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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeorema Communications Plc | LSE:AEO | London | Ordinary Share | GB00B4QHH456 | ORD 12.5P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00% | 61.50 | 58.00 | 65.00 | 61.50 | 61.50 | 61.50 | 8,112 | 01:00:00 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Television Broadcast Station | 20.23M | 757k | 0.0794 | 7.75 | 5.87M |
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RNS Number : 5524G
Aeorema Communications Plc
07 November 2018
Aeorema Communications plc / Index: AIM / Epic: AEO / Sector: Media
7 November 2018
Aeorema Communications plc ("Aeorema" or the "Company")
Final Results
Aeorema Communications plc, the AIM-traded live events agency, announces its audited results for the year ended 30 June 2018. The Company's annual general meeting ("AGM") is expected to be held in the first week in December and a separate announcement will be made in due course to confirm postage of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2018 and the notice of AGM to shareholders, as well as availability of the documents on the Company's website www.aeorema.com.
Financial Overview
-- Revenues of GBP4,820,167, a year-on-year increase of 16% (2017: GBP4,156,592)
-- Profit before exceptional items of GBP289,650, a year-on-year increase of 17% (2017: GBP248,368)
-- Maintained strong cash position with GBP1,436,314 in the bank -- Proposed final dividend payment of 0.75p (2017: 0.5p)
Operation Overview
-- Aeorema successfully staged several large-scale events for blue chip clients in the UK, France, Italy and Germany
o Events included annual partner conferences, a leadership event and a promotional event at Cannes Lions Festival
o Blue chip clients including a top 4 accountancy firm, a top 10 law firm, a global management consulting firm, a global telecoms provider and a global newspaper publisher
-- Developed the Company's film production arm of the business by securing new client wins
o Produced film content in tandem with large scale events in addition to films for leading accountancy, legal, management and construction firms
o Film production business continues to be highly profitable for the Company
-- New management team appointed in the period implementing their strategy for the Company and supported by further key appointments including a Creative Director and Director of Experiential
For further information visit www.aeorema.com or contact:
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Mike Hale Aeorema Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7291
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John Depasquale / Liz Allenby Capital Limited Tel: +44 (0)20 3328
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Gaby Jenner / Isabel St Brides Partners Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236
de Salis Ltd 1177
Chairman's Statement
The financial year ended 30 June 2018 was a pivotal period for Aeorema. The two founder shareholders, Peter Litten, Deputy Chairman and Creative Director, and Gary Fitzpatrick, CEO, advised that they wanted to leave to pursue other interests. The Board thanked them for 21 years of commitment to the Company and organised with them the orderly placement of their entire shareholdings equating to 38% of the Company's shares. This placement of shares by the Company's broker in September 2017 introduced an excellent group of new shareholders.
Many of these new shareholders are already investors in a range of AIM micro-caps and the Board is grateful for their support since this placement.
The Board appointed Steve Quah and Andrew Harvey as joint Managing Directors in September 2017. Steve and Andrew have been with the Company for a number of years and have contributed significantly to the growth of the Company. The Board fully endorses their vision for the company.
The results for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 were good considering the challenges and distraction of the management changes. Revenue was GBP4,820,167, an increase of 16% on 2016/17 (GBP4,156,592). Profit was GBP289,650 before exceptional items of GBP231,357, an increase of 17% on 2016/17 (GBP248,368). The exceptional items were in relation to the departure of its two founders, Peter Litten and Gary Fitzpatrick, from the board of directors.
The Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.75 pence (2016/17: 0.5 pence per share) to be paid to shareholders on the register on 14 December 2018. The ex-dividend date will be on 13 December 2018. Subject to the proposed dividend being approved by shareholders at the AGM, it will be paid on 11 January 2019. This is in line with the Company's policy of continuing to pay dividends when possible. At the year-end the Group maintained its strong cash position with GBP1,436,314 in the bank, net of bank overdrafts. The Board is focused on using the cash reserves to invest in new talent capable of driving the business forward organically, as well as exploring new acquisition opportunities which can help the Group increase in scale and drive increased revenues and profits.
During the financial year ended 30 June 2018 the Group successfully staged several large events for blue chip clients in the UK, France, Italy and Germany. These events included annual partner conferences for a top 4 accountancy firm, a top 10 law firm and a global management consulting firm. The Group also staged a leadership event for a global telecoms provider and an event for a global newspaper publisher at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a global event for those working in creative, communications, advertising and related fields.
The Group's film production business continued to develop during the year. The Group provided film content for several of the large events mentioned above, as well as, producing films for top 4 accountancy firms, a top 10 law firm, a large multinational technology company and a multinational construction company. The films produced included films for internal training, high level strategy films and branded content. The film production business continues to operate with high gross profit margins and provides opportunities for the Group to showcase its outstanding creativity.
