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SCISYS PLC Half-year Report (4883K)

22/09/2016 7:00am

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SCISYS PLC

22 September 2016

The information communicated in this announcement includes inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation 596/2014 (MAR).

SCISYS PLC

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2016

SCISYS PLC, AIM stock code: SSY, ('SCISYS', the 'Group' or the 'Company') - the supplier of bespoke software systems and IT based solutions for its clients' core business processes is pleased to announce its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2016.

Financial and Operational Highlights:

-- Operating profit at GBP1.1m (2015: loss of GBP1.1m).

-- Revenue up 35% to GBP22.2m (2015: GBP16.5m).

-- Strong closing half year order book of GBP35m (2015: GBP28m).

-- Net funds of GBP1.4m (2015: net debt GBP1.9m).

-- Interim dividend reinstated at 0.53 pence per share.

-- Basic earnings per share at 2.8 pence (2015: loss per share of 4.9 pence).

-- The South African Broadcasting Corporation buys dira! from M&B division.

-- ESD provides support to Vodafone for the UK national 105 phone line service.

-- Space division secures over GBP3.2m of new contracts, mainly from existing programmes.

Mike Love, Chairman of SCISYS, commenting on the results, said:

"We are pleased with this bounce back to profitability and healthy organic growth in revenues at the half-year mark. At this point in time we fully anticipate that we can achieve the uplift in full year market expectations as announced in our trading update in August."

For further information please contact:

 
                                              +44 (0)1249 466 
 SCISYS PLC                                    466 
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     Mike Love           Chairman 
----------------------  -------------------  --------------------------- 
     Klaus Heidrich      Chief Executive 
                          Officer 
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     Chris Cheetham      Finance Director 
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 finnCap (NOMAD                               +44 (0)20 7220 
  & Broker)                                    0500 
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     Julian Blunt        Corporate Finance 
----------------------  -------------------  --------------------------- 
     Mia Gardner         Corporate Broking 
----------------------  -------------------  --------------------------- 
     WalbrookPR                               +44 (0) 20 7933 
      Tom Cooper/Paul                          8780 
      Vann                                     +44 (0)797 122 
                                               1972 
                                               tom.cooper@walbrookpr.com 
-------------------------------------------  --------------------------- 
 

About SCISYS:

Employing nearly 450 staff, SCISYS group is a leading developer of Information and Communications Technology services, e-Business, web and mobile applications and advanced technology solutions. The Company operates in a broad spectrum of market sectors including Media & Broadcast, Space, Government and Defence and Commercial sectors. SCISYS clients are predominantly blue chip and public sector organizations. Customers include the Environment Agency, the Ministry of Defence, Airbus Defence & Space, Arqiva, Vodafone, the European Space Agency, Eumetsat, the BBC, RNLI, AON, Interflora and the National Trust. The Company has UK offices in Chippenham, Bristol, Leicester and Reading and two offices located in Germany. More information is available at www.scisys.co.uk

Introduction

SCISYS is reporting strong results for the first half of 2016. Although revenues are at a record level, profitability during the first half has been hit by hedging losses as a result of wide currency fluctuations. However we expect significant benefit to be derived from the weaker pound for the remainder of the year if the euro-sterling exchange rate remains at current levels.

Our order book remains robust and at the end of June was GBP35m (2015: GBP28m), which is marginally behind our record opening order book for 2016 and 25% higher than June 2015.

This trading performance is reflected by a further strengthening of the Group's cash position.

Key financials

The Group's revenue totalled GBP22.2m (2015: GBP16.5m), a record historic first-half level, including GBP8.6m from ESD, GBP9.6m from Space, GBP3.5m from M&B and GBP0.4m from Xibis. In the six months ended 30 June 2016, the Group's operating profit was GBP1.1m (2015: loss of GBP1.1m). Basic earnings per share for the period recovered to 2.8 pence (2015: loss per share of 4.9 pence). A fuller explanation is available in the Finance review section.

Operating Review

Introduction

All divisions have performed well during the first half of 2016. Contracts were delivered on time and within budget and helped to improve our cash position. Major new contracts were won and added to our strong order book. There are strong prospects for future contract wins in all divisions during the second half, some of which have materialised already.

We do not expect any adverse operational consequences as a result of June's EU referendum outcome impacting any divisional opportunities in the short to medium term.

