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NEXS Nexus Infrastructure Plc

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Nexus Infrastructure PLC Interim results for the six months ended 31 March (6021P)

30/05/2018 7:01am

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Nexus Infrastructure PLC

30 May 2018

Date: 30 May 2018

Nexus Infrastructure plc ("Nexus")

Interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2018

Strong fundamentals

Nexus, a leading provider of essential infrastructure services to the UK housebuilding and commercial sectors, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2018.

Highlights:

-- Group Revenue up 3.8% to GBP62.9m (H1 2017: GBP60.6m)

-- Operating profit up 14.6% to GBP3.5m (H1 2017: GBP3.1m)

-- Profit before tax up 15.3% to GBP3.4m (H1 2017 GBP3.0m)

-- Group Order book increased by 30% to GBP234.1m (H1 2017: GBP180.7m)

o Tamdown: Order book up 18% to GBP118.4m (H1 2017: GBP100.5m)

o TriConnex Order book up 44% to GBP115.7m (H1 2017: GBP80.2m)

Divisional performances:

   --    Tamdown: Revenues up 2.4% to GBP47.9m (H1 2017: GBP46.8m) 

o The gross margin for the period at 16.3% (H1 2017: 15.9%) is in line with margins recorded in the preceding financial years.

o Operating margin increased 110 bps to 5.2% (H1 2017: 4.1%), and operating profit increased by 30.4% to GBP2.5m (H1 2017: GBP1.9m)

   --    TriConnex: Revenues up 8.4% to GBP15.0m (H1 2017 GBP13.9m) 

o The gross margin for the period improved by 20 bps to 34.1% (H1 2017: 33.9%)

o Operating margin improved by 20bps to 12.9% (H1 2017: 12.7%)

Strong balance Sheet:

   --    38.5% growth in net assets of GBP18.3m at 31 March 2018 (2017: GBP13.2m) 
   --    Net cash of GBP7.4m (2017: GBP10.3m) 
   --    A 4.8% increase in interim dividend declared of 2.2p per share (H1 2017: 2.1p per share) 

eSmart Networks launch:

-- Launch of quality end to end solution to design, install and connect rapid electric vehicle charging points for a variety of customers such as charge point network operators, local authorities, vehicle OEMs, direct B2B and direct B2C.

   --    Wholly owned division of Nexus with investment to date of GBP0.2m 

-- Secured GBP0.5m of contracts for installation of rapid charging units in both the South East and the Midlands

Mike Morris, Chief Executive of Nexus, commented:

"We are reporting revenues and profits ahead of H1 last year and a current order book of GBP234.1m, which positions the Group well for future growth. Our recent trading statement identified some industry-driven timing issues from within the TriConnex business, which we are addressing.

The underlying demand factors in UK housebuilding are still strong and Nexus commands an established market position, from which we will continue to pursue our growth strategy. Against this background, the Board is optimistic on the outlook for the business."

Enquiries:

 
 Nexus Infrastructure plc           Tel: 01376 320856 
  Michael Morris, Chief Executive 
  Officer 
  Alan Martin, Chief Financial 
  Officer 
 Numis Securities Limited           Tel: 0207 260 1200 
  (Nominated Adviser & Broker) 
  Oliver Hardy (Nomad) 
  Heraclis Economides 
  Ben Stoop 
 Financial Public Relations         Tel: 0203 757 4992 
  Camarco 
  Ginny Pulbrook 
  Tom Huddart 
 

Notes to Editors:

Nexus is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services to the UK housebuilding and commercial sectors. The Group is comprised of: Tamdown, a provider of specialised infrastructure services; TriConnex which designs, installs and connects utility networks to properties on new residential and commercial developments; and eSmart Networks which focuses on EV and smart grid infrastructure.

Tamdown has a well-established market position having been in operation for over 40 years and currently counts amongst its customers nine of the top ten largest UK housebuilders. TriConnex was established in 2011 to take advantage of deregulation in the utilities market with the goal of being recognised as the UK's leading independent provider of utility connections to new developments.

eSmart Networks was set up in 2018 to focus on the opportunities within the electric vehicle charging market, along with battery storage and specialised distribution network works to enable smart grid solutions.

