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MSI Ms International Plc

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MS International PLC Final Results (2950B)

06/06/2019 7:00am

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MS International PLC

06 June 2019

Chairman's Statement

Results and review

For the year ending 27(th) April 2019, the result on a 'like for like' basis increased by 48% to GBP5.99m (2018 - GBP4.04m) on revenue of GBP77.71m (2018 - 68.09m) an uplift of 14% on last year. On a similar basis, earnings per share would have been 29.0p (2018- 20.5p) an increase of 41%.

However, after a one-off GBP1.2m charge for 'guaranteed minimum pension equalisation' (see note 3 of the notes to the financial statements) the profit before taxation is reduced to GBP4.79m and earnings per share to 23.1p. Net cash was GBP22.89m (2018 - GBP15.87m) an increase of 44% on last year. The value of the Group order book at year-end was down on this time last year and there is very clear evidence, that many customers are reticent to place new orders until their perceived specific requirements become critically essential.

Reviewing the status of the varied markets we serve and responding to notable changes whether they be positive or negative is clearly an important management function and one that we always take very seriously in a thoroughly well informed, but also sensitive manner.

Fortuitously, as a Group we are very well armed, as we align to the ups and downs of the global markets we serve thanks to our diverse, profitable, international operations and a strong cash position, which supports those major product and facility developments that are in hand.

A key element in our 'Defence' business strategy has been to increase our presence significantly within the global defence market so that we can effectively counter the varied current constraints on UK MoD decisions regarding future requirements and expenditure. It is pleasing to report that once again, international sales accounted for the major component of revenue as we reap the benefits of our considerable investment in a substantial number of new products aimed specifically at the global market.

'Forgings' had a 10% uplift in revenue over the comparable period, overcoming the many challenges in international markets posed by product imported from lower cost economies. Our strategic move last year to focus on manufacturing in the United States has been exceptionally well received in a country where domestically manufactured product has considerable appeal over imported goods. This maturing investment phase is also enabling us to rationalise and re-position some of our UK production facilities, thereby better aligning our business with the notable decline of fork-lift truck production in the UK.

'Petrol Station Superstructures' enjoyed a significant upturn in activity with revenue increasing markedly compared to the period of market weakness during the previous year. Largely this is being driven by the structural transformation of traditional 'petrol filling station' sites, that were once almost exclusively selling fuel, into ones that are distinct, local convenience stores and multiple food outlets with ample car parking - that also serve fuel. This repositioning to a much broader retail offering has gathered substantial momentum across our customer base with clear benefits for the division. Furthermore, a much higher focus by management and the team on improving all round performance brought its just rewards.

'Petrol Station Branding' division maintained an admirable performance in line with that of the previous year. Here again the market is rapidly changing as the global oil companies continue to divest their estates to the numerous groups of fuel retail ownership. As a result the established branding programmes of the vendors are subject to review as the new owners determine their own priorities, fuel suppliers and schedules of requirements. Notwithstanding such significant changes, we are able to accommodate and support the priorities of these new customers without difficulty, thanks to the high reputation of our business. Pleasingly, our substantial activities across much of mainland Europe are now gaining notable traction in the UK through our fledgling operation which continues to prosper.

Outlook

This has been a creditable year of progress for the Group and we are encouraged by the good progress made across the various businesses. However, we believe that we are approaching 'very interesting times'. Despite our best endeavours in corporate product development and international marketing, there are times, such as now, when experience tells us some challenging external influences may come to bear on the business.

Nevertheless, recognising the challenges ahead of the game, is of course critical to maintain momentum. We believe that we are fully aware of such circumstances and we will do whatever is necessary to overcome any hurdles and protect at all times the Company's past and future development.

We are committed to moving the business forward and have the resilience, experience, and dedication along with a great team of people plus the financial resources to support and develop opportunities as they arise.

All matters considered the Board recommends the payment of a maintained final dividend of 6.5p per share, making the total for the year of 8.25p (2018 - 8.25p). The final dividend is expected to be paid on 25th July, 2019 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21st June, 2019.