The Board is delighted with the performance of the new management team. The new team have made a number of key appointments including a new creative director and a director of experiential. These appointments are seen as essential to ensure the Group maintains its creative advantage and allow the Group to move into experiential events. Experiential events use experiences to connect brands with consumers, it is a form of event that is rapidly growing in popularity and is an area of business which we believe represents a significant and highly exciting growth opportunity.
Outlook
Looking forward to the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and beyond the outlook is very positive. The strength of the new team has led to an excellent series of new business gains since the year end with both existing and new clients. These gains include a major new client in the technology sector and a new global brand within the media sector. The Group continues to win new film production projects and the appointment of Julian Staveley as Experiential Director is also proving successful, with the Group recently winning a roadshow event for a global electronics company.
The Board wishes to thank the executive team and all members of staff for their commitment and hard work. The board also wishes to thank its shareholders for their continued support.
M Hale
Chairman
6 November 2018
Joint Managing Directors' Statement
We are delighted to complete our first financial year as Joint Managing Directors with a significant increase in revenue. The focus of the senior team has been to drive growth through strong account management and a greater sales function.
The average growth in revenue from our top five clients this financial year has been 29% and we would like to thank our wonderful, dedicated team for working harder than ever before to retain key accounts and continuing to foster strong relationships with our fantastic clients.
We are also proud to deliver growth in our three main client sectors of Professional Services, Telecommunications and Media & Technology. We have added a significant new client within Professional Services plus two new clients in the Media & Technology sector. Looking ahead to the current financial year we are confident of adding further well-known brands within our core sectors.
Although some of our larger individual projects continue to be repeated every two to three years, we have added some new annual large-scale conferences to our calendar and continue to seek out repeating six figure revenue generating events to support our growth plan. We are especially pleased to report that our pitch to win ratio has increased by approximately 40%.
We have invested within the technical support structure of our business, but our biggest investment has been in talent. We were delighted to make Julian Staveley our first significant hire as Experiential Director and in 2018 we have strengthened the team further with our new Creative Director Simon Baird, experienced Project Manager Natalie Richards and Senior Producer Jen Morris.
Simon has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and he is excited to be joining our talented Cheerful Twentyfirst team and giving our own brand a vital update. We aim to launch our new brand and website in early 2019.
We continue to keep a close eye on overheads, but to match our ambition of organic growth going forwards we are focussed on bringing in the best talent to ensure our clients continue to get the best service.
Finally, we would like to thank our amazing team, our ambitious and loyal clients and our investors. We are excited by the opportunities that lie ahead and as we grow the business we are fully focused on delivering world class projects that continue to be game changers for our clients.
Steve Quah Andrew Harvey
Joint Managing Directors
6 November 2018
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2018
Notes 2018 2017
GBP GBP
Continuing operations
Revenue 2 4,820,167 4,156,592
Cost of sales (3,033,514) (2,495,487)
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Gross profit 1,786,653 1,661,105
Administrative expenses (1,497,003) (1,412,737)
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Operating profit pre-exceptional
items 3 289,650 248,368
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Exceptional items 4 (231,357) -
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Operating profit post
exceptional items 58,293 248,368
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Finance income 5 392 519
Profit before taxation 58,685 248,887
Taxation 6 (8,280) (37,284)
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Profit and total comprehensive
income for the year
attributable to owners
of the parent 50,405 211,603
Profit per ordinary
share:
Total basic earnings
per share 9 0.55693p 2.33803p
Total diluted earnings
per share 9 0.53906p 2.26301p
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There were no other comprehensive income items.
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2018
Notes Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
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Non-current assets
Intangible assets 10 365,154 365,154 - -
Property, plant and equipment 11 37,044 31,341 - -
Deferred taxation 7 2,254 2,861 - -
Investments in subsidiaries 12 - - 580,490 580,490
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Total non-current assets 404,452 399,356 580,490 580,490
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 13 1,106,292 1,007,592 995,874 748,661
Cash and cash equivalents 14 1,437,904 1,897,212 - 459,180
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Total current assets 2,544,196 2,904,804 995,874 1,207,841
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Total assets 2,948,648 3,304,160 1,576,364 1,788,331
Current liabilities
Bank loans and overdrafts 16 (1,590) - (1,590) -
Trade and other payables 15 (1,274,979) (1,615,603) (102,647) (94,173)
Current tax payable (9,412) (31,042) - -
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Total current liabilities (1,285,981) (1,646,645) (104,237) (94,173)
Net assets 1,662,667 1,657,515 1,472,127 1,694,158
Equity
Share capital 17 1,131,313 1,131,313 1,131,313 1,131,313
Share premium 7,063 7,063 7,063 7,063
Merger reserve 16,650 16,650 16,650 16,650
Capital redemption reserve 257,812 257,812 257,812 257,812
Retained earnings 249,829 244,677 59,289 281,320
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Equity attributable to
owners of the parent 1,662,667 1,657,515 1,472,127 1,694,158
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The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The loss for the financial year of the holding company was GBP176,778 (profit in 2017: GBP116,142).
