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CCP Celtic Plc

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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Celtic Plc LSE:CCP London Ordinary Share GB0004339189 ORD 1P
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
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Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Prof Sports Clubs, Promoters 133.35M 33.33M 0.3523 3.83 127.72M

Celtic PLC Replacement: Half-year Report (5022B)

11/02/2022 6:30pm

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Celtic PLC

11 February 2022

Celtic plc (the "Company")

INTERIM REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

Key Operational Items

   --    Currently first in the SPFL Premiership. 
   --    Winners of the Premier Sports League Cup 21/22. 
   --    19 home fixtures (2020: 17). 

-- Participation in the UEFA Europa League group stages and qualification to the knock-out playoff round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Key Financial Items

   --    Revenue increased by 29.9% to GBP52.9m (2020: GBP40.7m). 
   --    Profit from trading was GBP7.0m (2020: loss of GBP0.3m). 

-- Profit from transfer of player registrations (shown as profit on disposal of intangible assets) GBP25.8m (2020: GBP1.0m).

   --    Profit before taxation of GBP27.6m (2020: loss of GBP5.9m). 
   --    Acquisition of player registrations of GBP16.8m (2020: GBP12.7m). 
   --    Period end net cash at bank of GBP25.6m (2020: GBP19.7m). 

For further information contact:

 
  Celtic plc                                      Tel: 0141 551 4235 
   Ian Bankier 
   Michael Nicholson 
  Canaccord Genuity Limited, Nominated Adviser    Tel: 020 7523 8350 
   and Broker 
   Simon Bridges 
   Thomas Diehl 
 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as amended by regulation 11 of the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019/310. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

The results for the six months ended 31 December 2021 show revenues of GBP52.9m (2020: GBP40.7m) and a profit before taxation of GBP27.6m (2020: loss before tax of GBP5.9m). The profit from trading, representing the profit excluding player related gains and charges, amounted to GBP7.0m (2020: loss of GBP0.3m). Period end net cash at bank was GBP25.6m (2020: GBP19.7m). The introductory page to these interim results summarises the key events in the period.

The major factors driving the much improved financial performance for the period under review were: - first, the return of fans to the stadium driving crucial match day income; second, our qualification for another season in the Europa League with the accompanying ticket sales that were absent last year; and third, the revenues received from successful player trading, notably the sales of Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer. In the same period we made substantial investments back into the player squad in order to target the football success that drives our financial success.

Whereas the Covid-19 environment has improved markedly, the sudden emergence of the Omicron variant and resultant reintroduction of temporary societal restrictions in Scotland adversely affected the football sector. This demonstrates our continued sensitivity to the threat of the pandemic. Mindful of the risks posed to the Club's finances from further restrictions, we continue to manage the business on a prudent basis, balanced against the benefits of investing in the football department. The forecast outturn for the second half of this financial year is expected to be more modest owing to the trading seasonality inherent in the business. As we know, most of our earnings are typically derived in the first six months of the financial year. In line with prior years, we expect to incur losses in the second six months of the financial year owing to the expectation of having less player trading gains, lower UEFA media right distributions and associated UEFA match ticket income, higher amortisation emanating from player acquisitions in January and seasonally lower retail income. In addition, our outturn earnings may be materially impacted by success in footballing competition. On the basis that the impact of Covid-19 appears to be receding at present, we anticipate to finish the financial year with revenues ahead of our previous expectations.

It has been a period of transition for both the executive and the football department. Michael Nicholson's appointment as Chief Executive was confirmed on 23(rd) December along with Chris McKay's promotion to Chief Financial Officer. And our Football Manager, Ange Postecoglou, joined us at the start of the season. Ange has been able to assemble a first team player squad to fit his proven methodology of attacking football. We have achieved the permanent transfers of Osaze Urhoghide, Liam Shaw, Liel Abada, Kyogo Furuhashi, Carl Starfelt, Joe Hart, Liam Scales, Josip Juranovic, James McCarthy and Georgios Giakoumakis. In addition, we welcomed to the Club two quality loan signings in Cameron Carter-Vickers and Joao Pedro Neves Filipe (Jota). Further to this we added Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi, Johnny Kenny, Reo Hatate and Matt O'Riley over December 2021 and January 2022.

