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ANG Angling Direct Plc

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Angling Direct PLC Interim Results (9024O)

07/10/2019 7:00am

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Angling Direct PLC

07 October 2019

7 October 2019

Angling Direct plc

("Angling Direct" the "Company" or the "Group")

Half-yearly report for the period ended 31 July 2019

Angling Direct plc (AIM: ANG), the UK's largest and fastest growing fishing tackle and equipment retailer, is pleased to announce its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 31 July 2019 ("H1-20" or the "Period"), which are in line with the management's expectations and show strong sales momentum and cash generation.

The Group made considerable progress, during the Period, on all key areas of its strategy: market consolidation, online sales growth and increased store footprint. The business is continuing to perform well and significantly outperform the overall UK retail market and is on track to deliver results in line with market expectations for the full year ending 31 January 2020 ("FY-20").

Angling is one of the most popular participation sports in the UK and the market for fishing tackle and equipment continues to grow. With this in mind and our activity in Europe growing rapidly, the Board remains optimistic for the future growth and success of the business.

Financial highlights:

   --      Revenue of GBP26.5m (H1-19: GBP21.9m) - up 21% 
   --      Gross profit of GBP8.5m (H1-19: GBP7.2m) - up 18% 
   --      Adjusted EBITDA(1) of GBP1.25m (H1-19: GBP1.08m) - up 15.7% 

-- Net cash from operating activities of GBP1.7m, compared to GBP0.6m in H1-19 and (GBP2.9m) in FY-19

   --      Net cash and cash equivalents as at 31 July 2019 of GBP13.3m (31 July 2018: GBP0.8m) 
   --      Continued investment in online marketing, customer service, logistics and distribution 

Operational highlights:

   --      In-store - revenue up 41.1% to GBP14.0m (H1-19: GBP9.9m) 

- Acquisition of stores in Hull and Scunthorpe from Chapman's Angling Ltd (February 2019)

- New destination stores opened in Nottingham (April 2019) and Sutton-in-Ashfield (June 2019)

- Like-for-like sales up 14.9% (HY-19: 4.2%)

- Like-for-like footfall increasing by 9.8% (HY-19: 4.2%)

   --      Online - material growth in revenue: 

- UK up 16.8% to GBP9.2m (H1-19: GBP7.8m) with UK conversion up 8% to 5.66% (H1-19: 5.24%)

- Europe up 29% to GBP2.7m (H1-19: GBP2.1m)

Current trading and outlook:

   --      Further new stores opened in Leeds (August 2019) and Milton Keynes (September 2019) 
   --      Portfolio of 34 stores expected by the financial year end 

-- In-store like-for-like sales up 13.3% and 26.7% online between 1 June 2019 to 31 August 2019

   --      Adjusted EBITDA(1) expected to benefit from distribution efficiencies in H2 20 
   --      On track to meet market expectations 
   --      The Board remains highly optimistic for the future growth and success of the business 

1. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization and exceptional items.

Martyn Page, Executive Chairman, said: "It has been another highly successful period for the Group with strong growth achieved across our network of stores and online. We have successfully executed our strategy to deliver new store openings in the Period and have further consolidated the market through selective acquisitions.

"Our retail store portfolio in the UK, which is growing rapidly and to plan, is delivering good results, as are our new German, French and Dutch websites which were launched last year. Our new store opening programme for the next 12 months is progressing as planned with future locations identified.

"The second half has started well, with the opening of two new stores and a record performance in August with sales up 33% on prior year, I am pleased to report that the Group is on track to meet market expectations. The Board views the future with confidence and I look forward to reporting further on the Group's progress at the full year.

"I would like to thank my fellow directors and the whole of the Angling Direct team for their continued efforts."

For further information:

 
              Angling Direct PLC 
               Martyn Page, Executive Chairman 
               Darren Bailey, Chief Executive 
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About us:

Angling Direct is the largest specialist fishing tackle retailer in the UK. The Company sells fishing tackle products and related equipment through its network of retail stores, located throughout the UK, as well as through its own website (www.anglingdirect.co.uk) and other third-party websites.

