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JEL Jersey Electricity Plc

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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Jersey Electricity Plc LSE:JEL London Ordinary Share JE00B43SP147 'A'ORD 5P
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  10.00 2.30% 445.00 430.00 460.00 445.00 435.00 435.00 7,095 16:00:44
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Electric Services 125.08M 11.28M 0.3681 12.09 136.35M

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Jersey Electricity PLC

19 May 2017

Jersey Electricity plc

Interim Management Report

for the six months ended 31 March 2017

The Board approved at a meeting on 18 May 2017 the Interim Management Report for the six months ended 31 March 2017 and declared an interim dividend of 5.80p compared to 5.50p for 2016. The dividend will be paid on 30 June 2017 to those shareholders registered in the records of the Company at the close of business on 2 June 2017.

The Interim Management Report is attached and will be available to the public on the Company's website www.jec.co.uk/about-us/investor-relations/financial-figures-and-reports.

The Interim Management Report for 2017 has not been audited or reviewed by our external auditors nor have the results for the equivalent period in 2016. The results for the year ended 30 September 2016 have been extracted from the statutory accounts. The auditor has reported on those accounts and their report was unmodified.

   M.P. Magee                                                               P.J. Routier 
   Finance Director                                                       Company Secretary 
   Direct telephone number : 01534 505201                  Direct telephone number : 01534 505253 
   Email : mmagee@jec.co.uk                                       Email : proutier@jec.co.uk 

19 May 2017

The Powerhouse,

PO Box 45,

Queens Road,

St Helier,

Jersey JE4 8NY

Jersey Electricity plc

Unaudited Interim Management Report

for the six months to 31 March 2017

 
 Financial Summary            6 months   6 months 
                                2017       2016 
---------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 Electricity Sales in kWh 
  (000)                       361,123    351,942 
 Revenue                      GBP58.0m   GBP57.0m 
 Profit before tax            GBP 8.9m   GBP 7.9m 
 Profit in Energy business    GBP 7.7m   GBP 6.9m 
 Earnings per share            22.88p     20.65p 
 Final dividend paid per 
  ordinary share                8.00p      7.60p 
 Proposed interim dividend 
  per ordinary share            5.80p      5.50p 
 Net debt                     GBP29.4m   GBP21.1m 
 

Overall trading performance

Group revenue, at GBP58.0m, was 1.7% higher for the first half year of 2017 than the same period in 2016 with this GBP1.0m rise coming from a higher level of unit sales of electricity and also the overall increased activity in the non-Energy business units. Profit before tax was GBP8.9m being GBP1.0m ahead of the equivalent period last year and remains at a level commensurate with a sustainable rate of return typical for a regulated utility and at a quantum needed to maintain our continued investment in infrastructure. Cost of sales decreased by GBP1.1m to GBP35.5m mainly due to a marginal reduction in import costs in our Energy business. However operating expenses at GBP13.0m were GBP1.1m above last year with an increase in depreciation charges, post our continued investment in infrastructure, and pension costs being the primary drivers. The taxation charge in the period of GBP1.9m is GBP0.4m higher than during the same period in 2016 due to increased profits. Earnings per share rose to 22.88p from 20.65p in 2016. Net debt on the balance sheet at 31 March 2017 was GBP29.4m (2016: GBP21.1m) compared to GBP29.0m at our last year end on 30 September 2016.

Energy performance

Unit sales of electricity rose by 2.6%, from 352m to 361m kWh, compared with last year. The average temperature was lower than in the first half of the 2016 financial year, resulting in an increased use of electricity, primarily in the heating of residential properties. Revenues in our Energy business at GBP46.2m rose 1.5% in 2017 because of the aforementioned higher unit sales. Operating profit in Energy at GBP7.7m was GBP0.8m higher than in the same period last year with higher revenues offset by higher depreciation and increased IAS 19 pension costs. We imported 93% of our on-Island requirement from France (2016: 90%) and 5% (2016: 6%) from the Energy from Waste plant, owned by the States of Jersey. The remaining 2% of our electricity was generated in Jersey using our own plant (2016: 4%).

