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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Holdings Limited | LSE:KWG | London | Ordinary Share | GG00BKY4K072 | ORD 5P |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00% | 11.50 | 11.00 | 12.00 | 11.50 | 11.15 | 11.50 | 10,000 | 08:00:25 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Advice | 146M | -7.8M | -0.0359 | -3.20 | 24.95M |
From Apr 2019 to Apr 2024
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Kingswood Holdings Limited
30 September 2019
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, INCLUDING THE APPICES, AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, IS NOT FOR PUBLICATION, RELEASE OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND OR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH IT WOULD BE UNLAWFUL TO DO SO.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT ITSELF CONSTITUTE AN OFFER FOR SALE OR SUBSCRIPTION OF ANY SECURITIES IN THE COMPANY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR CONTAIN ANY INVITATION, SOLICITATION, RECOMMATION, OFFER OR ADVICE TO ANY PERSON TO SUBSCRIBE FOR, OTHERWISE ACQUIRE OR DISPOSE OF, ANY SECURITIES OF KINGSWOOD HOLDINGS LIMITED.
The information communicated in this announcement is inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation 596/2014
30 September 2019
Kingswood Holdings Limited
("Kingswood Holdings", "KHL" or "the Group")
Unaudited interim results for six-month period to 30 June 2019
The Directors of Kingswood Holdings Limited (AIM: KWG), the integrated wealth management group, are pleased to announce the Group's unaudited interim results for the six month period to 30 June 2019.
Highlights
-- Assets under management and administration (AUMA) stood at GBP1.9 billion at 30 June 2019
-- Group revenue from continuing operations increased to GBP4.2 million (H1 2018: GBP3.7 million) bolstered by acquisitions in the wealth planning business of Yorkshire-based Marchant McKechnie in Q4 2018, and Oxford-based Thomas & Co in Q1 2019.
-- Core adjusted loss(1) for H1 2019 was GBP340k (H1 2018: loss of GBP707k).
-- In May 2019, the Group gained a key strategic foothold in the largest global wealth and investment management market with the acquisition of an interest in US-based Manhattan Harbor Capital Inc.
-- In September 2019, Kingswood announced it had secured up to GBP80m of growth capital by funds managed and/or advised by Pollen Street Capital ("Pollen Street"). This substantial investment is in the form of irredeemable convertible preference shares, to be drawn in instalments to match acquisition funding needs. Pollen Street will also be appointing two directors to the Kingswood Board.
-- AUMA is projected to grow to over GBP2.5bn on the imminent completion of the acquisition of the assets of WFI Financial ("WFI"), a high-quality IFA business based in Sheffield.
-- Kingswood is also currently reviewing a number of potential US opportunities and has entered exclusive discussions to acquire a regulated business in Singapore serving the South-East Asia market.
[1] Core adjusted loss excludes amortisation, acquisitions and refinancing costs and certain other costs (see note 6 of the interim financial statements)
Gary Wilder, Group CEO said: "The first half of 2019 has truly been a transformative period for the Group. The last two years of restructuring the platform has now largely been completed and KHL is well positioned for growth. This was supported in recent weeks by the provision of up to GBP80m of growth capital by funds managed and/or advised by Pollen Street Capital ("Pollen Street").
The Board is keenly focused on enhancing financial performance and continues to explore ways to drive revenue and enhance the bottom line. In addition to recent acquisitions, newly implemented initiatives include updated fee tariffs across our wealth planning business, the hiring of a new Head of Client Proposition to expand our client offerings, and investment in our technology systems to expand our business support capabilities.
We now have an established and experienced team in place with an expanding product line and an international footprint which solidifies our growth plans. Our core proposition centres on primary offerings in wealth planning and investment management to deliver trusted financial solutions for clients. As we continue into the final quarter of the year, we look forward to further exciting announcements in terms of both domestic and international expansion and new investment products."
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Jamie Brownlee
Chief Executive Officer's Report
The first half of 2019 has truly been a transformative period for Kingswood Holdings Limited (the "Company" or "KHL") and its subsidiaries (the "Group" or "Kingswood"). The last two years of restructuring the platform has now largely been completed and Kingswood is well positioned for growth. This was supported in recent weeks by the provision of up to GBP80m of growth capital by funds managed and/or advised by Pollen Street Capital ("Pollen Street"). This substantial investment is in the form of irredeemable convertible preference shares to be drawn in instalments to match acquisition funding needs. Pollen Street will also be appointing two directors to the Kingswood Board.
This is a strong affirmation of Kingswood's global vision and strategy and underpins share valuation growth not currently reflected in the market.
In addition, Kingswood recently announced the acquisition of the assets of WFI Financial ("WFI"), a high-quality IFA business with approximately GBP550m under management and advice. We are also currently reviewing a number of potential US opportunities and have entered exclusive discussions to acquire a regulated business in Singapore serving the South-East Asia market.
