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SMJ Smart (j.) & Co. (contractors) Plc

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Smart(J.)&Co(Contractors) PLC Half-year Report (0289W)

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Smart(J.)&Co(Contractors) PLC

20 April 2021

J. SMART & CO. (CONTRACTORS) PLC

INTERIM REPORT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO

31st JANUARY 2021

J. SMART & CO. (CONTRACTORS) PLC

CHAIRMAN'S REVIEW

INTERIM REPORT

Unaudited Group profit for the six months to 31st January 2021 amounted to GBP829,000 compared with GBP250,000 for the corresponding period last year.

In accordance with our normal practice, there has been no revaluation of our investment properties at the end of the half year. If a half year revaluation had taken place, we believe that the valuation would have been no worse than last year, with no detrimental effect on the headline figures.

The remaining private housing sales at West Bowling Green Street completed in this half year. There will be no further private housing sales this financial year as completions at the small development, The Courtyard at Winchburgh, will be after the end of the financial year.

The build contract at Ferrymuir completed in this half year. Margins were unsatisfactory.

The third and final phase of industrial development at West Edinburgh Business Park has now completed and a letting to one tenant for the whole phase concluded. Letting activity in both our industrial and office properties remained robust in the half year.

The coronavirus pandemic has continued to impact on trading activities. Whilst our construction sites have remained open, the majority of office-based staff have been working from home since January 2021 in line with legislation and guidance. Moreover, the coronavirus crisis has caused delays in the progress of site acquisitions, negotiated tender work in the Housing Association sector and our own projects. Also, the crisis has impacted on the supply chain with prolonged lead in times for basic construction materials. In this half year there has been a marked increase in the prices of these materials which has hampered negotiations for tender work.

This lull in contracting work and new private housing work continues and will result in an erosion of profit due to lack of recovery of overhead costs.

INTERIM DIVID

The Board announces an interim dividend of 0.95p per share (2020, 0.95p) to be paid on 7th June 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 7th May 2021. The interim dividend will cost the Company no more than GBP401,000.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

We have substantially less work in hand in contracting than the same time last year. It is by no means certain that new contracting work will be secured this financial year due to general delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

As mentioned above, there will be no further private housing sales this financial year. We are hopeful that the private housing development at Canal Quarter, Winchburgh will commence this financial year but that is by no means guaranteed.

Commercial property valuation levels have continued to improve since last year in the industrial sector but have remained static in the office sector. Also, as mentioned above, lettings of both our industrial and office stock remain robust, albeit we expect to see some voids in our office properties due to consolidation by tenants. The third and final phase of speculative industrial development at Inchwood Park, Bathgate is due for completion imminently with interest at a promising level. Construction has commenced at the second phase of our joint venture industrial development at Gartcosh Business Park.

Therefore, at this stage it is difficult to make an accurate forecast of the year end figures. It remains to be seen what the headline profit will be but it is unlikely that the underlying profit will increase this financial year.

 
                     D.W. SMART 
   20th April 2021     Chairman 
 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 
                                                         6 Months       6 Months         Year 
                                                            ended          ended        ended 
                                                          31.1.21        31.1.20      31.7.20 
                                             Notes    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
                                                           GBP000         GBP000       GBP000 
 
   CONTINUING OPERATIONS 
 Group construction activities                              7,272         10,473       19,223 
 Less: Own construction work capitalised                  (1,518)        (1,219)      (2,410) 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 REVENUE                                                    5,754          9,254       16,813 
 Cost of sales                                            (5,270)        (9,972)     (16,764) 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 GROSS PROFIT/(LOSS)                                          484          (718)           49 
 
   Other operating income                                   3,554          3,915        7,198 
 Net operating expenses                                   (3,333)        (2,967)      (6,078) 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE NET SURPLUS 
  ON VALUATION OF INVESTMENT PROPERTIES                       705            230        1,169 
 
 Net surplus on valuation of investment 
  properties                                                    -              -        3,179 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 OPERATING PROFIT                                             705            230        4,348 
 
   Share of profits/(losses) in 
   Joint Ventures                                               4            (5)         (13) 
 Income from available for sale 
  financial assets                                             11             28           50 
 Profit on sale of available for 
  sale financial assets                                         1             16           16 
 Net surplus/(deficit) on valuation 
  of available for sale financial 
  assets                                                      173           (47)        (379) 
 Finance income                                                 2             49          130 
 Finance costs                                                (6)            (6)         (12) 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 PROFIT BEFORE TAX                                            890            265        4,140 
 
