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TAST Tasty Plc

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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
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  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  0.00 0.00% 1.20 1.00 1.40 1.20 1.20 1.20 0.00 08:00:00
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Eating Places 44.03M -6.43M -0.0440 -0.27 1.76M

Tasty PLC Half-year Report (8399Z)

19/09/2022 7:01am

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TIDMTAST

RNS Number : 8399Z

Tasty PLC

19 September 2022

19 September 2022

Tasty plc

("Tasty", the "Group" or the "Company")

Unaudited Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022

Key Points:

   --    Revenue of GBP21.5m (H1 2021: GBP11.6m); increase of 85% 
   --    Adjusted EBITDA(1) of GBP2.7m (H1 2021: GBP0.8m) 
   --    Impairment charge of GBP1.6m (H1 2021: GBPnil) 
   --    Loss after tax for the period of GBP2.7m (H1 2021: loss GBP2.7m) 
   --    Outstanding loan of GBP1.1m repaid in full in June 2022 (H1 2021: GBP1.25m) 

-- Net cash after allowing for deferred creditors of GBP7.0m (H1 2021: net cash after allowing for repayment of bank loan and deferred creditors of GBP4.2m)

   --    51 of 54 restaurants traded through the period 
   --    Staff shortage challenges remain 
   --    Cost of living pressures beginning to impact on revenue in H2 2022 
   --    Inflationary pressure on labour, food and utilities has impacted the business considerably 

-- Despite staffing and inflationary challenges like-for-like sales compared with pre Covid-19 position was encouraging

(1) Adjusted for depreciation, amortisation and share based payments.

Chairman's statement

Introduction

Following the difficult period of the pandemic, we started 2022 expecting the year to be less challenging. Sales performance compared to 2019 was strong but has been marred by labour shortages and inflationary pressures impacting the hospitality industry. These cost pressures became more acute towards the end of the first half of 2022.

Like many of our competitors and the economy in general, we are facing severe headwinds. Inflationary pressures on food, labour and utility costs and the cost-of-living crisis will inevitably impact the performance of the Company for at least the remainder of the year.

Having navigated our way successfully through the difficult periods in the recent past, we are in a good position to manage these challenges once again; through a tight focus on cost controls and ensuring that we are delivering an excellent experience for our customers.

We have agreed heads of terms for a new Wildwood site in Oxfordshire. Our dim t brand has experienced a resurgence, and we are converting the former underperforming Wildwood in Loughton to a dim t, which is due to open in the Autumn. Whilst there is a strong pipeline of sites identified, due to current uncertainties, we have slowed our previously announced expansion plans and will cautiously approach any new openings as we brace ourselves for an even more challenging economic environment, which is beginning to adversely impact our profitability in the second half of 2022.

We continue to build solid teams and have invested at a central level to overcome these challenges, streamline processes and enhance our offering.

In June 2022, we repaid the amount outstanding under our Barclays Bank facility of GBP1.1m and subsequently cancelled the facility. Based on the base rate at the time, there will be an annualised interest saving of approximately GBP57,000. The Board made the decision that repaying the loan was the best course of action given the Company's healthy cash balance and the base rates rise.

People

In a tight labour market, we are pleased to say that the number of people we employ is back to over 1,000 following the requisite redundancies during the pandemic. However, with a competitive labour market, we continue to work hard to engage our teams and ensure that we are competitive through continuously reviewing training, progression and pay.

In June 2022, Harald Samúelsson, stepped up to become an Executive Director with responsibility for food and operational support and, at the same time, Wendy Dixon was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director.

Wendy has spent two decades working with global brands, in a variety of leadership roles in multiple markets. More recently she was appointed as M&C Saatchi Group's first Chief Growth Officer in 2019 with responsibility for leading internal collaboration, building the brand of the company externally and bringing together both capabilities and talent for new and existing clients to grow.

To focus and improve our food offering a new Head of Food joined the Company in May 2022 with the initial focus being the development of our Christmas menu.

