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RNS Number : 1339R
Tricorn Group PLC
07 December 2016
7 December 2016
Tricorn Group plc
("Tricorn" or the "Group")
Interim Results
For the six months ended 30 September 2016
Tricorn Group plc (AIM: TCN.L) the AIM listed tube manipulation specialist, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
Highlights
-- Revenue up 12.3% on previous period, being 6 months to 31 March 2016 -- China restructuring completed, providing a solid platform for future profitable growth -- Positive cash flow from operating activities -- Significant new contract win and long term supply agreement announced post-period end
Financial Summary
Unaudited smonths Unaudited six months to six months to Six months to Year ended 30 September September 30 September 31 March 31 March 2016 2015 2016 2016 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 8,900 10,096 7,920 18,016 Adjusted Operating Profit* 187 183 (150) 33 Adjusted Profit/(Loss) before tax* 4 38 (311) (273) Cashflow from operating activities 202 370 852 1,222 Cash & cash equivalents 643 730 855 855 Net (Debt) (3,386) (3,167) (2,920) (2,920) Adj EPS/(LPS) - basic 0.01p 0.11p (0.30)p (0.19)p - - -------------- -------------- -----------
*All references to operating profit, operating margin, profit/loss before tax and EPS are before restructuring costs, intangible asset amortisation, share based payment charges and foreign exchange derivative valuation.
Andrew Moss, Chairman of Tricorn, commented:
"The Group has made good progress through the first half of the year when compared to the previous period and the Board is encouraged by the new business won. Our USA and UK businesses have generated increased revenue through increased market share, enabling both of our divisions to improve profitability.
In line with our previously announced plans, we consolidated our activities in China providing a solid platform for future profitable growth.
Adjusted PBT for the period was in line with the Board's expectations and we anticipate that full year results will be in line with market expectations."
Enquires:
Tricorn Group plc Tel +44 (0)1684 569956 Mike Welburn, Chief Executive www.tricorn.uk.com Phil Lee, Group Finance Director corporate@tricorn.uk.com Stockdale Securities Limited Tel + 44 (0)20 7601 6100 Tom Griffiths/Henry Willcocks
Notes to Editors:
Tricorn is a value added manufacturer and specialist manipulator of pipe and tubing assemblies to niche markets worldwide in the Energy and Transportation sectors.
Headquartered in Malvern, UK, Tricorn employs around 300 employees and operates through four brands: MTC, Maxpower, Franklin Tubular Products and Minguang-Tricorn Tubular Products.
Chairman's and Chief Executive's statement
Performance in the six months ended 30 September 2016
The Group made encouraging progress through the period despite its markets remaining weak. The USA and UK businesses benefitted from the impact of new business wins and, as a result, first half revenue for the Group was 12.3 % higher than in the six months ended 31 March 2016 (the "Previous Period").
Adjusted PBT at GBP0.004m was in line with the Board's expectations and substantially ahead of the Previous Period (loss :GBP0.311m).
Operational Review
The Group operates two main business divisions focused on the Transportation and Energy sectors and has four manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA and China. These locations make it ideally positioned to support its blue chip OEM customer base, many of whom are seeking to localise supply and technical support for their facilities in these key regions.
Transportation
The Transportation division is focused on rigid, nylon and hybrid tubular products for engines, hydraulic actuation, transmission lubrication and fuel sender sub-systems. Its customer base serves both the on and off road markets, including construction, truck and agriculture.
The USA business, Franklin Tubular Products, continued to make good progress with revenue and profitability up on the Previous Period. On 10 November 2016, post-period end the Group announced that it had been awarded business from Volvo Truck Group that is expected to generate $3.5m (GBP2.8m) of additional revenue over a 4-year period. In addition, on 30 November 2016, the Group announced a 5 year supply agreement with one of its key strategic customers which is expected to generate approximately $9.6m (GBP7.74m) of revenue from current products.
In the UK, Maxpower Automotive also increased revenue compared to the Previous Period again as a result of new business wins.
In China, the previously announced project to combine the activities of the Group's wholly owned facility and joint venture into a single operation was completed to plan at the end of June 2016. All trading in China is now through the enlarged joint venture, Minguang-Tricorn Tubular Products. This provides a solid platform for future growth. In line with Group policy, only the share of the profit or loss is reported in the consolidated accounts.
