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TBK Ted Baker

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Ted Baker PLC Interim Results (3068B)

06/10/2015 7:00am

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Ted Baker PLC

06 October 2015

Ted Baker Plc

("Ted Baker", the "Group")

Interim Results Announcement for the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015

'Continued strong performance across all channels'

 
                                              28 weeks    28 weeks 
                                                 ended       ended 
   Highlights                                15 August    9 August 
                                                  2015        2014   Change 
 Group Revenue                               GBP226.8m   GBP182.2m    24.5% 
 Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items      GBP17.8m    GBP14.4m    23.4% 
 Profit Before Tax                            GBP17.8m    GBP15.6m    14.6% 
 Adjusted Basic EPS*                             29.8p       24.2p    23.1% 
 Basic EPS                                       29.8p       26.1p    14.2% 
 Interim Dividend                                13.2p       11.3p    16.8% 
 

*Adjusted EPS is shown before exceptional items (net of tax)

-- Retail sales including e-commerce up 20.1% to GBP168.2m on a 6.6% increase in average square footage

   --    UK and Europe retail sales up 14.7% to GBP120.9m 
   --    North America retail sales up 37.4% to GBP39.7m 
   --    Asia retail sales up 31.0% to GBP7.6m 
   --    E-commerce sales up 63.6% to GBP22.9m 
   --    Planned expansion continued with: 
   --    A new store in each of the UK, Canada and Hong Kong and one new outlet in South Korea 
   --    Further concessions with leading department stores across the UK and Europe, the US and Asia 
   --    Licensee store openings in Azerbaijan, Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Thailand 
   --    Wholesale sales up 39.1% to GBP58.6m 
   --    Licence income up 16.7% to GBP6.4m 

Commenting, Ray Kelvin CBE, Founder and Chief Executive, said:

"This strong performance across all channels and territories is testament to the growing strength of Ted Baker as a leading global lifestyle brand. Through the passion of our team, supported by on-going and careful investment in the brand, we continue to attract customers both in the UK and overseas, who recognise our unwavering focus on quality, design and attention to detail. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the teams across the world for their hard work and commitment."

 
 Enquiries: 
 
 Ted Baker Plc                                                      Tel: 020 7796 4133 
 Ray Kelvin CBE, Founder and Chief Executive 
 Lindsay Page, Chief Operating Officer and Group Finance Director 
  Charles Anderson, Company Secretary 
 
 Hudson Sandler                                                     Tel: 020 7796 4133 
 Alex Brennan 
  Michael Sandler 
  Jessica Reid 
 

www.tedbaker.com

www.tedbakerplc.com

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Notes to Editors

Ted Baker Plc - "No Ordinary Designer Label"

Ted Baker is a leading global lifestyle brand distributing across five continents through its three main distribution channels: retail (including e-commerce); wholesale; and licensing.

Ted Baker has 416 stores, concessions and outlets worldwide comprising: 184 in the UK; 86 in continental Europe; 79 in North America; 60 in the Middle East and Asia; and 7 in Australasia.

Ted Baker offers a wide range of collections including: Menswear; Womenswear; Global; Phormal; Endurance; Accessories; Lingerie and Sleepwear; Childrenswear; Fragrance and Skinwear; Footwear; Neckwear; Eyewear; Watches; Jewellery; Luggage; Audio; and Homeware, all of which are underpinned by an unwavering emphasis on design, product quality and attention to detail.

Development of the Brand

Our strategy is to develop as a leading global lifestyle brand, based on three main elements:

-- considered expansion of our collections. We review our collections continually to ensure we react to trends and meet our customers' expectations. In addition, we look for opportunities to extend the breadth of collections and enhance our offer;

-- controlled distribution through three main channels: retail (including e-commerce), wholesale, and licensing. We consider each new opportunity to ensure it is right for the brand and will deliver margin led growth; and

-- carefully managed development of existing and new international markets. We continue to manage growth in existing territories while considering new territories for expansion.

Underlying our strategy is an emphasis on design, product quality and attention to detail, which is delivered by the passion, commitment and dedication of our teams, licence partners and wholesale customers.

Chairman's Statement

I am pleased to report a strong performance for the first half of the year across all channels and established territories as we continue the global development of the Ted Baker brand. This resulted in a 24.5% increase in Group revenue for the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015 (the "period") to GBP226.8m (2014: GBP182.2m) (23.3% in constant currency) and a 23.4% increase in profit before tax and exceptional items to GBP17.8m (2014: GBP14.4m).

The retail division performed well, with sales up 20.1% to GBP168.2m (19.4% in constant currency) on a 6.6% increase in average retail square footage. Trading across our established markets was strong and investment continues to develop brand awareness in newer markets. Geographic expansion continued in line with plans with openings across all territories. Our e-commerce business has performed very well and we are encouraged by the contributions following the launch of the Canadian website in November 2014 and of the Australian website in June 2015.

Wholesale sales increased by 39.1% to GBP58.6m (36.2% in constant currency), with a strong performance from both our UK and North American businesses. In North America in particular, sales benefited from a strong start to the season and changes to buying patterns, which have brought forward some Autumn / Winter orders.

Licence income increased by 16.7% to GBP6.4m as both our product and territorial licences continued to perform well. During the period our licence partners opened stores in Azerbaijan, Dubai, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, and Taiwan and Thailand in Asia.

We continue to invest in our people and infrastructure to support the long term development of the Ted Baker brand globally. The first two phases of the Microsoft Dynamics AX system were launched successfully in the period and implementation across the Group is in line with our plans. We are confident this will create new opportunities to improve the efficiency of the business and streamline our operations.

Financial Results

Group revenue increased by 24.5% to GBP226.8m (2014: GBP182.2m) for the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015. The composite gross margin fell to 57.6% (2014: 58.5%), partly a result of a change in sales mix between wholesale and retail sales and partly due to a decrease in the wholesale margin arising from a higher proportion of sales to our licensed stores.

Distribution costs, which largely comprise the cost of retail stores, outlets and concessions, increased by 20.4% to GBP84.6m (2014: GBP70.2m). As a percentage of sales they decreased to 37.3% (2014: 38.6%).

Administrative expenses before exceptional costs, including the performance related bonus provision, increased by 26.7% to GBP33.7m (2014: GBP26.6m) due to the growth of our central operations and the continued investment in our infrastructure to support our international expansion. Excluding the employee performance related bonus provision of GBP1.4m (2014: GBP1.4m), administrative expenses before exceptional costs increased by 28.2% to GBP32.3m (2014: 25.2m) and as a percentage of sales increased to 14.2% (2014: 13.8%). This reflects the dual systems running costs incurred during the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX, and our investment in digital innovation which is central to our global brand strategy.