Investment in infrastructure

Capital expenditure was GBP8.6m in the first 6 months of the financial year. Our third undersea supply cable to France, Normandie 1, was successfully commissioned on 1 December ahead of schedule and below budget. We now have three cables being utilised to import electricity from France and the expanded network has performed to expectations in the post-commissioning period. We continue with work on our new West of St Helier Primary sub-station which has an estimated cost of GBP17m, of which GBP7m has been expended to date, and is planned to be commissioned in late 2018. Finally, our rollout of smart-enabled meters continues with 31,000 in customer premises at 31 March 2017 representing over 60% of our customer base.

Non-Energy performance

Year-on-year revenue in our retailing business, Powerhouse.je, rose by 11% to GBP7.1m (2016: GBP6.4m) and profitability marginally increased to GBP0.5m in what is a very competitive marketplace, both locally and off-island. Revenue and profit remained constant for our Property portfolio (profit of GBP0.9m). JEBS, our contracting and business services unit, saw a GBP0.2m decrease in overall revenue to GBP2.9m whilst maintaining a profit of GBP0.1m, on a par with 2016, in a tight local market. Our remaining business units were ahead of target on an overall basis and produced profits of GBP0.4m being GBP0.1m ahead of the same period in 2016.

Forward hedging of electricity and foreign exchange and customer tariffs

We continue to focus on delivering secure low-carbon electricity supplies and stable customer tariffs. Through the use of our power purchase contract and hedging policies, this has been successfully achieved whilst maintaining an appropriate and fair return for our shareholders. Customer tariffs remain frozen at the same level as when the last tariff rise of 1.5% was instigated in April 2014. Our customers have been promised no movement in tariffs until at least 2018 despite material recent rises in other jurisdictions against whom we benchmark. Our electricity purchases are materially hedged for the period 2017-20, albeit not fully. As these are contractually denominated in the Euro we enter into foreign currency contracts to eliminate a large percentage of exposure to aid tariff planning. We have continued to see volatility in foreign exchange in the last six months against the Euro primarily associated with the UK Brexit decision, which is why we seek to largely eliminate exposure. A five year extension of the existing power importation contract with EDF was agreed during May. This extends our importation framework to 2027 and will help maintain reliable, low-carbon imported electricity supplies for the next decade.

Debt and financing

The net debt figure, as expected, rose to GBP29.4m at 31 March 2017 compared to GBP29.0m at the last year end and we anticipate that this is likely to be close to our peak funding level, subject to any unexpected operational issues, post our relatively heavy level of capital spending on undersea cables, and associated infrastructure, over recent years. It is the aim of the Board that Jersey Electricity continues to maintain a prudent level of debt in the context of our overall balance sheet, which remains strong.

Pension scheme

The defined benefit pension scheme deficit (without deduction of deferred tax) on our balance sheet at 31 March 2017 was GBP4.8m compared to GBP11.5m at 30 September 2016 (and a deficit of GBP5.7m at 31 March 2016). Since the last financial year end assets rose by around GBP3m (GBP128m to GBP131m) and liabilities have fallen GBP4m (GBP139m to GBP135m). This decrease in scheme liabilities is due to an increase in relevant AA-rated bond yields (used in the calculation) partially offset by an increase in assumed RPI inflation. Cash paid into the scheme during the six month period was GBP1.0m (2016: GBP1.0m) with the IAS 19 charge against profit being GBP1.8m (2016: GBP1.2m). The defined benefit scheme has been closed to new members since 2013.

Dividend

Your Board proposes to pay an interim net dividend for 2017 of 5.80p (2016: 5.50p). As stated in the past we continue to aim to deliver sustained real growth each year over the medium-term. The final dividend for 2016 of 8.00p, paid in late March in respect of the last financial year, was an increase of 5% on the previous year.

Risk and outlook

The principal risks and uncertainties identified in our last Annual Report have not materially altered in the interim period.

Your Board is satisfied that Jersey Electricity plc has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, a period of not less than 12 months from the date of this report. Accordingly, we continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the condensed financial statements.

Responsibility statement

We confirm to the best of our knowledge:

(a) the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting';

(b) the Interim Directors Statement includes a fair review of the information required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rule DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and

(c) the Interim Directors Statement includes a fair review of the information required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rule DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related party transactions and changes therein); and

(d) this half yearly interim report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the operations, performance and financial condition of the Group. By their nature, these statements involve uncertainty since future events and circumstances can cause results and developments to differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of preparation of this half yearly financial report and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Nothing in this half yearly financial report should be construed as a profit forecast.

