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RNS Number:4419A Strategic Retail PLC 18 July 2007 STRATEGIC RETAIL PLC ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS FOR THE 52 WEEKS ENDED 24 FEBRUARY 2007 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Our business is currently composed of two main strands: firstly, the retailing of home decorating products and, secondly, the retailing of home textile products and furniture. The retailing of home decorating products business is carried out through Fads (Trading) Limited and Leveys (Fads) Limited. These companies endured a difficult year with a long hot summer and the World Cup not being conducive to the retailing of paint and wallcoverings. As such, we have carefully monitored the performance of each business on a store by store basis and have vacated, wherever possible, both loss making and marginal stores. We have explored premium opportunities as they have arisen. The retailing of home textile products and furniture is carried out through Texstyle World (Fads) Limited. This business has shown growth even against a period which included the sale through of excess and display stocks. We acquired a store based in Carlisle from the administrators of Furniture Express and have converted this store to a Texstyle World trading format. During the year, we also launched a store based in Falkirk and, since the year end, have launched a store in Manchester. We are carefully considering other opportunities to roll out the Texstyle World offer. By closing loss-making stores and through growth in Texstyle World we have achieved a small profit in the year. We have shown operations split between continuing and discontinued to highlight our efforts in maintaining a long-term business. We see expansion opportunities through a combined Texstyle World and a limited home decorating product offer in appropriate retail park locations. We will also monitor available companies for potential acquisition. I would conclude by thanking all of the employees for their continued hard work and commitment to the group. IW Currie Chairman BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL REVIEW REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS Due to the difficult trading conditions and our need to eliminate loss-making stores, we have closed a significant number of stores in the year and movements in store numbers by our subsidiary companies can be summarised as follows: 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 Fads Leveys Texstyle Furniture (Trading) (Fads) World (Fads) Express Limited Limited Limited (Fads) Limited No. No. No. No. Total number trading in the prior year 55 17 9 - Total number open at start 49 16 8 - Closed in the year (11) (4) (2) - New in the year 1 - - 1 Total at end of year 39 12 6 1 The impact of the closure program on turnover and operating profit is included within the financial statements and may be summarised as follows: 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 Fads Leveys Texstyle Furniture (Trading) (Fads) World (Fads) Express Limited Limited Limited (Fads) Limited #000 #000 #000 #000 Turnover on continued operations 9,350 3,497 5,331 - Turnover on discontinued operations 1,848 425 937 - Turnover on acquisitions - - - 169 Turnover 11,198 3,922 6,268 169 Operating (loss) / profit on continued operations (264) (29) 414 - Operating (loss) / profit on discontinued operations (282) 418 (161) - Operating (loss) / profit on acquisitions - - - (22) Operating (loss)/profit (546) 389 253 (22) Fads (Trading) Limited suffered the most significant operating loss on continuing operations. Its like for like sales were down 5% as the declining home decorative market suffered. However a significant proportion of the operating loss (#282,000 of #546,000) is attributable to the discontinuing operations. Leveys (Fads) Limited followed a similar trend to Fads (Trading) Limited up until November 2006. At this point its main high street competitor went into administration and we have seen like for like growth of circa 10% since. Consequently operating losses on continuing operations have been restricted to #29,000. The significant profit on discontinued operations has been generated by the release of onerous lease provisions relating to the discontinued stores. Texstyle World showed the strongest result on continuing operating activities, achieving an operating profit of #414,000. It enjoyed 2% like for like growth for the year and, after adjusting for the previous year's excess stock sale through the period, the true growth rate was in the region of 14%. FINANCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The group's key financial performance indicators are turnover, margin, like-for-like growth rates and store contribution. The movements on these indicators are discussed above. NON-FINANCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The principal non-financial performance measures are summarised below: Laws and regulations The group ensures that it is fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations such as Health & Safety, Waste Packaging and other environmental regulations by employing the services of external specialists and service providers. The group aims to minimise the number of breaches of laws and regulations. There have been no reported breaches of laws and regulations in the period (2006: nil). Employee skills and morale The group's aim is to recruit and retain sufficient skilled and motivated employees to meet the needs of the business. The required skills have been defined and targets set for each employee. These form the basis for recruitment and training. The training expense in the period is in line with budget. Staff turnover rates are monitored monthly. