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Coral Products PLC Interim Results (2887J)

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Coral Products PLC

12 December 2022

CORAL PRODUCTS PLC

("Coral" or the "Group")

Interim Results

Coral Products plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of plastic products, announces its results for the six months to 31 October 2022.

"Investing in Growth - Organically and via Acquisition"

 
 Financial headlines                            Six months        Six months 
                                                        to                to 
                                                31 October        31 October 
                                                      2022              2021   % Change 
 
                                                   GBP17.6 
 Group sales                                       million    GBP7.1 million     147.9% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Gross profit                               GBP4.8 million    GBP2.5 million      92.0% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Underlying operating profit (excluding 
  finance expenses) *                         GBP1,376,000        GBP759,000      81.3% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Reported profit before taxation                GBP894,000       GBP 510,000      75.3% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Underlying EBITDA *                          GBP1,881,000      GBP1,014,000      85.5% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Underlying basic earnings per 
  share *                                            1.17p             0.81p      44.4% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Interim dividend per share                          0.50p             0.50p 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 

* The financial headlines disclosed as underlying represent the reported metrics excluding separately disclosed items (being share based payment charges, amortisation of intangible assets and other one-off costs in each period), see note 7.

Operational and Financial Highlights

Completed Acquisitions

Of the GBP17.6m in sales, GBP10.3m came from the acquired businesses:

   --      May 2022, Film & Foil Solutions Ltd acquired for GBP3.0m. 
   --      May 2022, Alma Products Ltd acquired for GBP2.5m (including an earn out of up to GBP1m). 
   --      September 2022, Manplas Ltd acquired for GBP300k. 
   --       October 2022, Ecodeck Ltd acquired for GBP5.5m (including an earn out of up to GBP1.15m). 

Underlying businesses performing well

-- Organic growth in the 2 larger UK-based businesses, Tatra-Rotalac and Customised Packaging, of a combined 11.1% and an improvement in gross margin.

-- This was offset by Global One Pak which performed in line with management expectations and with improved margins in spite of supply chain challenges which are expected to improve in the last quarter as production moves from China to the UK.

-- Tatra-Rotalac exceeded expectations with both sales and profits significantly ahead of budget.

   --      Customised Packaging continues to perform well with focus on driving efficiencies. 

Targeted Capex Plan to deliver future growth

   --      Committed GBP2.5m to support future demand for new opportunities 

o New injection moulding machines to create new lines

o Tooling for specific products and anticipated orders

o Re-configured warehouse space to create 5000 sq. ft of additional manufacturing capacity upgraded to BRC standard

Financial Strength

-- Cash and cash equivalents of GBP3.8m (2021: GBP5.5m). Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash of GBP3.8m (2021: GBP4.8m) plus treasury shares of GBPnil (2021: GBP0.7m).

   --      Strong net assets position. 
   --      Property has been revalued resulting in an increase of GBP0.9m to GBP3.2m 
   --      Interim dividend of 0.5p declared. 

Sustainability Objectives

   --      The Group is proud of its focus on sustainability: 

o Adoption of bio-based materials.

o Increasing move to re-cyclable materials.

o Supply chain tracking and transparency.

Positive Outlook

-- Benefit from the acquired businesses to continue to come through in the second half of the year with significant opportunities to drive margins through real efficiencies, optimising people, assets and market opportunities.

   --      Variable costs well managed across the Group with energy costs fixed. 
   --      Potential for further M&A subject to meeting "value add" criteria. 
   --      Overall, well placed going into the second half of the financial year. 

Joe Grimmond, Executive Chairman, commented: "These excellent results reflect our ongoing investment in future growth. Our objective is to build a specialist UK plastics business of scale, targeting profitable, high-demand sectors. We aim to drive growth both organically and via acquisitions, whilst maintaining our commitment to sustainable objectives. In the 6-month period to 31 October 2022, we acquired four companies, all of which have performed well and we have committed GBP2.5m of capex into specific new business projects. At the same time, we remain prudent with a strong balance sheet, backed by freehold assets and cash, and we look to return value to shareholders via dividends and capital growth. And as a result, we are announcing an interim dividend of 0.5p. Like all businesses, we are mindful of the challenging economic environment, nevertheless, we believe Coral is in a good position going forward and we have yet to show the full benefit of our investments to date."

