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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy Therapeutics Plc | LSE:AGY | London | Ordinary Share | GB00B02LCQ05 | ORD 0.1P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | 1.79% | 2.85 | 2.80 | 2.90 | 2.875 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 919,062 | 09:00:28 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Preparations | 59.59M | -43.07M | -0.0090 | -3.17 | 135.84M |
From Apr 2021 to Apr 2024
TIDMAGY
RNS Number : 5111D
Allergy Therapeutics PLC
03 March 2022
Allergy Therapeutics plc
("Allergy Therapeutics" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Interim Results for the six months ended 31 December 2021
US readiness plan underway including two pivotal trials
-- Portfolio focused on high value growth products to enhance future profitability
-- Ground-breaking Phase I trial of peanut allergy vaccine on track to commence in 2022 following recent FDA clearance of IND application with data expected sooner than previously anticipated
-- Pivotal Phase III trial of short-course grass pollen immunotherapy to commence in Q3 2022 following impressive results from exploratory field trial
-- Solid revenue of GBP49m, increased cash position of GBP41m
3 March 2022 Allergy Therapeutics plc (AIM: AGY), the fully integrated commercial biotechnology company specialising in allergy vaccines, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2021.
Highlights
Financial
-- Solid revenue from commercial portfolio of GBP48.7m. Strategic streamlining of older products has affected a short-term revenue decrease of 10% (5% at constant currency* and up 4% on like for like constant currency* plus phasing) from GBP54.0m in H1 2021
-- Operating profit pre-R&D of GBP12.5m (H1 2021 GBP20.5m) reflecting portfolio streamlining and activity to pre-Covid-19 levels
-- Increased cash balance of GBP41.4m (30 June 2021: GBP40.3m). Net cash of GBP38.5m (30 June 2021 GBP36.9m)
-- GBP10m revolving credit facility signed post period to replace previous GBP7m overdraft facility
-- Strong outlook for the full year with operating profit (pre-R&D) expected to be in line with consensus forecasts
Operational
-- IND application cleared by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for peanut allergy vaccine candidate, VLP Peanut, with initial patient treatment due to begin in 2022 and top line data expected H1 2023, earlier than originally intended data readout of Q4 2023
o $8bn per annum market opportunity
o VLP Peanut has the potential to provide long-term immune response in comparison to continual dosing required by other treatments
-- Impressive results from exploratory field trial of wholly owned short-course grass pollen immunotherapy, Grass MATA MPL, enabling pivotal Phase III trial to begin in Q3 2022
-- Growth of key commercial portfolio products, Pollinex, Venomil and Acarovac
Manuel Llobet, CEO at Allergy Therapeutics , stated: "This year will see the Company prepare for entry into the US market where the allergy immunotherapy market is estimated to be worth $2 billion . Our Company continues to stand out as a high value hybrid, with its strong commercial business and high science R&D programmes. We are well placed to create shareholder value through our pivotal stage grass pollen immunotherapy and our innovative peanut allergy vaccine, both of which have significant potential in the US market.
"Our strong cash position and commercial capabilities give Allergy Therapeutics a highly differentiated position and opportunity to investors compared to solely R&D-focused healthcare companies."
*Constant currency uses prior year weighted average exchange rates to translate current year foreign currency denominated revenue to give a year-on-year comparison excluding the effects of foreign exchange movements. See table in finance review for an analysis of revenue.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulatory (EU) No596/2014.
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Analyst briefing and webcast today
Manuel Llobet, Chief Executive Officer, Nick Wykeman, Chief Financial Officer, and Alan Bullimore, Head of Business Innovation, will host a virtual presentation for analysts to provide an update on the Group, followed by a Q&A session, at 09.30am GMT.
The live webcast can be accessed here .