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS We will continue to exit loss-making or marginal stores. We will pursue premiums for the exiting of these stores but may have to incur premiums ourselves to exit a poor loss-maker. We are currently reviewing potential sites to roll out the Texstyle World offer having successfully launched the new store at Falkirk and our store in Manchester. Our new stores combine the furniture and home textile products historically associated with the company together with paint and luxury wallcoverings to give a more rounded home offer. CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT For the 52 week period ended 24 February 2007 Note 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 52 weeks Continuing Discontinued Total ended 25 February Continuing Acquisitions 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 TURNOVER 1 18,178 169 3,210 21,557 21,923 Cost of sales 2 (9,196) (61) (1,904) (11,161) (11,227) GROSS PROFIT 2 8,982 108 1,306 10,396 10,696 Distribution costs 2 (7,450) (95) (1,076) (8,621) (8,830) Administrative expenses 2 (1,527) (34) (253) (1,814) (1,676) OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) 2 5 (21) (23) (39) 190 Profit/(loss) on sale of fixed assets 125 (12) Other interest receivable 3 3 8 Interest payable and similar charges 4 (15) (8) PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION 1-6 74 178 Taxation 7 - - PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD 74 178 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted 9 0.42p 1.10p No separate Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses has been presented as all such gains and losses have been dealt with in the profit and loss account. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET At 24 February 2007 Note 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 FIXED ASSETS Intangible assets 10 4,153 4,263 Tangible assets 11 1,015 1,337 5,168 5,600 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 14 4,269 4,472 Debtors 15 1,028 759 Cash at bank and in hand 194 558 5,491 5,789 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 17 (4,105) (4,262) NET CURRENT ASSETS 1,386 1,527 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,554 7,127 PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES AND CHARGES 19 (987) (1,945) NET ASSETS 5,567 5,182 CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 20 108 84 Share premium account 21 3,688 3,025 Shares to be issued 21 1,339 1,715 Profit and loss account 22 432 358 EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 5,567 5,182 COMPANY BALANCE SHEET At 24 February 2007 Note 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 FIXED ASSETS Investments 12 257 257 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors (including #4,149,000 (2006: #4,224,000) due in more than one year) 15 4,582 4,421 Cash at bank and in hand 2 66 4,584 4,487 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 17 (52) (121) NET CURRENT ASSETS 4,532 4,366 NET ASSETS 4,789 4,623 CAPITAL AND RESERVES Called up share capital 20 108 84 Share premium account 21 3,688 3,025 Shares to be issued 21 1,339 1,715 Profit and loss account 22 (346) (201) EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 4,789 4,623 CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT For the 52 week period ended 24 February 2007 Note 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 23 (550) 484 RETURNS ON INVESTMENTS AND SERVICING OF FINANCE Interest received 3 8 Interest paid (15) (8) NET CASH OUTFLOW FOR RETURNS ON INVESTMENTS AND SERVICING OF FINANCE (12) - CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Purchase of tangible fixed assets (260) (407) Sale of tangible fixed assets 313 - NET CASH INFLOW/(OUTFLOW) FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 53 (407) ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS Purchase of business (166) (1,002) NET CASH OUTFLOW FOR ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS 13 (166) (1,002) CASH OUTFLOW BEFORE FINANCING (675) (925) FINANCING Issue of ordinary share capital 386 300 Cash payment in lieu of shares (75) - NET CASH INFLOW FROM FINANCING 311 300 DECREASE IN CASH IN THE PERIOD 24 (364) (625) RECONCILIATIONS OF MOVEMENTS IN SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS For the 52 week period ended 24 February 2007 Group Company 52 