   C.J. AMBLER - Chief Executive       M.P.MAGEE - Finance Director            18 May 2017 

INVESTOR TIMETABLE FOR 2017

 
 2 June        Record date for interim ordinary dividend 
 30 June       Interim ordinary dividend for year 
                ending 30 September 2017 
 3 July        Payment date for preference share dividends 
 14 December   Preliminary announcement of full year 
                results 
 

Condensed Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited)

 
                                          Six months   Six months 
                                               ended        ended       Year ended 
                                            31 March     31 March     30 September 
                                                2017         2016             2016 
                                  Note        GBP000       GBP000           GBP000 
 
 Revenue                          2           58,004       57,036          103,361 
 Cost of sales                              (35,507)     (36,610)         (65,249) 
 Gross profit                                 22,497       20,426           38,112 
 Revaluation of investment 
  properties                                       -            -            (350) 
 Operating expenses                         (12,981)     (11,851)         (23,498) 
                                         -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 Group operating profit 
  before exceptional item                      9,516        8,575           14,264 
 Exceptional item - La 
  Collette rent accrual 
  reversal                                         -            -            1,676 
 Group operating profit           2            9,516        8,575           15,940 
 Finance income                                    1           19               22 
 Finance costs                                 (588)        (668)          (1,154) 
 Profit from operations 
  before taxation                              8,929        7,926           14,808 
 Taxation                         3          (1,925)      (1,573)          (3,166) 
                                         -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 Profit from operations 
  after taxation                               7,004        6,353           11,642 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Owners of the Company                         7,009        6,326           11,547 
 Non-controlling interests                       (5)           27               95 
                                         -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 
 Profit for the period/year 
  attributable to the equity 
  holders of the parent 
  Company                                      7,004        6,353           11,642 
                                         -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 
 Earnings per share 
   - basic and diluted                         22.88        20.65            37.69 
 
 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 
                                      Six months   Six months 
                                           ended        ended       Year ended 
                                        31 March     31 March     30 September 
                                            2017         2016             2016 
                                          GBP000       GBP000           GBP000 
 
 Profit for the period/year                7,004        6,353           11,642 
 
 Items that will not be 
  reclassified subsequently 
  to 
  profit or loss: 
 Actuarial gain/(loss) 
  on defined benefit scheme                7,547        1,595          (2,829) 
 Income tax relating to 
  items not reclassified                 (1,509)        (319)              566 
                                           6,038        1,276          (2,263) 
 
 Items that may be reclassified 
  subsequently to profit 
  or loss: 
 Fair value (loss)/gain 
  on cash flow hedges                    (2,387)        6,979           13,865 
 Income tax relating to 
  items that may be reclassified             477      (1,396)          (2,773) 
                                     -----------  -----------  --------------- 
                                         (1,910)        5,583           11,092 
 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period/year                     11,132       13,212           20,471 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Owners of the Company                    11,137       13,185           20,376 
 Non-controlling interests                   (5)           27               95 
                                     -----------  -----------  --------------- 
                                          11,132       13,212           20,471 
                                     -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

 
                                  Note       As at       As at           As at 
                                          31 March    31 March    30 September 
                                              2017        2016            2016 
                                            GBP000      GBP000          GBP000 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets                             189         198             162 
 Property, plant and 
  equipment                                210,597     192,780         209,168 
 Investment property                        20,110      20,460          20,110 
 Trade and other receivables                   622         708             683 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                      6         3,807       2,281           5,957 
 Other investments                               5           5               5 
 
 Total non-current assets                  235,330     216,432         236,085 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                 5,736       5,853           5,962 
 Trade and other receivables                20,571      19,038          16,583 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                      6         2,891       1,074           2,788 
 Cash and cash equivalents                   4,556       8,905           1,925 
 
 Total current assets                       33,754      34,870          27,258 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Total assets                              269,084     251,302         263,343 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 
 Trade and other payables                   13,058      15,620          16,084 
 Bank overdraft                                  -           -             943 
 Borrowings                                  4,000           -               - 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                      6            13       1,468               - 
 Current tax payable                         1,166         619             420 
 
 Total current liabilities                  18,237      17,707          17,447 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
   Net current assets                       15,517      17,163           9,811 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                   20,751      20,930          19,600 
 Retirement benefit 
  deficit                                    4,764       5,696          11,471 
 Derivative financial 
  instruments                      6           327          28               - 
 Financial liabilities 
  - preference shares                          235         235             235 
 Borrowings                                 30,000      30,000          30,000 
 Deferred tax liabilities                   21,992      18,185          20,482 
 