Joe Grimmond, Chairman, and Sharon Tinsley, Finance Director, will provide a live investor presentation relating to the financial results via the Investor Meet Company (IMC) platform on Wednesday, 14 December 2022 at 10:30am GMT.

Investors can sign up for free via: https://www.investormeetcompany.com/coral-products-plc/register-investor

 
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--------------------------------  -----------------------  -------------- 
 
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Regulatory Information

The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulations) which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

Caution regarding forward looking statements

This announcement contains unaudited information and forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations or beliefs, as well as assumptions about future events. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts and undue reliance should not be placed on any such statement because they speak only as at the date of this document and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can be affected by other factors that could cause actual results, and Coral's plans and objectives, to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Coral undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement contained within this announcement, regardless of whether those statements are affected because of new information, future events or otherwise, save as required by law and regulations.

Executive Chairman's Statement

Introduction

I am very pleased to present these results as they reflect our clear progress towards building a specialist UK plastic business of scale. The investments we have made in the period, adding four new plastic businesses, has driven the uplift in sales alongside solid organic growth generated from our existing businesses. Importantly, whilst all four acquisitions have performed to plan, there is significant untapped potential to come. As a management team, we are confident of our ability to add real value to each business, using our extensive knowledge of how to make consistent and attractive returns from the specialist plastics sector. Going into the second half of the financial year, we expect to continue to benefit from the acquisitions and the capital expenditure invested behind new business projects.

Results and Financial Position

Trading in the first half of the current year shows revenue substantially ahead of the same period for last year. Reported revenue was GBP17,587,000 (2021: GBP7,103,000), gross margins were 27.1% (2021: 35.7%) resulting in a gross profit of GBP4,759,000 (2021: GBP2,534,000). Underlying EBITDA was GBP1,881,000 (2021: GBP1,014,000) and underlying operating profits increased to GBP1,376,000 (2021: GBP759,000).

The change in gross margin reflects a change in the mix of companies within the Group due to acquisitions whilst gross margins on existing businesses improved. After investing GBP11,571,000 in new subsidiaries the gearing remains comfortable at 41%. The balance sheet net asset position is strong at GBP1 4 ,881,000 (2021: GBP12,376,000 net of GBP693,000 treasury shares). This represents a solid asset platform for developing the business.

Operations

Tatra-Rotalac Ltd

This business, a leading provider of plastic extrusion and injection moulded products for commercial use, has exceeded the board's expectations during the first half of the financial year with sales and profits well above budget. The recent capital expenditure is expected to generate additional improvements to performance in the final quarter of the year.

Global One-Pak Ltd

This business, a leading supplier of lotion pumps, triggers and mist sprayers, is currently being held back due to logistical cost increases in Chinese trading. Performing against a much-reduced sales budget and cost base, Global One Pak has improved gross margin and operating profit.

Performance in the second half of the financial year is expected to improve during the final quarter when production of some caps and enclosures begins in the UK.

Customised Packaging Ltd

This business, a producer of specialised packaging for transportation including crates and cases, continues to perform well. Following the departure of the old management team in the earlier part of the year, focus has been on improving efficiencies within the business. Customised Packaging maintained sales and improved margin and profit.

Film & Foil Solutions Ltd

This business joined the group in May 2022. It is a market leading converter and stockist of flexible packaging film, print lamination film and speciality plastics, paper and aluminium foils. This business came with freehold premises valued at GBP2.2 million. This acquisition reinforces our focus on niche, specialist operators in the plastics sector.

Alma Products Ltd

This business joined the Group in May 2022. It is a niche specialist and expert in extrusion, thermoforming and container printing serving the food industry, providing formable plastic sheet for Form-Fill-Seal applications, thermoformed and printed plastic food packaging. This business is very well invested in state-of-the-art sheet extrusion, volume vacuum forming and one of the most advanced computer-controlled printing facilities in the industry. This business came with freehold premises valued at GBP1 million.

Manplas Ltd

This business joined the Group in September 2022. The premises adjoin those of our Tatra Rotalac subsidiary and will enable further development of the Tatra Rotalac business by expanding manufacturing space available without the substantial costs involved in increasing the required power supply. Furthermore, the services provided by Manplas are complementary to those of our Customised Packaging ltd subsidiary also located nearby.