weeks 52 weeks 52 weeks 52 weeks ended 24 ended 25 ended 24 ended 25 February February February February 2007 2006 2007 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD 74 178 (145) (76) 74 178 (145) (76) New share capital subscribed 24 4 24 4 Share premium on allotment during the period 677 296 677 296 Share issue expenses debited to share premium (14) - (14) - Shares to be issued - conversion of loan notes (376) 1,715 (376) 1,715 NET ADDITION TO SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 385 2,193 166 1,939 Opening shareholders' funds 5,182 2,989 4,623 2,684 CLOSING SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 5,567 5,182 4,789 4,623 ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The company has taken advantage of the exemption contained in Financial Reporting Standard 8 and has therefore not disclosed transactions or balances with entities which form part of the Strategic Retail Plc group. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of Strategic Retail Plc and all of its subsidiary undertakings for the period. Subsidiaries acquired during the period are consolidated using the acquisition method. Their results are incorporated from the date that control passes. The difference between the cost of acquisition of shares in subsidiaries and the fair value of the separable net assets acquired is capitalised and written off on a straight line basis over its estimated economic life. Provision is made for impairment. All financial statements are made up to 24 February 2007. As permitted by Section 230(4) of the Companies Act 1985, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account. PURCHASED GOODWILL Goodwill representing the excess of the purchase price compared with the fair value of net assets acquired is capitalised and written off evenly over 20 years as in the opinion of the directors this represents the period over which the goodwill is effective. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets other than freehold land at rates calculated to write each asset down to its estimated residual value evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: Freehold properties - 2% per annum straight line Short leasehold properties - Over the life of the lease Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 10-20% per annum straight line INVESTMENTS Fixed asset investments are stated at cost. Provision is made for any impairment in the value of fixed asset investments. STOCKS AND WORK IN PROGRESS Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. In determining the cost of raw materials, consumables and goods purchased for resale the weighted average purchase price is used. Provision is made where necessary for obsolete, slow moving stock. FOREIGN CURRENCIES Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to the profit and loss account. DEFERRED TAXATION Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed at the balance sheet date where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or a right to pay less tax in the future have occurred at the balance sheet date. Timing differences are differences between the company's taxable profits and its results as stated in the financial statements that arise from the inclusion of gains and losses in tax assessments in periods different from those in which they are recognised in the financial statements. Deferred tax is measured at the average tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which timing differences are expected to reverse, based on tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is measured on a non-discounted basis. LEASED ASSETS AND OBLIGATIONS Where assets are financed by leasing agreements that give rights approximating to ownership ("finance leases"), the assets are treated as if they had been purchased outright. The amount capitalised is the present value of the minimum lease payments payable during the lease term. The corresponding leasing commitments are shown as obligations to the lessor. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements, and the interest is charged to the profit and loss account in proportion to the remaining balance outstanding. All other leases are "operating leases" and the annual rentals are charged to profit and loss on a straight line basis over the lease term. RETIREMENT BENEFITS The group operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the profit and loss account in respect of pension costs and other post retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the period. Differences between contributions payable in the period and contributions actually paid are shown as either accruals or prepayments in the balance sheet. TURNOVER Turnover represents the invoiced value, net of Value Added Tax, of goods sold to customers. Revenue is recognised at the point of sale. A provision for sales with a right of return is recognised at the year end. