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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Alumasc Group Plc | LSE:ALU | London | Ordinary Share | GB0000280353 | ORD 12.5P |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 184.00 | 180.00 | 188.00 | 184.00 | 184.00 | 184.00 | 1,961 | 01:00:00 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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Construction Machinery & Eq | 89.57M | 6.6M | 0.1844 | 9.98 | 65.88M |
TIDMALU
RNS Number : 9481A
Alumasc Group PLC
08 February 2022
Tuesday 8 February 2022
The Alumasc Group plc
Interim results
On track to deliver Full Year expectations
Alumasc (ALU.L) the sustainable building products, systems and solutions Group today announces results for the six months ended 31 December 2021.
Commenting on the interim results, Paul Hooper, Chief Executive of Alumasc said:
" The Alumasc Group reported a solid performance during the first half and is on track to deliver its expectations for the full year. Although there were some headwinds experienced due to Covid-19 driven contract delays and cost inflation across the industry during the period, the business performed well and has good momentum going into the second half.
Alumasc is at the forefront of providing high-quality, low carbon, sustainable products, systems and solutions, the majority of which manage the scarce resources of water and energy and improve quality of life for the owner/occupier in the built environment. Our commitment to sustainable business is evidenced by Timloc, our housebuilding products business, becoming the first building products manufacturer in the UK to be carbon neutral across its operations.
I am therefore delighted that Alumasc's green credentials have been recognised by the award of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in November 2021 and that we are well on the way to becoming a market leader in the provision of sustainable building products."
Financial Overview: Solid underlying performance
Half year to 31 December 2021 2020 -------------------------------------- ---- ---- Revenue (GBPm) 46.3 45.6 Underlying profit before tax (GBPm) 5.3 6.0 Underlying operating margin (%) (1) 11.9 13.6 Underlying earnings per share (pence) 11.8 13.4 EBITDA (GBPm) (2) 6.8 7.4 Statutory profit before tax (GBPm) 5.1 5.5 Basic earnings per share (pence) 11.2 12.2 Dividends per share (pence) 3.35 3.25 Net bank debt at 31 December (GBPm) 4.1 0.2
A reconciliation of underlying to statutory profit is provided in note 4 to the interim financial statements.
(1) Underlying operating margin: Underlying operating profit as a percentage of revenue.
(2) EBITDA: Underlying operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.
-- Group revenues of GBP46.3m, were 1.6% (GBP0.7m) ahead of H1 FY21 (GBP45.6m, which benefited from some GBP2.5m of business delayed from FY20 by Covid-19). Excluding this, sales growth was 7.5%.
-- Export sales grew by 41% to GBP8.7 million and represented 19% of total Group revenue (H1 FY21: 13%).
-- The strength of our brand positioning and customer relationships allowed the successful pass-through of input cost inflation. As a result, gross margin was only slightly diluted at 34.6% (H1 FY21: 36.7%).
-- Underlying operating margin remained strong at 11.9% (H1 FY21: 13.6%), with statutory operating margin of 11.7% (H1 FY21: 12.9%), after absorbing the lower gross margin as well as the resumption of business development costs which had been curtailed by the Covid-19 restrictions. Structural cost savings of GBP3.1m p.a., achieved over the previous two years, remain.
-- The Group is selectively investing in opportunities to accelerate growth.
-- Underlying profit before tax was GBP5.3m (H1 FY21: GBP6.0m); with statutory profit before tax of GBP5.1m (H1 FY21: GBP5.5m).
-- Net bank debt at 31 December was GBP4.1m (31 December 2020: GBP0.2m net bank debt). During the period the Group repaid GBP0.8m of VAT and pension liabilities deferred from FY20 under the Group's Covid-19 cash conservation measures. In addition, the Group actively increased its stock holdings to maintain customer service and mitigate price increases, in response to the global supply chain challenges and raw material cost inflation.
-- The defined benefit pension scheme deficit was further reduced during the first half to GBP2.5m (30 June 2021: GBP4.6m), mainly as a result of deficit reduction payments and asset performance.
-- The Board plans to pay an interim dividend of 3.35p per share in April 2022. This represents an increase of 3.1% on the previous interim dividend, and reflects the encouraging first half performance and Board's confidence in the strength of the Group's strategy and its future prospects.
Divisional Overview
-- Water Management Division made a record profit of GBP4.1m, 17.6% ahead of H1 FY21. Revenues were 18.9% ahead, with strong export and online sales growth. Operating margins remained in line with the prior period at 18%, driven by volume growth and cost savings.