The financial statements were approved and authorised by the board of directors on 6 November 2018 and were signed on its behalf by
A Harvey, Director S Haffner, Director
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June 2018
Share Merger Capital redemption Retained
Group capital Share premium reserve reserve earnings Total equity
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
----------------- -------------- --------- ------------------- ---------- -------------
At 1 July 2016 1,131,313 7,063 16,650 257,812 214,084 1,626,922
Comprehensive
income for
the year, net
of tax - - - - 211,603 211,603
Dividends paid - - - - (181,010) (181,010)
At 30 June
2017 1,131,313 7,063 16,650 257,812 244,677 1,657,515
Comprehensive
income for
the year, net
of tax - - - - 50,405 50,405
Dividends paid - - - - (45,253) (45,253)
At 30 June
2018 1,131,313 7,063 16,650 257,812 249,829 1,662,667
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Share premium represents the value of shares issued in excess of their list price.
In accordance with section 612 of the Companies Act 2006, the premium on ordinary shares issued in relation to acquisitions is recorded as a merger reserve. The reserve is not distributable.
Capital redemption reserve represents a statutory non-distributable reserve into which amounts are transferred following redemption or purchase of a company's own shares.
The notes an integral part of these financial statements.
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June 2018
Share Merger Capital redemption Retained
Company capital Share premium reserve reserve earnings Total equity
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
----------------- -------------- --------- ------------------- ---------- -------------
At 1 July 2016 1,131,313 7,063 16,650 257,812 346,188 1,759,026
Comprehensive
income for
the year, net
of tax - - - - 116,142 116,142
Dividends paid - - - - (181,010) (181,010)
At 30 June
2017 1,131,313 7,063 16,650 257,812 281,320 1,694,158
Comprehensive
income for
the year, net
of tax - - - - (176,778) (176,778)
Dividends paid - - - - (45,253) (45,253)
At 30 June
2018 1,131,313 7,063 16,650 257,812 59,289 1,472,127
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Share premium represents the value of shares issued in excess of their list price.
In accordance with section 612 of the Companies Act 2006, the premium on ordinary shares issued in relation to acquisitions is recorded as a merger reserve. The reserve is not distributable.
Capital redemption reserve represents a statutory non-distributable reserve into which amounts are transferred following redemption or purchase of a company's own shares.
The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 June 2018
Notes Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash flow from operating
activities 23 (389,918) 672,516 (415,534) (29,846)
Cash flows from investing
activities
Finance income 5 392 519 17 113
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment 11 (26,119) (22,536) - -
Dividends received by the
Company - - - 200,000
Cash (used) / generated in
investing activities (25,727) (22,017) 17 200,113
Cash flows from financing
activities
Dividends paid to owners of
the Company (45,253) (181,010) (45,253) (181,010)
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Cash used in financing activities (45,253) (181,010) (45,253) (181,010)
Net increase / (decrease)
in cash and cash equivalents (460,898) 469,489 (460,770) (10,743)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year 1,897,212 1,427,723 459,180 469,923
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year 1,436,314 1,897,212 (1,590) 459,180
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Cash and cash equivalents
The amounts disclosed on the Statement of Cash Flows in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of the Statement of Financial Position amounts:
Notes Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
------ ---------- ---------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents 14 1,437,904 1,897,212 - 459,180
Bank overdraft 16 (1,590) - (1,590) -
1,436,314 1,897,212 (1,590) 459,180
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The notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended 30 June 2018
1 Accounting policies
Aeorema Communications plc is a public limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom. The Company is domiciled in the United Kingdom and its principal place of business is Moray House, 23/31 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 7PA. The Company's Ordinary Shares are traded on the AIM Market.
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. The policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
The presentation currency is GBP sterling.
Going concern
The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development and performance are set out in the review of business contained in the Chairman's Statement. The Group's financial statements show details of its financial position including, in note 24, details of its financial instruments and exposure to risk.
After reviewing the Group's budget for the next financial year, other medium term plans and considering the risks outlined in note 24, the Directors, at the time of approving the financial statements, have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and have therefore used the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Basis of Preparation
The Group's financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union, and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.
