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SHO Shoprite Grp.

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17 May 2024 - Closed
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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Shoprite Grp. LSE:SHO London Ordinary Share GB0004637772
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  0.00 0.00% 13.68 0.00 01:00:00
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
0 0 N/A 0

Interim Results

05/10/2007 4:49pm

UK Regulatory


RNS Number:2587F
Shoprite Group PLC
05 October 2007


                             SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.

                 INTERIM REPORT  for the 28 WEEKS ENDED 14 JULY 2007


CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT



INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE 28 WEEKS ENDED 14 JULY 2007



Group turnover, including concession sales, for the period ended 14 July 2007,
amounted to #37.5m
(2006 : #37.4m). This yielded an operating profit of #402,000, by comparison to
an operating profit of #169,000 last year.  However, after deduction of net
interest payable, the Group incurred a loss on ordinary activities before
taxation of #88,000 (2006 loss: #254,000).



Grocery Retailing

The grocery market within the Isle of Man remains highly competitive and in
common with other retailers, the poor weather during the summer reduced demand
for seasonal goods. Against this backdrop, like for like sales have increased
modestly compared to 2006. Our customers continue to appreciate the unique mix
of Manx produce, regional speciality products and national brands that are
available in our stores.

The second half of 2007 will see changes to the store portfolio within the Isle
of Man, with the first stand alone Shoprite Living store which predominately
features non-food products, opened on 7th September.  Initial trading of this
store is in line with our expectations.


Other divisions

Whitestone Garage, our motor retailing subsidiary, has experienced a difficult
trading period in line with the motor trade industry generally, with sales below
those levels experienced in 2006. Whilst increases in interest rates and the
limiting allocation of new models are contributing factors to this position we
are confident that the long term prospects remain good.


Good occupancy levels continue to be experienced in both the Village Walk
Shopping Centre and the Summerhill Village Complex, allowing the property
division to perform in line with expectations.



Offer to buy-back shares



At the AGM in June, Shareholders once again granted approval for the Company to
be able to repurchase up to 20% of its issued share capital. Shareholders will
shortly receive a letter which sets out the terms under which the Company is now
offering to repurchase shares.



Special Resolution



In April 2007 trading of the Company's Shares commenced on the PLUS Market in
addition to the primary listing on the Alternative Investment Market ("AIM").
Since this time, approximately 40% of the trades in the Company's Shares have
been made via the PLUS Market demonstrating that PLUS Market's provides an
effective market for trading in the Company's Shares.  The directors also
believe that the PLUS Quoted market is a more appropriate trading platform given
the relative market capitalisation of Shoprite Group P.L.C. and that of the AIM
average.



With this background, attention is drawn to the enclosed Notice of Meeting at
which a Special Resolution is proposed to authorise the directors to seek the
cancellation of the listing of the Company's Ordinary Shares from AIM with
effect from 20 December 2007 and seek the admission of said Shares on the PLUS
Quoted market operated by Plus Markets plc with effect from 21 December 2007.
The proposed Special Resolution requires a majority of not less than
three-fourths of such members as, being entitled so to do, vote in person or by
proxy at the meeting.


Outlook



Looking towards the future, I do not believe that it is possible to anticipate
any easing of the competitive pressures within the Island's grocery market.
Whilst this offers significant benefits to the consumer, our operating margins
will remain under severe pressure during the second half of the year.


Deryck Nicholson
Chairman
5 October 2007


                                                                      SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.