Growth capital
The raising of up to GBP80m by way of an issue of irredeemable convertible preference shares to certain investors and funds managed and/or advised by Pollen Street is a hugely significant milestone for the firm. Following significant investment and rigorous restructuring over the last two years, Kingswood now has a strong foundation in place to grow and expand, and this substantial investment will help the Group to execute its significant acquisition pipeline, including the recent acquisition of the business and assets of WFI, a significant independent regional financial planning business based in Sheffield with offices in Derby, Grimsby and Lincoln.
Pollen Street is a global, independent alternative asset investment management company focused on the financial and business services sectors, with significant experience in specialty finance. It was established in 2013 and now has over GBP2.6bn gross AUM across private equity and credit strategies. The Board believes they will be an excellent partner as we execute on our shared global vision for the Group. We have been extremely impressed by the depth of their industry knowledge, the thoroughness of their due diligence, and our shared belief in building a best in class global wealth management platform that delivers quality products to clients and outstanding shareholder value. We thank them for their efforts in getting to this significant milestone in Kingswood's further development and the trust they have placed in the Board and its staff.
This major investment by a global investor such as Pollen Street is a strong affirmation of the vision and growth strategy set by the Board at the beginning of the year. The level of commitment highlights the growth potential both Kingswood and Pollen Street see in our stock and the potential to add significant value for shareholders.
Kingswood considered a number of fundraising options through institutional markets and investors, but the issue of irredeemable convertible preference shares, convertible into Kingswood ordinary shares at 16.5p per share on or before December 31, 2023, provides the certainty and timeliness of funds that Kingswood believes could not be assured from other funding alternatives.
Financial review
The Board is keenly focused on enhancing financial performance and continues to explore ways to drive revenue and enhance the bottom line. In addition to recent acquisitions, newly implemented initiatives include updated fee tariffs across our wealth planning business, the hiring of a new Head of Client Proposition to expand our client offerings, and investment in our technology systems to expand our business support capabilities.
These initiatives will begin to deliver results going forward. The initial months of 2019 were reasonably challenging, with uncertain markets primarily driven by ongoing Brexit sentiment, particularly impacting our investment management segment. Sentiment did noticeably turn more positive in spring 2019.
For the six months to 30 June 2019, revenue from continuing operations was GBP4.2m compared to GBP3.7m in the same period for the previous year. The difference is mainly attributable to an increase in revenue from wealth planning as a result of the acquisition of Marchant McKechnie in October 2018 and the assets of Thomas & Co. in February 2019.
The Board believes Core EBITDA is the most critical measure of underlying business performance. The six month period to 30 June 2019 saw an improvement in Core EBITDA by GBP367k from the period to 30 June 2018 as follows.
Hot Features
Premium
30-Jun-19 30-Jun-18 31-Dec-18
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue - Wealth Planning 2,144 1,441 5,762
Revenue - Investment Management 2,059 2,274 1,744
Total Revenue 4,203 3,715 7,506
Operating costs (4,543) (4,422) (9,103)
Core EBITDA (340) (707) (1,597)
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A reconciliation of the statutory loss for the period to Core EBITDA is shown in the Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income on page 6.
Strong foundation
Our vision is to become a leading global provider of trusted wealth planning and investment management solutions to clients, underpinned by investment in people and innovation with technology supporting our advisers and clients. Critical to delivery of our vision and underlying strategy are the continued development of our technology backbone, a rigorous risk management and compliance environment and the ongoing provision of attractive investment products to clients.
We have already solidified a number of strategic initiatives designed to deliver on the Group's vision and stimulate growth. Kingswood's wealth planning business recently expanded with the acquisition of WFI, a high-quality IFA business with approximately GBP550m under management and advice; Marchant McKechnie in East Yorkshire which completed in Q4 2018; and the acquisition in Q1 2019 of Oxford-based Thomas & Co. These acquisitions have broadened Kingswood's UK footprint, adding to its existing office network in London, Maidstone, Manchester and Worcester and upon completion of the WFI acquisition, Kingswood will have c. 5,500 active clients and AUM/AUA of c. GBP2.5bn. In May 2019, Kingswood acquired an interest in US-based Manhattan Harbor Capital Inc., enabling Kingswood to gain a key, strategic foothold in the largest global wealth and investment management market.
So far this year, Kingswood has appointed Richard Jeffrey as Chairman of the Investment Committee and has built a robust investment process with a group of highly experienced professionals under its stewardship. Richard Klein also joined to lead and expand the firm's alternative product offerings for distribution to its growing client base. Leigh Philpot recently joined in London, as Head of Client Proposition to help the firm grow and enhance its business proposition for clients and intermediaries and generate new sales opportunities. Najib Canaan joined earlier this year in New York as US CEO to lead the Group's growth efforts in that market, where he is already reviewing a number of potential opportunities.