   Taxation                                      5          (133)           (64)        (508) 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS                          757            201        3,632 
 
 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 
 Loss from discontinued operations               6           (49)           (12)         (47) 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS                   708            189        3,585 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 
 EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE                       8 
 
 From continuing operations - 
  basic and diluted                                         1.78p          0.47p        8.46p 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 From discontinued operations 
  - basic and diluted                                     (0.11)p        (0.03)p      (0.11)p 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 From continuing and discontinued 
  operations - basic and diluted                            1.67p          0.44p        8.35p 
                                                    -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
                                                        6 Months       6 Months         Year 
                                                           ended          ended        ended 
                                                         31.1.21        31.1.20      31.7.20 
                                                     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
                                                          GBP000         GBP000       GBP000 
 
 PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD                                       708            189        3,585 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 
 Items that will not be subsequently reclassified 
  to Income Statement: 
 Actuarial loss recognised in defined 
  benefit 
  pension scheme                                               -              -      (3,961) 
 Deferred taxation on actuarial loss                           -              -          942 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 TOTAL ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE SUBSEQUENTLY 
  RECLASSIFED TO INCOME STATEMENT                              -              -      (3,019) 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS                              -              -      (3,019) 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE 
   PERIOD, NET OF TAX                                        708            189          566 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS                         708            189          566 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 
                                                                      Capital 
                                                                   Redemption    Retained 
                                          Notes   Share Capital       Reserve    Earnings          Total 
 
                                                         GBP000        GBP000      GBP000         GBP000 
 
 As at 1st August 2020                                      853           155      98,252         99,260 
 
 Profit for the period                                        -             -         708            708 
 Other comprehensive income                                   -             -           -              - 
 Total comprehensive income for 
  period                                                      -             -         708            708 
                                                 --------------  ------------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS, RECORDED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY 
 Shares purchased and cancelled                             (6)             -       (364)          (370) 
 Transfer to Capital Redemption 
  Reserve                                                     -             6         (6)              - 
 Dividends                                    7               -             -           -              - 
                                                 --------------  ------------  ----------  ------------- 
 Total transactions with 
  owners                                                    (6)             6       (370)          (370) 
                                                 --------------  ------------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 As at 31st January 
  2021                                                      847           161      98,590         99,598 
                                                 --------------  ------------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 
 
 
 As at 1st August 2019                             866      142   99,274        100,282 
 
 Profit for the period                               -        -      189            189 
 Other comprehensive income                          -        -        -              - 
 Total comprehensive income for 
  period                                             -        -      189            189 
                                              --------  -------  -------  ------------- 
 
 TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS, RECORDED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY 
 Shares purchased and cancelled                    (3)        -    (170)          (173) 
 Transfer to Capital Redemption 
  Reserve                                            -        3      (3)              - 
 Dividends                                 7         -        -    (390)          (390) 
                                              --------  -------  -------  ------------- 
 Total transactions with 
  owners                                           (3)        3    (563)          (563) 
                                              --------  -------  -------  ------------- 
 
 As at 31st January 2020                           863      145   98,900         99,908 
                                              --------  -------  -------  ------------- 
 
 
 
 
 As at 1st August 2019                             866      142    99,274        100,282 
 
 Profit for the period                               -        -     3,585          3,585 
 Other comprehensive loss                            -        -   (3,019)        (3,019) 
 Total comprehensive income for 
  period                                             -        -       566            566 
                                              --------  -------  --------  ------------- 
 
 TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS, RECORDED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY 
 Shares purchased and cancelled                   (13)        -     (780)          (793) 
 Transfer to Capital Redemption 
  Reserve                                            -       13      (13)              - 
 Dividends                                 7         -        -     (795)          (795) 
                                              --------  -------  --------  ------------- 
 Total transactions with 
  owners                                          (13)       13   (1,588)        (1,588) 
                                              --------  -------  --------  ------------- 
 
 As at 31st July 2020                              853      155    98,252         99,260 
                                              --------  -------  --------  ------------- 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 
                                            6 Months       6 Months         Year 
                                               ended          ended        ended 
                                             31.1.21        31.1.20      31.7.20 
                                         (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
                                              GBP000         GBP000       GBP000 
 