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the 52 week period ended 24 February 2007 1 SEGMENTAL REPORT The analysis of turnover and profit before taxation by class of business and the geographical analysis of turnover have not been given as, in the opinion of the directors, such disclosure would be severely prejudicial to the interests of the group. 2 ANALYSIS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 52 weeks ended 25 February 2006 Continuing Discontinued Total Continuing Discontinued Total #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 TURNOVER 18,347 3,210 21,557 16,400 5,523 21,923 Cost of sales (9,257) (1,904) (11,161) (8,356) (2,871) (11,227) GROSS PROFIT 9,090 1,306 10,396 8,044 2,652 10,696 Distribution costs (7,545) (1,076) (8,621) (6,324) (2,506) (8,830) Administrative expenses (1,561) (253) (1,814) (1,247) (429) (1,676) OPERATING (LOSS)/ PROFIT (16) (23) (39) 473 (283) 190 3 OTHER INTEREST RECEIVABLE 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Bank interest 3 8 4 INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR CHARGES 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Bank interest 15 8 5 PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Profit on ordinary activities before taxation is stated after charging/ (crediting): Depreciation and amounts written off tangible fixed assets: Charge for the period Owned assets 253 240 Amortisation of goodwill 231 239 (Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets (125) 12 Profit on sale of rights to car park (323) - Operating lease rentals: Plant and machinery 98 86 Amounts payable to Baker Tilly and their associates in respect of both audit and non-audit services: 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Audit services - Statutory audit 30 28 Tax services - Compliance services 9 8 Other services 4 6 43 42 Comprising - Audit services - company 3 3 - group 27 25 - Non-audit services - company 5 6 - group 8 8 43 42 6 EMPLOYEES 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 Number Number The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group during the period was: Administration and management 40 38 Retailing 377 448 417 486 Staff costs for the above persons: 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Wages and salaries 4,314 4,166 Social security costs 303 299 Other pension costs 79 72 4,696 4,537 DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 #000 #000 Emoluments 73 75 Money purchase pension contributions - - Total emoluments 73 75 The emoluments for IW Currie were paid to Zeus Partners. See note 30. 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 The number of directors to whom retirement benefits are accruing under: Number Number Money purchase schemes was - - 7 TAXATION 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 Current tax: UK corporation tax on profits of the period - - Total current tax - - Deferred tax: Origination and reversal of timing differences - - Total deferred tax - - Tax on profit on ordinary activities - - Factors affecting tax charge for the period: 52 weeks 52 weeks ended 24 ended 25 February February 2007 2006 #000 #000 The tax assessed for the period is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK (30%). The differences are explained below: Profit on ordinary activities before tax 74 178 Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK 30% (2006: 30%) 22 53 Effects of: (Income not taxable)/expenses not deductible for tax purposes (306) 118 Fixed asset timing differences 23 (45) Losses unutilised 116 21 Losses utilised (9) (125) Chargeable gains 164 - Other timing differences (10) (22) Current tax charge for the period - - Factors that may affect future tax charges: The group has trading losses of approximately #4,133,000 (2006: #3,781,000) which may be available for offset against trading profit arising in the future, which would reduce tax payments. 8 LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY The loss dealt with in the financial statements of the parent company was #145,000 (2006: loss #76,000). 9 EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE GROUP The calculations of earnings per share are based on the following profits and number of shares: Basic Diluted Basic Diluted 52 weeks 52 weeks 52 weeks 52 weeks ended 24 ended 24 ended 25 ended 25 February 2007 February 2007 February 2006 February 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 Profit for the financial period 74 74 178 178 Amortisation of goodwill 231 231 239 239 Profit for the financial period before amortisation of goodwill 305 305 417 417 Weighted average number of shares 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 Number Number For basic and diluted earnings per share 17,718,439 16,169,962 Basic Diluted Basic Diluted 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 24 February 24 February 25 February 25 February 2007 2007 2006 2006 Earnings per share 0.42p 0.42p 1.10p 1.10p Additional earnings per share before amortisation 1.72p 1.72p 2.58p 2.58p 10 INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Positive goodwill GROUP #000 Cost At beginning of period 4,510 Acquisitions 91 Additions - fair value update (note 13) 30 At end of period 4,631 