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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hss Hire Group Plc | LSE:HSS | London | Ordinary Share | GB00BVFD4645 | ORD GBP0.01 |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.20 | -2.35% | 8.30 | 8.10 | 8.48 | 8.32 | 8.30 | 8.30 | 256,286 | 14:31:56 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equip Rental & Leasing, Nec | 332.78M | 20.48M | 0.0290 | 2.86 | 58.51M |
From Apr 2019 to Apr 2024
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RNS Number : 2707L
HSS Hire Group PLC
05 September 2019
HSS Hire Group Plc
Interim report: Half-year results for the 26 week period ended 29 June 2019
Improved returns; full-year expectations unchanged
HSS Hire Group plc ("HSS" or the "Group") today announces results for the 26 week period ended 29 June 2019.
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Financial Highlights(1) (Unaudited) H1 2019 H1 2018 Change
(26 weeks) (26 weeks)
Revenue GBP161.4m GBP155.4m 3.9%
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Adjusted EBITDA(2) GBP27.0m GBP24.4m 10.9%
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Adjusted EBITDA margin 16.7% 15.7% 1.0pp
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Adjusted EBITA(3) GBP8.8m GBP3.3m GBP5.5m
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Adjusted EBITA margin 5.4% 2.1% 3.3pp
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ROCE(4) 21.7% 4.9% 16.8pp
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Net debt leverage(5) 3.0x 3.7x 0.7x
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Adjusted basic loss per share (0.77)p (1.88)p 1.11p
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Other extracts
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Operating profit / (loss) GBP4.8m GBP(3.0)m GBP7.8m
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Profit / (loss) for the financial period GBP7.6m GBP(7.6)m GBP15.2m
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Total Basic earnings / (loss) per share 4.44p (4.45)p 8.89p
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The new accounting standard IFRS16 Leases will be adopted for the financial year beginning 29(th) December 2019. IFRS16 has not been adopted for the current period and as such all of the financial results have been presented excluding the impact of the standard.
Highlights for H1 19
-- Significant improvement in returns, ROCE increased to 21.7%
o Adjusted EBITDA growth of 10.9% and Adjusted EBITA increased GBP5.5m
o Revenue growth and cost initiatives improved EBITDA margins by 1pp and EBITA margins by 3.3pp
o ROCE improved 16.8pp by leveraging insight tools, improved price controls and growth in the capital light Services business
-- Revenue growth of 3.9% driven by increased focus on Services, improved availability and fleet investment
o Rental (and related) revenue growth of 1.1%
o Continued strength in Services with revenue +10.6% and contribution +15.7%
o LTM utilisation(6) has remained high following investment in new fleet at 51.3% in Core tool hire and 67.8% in Specialist
-- Further reduction in net debt leverage to 3.0x (H1 18: 3.7x)
o Net debt has reduced by GBP52.7m as a result of improved EBITDA and the use of proceeds from the sale of UK Platforms
o Cash and total facility headroom greater than GBP50m as at 29 June 2019
-- Continued progress against strategic priorities
o Customer app launched and development is ongoing
o New driver technology now in place, improving efficiency
o OneCall automated platform rolled out for all suppliers
-- Self-help initiatives already implemented to manage well reported market headwinds
Outlook
-- Management confident that full year profit will be in line with market expectations
Steve Ashmore, Chief Executive Officer, said:
"I am pleased to report a solid performance for the first half of 2019 in which the continued focus on driving profitable revenue growth through strong price control and effective cost management led to a significant improvement in return on capital and a further reduction in leverage.
As set out in April, the next phase of our strategy is focused on strengthening our commercial proposition by enhancing the digital offer in our Rental business and transforming the customer experience in our OneCall Services business. We are pleased with the positive reaction to the launch of our customer app, the roll-out of new driver technology and the completion of our new automated OneCall system. We will continue to develop our digital offering, further improving the customer experience, and build on these early positive results.
The widely reported headwinds in the economy have affected the tool hire market but HSS is well placed to manage these more challenging conditions. We have taken additional action to further optimise our operating cost base and have a clear strategy to build upon our existing excellent market positions, leaving us well placed to continue to grow share in all of our markets."
Notes
1) Results for H1 19 and H1 18 are for continuing operations and exclude the UK Platforms business which was sold in January 2019
2) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating profit before depreciation, amortisation, and exceptional items. For this purpose depreciation includes the net book value of hire stock losses and write offs, and the net book value of other fixed asset disposals less the proceeds on those disposals
3) Adjusted EBITA defined as Adjusted EBITDA less depreciation
4) ROCE calculated as Adjusted EBITA for the 12 months to 29(th) June 2019 divided by the average of total assets less current liabilities (excluding intangible assets, cash and debt items) over the same period
5) Net debt leverage is calculated as closing net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for last 12 months (LTM). H119 LTM EBITDA excludes UK Platforms.
6) Utilisation is calculated for the 12 month period to 29(th) June 2019 and is value weighted based on rental revenue
-Ends-
Disclaimer:
This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of HSS Hire Group plc and the industry in which HSS Hire Group plc operates. These statements may be identified by words such as "expect", "believe", "estimate", "plan", "target", or "forecast" and similar expressions, or by their context. These statements are made on the basis of current knowledge and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Various factors could cause actual future results, performance or events to differ materially from those described in these statements and neither HSS Hire Group plc nor any other person accepts any responsibility for the accuracy of the opinions expressed in this presentation or the underlying assumptions. No obligation is assumed to update any forward-looking statements.
