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MGAM Morgan Advanced Materials Plc

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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Morgan Advanced Materials Plc LSE:MGAM London Ordinary Share GB0006027295 ORD 25P
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  1.00 0.31% 323.00 322.00 323.00 324.00 319.00 322.00 488,952 16:35:16
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Carbon And Graphite Products 1.12B 47.3M 0.1663 19.45 920.36M

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC HALF YEAR RESULTS FOR 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 (3690M)

28/07/2017 7:01am

UK Regulatory


TIDMMGAM

RNS Number : 3690M

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC

28 July 2017

HALF-YEAR RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2017

 
                                                                        Organic 
                                                                        Constant 
                                                        As Reported    Currency(1) 
 GBP million                             1H      1H        Change        Change 
  unless otherwise stated                2017    2016        %              % 
 Headline results 
  Revenue                               518.9   475.4      9.2%           0.2% 
 Group headline operating profit(1)     61.6    55.1       11.8%          1.5% 
 Group headline operating profit 
  margin(1)                             11.9%   11.6% 
 Headline EPS (1)                       11.6p   10.5p      10.5% 
 Interim dividend per share             4.0p    4.0p 
 Cash flow from operations(1)           51.6    47.5       8.6% 
 Free cash flow before acquisitions, 
  disposals and dividends(1)            16.8    11.1 
 
 Statutory results 
 Operating profit                       58.0    55.6 
 Profit before tax                      92.3    46.2 
 Basic EPS                              27.0p   10.2p 
=====================================  ======  ======  ============  ============= 
 

1. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

Group highlights

-- Improving momentum in the business with organic constant currency growth* in the second quarter

-- Continued progress on strategy implementation, with two divestments completed. These reduce complexity and strengthen the balance sheet, with net debt / EBITDA* at 1.1 times (FY 2016: 1.6 times)

-- On track to make the planned GBP6 million incremental increase in research and development and sales capability

   --     Group headline operating profit margin* improved to 11.9% (1H 2016: 11.6%) 
   --     Headline EPS* increased to 11.6 pence (1H 2016: 10.5 pence) 

Commenting on the results for Morgan Advanced Materials, Chief Executive Officer, Pete Raby said:

"We have delivered in line with our expectations in the first half of the year with improved momentum driving organic growth in the second quarter.

We are making good progress with the implementation of our strategy. Operational improvements are ahead of plan and providing the funds for reinvestment in research and development, sales and infrastructure."

Strategy implementation on track

We have made good progress with the implementation of our strategy, against the execution priorities we defined in February 2016:

1. Move to a global structure. We successfully completed the move to a global structure in March 2016 with the establishment of six global business units: Thermal Ceramics, Molten Metal Systems, Electrical Carbon, Seals & Bearings, Technical Ceramics, and Composites and Defence Systems.

2. Extend our technology leadership. We have increased technology investment at the half-year to 3.2% of sales. We will increase investment for the full year against our three to four-year goal of increasing R&D investment to around 4.0% of sales.

3. Improve operational execution. We are driving improvements in global procurement, through lean and continuous improvement activity in our production plants, through targeted improvements in yield and scrap, and through further investments in automation. Our operational improvement activity is ahead of plan at the half-year, we have delivered GBP3.5 million of the GBP6.0 million target for the full year.

4. Drive sales effectiveness and market focus. In 2016 we completed the global mapping of our sales resources to understand the roles and capabilities of our people. We are now realigning the sales teams to ensure we have the right people in the right roles. We are using pilot projects to establish the optimal organisational structures, sales processes and incentives for the business.

5. Increase investment in people management and development. During 2016 we strengthened the senior leadership population in the group and we have further strengthened that group in 2017. We have made good progress in understanding the capabilities of our scientists and started to define the roles and career paths for our materials science personnel. In the first half of 2017 we have launched the leadership behaviours we need across the group to deliver the strategy, and started development activity with our senior leaders.

6. Simplify the business. We have completed two divestments, exiting businesses where we are sub-scale and where there is limited synergy with the remainder of the group. We are simplifying the group through organic management of the tail and we continue to review the portfolio for fit with our corporate strategy.

Enquiries

 
 
 
    Pete Raby        Morgan Advanced Materials       01753 837 000 
  Peter Turner     Morgan Advanced Materials 
  Mike Smith       Brunswick                       0207 404 5959 
 

Results presentation today

There will be an analyst and investor presentation at 10.00 (UK time) today at The Lincoln Centre, 18 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3ED.

A live video webcast and slide presentation of this event will be available on www.morganadvancedmaterials.com. We recommend you register by 09:45 (UK time).

 
 Basis of preparation 
 
  Non-GAAP measures 
  Throughout this report adjusted measures are used to describe the Group's 
  financial performance. These are not recognised under IFRS or other generally 
  accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 
 
  The Executive Committee and the Board manage and assess the performance 
  of the business on these measures and believe that they are more representative 
  of ongoing trading, facilitate meaningful year-on-year comparisons, and 
  hence provide additional useful information to shareholders. 
 
  Throughout this report these non-GAAP measures are clearly identified by 
  an asterisk (*) where they appear in text, and by a footnote when they 
  appear in tables and charts. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can 
  be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory 
  results to the adjusted measures can be found on page 10 to 14. 
 
 
 
  Operating review 
                                        Revenue          EBITA(1)        Margin % 
  ================================  ===============  ===============  ============== 
                                       1H      1H       1H      1H      1H      1H 
                                      2017     2016    2017     2016    2017    2016 
  ================================ 
                                      GBPm    GBPm     GBPm    GBPm      %       % 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Thermal Ceramics                  213.1    193.9    28.6    25.6    13.4    13.2 
   Molten Metal Systems               23.8    20.6     3.6      2.9    15.1    14.1 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Thermal Products Total            236.9    214.5    32.2    28.5    13.6    13.3 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Electrical Carbon                  81.3    75.6     8.7     10.3    10.7    13.6 
   Seals and Bearings                 55.9    47.6     9.1      6.6    16.3    13.9 
   Technical Ceramics                133.2    121.8    14.9    12.8    11.2    10.5 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Carbon and Technical Ceramics 
    Total                            270.4    245.0    32.7    29.7    12.1    12.1 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Composites and Defence Systems     11.6    15.9    (0.4)     1.1    (3.4)    6.9 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Divisional Total                  518.9    475.4 
 
 
    Divisional EBITA(1)                                64.5     59.3 
   Corporate costs                                    (2.9)    (2.7) 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Group EBITA(1)                                      61.6    56.6    11.9    11.9 
   Restructuring costs and 
    other items                                         -      (1.5) 
  ================================  =======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Group headline operating profit(1)                  61.6    55.1    11.9    11.6 
   Amortisation of intangible assets                  (3.6)    (3.3) 
  =================================================  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Operating profit before specific adjusting 
    items                                              58.0    51.8 
   Specific adjusting items included in operating 
    profit(2)                                           -       3.8 
  =================================================  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Operating profit                                    58.0    55.6    11.2    11.7 
   Net financing costs                                (11.8)   (9.8) 
   Profit on disposal of business                      46.1      - 
   Share of profit of associate (net of income 
    tax)                                                -       0.4 
  =================================================  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
   Profit before taxation                              92.3    46.2 
  =========================================  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
 

1. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

2. Details of Specific adjusting items can be found in Note 4 to the financial statements

Thermal Products

Revenue for the first half of the year was GBP236.9 million (1H 2016: GBP214.5 million), an increase of 10.4% compared with 1H 2016. Organic constant currency revenue* decreased by 1.4% compared to 1H 2016.

Thermal Products EBITA* for the half-year was GBP32.2 million (1H 2016: GBP28.5 million), with an EBITA margin* of 13.6% (1H 2016: 13.3%).

Revenue for Thermal Ceramics for the half-year was GBP213.1 million (1H 2016: GBP193.9 million), an increase of 9.9% compared with 2016. Organic constant currency revenue* decreased by 1.8% compared with 1H 2016. Growth in China and India was offset by a decline in North America and Europe.

Thermal Ceramics EBITA* for the half-year was GBP28.6 million (1H 2016: GBP25.6 million) with an EBITA margin* improving to 13.4% (1H 2016: 13.2%), as volume decreases were offset by operational efficiency improvements.

Revenue for Molten Metals Systems for the half-year was GBP23.8 million (1H 2016: GBP20.6 million), an increase of 15.5% compared with 1H 2016. Organic constant currency revenue* increased by 2.4%. Revenue grew in most markets, and was strongest in China and Europe.

Molten Metal Systems EBITA* for the half-year was GBP3.6 million (1H 2016: GBP2.9 million) with an EBITA margin* of 15.1% (1H 2016: 14.1%), reflecting the benefits from both operational improvements and increased volumes.

Carbon and Technical Ceramics

Revenue for Carbon and Technical Ceramics for the half-year was GBP270.4 million (1H 2016: GBP245.0 million), an increase of 10.4% compared with 2016. Organic constant currency revenue* increased by 3.4% compared with 1H 2016.

Carbon and Technical Ceramics EBITA* for the half-year was GBP32.7 million (1H 2016: GBP29.7 million), with an EBITA margin* of 12.1% (1H 2016: 12.1%).

Revenue for Electrical Carbon for the half-year was GBP81.3 million (1H 2016: GBP75.6 million), an increase of 7.5% compared with 1H 2016. Organic constant currency revenue* increased by 1.1%, with modest growth across key regions.

Electrical Carbon EBITA* for the half-year was GBP8.7 million (1H 2016: GBP10.3 million) with an EBITA margin* of 10.7% (1H 2016: 13.6%), impacted by the divestment of the Rotary Transfer Systems business and adverse product mix in the first half compared to the prior year.

Revenue for Seals and Bearings for the half-year was GBP55.9 million (1H 2016: GBP47.6 million) an increase of 17.4% compared with 1H 2016. Organic constant currency revenue* increased by 7.6%. Strong sales into the aerospace, oil and gas and water markets, with increasing demand in China and Europe, have offset the impact of weaker automotive markets in Korea.

Seals and Bearings EBITA* for the half-year was GBP9.1 million (1H 2016: GBP6.6 million) with an EBITA margin* of 16.3% (1H 2016: 13.9%), driven by increased revenue and continued operational improvements.

Revenue for Technical Ceramics was GBP133.2 million (1H 2016: GBP121.8 million) an increase of 9.4% compared with 1H 2016. Organic constant currency revenue* increased by 3.3%, reflecting growth in the aerospace and semiconductor markets.

Technical Ceramics EBITA* for the half-year was GBP14.9 million (1H 2016: GBP12.8 million) with an EBITA margin* of 11.2% (1H 2016: 10.5%), as increases in volumes and improvements in operational execution more than offset the impact of the divestment of the UK Electro-Ceramics business.

Composites and Defence Systems

Revenue for Composites and Defence Systems for the half-year was GBP11.6 million (1H 2016: GBP15.9 million), representing a decrease of 27.0% as defence markets remain subdued. Organic constant currency revenue* declined 27.7%.

