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ANP Anpario Plc

272.50
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09 May 2024 - Closed
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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Anpario Plc LSE:ANP London Ordinary Share GB00B3NWT178 ORD 23P
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  2.50 0.93% 272.50 270.00 275.00 272.50 270.00 270.00 6,778 13:33:35
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Pesticides, Agric Chems, Nec 31M 2.53M 0.1053 25.88 65.44M

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Anpario PLC

05 September 2018

5 September 2018

Anpario plc (AIM: ANP)

("Anpario" or "the Company")

Anpario plc, the international producer and distributor of natural animal feed additives for animal health, nutrition and biosecurity announces its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2018.

Financial highlights

   --      Sales of GBP14.8m (2017: GBP14.8m), excluding currency movements increased by 5%(1) 
   --      19% advance in profit before tax to GBP2.2m (2017: GBP1.9m) 
   --      14% uplift in diluted earnings per share to 8.7p (2017: 7.6p) 
   --      2% improvement in adjusted ebitda(2) to GBP2.7m (2017: GBP2.6m) 
   --      10% increase in interim dividend of 2.2p per share (2017: 2.0p) 
   --      Cash balances of GBP12.6m at 30 June 2018 (31 December 2017: GBP13.6m) 

Operational highlights

   --      Strong sales growth in UK, Europe, China and US markets. 
   --      In line with business development strategy: 

o Continued investment in routes to market and product development

o New range of feed security products and Omega 3 supplement launched.

o Renewed focus on Latin American aquaculture market delivering benefits.

Peter Lawrence, Chairman, commented:

"Our business development strategy will progressively improve sales and distribution, while control of costs will ensure that they do not move ahead of the growth we achieve. Our strong balance sheet and consistent cash generation provide Anpario with a sound platform from which to make selective earnings enhancing acquisitions and to further invest in new product development for the future. With a favourable foreign exchange environment more likely in the second half year, I look forward to reporting good progress from the above initiatives early next year."

Chairman's statement

Anpario has delivered another sound performance in the six months to 30 June 2018 and made further good progress in its main markets.

The focus on end users and working closely with major partner distributors has helped to increase the proportion of direct business and this has contributed to a further increase in underlying(1) gross margins. The transformation of our sales and distribution channels is still the key focus, with continued investment in regional commercial teams and product development, while managing costs in line with profit growth.

Anpario's consistent cash generation means the Board is pleased to increase the interim dividend by 10% to 2.2p per ordinary share payable on 30 November 2018 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 16 November 2018.

Financial review

Anpario trades in international markets and currency fluctuations are a normal part of its business. We hedge our currency risk as effectively as we can without taking speculative positions. Compared with the prior year, the period under review saw sterling strengthening against the US dollar and that has impacted our reported results but not our underlying performance which has improved.

Sales in the first half were unchanged at GBP14.8m (2017: GBP14.8m) and gross profit was lower at GBP7.0m (2017: GBP7.3m). If foreign exchange movements are stripped out, sales and gross profit growth would have been 5% and 6% respectively. The gross margin was 47.3% (2017: 49.1%), however the underlying(1) result was an increase to 50.0%. This underlying(1) increase reflects the continuation of the margin growth seen in recent years through higher sales volumes directly to end users.

Despite the strategic enhancements made in sales and product development, administrative expenses fell in the period by 7% to GBP4.8m (2017: GBP5.1m). Foreign exchange gains, included in administrative expenses, were GBP0.2m in the period compared to losses of GBP0.4m in 2017.

Adjusted EBITDA(2) was ahead by 2% at GBP2.7m (2017: GBP2.6m). Profit after tax grew by 18% to GBP1.9m (2017: GBP1.6m), there were no exceptional costs during the period (2017: GBP0.3m).

Basic earnings per share increased by 17% to 9.16p (2017: 7.80p) and diluted earnings per share grew by 14% to 8.66p (2017: 7.62p).

Investment in stock levels at subsidiary locations to support direct sales has increased working capital requirements, the balance sheet remains strong and debt free, cash at the period end was GBP12.6m (31 December 2017: GBP13.6m).

Operations

Our operations in the UK and Europe delivered an excellent result with sales growth of 14% compared with the same period last year. The recovery in milk prices helped strengthen demand for Ultrabond and we achieved good sales growth of Optomega Plus, which is our sustainable Omega 3 supplement and helps improve fertility in dairy cows and is also used for enrichment of eggs. Optomega Plus will play an increasingly important role for both these applications in the UK and elsewhere.