Notes to editors
HSS Hire Group plc provides tool and equipment hire, re-hire and related services in the UK and Ireland through a nationwide network of over 240 locations and its OneCall re-hire business. It offers a one-stop shop for all equipment through a combination of our complementary rental and re-hire businesses to a diverse, predominantly B2B customer base serving a range of end markets and activities. Over 90% of its revenues come from business customers. HSS is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. For more information please see www.hsshiregroup.com.
For further information, please contact:
HSS Hire Group plc Tel: 020 3757 9248 (on 5 September
2019)
Steve Ashmore, Chief Executive Thereafter, please email: Investors@hss.com
Officer
Paul Quested, Chief Financial
Officer
Greig Thomas, Head of Group
Finance
Teneo Tel: 020 3757 9248
Robert Morgan
Tom Davies
Group financial performance
The Group is working with third party specialists to develop IFRS 16 policies along with processes and systems to manage their successful implementation. This work will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2019 and as such, the decision has been taken not to adopt IFRS16 early for the financial year 30(th) December 2018 to 28(th) December 2019. The financial results are therefore presented on a non IFRS 16 basis. All comparisons, except where separately disclosed, are on a Continuing Operations basis.
Revenue
Revenue in H1 19 was GBP161.4m, 3.9% above the previous year (H1 18: GBP155.4m). This year on year increase reflects improved trading in H1 19 across both our Rental and Services segments.
Rental and related revenues were GBP110.3m in H1 19 (H1 18: GBP109.1m), GBP1.2m and 1.1% higher than in H1 18. This was a strong performance in a tougher trading environment compared to H1 18 and strong comparators. In line with our strategy, the Group has used new insight tools to drive focus on profitable growth combined with improved availability post the FY18 operating model change. Contribution was GBP73.5m (H1 18: GBP72.7m), an increase of 1.1% on H1 18 driven by improved revenues with margin consistent at 66.7%.
Services revenues were GBP51.2m in H1 19 (H1 18: GBP46.3m), growth of 10.6% reflecting a strong performance in our OneCall and Training businesses with customers continuing to value the "one stop shop" service offer. Contribution increased to GBP8.2m (H1 18: GBP7.1m), with margins improving to 16.0% (H1 18: 15.3%), reflecting ongoing focus on pricing discipline and effective supply chain management.
Costs
Cost of sales grew by GBP2.4m to GBP75.9m during the period (H1 18: GBP73.5m) primarily as a result of the growth in our Services business revenues and associated costs. Distribution costs decreased by GBP0.4m to GBP16.7m (H1 18: GBP17.1m), as the Group continued to control cost and benefit from network changes made in 2018. Administrative expenses decreased by GBP3.6m to GBP64.3m (H1 18: GBP67.9m) due to the benefit of cost actions taken in 2018 combined with lower exceptional costs.
Gross exceptional costs in H1 19 were lower at GBP2.8m (H1 18: GBP3.2m) and include GBP1.7m accelerated amortisation of debt issue costs following early repayment of debt in January post the disposal of UK Platforms, a GBP0.5m increase in the dark stores provision and GBP0.5m related to cost saving initiatives. This includes third party costs following the decision to close the cross-dock operation.
In H1 18, exceptional costs were GBP3.2m, of which GBP1.5m related to onerous leases on closed branches and GBP0.4m was impairment of property, plant and equipment related to those closures. There were no branch closures in H1 19 (H1 18: 12). The H1 18 costs are net of sub-let income on onerous leases of GBP0.2m.
Net finance expenses were GBP4.9m higher at GBP12.1m (H1 18: GBP7.2m) reflecting the interest rate on the term facility entered into in July 18 and a higher level of debt issue costs as a result of the accelerated amortisation noted above.
Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA of GBP27.0m in H1 19 was 10.9% higher than the prior year (H1 18: GBP24.4m), with adjusted EBITDA margins improving 1pp to 16.7% (H1 18: 15.7%). The improving profitability was driven by increased revenues in the period and lower costs due to continued focus on the strategic priorities including the ongoing benefit of annualised savings from initiatives implemented in FY18.
Adjusted EBITA increased from GBP3.3m in H1 18 to GBP8.8m in H1 18, with the margin improving to 5.4% (H1 18 -2.1%), for the reasons described above, and reduced depreciation as a result of investment timing.
Loss before tax reduced by 27.7% to GBP7.4m, from GBP10.2m in H1 18, despite increased finance expense. This reflects stronger underlying performance year on year combined with lower exceptional costs.
The basic profit per share was 4.44p in H1 19 improving from a loss per share of 4.45p in H1 18, reflecting the improved trading in the business and the profit from disposal of UK Platforms.
The adjusted basic and diluted loss per share was 0.77p per share in H1 19, improving from a loss of 1.88p in H1 18. This reflects the underlying improvement in the adjusted loss before tax position.
Return on Capital Employed
ROCE increased to 21.7% reflecting a significant improvement compared to H1 18 (4.9%) and in line with our 2020 performance framework target of greater than 20%. This has been driven by the utilisation of new insight tools to determine fleet investment, improved pricing control driving profitability and growth in our capital light Services business.
This improvement comes at a time when the investment in fleet and asset book value has increased.
Sale of UK Platforms Limited
As part of the strategy to Delever the Group and Transform the Tool Hire Business, on 11 January 2019, the Group completed the disposal of UK Platforms Limited to Nationwide Platforms Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Loxam Group. Proceeds of disposal, net of transaction costs, were GBP47.5m generating a profit on disposal of GBP12.8m. Costs of GBP2.1m were recognised in FY 18 and so the profit on sale recognised in H1 19 is GBP14.9m.
After completion, GBP38.0m of the proceeds was used to pay down Group debt, reducing the senior finance facility from GBP220.0m to GBP182.0m.
The Group continues to have access to the powered access fleet through its ongoing commercial agreement with UK Platform's new owner.