The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been applied for the first time from 1 July 2017. Their adoption has not had a material impact on the financial statements:
-- IAS 7 (Amended) 'Statement of Cash Flows', effective 1 January 2017
Adopted IFRS not yet applied
The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued, but are not effective for the financial year beginning 1 July 2017 and have not been adopted early by the Group:
-- IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments', effective 1 January 2018 -- IFRS 15 'Revenue for Contracts with Customers', effective 1 January 2018 -- IFRS 16 'Leases', effective 1 January 2019
Management have assessed the impact they may have on future reporting periods, and do not consider that the above standards will have a material impact on the Group's financial statements.
Basis of consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Company and all of its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 30 June 2018. Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the group has control. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are consolidated until the date that control ceases.
Intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between group companies are eliminated.
The merger reserve is used where more than 90% of the shares in a subsidiary are acquired and the consideration includes the issue of new shares by the Company, thereby attracting merger relief under the Companies Act 2006.
Revenue
Revenue represents amounts (excluding value added tax) derived from the provision of services to third party customers in the course of the Group's ordinary activities. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received taking into account any trade discounts and volume rebates. Revenue for all business segments is recognised when the Group has earned the right to receive consideration for its services.
Revenue is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of a transaction. The method used to determine the stage of completion is the cost-to-cost method. Under the cost-to-cost method the stage of completion is determined as a percentage of the costs incurred to date compared with estimated total costs of the transaction.
Intangible assets - goodwill
All business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Goodwill acquired represents the excess of the fair value of the consideration and associated costs over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. At the date of acquisition, the goodwill is allocated to cash generating units, usually at business segment level or statutory company level as the case may be, for the purpose of impairment testing and is tested at least annually for impairment. On subsequent disposal or termination of a business acquired, the profit or loss on termination is calculated after charging the carrying value of any related goodwill.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated in the financial statements at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment value. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost less estimated residual value of property, plant and equipment over its expected useful life (which is reviewed at least at each financial year end), as follows:
Leasehold land and buildings Straight line over the life of the
lease (three years)
Fixtures, fittings and equipment Straight line over four years
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Any gain or loss arising on the derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year that the asset is derecognised.
Fully depreciated assets still in use are retained in the financial statements.
Impairment
The carrying amounts of the Group's assets are reviewed at each period end to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the assets' recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life and intangible assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated at each annual period end date and whenever there is an indication of impairment.
An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in those expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset.
Operating leases
Rentals under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
The group leases office facilities under operating leases. The lease typically runs for a period of 5 years, with a break cause in year 3. The group is restricted from entering into any sub-lease arrangements.
Investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value.
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are stated initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost less any provision for impairment.
Trade and other payables
Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash comprises, for the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash in hand and deposits payable on demand. Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Cash equivalents normally have a date of maturity of 3 months or less from the acquisition date.
Bank loans and overdrafts comprise amounts due on demand.
Finance income
Finance income consists of interest receivable on funds invested. It is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as it accrues.
Taxation
Income tax on the profit or loss for the periods presented comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following temporary differences are not provided for: the initial recognition of goodwill; the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit other than in a business combination; the differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the assets can be utilised. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Pension costs
The Group operates a pension scheme for its employees. It also makes contributions to the private pension arrangements of certain employees. These arrangements are of the money purchase type and the amount charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income represents the contributions payable by the Group for the period.
Financial instruments
The Group does not enter into derivative transactions and does not trade in financial instruments. Financial assets and liabilities are recognised on the Statement of Financial Position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provision of the instrument.
Equity
An equity instrument is a contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. The Group's equity instruments comprise 'share capital' in the Statement of Financial Position.
Foreign currency translation
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the end of the reporting period. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Share-based awards
The Group issues equity settled payments to certain employees. Equity settled share based payments are measured at fair value (excluding the effect of non-market based vesting conditions) at the date of grant.
The fair value is estimated using option pricing models and is dependent on factors such as the exercise price, expected volatility, option price and risk free interest rate. The fair value is then amortised through the Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Expected volatility is determined based on the historical share price volatility for the Company. Further information is given in note 21 to the financial statements.
Exceptional items
Exceptional items are one off, material items outside the normal course of business which are not related to the Group's trading activities.
Significant judgements and estimates
The preparation of the Group's financial statements in conforming with IFRS required management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that effect the application of policies and reported amounts in the financial statements. These judgements and estimates are based on management's best knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances.
The company performs an impairment review of goodwill based on a value in use calculation. The calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model and an appropriate discount rate. The review includes an estimation of the annual growth rates and appropriate discount rates (see note 10 for key assumptions). Changes in the estimates which underpin the group's forecasts could have an impact on the value in use.
2 Revenue and segment information
The Company uses several factors in identifying and analysing reportable segments, including the basis of organisation, such as differences in products and geographical areas. The Board of Directors, being the Chief Operating Decision Makers, have determined that for the year ending 30 June 2018 there is only a single reportable segment.