Composites and Defence Systems EBITA* for the half-year was a loss of GBP(0.4) million (1H 2016: GBP1.1 million) with an EBITA margin* of (3.4)% (1H 2016: 6.9%), reflecting the impact of lower activity levels in the defence markets.

Group Financial review

Group revenue was GBP518.9 million (1H 2016: GBP475.4 million), an increase of 9.2% compared with 2016. The increase was as a result of the decline in value of sterling against other currencies, with much of the Group's businesses being denominated in non-sterling currencies. On an organic constant currency basis* the Group grew at 0.2% in the first half.

Group headline operating profit* was GBP61.6 million (1H 2016: GBP55.1 million). Headline operating profit margin* was 11.9%, compared to 11.6% for 2016.

The Group amortisation charge for the half-year 2017 was GBP3.6 million (1H 2016: GBP3.3 million).

Operating profit was GBP58.0 million (1H 2016: GBP55.6 million). Operating profit margin was 11.2%, compared to 11.7% for 2016.

The net finance charge was GBP11.8 million (1H 2016: GBP9.8 million), comprising the net bank interest and similar charges of GBP8.4 million (1H 2016: GBP6.4 million), income from financial instruments of GBP0.1 million (1H 2016: GBP0.2 million) and the finance charge under IAS 19 (revised) GBP3.5 million (1H 2016: GBP3.6 million), being the interest charge on pension scheme net liabilities.

The Group taxation charge, excluding specific adjusting items, was GBP13.8 million (1H 2016: GBP12.7 million). The effective tax rate, excluding specific adjusting items for the half-year was 29.9% (1H 2016: 30.0%).

Headline EPS* was 11.6 pence (1H 2016: 10.5 pence), and basic earnings per share was 27.0 pence (1H 2016: 10.2 pence).

Specific adjusting items

 
                                          1H     1H 
                                        2017   2016 
                                        GBPm   GBPm 
=====================================  =====  ===== 
Specific adjusting items 
Net pension settlement credit              -    3.8 
Net profit on disposal of business      46.1      - 
=====================================  =====  ===== 
Total specific adjusting items          46.1    3.8 
Income tax (charge) / credit from 
 specific adjusting items                1.3  (1.5) 
=====================================  =====  ===== 
Total specific adjusting items after 
 income tax (charge) / credit           47.4    2.3 
=====================================  =====  ===== 
 

Specific adjusting items were GBP46.1 million (1H 2016: GBP3.8 million), and consisted of the following disposals:

-- On 31 March 2017, the Group completed the sale of its UK Electro-Ceramics business, comprising the two sites at Ruabon and Southampton. The Group also announced the closure of its US Electro-Ceramics business, which formed the remainder of the Group's Electro-Ceramics business. This latter site will be closed when delivery of the last time orders from customers have been completed, currently anticipated to be in 2019.

The Group reflected a profit on disposal of GBP27.2 million associated with this transaction.

-- On 31 March 2017, the Group completed the sale of its global Rotary Transfer Systems. The business is principally located at two manufacturing sites; Antweiler, Germany and Chalon, France.

The Group reflected a profit on disposal of GBP18.9 million associated with this transaction.

Cash Flow

 
                                                                     1H        1H 
                                                                     2017      2016 
                                                                    GBPm      GBPm 
   =========                                                      ========  ======== 
 Cash generated from operations                                     51.0      43.2 
 Add back cash flows from restructuring costs 
  and other items                                                    0.6       4.3 
================================================================  ========  ======== 
 Cash flow from operations(1)                                       51.6      47.5 
 Net capital expenditure                                           (13.9)    (17.7) 
 Net interest paid                                                  (8.3)     (6.2) 
 Tax paid                                                          (12.0)     (8.3) 
 Restructuring costs and other items                                (0.6)     (4.2) 
=====================================================  ====  ===  ========  ======== 
 Free cash flow before acquisitions, disposals 
  and dividends(1)                                                  16.8      11.1 
 Dividends paid to external plc shareholders                       (20.0)    (20.0) 
 Net cash flows from other investing and financing 
  activities                                                        75.4      (1.4) 
 Exchange movement                                                   1.7     (15.3) 
=====================================================   ========  ========  ======== 
 Movement in net debt(1) in period                                  73.9     (25.6) 
=====================================================   ========  ========  ======== 
 Opening net debt(1)                                               (242.5)   (216.0) 
=====================================================   ========  ========  ======== 
 Closing net debt(1)                                               (168.6)   (241.6) 
=====================================================   ========  ========  ======== 
 
 

1. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

Cash flow from operations* was GBP51.6 million (1H 2016: GBP47.5 million).

Free cash flow before acquisitions, disposals and dividends* was GBP16.8 million (1H 2016: GBP11.1 million).

Net debt* at 30 June 2017 was GBP168.6 million (FY 2016: GBP242.5 million) representing a net debt to EBITDA ratio* of 1.1 times (FY 2016: 1.6 times).

Defined benefit pension plans

The Group pension deficit has decreased by GBP12.4 million since the year end to GBP258.7 million on an IAS 19 basis (FY 2016: GBP271.1 million), due to the increased contributions paid by the Company, investment gains, primarily in the UK and US offsetting actuarial losses arising from a fall in bond yields:

-- The UK schemes deficit decreased by GBP5.7 million to GBP174.8 million (FY 2016: GBP180.5 million). Increased company contributions and investment gains offset actuarial losses from movements in the discount rate.

The discount rate reduced to 2.57% (FY 2016: 2.62%).

-- The US schemes deficit decreased by GBP4.7 million to GBP44.3 million (FY 2016: GBP49.0 million). Increased company contributions, exchange rate benefits and investment gains offset actuarial losses from movements in the discount rate. The discount rate reduced to 3.85% (FY 2016: 4.16%).

-- The European schemes deficit decreased by GBP2.3 million to GBP35.2 million (FY 2016: GBP37.5 million). Impacts from the Rotary Transfer systems disposal and benefits from movements in the discount rate offset negative exchange rate impacts. The discount rate increased to 1.90% (FY 2016: 1.60%).

-- The Rest of World schemes deficit increased by GBP0.3 million to GBP4.4 million (FY 2016: GBP4.1 million).

The discount rate decreased to 2.80% (FY 2016: 2.9 %).

The triennial valuations of the two UK Defined Benefit (DB) Pensions schemes completed in the half year ended 30 June 2017.

The valuations identified a combined actuarial deficit across both schemes of around GBP132 million, an increase of GBP50 million on the position reported by the previous actuarial valuations in 2013. The deterioration in the funded position of the schemes was due principally to adverse market conditions, particularly the low prevailing interest rate environment which has significantly increased the value of the Schemes' liabilities.

Agreement has been reached with the Trustees to increase the Company's contributions to address these funding shortfalls. The funding plan agreed with the Trustees will see the Company's annual deficit-related contributions to the schemes increase by GBP5 million to GBP12 million per year (with effect from April 2017 and increasing thereafter by 2.75% per year) for the next 8-10 years (depending on the Scheme).

These arrangements will be reviewed again following the next triennial valuations as at 31 March 2019.

Total contributions to the Group's Global DB pension schemes, principally in the UK and the US, are expected to total GBP25 million over the full year.

Foreign exchange

The principal exchange rates used in the translation of the results of overseas subsidiaries were as follows:

 
                     1H                  1H 
                     2017                2016 
===========  ==================  ================== 
 GBP to:      Closing   Average   Closing   Average 
                rate      rate      rate      rate 
 US dollar     1.30      1.26      1.33      1.43 
 Euro          1.14      1.16      1.20      1.28 
===========  ========  ========  ========  ======== 
 

For illustrative purposes, the table below provides details of the impact on first half 2017 revenue and Group EBITA* if the actual reported results, calculated using 2017 average exchange rates for the six months to 30 June 2017 were restated for GBP weakening by 10 cents against USD in isolation and 10 cents against the Euro in isolation:

 
 Increase in first half 2017 revenue/Group              Revenue      Group EBITA(1) 
  EBITA((1) if:                                            GBPm                GBPm 
====================================================  =========  ================== 
 GBP weakens by 10c against the US dollar 
  in isolation                                             18.4                 2.6 
 GBP weakens by 10c against the Euro in 
  isolation                                                10.4                 2.0 
====================================================  =========  ================== 
 
              1. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the 
              glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory 
              results to the adjusted measures can be found on pages 10 to 14. 
 

Interim dividend

The Board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of 4.0 pence per Ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on 24 November 2017 to Ordinary shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 3 November 2017.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The Group has an established risk management methodology which seeks to identify, prioritise and mitigate risks, underpinned by a 'three lines of defence' model comprising of an internal control framework, monitoring and independent assurance processes. The Board considers that risk management and internal control are fundamental to achieving the Group aim of creating long-term sustainable shareholder value.

The current risks, representing those risks that the Board feels could have the most significant effect on achieving the Group's strategy of building a sustainable business for the long term and delivering strong returns to the Group's shareholders, are set out in the 2016 Annual Report, which is available on the Group's website at www.morganadvancedmaterials.com.

The Group has reviewed these risks and concluded that they adequately represent the current principal risks and uncertainties of the Group and will continue to remain relevant for the second half of the financial year.

The following are the Group's principal risks and uncertainties: Technical leadership; Macro-economic and political environment; Environment, health and safety; Product quality, safety and liability; IT risks and cyber risks; Supply chain and business continuity; Contract risk management; Treasury and Tax risks; Pension funding; Changes to or non-compliance with laws and regulations.

The Board reviews the status of all principal risks with a notable potential impact at Group level throughout the year. Additionally, the Audit Committee carried out focused risk reviews of each Division. The reviews include an analysis of principal risks, together with the controls, monitoring and assurance processes established to mitigate those risks to acceptable levels.

Going Concern

As reported on page 34 of the 2016 Annual Report, the Group meets its day-to-day working capital requirements through local banking arrangements and the committed GBP200 million unsecured five-year multi-currency revolving credit facility, which remains undrawn at the half-year.

The Group's forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance, show that the Group is able to operate within the level of its committed facilities. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of 12 months from the date of this Statement. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

The Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

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

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

(a) DTR 4.2.7 of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

(b) DTR 4.2.8 of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year 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.

Information on the current directors of Morgan Advanced Materials plc responsible for providing this Statement is maintained on the Company's website at www.morganadvancedmaterials.com.

By order of the Board

Pete Raby

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Turner

Chief Financial Officer

Definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP measures

Reference is made to the following non-GAAP measures throughout this document. These measures are shown because the Directors consider they provide useful information to shareholders, including additional insight into ongoing trading and year-on-year comparisons. These non-GAAP measures should be viewed as complementary to, not replacements for, the comparable GAAP measures.

Headline profit and earnings measures

Group headline operating profit is stated before specific adjusting items and amortisation of intangible assets. Specific adjusting items are excluded on the basis that they distort trading performance. Amortisation is excluded as the charge arises primarily on externally acquired intangible assets since the adoption of IFRS and does not therefore reflect all intangible assets consistently.

Earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) is stated before specific adjusting items, amortisation of intangible assets, restructuring costs and other items. Segment EBITA is stated before unallocated corporate costs.