Michael Bell

   5(th)   June 2019 
 
       For any further information please contact: 
       MS INTERNATIONAL plc                                        Tel: 01 302 322133 
        Michael Bell 
 
       Shore Capital                                            Tel: (0) 20 7408 4090 
        Nomad and Broker 
        Patrick Castle/Daniel Bush 
 
 
Consolidated income statement 
For the 52 weeks ended 27th April, 2019 
                                                                              2019      2018 
Continuing operations                                                        Total     Total 
                                                                            GBP000    GBP000 
 
Revenue                                                                     77,708    68,085 
Cost of sales                                                             (56,131)  (49,903) 
 
 
Gross profit                                                                21,577    18,182 
 
Distribution costs                                                         (3,537)   (3,383) 
Administrative expenses                                                   (11,846)  (10,546) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
 
                                                                          (15,383)  (13,929) 
 
 
                                                                             6,194     4,253 
 
Past service pension costs                                                 (1,198)         - 
 
 
Group operating profit                                                       4,996     4,253 
 
Interest received                                                               93        51 
Interest paid                                                                (116)      (82) 
Other finance costs - pensions                                               (186)     (183) 
                                                                          --------  -------- 
                                                                             (209)     (214) 
 
 
Profit before taxation                                                       4,787     4,039 
Taxation                                                                     (975)     (653) 
 
 
Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent           3,812     3,386 
 
 
Earnings per share: basic and diluted                                        23.1p     20.5p 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
For the 52 weeks ended 27th April, 2019 
                                                                                           2019    2018 
                                                                                          Total   Total 
                                                                                         GBP000  GBP000 
 
Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent                        3,812   3,386 
 
 
Exchange differences on retranslation of foreign operations                               (242)   (175) 
 
 
Net other comprehensive (loss) 
 to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods                               (242)   (175) 
 
 
Remeasurement gains on defined benefit pension scheme                                       403     858 
Deferred taxation on remeasurement on defined benefit scheme                               (69)   (146) 
Revaluation surplus on land and buildings                                                     -   2,052 
Deferred taxation on revaluation surplus on land and buildings                                -   (254) 
 
Net other comprehensive income not being reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent 
 periods                                                                                    334   2,510 
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent    3,904   5,721 
 
 
 
Consolidated and company statement of changes in equity 
For the 52 weeks ended 27th April, 
2019 
                    Share     Capital     Other  Revaluation    Share     Currency  Treasury  Retained          Total 
                  capital  redemption  reserves      reserve  Premium  translation    shares  earnings  shareholders' 
                              reserve                         account      reserve                              funds 
                   GBP000      GBP000    GBP000       GBP000   GBP000       GBP000    GBP000    GBP000         GBP000 
 
(a) Group 
At 29th April, 
 2017               1,840         901     2,815        4,257    1,629          696   (3,059)    19,962         29,041 
 
Profit for the 
 period                 -           -         -            -        -            -         -     3,386          3,386 
Other 
 comprehensive 
 income/loss            -           -         -        1,798        -        (175)         -       712          2,335 
                  -------              --------                                               --------  ------------- 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income/loss            -           -         -        1,798        -        (175)         -     4,098          5,721 
Dividends paid          -           -         -            -        -            -         -   (1,362)        (1,362) 
 
 
At 28th April, 
 2018               1,840         901     2,815        6,055    1,629          521   (3,059)    22,698         33,400 
IFRS 15 
 adjustment             -           -         -            -        -            -         -     (144)          (144) 
 
Profit for the 
 period                 -           -         -            -        -            -         -     3,812          3,812 
Other 
 comprehensive 
 income/(loss)          -           -         -            -        -        (242)         -       334             92 
                  -------  ----------  --------  -----------  -------  -----------  --------  --------  ------------- 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income/(loss)          -           -         -            -        -        (242)         -     4,146          3,904 
Dividends paid          -           -         -            -        -            -         -   (1,362)        (1,362) 
 
 
At 27th April, 
 2019               1,840         901     2,815        6,055    1,629          279   (3,059)    25,338         35,798 
 
 
(b) Company 
At 29th April, 
 2017               1,840         901     1,565        4,351    1,629            -   (3,059)    18,745         25,972 
 
Profit for the 
 period                 -           -         -            -        -            -         -       532            532 
Other 
 comprehensive 
 income                 -           -         -        1,704        -            -         -       712          2,416 
                  -------  ----------  --------  -----------  -------  -----------  --------  --------  ------------- 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income                 -           -         -        1,704        -            -         -     1,244          2,948 
Dividends paid          -           -         -            -        -            -         -   (1,362)        (1,362) 
 
