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NYR Newbury Racecourse plc

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Newbury Racecourse PLC Interim Results (1240N)

21/09/2023 7:00am

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Newbury Racecourse PLC

21 September 2023

21 September 2023

NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC

(the "Racecourse" or the "Company")

Interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2023

Newbury Racecourse plc, the racing, entertainment and events business, today announces its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2023.

2023 Business update and outlook

   --      Statutory turnover increased by 3% to GBP8.03m (6 months ended 30 June 2022: GBP7.81m). 

-- Operating loss before interest, tax and exceptional items of GBP0.65m (6 months ended 30 June 2022: operating profit of GBP0.14m).

-- Consolidated group loss on ordinary activities before tax of GBP0.57m (6 months ended 30 June 2022: profit of GBP0.22m).

-- Declared raceday attendances to 30 June 2023 of 43,015 (2022: 55,133), down 19%. Thirteen meetings compared to fourteen in 2022, with one abandoned in January 2023 due to weather.

-- Following two successful Party in the Paddock events and some strong summer attendances, declared attendances to the end of August are 92,725 (2022: 93,190) on a comparable fixture basis.

-- The impact of inflation, utilities, business rates and additional prize money investment all contributing to an increased cost base.

-- New Media Rights Agreement effective for retail shops from 1 April 2023, with full rights uplift to include digital streaming from 1 January 2024.

-- Prize money paid during the 6 months ended 30 June 2023 increased by GBP0.45m (23% increase on prior year), which includes a small contribution from World Pool for two races on Lockinge Day. Discussions continue regarding additional World Pool races in 2024.

-- GBP1.5m investment into Hampshire Stand first floor facilities and the Hennessy Restaurant, equally with Levy Restaurants (the Company's catering partner which is part of the Compass Group).

-- The GBP1.1m Nursery extension successfully opened in August 2023, increasing capacity by 22%.

-- Eleven of the Company's fixtures have successfully been allocated BHA Premier status for 2024.

-- New irrigation ring main completed as first phase of enhanced irrigation capability with planning permission for a new storage lake facility being sought.

Dominic Burke, Chairman of Newbury Racecourse plc commented:

"Trading for the first half of 2023 was as expected, despite raceday attendances falling below 2022 levels at the half-year. Compared with last year, our revenues have been stronger but rising costs and our commitment to prize money increases have had an impact on our profitability as anticipated. We have also made good progress on our strategic investments, improving the experience for our racegoers, increasing the capacity of our very successful day care nursery and improving our irrigation infrastructure."

"With the headwinds facing the racing industry the remainder of the year will be challenging but we remain even more confident in the long-term prospects of the Company, given the full effect of the new media rights agreement from 1 January next year, along with the being able to host eleven BHA Premier fixtures during 2024."

For further information please contact:

   Newbury Racecourse plc                                         Tel: 01635 40015 

Julian Thick, Chief Executive

Mark Leigh, Finance Director

   Allenby Capital Limited                                          Tel: 0203 328 5656 

Nick Naylor/George Payne (Corporate Finance)

   Hudson Sandler                                                   Tel: 0207 796 4133 

Charlie Jack

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Total turnover increased by 3% compared to the same period in 2022 to GBP8.03m. Overall operating loss for the six months to 30 June 2023 was GBP0.65m (2022: profit of GBP0.14m). The losses before tax for the period were GBP0.57m (2022: Profit of GBP0.22m)

Trading for the first half of the year was as expected, despite reported raceday attendances being 19% down on 2022. We are starting to see the benefit of our new Media Rights agreement which, for retail, was effective from 1(st) April. We saw an uplift in revenue from the two races on Lockinge Day which were included in the World Pool betting pool. Our cost base has been affected, as expected, by the impact of high inflation, business rates returning to normal levels following the end of government COVID support in 2022 as well as an increase in utility costs. The cost base has also increased due to our stated commitment to increase prize money. Earlier this year we announced that prize money for 2023 would increase year-on-year by 16% to GBP6.06m and the executive contribution would increase by 26% to GBP3.1m. Our non-racing businesses continue to be of significant focus as we seek to broaden our trading activities. The Lodge Hotel, The Rocking Horse Nursery and our Conference & Events businesses are all generating revenue ahead of last year.

