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RNS Number:0831U Pace Micro Technology PLC 12 January 2004 Pace Micro Technology plc Interim Report 2004 12 January 2004 Pace Micro Technology plc for the 26 weeks ended 29 November 2003 SALIENT POINTS * Turnover increased 32% to #110.4m (2002: #83.4m); * Profit before tax and amortisation of goodwill #1.1m (2002: loss #15.9m); * Adjusted diluted earnings per share before amortisation of goodwill 0.7p (2002: loss per share 7.3p); * Overheads for half year reduced to #20.1m, with annual run rate down to #40m p.a. (year ended 31 May 2003: #52.3m); * Net cash position #13.8m (31 May 2003: #13.1m); * Modest improvement in business performance expected. Pace Micro Technology's Chairman Sir Michael Bett commented: "I am pleased to announce that Pace has returned to profit following a difficult couple of years. We see opportunities for development in both continental Europe and Asia, which should result in a modest improvement in the performance of the business." Chairman's Statement Pace's results for the six months ending 29 November 2003 continued the improvement that started in the first half of calendar 2003 and the Board is pleased to report that the Group has made a welcome return to profit. Results Turnover on Pace's digital set-top box sales and additional services rose 32% to #110m (2002: #83m). Profit before tax and amortisation of goodwill was #1.1m (2002: loss #15.9m). Earnings per share were 0.7p (2002: loss 7.3p). Trading and financial review During the period under review Pace shipments rose 51% to 985,000 units and approximately 50% of these units were for the UK market. In the UK revenues remained fairly stable; a decline in average selling prices was offset by an increase in unit shipments through BSkyB's continued acquisition of subscribers and a marked increase in Sky+ demand towards the end of the period. However as expected, our cable customers took very little product. Asia Pacific and continental Europe generated the majority of Pace's growth in this period, accounting for 45% of shipments by volume. These markets are now showing more activity than they have for several years and Pace shipped boxes to over 20 different countries, with Sky Italia becoming one of our largest customers. We made our first shipments to Viasat in Scandinavia and the first boxes were shipped to Foxtel in Australia to enable them to commence their trials. In Germany, our box is in final testing at Premiere and we have recently signed a contract with Kabel Deutschland. We envisage that these markets will be important sources of demand over the next year. Within the US market, demand remains slow and Pace shipped 45,000 boxes, albeit at better margins than previously achieved. The low level of shipments, high level of engineering and customer support have resulted in continuing losses in our US operations. However consumer demand for high-definition (HD) content, set top boxes, televisions and displays is accelerating. Cable operators are beginning to focus their attention on digital video recorders (DVRs), during the period Pace commenced its DVR development programme for this market. The global set-top box market remains highly competitive, reflected in the gross margin of 19.1% (2002: 12.7%). The 2002 margin was lower than normal due to one-off losses incurred on the initial Sky+ shipments, removing this impact gives a like-for-like margin comparison of 19.1%. As a result of the business restructuring effected in the last financial year, overheads for the half year were reduced to #20.1m, with the annual cost run rate reducing to #40m from #52.3m in the year ended 31 May 2003. Net assets were unchanged at around #45m. Within net current assets, debtors decreased to #56.2m (31 May 2003: #57.2m), creditors decreased to #34.1m (31 May 2003: #38.6m), stocks decreased to #14.3m (31 May 2003: #16.0m) and net cash increased a little to #13.8m (31 May 2003: #13.1m). Our world class engineering expertise is being enhanced, which includes development of some software in India. We are also improving competitiveness through new product innovation, cost-effective designs and quality improvements. Dividend The Board has decided not to declare an interim dividend (as last year). The position for the full year will be reviewed in the light of the results for the second half of the year. Outlook The dynamics of the global digital TV markets means that the outlook varies from region to region. In the UK, more than half of homes have digital TV and the increase in penetration is likely to continue. However, due to the decline in average selling prices, we expect to see a reduction in our UK revenues over current levels. Continental Europe and Asia represent opportunity for future growth, which will be stimulated by lower set-top box prices and DVR deployments, enabling broadcasters and operators to roll out their digital services in a profitable way. In the US our goal is to grow our relatively small market share through our engagements with Comcast and Time Warner, together accounting for over 50% of the US cable market. Since the close of the first half the US dollar has declined, which in principle should benefit margins, as lower product costs will offset the decline in average selling prices. However, it is not possible to predict the impact of future exchange rate developments. Overall we expect our business performance to continue to improve. This will depend on our ability to win the available business and our customers' willingness and financial ability to develop their services and utilise Pace set-top box technology in volume. Sir Michael Bett Chairman 12 January 2004 CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2003 Note 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 29 Nov 2003 30 Nov 2002 31 May 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) #000 #000 #000 Turnover 2 110,412 83,408 166,597 Cost of sales: Recurring (89,314) (72,777) (131,794) Exceptional 3 - - (2,542) _____________ _____________ _____________ Gross profit 21,098 10,631 32,261 Other operating income and charges: Recurring (20,433) (26,832) (52,257) Exceptional 3 - - (29,981) _____________ _____________ _____________ Operating profit/(loss) 665 (16,201) (49,977) Net interest receivable/(payable) 109 (218) (100) _____________ _____________ _____________ Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation 774 (16,419) (50,077) Tax on profit/(loss) on ordinary activities 4 486 2,289 2,046 _____________ _____________ _____________ Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities after taxation 1,260 (14,130) (48,031) Dividends payable 6 - - - _____________ _____________ _____________ Retained profit/(loss) for the financial period 1,260 (14,130) (48,031) _____________ _____________ _____________ Basic earnings/(loss) per ordinary share 5 0.6p (7.5)p (22.0)p Diluted earnings/(loss) per ordinary share 5 0.6p (7.5)p (22.0)p Dividend per ordinary share 6 Nil Nil Nil The results from the current period derive from continuing operations. RESULTS BEFORE AMORTISATION OF GOODWILL AND EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS #000 #000 #000 Operating profit/(loss) 947 (15,666) (16,053) Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation 1,056 (15,884) (16,153) Adjusted basic earnings/(loss) per ordinary share 0.7p (7.3)p (6.8)p Adjusted diluted earnings/(loss) per ordinary share 0.7p (7.3)p (6.8)p CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 29 NOVEMBER 2003 29 Nov 2003 30 Nov 2002 31 May 2003 Note (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) #000 #000 #000 Fixed assets Intangible 9,661 30,648 10,000 Tangible 8,747 13,445 10,269 Investments 7 2,515 4,015 2,515 ____________ ____________ ____________ 20,923 48,108 22,784 ____________ ____________ ____________ Current assets Stocks 14,325 25,146 15,967 Debtors 8 56,153 52,752 57,201 - due within one year 50,997 44,506 49,317 - due after more than one year 5,156 8,246 7,884 Cash at bank and in hand 14,154 15,677 13,410 ____________ ____________ ____________ 84,632 93,575 86,578 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (34,109) (32,286) (38,638) ____________ ____________ ____________ Net current assets 50,523 61,289 47,940 ____________ ____________ ____________ Total assets less current liabilities 71,446 109,397 70,724 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one (257) (288) (288) year Provisions for liabilities and charges 9 (26,029) (26,370) (26,331) ____________ ____________ ____________ Net assets 45,160 82,739 44,105 ____________ ____________ ____________ Capital and reserves Called up equity share capital 11,316 11,312 11,312 Share premium account 35,434 35,426 35,427 Shares to be issued - 5,360 - Merger reserve - 17,209 - Profit and loss account (1,590) 13,432 (2,634) ____________ ____________ ____________ Total shareholders' funds 45,160 82,739 44,105 ____________ ____________ ____________ CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED 29 NOVEMBER 2003 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 29 Nov 2003 30 Nov 2002 31 May 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) Note #000 #000 #000 Net cash inflow from operating activities 10 6,470 28,858 32,093 Returns on investments and servicing of finance 101 (617) (496) Taxation 758 9,074 9,082 Capital expenditure and financial (1,477) (1,374) (2,001) investment Acquisitions and disposals (5,093) - (5,000) Equity dividends paid - (1,523) (1,528) ____________ ____________ ____________ Cash inflow before financing 759 34,418 32,150 Financing (15) (49) (48) ____________ ____________ ____________ Increase in cash in the period 744 34,369 32,102 ____________ ____________ ____________ Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds/(debt) Increase in cash in the period 744 34,369 32,102 Cash flow from decrease in debt 26 49 49 ____________ ____________ ____________ Movement in net funds in the period 770 34,418 32,151 Net funds/(debt) at start of period 13,077 (19,074) (19,074) ____________ ____________ ____________ Net funds at end of period 13,847 15,344 13,077 ____________ ____________ ____________ ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 31 May 2003 Cashflow At 29 Nov 2003 #000 #000 #000 Cash at bank and in hand 13,410 744 14,154 Debt due within one year (45) (5) (50) Debt due after one year (288) 31 (257) ____________ ____________ ____________ 13,077 770 13,847 ____________ ____________ ____________ NOTES 1 Basis of preparation The interim financial information for the 26-week period ended 29 November 2003 has not been audited, nor has the interim financial information for the 26-week period ended 30 November 2002. They comply with relevant accounting standards and have been prepared on a consistent basis using the accounting policies set out in the 2003 Annual Report and Accounts. The figures for the 52-week period ended 31 May 2003 do not constitute the Group's statutory accounts for that period but have been extracted from the statutory accounts, which have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditors have reported on those accounts and that report was unqualified and did not contain a statement under Section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985. The accounts for the full year will be for the 52-week period ending 29 May 2004. Uncertainty arising from market conditions There is some evidence of improved outlook over the last six months in the global technology market, but risks remain in the digital broadcasting industry. Lower selling prices are a feature of current and anticipated market conditions. The Group has remained cash positive since July 2002, whilst maintaining bank facilities in an amount of #20m. These facilities are due to expire in July 2004 but may be further renewed. The Board has considered these factors in reviewing its working capital forecasts. Based on this, the Board has concluded that, whilst recognising there is some uncertainty, the Group has appropriate existing banking arrangements and that, in the event it should need to, it will be able to maintain such facilities. The Board has therefore concluded it is appropriate to confirm the going concern basis of preparation for the financial statements. 