Net debt
Net debt at 29 June 2019 was GBP186.0m, GBP52.7m lower than December 2018 (FY 18 Total Operations: GBP238.7m) through the repayment of debt and reduction in finance lease obligations following completion of the disposal of UK Platforms in December, and improved Group profitability. Headroom in the Group's total facilities including net cash was GBP52.9m.
The debt facilities consist of a GBP182.0m term loan facility, with GBP167.0m maturing in June 2023 and GBP15.0m in December 2020, along with a revolving credit facility of GBP25.0m maturing in December 2022.
Accelerated amortisation of debt issue costs of GBP1.7m was recorded in H1 19 as a result of the repayment of a portion of the loan with proceeds from the sale of UK Platforms.
Dividend
The Board remains firmly focused on reducing net debt in line with the clear priorities set out in our Strategic Review. As such, it believes that the interests of the shareholders of the Group are best served by not paying a dividend until the net debt leverage ratio falls below 2.5x at the earliest. This is in line with the new term loan facility agreement.
Risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties that could have a material impact upon the Group's performance over the remaining 26 weeks of the 2019 financial year have not changed significantly from those described in the Group's 2018 Annual Report and are summarised in note 13 of this interim report.
The main risk expected to affect the Group in the remaining 26 weeks of the 2019 financial year is macro-economic conditions, which includes the impact that the Brexit related developments could have on the business.
Free float
The strong improvement in the Group's performance is already leading to increased investor interest. However, the Company is cognisant of the level of the free float of its shares, which currently stands at c13.75%.
The Board and its advisors believe that:
(a) the market in the Company's shares operates properly, with a greater level of liquidity than many companies of its size;
(b) the excellent progress in the Group's turnaround will continue to lead to increased interest in the Company's shares from investors, both institutional and retail, thereby improving the level of free float.
The Company has been in dialogue with the FCA and agreed a modification of listing rule 9.2.15R, which would otherwise require a free float of at least 25%, until 21 August 2020. The Board expects to extend the free float in the Company's shares during this time; however the Board is also able to consider multiple other options.
Responsibility Statement
We confirm to the best of our knowledge that:
(a) the condensed interim set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union;
(b) the Interim Report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and
(c) the Interim Report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties' transactions and changes therein).
By order of the Board
Steve Ashmore
Director
5 September 2019
HSS Hire Group plc
Unaudited condensed consolidated income statement
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 ended 30
June 2019 June 2018
Note GBP000s GBP000s
Revenue 3 161,436 155,369
Cost of sales (75,892) (73,504)
Gross profit 85,544 81,865
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Distribution costs (16,719) (17,126)
Administrative expenses (64,339) (67,888)
Other operating income 268 182
Operating profit / (loss) 4,754 (2,967)
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3,
Adjusted EBITDA(1) 15 27,038 24,376
Less: Adjusted depreciation
(1) 8 (18,276) (21,090)
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Adjusted EBITA(1) 15 8,762 3,286
Less: Exceptional items 4 (1,018) (3,207)
Less: Amortisation(1) 7 (2,990) (3,046)
--------------------------------------- ----- ----------- -----------
Operating profit / (loss) 4,754 (2,967)
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Net finance expense 5 (12,124) (7,230)
Adjusted loss before tax (1,623) (3,944)
Less: Exceptional items (non-finance) 4 (1,018) (3,207)
Less: Exceptional items (finance) 4 (1,739) -
Less: Amortisation 7 (2,990) (3,046)
--------------------------------------- ----- ----------- -----------
Loss before tax (7,370) (10,197)
--------------------------------------- ----- ----------- -----------
Income tax charge (109) (502)
Loss from continuing operations (7,479) (10,699)
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Profit on disposal of discontinued
operations 14 14,869 -
Profit from discontinued operations,
net of tax 14 162 3,126
Profit/(loss) for the financial
period 7,552 (7,573) --------------------------------------- ----- ----------- ----------- Total earnings/(loss) per share (pence) Basic earnings/(loss) per share 6 4.44 (4.45) Diluted earnings/(loss) per share 6 3.80 (4.45)
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating profit before depreciation, amortisation, and exceptional items. For this purpose
depreciation includes the net book value of hire stock losses and write offs, and the net book value of other fixed asset disposals less the proceeds on those disposals. Adjusted EBITA is defined as operating profit before amortisation and exceptional items.
