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Incommunities Treasury PLC
19 November 2019
Incommunities Group Limited Consolidated Financial Report for the 6 Months Ended 30(th) September 2019
Incommunities Group Limited
Consolidated Financial Report for the 6 Months Ended 30(th) September 2019
Incommunities Group Limited ('Incommunities', 'the Group') is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in the UK and is pleased to announce its consolidated results for the 6 months ended 30(th) September 2019.
These results are unaudited and are for information purposes only.
1. Headlines
1.1 During the period, the Group completed its loan restructuring (of which the Own Name Public Issue Bond in March 2019 formed a key part) with the restatement of an existing GBP20m bank loan. The loan restructuring exercise has significantly reduced interest payable, provided funds for an accelerated development programme, and reduced the Group's funding risk.
1.2 During the period, the Group also completed the implementation of its Dynamic Repairs Scheduling system. This will significantly increase the efficiency with which our repairs service is delivered and have a corresponding beneficial effect on the future cost of that service.
1.3 Throughout the period, the Group has continued to focus and improve its Active Asset Management systems, streamlining its void management processes and reducing its void turnaround times leading to a significant reduction in voids rent losses. The programmed decommissioning of a number of the Group's 'tower blocks' continues and forms a key part of the asset management being undertaken.
1.4 During the period, the Group also delivered several new development schemes and sold all of its properties for sale. Details of the Group's property development activities are set out in Section 5.
2. Financial and Operating Highlights
2.1 Income and expenditure amounts are for the 6 months ended 30(th) September 2019. Comparatives are for the prior year corresponding period (PYCP) (6 months ended 30(th) September 2018). Balances and other information are as at 30(th) September 2019. Comparatives are as at the prior year end (PYE) (31(st) March 2019), unless otherwise stated.
2.2 The Statement of Comprehensive Income for the 6 months ended 30(th) September 2019 and the Statement of Financial Position as at 30(th) September 2019, plus the comparatives, are set out in Appendix 1.
2.3 A number of financial performance indicators and measures, based on the consolidated results for 30(th) September 2019 and the comparatives, are set out in Appendix 2.
2.4 The financial and operating highlights are as follows:
Income and Expenditure
-- Turnover for the period is GBP49,141k (PYCP: GBP48,447k) -- Turnover from social housing lettings for the period is 95.7% (PYCP: 98.1%) -- Operating surplus for the period is GBP9,774k (PYCP: GBP11,329k) -- Operating margin (including gain on disposal of housing properties) is 25.7% (PYCP: 26.4%) -- Net interest payable in the period is GBP5,386k (PYCP: GBP7,651k) -- Surplus for the financial period is GBP7,231k (PYCP: GBP5,145k) -- Interest cover is 3.06 (PYCP: 2.27)
Balances and Capital Expenditure
-- IGL managed 22,088 units at the beginning of the financial year (2018: 21,897 units), and had a leasehold interest in 1,112 units (2018: 1,036 units)
-- Housing properties at cost (excluding accumulated depreciation) at the period-end is GBP610,866k (PYE: GBP600,196k)
-- Investment in existing and new housing properties during the period is GBP12,463k (PYCP: GBP12,059k)
-- New homes completed in the period is 76 (PYCP: 61) -- Net debt at the period-end is GBP287,135k (PYE: GBP294,390k) -- Gearing (Assets) is 47.0% (PYE: 49.0%) -- Net debt per unit is GBP13,000 (PYE: GBP13,444) -- Reserves at the period end are GBP36,009k (PYE: GBP28,778k)
Other Information
-- S&P Credit Rating (26(th) September 2018) is A+ (negative) -- Regulatory Judgement (24(th) April 2019) is G1 - Governance, and V1 - Financial Viability 3. Results Overview
3.1 The Group continues to generate the majority of its income from social housing activities. As such, the results have been impacted by the statutory reduction in rents of 1% for the financial year 2019/20. This is the fourth and final year of the current rent reduction regime and results are expected to improve on a like-for-like basis going forward.
3.2 The loan restructuring exercise has resulted in a significant reduction in interest payable. This has contributed towards a significant improvement in the surplus for the financial period in comparison to the prior period. This surplus is significantly ahead of budget.
3.3 The Group's financial covenants, including Interest Cover, Gearing (Assets) and Net Debt per Unit, all show improvement in comparison with the prior period.
3.4 The annual review of the S&P credit rating is currently taking place and an announcement will be made on this in due course. The Group's Regulatory Judgement was reconfirmed at the highest available rating during the current financial year.
4. Comments on Results 4.1 Greg Robinson, Assistant Chief Executive - Resources, commented:
"Incommunities is delighted to announce a solid set of results, improving our 'bottom line' and outperforming our half year budget. It is particularly pleasing to note a significant reduction in interest payable as a result of the loan restructuring exercise carried out over the past year. Not only has this exercise reduced interest payable, it has also provided funds for an accelerated development programme, and reduced the Group's funding risk."