Enterprise Solutions & Defence (ESD) division

ESD has had an excellent first half year and has impressively substantiated the earlier signs of recovery. Based on the very strong order book at the beginning of the year and significant recurring revenues from well-established customers the Division has delivered revenues of GBP8.6m, 79% up on the first half of 2015.

Current projects are all in a healthy state, on plan in terms of cost and time to deliver, and have helped to achieve a very good contribution margin of 29%.

The 105 national power-cut phone line service provided by Vodafone for the Energy Networks Association (ENA) went live in April. SCISYS delivered the call routing component of the service, similar to the 101 and 111 systems previously supplied by SCISYS. Callers dialling the 105 number are put through to their local electricity network operator to report or receive information about power cuts and to report damage to electricity power lines and substations.

In September another significant contract was secured with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to deliver further research and software development services to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). The project extends SCISYS' reach into the area of tactical combat systems in surface warships as it will create and demonstrate a new decision support system for use by the Royal Navy.

Based on the strong order book and the successful delivery the Division is well positioned to end the year on a similarly strong footing.

 
                 Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                   ended 30     ended 30    31 December 
                  June 2016    June 2015           2015 
                    GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Revenue              8,598        4,809         12,202 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  value               2,526        (378)          1,745 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  margin                29%         (8%)            14% 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

Space division

During the first half of the year our Space division has secured over GBP3.2m of new contracts, mainly from existing programmes; these include the European satellite-navigation system, Galileo, and the European Space Agency's (ESA) rover mission to Mars, ExoMars.

With the launch of the first of two ExoMars missions, Europe is now on the way to Mars. This historic step was also supported by SCISYS Flight Dynamics experts working in the Flight Control Team of ExoMars at ESOC in Darmstadt.

Consequently, the Space division has been able to increase its revenues during the first half year to GBP9.6m, 22% ahead of the comparative period in 2015. Divisional contribution benefitted even more and moved the divisional contribution margin to 20%.

There are considerable bid opportunities with ESA, Eumetsat and also from German national and bilateral programmes that, if won, will secure revenues for the Space division for several years.

Significant progress has been made with SCISYS's proprietary PLENITER product which provides reusable functional modules to operate complete satellite missions. In a post period event OneWeb, a new internet telecommunications enterprise which is preparing to build, deploy and operate the World's biggest satellite constellation to provide global internet access for all, has chosen PLENITER to plan its mission of several hundred satellites.

As an ongoing commitment to innovation in space, SCISYS and PLENITER have become partners of the PTScientists and their "Mission to the Moon" in the frame of the Google Lunar-X-Price competition.

 
                 Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                   ended 30     ended 30    31 December 
                  June 2016    June 2015           2015 
                    GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Revenue              9,601        7,868         16,432 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  value               1,917        1,215          3,283 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  margin                20%          15%            20% 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

Media & Broadcast (M&B) division

M&B secured its first win in South Africa in April. A EUR2m contract for South Africa Broadcasting Corporation demonstrates dira!'s international reputation hard won over many years with state broadcasters in Europe. This was the second major win during the period, adding to a GBP2m contract with a major UK radio broadcaster won in February.

Although won well into the first 6 months of 2016, both contracts, together with the robust repeat business and smaller wins from the existing client base, have helped to deliver a healthy performance for the first half year. With its strengthened order book position the outlook for MBS during the second half year is encouraging.

 
                 Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                   ended 30     ended 30    31 December 
                  June 2016    June 2015           2015 
                    GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Revenue              3,503        3,128          6,355 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  value                 959          948          2,011 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  margin                27%          30%            32% 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

Xibis Limited

Xibis has broken even during the first half but has sufficient wins and quality near prospects that can be delivered during the second half to meet its expected budgeted full year profit and revenue targets.

 
 GBP000          Six months   Six months     Year ended 
                   ended 30     ended 30    31 December 
                  June 2016    June 2015           2015 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Revenue                359          398            901 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  value                   5         (64)             27 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Contribution 
  margin                 1%        (16)%             3% 
--------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 

Finance review

Results for the half year to June 2016 demonstrate that SCISYS has bounced back from last year's setbacks and built on the recovery witnessed in the second half of 2015.

Total revenues were up 35% to GBP22.2m (2015: GBP16.5m) and the professional fees' component increased by 40% to GBP18.4m (2015: GBP13.1m). Despite absorbing a foreign exchange expense of GBP0.5m that relates to future periods the Group generated an operating profit of GBP1.1m (2015: GBP1.1m loss). Basic earnings per share for the period were 2.8p (2015: 4.9p loss per share).