Orego-Stim(R) continued to grow its share of the UK market with a number of veterinary organisations recommending it and leading poultry integrators incorporating its use in their production processes. We are working with industry specialists, offering turnkey solutions for the egg laying industry, and have delivered significant benefits to farmers, who are keen to maximise the profitability of their egg laying stock.

The United States increased sales by 8%, an encouraging result as we continue to penetrate this major market. Orego-Stim(R) is now being used by a number of poultry integrators for various applications, including anti-biotic free bird production. It is being evaluated by more poultry and swine customers and veterinary organisations. Our product ranges continue to make progress in the US and we launched Anpro Advance, a superior next generation toxin binder, at the World Pork Exhibition in Des Moines, Iowa in June.

China achieved a 7% increase in sales and continued to focus on Meriden-Stim and our toxin binder range. This result is particularly commendable as pig prices dropped significantly in the first half of the year, partly as a result of over rapid expansion by producers. While progress in China will be affected in the short term by this market contraction, we are already seeing encouraging signs of improvement. In March China's Appeal Court ruled that Anpario is the rightful owner of the Orego-Stim(R) trademark in China. This is a very important and pleasing conclusion to a lengthy legal battle with a competitor and will help build sales of Orego-Stim(R)

A strong performance in Australia helped that region increase sales by 84%. There are a number of local initiatives underway to expand our market share across all species including the pet sector.

In Asia, sales declined by GBP0.5m, this was mainly attributable to our decision to terminate non-core and low margin product sales to the Philippines. Malaysia and South Korea continue to perform strongly and we expect more progress later this year in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Our local sales teams are working with some large end users in the region where, having overcome some product registrations issues, we are encouraged by the opportunities.

Latin America experienced a disappointing first half. Sales were affected by the economic situation and the strengthening of the US dollar against local currencies, particularly in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Despite these challenges, sales of Orego-Stim(R) have been increasing in both the poultry and dairy markets in Brazil. We also achieved our first sales, and started trials with a number of our products, in the aquaculture markets of Ecuador and Brazil. We appointed new distributors in Chile and Peru last year and this has temporarily affected sales as a consequence we have had to re-register a number of products. Business has now started to move ahead with recent orders received and shipped.

Despite continued geopolitical events in the region and an outbreak of avian influenza, our Middle East sales declined by a modest 2%. There were successes selling Salkil, our salmonella inhibitor, direct to end users in Turkey. The introduction of more products from our range should help drive growth in this volatile region.

Innovation and development

As anti-biotic free meat production grows, vaccines and natural feed additives will play an increasingly important role in supporting the effort to reduce drug use. Through extensive trial work, Orego-Stim(R) has already proved its value in coccidial immunity in poultry following vaccination. Further research has started to demonstrate its compatibility with salmonella vaccination in poultry.

Feedback from UK dairy farmers using Optomega Plus, our new Omega 3 product, for fertility, has been very positive. It is also used as a supplement in the egg laying industry to enrich eggs in Omega 3 for human consumption.

This research and development programme is just a small part of the work our technical team is undertaking in order to support the intellectual property inherent in our products.

Outlook

Our business development strategy will progressively improve sales and distribution, while control of costs will ensure that they do not move ahead of the growth we achieve. Our strong balance sheet and consistent cash generation provide Anpario with a sound platform from which to make selective earnings enhancing acquisitions and to further invest in new product development for the future. With a favourable foreign exchange environment more likely in the second half year, I look forward to reporting good progress from the above initiatives early next year.

Peter Lawrence

Chairman

5 September 2018

1. Underlying growth represents the results for the period adjusted for CER and excluding foreign exchange variances. Constant exchange rates ("CER") growth is calculated by applying the applicable prior period average exchange rates to the Company's actual performance in the respective period.

2. Adjusted EBITDA represents operating profit GBP2.206m (2017: GBP1.860m) adjusted for: share based payments GBP0.112m (2017: GBP0.161m); depreciation, amortisation and impairment charges of GBP0.378m (2017: GBP0.347m) and closure and restructuring costs GBPnil (2017: GBP0.269m).

