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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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| Purplebricks Group Plc | LSE:PURP | London | Ordinary Share | GB00BYV2MV74 | ORD 1P |
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| 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 01:00:00 |
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Purplebricks Group PLC
13 December 2018
13 December 2018
Purplebricks Group plc
("Purplebricks", the "Company" or the "Group")
Interim Results for the six months ended 31 October 2018
Step-up in UK profitability, building a global business
Purplebricks Group plc (AIM: PURP), the world's leading hybrid real estate agency, announces its Interim Results for the six months ended 31 October 2018 ("H1 2019" or the "First Half").
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First Half 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change
IFRS 15 IFRS 15 IAS 18 IAS 18 IFRS IAS 18
15
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Group GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
Revenue 70.1 40.1 71.0 46.8 75 52
Gross profit 42.0 23.0 42.3 26.2 82 61
Gross profit margin
(%) 59.9 57.3 59.6 56.0 +260bps +360bps
Operating loss (25.6) (11.4) (25.3) (8.2) 122 205
Adjusted EBITDA([1]) (21.0) (9.8) (20.7) (6.6) 125 214
Net cash([2]) 103.1 64.4 103.1 64.4 60 60
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Financial highlights (IFRS 15 basis ([3]) )
-- Group revenue up by 75% to GBP70.1 million (H1 2018: GBP40.1 million) -- UK revenue up by 39% to GBP48.3 million, UK ancillary revenue up 25% -- International now represents 31% of Group revenue -- Group gross margin up by 260bps to 59.9%, UK like for like ([4]) gross margin up by 180bps -- UK Adjusted EBITDA GBP8.4 million, up 265% (H1 2018: GBP2.3 million)
Operational highlights
-- Completed on GBP5.4 billion of UK property (H1 2018: GBP4.6 billion), saving customers GBP96 million in commission
-- UK hybrid market share of 74% -- UK average revenue per instruction up 6% -- Australian model evolved to work better for customers, LPEs and Purplebricks
-- Confidence to expand US business to Arizona, Nevada and Florida - now operating in seven states, representing more than 20% of US-wide instructions
-- DuProprio/ComFree our Canadian business acquired in July 2018 continues to meet management's high expectations
-- Agreed minority JV investment in Homeday.de, the leading German hybrid real estate agent
-- Appointed Vic Darvey (former Managing Director of MoneySupermarket) as our first Group Chief Operating Officer, starting January 2019
Michael Bruce, Group CEO, commented:
"Our UK business continues to make good progress, with strong sales growth, market share gains and a step-up in both profitability and positive cashflow. It is this strength that will see Purplebricks emerge stronger from the ongoing industry shakeout, which is expected to continue to expose undercapitalised traditional and online competitors.
"Following Axel Springer's investment in March, we are already seeing how shared knowledge and best practice across the business can benefit the entire Group.
"Purplebricks has led industry change and through our strategy of relentless innovation will continue to do so. We are always looking to improve the customer experience and with over GBP100 million of net cash, we are uniquely placed to do so, investing in technology and first class people. We remain confident that our UK success will be replicated internationally and that we will deliver substantial value for our shareholders."
Outlook
Our UK business continues to outperform the industry, demonstrating an ability to grow strongly and win share in challenging market conditions. Whilst we expect no short-term improvement to this market dynamic, we are confident that we will continue to outperform and take further UK market share from competitors throughout the second half of our financial year.
Having now launched in phase one target states in the US, early indications show brand recognition and consideration are growing strongly. We are confident, with new marketing creative launching in the new year, that we will see a step up in instructions from our most recently added DMAs, which are yet to generate a meaningful contribution. Our near term strategy remains focused on maximising operational delivery, which will drive further revenue over time.
With six months of the year behind us and in light of the above, the Board narrows the range of our previously disclosed 2019 guidance, under IAS 18, from GBP165-185 million to between GBP165-175 million, in line with current market consensus.The adoption of IFRS 15 will result in an approximate 2% downward adjustment to our guidance, with a minimal impact on profit and no impact to cash.
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Presentation
A presentation will be held for analysts and professional investors at 09.00am (UK time) at Instinctif Partners, 65 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NQ. Please RSVP to Catherine Walton (+44 020 7457 2020 - catherine.walton@instinctif.com) if you would like to attend.
The presentation will be webcast live and will be accessible via the Purplebricks website ([5]) at www.purplebricksplc.com/investors/latest_results. An on-demand replay will also be available on the Purplebricks website following the presentation.
Enquiries
Purplebricks +44 (0) 20 7457 2020 Michael Bruce, James Davies Zeus Capital (NOMAD) +44 (0) 20 3829 5000 Nicholas How, Benjamin Robertson Peel Hunt (Broker) +44 (0) 20 7418 8900 Dan Webster, George Sellar Investec Bank (Broker) +44 (0) 20 7597 5970 Keith Anderson, Carlton Nelson Instinctif Partners +44 (0) 20 7457 2020 David Simonson, Mark Reed, George Yeomans
Forward-looking statements
This announcement includes statements that are, or may be considered to be, "forward-looking statements". By their nature, such statements involve risk and uncertainty since they relate to future events and circumstances. Results may, and often do, differ materially from forward-looking statements previously made. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement reflect management's view with respect to future events as at the date of this announcement. Except as required by law or by the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements in this announcement following any change in its expectations to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
About Purplebricks
Purplebricks is the world's leading next generation real estate agency. Based in the UK, it also operates in Australia, the US and Canada. Purplebricks combines highly experienced and professional Local Property Experts (US: Local Real Estate Experts) and innovative technology to help make the process of selling, buying or letting more convenient, transparent and cost effective. Purplebricks shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange AIM market.
First Half 2019 Review
Purplebricks has delivered a strong trading performance as well as achieving substantial strategic progress in the six months to 31 October 2018.
Group revenue under the new accounting standard IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" rose 75% to GBP70.1 million (H1 2018: GBP40.1 million). This performance was driven by 39% sales growth in the UK, 28% in Australia, 5,900% in the US and a contribution of GBP9.2 million from our newly acquired Canadian business, which is included for the first time. While reporting strong growth in Australia, the underlying performance was held back by market conditions and some operational issues, which we have taken steps to correct with changes to the team, customer proposition and business model.
The Group gross margin was 60%, up from 57% in the comparable period last year, with the UK margin rising to 65% (up 180bps on a like-for-like basis), reflecting the increasing contribution from higher margin ancillary sales, which recent investment in the Home Purchase team has enabled.
Notwithstanding the challenging macro economic backdrop and market disruption caused by Brexit uncertainty, Purplebricks has continued to outperform its UK peers, winning market share from traditional operators and maintaining its substantial lead over online/hybrid competitors. We completed on GBP5.4 billion of UK property (H1 2018: GBP4.6 billion), saving customers GBP96 million in commission during the First Half ([6]) .
While the UK market has seen unprecedented investment by competitors in marketing and unsustainable reductions in fees charged, it has not materially impacted Purplebricks. As we have previously noted, this dynamic appears to have started to take its toll on the industry with mounting evidence of a shakeout in both traditional and online business models. Management believes that our growth, scale, flexibility and financial strength, with no debt and net cash as at 31 October 2018 of GBP103.1 million, places us in a strong position to continue to grow market share at the expense of under-capitalised competitors.
We have made substantial progress in the development of our US business over the first six months of the year - rolling out into the states of Arizona, Nevada and Florida, expanding the teams in both the East and West Coast offices, which now total 91 people, and further growing the base of Local Real Estate Experts ("LREEs"), which at 31 October numbered 140. Brand awareness continues to grow and in the Los Angeles DMA, where the business is most established, having soft launched in September 2017, prompted brand awareness as at October 2018 has grown to 44%, ahead of the UK at the same time of its development.
Management is confident that with Purplebricks now operating in seven states across the US in just over one year, we have built up a profile and a substantial amount of market intelligence to enable us to make more informed strategic decisions and prudent capital deployment. This is expected to drive further growth and achieve a meaningful share of the US market, where selling fees typically average between 5% to 6%, including the opportunity to earn buy side commission. Early key performance indicators, compared with other geographic markets at the same time in their development are encouraging, with the business achieving a higher conversion from listing appointment to listing, the highest conversion from listing to sale and a larger proportion of higher margin ancillary revenue.
The acquisition of the Duproprio and ComFree businesses in Canada in July 2018 and the agreed minority investment in Homeday.de in Germany as part of a strategic investment alongside Axel Springer, announced in October 2018 and expected to complete later in December, mark new milestones for the Group. Both deals back existing management teams, with local knowledge and proven track records. The strength and depth of the teams are such that Purplebricks' senior management is able to focus most of their time and attention on delivering in existing markets. Management believes that there are substantial growth opportunities in these new territories where there are materially higher estate agents fees and moving costs compared to the UK. In less than five years since launch, Purplebricks now operates in four countries with an addressable market of four million ([7]) property transactions a year.
Purplebricks remains focused on growing the business and winning further share in all its markets, and will continue to invest across the business in first class people, marketing, technology and infrastructure. This investment combined with the early stage rollout in the US, has resulted in Adjusted EBITDA losses widening to GBP21.0 million (H1 2018: loss of GBP9.9 million). The Group remains confident that this level of investment is necessary to extend its lead in a competitive marketplace and will, in time, generate an attractive return for shareholders.
Delivering an ever better service to customers remains critical to our success, evidenced by customer feedback from both Trustpilot (with an 89% 5* Excellent rating from over 61,100 reviews across the UK, US and Australia) and Feefo, where our rating is 4.7 out of 5.0 in the UK.
Business review by geography
UK
Financial summary
First Half 2019 2018 2019 2018 Change
IFRS 15 IFRS 15 IAS 18 IAS 18 IFRS IAS 18
15
(pro forma)
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UK GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
Revenue 48.3 34.8 48.6 39.9 39 22
Gross profit 31.2 20.1 31.2 22.5 56 39
Gross profit margin
(%) 64.6 57.7 64.2 56.4 +690bps +780bps
Operating profit 5.7 0.8 5.7 3.2 638 78
Adjusted EBITDA 8.4 2.3 8.4 4.7 265 78
New instructions
(000's) 38.6 32.1 38.6 32.1 20 20
Avg revenue per
instruction (GBP) 1,209 1,138 1,209 1,138 6 6
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A unique model of scale and agility
The core Purplebricks business model is built around a flexible cost base without the fixed salaried costs of real estate agents, substantial infrastructure costs and the cost of operating entirely on a flexible contingency fee basis. The strengths of the Purplebricks business model are evident and the risks of operating a traditional agency model or a no sale no fee online offer are increasingly clear.
