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Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC Interim Results (0139X)

16/02/2017 7:00am

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Ashley (Laura) Hldgs PLC

16 February 2017

16 February 2017

LAURA ASHLEY HOLDINGS plc

("the Group")

Laura Ashley Holdings plc announces its interim results for the 26 weeks to 31 December 2016.

Summary

   --    Total Group sales of GBP146.0m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP149.8m). 
   --    Total like-for-like retail sales down 3.5%. 
   --    Profit before tax of GBP7.8m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP11.0m ) 
   --    Online revenue of GBP25.6m. (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP25.0m). 
   --    Hotel revenue of GBP1.4m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP1.3m). 
   --    Interim dividend of 0.5 pence. 

Commenting on the results, Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Peng, Chairman, said:

"Trading conditions have been demanding during the first six months of the year ending 30 June 2017. The Board have reviewed the first half results and forecasts for the remainder of the year to 30(th) June 2017 and, given the continued market challenges, feels that net pre-tax profit for the year will fall below market expectations.

Despite the well-documented pressures in the broader commercial environment, there have been a number of positives in the first half and the business is well placed to respond to the challenges ahead. We are committed to delivering the best possible multichannel experience for our customers. Looking ahead, the ongoing investment to enhance the online experience will add to the already rich heritage of this great British Brand and bring Laura Ashley to a larger and more international audience.

Continuing to grow and develop our international presence and explore new partnership opportunities is an important part of our strategy and we have made good progress in the half. We signed a new licence partner for the India market which strongly positions the brand for advancing in a major country. We are also pleased to now have a presence in China, having launched a website in November.

As we connect with new customers, both in the UK and worldwide, our ongoing commitment to design, quality and innovation will ensure that the Company and the Brand continues to resonate with its existing loyal customer base. I am confident that Laura Ashley is well positioned to continue its progress and make the most of the opportunities ahead."

Enquiries:

 
 
 Laura Ashley Holdings plc 
  Kwan Cheong Ng ; CEO 
  Seán Anglim ; CFO 
  / Joint COO                   020 7880 5100 
 
 Media Enquiries 
  Brunswick 
  Anita Scott 
  Helen Smith                   020 7404 5959 
 
 Corporate Broker 
  Cantor Fitzgerald Europe 
  Marc Milmo 
  Catherine Leftley             020 7894 7000 
 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 596/2014 (MAR).

Overview

The period under review has been a challenging period for the Group as it dealt with a softening of the market and increasing cost pressures. For the 26 weeks to 31 December 2016, total Group sales were GBP146.0m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP149.8m), a fall of 2.5%. Like-for-like retail sales fell by 3.5% over the same period. e-Commerce sales grew to GBP25.6m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP25.0m). Like-for-like e-Commerce sales grew by 2.1%.

Margins in the period have been impacted as the Company has had to contend with the combined effect of adverse foreign currency rates and underlying cost increases due to rise in national living wage which has contributed to an increase in operating expenses in the period to GBP52.3m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP49.5m). As a result, group profit before taxation decreased to GBP7.8m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP11.0m).

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

As at 31 December 2016, net debt for the Group stood at GBP25.1m of which GBP22.2m related to the purchase of the office building in Singapore. This is in line with cash levels at this time of year. Inventory of GBP50.2m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP55.2m) was in line with requirements.

Dividend

The Board has recommended the payment of an interim dividend of 0.5 pence per share (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: 1 pence per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 17 March 2017 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 February 2017. The ex-dividend date will be 23 February 2017.

UK Retail and E Commerce

As at 31 December 2016, the property portfolio in the UK comprised of 190 stores (June 2016: 192). The portfolio is as follows: 115 Mixed Product stores, 48 Home stores, 25 Concession stores, 1 Gifts & Accessories store and 1 Clearance outlet. During the reporting period, two stores were closed and none were opened. 22 concession stores in Homebase will be closed by June 2017 following the acquisition of Homebase by Bunnings. Actions are being taken to minimise the impact to profit of the closure of these concessions.