Unaudited consolidated income statement

for the six months ended 30 June 2018

 
                                       six months  six months  year ended 
                                               to          to 
                                       30/06/2018  30/06/2017  31/12/2017 
                                Notes      GBP000      GBP000      GBP000 
 
Revenue                         3          14,773      14,803      29,241 
Cost of sales                             (7,779)     (7,528)    (14,895) 
==============================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Gross profit                                6,994       7,275      14,346 
Administrative expenses                   (4,788)     (5,146)    (10,358) 
Exceptional items                               -       (269)       (627) 
==============================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Operating profit                            2,206       1,860       3,361 
Finance income                                 35          17          42 
==============================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Profit before income tax                    2,241       1,877       3,403 
Income tax expense                          (366)       (292)       (418) 
==============================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Profit for the period                       1,875       1,585       2,985 
Profit attributable to: 
Owners of the parent                        1,874       1,584       2,985 
Non-controlling interests                       1           1           - 
==============================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Profit for the period                       1,875       1,585       2,985 
==============================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
 
Basic earnings per share        4           9.16p       7.80p      14.66p 
Diluted earnings per share      4           8.66p       7.62p      14.17p 
 
Adjusted earnings per share     4           9.16p       9.13p      16.74p 
Diluted adjusted earnings per 
 share                          4           8.66p       8.92p      16.17p 
 

Unaudited consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the six months ended 30 June 2018

 
                                              six months  six months  year ended 
                                                      to          to 
                                              30/06/2018  30/06/2017  31/12/2017 
                                                  GBP000      GBP000      GBP000 
 
Profit for the period                              1,875       1,585       2,985 
Items that may be subsequently reclassified 
 to profit or loss: 
Exchange difference on translating foreign 
 operations                                           76          54         109 
Cashflow hedge movements (net of deferred 
 tax)                                              (107)                     162 
============================================  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Total comprehensive income for the period          1,844       1,639       3,256 
============================================  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Attributable to the owners of the parent:          1,843       1,638       3,256 
Non-controlling interests                              1           1           - 
============================================  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Total comprehensive income for the period          1,844       1,639       3,256 
============================================  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 

Unaudited consolidated statement of financial position

as at 30 June 2018

 
                                               as at       as at       as at 
                                          30/06/2018  30/06/2017  31/12/2017 
                                   Notes      GBP000      GBP000      GBP000 
 
Intangible assets                  5          10,954      10,851      10,820 
Property, plant and equipment      6           3,319       3,442       3,347 
Deferred tax assets                              451         338         447 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Non-current assets                            14,724      14,631      14,614 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Inventories                                    3,852       2,315       3,088 
Trade and other receivables                    6,821       6,921       5,720 
Derivative financial instruments                  76           -         220 
Cash and cash equivalents                     12,647      12,611      13,559 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Current assets                                23,396      21,847      22,587 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Total assets                                  38,120      36,478      37,201 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Called up share capital                        5,357       5,292       5,350 
Share premium                                 10,397       9,518      10,330 
Other reserves                               (5,346)     (4,801)     (5,406) 
Retained earnings                             22,123      20,428      20,248 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Equity attributable to owners of 
 the parent company                           32,531      30,437      30,522 
Non-controlling interest                         (1)         (1)           - 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Total equity                                  32,530      30,436      30,522 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Deferred tax liabilities                       1,045         974       1,044 
---------------------------------  -----  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Non-current liabilities                        1,045         974       1,044 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Trade and other payables                       4,149       4,602       5,348 
Current income tax liabilities                   396         466         287 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
Current liabilities                            4,545       5,068       5,635 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Total liabilities                              5,590       6,042       6,679 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
Total equity and liabilities                  38,120      36,478      37,201 
=================================  =====  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 

Unaudited consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the six months ended 30 June 2018

 
                                       Called 
                                           up 
                                        share      Share      Other   Retained  Non- controlling    Total 
                                      capital    premium   reserves   earnings          interest   equity 
                                       GBP000     GBP000     GBP000     GBP000            GBP000   GBP000 
 