There were no amounts recognised as exceptional costs or income during the period. Exceptional costs in the 28 weeks ended 9 August 2014 of GBP2.6m related to a legal dispute with a previous insurer. Full provision for all costs incurred and judged payable by the Company was made in the accounts for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015. Exceptional income of GBP3.7m in the 28 weeks ended 9 August 2014 related to the early termination of a licence partner agreement.

Profit before tax and exceptional items increased by 23.4% to GBP17.8m (2014: 14.4m). Profit before tax increased by 14.6% to GBP17.8m (2014: GBP15.6m). Adjusted basic earnings per share, excluding exceptional items, increased by 23.1% to 29.8p (2014: 24.2p) whilst basic earnings per share increased by 14.2% to 29.8p (2014: 26.1p).

Net interest payable during the period was GBP0.6m (2014: GBP0.6m). The net foreign exchange loss during the period of GBP0.7m (2014: loss of GBP0.1m) was due to the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

The effective tax rate of 26.5% (2015 full year effective rate: 26.5%) is higher than the UK corporation tax rate. Whilst benefiting from the reduction in the UK corporation tax rate from 21% to 20% from 1 April 2015, this has been more than offset by higher overseas tax rates and the non-recognition of losses in some overseas territories where the businesses are still in their development phase.

The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of GBP34.7m (2014: GBP23.8m) primarily reflected an increase in working capital and further capital expenditure to support our long term development.

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Total working capital, which comprises inventories, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables, increased by GBP26.6m to GBP114.3m (2014: GBP87.7m). This was mainly driven by an increase in inventories of GBP23.1m to GBP115.0m (2014: GBP91.9m) reflecting the growth of our business, stock on hand for our wholesale customers and licence partners, and some earlier phasing of stock deliveries between the first and second half of the year.

Capital expenditure of GBP17.7m (2014: GBP13.8m) comprises the costs of opening and refurbishing stores and concessions in both new and existing markets. It also reflects the on-going investment in the Microsoft Dynamics AX systems across the business to support our growth. We expect full year capital expenditure to be in line with previous guidance of GBP31.0m, subject to the timing of planned openings in the early stages of next year.

Borrowing Facilities

During the period, the Group agreed an extension of its multi-currency revolving credit facility with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays. A new agreement was signed on 15 July 2015 which increased the Group's committed borrowing facility from GBP65m to GBP85m.

This increased facility provides the resources to fund the planned capital expenditure to support the Group's long term growth strategy. The new borrowing facility is on similar terms and contains similar covenants to the previous facility.

Dividends

The Board has declared an interim dividend of 13.2p (2014: 11.3p), representing an increase of 16.8%, which will be payable on 20 November 2015 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 16 October 2015.

People

The strong performance in the period is testament to our talented teams across the world, whose commitment and passion are key to our success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my colleagues for their continued hard work as we continue to grow the business and develop Ted Baker as a global lifestyle brand.

Global Group Performance

 
                                          28 weeks    28 weeks    Variance   Constant 
                                            ended       ended                 currency 
                                          15 August    9 August               variance 
                                            2015         2014 
-----------  -------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Group        Revenue                     GBP226.8m   GBP182.2m      24.5%       23.3% 
-----------  -------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Gross Margin                                57.6%       58.5%      (0.9)           - 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Operating contribution*                      8.3%        8.2%        0.1           - 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Profit before 
   tax and exceptional 
   items as a % of 
   revenue                                     7.9%        7.9%          -           - 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Retail       Revenue                     GBP168.2m   GBP140.0m      20.1%       19.4% 
-----------  -------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Gross Margin                                64.0%       64.0%          -           - 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Average square 
   footage**                                347,793     326,403       6.6%           - 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Closing square 
   footage**                                355,324     331,524       7.2%           - 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Sales per square 
   foot***                                   GBP418      GBP386       8.3%        7.6% 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Wholesale    Revenue                      GBP58.6m    GBP42.1m      39.1%       36.2% 
-----------  -------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
  Gross margin                                39.2%       40.5%      (1.3)           - 
 -------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Licence      Revenue                       GBP6.4m     GBP5.5m      16.7%           - 
  income 
-----------  -------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 

*Operating contribution is defined as operating profit before exceptional items as a percentage of revenue.

**Excludes licensed partner stores

*** Excludes e-commerce sales

Retail

We operate stores and concessions across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia and an e-commerce business based in the UK, primarily serving the UK and Europe, with separate US and Canadian sites dedicated to North America and a separate site serving Australia. We also have e-commerce businesses with some of our concession partners.

Retail sales were up 20.1% to GBP168.2m (2014: GBP140.0m) (19.4% in constant currency) with average retail square footage increasing by 6.6% to 347,793 sq ft (2014: 326,403 sq ft). Retail sales per square foot increased 8.3% to GBP418 (2014: GBP386) (7.6% in constant currency).

Our e-commerce business delivered another period of very strong growth with a 63.6% increase in sales to GBP22.9m (2014: GBP14.0m). Sales have benefited from improved website design with easy to use navigation which is also optimised for mobile use. Additionally, the Canadian website launched in November 2014 and the Australian site launched in June 2015 have delivered encouraging performances so far.

The retail gross margin remained constant at 64.0% (2014: 64.0%), despite an increase in our outlet sales as a proportion of total sales.

Retail operating costs increased in line with our expectations to GBP83.6m (2014: GBP70.1m), and as a percentage of retail sales reduced slightly to 49.7% (2014: 50.0%).

Wholesale

We operate a wholesale business in the UK serving countries across the world, particularly in Europe, as well as supplying goods to our licensed stores. In addition, we operate a wholesale business in North America.

Wholesale sales were 39.1% above the same period last year at GBP58.6m (2014: GBP42.1m) (36.2% in constant currency) reflecting a strong performance from our UK and North American businesses. Our North American business benefited from changes to buying patterns, which have brought forward some orders. Accordingly, we do not expect this level of growth to continue in the second half of this year.

The wholesale gross margin fell to 39.2% (2014: 40.5%). This was largely due to a proportionate increase in sales to our licensed stores, which carry a lower margin.

Licence Income

We operate both territorial and product licences. Our territorial licences cover selected countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia, where our partners operate licensed retail stores and, in some territories, wholesale operations. Our product licences cover: audio; bicycles; childrenswear; eyewear; footwear; fragrance and skinwear; gifting and stationery; homeware; jewellery; lingerie and sleepwear; luggage; men's suits; neckwear; tiles; and watches.