Business and Financial Review

I am pleased to announce the interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2018. The Group has recorded revenue and profitability ahead of the performance in H1 2017 and has continued to successfully secure work, with the order book increasing to GBP234.1m, an increase of 30% year on year, all of which support the Company's ability to maintain its growth journey and progressive dividend policy. During the period Nexus has invested in an electric vehicle charging start-up, eSmart Networks, which designs and installs rapid ev charging points.

Group revenue increased 3.8% to GBP62.9m (H1 2017: GBP60.6m), with group operating profits increasing by 14.6% to GBP3.5m (H1 2017: GBP3.1m), driven by improved profitability within Tamdown.

The Group's balance sheet remains strong with net assets standing at GBP18.3m at 31 March 2018 compared to GBP13.2m at 31 March 2017. Included within the net assets balance is Cash and Cash Equivalents of GBP14.8m (H1 2017: GBP19.7m) and net cash was GBP7.4m (H1 2017: GBP10.3m).

Tamdown

Tamdown provides a range of specialised infrastructure and engineering services to the UK housebuilding sectors, with operations focused on the South East of England and London.

Revenue for Tamdown increased by 2.4% to GBP47.9m (H1 2017: GBP46.8m). Growth was limited as, in common with the rest of our industry, we experienced disruption from the poor weather in March, which impacted the phasing of some of our work. Despite this short term disruption, the Board expects the outturn for Tamdown's operating profit for 2018 to be in line with its expectations and ahead of 2017.

The gross margin for the period at 16.3% (H1 2017: 15.9%) is in line with the overall margins recorded in the preceding financial years.

Operating margin increased 110 bps to 5.2% (H1 2017: 4.1%), and operating profit increased by 30.4% to GBP2.5m (H1 2017: GBP1.9m).

The market for Tamdown continues to be active and competitive, with the Company continuing to build on its strong market position with the order book increasing 17.8% year on year to GBP118.4m (H1 2017: GBP100.5m) and a 9.3% increase in the first half of the financial year.

Tamdown has an established market position, providing quality services to a broad range of UK housebuilders. The structural undersupply of the housing market continues, which provides confidence that our customers will continue to demand our services.

TriConnex

TriConnex designs, installs and connects gas, electricity, water and fibre networks on new residential and commercial developments, with operations in the South East, South Midlands and South West of England.

Revenue for TriConnex increased by 8.4% to GBP15.0m (H1 2017: GBP13.9m). The gross margin for the period improved by 20 bps to 34.1% (H1 2017: 33.9%).

Operating profit increased by 9.8% to GBP1.9m (H1 2017: GBP1.8m) with the operating margin improving by 20 bps to 12.9%.

TriConnex has continued to be successful in securing orders, with the order book increasing by 44% year on year to GBP115.7m (H1 2017: GBP80.2m) and a 22.6% increase in the first half of the financial year.

As stated in the trading update in April 2018, despite the significant increase in the order book it is expected that the revenues and operating profit for 2018 will be in line with 2017, due to the conversion of orders into revenue taking longer than in previous years. TriConnex is engaged at the very early stage of developments with its customers, and often secures contracts prior to land acquisition. These contracts generally contribute to revenue over four to five years. The increase in the order book illustrates that customers continue to be active, however schemes are taking longer to get to start on site, primarily due to the increase in pre-commencement conditions set by the local authorities slowing the preparation of sites prior to construction. The increased order book provides good long term visibility, but the delays in getting on site have created a lag in the conversion of the order book into revenue and profits.

eSmart Networks

eSmart Networks, a wholly owned division of Nexus, has been created to take advantage of the significant expected growth in electric vehicles and thus the need for charging points to power them. eSmart Networks will provide a quality end to end solution of design, installation and connection of rapid electric vehicle charging points for a variety of customers such as charge point network operators, local authorities, vehicles OEMs, direct B2B and direct B2C. We consider that this market has considerable growth opportunity and is supported by Government with GBP400m to fund a national charging network and subsidise vehicle purchases.

