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RSW Renishaw Plc

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  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
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Renishaw PLC

26 January 2017

Renishaw plc

26th January 2017

Interim report 2017 - for the six months ended 31st December 2016

Highlights

 
                               6 months to        Restated*     Restated* 
                             31st December         6 months    Year ended 
                                      2016               to     30th June 
                                   GBP'000    31st December          2016 
                                                       2015       GBP'000 
                                                    GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                           240,424          198,488       436,598 
 
 Operating profit                   35,568           28,455        85,171 
 
 Profit before taxation             35,694           28,595        85,694 
 
 Earnings per share                  41.0p            32.4p         98.4p 
 
 Proposed dividend per 
  share                              12.5p            12.5p         48.0p 
 

* Previous year figures have been restated for the following:

1. The results of Renishaw Diagnostics Limited have been excluded, as this business has been reclassified as a discontinued activity, see Chairman's statement below and note 5.

2. The R&D tax credit, previously accounted for within the Income tax expense line has been reclassified to be part of administration expenses, thereby showing it as part of the profit before tax. This reclassification increased the Profit before tax by GBP1,100,000 for the current first half year, by GBP938,000 for the six months ended 31st December 2015 and by GBP2,420,000 for the year ended 30th June 2016.

Chairman's statement

I am pleased to report our group results for the six months to 31st December 2016.

Highlights

   --      First half year revenue of GBP240.4m, compared with previous year of GBP198.5m. 
   --      Revenue growth of 21%, 12% at constant exchange rates. 
   --      First half year profit before tax of GBP35.7m, compared with restated* GBP28.6m last year. 

Trading results

Revenue for the six months ended 31st December 2016 was GBP240.4m, compared with GBP198.5m for the corresponding period last year, an increase of 21%, reflecting an underlying growth of 12% and a currency benefit of 9%.

Geographically, there was revenue growth in all regions. Revenue in the Far East grew by 27%, from GBP85.5m last year to GBP108.7m (18% at constant exchange rates). In Europe, revenue increased by 18%, from GBP52.1m to GBP61.3m (3% at constant exchange rates), in the Americas, revenue was higher by 11%, from GBP43.7m to GBP48.6m (6% at constant exchange rates) and in the UK revenue was up by 20%, from GBP11.0m to GBP13.2m.

Group profit before tax for the first half year increased by 25% to GBP35.7m (GBP26.5m at constant exchange rates), compared with a restated GBP28.6m last year. Earnings per share were 41.0p, compared with 32.4p last year.

The Group's cost base increase largely reflects investments made in the previous year, including an increase in labour costs supporting global marketing expansion, further strategic investment in our research and development programmes and investment in skills for future growth. Across the Group, we continue to focus on our operating costs. Exchange rate movements have given rise to higher overseas operating costs in Sterling terms.

Metrology

Revenue in our metrology sector for the first six months was GBP227.1m, compared with GBP184.9m last year. Operating profit was GBP41.6m, compared with GBP30.6m for the comparable period last year.

There was particularly strong growth in our encoder and laser calibration products lines.

In our laser calibration products line, we launched the XM-60 multi-axis calibrator. Designed for the machine tool market, it is a highly accurate laser system used to capture multiple machine errors in a single set-up.

We have also established a new subsidiary in Turkey to expand our marketing, sales, service and distribution infrastructure.

Healthcare

Revenue in our healthcare sector for the first six months was GBP13.3m, compared with GBP13.6m last year and there was an operating loss of GBP6.0m, compared with a loss (restated) of GBP2.2m for the comparable period last year.

We have experienced growth in our neurological products line, including the sale of two stereotactic robots during the period, one in the UK and one in the USA.

In our spectroscopy products line, we introduced the RA802 pharmaceutical analyser, designed exclusively for the pharmaceutical industry, enabling users to formulate tablets more efficiently by speeding up the analysis of tablet composition and structure.

Healthcare revenue prospects for the second half are positive with a strong order book in each of our neurological, spectroscopy and medical dental products lines.

Renishaw Diagnostics Limited (RDL)

As reported in our trading update in October 2016, the Board decided to discontinue operations at RDL, resulting in the closure of the business. Subsequently, certain assets of the business were sold.

In the first half year results, the RDL business has been accounted for as a discontinued activity, with comparative figures for the previous year being restated accordingly. The after tax loss of GBP3.5m accounted for as a discontinued activity comprises the running costs for RDL, including cessation costs and impairment write offs for assets and goodwill, less amounts received. The after tax loss in the equivalent period of the prior year was GBP1.2m.

Continued investment for long-term growth

We continue to maintain our investment in research and development, where net engineering expenditure increased by 15% to GBP38.3m, compared with GBP33.3m last year.

Capital expenditure for the first half year was GBP25.9m. Expenditure on property totalled GBP16.4m and included completion of our new USA headquarters in Chicago, which is now being occupied.

Expenditure on plant and equipment was GBP9.5m, where we continued to expand our manufacturing facilities, mainly in the UK, and continued investment in our global IT and distribution infrastructure.

Working capital

Net cash balances at 31st December 2016 were GBP14.0m, compared with GBP33.3m at 31st December 2015 and GBP21.3m at 30th June 2016.

Additionally, there is an escrow account of GBP15.3m (31st December 2015: GBP13.9m, 30th June 2016: GBP15.3m) relating to the provision of security to the UK defined benefit pension scheme, which was closed to future accrual in 2007.

Inventory balances at 31st December 2016 were GBP90.8m, a reduction of GBP4.2m compared with 30th June 2016.

Employees

The workforce at the end of December 2016 was 4,358, an increase of 72 since June 2016. Included in the net increase were 76 graduates and apprentices. The directors thank employees for their valued support and contribution as the Group continues to develop and expand.

Outlook

Notwithstanding current economic uncertainties, the Board remains confident in the future prospects of the Group. We continue to anticipate growth in both revenue and profit in this financial year and expect full year revenue to be in the range of GBP500m to GBP530m and Profit before tax to be in the range of GBP85m to GBP105m.

Dividends

A maintained interim dividend of 12.5 pence net per share will be paid on 7th April 2017 to shareholders on the register on 10th March 2017.

Investor Day

An investor day is being held on 11th May 2017 and registration details will be published in due course.

* Previous year figures have been restated for the following:

1. The results of Renishaw Diagnostics Limited have been excluded, as this business has been reclassified as a discontinued activity.

2. The R&D tax credit, previously accounted for within the Income tax expense line has been reclassified to be part of administration expenses, thereby showing it as part of the profit before tax.