Licence income was up 16.7% to GBP6.4m (2014: GBP5.5m) with both product and territorial licences performing well. We saw good performances from our product licensees, in particular childrenswear, eyewear, footwear and suiting. Our newly launched bedding and crockery ranges have also been well received. Our licensed stores in Saudi Arabia performed particularly well during the period with further openings planned as a result.

Collections

Ted Baker Womenswear performed well with sales up 22.5% to GBP130.9m (2014: GBP106.9m). Ted Baker Menswear delivered a very good performance with sales increasing 27.4% to GBP95.9m (2014: GBP75.3m). We are very pleased with the positive reactions to the collections both in the UK and internationally.

Womenswear represented 57.7% of total sales (2014: 58.7%) during the period and Menswear represented 42.3% of total sales (2014: 41.3%), which is broadly representative of the division in retail selling space.

Geographic Performance

United Kingdom & Europe

 
                        28 weeks    28 weeks   Variance    Constant 
                           ended       ended               currency 
                       15 August    9 August               variance 
                            2015        2014 
-------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Retail Revenue*       GBP120.9m   GBP105.4m      14.7%       17.0% 
-------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Average square 
  footage*               233,435     225,662       3.4%           - 
-------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Closing square 
  footage*               235,633     229,092       2.9%           - 
-------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Sales per square 
  foot**                  GBP432      GBP410       5.4%        7.8% 
-------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Wholesale revenue      GBP43.9m    GBP34.3m      28.0%       28.0% 
-------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 

*Excludes licence partner stores

** Excludes e-commerce sales

Retail sales in the period in the UK and Europe increased 14.7% to GBP120.9m (2014: GBP105.4m) (17.0% in constant currency) reflecting a strong performance in our established UK market and a very good performance in continental Europe where we continue to expand.

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During the period, we opened a store dedicated to showcasing our licensed product range, Ted Baker & Moore, in Spitalfields London and closed one store. We opened further concessions with premium department stores in the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands. We are pleased with their performances and remain positive about growth opportunities for the brand in these markets.

As at 15 August 2015, we operated 37 own stores (2014: 37), 3 partner stores (2014: 2), 218 concessions (2014: 209) and 12 outlets (2014: 12).

Our e-commerce business performed very well during the period with sales increasing by 56.3% to GBP20.0m (2014: GBP12.8m) reflecting continuing growth in the UK and the benefit of the improved website design.

Sales from our UK wholesale business increased 28.0% to GBP43.9m (2014: GBP34.3m). This strong performance reflects the supply of product to our licensed stores, and continued growth in our wholesale export business.

North America

 
                              28 weeks    28 weeks   Variance    Constant 
                                 ended       ended               currency 
                             15 August    9 August               variance 
                                  2015        2014 
-------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Retail Revenue*              GBP39.7m    GBP28.9m      37.4%       27.3% 
-------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Average square footage*        89,405      79,138      13.0%           - 
-------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Closing square footage*        92,585      81,433      13.7%           - 
-------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Sales per square 
  foot**                        GBP412      GBP350      17.7%        9.2% 
-------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Wholesale revenue            GBP14.6m     GBP7.5m      94.7%       79.3% 
-------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 

*Excludes licence partner stores

** Excludes e-commerce sales

We are very pleased with our progress across retail and wholesale in North America. Both channels performed very well and we are confident that the Ted Baker brand is continuing to gain traction and recognition in this territory.

Sales from our retail division increased by 37.4% to GBP39.7m (2014: GBP28.9m) (27.3% in constant currency). During the period, expansion continued in Canada, with a new store in Vancouver, and further concessions through a leading department store in the US.

As at 15 August 2015, we operated 21 own stores (2014: 17), 1 partner store (2014: nil), 51 concessions (2014: 44) and 6 outlets (2014: 6).

Our e-commerce business delivered a strong performance with sales increasing 140.9% (119.8% constant currency). This reflects the benefit of the new website design and increased online sales through a concession partner. The Canadian website, launched in November 2014, has also delivered an encouraging performance so far.

Sales from our North American wholesale business increased by 94.7% to GBP14.6m (2014: GBP7.5m) (79.3% in constant currency), reflecting the increased growth and brand recognition in this territory. This business also benefited from changes to buying patterns, which have brought forward some orders. Accordingly, we do not expect this level of growth to continue in the second half of this year.

Middle East, Asia & Australasia

 
                             28 weeks    28 weeks   Variance   Constant 
                                ended       ended               currency 
                            15 August    9 August               variance 
                                 2015        2014 
------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Retail Revenue               GBP7.6m     GBP5.8m      31.0%       24.2% 
------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Average square footage        24,953      21,603      15.5%           - 
------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Closing square footage        27,106      20,999      29.1%           - 
------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Sales per square 
  foot                         GBP306      GBP267      14.6%        7.5% 
------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Wholesale revenue            GBP0.1m     GBP0.3m    (66.7%)     (69.7%) 
------------------------  -----------  ----------  ---------  ---------- 
 

We continue to develop the Ted Baker brand across the Middle East, Asia and Australasia through our retail and licensing channels. We work closely with our territorial partners to ensure the visual merchandising of the licensed stores and training of the teams is reflective of the Ted Baker culture.

As has been widely reported, the trading environment in China and Hong Kong continues to be challenging. We are in the early stages of investment and remain positive about the long term opportunities to develop the brand in this territory. Retail sales in Asia increased 31.0% to GBP7.6m (2014: GBP5.8m) (24.2% in constant currency). During the period, we opened our first street level store in Hong Kong in Causeway Bay, our first outlet in South Korea and a concession in China.

As at 15 August 2015, we operated 8 own stores in Asia (2014: 7), 18 partner stores (2014: 2), 8 concessions (2014: 7) and 3 outlets (2014: 1).

Our licensed stores across the Middle East and Asia continue to perform well. In the Middle East, our licence partners opened a new store in Azerbaijan, Dubai, Qatar, two stores in Saudi Arabia and closed one store in Dubai. In Asia, we opened new partner stores in Taiwan and Singapore. As at 15 August 2015, we operated a total of 23 partner stores (2014:17).

The joint venture with our Australian licence partner, Flair Industries Pty Ltd, continues to perform well. As at 15 August 2015, we operated 7 stores in Australasia (2014: 7 stores).

Current Trading and Outlook

Retail

Sales in August were adversely impacted by a number of external factors, however, trading in September has been broadly in line with our expectations and our collections for the Autumn / Winter season have been well received.

In the UK and Europe, we have opened a store in Amsterdam and have also opened further concessions in Ireland and Spain. We plan to open our first outlet in Barcelona and further concessions in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain later this year.