   NON-CURRENT ASSETS 
 Property, plant and equipment                 1,203          1,300        1,268 
 Investment properties                        80,246         75,311       78,632 
 Investments in Joint Ventures                   905            909          901 
 Available for sale financial 
  assets                                       1,045          1,218          886 
 Trade and other receivables                     250            250          250 
 Retirement benefit surplus                        -          2,899            - 
 Deferred tax assets                             313            101          313 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
                                              83,962         81,988       82,250 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   CURRENT ASSETS 
 Inventories                                   6,383          6,161        6,181 
 Contract assets                                 273            751          423 
 Corporation tax asset                           178              -          139 
 Trade and other receivables                   2,867          2,913        2,823 
 Monies held on deposit                           48             48           48 
 Cash and cash equivalents                    23,685         26,565       23,118 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
                                              33,434         36,438       32,732 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 TOTAL ASSETS                                117,396        118,426      114,982 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Deferred tax liabilities                      1,265          1,731        1,265 
 Lease liabilities                               212            205          205 
 Retirement benefit deficit                    1,076              -        1,076 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
                                               2,553          1,936        2,546 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   CURRENT LIABILITIES 
 Trade and other payables                      2,715          3,740        3,072 
 Lease liabilities                                 -              -            - 
 Corporation tax liability                         -              7            - 
 Bank overdraft                               12,530         12,835       10,104 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
                                              15,245         16,582       13,176 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES                            17,798         18,518       15,722 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   NET ASSETS                                 99,598         99,908       99,260 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   EQUITY 
 Called up share capital                         847            863          853 
 Capital redemption reserve                      161            145          155 
 Retained earnings                            98,590         98,900       98,252 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 TOTAL EQUITY                                 99,598         99,908       99,260 
                                       -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 
                                                        6 Months       6 Months         Year 
                                                           ended          ended        ended 
                                                         31.1.21        31.1.20      31.7.20 
                                            Notes    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
                                                          GBP000         GBP000       GBP000 
 
 
   CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        10            322          2,932        5,387 
 
   Tax paid                                                (160)          (212)        (531) 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING 
   ACTIVITIES                                                162          2,720        4,856 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
 Additions to property, plant 
  and equipment                                             (88)          (161)        (355) 
 Additions to investment properties                         (89)           (13)        (483) 
 Expenditure on own work capitalised 
  - investment properties                                (1,518)        (1,219)      (2,410) 
 Proceeds of sale of property, plant 
  and equipment                                               33             24           29 
 Purchase of available for sale financial 
  assets                                                       -              -            - 
 Proceeds of sale of available for 
  sale financial assets                                       15             60           60 
 Interest received                                             2             49           78 
 Interest paid                                               (6)            (6)         (12) 
 NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING 
  ACTIVITIES                                             (1,651)        (1,266)      (3,093) 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
 Purchase of own shares                                    (370)          (173)        (793) 
 Dividends paid                                                -          (390)        (795) 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING 
  ACTIVITIES                                               (370)          (563)      (1,588) 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH 
   AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                  (1,859)            891          175 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 
   BEGINNING OF PERIOD                                    13,014         12,839       12,839 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT OF PERIOD                                          11,155         13,730       13,014 
                                                   -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 

NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   1.         BASIS OF PREPARATION 

J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC is a company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company for the six months ended 31st January 2021 comprise the Company and its Subsidiaries, together referred to as the Group, and the Group's interest in jointly controlled entities.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months to 31st January 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and with IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months to 31st January 2021 do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year to 31st July 2020, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.

The statutory financial statements for the year to 31st July 2020 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies and a copy may be obtained from Companies House. These have been audited and contain an unqualified audit opinion, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's auditor. A copy of the interim financial statements will be available on the Company's website www.jsmart.co.uk.

   2.         ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except where the measurement of balances at fair value is required for investment properties, available for sale financial assets and assets held by defined benefit pension scheme.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31st July 2020, with the exception of the policies regarding the accounting for pension scheme obligations and investment properties revaluations.

For the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the pension scheme are estimated to be unchanged from the values included at the previous year end. Also, in accordance with long standing practice, the Group's investment properties are revalued annually on 31st July each year and therefore, no revaluation adjustment is made in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Standards, Amendments to Standards and Interpretations effective in period

The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations, which are relevant to the Group, were issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and are mandatory for the Group for the first time in the financial year to 31st July 2021:

   --    IAS 1 (amended): Presentation of financial statements. 
   --    IAS 8 (amended): Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. 

The Directors anticipate that there will be no material impact of these amendments to standards on the financial statements.

Estimates and assumptions

The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions concerning the future that may affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and income and expenses. Management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of these accounts are reasonable. However, actual outcomes may differ from those anticipated.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have reviewed their forecasts and cashflows taking into account current available information. They have considered future trading expectations and opportunities under various scenarios and in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Based on the review the Group is expected to remain net debt free. Taking the above information into account the Directors are of the opinion that the Company and Group have adequate financial resources to continue in operational existence for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements and therefore considers the adoption of the going concern basis as appropriate for the preparation of these Accounts.

