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RNS Number : 1749Q
Mallett PLC
28 August 2014
MALLETT PLC
("Mallett" or the "Group")
Interim report for the six months ended 30(th) June 2014
Chairman's Statement
Dear Shareholder
Our interim results for the six months ended 30(th) June 2014 show turnover reduced to GBP4.4m (2013: GBP6.6m), principally driven by a succession of comparatively quiet trading months in the US. The reduced turnover is reflected in a loss before tax of GBP0.7m, compared to a profit before tax of GBP0.2m for the same period of the previous year. The results highlight the fickle market that we trade in: the US experienced very strong revenue growth in 2013, which has been followed by a slower six month period with little obvious explanation.
Despite weaker markets, we were pleased to return GBP1.75m (12.7 pence per share) to shareholders in June 2014 following the completion of the sale of our Clapham property in February 2014 for GBP2.65m. HJ Hatfield & Sons Ltd have relocated to new warehouse premises in Stockwell, South London and the effect of the relocation on trading was successfully managed.
We are delighted that our new website was launched in May. We believe it exhibits our array of stock items to the best possible effect with many photographs, well-written item descriptions and provenances and links to informational pieces on eras of furniture making, materials and key craftsmen. We plan to launch a full online marketing campaign after the summer and expect the website to show an increased contribution to sales towards the end of the year.
Mallett
Mallett Antiques' turnover for the six months ended 30(th) June 2014 was lower than the first half of last year at GBP4.2m (2013: GBP6.3m). Sales in the UK increased by 6% to GBP3.1m (2013: GBP2.9m), which is encouraging. Unfortunately this was more than offset by a reduction in US sales to GBP1.1m (2013 - GBP3.4m), albeit from a high base.
A significant proportion of Mallett's business is driven by the sale of a relatively small number of very high value pieces which have the ability to significantly affect our results. Last year a number of high value pieces were sold in the first half of the year. Unfortunately this has not been matched in the first half of 2014. However, there are a number of such pieces being reviewed by our clients which we hope will convert to sales in the second half of the year.
We have continued a full marketing campaign in the first half of the year attending the Palm Beach fair in February, The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht in March and Masterpiece in June. We also released our Spring catalogue in May and held two exhibitions at our Ely House gallery in London, one of equine sculpture by Ben Panting and the other of photography by Harry Benson who is most well known for his photography of the Beatles, but he also photographed many world leaders and famous celebrities from the 1960s to the present day. Both exhibitions attracted a good amount of footfall and sales and have helped to introduce Mallett to new customers.
Other businesses
Hatfields is performing to expectations following the disruption of moving premises at the start of the year. The refurbishment of the new premises in Stockwell, South London, was completed on time and to budget and third party revenue has not suffered as a result of the move.
Masterpiece London Limited, of which Mallett owns 23.75%, put on its fifth fair at the end of June at the Royal Hospital, London. It was another successful fair with visitor numbers increasing on the previous year to 35,000 over the 8 days of the fair. It was the first year the fair had a major sponsor, RBC Wealth Management, which proved successful and we expect the fair to be more profitable than last year with Mallett's share of the profit for the six months to 30th June 2014 expected to be approximately GBP143,000 (2013: GBP85,000).
Balance sheet
Shareholders' equity as at 30 June 2014 was GBP12.1m (31 December 2013: GBP14.5m) which represents a decrease of GBP2.4m since the start of the year. This is due primarily to the payment of a GBP1.75m dividend and trading losses.
The value of inventory as at 30 June 2014 reduced slightly from the start of the year to GBP11.3m (31 December 2013: GBP11.4m) as the purchasing of new stock has broadly kept pace with the sale of existing owned stock. Our net debt position has increased since the start of the year to GBP1.2m (31 December 2013: GBP0.7m).
After many years of banking with Coutts & Co, the Board took the decision in April 2014 to change our banking arrangements to HSBC. HSBC has maintained our existing overdraft facility limit at GBP2.5m and the terms of the facility are similar to those previously offered by Coutts. This consolidates our banking arrangements, as our US operation also uses HSBC. HSBC has also provided the US operation with an overdraft facility of $500,000 for its own use. This will allow us to manage our cash inflows and outflows in the UK and the US more efficiently in the future.