For further information, please contact:
Allergy Therapeutics
+44 (0) 1903 845 820
Manuel Llobet, Chief Executive Officer
Nick Wykeman, Chief Financial Officer
Panmure Gordon
+44 (0) 20 7886 2500
Freddy Crossley, Emma Earl, Corporate Finance
Rupert Dearden, Corporate Broking
Consilium Strategic Communications
+44 20 3709 5700
Mary-Jane Elliott / David Daley / Davide Salvi
allergytherapeutics@consilium-comms.com
Stern Investor Relations, Inc.
+1 212 362 1200
Christina Tartaglia
christina@sternir.com
Notes for editors:
About Allergy Therapeutics
Allergy Therapeutics is an international commercial biotechnology company focussed on the treatment and diagnosis of allergic disorders, including aluminium free immunotherapy vaccines that have the potential to cure disease. The Group sells proprietary and third-party products from its subsidiaries in nine major European countries and via distribution agreements in an additional ten countries. Its broad pipeline of products in clinical development includes vaccines for grass, tree and house dust mite, and peanut allergy vaccine in pre-clinical development. Adjuvant systems to boost performance of vaccines outside allergy are also in development.
Formed in 1999 out of Smith Kline Beecham, Allergy Therapeutics is headquartered in Worthing, UK with more than 11,000m(2) of state-of-the-art MHRA-approved manufacturing facilities and laboratories. The Group employs c.600 employees and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM:AGY). For more information, please see www.allergytherapeutics.com .
Joint Statement from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Operating Review
Overview
2021 provides a strong springboard for pivotal year ahead
2021 was the springboard for Allergy Therapeutics' pivotal year, 2022. This year will see the Company prepare for entry into the US market with two significant clinical trials. The Group has generated strong revenue since its formation in 1999, significantly outperforming the market. We expect that strong commercial performance to continue.
The Group's innovative and high value pipeline continues to progress at pace with a successful exploratory field trial paving the way for the pivotal Phase III Grass MATA MPL trial to start later this year. Clearance by the FDA of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application and protocol for the upcoming, ground-breaking, Phase I PROTECT trial investigating the Group's peanut allergy vaccine candidate, VLP Peanut, was another important step and further validation of the strength of Allergy Therapeutics' innovative and potentially disruptive future portfolio.
In order to focus the business, as previously announced, the Group continues to strategically streamline its portfolio to focus on its high margin, differentiated short course subcutaneous immunotherapies and innovative allergy treatments. The Group will continue robust cost controls while its significant clinical programmes progress.
The Market
Maintaining focus on high value and highly differentiated immunotherapies
Allergy Therapeutics reported solid revenue of GBP48.7m from its commercial portfolio. Strategic streamlining of the Group's non-differentiated older products led to a 10% reduction from GBP54.0m in 2020 on a reported basis (down 5% on constant currency* basis). This repositioning of the portfolio maintains focus on high value and highly differentiated short course subcutaneous immunotherapies (SCIT) and innovative allergy treatments to drive the growth of the business. On this revised basis, revenues have increased 4% on a like-for-like product and phasing basis (on constant currency* basis). As most manufacturing costs are fixed, the lower sales have directly affected the gross margin along with increased cost of sales and the foreign exchange impact of the weaker Euro.
Revenues were also affected by phasing, headwinds in Germany and the continuing effect of Covid-19 in Italy and Germany, which are expected to be short term. While the supply chain was hampered by the spread of Covid-19, these delays in delivery were short term and should be recovered this year. Spain, the Group's second most important market, saw a double-digit growth in sales, while the Netherlands, UK, and Rest of World (RoW) also grew strongly. There was double-digit growth for key products Pollinex, Venomil and Acarovac (on constant currency* basis).
On current internal assumptions and as previously communicated, the Group will be able to fund the Grass MATA MPL Phase III trial (G306), as well as the VLP Peanut Phase I PROTECT trial, from existing resources with some additional debt. The Board continually reviews the Group's funding requirements, including opportunities to further de-risk its clinical trial programmes to optimise future value creation. These options include, but are not limited to, a potential path to a Nasdaq dual listing.