 Total non-current liabilities              78,069      75,074          81,788 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Total liabilities                          96,306      92,781          99,235 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Net assets                                172,778     158,521         164,108 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                               1,532       1,532           1,532 
 Revaluation reserve                         5,270       5,270           5,270 
 ESOP reserve                                (119)       (191)           (155) 
 Other reserves                              4,968       1,369           6,878 
 Retained earnings                         161,119     150,496         150,523 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 
 Equity attributable 
  to owners of the Company                 172,770     158,476         164,048 
 
 Non-controlling interests                       8          45              60 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 
 Total equity                              172,778     158,521         164,108 
                                        ----------  ----------  -------------- 
 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

 
                                 Share  Revaluation     ESOP     Other  Retained 
                               capital      reserve  reserve  reserves  earnings    Total 
                                GBP000       GBP000   GBP000    GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 At 1 October 2016               1,532        5,270    (155)     6,878   150,523  164,048 
 Total recognised income 
  and expense for the period         -            -        -         -     7,009    7,009 
 Amortisation of employee 
  share scheme                       -            -       36         -         -       36 
 Unrealised loss on hedges 
  (net of tax)                       -            -        -   (1,910)         -  (1,910) 
 Actuarial gain on defined 
  benefit scheme (net of 
  tax)                               -            -        -         -     6,038    6,038 
 Equity dividends paid               -            -        -         -   (2,451)  (2,451) 
                               -------  -----------  -------  --------  --------  ------- 
 At 31 March 2017                1,532        5,270    (119)     4,968   161,119  172,770 
                               -------  -----------  -------  --------  --------  ------- 
 
 
 At 1 October 2015               1,532        5,270     (97)   (4,214)   145,223  147,714 
 Total recognised income 
  and expense for the period         -            -        -         -     6,326    6,326 
 Additional shares for 
  employee share scheme              -            -    (114)         -         -    (114) 
 Amortisation of employee 
  share scheme                       -            -       20         -         -       20 
 Unrealised gain on hedges 
  (net of tax)                       -            -        -     5,583         -    5,583 
 Actuarial gain on defined 
  benefit scheme (net of 
  tax)                               -            -        -         -     1,276    1,276 
 Equity dividends paid               -            -        -         -   (2,329)  (2,329) 
                               -------  -----------  -------  --------  --------  ------- 
 At 31 March 2016                1,532        5,270    (191)     1,369   150,496  158,476 
                               -------  -----------  -------  --------  --------  ------- 
 
 
 At 1 October 2015               1,532        5,270     (97)   (4,214)   145,223  147,714 
 Total recognised income 
  and expense for the period         -            -        -         -    11,547   11,547 
 Additional shares for 
  employee share scheme              -            -    (114)         -         -    (114) 
 Amortisation of employee 
  share scheme                       -            -       56         -         -       56 
 Unrealised gain on hedges 
  (net of tax)                       -            -        -    11,092         -   11,092 
 Actuarial loss on defined 
  benefit scheme (net of 
  tax)                               -            -        -         -   (2,263)  (2,263) 
 Adjustment arising from 
  change in non-controlling 
  interest                           -            -        -         -        31       31 
 Equity dividends paid               -            -        -         -   (4,015)  (4,015) 
                               -------  -----------  -------  --------  --------  ------- 
 At 30 September 2016            1,532        5,270    (155)     6,878   150,523  164,048 
                               -------  -----------  -------  --------  --------  ------- 
 

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Unaudited)

 
                                   Six months   Six months 
                                        ended        ended             Year 
                                     31 March     31 March            ended 
                                                               30 September 
 
                                         2017         2016             2016 
                                       GBP000       GBP000           GBP000 
 Cash flows from operating 
  activities 
 
 Operating profit before 
  exceptional items                     9,516        8,575           14,264 
 Depreciation and amortisation 
  charges                               5,151        4,957           10,295 
 Loss on revaluation of 
  investment property                       -            -              350 
 Pension operating charge 
  less contributions paid                 840          300            1,351 
 Loss/(profit) on sale of 
  fixed assets                             42            -              (6) 
 
 Operating cash flows before 
  movements in working capital         15,549       13,832           26,254 
 