Total UK retail sales of GBP133.4m were recorded during the period (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP136.7m). On a like-for-like basis, UK retail sales fell by 3.5%

Total e-Commerce sales of GBP25.6m were recorded during the period (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP25.0m). We continue to improve and enhance our e-commerce reach and capability as we see this as an important part of our proposition going forward. Already delivering to eight European countries, we have recently added delivery to the Czech Republic and Hungary. New payment solutions will be added to the online platforms in Germany, Benelux and France over the coming months. The Company also launched its digital platform in China in November 2016. This will continue to be developed during the current year.

Product

The UK business is split into four main categories. For the 26 weeks ended 31 December 2016, the relative split of UK sales was as follows: Home Accessories 34%, Furniture 30%, Decorating 20% and Fashion 16%.

Furniture

The Furniture product category includes upholstered and cabinet furniture, beds and mirrors.

Furniture sales for the 26 weeks to 31 December 2016 decreased by 9.3% with like-for-like sales down 8.0%. In spite of a soft performance in this category over the whole period, the performance of furniture improved during the second quarter. Our new season product range has recently been launched and the early reaction to this has been encouraging so we are hopeful for a stronger second half for this category.

Home Accessories

The Home Accessories product category includes lighting, gifts, bed linen, rugs, throws, cushions and children's accessories.

Home Accessories sales for the 26 weeks to 31 December 2016 increased by 0.3% with like-for-like performance up by 2.5%. This category continues to expand and complement our decorating products. Our seasonal ranges were the most successful element of the first half and these will be enhanced and grown over the coming seasons.

Decorating

This category includes fabric, curtains, wallpaper, paint and decorative accessories.

Decorating sales for the 26 weeks to 31 December 2016 fell by 7.7% with like-for-like sales down by 6.4%. Despite a disappointing first half, we are very pleased with the early reactions to our new season ranges and themes. Building on known best sellers and classic designs with the addition of a contemporary twist, the breadth of our collections provides the platform for our uniquely British handwriting.

Fashion

This category includes adult fashion, fashion accessories and perfumery.

Fashion sales for the 26 weeks to 31 December 2016 decreased by 5.0% over the same period last year with like-for-like sales down 3.2%.

Hotel

The Laura Ashley hotel recorded sales of GBP1.4m (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP1.3m) over the period, reflecting the continued growth trend of recent years.

International Operations

Continuing to grow and develop our international presence and explore new partnership opportunities remains an important part of our strategy and, in the period, our international operations contributed 7.0% of total Group revenue. As at 31 December 2016, there were 251 franchised stores (252 as at 30 June 2016) in 29 territories worldwide.

Franchise and Licensing revenue of GBP10.2m was recorded during the period to 31 December 2016. (26 weeks to 30 January 2016: GBP10.6m). This decline was primarily due to the performance of the licensing business where a number of agreements were terminated.

We successfully signed a new licence partner (the Future Group) for the India market in the period which strongly positions the brand for future advances in this country. As noted above, we are also pleased to now have a presence in China, having launched a website in November 2016. We believe that the Chinese market offers exciting long term growth opportunities given the appeal of British brands in the region.

We are continuing to broaden our international reach and capability and new agreements are being negotiated which should strengthen revenue during the second half and into the years to come. In addition, we will continue to work closely with our existing partners and are confident that the Franchise and Licensing business will continue to grow, develop and become an increasingly important part of Group revenues.

Current Trading and Outlook

Trading conditions have been demanding during the first six months of the year ending 30 June 2017. The Board have reviewed the first half results and forecasts for the remainder of the year to 30(th) June 2017 and, given the continued market challenges, feels that net pre-tax profit for the year will fall below market expectations. Like-for-like sales for the six weeks to 11(th) February 2017 were 0.6% down on last year.