-- The Building Envelope Division reported a reduced revenue and delivered a profit of GBP0.9m (5% operating margin), GBP1.6m below H1 FY21. Alumasc Roofing performed well against a prior half year which included significant business delayed from FY20. Levolux's performance was affected by Covid-19 in its core UK and USA markets, resulting in delays in orders, and it reported a loss for H1 FY22 of GBP1.0m (H1 FY21: GBP0.2m profit). With its restructured cost base and improved capability, Levolux is well placed to recover as commercial market activity resumes.
-- Housebuilding Products Division grew its revenue by 6.4%, representing a very commendable performance given a challenging environment of inflationary pressures and supply-side constraints holding back site activity. Housebuilding Products continued to deliver the highest return on sales in the Group, with a 19% operating margin (H1 FY21: 22%).
Outlook
-- Good momentum across the majority of the Group's businesses, and a growing pipeline of opportunities at Levolux.
-- A strong balance sheet and cash position allows investment to accelerate future growth.
-- The business is on track to deliver against its full year expectations and looks forward to the future with confidence.
Enquiries:
The Alumasc Group plc +44 (0) 1536 383844 Paul Hooper, CEO Simon Dray, Group Finance Director Peel Hunt (Broker) Mike Bell +44 (0) 20 7418 8831 finnCap (NOMAD) Julian Blunt + 44 (0)207 220 0561 Camarco alumasc@camarco.co.uk Ginny Pulbrook + 44 (0)203 757 4992 Rosie Driscoll + 44 (0)203 757 4981
REVIEW OF INTERIM RESULTS
Chief Executive's Statement
The first half of the 2021/22 financial year saw strong sales momentum across most markets and the effective management of ongoing, industry-wide, supply chain and inflationary pressures.
In our Annual Report and Accounts 2021 we indicated that we estimated that circa GBP2.5m sales had been carried forward from the lockdown affected prior year, most of this helping to boost the prior year first half performance. Excluding this from the comparator, underlying sales growth in H1 FY22 was GBP3.2m (7.5%). Price rises and surcharges, necessary to pass through the sustained increase in cost prices, were responsible for GBP1.9m (4.4%) of this. The remaining 3.1% increase in revenue includes reduced volumes at Levolux; revenue growth in the other businesses was closer to 10%.
In particular, our Water Management Division had an excellent first half year, increasing its revenue by 19% (GBP3.6m) to GBP22.8m, a great effort and assisted by increased export sales and, in particular, the start of the shipments to Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok Airport, illustrating the global reputation of our water management products. Our Roofing business did very well to almost fully offset the delayed revenues from lockdown and a significant contract which both benefited H1 FY21. In addition, our Housebuilding Products Division's revenue grew by 6% and was assisted once again by new product launches.
Group export sales grew by 41% to GBP8.7 million and represented 19% of total revenue (H1 FY21: 13%).
Levolux's performance was affected by Covid-19 (in the UK and USA) resulting in delays in orders. It reported a loss for H1 FY22 of GBP1.0m (H1 FY21: GBP0.2m profit). However Levolux, with its restructured cost base and improved capability, is well placed to recover as commercial market activity resumes. Enquiry levels are increasing and we anticipate an improved order intake in the second half.
Operational Review
Water Management
H1 FY22 H1 FY21 Revenue GBP22.8m GBP19.2m --------- --------- Underlying operating GBP4.1m GBP3.5m profit --------- --------- Underlying operating margin 18.1% 18.3% --------- --------- Operating profit GBP4.1m GBP3.5m --------- ---------
Alumasc Water Management Division delivered another strong and record performance in the first half year, significantly increasing underlying operating profit. The drivers of the 18% improvement in operating profit to GBP4.1 million (18.1% operating margin) were the continued control of operating costs while accompanied by a significant revenue increase of GBP3.6m (19%) which saw market share growth, particularly within the civil drainage and roofline markets.
Within this the E-Commerce business, Rainclear, returned another significant revenue increase, this time of 18%, following new product launches. Gatic Slotdrain performed very strongly in H1 FY22, and was successful in winning several new larger car parks work and new Amazon facilities, including one in Valencia, Spain. A Slotdrain project was completed for a highway in Costa Rica. Although activity was quiet at airports in the UK, the first shipments to Chek Lap Kok's Airport Runway 3 were made in the second quarter.
Alumasc Water Management Solutions performed very well, with successful market and sales initiatives benefiting in particular sales of its Alumasc Rainwater and Skyline brands.