Dividends
Following the return of cash to shareholders in June 2014 of 12.7 pence per share, the Board has decided not to declare an interim dividend.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Group's operating results and liquidity are significantly influenced by a number of risk factors, many of which are not under its control. These have not changed from those set out in the Annual Report and Accounts for 2013. These include the strength of the UK and US economies and financial markets, another banking crisis/financial shock to the global system, the demand for antique furniture and works of art, the ability to attract and retain key personnel, competition, the value of artworks, foreign currency exchange rate movements and retirement benefit pension obligations. A full disclosure of these risks can be found on page 15 of Mallett's Annual Report and Accounts for 2013, a copy of which can be downloaded from www.mallettantiques.com.
Outlook for the second half
As stated above, the company's performance over the second half of the year is likely to be dependent on a number of high value transactions, which have the potential to have a material effect on the full year outturn. Forecasting these potential sales with any precision is challenging. These specific areas of uncertainty are set against a generally fragile and unpredictable market backdrop. The Board notes that an outperformance versus its budget for the second half of the financial year would now be required to maintain full year expectations. The Board considers it unlikely at this stage that our full year results will represent an improvement on our underlying results for 2013.
Lord Daresbury
Chairman
For further information please contact:
Giles Hutchinson Smith, Chief Executive 020 7499 7411
Neither the content of the Company's website nor the content of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Company's website (or any other website) is incorporated into, or forms part of, this announcement nor, unless previously published by means of a recognised information service, should any such content be relied upon in reaching a decision as to whether or not to acquire, continue to hold, or dispose of, securities in the Company.
MALLETT PLC Condensed Consolidated Income Statement (unaudited) for the six months ended 30th June 2014 Six months Six months ended ended 30th 30th Notes June June 2014 2013 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 4,391 6,628 Cost of sales (4,327) (5,621) Gross profit 64 1,007 Other operating income 3 6 Distribution costs (140) (121) Administrative expenses (803) (754) Operating profit (876) 138 Net interest (9) (15) Share of operating profit in associate 143 85 (Loss)/profit before income tax (742) 208 Income tax 5 (7) (2) (Loss)/profit for the period (749) 206 ------------------ ------------------- (Loss)/profit on discontinued operation, net of tax 4 24 (92) (725) 114 ------------------ ------------------- Profit/(loss) attributable to: Owners of the parent company (695) 148 Non controlling interest (30) (34) (725) 114 ------------------ ------------------- Earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the parent Profit and loss Basic earnings per share 6 (5.43)p 0.86p ------------------ ------------------- Diluted earnings per share 6 (5.43)p 0.82p ------------------ ------------------- Profit and loss from continuing operations Basic earnings per share (5.61)p 1.55p ------------------ ------------------- Diluted earnings per share (5.61)p 1.46p ------------------ ------------------- MALLETT PLC Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the six months ended 30th June 2014 Six months Six months ended ended 30th 30th June June 2014 2013 GBP'000 GBP'000 Profit/(loss) for the period (725) 114 Other comprehensive income: Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (103) 236 Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: Actuarial profit/(loss) on the defined benefit pension scheme 113 (24) Total other comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax 10 212 ------------------ ------------------- Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the period (715) 326 ------------------ ------------------- Total comprehensive profit/(loss) attributable to: Owners of the parent company (685) 360 Non controlling interest (30) (34) (715) 326 ------------------ ------------------- MALLETT PLC Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited) at 30th June 2014 30th 31st June December 2014 2013 GBP'000 GBP'000 Non-current assets Intangible assets 170 26 Property, plant and equipment 2,486 2,464 Investment in associate 6 6 Other receivables 398 398 3,060 2,894 -------------- --------------- Current assets Inventories 11,289 11,406 Trade and other receivables 3,405 6,485 Cash and cash equivalents 535 1,435 15,229 19,326 -------------- --------------- Total assets 18,289 22,220 -------------- --------------- Equity Share capital 690 690 Capital redemption reserve 5,168 5,168 Own shares (532) (473) Retained profits 6,815 9,181 12,141 14,566 Non controlling interest (81) (51) Total equity 12,060 14,515 -------------- --------------- Current liabilities Trade and other payables 2,975 3,842 Bank overdrafts and loans 1,819 2,189 4,794 6,031 Non current liabilities Retirement benefit pension obligations 757 980 Other payables 678 694 1,435 1,674 -------------- --------------- Total