 
At 28th April, 
 2018               1,840         901     1,565        6,055    1,629            -   (3,059)    18,627         27,558 
IFRS 15 
 adjustment             -           -         -            -        -            -         -     (144)          (144) 
Reserve 
 transfer               -           -     6,055      (6,055)        -            -         -         -              - 
Loss for the 
 period                 -           -         -            -        -            -         -     (233)          (233) 
Other 
 comprehensive 
 income                 -           -         -            -        -            -         -       334            334 
                  -------  ----------  --------  -----------  -------  -----------  --------  --------  ------------- 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income                 -           -         -            -        -            -         -       101            101 
Dividends paid          -           -         -            -        -            -         -   (1,362)        (1,362) 
 
 
At 27th April, 
 2019               1,840         901     7,620            -    1,629            -   (3,059)    17,222         26,153 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated and company statements of financial position 
 At 27th April, 2019 
                                                   Group             Company 
                                            2019      2018      2019      2018 
                                          GBP000    GBP000    GBP000    GBP000 
 ASSETS 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment            20,426    20,766     1,265    14,043 
 Intangible assets                         4,483     4,893         -         - 
 Investments in subsidiaries                   -         -    15,036    15,204 
 Deferred income tax asset                 1,156     1,092     1,241     1,092 
 
 
                                          26,065    26,751    17,542    30,339 
 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                              12,624    11,666     1,462     1,017 
 Trade and other receivables               7,044    14,617    22,489    10,003 
 Income tax receivable                        44       114        21         - 
 Prepayments                               1,774     1,127       299       335 
 Cash and cash equivalents                22,886    15,866         -         - 
 
 
                                          44,372    43,390    24,271    11,355 
 
 
 
 
 
 TOTAL ASSETS                             70,437    70,141    41,813    41,694 
 
 
 
 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 Equity 
 Share capital                             1,840     1,840     1,840     1,840 
 Capital redemption reserve                  901       901       901       901 
 Other reserves                            2,815     2,815     7,620     1,565 
 Revaluation reserve                       6,055     6,055         -     6,055 
 Share premium account                     1,629     1,629     1,629     1,629 
 Currency translation reserve                279       521         -         - 
 Treasury shares                         (3,059)   (3,059)   (3,059)   (3,059) 
 Profit/(loss) for the period              3,812     3,386     (233)       531 
 Retained earnings                        21,526    19,312    17,455    18,096 
 
 
 TOTAL EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS         35,798    33,400    26,153    27,558 
 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Defined benefit pension liability         6,802     6,421     6,802     6,421 
 Deferred income tax liability             1,567     1,625         -     1,154 
 
 
                                           8,369     8,046     6,802     7,575 
 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Bank overdraft                                -         -       582       342 
 Trade and other payables                 25,375    28,052     8,276     6,204 
 Income tax payable                          895       643         -        15 
 
 
                                          26,270    28,695     8,858     6,561 
 
 
 
 
 
 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES             70,437    70,141    41,813    41,694 
 
 
 
Consolidated and company cash flow statements 
For the 52 weeks ended 27th April, 2019                                      Group             Company 
                                                                          2019     2018     2019      2018 
                                                                        GBP000   GBP000   GBP000    GBP000 
 
 
Profit/(loss) before taxation                                            4,787    4,039    (312)       488 
Adjustments to reconcile profit before taxation to net cash inflow 
/(outflow) from operating 
activities 
Past service pension costs                                               1,198        -    1,198         - 
IFRS 15 working capital adjustment                                       (144)        -    (144)         - 
Depreciation charge                                                      1,318    1,266      551       708 
Amortisation charge                                                        375      507        -         - 
Net increase/(reversal) of impairment in investment in subsidiary 
 undertaking                                                                 -        -      168     (213) 
Profit on sale of fixed assets                                            (80)    (113)     (60)      (84) 
Dividends received                                                           -        -    (690)     (360) 
Finance costs                                                              209      214      249       232 
Foreign exchange losses                                                  (460)     (74)        -         - 
Increase in inventories                                                  (958)  (1,521)    (445)       241 
Decrease/(increase) in receivables                                       7,573  (3,224)  (1,384)   (1,530) 
(Increase)/decrease in prepayments                                       (647)    (184)       36       489 
(Decrease)/increase in payables                                        (1,849)    2,679    1,992   (6,281) 
(Decrease)/increase in progress payments                                 (828)     (91)       80       213 
Pension fund payments                                                    (600)    (389)    (600)     (389) 
 