4.2 Geraldine Howley, Group Chief Executive, commented:
"We continue to improve our social housing services and the 'offer' we make to our customers. Most recently, this has been through such initiatives as the implementation of a Dynamic Repairs Scheduling system and an Active Asset Management system. These innovative advances will not only improve our services and the 'offer' we make to our customers, but should also have a beneficial effect on our financial performance. I am pleased to report that we are already experiencing this improvement with a significant reduction in our voids turnaround times and a resultant reduction in voids rent losses."
5. Property Development Programme
5.1 The Group develops its housing properties through a dedicated subsidiary, BCHT Development Company Limited. During the 6 months ended 30(th) September 2019, the Group delivered 76 new housing properties over six schemes. Of these properties, 41 are affordable housing, 19 rent-to-buy, 12 shared ownership and four for sale.
5.2 At 30(th) September 2019, the Group has some 200 units in development over a number of schemes. These are made up of affordable housing, rent-to-buy, and shared ownership units.
5.3 Following the loan restructuring exercise, the Group is seeking to accelerate its future property development programme. Further announcements on the Group's proposed future programme will be made in due course.
6. Funding Facilities
6.1 During the 6 months ended 30th September 2019, the Group, through its subsidiary Sadeh Lok Limited, signed off a restated facility agreement for GBP20m with Royal Bank of Scotland. This represents the final stage of the Group-wide debt restructuring exercise, which included the issue of the GBP250m own name, public issue bond on 21(st) March 2019.
6.2 The debt at 30(th) September 2019 is GBP305,832k (PYE: GBP305,890k). No additional loans have been drawn during the period. The reduction in debt of GBP58k during the period is made up of a repayment of GBP2k against other loans, a discount on issue of GBP27k re-credited to the bond, and a write-off of GBP83k made to the fair value adjustment on consolidation.
6.3 At the period end, the Group's consolidated loan portfolio is made up of the following: Funder Facility Facility Debt Amount Available Final Repayment Type Amount GBP'000 Amount Date GBP'000 GBP'000 Bond Fixed Rate 250,000 198,397 50,000 21 Mar 2049 ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Barclays Fixed Rate 40,000 40,000 0 26 Nov 2043 ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Variable Barclays Rate 55,000 14,932 40,068 20 Feb 2026 ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Variable NatWest Rate 40,000 40,000 0 8 Feb 2029 ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Variable RBS Rate 20,000 10,000 10,000 12 Jul 2029 ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- THFC Fixed Rate 650 650 0 31 Oct 2023 ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Other loans Fixed Rate 280 280 0 30 Sep 2051 ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Fair value adj. 0 1,573 0 30 Sep 2051 --------- ------------ ---------- ---------------- Total 405,930 305,832 100,068 --------- ------------ ---------- ----------------
6.4 Interest Cover for the 6 month period is 3.06 (PYCP: 2.27) and Gearing (Assets) at the period-end is 47.0% (PYE: 49.0%).
7. Outlook
7.1 The business outlook remains positive with continuing opportunities for growth and development and the Group's improved operational and financial capacity to take advantage of these opportunities.
7.2 The external environment remains relatively benign with low interest rates and low inflation. We anticipate that there will be some pressure going forward on wage increases, which form a significant element of our operating expenditure, but this should be manageable.
Enquiries: Please contact Greg Robinson, Assistant Chief Executive - Resources, on 01274 257 013 or at Greg.Robinson@Incommunities.co.uk
Disclaimer
The information in this announcement has been prepared by Incommunities Group Limited and is for information purposes only. The Results Announcement should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities issued by the Parent, the Issuer or any other member of the Group, or any interest in any such securities, and nothing herein should be construed as a recommendation or advice to invest in any such securities.
This unaudited announcement contains certain 'forward-looking' statements reflecting, among other things, our current views on markets, activities and prospects. Actual and audited outcomes may differ materially. Such statements are a correct reflection of our views only on the publication date and no representation or warranty is given in relation to them, including as to their completeness or accuracy or the basis on which they were prepared. Financial results quoted are unaudited. We do not undertake to update or revise such public statements as our expectations change in response to events.
