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BIG Big Technologies Plc

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Big Technologies PLC Half-year Report (6140M)

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Big Technologies PLC

23 September 2021

Big Technologies plc

Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021

Big Technologies plc (AIM: BIG, "the Company" or "the Group"), the leading, integrated technology platform for the remote monitoring of individuals, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six-month period to 30 June 2021 (the "Period"). The Period predates the Group's admission to AIM, which occurred on 28 July 2021.

 
                                                                     H1 2021       H1 2020       FY 2020 
                                                                       GBPm          GBPm          GBPm 
 
 Revenue                                                              18.0          12.8          29.6 
 Gross margin (%)                                                     71.3%         62.8%         67.8% 
 Statutory operating profit                                            8.0           4.9          12.7 
 Adjusted operating profit(1)                                          8.9           5.4          13.5 
 Adjusted EBITDA(2)                                                   10.2           6.7          15.7 
 Adjusted EBITDA(2) margin (%)                                        56.7%         52.2%         53.1% 
 Cash generated from operating activities                              8.5           4.9          16.8 
 Net cash                                                             23.8           7.0          17.5 
----------------------------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
                                                                      Pence         Pence         Pence 
 Adjusted diluted earnings per share(3)                               2.8p          1.6p          4.3p 
 Statutory diluted earnings per share                                 2.4p          1.4p          4.0p 
 Statutory basic earnings per share                                   2.5p          1.4p          4.1p 
 
 
 (1) Before amortisation of acquired intangibles, IPO preparation costs and share-based payments 
  expense. A reconciliation to statutory measures is presented in the notes to the interim results. 
  (2) Before IPO preparation costs and share-based payments expense. (3) Before amortisation 
  of acquired intangibles, IPO preparation costs and share-based payments expense. 
 

Financial performance

-- Revenue increased by 41% in H1 2021 versus H1 2020 as a result of new contract wins and expansion of

revenues   earned from existing contracts; 

-- Gross margin increased to 71.3% in H1 2021 versus 62.8% in H1 2020. Additional revenue in 2021 in APAC and the Americas has more than covered the additional cost of sales taken on during 2020 to support increased monitoring and support services in those regions;

   --      Adjusted EBITDA margins of 56.7% in H1 2021 versus 52.2% in H1 2020; 

-- Cash generated from operating activities of GBP8.5 million. Significant net cash balance of GBP23.8 million as at 30 June 2021, which was further increased by around GBP14.7 million of net proceeds as a result of the Group's initial public offering on 28 July 2021.

Operational and strategic performance

   --      25% increase in Buddi Smart Tags out with customers as compared with the end of H1 2020; 

-- Successful implementation with major new customers in APAC, Americas and Northern Europe despite ongoing COVID restrictions. All major customer contracts due for renewal in 2021 have been extended;

   --      No delays in deliveries of products to customers despite global supply-side challenges; 

-- Soft product launch of new wristband targeted at the care market is underway with customer testing ongoing.

Current trading and outlook

-- Active engagement continues with a number of potential new customers, which is expected to contribute to revenue from 2022 onwards;

-- Investment in our innovative new technologies is expected to increase over the next 18 months in order both to secure new customers and to support our existing customers' longer term growth plans;

-- The Board expects the Group to deliver a full-year performance in line with market expectations and is confident about our longer term prospects underpinned by recent new business awards.

Commenting on the results, Sara Murray OBE, Chief Executive Officer said:

"I am very pleased with our continued growth in revenue during the first half of the financial year, which clearly illustrates the progress we are making with our customers across the globe. As a result of our initial public offering in July, we can now demonstrate to our customers that we have the financial resources to continue to increase our investment in our market-leading technology solutions and grow our footprint both organically and through acquisition. We remain confident about our prospects to continue to develop our company and our innovative technologies."

For further information please contact:

 
 Big Technologies                           +44 (0) 19 2360 1910 
 Sara Murray (Chief Executive Officer) 
  Daren Morris (Chief Financial Officer) 
 
 Zeus Capital (Nominated Adviser and 
  Sole Broker)                              +44 (0) 20 3829 5000 
 Jamie Peel (Corporate Finance) 
  Dan Bate (Corporate Finance) 
  Benjamin Robertson (Equity Capital 
  Markets) 
 

The person responsible for arranging the release of this information is Daren Morris, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.