2 Turnover 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 29 Nov 2003 30 Nov 2002 31 May 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) #000 #000 #000 The geographical analysis of turnover by destination is as follows: United Kingdom 58,191 64,999 137,494 Europe 41,915 4,542 9,806 Far East (including Australasia) 1,241 5,593 9,060 North America 6,925 7,287 9,911 Rest of the World 2,140 987 326 ____________ ____________ ____________ 110,412 83,408 166,597 ____________ ____________ ____________ 3 Exceptional items 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 29 Nov 2003 30 Nov 2002 31 May 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) #000 #000 #000 Restructuring costs - - 5,900 Onerous contracts - - 3,671 Impairment of own shares held in ESOP and QUEST - - 1,500 Impairment of Xcom Multimedia goodwill - - 21,452 ____________ ____________ ____________ - - 32,523 ____________ ____________ ____________ 4 Tax on profit/loss on ordinary activities 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 29 Nov 2003 30 Nov 2002 31 May 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) #000 #000 #000 The tax charge/(credit) is based on the estimated effective rate of taxation for the period and represents: United Kingdom corporation tax at 30% (909) 129 - Overseas tax 39 290 300 Deferred tax (see note 8) 384 (2,708) (2,346) ____________ ____________ ____________ (486) (2,289) (2,046) ____________ ____________ ____________ 5 Earnings per ordinary share Basic earnings/(loss) per ordinary share have been calculated by reference to the profit/(loss) before and after the amortisation of goodwill and exceptional items, and after taxation, and the average number of qualifying ordinary shares of 5p in issue of 218,251,847 (2002: 218,180,942). Diluted earnings/(loss) per ordinary share vary from basic earnings per ordinary share due to the effect of the notional exercise of outstanding share options. The diluted earnings/(loss) are the same as basic earnings/(loss). The diluted number of qualifying ordinary shares was 223,912,904 (2002: 218,638,976). 6 Dividends payable The directors have not declared an interim dividend (2002: Nil). 7 Investments An amount of #2,515,000 (2002: #4,015,000) is held by the Pace Micro Technology Employee Benefits Trust and the QUEST in respect of own shares purchased to satisfy options granted to employees. Debtors 8 Debtors include a deferred tax asset of #7,500,000 (2002: #8,246,000), of which #5,156,000 (2002: #8,246,000) is due after more than one year. 9 Provisions for liabilities and charges Royalties Onerous Warranties Total under contracts #000 #000 negotiation #000 Corporation (see below) tax #000 #000 At 31 May 2003 10,491 3,671 2,082 10,087 26,331 Net charge for the 830 - 2,047 - 2,877 period Utilised (504) (1,315) (1,360) - (3,179) ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ At 29 November 2003 10,817 2,356 2,769 10,087 26,029 ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ The owners of patents covering technology allegedly used by the Group have indicated claims for royalties relating to the Group's use (including past usage) of that technology. Whilst negotiations over these liabilities continue, they are not concluded. The directors have made provision for the potential royalties payable based on the latest information available. Having taken legal advice, the Board considers that there are defences available that should mitigate the amounts being sought. The Group will vigorously negotiate or defend all claims but, in the absence of agreement, the amounts provided may prove to be different from the amounts at which the potential liabilities are finally settled. The directors consider that to disclose the amounts unused following the negotiation of royalty claims during the period would be seriously prejudicial to other royalty claims under negotiation, in litigation or dispute. Accordingly the directors have aggregated amounts released unused with additional provisions made in order to arrive at the net charge for the period. 10 Net cash inflow from operating activities 26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended 52 weeks ended 29 Nov 2003 30 Nov 2002 31 May 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) #000 #000 #000 Operating profit/(loss) 665 (16,201) (49,977) Exceptional items - - 32,523 __________ __________ ________ Operating profit/(loss) before exceptional 665 (16,201) (17,454) items Goodwill amortisation 282 535 1,401 Depreciation 2,681 3,293 6,303 Loss/(profit) on sale of tangible fixed assets 178 (29) 595 Decrease in stocks 1,642 21,398 30,752 Decrease in debtors 796 30,577 25,759 Increase/(decrease) in creditors 528 (18,792) (15,714) (Decrease)/increase in provisions for liabilities and charges (302) 8,077 451 ____________ ____________ ____________ Net cash inflow from operating activities 6,470 28,858 32,093 ____________ ____________ ____________ 11 Contingent Liability The Company is currently involved in a dispute relating to events two years ago with a maximum liability of #1.5 million. On the basis of advice received, the Company is contesting both the basis and quantum and the matter is likely to be resolved within the next twelve months. In the opinion of the directors the outcome is uncertain as to basis and quantum and therefore the Company has not made a provision in these results. Copies of this Interim Report will be sent shortly to shareholders and are available on application to the Registered Office: Pace Micro Technology plc, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LF. There will be an analysts' presentation at 9.00am at Citigate Dewe Rogerson's office at 26 Finsbury Square, London, EC2. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END IR BLMRTMMMMBMI
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