Balance at 1 January 2017               5,291      9,515    (5,112)     18,843                 -   28,537 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Profit for the period                       -          -          -      1,585               (1)    1,584 
Currency translation differences            -          -         54          -                 -       54 
Cash flow hedge reserve                     -          -        123          -                 -      123 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Total comprehensive income for 
 the period                                 -          -        177      1,585               (1)    1,761 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Issue of share capital                      1          3          -          -                 -        4 
Share-based payment adjustments             -          -        134          -                 -      134 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Transactions with owners                    1          3        134          -                 -      138 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Balance at 30 June 2017                 5,292      9,518    (4,801)     20,428               (1)   30,436 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Profit for the period                       -          -          -      1,400                 1    1,401 
Currency translation differences            -          -         55          -                 -       55 
Cash flow hedge reserve                     -          -         39          -                 -       39 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Total comprehensive income for 
 the period                                 -          -         94      1,400                 1    1,495 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Issue of share capital                     58        812          -          -                 -      870 
Deferred tax regarding share-based 
 payments                                   -          -         71          -                 -       71 
Joint share ownership plan                  -          -      (825)          -                 -    (825) 
Share-based payment adjustments             -          -         55          -                 -       55 
Dividends relating to 2016                  -          -          -    (1,580)                 -  (1,580) 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Transactions with owners                   58        812      (699)    (1,580)                 -  (1,409) 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Balance at 31 December 2017             5,350     10,330    (5,406)     20,248                 -   30,522 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Profit for the period                       -          -          -      1,875               (1)    1,874 
Currency translation differences            -          -         76          -                 -       76 
Cash flow hedge reserve                     -          -      (107)          -                 -    (107) 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Total comprehensive income for 
 the period                                 -          -       (31)      1,875               (1)    1,843 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Issue of share capital                      7         67          -          -                 -       74 
Share-based payment adjustments             -          -         91          -                 -       91 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Transactions with owners                    7         67         91          -                 -      165 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
Balance at 30 June 2018                 5,357     10,397    (5,346)     22,123               (1)   32,530 
===================================  ========  =========  =========  =========  ================  ======= 
 

Unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows

for the six months ended 30 June 2018

 
                                               six months    six months    year ended 
                                                       to            to 
                                               30/06/2018    30/06/2017    31/12/2017 
                                                   GBP000        GBP000        GBP000 
 
Cash generated from operating activities            (229)         2,448         5,583 
Income tax paid                                     (257)          (73)         (349) 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net cash generated from operating 
 activities                                         (486)         2,375         5,234 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Investment in subsidiary                                -         (514)         (514) 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment          (130)          (69)         (151) 
Proceeds from disposal of property, 
 plant and equipment                                    -             1            44 
Payments to acquire intangible assets               (354)         (298)         (624) 
Interest received                                      35            17            42 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net cash used in investing activities               (449)         (863)       (1,203) 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Joint share ownership plan                              -             -         (825) 
Proceeds from issuance of shares                       74             4           874 
Dividend paid to Company's shareholders                 -             -       (1,580) 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net cash used in financing activities                  74             4       (1,531) 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents           (861)         1,516         2,500 
Effect of exchange rate changes                      (51)          (17)          (53) 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
 of the period                                     13,559        11,112        11,112 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end 
 of the period                                     12,647        12,611        13,559 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
 
                                               six months    six months    year ended 
                                                       to            to 
                                               30/06/2018    30/06/2017    31/12/2017 
                                                   GBP000        GBP000        GBP000 
Cash generated from operating activities 
Profit before income tax                            2,241         1,877         3,403 
Net finance income                                   (35)          (17)          (42) 
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment             378           348           825 
(Profit)/Loss on disposal of property, 
 plant and equipment                                    -             7            19 
Share-based payments                                   91           134           189 
Fair value adjustment to derivatives                   37             -          (44) 
Changes in working capital: 
Inventories                                         (783)          (38)         (855) 
Trade and other receivables                       (1,130)         (212)           965 
Trade and other payables                          (1,028)           349         1,123 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Net cash generated from operating 
 activities                                         (229)         2,448         5,583 
===========================================  ============  ============  ============ 
 

Notes to the financial statements

for the six months ended 30 June 2018

   1.   General information 

Anpario plc ("the Company") and its subsidiaries (together "the Group") manufacture and supply high performance natural feed additives for the agricultural market with products to improve the health and output of animals.

The Company is traded on the London Stock Exchange AIM market and is incorporated and domiciled in the UK. The address of the registered office is Manton Wood Enterprise Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2RS.

   2.   Basis of preparation 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries drawn up to 30 June 2018.

The Group has presented its financial statements in accordance with International Reporting Standards ("IFRS's"), as endorsed by the European Union, IFRS IC interpretations and the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. Full details on the basis of the accounting policies used are set out in the Group's financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, which are available on the Company's website at www.anpario.com.