All revenue represents sales to external customers. Four customers (2017: two) are defined as major customers by revenue, contributing more than 10% of the Group revenue.
2018 2017
GBP GBP
---------- ----------
Customer one 1,114,846 722,825
Customer two 886,981 715,074
Customer three 617,576 -
Customer four 493,766 392,894
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Major customers 3,113,169 1,830,793
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The geographical analysis of revenue from continuing operations by geographical location of customer is as follows:
Geographical
market 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Rest Rest
of the of the
UK UK Europe Europe World World Total Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Revenue 4,774,107 4,089,412 31,531 29,589 14,529 37,591 4,820,167 4,156,592
3 Operating profit
Operating profit is stated after charging
or crediting: 2018 2017
GBP GBP
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Cost of sales
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 15,327 21,577
Administrative expenses
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 5,089 29,877
(Profit)/Loss on foreign exchange differences 6,902 (426)
Fees payable to the Company's auditor in respect
of:
Audit of the Company's annual accounts 7,500 7,500
Audit of the Company's subsidiaries 21,000 20,000
Staff costs (see note 20) 1,016,153 918,336
Operating leases - land and buildings 91,000 91,000
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4 Exceptional items
Items that are material either because of their size or their nature, or that are non-recurring, are considered as exceptional. During the year, the Group incurred expenditure totalling GBP231,357 (2017: GBPnil) in relation to the departure of its two founders, Peter Litten and Gary Fitzpatrick, from the board of directors. This expenditure included final salary payments of GBP120,000, pension payments of GBP40,361 and associated costs including legal and professional fees of GBP70,996.
5 Finance income
Finance income 2018 2017
GBP GBP
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Bank interest received 392 519
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6 Taxation
2018 2017
GBP GBP
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The tax charge comprises:
Current tax
Prior period adjustment (1,739) 3,028
Current year 9,412 31,042
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7,673 34,070
Deferred tax (see note 7)
Current year 607 3,214
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607 3,214
Total tax charge in the statement of comprehensive
income 8,280 37,284
Factors affecting the tax charge for the
year
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
from continuing operations 58,685 248,887
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
multiplied by standard rate
of UK corporation tax of 19% (2017: 19.75%) 11,150 49,155
Effects of:
Non-deductible expenses (1,131) 8,086
Research and development claim - (22,985)
Prior period adjustment (1,739) 3,028
(2,870) (11,781)
Total tax charge 8,280 37,284
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The Group has estimated losses of GBP375,762 (2017: GBP375,762) available to carry forward against future trading profits. These losses are in Aeorema Communications plc which is not currently making taxable profits as all trading is undertaken by its subsidiary Aeorema Limited, therefore no deferred tax asset has been recognised.
The Finance Act 2016 included legislation to reduce the main rate of corporation tax from 20% to 19% from 1 April 2017 and to 17% from 1 April 2020. These rate reductions were substantively enacted by the balance sheet date and therefore included in these consolidated financial statements. Temporary differences have been remeasured using the enacted tax rates that are expected to apply when the liability is settled or the asset is realised.
7 Deferred taxation
2018 2017
GBP GBP
----------------------------------------------------- --------
Property, plant and equipment temporary differences (4,016) (2,269)
Temporary differences 6,270 5,130
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2,254 2,861
At 1 July 2,861 6,075
Transfer to Statement of Comprehensive Income (607) (3,214)
At 30 June 2,254 2,861
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The deferred tax asset is expected to be utilised given the continued profitability and future trading prospects.
8 Profit attributable to members of the parent company
As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the parent Company's Statement of Comprehensive Income has not been included in these financial statements.
9 Earnings per ordinary share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to owners of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to owners of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
The following reflects the income and share data used and dilutive earnings per share computations:
2018 2017
GBP GBP
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Basic earnings per share
Profit for the year attributable
to owners of the Company 50,405 211,603
Basic weighted average number of
shares 9,050,500 9,050,500
Dilutive potential ordinary shares:
Employee share options 300,000 300,000
Diluted weighted average number of
shares 9,350,500 9,350,500
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10 Intangible fixed assets
Group Goodwill
GBP
-----------------------------
Cost
At 1 July 2016 2,728,292
At 30 June 2017 2,728,292
At 30 June 2018 2,728,292
Impairment and amortisation
At 1 July 2016 2,363,138
At 30 June 2017 2,363,138
At 30 June 2018 2,363,138
Net book value
At 1 July 2016 365,154
At 30 June 2017 365,154
At 30 June 2018 365,154
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Goodwill arose for the Group on consolidation of its subsidiary company, Aeorema Limited.