Building Envelope
H1 FY22 H1 FY21 Revenue GBP17.8m GBP21.1m --------- --------- Underlying operating GBP0.9m GBP2.5m profit --------- --------- Underlying operating margin 4.9% 12.0% --------- --------- Operating profit GBP0.8m GBP2.4m --------- ---------
The Building Envelope Division had a reduced revenue in both parts of its division and produced a profit of GBP0.9m (5% operating margin), GBP1.6m below H1 FY21, largely reflecting the result at Levolux, discussed below.
The Roofing business performed ahead of internal expectations in both its newbuild and refurbishment markets, against a comparative that included a large one-off contract as well as significant sales delayed from the prior year. It has benefited significantly from the recruitment of high quality sales people who have improved sales in regions that had been weaker in the past. The Covid-19 impact also meant that there was more external work carried out on roofing than on internal refurbishment for Academies. The Roofing business continues to focus on high end specification offers supported by the highest standards, with a customer focused service level which delivers low carbon systems combined with safety in installation; all supported by long-term warranties. This has allowed the business to increase market share in its core sectors.
Covid-19 also played a part in slowing down newbuild commercial market projects, which particularly affected Levolux. This depressed the order intake in the first half to a position significantly lower than was anticipated, and led to a GBP1.0m loss at the half year, compared to a GBP0.2m profit in H1 FY21. However, levels of customer enquiries are increasing and the business is actively pursuing several significant opportunities. With its streamlined operating structure and improved capability, Levolux is well positioned to benefit as market activity resumes.
Specification sales opportunities are growing from the new integrated Building Envelope sales approach with an increasing number of combined project wins taking place.
Housebuilding Products
H1 FY22 H1 FY21 Revenue GBP5.7m GBP5.3m -------- -------- Underlying operating GBP1.1m GBP1.2m profit -------- -------- Underlying operating margin 19.3% 22.2% -------- -------- Operating profit GBP1.1m GBP1.1m -------- --------
Timloc, our Housebuilding Products business, continued to perform well. Its industry leading next day delivery service and continued introduction of new products underpins this performance.
This Division, representing 12% of Group's revenues, grew its revenue by GBP0.4m (6.4%). This was a very commendable performance in a challenging environment in which housebuilding activity on sites was frequently interrupted by commodity product and labour shortages and inflationary pressures. Despite these, Housebuilding Products maintained its strong returns with a 19% (H1 FY21: 22%) operating margin. New product introductions, outstanding service and rigorous cost controls contributed significantly to this performance. The achievement of 100% On Time In Full ('OTIF') delivery performance was, once again, appreciated by its customers.
New products such as meter boxes, fire rated stop socks, non-combustible InvisiWeep, and the relaunch of the Cavity Closer range all had a positive impact on the business. Ongoing investment in new equipment with much improved energy efficiency, delivering excellent pay-backs, has made a significant contribution in the reduction of the Group's carbon footprint. Timloc became the first building products manufacturer in the UK to source all its energy from renewable sources. In addition, it has become the first building products manufacturer in the UK to become carbon neutral across its operations.
Strategic Overview
The significant improvement in the Group's performance across the last two years emanate from the execution of the Group's strategy which includes the stated objectives of:
Short-term:
-- Continuing to simplify, streamline and reduce fixed costs across the Group. -- Recovery of Levolux's financial performance.
Long-term:
-- Drive organic growth across the Group. -- Continual efficiency improvements. -- Geographical expansion within selected territories. -- New product development focused on environmental and sustainable solutions. -- Bolt-on M&A to expand products and markets. -- Use of sustainable materials with recycled and fully recyclable materials.
We have managed to streamline the business and have removed GBP3.1m p.a. of structural costs in the last two years, with no reduction in capacity or capability. Of this, GBP2.5m of costs were removed from Levolux, to ensure the business' cost base is efficient and provides a good platform for profitable growth as the order book pipeline and future opportunities are executed.
The Group has continued to progress its long-term strategy to deliver profitable growth through leveraging its strong strategic positions in sustainable building products, and to outperform the UK construction market while continuing development of export markets. The Group's 2% revenue increase, including the 41% growth in export revenue, is testament to that.
Alumasc is also in a very strong position to benefit from the move towards sustainable construction and green buildings, both in terms of its own actions and through the development of its portfolio of products to manage energy consumption in buildings, to produce a greener built environment, and to manage the scarce resource of water. Many internal initiatives have also been taken to act in an environmentally sustainable manner, including the sourcing of electricity from renewable sources for 100% of the Group's supply. The Group's Net Zero planning is underway.