The investment to date, consisting of administrative expenses, all of which have been expensed, totals GBP0.2m. The Board expects the revenue contribution in H2 2018 to approach approximately GBP1.0m and the net start up investment to be GBP0.6m in the current financial year.

eSmart Networks has been successful in securing GBP0.5m of contracts for installation of rapid charging units in both the South East and the Midlands.

Dividend and Dividend timetable

In the light of these results and our confidence in the future, the Board is declaring an interim dividend of 2.2 pence per share, an increase of 4.8% over the prior year (H1 2017: 2.1 pence per share).

The interim dividend will be paid on 13 July 2018 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 15 June 2018. The shares will go ex-dividend on 14 June 2018.

The Board aims to maintain a progressive dividend policy.

Financial Overview

Income statement

Group revenue increased 3.8% to GBP62.9m (H1 2017: GBP60.6m), with revenue growth in both Tamdown and TriConnex.

Group gross profit increased 6.5% to GBP12.9m (H1 2017: GBP12.1m), with the gross margin increasing 60 bps to 20.6% (H1 2017: 20.0%).

The Group's operating profit, even with the inclusion of the costs of eSmart Networks, increased 14.6% to GBP3.5m (H1 2017: GBP3.1m). Net finance costs totalled GBP0.1m (H1 2017: GBP0.1m) resulting in profit before tax increase of 15.3% to GBP3.4m (H1 2017: GBP3.0m).

The tax charge for the period was GBP0.7m (H1 2017: GBP0.6m) reflecting an effective rate of 19.6% (H1 2017: 20%). The profit after tax increased by GBP0.4m to GBP2.8m (H1 2017: GBP2.4m).

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

The Group's balance sheet remains strong with net assets standing at GBP18.3m at 31 March 2018 compared to GBP13.2m at 31 March 2017. Working capital grew by GBP5.2m since 31 March 2017, with inventories increasing GBP1.0m, receivables increasing GBP1.6m and payables decreasing GBP2.6m. Included within the net assets balance is Cash and Cash Equivalents of GBP14.8m (H1 2017: GBP19.7m), with net cash totalling GBP7.4m (2017: GBP10.3m).

In line with the prior year, operating cash flow utilised GBP8.5m (H1 2017: GBP8.9m) of cash in the period. The Board expects that working capital will reduce in H2 2018, as occurred in H2 2017, resulting in operating cash flows in H2 2018 being cash generative. Dividends and other financing activities consumed GBP2.9m in the first half (H1 2017: GBP4.0m).

Risks and Uncertainties

The Group is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as part of its activities. The Board regularly considers these and seeks to ensure that appropriate processes are in place to identify, control and monitor these risks. The Directors consider that the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group are those outlined on pages 22 to 24 of the Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2017.

Summary and Outlook

The Group is in a strong position to deliver growth. The fundamental market drivers for our businesses are positive in both the short and medium term. The order book has continued to grow to record levels in all businesses. Against this background, the Board is optimistic on the outlook for the business and is confident the Group will deliver on its growth strategy.

Mike Morris

Chief Executive Officer

Condensed consolidated statement of total comprehensive income

For the six months to 31 March 2018

 
                                                   Unaudited     Unaudited         Audited 
                                                  Six months    Six months      Year ended 
                                                          to            to    30 September 
                                                    31 March      31 March            2017 
                                          Note          2018          2017         GBP'000 
                                                     GBP'000       GBP'000 
-------------------------------------  -------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Revenue                                              62,920        60,644         135,034 
 
 Cost of sales                                      (49,985)      (48,498)       (107,793) 
 
 Gross profit                                         12,935        12,146          27,241 
                                                ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Administrative expenses                             (9,413)       (9,073)        (17,910) 
 
 Operating profit before exceptional 
  items                                                3,522         3,073           9,331 
 Exceptional items                                         -             -         (1,714) 
-------------------------------------  -------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Operating profit                                      3,522         3,073           7,617 
                                                ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Finance income                                           17            50              70 
 Finance expense                                       (125)         (163)           (304) 
 
 Profit before tax                                     3,414         2,960           7,383 
 
 Taxation                                 3            (670)         (592)         (1,554) 
 
 Profit for the period                                 2,744         2,368           5,829 
 