The notes form part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
HSS Hire Group plc
Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 ended 30
June 2019 June 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Profit/(loss) for the financial
period 7,552 (7,573)
Items that may be reclassified
to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation
differences arising on consolidation
of foreign operations 516 (51)
Losses arising on cash flow hedges (344) -
Other comprehensive profit/(loss)
for the period, net of tax 172 (51)
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Total comprehensive profit/(loss)
for the period 7,724 (7,624)
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The notes form part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
HSS Hire Group plc
Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of financial position
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
Note GBP000s GBP000s
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 7 161,693 163,657
Property, plant and equipment 8 109,257 109,129
Deferred tax assets 2,500 2,500
Derivative financial instruments 39 405
273,489 275,691
Asset associated with assets classified
as held for sale - 46,716
Current assets
Inventories 3,683 4,333
Trade and other receivables 9 93,685 93,981
Cash 15,329 17,832
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112,697 116,146
Total assets 386,186 438,553
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 10 (74,412) (71,011)
Borrowings and finance lease
liabilities 11 (5,808) (19,304)
Provisions 12 (7,929) (10,284)
Current tax liabilities (1,204) (101)
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(89,353) (100,700)
Liabilities associated with assets classified
as held for sale - (13,544)
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings and finance lease
liabilities 11 (182,884) (217,630)
Provisions 12 (33,372) (34,048)
Deferred tax liabilities (1,136) (1,168)
(217,392) (252,846)
Total liabilities (306,745) (367,090)
Net assets 79,441 71,463
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EQUITY
Share capital 1,702 1,702
Merger reserve 97,780 97,780
Warrant reserves 2,694 2,694
Foreign exchange translation
reserve 696 180
Cash flow hedging reserve (506) (162)
Retained deficit (22,925) (30,731)
Total equity 79,441 71,463
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The notes form part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
HSS Hire Group plc
Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
Share Merger Warrant Foreign Retained Total equity
capital reserve reserve exchange Cash flow deficit
translation hedging
reserve reserve
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
At 29 December
2018 1,702 97,780 2,694 180 (162) (30,731) 71,463
Total
comprehensive
income for the
period
Profit for the
period - - - - - 7,552 7,552
Foreign
currency
translation
differences
arising on
consolidation
of foreign
operations - - - 516 - - 516
Cash flow
hedge - - - - (344) - (344)
Total
comprehensive
income for
the period - - - 516 (344) 7,552 7,724
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Transactions
with owners
recorded
directly in
equity
Share based
payment - - - - - 254 254
At 29 June
2019 1,702 97,780 2,694 696 (506) (22,925) 79,441
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Foreign
exchange Cash flow
Share Merger Warrant translation hedging Retained
capital reserve reserve reserve reserve deficit Total equity
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
At 30 December
2017 1,702 97,780 - 425 - (26,335) 73,572
Total
comprehensive
loss for the
period
Loss for the
period - - - - - (7,573) (7,573)
Foreign
currency
translation
differences
arising on
consolidation
of foreign
operations - - - - - (51) (51)
Total
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (7,624) (7,624)
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Transactions
with owners
recorded
directly in
equity
Transfer to
warrant
reserve - - 2,694 - - - 2,694
Share based
payment - - - - - 31 31
At 30 June
2018 1,702 97,780 2,694 425 - (33,928) 68,673
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The notes form part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
HSS Hire Group plc
Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Note 26 weeks ended 29 June 2019 26 weeks ended 30 June 2018
Cash flows from operating activities GBP000s GBP000s
Profit/(loss) after tax 7,552 (7,573)
Adjustments for:
- Taxation charge 109 502
- Amortisation 7,14 2,993 3,069
- Depreciation 8,14 14,231 17,462
- Accelerated depreciation relating to hire
stock customer losses,
hire stock write-offs 8 4,194 5,474
- Impairment of property, plant and equipment - 450
- Loss on disposal of property, plant and
equipment - 175
- Profit on disposal of subsidiary 14 (14,869) -
- Share based payment charge 254 31
- Foreign exchange losses on operating 541
activities -
- Net finance expense 5 12,124 7,420
Changes in working capital (excluding the
effects of disposals and exchange differences
on
consolidation):
- Inventories 641 (634)
- Trade and other receivables (73) (11,001)
- Trade and other payables 2,743 14,187
- Provisions 12 (3,032) (5,586)
Net cash flows from operating activities before
changes in hire equipment 27,408 23,976
Purchase of hire equipment 8 (10,738) (5,837)
Cash generated from operating activities 16,670 18,139
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Net interest paid (9,803) (6,902)
Tax paid 962 (240)
Net cash generated from operating activities 7,829 10,997
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Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds on disposal of businesses, net of cash 46,123 -
disposed of
Proceeds on disposal of assets held for sale - 1,500
Purchases of non-hire property, plant, equipment
and software 7,8 (3,315) (2,862)
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing
activities 42,808 (1,362)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Bank arrangement fees - (400)
Proceeds from borrowings (third parties) - 8,000
Repayments of borrowings 11 (51,018) (3,000)
Finance lease payments (4,197) (6,330)
Net cash used in financing activities (55,215) (1,730)
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash (4,578) 7,905
Cash at the start of the period 19,907 2,151
Cash at the start of the period - continuing
operations 17,832 2,151
Cash at the start of the period - discontinued 2,075 -
operations
----------------------------
Cash at the end of the period 15,329 10,056
Cash at the end of the period - continuing
operations 15,329 9,099
Cash at the end of the period - discontinued
operations - 957
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The notes form part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
HSS Hire Group plc
Notes forming part of the condensed consolidated financial statements
1. General information
The Company is a public limited company which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office is Oakland House, 76 Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, England, M16 0PQ.
The condensed consolidated financial statements as at, and for the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2019 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (the 'Group').
The Group is primarily involved in providing tool and equipment hire and related services in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
The condensed consolidated financial statements were approved for issue by the Board on 4 September 2019.
The condensed consolidated financial statements do not constitute the Statutory Accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory Accounts for the year ended 29 December 2018 were approved by the Board on 3 April 2019 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those accounts was unqualified, did not include a reference to any matter by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
2. Basis of preparation
The condensed consolidated financial statements for the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2019 have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority and relevant International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union (including IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting). The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Group's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 29 December 2018, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union.
IFRS16 Implementation
IFRS 16 Leases is mandatory for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The Group is working with third party specialists to develop IFRS 16 policies along with processes and systems to manage their successful implementation. This work is now expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2019 and, as such the decision has now been taken not to adopt IFRS16 early for the financial year 30th December 2018 to 28th December 2019 as had been planned and noted in the Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018. The date of initial application will now be for the financial year starting 29th December 2019. By taking the time allowed by the standard it gives management the opportunity to perform a full review of its lease portfolio and accurately assess the impact of IFRS 16 and the required disclosure.