The average euro-sterling exchange rate for the period was EUR1.28/GBP, which represents an 8% uplift from the comparative 2015 value of EUR1.38/GBP. This movement boosted revenues to a record historic first-half level.

Approximately half of the Group's business is conducted in euros. SCISYS mitigates its exposure to exchange rate movements by entering into hedging contracts to convert forecast surplus euros into sterling at fixed forward rates. Such contracts are revalued quarterly on a mark-to-market basis. Following June's referendum vote for the UK to leave the EU the value of the pound fell sharply against the euro. This gave rise to an adverse revaluation at 30 June of the Company's remaining 2016 and 2017 hedging contracts and resulted in a GBP0.5m charge in the income statement for the first half of the year.

While currency hedging contracts restrict losses when spot rates move adversely, potential gains from favourable fluctuations are also limited and the Company realised a loss of GBP0.2m on trades that matured in the period.

The uplift in trading performance was reflected in buoyant cash flows. At the end of the reporting period, the Group had bank deposits (comprising cash and cash equivalents less overdrafts) of GBP5.6m (30 June 2015: GBP3.0m). Unutilised working capital facilities totalled GBP4.6m (30 June 2015: GBP3.1m). Group debt excluding bank overdrafts at the period end was GBP4.2m (30 June 2015: GBP4.9m). The resulting net cash was GBP1.4m, GBP2.4m higher than the 2015 year-end position of GBP1.0m net debt (30 June 2015: GBP1.9m net debt).

The effective tax rate for the period of 15% reflects the anticipated rate for 2016 as a whole. Tax rates between the first halves of 2015 and 2016 are not comparable due to last year's losses. SCISYS continues to benefit from the tax-credit system for UK expenditure on Research & Development. Credits are received in the form of cash rebates from HM Revenue & Customs, and this serves to offset the relatively high corporate tax rates experienced by our German business.

The half-year accounts are presented on a basis consistent with policies to be adopted for the Annual Report & Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2016.

Dividend

Our final dividend for full year to 31 December 2015 was 1.78 pence per share and put us back on track in our stated strategy of progressive dividend growth of around 10% per annum. I can now confirm that an interim dividend of 0.53 pence per share will be paid on 10 November 2016 to shareholders on the register as at 14 October 2016. The shares are expected to go ex-dividend on 13 October 2016.

Outlook

We are pleased with this bounce back to profitability and healthy organic growth in revenues at the half-year mark. At this point in time we fully anticipate that we can achieve the uplift in full year market expectations as announced in our trading update in August.

Given the strength of our short term pipeline we expect the top line momentum achieved during the first six months to continue for the rest of the year. Our closing order book position and recent contract wins provide a solid foundation for the second half of the year. All divisions are performing to or are exceeding budget. As has been seen in previous years, we anticipate a stronger trading performance in the latter half of the year, and continued organic growth well in line with our medium-term objectives. We also expect to see positive impacts on profitability from the weaker pound if this continues for the second half.

We continue to look for opportunities to acquire companies where there is a good market, product and cultural fit.

Based on current performance on projects and order pipeline, the Directors remain fully confident in the future prospects of the Group.

Chairman

Mike Love

Consolidated Income Statement

 
                                        Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                         6 months     6 months            Year 
                                               to        to 30           ended 
                                          30 June         June     31 December 
                                             2016         2015            2015 
                                          GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000 
 Revenue (note 2)                          22,223       16,524          36,106 
 Operating costs                         (21,165)     (17,654)        (35,299) 
 Share of results of associates                13            -               3 
------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Operating profit/(loss)                    1,071      (1,130)             810 
 "Adjusted operating profit" 
  being operating profit before 
  share based payments, exceptional 
  charges and amortisation arising 
  on business combinations                  1,090      (1,108)             821 
 Share based payments                        (19)         (22)            (11) 
 Operating profit/(loss)                    1,071      (1,130)             810 
------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Finance costs                               (99)         (97)           (198) 
 Finance income                                 1            1               2 
------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Profit/(loss) before tax                     973      (1,226)             614 
 Tax charge                                 (146)        (189)           (241) 
------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 Profit/(loss)for the period 
  attributable to equity holders 
  of the parent                               827      (1,415)             373 
------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
 Earnings/(loss) per share (note 
  5) 
 Basic                                       2.8p       (4.9)p            1.3p 
 Diluted                                     2.7p       (4.6)p            1.2p 
------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                          Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                           6 months     6 months            Year 
                                                 to        to 30           ended 
                                            30 June         June     31 December 
                                               2016         2015            2015 
                                            GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000 
 Profit/(loss) for the period                   827      (1,415)             373 
 Other comprehensive income/(expense) 
  not recycling through the Income 
  Statement 
 Currency translation differences 
  on foreign currency investments               826        (708)           (431) 
 Total comprehensive income/(expense) 
  for the period attributable 
  to equity holders of the parent             1,653      (2,123)            (58) 
--------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