Purplebricks has the added advantage of scale, achieving 38,600 new instructions in the six month period, a year-on-year increase of 20%. This scale is evident in the profitability of the UK business, with Adjusted EBITDA, the best proxy for cash profit, up 265% to GBP8.4 million (H1 2018: GBP2.3 million). Operating profit in the period was GBP5.7 million (H1 2018: GBP0.8 million). We continue to invest in technology and people in order to continue to lead change in the industry and to advance the target of reaching at least 10% market share in the medium term. In the First Half, UK adjusted administrative expenses were GBP9.3 million (H1 2018: GBP7.8 million), improving as a percentage of UK revenue to 19% (H1 2018: 22%).
Investing to drive customer experience and long-term market leadership
Building on our market leading technology
Purplebricks was built on the vision of combining first class Local Property Experts ("LPEs") with industry-leading technology, with our platform remaining a key differentiator from peers. Technology is also at the heart of our strategy to create longer lifetime relationships with customers, keeping them engaged with the business through a broader offering of products and services and with simple yet innovative ways of making their lives easier, more convenient and better informed.
The Group continues to invest in technology, with the ongoing focus on improvements to the customer experience as well as making the journey easier and simpler by reducing friction points across the platform. These improvements, which can be marginal in nature, through increased conversion, can drive a material improvement in profitability. We have invested in technology to create efficiencies, increase productivity and improve the customer experience.
The in-house technology team, along with external expertise, continues to work on Purplebricks Plus, the aim of which is to provide timely access to other value-based home-related services including broadband, TV, energy and insurance simply through the Purplebricks app. This will represent a major step forward in terms of customer experience and a further meaningful differentiator to the competition. Work remains on-going, with a number of partnership deals already signed, including Comparison Technologies. Purplebricks Plus is expected to launch before the end of our current financial year.
Outbound team strengthened
There has been a notable increase in the effectiveness of this central team whose role is to proactively convert leads from various sources. The team has been strengthened and is now led by an experienced Regional Director promoted into this role. Instructions per team member have risen by approximately 50% year-on-year, with an equivalent increase in valuations. We are making continuous productivity gains and will build on them with upgraded telephone systems, auto-dialers, enhanced reporting and smart distribution of calls, leads and opportunities.
Concierge team now covers the whole country
Purplebricks is fundamentally about selling houses while giving a much better experience and saving our customers money. As part of our strategy to deliver exceptional outcomes we have a Concierge team that focuses on those properties that need more input to increase exposure, create more activity and secure a sale. They supplement the contracted work of the LPE to identify ways of improving the prospects of sale by reviewing marketing exposure and sale price with customers. While this additional service comes at no added charge to the customer, the team has a very high success rate in helping to secure sales and typically attracts very positive feedback from customers.
Home Purchase team driving ancillary sales
During the First Half, we created a Home Purchase team, replacing and enlarging the existing Conveyancing Sales team, with an enhanced customer proposition, utilising sophisticated data resources to engage with buyers, sellers and viewers. This team is focused on driving ancillary sales predominantly to buyers. As can be seen from our First Half results, the investment is showing a good early payback, with UK ancillary revenues in the period increasing by 25% year-on-year. This growth has been primarily driven by early success in selling conveyancing services to the buyer. Some progress has been made with mortgage referrals, though this opportunity remains in its infancy. There still remains a significant opportunity with conveyancing and mortgages to further drive revenue and margin.
Post-sales Support team driving successful customer outcomes
As a full service real estate agency we have grown the team of people who support our customers through the journey from sale agreed to completion. This team supplements the work performed by LPEs rather than replacing it, with their specialist skills deployed when specific issues arise which potentially put a sale at risk. This team is extremely experienced and there has been a strong focus on productivity and efficiency as we further drive the operational leverage within our central functions. The number of sales being completed, influenced by this team, coupled with the number of customer reviews demonstrate that they play a significant part in the customer journey and indeed their satisfaction.
Improving LPE productivity
We had built up a national network of 851 LPEs, sales assistants and academy members as at 31 October 2018, and our focus is on improving productivity by on-going improvements to recruitment, training, technology and the sharing of best practise. During the First Half, we recruited an experienced People Director and are currently recruiting for a senior Training Director to jointly oversee the future growth and development of our LPEs and our people. We believe they will have a big impact on the quality of people and service, operational excellence, productivity and increased revenue growth through better conversion of opportunities.
As we expand internationally and learn more about ways to engage the customer, we are able to share best practice across the Group. This has led to the improvements in the productivity of LPEs.
There is an internal grading system for LPEs, which highlights differences in productivity and ultimately profitability between the highest and the lowest performers. It is very encouraging that an increasing number of LPEs are obtaining the highest gradings and work will continue to improve this further.
In addition to the productivity improvements, Purplebricks is in the process of recruiting further new LPEs as we approach the spring market. It is encouraging that the quality of the candidates remains at the highest level and that we are attracting more branch manager standard experts than a year ago. We also have 72 people currently in our academy training programme.
Creating engaging marketing and advertising
Effective marketing has always been one of the key drivers of our growth. Operating under a single national brand, the industry-leading strategy of running a high impact, near continuous presence on TV and radio has resulted in Purplebricks being the best-known estate agency brand in the UK in less than five years.
The marketing success in the First Half is set against increased investment in marketing by online competitors and a challenging housing market. The latest available data from The Nursery, a leading independent research and planning agency, shows that as at September 2018, Purplebricks has industry-leading unprompted brand awareness, which has grown to 48%, an increase of eight percentage points since May, from people looking to sell their property. Within its competitive set, including property portals and traditional leading high street agents, Purplebricks has the industry's highest prompted brand awareness at 97%.
Having established leading brand awareness, the marketing focus continues to be on consideration (whether customers would consider appointing us next time they sell a property), which had increased to 43% as at 30 September 2018, up from 40% at May 2018. Top box consideration, defined as a consumer stating that they would definitely use Purplebricks next time they sell a property has, over the same time period, increased by 500bps.
We continue to diversify our media mix with Outdoor included for the first time alongside category-leading investment in television, radio and PPC. We will continue to flex our approach to media channel in order to drive greater consideration through educating more and more people on the nature and extent of the service we offer. We recently undertook pitch sponsorship for each of the Scotland home rugby games televised on the BBC. This gave us access to new audiences with a broadcaster that does not permit traditional advertising.
Lettings
Lettings represented 8% of UK revenue in the First Half (H1 2017: 8%) and we continue to develop our capabilities with 5,800 units under management at 31 October 2018, up 32% year-on-year (31 October 2017: 4,400). We have recently strengthened our management of this team to examine ways to further scale the business and our national network of Local Lettings Experts. Our intention is to provide an opportunity for Landlords similar to what we offer Sales Vendors with service excellence and delivery.
The legislative risk to tenant fees is not expected to have a material impact on the business.
Australia
Financial summary
First Half 2019 2018 ([8]) 2019 2018(8) Change
IFRS IFRS 15 IAS 18 IAS 18 IFRS IAS 18
15 15
(pro forma)
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Australia GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
Revenue 6.6 5.2 6.4 6.8 27 (6)
Gross profit 2.1 2.8 2.0 3.6 (25) (44)
Gross profit margin
(%) 31.1 55.3 30.7 52.9 (242)bps (222)bps
Operating loss (10.2) (5.8) (10.3) (5.1) 76 102
Adjusted EBITDA (9.7) (5.8) (9.8) (5.1) 67 92
New instructions
(000's) 2.1 2.3 2.1 2.3 (9) (9)
Avg revenue per
instruction (GBP) 3,331 3,145 3,331 3,145 6 6
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Evolving the offer to better work for customers, LPEs and Purplebricks
The operating loss of A$10.2 million in the First Half includes one-off costs in connection with the recent restructuring and re-positioning of the business. Some further one-off restructuring costs are also expected in the second half of the year. These changes have been implemented by the new management team, led by Neil Tavender, CEO of Australia. Neil has had a career in senior sales, management and leadership roles in digital and property businesses, including with Rightmove, where he was Sales Director.
The underlying results testify to the challenges in the first few months of the period but are too early to show the benefits of the recent changes in the customer offering and reward for LPEs. After undertaking consumer research and testing we launched a new customer proposition from 1 October 2018 as follows:
-- An all-inclusive fee of A$8,800
-- Only half of the fee is now paid upfront, which can be deferred for six months or until completion
-- The other half of the fee is payable upon completion of a successful sale -- The service includes for the first time a premium marketing package, a premiere listing on realestate.com.au and professional photography
Lessons have been learned in Australia and we continue to believe that with the depth of knowledge and experience of the new management team, the business can grow to become the leading real estate agent in Australia. While it is too early to be definitive, early indications are encouraging.
In addition to the customer proposition the business model has also been revisited, including a review of all costs. This has resulted in a lower fixed cost base, and greater flexibility in cost structures. One such change has been the removal of the salaried position of Local Sales Assistants. Combined with other changes the number of monthly instructions required to reach breakeven has been substantially reduced. As a result, it is now expected that second half losses will be below those reported in the First Half.
US
First Half 2019 2018 ([9]) 2019 2018(9) Change
IFRS IFRS 15 IAS 18 IAS 18 IFRS IAS 18
15 15
(pro forma)
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US GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
Revenue 5.9 0.1 6.7 0.1 5900 6700
Gross profit 3.7 0.1 4.1 0.1 3700 4100
Gross profit margin
(%) 62.1 71.7 61.1 69.6 (960)bps (850)bps
Operating loss (20.5) (6.3) (20.1) (6.3) 225 219
Adjusted EBITDA (20.0) (6.3) (19.7) (6.3) 217 213
New instructions
(000's) 1.7 0.0 1.7 0.0 nm nm
Avg revenue per
instruction (GBP) 4,164 1,673 4,164 1,673 nm nm
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We are very excited about the opportunity and progress we are making in the US, the largest residential market in the world. Since we successfully launched our real estate brokerage business in September 2017 in the Los Angeles designated market area ("DMA"), we now have established operations across seven states and ten separate DMAs. This established footprint represents more than 20% of the total US addressable residential existing resale market.