Regulatory Affairs & Clinical Development
Maximising the chances of success in grass pollen immunotherapy
The Group achieved very impressive results from its exploratory field study (G309) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its short-course subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) candidate, Grass MATA MPL, that aims to address the cause of symptoms of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis due to grass pollen. Results from the trial indicated a significant reduction in daily symptoms and use of relief medication among participants receiving Grass MATA MPL. Both dosing regimens used in the trial were safe and well tolerated.
Given its extensive experience and leadership in allergy focused clinical development, the Group used a novel study design and methodology in the G309 trial to examine multiple endpoints and enable extensive biomarker analysis. Learnings from the trial, alongside the excellent results, have enabled the Company to optimally design its upcoming pivotal G306 Phase III field trial, to maximise the chances of success and support the Group's future regulatory plans for entry into the US. The Company has further decided to increase the confidence interval of the trial, increasing the number of patients and will fund the extra cost with additional debt.
The Group is now on track to begin patient treatment in the Grass MATA MPL pivotal Phase III trial (G306) in the autumn of this calendar year.
The total US allergy immunotherapy market is estimated to be worth $2bn with around 25% of the patients suffering from grass allergy. This could imply potential peak sales for the Grass MATA MPL product of about $300 to $400m per annum.
A paradigm shift in the future treatment of peanut allergy
FDA clearance of the Group's IND application for VLP Peanut in January was a key milestone in the development programme of this peanut allergy vaccine candidate. Following consultation with experts in the field, the IND application included a protocol for the upcoming Phase I PROTECT trial that moves the planned paediatric and adolescent arms into a future Phase II trial. As a result, top line data from the Phase I PROTECT trial, in adult patients, are now anticipated in H1 2023, ahead of the original intended Q4 2023 data readout.
The protocol includes multiple cohorts starting with subcutaneous injection of healthy subjects, followed by skin prick tests for peanut allergic patients and then moving to subcutaneous injection of peanut allergic subjects. Although the trial protocol does not allow reporting of results mid-trial, to avoid biasing the outcome, the Group expects to communicate the transitions between cohorts, to update on the trial's progress.
The batch of investigational medicinal product (IMP) intended for use in the trial has been successfully manufactured, tested and released. Initial dosing of patients is expected in 2022.
The Group continues to believe that VLP Peanut has the potential to be a transformative treatment option for one of the most dangerous allergies. The availability of a safe and effective short-course vaccine that provides long-term protection and induces a long-lasting protective immune response would present a paradigm shift in how peanut allergy can be managed and has the potential to be a significant product in the $8bn worldwide food allergy market. While currently available immunotherapy products provide an important treatment approach for patients and families who have, for too long, been without options, they require continual dosing over the long-term to maintain a tolerance to peanut, which might limit patient adherence.
Strengthening an innovative immunotherapy portfolio
The Group's portfolio is broad and strong with two additional key MATA MPL product candidates (Ragweed and Birch/Trees MATA MPL) which currently have INDs and could be progressed through late-stage development and commercialisation to join the Grass MATA MPL product in the US. These three products, along with VLP Peanut, form a strong and compelling portfolio that would enable the Company to lead the allergy immunology market in the US.
With further paediatric trials, the Group also expects to be able to expand into the paediatric segment of the market. The state-of-the-art portfolio of ultra-short course allergy immunotherapies offer greater flexibility and treatment options for patients. Some of these products are already available under a named patient basis in Europe.
Investing in infrastructure to maintain leadership
Allergy Therapeutics has a strong track record of quality and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements at its facilities. Accordingly, the Group continues to upgrade the Worthing site and enhance its processes to maintain the Group's excellent levels of quality.
The Company has continued its infrastructure investment to ensure Allergy Therapeutics maintains a sterile, pharmaceutical controlled environment within its own production facilities, including a more efficient and reliable energy centre that will be owned and run by the Group.