A new fee structure was implemented across the wealth planning platform from June 2019 and Kingswood's Managed Portfolio Service ("MPS") has been enhanced and is now widely available across industry platforms. A new cash management product (in partnership with Flagstone) has also been launched and provides access to 550+ cash deposit options across 35 financial institutions.
Conclusion
Kingswood now has an established and experienced team in place with an expanding product line and an international footprint which solidifies our growth plans. Our core proposition centres on primary offerings in wealth planning and investment management to deliver trusted financial solutions for clients. As we continue into the second half of the year, we look forward to further exciting announcements in terms of both domestic and international expansion and new investment products.
Gary Wilder
Group Chief Executive Officer
30(th) September 2019
Six months Six months Year ended
to 30 Jun to 31 Dec
2019 30 Jun 2018
2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Restated(1) Restated(2)
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------- ----- ------------ ------------
Revenue 6 4,203 3,715 7,506
Cost of sales (398) (296) (561)
Gross profit 3,805 3,419 6,945
Administrative expenses (5,279) (5,034) (9,913)
Amortisation and depreciation (523) (258) (598)
Impairment of goodwill 11 (149) - -
Other gains/(losses) 7 - 210 (106)
Operating loss (2,146) (1,663) (3,672)
Finance costs (34) (7) (17)
Loss before tax (2,180) (1,670) (3,689)
Tax - (1) -
Loss after tax from continuing
operations (2,180) (1,671) (3,689)
(Loss)/profit from discontinued
operations 8 (140) 174 (1,029)
Loss after tax for the
period (2,320) (1,497) (4,718)
Other comprehensive income - - -
Total comprehensive loss for
the period (2,320) (1,497) (4,718)
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Loss per share - continuing
operations:
Basic loss per share 9 GBP (0.01) GBP (0.02) GBP (0.03)
Diluted loss per share 9 GBP (0.01) GBP (0.02) GBP (0.03)
The operating loss and total comprehensive loss for the period
are attributable to the equity holders.
Core EBITDA is calculated as
follows: GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating loss (2,146) (1,663) (3,672)
Add back :
Amortisation, depreciation and
impairment 672 48 704
Exceptional costs 945 908 1,367
Share based payments 189 - 4
Core EBITDA (340) (707) (1,597)
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Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(1) The results for the six month period ended 30 June 2018 were restated as a result of a reclassification of certain costs. Additionally, the results of discontinued operations have been separately presented. See note 7 and note 8 for further details.
(2) The results for the year ended 31 December 2018 were restated to separately present the results of discontinued operations.
Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------- ---- -------------- -------------- -------------
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 10 1,091 76 148
Intangible assets and goodwill 11 27,999 22,173 25,536
Investments 12 416 - -
Deferred tax asset 428 428 428
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29,934 22,677 26,112
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 1,208 1,113 1,156
Cash and cash equivalents 156 4,520 2,410
-------------- -------------- -------------
1,364 5,633 3,566
-------------- -------------- -------------
Total assets 31,298 28,310 29,678
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 2,326 1,898 2,131
Deferred liabilities 13 1,700 - 1,200
Lease liabilities 4 184 - -
4,210 1,898 3,331
Non-current liabilities
Deferred liabilities 13 2,200 - 1,200
Other non-current liabilities 14 500 16 4
Lease liabilities 4 724 - -
-------------- -------------- -------------
Total liabilities 7,634 1,914 4,535
-------------- -------------- -------------
Net assets 23,664 26,396 25,143
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Equity
Share capital 15 8,117 7,347 7,743
Share premium 15 6,552 5,363 6,274
Other equity 106 106 106
Other reserves (549) (1,508) (738)
Retained earnings 9,438 15,088 11,758
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Total equity 23,664 26,396 25,143
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The financial statements of Kingswood Holdings Limited (registered number 42316) were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 30(th) September 2019 signed on its behalf by:
Kenneth 'Buzz' West
Chairman
30(th) September 2019
Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Share
Capital Other Other Retained
and Premium Equity Reserves Earnings Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 January 2018 (audited) 5,016 106 (734) 16,476 20,864
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Loss for the period - - - (1,497) (1,497)
Issue of share capital 7,694 - - - 7,694
Placing costs - - (774) - (774)
Reversal of capitalised
interest - - - 109 109
At 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 12,710 106 (1,508) 15,088 26,396
------------- -------- ---------- ---------- --------
Reclassification adjustment* - - 774 (774) -
Loss for the period - - - (2,556) (2,556)
Issue of share capital 1,307 - - - 1,307
Share based payments - - 4 - 4
Retranslation of overseas
operations - - (8) - (8)
At 31 December 2018 (audited) 14,017 106 (738) 11,758 25,143
Loss for the period - - - (2,320) (2,320)
Issue of share capital 652 - - - 652
Share based payments - - 189 - 189
At 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 14,669 106 (549) 9,438 23,664
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*The reclassification adjustment relates to the treatment of placing costs which were adjusted following the statutory audit for the year ended 31 December 2018.