In North America, we have continued our expansion with two new outlets opening in California and a store in Toronto. We remain focused on developing our presence further in this market with plans to open stores in Hawaii, Malibu and two stores in Los Angeles, two new outlets in Florida and new concessions in Hawaii.

Wholesale

The strong performance in our wholesale business in the first half of the year benefited from a change in buying patterns in North America, which has brought forward some orders. As a result, we anticipate full year growth of around 25% for our wholesale business.

Licence Income

Our product and territorial licences continue to perform well with store openings planned in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Taiwan. We plan to open our first concessions in Mexico with a new licence partner along with two new outlets in Australia with our licence partner.

Outlook

The Group continues to perform well and we remain focused on the long term development of the Ted Baker brand. We continue to invest in infrastructure and people to support the future growth of our business in new and existing markets.

Whilst we have made a strong start to the financial year, our results for the full year will, as always, be dependent on the more weighted second half trading period.

We intend to make our next interim management statement, covering the period since the start of the second half of the financial year, in mid-November.

David Bernstein CBE

Non-Executive Chairman

06 October 2015

Condensed Group Income Statement

For the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015

 
                                                              Unaudited 28 weeks   Unaudited           Audited 
                                                                           ended    28 weeks    53 weeks ended 
                                                                       15 August       ended        31 January 
                                                                            2015    9 August              2015 
                                                                                        2014 
                                                       Note              GBP'000     GBP'000           GBP'000 
 
  Revenue                                                 2              226,755     182,172           387,564 
  Cost of sales                                           2             (96,148)    (75,540)         (152,359) 
                                                             -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 
  Gross profit                                            2              130,607     106,632           235,205 
 
  Distribution costs                                                    (84,568)    (70,234)         (144,584) 
 Administrative expenses                                                (33,727)    (29,166)          (56,373) 
----------------------------------------------------  -----  -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 
  Administrative expenses before exceptional cost                       (33,727)    (26,610)          (51,034) 
  Exceptional costs                                       3                    -     (2,556)           (5,339) 
 ---------------------------------------------------  -----  -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 

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  Licence income                                                           6,413       5,496            11,665 
 Other operating income                                                       83       3,307             3,846 
----------------------------------------------------  -----  -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 
  Other operating income/ (expense) before 
   exceptional income                                                         83       (362)             (812) 
   Exceptional income                                     3                    -       3,669             4,658 
 ---------------------------------------------------  -----  -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 
  Operating profit                                        2               18,808      16,035            49,759 
 
  Finance income                                          4                   22          69               108 
  Finance expenses                                        4              (1,338)       (749)           (1,621) 
  Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net 
   of tax                                                                    323         197               525 
  Profit before tax                                       2               17,815      15,552            48,771 
 
 Profit before tax and exceptional items                                  17,815      14,439            49,452 
 Exceptional income                                       3                    -       3,669             4,658 
 Exceptional costs                                        3                    -     (2,556)           (5,339) 
----------------------------------------------------  -----  -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
  Income tax expense                                      7              (4,721)     (4,137)          (12,921) 
                                                             -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 
  Profit for the period                                                   13,094      11,415            35,850 
                                                             -------------------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
 
 
  Earnings per share                                      5 
  Basic                                                                    29.8p       26.1p             82.0p 
  Diluted                                                                  29.4p       25.8p             81.0p 
 
 
 
 

Condensed Group Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015

 
                                                             Unaudited 28 weeks   Unaudited 28 weeks           Audited 
                                                                          ended                ended    53 weeks ended 
                                                                      15 August             9 August        31 January 
                                                                           2015                 2014              2015 
                                                                        GBP'000              GBP'000           GBP'000 
 
 Profit for the period                                                   13,094               11,415            35,850 
                                                            -------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
 
 Other comprehensive (loss) / income 
 Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the income 
 statement: 
 Net effective portion of changes in fair value of cash 
  flow hedges                                                           (1,886)              (1,228)             1,328 
 Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred 
  to profit or loss                                                        (92)                1,797             1,890 
 Exchange rate movement                                                   (818)                (708)             2,692 
                                                            -------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
 Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax                    (2,796)                (139)             5,910 
 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                               10,298               11,276            41,760 
                                                            -------------------  -------------------  ---------------- 
 
 

Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity - Unaudited

For the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015

 
                                                                                                          Total equity 
                                                                                                          attributable 
                                                          Cash flow                                          to equity 
                                                            hedging      Translation         Retained     shareholders 
                    Share capital    Share premium          reserve          reserve         earnings    of the parent 
 
                          GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000          GBP'000 
 
 Balance at 31 
  January 2015              2,196            9,331            1,368            (288)          127,967          140,574 
 Comprehensive 
 income for the 
 period 
 Profit for the 
  period                        -                -                -                -           13,094           13,094 
 Exchange 
  differences on 
  translation of 
  foreign 
  operations                    -                -                -          (1,120)                -          (1,120) 
 Current tax on 
  foreign 
  currency 
  translation                   -                -                -              302                -              302 
 Effective 
  portion of 
  changes in 
  fair value of 
  cash flow 
  hedges                        -                -          (2,382)                -                -          (2,382) 
 Net change in 
  fair value of 
  cash flow 
  hedges 
  transferred to 
  profit or loss                -                -             (92)                -                -             (92) 
 Deferred tax 
  associated 
  with movement 
  in hedging 
  reserve                       -                -              496                -                -              496 
                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period                        -                -          (1,978)            (818)           13,094           10,298 
                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 Transactions 
 with owners 
 recorded 
 directly in 
 equity 
 Increase in 
  issued share 
  capital                       2              259                -                -                -              261 
 Share based 
  payments 
  charges                       -                -                -                -            1,026            1,026 
 Movement on 
  current and 
  deferred tax 
  on share based 
  payments                      -                -                -                -            1,715            1,715 
 Dividends paid                 -                -                -                -         (12,739)         (12,739) 
                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 Total 
  transactions 
  with owners                   2              259                -                -          (9,998)          (9,737) 
                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Balance at 15 
  August 2015               2,198            9,590            (610)          (1,106)          131,063          141,135 
                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 

Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity - Unaudited

For the 28 weeks ended 9 August 2014

 
                                                                                                          Total equity 
                                                                                                          attributable 
                                                        Cash flow                                            to equity 
                                                          hedging       Translation          Retained     shareholders 
                   Share capital   Share premium          reserve           reserve          earnings    of the parent 
 