The combined acknowledged expertise of Customised Packaging and Manplas forms what will be a leading provider of customised product protection solutions solving logistical problems across multiple sectors. This is in line with our objective of building a specialist group of businesses which are product and design led.

Ecodeck Ltd

This business joined the Group in October 2022. This business is a natural strategic fit for the group. The plastic grids offer natural synergy with some of Coral's existing products, including manufacturing synergies. There is potential to leverage Ecodeck's ecommerce platform for other group eco-friendly products.

Capital Expenditure

Total capital expenditure committed to in the first six months was GBP2,500,000 (2021: GBP375,000) all related to new product opportunities. GBP854,000 of which has been paid in advance.

Dividends

The board have declared an interim dividend of 0.50 pence per share (2021: 0.50p). The ex-dividend date and the record date for the interim dividend were 10 November 2022 and 11 November 2022 respectively. The interim dividend will be paid on 16 December 2022. This continues to reflect our confidence in the positive performance and profitable results of the Group.

Outlook

I am delighted with the performance of the business in the first half of the financial year. I am pleased to report that the results to date are well ahead of the same period last year, despite the prevailing uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and higher utility costs. With the new acquisitions and the increased capital expenditure in plant and equipment, tooling and premises to meet future forecast demand for new products, we remain confident of the Group's future prospects.

Joe Grimmond

Executive Chairman

12 December 2022

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 
 
                                                    Six months       Six months 
                                                            to               to       Year to 
                                                    31 October       31 October      30 April 
                                                          2022             2021          2022 
                                                   (unaudited)      (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
                                                        GBP000           GBP000        GBP000 
 
 
                                        Note 
 Revenue                                  3             17,587            7,103        14,391 
 Cost of sales                                        (12,828)          (4,569)       (9,104) 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Gross profit                                            4,759            2,534         5,287 
 Operating costs 
 Distribution expenses                                   (443)            (334)         (787) 
 Administrative expenses before 
  separately disclosed items                           (2,940)          (1,441)       (2,926) 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Underlying operating profit                             1,376              759         1,574 
 Separately disclosed items: 
                                               --------------- 
 Share based payment credit/(charge)                      (11)             (25)          (21) 
 Amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                                 (163)            (163)         (327) 
 Reorganisation costs                                     (49)                -         (158) 
 Gain on sale of land and buildings                          -                -           383 
 One off cost of living payment 
  to all staff                                               -                -          (39) 
                                                         (223)            (188)         (162) 
 Operating profit/(loss)                                 1,153              571         1,412 
 Finance expense                                         (259)             (61)          (82) 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Profit/(loss) before taxation                             894              510         1,330 
                                        Note 
 Taxation                                 4               (89)                -         (363) 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 Total comprehensive income/(loss)                         805              510           967 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Earnings per ordinary share            Note 
                                          5 
 
 Basic and diluted (pence)                                0.92             0.59          1.19 
 Underlying basic (pence)                                 1.17             0.81          1.39 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------ 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 
                                            31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                  2022            2021          2022 
                                           (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
                                                GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Goodwill                                        7,506           1,945         1,945 
 Other intangible assets                           752           1,079           916 
 Property, plant and equipment                   7,144           1,133           749 
 Right of use assets                             1,960           1,117         1,393 
 Total non-current assets                       17,362           5,274         5,003 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                     5,570           1,752         1,781 
 Trade and other receivables                     8,662           3,371         3,237 
 Cash and cash equivalents                       3,820           4,780         7,589 
 Total current assets                           18,052           9,903        12,607 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Assets held for sale                                -           2,500             - 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Bank overdrafts and borrowings                (6,338)         (1,832)       (1,389) 
 Trade and other payables                      (9,875)         (1,906)       (2,800) 
 Lease liabilities                               (709)           (405)         (416) 
 Total current liabilities                    (16,922)         (4,143)       (4,605) 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings                                    (1,139)               -             - 
 Lease liabilities                             (1,757)           (866)         (907) 
 Deferred taxation                               (715)           (292)         (391) 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total non-current liabilities                 (3,611)         (1,158)       (1,298) 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total liabilities                            (20,533)         (5,301)       (5,903) 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total net assets                               14,881          12,376        11,707 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Shareholders' Equity 
 Share capital                                     903             859           859 
 Share premium                                   6,272           5,621         5,621 
 Investment in Own shares                            -           (693)       (1,008) 
 Other reserves                                  2,050           1,567         1,061 
 Retained earnings                               5,656           5,022         5,174 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total equity                                   14,881          12,376        11,707 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 
                                  Share      Share   Treasury       Other    Retained     Total 
                                capital    premium     shares    reserves    earnings    equity 
                                 GBP000     GBP000     GBP000      GBP000      GBP000    GBP000 
 At 1 May 2022                      859      5,621    (1,008)       1,061       5,174    11,707 
 Total comprehensive income           -          -          -           -         805       805 
 Credit for share based 
  payment                             -          -          -           -          11        11 
 Sale of treasury shares              -          -      1,008         136           -     1,144 
 Issue of new shares                 44        651          -           -           -       695 
 Revaluation reserve                  -          -          -         853           -       853 
 Dividend paid                        -          -          -           -       (334)     (334) 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 At 31 October 2022                 903      6,272          -       2,050       5,656    14,881 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 