Interim Consolidated Statement of Cashflows
Six months
Six months to Year ended
to 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
2019 2018 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------- -------------------------------- ----------------------------- -----------
Net cash used in operating
activities (note 16) (1,418) (1,061) (3,867)
Investing activities
Property, plant and equipment
purchased (58) (38) (138)
Acquisition of investments (3,416) - (1,600)
Proceeds from sale of investments - - 234
Deferred consideration - - (317)
Movements in Deferred
Consideration 1,500 - (210)
Cash acquired on acquisitions - - 106
Net cash used in investing
activities (1,974) (38) (1,925)
Financing activities
Net proceeds on issue of shares 653 632 1,939
Interest paid (15) (1,104) 555
Loans repaid - (5,372) (5,391)
Interest received - 369 -
New loans received 500 1,300 1,300
Net cash from financing
activities 1,138 (4,175) (1,597)
Net (decrease)/increase in
cash and cash equivalents (2,254) (5,274) (7,389)
-------------------------------- ----------------------------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 2,410 9,799 9,799
Effects of movement in exchange
rates - (5) -
Cash and cash equivalents at
end of period 156 4,520 2,410
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1. General information
Kingswood Holdings Limited ("KHL") is a company incorporated in Guernsey under The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008. The shares of the Company are traded on AIM. The nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are set out in the Annual Report which is available at http://www.kingswood-group.com. Certain subsidiaries in the Group are subject to the FCA's regulatory capital requirements and therefore required to monitor their compliance with credit, market and operational risk requirements, in addition to performing their own assessment of capital requirements as part of the Individual Capital Adequacy Assessment Process ("ICAAP").
2. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. The accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation of its 2019 interim report are consistent with those disclosed in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 except for those that relate to new standards and interpretations effective for the first time for periods beginning on (or after) 1 January 2019, and will be adopted in the 2019 annual financial statements.
The information relating to the six months ended 30 June 2019 and the six months ended 30 June 2018 do not constitute statutory financial statements and the information in relation to the six months ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 has not been audited. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's most recent annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018, except for the effects of applying IFRS 16.
This is the first set of the Group's financial statements in which IFRS 16 has been applied. Changes to significant accounting policies are described in Note 4.
Going concern
The Directors are satisfied that the Group has sufficient resources to continue in operation for a period of not less than 12 months. Accordingly, the Group continues to prepare the condensed consolidated interim financial statements on a going concern basis.
3. Use of judgements and estimates
In preparing these interim financial statements, management has made judgements and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those described in the last annual financial statements, except for the new significant judgements related to lessee accounting under IFRS 16.
4. Changes in significant accounting policies
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparative information has not been restated. This means comparative information is still reported under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4.
The changes in accounting policies are also expected to be reflected in the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ending 31 December 2019.
IFRS 16 introduced a single, on-balance sheet accounting model for lessees. As a result, the Group, as a lessee, has recognised right-of-use assets representing its rights to use the underlying assets and lease liabilities representing its obligation to make lease payments.
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach, under which the cumulative effect of initial application is recognised in retained earnings at 1 January 2019. Accordingly, the comparative information presented for 2018 has not been restated - i.e. it is presented, as previously reported, under IAS 17 and related interpretations. The details of the changes in accounting policies are disclosed below.
Definition of a lease
Previously, the Group determined at contract inception whether an arrangement was or contained a lease under IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement contains a Lease. The Group now assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease based on the new definition of a lease. Under IFRS 16, a contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
On transition to IFRS 16, the Group elected to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions are leases. It applied IFRS 16 only to contracts that were previously identified as leases. Contracts that were not identified as leases under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 were not reassessed. Therefore, the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 has been applied only to contracts entered into or changed on or after 1 January 2019.
As a lessee
The Group leases a number of assets, including properties and printers.
As a lessee, the Group previously classified leases as operating or finance leases based on its assessment of whether the lease transferred substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership. Under IFRS 16, the Group recognises right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for most leases - i.e. these leases are on-balance sheet.
However, the Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for some leases of low-value assets such as printers. The Group recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Group presents right-of-use assets in 'property, plant and equipment', the same line item as it presents underlying assets of the same nature that it owns. The carrying amounts of right-of-use assets are as below:
Property,
plant and
equipment
Carrying amounts of right-of-use GBP'000
assets
------------------------------------------ --- --- --- -----------------
Balance at 1 January 2019 779
Balance at 30 June 2019 910
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Lease liabilities
Carrying amounts of lease liabilities GBP'000
------------------------------------------ --- --- --- -----------------
Balance at 1 January 2019 779
Balance at 30 June 2019: 908
* Due within one year 184
724
* Due after more than one year
--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------
The Group presents lease liabilities as a separate line item in the statement of financial position.