                         GBP'000         GBP'000          GBP'000           GBP'000           GBP'000          GBP'000 
 
 Balance at 25 
  January 2014             2,194           9,139          (1,850)           (2,980)           105,561          112,064 
 Comprehensive 
 income for the 
 period 
 Profit for the 
  period                       -               -                -                 -            11,415           11,415 
 Deferred tax 
  associated 
  with movement 
  in hedging 
  reserve                      -               -            (142)                 -                 -            (142) 
 Effective 
  portion of 
  changes in 
  fair value of 
  cash flow 
  hedges                       -               -          (1,086)                 -                 -          (1,086) 
 Net change in 
  fair value of 
  cash flow 
  hedges 
  transferred to 
  profit or loss               -               -            1,797                 -                 -            1,797 
 Exchange rate 
  movement                     -               -                -             (708)                 -            (708) 

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                  --------------  --------------  ---------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period                       -               -              569             (708)            11,415           11,276 
                  --------------  --------------  ---------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------------- 
 Transactions 
 with owners 
 recorded 
 directly in 
 equity 
 Increase in 
  issued share 
  capital                      1             144                -                 -                 -              145 
 Share based 
  payments 
  charges                      -               -                -                 -               580              580 
 Movement on 
  current / 
  deferred tax 
  on share 
  options / 
  awards                       -               -                -                 -             (233)            (233) 
 Dividends paid                -               -                -                 -          (10,566)         (10,566) 
                  --------------  --------------  ---------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------------- 
 Total 
  transactions 
  with owners                  1             144                -                 -          (10,219)         (10,074) 
                  --------------  --------------  ---------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------------- 
 Balance at 9 
  August 2014              2,195           9,283          (1,281)           (3,688)           106,757          113,266 
                  --------------  --------------  ---------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------------- 
 

Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity - Audited

For the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015

 
 
                               Share      Share       Cash   Translation    Retained           Total 
                             capital    Premium       flow       Reserve    earnings          equity 
                                                   hedging                              attributable 
                                                   reserve                                 to equity 
                                                                                        shareholders 
                                                                                              of the 
                                                                                              parent 
                             GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000       GBP'000     GBP'000         GBP'000 
 Balance at 25 January 
  2014                         2,194      9,139    (1,850)       (2,980)     105,561         112,064 
 Comprehensive income 
  for the period 
 Profit for the 
  period                                                                      35,850          35,850 
 Exchange differences 
  on translation 
  of foreign operations            -          -          -         3,475           -           3,475 
 Current tax on 
  foreign currency 
  translation                      -          -          -         (783)           -           (783) 
 Effective portion 
  of changes in fair 
  value of cash flow 
  hedges                           -          -      2,132             -           -           2,132 
 Net change in fair 
  value of cash flow 
  hedges transferred 
  to profit or loss                -          -      1,890             -           -           1,890 
 Deferred tax associated 
  with movement in 
  hedging reserve                  -          -      (804)             -           -           (804) 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the 
  period                           -          -      3,218         2,692      35,850          41,760 
                           =========  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ============== 
 Transactions with 
  owners recorded 
  directly in equity 
 Increase in issued 
  share capital                    2        192          -             -           -             194 
 Share based payments 
  charges                          -          -          -             -       1,390           1,390 
 Movement on current 
  and deferred tax 
  on share based 
  payments                         -          -          -             -         672             672 
 Dividends paid                    -          -          -             -    (15,506)        (15,506) 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------------- 
 Total transactions 
  with owners                      2        192          -             -    (13,444)        (13,250) 
                           =========  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ============== 
 
 Balance at 31 January 
  2015                         2,196      9,331      1,368         (288)     127,967         140,574 
                           =========  =========  =========  ============  ==========  ============== 
 
 

Condensed Group Balance Sheet

At 15 August 2015

 
                                                           Unaudited            Unaudited              Audited 
                                                      15 August 2015        9 August 2014      31 January 2015 
                                              Note           GBP'000              GBP'000              GBP'000 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets                              10            15,447               10,563             12,855 
 Property, plant and equipment                  11            58,222               46,978             51,804 
 Investments in equity accounted investee                      1,613                1,221             1, 290 
 Deferred tax assets                                           6,967                4,055              5,659 
 Prepayments                                                     412                  536                461 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
                                                              82,661               63,353             72,069 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                                 115,048               91,914            111,114 
 Trade and other receivables                                  43,861               36,929             36,873 
 Amount due from equity accounted investee                       694                  505                679 
 Derivative financial assets                                   1,118                  230              3,547 
 Cash and cash equivalents                       9            14,354               10,887              7,380 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
                                                             175,075              140,465            159,593 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                                   (44,611)             (41,095)           (57,046) 
 Bank overdraft                                  9          (68,770)             (44,213)           (26,204) 
 Income tax payable                                          (1,977)              (2,822)            (7,202) 
 Derivative financial liabilities                            (1,243)              (2,422)              (636) 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
                                                           (116,601)             (90,552)           (91,088) 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
 
 
 Net assets                                                  141,135              113,266            140,574 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                                                 2,198                2,195              2,196 
 Share premium                                                 9,590                9,283              9,331 
 Other reserves                                                (610)              (1,281)              1,368 
 Translation reserve                                         (1,106)              (3,688)              (288) 
 Retained earnings                                           131,063              106,757            127,967 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
 Total equity                                                141,135              113,266            140,574 
                                                    ----------------      ---------------  ----------------- 
 
 
 

Condensed Group Cash Flow Statement

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For the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015

 
                                                                    Unaudited         Unaudited           Audited 
                                                               28 weeks ended    28 weeks ended    53 weeks ended 
                                                                    15 August          9 August        31 January 
                                                                         2015              2014              2015 
                                                                      GBP'000           GBP'000           GBP'000 
 Cash generated from operations 
 Profit for the period                                                 13,094            11,415            35,850 
 Adjusted for: 
 Income tax expense                                                     4,721             4,137            12,921 
 Depreciation and amortisation                                          7,764             6,413            12,536 
 Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment                            -               385               462 
 Share based payments charges                                           1,026               580             1,390 
 Net finance expenses                                                   1,316               680             1,513 
 Net change in derivative financial assets and liabilities                337               284           (1,507) 
 Share of profit in joint venture                                       (323)             (197)             (525) 
 Decrease in non-current prepayments                                       28                39                71 
 Increase in inventories                                              (4,899)          (10,920)          (29,131) 
 Increase in trade and other receivables                              (5,706)           (2,952)           (1,815) 
 (Decrease) / increase in trade and other payables                   (12,048)           (3,672)            11,653 
 Interest paid                                                          (640)             (735)           (1,594) 
 Income taxes paid                                                    (8,978)           (5,181)          (11,419) 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 Net cash generated from operating activities                         (4,308)               276            30,405 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
 Cash flow from investing activities 
 Purchases of property, plant & equipment & intangibles              (17,908)          (13,805)          (25,476) 
 Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment                          -               176                 5 
 Interest received                                                          -                 -                 1 
 Dividends received from joint venture                                      -                 -               259 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 Net cash from investing activities                                  (17,908)          (13,629)          (25,211) 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
 Cash flow from financing activities 
 Dividends paid                                                      (12,739)          (10,566)          (15,506) 
 Proceeds from issue of shares                                            261               145               194 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 Net cash from financing activities                                  (12,478)          (10,421)          (15,312) 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                           (34,694)          (23,774)          (10,118) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period            (18,824)           (8,761)           (8,761) 
 Exchange rate movement                                                 (898)             (791)                55 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
   Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period            (54,416)          (33,326)          (18,824) 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                    14,354            10,887             7,380 
 Bank overdraft at the end of the period                             (68,770)          (44,213)          (26,204) 
                                                             ----------------  ----------------  ---------------- 
 
   Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period            (54,416)          (33,326)          (18,824) 
 
 

Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements

For the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015

   1.   Basis of preparation 

a. Reporting entity

Ted Baker Plc is a company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The condensed interim financial statements ("interim financial statements") of Ted Baker Plc as at, and for the 28 weeks ended, 15 August 2015 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").

The Group financial statements as at, and for the 53 weeks ended, 31 January 2015 are available upon request from the Company's registered office at Ted Baker Plc, The Ugly Brown Building, 6a St. Pancras Way, London NW1 0TB or at www.tedbakerplc.com.

b. Statement of compliance

These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with "IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the EU and the requirements of the Disclosures and Transparency Rules. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group financial statements as at, and for the 53 weeks ended, 31 January 2015. These interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 6 October 2015.

The comparative figures for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015 are not the Company's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Company's auditors and delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditors was (i) unqualified; (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report; and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. These sections address whether proper accounting records have been kept, whether the Company's accounts are in agreement with these records and whether the auditors have obtained all the information and explanations necessary for the purposes of the audit.

The financial information in this document is unaudited, but has been reviewed by the auditors in accordance with the Auditing Practices Board guidance on Review of Interim Financial Information.

c. Going concern

The Group financial statements for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015, approved by the Board on 19 March 2015, included information on the business environment in which the Group operates, including the factors that are likely to impact the future prospects of the Group, together with the principal risks and uncertainties that the Group faces. In addition, the notes to the consolidated financial statements set out the Group's objectives, policies and processes for managing its financial and capital risk and its exposures to credit, market and liquidity risk. Many of the risks and uncertainties reported are such that their potential to impact the Group's operations are inherent and remain valid as regards to their potential impact during the second half of the financial year ending 30 January 2016. The impact of the economic environment in which the Group's businesses operate is considered in the Chairman's Statement.

The directors have prepared trading and cash flow forecasts for a period of one year from the date of approval of these interim financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate cash headroom and expects to meet all banking covenant requirements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt a going concern basis in preparing the financial statements of the Group.

d. Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in these interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015. Adoption of amendments to published standards and interpretations effective for the Group for the half year ended 15 August 2015 have had no significant impact on the financial position and performance of the Group.

   2.   Segment information 

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Segment revenue and segment result

 
 Unaudited - 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015                     Retail   Wholesale   Licence income      Total 
                                                              GBP'000     GBP'000          GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                                                      168,167      58,588                -    226,755 
 Cost of sales                                               (60,505)    (35,643)                -   (96,148) 
                                                            ---------  ----------  ---------------  --------- 
 Gross profit                                                 107,662      22,945                -    130,607 
 Operating costs                                             (83,604)           -                -   (83,604) 
                                                            ---------  ----------  ---------------  --------- 
 Operating contribution                                        24,058      22,945                -     47,003 
 Licence income                                                     -           -            6,413      6,413 
                                                            ---------  ----------  ---------------  --------- 
 Segment result                                                24,058      22,945            6,413     53,416 
 
 Reconciliation of segment result to profit before tax 
 
 Segment result                                                24,058      22,945            6,413     53,416 
 Other operating costs                                              -           -                -   (34,691) 
 Other operating income                                             -           -                -         83 
 Operating profit                                                   -           -                -     18,808 
 Net finance expense                                                -           -                -    (1,316) 
 Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net of tax           -           -                -        323 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 Profit before tax                                                  -           -                -     17,815 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 
 Capital expenditure                                            8,773         661                -      9,434 
 Unallocated capital expenditure                                    -           -                -      8,293 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 Total capital expenditure                                          -           -                -     17,727 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 
 Depreciation and amortisation                                  6,157         160                -      6,317 
 Unallocated depreciation and amortisation                          -           -                -      1,447 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 Total depreciation and amortisation                                -           -                -      7,764 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 
 
 
 Unaudited - 28 weeks ended 9 August 2014                     Retail    Wholesale   Licence income    Total 
 
                                                              GBP'000     GBP'000          GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                                                      140,040      42,132                -    182,172 
 Cost of sales                                               (50,475)    (25,065)                -   (75,540) 
                                                            ---------  ----------  ---------------  --------- 
 Gross profit                                                  89,565      17,067                -    106,632 
 Operating costs                                             (70,065)           -                -   (70,065) 
                                                            ---------  ----------  ---------------  --------- 
 Operating contribution                                        19,500      17,067                -     36,567 
 Licence income                                                     -           -            5,496      5,496 
                                                            ---------  ----------  ---------------  --------- 
 Segment result                                                19,500      17,067            5,496     42,063 
 
 Reconciliation of segment result to profit before tax 
 
 Segment result                                                19,500      17,067            5,496     42,063 
 Other operating costs                                              -           -                -   (26,956) 
 Exceptional income                                                 -           -                -      3,669 
 Exceptional costs                                                  -           -                -    (2,556) 
 Other operating expense                                            -           -                -      (185) 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 Operating profit                                                   -           -                -     16,035 
 Net finance expense                                                -           -                -      (680) 
 Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net of tax           -           -                -        197 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 Profit before tax                                                  -           -                -     15,552 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 
 Capital expenditure                                            8,306          41                -      8,347 
 Unallocated capital expenditure                                    -           -                -      5,363 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 Total capital expenditure                                          -           -                -     13,710 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 
 Depreciation and amortisation                                  5,305          98                -      5,403 
 Unallocated depreciation and amortisation                          -           -                -      1,010 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 Total depreciation and amortisation                                -           -                -      6,413 
                                                                                                    --------- 
 