Overall externally reported segmental revenue was GBP6.844m, which was an increase of 13% on the Previous Period (GBP6.054m). Segmental adjusted profit before tax was GBP0.061m, up GBP0.039m on the Previous Period (GBP0.022m).
Energy
The Energy division specialises in the design and manufacture of larger tubular assemblies and fabrications for engine, cooling and generator set applications. Its customer base serves the power generation, oil and gas, mining and marine applications markets.
Malvern Tubular Components continued to benefit from its on-going improvement activities and won additional business from new customers particularly in the power generation market.
Revenue at GBP2.056m was up 10.2% from the Previous Period (GBP1.866m). Segmental adjusted profit before tax at GBP0.018m improved GBP0.210m from the Previous Period (loss: GBP0.192m).
Financial Review
Through the first half, the Group benefitted from the cost reduction activities that were initiated during the corresponding period last year. This has enabled the Group to operate through the period with a lower cost base and report a broadly similar adjusted operating profit of GBP0.187m (2015: GBP0.183m), on revenues that were GBP1.196m lower. In addition, during the period the Group merged its activities in China. As a result, its subsidiary businesses were profitable and a small adjusted profit before tax was delivered at the Group level.
The Group's functional currency is Sterling. Beyond this, the Group does have a transactional exposure to the U.S. Dollar (USD), predominantly for the purchase of machined components. Where possible the Group hedges against this transactional currency exposure and currently has financial instruments in place until 31 March 2017. The Group's overseas assets, liabilities and borrowings are translated at the month end exchange rate, with any foreign exchange variances taken to reserves. The Group's exposure to the Euro is not material.
Income Statement
Revenue for the first half of the year at GBP8.900m was up 12.3% on the six months to 31 March 2016 and down 11.8% on the corresponding period in the prior year (2015: GBP10.096m). The impact of the strengthening USD added GBP0.246m to the first half revenue when compared to the Previous Period. However, this is more than offset by the completion of the merger of the Group's China activities at the end of June 2016. Please note that from this date, the Group reports only its share of the profit or loss before tax and the revenue figure from the joint venture is not shown in the Group consolidated accounts.
After reacting to the reduced revenue levels seen through the second half of the last financial year, the Group benefitted from a lower cost base through the first half of this financial year. This resulted in an adjusted operating profit GBP0.187m (2015: GBP0.183m) and an operating loss of GBP0.150m for the six months to 31 March 2016.
In the first half, the Group incurred restructuring charges of GBP0.198m. The majority of these related to the merger of the Group's activities in China, with GBP0.114m specifically relating to asset impairments associated with the closure of activities in Wuxi.
After restructuring costs, intangible asset amortisation, share based payment charges and credits relating to foreign exchange derivative contracts the Group made an operating loss of GBP0.066m (2015: operating profit of GBP0.098m).
Loss from joint ventures was GBP0.076m (2015: GBP0.039m). Finance charges for the half year were GBP0.107m (2015: GBP0.106m). This charge relates to interest costs on both short term borrowing and lease finance arrangements. The resultant adjusted profit before tax was GBP0.004m (2015: GBP0.038m).
The adjusted earnings per share was 0.01p (2015: 0.11p) and after deducting non-underlying items the basic loss per share was 0.74p (2015: 0.14p).
Cash Flow
The Group's net cash flow from operating activities for the first half was GBP0.202m (2015: GBP0.370m).
The Group's investment in capital expenditure in the first half was GBP0.307m (2015: GBP0.297m). The majority of this expenditure was associated with new business and facility improvements in the UK and US. Funding of capital expenditure projects is through a combination of short term borrowings and lease finance arrangements.
Net debt at the half year end was GBP3.386m compared to GBP3.167m at 30 September 2015 and GBP2.920m at 31 March 2016. Translation of the Group's USD borrowings at the half year has had the impact of increasing the Group's net debt by GBP0.224m when compared to 31 March 2016 and GBP0.311m when compared to 30 September 2015. As a result of the higher net debt, gearing at the half year was 57.4% (2015: 49.5%).