Going concern
The Directors have reviewed the Group's current performance, forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance and considering senior debt and interest repayments, combined with expenditure commitments. In particular the directors have considered the adequacy of the Group's debt facilities with specific regard to the following factors:
- the financial covenants relating to the term loan facility of GBP182 million and revolving credit facility of GBP25 million secured by the Group
- the maturity of the term loan facility (GBP15m in December 2020, GBP167m in June 2023) and revolving credit facility in December 2022
After reviewing the above, taking into account current and future developments and principal risks and uncertainties, and making appropriate enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
3. Segmental reporting
The Group's operations are segmented into the following reportable segments:
- Rental and related revenue. - Services.
Rental and related revenue comprises the rental income earned from owned tools and equipment, including powered access, power generation and HVAC assets, together with directly related revenue such as resale (fuel and other consumables) transport and other ancillary revenues.
Services comprise the Group's HSS OneCall rehire business and HSS Training. HSS OneCall provides customers with a single point of contact for the hire of products that are not typically held within HSS' fleet and are obtained from approved third party partners; HSS Training provides customers with specialist safety training across a wide range of products and sectors.
Contribution is defined as segment operating profit before branch and selling costs, central costs, depreciation, amortisation and exceptional items.
All segment revenue, operating profit, assets and liabilities are attributable to the principal activity of the Group being the provision of tool and equipment hire and related services in, and to customers in, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Revenue from one customer exceeded 10% of Group turnover in the period ending 29 June 2019 (26 weeks ending 30 June 2018: one).
26 weeks ended 29 June 2019
Rental
(and related
revenue) Services Central Total
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
Total revenue from external
customers 110,267 51,169 - 161,436
-------------- --------- ---------- ----------
Contribution 73,505 8,164 - 81,669
Branch and selling costs - - (42,610) (42,610)
Central costs - - (12,021) (12,021)
Adjusted EBITDA 27,038
Less: Exceptional items - - (1,018) (1,018)
Less: Depreciation and
amortisation (16,313) (110) (4,843) (21,266)
Operating profit 4,754
Net finance expenses (12,124)
Loss before tax (7,370)
----------
As at 29 June 2019
Non-current assets net
book value
Intangibles 129,314 258 32,121 161,693
Property, plant and equipment 81,045 183 28,029 109,257
Unallocated corporate
assets
Non-current deferred tax
assets 2,500 2,500
Derivative financial instruments 39 39
Current assets 112,697 112,697
Current liabilities - -
Non-current liabilities (217,392) (217,392)
----------
Net assets 168,794
----------
26 weeks ended 30 June 2018
Rental
(and related
revenue) Services Central Total
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
Total revenue from external
customers 109,108 46,261 - 155,369
-------------- --------- ---------- ----------
Contribution 72,734 7,058 - 79,792
Branch and selling costs - - (41,308) (41,308)
Central costs - - (14,107) (14,107)
Adjusted EBITDA 24,376
Less: Exceptional items - - (3,207) (3,207)
Less: Depreciation and
amortisation (19,022) (81) (5,034) (24,136)
Operating loss (2,967)
Net finance expenses (7,230)
Loss before tax (10,197)
----------
As at 29 December 2018
Non-current assets net
book value
Intangibles 158,420 324 4,913 163,657
Property, plant and equipment 76,691 377 29,061 109,129
Unallocated corporate
assets
Non-current deferred tax
assets 2,500 2,500
Derivative financial instruments 405 405
Assets held for sale (net) 33,172 33,172
Current assets 116,146 116,146
Current liabilities (100,700) (100,700)
Non-current liabilities (252,846) (252,846)
----------
Net assets 71,463
----------
4. Exceptional items
Items of income or expense have been shown as exceptional because of their size and nature or because they are non-recurring. An analysis of the amount presented as exceptional items in the consolidated income statement is given below.
During the period ended 29 June 2019, the Group has recognised net exceptional costs as follows:
Included Included Included Included 26 weeks
in cost in distribution in administrative in finance ended 30
of sales costs expenses expense June 2019
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
Onerous leases - - 483 - 483
Cost reduction
programme 13 396 126 - 535
Accelerated amortisation
of debt issue costs - - - 1,739 1,739
Exceptional items
- continuing operations 13 396 609 1,739 2,757
========== ================= =================== ============ ===========
During the period ended 30 June 2018, the Group recognised net exceptional costs as follows:
Included
Included in other 26 weeks
in administrative operating ended 30
expenses income June 2018
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
Onerous leases 1,518 - 1,518
Impairment of property, plant
and equipment 439 - 439
Cost reduction programme 710 - 710
Strategic review 722 - 722
Sub-let rental income
on onerous leases - (182) (182)
Exceptional items - continuing
operations 3,389 (182) 3,207
-------------------------- ----------- ----------------------
Exceptional items - discontinued
operations 128 - 128
-------------------------- ----------- ----------------------
Exceptional items
total 3,517 (182) 3,335
========================== =========== ======================
Exceptional items incurred in 2019 and 2018
Onerous leases: branch closures
In 2017 and 2018 the number of branches was reduced to remove less profitable locations with activity centralised into remaining locations. During the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2019 no additional branches were closed (26 weeks ended 30 June 2018: 12).
An exceptional charge of GBP0.5 million has been recognised in the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2019 (26 weeks ended 30 June 2018: GBP1.5 million) and relates to a revision of the existing dark store and onerous lease provision. The onerous lease provision charge is shown net of GBP0.3 million of sublet rental income. This is a change from prior periods, where the sublet rental income was disclosed separately and included in other operating income GBP0.2 million for the 26 weeks ending 30 June 2018.
Cost reduction programme
In light of headwinds emerging in the market, the Group has undertaken initiatives in Q2 2019 to reduce costs. These include internal restructuring, the closure of a centre used for hire fleet refurbishment and exiting contracts related to operation of the cross-dock facility used to redistribute assets across the network. This has resulted in an exceptional charge of GBP0.5 million.