In recognition of its portfolio of environmental solutions and contribution to the global green economy, Alumasc was very pleased to be a recipient of the coveted London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in November 2021.
Financial Review
The Group's underlying tax rate was 19.4%, marginally below H1 FY21 (19.6%). Underlying earnings per share for the period were 11.8p, 11.9% lower than H1 FY21 (13.4p), reflecting the lower underlying profit before tax. Basic earnings per share were 11.2p (H1 FY21: 12.2p).
Cash flows and net debt
H1 FY22 H1 FY21 GBPm GBPm EBITDA * 6.8 7.4 Change in working capital (1.8) 0.9 Deferred VAT paid (0.6) (0.6) Operating cash flow 4.4 7.7 Capital expenditure (1.4) (1.0) Interest (0.2) (0.1) Tax (1.3) 0.4 Pension deficit funding (1.3) (1.3) Lease payments (0.4) (0.4) Dividend payments (2.2) (0.7) Purchase of own shares (0.4) - Sub total (2.8) 4.6 Non-underlying payments (0.3) (0.4) Net cash flow (3.1) 4.2 ======== ========== Net bank debt at 31 December 4.1 0.2 ======== ========
* EBITDA: Underlying operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
The Group's operating cash inflow was GBP4.4m (H1 FY21: GBP7.7m), which included a GBP0.6m (H1 FY21: GBP0.6m) repayment to HMRC for VAT deferred during the initial Covid-19 lockdown. The cash outflow into working capital was GBP1.8m (H1 FY21: GBP0.9m inflow), including a GBP2.6m outflow into inventory, resulting from higher cost prices and increased stock holdings to maintain continuity of supply and secure pricing on committed orders; and a net inflow of GBP0.8m from other working capital lines. Average trade working capital as a percentage of sales for the half year was 15.5% (H1 FY21: 14.9%).
Capital expenditure was GBP1.4m (H1 FY21: GBP1.0m), representing 111% of depreciation (H1 FY21: 87%). Principal investments were made on capacity/capability upgrades (GBP0.4m), tooling for new products (GBP0.4m) and system upgrades (GBP0.2m).
Tax paid of GBP1.3m reflected higher payments on account in respect of FY21 and FY22. The prior half year included GBP0.4m of tax refunded from FY19.
The GBP1.3m (H1 FY21: GBP1.3m) of pension fund payments included the final GBP0.2m (H1 FY21: GBP0.2m) of payments deferred under the Group's Covid-19 cash conservation measures.
After the GBP2.2m (H1 FY21: GBP0.7m) payment of the prior year final dividend, GBP0.4m (H1 FY21: GBPnil) of own share purchases to fulfil the vesting of employee share awards, and GBP0.6m (H1 FY21: GBP0.5m) of lease and interest payments, net bank debt at December 2021 was GBP4.1m (December 2020: GBP0.2m).
Pensions and net assets
The Group's pension deficit reduced further to GBP2.5m at December 2021 (June 2021: GBP4.6m, December 2020: GBP12.8m), as a result of the GBP1.3m of deficit repair payments, investment gains and the effect of higher bond yields, which offset an increase in the inflation rate assumption. The scheme's next triennial actuarial valuation is scheduled for 31 March 2022, and the Group expects to conclude ongoing funding discussions with the scheme trustees prior to publication of its full year results later this year.
Group net assets increased in the period by GBP2.2m to GBP38.3m, as a result of the profit retained after dividend payments and the further reduction in the pension deficit. Post tax return on investment (rolling twelve month underlying operating profit divided by capital invested) was 17.8% (December 2021: 13.9%, June 2021: 19.8%).
Interim Dividend
The Board has decided to declare an increased interim dividend of 3.35p per ordinary share, payable on 6 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 February 2022.
The Board
A new Non-Executive Director, Karen McInerney, joined us at the start of the second half year. Karen, a Chartered Accountant, is currently the Group Financial Controller at Computacenter plc, a FTSE 250 company. Karen took on the chairmanship of the Audit Committee, which was relinquished by Vijay Thakrar on his appointment as Chairman of The Alumasc Group.
Vijay became Chairman following the retirement of John McCall in December 2021. John served as Chairman and Chief Executive on the buy-out of Alumasc from Consolidated Goldfields in 1984, remaining as Chief Executive until 2003 and continued as Chairman until his retirement. The Group is indebted to John for his wise counsel across the many years. We also said goodbye to Jon Pither who retired having served for 29 years as a non-executive director. Once again, the Group is indebted to Jon's wise and sometimes iconoclastic counsel.