 
Cash generated from/(invested in) operating activities                   9,894    3,109      639   (6,486) 
 
Net interest paid                                                         (23)     (31)     (63)      (49) 
Taxation paid                                                            (797)    (111)     (36)      (89) 
 
 
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities                      9,074    2,967      540   (6,624) 
 
Investing activities 
                                                                                -------           -------- 
Investment in MSI- Forks Inc                                                 -        -        -     (652) 
Dividends received from subsidiaries                                         -        -      690       360 
Transfer of net assets to MSI-Defence Systems Ltd.                           -        -        -   (5,127) 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                (891)  (1,106)    (284)     (568) 
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment                      199      157      176       105 
                                                                                -------           -------- 
 
 
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from investing activities                      (692)    (949)      582   (5,882) 
 
 
Financing activities 
Dividends paid                                                         (1,362)  (1,362)  (1,362)   (1,362) 
 
 
Net cash outflow from financing activities                             (1,362)  (1,362)  (1,362)   (1,362) 
 
 
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                         7,020      656    (240)  (13,868) 
Opening cash and cash equivalents/(bank overdraft)                      15,866   15,210    (342)    13,526 
 
 
Closing cash and cash equivalents/(bank overdraft)                      22,886   15,866    (582)     (342) 
 
 

The financial information set out above does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the periods ended 27(th) April, 2019 or 28th April, 2018 but is derived from those accounts. Statutory accounts for 2018 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, and those for 2019 will be delivered following the Company's Annual General Meeting. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their reports were unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

 
 1   Segment 
     information 
 
    The following table presents revenue and profit and certain assets and liability information 
     regarding the Group's divisions for the periods ended 27th April, 2019 and 28th April, 2018. 
     The reporting format is determined by the differences in manufacture and services provided 
     by the Group. The Defence division is engaged in the design, manufacture and service of defence 
     equipment. The Forgings division is engaged in the manufacture of forgings. The Petrol Station 
     Superstructures division is engaged in the design, manufacture, construction, branding, maintenance 
     and restyling of petrol station superstructures. The Petrol Station Branding division is engaged 
     in the design and installation of the complete appearance of petrol stations. 
 
 
    Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose 
     of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Group financing 
     (including finance costs and finance revenue) and income taxes are managed on a group basis 
     and are not allocated to operating segments. 
 
                           Defence          Forgings    Petrol Station    Petrol Station       Total 
                                                        Superstructures      Branding 
                       2019    2018      2019    2018      2019     2018    2019    2018     2019    2018 
                     GBP000  GBP000    GBP000  GBP000    GBP000   GBP000  GBP000  GBP000   GBP000  GBP000 
    Revenue 
 From external 
  customers          26,678  21,900    15,695  14,336    15,871   12,236  19,464  19,613   77,708  68,085 
 From other 
  segments                -       -         -       -       450      199     226     142      676     341 
 
 
 Segment 
  revenue            26,678  21,900    15,695  14,336    16,321   12,435  19,690  19,755   78,384  68,426 
 
 
 
 Segment result       2,836   2,600     (442)   (536)     2,055       17   1,745   2,172    6,194   4,253 
 Past service 
  pension costs                                                                           (1,198)       - 
 Net finance 
  costs                                                                                     (209)   (214) 
 
 
 Profit before 
  taxation                                                                                  4,787   4,039 
 Taxation                                                                                   (975)   (653) 
 
 
 Profit for the 
  period                                                                                    3,812   3,386 
 
 
 
 Segmental 
  assets             29,942  40,801     8,988   5,272    10,787    8,845   9,291  10,005   59,008  64,923 
 Unallocated assets (see 
  below)                                                                                   11,429   5,218 
 
 
 Total assets                                                                              70,437  70,141 
 
 
 Segmental 
  liabilities        19,500  19,329     6,125   1,978     4,330    1,970   2,806   4,402   32,761  27,679 
 Unallocated liabilities 
  (see below)                                                                               1,878   9,062 
 
 
 Total 
  liabilities                                                                              34,639  36,741 
 
 
 Capital 
  expenditure            67      18       406     530       196      149     118     211      787     908 
 Depreciation            77     154       517     480       488      628     365     365    1,447   1,627 
 
 
 Unallocated assets includes certain fixed assets, (including all UK properties - see note 
  12(e)) intangible assets, current assets and deferred tax assets. Unallocated liabilities 
  includes the defined pension benefit scheme liability and certain current liabilities. 
 