This condensed consolidated interim financial information does not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2017 were approved by the Board of Directors on 7 March 2018 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors on those accounts was unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of matter paragraph and did not contain any statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

The consolidated interim financial information for the period ended 30 June 2018 is neither audited nor reviewed.

   3.   Segment information 

Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Board that are used to make strategic decisions. The Board considers the business from a geographic perspective. Management considers adjusted EBITDA to assess the performance of the operating segments, which comprises profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation adjusted for share-based payments and exceptional items.

 
                                    Americas    Asia    Europe     MEA    Head Office    Total 
                                      GBP000  GBP000    GBP000  GBP000         GBP000   GBP000 
for the six months ended 
 30 June 2018 
Total segmental revenue                2,678   6,401     6,366   2,068              -   17,513 
Inter-segment revenue                      -       -   (2,740)       -              -  (2,740) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Revenue from external customers        2,678   6,401     3,626   2,068              -   14,773 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
Adjusted EBITDA                          568   2,118     1,410     645        (2,045)    2,696 
--------------------------------  ----------  ------  --------  ------  -------------  ------- 
Depreciation and amortisation            (4)     (6)         -       -          (368)    (378) 
Net finance income                         -       -         -       1             34       35 
Share-based payments                       -       -         -       -          (112)    (112) 
Profit before income tax                 564   2,112     1,410     646        (2,491)    2,241 
Income tax                                 -       -         -       -          (366)    (366) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Profit for the period                    564   2,112     1,410     646        (2,857)    1,875 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
Total assets                                                                   38,120   38,120 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Total liabilities                                                             (5,590)  (5,590) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
                                    Americas    Asia    Europe     MEA    Head Office    Total 
                                      GBP000  GBP000    GBP000  GBP000         GBP000   GBP000 
for the six months ended 
 30 June 2017 
Total segmental revenue                2,859   6,588     5,124   2,136              -   16,707 
Inter-segment revenue                      -       -   (1,904)       -              -  (1,904) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Revenue from external customers        2,859   6,588     3,220   2,136              -   14,803 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
Adjusted EBITDA                          994   2,057     1,217     833        (2,464)    2,637 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Depreciation and amortisation            (7)     (4)         -       -          (336)    (347) 
Net finance income                         1       -         -       1             15       17 
Share-based payments                       -       -         -       -          (161)    (161) 
Exceptional items                          -   (165)         -    (19)           (85)    (269) 
--------------------------------  ----------  ------  --------  ------  -------------  ------- 
Profit before income tax                 988   1,888     1,217     815        (3,031)    1,877 
Income tax                                31       8         -     (1)          (330)    (292) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Profit for the period                  1,019   1,896     1,217     814        (3,361)    1,585 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
Total assets                                                                   36,478   36,478 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Total liabilities                                                             (6,042)  (6,042) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
                                    Americas    Asia    Europe     MEA    Head Office    Total 
                                      GBP000  GBP000    GBP000  GBP000         GBP000   GBP000 
for the year ended 31 Dec 
 2017 
Total segmental revenue                6,013  12,461    10,967   3,984              -   33,425 
Inter-segment revenue                      -       -   (4,184)       -              -  (4,184) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Revenue from external customers        6,013  12,461     6,783   3,984              -   29,241 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
Adjusted EBITDA                        1,818   3,775     2,641   1,528        (4,690)    5,072 
--------------------------------  ----------  ------  --------  ------  -------------  ------- 
Depreciation and amortisation           (13)    (10)         -       -          (802)    (825) 
Net finance (income)/expense               1       1         -       2             38       42 
Share-based payments                       -       -         -       -          (259)    (259) 
Exceptional items                       (36)   (254)       (3)    (42)          (292)    (627) 
--------------------------------  ----------  ------  --------  ------  -------------  ------- 
Profit before income tax               1,770   3,512     2,638   1,488        (6,005)    3,403 
Income tax                                17    (31)         -     (1)          (403)    (418) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Profit for the year                    1,787   3,481     2,638   1,487        (6,408)    2,985 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
Total assets                                                                   37,201   37,201 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
Total liabilities                                                             (6,679)  (6,679) 
================================  ==========  ======  ========  ======  =============  ======= 
 
   4.   Earnings per share 
 
                                                 six months    six months    year ended 
                                                         to            to 
                                                 30/06/2018    30/06/2017    31/12/2017 
 