Sir David R McMurtry

CBE, RDI, FRS, FREng, CEng, FIMechE

Chairman and Chief Executive,

26th January 2017

Consolidated income statement

Unaudited

 
                                                                            Restated      Restated 
                                                           6 months         6 months    Year ended 
                                                                 to               to     30th June 
                                                      31st December    31st December          2016 
   Continuing operations                    Notes              2016             2015       GBP'000 
                                                            GBP'000          GBP'000 
 Revenue                                     2              240,424          198,488       436,598 
 
 Cost of sales                                            (125,077)        (104,826)     (216,142) 
 
 Gross profit                                               115,347           93,662       220,456 
 
 Distribution costs                                        (56,156)         (44,717)      (97,184) 
 Administrative expenses                                   (23,623)         (20,490)      (38,101) 
 
 Operating profit                                            35,568           28,455        85,171 
 
 Financial income                            3                  368              460           872 
 Financial expenses                          3              (1,112)            (910)       (1,800) 
 Share of profits from associates                               870              590         1,451 
 
 Profit before tax                                           35,694           28,595        85,694 
 
 Income tax expense                          4              (5,961)          (5,282)      (14,583) 
 
 Profit for the period from continuing 
  operations                                                 29,733           23,313        71,111 
 
 Loss for the period from discontinued 
  operations                                 5              (3,503)          (1,233)       (2,540) 
 
 Profit for the period                                       26,230           22,080        68,571 
---------------------------------------  --------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Profit attributable to: 
 Equity shareholders of the parent 
  company                                                    26,360           22,381        69,095 
 Non-controlling interest                                     (130)            (301)         (524) 
---------------------------------------  --------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Profit for the period                                       26,230           22,080        68,571 
---------------------------------------  --------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 
                                                              Pence            pence         pence 
 Dividend per share arising in 
  respect of the period                     10                 12.5             12.5          48.0 
---------------------------------------  --------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 Earnings per share from continuing 
  operations 
  (basic and diluted)                        6                 41.0             32.4          98.4 
---------------------------------------  --------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Loss per share from discontinued 
  operations 
  (basic and diluted)                        6                (4.8)            (1.7)         (3.5) 
---------------------------------------  --------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income and expense

 
 Unaudited                                                                                 Audited 
                                                          6 months          6 months    Year ended 
                                                                to                to     30th June 
                                                     31st December     31st December          2016 
                                                              2016              2015       GBP'000 
                                                           GBP'000           GBP'000 
 
 Profit for the period                                      26,230            22,080        68,571 
------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 Other items recognised directly in equity: 
 
 Items that will not be reclassified to 
  the Consolidated income statement: 
 Remeasurement of defined benefit pension 
  liabilities                                              (2,525)             (904)      (20,868) 
 
 Deferred tax on remeasurement of defined 
  benefit pension liabilities                                  728             (150)         3,480 
 
 Total for items that will not be reclassified             (1,797)           (1,054)      (17,388) 
------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 Items that may be reclassified subsequently 
  to the Consolidated income statement: 
 Foreign exchange translation differences                    5,490             1,000         8,409 
 
 Comprehensive income and expense of associates                 84                 -           753 
 
 Effective portion of changes in fair 
  value of cash flow hedges, net of recycling             (18,601)          (28,045)      (91,168) 
 
 Deferred tax on effective portion of 
  changes in fair value of cash flow hedges                  3,534             5,543        17,537 
 
 Total for items that may be reclassified                  (9,493)          (21,502)      (64,469) 
------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 Total other comprehensive income and 
  expense, net of tax                                     (11,290)          (22,556)      (81,857) 
------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 Total comprehensive income and expense 
  for the period                                            14,940             (476)      (13,286) 
------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity shareholders of the parent company                  15,070             (175)      (12,762) 
 Non-controlling interest                                    (130)             (301)         (524) 
 
 Total comprehensive income and expense 
  for the period                                            14,940             (476)      (13,286) 
------------------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  ------------ 
 

Consolidated balance sheet

Unaudited

 
                                                                                                  Audited 
                                                    At 31st December     At 31st December    At 30th June 
                                                                2016                 2015            2016 
                                          Notes              GBP'000              GBP'000         GBP'000 
 Assets 
 Property, plant and equipment             7                 230,595              191,217         213,917 
 Intangible assets                         8                  60,790               58,944          61,255 
 Investments in associates                 9                   6,256                3,760           5,658 
 Deferred tax assets                                          44,330               20,516          40,996 
 Derivatives                              10                     505                4,874              76 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 Total non-current assets                                    342,476              279,311         321,902 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                                  90,802               91,704          94,959 
 Trade receivables                                           111,753               85,148         114,945 
 Current tax                                                   2,740                1,042           1,166 
 Other receivables                                            16,615               14,606          18,090 
 Derivatives                              10                      99                7,325             859 
 Pension scheme cash escrow 
  account                                 11                  15,317               13,890          15,279 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                    26,490               33,350          31,278 
 Total current assets                                        263,816              247,065         276,576 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade payables                                               20,025               16,440          22,379 
 Overdraft                                                    12,519                    -           9,975 
 Current tax                                                   1,130                1,840           3,558 
 Provisions                                                    2,793                2,487           2,375 
 Derivatives                              10                  31,180                4,681          19,987 
 Other payables                                               19,707               17,089          18,345 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 Total current liabilities                                    87,354               42,537          76,619 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 
 Net current assets                                          176,462              204,528         199,957 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Employee benefits                        11                  68,725               48,586          67,823 
 Deferred tax liabilities                                     21,999               17,271          21,999 
 Derivatives                              10                  57,729               14,099          50,652 
 Other payables                                                    -                  589               - 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 Total non-current liabilities                               148,453               80,545         140,474 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 
 Total assets less total liabilities                         370,485              403,294         381,385 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                            10                  14,558               14,558          14,558 
 Share premium                            10                      42                   42              42 
 Currency translation reserve             10                  12,022              (1,714)           6,448 
 Cash flow hedging reserve                10                (71,527)              (5,331)        (56,460) 
 Retained earnings                        10                 416,442              399,138         420,419 
 Other reserve                            10                   (460)                (460)           (460) 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 Equity attributable to the 
  shareholders of the parent 
  company                                                    371,077              406,233         384,547 
 Non-controlling interest                 10                   (592)              (2,939)         (3,162) 
 