As we connect with new customers, both in the UK and worldwide, our ongoing commitment to design, quality and innovation will ensure that the Company and the Brand continues to resonate with its existing loyal customer base. I am confident that Laura Ashley is well positioned to continue its progress and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

Acknowledgements

I wish to convey my thanks to our staff, management and my fellow Board members for their hard work and commitment.

I would like to thank our customers, franchise partners, license partners, shareholders and suppliers for their continued support and loyalty to the Group.

Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Peng

Chairman

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

There are a number of potential risks and uncertainties which could have a material impact on the Group's performance over the remaining six months of the financial year and beyond, and could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. The Board considers that the majority of significant risks and uncertainties remain as published in the Annual Report for the period ended 30 June 2016. These comprise:

   --          Failure of the business to meet sales and margin targets 
   --          Failure to maintain or increase market share 
   --          Failure to optimise store portfolio 
   --          Failure to develop innovative product ranges 

-- Failure to attract, develop and retain talent with the correct skill and capability for further development as part of the Group's succession policy

-- Failure to deliver sales growth online by failing to meet customer expectations or through failure of the website. Disruption to key IT systems from a major incident, including a cyber-attack

-- Failure to grow our international business successfully through Franchise and Licensing partnerships

-- Failure to maintain cost efficient funding and react to changes in foreign currency exchange fluctuations. Unforeseen financing requirements or treasury exposures

-- Failure of central computer servers that manage points of sale, contact centre or website

   --          The risk of theft of staff, customer or corporate data. 

A detailed explanation of these risks can be found on pages 17 to 18 of the 2016 Annual Report which is available at www.lauraashley.com.

Responsibility Statement

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

-- The condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU;

   --    The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by: 

a) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial period and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remainder of the period; and

b) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial period and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the entity during that period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last Annual Report that could do so.

By order of the Board

Seán Anglim

Chief Financial Officer

Condensed Group Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the 26 weeks ended 31 December 2016

 
                                              26 weeks       26 weeks     74 weeks 
                                                    to             to           to 
                                           31 December     30 January      30 June 
                                                  2016           2016         2016 
                                           (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (audited) 
                                   Note           GBPm           GBPm         GBPm 
 Revenue                            2            146.0          149.8        400.9 
 Cost of sales                                  (85.5)         (85.5)      (228.9) 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Gross profit                                     60.5           64.3        172.0 
 
   Operating expenses                           (52.3)         (49.5)      (143.0) 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit from operations                            8.2           14.8         29.0 
 
   Share of operating (loss) 
   of associate                                      -          (1.6)        (1.9) 
 Finance costs                                   (0.4)          (0.8)        (1.3) 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit before taxation 
  excluding 
  exceptional items                                7.8           12.4         25.8 
 
   Exceptional items                                 -          (1.4)        (1.9) 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit before taxation                            7.8           11.0         23.9 
 
   Taxation                                      (1.6)          (2.4)        (6.9) 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit for the financial 
  period*                                          6.2            8.6         17.0 
 
 Other comprehensive 
  income: 
 Actuarial gain on defined 
  benefit pension scheme                             -            2.4          1.1 
 Deferred tax effect                                 -          (0.5)        (0.2) 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total that will not 
  be subsequently reclassified 
  to profit and loss                                 -            1.9          0.9 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 Exchange differences 
  on translation of investments                    0.9          (0.7)        (2.2) 
 Other reserve movements                           0.6            0.2          1.8 
 Total that may be subsequently 
  reclassified to profit 
  and loss                                         1.5          (0.5)        (0.4) 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Other comprehensive 
  profit for the period 
  net of tax                                       1.5            1.4          0.5 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   Total comprehensive 
   income for the period                           7.7           10.0         17.5 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   *Earnings per share 
   - basic and diluted 
   calculated based on 
   profit for the financial 
   period                                        0.85p          1.18p        2.34p 
--------------------------------  -----  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 

The Group's results shown above are derived entirely from continuing operations.

