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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Colefax Group Plc | LSE:CFX | London | Ordinary Share | GB0002090453 | ORD 10P |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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-5.00 | -0.62% | 800.00 | 770.00 | 830.00 | 805.00 | 800.00 | 805.00 | 2,699 | 15:16:43 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fabricated Textile Pds, Nec | 104.82M | 6.69M | 0.9239 | 8.66 | 57.9M |
TIDMCFX
RNS Number : 7106I
Colefax Group PLC
09 August 2023
AIM: CFX
COLEFAX GROUP PLC
("Colefax" or the "Group")
Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 April 2023
Colefax is an international designer and distributor of furnishing fabrics & wallpapers and owns a leading interior decorating business. The Group trades under five brand names, serving different segments of the soft furnishings marketplace; these are Colefax and Fowler, Cowtan & Tout, Jane Churchill, Manuel Canovas and Larsen.
Key Points
-- Sales increased by 3% to GBP104.80m (2022 - GBP101.8m) but down by 3% on a constant currency basis due to lower Decorating Division sales
-- Pre-tax profit decreased by 21% to GBP8.54m (2022 - GBP10.82m) - mainly due to lower Decorating Division profits following an exceptional performance in the prior year
-- Earnings per share decreased by 13% to 89.7p (2022 - 102.5p) -- Share buyback returned GBP5.4m of surplus capital to shareholders in September 2022. -- Cash at 30 April 2023 of GBP19.8m (2022 - GBP21.8m)
-- Fabric Division sales increased by 9.5% to GBP92.51m (2022 - GBP84.51m) and by 1.5% on a constant currency basis
- US sales down by 1%, UK sales up by 1% and Europe sales up by 7% (on a constant currency basis)
-- Decorating Division sales decreased by 35% to GBP9.52m (2022 - GBP14.63m) following an exceptional prior year performance. Pre-tax loss of GBP96,000 (2022 - GBP1.47m profit)
-- Board is proposing a final dividend of 2.8p (2022 - 2.7p) making a total for the year of 5.4p (2022 - 5.2p)
David Green, Chief Executive of Colefax Group plc, said:
" The Group has delivered another strong performance achieving record Fabric Division sales against a record prior year. We benefitted from a strong US Dollar and a continuation of the home decorating boom triggered by the pandemic but have also had to deal with high levels of cost inflation in all areas of the business.
"The performance of the Group lags activity in the high-end housing market and we do expect trading conditions to become progressively more challenging as steep interest rate increases start to have an impact in the US and the UK. These expectations are factored into our current year market forecast ."
Enquiries:
Colefax Group plc David Green, Chief Tel: 020 7318 Executive 6021 Rob Barker, Finance Director KTZ Communications Katie Tzouliadis, Robert Tel: 020 3178 Morton 6378 Peel Hunt LLP Adrian Trimmings, Andrew Tel: 020 7418 (Nominated Advisor Clark 8900 and Broker)
COLEFAX GROUP PLC
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
Financial Results
Group sales increased by 3% to GBP104.82 million (2022 - GBP101.80 million) but decreased by 3% on a constant currency basis. Pre-tax profits decreased by 21% to GBP8.54 million (2022 - GBP10.82 million). Earnings per share decreased by 13% to 89.7p (2022 - 102.5p). The Group ended the year with net cash of GBP19.8 million (2022 - GBP21.8 million).
Trading conditions in the Group's core Fabric Division remained mostly favourable throughout the year despite rising interest rates and a slowdown in housing market activity. Sales increased by 2% on a constant currency basis against record prior year sales but pre-tax profits declined by 9% due to cost increases caused by high levels of inflation. The Group benefitted from a very strong US Dollar average rate of $1.20 compared to $1.35 for the prior year but the resulting margin boost was largely offset by above average increases in operating expenses. Although Fabric Division profits decreased by 9% the main reason for the 21% decrease in Group profit was a 35% reduction in Decorating Division sales which resulted in a loss of GBP96,000 for the year compared to a profit of GBP1.47 million in the prior year. Fluctuations in Decorating Division sales are a feature of the business and depend on the timing of project completions.