Despite losing our January fixture to the weather, we have played host to some top class racing this year, demonstrating our continued ability to attract the very best horses across both codes. Highlights to date have included wins in the February Betfair Hurdle for Aucunrisque, Zanza in the Betfair Denman Chase and for Funambule Sivola in the Betfair Game Spirit Chase. The start of the 2023 flat season came during April, with Remarquee, Grand Alliance and Isaac Shelby winning the main races in the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials. This was followed in May with Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes which was won by Modern Games.

Beyond this set of results, the July Weatherby's Super Sprint Day featured our first Party in the Paddock event of the year with Tom Jones returning to the racecourse and performing to an excited, but damp, crowd after a very wet day's racing. This event saw the highest attendance at the racecourse in almost four years. The feature race of the day attracted twenty runners and was won by Relief Rally ridden by Tom Marquand. Our second Party in the Paddock took place at August's BetVictor Hungerford Day where the BetVictor Hungerford Stakes was won by Witch Hunter ridden by Sean Levey. The day's racing being followed by a vibrant performance by Olly Murs. Up to the end of August declared attendances were back in line with 2022.

Meanwhile we now look ahead to the final fixtures of the Autumn Flat programme. The Dubai Duty Free International Weekend in September will be followed by our Oktoberfest themed event during October's weekend racing. Attention will then turn to the National Hunt season in November with both the Winter Carnival weekend and Gold Cup race into their second year of Coral sponsorship. The year will then draw to a close on the 30th of December with the popular festive gathering of the Challow Hurdle.

We look forward to welcoming all those associated with the racecourse to these fixtures and our other business activities for the remainder of 2023.

Looking ahead to 2024, the racecourse has been successful in securing Premier status for eleven of our twenty-eight fixtures, as well as securing an additional three BHA allocated fixtures. This will enable us to further increase prize money and ensure our racing remains attractive and competitive. Additionally, we will see the full year benefit of the Media Rights agreement from 1(st) January 2024 and are in discussions to host the Lockinge Day again as a Worldpool fixture.

On a separate note, it was announced recently that our Chief Executive for the past ten years, Julian Thick, would be leaving the business in early 2024. On behalf of the board, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Julian for his significant contribution to the company. He leaves the racecourse with the redevelopment completed, the company in a strong financial position with no debt and with a world class racing and events facility upon which the company can build for many years to come.

DOMINIC J BURKE

Chairman

21 September 2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT

Performance Review

Turnover increased by 3% to GBP8.03m (2022: GBP7.81m) in the first half of the year. Gross profit decreased to GBP0.8m (2022: GBP1.55m) reflecting the increase in the cost base due to inflation, utilities, business rates and additional prize money. However Administrative expenses saw a marginal increase at GBP1.45m (2022: GBP1.41m)

Mid-year operating losses of GBP0.65m (2022: Profit of GBP0.14m) were in line with expectations, given the anticipated cost increases.

Exceptional items in the first six months of 2023 were nil (2022: credit of GBP0.03m) being the fair value movement on the David Wilson Homes debtor, which has now fully unwound given the debt is fully paid.

The pre-tax loss on ordinary activities was GBP0.57m (2022: profit of GBP0.22m).

Racing

The racecourse has hosted thirteen racedays to 30(th) June 2023, with the January fixture abandoned due to the weather. This compares to fourteen staged during the same period in 2022. Declared attendances in the first six months were 43,015, compared with 55,133 for the same period in 2022.

Total media related revenues of GBP2.85m, were up 7% on the same period in 2022, partly as a consequence of the new Media Rights agreement taking effect for retail from 1(st) April as well as the Worldpool pool betting arrangement on Lockinge Day.

We are grateful to have received continued significant support from all of our sponsors, with particular thanks to Al Shaqab, Betfair, BetVictor, Starlight Children's Foundation, Compton Beauchamp Estates, Goffs, Watership Down Stud and Dubai Duty Free for their committed investment in the first half of the year.

Catering, Hospitality and Conference & Events

The partnership agreement with Levy Restaurants (part of Compass Group) which commenced in June 2021, is now into its second full financial trading year. The reported royalty income for the first half of 2023 was GBP0.08m, compared with GBP0.16m in 2022. The shortfall in performance due to the lower attendances as well as the closure of the Hennessy Restaurant in early 2023 whilst it underwent a substantial refurbishment. This investment was funded equally with Levy and the much-improved facility re-opened in May.