Condensed Group Balance Sheet

As at 31 December 2016

 
                                                                            At 30 
                                        At 31              At 30             June 
                                     Dec 2016           Jan 2016             2016 
                                  (unaudited)        (unaudited)        (audited) 
                                         GBPm               GBPm             GBPm 
 Non-current assets 
                                -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Intangibles                              2.2                2.3              2.4 
 Property, plant and 
  equipment                              50.2               55.2             52.0 
 Investment property                      4.0                  -              3.9 
 Deferred tax asset                       3.2                3.0              3.2 
 Investment in associate                  3.9                2.6              2.6 
                                         63.5               63.1             64.1 
 
 Current assets 
                                -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Inventories                             53.6               50.5             51.9 
 Trade and other receivables             17.6               18.2             17.2 
 Cash and cash equivalents                5.3               17.1             19.8 
                                -------------      -------------      ----------- 
                                         76.5               85.8             88.9 
------------------------------  -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Total assets                           140.0              148.9            153.0 
------------------------------  -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
                                -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Current tax liabilities                  1.6                1.8              3.0 
 Trade and other payables                47.6               65.0             48.3 
 Short-term borrowings                    9.6                1.1             16.1 
                                -------------      -------------      ----------- 
                                         58.8               67.9             67.4 
 Non-current liabilities 
                                -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Retirement benefit 
  liabilities                            16.2               15.0             16.2 
 Deferred tax liabilities                 0.2                0.2              0.2 
 Long-term borrowings                    20.8               19.7             21.7 
 Provisions and other 
  liabilities                             0.3                0.9              0.6 
                                -------------      -------------      ----------- 
                                         37.5               35.8             38.7 
------------------------------  -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Total liabilities                       96.3              103.7            106.1 
------------------------------  -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 Net assets                              43.7               45.2             46.9 
------------------------------  -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                           37.3               37.3             37.3 
 Share premium                           86.4               86.4             86.4 
 Own shares                             (0.8)              (0.8)            (0.8) 
 Retained earnings                     (79.2)             (77.7)           (76.0) 
------------------------------  -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Total equity                            43.7               45.2             46.9 
------------------------------  -------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 

Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

For the 26 weeks ended 31 December 2016

 
                                 Share      Share       Own    Retained     Total 
                               capital    premium    shares    earnings    equity 
                                  GBPm       GBPm      GBPm        GBPm      GBPm 
---------------------------  ---------  ---------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Balance as at 31 January 
  2015                            37.3       86.4     (0.8)      (79.0)      43.9 
 
 Profit for the 52 weeks 
  ended 30 January 2016              -          -         -        15.3      15.3 
 Dividend paid                       -          -         -      (14.5)    (14.5) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                             -          -         -         0.5       0.5 
---------------------------  ---------  ---------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Balance as at 30 January 
  2016                            37.3       86.4     (0.8)      (77.7)      45.2 
 
 Profit for the 22 weeks 
  ended 30 June 2016                 -          -         -         1.7       1.7 
 Dividend paid                       -          -         -           -         - 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                             -          -         -           -         - 
---------------------------  ---------  ---------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Balance as at 30 June 
  2016                            37.3       86.4     (0.8)      (76.0)      46.9 
 
 Profit for the 26 weeks 
  ended 31 December 2016             -          -         -         6.2       6.2 
 Dividend paid                       -          -         -      (10.9)    (10.9) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                             -          -         -         1.5       1.5 
---------------------------  ---------  ---------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Balance as at 31 December 
  2016                            37.3       86.4     (0.8)      (79.2)      43.7 
---------------------------  ---------  ---------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 