In September 2022 the Group returned GBP5.4 million of surplus cash to shareholders by way of a share buyback. The Group purchased and cancelled 700,000 shares representing 8.8% of the issued ordinary share capital at a price of 765p per share.
The Board is proposing to pay a final dividend of 2.8p (2022 - 2.7p) making a total for the year of 5.4p (2022 - 5.2p). This will be paid on 12 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 September 2023.
Product Division
-- Fabric Division - Portfolio of Five Brands: "Colefax and Fowler", "Cowtan and Tout", "Jane Churchill", "Manuel Canovas" and "Larsen"
Sales in the Fabric Division, which represent 88% of Group turnover, increased by 10% to GBP92.51 million (2022 - GBP84.51 million) and by 1.5% on a constant currency basis. Pre-tax profit decreased by 9% to GBP8.40 million (2022 - GBP9.29 million). All our major markets performed well against strong prior year comparatives. Sales in the Fabric Division are linked to the level of housing market activity but there is a time lag of up to a year or more between customers moving house and spending on home improvement. Housing transactions in the US and the UK peaked during the Covid pandemic and we believe this has been the main driver of sales over the last two years.
During the first eight months of the year we experienced significant increases in the cost of goods mainly driven by unprecedented increases in energy prices. Managing cost inflation was the biggest challenge for the business during the year but in recent months energy prices have fallen and the inflation outlook has improved.
Sales in the US, which represent 63% of the Fabric Division's turnover, increased by 11% but decreased by 1% on a constant currency basis. Sales in the US are around 28% higher than they were prior to the start of the Covid pandemic demonstrating the strength of the home decorating boom that has taken place as a result. Rising interest rates in the US have inevitably led to a sharp decline in housing transactions and as expected trading conditions started to get more challenging towards the end of the year. We continue to look for opportunities to strengthen our US distribution network and in the autumn we will be opening a new showroom in Dallas to take advantage of growth opportunities in this territory.
Sales in the UK, which represent 16% of the Fabric Division's turnover, increased by 1% against record prior year sales. The UK market at the high end has been reasonably resilient although as in the US rising interest rates are starting to have an adverse impact on housing transactions which are a key driver of sales. Sales in the second half of the year were flat following a 4% increase in the first half of the year.
Sales in Continental Europe, which represent 19% of the Fabric Division's turnover, increased by 9% and by 7% on a constant currency basis. In terms of sales growth Europe was the best performing market during the year. This is partly due to an increase in contract orders linked to a strong post covid recovery in the high-end hotels sector. Although Brexit does not appear to have adversely impacted sales in Europe it has resulted in increased bureaucracy and costs which have reduced the profitability of sales in Europe. In particular, fabrics purchased from EU manufacturers are now subject to import duty when shipped from our UK warehouse to EU customers. France remains our largest market in Europe and together with Germany and Italy these three countries accounted for 52% of European sales.
Sales in the Rest of the World, which represent just 2% of the Fabric Division's turnover, increased by 31% during the year mainly due to a significant recovery in Middle East sales. Our major markets in the Rest of the World are the Middle East, China and Australia and whilst we will continue to pursue growth opportunities in specific countries, the Rest of the World will remain a small proportion of total Fabric Division sales.
-- Furniture - Kingcome Sofas
Sales of Kingcome furniture, which represent 3% of Product Division sales, increased by 5% to GBP2.78 million (2022 - GBP2.66 million). Pre-tax profit increased by GBP160,000 to GBP240,000 (2022 - GBP80,000) The improved profit partly reflects the absence of one-off marketing costs in the prior year but also demonstrates the high level of operational gearing in this business where relatively small changes in sales can have a significant impact on profits. During the year we completed a major investment in our freehold factory in Devon which has increased operational and energy efficiency. In September we opened a new trade showroom adjoining our Colefax showroom in Chelsea Harbour and are starting to see the benefits of this investment.