Conference & Events has performed well in 2023 as we have relaunched this part of the business following encouraging trading in 2022. Consequently, our revenues up to 30 June 2023 were GBP0.13m, 10% up on 2022, resulting in an operating profit of GBP0.07m (2022: profit of GBP0.08m).

The Lodge

The Lodge (our 36-bedroom onsite hotel) has performed well in 2023 following its relaunch in early 2022 after 22 months of closure due to COVID. Revenue for the first half of the year was GBP0.39m (2022: GBP0.34m) and a reported profit of GBP0.05m (2022: GBP0.05m). Occupancy at 30(th) June 2023 was 65% (2022: 62%) with Average Room Rate up 15% year-on-year.

Rocking Horse Nursery

The Rocking Horse Nursery has continued to trade strongly this year. Revenues in the first six months of 2023 were GBP0.98m, up 12% on the comparative period in 2022 of GBP0.86m with this business unit reporting an operating profit of GBP0.34m (2022: profit of GBP0.31m). The single room extension opened in August.

JULIAN THICK

Chief Executive

21 September 2023

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

Six months ended 30 June 2023

 
                                                Unaudited   Unaudited 
                                                 6 months    6 months 
                                                 30/06/23    30/06/22 
                                         Note     GBP'000     GBP'000 
 Turnover                                   7       8,028       7,812 
 Cost of sales                                    (7,227)     (6,261) 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Gross profit                               7         801       1,551 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Administrative expenses                          (1,450)     (1,407) 
 Other operating income                     8           -           - 
 Operating (loss)/profit before 
  exceptional items                                 (649)         144 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Exceptional Items                          9           -          31 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 (Loss)/profit before interest 
  and tax                                           (649)         175 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Interest receivable and similar 
  income                                               93          90 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Interest payable and similar charges                (14)        (48) 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 (Loss)/profit before taxation                      (570)         217 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Tax (charge)/credit                       10          52       (109) 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 (Loss)/profit after taxation                       (518)         108 
--------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 
 
   Loss / Profit per share (basic 
   and diluted) (See Note 11)                    (15.47)p       3.23p 
 

All amounts are derived from continuing operations

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six months ended 30 June 2023

 
                                         Unaudited   Unaudited 
                                          6 months    6 months 
                                          30/06/23    30/06/22 
                                           GBP'000     GBP'000 
-----------------------------------     ----------  ---------- 
 (Loss)/profit for the period                (518)         108 
 Remeasurement of the net defined             (56)           - 
  pension liability 
 Deferred tax on remeasurement                  14           - 
-----------------------------------     ----------  ---------- 
 Total comprehensive (loss)/income 
  for the period                             (560)         108 
--------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

As at 30 June 2023

 
 
                                                    Unaudited           Audited 
                                                     30/06/23          31/12/22 
                                             Note     GBP'000           GBP'000 
---------------------------------------   -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Fixed assets 
 Tangible assets                               12      42,014            41,395 
 Investments                                              117               117 
                                                       42,131            41,512 
 ---------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Current assets 
 Stocks                                                    42                40 
 Debtors: amounts falling due after 
  more than one year                                    3,694             3,533 
 Debtors: amounts falling due within 
  one year                                              2,031             2,676 
 Short term deposits at bank                            2,000             2,000 
 Cash at bank and in hand                               3,953             4,127 
                                                       11,720            12,376 
 ---------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Creditors: amounts falling due 
  within one year                                     (4,365)           (3,787) 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Net current assets                                     7,355             8,589 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Total assets less current liabilities                 49,486            50,101 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Creditors: amounts falling due                             -                 - 
  after more than one year 
 Provisions for liabilities 
 Provisions                                           (3,925)           (3,987) 
 Pension liability                             15           -                 - 
---------------------------------------   -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Net assets                                            45,561            46,114 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Capital grants 
 Deferred capital grants                                   26                19 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Capital and reserves 
 Called up share capital                       13         335               335 
 Share premium account                                 10,202            10,202 
 Revaluation reserve                                       75                75 
 Equity reserve                                           143               143 
 Profit and loss account surplus                       34,780            35,340 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Shareholders' funds                                   45,535            46,095 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 Net assets                                            45,561            46,114 
----------------------------------------  -------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
 