 Geographical analysis 
 
 The following table presents revenue and expenditure and certain assets and liabilities information 
  by geographical segment for the periods ended 27th April, 2019 and 28th April, 2018. The Group's 
  geographical segments are based on the location of the Group's assets. Revenue from external 
  customers is based on the geographical location of its customers. 
 
 
                United Kingdom                                        Rest of the 
                                       Europe       Americas             World            Total 
                  2019     2018    2019    2018    2019    2018    2019       2018    2019    2018 
                GBP000   GBP000  GBP000  GBP000  GBP000  GBP000  GBP000     GBP000  GBP000  GBP000 
 
 Revenue 
 External       30,755   24,914  33,143  25,803   9,572   7,536   4,238      9,832  77,708  68,085 
 
 Non-current 
  assets        17,637   18,322   3,832   4,203   4,596   4,226       -          -  26,065  26,751 
 Current 
  assets        34,301   32,724   7,670   8,499   2,401   2,167       -          -  44,372  43,390 
 Liabilities    31,701   32,076   2,260   4,256     679     409       -          -  34,640  36,741 
 
 Capital 
  expenditure      350      586     190     216     351     304       -          -     891   1,106 
 
 
 
 
 Information about major customers                                           2019     2018 
 Revenue from major customers arising from sales reported in the Defence 
 segment:                                                                  GBP000   GBP000 
       Customer 1                                                          10,871        - 
       Customer 1                                                                         -    7,137 
 
 Revenue from major customers arising from sales reported in the 
 Petrol Station 
 Branding segment: 
       Customer 1                                                          11,905        - 
       Customer 1                                                                         -   14,761 
 
 
 
 
 2      Employee information                                            2019     2018 
                                                                      Number   Number 
        The average number of employees, including executive 
         directors, during the period was: 
       Production                                                        264      251 
       Technical                                                          65       69 
       Distribution                                                       27       33 
       Administration                                                     91       78 
 
 
                                                                         447      431 
 
 
 
 (a)    Staff costs                                                     2019     2018 
             Including executive directors, employment costs were 
              as follows:                                             GBP000   GBP000 
       Wages and salaries                                             17,609   16,029 
       Social Security costs                                           1,934    1,850 
       Other pension costs                                               666      637 
 
 
                                                                      20,209   18,516 
 
 
 
                                                                        2019     2018 
 (b)    Directors' emoluments                                         GBP000   GBP000 
  Aggregate directors' emoluments                                      1,672    1,431 
  Post employment benefits                                                47       37 
 
 
                                                                       1,719    1,468 
 
 
 
 
3  Past service pension costs                                2019      2018 
                                                           GBP000    GBP000 
   Guaranteed minimum pension equalisation adjustment.    (1,198)         - 
 
 
                                                          (1,198)         - 
 
 
 
 4(a)    Taxation 
 
         The charge for taxation comprises:                                                          2019     2018 
                                                                                                   GBP000   GBP000 
         Current tax 
         United Kingdom corporation tax                                                               540        - 
  Adjustments in respect of previous years                                                           (16)       33 
  Foreign corporation tax                                                                             635      682 
 
 
  Group current tax                                                                                 1,159      715 
 
 
         Deferred tax 
  Origination and reversal of temporary differences                                                 (247)     (62) 
         Adjustments in respect of prior years                                                         63        - 
                                                                                                        -        - 
 
 
  Group deferred tax                                                                                (184)     (62) 
 
 
  Tax on profit                                                                                       975      653 
 
 
 
         Tax relating to items charged or credited to other comprehensive income 
         Deferred tax 
  Deferred tax on measurement gains on pension scheme current year                                     69      146 
  Deferred tax on revaluation surplus on land and buildings                                             -      254 
 
 
 
  Income tax in the statement of comprehensive income                                                  69      400 
 
 
 