 Total equity                                                370,485              403,294         381,385 
-------------------------------------  --------  -------------------  -------------------  -------------- 
 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Unaudited

 
                                               Currency       Cash                                    Non- 
                        Share       Share   translation       flow     Retained       Other    controlling 
                      capital     premium       reserve    hedging     earnings     reserve       interest       Total 
                      GBP'000     GBP'000       GBP'000    reserve      GBP'000     GBP'000        GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                                           GBP'000 
 Balance at 1st 
  July 
  2015                 14,558          42       (2,714)     17,171      402,559       (460)        (2,638)    428,518 
 
 Profit/(loss) 
  for the 
  period                    -           -             -          -       22,381           -          (301)      22,080 
 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 income and 
 expense (net 
 of tax) 
-----------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  -----------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Remeasurement of 
  defined 
  benefit pension 
  liabilities               -           -             -          -      (1,054)           -              -     (1,054) 
 Foreign exchange 
  translation 
  differences               -           -         1,000          -            -           -              -       1,000 
 Changes in fair 
  value 
  of cash flow 
  hedges                    -           -             -   (22,502)            -           -              -    (22,502) 
-----------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  -----------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Total other 
  comprehensive 
  income                    -           -         1,000   (22,502)      (1,054)           -              -    (22,556) 
 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income                    -           -         1,000   (22,502)       21,327           -          (301)       (476) 
 
 Transactions 
 with owners 
 recorded in 
 equity 
 Dividends paid             -           -             -          -     (24,748)           -              -    (24,748) 
 
 Balance at 31st 
  December 
  2015                 14,558          42       (1,714)    (5,331)      399,138       (460)        (2,939)     403,294 
 
 Profit/(loss) 
  for the 
  period                    -           -             -          -       46,714           -          (223)      46,491 
 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 income and 
 expense (net 
 of tax) 
-----------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  -----------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Remeasurement of 
  defined 
  benefit pension 
  liabilities               -           -             -          -     (16,334)           -              -    (16,334) 
 Foreign exchange 
  translation 
  differences               -           -         7,409          -            -           -              -       7,409 
 Relating to 
  associates                -           -           753          -            -           -                        753 
 Changes in fair 
  value 
  of cash flow 
  hedges                    -           -             -   (51,129)            -           -              -    (51,129) 
 
 Total other 
  comprehensive 
  income                    -           -         8,162   (51,129)     (16,334)           -              -    (59,301) 
 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income                    -           -         8,162   (51,129)       30,380           -          (223)    (12,810) 
 
 Transactions 
 with owners 
 recorded in 
 equity 
 Dividends paid             -           -             -          -      (9,099)           -              -     (9,099) 
 
 Balance at 30th 
  June 
  2016                 14,558          42         6,448   (56,460)      420,419       (460)        (3,162)     381,385 
 
 Profit/(loss) 
  for the 
  period                    -           -             -          -       26,360           -          (130)      26,230 
 
 Other 
 comprehensive 
 income and 
 expense (net 
 of tax) 
-----------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  -----------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 Remeasurement of 
  defined 
  benefit pension 
  liabilities               -           -             -          -      (1,797)           -              -     (1,797) 
 Foreign exchange 
  translation 
  differences               -           -         5,490          -            -           -              -       5,490 
 Relating to 
  associates                -           -            84          -            -           -              -          84 
 Changes in fair 
  value 
  of cash flow 
  hedges                    -           -             -   (15,067)            -           -              -    (15,067) 
-----------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  -----------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Total other 
  comprehensive 
  income                    -           -         5,574   (15,067)      (1,797)           -              -    (11,290) 
 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income                    -           -         5,574   (15,067)       24,563           -          (130)      14,940 
 
 Acquisition of 
  non-controlling 
  interest                  -           -             -          -      (2,700)           -          2,700           - 
 Dividends paid             -           -             -          -     (25,840)           -              -    (25,840) 
-----------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  -----------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Transactions 
  with owners 
  recorded in 
  equity                    -           -             -          -     (28,540)           -          2,700    (25,840) 
 
 Balance at 31st 
  December 
  2016                 14,558          42        12,022   (71,527)      416,442       (460)          (592)     370,485 
-----------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ---------  -----------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 

Consolidated statement of cash flow

Unaudited

 
                                                                  Restated      Restated 
                                                 6 months         6 months    Year ended 
                                                       to               to     30th June 
                                            31st December    31st December          2016 
                                                     2016             2015       GBP'000 
                                                  GBP'000          GBP'000 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit for the period                             26,230           22,080        68,571 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 Amortisation of development costs                  5,756            4,417         9,116 
 Amortisation of other intangibles                  2,605            1,149         2,313 
 Depreciation                                      10,716            8,736        18,258 
 Loss/(profit) on sale of property, 
  plant and equipment                                 170             (64)           166 
 Share of profits from associates                   (870)            (590)       (1,451) 
 Financial income                                   (368)            (460)         (872) 
 Financial expenses                                 1,112              910         1,800 
 Tax expense                                        5,961            5,282        14,583 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
                                                   25,082           19,380        43,913 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 Decrease/(increase) in inventories                 4,157         (14,031)      (17,286) 
 Decrease/(increase) in trade and 
  other receivables                                 8,358           17,569       (2,951) 
 (Decrease)/increase in trade and 
  other payables                                  (1,428)         (16,688)      (12,439) 
 Increase in provisions                               418              772           660 
                                                   11,505         (12,378)      (32,016) 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 Defined benefit pension contributions            (2,415)          (1,297)       (2,708) 
 Income taxes paid                                (9,075)         (14,713)      (22,581) 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities              51,327           13,072        55,179 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 Investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and 
  equipment                                      (25,896)         (28,734)      (52,996) 
 Development costs capitalised                    (7,177)          (6,032)      (12,246) 
 Purchase of other intangibles                       (80)            (401)       (1,294) 
 Investment in subsidiaries and 
  associates                                            -                -         (284) 
 Sale of property, plant and equipment              1,399              266           826 
 Interest received                                    368              460           872 
 Dividends received from associates                   356              310           310 
 Payments (to)/from pension scheme 
  escrow account (net)                               (38)              841         (548) 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Cash flows from investing activities            (31,068)         (33,290)      (65,360) 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 Financing activities 
 Interest paid                                      (320)             (25)         (231) 
 Dividends paid                                  (25,840)         (24,748)      (33,847) 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Cash flows from financing activities            (26,160)         (24,773)      (34,078) 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash 
  equivalents                                     (5,901)         (44,991)      (44,259) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  beginning of the period                          21,303           82,171        82,171 
 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 
  on cash held                                    (1,431)          (3,830)      (16,609) 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period                                13,971           33,350        21,303 
---------------------------------------  ----------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 

Responsibility statement

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

-- As required by DTR 4.2 of the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules, the condensed set of financial statements, which has been prepared in accordance with the applicable set of accounting standards, gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole. The Interim report has been prepared in accordance with the EU endorsed standard IAS 34, 'Interim financial reporting'.