 
                                                                    Capital 
 For the six                  Share       Share      Merger     Redemp-tion    Trans-lation     Retained 
  months ended              Capital     Premium     Reserve         Reserve         Reserve     Earnings      Total 
 30 June 2016 
  (unaudited)               GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000 
 Balance as at 
  1 January 2016              7,272         143         943              83             416       11,199     20,056 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period 
 Profit in the 
  period                          -           -           -               -               -          827        827 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Foreign currency 
  translation                     -           -           -               -             826            -        826 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period                          -           -           -               -             826          827      1,653 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 Transactions 
  with owners, 
  recorded directly 
  in equity 
 Contributions 
  by and distributions 
  to owners 
 Share based 
  payments                        -           -           -               -               -           19         19 
 Total contributions 
  by and distributions 
  to owners                       -           -           -               -               -           19         19 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 Balance as at 
  30 June 2016                7,272         143         943              83           1,242       12,045     21,728 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 
 
 
 
                                                                    Capital 
 For the six                  Share       Share      Merger     Redemp-tion    Trans-lation     Retained 
  months ended              Capital     Premium     Reserve         Reserve         Reserve     Earnings      Total 
 30 June 2015 
  (unaudited)               GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000 
 Balance as at 
  1 January 2015              7,272         143         943              83             847       11,169     20,457 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period 
 Loss in the 
  period                          -           -           -               -               -      (1,415)    (1,415) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Foreign currency 
  translation                     -           -           -               -           (708)            -      (708) 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period                          -           -           -               -           (708)      (1,415)    (2,123) 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 Transactions 
  with owners, 
  recorded directly 
  in equity 
 Contributions 
  by and distributions 
  to owners 
 Share based 
  payments                        -           -           -               -               -           22         22 
 Treasury shares                  -           -           -               -               -         (25)       (25) 
 Exercise of 
  share options                   -           -           -               -               -            5          5 
 Total contributions 
  by and distributions 
  to owners                       -           -           -               -               -            2          2 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 Balance as at 
  30 June 2015                7,272         143         943              83             139        9,756     18,336 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity continued

 
                                                                    Capital 
 For the year                 Share       Share      Merger     Redemp-tion    Trans-lation     Retained 
  ended                     Capital     Premium     Reserve         Reserve         Reserve     Earnings      Total 
 31 December 
  2015 (audited)            GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000 
 Balance as at 
  1 January 2015              7,272         143         943              83             847       11,169     20,457 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period 
 Profit in the 
  period                          -           -           -               -               -          373        373 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Foreign currency 
  translation                     -           -           -               -           (431)            -      (431) 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period                          -           -           -               -           (431)          373       (58) 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 Transactions 
  with owners, 
  recorded directly 
  in equity 
 Contributions 
  by and distributions 
  to owners 
 Dividends paid                   -           -           -               -               -        (340)      (340) 
 Share based 
  payments                        -           -           -               -               -           11         11 
 Treasury shares                  -           -           -               -               -         (25)       (25) 
 Exercise of 
  share options                   -           -           -               -               -           11         11 
 Total contributions 
  by and distributions 
  to owners                       -           -           -               -               -        (343)      (343) 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 Balance as at 
  31 December 
  2015                        7,272         143         943              83             416       11,199     20,056 
-----------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------------  -----------  --------- 
 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

