised in the balance sheet (562) (404) (602)
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
14. Retirement benefit obligations (continued)
The pension scheme has been valued by a qualified independent actuary for the purposes of IAS19 (revised) and the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. The assumptions used are consistent with those derived at 31 December 2016, but updated for current market conditions. Contributions of GBP94,650 (H1 2016: GBP94,650, FY 2016: GBP189,300) have been made in the six months ended 30 June 2017. The main assumptions underlying the valuation of the Blenkinsopp scheme are:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
as at as at as at
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
------------------------------ --------- --------- ------------
Discount rate 2.50% 3.00% 2.55%
Rate of pension increases 2.25% 2.00% 2.30%
Rate of price inflation (RPI) 3.20% 2.95% 3.25%
Rate of cost inflation (CPI) 2.20% 1.95% 2.25%
Rate of cash commutation 20.00% 20.00% 20.00%
------------------------------ --------- --------- ------------
The amounts recognised in the consolidated income statement are:
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
--------------- --------- --------------- ------------
Expenses (15) (33) (74)
Interest costs (9) (6) (13)
--------------- --------- --------------- ------------
(24) (39) (87)
--------------- --------- --------------- ------------
The net effect of re-measurements on the Blenkinsopp scheme charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income is a loss of GBP31,000 (H1 2016: loss of GBP25,000, FY 2016: loss of GBP269,000).
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2017
15. Called up share capital
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
Issued and fully paid - GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
At start of period/year 29,227 29,227 29,227
Shares issued 2,923 - -
------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
At end of period/year 32,150 29,227 29,227
Own shares held (263) - -
------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
At end of period/year 31,887 29,227 29,227
------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
Issued and fully paid - Number of shares 2017 2016 2016
----------------------------------------- ----------- --------------- ---------------
At start of period/year 292,269,786 2,922,697,857 2,922,697,857
Shares issued 29,226,974 3 3
Share consolidation (10 for 1) - (2,630,428,074) (2,630,428,074)
----------------------------------------- ----------- --------------- ---------------
At end of period/year 321,496,760 292,269,786 292,269,786
Own shares held (246,010) - -
----------------------------------------- ----------- --------------- ---------------
At end of period/year 321,250,750 292,269,786 292,269,786
----------------------------------------- ----------- --------------- ---------------
On 17 March 2017, the Group issued 29,226,974 new ordinary shares at 95 pence each.
On 26 April 2016, 3 ordinary shares were issued at 1 pence each and all shares in issue were consolidated from 1 pence shares into 10 pence shares.
16. Share premium account
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
ended 6 months ended year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
Issued and fully paid GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
At start of period/year - 129,121 129,121
Shares issued 24,842 - -
Costs relating to share issue (700) - -
Other transaction costs 209 - -
Transfer to other distributable reserve - (129,121) (129,121)
---------------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
At end of period/year 24,351 - -
---------------------------------------- --------- --------------- ------------
17. Related party transactions
There have been no material changes in the related party transactions described in the 2016 Annual report and accounts. The amendments to an existing joint venture with the Peel Group, which were approved at the Annual General Meeting on 24 May 2017 and the details of which were set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting, have now been implemented.
Responsibility Statement
The Directors who held office at the date of approval of these Financial Statements confirm that to the best of their knowledge:
1. the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union; and
2. the Interim Management Report includes a fair review of the information required by:
(a) Rule 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the half-year ended 30 June 2017 and their impact on the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining second half of the year; and
(b) Rule 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the half-year ended 30 June 2017 and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the Group during that period, and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last Annual Report and Financial Statements that could do so.
The Board
The Directors serving during the half-year ended 30 June 2017 were as follows:
Jonson Cox Chairman
Owen Michaelson Chief Executive
-----------------------------------
Andrew Kirkman Finance Director
-----------------------------------
Lisa Clement Senior Independent Director
-----------------------------------
Anthony Donnelly Independent Non-Executive Director
-----------------------------------
Andrew Cunningham Independent Non-Executive Director
-----------------------------------
Steven Underwood Non-Executive Director
-----------------------------------
Martyn Bowes Non-Executive Director
-----------------------------------
The responsibilities of the Directors during their period of service were as set out on pages 54 and 55 of the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2016.
By order of the Board
Chris Birch
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
6 September 2017
Cautionary statement
This Interim Report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results, operations and business of Harworth Group plc. These statements and forecasts involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and forecasts. Nothing in this Interim Report should be construed as a profit forecast.
Directors' liability
Neither the Company nor the Directors accept any liability to any person in relation to this Interim Report except to the extent that such liability could arise under English law. Accordingly, any liability to a person who has demonstrated reliance on any untrue or misleading statement or omission shall be determined in accordance with section 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Shareholder information
Financial calendar
Half-yearly results for the period Announced 6 September 2017
ended 30 June 2017
Interim dividend for the financial Ex-dividend 14 September 2017
year ended 31 December 2017 date 15 September 2017
Record date 13 October 2017
Payable
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Preliminary results for the year Announced March 2018
ended 31 December 2017
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Annual report and financial statements Published April 2018
for the year ended 31 December
2017
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2018 Annual General Meeting May 2018
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Final dividend for the year ended Payable June 2018
31 December 2017
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Registrars
All administrative enquiries relating to shareholdings should, in the first instance, be directed to Equiniti, Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA (telephone: 0371 384 2301) and should clearly state the registered shareholder's name and address.
Dividend mandate
Any shareholder wishing dividends to be paid directly into a bank or building society should contact the Registrars for a dividend mandate form. Dividends paid in this way will be paid through the Bankers' Automated Clearing System (BACS).
Website
The Group has a website (www.harworthgroup.com) that gives further information on the Group.
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