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

(a) DTR 4.2.7 of the Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules, 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 Rules 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.

On behalf of the Board

A C G Roberts FCA

Group Finance Director

26th January 2017

Notes

   1.      Status of Interim report and accounting policies 

The Interim report, which has not been audited, was approved by the directors on 26th January 2017.

General information

The Interim report has been prepared in accordance with the EU endorsed standard IAS 34, 'Interim financial reporting'. This interim financial information has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies adopted in the most recent annual financial statements, these being for the year ended 30th June 2016, as revised for the implementation of specified new amended endorsed standards or interpretations.

Given the nature of some forward-looking information included in this report, which the directors have given in good faith, this information should be treated with due caution. The Interim report is available on our website www.renishaw.com.

The interim financial information for the six months to 31st December 2016 and the comparative figures for the six months to 31st December 2015 are unaudited. The comparative figures for the financial year ended 30th June 2016 are not the Company's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Company's auditors and delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditors was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report, and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006, relating to the accounting records of the Company.

Going concern

The Group has considerable financial resources at its disposal and the directors have considered the current financial projections. As a consequence, the directors believe that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully.

After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the next twelve months. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Interim report.

Accounting policies

The accounting policies applied and significant estimates used by the Group in this Interim report are the same as those applied by the Group for the year ended 30th June 2016.

   2.      Segmental information 

Renishaw's business is metrology, the science of measurement. The Group manages its business in two business segments, Metrology, being the traditional core business, and Healthcare.

Our products / Metrology

Our metrology products help manufacturers to maximise production output, significantly reduce the time taken to produce and inspect components, and keep their machines running reliably. In the fields of industrial automation and motion systems, our position measurement and calibration systems allow machine builders to manufacture highly accurate and reliable products.

The product range includes the following:

Co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) products

Sensors, software and control systems for three-dimensional CMMs, including touch-trigger and scanning probes, automated probe changers, motorised indexing probe heads and 5-axis measurement systems, which enable the highly accurate measurement of manufactured components and finished assemblies.

Machine tool probe systems

Sensors and software for computer numerically controlled (CNC) metal-cutting machine tools that allow the automation of setting and on-machine measurement operations, leading to more productivity from existing machines and reductions in scrap and rework. These include laser tool setters, contact tool setters, tool breakage detectors, touch probes, contact scanning systems and high--accuracy inspection probes.

Styli for probe systems

Precision styli that attach to probe sensors for CMMs, machine tools and Equator(TM) gauging systems to ensure that accurate measurement data is acquired at the point of contact.

Performance testing products

Calibration and testing products to determine the positioning accuracy of a wide range of industrial and scientific machinery to international standards, including a laser interferometer, rotary axis calibrator, wireless telescoping ballbar and software for data capture and analysis.

Gauging

Equator(TM) enables process control by delivering highly repeatable, thermally insensitive, versatile and reprogrammable gauging to the shop floor, both as a standalone device and as part of an automated manufacturing cell. Combined with INTUO(TM) software, Equator is also an ideal alternative to traditional manual gauging, with training in a few hours, allowing engineers to program parts in minutes.

Spatial measurement

High-speed laser measurement and surveying systems for use in extreme environments, such as mine and quarry surveying, marine positioning and mobile mapping.

Fixtures

Modular and custom fixtures used to hold parts securely for dimensional inspection on CMM, vision and gauging systems.

Position encoders

Position encoders that ensure accurate linear and rotary motion control in a wide range of applications from electronics, flat panel displays, robotics and semiconductors to medical, precision machining and print production. These include magnetic encoders, incremental optical encoders, absolute optical encoders and laser interferometer encoders.

Additive manufacturing (AM)

Advanced metal AM systems for direct manufacturing of 3D-printed metallic components. A total solution is offered from systems, materials, ancillaries and software through to consultancy, training and support for a range of industries including industrial, healthcare and mould tooling.

Vacuum casting

Vacuum casting machines from entry-level to high capacity for rapid prototyping and production of polymer end-use parts.

Our products / Healthcare

Our technologies are helping within applications such as craniomaxillofacial surgery, dentistry, neurosurgery, chemical analysis and nanotechnology research. These include engineering solutions for stereotactic neurosurgery, analytical tools that identify and characterise the chemistry and structure of materials, the supply of implants to hospitals and specialist design centres for craniomaxillofacial surgery, and products and services that allow dental laboratories to manufacture high-quality dental restorations.

The product range includes the following:

Dental scanners

3D contact scanners and non-contact optical scanners used for digitising of dental preparations and the measurement of implant locations for tooth-supported frameworks and custom abutments.

Dental computer-aided design (CAD) software

Dental CAD software that allows set--up of scanning routines and enables laboratory staff to design abutments and structures for crowns and bridges, including powerful anatomic design functions.

Dental structures manufacturing service

A central manufacturing service that can handle CAD files from a wide variety of dental CAD systems to produce structures for crowns and bridges in zirconia, cobalt chrome, PMMA (used for temporary restorations) and wax, and abutments in cobalt chrome.

Craniomaxillofacial custom-made implants

Additively manufactured from titanium, custom-made craniomaxillofacial implants are structural implants that are used in the reconstruction of a patient's head, face or jaw. These are most commonly required after oncology treatment or as a result of trauma.

Neurosurgical robot

A stereotactic robot that provides a platform solution for a broad range of functional neurosurgical procedures including deep brain stimulation (DBS), stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), neuroendoscopy and stereotactic biopsies, and is being used within the context of trials for both neurosurgical disorders and brain oncology.

Neurosurgical planning software

Software that allows advanced planning of targets and trajectories for stereotactic neurosurgery.

Neurosurgical implants

Implantable devices that allow surgeons to verify expected DBS electrode position relative to targeted anatomy using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, other movement disorders and neuropathic pain.

Neurosurgical accessories

Specialist electrodes and instruments for use in epilepsy neurosurgery, manufactured by DIXI Medical.