Outlook
The Group has entered the second half of the year with good momentum, and a growing pipeline of opportunities within Levolux that should come to fruition once activity resumes within the commercial market. Challenges are likely to remain around Covid-19 precautions, supply chain delays and input cost inflation, but we are confident in the resilience of our businesses. We believe our strong positions in sustainable building products will remain a key driver of future growth, and our strong balance sheet will allow us to continue to invest in opportunities to accelerate this.
Accordingly the Board confirms it remains on track to deliver full year results in line with its expectations.
Paul Hooper, Chief Executive
8 February 2022
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the half year to 31 December 2021
Year to Half year to 31 December Half year to 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 Non-underlying Non-underlying Underlying Total Underlying Total Total (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 5 46,269 - 46,269 45,551 - 45,551 90,465 Cost of sales (30,257) - (30,257) (28,851) - (28,851) (57,950) ----------- -------------- ----------- ----------- -------------- ----------- ---------- Gross profit 16,012 - 16,012 16,700 - 16,700 32,515 Net operating expenses Net operating expenses before non-underlying items (10,489) - (10,489) (10,497) - (10,497) (21,511) IAS 19 past service pension cost 4 - - - - (150) (150) (150) Other non-underlying items 4 - (119) (119) - (178) (178) (296) Net operating expenses (10,489) (119) (10,608) (10,497) (328) (10,825) (21,957) 4, Operating profit 5 5,523 (119) 5,404 6,203 (328) 5,875 10,558 Finance expenses 6 (265) (67) (332) (251) (134) (385) (757) ----------- -------------- ----------- ----------- -------------- ----------- ---------- Profit before taxation 5,258 (186) 5,072 5,952 (462) 5,490 9,801 Tax expense 7 (1,020) (34) (1,054) (1,167) 33 (1,134) (2,215) Profit for the period 4,238 (220) 4,018 4,785 (429) 4,356 7,586 =========== ============== =========== =========== ============== =========== ========== Other comprehensive income: Items that will not be recycled to profit or loss: Actuarial gain on defined benefit pensions, net of tax 821 4,373 10,393 ----------- ----------- ---------- Items that are or may be recycled subsequently to profit or loss: Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax 83 (300) (385) Exchange differences on retranslation of foreign operations 10 (41) (46) 93 (341) (431) ----------- ----------- ---------- Other comprehensive gain for the period, net of tax 914 4,032 9,962 ----------- ----------- ---------- Total comprehensive profit for the period, net of tax 4,932 8,388 17,548 =========== =========== ========== Earnings per Pence Pence Pence share: Basic earnings per share 10 11.2 12.2 21.2 =========== =========== ========== Diluted earnings per share 10 11.0 12.1 20.8 =========== =========== ========== Alternative Performance Measures: Underlying earnings per share (pence) 10 11.8 13.4 23.7 =========== =========== ==========
Full reco0nciliations of underlying to statutory profits and earnings per share are provided in notes 4 and 10 respectively.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
at 31 December 2021
31 December 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment - owned assets 12,368 11,210 11,734 Property, plant and equipment - right of use assets 5,081 5,474 5,469 Goodwill 18,705 18,705 18,705 Other intangible assets 3,152 3,389 3,321 Deferred tax assets 630 2,441 1,145 ------------- ------------- ----------- 39,936 41,219 40,374 Current assets Inventories 13,488 9,779 10,871 Trade and other receivables 14,369 14,987 18,617 Contract assets 2,526 2,416 2,772 Cash at bank 11 2,878 19,759 4,999 33,261 46,941 37,259
Total assets 73,197 88,160 77,633 ------------- ------------- ----------- Liabilities Non-current liabilities Interest bearing loans and borrowings 11 (6,963) (19,935) (5,936) Lease liability (4,475) (4,914) (4,811) Employee benefits payable (2,520) (12,847) (4,581) Provisions (1,251) (1,028) (1,267) Deferred tax liabilities (1,010) (1,203) (966) ------------- ------------- ----------- (16,219) (39,927) (17,561) Current liabilities Trade and other payables (16,289) (17,194) (20,266) Contract liabilities (160) (662) (745) Lease liability (1,145) (670) (795) Provisions (471) (1,172) (834) Corporation tax payable (419) (758) (1,019) Derivative financial liabilities (165) (163) (268) (18,649) (20,619) (23,927) Total liabilities (34,868) (60,546) (41,488) ------------- ------------- ----------- Net assets 38,329 27,614 36,145 ============= ============= =========== Equity Called up share capital 4,517 4,517 4,517 Share premium 445 445 445 Capital reserve - own shares (435) (416) (406) Hedging reserve (134) (132) (217) Foreign currency reserve 65 60 55 Profit and loss account reserve 33,871 23,140 31,751 Total equity 38,329 27,614 36,145 ============= ============= ===========