Significant accounting policies
The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, and subsequently at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses and adjusted for certain re-measurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the Group's incremental borrowing rate.
The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease payment made.
The Group has applied judgement to determine the lease term for some lease contracts in which it is a lessee that includes renewal options. The assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise such options impacts the lease term, which significantly affects the amount of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets recognised.
Transition
Previously, the Group classified office property leases as operating leases under IAS 17. These include office property leases. The leases typically run for a period of 3 to 10 years.
At transition, for leases classified as operating leases under IAS 17, lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted at the Group's incremental borrowing rate as at 1 January 2019 - the date of initial application of IFRS 16. Right-of-use assets are measured at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments.
The Group used the following practical expedients when applying IFRS 16 to leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17:
-- Applied the exemption not to recognise right-of-use assets and liabilities for leases with less than 12 months of lease term.
-- Excluded initial direct costs from measuring the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application.
-- Used hindsight when determining the lease term if the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease.
For leases classified as finance leases under IAS 17, the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability at 1 January 2019 were determined at the carrying amount of the lease asset and lease liability under IAS 17 immediately before that date.
Impact on financial statements
On transition to IFRS 16, the impact is summarised below:
1 January
2019
GBP'000
---------------------------------- ---------
Right-of-use assets (included
in PPE) 779
Lease liabilities 779
Retained earnings -
------------------------------------- ---------
When measuring lease liabilities for leases that were classified as operating leases, the Group discounted lease payments using its incremental borrowing rate at 1 January 2019. The weighted average rate applied is 4.50%.
The following is a reconciliation of total operating lease commitments disclosed at 31 December 2018 under IAS 17 to the lease liabilities recognised at 1 January 2019 under IFRS 16:
GBP'000
------------------------------------------------------ -------
Total operating lease commitments disclosed at 31
December 2018 943
Recognition exemptions:
Leases of low value assets (30)
Leases with remaining lease term of less than 12
months (31)
-------
Undiscounted lease payments 882
Effect of discounting using the incremental borrowing
rate as at 1 January 2019 (103)
-------
Lease liabilities at 1 January 2019 779
=======
5. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the Group's accounting policies, the Directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that year or in the year of the revision and future years if the revision affects both current and future years.
The following are the critical judgements that the Directors have made in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies and that has the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in financial statements.
Share based payments
The calculation of the fair value of share based payments requires assumptions to be made regarding market conditions and future events. These assumptions are based on historic knowledge and industry standards. Changes to the assumptions used would materially impact the charge to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Goodwill and intangible assets
The amount of goodwill initially recognised as a result of a business combination is dependent on the allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The determination of the fair value of the assets and liabilities is based, to a considerable extent, on management's judgement. Goodwill is reviewed annually for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the CGUs to their expected recoverable amount, estimated on a value-in-use basis.
Recoverability of deferred tax assets
The amount of deferred tax assets recognised requires assumptions to be made to the financial forecasts that probable sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Estimates and assumptions
The Group makes estimates as to the expected duration of client relationships to determine the period over which related intangible assets are amortised. The amortisation period is estimated with reference to historical data on account closure rates and expectations for the future. During the year, client relationships were amortised over a 10-20 year period.
6. Business and geographical segments
For management purposes, the Group has organised its activities into two operating divisions; Investment Management and Wealth Planning. All head office costs have been included in a separate column, Group, alongside the information presented for internal reporting to the Board of Directors. Therefore the Group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are Investment Management and Wealth Planning.
Information regarding the Group's operating segments is reported below.
Wealth
Investment
Year ended 30-Jun-19 Management Planning Group Total
(unaudited) GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Continuing Operations
Revenue 2,059 2,144 - 4,203
----------- ---- ----------- ---- ---------- ---- ----------
Core EBITDA 239 487 (1,066) (340)
Amortisation and depreciation - (76) (447) (523)
Impairment of goodwill - - (149) (149)
Exceptional costs - - (945) (945)
Share based payments - - (189) (189)
Finance costs (8) (1) (25) (34)
Profit / (loss) before
tax from continuing
operations 231 410 (2,821) (2,180)
Tax - - - -
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Profit / (loss) after
tax from continuing
operations 231 410 (2,821) (2,180)
Discounted Operations
Loss from discontinued
operations (140) - - (140)
----- --- ------- -------
Profit /(loss) after
tax 91 410 (2,821) (2,320)
----- --- ------- -------
All revenue from continuing operations is generated in the United Kingdom.