During the First Half, we accelerated expansion into DMAs across Arizona, Nevada and Florida, providing broader access to a strong consumer base. We continue to grow across all our markets and take share despite the California market as a whole softening in terms of year-on-year sales levels.
The US team also successfully launched its portfolio of ancillary services within the first year of operations, which now include escrow closing services and a national title business, positioning us favourably to continue strong revenue growth. We are already seeing over a 70% attachment rate on our escrow closing services. In calendar 2019, we will roll out our mortgage business and insurance services. We expect the US market to be our second largest market by revenue by the end of this financial year.
In 2019, we will continue to invest in marketing, building brand awareness across all our DMAs as we continue to refine our offering, driving market penetration with our established team, infrastructure and leadership. To date we have achieved notable success - with a net promoter score of more than 90 and some 1,000 five-star Trustpilot reviews, a testament to the outstanding customer service provided by our highly trained Local Real Estate Experts.
Canada
Four months from acquisition 2019
IFRS 15
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Canada GBPm
Revenue 9.2
Gross profit 5.0
Gross profit margin
(%) 54.1
Operating loss (0.0)
Adjusted EBITDA 0.4
In July 2018 the Canadian business trading under the brands DuProprio and ComFree was acquired for a net cash consideration of GBP27.3 million. The business has a leading position in the province of Quebec, with a market share of 20% and has recently expanded its operations into the territories of Ontario and Western Canada, which combined accounted for 78% of total Canadian instructions in 2017. Under the ownership of Purplebricks, but led by the local management team, headed by CEO Marco Dodier, the strategy is to deepen the rollout across the country and develop the buy side opportunity. Currently, the vast majority of the income is generated from the sellside.
The performance since acquisition has been strong, with KPIs in line or ahead of pre-acquisition expectations.
The business has a well-invested and highly scalable technology platform. Marketing however has historically been limited, despite the fact that the cost of media in the country is relatively low. A new and more ambitious marketing strategy has now been finalised for the new calendar year and will run in tandem with the rebranding of the ComFree business to Purplebricks. We will retain the DuProprio brand as it is well-established and respected in Quebec.
The Company will be investing over the medium term to capture the market share opportunity across the country, using the retained profits generated by Quebec and supplemented by cash from Purplebricks. It is anticipated that the new marketing campaign will have a significant impact on brand awareness and drive a substantial uplift in topline growth. With the inherent operational gearing in the model, market share gains outside of Quebec are expected to drive a move into profitability in the medium term.
People
We are delighted to confirm that Vic Darvey has agreed to join us as Group Chief Operating Officer with effect from January 2019.
Vic is a digital leader with more than 20 years' experience successfully scaling a number of international consumer brands, most recently as Managing Director of MoneySupermarket.com. He has held leadership roles across a number of highly competitive and disruptive businesses, including LastMinute.com. Vic brings a proven record of technology delivery and leadership of cutting edge data-led, customer-focused, commercial innovation.
Financial review
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA, which is not defined in IFRS, is a measure which is used by the board and management for planning and reporting.
Definition
Profit or loss from operating activities, adding back depreciation, amortisation and share based payment charges and non-recurring acquisition costs. The Group believes that this measure, which is not considered to be a substitute for or superior to IFRS measures, provides stakeholders with helpful additional information on the underlying performance of the Group.
Relevance to strategy
The adjusted measure is considered relevant to assessing the underlying performance of the Group against its strategy and plans. The rationale for excluding certain items is as follows:
Depreciation: a non cash item which fluctuates depending on the timing of capital investment. We believe that a measure which removes this volatility improves comparability of the Group's results period on period.
Amortisation: a non cash item which varies depending on the timing of and nature of acquisitions, and on the timing of and extent of investment in internally generated intangibles such as software. We believe that a measure which removes this volatility improves comparability of the Group's results period on period.
Share based payment charges: a non cash item which varies significantly depending on the share price at the date of grants under the Group's share option schemes, and depending on the assumptions used in valuing these awards as they are granted. We believe that a measure which removes this volatility improves comparability of the Group's results period on period and also improves comparability with other companies which typically do not operate similar share based payment schemes.
Non-recurring acquisition costs: a one-off item which exists only in an accounting period when an acquisition occurs. We believe adjusting for these non-recurring items improves comparability period on period.
Adjusted operating costs
Adjusted operating costs are administrative expenses, adjusted by adding back depreciation, amortisation and share based payment charges and non-recurring acquisition costs.
Condensed consolidated statement of
comprehensive income
for the six months ended 31 October
2018
Restated
for IFRS Restated
15 adjustments for IFRS
Six months Six months 15 adjustments
ended 31 ended 31 Year ended
October October 30 April
2018 2017 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Note GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
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Revenue 3 70,122 40,067 87,787
Cost of Sales (28,154) (17,033) (38,209)
Gross profit 41,968 23,035 49,578
Administrative and establishment expenses (28,537) (16,155) (35,195)
Marketing costs (39,017) (18,254) (42,142)
Loss from operating activities (25,586) (11,374) (27,758)
Loss from operating activities before
adjustments: (21,382) (10,015) (23,044)
Share based payment charge (2,118) (868) (3,458)
Amortisation of intangibles (1,639) (491) (1,256)
Non-recurring acquisition costs (447)
Loss from Operating activities (25,586) (11,374) (27,758)
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Net finance costs 6 (1,816) 100 (1,492)
Fair value movement in respect of
derivatives 118 (103) 60
Loss on ordinary activities before
taxation (27,284) (11,377) (29,191)
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Taxation on loss on ordinary activities (522) - (887)
Loss for the period (27,806) (11,377) (30,078)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit and loss:
Exchange differences on translation
of foreign operations - - (490)
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Total other comprehensive income - - (490)
Total comprehensive loss (27,806) (11,377) (30,568)
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Losses per share
Basic and diluted loss per share 5 (9p) (4p) (11p)
Restated Restated
Condensed consolidated statement for IFRS for IFRS
of financial position 15 adjustments 15 adjustments
for the six months ended 31 31 October 31 October 30 April
October 2018 2018 2017 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Note GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
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Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 1,654 1,004 1,054
Intangible assets 25,891 3,843 4,434
Goodwill 15,602 2,606 2,606
Deferred tax asset 3,594 3,301 3,068
46,740 10,754 11,162
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Current assets
Tax receivable - - 306
Trade and other receivables 27,035 17,368 19,192
Cash and other cash equivalents 103,084 64,431 152,846
130,118 81,799 172,344
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (27,370) (10,284) (16,300)
Deferred income (19,252) (17,480) (16,842)
Derivative financial instruments 74 (207) (44)
(46,548) (27,971) (33,187)
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Net current assets 83,570 53,827 139,158
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Total assets less current liabilities 130,311 64,581 150,320
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Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (4,839) (458) (142)
Net assets 125,472 64,123 150,178
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Equity
Share Capital 7 3,024 2,718 3,019
Share premium 176,850 75,341 176,400
Share based payments reserve 6,571 2,537 4,545
Foreign exchange reserve (375) 117 (374)
Retained earnings (60,599) (16,590) (33,412)
Total Equity 125,472 64,123 150,178
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Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the six months ended 31 October 2018
Share
based Foreign
Share Share payment exchange Retained Total
Capital Premium reserve reserve Earnings Equity
Unaudited GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
At 1 May 2018
Restated 3,019 176,400 4,545 (374) (33,413) 150,177
Exercise of options 5 450 (92) - 92 455
Tax in respect
of share options - - - - 528 528
Share based payment
charge - - 2,118 - - 2,118
Transactions with
owners 5 450 2,026 - 620 3,102
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Loss for the period - - - - (27,806) (27,806)
Exchange differences
on
translation of
foreign operations - - - (1) - (1)
Total comprehensive
loss - - - (1) (27,806) (27,807)
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At 31 October
2018 3,024 176,850 6,571 (375) (60,599) 125,472
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
Restated for the six months ended 31 October 2017
Share
based Foreign
Share Share payment exchange Retained Total
Capital Premium reserve reserve Earnings Equity
Unaudited GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
At 1 May 2017 - as
previously reported 2,705 74,901 694 116 (3,009) 75,407
Effect of misstatements - - 975 - (975) -
Effect of IFRS 15 - - - - (1,228) (1,228)
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At 1 May 2017 - Restated 2,705 74,901 1,669 116 (5,212) 74,179
Exercise of options 13 440 - - - 453
Share based payment
charge - - 868 - - 868
Foreign exchange translation - - - 1 - 1
Transactions with owners 13 440 868 1 - 1,322
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Loss for the period - - - - (11,377) (11,377)
Total comprehensive
loss - - - - (11,377) (11,377)
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
At 31 October 2017
- Restated 2,718 75,341 2,537 117 (16,590) 64,123
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Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
Restated for the year ended 30 April 2018
Share
based Foreign
Share Share payment exchange Retained Total
Capital Premium reserve reserve Earnings Equity
Unaudited GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------
At 1 May 2017 - as
previously reported 2,705 74,901 694 116 (3,009) 75,407
Effect of misstatements - - 975 - (975) -
Effect of IFRS 15 (Unaudited) - - - - (1,228) (1,228)
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At 1 May 2017 - Restated 2,705 74,901 1,669 116 (5,212) 74,179
Issue of shares 278 99,722 - - - 100,000
Cost of share issue
charged to share premium
account - (650) - - - (650)
Exercise of options 36 2,427 (582) - 582 2,463
Tax in respect of share
options - - - - 1,295 1,295
Share based payment
charge - - 3,458 - - 3,458
Transactions with owners 314 101,499 2,876 - 1,877 106,566
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Loss for the year - - - - (30,078) (30,078)
Exchange differences
on translation of foreign
operations - - - (490) - (490)
Total comprehensive
loss - - - (490) (30,078) (30,568)
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At 30 April 2018 as
restated 3,019 176,400 4,545 (374) (33,413) 150,177
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Condensed consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the six months ended 31 October 2018
Restated Restated
for IFRS for IFRS
15 adjustments 15 adjustments
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 31 ended 31 30 April
October October 2018
2018 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
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Loss for the period after taxation (27,806) (11,377) (30,078)
Adjustments for:
Amortisation of intangible assets 1,639 491 1,256
Depreciation 372 184 425
Share based payment charge 2,118 868 3,458
Debt factoring finance cost 2,276 - 1,724
Interest income (459) - (232)
Fair value movement in respect of
derivatives (118) 103 (60)
Taxation 307 - 906
Operating cash outflow before changes
in working capital (21,672) (9,731) (22,601)
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Movement in trade and other receivables (4,933) (6,109) (7,934)
Movement in trade and other payables 6,954 2,424 8,441
Movement in deferred income 1,176 8,110 7,473
Net cash outflow utilised in operating
activities (18,475) (5,306) (14,620)
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Cash flow from investing activities
Interest received 459 - 232
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (390) (470) (761)
Development expenditure capitalised (1,602) (1,577) (2,292)
Purchase of intangible assets (642) - (641)
Acquisition of subsidiary net of cash -
acquired (27,290) -
Net cash flow utilised in investing
activities (29,464) (2,047) (3,462)
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Cash flow from financing activities
Debt factoring finance cost (2,276) - (1,724)
Issue of shares 455 453 102,462
Cost of issue of shares - - (650)
Net cash flow from financing activities (1,821) 453 100,088
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (49,761) (6,900) 82,006
Effect of foreign exchange rates (1) 1 (490)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period 152,846 71,330 71,330
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period 103,084 64,431 152,846
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Notes to the condensed set of financial statements
Six months ended 31 October 2018
1. General information
Purplebricks Group plc is a public limited company limited by shares registered in England and Wales. The address of the Company's registered office is Purplebricks Group plc, Suite 7, First Floor, Cranmore Place, Cranmore Drive, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4RZ. The Company is primarily involved in the estate agency business.