Half Year Review

Overview

Against a backdrop of disruption due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the Group continued to support our global customer base and grow revenue with both new and existing customers during the first half of the financial year.

On 28 July 2021 the shares in Big Technologies plc were listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange. The Directors believe that being a public company will raise the Group's profile and credibility with customers across the globe.

Financial Performance

Revenue in the first half of 2021 grew 41% versus the first half of 2020. The growth was driven, in particular, by increased revenue from our customer base in APAC and the Americas. In Europe, revenue reduced versus the prior period, as we benefited in the first half of 2020 from a one-off contract relating to the pandemic, which ran from April to November 2020.

Gross margins increased from 62.8% in H1 2020 to 71.3% in H1 2021 as we increased revenue from our new customers in APAC and the Americas, while keeping related monitoring and support services costs (which were largely taken on during 2020 prior to the generation of associated revenues) under control and in line with our budget.

Group adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA before IPO preparation costs and share-based payments) of GBP10.2 million increased by 52% versus H1 2020 with the adjusted EBITDA margin increasing to 56.7% (H1 2020 52.2%).

Included in administrative expenses in H1 2021 were GBP0.6 million of one-off costs in relation to the preparation for the Group's initial public offering which took place on 28 July 2021. Further information is included in notes 3 and 9.

Statutory operating profit increased by 64% to GBP8.0 million and statutory profit after tax increased by 81% to GBP6.9 million, giving statutory basic diluted earnings per share of 2.4p (H1 2020: 1.4p).

The Group delivered strong cash flow from operating activities of GBP8.5 million with the net cash position at period end of GBP23.8 million. The cash position has subsequently increased due to the receipt of proceeds from the IPO of approximately GBP14.7 million and as a result of ongoing cash generation.

Operational Performance and Strategy

In the first half of 2021, the Group continued to deliver our hardware and software solutions to customers and saw continued growth in the number of electronic monitoring devices deployed across the globe. Careful long-term planning with suppliers ensured minimal impact in terms of delays of products to customers as a result of supply-side challenges caused by the global pandemic and shipping disruption from the Suez canal blockage.

The Group continued to support both new and existing customers during the period and saw a number of important customer renewals and contract wins, which will support our future revenue stream. The Group plans to invest in these customers and to continue to develop our innovative new technologies in order to support longer term growth.

The Group's new 4G Smart Tag is now in full scale production and already in use with some customers. The Group has undertaken a soft launch of our new wristband with customer testing ongoing. Initial feedback has been very positive, with the main launch on schedule for the second half of the year.

The Directors believe that strategic acquisitions could provide an important route for the Group to increase its global footprint with governmental customers. The Group has an active pipeline of opportunities which we will consider progressing over the coming months .

Alternative performance measures

In the analysis of the Group's financial performance and position, operating results and cash flows, alternative performance measures are presented to provide readers with additional information. The principal measures presented are adjusted measures of earnings including adjusted operating profit, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share. See note 3 for further details.

Research and development

Development costs of GBP0.5 million (H1 2020 GBP0.4 million) have been capitalised in relation to new products, which include the 4G Smart Tag (and related accessories), the new Buddi wristband for the care market and related software to support our products. Other research and development costs, all of which have been written off to the profit and loss account as incurred totalled GBP0.8 million (H1 2020 GBP0.6 million).

Events after the balance sheet date

The Company's shares were admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange on 28 July 2021. The Company received net proceeds of approximately GBP14.7 million. Further information is set out in note 9.

Summary and outlook

The Board expectations are unchanged and believes that the Group will deliver a full-year financial performance in line with market expectations.