The unaudited half year financial statements of Newbury Racecourse PLC, company registration 00080774, were approved by the Board of Directors on 20 September 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

D J Burke (Chairman) J M Thick (Chief Executive)

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

At 30 June 2023

 
                                                    Capital                    Profit 
                             Share      Share    redemption   Revaluation    and loss 
                           Capital    Premium       Reserve       reserve     account      Total 
 GROUP                     GBP'000    GBP'000       GBP'000       GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
=======================  =========  =========  ============  ============  ==========  ========= 
 At 1 January 2023             335     10,202           143            75      35,340     46,095 
-----------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ----------  --------- 
 Loss for the period 
  to 30 June 2023                -          -             -             -       (518)      (518) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                         -          -             -             -        (42)       (42) 
=======================  =========  =========  ============  ============  ==========  ========= 
 Total Comprehensive 
  income                                                                        (560)      (560) 
=======================  =========  =========  ============  ============  ==========  ========= 
 At 30 June 2023               335     10,202           143            75      34,780     45,535 
=======================  =========  =========  ============  ============  ==========  ========= 
 
                                                    Capital                    Profit 
                             Share      Share    redemption   Revaluation    and loss 
                           Capital    Premium       Reserve       reserve     account      Total 
 GROUP                     GBP'000    GBP'000       GBP'000       GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
=======================  =========  =========  ============  ============  ==========  ========= 
 At 1 January 2022             335     10,202           143            75      37,857     48,612 
-----------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ----------  --------- 
 Profit for the period 
  to 30 June 2022                -          -             -             -         108        108 
-----------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ----------  --------- 
 Transactions with 
  owners 
 Dividends (Note 14)             -          -             -             -     (3,000)    (3,000) 
-----------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total transactions 
  with owners                                                                 (3,000)    (3,000) 
=======================  =========  =========  ============  ============  ==========  ========= 
 At 30 June 2022               335     10,202           143            75      34,965     45,720 
=======================  =========  =========  ============  ============  ==========  ========= 
 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

Six months ended 30 June 2023

 
                                                                          Unaudited                      Unaudited 
                                                                           6 months                       6 months 
                                                                           30/06/23                       30/06/22 
                                                                             GBP000                         GBP000 
Cash flows from operating activities 
(Loss)/profit for the financial period                                        (518)                            108 
 
  Adjustments for: 
Exceptional items                                                                 -                           (31) 
Amortisation of capital grants                                                  (4)                            (9) 
Depreciation charges                                                            720                            640 
Interest paid                                                                    14                             48 
Interest received                                                              (93)                           (90) 
Tax charge /(credit)                                                           (52)                            109 
Decrease/(increase) in stocks                                                     1                           (21) 
Decrease/(increase) in debtors                                                  539                          (592) 
Increase in creditors                                                           795                            753 
Corporation tax paid                                                              -                              - 
Other associated property receipts                                               23                             51 
Pension funding deficit payments                                               (70)                           (68) 
 
          Net cash generated from operating activities                        1,355                            898 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Receipts from David Wilson Homes                                                  -                         10,706 
Purchase of fixed assets                                                    (1,559)                          (594) 
Interest received                                                                30 
 
                    Net cash from investing activities                      (1,529)                         10,112 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Repayment of bank loan                                                            -                        (4,500) 
Repayment of CBEL Loan                                                            -                        (2,712) 
Interest paid                                                                     -                           (17) 
Dividend paid                                                                     -                        (3,000) 
 
  Net cash used in financing activities                                           -                       (10,229) 
 
 Net Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                           174                            781 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                            4,127                          6,009 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period                                3,953                          6,790 
 

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

Six months ended 30 June 2023

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

(a) The condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with FRS 104 'Interim Financial Reporting' giving a true and fair value of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole as required by DTR 4.2.4R.

(b) The interim report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and

(c) The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties' transactions and changes therein).

By order of the Board,

   J M Thick                                                M Leigh 
   Chief Executive                             Finance Director 
   21 September 2023                                   21 September 2023 

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

Six months ended 30 June 2023

   1.    BASIS OF PREPARATION 

Newbury Racecourse PLC (the "Company") is a public company incorporated, domiciled and registered in England in the UK. The registered number is 00080774 and the registered address is The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ.

These Group and parent company financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102").

