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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Mountview Estates PLC | AQSE:MTVW.GB | Aquis Stock Exchange | Ordinary Share | GB0006081037 | Ordinary Shares 5p |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 8,800.00 | 8,300.00 | 9,300.00 | 8,800.00 | 8,800.00 | 8,800.00 | 0.00 | 06:39:24 |
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RNS Number : 3923U
Mountview Estates PLC
23 November 2023
Mountview Estates P.L.C.
Half Year Report
23 November 2023
MOUNTVIEW ESTATES P.L.C.
("Mountview" or "the Group" or "the Company")
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE HALF YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Mountview is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2023.
OUR PERFORMANCE
Turnover at GBP39.2 million up by 5.5% (2022 - GBP37.2m)
Gross profit at GBP24.2 million up by 13.9% (2022 - GBP21.3m)
Profit before tax at GBP19.9 million up by 9.3% (2022 - GBP18.2m)
Earnings per share at 382.7 pence up by 1.1% (2022 - 378.4p)
Net assets per share at GBP101.5 down by 0.7% (2022 - GBP102.2)
DIVID INFORMATION
Mountview Estates P.L.C. advises its shareholders that, following the issue of the interim results, the relevant dates in respect of the interim dividend payment of 250p per share are as follows:
Ex-dividend date - 15 February 2024
Record date - 16 February 2024
Payment date - 25 March 2024
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S STATEMENT
At the Annual General Meeting held on 9 August 2023 those shareholders deemed to be independent exercised their right to reject the re-election of Mr. Anthony Powell and Ms. Mhairi Archibald as independent non-Executive Directors. At the General Meeting held in accordance with the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority on 20 November 2023, when all shareholders were entitled to vote, it was resolved to re-elect Mr. Anthony Powell and Ms. Mhairi Archibald as Directors of the Company. Thus the status quo is maintained.
TRADING
Despite the economic difficulties being suffered throughout the country the Company's gross profit for the six months ended 30 September 2023 has increased by 13.9% and profit before tax by 9.3%. The rise of over 30% in corporation tax from 19% to 25% is the main, if not only, reason that earnings per share have risen only by 1.1%.
Our purchasing activity has remained strong during these six months and our financial strength should enable us to continue to take advantage of good purchasing opportunities.
With a staff of less than thirty we are a tiny company but the increased taxation and the ever expanding regulatory and administrative burden imposed by various authorities is disproportionate to a company of this size. We will not abandon our financial prudence, but I am determined that we shall protect our staff from the worst economic misfortunes. Many of our staff have been loyal to the Company for many years and they deserve our loyalty.
INTERIM DIVID
In March 2022 and March 2023 the Company paid an exceptional interim dividend totalling 500p per share but it would not be possible to continue at this level without compromising the Company's financial prudence. At this time last year I advised that it would be prudent to only anticipate an interim dividend payable in March 2024 at the increased basic rate of 250p per share.
The Company has continued to make good purchases which are the future of the Company and so an interim dividend of 250p per share is the prudent option and still represents a good return on your investment.
This dividend is payable on 25 March 2024 to shareholders on the Register of Members as at 16 February 2024.
OUTLOOK
We live in difficult times, but I believe that this Company will continue to prosper and can continue to care for its staff and its shareholders.