 
                                   Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited 
                                     30 June      30 June    31 December 
                                        2016         2015           2015 
                                     GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000 
------------------------------- 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment         8,885        8,514          8,635 
 Goodwill                              7,894        7,717          7,763 
 Other intangible assets                  70           87             68 
 Interests in associates                  84            -             62 
 Deferred tax assets                      29           20             25 
-------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
                                      16,962       16,338         16,553 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                             331          354            211 
 Trade and other receivables          13,781       12,243         12,299 
 Corporation tax receivable              775          629            977 
 Cash and cash equivalents             5,617        4,206          4,352 
                                      20,504       17,432         17,839 
-------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Total assets                         37,466       33,770         34,392 
-------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Equity 
 Issued share capital                  7,272        7,272          7,272 
 Share premium account                   143          143            143 
 Merger reserve                          943          943            943 
 Retained earnings                    12,045        9,756         11,199 
 Translation reserve                   1,242          139            416 
 Other reserves                           83           83             83 
 Equity attributable to equity 
  holders of the parent               21,728       18,336         20,056 
-------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables             10,359        8,463          7,848 
 Bank overdrafts and loans               804        3,876          3,304 
 Corporation tax payable                 446          497            738 
 Deferred income                         307          145            113 
-------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
                                      11,916       12,981         12,003 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Bank loans                            3,416        2,202          2,007 
 Deferred tax                            406          251            326 
-------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
                                       3,822        2,453          2,333 
 Total liabilities                    15,738       15,434         14,336 
 Total equity and liabilities         37,466       33,770         34,392 
-------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 
                                          Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited 
                                           6 months     6 months           Year 
                                                 to           to          ended 
                                            30 June      30 June    31 December 
                                               2016         2015           2015 
                                            GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000 
-------------------------------------- 
 Cash flow from operating activities 
 Profit/(loss) before tax                       973      (1,226)            614 
 Net finance costs                               98           96            196 
--------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Operating profit/(loss)                      1,071      (1,130)            810 
 (Increase)/decrease in trade 
  receivables                               (1,604)           58            149 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade 
  payables                                    2,706          527          (127) 
 Depreciation and amortisation                  352          371            730 
 Share of profit of associate                  (13)            -            (3) 
 Share based payments                            19           22             11 
 Tax payments                                 (303)        (432)          (583) 
 Net cash flow from operating 
  activities                                  2,228        (584)            987 
--------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Cash flow from investing activities 
 Acquisition of subsidiary                        -        (830)          (830) 
 Acquisition of investment in 
  an associate                                    -            -           (59) 
 Proceeds from disposal of property, 
  plant and equipment                             -            -             48 
 Purchase of plant, property 
  and equipment                               (284)        (260)          (667) 
 Exercise of share options                        -            5             11 
 Interest received                                1            1              2 
 Net cash flow from investing 
  activities                                  (283)      (1,084)        (1,495) 
--------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Dividends paid                                   -            -          (340) 
 Interest paid                                 (99)         (97)          (198) 
 Investment in own shares                         -         (25)           (25) 
 Debt repayments                              (516)        (377)          (779) 
 Net cash flow from financing 
  activities                                  (615)        (499)        (1,342) 
--------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Net increase/(decrease) in 
  cash and cash equivalents                   1,330      (2,167)        (1,850) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the start of the period                     3,625        5,798          5,798 
 Exchange and other movements                   662        (584)          (323) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the end of the period                       5,617        3,047          3,625 
--------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalent deposits 
  held in non-UK based banks                  3,370        3,801          4,136 
 Net bank deposit/(overdraft) 
  with UK based banks                         2,247        (754)          (511) 
                                              5,617        3,047          3,625 
--------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------- 
 
 

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Report

For the six months to 30 June 2016

 
 1             Basis of preparation of Interim Financial Information 
                & Statement of Compliance 
 
                SCISYS PLC (the "Company") is a UK company incorporated 
                in England & Wales. The entities consolidated 
                in the half year financial statements of the 
                Company for the six months to 30 June 2016 comprise 
                the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred 
                to as the "Group"). The Group reports its financial 
                results in accordance with International Financial 
                Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the 
                European Union ("EU"). 
 
                This interim results announcement is prepared 
                in accordance with the IFRS accounting policies 
                expected to be applied by the Group at 31 December 
                2016. These policies are unchanged from those 
                set out by the Group in its consolidated financial 
                statements for the year ended 31 December 2015 
                and available on the Group's website at www.scisys.co.uk. 
                As permitted, this interim report has been prepared 
                in accordance with the AIM rules and not in 
                accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' 
                and is therefore not fully compliant with IFRS. 
                There are no new standards or interpretations 
                endorsed by the EU during 2016 that impact on 
                the financial results or presentation. 
 