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the half year to 31 December 2021
Half year Half year to to Year to 31 December 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Operating activities Operating profit 5,404 5,875 10,558 Adjustments for: Depreciation 1,166 1,056 2,146 Amortisation 174 157 361 Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 17 3 (16) IAS 19 past service pension cost - 150 150 (Increase)/decrease in inventories (2,617) (1,183) (2,275) Decrease/(increase) in receivables 4,494 (1,133) (5,119) (Decease)/increase in trade and other payables (4,278) 2,516 5,287 Movement in provisions (379) (176) (275) Cash contributions to retirement benefit schemes (1,307) (1,307) (2,614) Share based payments 50 100 397 ------------- ------------- ----------- Cash generated by operating activities 2,724 6,058 8,600 Tax (paid)/received (1,320) 409 (161) Net cash inflow from operating activities 1,404 6,467 8,439 ------------- ------------- ----------- Investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,361) (804) (1,666) Payments to acquire intangible fixed assets (5) (194) (330) Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment - 41 46 Net cash outflow from investing activities (1,366) (957) (1,950) ------------- ------------- ----------- Financing activities Bank interest paid (141) (141) (207) Equity dividends paid (2,233) (715) (1,878) Draw down/(repayment) of amounts borrowed 1,000 - (14,000) Principal paid on lease liabilities (352) (340) (692) Interest paid on lease liabilities (83) (90) (178) Purchase of own shares (430) - - Exercise of share based payments 70 - - Refinancing costs - - (65) Net cash outflow from financing activities (2,169) (1,286) (17,020) ------------- ------------- ----------- Net (decrease)/increase in cash at bank and bank overdrafts (2,131) 4,224 (10,531) Net cash at bank and bank overdraft brought forward 4,999 15,576 15,576 Net (decrease)/increase in cash at bank and bank overdraft (2,131) 4,224 (10,531) Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 10 (41) (46) Net cash at bank and bank overdraft carried forward 11 2,878 19,759 4,999 ============= ============= =========== CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY for the half year to 31 December 2021 Profit Capital reserve Foreign and loss Share Share - Hedging currency account capital premium own shares reserve reserve reserve Total GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 At 1 July 2021 4,517 445 (406) (217) 55 31,751 36,145 Profit for the period - - - - - 4,018 4,018 Exchange differences on retranslation of foreign operations - - - - 10 - 10 Net gain on cash flow hedges - - - 103 - - 103 Tax on derivative financial liability - - - (20) - - (20) Share based payments - - - - - 50 50 Actuarial gain on defined benefit pension schemes, net of tax - - - - - 616 616 Own shares used to satisfy exercise of share awards - - 402 - - - 402 Acquisition of own shares - - (431) - - - (431) Exercise of share based incentives - - - - - (331) (331) Dividends - - - - - (2,233) (2,233) At 31 December 2021 4,517 445 (435) (134) 65 33,871 38,329 ======= ======= =============== ========= ========== ========== ======= Profit Capital reserve Foreign and loss Share Share - Hedging currency account
capital premium own shares reserve reserve reserve Total GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 At 1 July 2020 4,517 445 (416) 168 101 15,026 19,841 Profit for the period - - - - - 4,356 4,356 Exchange differences on retranslation of foreign operations - - - - (41) - (41) Net loss on cash flow hedges - - - (370) - - (370) Tax on derivative financial liability - - - 70 - - 70 Share based payments - - - - - 100 100 Actuarial gain on defined benefit pension schemes, net of tax - - - - - 4,373 4,373 Dividends - - - - - (715) (715) At 31 December 2020 4,517 445 (416) (132) 60 23,140 27,614 ======= ======= =============== ========= ========== ========== =======
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the half year to 31 December 2020
1. Basis of preparation
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of The Alumasc Group plc and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 that are effective at 31 December 2021.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared using the accounting policies set out in the statutory accounts for the financial year to 30 June 2021 and in accordance with AIM Rule 18, and the same accounting policies will be adopted in the 2022 annual financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements of the Group as at and for the year ended 30 June 2021 are available on request from the Company's registered office at Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northants, NN15 5JP or on the website www.alumasc.co.uk .