 Decrease in inventories                  226          386              277 
 Increase in trade and other 
  receivables                         (3,928)      (4,222)          (1,758) 
 (Decrease)/increase in 
  trade and other payables            (1,378)          860            2,359 
 Interest paid                          (590)        (654)          (1,148) 
 Capitalised interest paid              (172)        (117)            (374) 
 Preference dividends paid                (4)          (4)              (9) 
 Income taxes paid                          -            -            (396) 
 
 
 Net cash flows generated 
  from operating activities             9,703       10,081           25,205 
--------------------------------  -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing 
  activities 
 
 Purchase of property, plant 
  and equipment                       (8,508)     (11,335)         (32,391) 
 Investment in intangible 
  assets                                 (63)          (6)              (4) 
 Proceeds from part disposal 
  of subsidiary                             -            -               10 
 Net proceeds from disposal 
  of fixed assets                           3            -                9 
 
 
 Net cash used in investing 
  activities                          (8,568)     (11,341)         (32,376) 
--------------------------------  -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing 
  activities 
 
 Equity dividends paid                (2,490)      (2,357)          (4,067) 
 Deposit interest received                  1           19               22 
 Payment for foreign exchange 
  option                                    -            -            (250) 
 Repayment of borrowings             (14,000)            -          (5,500) 
 Proceeds of borrowings                18,000            -            5,500 
 
 
 Net cash from / (used in) 
  financing activities                  1,511      (2,338)          (4,295) 
--------------------------------  -----------  -----------  --------------- 
 
 Net increase/(decrease) 
  in cash and cash equivalents          2,646      (3,598)         (11,466) 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at beginning of period/year           1,925       12,503           12,503 
 Effect of foreign exchange 
  rate changes                           (15)            -             (55) 
 Overdraft                                  -            -              943 
 
 Net cash and cash equivalents 
  at end of period/year                 4,556        8,905            1,925 
 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Accounts (Unaudited)

   1.         Accounting policies 

Basis of preparation

The interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2017 have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the 30 September 2016 annual report and accounts using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards and in accordance with International Accounting Standards 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'.

The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the interim financial statements.

   2.         Revenue and profit 

The contributions of the various activities to Group revenue and profit are listed below:

 
                                         Six months         Six months ended                   Year ended 
                                              ended           31 March 2016                    30 September 
                                      31 March 2017                                                2016 
                      External   Internal     Total   External   Internal     Total   External   Internal     Total 
 Revenue                GBP000     GBP000    GBP000     GBP000     GBP000    GBP000     GBP000     GBP000    GBP000 
 
 Energy                 46,150         70    46,220     45,462         72    45,534     81,215        144    81,359 
 Property                1,088        299     1,387      1,046        299     1,345      2,143        599     2,742 
 Retail                  7,102         16     7,118      6,413         20     6,433     11,933         45    11,978 
 Building Services       2,413        472     2,885      2,772        280     3,052      5,120        786     5,906 
 Other                   1,251        915     2,166      1,343        393     1,736      2,950        876     3,826 
                     ---------  ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
                        58,004      1,772    59,776     57,036      1,064    58,100    103,361      2,450   105,811 
 Intergroup 
  elimination                               (1,772)                         (1,064)                         (2,450) 
                                           --------                        --------                        -------- 
 Revenue                                     58,004                          57,036                         103,361 
                                           --------                        --------                        -------- 
 
 Operating 
  profit 
 Energy                                       7,694                           6,904                          11,650 
 Property                                       870                             870                           1,683 
 Retail                                         460                             411                             452 
 Building Services                              104                             116                             134 
 Other                                          388                             274                             695 
                                           --------                        --------                        -------- 
                                              9,516                           8,575                          14,614 
 
 Revaluation 
  of investment 
  properties                                      -                               -                           (350) 
 
 Exceptional 
  item 
 La Collette 
  rent accrual 
  reversal                                        -                               -                           1,676 
 
 Operating 
  profit                                      9,516                           8,575                          15,940 
                                           --------                        --------                        -------- 
 

Materially, all of the Group's operations are conducted within the Channel Islands. All transactions between divisions are on an arm's-length basis. The assets and liabilities of the Group are not reported on as there has been no significant movement in the values in the six months to 31 March 2017.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Accounts (Unaudited)

   3.         Taxation 
 
                           Six months        Year ended 
                             ended 31        30 September 
                              March 
                           2017      2016            2016 
                         GBP000    GBP000          GBP000 
 Current income tax       1,166       215             420 
 Deferred income tax        759     1,358           2,746 
                       --------  --------  -------------- 
 Total income tax         1,925     1,573           3,166 
                       ========  ========  ============== 
 

For the period ended 31 March 2017 and subsequent periods, the Company is taxable at the rate applicable to utility companies in Jersey of 20% (2016: 20%). The mix between current and deferred income tax has changed following the utilisation of tax losses associated with capital allowances.