 
 Sara Murray                Daren Morris 
  Chief Executive Officer    Chief Financial Officer 
  21 September 2021          21 September 2021 
 

Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the six months ended 30 June 2021

 
 
                                                                            Unaudited         Unaudited           Year 
                                                                       6 months ended    6 months ended          ended 
                                                                              30 June           30 June    31 December 
                                                                                 2021              2020           2020 
 
                                                                             GBP'000s          GBP'000s       GBP'000s 
                                                               Note 
 
 Revenue                                                        2              18,034            12,820         29,591 
 Cost of sales                                                                (5,184)           (4,772)        (9,536) 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Gross profit                                                                  12,850             8,048         20,055 
 Administrative expenses                                                      (4,864)           (3,206)        (7,335) 
 Other operating income                                                             -                24             27 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Operating profit                                                               7,986             4,866         12,747 
 Finance income                                                                     -                 8              8 
 Finance expenses                                                                (21)             (297)          (558) 
 Share of (loss)/profit of joint venture                                          (2)             (138)            464 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Profit before taxation                                                         7,963             4,439         12,661 
 Taxation                                                       4             (1,076)             (634)        (1,198) 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Profit for the period                                                          6,887             3,805         11,463 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 
 Other comprehensive income: 
 
 Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations                         42               141             95 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                                      6,929             3,946         11,558 
                                                                     ================  ================  ============= 
 
 Profit for the period attributable to: 
 Owners of the company                                                          6,853             3,739         11,157 
 Non-controlling interest                                                          34                66            306 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
                                                                                6,887             3,805         11,463 
                                                                     ================  ================  ============= 
 
 Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: 
 Owners of the company                                                          6,895             3,880         11,252 
 Non-controlling interest                                                          34                66            306 
                                                                     ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
                                                                                6,929             3,946         11,558 
                                                                     ================  ================  ============= 
 
 
 Basic earnings per share (pence)                               5                2.5p              1.4p           4.1p 
 Diluted earnings per share (pence)                             5                2.4p              1.4p           4.0p 
 

Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of financial position

as at 30 June 2021

 
                                                  Unaudited   Unaudited 
                                                    30 June     30 June    31 December 
                                                       2021        2020           2020 
 
                                                   GBP'000s    GBP'000s       GBP'000s 
 Assets 
 
 Goodwill                                            13,359      13,359         13,359 
 Intangible assets                                    6,229       6,376          6,344 
 Property, plant and equipment                        1,928       1,313          2,062 
 Right-of-use assets                                    443         717            543 
 Investments                                            389         464            497 
 Deferred tax assets                                    790           -              - 
 Other receivables                                    1,629       1,037          1,762 
                                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Non-current assets                                  24,767      23,266         24,567 
 
 Inventories                                          2,324       2,138          2,230 
 Trade and other receivables                          5,161       6,804          4,358 
 Cash and cash equivalents                           24,233      13,994         17,999 
                                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Current assets                                      31,718      22,936         24,587 
 
 Total assets                                        56,485      46,202         49,154 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 Liabilities 
 
 Lease liabilities                                      197         310            226 
 Borrowings                                               -       6,250              - 
 Trade and other payables                             5,463       4,285          5,545 
                                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Current liabilities                                  5,660      10,845          5,771 
 
 Lease liabilities                                      244         395            312 
 Deferred tax liabilities                                 -         741            633 
 Trade and other payables                             1,635       1,370          1,975 
                                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Non-current liabilities                              1,879       2,506          2,920 
 
 Total liabilities                                    7,539      13,351          8,691 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 Net assets                                          48,946      32,851         40,463 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 Equity 
 
 Share capital                                        2,742          27             27 
 Share premium                                       19,052      21,767         21,767 
 Translation reserve                                     70          74             28 
 Retained earnings                                   26,742      10,917         18,335 
                                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Equity attributable to owners of the company        48,606      32,785         40,157 
 Non-controlling interest                               340          66            306 
                                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Total equity                                        48,946      32,851         40,463 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ============= 
 

Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes of equity

as at 30 June 2021

 
                        Share         Share   Translation      Retained         Total   Non-controlling   Total equity 
                      capital       premium       reserve      earnings       owners'          interest 
                                                                               equity          GBP'000s       GBP'000s 
                     GBP'000s      GBP'000s      GBP'000s      GBP'000s      GBP'000s 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 2021             27        21,767            28        18,335        40,157               306         40,463 
 Profit for the 
  period                    -             -             -         6,853         6,853                34          6,887 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                -             -            42             -            42                 -             42 
                 ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                -             -            42         6,853         6,895                34          6,929 
 