Wealth
Investment
Year ended 30-Jun-18 Management Planning Group Total
(unaudited) GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Continuing Operations
Revenue 2,274 1,441 - 3,715
----------- ---- ----------- ---- ---------- ---- ----------
Core EBITDA 385 372 (1,464) (707)
Amortisation and depreciation - (14) (244) (258)
Exceptional costs - - (908) (908)
Other losses - - 210 210
Finance costs - (1) (6) (7)
Profit / (loss) before
tax from continuing
operations 385 357 (2,412) (1,670)
Tax (1) - - (1)
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Profit / (loss) after
tax from continuing
operations 384 357 (2,413) (1,671)
Discontinued Operations
Profit from discontinued
operations 174 - - 174
--- --- ------- -------
Profit /(loss) after
tax 558 357 (2,413) (1,497)
--- --- ------- -------
All revenue from continuing operations is generated in the United Kingdom.
Wealth
Investment
Year ended 31-Dec-18 Management Planning Group Total
(audited) GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Continuing Operations
Revenue 4,481 3,025 - 7,506
----------- ---- ----------- ---- ---------- ---- ----------
Core EBITDA 592 455 (2,644) (1,597)
Amortisation and depreciation - (73) (525) (598)
Other losses - - (106) (106)
Finance costs (2) (2) (13) (17)
Exceptional costs - - (1,367) (1,367)
Share based payments - - (4) (4)
Profit / (loss) before
tax from continuing
operations 590 380 (4,659) (3,689)
Tax - - - -
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Profit / (loss) after
tax from continuing
operations 590 380 (4,659) (3,689)
Discontinued Operations
Loss from discontinued
operations (1,029) - - (1,029)
------- --- ------- -------
(Loss) / profit after
tax (439) 380 (4,659) (4,718)
------- --- ------- -------
All revenue from continuing operations is generated in the United Kingdom.
7. Other gains / (losses)
Six months Six months Year ended
to 30 Jun to
2019
(unaudited) 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018
(unaudited) (audited)
GBP'000 Restated*
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------ ------------ ---- -------------- ---- --------------
Movements in deferred consideration - 210 210
Refinancing costs - - (316)
Total other gains / (losses) - 210 (106)
------------ ---- -------------- ---- --------------
*The Group revisited certain other losses amounting to GBP1,273k and these were reclassified as administrative expenses.
8. Discontinued operations
In April 2019, the Group discontinued the activities of its subsidiary KW Trading Services Limited. The Group disposed of European Wealth (Switzerland) SA on 11 July 2018 and EW Gibraltar Limited on 30 June 2018. This is disclosed in note 16 of the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018.
The results of discontinued operations for the period prior to the disposal date are shown below:
Six months Six months
to to Year ended
30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Restated* Restated*
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 279 1,074 1,281
Cost of sales (109) (192) (272)
------------ ---------------- -------------
Gross profit 170 882 1,009
Administrative expenses (308) (704) (1,092)
Amortisation and depreciation - (4) -
------------ ---------------- -------------
Operating (loss) /profit (138) 176 (83)
Finance costs (2) (1) (1)
------------ ---------------- -------------
(Loss) / profit before tax (140) 175 (84)
Tax - (1) -
------------ ---------------- -------------
(Loss) / profit for the year (140) 174 (84)
Loss on disposal of discontinued
operations - - (945)
------------ ---------------- -------------
Total loss from discontinued
operations (140) 174 (1,029)
------------ ---------------- -------------
*Restated to include the results of KW Trading Services Limited which was classified as a discontinued operation in April 2019.
9. Earnings per share
Six months Six months Year ended
to 30 Jun to
2019
(unaudited) 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018
(unaudited) (audited)
GBP'000 Restated* Restated*
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------- ------------ -------------- --------------
Loss from continuing operations
for the purposes of basic loss
per share being net loss attributable
to owners of the Group (2,180) (1,671) (3,689)
Number of shares
--------------------------------------- ------------ -------------- --------------
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue during period 156,886,656 108,819,547 131,361,701
Diluted weighted average number
of shares in issue during period 156,886,656 108,819,547 131,361,701
------------ -------------- --------------
Continuing operations:
Basic loss per share GBP(0.01) GBP(0.02) GBP(0.03)
Diluted loss per share GBP(0.01) GBP(0.02) GBP(0.03)
Total loss:
Basic loss per share GBP(0.01) GBP(0.01) GBP(0.04)
Diluted loss per share GBP(0.01) GBP(0.01) GBP(0.04)
*Restated to exclude the results of KW Trading Services Limited which was classified as a discontinued operation in April 2019.