The Company currently sells over 21,500 fishing tackle products, including capital items, consumables, luggage and clothing. The Company also owns and sells fishing tackle products under its own brand 'Advanta', which was formally launched in March 2016.

From 1986 to 2003 the Company's Founders acquired interests in a number of small independent fishing tackle shops in Norfolk and, in 2003, they acquired a significant premises in Norwich, which was branded Angling Direct. Since 2003, the Company has continued to acquire or open new stores, taking the total number up to 30 retail stores. In 2015 the Company opened a 30,000 sq ft central distribution centre in Rackheath, Norfolk, where the Company's head office is also located.

Angling Direct's shares are traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ANG.L.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REVIEW

The Group delivered a strong set of results in the Period and further executed on its strategy, outlined during the fundraise in October 2018, to accelerate the roll-out of Angling Direct stores in the UK and to drive further online sales in the UK and Europe.

Results

Revenue increased significantly during the Period, rising by 20.9% to GBP26.5 million (H1-19: GBP21.9 million). Gross profit increased by 18% to GBP8.5m (H1-19: GBP7.2m). Adjusted EBITDA(1) grew by 15.7% to GBP1.25 million (H1-19: GBP1.08 million), as the Group continued to invest in online development to support the future growth of the online business. As well as infrastructure, we also invested in the Group's marketing and customer services functions to support expansion and growth.

After accounting for leases under IFRS 16, the Group reported a pre-tax profit of GBP0.3 million, a decrease of GBP0.2 million on the prior year, primarily due to an increase in depreciation of GBP0.3 million, resulting from the continued capital investment programme and property depreciation under IFRS16 (H1-19: GBP0.5 million).

Cash generation in the Period was strong, as expected, with net cash from operating activities of GBP1.7m, compared to GBP0.6m in H1-19 and (GBP2.9m) in FY-19.

Operational review

Retail stores

The Group performed strongly and in line with our expectations in the Period with in-store revenue rising by 41.1% to GBP14.0 million (H1-19: GBP9.9 million). Importantly, and most pleasingly, we demonstrated our ability to deliver ongoing growth with like-for-like sales improving by 14.9% and like-for-like footfall increasing by 9.8%. Furthermore, average baskets overall were up 10.7% to GBP37.33 (H1-19: GBP33.72). We attribute this growth to the combination of our broad, industry-leading product range, in-store experience and successful merchandising.

In February 2019, we acquired Chapman's Angling, which added two new locations to the Group in Hull and Scunthorpe. The business is now fully integrated and is performing in line with our expectations.

Online

Online revenue increased by 9.6% to GBP11.9 million (H1-19: GBP10.8 million) supported by further investment in the Group's e-commerce platform and focused marketing in the UK and Europe. The number of unique users visiting the UK website rose by 12.2% and we are delighted with the conversion increase to 5.66% (H1-19: 5.24%). The average basket value was 1% higher at GBP79.92 (H1-19: GBP78.97). Whilst this might seem a modest increase, our success in attracting online customers back to the site is resulting in more frequent purchases and greater overall annual spend per customer.

We successfully launched our German, French and Dutch websites last year, which are building momentum with revenue growth of 48%, 52%, and 59% respectively. We are excited by the growth of our online business internationally, with the Group now selling into 35 countries.

eBay and insurance

The Group is now almost solely focused on driving sales through its own websites. Accordingly, sales through eBay decreased by 39% to GBP0.5 million (H1-19: GBP0.8 million). Insurance replacement sales also decreased during the Period to GBP0.1 million (H1-19: GBP0.3 million), as claim volumes reduced.

Product range

We have continued to invest in our own brand product range, Advanta, which contributed GBP0.8 million to Group sales in the Period, an increase of 56.9% on the prior year (H1-19: GBP0.5 million). Additionally, we have broadened our product range and invested further in stock to improve availability throughout the year on key selling items.

Pricing

It is vital that Angling Direct stays competitive on product pricing across the Group to deliver the best possible value to our customers. As such, we remain committed to our price checker policy. Despite further discounting by our competitors, increasing online sales of lower-margin capital items in Europe and price increases from suppliers, we still managed to achieve gross margins of 32.1% in the period (H1-19: 32.9%). We will continue to monitor these factors and seek to improve our margin by focusing on our suppliers, committing additional investment to drive sales growth of our Advanta product range and other specific product opportunities.