Financial Review
Streamlining and focus on shareholder value creation
Reported revenue for the first half of the financial year was GBP48.7m (H1 2021: GBP54.0m), representing a decrease of 5% at constant currency* (see table below) and 10% in actual terms. The sales movement has been driven primarily by the Group's planned streamlining of the product portfolio.
A reconciliation between reported revenue and revenue in constant currency* is provided in a table at the link below:
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5111D_1-2022-3-3.pdf
As in previous years, owing to the seasonality of the pollen allergy market, between 60%-70% of Allergy Therapeutics' revenue is generated in the first half of the financial year and, as a consequence, the Group typically reports profits in the first half of the year and losses in the second half.
Cost of goods sold increased in the period to GBP12.8m (H1 2021: GBP11.8m), mainly due to lower overhead recovery (driven by Covid-19 issues) and labour cost rises. Gross profit decreased to GBP35.9m (H1 2021: GBP42.2m), which represents a gross margin of 74% (H1 2021: 78%). This reflects the fact that most of the manufacturing costs are fixed and decreases in sales directly affect the gross margin along with the lower absorption of overheads and foreign exchange.
Sales, marketing and distribution costs of GBP13.1m (H1 2021: GBP12.4m) were higher due to increased activity. The increase in administrative expenses to GBP10.6m (H1 2021: GBP9.6m) reflects investment in infrastructure, particularly IT systems related to cyber security and compliance.
Research and development costs were GBP5.0m (H1 2021: GBP4.7m) due to preparation for the VLP Peanut PROTECT trial as well as the Grass MATA MPL exploratory field trial which finished in the late autumn.
The tax charge in the period of GBP0.6m (H1 2021: GBP0.6m) relates to overseas subsidiaries.
Property, plant and equipment decreased by GBP0.5m to GBP19.0m (H1 2021: GBP19.5m) compared with the year before, mainly as a result of a natural reduction in the remaining leasehold period of leased assets. Goodwill was GBP3.3m (H1 2021: GBP3.4m) and was lower than the prior year due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Other intangible assets have decreased by GBP0.2m due to the amortisation charge being in excess of additions.
Total current assets excluding cash have increased by GBP0.8m to GBP21.7m (H1 2021: GBP20.9m) mainly due to increased stock levels to protect against Brexit, a longer supply chain and R&D tax credits.
Retirement benefit obligations, which relate solely to the German pension scheme, decreased to GBP11.6m (H1 2021: GBP13.4m) due to currency movements.
Net cash generated by operations was positive but lower than last year mostly due to lower revenue creating low margins as well as a longer supply chain with an inflow of GBP3.7m (H1 2021: GBP13.0m).
All periods now are based on IFRS16, the new accounting standard on leased assets. Assets that were previously shown as operating lease assets are now on the balance sheet with an accompanying liability. The measure of earnings before interest, tax and depreciation and amortisation has benefited to the order of GBP0.9m in comparison with pre IFRS 16 treatment. There is no material impact on the operating profit.
Financing
Strong cash position
The Group had cash of GBP41.4m (30 June 2021 GBP40.3m) and debt on its balance sheet at the close of the period relating to loans held in the Spanish subsidiary of GBP2.9m (H1 2021: GBP3.8m) with GBP0.2m due to the exchange rate movement. The seasonal overdraft was not used during the calendar year 2021.
Following the half year end, the Group signed a GBP10m revolving credit facility to replace the GBP7m overdraft facility that was previously in place.
The Directors believe that the Group will have sufficient facilities for the foreseeable future and, accordingly, they have applied the Going Concern principle in preparing these interim financial statements.
Movements in the currency markets between the respective values of the Euro and Sterling have an effect on the Group's operations. The Group manages its cash exposure in this respect by foreign currency hedges. Over 90% of our gross sales are denominated in Euro whereas approximately 60% of costs are incurred in the United Kingdom and denominated in Sterling.