Inflationary costs

To reduce the impact of food and labour challenges, our menu is constantly being reviewed. We are working with existing and new suppliers to minimise disruption and continue to re-tender. The well documented utility pressures are unprecedented, and the hospitality industry is particularly badly affected. The Government unveiled an energy support plan on 8 September 2022 to support businesses for six months, but the details have yet to be announced. In the meantime, we are looking at ways of minimising our energy usage and improving efficiencies.

Environmental, social and governance

The wellbeing and safety of our employees and customers is at the centre of all that we do. We have also retained our focus on sustainability and the environmental impact of the business, and we are an equal opportunities employer.

Property negotiations

The Group has been successful in achieving rent reductions and lease concessions across most of the estate for the period impacted by Covid-19 with the final few agreements completed during H1 2022. We are continuing to review all our leases with a view to disposing or re-gearing low performing sites.

Results

Revenue increased by 85% to GBP21.5m (H1 2021: GBP11.6m). In the period under review, we have benefited from unrestricted dine-in sales and also grown our takeaway and delivery business. However, we have seen a slowdown in the second half due to our focus on dine-in and changing consumer habits. Revenue for the comparative period in 2021 was severely impacted by the lockdown restrictions.

The adjusted EBITDA for the period was GBP2.7m (H1 2021: GBP0.8m).

Operating profit before highlighted items was GBP0.4m (H1 2021: loss GBP1.4m).

We have reviewed the impairment provision across the right-of-use-assets and fixed assets and have made a net provision of GBP1.6m (H1 2021: GBPnil).

After taking into account all non-trade adjustments, the Group has a stated loss after tax for the period of GBP2.7m (H1 2021: loss GBP2.7m).

Cash flows and financing

Cash inflow from operations was GBP0.9m (H1 2021: GBP2.4m). Repayment of the bank loan amounted to GBP1.25m during the period (H1 2021: drawn down of GBP1.25m).

Overall, the net cash outflow for the period was GBP3m (H1 2021: inflow GBP1.8m). As at 26 June 2022, the Group had net cash after the bank loan of GBP8.0m (H1 2021: net cash of GBP8.6m). After allowing for deferred payments due to creditors, net cash was GBP7.0m (H1 2021: net cash of GBP4.2m).

Going concern

The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. In reaching this conclusion the Directors have considered the financial position of the Group, together with its forecasts for the next 12 months from the date of approval of these interim accounts and taking into account possible changes in trading performance. The going concern basis of accounting has, therefore, been adopted in preparing the interim financial report.

Outlook

Utility cost management and pressure on revenue as living costs continue to rise will be our biggest challenges over the coming months, although we await details of the Government's support package. We will endeavour to mitigate all pressures carefully by continuing to focus on savings and customer experience. Despite these uncertainties the Board remains confident of managing current challenges and the Group will cautiously consider future expansion opportunities for growth .

Finally thank you once again to all our people, shareholders, suppliers and other stakeholders who continue to support us.

K Lassman

Chairman

Tasty plc

19 September 2022

Enquiries:

   Tasty plc                                                               Tel: 020 7637 1166 

Jonny Plant, Chief Executive

   Cenkos Securities                                               Tel: 020 7397 8900 

Katy Birkin / Mark Connelly

Certain of the information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014). Upon publication of this announcement via a regulatory information service, this information is considered to be in the public domain.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022 (unaudited)

 
                                                                       Restated 
                                            26 weeks     26 weeks      52 weeks 
                                                  to           to         Ended 
                                             26 June      27 June   26 December 
                                                2022         2021          2021 
                                             GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
 
 Revenue                                      21,522       11,629        34,909 
 
 Cost of sales                              (20,375)     (14,526)      (33,567) 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Gross profit/(loss)                           1,147      (2,897)         1,342 
 
 Other income                                    213        2,050         4,208 
 
 Total operating expenses                    (2,778)        (628)           555 
 
 Operating profit/(loss) before 
  highlighted items                              445      (1,410)         4,112 
 Highlighted items                           (1,863)         (65)         1,993 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Operating (loss)/profit                     (1,418)      (1,475)         6,105 
 Finance income                                    3            -             - 
 Finance expense                             (1,249)      (1,263)       (2,497) 
 