                                          - 
 Share-based 
  payments                  -             -             -            99            99                 -             99 
 Tax on 
  share-based 
  payments                  -             -             -         1,455         1,455                 -          1,455 
 Bonus issue of 
  shares                2,715       (2,715)             -             -             -                 - 
                 ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2021             2,742        19,052            70        26,742        48,606               340         48,946 
                 ============  ============  ============  ============  ============  ================  ============= 
 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 2020             27        21,767          (67)         7,178        28,905                 -         28,905 
 Profit for the 
  period                    -             -             -         3,739         3,739                66          3,805 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                -             -           141             -           141                 -            141 
                 ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                -             -           141         3,739         3,880                66          3,946 
                 ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2020                27        21,767            74        10,917        32,785                66         32,851 
                 ============  ============  ============  ============  ============  ================  ============= 
 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 2020             27        21,767          (67)         7,178        28,905                 -         28,905 
 Profit for the 
  year                      -             -             -        11,157        11,157               306         11,463 
 Other 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the year                  -             -            95             -            95                 -             95 
                 ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the year                  -             -            95        11,157        11,252               306         11,558 
                 ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Balance at 31 
  December 2020            27        21,767            28        18,335        40,157               306         40,463 
                 ============  ============  ============  ============  ============  ================  ============= 
 
 

Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

for the six months ended 30 June 2021

 
 
                                                          Unaudited         Unaudited           Year 
                                                     6 months ended    6 months ended          ended 
                                                            30 June           30 June    31 December 
                                                               2021              2020           2020 
 
                                                           GBP'000s          GBP'000s       GBP'000s 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 
 Profit before tax                                            7,963             4,439         12,661 
 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment                  838               872          1,354 
 Depreciation of right-of-use assets                            135               174            348 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                              586               780          1,258 
 Share of loss/(profit) of joint venture                          2               138          (464) 
 Share-based payments                                            99                 -              - 
 Finance income                                                   -               (8)            (8) 
 Finance costs                                                    9                20             51 
 Interest expense                                                12               277            527 
 
 Changes in: 
 Inventories                                                  (103)              (75)          (167) 
 Trade and other receivables                                  (835)           (3,342)        (1,998) 
 Trade and other payables                                     (188)             1,583          3,240 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Cash generated from operating activities                     8,518             4,858         16,802 
 Taxes paid                                                   (932)             (500)          (676) 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Net cash flows from operating activities                     7,586             4,358         16,126 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment                     (36)              (46)           (79) 
 Own work capitalised                                         (705)             (998)        (2,168) 
 Research and development capitalised                         (472)             (446)          (893) 
 Finance income                                                   -                 8              8 
 Dividend income from joint venture                              64                 -            549 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Net cash used in investing activities                      (1,149)           (1,482)        (2,583) 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Repayment of loans and borrowings                                -                 -        (6,250) 
 Repayment of lease liabilities                               (141)             (187)          (364) 
 Interest paid                                                 (12)             (277)          (527) 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Cash flows from financing activities                         (153)             (464)        (7,141) 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 
 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                    6,284             2,412          6,402 
 Cash and cash equivalents at start of period                17,999            11,612         11,612 
 Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and 
  cash equivalents                                             (50)              (30)           (15) 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                  24,233            13,994         17,999 
                                                   ----------------  ----------------  ------------- 
 

Notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements

   1.    Basis of preparation 

1.1. General information

Big Technologies plc (the "Company") and its subsidiaries' (together, the "Group") principal activities are the development and delivery of remote monitoring technologies and services to a range of domestic and international customers.

The Company is a public limited company, which is listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange and incorporated in England and Wales and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office is Talbot House, 17 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1DE and the company number is 10791781.

1.2. Basis of preparation

The Directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, the interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the United Kingdom and the AIM Rules for Companies, and that the interim report includes a fair review of the information required.

The condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Group's latest annual consolidated financial statements, for the year ended 31 December 2020 as disclosed in the historical financial information section of the Company's Admission Document dated 26 July 2021.

These interim financial statements do not include all of the information required for a complete set of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS Standards. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance since the last annual consolidated financial statements.

The financial information provided for the six-month period ended 30 June 2021 is unaudited, however, the same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation have been followed in these interim financial statements as those which were applied in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

These interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Company's board of directors on 21 September 2021.