                The interim financial information for the six 
                months ended 30 June 2016 is unaudited and does 
                not include all of the information required 
                to constitute statutory accounts within the 
                meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 
                2006. It should therefore be read in conjunction 
                with the audited financial statements for the 
                year ended 31 December 2015. These published 
                accounts have been reported on by the Group's 
                auditors and have been delivered to the Registrar 
                of Companies. The report of the auditors was 
                (1) unqualified; (2) did not include a reference 
                to any matters to which the auditors drew attention 
                by way of emphasis without qualifying their 
                report and (3) did not contain a statement under 
                section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 
                2006. 
 
                The preparation of these consolidated half year 
                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 these consolidated 
                half year financial statements, the significant 
                judgements made by management in applying the 
                Group's accounting policies and the key areas 
                of estimation were the same as those that applied 
                to the consolidated financial statements for 
                the year ended 31 December 2015. 
 
                The Interim Report was approved by the Directors 
                on 21 September 2016. 
 
 2   Segmental analysis 
 
      The management structure and reporting of financial 
      information to the chief operating decision 
      maker (the Board) is the basis used to define 
      operating segments. 
 
      The Group provides IT services to commercial 
      and public sector organisations through the 
      following four divisions: 
      Space 
      Enterprise Solutions & Defence (ESD) 
      Media & Broadcast (M&B) 
      Xibis 
 
      Divisional results, assets and liabilities represent 
      items directly attributable to a division. Unallocated 
      expenses comprise central overheads and corporate 
      expenses. Assets and liabilities which are allocated 
      to operating divisions comprise trade receivables, 
      amounts recoverable on contracts, inventories 
      and payments received on account. 
 
 
      Segmental analysis 
 2     continued 
      Information about 
       reportable segments 
                                     Space        ESD        M&B      Xibis      Total 
      External revenues            GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
     --------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      6 months ended 30 
       June 2016 (unaudited) 
  Professional fees 
   revenue                           7,831      6,836      3,416        311     18,394 
  Other revenue                      1,770      1,762         87         48      3,667 
                                                                  ---------  --------- 
  External revenue 
   for reportable segments           9,601      8,598      3,503        359     22,061 
 ------------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Other external revenue                                                           162 
  Consolidated revenue                                                          22,223 
 ------------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      6 months ended 30 
       June 2015 (unaudited) 
  Professional fees 
   revenue                           6,046      3,653      3,044        353     13,096 
  Other revenue                      1,822      1,156         84         45      3,107 
                                                                  ---------  --------- 
  External revenue 
   for reportable segments           7,868      4,809      3,128        398     16,203 
 ------------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Other external revenue                                                           321 
  Consolidated revenue                                                          16,524 
 ------------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      Year ended 31 December 
       2015 (audited) 
  Professional fees 
   revenue                          12,898      9,920      6,179        805     29,802 
  Other revenue                      3,534      2,282        176         96      6,088 
                                                                  ---------  --------- 
  External revenue 
   for reportable segments          16,432     12,202      6,355        901     35,890 
 ------------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Other external revenue                                                           216 
  Consolidated revenue                                                          36,106 
 ------------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
       Segmental analysis 
 2      continued 
       Information about 
        reportable segments 
                                   Space        ESD        M&B      Xibis      Total 
      Profit/(loss) before 
       tax                       GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
     ------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      6 months ended 30 
       June 2016 (unaudited) 
  Reportable segment 
   contribution                    1,885      2,526        958          5      5,374 
  Other contribution                  32          -          1          -         33 
                                                                ---------  --------- 
  Contribution                     1,917      2,526        959          5      5,407 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Central overheads                                                          (4,336) 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  EBITA                                                                        1,071 
  Finance costs                                                                 (99) 
  Finance income                                                                   1 
  Profit before tax                                                              973 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      6 months ended 30 
       June 2015 (unaudited) 
  Reportable segment 
   contribution                    1,266      (378)        946       (64)      1,770 
  Other contribution                (51)          -          2          -       (49) 
                                                                ---------  --------- 
  Contribution                     1,215      (378)        948       (64)      1,721 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Central overheads                                                          (2,851) 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  EBITA                                                                      (1,130) 
  Finance costs                                                                 (97) 
  Finance income                                                                   1 
  Loss before tax                                                            (1,226) 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      Year ended 31 December 
       2015 (audited) 
  Reportable segment 
   contribution                    3,366      1,745      2,004         27      7,142 
  Other contribution                (83)          -          7          -       (76) 
                                                                ---------  --------- 
  Contribution                     3,283      1,745      2,011         27      7,066 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Central overheads                                                          (6,256) 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  EBITA                                                                          810 
  Finance costs                                                                (198) 
  Finance income                                                                   2 
  Profit before tax                                                              614 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
 