Impairment - Aeorema Limited
Goodwill has been tested for impairment based on its future value in use. The future value has been calculated on a discounted cash flow basis using the 2018-19 budgeted figures as approved by the Board of Directors, extended in perpetuity to calculate the terminal value and discounted at a rate of 10%. It has been assumed that future growth will be between 1.5% and 2%. Using these assumptions, which are based upon past experience, there was no impairment in the year.
11 Property, plant and equipment
Leasehold
Group land Fixtures, fittings Total
and buildings and equipment
GBP GBP GBP
------------------------ -------------------
Cost
At 30 June 2016 54,298 144,070 198,368
Additions 4,238 18,298 22,536
Disposals - (67,316) (67,316)
At 30 June 2017 58,536 95,052 153,588
Additions - 26,119 26,119
Disposals - (2,141) (2,141)
At 30 June 2018 58,536 119,030 177,566
Depreciation
At 30 June 2016 23,570 114,539 138,109
Charge for the year 29,877 21,577 51,454
Eliminated on disposal - (67,316) (67,316)
At 30 June 2017 53,447 68,800 122,247
Charge for the year 5,089 15,327 20,416
Eliminated on disposal - (2,141) (2,141)
At 30 June 2018 58,536 81,986 140,522
Net book value
At 1 July 2016 30,728 29,531 60,259
At 30 June 2017 5,089 26,252 31,341
At 30 June 2018 - 37,044 37,044
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12 Non-current assets - Investments
Company Shares in subsidiary
GBP
-----------------
Cost
At 1 July 2016 3,274,703
At 30 June 2017 3,274,703
At 30 June 2018 3,274,703
Provision
At 1 July 2016 2,694,213
At 30 June 2017 2,694,213
At 30 June 2018 2,694,213
Net book value
At 1 July 2016 580,490
At 30 June 2017 580,490
At 30 June 2018 580,490
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Holdings of more than 20%
The Company holds more than 20% of the share capital of the following companies:
Shares
Subsidiary undertakings Country of held
registration
---------- ----
or incorporation Class %
------------------------------- ---------- ----
England and
Aeorema Limited Wales Ordinary 100
England and
Twentyfirst Limited (Dormant) Wales Ordinary 100
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The registered address of Aeorema Limited and Twentyfirst Limited is 64 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 8TB.
13 Trade and other receivables
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
---------- --------
Trade receivables 693,725 810,908 - -
Related party receivables - - 981,850 743,037
Other receivables 25,870 19,167 4,718 -
Prepayments and accrued income 386,697 177,517 9,306 5,624
1,106,292 1,007,592 995,874 748,661
---------- ---------- --------
All trade and other receivables are expected to be recovered within 12 months of the end of the reporting period. The fair value of trade and other receivables is the same as the carrying values shown above.
At the year end, trade receivables of GBP34,324 (2017: GBP61,560) were past due but not impaired. These relate to a number of customers for whom there is no significant change in credit quality and the amounts are still considered recoverable. The ageing of these trade receivables is as follows:
Group
2018 2017
GBP GBP
-------
Less than 90 days overdue - 61,560
More than 90 days overdue 34,324 -
34,324 61,560
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14 Cash at bank and in hand
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
---------- --------
Bank balances 1,437,904 1,897,212 - 459,180
1,437,904 1,897,212 - 459,180
---------- ---------- --------
15 Trade and other payables
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------------------ ---------- -------
Trade payables 736,442 1,012,687 13,257 7,380
Related party payables - - 67,355 67,355
Taxes and social security
costs 220,825 253,373 - -
Other payables 1,541 7,529 - -
Accruals and deferred income 316,171 342,014 22,035 19,438
1,274,979 1,615,603 102,647 94,173
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All trade and other payables are expected to be settled within 12 months of the end of the reporting period. The fair value of trade and other payables is the same as the carrying values shown above.
16 Loans
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
---------------------------- ----- -----
Amounts falling due within
one year or on demand:
Bank overdrafts 1,590 - 1,590 -
1,590 - 1,590 -
---------------------------- ----- -----
17 Share capital
2018 2017
GBP GBP
------------------------------- ----------------
Authorised
28,000,000 Ordinary shares
of 12.5p each 3,500,000 3,500,000
Allotted, called up and fully
paid Number Ordinary shares
GBP
------------------------------- ----------------
At 1 July 2016 9,050,500 1,131,313
At 30 June 2017 9,050,500 1,131,313
At 30 June 2018 9,050,500 1,131,313
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Holders of these shares are entitled to dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at general meetings of the company.
See note 21 for details of share options outstanding.
18 Financial commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating lease rentals are payable as follows:
Group Land and Buildings
2018 2017
GBP GBP
Not later than one year 91,000 91,000
Later than one year and not later
than five years 15,167 106,167
Total 106,167 197,167
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19 Directors' emoluments
The remuneration of Directors of the Company is set out below.