                                                                         GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
                                                                      FOR THE 28 WEEKS ENDED 14 JULY 2007


                                                               Unaudited        Unaudited              Audited
                                                                28 weeks         28 weeks             52 weeks
                                                                   Ended            Ended                Ended
                                                            14 July 2007     15 July 2006     30 December 2006
                                                                    #000             #000                 #000

Turnover including concession sales                               37,491           37,444               70,261
Concession sales                                                 (5,568)          (5,602)             (10,170)

Turnover excluding concession sales                               31,923           31,842               60,091

Operating profit                                                     402              169                  415

Net interest payable                                               (490)            (423)                (808)


Loss on ordinary activities before taxation                         (88)            (254)                (393)

Taxation                                                               -                -                    -

Loss on ordinary activities after taxation                          (88)            (254)                (393)

Dividends on ordinary shares                                           -                -                    -

Retained Loss                                                       (88)            (254)                (393)

Loss per share (basic and fully diluted) (note 2)               (0.119)p         (0.333)p             (0.518)p


The information shown in respect of the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2006 is
extracted from the statutory accounts of Shoprite Group P.L.C. for the period
then ended which have been audited. The report of the auditors on those accounts
was unqualified.



                                                                           SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.


                                                                             GROUP BALANCE SHEET
                                                                             AS AT 14 JULY 2007

                                                               Unaudited        Unaudited              Audited
                                                            14 July 2007     15 July 2006     30 December 2006
                                                                    #000             #000                 #000

Fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets and investment property & development
land                                                              31,140           30,615               31,656
Investments                                                            2                2                    2
                                                                  31,142           30,617               31,658

Current assets

Stocks                                                             5,339            5,203                5,693
Debtors and prepayments                                            2,430            2,537                2,484
Cash at bank and in hand                                               -                -                  365
                                                                   7,769            7,740                8,542
Creditors: due within one year                                   (8,610)          (9,409)              (9,272)

Net current liabilities                                            (841)          (1,669)                (730)

Total assets less current liabilities                             30,301           28,948               30,928

Creditors: due after one year                                   (10,707)          (9,766)             (11,231)

Net assets                                                        19,594           19,182               19,697

Capital and reserves
Share capital                                                      3,708            3,809                3,715
Reserves                                                          15,886           15,373               15,982

Equity shareholders' funds                                        19,594           19,182               19,697




                                                                               SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.

                                                                         GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT
                                                                      FOR THE 28 WEEKS ENDED 14 JULY 2007


                                                               Unaudited        Unaudited              Audited
                                                                28 weeks         28 weeks             52 weeks
                                                                   Ended            Ended                Ended
                                                            14 July 2007     15 July 2006     30 December 2006
                                                                    #000             #000                 #000

Cash flow from operating activities                                  686              109                1,101

Returns on investments and servicing of finance                    (481)            (380)                (953)

Taxation                                                               -                -                    -

Capital expenditure and financial investment                       (418)             (84)                (817)

Financing                                                          (230)            (952)                (297)

Decrease in cash in period                                         (443)          (1,307)                (966)


Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt             #000             #000                 #000

Decrease in cash in period                                         (443)          (1,307)                (966)

Cash outflow from decrease in debt and HP and lease
financing                                                            230              952                  297

Change in net debt resulting from cash flows                       (213)            (355)                (669)

Other non cash changes:

Net inception of HP and finance leases                                 -             (57)                (242)

Movement in net debt in the period                                 (213)            (412)                (911)

Net debt brought forward                                        (12,198)         (11,287)             (11,287)

Net debt carried forward                                        (12,411)         (11,699)             (12,198)




                                                                               SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.


Reconciliation of operating profit to operating cash flows     Unaudited        Unaudited              Audited
                                                                28 weeks         28 weeks             52 weeks
                                                                   Ended            Ended                Ended
                                                            14 July 2007     15 July 2006     30 December 2006
                                                                    #000             #000                 #000

Operating profit                                                     402              169                  415
Depreciation                                                         860              769                1,451
Loss / (Surplus) on sale of fixed assets                              49                2                  (8)
Decrease / (Increase) in stock                                       353              192                (298)
Decrease / (Increase) in operating debtors                            56            (596)                (543)
(Decrease) / Increase in operating creditors                     (1,034)            (427)                   84

Net cash inflow from operating activities                            686              109                1,101



                                                                               SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.