   3.         PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 

The principal risks and uncertainties which could have a material impact on the Group's performance for the remainder of the current financial year remain the same as those detailed in the Group's Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year to 31st July 2020, including the ongoing situation relating to the coronavirus pandemic. The Directors are closely monitoring the situation as it develops and the impact it is having on the trading performance of the Group and will continue to do so. The Directors will take appropriate actions to help mitigate the impact of the situation on the Group's performance and future prospects.

   4.         SEGMENTAL INFORMATION 

The Group has identified operating segments on the basis of internal reporting components that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to allow the allocation of resources to segments and assess their performance. The Board of Directors has been recognised as the chief operating decision maker.

All revenue arises from activities within the UK and therefore the Board of Directors does not consider the business from a geographical perspective. The operating segments are based on activity and performance of an operating segment is based on a measure of operating results.

 
                               External   Internal      Total     Operating Profit/(Loss) 
                                Revenue    Revenue    Revenue 
                                                                31.1.21   31.1.20   31.7.20 
 
                                 GBP000     GBP000     GBP000    GBP000    GBP000    GBP000 
 
 31st JANUARY 2021 
  (Unaudited) 
 Construction activities 
  - continuing operations         5,754      1,518      7,272   (1,345)         -         - 
 Construction activities 
  - discontinued operations           -          -          -      (61)         -         - 
 Investment activities 
  - continuing operations         3,554          -      3,554     2,050         -         - 
 Investment activities 
  - discontinued operations           4          -          4         -         -         - 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                  9,312      1,518     10,830       644         -         - 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 31st JANUARY 2020 
  (Unaudited) 
 Construction activities 
  - continuing operations         9,254      1,219     10,473         -   (2,387)         - 
 Construction activities 
  - discontinued operations           1          -          1         -      (15)         - 
 Investment activities 
  - continuing operations         3,915          -      3,915         -     2,617         - 
 Investment activities 
  - discontinued operations           4          -          4         -         -         - 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                 13,174      1,219     14,393         -       215         - 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
 31st JULY 2020 
  (Audited) 
 Construction activities 
  - continuing operations        16,813      2,410     19,223         -         -   (3,472) 
 Construction activities 
  - discontinued operations           1          -          1         -         -      (57) 
 Investment activities 
  - continuing operations         7,198          -      7,198         -         -     7,820 
 Investment activities 
  - discontinued operations           9          -          9         -         -         - 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                 24,021      2,410     26,431         -         -     4,291 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
   OPERATING PROFIT                                                 644       215     4,291 
 Share of results of Joint Ventures                                   4       (5)      (13) 
 Finance and investment income                                      187        93       196 
 Finance and investment costs                                       (6)      (53)     (391) 
 PROFIT BEFORE TAX ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES                           829       250     4,083 
                                                               --------  --------  -------- 
 
   5.         TAXATION 

The tax charge for the six months to 31st January 2021 is based on the corporation tax rate at 19.00% (2020, 18.67%).

   6.         DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 

In the year to 31st July 2019 Concrete Products (Kirkcaldy) Limited ceased trading.

The results of the discontinued operation, which have been included in the profit, were as follows:

 
                                              6 Months       6 Months         Year 
                                                 Ended          Ended        Ended 
                                               31.1.21        31.1.20      31.7.20 
                                           (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
                                                GBP000         GBP000       GBP000 
 
   Revenue                                           -              1            1 
 Cost of sales                                       -           (11)         (18) 
                                         -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 Gross loss                                          -           (10)         (17) 
 
 Other operating income                              4              4            9 
 Net operating expenses                           (65)            (9)         (49) 
                                         -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 Loss before tax                                  (61)           (15)         (57) 
                                         -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 Taxation 
 Corporation tax                                    12              3           10 
 
 Net loss attributable to discontinued 
  operations                                      (49)           (12)         (47) 
                                         -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
 
 The company had cashflows amounting 
  to: 
 Operating activities                             (57)          (433)        (417) 
 Investing activities                                -              -            - 
                                         -------------  -------------  ----------- 
 
   7.         DIVIDS 
 
                                             6 Months       6 Months         Year 
                                                Ended          Ended        Ended 
                                              31.1.21        31.1.20      31.7.20 
                                          (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
                                               GBP000         GBP000       GBP000 
 
   ORDINARY DIVIDS 
 2020 Interim dividend of 0.95p                     -              -          405 
 2019 Final dividend of 2.24p, after 
  waivers                                           -            390          390 
                                       --------------  -------------  ----------- 
                                                    -            390          795 
 ----------------------------------------------------  -------------  ----------- 
 

The final dividend of 2.27p per share for the year to 31st July 2020 amounting to GBP961,000 was paid on 8th February 2021.