Raman microscopes

Scientists and engineers worldwide use Renishaw's research-grade inVia Raman microscope for the non-destructive chemical analysis and imaging of materials. Its high-speed, high-quality results and upgradeability are valued in fields as diverse as nanotechnology, biology and pharmaceuticals.

Hybrid Raman systems

Renishaw's hybrid systems unite the chemical analysis power of Raman spectroscopy with the high spatial resolution of other techniques, such as atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. These new instruments are vital tools for investigating materials and devices for nanotechnology applications.

Turn-key Raman analysis

The RA800 benchtop platform provides companies with a high performance chemical imaging and analysis system that can be tailored for the needs of their customers. RA800 gives research-grade Raman microscopy performance in a Class 1 laser-safe, simple-to-use form.

Segmental financial results were:

 
 6 months to 31st December 2016          Metrology   Healthcare     Total 
                                           GBP'000      GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                                   227,083       13,341   240,424 
 Depreciation and amortisation              15,402        1,783    17,185 
 
 Operating profit/(loss)                    41,588      (6,020)    35,568 
 Share of profits from associates              870            -       870 
 Net financial expense                           -            -     (744) 
 
 Profit before tax                               -            -    35,694 
--------------------------------------  ----------  -----------  -------- 
 
 6 months to 31st December 2015 
  (restated) 
 
 Revenue                                   184,905       13,583   198,488 
 Depreciation and amortisation              12,648        1,475    14,123 
 
 Operating profit/(loss)                    30,612      (2,157)    28,455 
 Share of profits from associates              590            -       590 
 Net financial expense                           -            -     (450) 
 
 Profit before tax                               -            -    28,595 
--------------------------------------  ----------  -----------  -------- 
 
 Year ended 30th June 2016 (restated) 
 
 Revenue                                   408,184       28,414   436,598 
 Depreciation and amortisation              26,334        2,966    29,300 
 
 Operating profit/(loss)                    88,000      (2,829)    85,171 
 Share of profits from associates            1,451            -     1,451 
 Net financial expense                           -            -     (928) 
 
 Profit before tax                               -            -    85,694 
--------------------------------------  ----------  -----------  -------- 
 

There is no allocation of assets and liabilities to operating segments. Depreciation is included within certain other overhead expenditure which is allocated to segments on the basis of the level of activity.

The following table shows the analysis of revenue by geographical market:

 
                           6 months to      6 months to   Year ended 
                         31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                  2016             2015         2016 
                               GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 
 Far East, including 
  Australasia                  108,677           85,441      195,343 
 Continental Europe             61,290           52,116      112,075 
 North, South and 
  Central America               48,646           43,733       92,198 
 United Kingdom and 
  Ireland                       13,208           11,009       23,208 
 Other regions                   8,603            6,189       13,774 
 
 Total group revenue           240,424          198,488      436,598 
---------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

Revenue in the above table has been allocated to regions based on the geographical location of the customer. Countries with individually material revenue figures in the context of the Group were:

 
                6 months to      6 months to   Year ended 
              31st December    31st December    30th June 
                       2016             2015         2016 
                    GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 
 China               58,176           45,510      107,628 
  USA                41,245           38,576       79,984 
  Germany            26,194           21,729       48,509 
  Japan              24,755           23,275       49,328 
 

There was no revenue from transactions with a single external customer amounting to 10% or more of the Group's total revenue

for the period.

The following table shows the analysis of non-current assets, excluding deferred tax and derivatives, by geographical area:

 
                               At               At           At 
                    31st December    31st December    30th June 
                             2016             2015         2016 
                          GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 
 United Kingdom           188,258          180,026      190,396 
 Overseas                 109,383           73,895       90,434 
 
                          297,641          253,921      280,830 
----------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

No overseas country had non-current assets amounting to 10% or more of the Group's total non-current assets.

   3.      Financial income and expenses 
 
 Financial income               6 months to      6 months to   Year ended 
                              31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                       2016             2015         2016 
                                    GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Bank interest receivable               368              460          872 
--------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
 
 Financial expenses                 6 months to      6 months to   Year ended 
                                  31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                           2016             2015         2016 
                                        GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Interest on pension schemes' 
  liabilities                               792              885        1,569 
 Bank interest payable                      320               25          231 
 
                                          1,112              910        1,800 
------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
   4.      Income tax expense 

The income tax expense has been estimated at a rate of 16.7% (December 2015: 18.5%), the rate expected to be applicable for the full year.

   5.      Discontinued operations 

On 13th October 2016, the Group announced that it had decided to discontinue operations at Renishaw Diagnostics Limited (RDL). Financial information relating to the discontinued operation is set out below.

 
                                             6 months to      6 months to   Year ended 
                                           31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                                    2016             2015         2016 
                                                 GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
  Operating loss, comprising 
   operating costs of RDL                          2,142            1,573        3,238 
  Goodwill impairment                              1,784                -            - 
 
  Loss before tax                                  3,926            1,573        3,238 
  Tax credit                                       (423)            (340)        (698) 
 
 Loss for the period from discontinued 
  operations                                       3,503            1,233        2,540 
---------------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
 
                                      6 months to      6 months to   Year ended 
                                    31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                             2016             2015         2016 
                                          GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
  Cash flows from operating 
   activities                             (1,613)          (1,114)      (1,838) 
  Cash flows from investing 
   activities                                 916            (451)        (827) 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash 
  equivalents from discontinued 
  operations                                (697)          (1,565)      (2,665) 
--------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
   6.      Earnings per share 

The earnings per share on continuing operations for the six months ended 31st December 2016 is calculated on earnings of GBP29,863,000 (December 2015: GBP23,614,000) and on 72,788,543 shares, being the number of shares in issue during the period.

The earnings per share on continuing operations for the year ended 30th June 2016 is calculated on earnings of GBP71,635,000 and on 72,788,543 shares, being the number of shares in issue during that year.

The loss per share on discontinued operations for the six months ended 31st December 2016 is calculated on losses of GBP3,503,000 (December 2015: GBP1,233,000) and on 72,788,543 shares, being the number of shares in issue during the period.

The loss per share on discontinued operations for the year ended 30th June 2016 is calculated on losses of GBP2,540,000 and on 72,788,543 shares, being the number of shares in issue during that year.