Salary, Salary, Compensation Compensation
bonus bonus for loss for loss
or fees or fees Pensions Pensions of office of office Total Total
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
--------- --------- --------- --------- ------------- ------------- -------- --------
P Litten 12,167 60,000 33,590 33,554 70,000 - 115,757 93,554
G Fitzpatrick 8,111 40,000 17,019 7,562 50,000 - 75,130 47,562
M Hale 25,000 10,000 - - - - 25,000 10,000
S Haffner 15,000 15,000 - - - - 15,000 15,000
R Owen 25,000 10,000 - - - - 25,000 10,000
S Quah 100,000 90,000 493 155 - - 100,493 90,155
A Harvey 80,625 - 665 - - - 81,290 -
265,903 225,000 51,767 41,271 120,000 - 437,670 266,271
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The share options held by directors who served during the year are summarised below:
Earliest
Exercise exercise
Name Grant date Number awarded price date Expiry date
25 April 25 April
S Quah 2013 300,000 16.50p 2016 24 April 2023
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On 23 August 2018 Steve Quah and Andrew Harvey were granted 300,000 share options each at an exercise price of 29p. The options vest on 17 November 2020, and can be exercised in the period from 17 November 2020 until the tenth anniversary of the date of grant, 23 August 2028. As the grant of the share options occurred after the year end no share-based payment charge was recognised in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2018.
Fees for S Haffner are charged by Harris & Trotter LLP, a firm in which he is a member (see note 22).
20 Employee information
The average monthly number of employees (including directors) employed by the Group during the year was:
Number of employees Group Company
2018 Number 2017 Number 2018 Number 2017 Number
Administration and production 18 20 7 6
------------ ------------ ------------
The aggregate payroll costs of these employees charged in the Statement of Comprehensive Income was as follows:
Employment costs Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
-------- -------
Wages and salaries 857,969 788,365 65,000 35,000
Social security costs 101,250 85,708 - -
Pension costs 56,934 44,263 - -
1,016,153 918,336 65,000 35,000
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21 Share-based payments
The Group operates an EMI share option scheme for key employees. Options are granted to key employees at an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company's shares at the date of grant. Options are exercisable from the third anniversary of the date of grant and lapse if they remain unexercised at the tenth anniversary or upon cessation of employment. The following option arrangements exist over the Company's shares:
Exercise Number of Number of
Date of grant price Exercise period options 2018 options 2017
From To
--------- --------- --------- -------------- --------------
25 April 25 April 24 April
2013 16.5p 2016 2023 300,000 300,000
300,000 300,000
--------- --------- --------- -------------- --------------
Details of the number of share options and the weighted average exercise price outstanding during the year are as follows:
Weighted
Number of Weighted average Number of average exercise
options exercise price options price
2018 2018 2017 2017
GBP GBP
---------- ----------------- ---------- ------------------
Outstanding at beginning
of the year 300,000 0.17 300,000 0.17
Outstanding at end
of the year 300,000 0.17 300,000 0.17
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Exercisable at the
end of the year 300,000 0.17 300,000 0.17
-------------------------- ----------------- ---------- ------------------
The exercise price of options outstanding at the year-end was GBP0.165 (2017: GBP0.165) and their weighted average contractual life was 4.8 years (2017: 5.8 years).
Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value as determined at the grant date of equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group's estimate of shares that will eventually vest. The estimated fair value of the options is measured using an option pricing model. The inputs into the model are as follows:
25 April
Grant date 2013
Model used Black-Scholes
Share price at grant date 16.5p
Exercise price 16.5p
Contractual life 10 years
Risk free rate 0.5%
Expected volatility 104%
Expected dividend rate 0%
Fair value option 14.889p
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The expected volatility is determined by calculating the historical volatility of the company's share price over the last three years. The risk free rate is the official Bank of England base rate.
The Group recognised the following charges in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in respect of its share-based payment plans:
2018 2017
GBP GBP
--------------------------- -----
Share-based payment charge - -
--------------------------- -----
22 Related party transactions
The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries and its key management personnel (including directors). Details of transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries are as follows:
2018 2017
GBP GBP
----------------------------------- --------
Amounts owed by subsidiaries
Total amount owed by subsidiaries 981,850 743,037
Amounts owed to subsidiaries
Total amount owed to subsidiaries 67,355 67,355
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The company received dividends during the year of GBPnil (2017: GBP200,000) from its subsidiary, Aeorema Limited. The company transferred a VAT receivable of GBP15,155 (2017: GBP10,200) to Aeorema Limited due to being part of a common VAT group.
Aeorema Limited transferred a net amount of expenses to Aeorema Communications plc during the year of GBP58,050 (2017: GBP38,700).