D.M. Sinclair
Chief Executive Officer
23 November 2023
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
for the half year ended 30 September 2023
Half year Half year Year ended 30.09.2023 ended ended GBP000 30.09.2022 31.03.2023 GBP000 GBP000 Revenue 39,236 37,192 73,593 Cost of Sales (15,007) (15,912) (32,993) Gross Profit 24,229 21,280 40,600 Administrative expenses (2,718) (2,734) (6,592) Operating profit before changes in fair value of investment properties 21,511 18,546 34,008 (Decrease) in fair value of investment properties - - (36) Profit from operations 21,511 18,546 33,972 Net finance costs (1,609) (336) (1,208) Profit before taxation 19,902 18,210 32,764 Taxation - current (4,982) (3,455) (6,233) Taxation - deferred - - (66) Taxation (4,982) (3,455) (6,299) Profit attributable to equity shareholders and total comprehensive income 14,920 14,755 26,465 Basic and diluted earnings per share (pence) 382.7p 378.4p 678.8p
All items within the consolidated statement of comprehensive income relate to continuing operations.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
for the half year ended 30 September 2023
Half year Half year Year ended ended ended 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 31.03.2023 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 1,464 1,517 1,493 Investment properties 25,415 25,451 25,415 26,879 26,968 26,908 Current assets Inventories of trading properties 442,231 406,812 422,742 Trade and other receivables 2,593 1,684 6,656 Cash and cash equivalents 1,908 1,628 776 446,732 410,124 430,174 Total assets 473,611 437,092 457,082 Equity and liabilities Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the Company Share capital 195 195 195 Capital redemption reserve 55 55 55 Capital reserve 25 25 25 Other reserves 56 56 56 Retained earnings 395,550 398,163 390,377 395,881 398,494 390,708 Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings 66,200 28,700 56,700 Deferred tax 5,766 5,700 5,766 71,966 34,400 62,466 Current liabilities Bank overdrafts and other short term loans - - 60 Trade and other payables 841 889 1,984 Current tax payable 4,923 3,309 1,864 5,764 4,198 3,908 Total liabilities 77,730 38,598 66,374 473,611 437,092 457,082
CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
for the half year ended 30 September 2023
Half year Half year Year ended ended ended 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 31.03.2023 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 Cash flows from operating activities Profit from operations 21,511 18,546 33,972 Adjustment for: Depreciation 29 29 53 Decrease in fair value of investment properties - - 36 Operating cash flows before movement in working capital 21,540 18,575 34,061 (Increase) in inventories (19,489) (13,537) (29,467) Decrease/(Increase) in receivables 4,063 (358) (5,330) (Decrease)/Increase in payables (1,143) (581) 514 Cash generated from operations 4,971 4,099 (222) Interest paid (1,609) (336) (1,208) Income taxes paid (1,923) (2,531) (6,754) Net cash Inflow/(Outflow) from operating activities 1,439 1,232 (8,184) Cash flows from financing activities Increase of borrowings 9,500 9,500 37,500 Equity dividend paid (9,747) (9,747) (29,243) Net cash (Outflow)/Inflow from financing activities (247) (247) 8,257 Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,192 985 73 Opening cash and cash equivalents 716 643 643 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,908 1,628 716
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
for the half year ended 30 September 2023
Half Half Year year year ended ended ended 30.09.2023 30.09.2022 31.03.2023 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 Shareholders' funds as at the beginning of the period 390,708 393,486 393,486 Profit for the period 14,920 14,755 26,465 Dividends (9,747) (9,747) (28,243) Shareholders' funds at the end of the period 395,881 398,494 390,708
Notes to the Half Year Report
Basis of preparation
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34 (IAS 34) "Interim Financial Reporting". The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 which have been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standards.
The accounting policies used are consistent with those contained in the Group's last Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The Directors have reviewed the current and projected financial position of the Group and are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to cover all liabilities becoming payable for the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the half year report.
Basis of consolidation
The Group's financial statements incorporate the results of Mountview Estates P.L.C. and all of its subsidiary undertakings made up to the reporting date.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group.
Control is recognised when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its investment in the entity and has the ability to affect these returns through its power over the relevant activities of the entity.
On acquisition, the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the date of acquisition. The purchase method has been used in consolidating the subsidiary financial statements.
All significant inter-company transactions balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation within the consolidated accounts.
Consistent accounting policies have been used across the Group.
Status of the interim financial information
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The Group's published financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 have been reported on by the Group's auditors and filed with the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors was unqualified and did not contain any statement under Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 23 November 2023. The preparation of the interim financial information requires management to make assumptions and estimates about future events which are uncertain, the actual outcome of which may result in a materially different outcome from that anticipated.
Availability of the Half Year Report
Copies of this statement are being sent to Shareholders. Copies may be obtained from the Company's registered office or from the Company's website - www.mountviewplc.co.uk .
This announcement contains inside information as stipulated under the UK version of the Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 which is part of English Law by virtue of the European (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended. On publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this information is considered to be in the public domain .
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