Store roll-out

The Group raised c.GBP19.1 million in a Placing in October 2018 in part to accelerate the roll-out of Angling Direct stores in the UK. As previously stated, we plan to use these funds to expand our footprint by c.20 stores by the end of 2020.

We opened two stores and acquired two stores with Chapman's Angling in February 2019, during the Period, ending the half year owning and operating 28 stores (H1-19: 22 stores). A further two stores have already been opened since the half year end, in Leeds (August 2019) and Milton Keynes (September 2019).

We expect to end the financial year with a portfolio of 34 stores. Our plans for new UK store openings in 2020 are already well underway and these will take Angling Direct into new geographical areas.

Our market is massively fragmented and the opportunity for Angling Direct to consolidate further remains considerable. The Board continues to explore and assess strategic opportunities that will provide a functional fit with our business model and add value to the Group's overall operations.

Outlook

The second half of the financial year has started very positively. The Group generated record sales both in-store and online in August and like for like store growth of 11.8%, despite the issues that the wider UK retail sector is facing. Our new stores in Leeds and Milton Keynes opened their doors and, I am pleased to report strong trading.

On current performance, we remain confident that the Group will meet market expectations for FY-20. The Board remains optimistic for the future growth and success of the business.

The Group continues to invest in the future growth of the business, both online and in-store. As we grow, we will maintain a close focus on costs and seek to improve operational efficiencies and margins further. We have been extremely pleased with the performance of our online European business to date. Our approach to its expansion, backed with strong brand awareness, will ensure the correct structure is in place to achieve ongoing, sustainable growth.

Darren Bailey

Chief Executive Officer

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 31 JULY 2019

 
                                                                                     IRFS16 
                                          IFRS16 Adjusted   IRFS 16 Adjusted       Adjusted 
                                              (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
                                                 6 months           6 months 
                                                       to                 to     Year ended 
                                             31 July 2019       31 July 2018    31 Jan 2019 
                                  Notes         GBP 000's          GBP 000's      GBP 000's 
 CONTINUING OPERATIONS 
 Revenue                                           26,522             21,939         42,004 
 Cost of sales                                   (18,004)           (14,722)       (28,183) 
 
 GROSS PROFIT                                       8,518              7,217         13,821 
 
 Distribution costs                               (1,457)            (1,398)        (2,691) 
 Administrative expenses                          (6,589)            (5,205)       (11,150) 
 
 OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE 
  EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS                                   472                614           (20) 
 Exceptional items                  4                   -                  -          (188) 
 
 OPERATING PROFIT                                     472                614          (208) 
 
 Finance costs                                      (149)              (134)          (235) 
 
 PROFIT BEFORE INCOME 
  TAX                                                 323                480          (443) 
 
 Income tax                                          (36)               (94)            (1) 
 
 PROFIT(LOSS) FOR THE 
  PERIOD                                              287                386          (444) 
 Profit/(Loss) attributable 
  to: 
  Owners of the parent                                287                386          (444) 
 Earnings/(Loss) per share 
  attributable to the ordinary 
  equity holders of the 
  parent: 
  Basic (pence)                                      0.51               0.89         (0.91) 
 Diluted (pence)                                     0.50               0.86         (0.88) 
 
 
 
 
 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 FOR THE 6 MONTHSED JULY 
  2019 
 
                                                    IFRS 16                           IFRS 16 
                                                   Adjusted   IFRS 16 Adjusted       Adjusted 
                                                (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
                                                                      6 months 
                                                6 months to                 to     Year ended 
                                               31 July 2019       31 July 2018    31 Jan 2019 
                                                  GBP 000's          GBP 000's      GBP 000's 
 
 
 
 
 
   PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD                         287                386          (444) 
 
 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
  Item that may be reclassified 
  subsequently 
  to profit or loss: 
 
 Interest received                                       44                  -              - 
 
 
 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR 
  THE PERIOD, NET OF INCOME TAX                          44                  -              - 
 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR 
  THE PERIOD                                            331                386          (444) 
 
   Total comprehensive income attributable 
   to: 
 Owners of the parent                                   331                386          (444) 
 