 
                 Thermal   Molten   Thermal  Electrical     Seals  Technical     Carbon  Composites  Segment  Corporate  Group 
                Ceramics    Metal  Products      Carbon       and   Ceramics        and         and    total   costs(1) 
                          Systems  Division              Bearings             Technical     Defence 
                                                                               Ceramics     Systems 
                    GBPm     GBPm      GBPm        GBPm                 GBPm   Division                 GBPm       GBPm   GBPm 
1H 2017                                                      GBPm                  GBPm        GBPm 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Operating 
 profit/(loss)      27.7      3.5      31.2         8.5       9.0       12.6       30.1       (0.4)     60.9      (2.9)   58.0 
Add back               -        -         -           -         -          -          -           -        -          -      - 
specific 
adjusting 
items included 
in operating 
profit 
Add back 
 amortisation 
 of intangible 
 assets              0.9      0.1       1.0         0.2       0.1        2.3        2.6           -      3.6          -    3.6 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Group headline 
 operating 
 profit                                                                                                                   61.6 
Add back               -        -         -           -         -          -          -           -        -          -      - 
 restructuring 
 costs and 
 other items 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Group EBITA                                                                                                               61.6 
Corporate 
 costs(1)                                                                                                           2.9    2.9 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Divisional 
 EBITA/global 
 business 
 unit EBITA         28.6      3.6      32.2         8.7       9.1       14.9       32.7       (0.4)     64.5 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
 

1.Corporate costs consist of the cost of the central head office.

 
                 Thermal   Molten   Thermal  Electrical     Seals  Technical     Carbon  Composites  Segment  Corporate  Group 
                Ceramics    Metal  Products      Carbon       and   Ceramics        and         and    total   costs(1) 
                          Systems  Division              Bearings             Technical     Defence 
                                                                               Ceramics     Systems 
                    GBPm     GBPm      GBPm        GBPm                 GBPm   Division                 GBPm       GBPm   GBPm 
1H 2016                                                      GBPm                  GBPm        GBPm 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Operating 
 profit/(loss)      24.9      2.8      27.7         9.5       6.5       11.4       27.4         0.4     55.5        0.1   55.6 
Add back 
 specific 
 adjusting 
 items 
 included 
 in operating 
 profit                -        -         -           -         -          -          -           -        -      (3.8)  (3.8) 
Add back 
 amortisation 
 of intangible 
 assets              0.7      0.1       0.8         0.2       0.1        1.4        1.7         0.8      3.3          -    3.3 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Group headline 
 operating 
 profit                                                                                                                   55.1 
Add back 
 restructuring 
 costs and 
 other items           -        -         -         0.6         -          -        0.6       (0.1)      0.5        1.0    1.5 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Group EBITA                                                                                                               56.6 
Corporate 
 costs(1)              -        -         -           -         -          -          -           -        -        2.7    2.7 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
Divisional 
 EBITA/global 
 business 
 unit EBITA         25.6      2.9      28.5        10.3       6.6       12.8       29.7         1.1     59.3 
==============  ========  =======  ========  ==========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  =======  =========  ===== 
 

1.Corporate costs consist of the cost of the central head office.

Group Organic Growth

Group organic growth is the growth of the business excluding the impacts of acquisitions, divestments and foreign currency impacts. This measure is used as it allows revenue and EBITA to be compared on a like for like basis.

Year-on-year movements in Segment Revenue

 
                   Thermal     Molten     Thermal   Electrical       Seals   Technical       Carbon   Composites   Segment 
                  Ceramics      Metal    Products       Carbon         and    Ceramics          and          and     Total 
                              Systems    Division                 Bearings                Technical      Defence 
                                                                                           Ceramics      Systems 
                                                                                           Division 
                   1H 2016    1H 2016     1H 2016      1H 2016     1H 2016     1H 2016      1H 2016      1H 2016   1H 2016 
                    versus     versus      versus       versus      versus      versus       versus       versus    versus 
                   1H 2017    1H 2017     1H 2017      1H 2017     1H 2017     1H 2017      1H 2017      1H 2017   1H 2017 
                      GBPm       GBPm        GBPm         GBPm        GBPm        GBPm         GBPm         GBPm      GBPm 
                ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ======== 
 
 2016 Revenue        193.9       20.6       214.5         75.6        47.6       121.8        245.0         15.9     475.4 
                ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ======== 
 
 Impact of 
  foreign 
  currency 
  movements           22.6        2.7        25.3          8.9         4.7        12.8         26.4          0.1      51.8 
 Impacts of 
  acquisitions 
  and 
  disposals              -          -           -        (4.0)           -       (5.4)        (9.4)            -     (9.4) 
 Impact of 
  underlying 
  business           (3.4)        0.5       (2.9)          0.8         3.6         4.0          8.4        (4.4)       1.1 
 Underlying %       (1.8)%       2.4%      (1.4)%         1.1%        7.6%        3.3%         3.4%      (27.7%)      0.2% 
 
 2017 Revenue        213.1       23.8       236.9         81.3        55.9       133.2        270.4         11.6     518.9 
                ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ======== 
 

Year-on-year movements in Segment and Group EBITA

 
                   Thermal     Molten     Thermal   Electrical       Seals   Technical       Carbon   Composites   Segment   Corporate    Group 
                  Ceramics      Metal    Products       Carbon         and    Ceramics          and          and     Total       Costs 
                              Systems    Division                 Bearings                Technical      Defence 
                                                                                           Ceramics      Systems 
                                                                                           Division 
                   1H 2016    1H 2016     1H 2016      1H 2016     1H 2016     1H 2016      1H 2016      1H 2016   1H 2016     1H 2016       1H 
                    versus     versus      versus       versus      versus      versus       versus       versus    versus      versus     2016 
                   1H 2017    1H 2017     1H 2017      1H 2017     1H 2017     1H 2017      1H 2017      1H 2017   1H 2017     1H 2017   versus 
                                                                                                                                             1H 
                                                                                                                                           2017 
                      GBPm       GBPm        GBPm         GBPm        GBPm        GBPm         GBPm         GBPm      GBPm        GBPm     GBPm 
                ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 2016 Segment 
  & Group 
  EBITA               25.6        2.9        28.5         10.3         6.6        12.8         29.7          1.1      59.3       (4.2)     55.1 
                ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Impact of 
  foreign 
  currency 
  movements            3.5        0.4         3.9          1.6         0.8         1.6          4.0            -       7.9           -      7.9 
 Impacts of 
  acquisitions 
  and 
  disposals              -          -           -        (1.0)           -       (1.2)        (2.2)            -     (2.2)           -    (2.2) 
 Impact of 
  underlying 
  business           (0.5)        0.3       (0.2)        (2.2)         1.7         1.7          1.2        (1.5)     (0.5)         1.3      0.8 
 Underlying 
  %                 (2.0)%      10.3%      (0.7)%      (21.4)%       25.8%       13.3%         4.0%            -    (0.8)%           -     1.5% 
 
 2017 Segment 
  & Group 
  EBITA               28.6        3.6        32.2          8.7         9.1        14.9         32.7        (0.4)      64.5       (2.9)     61.6 
                ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 

Group EBITDA

Group EBITDA is defined as operating profit before specific adjusting items, restructuring costs, other items, depreciation and amortisation of intangible assets.

The Group uses this measure as it is a key metric in covenants over debt facilities. A reconciliation of operating profit to Group EBITDA is as follows:

 
                                          1H      1H 
                                          2017    2016 
                                          GBPm    GBPm 
======================================  ======  ====== 
 Operating Profit                        58.0    55.6 
 Add back: specific adjusting items 
  included in operating profit             -      3.8 
 Add back: restructuring costs and 
  other items                              -      1.5 
 Add back: depreciation                  15.7    14.1 
 Add back: amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                  3.6     3.3 
======================================  ======  ====== 
 Group EBITDA                            77.3    78.3 
======================================  ======  ====== 
 

Cash flow from operations and free cash flow before acquisitions, disposals and dividends

Cash flow from operations excludes the cash flows associated with restructuring activities and is shown because it illustrates the timing of the outflows relating to restructuring charges that may be incurred over more than one reporting period.

Free cash flow before acquisitions and disposals is defined as cash generated from operations less net capital expenditure, net interest paid and tax paid.

The Group discloses this measure of free cash flow as this provides readers of the financial statements with a measure of the cash flows from the business before corporate level cash flows (acquisitions, disposals and dividends).

A reconciliation of cash generated from operations to cash flow from operations and free cash flow before acquisitions, disposals and dividends is as follows:

 
                                              1H       1H 
                                             2017     2016 
                                             GBPm     GBPm 
=========================================  =======  ======= 
 Cash generated from operations              51.0     43.2 
 Add back: cash flows from restructuring 
  costs and other items                      0.6      4.3 
=========================================  =======  ======= 
 Cash flow from operations                   51.6     47.5 
 Net capital expenditure                    (13.9)   (17.7) 
 Net interest paid                          (8.3)    (6.2) 
 Tax paid                                   (12.0)   (8.3) 
 Restructuring costs and other items        (0.6)    (4.2) 
=========================================  =======  ======= 
 Free cash flow before acquisitions, 
  disposals and dividends                    16.8     11.1 
=========================================  =======  ======= 
 

Net debt

Net debt is defined as interest-bearing loans and borrowings and bank overdrafts less cash and cash equivalents. The Group discloses this metric as it is a key metric in covenants over debt facilities.

 
                                         1H        1H 
                                         2017      2016 
                                         GBPm      GBPm 
====================================  ========  ======== 
 Cash and cash equivalents              164.7     57.2 
 Non-current interest-bearing loans 
  and borrowings                       (197.0)   (274.9) 
 Current interest-bearing loans and 
  borrowings and bank overdrafts       (136.3)   (23.9) 
====================================  ========  ======== 
 Net debt                              (168.6)   (241.6) 
====================================  ========  ======== 
 

Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital (ROIC) is defined as the 12-month Group headline operating profit (operating profit excluding specific adjusting items and amortisation of intangible assets) divided by the 12-month average adjusted net assets (third-party working capital, property, plant and equipment, land and buildings, intangible assets and other balance sheet items).

 
                                           1H      1H 
                                           2017    2016 
                                           GBPm    GBPm 
=======================================  ======  ====== 
 Operating Profit                         109.6   81.0 
 Add back: specific adjusting items 
  included in operating profit             5.6    12.1 
 Add back: amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                   8.2     6.9 
=======================================  ======  ====== 
 Group headline operating profit (12 
  month rolling)                          123.4   100.0 
=======================================  ======  ====== 
 
 12-month average adjusted net assets: 
 Third-party working capital              174.1   165.0 
 Property, plant and equipment            181.8   160.2 
 Land and buildings                       112.5   97.8 
 Intangible assets                        236.9   233.1 
 Other assets (net)                       15.1    13.5 
=======================================  ======  ====== 
 12-month average adjusted net assets     720.4   669.6 
=======================================  ======  ====== 
 
 ROIC                                     17.2%   14.9% 
=======================================  ======  ====== 
 

Headline earnings per share

Headline earnings per share is defined as operating profit adjusted to exclude specific adjusting items and amortisation of intangible assets, plus share of profit of associate less net financing costs, income tax expense and non-controlling interests, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the period. This measure of earnings is shown because the Directors consider it provides a better indication of headline performance.