 
 
 Audited - 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015                      Retail     Wholesale   Licence income     Total 
                                                              GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000        GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                                                        306,914      80,650                -     387,564 
 Cost of sales                                                (105,940)    (46,419)                -   (152,359) 
                                                             ----------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
 Gross profit                                                   200,974      34,231                -     235,205 
 Operating costs                                              (143,484)           -                -   (143,484) 
                                                             ----------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
 Operating contribution                                          57,490      34,231                -      91,721 
 Licence income                                                       -           -           11,665      11,665 
                                                             ----------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
 Segment result                                                  57,490      34,231           11,665     103,386 
 
 Reconciliation of segment result to profit before tax 
 
 Segment result                                                  57,490      34,231           11,665     103,386 
 Other operating costs                                                -           -                -    (52,134) 
 Exceptional costs                                                    -           -                -     (5,339) 
 Exceptional income                                                   -           -                -       4,658 
 Other operating expense                                              -           -                -       (812) 
                                                                                                      ---------- 
 Operating profit                                                     -           -                -      49,759 
 Net finance expense                                                  -           -                -     (1,513) 
 Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net of tax             -           -                -         525 
                                                                                                      ---------- 
 Profit before tax                                                    -           -                -      48,771 
                                                                                                      ========== 
 

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 Capital expenditure                                             16,550          42                -      16,592 
 Unallocated capital expenditure                                      -           -                -       9,112 
                                                                                                      ---------- 
 Total capital expenditure                                            -           -                -      25,704 
                                                                                                      ========== 
 
 Depreciation and amortisation                                   10,392         116                -      10,508 
 Unallocated depreciation and amortisation                            -           -                -       2,028 
                                                                                                      ---------- 
 Total depreciation and amortisation                                  -           -                -      12,536 
                                                                                                      ========== 
 
 
 
 
   3.   Exceptional income and expenses 

The directors believe that the profit before exceptional items and the adjusted earnings per share measures provide additional useful information for shareholders on the underlying performance of the business. These measures are consistent with how underlying business performance is measured internally.

The exceptional profit before tax measure is not a recognised profit measure under IFRS and may not be directly comparable with adjusted profit measures used by other companies.

There were no amounts recognised as exceptional costs or income during the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015.

Exceptional costs in the 28 weeks ended 9 August 2014 of GBP2.6m related to a legal dispute with a previous insurer. Full provision for all costs incurred and judged payable by the Company was made in the accounts for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015.

Exceptional income in the 28 weeks ended 9 August 2014 of GBP3.7m related to the early termination of a licence partner agreement, details of which have previously been disclosed.

Exceptional costs incurred for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015 include GBP5.3m relating to the legal dispute with a previous insurer.

Exceptional income for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015 comprises GBP3.7m from the early termination agreement of a licence partner agreement and GBP1.0m from the settlement of an intellectual property dispute.

   4.   Finance income and expenses 
 
                                                   Unaudited                 Unaudited            Audited 
                               28 weeks ended 15 August 2015   28 weeks ended 9 August                 53 
                                                                                  2014        weeks ended 
                                                                                          31 January 2015 
 
                                                     GBP'000                   GBP'000            GBP'000 
 Finance income 
 - Interest receivable                                    13                        15                  7 
 - Foreign exchange gains                                  9                        54                101 
                              ------------------------------  ------------------------  ----------------- 
                                                          22                        69                108 
                              ------------------------------  ------------------------  ----------------- 
 Finance expenses 
 - Interest payable                                    (640)                     (595)            (1,184) 
 - Foreign exchange losses                             (698)                     (154)              (437) 
                              ------------------------------  ------------------------  ----------------- 
                                                     (1,338)                     (749)            (1,621) 
                              ------------------------------  ------------------------  ----------------- 
 
   5.   Earnings per share 
 
                                                            Unaudited               Unaudited            Audited 
                                                                   28                      28                 53 
                                                weeks ended 15 August    weeks ended 9 August        weeks ended 
                                                                 2015                    2014    31 January 2015 
 
 Number of shares:                                                No.                     No.                No. 
 Weighted number of ordinary shares 
  outstanding                                              43,934,613              43,669,783         43,703,369 
 Effect of dilutive options                                   656,613                 632,677            542,027 
                                              -----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------- 
 Weighted number of ordinary shares 
  outstanding - diluted                                    44,591,226              44,302,460         44,245,396 
                                              -----------------------  ----------------------  ----------------- 
 
 Earnings:                                                    GBP'000                 GBP'000            GBP'000 
 Profit for the period, basic and diluted                      13,094                  11,415             35,850 
 Profit for the period adjusted *                              13,094                  10,573             36,372 
 
 Basic earnings per share                                       29.8p                   26.1p              82.0p 
 Adjusted earnings per share *                                  29.8p                   24.2p              83.2p 
 Diluted earnings per share                                     29.4p                   25.8p              81.0p 
 Adjusted diluted earnings per share*                           29.4p                   23.9p              82.2p 
 

* Adjusted profit for the period and adjusted earnings per share are shown before exceptional items (net of tax) of GBPnil (28 weeks ended 9 August 2014: net income of GBP842,000, 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015: net costs of GBP522,000).

   6.   Dividends per share 
 
                                               Unaudited                   Unaudited                     Audited 
                                28 weeks ended 15 August     28 weeks ended 9 August   53 weeks ended 31 January 
                                                    2015                        2014                        2015 
                                                 GBP'000                     GBP'000                     GBP'000 
 
 Final dividend paid for the 
  prior year of 29.0p per 
  ordinary share (2014: 
  24.2p)                                          12,739                      10,566                      10,566 
 Interim dividend paid 2015: 
  Nil (2014: Nil)                                      -                           -                       4,940 
                              --------------------------  --------------------------  -------------------------- 
                                                  12,739                      10,566                      15,506 
                              --------------------------  --------------------------  -------------------------- 
 
 

The Board has declared an interim dividend of 13.2p per share (2014: 11.3p) payable on 20 November 2015 to shareholders on the register at 16 October 2015.

   7.   Income tax expense 

The Group's full year forecast effective tax rate in respect of continuing operations for the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015 is 26.5% (28 weeks ended 9 August 2014: 26.6%, 53 weeks ended 31 January 2015: 26.5%).

This effective tax rate is higher than the UK tax rate due to higher overseas tax rates and the non-recognition of losses in overseas territories where the businesses are still in their development phase. On 1 April 2015 the UK corporation tax rate fell from 21% to 20%.