Depreciation At beginning of period 247 Charged in the period 231 At end of period 478 Net book value At 24 February 2007 4,153 At 25 February 2006 4,263 11 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold land Short Fixtures, Total and buildings leasehold fittings and property equipment GROUP #000 #000 #000 #000 Cost At beginning of period 171 53 1,514 1,738 Acquisitions - - 2 2 Additions - 13 247 260 Disposals (143) (16) (283) (442) At end of period 28 50 1,480 1,558 Depreciation At beginning of period 2 14 385 401 Charged in period 2 6 245 253 Disposals - - (195) (195) Impairment - - 84 84 At end of period 4 20 519 543 Net book value At 24 February 2007 24 30 961 1,015 At 25 February 2006 169 39 1,129 1,337 12 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Shares in group undertakings COMPANY #000 Cost and net book value At beginning and end of period 257 The company holds more than 20% of the equity (and no other share or loan capital) of the following undertakings: Subsidiary undertaking Country of Principal activity Class and percentage registration of shares held Group Company Fads (Trading) Limited UK Retailing of decorating and 100% ord 100% ord home fashion products Leveys (Fads) Limited UK Retailing of decorating and 100% ord 100% ord home fashion products Texstyle World (Fads) Limited UK Retailing of decorating and 100% ord 100% ord home fashion products Leveys Limited UK Dormant - In liquidation 100% ord - 13 ACQUISITIONS On 10 November 2006 the group acquired part of the trade and assets of Furniture Express Limited (in Administration) for a cash consideration of #166,000. The fair values will be finalised in the financial statements for the 53 week period ended 1 March 2008. Initial book Accounting Other Onerous Fair value at value at date policy liabilities leases date of of alignment acquisition acquisition #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 Tangible fixed assets 2 - - - 2 Stocks 146 (25) - - 121 TOTAL ASSETS 148 (25) - - 123 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year - (2) (11) - (13) Provisions for liabilities and charges - - - (35) (35) TOTAL LIABILITIES - (2) (11) (35) (48) NET ASSETS 148 (27) (11) (35) 75 Positive goodwill of #91,000, being the difference between the fair value of net assets acquired and consideration paid, arises from this transaction. FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENTS Accounting policy alignments The accounting policy alignments relate to the alignment of stock provision methodologies and other sundry differences. Other liabilities The other liabilities relate to amounts due to the landlord. Onerous leases The onerous lease provision relates to onerous contracts on stores where rent commitments are charged at levels above the local market rate. 13 ACQUISITIONS (continued) On 30 August 2005 the group acquired part of the trade and assets of Room 2 Limited (in Administration) for consideration as follows: #000 #000 Cash 600 Legal fees 177 Shares 601 Consideration paid to date 1,378 Deferred consideration - convertible loan notes (note 21) 1,339 Total consideration 2,717 The movements on the deferred consideration account during the period are as follows: #000 Balance at 25 February 2006 1,715 Loan notes converted to shares during the period (301) Loan notes converted to cash during the period (75) Balance at 24 February 2007 1,339 The assets and liabilities acquired have been included at their fair values to the company, as set out below. The provisional fair values recorded in the previous period have been revisited during the year. This has resulted in a decrease to the valuation of tangible fixed assets of #30,000. The final fair value adjustments are as follows: Initial book Accounting Impairment Onerous Onerous Fair value at value at date policy review contracts leases date of of alignment acquisition acquisition #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 Tangible fixed 709 - (186) - 21 544 assets Stocks 1,720 (222) - - - 1,498 TOTAL ASSETS 2,429 (222) (186) - 21 2,042 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (594) (21) - - - (615) Provisions for liabilities and - - - (90) (673) (763) charges TOTAL LIABILITIES (594) (21) - (90) (673) (1,378) NET ASSETS 1,835 (243) (186) (90) (652) 664 13 ACQUISITIONS (continued) Positive goodwill of #2,053,000 being the difference between the fair value of net assets acquired and consideration paid arises from this transaction. FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENTS Accounting policy alignments The accounting policy alignments relate to the alignment of stock provision methodologies and other sundry differences. Impairment review The impairment review was carried out on the carrying value of fixed assets acquired. Certain assets have been written down to their value in use. Onerous contracts The onerous lease provision relates to onerous contracts on stores where rent commitments are charged at levels above the local market rate. Onerous leases Onerous leases relate to future lease costs on closed stores where