   7.      Property, plant and equipment 
 
                            Freehold     Plant and        Motor             Assets       Total 
                            land and     equipment     vehicles             in the     GBP'000 
                           buildings       GBP'000      GBP'000             course 
                             GBP'000                               of construction 
                                                                           GBP'000 
 Cost 
 At 1st July 2016            142,665       187,048        9,600             14,886     354,199 
 Additions                     2,614         5,223          534             17,525      25,896 
 Transfers                     3,596         1,171            -            (4,767)           - 
 Disposals                         -       (3,400)        (445)                  -     (3,845) 
 Currency adjustment           2,697         1,560          191                  -       4,448 
 
 At 31st December 2016       151,572       191,602        9,880             27,644     380,698 
-----------------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------------  ---------- 
 
 Depreciation 
 At 1st July 2016             27,241       107,045        5,996                  -     140,282 
 Charge for the period         1,360         8,629          727                  -      10,716 
 Released on disposals             -       (1,916)        (360)                  -     (2,276) 
 Currency adjustment             484           781          116                  -       1,381 
 
 At 31st December 2016        29,085       114,539        6,479                  -     150,103 
-----------------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------------  ---------- 
 
 Net book value 
 At 31st December 2016       122,487        77,063        3,401             27,644     230,595 
-----------------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------------  ---------- 
 
 At 30th June 2016           115,424        80,003        3,604             14,886     213,917 
-----------------------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------------  ---------- 
 

Additions to assets in the course of construction of GBP17,525,000 (December 2015: GBP23,137,000) comprise GBP13,765,000 (December 2015: GBP10,688,000) for freehold land and buildings and GBP3,760,000 (December 2015: GBP12,449,000) for plant and equipment.

At the end of the period, assets in the course of construction, not yet transferred, of GBP27,644,000 (December 2015: GBP18,374,000) comprise GBP21,484,000 (December 2015: GBP10,673,000) for freehold land and buildings and GBP6,160,000 (December 2015: GBP7,701,000) for plant and equipment.

   8.      Intangible assets 
 
                                  Goodwill   Other intangible     Internally    Software 
                          on consolidation             assets      generated 
                                                                 development 
                                                                       costs 
                                                                                licences         Total 
                                   GBP'000            GBP'000        GBP'000     GBP'000       GBP'000 
 Cost 
 At 1st July 2016                   21,268             11,249        101,463      22,587       156,567 
 Additions                               -                  -          7,177          80         7,257 
 Disposals                         (1,784)                  -              -           -       (1,784) 
 Currency adjustment                   604                 40              -          28           672 
 
 At 31st December 
  2016                              20,088             11,289        108,640      22,695       162,712 
----------------------  ------------------  -----------------  -------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 Amortisation 
 At 1st July 2016                        -             10,939         67,682      16,691        95,312 
 Charge for the 
  period                             1,784                171          5,756         650         8,361 
 Released on disposal              (1,784)                  -              -           -       (1,784) 
 Currency adjustment                     -                  7              -          26            33 
 
 At 31st December 
  2016                                   -             11,117         73,438      17,367       101,922 
----------------------  ------------------  -----------------  -------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 Net book value 
 At 31st December 
  2016                              20,088                172         35,202       5,328        60,790 
----------------------  ------------------  -----------------  -------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 At 30th June 2016                  21,268                310         33,781       5,896        61,255 
----------------------  ------------------  -----------------  -------------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 

The analysis of acquired goodwill on consolidation is:

 
  Acquisition of:                             At               At           At 
                                   31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                            2016             2015         2016 
                                         GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
  itp GmbH                                 2,960            2,546        2,886 
  Renishaw Mayfield S.A.                   1,794            1,537        1,738 
  Measurement Devices Limited              6,661            6,661        6,661 
  Renishaw Software Limited                1,559            1,559        1,559 
  R&R Fixtures, LLC                        5,585            4,679        5,168 
  Renishaw Diagnostics Limited 
   (92.4%)                                     -            1,784        1,784 
  Other smaller acquisitions               1,529            1,370        1,472 
 
 Balance at the end of the 
  period                                  20,088           20,136       21,268 
-------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

During the period, the total amount of goodwill relating to Renishaw Diagnostics Limited was written off, see note 5.

   9.      Investments in associates 
 
 Movements during the period          6 months to      6 months to   Year ended 
  were:                             31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                             2016             2015         2016 
                                          GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Balance at the beginning 
  of the period                             5,658            3,480        3,480 
 Dividends received                         (356)            (310)        (310) 
 Share of profits of associates               870              590        1,451 
 Other comprehensive income 
  and expense                                  84                -          753 
  New investments                               -                -          284 
 
 Balance at the end of the 
  period                                    6,256            3,760        5,658 
--------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
   10.    Capital and reserves 
 
 
 Share capital                                At               At           At 
                                   31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                            2016             2015         2016 
                                         GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Allotted, called-up and fully 
  paid 
 72,788,543 ordinary shares of 
  20p each                                14,558           14,558       14,558 
-------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

The ordinary shares are the only class of share in the Company. Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to vote at general meetings of the Company and receive dividends as declared. The Articles of Association of the Company do not contain any restrictions on the transfer of shares nor on voting rights.

Currency translation reserve

The currency translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of the foreign operations, offset by foreign exchange differences on bank liabilities which have been accounted for directly in equity on account of them being classified as hedging items.

Cash flow hedging reserve

The cash flow hedging reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the valuation of forward exchange contracts which are effective hedges and mature after the period end. These are valued on a mark-to-market basis, are accounted for directly in equity and are recycled through the Consolidated income statement when the hedged item affects the Consolidated income statement. The forward contracts mature over the next three and a half years.

 
 Movements during the period were:             6 months to         6 months   Year ended 
                                             31st December               to    30th June 
                                                      2016    31st December         2016 
                                                   GBP'000             2015      GBP'000 
                                                                    GBP'000 
 
 Balance at the beginning of the 
  period                                          (56,460)           17,171       17,171 
 Amounts transferred to the Consolidated 
  income statement                                   8,975          (8,189)     (14,125) 
 Revaluations during the period                   (27,576)         (19,856)     (77,043) 
 Deferred tax movement                               3,534            5,543       17,537 
 
 Balance at the end of the period                 (71,527)          (5,331)     (56,460) 
-----------------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

The cash flow hedging reserve is analysed as:

 
                                                            At               At           At 
                                                 31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                                          2016             2015         2016 
                                                       GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Derivatives in non-current assets                         505            4,874           76 
 Derivatives in current assets                              99            7,325          859 
 Derivatives in current liabilities                   (31,180)          (4,681)     (19,987) 
 Derivatives in non-current liabilities               (57,729)         (14,099)     (50,652) 
 
                                                      (88,305)          (6,581)     (69,704) 
 
 Included in deferred tax assets/liabilities            16,778            1,250       13,244 
 
 Balance at the end of the period                     (71,527)          (5,331)     (56,460) 
---------------------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
 
 Dividends 
  Dividends paid during the period          6 months         6 months   Year ended 
   were:                                          to               to    30th June 
                                       31st December    31st December         2016 
                                                2016             2015      GBP'000 
                                             GBP'000          GBP'000 
 
 2016 final dividend of 35.5p 
  per share (2015: 34.0p)                     25,840           24,748       24,748 
 2016 interim dividend of 12.5p                    -                -        9,099 
 
 Total dividends paid during 
  the period                                  25,840           24,748       33,847 
-----------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

An interim dividend for 2017 of GBP9,098,568 (12.5p net per share) will be paid on 7th April 2017 to shareholders on the register on 10th March 2017, with an ex-div date of 9th March 2017.