The financial information set out in this announcement does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Consolidated Statement of Financial position at 30 April 2018, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and associated notes for the year then ended have been extracted and subsequently restated for IFRS 15 adjustments from the Group's 2018 financial statements upon which the auditor's opinion is unqualified and does not include any statement under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
These interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, and do not contain all of the disclosures required by IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements or other standards. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial period (see pages 41 to 45 of the 2018 Annual Report) except as described below at Note 2.2 and 2.3.
2.1 Basis of preparation
The Company's financial statements have been prepared and approved by the directors in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention subject to recognising certain financial instruments at fair value.
2.2 Tax
Taxes on income in the interim period are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings.
2.3 New accounting standards adopted in the period
Revenue recognition
Implementation of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Group has initially adopted IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers in these interim financial statements.
An explanation of how the Group has applied IFRS 15, including the judgements taken in the application of the standard, is set out below.
IFRS 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue is recognised. It has replaced IAS 18 Revenue. As the overall value of the adjustments on adoption of IFRS 15 to the Group's previously reported results is significant, in order to ensure comparability of current period reported results against the restated results of comparative periods, the Group has adopted the standard using the fully retrospective method, with the effect of initially applying the standard recognised at the beginning of the comparative period, ie 1 May 2017. Accordingly, the information presented for the 6 months to 31 October 2017 and the year to 30 April 2018 has also been restated.
The effect of initially applying this standard mainly arises from:
-- Later recognition of instruction fee revenue, and associated cost of sales, and
-- Earlier recognition of revenue from Conveyancing referrals and Brokerage activities, and associated cost of sales.
Please see the tables set out at the end of this document.
Table 1 summarises the impact of transition to IFRS 15 on retained earnings at 1 May 2017.
Tables 2 - 6 summarise the impacts of adopting IFRS 15 on the Group's previously reported:
-- interim statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the six months ended 31 October 2017
-- statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended 30 April 2018 -- interim statement of financial position as at 31 October 2017 -- statement of financial position as at 30 April 2018.
-- earnings per share for the 6 months ended 31 October 2017 and for the year ended 30 April 2018
The condensed consolidated statement of cash flow for both comparative periods have been restated to reflect the adjustments detailed in Tables 1 - 6.
The details of the new significant accounting policies and the nature of the changes to previous accounting policies in relation to the Group's various services are set out below. Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognised when control of the services passes to the customer. The Group has been required to use judgement in determining the timing of the transfer of control - at a point in time or over time - for each service type.
Contracts with customers
The Group has identified the following significant categories of contracts with customers:
-- Instructions ("a")
-- Conveyancing ("b")
-- Brokerage ("c")
-- Lettings - landlord setup services ("d")
-- Lettings - monthly management services ("e")
The adjustments arsing on the adoption of IFRS 15 in respect of categories "a" and "b" are set out in the tables at the end of this note. As the adjustments arising on categories "c", "d" and "e" are not material, they have been presented together in an "Other" category in these tables.
Instructions ("a")
The Group is entitled to an instruction fee at the point at which a property is listed for sale. The Group offers a number of additional services to customers who list their properties for sale, including accompanied viewings and premium portal listings, which are typically charged for at the same time as the instruction. Most services (for example, advice on property sales strategy) are provided before the listing of the property advertisement. Some services (for example post sales support) are only provided to those customers who accept an offer for their property.
The Group has taken the judgement that all of the services which are provided in exchange for the instruction fee and, where relevant, fees for additional services, represent a single Performance Obligation which is the provision of estate agency services. The reason for this is that the service of listing for sale and these additional services are highly interrelated, are dependent on each other and cannot be purchased separately by customers, or purchased at all unless those customers have instructed the Group to list their property for sale.
Although the services are priced separately, the overall revenue for each contract of this type is attributable to this single Performance Obligation and is recognised as the services as a whole are provided. Revenue is recognised on an output basis over time, straight line, as the estate agency services are performed. This method reflects the fact that the customer receives benefit from the Group's performance as the service is provided to the customer. The Group has assessed that the starting point for provision of service is the customer's instruction to the Group, and the ending point is either the completion of sale or the customer's decision to withdraw from sale.
A key estimate within the Group's accounting policy for revenue from instructions is the length of the period over which estate agency services are performed. The Group utilises analysis of historical data to ascertain the length this period, which covers both a marketing period and a post sales support period. If the length of the average service period increased by 5%, then there would be a corresponding decrease in revenue of GBP0.6m for the 6 months to 31 October 2018.
Costs associated with Instructions revenue include commissions paid to the Group's LPEs. This commission is due at listing of the advertisement for sale. Therefore, these costs are prepaid over the average service period. These costs are reported within prepayments.
New Australian model
The Group's Australian business has recently introduced a revised business model under which the instruction fee is split into two elements. These elements are (i) an upfront fee, which is non refundable and which is treated in line with the description above, and (ii) a success fee, which is due only on settlement of a successful sale of the property. Each fee is in respect of the performance obligation to provide estate agency services. The success fee is accrued over time as the Group fulfils its performance obligation, over the expected service period, at the fair value of expected consideration receivable. The expected fair value of consideration received is estimated based on historical experience. The Group monitors the rate of sales of properties marketed at each reporting date, in order to restrict the revenue recognised under this method to an amount at which it is highly probable that reversal will not occur.
Previous accounting policy and impact of adoption of IFRS 15
Under the Group's previous accounting policy, instruction fees were recognised as the Group's obligations were completed. Instruction fee revenue was allocated to obligations occurring before listing and obligations after listing. A significant proportion of the obligations, based on an assessment using an input method occurred prior to listing, and therefore a significant portion of the total transaction price was recognised at or before listing.
Therefore, on adoption of IFRS 15, the amount of reported deferred income in respect of instruction fees has increased, and the amount of reported revenue has decreased. The amount of prepaid cost of sales recognised as an asset in the statement of financial position has increased, and the amount of reported costs of sales has decreased. The impact of the relevant adjustments is shown within the tables below. The impact on reported revenue for the 6 months to 31 October 2017 and for the year ended 30 April 2018 is show in the table below.
Six months Year ended
ended 31 30 April
October 2017 2018
GBP000 GBP000
Instruction revenue as previously
reported 34,671 66,597
Impact of adoption of IFRS 15 (7,937) (6,301)
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Instruction revenue as restated 26,734 60,296
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Conveyancing ("b")
Where the Group introduces sellers and buyers of properties to one of the Group's third party partners for conveyancing services, the Group earns commission for these referrals, which is due at completion of the property transaction.
In respect of Conveyancing revenue, the Group's Performance Obligation is to make the referral to the Group's third party partners. Following that referral, the involvement of the Group in the conveyancing process is incidental. Therefore, the Group recognises revenue on completion of its Performance Obligation, at the point of referral. Revenue is recognised at the expected value of the consideration which will become due at completion as determined at the point of referral, calculated by reference to historical data in respect of sale completion rates. The Group monitors the conversion of cases referred at each reporting date, in order to restrict the revenue recognised under this method to an amount at which it is highly probable that reversal will not occur.
As part of the Group's work on the adoption of IFRS 15, the Group's relationship with its customers in respect of Conveyancing revenue has been re-assessed with a view to confirming whether the Group is principal or agent in the underlying transactions. The Group's view remains that, as previously, it is acting as an agent of the third party partner which contracts directly with the seller of the property and which invoices that seller directly. Therefore it is appropriate for the Group to recognise as revenue only the referral fee earned from the third party partner, which is the customer of the Group.
Previous accounting policy and impact of adoption of IFRS 15
Under the Group's previous accounting policy, conveyancing referral fees were recognised at the completion of the property sales that would give rise to them, ie when the receipt of each individual fee due became certain.
Therefore, on adoption of IFRS 15, the amount of reported accrued income has increased, and the amount of reported revenue has also increased. The amount of accrued cost of sales, which will become payable on completion of the transaction and which are reported within accruals, has increased. The impact of the relevant adjustments is shown within the tables below.
