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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holders Technology Plc | LSE:HDT | London | Ordinary Share | GB0004312350 | ORD 10P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00% | 50.50 | 1.00 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 01:00:00 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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| 0 | 0 | N/A | 0 |
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Holders Technology PLC
29 July 2016
Holders Technology plc
Specialised PCB Materials, LED Components and Lighting Solutions
Half yearly results for the 6 months ended 31 May 2016
Holders Technology plc (AIM: HDT) announces its unaudited half yearly results for the 6 month period ended 31 May 2016.
Highlights
Holders Technology plc supplies specialty laminates and materials for printed circuit board manufacturers ("PCB"), and operates as an LED solutions provider to the lighting and industrial markets.
Unaudited results for the period are summarised as follows:
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2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Revenue PCB 4,014 4,146
LED 1,648 1,333
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Total 5,662 5,479
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Gross profit 1,381 1,402
Margins 24.4% 25.6%
Loss before exceptional
items (68) (95)
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Loss before taxation (171) (95)
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Total cash 726 511
Earnings per share (4.11p) (2.06p)
Interim dividend
per share 0.25p 0.25p
Net assets per share 92p 107p
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Chairman's statement
Half year ended 31 May 2016
These interim result before exceptional items shows a small improvement as compared to the equivalent period in 2015. Revenue increased by 3.3% to GBP5.7m (2015: GBP5.5m) and the loss before items relating to restructuring reduced to GBP68,000 (2015: loss of GBP95,000). The restructuring costs totalling GBP103,000 (2015: GBPnil) comprised employee termination costs, plus legal costs arising from an aborted transaction. The loss before taxation was GBP171,000 (2015: loss of GBP95,000).
PCB
PCB sales for the period reduced by 3.2% from GBP4,146,000 in 2015 to GBP4,014,000 in 2016. Our German PCB division experienced somewhat improved customer demand and achieved an increase in revenues whereas revenues from our smaller UK operation were adversely impacted by the discontinued distribution contract announced previously. The total PCB revenue figure was also impacted by the disposal in December 2015 of our interest in an Indian PCB joint venture.
Margins overall decreased by 2.7% to 21.1%, mainly due to the weaker Euro/ US Dollar exchange rate. Overheads excluding restructuring costs were reduced by 9.5% to GBP706,000 and the PCB result before restructuring costs was breakeven. During the period we have invested in improvements to IT systems and production machinery in order to improve efficiency.
LED
LED divisions in total achieved growth of 23.6% rising from GBP1,333,000 to GBP1,648,000 with margins improving to 32.3% from 31.1%. The Holders Components Divisions achieved good growth from new products introduced to their ranges in 2015.
Primarily due to the engagement of additional sales staff, LED overheads increased by 13.0%. Overall our LED activities achieved a reduced loss of GBP67,000 (2015: loss of GBP109,000).
Summary
Results from both the PCB and LED divisions showed some progress. Our PCB divisions have further reduced their costs in order to remain competitive in challenging markets while our LED divisions have continued to grow their revenues and improve margins. We continue to evaluate all possible routes to return the Group to satisfactory profitability.
Rudolf W. Weinreich Holders Technology plc
Executive Chairman 27-28 Eastcastle Street
London
W1W 8HD
Consolidated income statement
for the half year ended 31 May 2016 (Unaudited)
Half year Half year Full year
ended 31 ended 31 ended 30
May 2016 May 2015 Nov 2015
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Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 3 5,662 5,479 11,195
Cost of sales (4,281) (4,077) (8,396)
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Gross profit 1,381 1,402 2,799
Distribution costs (200) (181) (364)
Administrative expenses (1,249) (1,317) (2,652)
Restructuring costs (103) - (25)
Other operating income - 1 91
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Operating loss (171) (95) (151)
Finance income - - 1
Finance costs - - (16)
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Loss before taxation (171) (95) (166)
Taxation 4 - 14 (195)
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Loss for the period (171) (81) (361)
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Total and continuing
Basic loss per share 6 (4.31p) (2.06p) (9.16p)
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Diluted loss per share 6 (4.31p) (2.06p) (9.16p)
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the half year ended 31 May 2016 (Unaudited)
Half year Half year Full year
ended 31 ended 31 ended 30
May 2016 May 2015 Nov 2015
========== ========== ==========
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Loss for the period (171) (81) (361)
Exchange differences on
translation of foreign operations 143 (196) (246)
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Total comprehensive expense
for the period (28) (277) (607)
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the half year ended 31 May 2016 (Unaudited)
Capital
redemption Translation Retained
Share capital Share premium reserve reserve earnings Total equity
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GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance 1 Dec
2014 416 1,531 1 34 2,512 4,494
Dividends - - - - (20) (20)
Employee
share-based
payment
options - - - - 3 3
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Transactions
with owners - - - - (17) (17)
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Loss for the
year - - - - (361) (361)
Exchange
differences on
translating
foreign
operations - - - (246) - (246)
============== ============== ================== =============== ================ =============
Total
comprehensive
income for the
year - - - (246) (361) (607)
============== ============== ================== =============== ================ =============
Balance 30 Nov
2015 416 1,531 1 (212) 2,134 3,870
============== ============== ================== =============== ================ =============
Dividends - - - - (10) (10)
Ordinary shares
issued during
the period - 59 - - - 59
Employee
share-based
payment
options - - - - 10 10
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Transactions
with owners - 59 - - - 59
============== ============== ================== =============== ================ =============
Loss for the
period - - - - (171) (171)
Exchange
differences on
translating
foreign
operations - - - 143 - 143
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Total
comprehensive
income for the
period - - - 143 (171) (28)
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Balance 31 May
2016 416 1,590 1 (69) 1,963 3,901
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Consolidated balance sheet
at 31 May 2016 (Unaudited)
Half year Half year Full year
ended 31 ended 31 ended 30