 Earnings per share (pence per 
  share) 
 Basic                                    5             7.20          6.27           15.40 
 Diluted                                  5             6.86          6.16           15.01 
 
 

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

at 31 March 2018

 
                                               Unaudited     Unaudited         Audited 
                                              Six months    Six months      Year ended 
                                                      to            to    30 September 
                                                31 March      31 March            2017 
                                      Note          2018          2017         GBP'000 
                                                 GBP'000       GBP'000 
---------------------------------  -------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                     7,263         4,823           7,795 
 Goodwill                                          2,361         2,361           2,361 
 Other investments                                    55            60              55 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total non-current assets                          9,679         7,244          10,211 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                       2,501         1,519             924 
 Trade and other receivables                      39,046        37,419          37,841 
 Cash and cash equivalents                        14,818        19,663          27,066 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total current assets                             56,365        58,601          65,831 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total assets                                     66,044        65,845          76,042 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Borrowings                           6            2,000         2,000           2,000 
 Trade and other payables                         39,753        42,297          49,909 
 Corporation tax                                     181           247              39 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total current liabilities                        41,934        44,544          51,948 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings                           6            5,400         7,400           6,400 
 Net obligations under finance 
  lease/hire purchase agreements                     358           597             619 
 Deferred tax liabilities                             62           102              62 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total non-current liabilities                     5,820         8,099           7,081 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total liabilities                                47,754        52,643          59,029 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Net assets                                       18,290        13,202          17,013 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Equity attributable to equity 
  holders of the Company 
 Share capital                                       762           755             762 
 Retained earnings                                17,528        12,447          16,251 
 
 Total equity                                     18,290        13,202          17,013 
                                            ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

For the six months to 31 March 2018

 
                                             Share    Retained      Total 
                                           capital    earnings 
 
                                           GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
---------------------------------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Equity at 1 October 2016 (Audited)            755      12,621     13,376 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Transactions with owners 
 Dividend paid                                   -     (2,677)    (2,677) 
 Share-based payment charge                                135        135 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
                                                 -     (2,542)    (2,542) 
 Total comprehensive income 
 Profit for the period                           -       2,368      2,368 
                                                 -       2,368      2,368 
 
 Equity at 31 March 2017 (Unaudited)           755      12,447     13,202 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Transaction with owners 
 Dividend paid                                   -       (799)      (799) 
 Share-based payment charge                      -       1,142      1,142 
 Issue of share capital                          7           -          7 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
                                                 7         343        350 
 Total comprehensive income 
 Profit for the period                           -       3,461      3,461 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
                                                 -       3,461      3,461 
 
 Equity at 30 September 2017 (Audited)         762      16,251     17,013 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Transaction with owners 
 Dividend paid                                   -     (1,600)    (1,600) 
 Share-based payment charge                      -         133        133 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
                                                 -     (1,467)    (1,467) 
 Total comprehensive income 
 Profit for the period                           -       2,744      2,744 
                                                 -       2,744      2,744 
 
 Equity at 31 March 2018 (Unaudited)           762      17,528     18,290 
                                         ---------  ----------  --------- 
 

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

For the six months to 31 March 2018

 
                                                Unaudited     Unaudited         Audited 
                                               Six months    Six months      Year ended 
                                                       to            to    30 September 
                                                 31 March      31 March            2017 
                                                     2018          2017         GBP'000 
                                                  GBP'000       GBP'000 
-------------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Cash flow from operating activities 
 Profit before tax                                  3,414         2,960           7,383 
 
 Adjusted by: 
 (Profit)/loss on disposal of plant 
  and equipment                                       (2)          (19)              20 
 Share-based payment charge                           133           135           1,277 
 Loss on disposal of investment                         -             -               5 
 Finance expense (net)                                108           113             234 
 Depreciation of property, plant and 
  equipment                                           672           652           1,400 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Operating profit before working capital 
  charges                                           4,325         3,841          10,319 
 
 Working capital adjustments: 
 Increase in trade and other receivables          (1,205)       (4,007)         (4,428) 
 Increase in inventories                          (1,577)       (1,092)           (497) 
 Decrease in trade and other payables            (10,090)       (7,610)            (63) 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Cash (utilised)/generated from operating 
  activities                                      (8,547)       (8,868)           5,331 
 