The impact on reported revenue for the 6 months to 31 October 2017 and for the year ended 30 April 2018 is show in the table below.
Six months Year ended
ended 31 30 April
October 2017 2018
GBP000 GBP000
Conveyancing revenue as previously
reported 6,977 15,414
Impact of adoption of IFRS 15 1,150 153
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Instruction revenue as restated 8,127 15,566
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Brokerage (c)
The Group also provides, in the US, Buyside brokerage and Escrow services. These services are provided to customers who are both sellers and buyers of residential properties, with the performance obligation in each case being to assist the customer in bringing the transition to a successful conclusion. Revenue, in the form of commission, becomes due in respect of these transactions on successful completion of a property sale.
Customers receive benefit from the Group's services as they are performed over time between an instruction to act on the customer's behalf and completion of the property transaction. Therefore revenue in respect of these services is recognised under IFRS 15 over time on a straight line basis as the Group fulfils its performance obligation. Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the expected consideration which will be receivable, taking into account historical transaction completion rates. The fair value of consideration is a key estimate and therefore the Group monitors the rate of sales of properties marketed at each reporting date, in order to restrict the revenue recognised under this method to an amount at which it is highly probable that reversal will not occur.
Previous accounting policy and impact of adoption of IFRS 15
Under the Group's previous accounting policy, brokerage and escrow fees were recognised at completion of the underlying property sales.
Therefore, on adoption of IFRS 15, the amount of reported accrued income has increased, and the amount of reported revenue has also increased. The amount of accrued cost of sales, which will become payable on completion of the transaction and which are reported within accruals, has increased. The impact of the relevant adjustments is shown within the tables below .
The impact on reported revenue for the 6 months to 31 October 2017 and for the year ended 30 April 2018 is show within "other" revenue in table 7 below.
Lettings landlord setup services (d)
In respect of contracts with prospective landlords to list their property to let, the Group's performance obligation is to provide a series of services aimed at identifying a suitable tenant for the landlord's property. These services include preparation of an advertisement to let and later support services. Fees charged to landlords in exchange for identifying a tenant for their rental property become due to the Group at tenant move in.
The Group has taken the judgement that all elements of the advertisement service and other support services provided represent a single Performance Obligation related to the identification of a suitable tenant who then moves into the property. This Performance Obligation is the provision of Landlord Setup Services. The Group has taken the judgement that an expected value of consideration which will become due for the Services can be determined using historical data regarding the proportion of successful tenant move ins and therefore that revenue can be reliably estimated before tenant move in.
All revenue is therefore attributable to this single Performance Obligation. This revenue is recognised over time on a straight line basis between the instruction to list the property to let and tenant move in, as the customer receives the benefits of the Landlord Setup Services are performed.
Costs associated with Landlord Setup Services revenue include commissions paid to the Group's LLEs. This commission is due at tenant application, which is towards the end of the process. Therefore, these costs are accrued over the period over which Landlord Setup Services are provided. These costs are reported within deferred income.
Previous accounting policy and impact of adoption of IFRS 15
Under the Group's previous accounting policy, Landlord Setup fees were recognised only at tenant move in when consideration in respect of each individual contract became certain.
Therefore, on adoption of IFRS 15, the amount of reported accrued income has increased, and the amount of reported revenue has increased. The impact of the relevant adjustments revenue for the 6 months to 31 October 2017 and for the year ended 30 April 2018 is shown within "Other" revenue in table 7 below.
Lettings monthly management services (e)
The Group also enters into contracts with landlords to provide rent collection and other tenant management services. Fees charged to landlords in exchange for the ongoing management of their rental properties become due to the Group monthly in arrears over the period of the tenancy.
In respect of fees charged to landlords in exchange for the ongoing management of their rental properties the Group's Performance Obligation is to provide management services over a period of time. There is no change under IFRS 15 to the Group's previous accounting policy of recognising these fees over the period of the tenancy.
2.4 Restatement for prior period error
Share based payments reserve
This comprises the cumulative share based payment charge recognised in profit or loss in relation to equity-settled options, net of transfers of charge on exercise of options to the profit and loss reserve.
There was an error in the brought forward share based payment reserve at both 1 May 2016 and 1 May 2017, with an equal and opposite compensating error in retained earnings at GBP975k. This error, which was due to the incorrect application of the vesting period of the options resulting in an understatement of the SBP expense recognised, has been restated. There was no impact on reported earnings or net assets.
3. Segmental reporting
The Group trade is managed as a single division, providing services relating to the sale of properties however management report to the Board using geographical segments. The financial information reviewed by the board is materially the same as that reported under IFRS and falls under the four geographic locations it owns a Company in: UK, Australia, the US and Canada. During the period, no customer contributed 10% or more of the Group's revenues (six months ended 31 October 2017 - none; year ended 30 April 2018 - none).
The following is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results by reporting segment:
H1 2019 unaudited
Consolidation
UK Australia US Canada adjustment Consolidated
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 48,341 6,612 5,932 9,238 - 70,122
Cost of sales (17,115) (4,553) (2,247) (4,238) - (28,154)
Gross profit 31,225 2,058 3,685 5,000 - 41,968
Gross profit margin
(%) 65% 31% 62% 54% - 60%
Administrative and
establishment expenses (12,042) (5,075) (7,940) (2,921) (558) (28,537)
Sales and marketing
costs (13,518) (7,179) (16,212) (2,109) - (39,017)
Profit/(loss)
from operating
activities 5,665 (10,196) (20,467) (30) (558) (25,586)
Profit/(loss) from
operating activities
before adjustments: 8,173 (9,785) (20,072) 302 - (21,382)
Share based payment
charge (1,170) (411) (395) (142) - (2,118)
Amortisation of intangibles (891) - - (190) (558) (1,639)
Non-recurring acquisition
costs (447) - - - - (447)
Profit/(loss) from
operating activities 5,665 (10,196) (20,467) (30) (558) (25,586)
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Net finance costs (997) (340) (494) (14) 28 (1,816)
Fair value movement
in respect of derivatives 118 - - - - 118
Profit/(loss) on ordinary
activities before taxation 4,787 (10,536) (20,961) (44) (530) (27,284)
Taxation on profit/(loss)
on ordinary activities (474) - - (48) - (522)
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Profit/(loss) for the
period 4,313 (10,536) (20,961) (92) (530) (27,806)
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Depreciation & amortisation 1,096 36 29 292 558 2,011
Net finance costs 997 340 494 14 (28) 1,816
Fair value movement
in respect of derivatives (118) - - - - (118)
Acquisition costs 447 - - - - 447
Taxation on profit/(loss)
on ordinary activities 474 - - 48 - 522
EBITDA 7,209 (10,160) (20,438) 262 - (23,127)
Share based payments 1,170 411 395 142 - 2,118
Adjusted EBITDA 8,379 (9,749) (20,043) 404 - (21,009)
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Restated for IFRS 15 adjustments - H1 2018
Unaudited
UK Australia US Canada Consolidated
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 34,816 5,153 98 - 40,067
Cost of sales (14,700) (2,306) (28) - (17,033)
Gross profit 20,117 2,847 70 - 23,035
Gross profit margin
(%) 58% 55% 72% - 57%
Administrative and establishment
expenses (9,282) (3,025) (3,848) - (16,155)
Sales and marketing
costs (10,050) (5,655) (2,549) - (18,254)
Profit/(loss)
from operating
activities 785 (5,833) (6,327) - (11,374)
Profit/(loss) from operating
activities before adjustments: 2,144 (5,833) (6,327) - (10,015)
Share based payment
charge (868) - - - (868)
Amortisation of intangibles (491) - - - (491)
Profit/(loss) from operating
activities 785 (5,833) (6,327) - (11,374)
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Net finance costs 100 - - - 100
Fair value movement
in respect of derivatives (103) - - - (103)
Profit/(loss) on ordinary
activities before taxation 782 (5,833) (6,327) - (11,377)
Taxation on profit/(loss)
on ordinary activities - - - - -
--------- ---------- -------- ------- -------------
Profit/(loss) for the
period 782 (5,833) (6,327) - (11,377)
--------- ---------- -------- ------- -------------
Depreciation & amortisation 648 27 - - 675
Net finance costs (100) - - - (100)
Fair value movement
in respect of derivatives 103 - - - 103
Taxation on profit/(loss)
on ordinary activities - - - - -
EBITDA 1,433 (5,806) (6,327) - (10,699)
Share based payments 868 - - - 868
Adjusted EBITDA 2,301 (5,806) (6,327) - (9,831)
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Restated for IFRS 15 adjustments - Year ended 30 April 2018
Unaudited
UK Australia US Canada Consolidated
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 74,353 11,879 1,556 - 87,787
Cost of sales (31,276) (6,406) (527) - (38,209)
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Gross profit 43,077 5,473 1,028 - 49,578
Gross profit margin (%) 58% 46% 66% - 56%
Administrative and establishment
expenses (19,487) (7,306) (8,402) - (35,195)
Sales and marketing
costs (21,388) (11,355) (9,400) - (42,142)
Profit/(loss) from
operating activities 2,203 (13,188) (16,774) - (27,758)
Profit/(loss) from operating
activities before adjustments: 5,828 (12,595) (16,278) - (23,044)
Share based payment charge (2,369) (593) (496) - (3,458)
Amortisation of intangibles (1,256) - - - (1,256)
Profit/(loss) from operating
activities 2,203 (13,188) (16,774) - (27,758)
Net finance costs (1,489) (3) - - (1,492)
Fair value movement in
respect of derivatives 60 - - - 60
Profit/(loss) on ordinary
activities before taxation 774 (13,191) (16,774) - (29,191)
Taxation on profit/(loss)
on ordinary activities (887) - - - (887)
--------- ---------- --------- ------- -------------
Profit/(loss) for the
period (113) (13,191) (16,774) - (30,078)
--------- ---------- --------- ------- -------------
Depreciation & amortisation 1,601 58 22 - 1,680
Net finance costs 1,489 3 - - 1,492
Fair value movement in
respect of derivatives (60) - - - (60)
Taxation on profit/(loss)
on ordinary activities 887 - - - 887
EBITDA 3,804 (13,130) (16,751) - (26,078)
Share based payments 2,369 593 496 - 3,458
Adjusted EBITDA 6,173 (12,537) (16,255) - (22,619)
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Analysis of revenue by contract type
As at 31
October As at 30
2017 April 2018
As at 31 As restated As restated
October under IFRS under IFRS
2018 15 15
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Instructions 47,672 26,734 60,296
Conveyancing 10,069 8,127 15,566
Other 12,382 5,206 11,925
70,122 40,067 87,787
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Segment assets and liabilities
by location
Restated Restated
for IFRS for IFRS
15 adjustments 15 adjustments
31 October 31 October 30 April
Non-current assets 2018 Unaudited 2017 Unaudited 2018 Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
UK 61,837 10,116 29,469
Australia 128 107 139
US 170 117 90
Canada 4,334 - -
Consolidation adjustments (19,730) 414 (18,536)
Total 46,740 10,754 11,162
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Total assets
UK 224,314 105,186 211,892
Australia 5,114 3,010 3,835
US 7,362 417 3,326
Canada 9,203 - -
Consolidation adjustments (69,134) (16,060) (35,547)
Total 176,858 92,553 183,506
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Total liabilities
UK 29,184 22,402 24,429
Australia 24,268 15,216 12,645
US 37,993 6,841 12,109
Canada 4,193 - -
Consolidation adjustments (44,252) (16,030) (15,854)
Total 51,387 28,429 33,329
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5. Loss per share
Diluted loss per share is equal to the basic loss per share as a result of the Group recording a loss for the year, which cannot be diluted.