Whilst amortisation of intangible assets is a recurring charge it is excluded from these measures on the basis that it primarily arises on externally acquired intangible assets and therefore does not reflect consistently the benefit that all of Morgan's businesses realise from their intangible assets, which may not be recognised separately.

Further information on earnings per share can be found in note 7 to the financial statements.

Constant currency revenue and Group headline operating profit

Constant currency revenue and Group headline operating profit are derived by translating the prior year results at current year average exchange rates. These measures are used as they allow revenue to be compared excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates. Page 8 provides further information on the principal foreign currency exchange rates used in the translation of the Group's results to constant currency at average exchange rates.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 
                                                                    Six months to                     Six months to 30                      Year ended 31 
                                                                     30 June 2017                         June 2016                         December 2016 
                                                         ==================================  ==================================  ================================== 
 
                                                             Results     Specific     Total      Results     Specific     Total      Results     Specific     Total 
                                                              before    adjusting                 before    adjusting                 before    adjusting 
                                                            specific     items(1)               specific     items(1)               specific     items(1) 
                                                           adjusting                           adjusting                           adjusting 
                                                               items                               items                               items 
                                                   Note         GBPm         GBPm      GBPm         GBPm         GBPm      GBPm         GBPm         GBPm      GBPm 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ======== 
 
 
   Revenue                                          3          518.9            -     518.9        475.4            -     475.4        989.2            -     989.2 
 Operating costs before 
  restructuring costs, 
  other one-off items 
  and amortisation 
  / impairment of intangible 
  assets                                                     (457.3)            -   (457.3)      (418.8)            -   (418.8)      (871.3)            -   (871.3) 
 
 Profit from operations 
  before restructuring 
  costs, other one-off 
  items and amortisation 
  / impairment of intangible 
  assets                                                        61.6            -      61.6         56.6            -      56.6        117.9            -     117.9 
 
 Retructuring costs 
  and other one-off 
  items:                                            4 
       Restructuring costs                                         -            -         -        (1.5)            -     (1.5)        (1.5)            -     (1.5) 
       Net pension settlement 
        credit                                                     -            -         -            -          3.8       3.8            -          6.8       6.8 
       Gain on disposal 
        of properties                                              -            -         -            -            -         -          0.5            -       0.5 
 
 Profit from operations 
  before amortisation 
  / impairment of intangible 
  assets                                            3           61.6            -      61.6         55.1          3.8      58.9        116.9          6.8     123.7 
 
 Amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                                       (3.6)            -     (3.6)        (3.3)            -     (3.3)        (7.9)            -     (7.9) 
 Impairment of intangible 
  assets                                            4              -            -         -            -            -         -            -        (8.5)     (8.5) 
 
 Operating profit                                   3           58.0            -      58.0         51.8          3.8      55.6        109.0        (1.7)     107.3 
 
 Finance income                                                  0.9            -       0.9          0.7            -       0.7          2.3            -       2.3 
 Finance expense                                              (12.7)            -    (12.7)       (10.5)            -    (10.5)       (22.3)            -    (22.3) 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ======== 
 Net financing costs                                5         (11.8)            -    (11.8)        (9.8)            -     (9.8)       (20.0)            -    (20.0) 
 
 Net profit / (loss) 
  on disposal of businesses                         4              -         46.1      46.1            -            -         -            -            -         - 
 Share of profit of 
  associate (net of 
  income tax)                                                      -            -         -          0.4            -       0.4          0.6            -       0.6 
 
 Profit before taxation                                         46.2         46.1      92.3         42.4          3.8      46.2         89.6        (1.7)      87.9 
 
 Income tax expense                                 6         (13.8)          1.3    (12.5)       (12.7)        (1.5)    (14.2)       (26.6)        (2.8)    (29.4) 
 
 Profit for the period                                          32.4         47.4      79.8         29.7          2.3      32.0         63.0        (4.5)      58.5 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ======== 
 
 Profit for the period 
  attributable to: 
       Owners of the parent                                     29.5         47.4      76.9         26.7          2.3      29.0         56.8        (4.5)      52.3 
       Non-controlling 
        interests                                                2.9                    2.9          3.0            -       3.0          6.2            -       6.2 
 
 Profit for the period                                          32.4         47.4      79.8         29.7          2.3      32.0         63.0        (4.5)      58.5 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ========  ===========  ===========  ======== 
 
 Earning per share 
  from continuing operations                        7 
 Basic                                                                                27.0p                               10.2p                               18.4p 
 Diluted                                                                              27.0p                               10.2p                               18.3p 
 
 Dividends(2) 
 Proposed interim 
  dividend - pence                                                                     4.0p                                4.0p                                4.0p 
                                           - 
                                            GBPm                                       11.4                                11.4                                11.4 
 
 Approved final dividend 
  - pence                                                                                                                                                      7.0p 
                                          - GBPm                                                                                                               20.0 
 
 

1. Details of 'Specific adjusting items' are given in note 4 to the financial statements.

2. The proposed interim and approved final dividends are based upon the number of shares outstanding at the balance sheet date.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
                               Translation    Hedging    Retained            Total          Non-   Total comprehensive 
                                   reserve    reserve    earnings           parent    contoliing                income 
                                                                     comprehensive     interests 
                                                                            income 
                                      GBPm       GBPm        GBPm             GBPm          GBPm                  GBPm 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 
 Six months ended 30 
  June 2016 
 Profit for the period                   -          -        29.0             29.0           3.0                  32.0 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 Items that will not 
 be reclassified 
 subsequently 
 to profit or loss: 
 Remeasurement loss on 
  defined benefit plans                  -          -      (65.0)           (65.0)             -                (65.0) 
 Tax effect of components 
  of other comprehensive 
  income not reclassified                -          -         5.1              5.1             -                   5.1 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
                                         -          -      (59.9)           (59.9)             -                (59.9) 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 Items that may not be 
  reclassified subsequently 
  to profit or loss: 
 Foreign exchange transation 
  differences                         29.3          -           -             29.3           4.7                  34.0 
 Net loss on hedge of 
  net investment in foreign 
  subsidiaries                      (14.8)          -           -           (14.8)             -                (14.8) 
 Cash flow hedges: 
      Change in fair value               -      (2.2)           -            (2.2)             -                 (2.2) 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
                                      14.5      (2.2)           -             12.3           4.7                  17.0 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 
 Total Comprehensive 
  income, net of tax                  14.5      (2.2)      (30.9)           (18.6)           7.7                (10.9) 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 
 Year ended 31 December 
  2016 
 Profit for the period                   -          -        52.3             52.3           6.2                  58.5 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 Items that will not 
 be reclassified 
 subsequently 
 to profit or loss: 
 Remeasurement loss on 
  defined benefit plans                  -          -      (68.1)           (68.1)             -                (68.1) 
 Tax effect of components 
  of other comprehensive 
  income not reclassified                -          -         0.6              0.6             -                   0.6 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
                                         -          -      (67.5)           (67.5)             -                (67.5) 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 Items that may not be 
  reclassified subsequently 
  to profit or loss: 
 Foreign exchange transation 
  differences                         37.4          -           -             37.4           5.5                  42.9 
 Net loss on hedge of 
  net investment in foreign 
  subsidiaries                      (17.7)          -           -           (17.7)                              (17.7) 
 Cash flow hedges: 
      Change in fair value               -      (3.7)           -            (3.7)             -                 (3.7) 
       Transferred to profit 
        or loss                          -        0.8           -              0.8             -                   0.8 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
                                      19.7      (2.9)           -             16.8           5.5                  22.3 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 
 Total Comprehensive 
  income, net of tax                  19.7      (2.9)      (15.2)              1.6          11.7                  13.3 
                              ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  ==================== 
 
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
                                  Translation    Hedging    Retained            Total          Non-            Total 
                                      reserve    reserve    earnings           parent    contoliing    comprehensive 
                                                                        comprehensive     interests           income 
                                                                               income 
                                         GBPm       GBPm        GBPm             GBPm          GBPm             GBPm 
                                 ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  =============== 
 
 Six months ended 30 
  June 2017 
 Profit for the period                      -          -        76.9             76.9           2.9             79.8 
                                 ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  =============== 
 Items that will not 
  be reclassified subsequently 
  to profit or loss: 
 Remeasurement gain 
  on defined benefit 
  plans                                     -          -         5.3              5.3             -              5.3 
 Tax effect of components 
  of other comprehensive 
  income not reclassified                   -          -       (0.3)            (0.3)             -            (0.3) 
                                 ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  =============== 
                                            -          -         5.0              5.0             -              5.0 
                                 ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  =============== 
 Items that may not 
  be reclassified subsequently 
  to profit or loss: 
 Foreign exchange transation 
  differences                           (6.9)          -           -            (6.9)             -            (6.9) 
 Cash flow hedges: 
     Change in fair value                   -        2.5           -              2.5             -              2.5 
     Transferred to profit 
      or loss                               -        0.1           -              0.1             -              0.1 
                                 ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  =============== 
                                        (6.9)        2.6           -            (4.3)             -            (4.3) 
                                 ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  =============== 
 
 Total Comprehensive 
  income, net of tax                    (6.9)        2.6        81.9             77.6           2.9             80.5 
                                 ============  =========  ==========  ===============  ============  =============== 
 