liabilities 6,229 7,705 -------------- --------------- Total equity and liabilities 18,289 22,220 -------------- --------------- MALLETT PLC Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (unaudited) for the six months ended 30th June 2014 Six months Six months ended ended 30th 30th June June 2014 2013 GBP'000 GBP'000 (Loss)/profit before income tax (742) 208 Adjustments for: Net interest 9 15 Share of operating profit in associate (143) (85) Operating (loss)/profit (876) 138 Adjustments for: Amortisation 13 - Depreciation 101 139 Profit on the sale of fixed assets (2) - Share-based payments 34 58 Defined benefit pension adjustment (109) (167) Net exchange adjustments 41 (104) Loss from discontinued operations 24 (92) Movements in working capital: Decrease in inventories 117 570 Decrease/(increase) in receivables 3,080 (1,778) (Decrease)/increase in payables (776) 929 Cash generated by operations 1,647 (307) Tax paid (7) (2) Net Cash from Operating Activities 1,640 (309) ----------------- ----------------- Investing Activities Purchase of shares in associate - (80) Purchase of intangibles (157) - Purchase of property, plant and equipment (150) (18) Net Cash (used in)/from Investing Activities (307) (98) ----------------- ----------------- Financing Activities Interest paid (9) (15) Purchases of own shares (10) (10) Dividends paid (1,741) - Net Cash used in Financing Activities (1,760) (25) ----------------- ----------------- Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (427) (432) Cash and Cash Equivalents at the beginning of the period (754) (545) Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (103) 236 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end of the period (1,284) (741) ----------------- ----------------- MALLETT PLC Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (unaudited) for the six months ended 30th June 2014 Capital Non Share redemption Own Retained controlling Total capital reserve shares profits Total interest equity GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 At 1st January 2013 690 5,168 (438) 8,474 13,894 (89) 13,805 Profit in 6 months to 30th June 2013 - - - 148 148 (34) 114 Total other comprehensive loss for the period - - - 212 212 - 212 Total Comprehensive loss for year - - - 360 360 (34) 326 Acquisition of interest in subsidiary - - - (155) (155) 75 (80) Own shares exercised - - 28 53 81 - 81 Own shares purchased - - (58) - (58) - (58) At 30th June 2013 690 5,168 (468) 8,732 14,122 (48) 14,074 Loss in 6 months to 31st December 2013 - - - 309 309 (18) 291 Total other comprehensive loss for the period - - - 154 154 - 154 Total Comprehensive loss for year - - - 463 463 (18) 445 Disposal of interest in subsidiary - - - (13) (13) 15 2 Own shares exercised - - 7 (1) 6 - 6 Own shares purchased - - (12) - (12) - (12) At 31st December 2013 690 5,168 (473) 9,181 14,566 (51) 14,515 Loss in 6 months to 30th June 2014 - - - (695) (695) (30) (725) Total other comprehensive income for the period - - - 10 10 - 10 Total Comprehensive loss for year - - - (685) (685) (30) (715) Dividends paid in period - - - (1,741) (1,741) - (1,741) Own shares exercised - - - 60 60 - 60 Own shares purchased - - (59) - (59) - (59) At 30th June 2014 690 5,168 (532) 6,815 12,141 (81) 12,060 ---------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ MALLETT PLC Statement of Directors' Responsibilities for the six months ended 30th June 2014 The interim management report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the Directors of Mallett plc. Accordingly, the Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge: - The unaudited condensed consolidated set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as issued by the IASB and endorsed and adopted by the European Union; and - The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R and DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority. The Directors of Mallett plc are listed on the Mallett website: www.mallettantiques.com. Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended 30th June 2014 1 BASIS OF PREPARATION The annual financial statements of Mallett plc are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. The comparative financial information for the year ended 31 December 2013 included within this report does not constitute the full statutory accounts for that period. The statutory Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2013 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The Independent Auditors' Report on that Annual Report and Financial Statement for 2013 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis, and did not contain a statement under 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING 2 POLICIES The condensed financial statements are presented on the basis of the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013. 3 SEGMENTAL REPORTING The Group's operating segments have been determined based on the management accounts reviewed by the Board of Directors (the Chief Operating Decision Maker). The Group's activities are split into two business segments: dealing in antique furniture and objets d'art through Mallett, and providing restoration services through Hatfields. The operations of Mallett are further split into two geographical regions, UK and US, reflecting the location of a Mallett showroom in each of those regions. The Board assesses the performance of the operating segments based on turnover and operating profit. Sales are reported by location of sales outlet. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as described in note 2 of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2013 and no segment is reliant on any one major external customer. Transfer pricing between segments are set on an arm's length basis. Segmental assets and liabilities consist of property, plant and equipment, trade receivables, payables, cash at bank and inventories. Mallett Dis-countinued UK USA Hatfields Other Total operations GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Income & expenses information for six months ended 30th June 2014 Total Revenue 3,168 1,099 339 - 4,606 - Inter segment revenue (84) - (131) - (215) - External revenue by sales outlet 3,084 1,099 208 - 4,391 - EBITDA (484) (226) (63) 11 (762) - Depreciation and amortisation (53) (54) (7) - (114) - Operating profit/(loss) (537) (280) (70) 11 (876) - Share of operating profit in associate - - - 143 143 - Interest revenue (9) - - - (9) - Interest expense 64 (64) - - - - Profit/(loss) before tax (482) (344) (70) 154 (742) - Income tax - (7) - - (7) 24 Profit/(loss) for the year (482) (351) (70) 154 (749) 24 ----------------------------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -------------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------- Balance Sheet information at 30th June 2014 Non current assets 1,160 1,356 140 - 2,656 Capital expenditure 158 10 139 - 307 Total assets 1,639 6,111 539 - 18,289 Total liabilities, excluding tax liabilities 5,115 918 196 - 6,229 Investment in associate 6 - - - 6 ----------------------------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -------------------- --------------- --------------- Mallett Dis-countinued UK USA Hatfields Other Total operations GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Income & expenses information for six months ended 30th June 2013 Total Revenue 3,973 3,408 408 - 7,789 140 Inter segment revenue (1,091) - (70) - (1,161) - External revenue by sales outlet 2,882 3,408 338 - 6,628 140 EBITDA 101 204 30 (59) 276 (68) Depreciation and amortisation (47) (75) - (16) (138) - Operating profit/(loss) 54 129 30 (75) 138 (68) Share of operating profit in associate - - - 85 85 - Interest revenue (15) - - - (15) - Interest expense 46 (46) - - - - Profit/(loss) before tax 85 83 30 10 208 (68) Income tax - (2) - - (2) (24) Profit/(loss) for the year 85 81 30 10 206 (92) ----------------------------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -------------------- --------------- --------------- ----------------- Balance Sheet information at 30th June 2013 Non current assets 3,102 1,623 - - 4,725 Capital expenditure 18 - - - 18 Total assets 12,107 7,815 435 1,991 22,348 Total liabilities, excluding tax liabilities 6,927 514 93 - 7,534 Investment in associate 6 - - - 6 ----------------------------------------- ------------------- ----------------- -------------------- --------------- --------------- 4 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On 28 May 2013 the sale of the business of James Harvey British Art Limited ("JHBA") and JHBA inventory with a book value of GBP80,000 was completed to James Harvey in exchange for James Harvey's 50% equity in JHBA. The company will no longer trade through JHBA, which will become a dormant company, and therefore the results of JHBA for 2014 and 2013 and costs associated with the sale have been separated out from the rest of the Group and included in discontinued operations as follows: 2014 2013 GBP'000 GBP'000 Result of discontinued operations Revenue - 140 Expenses other than finance costs - (208) Tax 24 (24) Profit/(loss) for the year 24 (92) ------------------ --------------------- Basic loss per share 0.18p (0.69)p ------------------ --------------------- Diluted loss per share 0.18p (0.66)p ------------------ --------------------- 5 TAX Taxation has been provided for at an estimated rate of 20% (2013 - 20%). BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER 6 SHARE Basic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated on the profit attributable to the owners of the parent company for the period after taxation and divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period of 13,334,018 (2013 - 13,334,018). Dilutive earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding assuming conversion of all potentially dilutive ordinary shares. The company has potentially dilutive ordinary shares in the form of share awards under the Group's SIP and LTIP. For these share awards the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share awards is 737,249 (2013 - 642,352). Therefore, the weighted average number of shares for the diluted earning per share is 14,071,267 (2013 - 13,976,370). As a result of the loss in the current period all potential ordinary shares are anti-dilutive and therefore diluted EPS is the same as the basic earnings per share. 7 DIVIDENDS The directors have not declared an interim dividend (2013 - nil). Company Information DIRECTORS Lord Daresbury (Chairman)* Giles H. Hutchinson Smith *Non-executive (Chief Executive) James Heneage* M. Henry G. Neville Michael Smyth-Osbourne (Secretary) REGISTERED OFFICE Ely House 37 Dover Street London W1S 4NJ COMPANY NUMBER 1838233 WEBSITE www.mallettantiques.com
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