The comparative figures for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 are not the Company's statutory accounts for that financial year but have been extracted from those accounts. Those accounts have been reported on by the Company's auditors and delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditors was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report, and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the half year ended 31 December 2021 are not statutory accounts and have been neither audited nor reviewed by the Group's auditors. They do not contain all of the information required for full financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group as at and for the year ended 30 June 2021.
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on
8 February 2022.
The Group performed ahead of the Base Case trading scenario modelled as part of the 30 June 2021 year end Going Concern review, and also compared to the stress testing performed in relation to additional National lockdowns. On the basis of the Group's financing facilities and current financial plans and sensitivity analyses, the Board is satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for twelve months from the date of signing this report and accordingly continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
2. Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amount of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Except as described below, in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 30 June 2021, namely the valuation of defined benefit pension obligations, the valuation of the Group's acquired goodwill and the recognition of revenue and profit on contracts with customers where revenue is recognised over time.
During the six months ended 31 December 2021, management reassessed and updated its estimates in respect of retirement benefit obligations based on market data available at 31 December 2021. The resulting impact was a GBP0.8 million pre-tax actuarial gain, calculated using IAS 19 conventions, recognised in the six month period to 31 December 2021.
3. Risks and uncertainties
A summary of the Group's principal risks and uncertainties was provided on pages 46 to 49 of Alumasc's Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2021. The Board considers these risks and uncertainties remain relevant to the current financial year.
Specific risks and uncertainties relating to the Group's performance in the second half year are:
- Continued global economic uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic;
- The impact of disruption to our customers' operations from shortages of building materials, labour and road haulage, and delays in the global container shipping industry;
- Prolonged period of bad weather impacting the Group's construction markets; and - Potential impact of the current geopolitical uncertainty globally.
4. Underlying to statutory profit reconciliation
Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June Profit before tax 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Underlying profit before tax 5,258 5,952 10,515 Brand amortisation (119) (119) (238) IAS 19 net pension scheme finance costs (67) (134) (268) IAS 19 past service cost in respect of GMP equalisation - (150) (150) Restructuring & relocation costs - (59) (58) Statutory profit before tax 5,072 5,490 9,801 =============== =============== ======== Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June Operating profit 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Underlying operating profit 5,523 6,203 11,004 Brand amortisation (119) (119) (238) IAS 19 past service cost in respect of GMP equalisation - (150) (150) Restructuring & relocation costs - (59) (58) Statutory operating profit 5,404 5,875 10,558 =============== =============== ========
In the presentation of underlying profits, management treats the amortisation of acquired brands and IAS 19 pension costs consistently as non-underlying items because they are material non-cash and non-trading items that typically would be excluded in assessing the value of the business.
In addition, management presented the following items as non-underlying in the prior period, as they are non-recurring items that are judged to be significant enough to affect the understanding of the underlying trading performance of the business:
- One-off costs of material restructuring and relocation of separate businesses within the Group in 2020/21;
- One-off IAS 19 past service pension cost relating to Guaranteed Minimum Pension ("GMP") equalisation between men and women, following a High Court decision on 20 November 2020; and
- One-off deferred tax rate change adjustment charge of GBP319k relating to the increase in main rate of UK corporation tax from 19% to 25% with effect from 1 April 2023.
5. Segmental analysis
In accordance with IFRS 8 Operating Segments, the segmental analysis below follows the Group's internal management reporting structure.
Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June Revenue 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Water Management 22,783 19,160 38,370 Building Envelope 17,817 21,064 41,022 Housebuilding Products 5,669 5,327 11,073 Group Revenue 46,269 45,551 90,465 =============== =============== ======== Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June Operating profit 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Water Management 4,118 3,501 6,115 Building Envelope 881 2,519 4,255 Housebuilding Products 1,096 1,184 2,552 Unallocated central costs (572) (1,001) (1,918) Underlying operating profit 5,523 6,203 11,004 Non-underlying items (119) (328) (446) Statutory operating profit 5,404 5,875 10,558 =============== =============== ========
6. Finance expenses
Half year Half year to to Year to 31 December 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Finance costs - Bank overdrafts 19 8 24 - Revolving credit facility 163 153 287 - Interest on lease liabilities 83 90 178 ------------ ------------ -------- 265 251 489 - IAS 19 net pension scheme finance costs 67 134 268 332 385 757 ============ ============ ========
7. Tax expense
Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Current tax: UK corporation tax 671 652 1,443 Overseas tax 54 29 46 Amounts under provided in previous years - - 23 Total current tax 725 681 1,512 Deferred tax: Origination and reversal of temporary differences 329 450 405 Amounts under/(over) provided in previous years - 3 (21) Rate change adjustment - - 319 Total deferred tax 329 453 703 Total tax expense 1,054 1,134 2,215 ---------------- ---------------- --------- Deferred tax recognised in other comprehensive income: Actuarial gains on pension schemes 205 1,026 2,099 Cash flow hedges 20 (70) (90) Tax charged to other comprehensive income 225 956 2,009 Total tax charge in the statement of comprehensive income 1,279 2,090 4,224 ================ ================ =========
8. Dividends
The Directors have approved an interim dividend per share of 3.35 pence (2020/21: 3.25 pence) which will be paid on 6 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 February 2022. The cash cost of the dividend is expected to be GBP1,202,000. In accordance with accounting requirements, as the dividend was approved after the statement of financial position date, it has not been accrued in the interim consolidated financial statements. A final dividend per share of 6.25 pence in respect of the 2020/21 financial year was paid at a cash cost of GBP2,233,000 during the six months to 31 December 2021.
