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Tricorn Group PLC Interim Results (1339R)

07/12/2016 7:00am

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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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