In 2018 the Group carried out restructuring as it implemented plans to reduce central overhead, with most of the
GBP0.7 million cost being redundancy.
Accelerated amortisation of debt issue costs
During 2019 an element of proceeds from the UK Platforms disposal was used to repay debt. The early repayment resulted in accelerated amortisation of debt issue costs of GBP1.7 million.
Exceptional items incurred in 2018
Strategic review
Following the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer in 2017, a thorough Strategic Review was carried out by the Group. Non-recurring third party consultancy costs of GBP0.7 million were incurred for the period ended 30 June 2018 as part of this review.
Impairment of closed branch property, plant and equipment
Following the branch closures in 2018 management conducted an impairment review of property plant and equipment in closed branches to determine what can be reused across the network. During the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2018, an impairment of GBP0.4 million was recorded.
5. Finance income and expense
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 ended 30
June 2019 June 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Interest received on cash deposits (8) -
Bank loans and overdrafts 212 1,615
Interest on Financial instruments 22 -
Term facility 8,431 -
Senior secured notes - 4,577
Finance leases 365 373
Interest unwind on discounted
provisions 109 37
Debt issue costs 1,254 628
Accelerated amortisation of debt 1,739 -
issue costs (note 4)
Net finance expense continuing
operations 12,124 7,230
----------- -----------
Net finance expense discontinued
operations - 190
Net finance expense 12,124 7,420
=========== ===========
6. Earnings per share
26 weeks ended 26 weeks ended
29 June 2019 30 June 2018
Basic (loss)/earnings per Continuing Total Continuing Total
share operations operations
(Loss)/profit for the year
and earnings used in basic
EPS 'GBP000 (7,479) 7,552 (10,699) (7,573)
Weighted average number of
shares '000s 170,207 170,207 170,207 170,207
------------ -------- ------------ --------
Basic (loss)/earnings per
share (pence) (4.39) 4.44 (6.29) (4.45)
Basic (loss)/earnings per share is calculated by dividing the result attributable to equity holders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for that period.
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share is calculated using the (loss)/profit for the year divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding assuming the conversion of its potentially dilutive equity derivatives, being nil-cost share options (LTIP shares), Sharesave Scheme share options, Market value options and warrants.
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 June ended 30 June
2019 2018
000s 000s
Weighted average number of shares
Basic weighted average number of shares 170,207 170,207
Dilutive effect of issued equity instruments 28,497 10,273
Diluted weighted average number of shares 198,704 180,480
===================== ====================
All of the Group's potentially dilutive equity derivatives were anti-dilutive for the periods ended 29 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 for the purpose of calculating the weighted average number of shares and hence the diluted loss per share on a continuing operations basis.
At a Total level the Group's potentially dilutive equity instruments were dilutive for the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2019 and anti-dilutive for the 26 weeks ended 30 June 2018.
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 ended 30
June 2019 June 2018
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share Total Total
(Loss)/profit for the year
and earnings used in basic
EPS 'GBP000 7,552 (7,573)
Weighted average number of
shares '000s 198,704 170,207
------------ ------------
Diluted (loss)/earnings per
share (pence) 3.80 (4.45)
The following is a reconciliation between basic loss per share from continuing operations and adjusted basic loss per share from continuing operations.
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 ended 30
June 2019 June 2018
Basic loss per share (pence) (4.39) (6.29)
Add back:
Exceptional items per share
(1) 1.62 1.88
Amortisation per share (2) 1.76 1.79
Tax charge per share 0.06 0.29
Charge:
Tax at prevailing rate 0.18 0.45
Adjusted basic and diluted loss
per share (pence) (0.77) (1.88)
============ ============
(1) Exceptional items per share are calculated as total finance and non-finance exceptional items
divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue through the period.
(2) Amortisation per share is calculated as the amortisation charge divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue through the period.
7. Intangible assets
Customer
Goodwill relationships Brands Software Total
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
Cost
At 29 December
2018 124,877 26,744 23,222 22,228 197,071
Additions - - - 1,026 1,026
At 29 June 2019 124,877 26,744 23,222 23,254 198,097
--------- --------------- -------- --------- --------
Amortisation
At 29 December
2018 - 15,996 427 16,991 33,414
Charge for the
period - 1,349 73 1,568 2,990
At 29 June 2019 - 17,345 500 18,559 36,404
--------- --------------- -------- --------- --------
Net book value
At 29 June 2019 124,877 9,399 22,722 4,695 161,693
========= =============== ======== ========= ========
Cost
At 30 December
2017 128,991 26,744 24,102 20,481 200,318
Additions - - - 761 761
At 30 June 2018 128,991 26,744 24,102 21,242 201,079
--------- --------------- -------- --------- --------
Amortisation
At 30 December
2017 - 13,346 526 13,937 27,809
Charge for the
period - 1,326 71 1,672 3,069
At 30 June 2018 - 14,672 597 15,609 30,878
--------- --------------- -------- --------- --------
Net book value
At 30 June 2018 128,991 12,072 23,505 5,633 170,201
========= =============== ======== ========= ========
Cost
At 31 December
2017 128,991 26,744 24,102 20,481 200,318
Additions - - - 1,844 1,844
Transferred to
assets held for
sale (4,114) - (880) (97) (5,091)
At 29 December
2018 124,877 26,744 23,222 22,228 197,071
--------- --------------- -------- --------- --------
Amortisation
At 31 December
2017 - 13,346 526 13,937 27,809
Charge for the
year - 2,650 100 3,151 5,901
Transferred to
assets held for
sale - - (199) (97) (296)
At 29 December
2018 - 15,996 427 16,991 33,414
--------- --------------- -------- --------- --------
Net book value