Outlook
Well placed for an exciting and pivotal year ahead
Allergy Therapeutics is keen to capitalise on the significant opportunities that lie ahead with the commencement of two important clinical trials in the US.
The Group's solid commercial performance of its operations is expected to continue this financial year, while the planned commencement of two important clinical trials is anticipated to result in increased R&D expenses.
The Board remains confident that market consensus for the operating profit (pre-R&D) will be achieved despite an expected short-term decline in 2022 revenues partly linked to the strategic streamlining of older products.
The strategic streamlining of the portfolio is expected to continue in combination with robust cost controls as the Group advances the clinical development of its candidates VLP Peanut and Grass MATA MPL and rapidly returns to growth.
Peter Jensen
Chairman
Manuel Llobet
Chief Executive Officer
3 March 2022
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Consolidated income statement
Note 6 months 6 months 12 months
to to to
31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
2021 2020 2021
2 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
unaudited unaudited audited
Revenue 48,696 54,032 84,331
Cost of sales (12,786) (11,788) (22,106)
---------- ---------- -------------
Gross profit 35,910 42,244 62,225
Sales, marketing and distribution
costs (13,080) (12,413) (25,200)
Administration expenses - other (10,630) (9,637) (20,674)
Research and development costs (5,033) (4,695) (12,887)
---------- ---------- -------------
Administrative expenses (15,663) (14,332) (33,561)
Other income 250 280 567
Operating profit 7,417 15,779 4,031
Finance income 53 36 117
Finance expense (204) (242) (491)
---------- ---------- -------------
Profit before tax 7,266 15,573 3,657
Income tax (595) (634) (771)
---------- ---------- -------------
Profit for the period 6,671 14,939 2,886
========== ========== =============
Earnings per share 3
Basic (pence per share) 1.04p 2.34p 0.45p
Diluted (pence per share) 0.97p 2.19p 0.43p
Consolidated statement of comprehensive
income
6 months 6 months 12 months
to 31 Dec to to
31 Dec 30 Jun
2021 2020 2021
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
unaudited unaudited audited
Profit for the period 6,671 14,939 2,886
Items that will not be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss:
Remeasurement of net defined benefit
liability (498) 45 1,689
Remeasurement of investments-retirement
benefit
assets (58) (13) (58)
Revaluation gains - freehold land
and buildings - - 94
Deferred tax movement - freehold
land and buildings - - 5
Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation
of foreign operations 1 (126) (503)
Total comprehensive income 6,116 14,845 4,113
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Consolidated balance sheet 31 Dec 31 Dec 30 Jun
2021 2020 2021
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
unaudited unaudited audited
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 18,992 19,503 19,717
Intangible assets - goodwill 3,374 3,438 3,343
Intangible assets - other 791 980 1,411
Investment - retirement benefit
asset 5,726 5,927 5,760
Total non-current assets 28,883 29,848 30,231
Current assets
Inventories 10,602 10,092 10,838
Trade and other receivables 10,773 10,772 6,222
Cash and cash equivalents 41,385 48,289 40,273
Derivative financial instruments 330 2 525
Total current assets 63,090 69,155 57,858
Total assets 91,973 99,003 88,089
---------- ---------- ----------
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (14,942) (14,152) (16,475)
Current borrowings (1,008) (800) (963)
Lease liabilities (654) (1,400) (792)
Total current liabilities (16,604) (16,352) (18,230)
Net current assets 46,486 52,803 39,628
---------- ---------- ----------
Non-current liabilities
Retirement benefit obligations (11,590) (13,388) (11,291)
Deferred taxation liability (387) (439) (408)
Non-current provisions (150) (304) (208)
Lease liabilities (6,398) (6,769) (6,967)
Long term borrowings (1,870) (3,023) (2,450)
Total non-current liabilities (20,395) (23,923) (21,324)
Total liabilities (36,999) (40,275) (39,554)
Net assets 54,974 58,728 48,535
========== ========== ==========
Equity
Capital and reserves
Issued share capital 652 651 651
Share premium 112,576 112,576 112,576
Merger reserve - shares issued
by subsidiary 40,128 40,128 40,128
Reserve - share based payments 3,015 3,200 2,693
Revaluation reserve 1,073 974 1,073
Foreign exchange reserve (1,187) (811) (1,188)
Retained earnings (101,283) (97,990) (107,398)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total equity 54,974 58,728 48,535
========== ========== ==========
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Issued Share Merger Reserve Foreign Retained Total