   (b)   Factors affecting the tax charge for the year 
 
         The tax assessed for the period differs to the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK 
          (19%) (2018 - 19%). The differences are explained below: 
 
                                                                                                     2019     2018 
                                                                                                   GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Profit before tax                                                                                 4,787    4,039 
 
 
  Profit multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax of 19% (2018 - 19%)                           910      767 
 
  Expenses not deductible for tax purposes                                                          (102)    (288) 
  Adjustments in respect of overseas tax rates                                                        120      141 
  Current tax adjustment in respect of prior periods                                                 (16)       33 
         Deferred tax adjustment in respect of prior periods                                           63        - 
 
 
 
  Total tax charge for the period                                                                     975      653 
 
 
 
 (c)     Factors affecting future tax charge 
  The UK corporation tax rate will remain at 19% until it reduces to 17% in 2020. At 27th April, 
   2019 the rate reductions to 17% had been enacted. Deferred tax at 27th April, 2019 has therefore 
   been provided at 17% or at a blended rate depending on when the underlying temporary differences 
   are expected to unwind. Deferred tax in relation to intangibles recognised on the acquisition 
   of Petrol Sign bv has been provided at 25% being the main corporation tax rate in The Netherlands. 
 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
 
 
 5     Earnings per share 
 
      The calculation of basic earnings per share is based 
       on: 
 
      (a) Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent 
       of GBP3,812,000 (2018 - GBP3,386,000). 
 
      (b) 16,504,691 (2018 - 16,504,691) Ordinary shares, being the weighted 
       average number of Ordinary shares in issue. 
 
      This represents 18,396,073 (2018 - 18,396,073) being the weighted average 
       number of Ordinary shares in issue less 1,891,382 (2018 - less 1,891,382) 
       being the weighted average number of shares both held within the ESOT 245,048 
       (2018 - 245,048) and purchased by the Company 1,646,334 (2018 - 1,646,334). 
 
 
 
 6    Dividends paid and proposed                                           2019      2018 
                                                                          GBP000    GBP000 
      Declared and paid during the year 
      On Ordinary shares 
    Final dividend for 2018 : 6.50p (2017 - 6.50p)                         1,073     1,073 
    Interim dividend for 2019 : 1.75p (2018 - 1.75p)                         289       289 
 
 
                                                                           1,362     1,362 
 
 
      Proposed for approval by shareholders at the AGM 
    Final dividend for 2019 : 6.50p (2018 - 6.50p)                         1,073     1,073 
 
 
 
7   Trade and other receivables 
                                                            Group                          Company 
                                                            2019        2018        2019          2018 
                                                          GBP000      GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
 Trade receivables                                         6,913      14,032       3,456         2,998 
 Retentions on contracts                                     113         568           -            22 
 Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings                       -           -       9,029         6,983 
 Other receivables                                            18          17           4             - 
 
 
                                                           7,044      14,617      22,489        10,003 
 
 
 
 
    The aggregate amount of costs incurred and recognised profits to date on contracts is 
    GBP15,819,000 
    (2018 - GBP12,159,000). 
 
    (a) Trade receivables are denominated in 
    the following currencies 
                                                           Group                       Company 
                                                            2019        2018        2019          2018 
                                                          GBP000      GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
 Sterling                                                  3,674       7,160       2,751         2,194 
 Euro                                                      2,141       5,961         701           812 
 US dollar                                                   778         582           -             - 
 Other currencies                                            320         329           4           (8) 
 
 
                                                           6,913      14,032       3,456         2,998 
 
 
 
 
  Group                            Total       Not past       < 30     30-60     60-90     > 90 days 
                                                    due       days      days      days 
                                  GBP000         GBP000     GBP000    GBP000    GBP000        GBP000 
  2019                             6,913          6,245        505       148        13             2 
  2018                            14,032          9,377      4,446       142        24            43 
 
  As at 27th April, 2019 trade receivables at a nominal value of GBP105,000 
   (2018 - GBP97,000) were impaired and fully provided. Bad debts of GBP65,000 
   (2018 - GBP15,000) were recovered and bad debts of GBP52,000 (2018 - GBP28,000) 
   were incurred. 
 