These interim financial statements do not include all of the notes and disclosures required to comply with FRS102, as they have been prepared in accordance with the content, recognition and measurement principles for interim financial reports, Financial Reporting Standard 104 (FRS 104).

The interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2023 do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of S434 of the Companies Act 2006. The auditor's report on the accounts of Newbury Racecourse plc for the 12 months to 31 December 2022 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain any statement under S498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006 and has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

   2.    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in the Group's most recent annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and those expected to be applied for the year ending 31 December 2023.

   3.    ESTIMATES 

When preparing the Interim Financial Statements, management undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The actual results may differ from the judgements, estimates and assumptions made by management, and will seldom equal the estimated results.

The judgements, estimates and assumptions applied in the Interim Financial Statements, including the key sources of estimation uncertainty, were the same as those applied in the Group's last annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022. The only exceptions are the estimate of income tax liabilities which is determined in the Interim Financial Statements using the estimated average annual effective income tax rate applied to the pre-tax income of the interim period.

   4.    GOING CONCERN 

The Board has undertaken a full, thorough and continual review of the Group's forecasts and associated risks and sensitivities, over the next twelve months. The extent of this review reflects the current economic climate as well as the specific financial circumstances of the Group.

The Board identified that the Group's cash flow forecasts are sensitive to fluctuating revenue streams from ticket sales, corporate hospitality, conference and event income. A system of regular reviews of the forecasted business has been implemented to ensure all variable costs are flexed to match anticipated revenues. In addition, a number of race meetings have been insured for adverse weather conditions (and other factors such as animal disease and national mourning), reducing the levels of risk carried by the Group.

The Board has reviewed the cash flow and working capital requirements in detail. Following this review, the Board has concluded that it has reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources in place to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and has not identified a material uncertainty in this regard. On this basis the going concern basis has been adopted in preparing the financial statements.

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

Six months ended 30 June 2023

   5.    REVENUE RECOGNITION 

Services rendered, raceday income including admissions, catering revenues, sponsorship and licence fee income is recognised on the relevant raceday. Annual membership income and box rental is recognised over the period to which they relate.

Other income streams are also recognised over the period to which they relate, for example, conference income is recognised on the day of the conference, the Lodge hotel income is recognised over the duration of the guests stay and nursery income is recognised as the child attends the nursery.

Sale of goods revenue is recognised for the sale of food and liquor when the transaction occurs.

   6.    PROPERTY RECEIPTS 

Property receipts are recognised in accordance with the nature of the transaction being that of an exceptional sale of land. The minimum guaranteed sum, as set out in the agreement with David Wilson Homes, is recognised at the point of sale. In accordance with FRS102, at each reporting date, the sum receivable is re-estimated based upon currently projected land value with the difference between this value and the discounted net present value recorded in the profit and loss account.

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

Six months ended 30 June 2023

   7.    SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS 
 
                                                       Operating 
                                                   (Loss)/profit 
                                                          before 
                                          Gross      exceptional   (Loss)/profit 
                 Turnover                Profit            items          before   *Net Assets 
 30 June 2023     GBP'000               GBP'000          GBP'000     tax GBP'000       GBP'000 
--------------  ---------  --------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Trading            6,628                   385          (1,046)         (1,047)        38,172 
 Nursery              976                   337              337             337         3,333 
 Lodge                394                    49               49              49         1,532 
 Property              30                    30               11              91         2,524 
--------------  ---------  --------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total              8,028                   801            (649)           (570)        45,561 
--------------  ---------  --------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
                                                       Operating 
                                                   (Loss)/profit 
                                                          before 
                                                     exceptional   (Loss)/profit 
                 Turnover   Gross Profit/(Loss)            items          before   *Net Assets 
 30 June 2022     GBP'000               GBP'000          GBP'000     tax GBP'000       GBP'000 
--------------  ---------  --------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Trading            6,581                 1,156            (231)           (272)        39,115 
 Nursery              863                   312              312             312         2,674 
 Lodge                338                    53               53              53         1,569 
 Property              30                    30               10             124         2,389 
--------------  ---------  --------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total              7,812                 1,551              144             217        45,747 
--------------  ---------  --------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------ 
 

* Net assets represents fixed assets less deferred income and term loans for Property, Nursery and Lodge; all working capital is included within the 'Trading' segment.