share premium reserve - share Revaluation exchange earnings equity
Capital - shares based reserve reserve
issued payment
by subsidiary
--------- --------------- --------- -------------- ---------- ----------
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 31 December
2020 651 112,576 40,128 3,200 974 (811) (97,990) 58,728
--------- --------- --------------- --------- -------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Exchange
differences
on translation
of foreign
operations - - - - 99 (377) - (278)
Valuation
gains taken
to equity
(land and
buildings)
- net of
deferred
tax - - - - - - - -
Remeasurement
of net defined
benefit
liability - - - - - - 1,644 1,644
Remeasurement
of investments
- retirement
benefit assets - - - - - - (45) (45)
--------- --------- --------------- --------- -------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total other
comprehensive
income - - - - 99 (377) 1,599 1,321
Loss for the
period - - - - - - (12,053) (12,053)
--------- --------- --------------- --------- -------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total
comprehensive
income - - - - 99 (377) (10,454) (10,732)
Share based
payments - - - 539 - - - 539
Shares issued - - - - - - - -
Transfer of
lapsed options
To retained
earnings - - - (1,046) - - 1,046 -
Transfer of
depreciation
on revalued
property - - - - - - - -
--------- --------- --------------- --------- -------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
At 30 June
2021 651 112,576 40,128 2,693 1,073 (1,188) (107,398) 48,535
Exchange
differences
on translation
of foreign
operations - - - - - 1 - 1
Remeasurement
of net defined
benefit
liability - - - - - - (498) (498)
Remeasurement
of investments
- retirement
benefit assets - - - - - - (58) (58)
--------- --------- --------------- --------- -------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total other
comprehensive
income - - - - - 1 (556) (555)
Profit for
the period - - - - - - 6,671 6,671
--------- --------- --------------- --------- -------------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total
comprehensive
income - - - - - 1 6,115 6,116
Share based
payments - - - 322 - - - 322
Shares issued 1 - - - - - - 1
At 31 December
2021 652 112,576 40,128 3,015 1,073 (1,187) (101,283) 54,974
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Consolidated cash flow statement
6 months 6 months 12 months
to to to
31Dec 31Dec 30Jun
2021 2020 2021
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
unaudited unaudited audited
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax 7,266 15,573 3,657
Adjustments for:
Finance income (53) (36) (117)
Finance expense 204 242 491
Non cash movements on defined benefit
pension plan 29 67 85
Depreciation and amortisation 2,400 2,033 4,132
Net monetary value of above the line
R&D tax credit (250) (280) (567)
Charge for share based payments 322 96 635
Movement in fair value of derivative
financial instruments 150 (818) (1,340)
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other
receivables (4,971) (3,702) 2,141
Decrease/(increase) in inventories 32 3 (1,117)
Decrease/increase in trade and other
payables (1,385) (189) 548
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash generated by operations 3,744 12,989 8,548
Bank loan fees and Interest paid (204) (242) (190)
Income tax received 119 340 41
Net cash generated by operating activities 3,659 13,087 8,399
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 53 36 117
Payments for retirement benefit investments (87) (96) (194)
Payments for intangible assets (151) (33) -
Payments for property plant and equipment (996) (665) (2,562)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,181) (758) (2,639)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of equity shares 1 4 4
Repayment of bank loan borrowings (466) (424) (757)
Repayment of principal on lease liabilities (878) (720) (1,605)
Interest paid on lease liabilities (140) (145) (301)
Proceeds from borrowings - 541 625
Net cash used in financing activities (1,483) (744) (2,034)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 995 11,585 3,726
Effects of exchange rates on cash and
cash equivalents 117 (258) (415)
Cash and cash equivalents at the start
of the period 40,273 36,962 36,962
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period 41,385 48,289 40,273
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1. Interim financial information
The unaudited consolidated interim financial information is for the six-month period ended 31 December 2021. The financial information does not include all the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2021, which were prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in issue as adopted by the UK and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 that are relevant to the Group preparing its accounts in accordance with UK-adopted IFRS.