 (Loss)/profit before tax                    (2,664)      (2,738)         3,608 
 
 Income tax                                        -            -             - 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 (Loss)/profit and total comprehensive 
  income for period and attributable 
  to owners of the parent                    (2,664)      (2,738)         3,608 
---------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 (Loss)/profit per share attributable 
  to the ordinary equity owners 
  of the parent 
 Basic                                       (1.89p)      (1.94p)         2.56p 
 Diluted                                     (1.66p)      (1.85p)         2.27p 
 

The table below gives additional information to shareholders on key performance indicators:

 
                                 Post IFRS   Pre IFRS   Post IFRS   Pre IFRS 
                                        16         16          16         16 
                                  26 weeks   26 weeks    26 weeks   26 weeks 
                                        to         to          to         to 
                                   26 June    26 June     27 June    27 June 
                                      2022       2022        2021       2021 
                                   GBP'000    GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
 EBITDA before highlighted 
  items                              2,733        101         824    (1,207) 
 Depreciation of PP&E 
  and amortisation                   (958)      (980)       (663)      (689) 
 Depreciation of right-of-use 
  assets (IFRS16)                  (1,330)          -     (1,571)          - 
------------------------------  ----------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Operating profit/(loss) 
  before highlighted 
  items                                445      (879)     (1,410)    (1,896) 
------------------------------  ----------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 
 
 Analysis of highlighted items                                      Restated 
                                         26 weeks     26 weeks      52 weeks 
                                               to           to         ended 
                                          26 June      27 June   26 December 
                                             2022         2021          2021 
                                          GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000 
 Profit on disposal of property 
  plant and equipment                           -            -             3 
 Restructuring costs                            -            -           (7) 
 Impairment of right-of-use assets        (1,258)            -       (1,347) 
 Impairment (charge)/release of 
  property, plant and equipment             (304)            -         3,207 
 Share based payments                        (31)         (65)         (120) 
 (Loss)/gain on lease modifications         (270)            -           257 
------------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Total highlighted items                  (1,863)         (65)         1,993 
 

The above items have been highlighted to give more detail on items that are included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income and which when adjusted shows a profit or loss that reflects the ongoing trade of the business.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022 (unaudited)

 
                                    Share     Share    Merger   Retained     Total 
                                  Capital   Premium   Reserve    Deficit    Equity 
                                  GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000 
 
 Balance at 26 December 
  2021 (restated)                   6,061    24,254       992   (26,980)     4,327 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                        -         -         -    (2,664)   (2,664) 
 Share based payments - credit 
  to equity                             -         -         -         31        31 
 Balance at 26 June 2022            6,061    24,254       992   (29,613)     1,694 
 
 Balance at 27 December 
  2020                              6,061    24,251       992   (30,708)       596 
 Issue of ordinary shares               -         3         -          -         3 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                        -         -         -    (2,738)   (2,738) 
 Share based payments - credit 
  to equity                             -         -         -         65        65 
 Balance at 27 June 2021            6,061    24,254       992   (33,381)   (2,074) 
 
 Balance at 27 December 
  2020                              6,061    24,251       992   (30,708)       596 
 Issue of ordinary shares               -         3         -          -         3 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                        -         -         -      3,608     3,608 
 Share based payments - credit 
  to equity                             -         -         -        120       120 
 Balance at 26 December 
  2021 (restated)                   6,061    24,254       992   (26,980)     4,327 
 

In January 2021, Daniel Jonathan ("Jonny") Plant was awarded 15,676,640 'B' shares in Tasty plc which can be converted to 'A' shares subject to achievement of certain hurdle rates. These 'B' shares were issued at nominal value of 0.00001 pence. The first hurdle was achieved, and 5,225,546 B Ordinary Shares were converted into 5,225,546 new Ordinary Shares on 27 June 2022.