9. Share Based Payments
During the period the Group awarded 160,000 options (2020/21: 170,000) under the Executive Share Option Scheme ("ESOS"). These options have an exercise price of 226 pence and require certain criteria to be fulfilled before vesting. 78,810 existing options were exercised during the period (2020/21: none) and 41,190 existing options lapsed (2020/21: 120,000).
Total awards granted under the Group's Long Term Incentive Plans ("LTIP") amounted to 214,020 (2020/21: 265,760). LTIP awards have no exercise price but are dependent on certain vesting criteria being met. 228,511 existing LTIP awards were exercised during the period (2020/21: none) and 109,713 existing LTIP awards lapsed (2020/21: 257,688).
10. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to ordinary equity shareholders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary equity shareholders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period, after allowing for the exercise of outstanding share options. The following sets out the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations:
Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 4,018 4,356 7,586 ================ ================ ============= 000s 000s 000s Basic weighted average number of shares 35,821 35,764 35,766 Dilutive potential ordinary shares - employee share options 549 169 637 Diluted weighted average number of shares 36,370 35,933 36,403 ================ ================ =============== Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 Pence Pence Pence Basic earnings per share 11.2 12.2 21.2 ================ ================ =============== Diluted earnings per share 11.0 12.1 20.8 ================ ================ =============== Calculation of underlying earnings per share: Half year Half year Year to to 31 December to 31 December 30 June 2021 2020 2021 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Reported profit before taxation 5,072 5,490 9,801 Brand amortisation 119 119 238 IAS 19 net pension scheme finance costs 67 134 268 Pension GMP equalisation - 150 150 Restructuring & relocation costs - 59 58 Underlying profit before taxation 5,258 5,952 10,515 Tax at underlying Group tax rate of 19.4%
(2020/21 first half year: 19.6%; full year: 19.5%) (1,020) (1,167) (2,050) Underlying earnings 4,238 4,785 8,465 ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Weighted average number of shares 35,821 35,764 35,766 ---------------- ---------------- ------------- Underlying earnings per share 11.8p 13.4p 23.7p ================ ================ =============
11. Movement in borrowings
Cash at bank /bank Bank loans Net bank Lease Total borrowings overdrafts cash/(debt) liabilities GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 At 1 July 2021 4,999 (5,936) (937) (5,606) (6,543) Cash flow movements (2,131) (1,000) (3,131) 352 (2,779) Non-cash movements - (27) (27) (366) (393) Effect of foreign exchange rates 10 - 10 - 10 At 31 December 2021 2,878 (6,963) (4,085) (5,620) (9,705) ============ ============ ============= ============= ================== Cash at bank /bank Bank loans Net bank Lease liabilities Total borrowings overdrafts cash/(debt) GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 At 1 July 2020 15,576 (19,909) (4,333) (5,924) (10,257) Cash flow movements 4,224 - 4,224 340 4,564 Non-cash movements - (26) (26) - (26) Effect of foreign exchange rates (41) - (41) - (41) At 31 December 2020 19,759 (19,935) (176) (5,584) (5,760) =========== ============ ============= =================== ==================
12. Related party disclosure
The Group has a related party relationship with its Directors and with its UK pension schemes. There has been no material change in the nature of the related party transactions described in note 29 of Alumasc's Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2021.
Responsibility Statement
The Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Alternative Investment Market ("AIM") Rule 18.
On behalf of the Board
Paul Hooper Simon Dray Chief Executive Group Finance Director
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