As we progress through the season we are delighted to return to winning ways, securing the first silverware of the season, the Premier Sports Cup in December. This is the 20(th) time Celtic has won this trophy. December also saw us finish 3(rd) in the Europa League Group with a creditable 9 points in what was a difficult group. We now enter the newly constituted Europa Conference League where we will play FK Bodo / Glimt. A t the time of writing we sit at the top of the Premiership with 12 games remaining and we have reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. We also note the progress which continues to be made by our women's first team and in particular the magnificent achievement of winning the SWPL Cup in December 2021, the women's team's first trophy in over 10 years. We congratulate the players, Fran Alonso and his management team on this success and hopefully can look forward to further success in the near future.

On behalf of the Board I express my assured confidence in the football management team and the executive management team who collectively share many years' experience in Celtic Football Club and who have worked tirelessly to restore our current position at the top of Scottish Football. We are optimistic about the future.

Finally, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to our supporters, our shareholders and our commercial partners. The support they offered over the last six months and beyond as we emerge from Covid-19 has been immeasurable as we have navigated the Club through this transitional period.

Ian P Bankier

11 February 2022

Chairman

INDEPENT REVIEW REPORT TO CELTIC PLC

Conclusion

We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 31 December 2021 which comprises the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and related explanatory notes.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 31 December 2021 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34 and the London Stock Exchange AIM Rules for Companies.

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" ("ISRE (UK) 2410"). A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with UK adopted international accounting standards. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".

Conclusions relating to going concern

Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our attention to suggest that the directors have inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that the directors have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern that are not appropriately disclosed.

This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with ISRE (UK) 2410, however future events or conditions may cause the group to cease to continue as a going concern.

Responsibilities of directors

The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the London Stock Exchange AIM Rules for Companies .

In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the review of the financial information

In reviewing the half-yearly report, we are responsible for expressing to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statement in the half-yearly financial report. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions Relating to Going Concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of this report.

Use of our report

Our report has been prepared in accordance with the terms of our engagement to assist the Company in meeting the requirements of the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 and for no other purpose. No person is entitled to rely on this report unless such a person is a person entitled to rely upon this report by virtue of and for the purpose of our terms of engagement or has been expressly authorised to do so by our prior written consent. Save as above, we do not accept responsibility for this report to any other person or for any other purpose and we hereby expressly disclaim any and all such liability.

BDO LLP

Chartered Accountants

Glasgow, UK

Date

BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (with registered number OC305127).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

 
 
 
 
                                                                            2021                2020 
                                                                          Unaudited           Unaudited 
                                                                Note      GBP000              GBP000 
 
  Revenue                                                        2         52,858             40,688 
  Operating expenses (before intangible asset 
   transactions)                                                          (45,810)           (40,966) 
                                                                      -------------       ------------- 
 
    Profit/(loss) from trading before intangible 
    asset transactions                                                      7,048               (278) 
 
  Exceptional operating credit                                   3         1,063                 - 
 
    Amortisation of intangible assets                                     (6,251)             (6,583) 
 
    Profit on disposal of intangible assets                               25,752                993 
 
 
    Operating profit/(loss)                                                27,612              (5,868) 
                                                                             - 
 
  Finance income                                                 4          456                 515 
  Finance expense                                                4         (512)               (516) 
 
    Profit/(loss) before tax                                               27,556              (5,869) 
  Income tax (expense)/credit                                    5        (3,210)               730 
                                                                      -------------       ------------- 
                                                                             - 
 
    Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income/(expense) 
    for the period                                                         24,346              (5,139) 
                                                                      -------------       ------------- 
 
    Basic earnings/(loss) per Ordinary Share                      6        25.78p              (5.45p) 
                                                                      =============       ============= 
 
    Diluted earnings/(loss) per Share                             6        18.01p              (5.45p) 
                                                                      =============       ============= 
 
 
 

The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

 
 
                                                    2021              2020 
                                                  Unaudited         Unaudited 
                                    Notes         GBP000            GBP000 
  NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
  Property plant and equipment                    57,087            57,781 
  Intangible assets                   7           27,522            25,912 
  Trade and other receivables         8           14,664             9,082 
                                                  99,273            92,775 
  CURRENT ASSETS 
  Inventories                                      2,940             3,000 
  Trade and other receivables         8           32,180            21,064 
  Cash and cash equivalents          10           27,798            23,183 
                                           -------------------  ------------- 
                                                  62,918            47,247 
                                           -------------------  ------------- 
  TOTAL ASSETS                                    162,191           140,022 
                                           ===================  ============= 
 
  EQUITY 
  Issued share capital                9           27,168            27,168 
  Share premium                                   14,951            14,912 
  Other reserve                                   21,222            21,222 
  Accumulated profits                             29,975            13,091 
                                           -------------------  ------------- 
  TOTAL EQUITY                                    93,316            76,393 
                                           ===================  ============= 
 
  NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 
  Interest bearing liabilities/ 
   bank loans                                        932             2,212 
  Debt element of Convertible 
   Cumulative Preference Shares                    4,174             4,174 
  Trade and other payables                         7,883             4,068 
  Lease Liabilities                                  352              431 
  Deferred tax                        5                 2,904         906 
  Provisions                                                99        128 
  Deferred income                                     -               14 
                                           -------------------  ------------- 
                                                  16,344            11,933 
                                           -------------------  ------------- 
  CURRENT LIABILITIES 
  Trade and other payables                        26,124            24,997 
  Current borrowings                               1,336             1,364 
  Lease Liabilities                                   562              568 
  Provisions                                       6,686             6,402 
  Deferred income                                 17,823            18,365 
                                           -------------------  ------------- 
                                                  52,531            51,696 
                                           -------------------  ------------- 
  TOTAL LIABILITIES                               68,875            63,629 
                                           ===================  ============= 
  TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                    162,191           140,022 
                                           ===================  ============= 
 

Approved by the Board on 11 February 2022.

The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 31 DECEMBER 2021

 
 
                            Share                               Share        Other      Accumulated       Total 
                           capital                             premium      reserve       Profits 
                                                  GBP000      GBP000       GBP000         GBP000         GBP000 
  EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 
   AS AT 1 JULY 2020 (Audited)                    27,167      14,849       21,222         18,230         81,468 
 
    Share capital issued                             1           63            -              -             64 
                                                    -            -            -              -             - 
    Reduction in debt element 
    of 
    convertible cumulative 
    preference shares 
 
    Loss and total comprehensive 
    expense for the period                          -            -            -           (5,139)       (5,139) 
 
  EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 
  AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 (Unaudited)              27,168       14,912       21,222         13,091         76,393 
                                               ==========  ===========  ===========  ===============  ========== 
 
  EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 
   AS AT 1 JULY 2021 (Audited)                    27,168      14,912       21,222          5,629         68,931 
 
    Share capital issued                             -           39            -              -             39 
  Reduction in debt element                         -            -            -              -             - 
   of convertible cumulative 
   preference shares 
 
  Profit and total comprehensive 
   income for the period                            -            -            -           24,346         24,346 
 
  EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 
  AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 (Unaudited)              27,168      14,951       21,222         29,975         93,316 
                                               ==========  ===========  ===========  ===============  ========== 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 31 DECEMBER 2021

 
                         Note                              2021            2020 
                                                         Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                                          GBP000          GBP000 
  Cash flows from operating activities 
  Profit/(loss) for the period after 
   tax                                                       24,346      (5,139) 
  Income tax expense/ (credit)                             3,210          (730) 
  Depreciation                                             1,320          1,241 
  Amortisation                                             6,251          6,583 
  Reversal of prior period impairment                     (1,095)           - 
   charge 
  Profit on disposal of intangible assets                (25,752)         (993) 
  Finance costs                                             512            516 
  Finance income                                           (456)          (515) 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
                                                           8,336           963 
 
  Decrease/ (increase) in inventories                       921          (1,730) 
  Decrease/(Increase) in receivables                           1,190      (737) 
  Decrease in payables and deferred 
   income                                                    (6,644)     (4,029) 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
  Cash generated from/(used in) operations                 3,803         (5,533) 
  Tax paid                                                   -              - 
  Interest paid                                              (42)          (67) 
  Interest received                                           19            29 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
  Net cash flow from/(used in) operating 
   activities                                              3,780         (5,571) 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
  Cash flows from investing activities 
  Purchase of property, plant and equipment                (801)          (214) 
  Purchase of intangible assets                             (13,801)     (6,306) 
  Proceeds from sale of intangible assets                 20,660          14,346 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
  Net cash generated from investing 
   activities                                              6,058          7,826 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
  Cash flows from financing activities 
  Repayment of debt                                        (640)          (640) 
  Payments on leasing activities                           (378)          (379) 
  Dividend on Convertible Cumulative 
   Preference Shares                                       (481)          (459) 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
  Net cash used in financing activities                   (1,499)        (1,478) 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
 
  Net increase in cash equivalents                         8,339           777 
  Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July                     19,459          22,406 
                                                     ---------------  ------------ 
  Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December       10       27,798          23,183 
                                                     ===============  ============ 
 
 

The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   1.      BASIS OF PREPARATION 

The financial information in this interim report comprises the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and accompanying notes. The financial information in this interim report has been prepared under the recognition and measurement requirements in accordance with UK adopted international accounting standards, but does not include all of the disclosures that would be required under those accounting standards. The accounting policies adopted in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 will be in accordance with UK adopted international accounting standards.