Condensed Group Cash Flow Statement

For the 26 weeks ended 31 December 2016

 
                                                                               74 weeks 
                                                                                     to 
                                           26 weeks           26 weeks 
                                                 to                 to          30 June 
                                                                    30 
                                        31 December            January 
                                               2016               2016             2016 
                                        (unaudited)        (unaudited)        (audited) 
                               Note            GBPm               GBPm             GBPm 
 Operating activities 
                                     --------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Net cash generated 
  from operations                5              7.3               17.4             16.3 
 Corporation tax paid                         (3.0)              (2.3)            (5.8) 
 Dividend paid                               (10.9)              (7.3)           (14.5) 
 Finance cost                                     -              (0.5)                - 
                                     --------------      -------------      ----------- 
                                              (6.6)                7.3            (4.0) 
 Investing activities 
                                     --------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Purchase of intangible 
  assets                                      (0.1)                  -            (1.7) 
 Purchase of property, 
  plant and equipment                         (0.1)             (30.9)           (39.5) 
                                              (0.2)             (30.9)           (41.2) 
 Financing activities 
                                     --------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Bank loan received                               -               21.3             24.1 
 Repayment of bank 
  loan                                        (0.7)              (0.5)            (1.1) 
 Interest expense                             (0.4)              (0.3)            (0.6) 
                                              (1.1)               20.5             22.4 
 Net (decrease) in 
  cash and cash equivalents                   (7.9)              (3.1)           (22.8) 
----------------------------  -----  --------------      -------------      ----------- 
 

Reconciliation of Net Cash Flow to movement in Net Funds

For the 26 weeks ended 31 December 2016

 
                                                                         74 weeks 
                                                                               to 
                                     26 weeks           26 weeks 
                                           to                 to          30 June 
                                                              30 
                                  31 December            January 
                                         2016               2016             2016 
                                  (unaudited)        (unaudited)        (audited) 
                                         GBPm               GBPm             GBPm 
----------------------------  ---------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 Net (decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                  (7.9)              (3.1)           (22.8) 
 Net funds at the beginning 
  of the period                           5.0               20.2             27.8 
-----------------------------  --------------      -------------      ----------- 
 Net funds at the end 
  of the period                         (2.9)               17.1              5.0 
-----------------------------  --------------      -------------      ----------- 
 
 

The above reconciliation includes an amount of GBP8.2m which is a restricted overdraft.

Notes

   1   Basis of preparation 

This condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union ('EU').

As required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and other than described below, this condensed set of financial statements has been prepared by applying the accounting policies and presentation that were applied in the preparation of the Group's published financial statements for the financial period ended 30 June 2016, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU.

No new or amended financial accounting standards have been adopted in these financial statements.

The statutory audited accounts for the period ended 30 June 2016 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies in England and Wales. The Auditor's report on these accounts was unqualified and did not contain statements under Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.

These six months condensed financial statements are unaudited, not reviewed in accordance with 'International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410' and do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

   2    Segmental analysis 
 
                                    26 weeks       26 weeks     74 weeks 
                                          to             to           to 
                                 31 December     30 January      30 June 
                                        2016           2016         2016 
                                 (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (audited) 
                                        GBPm           GBPm         GBPm 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Revenue 
 Retail: 
                               -------------  -------------  ----------- 
   Stores                              106.5          109.6        291.3 
   e-Commerce & Mail 
    Order                               27.5           27.6         73.5 
   Hotel                                 1.4            1.3          3.5 
                               -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total Retail                          135.4          138.5        368.3 
 Non-Retail                             10.6           11.3         32.6 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total Revenue                         146.0          149.8        400.9 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Retail 
 Contribution: 
                               -------------  -------------  ----------- 
   Stores                                6.1           12.0         22.7 
   e-Commerce & Mail 
    Order                                6.8            6.5         17.0 
   Hotel                               (0.1)          (0.2)        (0.3) 
                               -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total contribution                     12.8           18.3         39.4 
 Indirect overhead 
  costs                               (10.0)          (8.4)       (23.9) 
 Finance costs                         (0.4)          (0.8)        (1.3) 
 Exceptional costs                         -          (1.4)        (1.9) 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit before taxation                  2.4            7.7         12.3 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Non-Retail 
 Contribution                            5.4            4.9         13.5 
 Share of associate 
  profit                                   -          (1.6)        (1.9) 
 Profit before taxation                  5.4            3.3         11.6 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total Retail and Non-Retail 
 Contribution                           18.2           23.2         52.9 
 Indirect overhead 
  costs                               (10.0)          (8.4)       (23.9) 
 Share of associated 
  profit                                   -          (1.6)        (1.9) 
 Finance costs                         (0.4)          (0.8)        (1.3) 
 Exceptional costs                         -          (1.4)        (1.9) 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit before taxation                  7.8           11.0         23.9 
-----------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   2    Segmental analysis (continued) 
 