Balance Sheet
At 30 June 2016 the Group completed the transfer activities associated with its facilities in China. This involved closing its wholly owned subsidiary in Wuxi and investing the resultant assets into its joint venture in Nanjing. On completion of the transaction, the Group had invested a further GBP0.518m of assets, comprising tangible assets and inventories, into the joint venture. After taking into account further investment from the joint venture partner, the Group now holds 63% of the equity. The Group will continue to report the business as a joint venture and believes that this is the most appropriate treatment in its consolidated accounts.
Total assets at 30 September 2016 were GBP12.538m, down GBP0.371m on 30 September 2015, largely on the back of lower trade receivables, inventories and cash and equivalents.
Net working capital at 30 September 2016 was GBP3.834m, which was GBP0.868m lower than at 30 September 2015 and GBP0.460m higher than at 31 March 2016.
Outlook
The Group has made good progress through the first half of the year when compared to the Previous Period and the Board is encouraged by the new business won. Our USA and UK businesses have generated increased revenue through increased market share, enabling both of our divisions to improve profitability.
In line with our previously announced plans, we consolidated our activities in China providing a solid platform for future profitable growth.
Adjusted PBT for the period was in line with the Board's expectations and we anticipate that full year results will be in line with market expectations.
Andrew Moss Mike Welburn
Chairman Chief Executive
Group statement of comprehensive income
For period ended 30 September 2016
Note Unaudited Unaudited six six months Audited months to 30 Unaudited six Unaudited six to 30 Year Ended September months to 30 months to 30 September 31 March 2016 September 2016 September 2016 2015 2016 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Underlying Non-Underlying Group Revenue 3 8,900 - 8,900 10,096 18,016 Cost of sales (5,169) - (5,169) (5,962) (10,752) --------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------ ---------- Gross profit 3,731 - 3,731 4,134 7,264 Distribution costs (394) - (394) (538) (969) Administration costs * General administration costs (3,150) - (3,150) (3,413) (6,262) * Restructuring costs - (198) (198) (16) (270) * Intangible asset amortisation - (95) (95) (63) (158) * Share based payment charge - (4) (4) (29) (59) * Fair value change relating to forward exchange contracts - 44 44 23 - ------------------------------------------------------- ---- --------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------ ---------- Total administration costs (3,150) (253) (3,403) (3,498) (6,749) Operating profit/(loss) 187 (253) (66) 98 (454) ----------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------- Share of loss from joint venture (76) - (76) (39) (99) Finance costs (107) - (107) (106) (207) Profit/(loss) before tax 3 4 (253) (249) (47) (760) Income tax expense - - - - 208 Loss for the year and total comprehensive expense 4 (253) (249) (47) (552) =========== ================ ================= ================= ========== Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent company 4 (253) (249) (47) (552) =========== ================ ================= ================= ========== Continuing Operations Earnings per share: Basic loss per share 4 (0.74)p (0.14)p (1.64)p Diluted loss per share 4 (0.74)p (0.14)p (1.64)p
Group statement of changes in equity
For period ended 30 September 2016
Share based Share Share Merger Translation payment Retained capital premium reserve Reserve Reserve earnings Total GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Balance at 1 April 2015 3,349 1,692 1,388 55 401 (455) 6,430 (audited) Issue of new shares 30 - - - - - 30 Share based payment charge - - - - 29 - 29 --------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Total transactions with owners 30 - - - 29 - 59 Foreign exchange loss on translation of
Reserves - - - (47) - - (47) Comprehensive income - - - - - (47) (47) --------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Balance at 30 September 2015 3,379 1,692 1,388 8 430 (502) 6,395 (unaudited) Share based payment charge - - - - 30 - 30 Write back of share based reserve - - - - (160) 160 - --------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Total transactions with owners - - - - (130) 160 30 Foreign exchange gain on translation of Reserves - - - 99 - - 99 Comprehensive income - - - - - (505) (505) --------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Balance at 31 March 2016 3,379 1,692 1,388 107 300 (847) 6,019 (audited) Share based payment charge - - - - 4 - 4 --------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Total transactions with owners - - - - 4 - 4 Foreign exchange gain on translation of Reserves - - - 116 - - 116 Comprehensive income - - - - - (249) (249) --------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Balance at 30 September 2016 3,379 1,692 1,388 223 304 (1,096) 5,890 (unaudited) ========================= ========================= =========================== ========================= ============================ ========================= =====================
Group statement of financial position