the group is unable to exit the store before the end of the lease term. 14 STOCKS Group Company 24 February 25 February 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 2007 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 Finished goods and goods for resale 4,269 4,472 - - 15 DEBTORS Group Company 24 February 25 February 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 2007 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 Due within one year: Trade debtors 172 220 - - Amounts owed by group undertakings - - 433 181 Other debtors 100 74 - 16 Prepayments and accrued income 606 315 - - Deferred tax asset 75 - - - 953 609 433 197 Due in more than one year: Amounts owed by group undertakings - - 4,149 4,224 Deferred tax asset 75 150 - - 1,028 759 4,582 4,421 16 DEFERRED TAXATION ASSET Deferred taxation asset #000 GROUP At beginning of period 150 Credit for the period - ______ At end of period 150 ______ The elements of the deferred tax asset, which is carried within current assets, are as follows: 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Tax losses 150 150 The deferred tax asset has been recognised based on the directors' view of the group's potential future profitability. 16 DEFERRED TAXATION ASSET (continued) Unprovided deferred tax assets/(liabilities) are as follows: 24 25 February February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Difference between accumulated depreciation and capital allowances 5 14 Other timing differences 7 6 Tax losses 1,090 795 1,102 815 17 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year Group Company 24 February 25 February 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 2007 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 Trade creditors 2,286 2,175 - - Corporation tax - 12 32 - Other taxation and social security costs 545 597 - - Other creditors 341 508 20 75 Accruals 933 970 - 46 4,105 4,262 52 121 18 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS USED FOR RISK MANAGEMENT It is the policy of the group to seek to reduce the risks arising from currency exposure. Speculation is not part of the group's treasury activities. Where appropriate, the net position relating to foreign currency exposure, if material, would be hedged using forward contracts. The fair values of the group's financial instruments are as follows: 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 Book value Fair value Book value Fair value #000 #000 #000 #000 Cash at bank and in hand 194 194 558 558 CURRENCY AND INTEREST RATE EXPOSURE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The currency and interest rate exposure of the financial assets of the group are as follows: 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 Fixed Floating Non Total Fixed Floating Non Total rate rate interest rate rate interest bearing bearing #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 Sterling - 194 - 194 - 558 - 558 The floating rate cash deposits bear interest based on relevant national LIBOR equivalents. CURRENCY ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS The group's borrowing and net assets by currency are as follows: 24 February 2007 25 February 2006 Net operating Net operating Total net Net operating Net operating Total net assets, liabilities assets assets, liabilities assets dividends and dividends and tax balances tax balances #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 #000 Sterling 10,689 (5,122) 5,567 11,389 (6,207) 5,182 19 PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES AND CHARGES Onerous leases Retention of Other Total title provisions #000 #000 #000 #000 At beginning of period 1,716 111 118 1,945 Acquisitions - - 35 35 Credit for the period (533) - - (533) Utilised in the period (282) (5) (152) (439) Fair value adjustment - (21) - (21) At end of period 901 85 1 987 The onerous lease provision relates to onerous contracts on stores where rent commitments are charged at levels above the local market rate. This provision was established as a fair value provision on the acquisition of certain subsidiaries. The onerous lease provision is calculated using a five year discounted cash flow analysis. The release of #533,000 in the year relates to the unwinding of provisions established in earlier years and the full release of provisions on stores where the group has negotiated an early exit. Certain valid retention of title claims existed against stock acquired from Room 2 Limited (in Administration). These have been provided, in full. This provision is expected to be utilised within the next three years. The costs of closing unwanted stores held by the administrator together with certain other pre-administration liabilities were also provided as other provisions. 