Interior Decorating Division
Decorating sales, which represent 9% of Group turnover, decreased by 35% to GBP9.52 million (2022 - GBP14.63 million) resulting in a pre-tax loss for the year of GBP96,000 (2022 - GBP1.47 million profit). The reduction in sales was in line with expectations and follows an exceptional performance in the prior year. The profit on decorating projects is recognised on invoicing and as a result sales and profits can fluctuate significantly depending on the timing of completion of projects. Lead times increased markedly during the pandemic and labour shortages continue to impact the duration and timing of projects. The Decorating Division is starting the new year with a high level of deposits which are up by 90% compared to the prior year.
Prospects
The Group has delivered another strong performance achieving record Fabric Division sales against a record prior year comparative. We benefitted from a strong US Dollar and a continuation of the home decorating boom triggered by the pandemic but have also had to deal with high levels of cost inflation in all areas of the business. The performance of our core Fabric Division lags activity in the high-end housing market and we do expect trading conditions to become progressively more challenging as steep interest rate increases start to have an impact in the US and the UK. These expectations are factored into our current year market forecast. The Group has a very strong balance sheet with cash of GBP19.8 million and we will continue to invest with confidence in our portfolio of brands.
The Group's performance over the last year reflects the talent and hard work of all our staff and I would like to thank them for their loyalty and support.
David Green
Chairman
8 August 2023
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT For the year ended 30 April 2023 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 104,818 101,796 Cost of sales (45,085) (47,237) Gross profit 59,733 54,559 Operating expenses (50,214) (42,665) Other income - - ------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------- ------------------ Profit from operations 9,519 11,894 Finance income 26 - Finance expense (1,001) (1,071) Profit before taxation 8,544 10,823 Tax expense (1,857) (2,330) Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent 6,687 8,493 Basic and diluted earnings per share 89.7p 102.5p GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the year ended 30 April 2023 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 Profit for the year 6,687 8,493 Other comprehensive (expense) / income: Items that will or may be reclassified to profit and loss: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (93) 522 Tax relating to items that will or may be reclassified to profit and loss - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- Total other comprehensive (expense) / income (93) 522 Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to 6,594 9,015 equity holders of the parent --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- ----------------- GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION At 30 April 2023 Notes 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 Non-current assets: Property, plant and equipment 8,231 7,423 Right of use asset 23,464 25,621 Deferred tax asset 23 22 31,718 33,066 Current assets: Inventories and work in progress 2 19,487 17,031 Trade and other receivables 3 9,153 6,976 Cash and cash equivalents 4 19,746 21,785 Current corporation tax 144 115 48,530 45,907 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------ ------------------ ------------------ Current liabilities: Trade and other payables 5 20,003 17,582 Lease liabilities 3,085 4,176 23,088 21,758 ------------------ ------------------ Net current assets 25,442 24,149 ------------------ ------------------ Total assets less current liabilities 57,160 57,215 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------ ------------------ ------------------ Non-current liabilities: Lease liabilities 22,977 23,807 Deferred tax liability 223 261 Net assets 33,960 33,147 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------ ------------------ ------------------ Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the Company: Called up share capital 724 794 Share premium account 11,148 11,148 Capital redemption reserve 2,150 2,080 ESOP share reserve (113) (113) Foreign exchange reserve 1,619 1,712 Retained earnings 18,432 17,526 Total equity 33,960 33,147 ------------------------------------------------------------ ------ ------------------ ------------------ GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended 30 April 2023 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 Operating activities Profit before taxation 8,544 10,823 Finance income (26) - Finance expense 1,001 1,071 Loss/(Profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 47 (9) Depreciation 2,748 2,274 Depreciation on right of use assets 4,952 4,609 --------------------------- --------------------------- Cash flows from operations before changes in working capital 17,266 18,768 ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Increase in inventories and work in progress (2,462) (898) (Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables (2,099) 1,789 Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables 2,239 (1,736) Cash generated from operations 14,944 17,923 ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Taxation paid UK corporation tax paid (699) (1,595) Overseas tax paid (1,103) (488) (1,802) (2,083) --------------------------- ---------------------------