   8.    EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS 
 
 
                                6 months    6 months 
                                30/06/23    30/06/22 
                                 GBP'000     GBP'000 
---------------------       ------------  ---------- 
 DWH debtor movement 
  in fair value                        -          31 
 Total                                 -          31 
--------------------------       -------  ---------- 
 

In accordance with the audited financial statements, accounting transactions related to the DWH agreement are considered outside the ordinary course of business.

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

Six months ended 30 June 2023

   9.    TAXATION 

The tax has been computed in accordance with FRS 104 Interim Financial Reporting. This requires the company to apply the estimated annual effective tax rate to the loss for the interim period and recognise a tax credit only to the extent that the resulting tax asset is more likely than not to reverse.

   10.   PROFIT PER SHARE 

Basic and diluted loss per share of 15.47p (2022 profit per share: 3.23p) is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for the period ended 30 June 2023 of GBP518,000 (2022: profit of GBP108,000) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the period of 3,348,326 (2022: 3,348,326).

   11.   TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 
 
                                                  Fixtures     Tractors 
                                      Freehold         and    and motor 
                                      property    fittings     vehicles      Total 
 GROUP                                 GBP'000     GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000 
-------------------------------     ----------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 Cost or valuation 
 As at 1 January 2023                   54,419      11,266          313     65,998 
 Additions                               1,159         176           12      1,347 
 Disposals                                   -         (9)            -        (9) 
 At 30 June 2023                        55,578      11,433          325     67,336 
----------------------------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 Depreciation 
 At 1 January 2023                      18,137       6,264          202     24,603 
 Charge for year                           371         337           12        720 
 Disposals                                   -         (9)            -        (9) 
 At 30 June 2023                        18,508       6,592          214     25,314 
----------------------------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 Net book value at 30 
  June 2023                             37,070       4,841          111     42,022 
----------------------------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 Net book value at 31 December 
  2022                                  36,282       5,002          111     41,395 
----------------------------------  ----------  ----------  -----------  --------- 
 
 In 1959 a revaluation of part of the freehold land at GBP117,864 
  gave rise to an excess of GBP75,486 over its cost and this 
  sum is included in the total value of this asset. The excess 
  on revaluation is credited to the Revaluation Reserve. The 
  net book value of freehold land and buildings (and excluding 
  outdoor fixtures) determined by the historical cost convention 
  is GBP36,994,000 (2022: GBP36,051,000). 
 
  In 2018 the board revisited the residual values and useful 
  economic lives of the land enhancements and major buildings 
  on the site. Savills were instructed to provide an estimate 
  of the residual values and these were applied in re estimating 
  the depreciation charge for those assets. There was no further 
  change in the residual values or useful economic lives during 
  2023. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Notes to the Interim Financial Statements 
  Six months ended 30 June 2023 
 
   12.   SHARE CAPITAL 
 
                               30/06/23   30/06/22 
                                GBP'000    GBP'000 
-------------------------     ---------  --------- 
 Authorised 
 Ordinary shares of 10p 
  each                              600        600 
 Total                              600        600 
----------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 
                               30/06/23   30/06/22 
                                GBP'000    GBP'000 
-------------------------     ---------  --------- 
 Allotted and fully paid 
 Ordinary shares of 10p 
  each                              335        335 
 Total                              335        335 
----------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
   13.   DIVIDS 
 
                                        2023                    2022 
                                Pence/share   GBP'000   Pence/share   GBP'000 
=============================  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 Final dividend for: 
 Year ended 31 December 2022              -         -         89.6p   (3,000) 
-----------------------------  ------------  --------  ------------  -------- 
 Dividends paid in the year                         -                 (3,000) 
=============================  ============  ========  ============  ======== 
 
   14.   RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS 

The defined benefit obligation as at 30 June 2023 has been determined with reference to the figures recorded at 31 December 2022, which were calculated in accordance with FRS102 s.28. In the Directors' opinion there have not been any significant fluctuations in the key assumptions. The movement in the defined benefit deficit relates to the top-up payment made during the period ended 30 June 2023 of GBP0.07m, net of interest charges accrued and the restriction on recognition of scheme assets.

   15.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

There are no significant changes to the nature and treatment of related party transactions for the period to those reported in the 2022 Annual Report and Accounts.

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