Our future effective tax rate is expected to be higher than the UK tax rate as a result of overseas profits arising in jurisdictions with higher tax rates than the UK.

   8.   Share based payments 

Long Term Incentive Plan

Share awards are made in the form of nil-cost options under the Ted Baker Plc Long Term Incentive Plan 2013 ("LTIP 2013"), which was approved by the shareholders at the general meeting held on 20 June 2013. A third award of options was granted under the LTIP 2013 on 30 April 2015. The options will be exercisable three years after the date of grant subject to the satisfaction of profit before tax per share and share price performance targets, each measured over a three year period. The profit before tax per share target is calibrated so that the percentage of awards that vests is linked to the level of profit growth achieved.

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The terms and conditions of the LTIP 2013 awards made during the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015 are as follows:

 
      Grant date   Type of award   Number of shares                           Vesting conditions        Vesting period 
 
   30 April 2015       LTIP 2013            192,860                                       Profit    Up to 100% after 3 
                                                                                      before tax                 years 
                                                                                       per share 
                                                                                       growth of 
                                                                                      10-15% per 
                                                                                       annum and 
                                                                                       10% share 
                                                                                           price 
                                                                                          growth 
                                                                                        over the 
                                                                                         vesting 
                                                                                          period 
 

The charge to the income statement for the 28 weeks ended 15 August 2015 for LTIP 2013 awards amounted to GBP912,154 (2014: GBP515,920). Included in the charge for the period is an amount in respect of R S Kelvin, who is employed by the Company, amounting to GBP125,501 (2014: GBP66,230).

The Monte-Carlo valuation methodology has been used as the basis of measuring fair value of awards made under the LTIP 2013. The range of inputs into the Monte-Carlo model was as follows:

 
 Share price at grant                                                                     1,705.0p - 2,855.0p 
 Share price at grant (based on 6 month average) for share price performance condition    1,318.0p - 2,385.0p 
 Risk free interest rate                                                                        0.73% - 1.18% 
 Expected life of options                                                                             3 years 
 Share price volatility                                                                                 29.0% 
 Dividend yield                                                                                 1.41% - 1.82% 
 
   9.   Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents per balance sheet to the cash flow statement 
 
                                                          Unaudited   Unaudited                          Audited 
                                                           28 weeks    28 weeks   53 weeks ended 31 January 2015 
                                               ended 15 August 2015       ended 
                                                                       9 August 
                                                                           2014 
 
                                                            GBP'000     GBP'000                          GBP'000 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents per balance 
  sheet                                                      14,354      10,887                            7,380 
 Bank overdraft per balance sheet                          (68,770)    (44,213)                         (26,204) 
                                             ----------------------  ----------  ------------------------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents per cash flow 
  statement                                                (54,416)    (33,326)                         (18,824) 
                                             ----------------------  ----------  ------------------------------- 
 
 

During the period, the Group agreed an extension of its multi-currency revolving credit facility with the Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays. A new agreement was signed on 15 July 2015, increasing the Group's committed borrowing facility from GBP65m to GBP85m for 3.5 years to March 2018. The new borrowing is on similar terms and contains similar covenants to the previous facility which are appropriate to the Group and will be tested on a quarterly basis.

10. Intangible assets

Intangible asset additions during the period include GBP3.1m (9 August 2014: GBP4.9m, 31 January 2015: GBP7.7m) in relation to the Microsoft Dynamics AX systems, and to e-commerce platforms for both the UK and US sites.

11. Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment asset additions during the period include GBP14.6m (9 August 2014: GBP8.8m, 31 January 2015: GBP18.0m) in relation to stores opened and refurbishment.

12. Related parties

The Company has a related party relationship with its executive and non-executive directors.

Directors of the company and their immediate relatives control 35.6% (2014: 35.8%) of the voting shares of the Company.

At 15 August 2015, the main trading company owed the parent company GBP25,736,000 (9 August 2014: GBP25,370,000). The main trading company was owed GBP47,932,000 (9 August 2014: GBP28,009,000) from other subsidiaries within the Group.

Transactions between subsidiaries and between the parent and subsidiaries were priced on an arm's length basis.

The Group has a 50% interest in a joint venture company in Australia which is also the parent company of a subsidiary joint venture in New Zealand. As at 15 August 2015, the joint venture owed GBP694,000 to the main trading company (9 August 2014: GBP505,000). The value of sales made to the joint venture by the Group in the period was GBP1,427,000 (9 August 2014: GBP1,319,000).

13. Principal risks and uncertainties

The principal risks and uncertainties affecting the Group were identified as part of the Group Strategic Report, set out on pages 16 and 17 of the Ted Baker Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 January 2015, a copy of which is available on the website at www.tedbakerplc.com.

The Group have established a structured approach to identify, assess and manage these risks and this is regularly monitored and updated by the Risk Committee. The following list highlights some of the principal risks, which are unchanged from year end and remain relevant for the second half of the financial year:

 
 Strategic Risks                                                 Operational Risks 
 
     *    Significant external events affecting our supply          *    Failure in our supply chain affecting our ability to 
          chain, customers, partners affecting our revenue               deliver our offer to customers and/or partners 
          and/or cost base 
                                                                 *    Cost inflation affecting our operating costs 
     *    Reputational risk to our brand as a result of our 
          actions or those of our partners 
 
    *    Risk that our offer will not satisfy the needs of our      *    Operational problems affecting the internal 
         customers                                                       infrastructure of our business 
 
                                                                     *    Failure to operate in a sustainable and responsible 
                                                                          manner 
                                                                 *    IT security breach and loss of controlled data 
 Financial Risks 
                                                                 *    Loss of key individuals 
     *    Failure of counterparties 
 
     *    Currency, interest and credit risks                       *    Non-compliance with applicable legislations and 
                                                                         regulations 
 
     *    Financial covenants under credit facilities 
 
                                                                    *    Poorly managed implementation or take up of new 
                                                                         systems, leading to business disruptions 
 

Responsibility statement of the directors in respect of the interim financial statements

The directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

-- the condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU;

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

(a) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first 28 weeks of the financial year and their impact on the condensed financial statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining 24 weeks of the financial year; and

(b) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first 28 weeks of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the entity during that period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report that could do so.

The directors of Ted Baker Plc are listed on page 32 of the financial statements as at, and for, the 53 weeks to 31 January 2015. A list of current directors is maintained on the Ted Baker Plc website, at: www.tedbakerplc.com

By order of the Board

   R S Kelvin CBE                                    L D Page 
   Founder and Chief Executive                   Chief Operating Office and Group Finance Director 
   06 October 2015                                    06 October 2015 

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