10. Property, plant and equipment
Group Fixtures
and Equipment
GBP'000
-------------------------------- --------------
Cost
At 1 January 2018 (audited) 293
Additions 37
At 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 330
Additions 101
At 31 December 2018 (audited) 431
Additions 1,078
At 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 1,509
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2018 (audited) 225
Charge for half year 29
At 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 254
Charge for half year 29
At 31 December 2018 (audited) 283
Charge for half year 135
--------------
At 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 418
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 76
At 31 December 2018 (audited) 148
--------------
At 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 1,091
==============
Included in the net carrying amount of property, plant and equipment are right-of-use assets as follows:
30 June 2019
GBP'000
------------------ ------------
Office property 910
11. Intangible assets and goodwill
Goodwill Intangible Total
Group assets
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP GBP'000
----------------------------------- -------- ---------- -------
Cost
As at 1 January 2018 (audited) 16,457 10,504 26,961
Additions - - -
Disposals - - -
-------- ---------- ----- -------
As at 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 16,457 10,504 26,961
Additions 308 3,717 4,025
Disposals - (1,566) (1,566)
-------- ---------- ----- -------
As at 31 December 2018 (audited) 16,765 12,655 29,420
Additions - 3,000 3,000
Disposals - - -
-------- ---------- ----- -------
As at 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 16,765 15,655 32,420
-------- ---------- ----- -------
Accumulated amortisation
As at 1 January 2018 (audited) 1,971 1,971 3,942
Charge for half year - 262 262
Impairment - 584 584
-------- ---------- ----- -------
As at 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 1,971 2,817 4,788
Charge for half year 46 232 278
Disposals - (1,182) (1,182)
-------- ---------- ----- -------
As at 31 December 2018 (audited) 2,017 1,867 3,884
Charge for half year - 388 388
Impairment 149 - 149
-------- ---------- ----- -------
As at 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 2,166 2,255 4,421
-------- ---------- ----- -------
Carrying amount
As at 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 14,486 7,687 22,173
As at 31 December 2018 (audited) 14,748 10,788 25,536
-------- ---------- ----- -------
As at 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 14,599 13,400 27,999
-------- ---------- ----- -------
12. Investments
On 25 May 2019, Kingswood acquired a 7% interest in US based Manhattan Harbor Capital Inc. for an initial consideration of GBP416,435 (USD$525,000), comprising a cash payment of GBP263,742 (USD$332,500) and a share element of GBP152,693 (USD$192,500) which was satisfied through the issuance of 1,654,787 new ordinary shares in KHL.
13. Deferred liabilities
In line with its growth plans, on 31 January 2019 the Group acquired the client book of Thomas & Co Financial Services, an independent financial adviser, for a maximum consideration of GBP3.0m. This comprised an initial cash payment of GBP1.5m and a further deferred sum of a maximum GBP1.5m due which is subject to the achievement of revenue and profitability metrics over a three-year period. The assets under advice attributable to this client book are approximately GBP150m.
At 31 December 2018, deferred liabilities consisted of consideration payable as a result of the acquisition of Marchant McKechnie Independent Financial Advisers Limited on 1 October 2018.
30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
2019 2018 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Current liabilities 1,700 - 1,200
Non-current liabilities 2,200 - 1,200
14. Other non-current liabilities
30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
2019 2018 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Hire purchase creditor - 16 4
Borrowings 500 - -
-------------- ------------- ----------
500 16 4
-------------- ------------- ----------
The borrowings of GBP500k (30 Jun 2018: GBPnil; 31 Dec 2018: GBPnil) relate to a loan drawdown from KPI (Nominees) Limited ("KPI"), KHL's major shareholder, on the convertible term loan facility in place since November 2017. The terms of this facility, which has duration of 3 years, are as follows: interest rate of 7.5%, an underwriting fee of 1%, an arrangement fee of 0.75% and a non-utilisation fee of 0.5%.
15. Share capital and share premium
Six months to 30 Jun 2019 Six months Year ended Six months to 30 Jun 2019 Six months Year ended
(unaudited) to 30 Jun 31 Dec (unaudited) to 30 Jun 31 Dec
2018 2018 2018 2018
(unaudited) (audited) (unaudited) (audited)
Shares Shares Shares GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------- --------------------------- ------------ ----------- --------------------------- ------------ --------------
Fully
paid 5
pence
Ordinary
shares 162,348,684 146,950,667 154,870,667 8,117 7,347 7,743
Movements in Ordinary Number of Par value Share Total
shares Shares Premium
000's GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------- --------- ----------- -------- -------
At 1 January 2018
(audited) 100,317 5,016 - 5,016
Issued H1 2018 46,634 2,331 5,363 7,694
--------- ----------- -------- -------
At 30 June 2018 (unaudited) 146,951 7,347 5,363 12,710
Issued H2 2018 7,920 396 911 1,307
At 31 December 2018
(audited) 154,871 7,743 6,274 14,017
Issued H1 2019 7,478 374 278 652
--------- -----------
At 30 June 2019 (unaudited) 162,349 8,117 6,552 14,669
--------- ----------- -------- -------
On 30 September 2019, KHL had 216,920,720 fully paid 5 pence ordinary shares in issue.