 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 JULY 2019

 
                                               IFRS 16 Adjusted   IFRS 16 Adjusted        IFRS 16 
                                                                                         Adjusted 
                                                    (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
                                                       6 months           6 months     Year ended 
                                                             to                 to 
                                                   31 July 2019       31 July 2018    31 Jan 2019 
 ASSETS                                Notes          GBP 000's          GBP 000's      GBP 000's 
 NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
 Intangible assets                                        4,887              4,614          4,614 
 Property, plant and equipment                            5,119              3,017          4,225 
 Right of use assets                                      7,585              5,184          5,578 
                                                         17,591             12,815         14,417 
 
 CURRENT ASSETS 
 Inventories                                             12,097              8,524          9,348 
 Trade and other receivables                                862                876            708 
 Cash and cash equivalents                               13,329                779         13,540 
                                                         26,288             10,179         23,596 
 TOTAL ASSETS                                            43,879             22,994         38,013 
 
 EQUITY 
 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
 Called up share capital                 5                  646                430            646 
 Share premium                                           26,017              7,032         26,017 
 Revaluation reserve                                         86                 86             86 
 Retained earnings                                          314                767           (17) 
 TOTAL EQUITY                                            27,063              8,315         26,732 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Financial liabilities - 
  Interest bearing loans borrowings 
  and Leases                                                272                 36            322 
 IFRS 16 RTU Long Term Lease 
  Liability                                               7,053              4,890          5,235 
 Deferred tax                                               306                219            270 
                                                          7,631              5,145          5,827 
 CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Trade and other payables                                 8,195              7,218          4,681 
 Interest bearing loans borrowings 
  and Leases                                                114              1,538            120 
 IFRS16 RTU Short Term Lease 
  Liability                                                 929                586            706 
 Tax payable/(Receivable)                                  (53)                192           (53) 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES                                       16,816             14,679         11,281 
 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                            43,879             22,994         38,013 
 
 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 31 JULY 2019

 
                                Called   Share premium     Retained   Revaluation        Total 
                              up share       GBP 000's     earnings       reserve       equity 
                               capital                    GBP 000's     GBP 000's    GBP 000's 
                             GBP 000's 
 Balance at 31 January 
  2018                             430           7,032          707            86        8,255 
 Change in Accounting 
  Policy                                                      (326)                      (326) 
 
 Restated Balance at 
  31(st) January 2018              430           7,032          381            86        7,929 
 
   Changes in equity 
 Profit/(Loss) for the 
  period                             -               -          478             -          478 
 Change in Accounting 
  Policy                                                       (92)                       (92) 
 
 Restated Balance at 
  31 July 2018                     430           7,032          767            86        8,315 
 
 Changes in equity 
 Issue of share capital            216          19,784            -             -       20,000 
 Costs associated with 
  share issue                        -           (799)            -             -        (799) 
 Profit/(Loss) for the 
  period                             -               -        (746)             -        (746) 
 Change in accounting 
  Policy                                                       (38)                       (38) 
 Restated Balance at 
  31 January 2019                  646          26,017         (17)            86       26,732 
 Changes in equity 
 Profit/(Loss) for the 
  period                             -               -          457             -          457 
 Change In Accounting 
  Policy                                                      (126)                      (126) 
 
 
 Balance at 31 July 2019           646          26,017          314            86       27,063 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 30 JULY 2019

 
 
 
                                            (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
                                               6 months        6 months     Year ended 
                                                     to              to 
                                                31 July    31 July 2018    31 Jan 2019 
                                                   2019 
                                    Notes     GBP 000's       GBP 000's      GBP 000's 
  Cash flows from operating 
   activities 
 Cash generated from operations      1            1,858             762        (2,571) 
 Interest paid                                        -            (35)           (21) 
 Interest element of finance 
  lease payments made                             (149)            (99)          (214) 
 Taxation refund                                      -               -             13 
 Taxation paid                                        -               -          (114) 
 Net cash from operating 
  activities                                      1,709             628        (2,907) 
 Cash flows from investing 
  activities 
 Purchase of goodwill                             (273)            (50)           (50) 
 Purchase of tangible fixed 
  assets                                        (3,676)         (1,970)        (4,205) 
 Interest Received                                   44               -              - 
 