Consolidated balance sheet

At 26 June 2022 (unaudited)

 
                                                                 Restated 
                                      26 weeks     26 weeks      52 weeks 
                                            to           to         ended 
                                       26 June      27 June   26 December 
                                          2022         2021          2021 
                                       GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets                          28           30            28 
 Property, plant and equipment          17,282       15,098        18,026 
 Right-of-use- assets                   34,639       38,337        36,006 
 Other non-current assets                   65          129           105 
 Total non-current assets               52,014       53,594        54,165 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                             1,995        1,834         2,103 
 Trade and other receivables             2,949        1,397         1,355 
 Cash and cash equivalents               8,010        9,884        11,005 
 Total current assets                   12,954       13,115        14,463 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Total assets                           64,968       66,709        68,628 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables             (10,336)     (12,210)      (10,493) 
 Lease liabilities                     (2,202)      (3,620)       (2,024) 
 Borrowings                                  -        (104)         (313) 
 Total current liabilities            (12,538)     (15,934)      (12,830) 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Provisions                              (335)        (335)         (297) 
 Lease liabilities                    (50,273)     (51,288)      (50,157) 
 Long-term borrowings                        -      (1,146)         (937) 
 Other payables                          (128)         (80)          (80) 
 Total non-current liabilities        (50,736)     (52,849)      (51,471) 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Total liabilities                    (63,274)     (68,783)      (64,301) 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Total net assets/(liabilities)          1,694      (2,074)         4,327 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                           6,061        6,061         6,061 
 Share premium                          24,254       24,254        24,254 
 Merger reserve                            992          992           992 
 Retained deficit                     (29,613)     (33,381)      (26,980) 
 Total equity                            1,694      (2,074)         4,327 
---------------------------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 

Consolidated cash flow statement

for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022 (unaudited)

 
                                           26        26             52 
                                        weeks     weeks    weeks ended 
                                           to        to 
                                      26 June   27 June    26 December 
                                         2022      2021           2021 
                                      GBP'000   GBP'000        GBP'000 
 
 Operating activities 
 Cash generated from operations           945     2,365          7,826 
                                     --------  --------  ------------- 
 Net cash inflow from operating 
  activities                              945     2,365          7,826 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
 Investing activities 
 Proceeds from sale of property, 
  plant and equipment                       -         -              3 
 Purchase of property, plant 
  and equipment                         (516)     (192)          (544) 
 Interest received                          3         -              - 
                                     --------  --------  ------------- 
 Net cash flows used in investing 
  activities                            (513)     (192)          (541) 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
 Financing activities 
 Net proceeds from issue 
  of ordinary shares                        -         3              3 
 Bank loan receipts                         -     1,250          1,250 
 Bank loan repayment                  (1,250)         -              - 
 Finance expense                         (30)      (26)           (59) 
 Finance expense (IFRS 16)            (1,219)   (1,237)        (2,438) 
 Principal paid on lease 
  liabilities                           (928)     (307)        (3,064) 
                                     --------  --------  ------------- 
 Net cash flows used in financing 
  activities                          (3,427)     (317)        (4,308) 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
 Net increase in cash and 
  cash equivalents                    (2,995)     1,856          2,977 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of the period              11,005     8,028          8,028 
                                     --------  --------  ------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents as 
  at 26 June 2022                       8,010     9,884         11,005 
-----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 

Notes to the condensed financial statements

for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022 (unaudited)

   1    General information 

Tasty plc is a public limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act (registration number 05826464). The Company is domiciled in the United Kingdom and its registered address is 32 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NQ. The Company's ordinary shares are traded on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM"). Copies of this Interim Report and the Annual Report and Financial Statements may be obtained from the above address or on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.dimt.co.uk .

   2    Basis of accounting 

The condensed set of financial statements included in this interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the United Kingdom and accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) interpretations as endorsed by the United Kingdom. The same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation have been followed in the preparation of these results as were applied in the Company's latest annual audited financial statements.