16. Notes to the cash flow statements
Six months
Six months to Year ended
to 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
2019 2018 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------- -------------------------------- ----------------------------- -------------------------
Loss before tax (2,320) (1,497) (4,718)
Adjustments for:
Finance costs 34 - 18
Foreign exchange - (56) (70)
Depreciation and
amortisation 523 291 598
Share-based payment
expense 189 - 4
Loss on disposal of
subsidiary - - 945
Movements in deferred
consideration - 210 -
Impairment of goodwill 149 584 -
Other gains and losses - 479 316
Impact of adjustment
for IFRS
16 - Leases (215) - -
Operating cash flows
before
movements in working
capital (1,640) 12 (2,907)
Decrease/(Increase) in
receivables (51) 2 (42)
(Decrease)/Increase
in payables 273 (1,074) (918)
Net cash outflow from
operating
activities (1,418) (1,061) (3,867)
-------------------------------- ----------------------------- -------------------------
17. Share based payments
The Group recognised total expenses of GBP188,833 (30 June 2018: GBPnil; 31 December 2018: GBP3,863) in relation to directors' and employees' share-based payments in the period.
During the six month period ended 30 June 2019, the Group granted 37,600,000 options under the 2019 LTIP scheme to various employees and directors with an exercise price of 5p. The vesting date of these share options is 31 December 2021.
18. Financial instruments
The following table states the classification of financial instruments:
At At At
30 June 30 June 31 December
2019 2018 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
Carrying amount Carrying amount Carrying amount
Group GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Financial assets measured
at amortised cost
Trade and other receivables 816 794 969
Cash and bank balances 156 4,520 2,410
Financial liabilities
measured
at amortised cost
Trade and other payables (2,326) (1,898) (2,131)
Deferred liabilities (1,700) - (1,200)
Current lease liabilities (184) - -
Non-current lease liabilities (724) - -
Non-current deferred liabilities (2.200) - (1,200)
Loans and 0ther non-current
liabilities (500) (16) (4)
(6,662) 3,400 (1,156)
The carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities approximates to their fair value.
19. Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of the Board of Directors, who are the key management personnel of the Group, is set out below in aggregate for each of the categories specified in IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures.
Six months Six months Year ended Year ended
to to
30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2018
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) (audited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Short-term employee benefits 398 203 430
Post-employment benefits - 11 30
Share based payments 124 - -
------------ -------------- --------------
522 214 460
------------ -------------- --------------
Other related party transactions
At 30 June 2019 outstanding borrowings of GBP500k (30 Jun 2018: GBPnil; 31 Dec 2018: GBPnil) relate to a loan drawdown from KPI (Nominees) Limited - KHL's major shareholder and related party. The terms of this loan are disclosed in note 14.
20. Ultimate controlling party
As at the date of approving the interim financial statements, the ultimate controlling party of the Group was KPI. See note 21 for further details.
21. Events after the reporting period
On 16 July 2019, KPI converted GBP500k of its convertible term loan facility disclosed in other non-current liabilities into ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the Company at a price of 7.850 pence. Subsequently, on 17 July 2019, KPI converted GBP750k of its convertible term loan facility into ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the Company at a price of 7.850 pence. On 22 August 2019, KPI requested to convert GBP1.725m of the convertible term loan facility into ordinary shares of 5 pence each at a price of 8.163 pence. Additionally, on 27 August 2019, KPI requested to convert GBP1.425m of the convertible term loan facility into ordinary shares of 5 pence each at a price of 8.138 pence.
On 4 September 2019 KPI purchased Astoria Investments (UK) Limited's entire holding of 28,059,272 ordinary shares of 5 pence each in the Company at a price of 7.5 pence. As a result of this transaction, KPI currently holds 145,054,905 Ordinary Shares in KHL, representing 66.9 per cent of ordinary shares in issue.
On 4 September 2019, Kingswood exchanged contracts to acquire the book of business of a significant independent regional financial planning business, WFI Financial LLP ("WFI"), based in Sheffield for a maximum cash consideration of GBP14m, which will be payable over a 30 month period; GBP3.5m will be payable at closing at the end of September 2019 and the balance on a deferred basis subject to WFI meeting pre-agreed asset migration, recurring revenue and EBITDA hurdles, with the final deferred payment due in February 2022.
The Company entered into a subscription agreement on 12 September 2019 with HSQ Investment Limited, which is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of funds managed and/or advised by Pollen Street Capital Limited ("Pollen Street"), to subscribe for up to 80m irredeemable convertible preference shares, at a subscription price of GBP1 each ("the Subscription"). Pollen Street is a global, independent alternative asset investment management company, established in 2013 with currently over GBP2.6bn gross AUM across private equity and credit strategies, focused on the financial and business services sectors, with significant experience in specialty finance. The initial proceeds of the Subscription will be used to fund the acquisition of WFI referred to above and execute its significant acquisition pipeline.
All of the irredeemable convertible preference shares shall convert into new ordinary shares at Pollen Street's option at any time from the earlier of an early conversion trigger or a fundraising, or automatically on 31 December 2023. Preferential dividends on the irredeemable convertible preference shares will accrue daily at a fixed rate of five per cent per annum from the date of issue.
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