Aeorema Limited paid expenses totalling GBP132,203 (2017: GBP49,996) on behalf of Aeorema Communications plc during the year.
During the year, Aeorema Communications plc made a net transfer of cash of GBP413,911 to Aeorema Limited (2017: GBP181,010 from Aeorema Limited to Aeorema Communications plc).
The compensation of key management (including directors) of the Group is as follows:
2018 2017
GBP GBP
------------------------------ --------
Short-term employee benefits 309,786 251,204
Post-employment benefits 51,767 41,271
Termination benefits 120,000 -
481,553 292,475
-------- --------
Harris and Trotter LLP is a firm in which S Haffner is a member. The amounts charged to the Group for professional services is as follows:
Harris and Trotter LLP - charged during
the year 2018 2017
GBP GBP
Aeorema Communications plc 15,000 15,000
Aeorema Limited 25,995 7,850
40,995 22,850
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At the year end, the group had an outstanding trade payable balance to Harris and Trotter LLP of GBP6,174 (2017: GBP5,640).
23 Cash flows
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
---------- --------- ---------- ----------
Cash flows from operating
activities
Profit before taxation 58,685 248,887 (176,778) 116,141
Depreciation 20,416 51,454 - -
Dividends received by the
Company - - - (200,000)
Finance income (392) (519) (17) (113)
78,709 299,822 (176,795) (83,972)
Increase / (decrease) in trade
and other payables (340,624) 275,021 8,474 (4,631)
(Increase) / decrease in trade
and other receivables (98,700) 166,745 (247,213) 58,757
Taxation paid (29,303) (69,072) - -
Cash generated / (used) from
operating activities (389,918) 672,516 (415,534) (29,846)
-------------------------------- --------- ---------- ----------
24 Financial instruments
Financial instruments recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position
All financial instruments are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP GBP GBP GBP
---------- ---------- ----------
Loans and receivables
Trade and other receivables 987,811 847,525 981,850 743,037
Cash and cash equivalents 1,437,904 1,897,212 - 459,180
Investments in subsidiaries - - 580,490 580,490
Total 2,425,715 2,744,737 1,562,340 1,782,707
Other financial liabilities
Trade and other payables 779,851 1,020,216 82,202 74,735
Accruals 275,893 236,068 22,035 19,440
Total 1,055,744 1,256,284 104,237 94,175
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
The Group is exposed to risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. There have been no significant changes in the Group's exposure to financial instrument risk, its objectives, policies and processes for managing those from previous periods. The principal financial instruments used by the Group, from which financial instrument risk arises, are trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents and trade and other payables.
Credit risk
Credit risk arises principally from the Group's trade receivables. It is the risk that the counterparty fails to discharge its obligation in respect of the instrument. The maximum exposure to credit risk at 30 June 2018 was GBP693,725 (2017: GBP810,908). Trade receivables are managed by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of amounts outstanding for both time and credit limits. At the year end, the credit quality of trade receivables is considered to be satisfactory.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk arises from the Group's management of working capital. It is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group's policy is to meet its liabilities when they fall due. The Group monitors cash flow on a regular basis. At the year end, the Group has sufficient liquid resources to meets its obligations of GBP1,244,113 (2017: GBP1,540,698).
Market risk
Market risk arises from the Group's use of interest bearing financial instruments. It is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate. At the year end, the cash and cash equivalents of the Group net of bank overdrafts was GBP1,436,314 (2017: GBP1,897,212). The Group ensures that its cash deposits earn interest at a reasonable rate.
Capital risk
The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group's ability to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders. The capital structure of the Group consists of equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued share capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in the Group Statement of Changes in Equity. At the year end, total equity was GBP1,662,667 (2017: GBP1,657,515).
25 Pension costs defined contribution
The Group makes pre-defined contributions to employees' personal pension plans. Contributions payable by the Group for the year were GBP56,934 (2017: GBP44,263). At the end of the reporting period GBPnil (2017: GBPnil) of contributions were due in respect of the period.
26 Dividends
On the 9 January 2018 a final dividend of 0.5 pence per share (total dividend GBP45,253) was paid to holders of fully paid ordinary shares.
In respect of the current year, the directors propose that a final dividend of 0.75 pence per share be paid to shareholders on 11 January 2019. The dividends are subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and have not been included as liabilities in these consolidated financial statements. The proposed dividends are payable to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 14 December 2018. The total estimated dividend to be paid is GBP67,879. The payment of this dividend will not have any tax consequences for the Group.
27 Contingent Liability
Company
The company is a member of a group VAT registration with all other companies in the Aeorema Communications group and, under the terms of the registration, is jointly and severally liable for the VAT payable by all members of the group. At 30 June 2018 the company had no potential liability under the terms of the registration.
28 Control
There is no overall controlling party.
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