Appendix 1
Consolidated Results for the 6 Months Ended 30(th) September 2019 and
Other Financial Information
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 6 M.E. 6 M.E. Movement Change Income* 30 Sep 30 Sep 2019 2018 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 % Turnover 49,141 48,447 694 1.4% --------- --------- --------- ------- Operating Expenditure: --------- --------- --------- ------- Operating Costs (38,354) (37,118) (1,236) (3.3%) --------- --------- --------- ------- Cost of Sales (1,013) - (1,013) N/A --------- --------- --------- ------- Operating Surplus 9,774 11,329 (1,555) (13.7%) --------- --------- --------- ------- Gain on Disposal of Housing Properties 2,843 1,467 1,376 93.8% --------- --------- --------- ------- Net Interest Payable and Finance Costs (5,386) (7,651) 2,265 29.6% --------- --------- --------- ------- Surplus Before Tax 7,231 5,145 2,086 40.5% --------- --------- --------- ------- Taxation - - - N/A --------- --------- --------- ------- Surplus for the Period 7,231 5,145 2,086 40.5% --------- --------- --------- ------- Actuarial Gain/(Loss) on Pension - - - N/A Schemes --------- --------- --------- ------- Total Comprehensive Income for the Period 7,231 5,145 2,086 40.5% --------- --------- --------- ------- Consolidated Statement of Financial 30 Sep 2019 31 Mar 2019 Movement Change Position GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 % Fixed Assets 439,775 438,059 1,716 0.4% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Current Assets 23,359 17,754 5,605 31.6% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Current Liabilities (20,121) (20,256) 135 0.7% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) 3,238 (2,502) 5,740 229.4% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 443,013 435,557 7,456 1.7% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Longer Term Liabilities (378,615) (378,390) 225 0.1% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Pension Scheme Liabilities (28,389) (28,389) - N/A ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Total Net Assets 36,009 28,778 7,231 25.1% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Income and Expenditure Reserve 36,009 28,778 7,231 25.1% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Total Reserves 36,009 28,778 7,231 25.1% ----------- ----------- -------- ------
*The consolidated results for the 6 months ended 30(th) September 2019 and the corresponding prior period do not include a provision for corporation tax payable or receivable in the period, or any movements on pension schemes liabilities, both of which form part of year-end adjustments.
Other Financial Information 6 M.E. 6 M.E. Movement Change 30 Sep 30 Sep 2019 2018 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 % Turnover from Social Housing Lettings 47,040 47,529 (489) (1.0%) --------- --------- --------- ------- Surplus on Social Housing Lettings 11,193 12,657 (1,464) (11.6%) --------- --------- --------- ------- Amortisation of Government Grants 412 398 14 3.5% --------- --------- --------- ------- Depreciation of Housing Properties (8,698) (8,691) (7) (0.1%) --------- --------- --------- ------- Depreciation of Other Assets (387) (401) 14 3.5% --------- --------- --------- ------- Capitalised Major Repairs 4,434 3,706 728 19.6% --------- --------- --------- ------- Investment in New Build Properties 8,029 8,353 (324) (3.9%) --------- --------- --------- ------- New Homes Completed 76 61 15 24.6% --------- --------- --------- ------- Other Financial Information 30 Sep 2019 31 Mar 2019 Movement Change GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 % Total Units in Management (at beginning of financial period) 22,088 21,897 191 0.9% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Historic Cost of Properties (excl. Accumulated Depreciation) 610,866 600,196 10,670 1.8% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Cash and Cash Equivalents 18,697 11,500 7,197 62.6% ----------- ----------- -------- ------ Total loans (305,832) (305,890) 58 0.0% ----------- ----------- -------- ------
Appendix 2
Financial Performance and Indicators for the 6 Months Ended 30(th) September 2019
Operating Results 6 M.E. 6 M.E. 30 Sep. 30 Sep. 2019 2018 Turnover from Social Housing Lettings (1) 95.7% 98.1% --------- --------- Operating Margin on Social Housing Lettings (2) 23.8% 26.6% --------- --------- Social Housing Cost per Unit (GBP) (3) GBP1,824 GBP1,762 --------- --------- Operating Margin (Incl. Gain on Disposal of Housing Properties) (4) 25.7% 26.4% --------- --------- EBITDA-MRI to Net Interest (5) 3.13 2.32 --------- --------- Net Margin (6) 14.7% 10.6% --------- --------- Return on Capital Employed (7) 2.8% 2.9%
--------- --------- Financial Covenants 30 Sep. 2019 31 Mar. 2019 Interest Cover (8) 3.06 2.27 ------------ ------------ Gearing (Assets) (9) 47.0% 49.0% ------------ ------------ Net Debt per Unit (10) GBP13,000 GBP13,444 ------------ ------------
Notes
1 Turnover from social housing lettings / Turnover 2 Operating surplus on social housing lettings / Turnover from social housing lettings
3 Revenue and capital social housing costs / Total units in management (at beginning of financial period
4 Operating surplus (incl. gain on disposal of housing properties) / Turnover 5 Adjusted operating surplus / Net interest payable
(Adjusted operating surplus = operating surplus (incl. gain on disposal of housing properties) + depreciation of housing properties + depreciation of other assets - capitalised major repairs - amortisation of government grants)
6 Surplus for the period / Turnover
7 Operating surplus (incl. gain on disposal of housing properties) / Total assets less current liabilities
8 Adjusted operating surplus / Net interest payable
(Adjusted operating surplus = operating surplus (incl. gain on disposal of housing properties) + depreciation of housing properties - capitalised major repairs - amortisation of government grants)
9 Net financial indebtedness / Historic cost of properties (excl. accumulated depreciation)
(Net financial indebtedness equals total loans - cash and cash equivalents)
10 Net financial indebtedness / Total units in management (at beginning of financial period)
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