Net cash inflow from operating activities 13,142 15,840 ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Investing activities Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment (3,580) (2,255) Receipts from sales of property, plant and equipment - 13 Net cash outflow from investing (3,580) (2,242) ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Financing activities Purchase of own shares (5,382) (6,779) Principal paid on lease liabilities (4,846) (4,061) Interest paid on lease liabilities (999) (1,073) Interest paid - 3 Equity dividends paid (399) (197) --------------------------- --------------------------- Net cash outflow from financing (11,626) (12,107) ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (2,064) 1,491 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 21,785 19,344 Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and cash equivalents 25 950 ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 19,746 21,785 ---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the year ended 30 April 2023 Share Capital ESOP Foreign Share premium redemption share exchange Retained Total capital account reserve reserve reserve earnings equity GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 --------------- -------- -------- ----------- -------- --------- --------- -------- At 30 April 2022 794 11,148 2,080 (113) 1,712 17,526 33,147 Profit for the year - - - - - 6,687 6,687 Foreign exchange - - - - (93) - (93) Tax on other comprehensive income - - - - - - Total comprehensive income for the year - - - - (93) 6,687 6,594 Share buybacks (70) - 70 - - (5,382) (5,382) Dividends paid - - - - - (399) (399) At 30 April 2023 724 11,148 2,150 (113) 1,619 18,432 33,960 At 30 April 2021 902 11,148 1,972 (113) 1,190 16,009 31,108 Profit for the year - - - - - 8,493 8,493 Foreign exchange - - - - 522 - 522 Tax on other comprehensive income - - - - - - - Total comprehensive income for the year - - - - 522 8,493 9,015 --------------- -------- -------- ----------- -------- --------- --------- -------- Share buybacks (108) - 108 - - (6,779) (6,779) Dividends paid - - - - - (197) (197) At 30 April 2022 794 11,148 2,080 (113) 1,712 17,526 33,147
COLEFAX GROUP PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share have been calculated on the basis of profit on ordinary activities after tax of GBP6,687,000 (2022 - GBP8,493,000) and on 7,457,535 (2022 - 8,284,746) ordinary shares, being the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. Shares owned by the Colefax Group Plc Employees' Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trust are excluded from the basic earnings per share calculation.
Diluted earnings per share are the same as basic earnings per share as there are no outstanding share options in force at 30 April 2023.
2. Inventories and work in progress 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 --------- --------- Finished goods for resale 16,508 14,961 Work in progress 2,979 2,070 --------- --------- 19,487 17,031 --------- --------- 3. Trade and other receivables 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 --------- --------- Trade receivables 6,129 5,096 Less: provision for impairment of trade receivables (516) (374) Other receivables 1,403 607 Prepayments and accrued income 2,137 1,647 --------- --------- 9,153 6,976 --------- --------- 4. Cash and cash equivalents 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 --------- --------- Cash at bank and in hand 19,746 21,785 --------- ---------
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents are considered to be their book value.
5. Trade and other payables 2023 2022 GBP'000 GBP'000 --------- --------- Trade payables 5,525 5,933 Accruals 7,167 6,402 Payments received on account 5,272 3,360 Other taxes and social security costs 609 704 Other payables 1,430 1,183 --------- --------- 20,003 17,582 --------- --------- 6. Financial Information
The above financial information, which has been prepared in accordance with international accounting standards in conformity with the Companies Act 2006, does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial information for the year ended 30 April 2023 has been extracted from the statutory accounts which will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies following the Company's annual general meeting. The comparative financial information is based on the statutory accounts for the financial year ended 30 April 2022 which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The Independent Auditors' Report on both of those financial statements was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) and Section 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
7. Copies of the Annual Report and full Financial Statements will be available from the Group's website on www.colefaxgroupplc.com. Copies will also be made available on request to members of the public at the Company's registered office at 19-23 Grosvenor Hill, London W1K 3QD.
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