The financial information in this interim report for the six months to 31 December 2021 and to 31 December 2020 has not been audited, but it has been reviewed by the Company's auditor, whose report is set out on pages 4 and 5.

Adoption of standards effective for periods beginning 1 July 2021

There have been no new standards effective from 1 July 2021, however there have been some amendments to existing standards as follows:

   --      Amendment to IFRS 4 Insurance contracts - deferral of IFRS 9. 

-- Amendment to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 Interest rate benchmark reform - Phase 2.

-- Amendment to IFRS 16 for Covid-19 rent concessions beyond 30 June 2021, effective from 1 April 2021.

Going concern

As part of the Directors' consideration of the going concern assumption used in preparing the Interim Report, different scenarios have been analysed for a minimum period of 12 months from the date of approval of the report with outlook assumptions used beyond this time frame. The main factors considered were:

   --     current financial stability of the Group and on-going access to funds; 

-- current trading environment and potential future restrictions on trading as a result of Covid-19, primarily any impact on the attendance of fans in football stadia;

   --     security of revenue streams; 
   --     first team football performance and success; and 
   --     player transfer market conditions. 

The Directors have adopted a prudent approach in the assumptions used in relation to the above, in order to provide additional comfort around the viability of the Group going forward.

At 31 December 2021, the cash at bank was GBP27.8m. In addition, the Group had a net receivables position with respect to player trading payables/receivables. The 6 months of trading to 31 December 2021 have been more favourable than in the comparative period for 2020 and as a result there remains strong liquidity in the business. At the time writing, there are no indications that trading conditions, and in particular the attendance of fans at football matches, are likely to be negatively impacted in the near future. This situation will however remain under review.

The Group has retained established contracts with a number of our commercial partners and suppliers providing assurance over future revenues and costs and we have clear visibility over committed labour costs and transfer payables. In addition, the Group has in recent years, achieved significant gains in relation to player trading and manages the movement of players in and out of the team strategically to ensure maximisation of value where required while maintaining a squad of appropriate quality to ensure, as far as possible, continued on field success. This has been illustrated by the sales of Kris Ajer and Odsonne Edouard during the summer 2021 transfer window.

The Group continues to have access to a GBP13m RCF with the Co-operative Bank which was amended and restated in Sept 2020. This provides additional access to funds should these be required. The facility has never been drawn down and the current cash flow forecasts over the period of the going concern review do not show a requirement to utilise it.

The Group continues to perform a detailed budgeting process each year which looks ahead four years from the current financial year, and is reviewed and approved by the Board. The Group also re-forecasts each month and this is distributed to the Board. As a consequence, and in conjunction with the additional forecasting and sensitivity analysis which has taken place and taking into account reasonably forecasted worst case scenarios, the Directors believe that the Company is well placed to manage its business risks successfully despite the continuing uncertain economic outlook.

In consideration of all of the above, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group and Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the Interim Report.

   2.   REVENUE 
 
                                       6 months     6 months 
                                         to 31        to 31 
                                        Dec 2021     Dec 2020 
                                       Unaudited    Unaudited 
                                         GBP000       GBP000 
  Football and stadium operations       23,558       12,570 
  Multimedia and other commercial 
   activities                           13,973       13,049 
  Merchandising                         15,327       15,069 
                                        52,858       40,688 
                                     ===========  =========== 
 
  Number of home games                    19           17 
                                     ===========  =========== 
 
   3.      EXCEPTIONAL OPERATING CREDIT 

The exceptional operating credit of GBP1.06m (2020: nil) represent settlement payments of GBP0.03m and an impairment reversal of GBP1.09m which was a previously provided for in relation to intangible assets deemed to be irrecoverable. These events are deemed to be unusual in relation to what management consider to be normal operating conditions.

   4.      FINANCE INCOME AND EXPENSE 
 
                                              6 months        6 months 
                                                 to              to 
                                             31 December     31 December 
                                                2021            2020 
                                             Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                               GBP000          GBP000 
  Finance income: 
  Interest receivable on bank deposits           19              29 
  Notional interest income                      437             486 
                                          --------------  -------------- 
                                                456             515 
                                          ==============  ============== 
 
 
 
                                            6 months        6 months 
                                               to              to 
                                           31 December     31 December 
                                              2021            2020 
                                           Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                             GBP000          GBP000 
 
    Finance expense: 
  Interest payable on bank and other 
   loans                                      (40)            (60) 
  Notional interest expense                  (188)           (172) 
  Dividend on Convertible Cumulative 
   Preference Shares                         (284)           (284) 
                                        --------------  -------------- 
                                             (512)           (516) 
                                        ==============  ============== 
 
   5.    TAXATION 

Tax has been charged at 19% for the six months ended 31 December 2021 (2020: 19%) representing the best estimate of the average annual effective tax rate expected to apply for the full year, applied to the pre-tax income of the six month period. After accounting for deferred tax, this has resulted in tax expense in the statement of comprehensive income of GBP3.2m (2020: credit of GBP0.7m).