   4.         Dividends paid and proposed 
 
                                       Six months      Year ended 
                                          ended        30 September 
                                        31 March 
                                      2017     2016            2016 
 Dividends per share 
   - paid                            8.00p    7.60p          13.10p 
   - proposed                        5.80p    5.50p           8.00p 
 
 
                                    GBP000   GBP000          GBP000 
 Distributions to equity holders     2,451    2,329           4,015 
                                   -------  -------  -------------- 
 

The distribution to equity holders in respect of the final dividend for 2016 of GBP2,451,200 (8.00p net of tax per share) was paid on 30 March 2017.

The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 5.80p per share, net of tax (2016: 5.50p) for the six months ended 31 March 2017 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 June 2017. This dividend was approved by the Board on 18 May 2017 and has not been included as a liability at 31 March 2017.

   5.         Pensions 

In consultation with the independent actuaries to the scheme, the valuation of the pension scheme assets and liabilities has been updated to reflect current market discount rates, current market values of investments and actual investment returns applicable under IAS 19 'Employee Benefits', and consideration has also been given as to whether there have been any other events that would significantly affect the pension liabilities.

   6.         Financial instruments 

The Group held the following derivative contracts, classified as level 2 financial instruments at 31 March 2017.

 
 Fair value of currency hedges        Six months 
                                        ended 31        Year ended 
                                         March          30 September 
                                      2017      2016            2016 
 Derivative assets                 GBP'000   GBP'000         GBP'000 
 Less than one year                  2,891     1,074           2,788 
 Greater than one year               3,807     2,281           5,957 
                                     6,698     3,355           8,745 
                                  ========  ========  ============== 
 Derivative liabilities 
 Less than one year                     13     1,468               - 
 Greater than one year                 327        28               - 
                                       340     1,496               - 
                                  ========  ========  ============== 
 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Accounts (Unaudited)

All financial instruments for which fair value is recognised or disclosed are categorised within the fair value hierarchy. This hierarchy is based on the underlying assumptions used to determine the fair value measurement as a whole and is categorised as follows:

Level 1 financial instruments are those with values that are immediately comparable to quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 financial instruments are those with values that are determined using valuation techniques for which the basic assumptions used to calculate fair value are directly or indirectly observable (such as to readily available market prices);

Level 3 financial instruments are shown at values that are determined by assumptions that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

The derivative contracts for foreign currency shown above are classified as level 2 financial instruments and are valued using a discounted cash flow valuation technique. Future cash flows are estimated based on forward exchange rates (from observable forward exchange rates at the end of the reporting period) and contract forward rates, discounted at a rate that reflects the credit risk of various counterparties.

   7.         Related party transactions 

The Company conducts a variety of transactions with the States of Jersey and its associated entities:

 
                           Value                   Value of           Value of 
                            of electricity          goods &            goods & 
                            services             other services        services          Amounts           Amounts 
                            supplied                supplied          purchased           due to            due by 
                            by Jersey              by Jersey          by Jersey           Jersey            Jersey 
                            Electricity           Electricity        Electricity       Electricity       Electricity 
 Six months ended            2017       2016      2017      2016     2017     2016     2017     2016     2017     2016 
  31 March 
                           GBP000     GBP000    GBP000    GBP000   GBP000   GBP000   GBP000   GBP000   GBP000   GBP000 
 
 The States of 
  Jersey                    3,803      3,761       581       725      588    1,102      616      732       99        1 
 JT Group Limited             996        980       177       268       83       19       50      157        -        3 
 Jersey Post 
  Int Limited                  52         58         9         -       30       17        4        7        -        - 
 Jersey New 
  Waterworks 
  Ltd                         496        409        41        74       81       64       72       63        -        7 
 

The States of Jersey is the Group's majority and controlling shareholder. JT Group Limited and Jersey Post International Limited are both wholly owned by the States of Jersey. Jersey New Waterworks is majority owned and controlled by the States of Jersey. All transactions are undertaken on an arm's length basis.

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