                                                             GROUP STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES


                                                               Unaudited        Unaudited              Audited
                                                                28 weeks         28 weeks             52 weeks
                                                                   Ended            Ended                Ended
                                                            14 July 2007     15 July 2006     30 December 2006
                                                                    #000             #000                 #000

Unrealised gain on revaluation of investment
properties held for development                                        -                -                  870

Loss for the period                                                 (88)            (254)                (393)

Total recognised loss                                               (88)            (254)                  477

Prior year adjustment                                                                                    (632)

Total recognised loss for the period                                                                     (155)



NOTES

1.       Basis of preparation


The summarised historical cost accounts, as modified by the revaluation of
certain tangible fixed assets, for the 28 weeks ended 14 July 2007 have been
prepared on a basis consistent with the group's full accounts for the 52 weeks
ended 30 December 2006.

2.       Loss per share


The loss per share is based on the loss after tax of #88,000 and an average of
74,176,332 Ordinary Shares in issue for the period. Any dilution which would
arise on the exercise of share options has no effect on the basic earnings per
share figure.


3.       Distribution


Copies of the Interim Report will be sent to shareholders and the AIM team
shortly and will also be posted on the company's website www.manxshoprite.com



                             SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.

               INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO SHOPRITE GROUP PLC



We have been instructed by the company to review the financial information for
the 28 weeks ended 14 July 2007 which comprises the profit and loss account,
balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of total recognised gains and
losses and the related notes.



We have read the other information contained in the interim report and
considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material
inconsistencies with the financial information.





Directors' responsibilities


The interim report, including the financial information contained therein, is
the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors
are responsible for preparing the interim report in accordance with the Listing
Rules of the Financial Services Authority which require that the accounting
policies and presentation applied to the interim figures should be consistent
with those applied in preparing the preceding annual accounts except where any
changes, and the reasons for them, are disclosed.





Review work performed


We conducted our review in accordance with guidance contained in Bulletin 1999/4
issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review
consists principally of making enquiries of management and applying analytical
procedures to the financial information and underlying financial data and based
thereon, assessing whether the accounting policies and presentation have been
consistently applied unless otherwise disclosed. A review excludes audit
procedures such as tests of controls and verification of assets, liabilities and
transactions. It is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in
accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and
therefore provides a lower level of assurance than an audit. Accordingly, we do
not express an audit opinion on the financial information.



Review conclusion


On the basis of our review we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the financial information as presented for the 28 weeks ended
14 July 2007.







KPMG Audit LLC
Chartered Accountants
Douglas
Isle of Man
5 October 2007


                             SHOPRITE GROUP P.L.C.

                               NOTICE OF MEETING


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will
be held at the Hilton Hotel, Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man on Thursday
15 November 2007 at 9.00am for the following purposes:-


To transact the following Special business:

To consider, and if thought fit, pass the following Special Resolution.


 1. THAT THE DIRECTORS BE AUTHORISED to seek the cancellation of the listing of
    the Company's Ordinary Shares from the Alternative Investment Market ("AIM")
    operated by the London Stock Exchange plc with effect from 20 December 2007
    and seek the admission of said Shares on the PLUS Quoted market operated by
    Plus Markets plc with effect from 21 December 2007, as the Company believes
    that the PLUS Quoted market is a more appropriate trading platform given the
    relative market capitalisation of Shoprite Group P.L.C. and that of the AIM
    average.


By Order of the Board
DS McAdam
Secretary
5 October 2007



NOTES


1.         A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to
appoint one or more proxies to attend and, on a poll, to vote in his stead.  A
proxy need not be a member of the company.  A form of Proxy is enclosed and must
be returned not later than 48 hours before the commencement of the meeting.


2.         The register of directors' interests will be available for inspection
during normal business hours at the registered office from this date until the
date of the Extraordinary General Meeting and at the Meeting from 15 minutes
prior to and until the termination of the Meeting.




                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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