20 SHARE CAPITAL 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 #000 #000 Authorised: Equity: 40,000,000 ordinary shares of 0.5p each 200 200 Non-equity: 50,000 redeemable shares of #1 each 50 50 250 250 Allotted, issued and fully paid: Equity: 21,696,703 (2006: 16,810,574) ordinary shares of 0.5p each 108 84 20 SHARE CAPITAL (continued) The following share movements occurred during the year: * On 19 December 2006 the company issued 886,129 ordinary shares of 0.5p each (as settlement of the deferred consideration) to acquire part of the trade and assets of Room 2 Limited (in Administration) at a value of 34p per share generating share premium of #296,853 (note 21). * On 18 December 2006 the company issued 4,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.5p at a subscription price of 10p per share. 21 RESERVES Shares to be Share premium issued account #000 #000 GROUP AND COMPANY At beginning of period 1,715 3,025 Premium on allotment during the period - 677 Share issue expenses - (14) Shares to be issued - conversion of loan notes (note 13) (301) - Shares to be issued - fair value adjustment (note 13) (75) - At end of period 1,339 3,688 22 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Group Company #000 #000 At beginning of period 358 (201) Profit/(loss) for the period 74 (145) At end of period 432 (346) 23 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING PROFIT TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 52 weeks ended 24 February 2007 52 weeks Continuing Dis-continued Total ended 25 February 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 Operating (loss)/profit (15) (24) (39) 190 Depreciation 245 8 253 240 Amortisation of goodwill 214 17 231 239 Decrease in stocks 324 - 324 321 (Increase)/decrease in debtors (262) - (262) 120 (Decrease)/increase in creditors (170) - (170) 363 Decrease in provisions (269) (618) (887) (989) CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 67 (617) (550) 484 24 RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH FLOW TO MOVEMENT IN NET FUNDS #000 Decrease in cash in the year (364) MOVEMENT IN NET FUNDS IN THE PERIOD (364) NET FUNDS AT 25 FEBRUARY 2006 558 NET FUNDS AT 24 FEBRUARY 2007 194 25 ANALYSIS OF NET FUNDS At 25 Cash flow At 24 February 2006 February 2007 #000 #000 #000 Cash in hand and at bank 558 (364) 194 26 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS There were no capital commitments at the end of the financial period (2006: #nil). 27 COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES Group Company 24 February 25 February 24 February 25 February 2007 2006 2007 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 At 24 February 2007 the group was committed to making the following payments during the next year under non-cancellable operating leases as follows: Land and buildings Expiring within one year 52 346 - - Expiring between two and five years 557 911 - - Expiring after five years 1,887 919 - - Other Expiring within one year 33 3 - - Expiring between two and five years 3 33 - - 2,532 2,212 - - 28 PENSION COMMITMENTS The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme whose assets are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group and amounted to #79,000 (2006: #72,000). Contributions totalling #7,000 (2006: #8,000) were payable to the funds at the period end and are included in creditors. 29 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES COMPANY The company is a member of a group registration for Value Added Tax purposes. Under the terms of this registration, each member is jointly and severally liable for the VAT liability for all members. As at 24 February 2007 the VAT liability amounted to #456,000 (2006: #485,000). 30 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the financial year the group had the following transactions with related parties as defined by Financial Reporting Standard 8: Name of Description of Description of Aggregate Net amount Aggregate Net amount related relationship transactions value for owed to/(by) value for owed to/(by) party financial the group financial the group year year 2007 2006 #000 #000 #000 #000 USI Group RA Gabbie - Goods for resale Limited director of both companies and has control of USI (473) - (273) (26) The company has entered into an agreement with Zeus Partners ("Zeus"), of which IW Currie is a partner, dated 29 September 2003 and subsequently amended on 28 November 2003 under which Zeus has agreed to provide the services of IW Currie as executive chairman of the company and specifically to monitor the performance of the company from a shareholder perspective. The services are provided on a non-exclusive "ad-hoc" basis for an annual fee of #18,000 exclusive of Value Added Tax and payable in twelve equal monthly instalments. During the period fees for corporate finance work totalling #nil (2006: #50,000) were paid to Zeus. Copies of the Financial Statements will be despatched to shareholders by 3 August 2007. Additional copies will be available to the public, free of charge, from the company's registered office: 3 Ralli Courts, West Riverside, Manchester M3 5FT. For further information, please contact: Ian Currie, Strategic Retail plc Tel: 0161 831 1512 David Youngman, WH Ireland Limited Tel: 0161 832 2174 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END FR SFFFSASWSELW
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