Basic and Basic and Basic and
diluted diluted diluted
Restated for
IFRS 15 adjustments Restated for
6 months 6 months ended IFRS 15 adjustments
ended 31 31 October Year ended
October 2018 2017 30 April 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Loss GBP000 (27,806) (11,377) (30,077)
Weighted average number of
shares ('000) 302,124 271,292 273,072
Loss per share
(GBP) (0.09) (0.04) (0.11)
-------------- --------------------- ---------------------
The table below reconciles the weighted average
number of shares:
Weighted average number of shares year
ended 2018 273,072,234
Weighted average issue of new shares and exercise
of options 29,051,612
Weighted average number of shares period
ended October 2018 302,123,846
------------
6. Finance (expense)/income and other charges
Restated for
6 months IFRS 15 adjustments Restated for
ended 31 6 months ended IFRS 15 adjustments
October 31 October Year ended
2018 2017 30 April 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Interest
income 459 100 232
Invoice factoring
charges (2,275) - (1,724)
(1,816) 100 (1,492)
---------- --------------------- ---------------------
7. Share capital
Share capital as at 31 October 2018 amounted to GBP3.024 million. During the period, the Group issued 535,346 ordinary shares of GBP0.01p each in satisfaction of the exercise of share options. The issue in satisfaction of the exercise of share options increased the number of shares in issue from 301,843,009 to 302,378,355.
8. Acquisition of subsidiary
On 6 July 2018, the Group obtained control of DuProprio/Comfree by acquiring 100 per cent of its issued share capital. DuProprio/Comfree owns and operates one of Canada's leading commission-free real estate service networks as an online offering with similar aspects to Purplebricks. Provisional goodwill of GBP14,169,000 arose on the acquisition.
The board believes that the acquisition will be a strong strategic fit with the Group's operations in the UK, Australia and the US and will provide an attractive opportunity to deliver on, and accelerate, the Group's stated strategy of continuing to expand its operations into new territories with an established operator and a strong management team.
The fair values included below are based on management's best estimates of the values as at 6 July 2018 based on all available data that has been received since that date. As at 31 October 2018 a full detailed fair value exercise is still in progress for all assets and liabilities acquired. Therefore, the amounts recognised for these assets and liabilities are provisional.
As outlined by IFRS 3, management has until the earliest of the date at which all information required is received or one year from the acquisition date in order to satisfy the measurement period criteria.
Acquisition related costs amounting to GBP447,000 were recognised as an expense in the income statement. No other acquisition costs were recognised.
Recognised amounts of identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities
assumed
GBP000
Trade and other receivables 2,355
Cash and cash equivalents 3,652
Other assets 431
Inventory 247
Property, plant and equipment 582
Customer relationships 1,730
Du Proprio brand 13,266
Proprietary technology 2,884
Other identifiable intangible fixed
assets 1,800
Deferred income tax liabilities (4,829)
Trade and other payables (2,879)
Provisions (1,232)
Deferred revenues (1,234)
--------
Total identifiable assets 16,773
Goodwill 14,169
--------
Total consideration 30,942
========
Satisfied by:
Cash 29,269
Intercompany loan 1,673
--------
30,942
========
Net cash outflow arising on acquisition:
Cash consideration 30,942
Less: cash and cash equivalents
acquired (3,652)
--------
27,290
9. Derivative financial instruments
The Group enters into contracts for foreign exchange forwards in order to secure a protected AUS:GBP and USD:GBP exchange rate.
Restated Restated
for IFRS for IFRS
6 months 15 adjustments 15 adjustments
ended 31 6 months Year ended
October ended 31 30 April
2018 October 2017 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Foreign exchange forward
contracts - carried at
fair value through profit
or loss
Balance at start of period 44 104 104
Loss/(gain) in movement
in fair value
through profit or loss (118) 103 (60)
Balance at end of period (74) 207 44
---------- ---------------- ----------------
Restated for Restated
IFRS 15 adjustments for IFRS
6 months 6 months ended 15 adjustments
ended 31 October Year ended
31 October 2017 30 April
2018 2018
Maturity analysis of foreign Unaudited
exchange forward contracts Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Less than one year (74) 207 44
(74) 207 44
------------ --------------------- ----------------
10. Financial instruments
Capital risk management objectives are to ensure the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide a return to shareholders.
The capital structure of the Group currently consists of cash and equity attributable to equity holders of the Group, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in the statement of changes in equity. The Group's Audit Committee reviews the capital structure as part of its risk analysis. As part of this review, the Committee considers the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital.
The Group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
Principal financial instruments
The principal financial instruments used by the Group, from which financial instrument risk arises, are as follows:
-- Cash and cash equivalents -- Trade and other receivables -- Trade and other payables -- Derivative financial instruments
The Group held the following financial assets at each reporting date:
Loans and receivables
Restated Restated
for IFRS for IFRS
6 months 15 adjustments 15 adjustments
ended 31 6 months Year ended
October ended 31 30 April
2018 October 2017 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Trade and other receivables:
Current 16,484 8,384 10,690
Cash and cash equivalents 103,084 64,431 152,846
119,567 72,815 163,536
---------- ---------------- ----------------
The Group held the following financial liabilities at each reporting date:
Financial liabilities
Restated
for IFRS Restated
15 adjustments for IFRS
6 months 6 months 15 adjustments
ended ended 31 Year ended
31 October October 30 April
2018 2017 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Held at amortised cost:
Trade and other payables 24,323 9,304 14,263
------------
24,323 9,304 14,263
Held at fair value through
profit or loss:
Derivative financial instrument
-
foreign exchange forward
contracts 74 (207) (44)
------------ ---------------- ------------------
24,397 9,097 14,219
------------ ---------------- ------------------
The derivative was designated as fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition.
Fair value of financial instruments
The fair value of the financial instruments set out above is not materially different from the book value.
It is the policy of the Group to enter into USD and AUD forward foreign exchange contracts to manage currency risk in relation to the Group's funding requirements for its US and Australian subsidiaries. Due to the low complexity of the derivative contracts, hedge accounting has not been applied and is not considered necessary.
The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique:
Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3: techniques which use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data.
During each of the reporting periods, there were no transfers between valuation levels.
Fair values
Restated Restated
for IFRS for IFRS
6 months 15 adjustments 15 adjustments
ended 6 months Year ended
31 October ended 31 30 April
2018 October 2017 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Financial liabilities
Forward contract - Level
2 74 (207) (44)
------------
74 (207) (44)
Financial risk management
The Group is exposed through its operations to the following financial risks:
-- Liquidity risk -- Interest rate risk -- Credit risk -- Foreign currency risk
The Group's policies for financial risk management are outlined below
Liquidity risk management
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligationsas they fall due. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and by monitoring forecast and actual cash flows to ensure cash is available to meet financial liabilities as they fall due. Sufficient cash is retained in immediate access accounts whilst cash surplus to short term requirements is deposited in notice accounts and fixed term deposits. Liquidity risk is managed through regular senior review performance versus an integrated profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow model. Sensitivities are applied to this model to ensure the Group has early warning of any manifestation of liquidity risk and communicate any such risk to investors in a timely and accurate manner.
The following is an analysis of the contractual undiscounted cash flows payable under financial liabilities. The table includes principal only cash flows in respect of trade and other payables.
Trade and other payables
Restated Restated
for IFRS for IFRS
6 months 15 adjustments 15 adjustments
ended 6 months Year ended
31 October ended 31 30 April
2018 October 2017 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Trade payables and accruals
due within
one month 20,527 7,713 12,225
Trade payables and accruals
due within
three months 6,842 2,571 4,075
Trade and other payables 27,370 10,284 16,300
Interest rate sensitivity analysis
Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market rates. At the period end date there was no material exposure to movement in interest rates as the Group has no borrowings or other financial assets or liabilities linked to interest rates.
Credit risk management
In order to manage both liquidity requirements and credit risk, the Group has a committed facility with a third party finance house, whereby customer receivables in respect of customers who utilise the Company's "pay later" option are sold immediately to the finance house. The receivables are sold at a discount to face value on non-recourse terms, and the discount retained by the finance house represents its fee for administering the collection of receivables. There are thresholds built into the faciltity agreement which allow the fee/discount to be revised upwards or downwards on a prospective only basis (i.e. in relation to the sale of receivables arising in the future) if actual credit and funding cost experience differs significantly from the initial assumptions that were used to set the fee.