 Interest paid                                      (125)         (166)           (304) 
 Taxation paid                                      (527)       (1,152)         (2,363) 
 
 Net cash flows from operating activities         (9,199)      (10,186)           2,664 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment          (245)         (536)         (4,061) 
 Proceeds from disposal of plant and 
  equipment                                           107           360             629 
 Interest received                                     17            50              70 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Net cash used in investing activities              (121)         (126)         (3,362) 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Cash flow from financing activities 
 Dividend payment                                 (1,600)       (2,677)         (3,476) 
 Repayment of loans                               (1,000)       (1,000)         (2,000) 
 Repayment of finance leases/hire 
  purchase agreements                               (328)         (340)           (759) 
 Issue of share capital                                 -             -               7 
 Net cash used in financing activities            (2,928)       (4,017)         (6,228) 
 
 Net change in cash and cash equivalents         (12,248)      (14,329)         (6,926) 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  beginning of the period                          27,066        33,992          33,992 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period                                14,818        19,663          27,066 
                                             ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

For the six months to 31 March 2018

1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies

The interim report of the Group for the six months ended 31 March 2018 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted for use in the European Union ("EU") and in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.

The interim report does not constitute financial statements as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006 and is neither audited nor reviewed. It should be read in conjunction with the Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2017, which is available on request from the Group's registered office, 1 Tamdown Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QL, or can be downloaded from the website www.nexus-infrastructure.com.

The comparative information for the financial year ended 30 September 2017 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. A copy of the statutory accounts for that year has been reported on by the Company's auditor and delivered to the Registrar of Companies The report of the auditor was (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters which the auditor drew attention by the way of emphasis without qualifying their report and (iii) did not contain statements under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

The interim report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies as set out in the Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2017. There have been no standard, amendments or interpretations issued which are relevant or effective in this interim report.

Going Concern

In determining the appropriate basis of preparation of the interim report, the Directors are required to consider whether the Group can continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

After making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the interim report.

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (continued)

For the six months to 31 March 2018

2. Segmental analysis

The Group is organised into the following three operating divisions under the control of the Executive Board, which is identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker as defined under IFRS 8: Operating Segments:

   --      Tamdown 
   --      TriConnex 
   --      eSmart Networks 

All of the Groups operations are carried out entirely within the United Kingdom.

Segment information about the Group's operations is presented below:

 
                                          Unaudited     Unaudited         Audited 
                                         Six months    Six months      Year ended 
                                                 to            to    30 September 
                                           31 March      31 March            2017 
                                               2018          2017         GBP'000 
                                            GBP'000       GBP'000 
-------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Revenue 
 Tamdown                                     47,880        46,771         105,565 
 TriConnex                                   15,040        13,873          29,469 
 eSmart Networks                                  -             -               - 
                                       ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total revenue                               62,920        60,644         135,034 
 
 Gross profit 
 Tamdown                                      7,809         7,442          17,282 
 TriConnex                                    5,126         4,704           9,959 
 eSmart Networks                                  -             -               - 
                                       ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total profit                                12,935        12,146          27,241 
 
 Operating profit 
 Tamdown                                      2,505         1,921           7,210 
 TriConnex                                    1,942         1,768           3,490 
 eSmart Networks                              (211)             -               - 
 Group administrative expenses                (714)         (616)         (1,369) 
-------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Operating profit before exceptional 
  items                                       3,522         3,073           9,331 
 Exceptional items                                -             -         (1,714) 
-------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total operating profit                       3,522         3,073           7,617 
 Net finance cost                             (108)         (113)           (234) 
                                       ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Profit before tax                            3,414         2,960           7,383 
 Taxation                                     (670)         (592)         (1,554) 
                                       ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the 
  period                                      2,744         2,368           5,829 
                                       ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (continued)

For the six months to 31 March 2018

2. Segmental analysis (continued)

Balance sheet analysis of business segments:

 
                    Unaudited 31 March 2018 
                Assets   Liabilities   Net Assets 
               GBP,000       GBP'000      GBP'000 
-----------  ---------  ------------  ----------- 
 Tamdown        30,631        21,912        8,719 
 TriConnex      15,014        18,124      (3,110) 
 Group           5,581         7,718      (2,137) 
 Net Cash       14,818             -       14,818 
                66,044        47,754       18,290 
 