 Net cash from investing 
  activities                                    (3,905)         (2,020)        (4,255) 
 Cash flows from financing 
  activities 
 New loans in period                                  -             650              - 
 Loan repayments in period                            -               -          (850) 
 New finance lease                                2,537           1,133          2,407 
 Finance Lease repayments 
  in period                                       (552)           (361)          (804) 
 Share issue                                          -               -         20,000 
 Cost of share issue                                  -               -          (800) 
 Redemption of preference 
  shares                                              -               -              - 
 Equity dividends paid                                -               -              - 
 
 Net cash from financing 
  activities                                      1,985           1,422         19,953 
 (Decrease)/Increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                            (211)              30         12,791 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at beginning 
  of period                                      13,540             749            749 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at end of period                   2           13,329             779         13,540 
 

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 31 JULY 2019

 
 
 1. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAX TO CASH GENERATED FROM 
  OPERATIONS 
 
 
 
 
                                                      IFRS 16     IFRS 16 Adjusted         IFRS 16 
                                         Adjusted (Unaudited)          (Unaudited)        Adjusted 
                                                  6 months to             6 months       (Audited) 
                                                 31 July 2019                   to      Year ended 
                                                     GBP000's         31 July 2018     31 Jan 2019 
                                                                          GBP000's        GBP000's 
 Profit before income tax                                 323                  480           (443) 
 Depreciation charges                                     775                  465            1098 
 Finance costs                                            149                  134             235 
                                                        1,247                1,079             890 
 (Increase)/Decrease in inventories                   (2,749)              (1,709)         (2,533) 
 (Increase)/Decrease in trade 
  and other receivables                                 (154)                (301)            (91) 
 Increase/(Decrease) in trade 
  and other payables                                    3,514                1,693           (837) 
 
 Cash generated from operations                         1,858                  762         (2,571) 
 
 
 2. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 
 The amounts disclosed on the cash flow statement in respect 
  of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of the statement 
  of financial position amounts: 
 Period ended 31 July 2019         (Unaudited)            (Audited) 
                                 As at 31 July    As at 31 Jan 2019 
                                          2019             GBP000's 
                                      GBP000's 
 Cash and cash equivalents              13,329               13,540 
 Bank Overdrafts                             -                    - 
                                        13,329               13,540 
 
 
 Period ended 31 July 2018       (Unaudited)            (Audited) 
                               As at 31 July    As at 31 Jan 2018 
                                        2018             GBP000's 
                                    GBP000's 
 Cash and cash equivalents               779                  749 
 Bank Overdrafts                           -                    - 
                                         779                  749 
 
 
 Period ended 31 January 2019        (Audited)            (Audited) 
                                  As at 31 Jan    As at 31 Jan 2018 
                                          2019             GBP000's 
                                      GBP000's 
 Cash and cash equivalents              13,540                  749 
 Bank Overdrafts                             -                    - 
                                        13,540                  749 
 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED RESULTS

FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 31 JULY 2019

1. Basis of preparation

These interim financial statements for the six-month period ended 31 July 2019 have been prepared using the historical cost convention, on a going concern basis and in accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS") and with those parts of the UK Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS as adopted by the European Union. They have also been prepared on a basis consistent with the accounting policies expected to be applied for the year ending 31 January 2020 and which are also consistent with the accounting policies applied for the year ended 31 January 2019 except for the adoption of any new standards and interpretations.

These interim results for the six months ended 31 July 2019 are unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2019 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and filed at Companies House and the auditors' report on those financial statements was unqualified and did not contain a statement made under Section 498(2) or Section 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

1 (a) New and amended standards adopted by the group

A number of new or amended standards became applicable for the current reporting period, and the

group had to change its accounting policies and make full retrospective adjustments as a result of adopting IFRS 16 Leases.

The impact of the adoption of the leasing standard and the new accounting policies are disclosed in

note 2 below. The other standards did not have any impact on the group's accounting policies and did not require retrospective adjustments.

2. Changes in accounting policies

This note explains the impact of the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases on the group's financial statements and discloses the new accounting policies that have been applied from 1 February 2019 in note 2(b) below.