Credit risk refers to the risk that the counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Company's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. As discussed under "Sale of Receivables" above, credit risk is managed in the UK via a non-recourse receivable sale arrangement and a similar arrangement applies in Australia. In the US, at present the Group manages "pay later" receivables itself and has an excellent history with no significant trade receivables written off as irrecoverable, by monitoring the aggregate amount and duration of exposure to any one customer depending upon their credit rating. The Company has an excellent history with no material trade receivables written off as irrecoverable.
The credit risk on liquid funds is minimised because the counterparties are UK banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
Foreign currency risk management
A significant part of the Group's transactions are carried out in pound sterling (GBP). Exposures to currency exchange rates arise from the Group's trading activity carries out by its overseas operations, which is primarily denominated in Australian dollars (AUD), US dollars (USD) and Canadian dollars (CAN) for the period ended 31 October 2018. The Group holds AUD and USD denominated loans with its Australian and US subsidiaries which are the result of funding planned, early stage losses and marketing expenses.
To mitigate the Group's exposure to foreign currency risk, planned non-GBP funding requirements in relation to its US and AUS subsidiaries are monitored and forward foreign exchange contracts are entered into in relation to those planned funding cashflows, in line with the Group's risk management policies.
The Group does not enter into forward exchange rate contracts to mitigate the exposure to foreign currency translation risk on the Group's AUD and USD loans. The loans carry a commercial rate of interest and are therefore not designated at fair value. Additionally, the Group does not hedge translation risk in relation to the financial statements of its overseas subsidiaries.
Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities which expose the Group to currency risk are disclosed in the table below. The sensitivity of the profit and equity in regards to the Group's financial assets and liabilities and the AUD/GBP and USD/GBP exchange rate is also disclosed.
This assumes a nil% change of the AUD/GBP rate, a +/- 7% change of the USD/GBP and a +/- 3% change of the CAN/GBP rate for the period ended 31 October 2018. These percentages have been determined based on the average market volatility in exchange rates in the previous 6 months.
AUD US CAN
AUD $000 USD $000 CAN $000 +/- 0% +/- 7% +/- 3%
31 October 2018 (GBP000) (GBP000) (GBP000)
Trade and other
receivables 5,798 4,842 3,992 - 265 71
Cash and cash equivalents 3,193 3,230 3,501 - 177 63
Trade and other
payables (4,495) (9,842) (7,441) - (539) (133)
Deferred income (3,469) (2,166) (2,222) - (119) (40)
1,026 (3,937) (2,170) - (215) (39)
--------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
AUD US CAN
AUD USD CAN +/- 1% +/- 4% +/- 3%
31 October 2017 $000 $000 $000 (GBP000) (GBP000) (GBP000)
Trade and other receivables 2,988 157 - 17 5 -
Cash and cash equivalents 2,213 73 - 13 2 -
Trade and other payables (3,368) (35) - (19) (1) -
Deferred income (4,793) (55) - (28) (2) -
(2,959) 140 - (17) 4 -
-------- ------ ------ ---------- ---------- ----------
AUD US CAN
AUD USD CAN +/- 9% +/- 11% +/- 3%
30 April 2018 $000 $000 $000 (GBP000) (GBP000) (GBP000)
Trade and other receivables 4,673 1,732 - 231 139 -
Cash and cash equivalents 2,064 1,881 - 102 150 -
Trade and other payables (5,255) (5,450) - (259) (436) -
Deferred income (4,712) (1,045) - (233) (84) -
(3,230) (2,882) - (159) (230) -
-------- -------- ------ ---------- ---------- ----------
If GBP had strengthened against the USD by 7% then the net loss for the period would have reduced by GBP1,371,282.
If GBP had weakened against the USD by 7% then the net loss for the period would have increased by GBP1,577,712.
If GBP had strengthened against the CAND by 3% then the net loss for the period would have reduced by GBP1,287.
If GBP had weakened against the CAND by 3% then the net loss for the period would have increased by GBP1,367.
Exposures to foreign exchange rates may vary during the period depending on the volume of overseas transactions. Nonetheless, the analysis above is considered to be representative of the Group's exposure to currency risk.
11. Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA, which is not defined in IFRS, is a measure which is used by the board and management for planning and reporting.
Definition
Profit or loss from operating activities, adding back depreciation, amortisation and share based payment charges and non-recurring acquisition costs. The Group believes that this measure, which is not considered to be a substitute for or superior to IFRS measures, provides stakeholders with helpful additional information on the underlying performance of the Group.
Relevance to strategy
The adjusted measure is considered relevant to assessing the underlying performance of the Group against its strategy and plans. The rationale for excluding certain items is as follows:
Depreciation: a non cash item which fluctuates depending on the timing of capital investment. We believe that a measure which removes this volatility improves comparability of the Group's results period on period.
Amortisation: a non cash item which varies depending on the timing of and nature of acquisitions, and on the timing of and extent of investment in internally generated intangibles such as software. We believe that a measure which removes this volatility improves comparability of the Group's results period on period.
Share based payment charges: a non cash item which varies significantly depending on the share price at the date of grants under the Group's share option schemes, and depending on the assumptions used in valuing these awards as they are granted. We believe that a measure which removes this volatility improves comparability of the Group's results period on period and also improves comparability with other companies which typically do not operate similar share based payment schemes.
Non-recurring acquisition costs: a one-off item which exists only in an accounting period when an acquisition occurs. We believe adjusting for these non-recurring items improves comparability period on period.
Adjusted operating costs
Adjusted operating costs are administrative expenses, adjusted by adding back depreciation, amortisation and share based payment charges and non-recurring acquisition costs.
12. Revenue recognition - transition to IFRS 15
Table 1 - impact of transition to IFRS 15 on retained earnings at 1 May 2017
GBP000
Retained earnings as previously stated (post
share based payment reserve adjustments) (3,984)
Increase in contract liabilities relating (7,055) (a)
to estate agency services
Increase in contract liabilities relating 3,015 (b)
to conveyancing services
Increase in prepaid expenses relating to 3,288 (a)
estate agency services
Increase in accrued expenses relating to (504) (b)
conveyancing services
Other effects of the implementation of IFRS
15 29
Retained earnings as restated (5,212)
==========
Table 2 - condensed statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the six months ended 31 October 2017
Six months ended 31 October 2017
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by geographical segment
Under UK AUS USA Canada As restated
previous under
accounting IFRS
policies 15
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 46,787 (5,115) (1,601) (4) - 40,067
Cost of sales (20,567) 2,682 848 3 - (17,033)
------------ -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Gross Profit 26,220 (2,432) (753) (1) - 23,035
Administrative and
establishment expenses (16,155) - - - - (16,155)
Marketing costs (18,254) - - - - (18,254)
------------ -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Loss from operating
activities (8,189) (2,432) (753) (1) - (11,374)
Loss from operating
activities before
adjustments: (6,830) (2,432) (753) (1) - (10,015)
Share based payment
charge (868) - - - - (868)
Amortisation of intangibles (491) - - - - (491)
Loss from Operating
activities (8,189) (2,432) (753) (1) - (11,374)
----------------------------- ------------ -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Net finance costs 100 - - - - 100
Fair value movement
in respect of derivatives (103) - - - - (103)
------------ -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Loss on ordinary
activities before
taxation (8,192) (2,432) (753) (1) - (11,377)
Taxation on loss
on ordinary activities - - - - - -
------------ -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Loss for the period (8,192) (2,432) (753) (1) - (11,377)
Items that may subsequently
be reclassified to
profit and loss
Exchange differences
on translation of
foreign operations - - - - - -
------------ -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
(8,192) (2,432) (753) (1) - (11,377)
Total other comprehensive
income - - - - - -
Total comprehensive
profit/(loss) (8,192) (2,432) (753) (1) - (11,377)
------------ -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Six months ended 31 October 2017
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by contract type
Under
previous As restated
accounting under
policies Instructions Conveyancing Other IFRS 15
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 46,787 (7,937) 1,150 68 40,067
Cost of sales (20,567) 3,774 (192) (47) (17,033)
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Gross Profit 26,220 (4,163) 957 21 23,035
Administrative and establishment
expenses (16,155) - - - (16,155)
Marketing costs (18,254) - - - (18,254)
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Loss from operating activities (8,189) (4,163) 957 21 (11,374)
Loss from operating activities
before adjustments: (6,830) (4,163) 957 21 (10,015)
Share based payment charge (868) - - - (868)
Amortisation of intangibles (491) - - - (491)
Loss from Operating activities (8,189) (4,163) 957 21 (11,374)
Net finance costs 100 - - - 100
Fair value movement in
respect of derivatives (103) - - - (103)
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Loss on ordinary activities
before taxation (8,192) (4,163) 957 21 (11,377)
Taxation on loss on ordinary
activities - - - - -
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Loss for the period (8,192) (4,163) 957 21 (11,377)
Items that may subsequently
be reclassified to profit
and loss
Exchange differences
on translation of foreign
operations - - - - -
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Total other comprehensive - - - -
income -
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) (8,192) (4,163) 957 21 (11,377)
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Table 3 - condensed statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year ended 30 April 2018
Year ended 30 April 2018
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by geographical segment
Under previous UK AUS USA Canada As restated
accounting under
policies IFRS
15
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 93,697 (3,765) (1,661) (483) - 87,787
Cost of sales (41,107) 1,791 880 227 - (38,208)