For the six months to 31 October 2021 (unaudited)

 
                              Share      Share   Treasury       Other    Retained     Total 
                            capital    premium     shares    reserves    earnings    equity 
                             GBP000     GBP000     GBP000      GBP000      GBP000    GBP000 
 At 1 May 2021                  859      5,621      (218)       1,567       4,908    12,737 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                          -          -          -           -         510       510 
 Charge for share based 
  payment                         -          -          -           -          25        25 
 Purchase of treasury 
  shares                          -          -      (475)           -           -     (475) 
 Dividend paid                    -          -          -           -       (421)     (421) 
 At 31 October 2021             859      5,621      (693)       1,567       5,022    12,376 
                          ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 
 

For the year ended 30 April 2022 (audited)

 
                                  Share      Share   Treasury       Other    Retained     Total 
                                capital    premium     shares    reserves    earnings    equity 
                                 GBP000     GBP000     GBP000      GBP000      GBP000    GBP000 
 At 1 May 2021                      859      5,621      (218)       1,567       4,908    12,737 
 Total comprehensive profit           -          -          -           -         967       967 
 Credit for share based 
  payment                             -          -          -           -          21        21 
 Revaluation reserve                  -          -          -       (506)         506         - 
 Purchase of treasury 
  shares                              -          -      (790)           -           -     (790) 
 Dividend paid                        -          -          -           -     (1,228)   (1,228) 
 At 30 April 2022                   859      5,621    (1,008)       1,061       5,174    11,707 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 
                                             Six months      Six months          Year 
                                                     to              to            to 
                                             31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                   2022            2021          2022 
                                            (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                                 GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 Cash flow from operating activities 
 Profit for the period after tax                    805             510           967 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                                     268             122           165 
 Depreciation of right of use assets 
  under IFRS16                                      236             133           296 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                  163             163           327 
 Share based payment (credit)/charge                 11              25            21 
 Profit on disposal of building                       -               -         (424) 
 Loss on disposal of fixed asset                     37               -             - 
 Interest payable                                   259              61            82 
 Taxation charge/(credit)                            89               -           363 
 (Increase)/decrease in inventories               (182)              76            47 
 Decrease/(increase) in trade and 
  other receivables                               1,025             505            82 
 (Decrease)/increase in trade and 
  other payables                                (5,916)           (133)           761 
 Net cash generated from operating 
  activities                                    (3,205)           1,462         2,687 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flow from investing activities 
 Net cash on disposal of building                     -               -         3,500 
 Acquisition of subsidiaries, net 
  of cash in bank                               (3,852)               -             - 
 Acquisition of property, plant and 
  equipment                                       (854)           (375)         (206) 
 Net cash (used in)/generated from 
  investing activities                          (4,706)           (375)         3,294 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flow from financing activities 
 Interest paid on bank borrowings 
  and invoice discounting                         (259)            (61)          (22) 
 Interest paid on lease liabilities                   -               -          (60) 
 Dividends paid                                   (334)               -       (1,228) 
 Repayments of obligations under 
  lease liabilities                               (136)            (93)         (171) 
 Purchase of treasury shares                          -           (475)         (790) 
 Issue of new shares                                  -               -             - 
 New bank loans raised                                -               -             - 
 Movements on invoice discounting 
  facility                                        4,871             479            36 
 Net cash used in financing activities            4,142           (150)       (2,235) 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                          (3,769)             937         3,746 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  start of the period                             7,589           3,843         3,843 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period                               3,820           4,780         7,589 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 
 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
---------------------------------- 
 
   1.         Basis of preparation 

The financial information set out in this Interim Report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006.