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 
                                               Six months    Six months     Year ended 
                                               to 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                                       Note          2017          2016           2016 
                                                     GBPm          GBPm           GBPm 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                      288.3         283.0          303.7 
 Intangible assets                                  219.8         242.9          240.4 
 Investments                                          7.3           5.9            6.0 
 Other receivables                                    4.6           4.9            4.7 
 Deferred tax assets                                  4.7          14.1            6.1 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total non-current assets                           524.7         550.8          560.9 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 
 Inventories                                        144.8         147.7          148.2 
 Derivative financial assets            9             1.0           1.2            2.1 
 Trade and other receivables                        199.3         203.2          205.7 
 Cash and cash equivalents              8           164.7          57.2          122.4 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total current assets                               509.8         409.3          478.4 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total assets                                      1034.5         960.1        1,039.3 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 
 Liabilities 
 Interest-bearing loans and 
  borrowings                                        197.0         274.9          204.0 
 Employee benefits                      11          258.7         271.4          271.1 
 Provisions                                           6.7           1.7            2.3 
 Derivative financial liabilities       9             0.1           7.2            1.8 
 Non-trade payables                                   1.9           1.5            0.3 
 Deferred tax liabilities                             6.2           5.1            8.3 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total non-current liabilities                      470.6         561.8          487.8 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 
 Interest-bearing loans and 
  borrowings and bank overdrafts                    136.3          23.9          160.9 
 Trade and other payables                           174.0         179.7          192.5 
 Current tax payable                                 17.9          19.6           16.6 
 Provisions                                           8.4           7.7            5.8 
 Derivitative financial liabilities     9             3.9          11.0           11.0 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total current liabilities                          340.5         241.9          386.8 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total liabilities                                  811.1         803.7          874.6 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total net assets                                   223.4         156.4          164.7 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                                       71.8          71.8           71.8 
 Share premium                                      111.7         111.7          111.7 
 Reserves                                            42.5          48.3           46.8 
 Retained earnings                                 (46.0)       (118.1)        (109.5) 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total equity attributable to 
  equity holders of parent Company                  180.0         113.7          120.8 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Non-controlling interests                           43.4          42.7           43.9 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 Total equity                                       223.4         156.4          164.7 
                                             ============  ============  ============= 
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 
                       Share      Share   Translation    Hedging       Fair       Capital       Other    Retained     Total   Non-controlling    Total 
                     Capital    premium       reserve    reserve      value    redemption    reserves    earnings    parent         interests   equity 
                                                                    reserve       reserve                     (1)    equity 
                        GBPm       GBPm          GBPm       GBPm       GBPm          GBPm        GBPm        GBPm      GBPm              GBPm     GBPm 
                   =========  =========  ============  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ==========  ========  ================  ======= 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 
  2016                  71.8      111.7        (16.5)        0.4      (1.0)          35.7        11.4      (63.7)     149.8              36.6    186.4 
 Profit for the 
  period                   -          -             -          -          -             -           -        29.0      29.0               3.0     32.0 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income                   -          -          14.5      (2.2)          -             -           -      (59.9)    (47.6)               4.7   (42.9) 
 Transactions 
 with 
 owners: 
 Dividends                 -          -             -          -          -             -           -      (19.8)    (19.8)             (1.6)   (21.4) 
 Equity-settled 
  share-based 
  payment 
  transactions             -          -             -          -          -             -           -         1.4       1.4                 -      1.4 
 Adjustment 
  arising 
  from change in 
  non-controlling 
  interest                 -          -             -          -          -             -           -         0.9       0.9                 -      0.9 
                   =========  =========  ============  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ==========  ========  ================  ======= 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2016             71.8      111.7         (2.0)      (1.8)      (1.0)          35.7        11.4     (112.1)     113.7              42.7    156.4 
                   =========  =========  ============  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ==========  ========  ================  ======= 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 
  2016                  71.8      111.7        (16.5)        0.4      (1.0)          35.7        11.4      (63.7)     149.8              36.6    186.4 
 Profit for the 
  period                   -          -             -          -          -             -           -        52.3      52.3               6.2     58.5 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income                   -          -          19.7      (2.9)          -             -           -      (67.5)    (50.7)               5.5   (45.2) 
 Transactions 
 with 
 owners: 
 Dividends                 -          -             -          -          -             -           -      (31.2)    (31.2)             (4.4)   (35.6) 
 Equity-settled 
  share-based 
  payment 
  transactions             -          -             -          -          -             -           -         0.8       0.8                 -      0.8 
 Own shares 
  acquired 
  for share 
  incentive 
  schemes                  -          -             -          -          -             -           -       (0.2)     (0.2)                 -    (0.2) 
 Balance at 31 
  December 2016         71.8      111.7           3.2      (2.5)      (1.0)          35.7        11.4     (109.5)     120.8              43.9    164.7 
                   =========  =========  ============  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ==========  ========  ================  ======= 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 
  2017                  71.8      111.7           3.2      (2.5)      (1.0)          35.7        11.4     (109.5)     120.8              43.9    164.7 
 Profit for the 
  period                   -          -             -          -          -             -                    76.9      76.9               2.9     79.8 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income                   -          -         (6.9)        2.6          -             -           -         5.0       0.7             (0.9)    (0.2) 
 Transactions 
 with 
 owners: 
 Disposal of a 
  Non-Controlling 
  Interest 
  without 
  a change in 
  control                  -          -             -          -          -             -           -         0.5       0.5                 -      0.5 
 Dividends                 -          -             -          -          -             -           -      (20.0)    (20.0)             (2.5)   (22.5) 
 Equity-settled 
  share-based 
  payment 
  transactions             -          -             -          -          -             -           -         1.0       1.0                 -      1.0 
 Proceeds from 
  exercise of 
  share 
  options                  -          -             -          -          -             -           -         0.1       0.1                 -      0.1 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2017             71.8      111.7         (3.7)        0.1      (1.0)          35.7        11.4      (46.0)     180.0              43.4    223.4 
                   =========  =========  ============  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ==========  ========  ================  ======= 
 

1. The 2016 Special Reserves have been incorporated into Retained Earnings for the presentation of Changes in Equity.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 
                                                          Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                                                               to 30        to 30    31 December 
                                                   Note    June 2017    June 2016           2016 
                                                                GBPm         GBPm           GBPm 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Operating activities 
 Profit for the period                                          79.8         32.0           58.5 
 Adjustments for: 
     Depreciation                                               15.7         14.1           29.5 
     Amortisation                                   3            3.6          3.3            7.9 
     Net financing costs                            5           11.8          9.8           20.0 
     Profit on disposal of business                 4         (46.1)            -              - 
     Share of profit from associate (net 
      of income tax)                                               -        (0.4)          (0.6) 
     Profit on sale of property, plant and 
      equipment                                                  0.1            -          (0.4) 
     Income tax expense                             6           12.5         14.2           29.4 
     Non-cash specific adjusting items included 
      in operating profit                           4              -        (4.0)            1.1 
 Equity-settled share-based payment expenses                     0.9          1.4            0.8 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Cash generated from operations before 
  changes in working capital and provisions                     78.3         70.4          146.2 
 
 (Increase)/decrease in trade and other 
  receivables                                                  (1.9)        (8.2)          (6.1) 
 (Increase)/decrease in inventories                            (5.3)        (3.6)            1.4 
 (Decrease)/increase in trade and other 
  payables                                                    (11.2)        (4.5)          (0.1) 
 Decrease in provisions                                        (2.1)        (3.1)          (5.2) 
 Payments to defined benefit pension plans                     (6.8)        (7.8)         (14.5) 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Cash generated from operations                                 51.0         43.2          121.7 
 
 Interest paid                                                 (9.2)        (6.9)         (15.3) 
 Income tax paid                                              (12.0)        (8.3)         (22.2) 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Net cash from operating activities                             29.8         28.0           84.2 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment                    (15.1)       (17.7)         (39.5) 
 Proceeds from sale of property, plant 
  and equipment                                                  1.2            -            1.1 
 Purchase of investments                                       (0.5)        (0.4)          (1.0) 
 Interest received                                               0.9          0.7            2.2 
 Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash                          78.3            -              - 
  disposed 
 Loan repayment by associate                                       -          0.2            2.1 
 Forward contracts used in net investment 
  hedging                                                          -        (0.7)         (12.3) 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Net cash from investing activities                             64.8       (17.9)         (47.4) 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Financing activities 
 Proceeds from exercise of share options                         0.1          0.9          (0.2) 
 Increase/(decrease) in borrowings                  8         (23.9)         12.1           63.4 
 Payment of finance lease liabilities               8          (0.2)        (0.2)          (0.3) 
 Dividends paid - to external plc shareholders                (20.0)       (20.0)         (31.4) 
 Proceeds from unclaimed dividends                                 -          0.2            0.2 
 Dividends paid to non-controlling interests                   (2.5)        (1.6)          (4.4) 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Net cash from financing activities                           (46.5)        (8.6)           27.3 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash 
  equivalents                                                   48.1          1.5           64.1 
 Cash and cash equivalents at start of 
  period                                                       122.4         49.8           49.8 
 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 
  on cash held                                                 (5.8)          5.9            8.5 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Cash and cash equivalents at period end(1)         8          164.7         57.2          122.4 
                                                         ===========  ===========  ============= 
 

1. A reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents to net borrowings is shown in note 8.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

Morgan Advanced Materials plc (the 'Company') is a company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2017 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the 'Group') and the Group's interests in associates. The half-year condensed consolidated financial statements have been drawn up to 30 June 2017.

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU. Selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in financial position and performance of the Group since the last annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information required for full annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

These condensed consolidated half-year financial statements do not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006, and should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report 2016.

Preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016.

As required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority, these condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by applying the accounting policies that were applied in the preparation of the Company's published consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016.

The following accounting standards that are applicable to the Group have been issued by the IASB, but are not yet effective at 30 June 2017. The Group is currently analysing the impact these standards would have on its consolidated results and financial position.

IFRS 15 - Revenue form contracts with customers (see further details below)

IFRS 16 - Leases

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 and introduces a new revenue recognition model that requires the transaction price receivable from customers to be allocated between the Group's performance obligations under contracts on a relative stand-alone selling price basis.

The Group is systematically reviewing its customer contracts and its systems data capture capability across the six global business units to assess the impact of the new Standard and ensure compliance. Based on the Group's review, it is anticipated that there are no significant impacts to the Group as a result of the new Standard. Both Thermal Ceramics and Composites and Defence customers receive a combination of goods and services, therefore we anticipate that the timing of revenue recognition on these could change under IFRS 15.

There were no other new accounting standards or amendments to standards that were required to be adopted in the period and the Group did not adopt any of the new accounting standards that could have been adopted early.

The comparative figures for the financial year ended 31 December 2016 are not the Company's statutory consolidated accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Company's auditor and delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditor was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying his report, and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group as at and for the year ended 31 December 2016 are available on request from the Company's registered office at Quadrant, 55-57 High Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LP or at www.morganadvancedmaterials.com.

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017 and the comparative period have neither been audited nor reviewed. The condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2017 were approved by the Board on 27 July 2017.

2. DISPOSALS

Half year ended 30 June 2017

Electro - Ceramics:

On 31 March 2017, the Group completed the sale of its UK Electro-Ceramics business, comprising the two sites at Ruabon and Southampton.

The transaction was structured as a sale of the business, assets and goodwill for a consideration of GBP47 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, paid in cash on completion and subject to customary working capital adjustments.

In the year ended 31 December 2016, UK Electro-Ceramics generated an operating profit of GBP6.2 million on revenues of GBP22.7 million. Gross assets at 31 December 2016 were GBP6.7 million.

The Group also announced the closure of its US Electro-Ceramics business, which formed the remainder of the Group's Electro-Ceramics business.

The disposal and closure of the electro-ceramics business reduced the Group's assets and liabilities as follows:

 
                                         31 March 
                                             2017 
                                             GBPm 
                                  =============== 
 Trading net assets of disposal 
  group                                       7.4 
 Goodwill of disposal group                   5.8 
 
 Transaction costs associated 
  with the disposal                           6.5 
 
 Total consideration                         46.9 
 
 Gain on disposal                            27.2 
 

The disposal group was included in the Technical Ceramics operating segment.

Global Rotary Transfer Systems Business:

On 31 March 2017, the Group completed the sale of its global Rotary Transfer Systems. The business is principally located at two manufacturing sites; Antweiler, Germany and Chalon, France.

The sale valued the business at EUR40.0 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, with consideration payed in cash on completion, subject to customary closing working capital adjustments.

In the year to 31 December 2016, the Rotary business generated GBP3.2 million of operating profit on GBP15.5 million of sales. Gross assets at 31 December 2016 were GBP5.9 million.