   6.    EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Basic earnings per share has been calculated by dividing the profit for the period of GBP24.3m (2020: loss of GBP5.1m) by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue of 94,446,660 (2020: 94,315,059). Diluted earnings per share has been calculated by dividing the profit for the period by the weighted average number of Ordinary Share, Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares and Convertible Preferred Ordinary Shares in issue, assuming conversion at the balance sheet if dilutive.

   7.      INTANGIBLE ASSETS 
 
 
                                             31 December      31 December 
                                                2021             2020 
                                             Unaudited        Unaudited 
  Cost                                        GBP000           GBP000 
  At 1 July                                   49,559           49,846 
  Additions                                   16,760           12,667 
  Disposals                                  (19,186)          (1,581) 
                                         ---------------  --------------- 
  At period end                               47,133           60,932 
                                         ===============  =============== 
 
    Amortisation 
  At 1 July                                   31,256           30,018 
  Charge for the period                        6,251            6,583 
  Reversal of prior period impairment          1,094              - 
  Disposals                                  (18,990)          (1,581) 
                                         ---------------  --------------- 
  At period end                               19,611           35,020 
                                         ===============  =============== 
 
    Net Book Value at period end               27,522           25,912 
                                         ===============  =============== 
 
   8.      TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 
 
                                                   31 December    31 December 
                                                       2021           2020 
                                                    Unaudited      Unaudited 
                                                     GBP000         GBP000 
 
           Trade receivables                           34,381       19,024 
           Prepayments and accrued income             7,436          5,767 
           Other receivables                          5,027          5,355 
                                                 -------------  ------------- 
                                                     46,844         30,146 
                                                 =============  ============= 
 
  Amounts falling due after more than one year 
               included above are: 
                                                      2021           2020 
                                                     GBP000         GBP000 
 
           Trade receivables                         14,664          9,082 
                                                 =============  ============= 
 
 
   9.      SHARE CAPITAL 
 
                                             Authorised                    Allotted, called up and 
                                                                                  fully paid 
                                            31 December                          31 December 
                                            2021        2020        2021         2021        2020         2020 
                                             Unaudited                Unaudited                Unaudited 
                                          No 000      No 000      No 000       GBP000      No 000       GBP000 
  Equity 
  Ordinary Shares of 1p each             223,681     223,608      94,457          945      94,349          944 
  Deferred Shares of 1p each             676,275     672,852     676,275        6,763     672,852        6,729 
  Convertible Preferred Ordinary 
   Shares of GBP1 each                    14,722      14,756      12,734       12,734      12,769       12,769 
  Non-equity 
  Convertible Cumulative Preference 
   Shares of 60p each                     18,297      18,298      15,797        9,479      15,798        9,479 
 
    Less reallocated to debt: 
    Initial debt                               -           -           -      (2,753)           -      (2,753) 
                                                  ----------                           ---------- 
 
                                         932,975     929,514     799,263       27,168     795,768       27,168 
                                      ==========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ==========  =========== 
 
   10.      ANALYSIS OF NET CASH AT BANK 

The reconciliation of the movement in cash and cash equivalents per the cash flow statement to net cash is as follows:

 
                                      31 December    31 December 
                                          2021           2020 
                                       Unaudited      Unaudited 
                                        GBP000         GBP000 
 
  Bank Loans due after more than 
   one year                              (932)         (2,212) 
  Bank Loans due within one year        (1,236)        (1,264) 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents: 
  Cash at bank and on hand              27,798         23,183 
                                    -------------  ------------- 
 
  Net cash at bank at period end        25,630         19,707 
                                    =============  ============= 
 
   11.      POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS 

Since the balance sheet date, we have secured the permanent registrations of Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi, Reo Hatate, Johnny Kenny, and Matthew O'Riley.

We have also temporarily transferred the registrations of Ewan Henderson to Hibernian, Conor Hazard to HJK Helsinki, Liam Shaw to Motherwell, Osaze Urhoghide to KV Oostende and Lee O'Connor has permanently transferred to Tranmere Rovers.

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