Weighted average number of shares in Issue 
 (000's)                                             20,472        20,313        20,361 
Adjusted for effects of dilutive potential 
 Ordinary shares (000's)                              1,183           473           709 
=============================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Weighted average number for diluted earnings 
 per share (000's)                                   21,655        20,786        21,070 
=============================================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
Profit attributable to owners of the Parent 
 (GBP000's)                                           1,875         1,585         2,985 
=============================================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
Basic earnings per share                              9.16p         7.80p        14.66p 
Diluted earnings per share                            8.66p         7.62p        14.17p 
 
                                                 six months    six months    year ended 
                                                         to            to 
                                                 30/06/2018    30/06/2017    31/12/2017 
                                                     GBP000        GBP000        GBP000 
Adjusted profit attributable to owners 
 of the Parent 
Profit attributable to owners of the Parent           1,875         1,585         2,985 
Exceptional items (net of tax)                            -           269           544 
Prior year tax adjustments                                -             -         (121) 
=============================================  ============  ============  ============ 
Adjusted profit attributable to owners 
 of the Parent                                        1,875         1,854         3,408 
=============================================  ============  ============  ============ 
 
Adjusted earnings per share                           9.16p         9.13p        16.74p 
Diluted adjusted earnings per share                   8.66p         8.92p        16.17p 
 
   5.   Intangible assets 
 
                                                                     Patents, 
                                                                   trademarks                   Software 
                                                     Customer             and    Development         and 
                          Goodwill    Brands    relationships   registrations          costs    Licences    Total 
                            GBP000    GBP000           GBP000          GBP000         GBP000      GBP000   GBP000 
Cost 
======================  ==========  ========  ===============  ==============  =============  ==========  ======= 
As at 1 January 2018         5,960     2,768              786           1,346          2,447         589   13,896 
Additions                        -         -                -             159            158          37      354 
Foreign exchange                 -         -                -             (1)              -           -      (1) 
======================  ==========  ========  ===============  ==============  =============  ==========  ======= 
As at 30 June 2018           5,960     2,768              786           1,504          2,605         626   14,249 
======================  ==========  ========  ===============  ==============  =============  ==========  ======= 
 
Accumulated amortisation/impairment 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ======= 
As at 1 January 2018             -       310              443             395          1,758         170    3,076 
Charge for the period            -        42               40             100              -          37      219 
As at 30 June 2018               -       352              483             495          1,758         207    3,295 
======================  ==========  ========  ===============  ==============  =============  ==========  ======= 
 
Net book value 
----------------------  ----------  --------  ---------------  --------------  -------------  ----------  ------- 
As at 30 June 2018           5,960     2,416              303           1,009            847         419   10,954 
======================  ==========  ========  ===============  ==============  =============  ==========  ======= 
As at 1 January 2018         5,960     2,458              343             951            689         419   10,820 
======================  ==========  ========  ===============  ==============  =============  ==========  ======= 
 
 
   6.   Tangible assets 
 
                                                          Fixtures, 
                              Land and    Plant and        fittings 
                             buildings    machinery   and equipment    Total 
                                GBP000       GBP000          GBP000   GBP000 
Cost 
=========================  ===========  ===========  ==============  ======= 
As at 1 January 2018             2,181        2,088             430    4,699 
Additions                            -           97              33      130 
Foreign exchange                     -            1               -        1 
=========================  ===========  ===========  ==============  ======= 
As at 30 June 2018               2,181        2,186             463    4,830 
=========================  ===========  ===========  ==============  ======= 
 
Accumulated depreciation 
-------------------------  -----------  -----------  --------------  ------- 
As at 1 January 2018               308          776             268    1,352 
Charge for the period               16          108              35      159 
As at 30 June 2018                 324          884             303    1,511 
=========================  ===========  ===========  ==============  ======= 
 
Net book value 
-------------------------  -----------  -----------  --------------  ------- 
As at 30 June 2018               1,857        1,302             160    3,319 
=========================  ===========  ===========  ==============  ======= 
As at 1 January 2018             1,873        1,312             162    3,347 
=========================  ===========  ===========  ==============  ======= 
 

Enquiries

Anpario plc

   Richard Edwards Chief Executive Officer      +44(0) 777 6417 129 
   Karen Prior Finance Director                          +44(0) 1909 537380 

Peel Hunt LLP

   Adrian Trimmings, George Sellar                   +44 (0)207 418 8900 

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