The disposal and closure of the rotary transfer systems business reduced the Group's assets and liabilities as follows:

 
                                         31 March 
                                             2017 
                                             GBPm 
                                  =============== 
 Trading net assets of disposal 
  group                                       3.5 
 Goodwill of disposal group                   7.1 
 
 Transaction costs associated 
  with the disposal                           3.1 
 
 Total consideration                         32.6 
 
 Gain on disposal                            18.9 
 

The disposal group was included in the Electrical Carbon operating segment.

Half year ended 30 June 2016

During the half year ended 30 June 2016 the Group disposed of its remaining 28.77% shareholding in Assam Carbon Products Limited for nil consideration. This shareholding was held at nil value and, as a result, there is no profit or loss on disposal.

There were no other acquisitions or disposals made during the half year ended 30 June 2016.

3. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group reports as two Divisions and six global business units, which have been identified as the Group's reportable operating segments. These have been identified on the basis of internal management reporting information that is regularly reviewed by the Group's Board of Directors (the Chief Operating Decision Maker) in order to allocate resources and assess performance.

The information presented below represents the operating segments of the Group.

 
                     Thermal     Molten     Thermal   Electrical       Seals   Technical       Carbon   Composites   Segment   Corporate    Group 
                    Ceramics      Metal    Products       Carbon         and    Ceramics          and          and    totals       costs 
                                Systems    Division                 Bearings                Technical      Defence 
                                                                                             Ceramics      Systems 
                                                                                             Division 
                         Six        Six         Six          Six         Six         Six          Six          Six       Six         Six      Six 
                      months     months      months       months      months      months       months       months    months      months   months 
                       to 30      to 30       to 30        to 30       to 30       to 30        to 30           to     to 30       to 30    to 30 
                        June       June        June         June        June        June         June      30 June      June        June     June 
                        2017       2017        2017         2017        2017        2017         2017         2017      2017        2017     2017 
                        GBPm       GBPm        GBPm         GBPm        GBPm        GBPm         GBPm         GBPm      GBPm        GBPm     GBPm 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Revenue from 
  external 
  customers            213.1       23.8       236.9         81.3        55.9       133.2        270.4         11.6     518.9           -    518.9 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Divisional 
  EBITA(2)              28.6        3.6        32.2          8.7         9.1        14.9         32.7        (0.4)      64.5           -     64.5 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Corporate costs           -          -           -            -           -           -            -            -         -       (2.9)    (2.9) 
 Group EBITA(2)                                                                                                                              61.6 
 Restructuring             -          -           -            -           -           -            -            -         -           -        - 
 costs and other 
 items 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Group headline 
  operating 
  profit(2)                                                                                                                                  61.6 
 Amortisation 
  of intangible 
  assets               (0.9)      (0.1)       (1.0)        (0.2)       (0.1)       (2.3)        (2.6)            -     (3.6)           -    (3.6) 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Operating 
  profit 
  before 
  specific 
  adjusting 
  items                                                                                                                                      58.0 
 Specific                  -          -           -            -           -           -            -            -         -           -        - 
 adjusting 
 items included 
 in operating 
 profit (1) 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Operating 
  profit/(loss)         27.7        3.5        31.2          8.5         9.0        12.6         30.1        (0.4)      60.9       (2.9)     58.0 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ========== 
 Finance income                                                                                                                               0.9 
 Finance expense                                                                                                                           (12.7) 
 Profit on 
  disposal 
  of business                                                                                                                                46.1 
 Share of profit                                                                                                                                - 
  of associate 
  (net of income 
  tax) 
                                                                                                                                          ======= 
 Profit before 
  taxation                                                                                                                                   92.3 
                                                                                                                                          ======= 
 
 
 Segment assets        399.4       42.0       441.4        143.9        85.2       179.5        408.6         10.5     860.5       174.0   1034.5 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Segment 
  liabilities           81.6        6.8        88.4         26.3        15.0        38.0         79.3          6.1     173.8       637.3    811.1 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Segment capital 
  expenditure            4.2        0.7         4.9          3.5         1.9         4.3          9.7          0.5      15.1           -     15.1 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Segment 
  depreciation           6.1        1.0         7.1          2.6         2.3         3.4          8.3          0.3      15.7           -     15.7 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 

1. Details of specific adjusting items are given in note 4 to the financial statements.

2. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

 
                     Thermal     Molten     Thermal   Electrical       Seals   Technical       Carbon   Composites   Segment   Corporate    Group 
                    Ceramics      Metal    Products       Carbon         and    Ceramics          and          and    totals       costs 
                                Systems    Division                 Bearings                Technical      Defence 
                                                                                             Ceramics      Systems 
                                                                                             Division 
                         Six        Six         Six          Six         Six         Six          Six          Six       Six         Six      Six 
                      months     months      months       months      months      months       months                 months      months   months 
                       to 30      to 30       to 30        to 30       to 30       to 30        to 30                              to 30    to 30 
                        June       June        June         June        June        June         June                               June     June 
                        2016       2016        2016         2016        2016        2016         2016                               2016     2016 
                                                                                                            months     to 30 
                                                                                                                        June 
                                                                                                                         201 
                                                                                                                to        67 
                                                                                                           30 June 
                                                                                                              2016 
                        GBPm       GBPm        GBPm         GBPm        GBPm        GBPm         GBPm         GBPm      GBPm        GBPm     GBPm 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Revenue from 
  external 
  customers            193.9       20.6       214.5         75.6        47.6       121.8        245.0         15.9     475.4           -    475.4 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Divisional 
  EBITA(2)              25.6        2.9        28.5         10.3         6.6        12.8         29.7          1.1      59.3           -     59.3 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Corporate costs           -          -           -            -           -           -            -            -         -       (2.7)    (2.7) 
 Group EBITA(2)                                                                                                                              56.6 
 Restructuring 
  costs and 
  other 
  items                    -          -           -        (0.6)           -           -        (0.6)          0.1     (0.5)       (1.0)    (1.5) 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Group headline 
  operating 
  profit(2)                                                                                                                                  55.1 
 Amortisation 
  of intangible 
  assets               (0.7)      (0.1)       (0.8)        (0.2)       (0.1)       (1.4)        (1.7)        (0.8)     (3.3)           -    (3.3) 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Operating 
  profit 
  before 
  specific 
  adjusting 
  items                                                                                                                                      51.8 
 Specific 
  adjusting 
  items included 
  in operating 
  profit (1)               -          -           -            -           -           -            -            -         -         3.8      3.8 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 Operating 
  profit/(loss)         24.9        2.8        27.7          9.5         6.5        11.4         27.4          0.4      55.5         0.1     55.6 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ========== 
 Finance income                                                                                                                               0.7 
 Finance expense                                                                                                                           (10.5) 
 Loss on                                                                                                                                        - 
 disposal 
 of business 
 Share of profit 
  of associate 
  (net of income 
  tax)                                                                                                                                        0.4 
                                                                                                                                          ======= 
 Profit before 
  taxation                                                                                                                                   46.2 
                                                                                                                                          ======= 
 
 
 Segment assets        404.4       40.9       445.3        149.1        82.9       185.9        417.9         19.4     882.6        77.5    960.1 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Segment 
  liabilities           82.2        6.4        88.6         28.9        16.7        38.4         84.0          6.6     179.2       624.5    803.7 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Segment capital 
  expenditure            9.5        0.6        10.1          2.8         1.8         2.8          7.4          0.2      17.7           -     17.7 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 
 Segment 
  depreciation           5.0        0.8         5.8          2.3         2.1         3.7          8.1          0.2      14.1           -     14.1 
                  ==========  =========  ==========  ===========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========  ========  ==========  ======= 
 

1. Details of specific adjusting items are given in note 4 to the financial statements.

2. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

 
                        Thermal         Molten        Thermal     Electrical          Seals      Technical         Carbon   Composites    Segment   Corporate      Group 
                       Ceramics          Metal       Products         Carbon            and       Ceramics            and          and     totals       costs 
                                       Systems       Division                      Bearings                     Technical      Defence 
                                                                                                                 Ceramics      Systems 
                                                                                                                 Division 
                           Year           Year           Year           Year           Year           Year           Year         Year       Year        Year       Year 
                          ended          ended          ended          ended          ended          ended          ended        ended      ended       ended      ended 
                    31 December    31 December    31 December    31 December    31 December    31 December    31 December           31         31          31         31 
                           2016           2016           2016           2016           2016           2016           2016     December   December    December   December 
                                                                                                                                  2016       2016        2016       2016 
                           GBPm           GBPm           GBPm           GBPm           GBPm           GBPm           GBPm         GBPm       GBPm        GBPm       GBPm 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 Revenue from 
  external 
  customers               413.3           43.5          456.8          156.2           97.7          248.1          502.0         30.4      989.2           -      989.2 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 Divisional 
  EBITA(2)                 55.0            6.7           61.7           19.7           14.2           26.6           60.5          1.1      123.3           -      123.3 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 Corporate costs              -              -              -              -              -              -              -            -          -       (5.4)      (5.4) 
 Group EBITA(2)                                                                                                                                                    117.9 
 Restructuring 
  costs and 
  other 
  items                     0.1              -            0.1          (0.1)            0.1              -              -          0.1        0.2       (1.2)      (1.0) 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 Group headline 
  operating 
  profit(2)                                                                                                                                                        116.9 
 Amortisation 
  of intangible 
  assets                  (1.5)          (0.1)          (1.6)          (0.4)          (0.3)          (4.2)          (4.9)        (1.4)      (7.9)           -      (7.9) 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 Operating 
  profit 
  before 
  specific 
  adjusting 
  items                                                                                                                                                            109.0 
 Specific 
  adjusting 
  items included 
  in operating 
  profit (1)                  -              -              -              -              -              -              -        (8.5)      (8.5)         6.8      (1.7) 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 Operating 
  profit/(loss)            53.6            6.6           60.2           19.2           14.0           22.4           55.6        (8.7)      107.1         0.2      107.3 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ========== 
 Finance income                                                                                                                                                      2.3 
 Finance expense                                                                                                                                                  (22.3) 
 Loss on                                                                                                                                                               - 
 disposal 
 of business 
 Share of profit 
  of associate 
  (net of income 
  tax)                                                                                                                                                               0.6 
                                                                                                                                                               ========= 
 Profit before 
  taxation                                                                                                                                                          87.9 
                                                                                                                                                               ========= 
 
 
 Segment assets           417.8           42.2          460.0          154.9           86.1          188.1          429.1         15.8      904.9       134.4    1,039.3 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 Segment 
  liabilities              88.5            7.5           96.0           30.0           18.2           37.0           85.2          7.9      189.1       685.5      874.6 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 Segment capital 
  expenditure              17.7            2.1           19.8            8.3            4.4            6.5           19.2          0.5       39.5           -       39.5 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 Segment 
  depreciation             10.8            1.7           12.5            4.9            4.3            7.3           16.5          0.5       29.5           -       29.5 
                  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  =============  ===========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 

1. Details of specific adjusting items are given in note 4 to the financial statements.

2. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

4. SPECIFIC ADJUSTING ITEMS

In the condensed consolidated income statement the Group presents specific adjusting items separately. In the judgment of the Directors, due to the nature and value of these items they should be disclosed separately from the underlying results of the Group to allow the reader to obtain a proper understanding of the financial information and the best indication of underlying performance of the Group.