These interim financial statements are for the six months ended 31 October 2022. They do not include all 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 30 April 2022.

The Interim Report has not been reviewed by our auditor in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagement 2410 issued by the Auditing Practices Board.

   2.         Significant accounting policies 

The accounting policies applied by the Group in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2022.

   3.         Revenue 

All production is based in the United Kingdom. The geographical analysis of revenue is shown below:

 
                                       Six months      Six months 
                                               to              to       Year to 
                                       31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                             2022            2021          2022 
                                      (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                           GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 United Kingdom                            17,166           6,827        13,799 
 Rest of Europe                               368             186           134 
 Rest of the World                             53              90           458 
                                           17,587           7,103        14,391 
                                   --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Turnover by business activity 
 Sale and manufacture of plastic 
  products                                 17,587           7,103        14,391 
                                   --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 

A breakdown of Group revenues by product group is shown below:

 
                                        Six months      Six months 
                                                to              to       Year to 
                                        31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                              2022            2021          2022 
                                       (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                            GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Extrusion and injection moulding            5,051           4,419         9,468 
 Trigger sprays and nozzles                    708           1,168         2,094 
 Vacuum forming                              1,919           1,516         2,829 
 Flexible packaging                          4,744               -             - 
 Thermoforming and container                 4,836               -             - 
  printing 
 Eco-friendly grids and shed                   329               -             - 
  bases 
                                            17,587           7,103        14,391 
                                    --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
   4.         Taxation 

The taxation charge for the six months to 31 October 2022 is based on the effective taxation rate, which is estimated will apply to earnings for the year ending 30 April 2023. The rate used is below the applicable UK corporation tax rate of 19% due to the utilisation of tax losses in the period.

   5.         Earnings per share 

Basic and underlying earnings per ordinary share are calculated using the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the financial period of 87,554,854 (31 October 2021: 85,942,534 and 30 April 2022: 81,113,698).

 
                                                                                 Year to 
                                            Six months        Six months 
                                                    to                to        30 April 
                                            31 October        31 October 
                                                  2022              2021            2022 
                                           (unaudited)       (unaudited)       (audited) 
                                         GBP000      p     GBP000      p   GBP000      p 
 Basic and diluted earnings 
  per ordinary share 
 Profit/(loss) for the period 
  after tax                                 805   0.92        510   0.59      967   1.19 
                                      ---------  -----  ---------  -----  -------  ----- 
 
   Underlying earnings per ordinary 
   share 
 Underlying profit/(loss) for 
  the period after tax                    1,028   1.17        698   0.81    1,129   1.39 
                                      ---------  -----  ---------  -----  -------  ----- 
 
   6.         Movement in Net Debt 

Net debt incorporates the Group's borrowings and bank overdrafts less cash and cash equivalents. A reconciliation of the movement in the net debt is shown below:

 
                                                 Six months      Six months          Year 
                                                         to              to            to 
                                                 31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                       2022            2021          2022 
                                                (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
                                                     GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                              (3,769)             937         3,746 
 Net increase in invoice discounting 
  facilities                                        (4,835)           (479)          (36) 
 (Increase)/decrease in bank and 
  other loans                                       (1,253)               -             - 
 (Increase)/decrease in lease liabilities           (1,143)             223           171 
 Movement in net debt in the financial 
  period                                           (11,000)             681         3,881 
 Net funds/(debt) at beginning of 
  period                                              4,877             996           996 
                                             --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Net funds/(debt) at end of period                  (6,123)           1,677         4,877 
                                             --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 
   7.         Underlying profit and separately disclosed items 

Underlying profit before tax, underlying earnings per share, underlying operating profit, underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation are defined as being before share based payment charges, amortisation of intangibles recognised on acquisition, acquisition costs, reorganisation costs, compensation for loss of office, impairment of goodwill and impairment loss on trade receivables. Collectively these are referred to as separately disclosed items. In the opinion of the directors the disclosure of these transactions should be reported separately for a better understanding of the underlying trading performance of the Group.