1.3. Basis of consolidation

These interim financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary undertakings as at 30 June 2021.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. The acquisition method of accounting has been adopted. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. All intra-group balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated in full.

Furthermore, the Group's share of the results and equity of joint ventures and associated undertakings are accounted for using the equity method in the Group's financial statements.

1.4. Going concern

The Directors have, at the time of approving these interim financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. The Group's forecasts and projections, taking into account reasonable possible changes in trading performance, show that the Group has sufficient financial resources, together with assets that are expected to generate cash flow in the normal course of business. Accordingly, the Directors have adopted the going concern basis in preparing these interim financial statements.

   2.    Segment information 

Revenues attributable to geographical regions are as follows:

 
                                                                   Year ended 
                                             H1 2021     H1 2020         2020 
                                            GBP'000s    GBP'000s     GBP'000s 
                                          ----------  ----------  ----------- 
 
 Europe                                        2,379       2,760        6,463 
 Asia Pacific                                  8,924       5,415       12,173 
 Americas                                      6,731       4,645       10,955 
                                          ----------  ----------  ----------- 
                                              18,034      12,820       29,591 
                                          ==========  ==========  =========== 
 
 Revenues are disaggregated as follows: 
 
 Sales of goods                                   83          95          194 
 Delivery of services                         17,951      12,725       29,397 
                                          ----------  ----------  ----------- 
                                              18,034      12,820       29,591 
                                          ==========  ==========  =========== 
 

The nature of the Group's operations mean that recorded financial performance is not seasonal or cyclical in nature. The majority of revenues are derived from delivery of services to customers over time under long-term contracts.

   3.    Alternative performance measures 

In the analysis of the Group's financial performance and position, operating results and cash flows, alternative performance measures are presented to provide readers with additional information. The principal measures presented are adjusted measures of earnings including adjusted operating profit, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share.

The interim report includes both statutory and adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, the latter of which the Directors believe better reflect the underlying performance of the business and provides a more meaningful comparison of how the business is managed and measured on a day-to-day basis. The Group's alternative performance measures and KPIs are aligned to the Group's strategy and together are used to measure the performance of the business and form the basis of the performance measures for remuneration. Adjusted results exclude certain items because if included, these items could distort the understanding of the performance for the period and the comparability between the periods.

We provide comparatives alongside all current year figures. The term 'adjusted' is not defined under IFRS and may not be comparable with similarly titled measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of adjusted measures to statutory measures is provided below.

 
                                           H1 2021     H1 2020   Year ended 2020 
                                          GBP'000s    GBP'000s          GBP'000s 
                                        ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
 Statutory operating profit                  7,986       4,866            12,747 
 
 Adjustments 
 Amortisation of acquired intangibles          234         537               771 
 IPO preparation costs                         578           -                 - 
 Share-based payments expense                   99           -                 - 
 
 Adjusted operating profit                   8,897       5,403            13,518 
 
 Depreciation                                  973       1,046             1,702 
 Amortisation of development costs             352         243               487 
 
 Adjusted EBITDA                            10,222       6,692            15,707 
                                        ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
   4.    Taxation 

The tax charge for the period was GBP1,076k (H1 2020: GBP634k, 2020: GBP1,198k) representing an effective tax rate of 13.5% (H1 2020: 14.3%, 2020: 9.5%) which reflects the continued availability of Research and Development tax credits and patent box deductions for eligible profits.

 
                                                               H1 2021     H1 2020   Year ended 2020 
                                                              GBP'000s    GBP'000s          GBP'000s 
                                                            ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
 Current tax 
 Current tax on profit for the period                            1,047         634             1,721 
 Adjustments in respect of prior year                                -           -             (415) 
                                                            ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
                                                                 1,047         634             1,306 
 
 Deferred tax 
 Origination and reversal of temporary timing differences          128           -             (108) 
 Related to share-based payments                                  (99)           -                 - 
                                                            ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
                                                                    29           -             (108) 
 
 Total taxation                                                  1,076         634             1,198 
                                                            ==========  ==========  ================ 
 

A number of changes to the UK corporation tax system were announced in the March 2021 Budget Statement which will increase the main rate of corporation tax to 25% by 1 April 2023. These changes are substantively enacted at the balance sheet date therefore the increased rate has been reflected in calculating the Group's deferred tax liabilities at 30 June 2021 with a charge of GBP128k included in the total tax charge for the period. A deferred tax credit of GBP99k for estimated tax deductions related to share-based payments has been included in the total tax charge for the period.