 
                                        Six months    Six months     Year ended 
                                        to 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                                              2017          2016           2016 
                                              GBPm          GBPm           GBPm 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 Specific adjusting items: 
 Net pension settlement credit                   -           3.8            6.8 
 Impairment of intangible assets                 -             -          (8.5) 
 Net profit on disposal of business           46.1             -              - 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 Total specific adjusting items 
  before income tax credit                    46.1           3.8          (1.7) 
 Income tax (charge) / credit 
  from specific adjusting items                1.3         (1.5)          (2.8) 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 Total specific adjusting items 
  after income tax credit                     47.4           2.3          (4.5) 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 

Half year ended 30 June 2017

Net profit on disposal of business:

On 31 March 2017, the Group completed the sale of its UK Electro-Ceramics business, comprising the two sites at Ruabon and Southampton. The Group also announced the closure of its US Electro-Ceramics business, which formed the remainder of the Group's Electro-Ceramics business.

The Group reflected a profit on disposal of GBP27.2 million associated with this transaction.

On 31 March 2017, the Group completed the sale of its global Rotary Transfer Systems. The business is principally located at two manufacturing sites; Antweiler, Germany and Chalon, France.

The Group reflected a profit on disposal of GBP18.9 million associated with this transaction.

Half year ended 30 June 2016

Net pension settlement credit:

During the half year ended 30 June 2016 the Group has completed the final termination and payment of all earned benefits for one of its North American Defined Benefit Plans.

As a result of this termination the Group recognised a net pension settlement credit of GBP3.8 million. An income tax credit of GBP1.5 million was recognised in respect of this item.

5. NET FINANCE INCOME AND EXPENSE

 
                                        Six months    Six months     Year ended 
                                        to 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                                              2017          2016           2016 
                                              GBPm          GBPm           GBPm 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 
 Amounts derived from financial 
  instruments                                  0.1           0.2            0.3 
 Interest income on bank deposits 
  measured at amortised cost                   0.8           0.5            2.0 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 Finance income                                0.9           0.7            2.3 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 
 Interest expense on financial 
  liabilities measured at amortised 
  cost                                       (9.2)         (6.9)         (15.2) 
 Net interest on IAS 19 obligations          (3.5)         (3.6)          (7.1) 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 Finance expense                            (12.7)        (10.5)         (22.3) 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 Net financing costs recognised 
  in profit or loss                         (11.8)         (9.8)         (20.0) 
                                      ============  ============  ============= 
 

6. TAXATION - INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 
                   Six months    Six months     Year ended 
                   to 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                         2017          2016           2016 
                         GBPm          GBPm           GBPm 
                 ============  ============  ============= 
 Tax on profit           12.5          14.2           29.4 
                 ============  ============  ============= 
 
 

The Group's consolidated effective tax rate for the six months ended 30 June 2017 is based on the Directors' best estimate of the effective tax rate for the year excluding specific adjusting items.

7. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 
                                       Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                                            to 30        to 30    31 December 
                                        June 2017         June           2016 
                                                          2016 
                                             GBPm         GBPm           GBPm 
                                      ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Profit for the period attributable 
  to equity shareholders                     76.9         29.0           52.3 
 Specific adjusting items                  (46.1)        (3.8)            1.7 
 Amortisation of intangible assets            3.6          3.3            7.9 
 Tax effect of the above                    (1.3)          1.5            2.8 
 Non-controlling interests' share               -            -              - 
  of the above adjustments 
                                      ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Adjusted profit for the period              33.1         30.0           64.7 
                                      ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 
                                       Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                                            to 30        to 30    31 December 
                                        June 2017         June           2016 
                                                          2016 
                                            Pence        Pence          Pence 
                                      ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Earnings per ordinary share                27.0p        10.2p          18.4p 
 Specific adjusting items                 (16.2)p       (1.3)p           0.6p 
 Amortisation of intangible assets           1.3p         1.1p           2.7p 
 Tax effect of the above                   (0.5)p         0.5p           1.0p 
 Non-controlling interests' share               -            -              - 
  of the above adjustments 
                                      ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Headline earnings per share(1)             11.6p        10.5p          22.7p 
                                      ===========  ===========  ============= 
 

1. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted

measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

8. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS RECONCILED TO NET DEBT

 
                                         Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                                              to 30        to 30    31 December 
                                          June 2017         June           2016 
                                                            2016 
                                               GBPm         GBPm           GBPm 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Bank balances                                 57.1         44.4           61.4 
 Cash deposits                                107.6         12.8           61.0 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Cash and cash equivalents                    164.7         57.2          122.4 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Reconciliation of cash and cash 
  equivalents to net debt(1) 
                                         Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                                              to 30        to 30    30 December 
                                          June 2017         June           2016 
                                                            2016 
                                               GBPm         GBPm           GBPm 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Opening borrowings                         (364.9)      (265.8)        (265.8) 
 (Increase)/decrease in borrowings             23.9       (12.1)         (63.4) 
 Payment of finance lease liabilities           0.2          0.2            0.3 
 Effect of movements in foreign 
  exchange on borrowings                        7.5       (21.1)         (36.0) 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Closing borrowings                         (333.3)      (298.8)        (364.9) 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Cash and cash equivalents                    164.7         57.2          122.4 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 Closing net debt(1)                        (168.6)      (241.6)        (242.5) 
                                        ===========  ===========  ============= 
 

1. Definitions of these non-GAAP measures can be found in the glossary of terms on page 36, reconciliations of the statutory results to the adjusted

measures can be found on pages 10 to 14.

9. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

 
 Fair Values 
 The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in 
  the balance sheet, are as follows: 
 
 
                                             Six months        Six months to           Year ended 
                                             to 30 June              30 June          31 December 
                                                   2017                 2016                 2016 
                                     Carrying      Fair   Carrying      Fair   Carrying      Fair 
                                       Amount     value     Amount     value     Amount     value 
                                         GBPm      GBPm       GBPm      GBPm       GBPm      GBPm 
                                    =========  ========  =========  ========  =========  ======== 
 
 Financial assets and liabilities 
  at amortised cost 
 4.32% Euro Senior Notes 
  2017                                      -         -     (16.9)    (17.4)     (17.3)    (17.5) 
 6.12% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2017                          (134.5)   (136.2)    (131.6)   (138.2)    (142.1)   (146.3) 
 6.26% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2019                           (57.6)    (61.2)     (56.4)    (62.7)     (60.8)    (65.4) 
 1.18% Euro Senior Notes 
  2023                                 (22.0)    (21.4)          -         -     (21.3)    (21.0) 
 3.17% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2023                           (11.6)    (11.2)          -         -     (12.2)    (11.7) 
 1.55% Euro Senior Notes 
  2026                                 (22.0)    (21.1)          -         -     (21.4)    (20.8) 
 3.37% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2026                           (74.8)    (70.5)          -         -     (79.0)    (73.1) 
 1.74% Euro Senior Notes 
  2028                                  (8.8)     (8.3)          -         -      (8.6)     (8.3) 
 Bank and other loans                   (1.3)     (1.3)     (92.9)    (84.7)      (1.3)     (1.3) 
 Obligations under finance 
  leases                                (0.7)     (0.7)      (1.0)     (1.0)      (0.9)     (0.9) 
 Trade and other payables              (92.7)    (92.7)     (96.4)    (96.4)    (100.5)   (100.5) 
 Loans and receivables                  179.7     179.7      182.6     182.6      184.5     184.5 
 Cash and cash equivalents              164.7     164.7       57.2      57.2      122.4     122.4 
                                    =========  ========  =========  ========  =========  ======== 
                                       (81.6)    (80.2)    (155.4)   (160.6)    (158.5)   (159.9) 
 
 Available-for-sale financial 
  instruments 
 Available-for-sale financial 
  assets                                  0.4       0.4        0.6       0.6        0.5       0.5 
                                    =========  ========  =========  ========  =========  ======== 
 
 Derivatives and other 
  items at fair value 
 Forward exchange contracts 
  used for hedging                      (0.7)     (0.7)     (11.0)    (11.0)      (2.0)     (2.0) 
 Cross currency swaps                   (2.3)     (2.3)      (6.0)     (6.0)      (7.2)     (7.2) 
                                    =========  ========  =========  ========  =========  ======== 
                                       (84.2)    (82.8)    (171.8)   (177.0)    (167.2)   (168.6) 
                                    =========  ========  =========  ========  =========  ======== 
 

The 4.32% Senior notes were repaid on 30 June 2017.

The following summarises the major methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments reflected in the preceding table.

Equity securities

Fair value is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date.

Derivatives

Forward exchange contracts are marked to market either using listed market prices or by discounting the contractual forward price and deducting the current spot rate.

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Fair value is calculated based on discounted expected future principal and interest cash flows. The interest rates used to determine the fair value of loans and borrowings are 1.3% - 2.8% (30 June 2016: 1.3% - 2.8%; 31 December 2016: 1.1% - 4.2%).

Finance lease liabilities

The fair value is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at market interest rates for homogeneous lease agreements. The estimated fair values reflect changes in interest rates.

Trade and other receivables/payables

For receivables/payables with a remaining life of less than one year, the notional amount is deemed to reflect the fair value. All other receivables/payables are discounted to determine the fair value.

Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other payables and loans and receivables

The Group has disclosed the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, current loans and receivables and current payables at their carrying amount, given their notional amount is deemed to be their fair value.