  Company 
  2019                             2,764          2,649         40        81         -           (6) 
  2018                             2,998          2,172        808        17         -             1 
 
  As at 27th April, 2019 trade receivables at a nominal value of GBP51,000 
   (2018 - GBP32,000) were impaired and fully provided. Bad debts of GBP20,000 
   (2018 - GBP11,000) were recovered and bad debts of GBP39,000 (2018 - GBP6,000) 
   were incurred. 
 
  (b) Retentions on contracts are denominated 
   in the following currencies 
                                                                Group                      Company 
                                                              2019      2018      2019          2018 
                                                            GBP000    GBP000    GBP000        GBP000 
  Sterling                                                     113       568         -            22 
  Euro                                                           -         -         -             - 
  US dollar                                                      -         -         -             - 
  Other currencies                                               -         -         -             - 
 
 
                                                               113       568         -            22 
 
 
  Retentions on contracts are non interest bearing and represent amounts contractually 
   retained by customers on completion of contracts for specific time periods 
   as follows: 
 
 
 
                 Total       Up to    6 - 12   12 - 18   18 - 24 
  Group                   6 months    months    months    months 
                GBP000      GBP000    GBP000    GBP000    GBP000 
  2019             113          93        20         -         - 
  2018             568         546        22         -         - 
 
  Company 
 
  2019               -           -         -         -         - 
  2018              22           -        22         -         - 
 
 
 
 
 
8   Cash and cash equivalents/bank overdraft                   Group                 Company 
                                                            2019            2018    2019    2018 
                                                          GBP000          GBP000  GBP000  GBP000 
 Cash at bank and in hand                                 17,151           7,504       -       - 
 Short term deposits                                       5,735           8,362       -       - 
 Bank overdraft                                                -               -   (582)   (342) 
 
 
                                                          22,886          15,866   (582)   (342) 
 
 
 
 Reserves 
 
 Share Capital 
 The balance classified as share capital includes the nominal value on issue 
  of the Company's equity share capital, comprising 10p Ordinary shares. 
 
 Capital redemption reserve 
 The balance classified as capital redemption reserve represents the nominal 
  value of issued share capital of the Company, repurchased. 
 
 Other reserves - Company 
 Following the transfer of assets held at valuation by the Company, to a 
  subsidiary company, a reserve has been created which is non distributable. 
  This is equal to the revaluation reserve previously arising. 
 
 Additionally, it includes the non-distributable retained reserve for the 
  revaluation reserve previously showing in the company for properties now 
  transferred to other members of the Group. 
 
 Revaluation reserve 
 The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increases in the fair value 
  of land and buildings and decreases to the extent that such decrease relates 
  to an increase on the same assets previously recognised in equity. This 
  also includes the impact of the change in the prior year for the related 
  deferred tax due to the change in corporation tax (18% to 17%). 
 
 Share premium account 
 The balance classified as special reserve represents the share premium on 
  the issue of the Company's equity share capital. 
 
 Currency translation 
  reserve 
 The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences 
  arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries. 
  It is also used to record the effect of hedging net investments in foreign 
  operations. 
 
 Treasury Shares 
                                                                             2019            2018 
                                                                           GBP000          GBP000 
 Employee Share Ownership 
  Trust                                                                       100             100 
 Shares in treasury                                                         2,959           2,959 
 
 
                                                                            3,059           3,059 
 
 
 
 
 
The preliminary announcement is prepared on the same basis as set out in the 
previous year's accounts apart from the adoption of new accounting standards 
IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments' and IFRS 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers'. 
 
The Directors confirm to the best of their knowledge that: 
(a) the financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial 
 Reporting Standards, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, 
 financial position and profit or loss of the group and the undertakings included 
 in the consolidation taken as a whole; and 
 
(b) the Chairman's Statement includes a fair review of the development and 
 performance of the business and the position of the group and the undertakings 
 included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description 
 of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face. 
 
The preliminary announcement was approved by the Board on 5th June, 2019 and 
 the above responsibility statement was signed on its behalf by Michael Bell, 
 Executive Chairman and Michael O'Connell, Group Finance Director. 
 
Copies of this announcement are available from the Company's registered office 
 at MS INTERNATIONAL plc, Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, DN4 8DH, England. The 
 full Annual Report and Accounts which will include the Notice of AGM, will 
 be posted to shareholders shortly and will be available on our website at 
 www.msiplc.com and will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies after it 
 has been laid before the Company in general meeting. 
 

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