At 29 December
2018 124,877 10,748 22,795 5,237 163,657
========= =============== ======== ========= ========
8. Property, plant and equipment
Materials
& Equipment
Plant & held for
Land & Buildings Machinery hire Total
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
Cost
At 29 December 2018 73,286 61,934 161,748 296,968
Foreign exchange differences - (14) (11) (25)
Additions - 2,287 16,142 18,429
Disposals - - (12,148) (12,148)
At 29 June 2019 73,286 64,207 165,731 303,224
----------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Accumulated depreciation
At 29 December 2018 52,628 53,154 82,057 187,839
Charge for the period 917 2,538 10,627 14,082
Disposals - - (7,954) (7,954)
At 29 June 2019 53,545 55,692 84,730 193,967
----------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net book value
At 29 June 2019 19,741 8,515 81,001 109,257
================= =========== ============= =========
Cost
At 30 December 2017 71,771 60,282 237,498 369,551
Foreign exchange differences (7) (26) (293) (326)
Additions 676 1,694 6,894 9,264
Disposals (571) (70) (14,339) (14,980)
At 30 June 2018 71,869 61,880 229,760 363,509
----------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Accumulated depreciation
At 30 December 2017 48,115 51,585 118,936 218,636
Foreign exchange differences - (20) (152) (172)
Charge for the period 2,323 1,348 13,791 17,462
Impairment loss - 450 - 450
Disposals (432) (34) (8,865) (9,331)
At 30 June 2018 50,006 53,329 123,710 227,045
----------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net book value
At 30 June 2018 21,863 8,551 106,050 136,464
================= =========== ============= =========
Cost
At 31 December 2017 71,771 60,282 237,498 369,551
Foreign exchange differences - - 115 115
Additions 4,983 2,421 22,578 29,982
Transferred to assets
held for sale (2,304) (649) (69,907) (72,860)
Disposals (1,164) (120) (28,536) (29,820)
At 29 December 2018 73,286 61,934 161,748 296,968
----------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Accumulated depreciation
At 31 December 2017 48,115 51,585 118,936 218,636
Charge for the year 6,090 2,241 18,492 26,823
Impairment loss - - 533 533
Transferred to assets
held for sale (1,159) (557) (37,144) (38,860)
Disposals (418) (115) (18,760) (19,293)
At 29 December 2018 52,628 53,154 82,057 187,839
----------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net book value
At 29 December 2018 20,658 8,780 79,691 109,129
================= =========== ============= =========
9. Trade and other receivables
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Gross trade receivables 75,518 78,026
Less provision for impairment (4,130) (3,819)
-------- ------------
Net trade receivables 71,388 74,207
Other debtors 4,410 3,477
Prepayments 11,807 6,997
Accrued income 6,080 9,300
Total trade and other receivables 93,685 93,981
======== ============
The following table details the movements in the provision for impairment of trade receivables:
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Balance at the beginning of the
period (3,819) (4,429)
Movement in provision (311) 324
Balance related to discontinued
operations - 286
Balance at the end of the period (4,130) (3,819)
======== ============
The provision for impairment of trade receivables is comprised as follows:
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Bad debt provision (2,188) (1,885)
Credit note provision (1,942) (1,934)
(4,130) (3,819)
======== ============
The bad debt provision based on expected credit losses and applied to trade receivables, all of which are current,
is as follows:
Categories Current 0-60 61-365 1 - 2 years Total
days days
Contract assets 63,025 8,223 8,530 1,820 81,598
Expected loss rate 0% 0.9% 20.9% 18.0% 2.7%
Provision for impairment
charge 7 74 1,780 327 2,188
10. Trade and other payables
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Current
Trade payables 43,895 43,139
Other taxes and social security
costs 4,177 4,104
Other creditors 1,157 368
Accrued interest on borrowings 3,750 4,557
Accruals 21,257 18,623
Deferred income 176 220
74,412 71,011
======== ============
11. Borrowings and lease liabilities
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Current
Obligations under finance leases 5,808 6,304
Revolving credit facility - 13,000
5,808 19,304
======== ============
Non-current
Obligations under finance leases 9,767 9,468
Senior finance facility 173,117 208,162
182,884 217,630
======== ============
The nominal value of the Group's loans at each reporting period date is as follows:
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Senior finance facility 181,982 220,000
Revolving credit facility - 13,000
181,982 233,000
======== ============
The interest rates on the Group's borrowings are as follows:
29 June 29 December
Interest rate type 2019 2018
Senior finance %age above
facility Floating LIBOR 8.00% 8.00%
%age above
Finance leases Floating LIBOR 2.75% 3.10%
Revolving credit %age above
facility Floating LIBOR - 3.00%
------------------- ------------
The weighted average interest rate on the Group's borrowings are as follows:
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
Weighted average interest rate
on borrowings 8.98% 7.00%
Weighted average interest rate
on leases 4.99% 5.70%
-------- ------------
The Group's leases and borrowings have the following maturity profile:
29 June 2019 29 December 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Finance Finance
leases Borrowings leases Borrowings
Less than one year 6,483 - 6,927 13,000
Two to five years 10,316 245,484 9,993 306,158
-------- ----------- -------- -----------
16,799 245,484 16,920 319,158
Less interest cash flows:
Senior finance facility - (63,502) - (86,158)
Finance leases (1,224) - (1,148) -
Total principal cash flows 15,575 181,982 15,772 233,000
======== =========== ======== ===========
The maturity profile, excluding interest cash flows, of the Group's finance leases is as follows:
29 June 29 December
2019 2018
Less than one year 5,808 6,295
Two to five years 9,767 9,477
------------
15,575 15,772
======== ============
The Group has undrawn committed borrowing facilities of GBP37.6 million at 29 June 2019 (29 December 2018: GBP27.1 million) under its facilities in place at that date. Including net cash balances, the Group had access to GBP52.9 million at 29 June 2019 (20 December 2018: GBP44.7 million) of combined liquidity from available cash and undrawn committed borrowing facilities.