At 30 September 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Audited 30 September 30 September 31 March 2016 2015 2016 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Assets Non current Goodwill 391 391 391 Intangible assets 407 404 500 Investment in Joint Venture 660 276 216 Property, plant and equipment 4,113 4,147 3,796 ------------ ------------ --------- 5,571 5,218 4,903 Current Inventories 2,467 2,888 2,258 Trade and other receivables 3,825 4,057 3,550 Cash and cash equivalents 643 730 855 Corporation tax 32 16 32 ------------ ------------ --------- 6,967 7,691 6,695 Assets held in disposal group classified as held for sale - - 765 Total assets 12,538 12,909 12,363 ============ ============ ========= Liabilities Current Trade and other payables (2,458) (2,243) (2,434) Borrowings (3,924) (3,773) (3,677) Corporation tax (26) (215) - (6,408) (6,231) (6,111) Non-current Borrowings (105) (124) (98) Deferred tax (135) (159) (135) ------------ ------------ --------- (240) (283) (233) Total liabilities (6,648) (6,514) (6,344) Net assets 5,890 6,395 6,019 ============ ============ ========= Equity Share capital 3,379 3,379 3,379 Share premium account 1,692 1,692 1,692 Merger reserve 1,388 1,388 1,388 Translation reserve 223 8 107 Share based payment reserve 304 430 300 Retained earnings (1,096) (502) (847) Total equity 5,890 6,395 6,019 ============ ============ =========
Group statement of cash flows
For period ended 30 September 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Audited Six months Six months Year Ended to to 30 September 30 September 31 March 2016 2015 2016 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Cash flows from operating activities (Loss) after taxation (249) (47) (552) Adjustment for: Depreciation 345 334 704 Net finance costs in statement of comprehensive income 107 106 207 Restructuring charges 114 - - Amortisation charge 95 63 158 Share based payment charge 4 29 59 Share of joint venture operating losses 76 39 99 Credit relating to foreign exchange derivative contracts (44) (23) - Taxation expense recognised in statement of comprehensive income - - (208) (Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables (274) 838 1,329 Increase/(Decrease) in trade payables and other payables 52 (578) (414) Decrease/(Increase) in inventories 66 (374) (19) ------------ ------------ ---------- Cash generated 292 387 1,363 Interest paid (132) (132) (207) Income taxes paid 42 115 66 Net cash generated by operating activities 202 370 1,222 ============ ============ ========== Cash flows from investing activities Investment in overseas joint venture (518) - - NBV of asset sold on disposal of business 415 - - Purchase of plant and equipment (307) (297) (629) Purchase of intangible assets - - (192) Net cash used by investing activities (410) (297) (821) ============ ============ ========== Cash flows from financing activities Issue of ordinary share capital - 30 30 Movement in short term borrowings 41 (35) (201) Payment of finance lease liabilities (45) (32) (69) ------------ ------------ ---------- Net cash absorbed by financing activities (4) (37) (240) Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (212) 36 161 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 855 694 694 ------------ ------------ ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 643 730 855 ============ ============ ========== 1 General information
Tricorn Group plc and subsidiaries' (the 'Group') principal activities comprise high precision tube manipulation, systems engineering and specialist fittings.
The Group's customer base includes major blue chip companies with world-wide activities in key market sectors, including Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Off Highway, Commercial Vehicles, Agriculture and Automotive.
Tricorn Group plc is the Group's ultimate parent company. It is incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The address of Tricorn Group plc's registered office, which is also its principal place of business, is Spring Lane, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1DA. The Group's shares are admitted to trading on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
These consolidated interim financial statements have been approved for issue on 7 December 2016 by the Board of Directors. Amendments to the financial statements are not permitted after they have been approved. Copies of this announcement are available on the Company's website, www.tricorn.uk.com.
The financial information set out in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in the Companies Act 2006. The Group's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those financial statements was unqualified and did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
2 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are for the six months ended 30 September 2016. They have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2016, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
The same accounting policies and methods of computation are followed in the interim financial statements as compared with the most recent annual financial statements.
3 Segmental reporting
The Group operates two main business segments:
-- Energy: manipulated tubular assemblies for use in power generation, oil and gas and marine sectors.
-- Transportation: ferrous, non-ferrous and nylon material tubular assemblies for use in on and off-highway applications.
3 Segmental reporting (continued)
The financial information detailed below is frequently reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision maker.