The financial information for the 26 weeks ended 26 June 2022 has not been subject to an audit nor a review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, issued by the Financial Reporting Council.

The financial information for the period ended 26 December 2021 does not constitute the full statutory accounts for that period. The Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2021 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The Independent Auditors' Report on the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2021 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis, and did not contain a statement under 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

The condensed financial statements are presented in sterling and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand pounds (GBP'000).

Except when otherwise indicated, the consolidated accounts incorporate the financial statements of Tasty plc and its subsidiary, Took Us A Long Time Limited, made up to the relevant period end.

Use of judgements and estimates

In preparing these interim financial statements management has made judgements and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and measurement of assets and liabilities, income and expense provisions. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Going concern

The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. In reaching this conclusion the Directors have considered the financial position of the Group, together with its forecasts for the next 12 months from the date of approval of these interim accounts and taking into account possible changes in trading performance. The Group monitors cash balances and impact of inflation closely to ensure there is sufficient liquidity. Accordingly, t he Directors believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

IFRS 16 'Leases'

Group's accounting policies for leases are as follows:

Lessee accounting

IFRS 16 distinguishes between leases and service contracts on the basis of whether the use of an identified asset is controlled by the customer. Control is considered to exist if the customer has:

-- The right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of an identified asset; and

   --     The right to direct the use of that asset in exchange for consideration. 

The Group first adopted IFRS 16 for its period starting 30 December 2019 using the modified retrospective approach on transition, recognising leases at the carried forward value had they been treated as such from inception, without restatement of comparative figures. On adoption of IFRS 16, the Group recognised right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in relation to the restaurant sites it leases for its business.

All leases are accounted for by recognising a right-of-use asset and a lease liability except for:

   --     Leases of low value assets, and 
   --     Leases with a duration of 12 months or less. 

Subsequent to initial measurement lease liabilities increase as a result of interest charged at a constant rate on the balance outstanding and are reduced for lease payments made. Right-of-use assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease.

Lessor accounting

Under IFRS 16, a lessor continues to classify leases as either finance leases or operating leases and account for those two types of leases differently.

Based on an analysis of the Group's operating leases as at 26 June 2022 on the basis of the facts and circumstances that exist at that date, the Directors of the Group have assessed that the impact of this change has not had any impact on the amounts recognised in the Group's consolidated financial statements.

Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets

The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low value assets. The Group recognises these payments as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Currently the Group has no low value assets or short-term leases.

Covid-19 related rent concessions

IFRS 16 defines a lease modification as a change in the scope of a lease, or the consideration for a lease, that was not part of the original terms and conditions of the lease. The Group has considered the Covid-19 related rent concessions and applied the lease modifications accounting treatment, rather than the practical expedient.

Impairments

All assets (ROU and fixed assets) are reviewed for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, when there are indications that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

Assets are subject to impairment tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where the carrying value of an asset or a cash generating unit (CGU) exceeds its recoverable amount, i.e. the higher of value in use and fair value less costs to dispose of the asset, the asset is written down accordingly. The Group views each restaurant as a separate CGU. Value in use is calculated using cash flows excluding outflows from financing costs over the remaining life of the lease for the CGU discounted at 8% (2021: 6%), being the rate considered to reflect the risks associated with the CGUs. A growth rate of 2% has been applied (2021: 0.5%).

An impairment review was undertaken across the ROU assets and fixed assets which resulted in a net impairment charge of GBP1.6m (2021: GBPnil). Where an impairment reversal is recognised, the carrying amount of the asset will be increased to its recoverable amount with the increase being recognised in the income statement. This increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.

The assumptions will be reviewed at year-end to ensure that the cashflow expectations are in line with the latest outlook.

Other income

In accordance with IAS 20 (Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance) guidelines, the Group has recognised the salary expense as normal and recognised the grant income in profit and loss as the Group becomes entitled to the grant.

Other income includes Government Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ("CJRS") of GBPnil (2021: GBP1.9m), sub-let property income of GBP0.2m (2021: GBP0.1m) and Government Grants of GBPnil (2021: GBP1.8m).