The interim financial information has not been audited nor has it been reviewed under ISRE 2410 of the Auditing Practices Board. The financial information set out in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The Company's statutory financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 prepared under IFRS have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those financial statements was unqualified and did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
2. Basis of preparation
As permitted, this Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the AIM rules and not in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The accounting policies adopted in this report are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year to 30 June 2021 as described in those financial statements. There are no accounting standards that have become effective in the current period that would have a material impact upon the financial statements.
Going Concern
The Group has been profit making in the six months to 31 December 2021, as it was in the corresponding period ended 31 December 2020.
Detailed budgets have been prepared, including cash flow projections for the periods ending 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2023. These projections include assumptions on the trading performance of the operating business and the continued availability of the existing bank facilities. The Group had a cash balance of GBP41.4m at 31 December 2021 and now has in place a GBP10m revolving credit facility which commenced in February 2022 and is for three years. After making appropriate enquiries, which included a review of the annual budget and latest forecast, by considering the cash flow requirements for the foreseeable future and the effects of sales and other sensitivities on the Group's funding plans, the Directors continue to believe that the Group will have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and accordingly have applied the Going Concern principle in preparing these interim financial statements.
3. Earnings per share
6 months 6 months 12 months
to 31 Dec to 31 Dec to 30 Jun
2021 2020 2021
unaudited unaudited audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit after tax attributable to equity
shareholders 6,671 14,939 2,886
Shares Shares Shares
'000 '000 '000
Issued ordinary shares at start of the
period 641,773 637,286 637,286
Ordinary shares issued in the period 1,824 3,506 4,487
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Issued ordinary shares at end of the
period 643,597 640,792 641,773
Weighted average number of shares in
issue for the period 641,794 637,286 639,190
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Weighted average number of shares for
diluted earnings per share 686,135 681,352 676,658
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Basic earnings per ordinary share (pence) 1.04p 2.34p 0.45p
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Diluted earnings per ordinary share
(pence) 0.97p 2.19p 0.43p
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4. Contingent liabilities
On 23 February 2015, the Company received notification that The Federal Office for Economics and Export ("BAFA") had made a decision to reverse their preliminary exemption to the increased manufacturers rebate in Germany for the period July to December 2012. The Company was granted a preliminary exemption to the increased rebate for this period by BAFA in 2013. The Company recognised revenue of EUR1.4m (GBP1.1m at that time, now GBP1.2m) against this exemption in the year ended 30 June 2013. All other preliminary exemptions (granted for periods up to 30 June 2012) have previously been ratified as final by BAFA. After taking legal advice, the Company has lodged an appeal against this decision and is confident that the exemption will be re-instated. Therefore, as at 31 December 2021, no provision has been recognised for the repayment of the rebate refund. This position will be kept under review.
In respect of net revenue relating to certain products, there is a risk that up to GBP12.5m cumulative revenue (2021: GBP10.7m) recorded in periods up to and including December 2021 may be subject to a retrospective change. This is due to the level of rebate being applied.
5. Events after the balance sheet date
A GBP10m Revolving Credit Facility was signed after the balance sheet date to replace the GBP7m overdraft facility that was in place.
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