Fair value hierarchy

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method. The different levels have been defined as follows:

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (ie as prices) or indirectly (ie derived from prices)

Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 
                                   Six months to 30 June       Six months to 30 June 
                                            2017                        2016 
                                 Level     Level     Total    Level     Level     Total 
                                     1         2                  1         2 
                                  GBPm      GBPm      GBPm     GBPm      GBPm      GBPm 
                                ======  ========  ========  =======  ========  ======== 
 
 Available-for-sale financial 
  assets                           0.4         -       0.4      0.6         -       0.6 
 Derivative financial 
  assets                             -       1.0       1.0        -       1.2       1.2 
                                ======  ========  ========  =======  ========  ======== 
                                   0.4       1.0       1.4      0.6       1.2       1.8 
                                ======  ========  ========  =======  ========  ======== 
 
 Derivative financial 
  liabilities                        -     (4.0)     (4.0)        -    (18.2)    (18.2) 
                                ======  ========  ========  =======  ========  ======== 
 
                                                               Year ended 31 December 
                                                                        2016 
                                                              Level     Level     Total 
                                                                  1         2 
                                                               GBPm      GBPm      GBPm 
                                                            =======  ========  ======== 
 
 Available-for-sale financial 
  assets                                                        0.5         -       0.5 
 Derivative financial 
  assets                                                          -       2.1       2.1 
                                                            =======  ========  ======== 
                                                                0.5       2.1       2.6 
                                                            =======  ========  ======== 
 
 Derivative financial 
  liabilities                                                     -      11.3      11.3 
                                                            =======  ========  ======== 
 
 The table below analyses financial instruments disclosed 
  at fair value, by valuation method: 
 
                                   Six months to 30 June       Six months to 30 June 
                                            2017                        2016 
                                 Level     Level     Total    Level     Level     Total 
                                     1         2                  1         2 
                                  GBPm      GBPm      GBPm     GBPm      GBPm      GBPm 
                                ======  ========  ========  =======  ========  ======== 
 
 4.32% Euro Senior Notes 
  2017                               -         -         -        -    (17.4)    (17.4) 
 6.12% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2017                         -   (136.2)   (136.2)        -   (138.2)   (138.2) 
 6.26% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2019                         -    (61.2)    (61.2)        -    (62.7)    (62.7) 
 1.18% Euro Senior Notes 
  2023                               -    (21.4)    (21.4)        -         -         - 
 3.17% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2023                         -    (11.2)    (11.2)        -         -         - 
 1.55% Euro Senior Notes 
  2026                               -    (21.1)    (21.1)        -         -         - 
 3.37% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2026                         -    (70.5)    (70.5)        -         -         - 
 1.74% Euro Senior Notes 
  2028                               -     (8.3)     (8.3)        -         -         - 
 Obligations under finance 
  leases                             -     (0.7)     (0.7)        -     (1.0)     (1.0) 
                                ======  ========  ========  =======  ========  ======== 
                                     -   (330.6)   (330.6)        -   (219.3)   (219.3) 
                                ======  ========  ========  =======  ========  ======== 
 
                                                               Year ended 31 December 
                                                                        2016 
                                                              Level     Level     Total 
                                                                  1         2 
                                                               GBPm      GBPm      GBPm 
                                                            =======  ========  ======== 
 4.32% Euro Senior Notes 
  2017                                                            -    (17.5)    (17.5) 
 6.12% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2017                                                      -   (146.3)   (146.3) 
 6.26% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2019                                                      -    (65.4)    (65.4) 
 1.18% Euro Senior Notes 
  2023                                                            -    (21.0)    (21.0) 
 3.17% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2023                                                      -    (11.7)    (11.7) 
 1.55% Euro Senior Notes 
  2026                                                            -    (20.8)    (20.8) 
 3.37% US Dollar Senior 
  Notes 2026                                                      -    (73.1)    (73.1) 
 1.74% Euro Senior Notes 
  2028                                                            -     (8.3)     (8.3) 
 Obligations under finance 
  leases                                                          -     (0.9)     (0.9) 
                                                            =======  ========  ======== 
                                                                  -   (365.0)   (365.0) 
                                                            =======  ========  ======== 
 

There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 between 1 January 2016 and 30 June 2017, and there were no Level 3 financial instruments between Level 1 and Level 2 between 1 January 2016 and 30 June 2017.

10. RELATED PARTIES

The Company has related party relationships with its subsidiaries and its associates and with its Directors and executive officers.

Transactions with key management personnel

Details of transactions with key management personnel are described in note 26 of the Group's 2016 Annual Report.

 
                                    Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                                         to 30        to 30    31 December 
                                     June 2017         June           2016 
                                                       2016 
 Transactions with associate              GBPm         GBPm           GBPm 
                                   ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Purchases from associate                  0.6          1.0            1.4 
 Loan owed by associate                      -          1.8              - 
 Trade payables due to associate           0.3          0.4            0.2 
                                   ===========  ===========  ============= 
 

At 30 June 2017 the Group does not have any trade receivables owed by associates which have been fully provided for (30 June 2016 and 31 December 2016: Nil).

Except as disclosed in the table above:

There were no related party transactions during the period that have materially affected the financial position or the performance of the Group during the period; and

There have been no changes in the nature of related party transactions as described in note 26 of the Group's 2016 Annual Report, (page 151) which could have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group during the period.

11. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 
                                          30 June   30 June   30 June     30 June   30 June 
                                             2017      2017      2017        2017      2017 
                                               UK       USA    Europe        Rest     Total 
                                                                         of World 
                                             GBPm      GBPm      GBPm        GBPm      GBPm 
                                         ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 Pension plans and employee benefits 
 
 Present value of unfunded defined 
  benefit obligations                           -     (8.7)    (34.9)       (2.1)    (45.7) 
 Present value of funded defined 
  benefit obligations                     (591.1)   (142.1)     (0.8)      (10.0)   (744.0) 
 Fair value of plan assets                  416.3     106.5       0.5         7.7     531.0 
                                         ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 Net obligations                          (174.8)    (44.3)    (35.2)       (4.4)   (258.7) 
                                         ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 
 Movements in present value of defined 
  benefit obligation 
 
 At 1 January 2017                        (588.7)   (155.9)    (37.9)      (12.3)   (794.8) 
 Current service cost                       (1.2)         -     (0.5)       (0.8)     (2.5) 
 Interest cost                              (7.5)     (3.0)     (0.3)       (0.1)    (10.9) 
 Remeasurement losses                       (4.0)     (4.9)       1.8         0.2     (6.9) 
 Benefits paid                               10.6       4.7       0.6         0.5      16.4 
 Contributions by members                   (0.3)         -         -           -     (0.3) 
 Acquisitions / Disposals                       -         -       1.6           -       1.6 
 Exchange adjustments                           -       8.3     (1.0)         0.4       7.7 
                                         ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 At 30 June 2017                          (591.1)   (150.8)    (35.7)      (12.1)   (789.7) 
                                         ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 
 Movements in fair value of plan 
  assets 
 
 At 1 January 2017                          408.2     106.9       0.4         8.2     523.7 
 Interest on plan assets                      5.2       2.2         -         0.1       7.5 
 Remeasurement gains                          8.2       4.4         -       (0.3)      12.3 
 Contributions by employer                    5.5       3.6       0.6         0.6      10.3 
 Contributions by members                     0.3         -         -           -       0.3 
 Administrative expenses                    (0.5)         -         -           -     (0.5) 
 Benefits paid                             (10.6)     (4.7)     (0.6)       (0.5)    (16.4) 
 Exchange adjustments                           -     (5.9)       0.1       (0.4)     (6.2) 
                                         ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 At 30 June 2017                            416.3     106.5       0.5         7.7     531.0 
                                         ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 
 Principal actuarial assumptions 
  at 30 June 2017 were: 
 Discount rate                               2.57      3.85      1.90        2.80 
 Inflation (UK: RPI/CPI)                     3.13       n/a      1.70         n/a 
                                           / 2.03 
 
 
 
                                        30 June   30 June   30 June     30 June   30 June 
                                           2016      2016      2016        2016      2016 
                                             UK       USA    Europe        Rest     Total 
                                                                       of World 
                                           GBPm      GBPm      GBPm        GBPm      GBPm 
                                       ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 Pension plans and employee benefits 
 
 Present value of unfunded defined 
  benefit obligations                         -     (9.4)    (36.6)       (2.3)    (48.3) 
 Present value of funded defined 
  benefit obligations                   (566.4)   (169.6)     (1.8)      (15.7)   (753.5) 
 Fair value of plan assets                399.7     116.7       0.4        13.6     530.4 
                                       ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 Net obligations                        (166.7)    (62.3)    (38.0)       (4.4)   (271.4) 
                                       ========  ========  ========  ==========  ======== 
 
 Principal actuarial assumptions              %         %         %           % 
  at 30 June 2016 were: 
 Discount rate                             2.80      3.80      1.30        2.10 
 Inflation (UK: RPI/CPI)                   2.70       n/a      1.70         n/a 
                                         / 1.50 
 
 
                                        31 December   31 December   31 December   31 December   31 December 
                                               2016          2016          2016          2016          2016 
                                                 UK           USA        Europe          Rest         Total 
                                                                                     of World 
                                               GBPm          GBPm          GBPm          GBPm          GBPm 
                                       ============  ============  ============  ============  ============ 
 Pension plans and employee benefits 
 
 Present value of unfunded defined 
  benefit obligations                             -         (9.4)        (35.9)         (2.5)        (47.8) 
 Present value of funded defined 
  benefit obligations                       (588.7)       (146.5)         (2.0)         (9.8)       (747.0) 
 Fair value of plan assets                    408.2         106.9           0.4           8.2         523.7 
                                       ============  ============  ============  ============  ============ 
 Net obligations                            (180.5)        (49.0)        (37.5)         (4.1)       (271.1) 
                                       ============  ============  ============  ============  ============ 
 
 
 Principal actuarial assumptions                  %             %             %             % 
  at 31 December 2016 were: 
 Discount rate                                 2.62          4.16          1.60          2.90 
 Inflation (UK: RPI/CPI)                       3.20           n/a          1.70           n/a 
                                             / 2.10 
 
 
 Glossary 
   Cash flow from          Cash generated from operations before cash flows from 
    operations*             restructuring costs and other items. 
 
                            See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Constant currency       Constant currency revenue and Group headline operating 
                            profit are derived by translating the prior year results 
                            at current year average exchange rates. 
                            See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Corporate costs         Corporate costs consist of the costs of the central 
                            head office. 
   Free cash flow          Cash generated from operations less net capital expenditure, 
    before acquisitions     net interest paid and tax paid. 
    and dividends*          See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Group earnings          EBITA is defined as Group operating profit before specific 
    before interest,        adjusting items and amortisation of intangible assets. 
    tax and amortisation    Segment - Divisional and global business unit - EBITA 
    (EBITA) *               is stated before unallocated corporate costs. 
                            See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Group earnings          EBITDA is defined as operating profit before specific 
    before interest,        adjusting items, amortisation of intangible assets, 
    tax, depreciation       restructuring costs and other items, and depreciation. 
    and amortisation        See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
    (EBITDA)*               to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Group headline          Operating profit adjusted to exclude specific adjusting 
    operating profit*       items and amortisation of intangible assets. 
                            See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Headline earnings       Headline earnings per share is defined as operating 
    per share (EPS)*        profit adjusted to exclude specific adjusting items 
                            and amortisation of intangible assets, plus share of 
                            profit of associate less net financing costs, income 
                            tax expense and non-controlling interests, divided by 
                            the weighted average number of ordinary shares during 
                            the period. 
                            See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Net debt*               Interest-bearings loans and borrowings and bank overdrafts 
                            less cash and cash equivalents. 
                            See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Group Organic           The Group results excluding acquisition and disposal 
                            impacts at constant currency. 
   Restructuring           Include the costs of restructuring activity and gain 
    costs and other         on disposal of property. 
    items                   See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Return on invested      Group headline operating profit (operating profit excluding 
    capital (ROIC)*         specific adjusting items and 
                            amortisation of intangible assets) divided by the 12-month 
                            average adjusted net assets (excludes long term employee 
                            benefits, deferred tax assets and liabilities, current 
                            tax payable, provisions, cash and cash equivalents and 
                            interest-bearing loans and borrowings. 
                            See Definitions and Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures 
                            to GAAP Measures on pages 10 to 14. 
   Revenue growth          Revenue growth is defined as current year revenue translated 
                            using current year average exchange rates divided by 
                            prior year revenue translated using prior year average 
                            exchange rates. 
   Specific adjusting      See note 6 to the financial statements for further details 
    items 
 

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