   3      Income tax 

The income tax charge has been calculated by reference to the estimated effective corporation tax and deferred tax rates of 19% (2021: 19%).

Tax charge GBPnil (2021: GBPnil).

   4    Earnings per share 
 
                                    26 weeks    26 weeks       Restated 
                                          to          to       52 weeks 
                                                                  ended 
                                     26 June     27 June    26 December 
                                        2022        2021           2021 
                                       Pence       Pence          Pence 
 
 Basic (loss)/profit 
  per ordinary share                 (1.89p)     (1.94p)          2.56p 
 Diluted (loss)/profit 
  per ordinary share                 (1.66p)     (1.85p)          2.27p 
 
                                     26 June     27 June    26 December 
                                        2022        2021           2021 
                                      Number      Number         Number 
                                        '000        '000           '000 
 Profit/(loss) per share 
  has been calculated 
  using the numbers shown 
  below: 
 Weighted average number 
  of ordinary shares 
  used as the denominator 
  in calculating basic 
  earnings per share                 141,090     141,090        141,090 
 
 Adjustments for calculation 
 of diluted earnings 
 per share: 
 
 Ordinary B shares                    15,677       6,977         14,815 
 Options                               3,265           -          3,265 
 
 Weighted average number 
 of ordinary shares 
 and potential ordinary 
 shares used as the 
 denominator in calculating 
 diluted earnings per 
 share                               160,032     148,067        159,170 
 
                                                               Restated 
                                     26 June     27 June    26 December 
                                        2022        2021           2021 
                                     GBP'000     GBP'000        GBP'000 
 (Loss)/profit for the 
  financial period                   (2,664)     (2,738)          3,608 
 

The basic and diluted (loss)/profit per share figures are calculated by dividing the net (loss)/profit for the period attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. The diluted earnings per share figure allows for the dilutive effect of the conversion into ordinary shares of the weighted average number of options outstanding during the period. Options are only taken into account when their effect is to reduce basic earnings per share.

   5    Reconciliation of result before tax to net cash generated from operating activities 
 
                                        26 weeks   26 weeks      Restated 
                                              to         to      52 weeks 
                                                                    ended 
                                         26 June    27 June   26 December 
                                            2022       2021          2021 
                                         GBP'000    GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
 (Loss)/profit before tax                (2,664)    (2,738)         3,608 
 Finance income                              (3)          -             - 
 Finance expense                              30         26            59 
 Finance expense (IFRS 16)                 1,219      1,237         2,438 
 Share based payment charge                   31         65           120 
 Depreciation of right-of-use 
  assets (IFRS 16)                         1,330      1,545         2,579 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                              956        687         1,297 
 Amortisation of intangible assets             2          2             3 
 Impairment charge/(release) 
  of property, plant and equipment           304          -       (3,207) 
 Impairment of Right-of-use assets         1,258          -         1,347 
 Profit from sale of property, 
  plant and equipment                          -          -           (3) 
 Dilapidations provision charge               38          -             - 
 Dilapidations provision utilisation           -          -          (38) 
 (Increase)/decrease in inventories          108       (12)         (282) 
 (Increase)/decrease in trade 
  and other receivables                  (1,553)       (34)            32 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade 
  and other payables                       (111)      1,587         (127) 
 Net cash inflow from operating 
  activities                                 945      2,365         7,826 
-------------------------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------ 
 
   6    Property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets 
 
                              Leasehold       Furniture     Total   ROU assets     Total 
                           improvements        fixtures     fixed 
                                           and computer    assets 
                                              equipment 
                                GBP'000         GBP'000   GBP'000      GBP'000   GBP'000 
 Cost 
 At 27 December 
  2020                           37,176           9,892    47,068       53,446   100,514 
 
 Additions                          145             399       544          951     1,495 
 Lease modification                   -               -         -        (830)     (830) 
 At 26 December 
  2021                           37,321          10,291    47,612       53,567   101,179 
-----------------------  --------------  --------------  --------  -----------  -------- 
 