      Segmental analysis 
 2     continued 
      Information about 
       reportable segments 
       continued 
                                   Space        ESD        M&B      Xibis      Total 
      Group assets               GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
     ------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      As at 30 June 2016 
       (unaudited) 
  Reportable segment 
   - non-current assets            3,424          -      3,380      1,090      7,894 
  Reportable segment 
   - current assets                6,950      4,609      1,416        172     13,147 
                                                                ---------  --------- 
                                  10,374      4,609      4,796      1,262     21,041 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Other - non-current 
   assets                                                                      9,068 
  Other - current 
   assets                                                                      7,357 
  Total assets                                                                37,466 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      As at 30 June 2015 
       (unaudited) 
  Reportable segment 
   - non-current assets            3,248          -      3,380      1,089      7,717 
  Reportable segment 
   - current assets                5,092      5,244        967        110     11,413 
                                                                ---------  --------- 
                                   8,340      5,244      4,347      1,199     19,130 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Other - non-current 
   assets                                                                      8,621 
  Other - current 
   assets                                                                      6,019 
  Total assets                                                                33,770 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      As at 31 December 
       2015 (audited) 
  Reportable segment 
   - non-current assets            3,293          -      3,380      1,090      7,763 
  Reportable segment 
   - current assets                6,013      4,658        800        204     11,675 
                                                                ---------  --------- 
                                   9,306      4,658      4,180      1,294     19,438 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Other - non-current 
   assets                                                                      8,790 
  Other - current 
   assets                                                                      6,164 
  Total assets                                                                34,392 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
                                   Space        ESD        M&B      Xibis      Total 
      Group liabilities          GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
     ------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      As at 30 June 2016 
       (unaudited) 
  Reportable segment 
   - current liabilities             699        966        418         22      2,105 
  Other - non-current 
   liabilities                                                                 3,822 
  Other - current 
   liabilities                                                                 9,811 
  Total liabilities                                                           15,738 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      As at 30 June 2015 
       (unaudited) 
  Reportable segment 
   - current liabilities             219      2,567          8         14      2,808 
  Other - non-current 
   liabilities                                                                 2,453 
  Other - current 
   liabilities                                                                10,173 
  Total liabilities                                                           15,434 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
      As at 31 December 
       2015 (audited) 
  Reportable segment 
   - current liabilities             278      1,315         29         22      1,644 
  Other - non-current 
   liabilities                                                                 2,333 
  Other - current 
   liabilities                                                                10,359 
  Total liabilities                                                           14,336 
 ----------------------------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
 2    Segmental analysis continued 
      Information about reportable 
       segments continued 
                                                      Rest 
                                           UK    of Europe     Other     Total 
      Geographical split              GBP'000      GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
     ------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------- 
      6 months ended 30 June 
       2016 (unaudited) 
  Revenue from external 
   customers by location 
   of customers                        10,956       10,917       350    22,223 
      As at 30 June 2016 
      Non-current assets: 
  Intangible assets                     1,090        6,874         -     7,964 
  Tangible assets                       5,975        2,910         -     8,885 
  Interests in associates                   -           84         -        84 
  Deferred tax assets                       -           29         -        29 
 ----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------- 
      6 months ended 30 June 
       2015 (unaudited) 
  Revenue from external 
   customers by location 
   of customers                         7,222        8,978       324    16,524 
      As at 30 June 2015 
      Non-current assets: 
  Intangible assets                     1,090        6,714         -     7,804 
  Tangible assets                       6,024        2,490         -     8,514 
  Deferred tax assets                       -           20         -        20 
 ----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------- 
      Year ended 31 December 
       2015 (audited) 
  Revenue from external 
   customers by location 
   of customers                        17,878       17,671       557    36,106 
      As at 31 December 2015 
      Non-current assets: 
  Intangible assets                     1,090        6,741         -     7,831 
  Tangible assets                       6,004        2,631         -     8,635 
  Interests in associates                   -           62         -        62 
  Deferred tax assets                       -           25         -        25 
 ----------------------------------  --------  -----------  --------  -------- 
 