Other reserve

The other reserve is in relation to additional investments in subsidiary undertakings.

 
 Non-controlling interest 
 
 Movements during the period were:              6 months         6 months   Year ended 
                                                      to               to    30th June 
                                           31st December    31st December         2016 
                                                    2016             2015      GBP'000 
                                                 GBP'000          GBP'000 
 
 Balance at the beginning of the 
  period                                         (3,162)          (2,638)      (2,638) 
 Acquisition of remaining shareholding             2,700                -            - 
  in Renishaw Mayfield A.G. 
 Share of loss for the period                      (130)            (301)        (524) 
 
 Balance at the end of the period                  (592)          (2,939)      (3,162) 
---------------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
   11.    Employee benefits 

The Group operates a number of pension schemes throughout the world. The major scheme, which covers the UK-based employees, was of the defined benefit type. This scheme, along with the Ireland and USA defined benefit schemes, has ceased any future accrual for current members and all these schemes are now closed to new members. UK, Ireland and USA employees are now covered by defined contribution schemes.

The latest full actuarial valuation of the UK defined benefit scheme was carried out at September 2015 and updated to 31st December 2016 by a qualified independent actuary. The major assumptions used by the actuary were:

 
                                     At               At           At 
                          31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                   2016             2015         2016 
 Discount rate                     2.9%             4.1%         3.2% 
 Inflation rate - RPI              3.7%             3.5%         3.3% 
 Inflation rate - CPI              2.7%             2.5%         2.3% 
 Retirement age                      64               64           64 
 

The assets and liabilities in the defined benefit schemes were:

 
                                               At               At           At 
                                    31st December    31st December    30th June 
                                             2016             2015         2016 
                                          GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Market value of assets                   165,641          142,904      149,227 
 Actuarial value of liabilities 
  under IAS 19                          (226,566)        (175,890)    (201,650) 
--------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
                                         (60,925)         (32,986)     (52,423) 
 Increase in liability under 
  IFRIC 14                                (7,800)         (15,600)     (15,400) 
 Deficit in the schemes                  (68,725)         (48,586)     (67,823) 
--------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 
 Deferred tax thereon                      12,860            9,128       12,528 
--------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

The movements in the schemes' assets and liabilities were:

 
                                           6 months      6 months to   Year ended 
                                                 to    31st December    30th June 
                                      31st December             2015         2016 
                                               2016          GBP'000      GBP'000 
                                            GBP'000 
 Balance at the beginning of 
  the period                               (67,823)         (48,094)     (48,094) 
 Contributions paid                           2,415            1,297        2,708 
 Interest on pension schemes                  (792)            (885)      (1,569) 
 Remeasurement gain/(loss) under 
  IAS 19                                   (10,125)            4,496     (15,668) 
 Change in remeasurement loss 
  under IFRIC 14                              7,600          (5,400)      (5,200) 
 
 Balance at the end of the period          (68,725)         (48,586)     (67,823) 
----------------------------------  ---------------  ---------------  ----------- 
 

An agreement has been entered into with the trustees of the UK defined benefit pension scheme in relation to deficit funding plans which supersede the previous arrangements.

The Company has agreed to pay all monthly pensions payments and lump sum payments, and transfer payments up to a limit of GBP1,000,000 in each year (Benefits in Payment).

A number of UK properties owned by the Company are subject to registered fixed charges. One or more of the properties may be released from the fixed charge if on a subsequent valuation, the value of all properties under charge exceed 120% of the deficit.

The Company has also established an escrow bank account, which is subject to a registered floating charge. The balance of this account was GBP15,317,000 at the end of the period (December 2015: GBP13,890,000). The funds will be released back to the Company from the escrow account over a period of 6 years.

The agreement continues until 30th June 2031, but may end sooner if the deficit (calculated on a self-sufficiency basis as defined in the agreement) is eliminated in the meantime. At 30th June 2031 the Company is obliged to pay any deficit at that time. All properties will be released from charge when the deficit no longer exists.

The charges may be enforced by the trustees if one of the following occurs: (a) the Company does not pay any Benefits in Payment; (b) an insolvency event occurs in relation to the Company; or (c) the Company does not pay any deficit at 30th June 2031.

Under the Ireland defined benefit pension scheme deficit funding plan, a property owned by Renishaw (Ireland) Limited is subject to a registered fixed charge to secure the Ireland defined benefit pension scheme's deficit.

No scheme assets are invested in the Group's own equity.

The Company has given a guarantee relating to recovery plans for the UK defined benefit pension scheme. The value of the guarantee is greater than the value of the pension scheme's deficit. As such, in line with IFRIC 14, the UK defined benefit pension scheme's liabilities have been increased by GBP7,800,000, to represent the maximum discounted liability as at 31st December 2016 (2015: GBP15,600,000).

   12.    Deferred tax 

On 26th October 2015, the reduction in the UK rate of corporation tax to 19% from 1st April 2017 and 17% from 1st April 2020 was substantively enacted. Deferred tax assets and liabilities have been calculated based on the rate expected to be applicable when the relevant items are expected to reverse.

   13.    Related party transactions 

The only related party transactions which have taken place during the first half year were normal business transactions between the Group and its associates, which have not had a material effect on the results of the Group for this period.

   14.    Principal risks and uncertainties 

As reported in the 2016 Annual report, the business implications of Brexit remain uncertain and any risks arising will be a key focus area for the risk committee for the foreseeable future. Currency fluctuations, trading arrangements, employment issues, research and development project funding and other risks that become apparent over time are under review by the committee and mitigations are being put in place where possible.