In addition to the deferred tax credit in the total tax charge for the period, a credit of GBP1,455k for estimated excess tax deductions related to share-based payments has also been recognised directly in equity.

   5.    Earnings per share 

The Group presents statutory and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS takes into consideration the Company's dilutive contingently issuable shares. The weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the diluted EPS calculation is inclusive of the number of share options and warrants that are expected to vest.

In order to give a better understanding of the underlying operating performance of the Group, an adjusted EPS comparative has been included. Adjusted EPS is stated after adjusting the profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders for certain charges as set out in note 3.

The profits and weighted average number of shares used in the calculations are set out below:

 
                                               H1 2021       H1 2020   Year ended 2020 
                                          ------------  ------------  ---------------- 
 
 Profit attributable to owners of the 
  company (GBP'000)                              6,853         3,739            11,157 
 
 Adjusted profit attributable to owners 
  of the company (GBP'000)                       7,764         4,276            11,928 
 
 Weighted average number of shares 
 Basic                                     274,202,600   274,202,600       274,202,600 
 Diluted                                   280,869,885   275,645,068       276,635,877 
 
 Earnings per share (pence) 
 Basic                                            2.5p          1.4p              4.1p 
 Diluted                                          2.4p          1.4p              4.0p 
 
 Adjusted basic                                   2.8p          1.6p              4.4p 
 Adjusted diluted                                 2.8p          1.6p              4.3p 
 

On 24 May 2021 a resolution was passed such that the number of ordinary shares in issue was increased to 274,202,600 shares, with a nominal value of GBP0.01 each, through a bonus allotment to existing shareholders of 99 shares for each share held. In line with IAS 33, the number of shares in issue in the comparative periods have been retrospectively adjusted when calculating basic and diluted EPS.

   6.    Share-based payments 

During the period, 2,000,000 options to subscribe for shares in the Company were granted to the non-executive chairman with an exercise price of GBP1.10 per share. The options vest annually over 3 years in equal tranches with the first vesting date being 31 December 2021, subject to successful admission of the Company's shares to AIM with a market capitalisation in excess of GBP300 million. A share-based payments charge is recognised as an expense in the profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, taking account of the estimated number of shares that will vest.

The fair value of awards granted in the period was calculated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. A share-based payments charge of GBP99k has been expensed in the period based on a fair value of GBP0.13 per option, as at the date of grant.

   7.    Net cash 

Net cash comprises cash and cash equivalents, borrowings and lease liabilities.

 
                                H1 2021     H1 2020   Year ended 2020 
                               GBP'000s    GBP'000s          GBP'000s 
                             ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents       24,233      13,994            17,999 
 Lease liabilities                (441)       (705)             (538) 
 Borrowings                           -     (6,250)                 - 
                             ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
                                 23,792       7,039            17,461 
                             ----------  ----------  ---------------- 
 
   8.    Principal risks and uncertainties 

The principal risk and uncertainties impacting the Group are described on pages 47-59 of the Admission Document in relation to the Company's initial public offering (IPO) and on pages 2-5 of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020. Principal risks and uncertainties remain unchanged at 30 June 2021.

   9.    Events after the reporting date 

The Admission Document in relation to the Company's initial public offering (IPO) and admission to the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange was published on 26 July 2021.

The number of ordinary shares in issue at 30 June 2021 was 274,202,600. Prior to admission, 6,232,150 ordinary shares were issued to option and warrant holders, taking the total number of ordinary shares in issue prior to admission to 280,434,750.

The Company placed 8,040,332 new ordinary shares (the "Placing") and selling shareholders placed 92,800,030 existing ordinary shares at 200 pence per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately GBP14.7 million (after deduction of commissions, fees and expenses payable by the Company).

The Company's ordinary shares were admitted to trading on AIM on 28 July 2021, under the ticker "BIG" and the ISIN GB00BN2TR932.

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