 
 3    Taxation 
                                       Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                        6 months     6 months            Year 
                                              to        to 30           ended 
                                         30 June         June     31 December 
                                            2016         2015            2015 
                                         GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000 
     ------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
  Current tax charge                         109          326             321 
  Deferred tax charge/(credit)                37        (137)            (80) 
  Total tax charge                           146          189             241 
 ----------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
 
       The charge for taxation for the six months ended 
        30 June 2016 reflects an effective rate for 
        the period consistent with the anticipated rate 
   4    for the full year. 
 
        Impairment of goodwill 
 
        Goodwill is tested for impairment every half 
        year based on management's estimation of the 
        value in use of the cash generating units (CGUs) 
        to which the goodwill has been allocated. The 
        value in use calculation is dependent upon management's 
        estimate of future cashflows expected to arise 
        from the CGU and a suitable discount rate. 
 
        Management has considered the estimates of cashflows 
        and applicable discount rates and has concluded 
        that no impairment is necessary at 30 June 2016. 
 
 
 5   Earnings/(loss) per share 
 
      The calculation of the Group basic and diluted 
      earnings per ordinary share is based on the 
      following data: 
 
 
                                    Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                     6 months     6 months            Year 
                                           to        to 30           ended 
                                      30 June         June     31 December 
                                         2016         2015            2015 
                                      GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000 
 -------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
  Profit/(loss) attributable 
   to shareholders                        827      (1,415)             373 
 -------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
  Number of shares                       '000         '000            '000 
 -------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
  Basic weighted average number 
   of shares                           29,043       29,075          29,086 
  Diluted weighted average 
   number of shares                    31,016       30,828          31,082 
 -------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 

The weighted average number of shares for the calculation of basic earnings per share excludes own shares held in treasury.

The weighted average number of shares for the calculation of diluted earnings per share includes own shares held in treasury together with EMI, CSOP and unapproved share options outstanding during the period.

 
      Adjusted Earnings/(loss) 
 6     per Share 
                                   Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                    6 months     6 months            Year 
                                          to        to 30           ended 
                                     30 June         June     31 December 
                                        2016         2015            2015 
     -------------------------- 
  Basic                                 2.9p       (4.8)p            1.3p 
  Diluted                               2.7p       (4.5)p            1.2p 
 ------------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
 
   In order to present a measure of earnings per 
    share which is more representative of the Group's 
    underlying operating performance, earnings are 
    adjusted to be net of the costs shown in the 
    highlighted box on the face of the Income Statement. 
 
    The calculation of the Group adjusted basic 
    and diluted earnings per ordinary share is based 
    on the number of shares in Note 5 and the following 
    earnings data: 
 
 
                                 Unaudited    Unaudited         Audited 
                                  6 months     6 months            Year 
                                        to        to 30           ended 
                                   30 June         June     31 December 
                                      2016         2015            2015 
                                   GBP'000      GBP'000         GBP'000 
 ----------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
  Profit/(loss) attributable 
   to shareholders                     827      (1,415)             373 
 
  Adjusted for: 
  Share based payments                  19           22              11 
 ----------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
  Adjusted earnings                    846      (1,393)             384 
 ----------------------------  -----------  -----------  -------------- 
 
 
   The weighted average number of shares for the 
    calculation of basic earnings per share excludes 
    own shares held in treasury. 
 
    The weighted average number of shares for the 
    calculation of diluted earnings per share includes 
    own shares held in treasury together with EMI, 
    CSOP and unapproved share options outstanding 
    during the period. 
 
 
 7    Dividends 
 
       For year ending 31 December 2015, the Company 
       paid a final dividend of 1.78 pence per share 
       in July 2016. The Board is recommending payment 
       of an interim dividend for 2016 of 0.53 pence 
       per share, to be paid on 10 November 2016 to 
       shareholders on the register as at 14 October 
       2016. 
 
      Interim Report 
 
      The Interim Report will be posted to shareholders 
      shortly and for those shareholders who have elected 
      to receive communications electronically it will 
      be available to view on the SCISYS website at 
      www.scisys.co.uk. Copies will also be available 
      at SCISYS PLC's Registered Office at Methuen Park, 
      Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0GB. 
 

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