 
                    Unaudited 31 March 2017 
                Assets   Liabilities   Net Assets 
               GBP,000       GBP'000      GBP'000 
-----------  ---------  ------------  ----------- 
 Tamdown        29,454        25,306        4,148 
 TriConnex      14,193        17,828      (3,635) 
 Group           2,535         9,509      (6,974) 
 Net Cash       19,663             -       19,663 
                65,845        52,643       13,202 
 
 
                     Audited 30 September 
                              2017 
                Assets   Liabilities   Net Assets 
               GBP,000       GBP'000      GBP'000 
-----------  ---------  ------------  ----------- 
 Tamdown        28,255        29,817      (1,562) 
 TriConnex      15,125        20,193      (5,068) 
 Group           5,596         9,019      (3,423) 
 Net Cash       27,066             -       27,066 
                76,042        59,029       17,013 
 

3. Taxation

Taxation has been calculated for the six months ended 31 March 2018 at the estimated effective tax rate of 20%.

4. Dividends

On the 9 March 2018 the Company paid a final dividend for the year ended 30 September 2017 of GBP1.6m

 
                                            Unaudited     Unaudited         Audited 
                                           Six months    Six months      Year ended 
                                                   to            to    30 September 
                                             31 March      31 March            2017 
                                                 2018          2017         GBP'000 
                                              GBP'000       GBP'000 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
   Amounts recognised as distributions 
   to equity holders: 
 
 Final dividend for the year ended 
  30 September 2016 of 3.5 pence per 
  share                                             -         2,677           2,677 
 Interim dividend for the year ended 
  30 September 2017 of 2.1 pence per 
  share                                             -             -             799 
 Final dividend for the year ended              1,600             -               - 
  30 September 2017 of 4.2 pence per 
  share 
                                         ------------  ------------  -------------- 
                                                1,600         2,677           3,476 
                                         ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (continued)

For the six months to 31 March 2018

5. Earnings per share

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following date:

 
                                            Unaudited     Unaudited         Audited 
                                           Six months    Six months      Year ended 
                                                   to            to    30 September 
                                             31 March      31 March            2017 
                                                 2018          2017         GBP'000 
                                              GBP'000       GBP'000 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Profit for the period attributable 
  to equity shareholders                        2,744         2,368           5,829 
                                         ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Weighted average number of shares 
  in issue for the year                    38,117,850    37,757,850      37,844,645 
 Effect of dilutive potential ordinary 
  shares: 
 Share options                              1,898,036       694,750         999,124 
 
 Weighted average number of shares 
  for the purpose of diluted earnings 
  per share                                40,015,886    38,452,600      38,843,769 
 
 Basic earnings per share (pence per 
  share)                                         7.20          6.27           15.40 
 
 Diluted earnings per share (pence 
  per share)                                     6.86          6.16           15.01 
                                         ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 

6. Borrowings

 
                  Unaudited     Unaudited         Audited 
                 Six months    Six months      Year ended 
                         to            to    30 September 
                   31 March      31 March            2017 
                       2018          2017         GBP'000 
                    GBP'000       GBP'000 
-------------  ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 
 Current              2,000         2,000           2,000 
 
 Non-current          5,400         7,400           6,400 
               ------------  ------------  -------------- 
 

The Company entered into a GBP12.0m five-year facility with Allied Irish Bank in December 2015. The loan is secured over the whole of the Company's undertaking and assets and by way of cross guarantee from other Group undertakings. The loan carries interest at LIBOR plus between 2.25%.

7. Related party transactions

There have been no significant changes in the nature and amount of related party transactions since the last Report and Accounts as at, and for the year ended 30 September 2017.

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated in full on consolidation.

Statement of Directors' responsibilities

The Directors confirm that, to the best of our knowledge:

-- the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union; and

-- the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

-- the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the entity during that period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual Report and Accounts that could do so.

Signed on 29 May 2018 on behalf of the Board

   Mike Morris                                                                          Alan Martin 

Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

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