 
 Area of              Description                 Potential impact            Mitigation 
  risk 
 
 Current              Revenue growth              Global market                    The Group is expanding 
  trading              is unpredictable            conditions continue              and diversifying its 
  levels               and orders from             to highlight risks               product range in order 
  and order            customers generally         to growth and                    to maintain a world-leading 
  book                 involve short               demand which can                 position in its sales 
                       lead-times with             lead to fluctuating              of metrology products. 
                       the outstanding             levels of revenue.               Investment in sales and 
                       order book at                                                marketing resources continues 
                       any time being              Whilst global                    in order to support the 
                       around one month's          investment in                    breadth of the product 
                       worth of revenue            production systems               range. 
                       value.                      and processes 
                                                   is expected to                   The Group is applying 
                                                   expand, future                   its measurement expertise 
                                                   growth is difficult              to grow its healthcare 
                                                   to predict, especially           and additive manufacturing 
                                                   with such a short-term           business activities. 
                                                   order book. This 
                                                   limited forward                  The Group retains a strong 
                                                   order visibility                 balance sheet and has 
                                                   leaves the annual                the ability to flex manufacturing 
                                                   revenue forecasts                resource levels and shift 
                                                   uncertain.                       patterns. 
 
 
 Research             The development             Being at the leading             Patent and intellectual 
  and development      of new products             edge of new technology           property generation is 
                       and processes               in metrology and                 core to new product developments. 
                       involves risk,              healthcare, there                R&D programmes are regularly 
                       such as development         are uncertainties                reviewed against milestones 
                       timescales, meeting         whether new developments         and, when necessary, 
                       the required                will provide an                  projects are cancelled. 
                       technical specification     economic return. 
                       and the impact                                               Medium to long-term R&D 
                       of alternative                                               strategies are monitored 
                       technology developments.                                     regularly by both the 
                                                                                    Board and Executive Board, 
                                                                                    including reviews of 
                                                                                    the allocation of R&D 
                                                                                    resource to key projects. 
 
                                                                                    Product development processes 
                                                                                    around the Group are 
                                                                                    reviewed and aligned 
                                                                                    where possible to provide 
                                                                                    consistency and efficiency. 
                                                                                    New products involve 
                                                                                    beta testing at customers 
                                                                                    to ensure they will meet 
                                                                                    the needs of the market. 
                                                                                    Market developments are 
                                                                                    closely monitored. 
 
 
 Supply               Customer deliveries         Inability to meet                Production facilities 
  chain management     may be threatened           customer deliveries              are maintained with fire 
                       by a failure                could result in                  and flood risk in mind. 
                       in the supply               loss of revenue 
                       chain.                      and profit.                      Critical production processes 
                                                                                    are replicated at different 
                                                                                    locations where practical. 
 
                                                                                    The Group is highly vertically 
                                                                                    integrated, providing 
                                                                                    increased control over 
                                                                                    many aspects of the supply 
                                                                                    chain. 
 
                                                                                    Ability to flex manufacturing 
                                                                                    resource levels and shift 
                                                                                    patterns. 
 
                                                                                    Regular vendor reviews 
                                                                                    are performed for critical 
                                                                                    part suppliers. 
 
                                                                                    Stock policies are reviewed 
                                                                                    by the Board on a regular 
                                                                                    basis. 
 
                                                                                    Product quality is closely 
                                                                                    monitored. 
 
 
 Regulatory           The expansion               Regulatory approval              Specialist legal and 
  legislation          of the Group's              can be very expensive            regulatory staff support 
  for healthcare       business into               and time-consuming.              the healthcare business. 
  products             the healthcare              This area is also 
                       markets involves            very complex and                 Experience of healthcare 
                       a significantly             there is a risk                  regulatory matters at 
                       increased requirement       that the correct                 board level. 
                       to obtain regulatory        approvals are 
                       approval prior              not obtained.                    Healthcare operations 
                       to the sale of                                               in UK and France have 
                       these products.                                              ISO13485 certification 
                                                                                    for their quality management 
                                                                                    systems, with Ireland 
                                                                                    and other subsidiary 
                                                                                    healthcare operations 
                                                                                    falling under the UK 
                                                                                    quality management system. 
 
 
 Defined              Investment returns          Volatility in                    The investment strategy 
  benefit              and actuarial               investment returns              is managed by the pension 
  pension              valuations of               and actuarial                   fund trustees who operate 
  schemes              the defined benefit         assumptions can                 in line with a statement 
                       pension fund                significantly                   of investment principles. 
                       liabilities are             affect the defined 
                       subject to economic         benefit pension                 A new recovery plan was 
                       and social factors          fund deficit,                   agreed in June 2016 for 
                       which are outside           impacting on future             the 2015 actuarial valuation 
                       of the control              funding requirements.           based on funding to 
                       of the Group.                                               self-sufficiency. 
 
 
 Exchange             Fluctuating foreign         With 95% of revenue              The Group enters into 
  rate fluctuations    exchange rates              generated outside                forward contracts in 
                       may affect the              of the UK, there                 order to hedge varying 
                       results of the              is an exposure                   proportions of forecast 
                       Group.                      to major currency                US Dollar, Euro and Japanese 
                                                   fluctuations,                    Yen revenue and other 
                                                   mainly in respect                currencies from time 
                                                   of the US Dollar,                to time. 
                                                   Euro and Japanese 
                                                   Yen. Such fluctuations           The Group uses currency 
                                                   could adversely                  borrowings to hedge the 
                                                   impact both the                  main foreign currency 
                                                   Group's income                   denominated assets held 
                                                   statement and                    in the Group's balance 
                                                   balance sheet.                   sheet. 
 
                                                                                    Monthly board review 
                                                                                    of currency rates and 
                                                                                    hedging position. 
 

Financial calendar

   Record date for 2017 interim dividend                                    10th March 2017 
   2017 interim dividend payment                                                7th April 2017 
   Announcement of 2017 full year results                                  26th July 2017 
   Mailing of 2017 Annual report                                                 Late August 2017 
   Annual general meeting                                                          20th October 2017 
   2017 final dividend payment                                                   23rd October 2017 

Registered office:

Renishaw plc

New Mills

Wotton-under-Edge

Gloucestershire

UK

GL12 8JR

Registered number: 1106260

   Telephone.              +44 1453 524524 
   Fax.                         +44 1453 524901 
   email.                       uk@renishaw.com 
   Website.                  www.renishaw.com 

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The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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