The group has adopted IFRS 16 retrospectively from 1 February 2019 and have restated comparatives for the 2018 reporting period. The reclassifications and the adjustments arising from the new leasing rules are therefore recognised in the various time periods.

2(a) Adjustments recognised on adoption of IFRS 16

On adoption of IFRS 16, the group recognised lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as 'operating leases' under the principles of IAS 17 Leases. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee's incremental borrowing of 4%.

 
                                                                2019 
                                                            GBP000's 
 Operating lease commitments disclosed as at 31 January 
  2019                                                         3,983 
 Add commitment from disclosed break clause to full 
  right to use                                                 2,967 
 Discounted using the lessee's incremental borrowing 
  rate at the date of application                            (1,009) 
 Lease liability recognised as at 31 January 2019              5,941 
 Of which are 
    Current lease liabilities                                    706 
    Non-current lease liabilities                              5,235 
 

The associated right-of-use assets for property leases were measured on a retrospective basis as if the new rules had always been applied. Other right-of use assets were measured at the amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments relating to that lease recognised in the balance sheet as at 31 January 2019. There were no onerous lease contracts that would have required an adjustment to the right-of-use assets at the date of initial application

The recognised right-of-use assets relate to the following types of assets:

 
                              31 July 2019   1 Feb 2019 
                                  GBP000's     GBP000's 
 Properties                          7,457        5,508 
 Vehicles                              128           70 
 
 Total right to use assets           7,585        5,578 
 
 

The change in accounting policy affected the following items in the balance sheet on 1 January 2019:

   --           right-of-use assets - increase by GBP5,578k 
   --           prepayments - decrease by GBP93k 
   --           lease liabilities - increase by GBP5,941k 

The net impact on retained earnings on 1 February 2019 was a decrease of GBP456k

   (i)         Practical Expedients Applied 

In applying IFRS 16 for the first time, the group has used the following practical expedients permitted by the standard:

-- the use of a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics

   --        reliance on previous assessments on whether leases are onerous 

-- the accounting for operating leases with a remaining lease term of less than 12 months as at 1 February 2019 as short-term leases

-- the exclusion of initial direct costs for the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application, and

-- the use of hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease

2(b) The group's leasing activities and how these are accounted for

The group leases various offices, warehouses, retail stores and cars. Rental contracts are typically made for fixed periods of 3 to 10 years but may have extension options as described in (ii) below. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The lease agreements do not impose any covenants, but leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes.

Until the 2018 financial year, leases of property, plant and equipment were classified as either finance or operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) were charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

From 1 February 2019, leases are recognised as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by the group. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis.

Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. Lease liabilities include the net present value of the following lease payments:

-- fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable

   --           variable lease payment that are based on an index or a rate 
   --           amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees 

-- the exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and

-- payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising that option.

The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be determined, the lessee's incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the lessee would have to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a similar economic environment with similar terms and conditions.

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:

   --           the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability 

-- any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received

   --           any initial direct costs, and 
   --           restoration costs. 

Payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised on a straight-line basis as an expense in profit or loss. Short-term leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Low-value assets comprise IT-equipment and small items of office furniture.

3. Profit per share

Basic Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares (64,621,693 31(st) July 2019 and 31(st) January 2019, and 42,999,993 31(st) July 2018) outstanding during the period.

4. Exceptional items

There were no exceptional items in the period.

5. Called up Share Capital

 
                               (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)         Audited 
                                   31 July            31 July 
                                      2019               2018     31 Jan 2019 
                                       GBP                GBP             GBP 
 Allotted, called up and 
  fully paid 
 Ordinary shares of GBP1 
  each                                   -                  -               - 
 Ordinary shares of 1p each        646,220            430,000         646,220 
 Preference shares of GBP1 
  each                                   -                  -               - 
                                   646,220            430,000         646,220 
 
                                               No of Ordinary 
                                                    1p shares 
 Balance at 31 July 2018                           42,999,993 
 Balance at 31 January 2019                        64,621,693 
 Balance at 31 July 2019                           64,621,693 
 

6. Post balance sheet events

There are no post balance sheet events to report

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