12. Provisions
Onerous Onerous
leases Dilapidations Contracts Total
GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s GBP000s
At 29 December 2018 4,745 16,779 22,808 44,332
-------- -------------- ----------- ---------
Additions 505 - - 505
Utilised during the period (1,345) (200) (1,902) (3,447)
Unwind of discount 10 23 76 109
Released (198) - - (198)
At 29 June 2019 3,717 16,602 20,982 41,301
======== ============== =========== =========
Of which:
Current 1,623 2,919 3,387 7,929
Non-current 2,094 13,686 17,592 33,372
-----------
3,717 16,605 20,979 41,301
======== ============== =========== =========
At 31 December 2017 6,607 13,975 32,612 53,194
-------- -------------- ----------- ---------
Additions 1,508 65 - 1,573
Utilised during the period (1,889) (546) (4,125) (6,560)
Unwind of discount 13 32 - 45
Released (427) - - (427)
At 30 June 2018 5,812 13,526 28,487 47,825
======== ============== =========== =========
Of which:
Current 2,176 2,641 5,486 10,303
Non-current 3,636 10,885 23,001 37,522
-------- -------------- -----------
5,812 13,526 28,487 47,825
======== ============== =========== =========
At 31 December 2017 6,607 13,975 32,612 53,194
-------- -------------- ----------- ---------
Transferred to assets held for
sale - (573) - (573)
Additions 2,054 5,841 - 7,895
Utilised during the period (3,254) (1,312) (9,918) (14,484)
Unwind of discount 11 44 114 169
Released (673) (1,196) - (1,869)
At 29 December 2018 4,745 16,779 22,808 44,332
======== ============== =========== =========
Of which:
Current 3,234 3,488 3,562 10,284
Non-current 1,511 13,291 19,246 34,048
-----------
4,745 16,779 22,808 44,332
======== ============== =========== =========
13. Risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties which could have a material impact upon the Group's performance over the remaining 26 weeks of the 2019 financial year have not changed significantly from those set out on pages 24 to 27 of the Group's 2018 Annual Report, which is available at http://www.hsshiregroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/HSS-Annual-Report-2018.pdf. These risks and uncertainties were:
1) Macroeconomic conditions; 2) Competitor challenge; 3) Strategy execution; 4) Customer service; 5) Third party service levels; 6) IT infrastructure; 7) Financial risk; 8) Inability to attract and retain personnel; and 9) Safety, legal and regulatory requirements
The main risk expected to affect the Group in the remaining 26 weeks of the 2019 financial year is macroeconomic conditions, which includes the impact that the Brexit related developments could have on the prevailing demand from new and existing customers within the numerous and diverse market sectors which HSS serves.
14. Business disposal and discontinued operations
On 11 January 2019, the Group completed the disposal of UK Platforms Limited to Nationwide Platforms Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Loxam Group, as part of the strategy to delever the group and transform the Tool Hire business. After completion of the sale GBP38.0 million of the net proceeds was used to pay down Group debt, reducing the senior finance facility from GBP220.0 million outstanding to GBP182.0 million. The table below shows the assets and liabilities disposed of and the calculation of the profit on disposal.
GBP000s
Description of assets and liabilities
Intangible assets (incl Goodwill) 4,749
Property, plant and equipment 30,725
Current assets, excluding cash 6,454
Cash 2,373
Debt - finance leases (5,253)
Current liabilities, excluding debt (2,943)
Deferred tax liabilities (1,375)
Net assets disposed of 34,730
Proceeds of disposal less transaction costs 47,519
Total profit from disposal of UK Platforms Limited 12,789
========
Costs incurred on disposal of discontinued operations in 2018 (2,080)
Profit on disposal of discontinued operations in 2019 14,869
Total profit from disposal of UK Platforms Limited 12,789
========
The post-tax gain on the disposal of discontinued operations was determined as follows:
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 ended 30
June 2019 June 2018
Result of discontinued
operations GBP000s GBP000s
Revenue 1,115 14,403
Expenses other than finance costs, amortisation
and depreciation (801) (9,043)
Amortisation (3) (23)
Depreciation (149) (2,021)
Finance costs - (190)
----------- -----------
Profit from discontinued operations,
net of tax 162 3,126
Profit on disposal of discontinued -
operations in 2019 14,869
Profit for the period 15,031 3,126
=========== ===========
15. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITA
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
26 weeks
26 weeks ended 30
ended 29 June
June 2019 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Operating profit / (loss) 4,754 (2,967)
Add: Depreciation of property,
plant and equipment 14,082 15,441
Add: Accelerated depreciation
relating to hire stock customer
losses, hire stock write offs
and other asset disposals 4,194 5,649
Add: Amortisation 2,990 3,046
EBITDA 26,020 21,169
Add: Exceptional items 1,018 3,207
Adjusted EBITDA 27,038 24,376
=========== ==========
Adjusted EBITA is calculated as follows:
26 weeks 26 weeks
ended 29 ended 30
June 2019 June 2018
GBP000s GBP000s
Operating profit / (loss) 4,754 (2,967)
Add: Amortisation 2,990 3,046
EBITA 7,744 79
Add: Exceptional items 1,018 3,207
Adjusted EBITA 8,762 3,286
=========== ===========
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