May 2016 May 2015 Nov 2015
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GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Goodwill 317 317 316
Property, plant and equipment 319 358 327
Deferred tax assets 16 35 16
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652 710 659
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Current assets
Inventories 2,226 2,475 2,533
Trade and other receivables 1,641 1,885 1,556
Current tax - 78 59
Cash and cash equivalents 726 511 443
========== ========== ==========
4,593 4,949 4,591
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (1,035) (1,198) (975)
Current tax liabilities (106) (34) (213)
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(1,141) (1,232) (1,188)
Net current assets 3,452 3,717 3,403
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Non-current liabilities
Retirement benefit liability (190) (189) (181)
Deferred tax liabilities (13) (20) (11)
(203) (209) (192)
Net assets 3,901 4,218 3,870
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Shareholders' equity
Share capital 416 416 416
Share premium account 1,590 1,531 1,531
Capital redemption reserve 1 1 1
Retained earnings 1,963 2,432 2,134
Cumulative translation
adjustment (69) (162) (212)
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Equity attributable to
the shareholders of the
parent 3,901 4,218 3,870
Consolidated cash flow statement
for the half year ended 31 May 2016 (Unaudited)
Half year Half year Full year
ended 31 ended 31 ended 30
May 2016 May 2015 Nov 2015
========== ========== ==========
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating profit/ (loss) (171) (95) (151)
Share-based payment charge/(credit) 10 10 3
Depreciation 38 46 86
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 439 (7) (102)
(Increase)/decrease in trade and
other receivables (109) (2) 295
(Decrease)/increase in trade and
other payables 86 2 (86)
Cash generated from/ (used in)
operations 293 (46) 45
Corporation tax received/ (paid) (46) (6) (7)
Net cash generated from/ (used
in) operations 247 (52) 38
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment (12) (65) (161)
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment - - 3
Interest received - - 1
Net cash used in investing activities (12) (65) (157)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Interest paid - - (16)
Proceeds from issuance of share 59 - -
capital
Equity dividends paid (10) (9) (20)
Net cash used in financing activities 49 (9) (36)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 284 (126) (155)
Cash and cash equivalents at start
of period 443 634 634
Effect of foreign exchange rates (1) 3 (36)
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period 726 511 443
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Notes
1. General information
Holders Technology plc is incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006. The principal activity of the group is to provide specialised materials, components and solutions to the electronics and lighting industries.
2. Basis of preparation
The condensed consolidated half year financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies and prepared on a basis consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the EU and the accounting policies set out in the group's financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2015.
The condensed consolidated half year financial statements are unaudited and include all adjustments which management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the group's financial position, operating results and cash flows for the 6 month periods ended 31 May 2016 and 31 May 2015.
The half year financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts as defined by Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. A copy of the group's financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2015 prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU has been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditors' report on those financial statements was not qualified and did not contain statements under s498(2) of s498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
As permitted, the group has chosen not to adopt IAS 34 'Interim Financial Statements' in preparing these half year financial statements and therefore the half year financial information is not in full compliance with IFRS.
The preparation of half year financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
These half year financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The board of Holders Technology plc approved this half yearly report on 28 July 2016.
3. Segmental information
Management currently identifies two operating segments:
- PCB, which distributes materials, equipment and supplies to the PCB industry.
- LED, which distributes LED-related components and lighting solutions to the lighting industry.
Analysis by operating segment
for the half year ended 31 May
PCB LED Other Total
2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Revenue 4,014 4,146 1,648 1,333 5,662 5,479
Cost of sales 3,166 3,158 1,115 919 4,281 4,077
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Gross Profit 848 988 533 414 - - 1,381 1,402
Distribution
costs 138 136 62 45 200 181
Administration
costs 809 780 538 478 5 58 1,352 1,316
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Segment profit/
(loss) (99) 72 (67) (109) (5) (58) (171) (95)
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3. The tax provision for the six months ended 31 May 2016 is calculated based on the tax rates applicable in the country in which each company operates. Taxation includes nil tax charge (2015: tax credit of GBP10,000) relating to overseas operations.
4. A final dividend of 0.25p per share on the total issued share capital of 3,939,551 10p ordinary shares, excluding treasury shares, was paid on 24 May 2016 in respect of the year ended 30 November 2015.
An interim dividend payment of 0.25p per share (2015: 0.25p per share) will be payable on 11 October 2016 to shareholders on the register at 16 September 2016. The shares will go ex-dividend on 15 September 2016. The interim dividend had not been approved by the board at 31 May 2016 and accordingly, has not been included as a liability as at that date.
5. The basic earnings per share for continuing operations are based on the loss for the period of GBP171,000 (2015: loss GBP81,000) and on ordinary shares 3,968,076 (2015: 3,939,551), the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period. Diluted earnings per share for continuing operations are based on 3,968,076 ordinary shares (2015: 3,959,551), being the weighted average number of ordinary shares after an adjustment of nil shares (2015: nil) in relation to share options.
7. A copy of this half yearly report is being sent to shareholders and is available for inspection at the company's offices at Holders Technology (UK) Ltd., Units 1-4, Block 9, Tweedbank Industrial Estate, Galashiels TD1 3RS and via its website www.holdersgroup.com.
For further information, contact:
Holders Technology plc 01896 758781 Rudi Weinreich, Executive Chairman Victoria Blaisdell, Group Managing Director Paul Geraghty, Group Finance Director Northland Capital Partners Limited - Nomad & Broker 020 3861 6625 William Vandyk, Director, Corporate Finance
Website www.holdersgroup.com
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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