The interim dividend of 0.95p per share for the year to 31st July 2021 will be paid on 7th June 2021 to shareholders on the register at 7th May 2021. The interim dividend will cost the Company no more than GBP401,000.

   8.         EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE 
 
                                                   6 Months       6 Months           Year 
                                                      Ended          Ended          Ended 
                                                    31.1.21        31.1.20        31.7.20 
                                                (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
 
 
 CONTINUING OPERATIONS 
 Profit attributable to Equity Shareholders 
  GBP000                                                757            201          3,632 
 Basic and diluted Earnings per share                 1.78p          0.47p          8.46p 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 
 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 
 Loss attributable to Equity Shareholders 
  GBP000                                               (49)           (12)           (47) 
 Basic and diluted Loss per share                   (0.11)p        (0.03)p        (0.11)p 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 
 CONTINUING AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 
 Profit attributable to Equity Shareholders 
  GBP000                                                708            189          3,585 
 Basic and diluted Earnings per share                 1.67p          0.44p          8.35p 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Weighted average number of shares               42,452,302     43,151,502     42,947,806 
                                              -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 
 
 

Basic earnings/(loss) per share are calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.

During the six months to 31st January 2021 the Company purchased for immediate cancellation 321,276 Ordinary Shares of 2p.

There is no difference between basic and diluted earnings per share.

   9.         FAIR VALUE ASSETS 

The Group's investment properties, available for sale financial assets and assets held by defined benefit pension scheme are measured at fair value after initial recognition.

Investment properties are only valued annually by the Directors at the year end and not for the purposes of the interim financial statements. The Group considers all of its investment properties fall within 'Level 3' of the fair value hierarchy as described by IFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement. Level 3 valuations are those using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. The main unobservable inputs relate to estimated rental value and equivalent yield.

The Group's available for sale financial assets consisted entirely of equities of companies listed on quoted markets which fall within 'Level 1' of the fair value hierarchy. Assets held by defined benefit pension scheme consist of equities and bond of companies listed on quoted markets and cash which all fall within 'Level 1' of the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 valuations are those using inputs which are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities the Group can access at the period end date.

   10.       RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT BEFORE TAX TO CASH FLOWS FROM 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 
                                                   6 Months       6 Months         Year 
                                                      ended          ended        ended 
                                                    31.1.21        31.1.20      31.7.20 
                                                (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
 
                                                     GBP000         GBP000       GBP000 
 
 Profit before tax                                      829            250        4,083 
 Share of (profits)/ losses from Joint 
  Ventures                                              (4)              5           13 
 Depreciation                                           151            159          380 
 Unrealised valuation surplus on investment 
  properties                                              -              -      (3,179) 
 Unrealised valuation (surplus)/deficit 
  on available for sale financial assets              (173)             47          379 
 Profit on sale of property, plant and 
  equipment                                            (31)           (18)         (18) 
 Profit on sale of available for sale 
  financial assets                                      (1)           (16)         (16) 
 Change in retirement benefits                            -              -           14 
 Interest received                                      (2)           (49)         (78) 
 Interest paid                                            6              6           12 
 Change in inventories                                (202)          2,482        3,981 
 Change in contract assets                              150          (202)          126 
 Change in receivables - non-current                      -              -            - 
 Change in receivables - current                       (44)           (78)           12 
 Change in payables                                   (357)            346        (322) 
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   CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                 322          2,932        5,387 
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   11.       RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION 

Related parties are consistent with those disclosed in the Group's Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year to 31st July 2020.

Related party transactions, including salary and benefits provided to Directors and key management, were not material to the financial position or performance of the Group for the period.

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Directors named below, confirm on behalf of the Board of Directors that to the best of their knowledge that the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months to 31st January 2021 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include a fair review of the information required by Disclosure and Transparency Rules 4.2.7 and 4.2.8, being:

-- an indication of important events that have occurred during the six months to 31st January 2021 and their impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year, and

-- material related party transactions in the six months to 31st January 2021 and any material changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report.

The Directors of the Company are listed in the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year to 31st July 2020.

 
 By order of the Board 
 
 
 
 
 D.W. SMART, Director    J.R. SMART, Director 
 
 20th April 2021 
 

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