6 months to 30 September 2016 (unaudited) Energy Transportation Unallocated Total GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 2,056 6,844 - 8,900 Segmental profit/(loss) before tax 18 61 - 79 Restructuring costs (198) Intangible asset amortisation (95) Fair value credit relating to foreign exchange contracts 44 Share based payment charge (4) Corporate recharges 1 Share of losses of joint venture (76) ________ Loss before tax (249) Segmental total assets 2,700 8,997 841 12,538 6 months to 30 September 2015 (unaudited) - Restated Energy Transportation Unallocated Total GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 3,612 6,484 - 10,096 Segmental profit/(loss) before tax 255 (104) - 151 Restructuring costs (16) Intangible asset amortisation (63) Fair value credit relating to foreign exchange contracts 23 Share based payment charge (29) Corporate recharges (74) Share of losses of joint venture (39) _________ Loss before tax (47) Segmental total assets 3,015 8,731 1,163 12,909 3 Segmental reporting (continued) Year ended 31 March 2016 Energy Transportation Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 5,478 12,538 - 18,016 Segmental profit/(loss) before tax 63 (82) - (19) Restructuring costs (270) Intangibles amortisation (158) Share based payment charge (59) Corporate recharges (155) Share of loss from joint venture (99) _________ Profit before tax (760) Segmental total assets 2,573 9,137 653 12,363 4 (Loss)/Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic earnings per share is based on the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year.
The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the basic earnings per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares and the post tax effect of dividends and/or interest, on the assumed conversion of all dilutive options and other dilutive potential ordinary shares.
Reconciliations of the earnings and weighted average number of shares used in the calculations are set out below.
Six months ended 30 September 2016 Weighted average Loss number of shares Loss per share GBP'000 Number '000 Pence Basic loss per share (249) 33,795 (0.74)p ------- ----------------- ---------------- Dilutive shares - Diluted loss per share (249) 33,795 (0.74)p ------- ----------------- ---------------- Six months ended 30 September 2015 Weighted average Loss number of shares Loss per share GBP'000 Number '000 Pence Basic earnings per share - continuing operations (47) 33,495 (0.14)p ------- ----------------- ---------------- Dilutive shares - Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations (47) 33,495 (0.14)p ------- ----------------- ---------------- 4 (Loss)/Earnings per share (continued) 31 March 2016 Weighted average Loss number of shares Loss per share GBP'000 Number '000 Pence Basic earnings per share - continuing operations (552) 33,646 (1.64)p ------- ----------------- ---------------- Dilutive shares - Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations (552) 33,646 (1.64)p ------- ----------------- ----------------
The directors consider that the following adjusted earnings per share calculation is a more appropriate reflection of the Group performance.
Six months ended 30 September 2016 Profit Weighted average Earnings per number of shares share GBP'000 Number '000 Pence Basic earnings per share (249) 33,795 (0.74)p -------- ------------------ ------------- Restructuring costs 198 Intangible asset amortisation 95 Fair value credit relating to foreign exchange contracts (44) Share based payment charge 4 Adjusted earnings per share 4 33,795 0.01p -------- ------------------ ------------- Dilutive shares - - - Diluted adjusted earnings per share 4 33,795 0.01p -------- ------------------ ------------- Six months ended 30 September 2015 Weighted average Profit number of shares Earnings per share GBP'000 Number '000 Pence Basic earnings per share - continuing operations (47) 33,495 (0.14)p -------- ----------------- -------------- Restructuring costs 16 Intangible asset amortisation 63 Fair value credit relating to foreign exchange contracts (23) Share based payment charge 29 Adjusted earnings per share 38 33,495 0.11p -------- ----------------- -------------- Dilutive shares - - - Diluted adjusted earnings per share 38 33,495 0.11p -------- ----------------- -------------- 31 March 2016 Weighted average Loss number of shares Loss per share GBP'000 Number '000 Pence Basic earnings per share - continuing operations (552) 33,646 (1.64)p ------- ----------------- ---------------- Restructuring costs 270 Intangible asset amortisation 158 - Share based payment charge 59 Adjusted earnings per share (65) 33,646 (0.19)p ------- ----------------- ---------------- Dilutive shares - - Diluted adjusted earnings per share (65) 33,646 (0.19)p ------- ----------------- ----------------
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