--------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Gross Profit 52,590 (1,974) (781) (256) - 49,579
Administrative and
establishment expenses (35,195) - - - - (35,195)
Marketing costs (42,142) - - - - (42,142)
--------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Loss from operating
activities (24,747) (1,974) (781) (256) - (27,758)
Loss from operating
activities before
adjustments: (20,033) (1,974) (781) (256) - (23,044)
Share based payment
charge (3,458) - - - - (3,458)
Amortisation of intangibles (1,256) - - - - (1,256)
Loss from Operating
activities (24,747) (1,974) (781) (256) - (27,758)
----------------------------- --------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Net finance costs (1,492) - - - - (1,492)
Fair value movement
in respect of derivatives 60 - - - - 60
--------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Loss on ordinary
activities before
taxation (26,179) (1,974) (781) (256) - (29,190)
Taxation on loss
on ordinary activities (887) - - - - (887)
--------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Loss for the period (27,066) (1,974) (781) (256) - (30,077)
Items that may subsequently
be reclassified to
profit and loss
Exchange differences
on translation of
foreign operations (490) - - - - (490)
--------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Total other comprehensive
income (490) - - - - (490)
Total comprehensive
profit/(loss) (27,556) (1,974) (781) (256) - (30,567)
--------------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------------
Year ended 30 April 2018
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by contract type
Under
previous As restated
accounting under
policies Instructions Conveyancing Other IFRS 15
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 93,697 (6,301) 153 238 87,787
Cost of sales (41,107) 3,012 (26) (88) (38,208)
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Gross Profit 52,590 (3,288) 127 150 49,579
Administrative and establishment
expenses (35,195) - - - (35,195)
Marketing costs (42,142) - - - (42,142)
------------ ------------- ------------- ------- ------------
Loss from operating activities (24,747) (3,288) 127 150 (27,758)
Loss from operating activities
before adjustments: (20,033) (3,288) 127 150 (23,044)
Share based payment charge (3,458) - - - (3,458)
Amortisation of intangibles (1,256) - - - (1,256)
Loss from Operating activities (24,747) (3,288) 127 150 (27,758)
Net finance costs (1,492) - - - (1,492)
Fair value movement in
respect of derivatives 60 - - - 60
------------ ------------- -------------
Loss on ordinary activities
before taxation (26,179) (3,288) 127 150 (29,190)
Taxation on loss on ordinary
activities (887) - - - (887)
Loss for the period (27,066) (3,288) 127 150 (30,077)
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit and loss Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (490) - - - (490) Total other comprehensive income (490) - - - (490) Total comprehensive profit/(loss) (27,556) (3,288) 127 150 (30,567)
Table 4 - condensed statement of financial position as at 31 October 2017
Six months ended 31 October 2017
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by geographical
segment
Under UK AUS USA Canada As restated
previous under
accounting IFRS
policies 15
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment 1,004 - - - - 1,004
Intangible assets 3,843 - - - - 3,843
Goodwill 2,606 - - - - 2,606
Deferred tax asset 3,301 - - - - 3,301
10,754 - - - - 10,754
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 5,979 10,306 1,068 15 - 17,368
Cash and other cash
equivalents 64,431 - - - - 64,431
70,410 10,306 1,068 15 - 81,799
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (9,485) (797) - (3) - (10,284)
Deferred income (2,477) (12,975) (2,015) (13) - (17,480)
Derivative financial
instruments (207) - - - - (207)
(12,169) (13,772) (2,015) (16) - (27,971)
Net current assets 58,241 (3,466) (947) (1) - 53,827
Total assets less current
liabilities 68,995 (3,466) (947) (1) - 64,581
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (458) - - - - (458)
Net assets 68,537 (3,466) (947) (1) - 64,123
Equity
Share capital 2,718 - - - - 2,718
Share premium 75,341 - - - - 75,341
Share based payments
reserve 1,562 - - - - 1,562
Foreign exchange reserve 117 - - - - 117
Retained earnings (11,201) (3,466) (947) (1) - (15,615)
Total equity 68,537 (3,466) (947) (1) - (64,123)
Six months ended 31 October 2017
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by contract type
Under previous As restated
accounting under IFRS
policies Instructions Conveyancing Other 15
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment 1,004 - - - 1,004
Intangible assets 3,843 - - - 3,843
Goodwill 2,606 - - - 2,606
Deferred tax asset 3,301 - - - 3,301
10,754 - - - 10,754
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 5,979 7,061 4,164 163 17,368
Cash and other cash
equivalents 64,431 - - - 64,431
70,410 7,061 4,164 163 81,799
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (9,485) - (697) (103) (10,284)
Deferred income (2,477) (14,992) - (11) (17,480)
Derivative financial
instruments (207) - - - (207)
(12,169) (14,992) (697) (114) (27,971)
Net current assets 58,241 (7,931) 3,468 50 53,827
Total assets less current
liabilities 68,995 (7,931) 3,468 50 64,581
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (458) - - - (458)
Net assets 68,537 (7,931) 3,468 50 64,123
Equity
Share capital 2,718 - - - 2,718
Share premium 75,341 - - - 75,341
Share based payments
reserve 1,562 - - - 1,562
Foreign exchange reserve 117 - - - 117
Retained earnings (11,201) (7,931) 3,468 50 (15,615)
Total equity 68,537 (7,931) 3,468 50 (64,123)
Table 5 - condensed statement of financial position as at 30 April 2018
Six months ended 30 April 2018
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by geographical
segment
Under UK AUS USA Canada As restated
previous under
accounting IFRS 15
policies
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment 1,054 - - - - 1,054
Intangible assets 4,434 - - - - 4,434
Goodwill 2,606 - - - - 2,606
Deferred tax asset 3,068 - - - - 3,068
11,162 - - - - 11,162
Current assets
Tax receivable 306 - - - - 306
Trade and other receivables 9,380 8,406 1,100 306 - 19,192
Cash and other cash
equivalents 152,846 - - - - 152,846
162,532 8,406 1,100 306 - 172,344
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (15,624) (659) - (18) - (16,300)
Deferred income (3,467) (10,755) (2,076) (545) - (16,842)
Derivative financial
instruments (44) - - - - (44)
(19,135) (11,414) (2,076) (562) - (33,187)
Net current assets 143,397 (3,007 (976) (256) - 139,158
Total assets less
current liabilities 154,559 (3,007) (976) (256) - 150,320
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (142) - - - - (142)
Net assets 154,417 (3,007) (976) (256) - 150,178
Equity
Share capital 3,019 - - - - 3,019
Share premium 176,400 - - - - 176,400
Share based payments
reserve 4,545 - - - - 4,545
Foreign exchange
reserve (374) - - - - (374)
Retained earnings (29,173) (3,007) (976) (256) - (33,412)
Total equity 154,417 (3,007) (976) (256) - 150,178
Year ended 30 April 2018
Unaudited
IFRS 15 adjustments by contract type
Under
previous As restated
accounting under IFRS
policies Instructions Conveyancing Other 15
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment 1,054 - - - 1,054
Intangible assets 4,434 - - - 4,434
Goodwill 2,606 - - - 2,606
Deferred tax asset 3,068 - - - 3,068
11,162 - - - 11,162
Current assets
Tax rceivable 306 - - - 306
Trade and other receivables 9,380 6,300 3,167 345 19,192
Cash and other cash
equivalents 152,846 - - - 152,846
162,532 6,300 3,167 345 172,344
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (15,624) - (530) (147) (16,300)
Deferred income (3,467) (13,356) - (19) (16,842)
Derivative financial
instruments (44) - - - (44)
(19,135) (13,356) (530) (166) (33,187)
Net current assets 143,397 (7,056) 2,637 179 139,158
Total assets less current
liabilities 154,559 (7,056) 2,637 179 150,320
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (142) - - - (142)
Net assets 154,417 (7,056) 2,637 179 150,178
Equity
Share capital 3,019 - - - 3,019
Share premium 176,400 - - - 176,400
Share based payments
reserve 4,545 - - - 4,545
Foreign exchange reserve (374) - - - (374)
Retained earnings (29,173) (7,056) 2,637 179 (33,412)
Total equity 154,417 (7,056) 2,637 179 (150,178)
Table 6 - impact of the adoption of IFRS 15 on the Group's reported earnings per share for the 6 months ended 31 October 2017 and for the year ended 30 April 2018
Basic Basic and Basic and diluted Basic
and diluted diluted and diluted
6 months 6 months 6 months Year ended Year ended Year ended
ended ended 31 ended 31 30 April 2018 30 April 30 April
31 October October October 2018 2018
2017 2017 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Increase Increase
in loss in loss
Earnings on adoption on adoption
per share As previously of IFRS As previously of IFRS
restated stated 15 As restated stated 15 As restated
Loss for
the period
(GBP000) (8,192) (3,185) (11,377) (27,066) (3,011) (30,077)
Weighted
average
shares
(000) 271,292 - 271,292 273,072 - 273,072
Loss per
share (GBP) (0.03) (0.04) (0.10) (0.11)
Table 7 - impact of adoption of IFRS 15 on brokerage and lettings revenue
Six months Year ended
ended 31 October 30 Arpil
2017 2018
GBP000 GBP000
Other revenue as previously
reported 5,139 11,686
Impact of adoption of IFRS
15 8 48
5,147 11,734
13. Related party transactions
The directors have taken the exemption from disclosing transactions with the following Group companies on the grounds that they are all wholly owned subsidiaries. Related party transactions occur as a result of funding provided to the wholy owned subsidiaries for the purposes of marketing and support from the UK.
Balances with subsidiary As at 31 As at 31 As at 30
undertakings October 2018 October April 2018
2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Trade receivables GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Purplebricks Australia
PTY Limited 19,997 10,190 7,348
Purplebricks Inc. 28,619 3,761 8,550
BFL Property Management
Limited 323 178 502
Du Proprio/ComFree - - -
48,940 14,130 16,400
Trade paybles
Purplebricks Australia - - -
PTY Limited
Purplebricks Inc. - - 7,420
BFL Property Management
Limited - - 502
Du Proprio/ComFree 1,602 - -
1,602 - 7,922
[1] Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Group as profit/loss before net finance costs, tax, depreciation, amortisation and a charge for share-based payments.
[2] Net cash of GBP103.1 million as at 31 October 2018 is before the payment of GBP11.1 million to acquire a 12.9% stake in Homeday.de, which is expected to complete shortly.
[3] For a full explanaton of the impact of IFRS 15 and a reconciliation between the new and old accounting standards see note 2.3
[4] Adjusted for defered payment charge and insourcing of property management for lettings
[5] The content of the Purplebricks website should not be considered to form a part of or be incorporated into this announcement.
[6] Estimated savings based on industry commission of 1.5%.
[7] Does not include Homeday.de. US transactions are those within our current footprint of nine DMAs.
[8] At constant currency, except average income per instruction, which is quoted at actual rates.
[9] At constant currency, except average income per instruction, which is quoted at actual rates.
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