                                    As at          As at        As at 
                              31 December     30 January      30 June 
                                     2016           2016         2016 
                              (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (audited) 
                                     GBPm           GBPm         GBPm 
--------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Non-Current Assets 
 Destination 
 UK, Ireland & France                22.2           24.5         23.7 
 Rest of the World                   41.3           38.6         40.4 
--------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Total Non-Current Assets            63.5           63.1         64.1 
--------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
                                 26 weeks       26 weeks     74 weeks 
                                       to             to           to 
                              31 December     30 January      30 June 
                                     2016           2016         2016 
                              (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (audited) 
                                     GBPm           GBPm         GBPm 
--------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Revenue 
 Destination 
 UK, Ireland & France               136.1          141.6        372.3 
 Continental Europe                   1.4            1.2          4.0 
 Rest of World                        8.5            7.0         24.6 
 Total Revenue                      146.0          149.8        400.9 
--------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 

The reported segments are consistent with the Group's internal reporting for performance measurement and resource allocation.

Retail revenue reflects sales through Laura Ashley's Managed Stores, Mail Order, e-Commerce and Hotel. Non-retail revenue includes Licensing, Franchising and Manufacturing. Contribution is stated after deducting direct operating expenses, buying, marketing and administrative costs.

   3    Taxation 

Taxation has been calculated by applying the forecast full year effective rate of tax in the individual fiscal territories to the results for this period.

   4    Earnings per share 

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit for the financial period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the year (excluding treasury shares of 18,272,500).

 
                                  26 weeks       26 weeks     74 weeks 
                                        to             to           to 
                               31 December     30 January      30 June 
                                      2016           2016         2016 
                               (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (audited) 
                                      GBPm           GBPm         GBPm 
---------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit for the financial 
  period (GBPm)                        6.2            8.6         17.0 
 Weighted average number 
  of ordinary shares - 
  basic and diluted ('000)         727,763        727,763      727,763 
                                                                  2.34 
 Earnings per share                  0.85p          1.18p            p 
 
   5    Reconciliation of profit from operations to net cash inflow from 

operating activities

 
                                  26 weeks       26 weeks     74 weeks 
                                        to             to           to 
                               31 December     30 January      30 June 
                                      2016           2016         2016 
                               (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (audited) 
                                      GBPm           GBPm         GBPm 
---------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Profit from operations                8.2           14.8         29.0 
 Exceptional items                       -          (1.4)        (1.9) 
 Amortisation charge                   0.4            0.5          1.2 
 Depreciation charge                   1.7            1.9          4.6 
 Gain on sale of property, 
  plant and equipment                    -            0.2          0.2 
 Exchange movement on 
  property, plant and 
  equipment                            0.1          (1.6)          0.1 
 (Increase) in inventories           (1.7)          (2.4)        (0.9) 
 (Increase)/decrease 
  in receivables                     (0.4)            1.2          4.9 
 (Decrease)/increase 
  in payables                        (0.7)            5.0       (17.8) 
 Movement in provisions              (0.3)          (0.8)        (3.1) 
---------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Net cash inflow from 
  operating activities                 7.3           17.4         16.3 
---------------------------  -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   6    Related party transactions 

The related party transactions that have occurred in the 26 weeks ended 31 December 2016 are not materially different in size or nature to those reported in the Group's Annual Report for the financial period ended 30 June 2016.

   7    Group pension arrangements 

The assets and liabilities of the defined benefit pension scheme are considered on an annual basis at the end of each financial year.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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