 
                                                  Six months      Six months          Year 
                                                          to              to            to 
                                                  31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                        2022            2021          2022 
                                                 (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
                                                      GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Operating profit/(loss)                               1,153             571         1,412 
 Separately disclosed items within administration 
  expenses 
------------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Share based payment (credit)/charge                      11              25            21 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                       163             163           327 
 Reorganisation costs                                     49               -           158 
 Gain from the sale of land and 
  buildings                                                -               -         (383) 
 One off cost of living payment 
  to all staff                                             -               -            39 
 Total separately disclosed items                        223             188           162 
                                              --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Underlying operating profit                           1,376             759         1,574 
 Depreciation                                            505             255           205 
 Underlying EBITDA                                     1,881           1,014         1,779 
 
 
   8.         Business Combinations 

During the period the Group acquired 100% share capital of the entities below:

   --      May 2022, Film & Foil Solutions Ltd acquired for GBP3.0m. 

-- May 2022, Alma Products Ltd acquired for GBP2.5m (including an earn out of up to GBP1m) plus the excess cash of GBP210,000.

   --      September 2022, Manplas Ltd acquired for GBP300k. 

-- October 2022, Ecodeck Ltd acquired for GBP5.5m (including an earn out of up to GBP1.15m) plus the excess cash of GBP61,000.

Details of the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, purchase consideration and goodwill are as follows:

 
 Net assets acquired                   Alma        Film     Ecodeck     Manplas       Total 
                                   Products      & Foil    GBP'000s    GBP'000s    GBP'000s 
                                   GBP'000s    GBP'000s 
-------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents              706         363       1,462          26       2,557 
 Property, plant and equipment        1,472       2,831         236         115       4,654 
 Right of use assets                    434         229           -         652       1,315 
 Inventories                            881       1,773         112         341       3,107 
 Trade and other receivables          1,871       3,495         107         585       6,058 
 Trade and other payables           (3,556)     (5,933)       (576)     (1,616)    (11,681) 
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Total net assets                     1,808       2,758       1,341         103       6,010 
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Fair value of consideration                                                       GBP'000s 
  paid 
-------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Cash                                 1,710       2,250       3,411         200       7,571 
 Shares                                   -         750       1,000         100       1,850 
 Deferred consideration               1,000           -       1,150           -       2,150 
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Total consideration                  2,710       3,000       5,561         300      11,571 
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Goodwill                               902         242       4,220         197       5,561 
                                 ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 

As of the date of this report the purchase price allocation exercise was not complete therefore all the intangibles have been recognised as goodwill for the purposes of this report.

As part of the acquisition agreement with Ecodeck, if the profit during the year to 31 January 2023 exceeds GBP1,000,000 then an earn out will be paid equal to GBP3 for every GBP1 of profit before tax that exceeds GBP1,000,000. The maximum earn out will not exceed GBP1,150,000.

As part of the acquisition agreement with Alma Products, if the EBITDA during the year to 30 April 2023 is equal to GBP500,000 then an earn out will be paid equal to GBP1,000,000. If EBITDA is below GBP500,000 then an earn out will be paid will be equal to GBP1,000,000 less an amount equal to GBP5 for each GBP1 EBITDA is below GBP500,000. If EBITDA is more than GBP500,000, an additional earn out will be paid of GBP2.50 for every GBP1 by which EBITDA exceeds GBP500,000. The maximum earn out will not exceed GBP1,500,000.

Since the acquisition dates, the companies have contributed the below revenues and profit before tax:

 
                                Revenue      Profit 
                               GBP'000s    GBP'000s 
 Film & Foil Solutions Ltd        4,744          15 
 Alma Products Ltd                4,836         255 
 Manplas Ltd                        375        (29) 
 Ecodeck Ltd                        329          26 
                             ----------  ---------- 
                                 10,284         267 
                             ----------  ---------- 
 

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