 Additions                          249             267       516            -       516 
 Lease modification                   -               -         -        1,221     1,221 
 At 26 June 
  2022                           37,570          10,558    48,128       54,788   102,916 
-----------------------  --------------  --------------  --------  -----------  -------- 
 
 Depreciation 
 At 27 December 
  2020                           23,834           7,662    31,496       13,635    45,131 
 Provided for 
  the period                        743             554     1,297        3,142     4,439 
 Impairments                        157             100       257        (257)         - 
 
 At 26 December 
  2021 (as previously 
  stated)                        24,734           8,316    33,050       16,520    49,570 
-----------------------  --------------  --------------  --------  -----------  -------- 
 
 Prior year adjustment          (2,677)           (787)   (3,464)        1,041   (2,423) 
 
 At 26 December 
  2021 (as restated)             22,057           7,529    29,586       17,561    47,147 
-----------------------  --------------  --------------  --------  -----------  -------- 
 
 Provided for 
  the period                        587             369       956        1,330     2,286 
 Impairments                        295               9       304        1,258     1,562 
 At 26 June 
  2022                           22,939           7,907    30,846       20,149    50,995 
-----------------------  --------------  --------------  --------  -----------  -------- 
 
 Net book value 
 At 26 June 
  2022                           14,631           2,651    17,282       34,639    51,921 
-----------------------  --------------  --------------  --------  -----------  -------- 
 
 At 26 December 
  2021 (as restated)             15,264           2,762    18,026       36,006    54,032 
-----------------------  --------------  --------------  --------  -----------  -------- 
 

Prior year adjustment

The prior year adjustment relates to the treatment of depreciation on impaired assets and reversal of impairment.

The depreciation charge on ROU assets should have been reduced for the impairment to allow depreciation to run to the end of the life of the lease. In addition, when reversing an impairment that depreciation should be recognised if the amount at which the asset would have been carried (net of depreciation) had there been no impairment or the lower or the irrecoverable amount.

 
                                           52 weeks                                    52 weeks 
                                              Ended                                    Ended 26 
                                        26 December         Adjustment                 December 
                                      (as restated)                              (as previously 
                                                                                        stated) 
                                               2021               2021                     2021 
                                            GBP'000            GBP'000                  GBP'000 
 Cost of sales                             (33,567)                563                 (34,130) 
 Operating expenses                             555              1,860                  (1,305) 
 Highlighted items (included 
  within Operating expenses)                  1,993              1,860                      133 
 Profit and total comprehensive 
  income for the period                       3,608              2,423                    1,185 
---------------------------------  ----------------      -------------  ---  ------------------ 
 
                                              At 26 
                                           December 
                                               2021 
                                      (as restated) 
                                                                                 At 26 December 
                                                                                           2021 
                                                            Adjustment           (as previously 
                                                                                        stated) 
                                               2021               2021                     2021 
                                            GBP'000            GBP'000                  GBP'000 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment               18,026              3,464                   14,562 
 Right-of-use assets                         36,006            (1,041)                   37,047 
 
 Equity 
 Retained deficit                          (26,980)              2,423                 (29,403) 
---------------------------------  ----------------      -------------  ---  ------------------ 
 Total equity                                 4,327              2,423                    1,904 
---------------------------------  ----------------      -------------  ---  ------------------ 
 
   7    Leases 
 
                                26        26             52 
                             weeks     weeks    weeks ended 
                                to        to 
                           26 June   27 June    26 December 
                              2022      2021           2021 
                           GBP'000   GBP'000        GBP'000 
 Current 
 Lease liabilities           2,202     3,620          2,024 
 
 Non-current 
 Lease liabilities          50,273    51,288         50,157 
 
 Total                      52,475    54,908         52,181 
------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 
 
 Due within one year         2,202     3,620          2,024 
 Due two to five years      12,792    15,362         12,371 
 Due over five years        37,481    35,926         37,786 
------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 Total                      52,475    54,908         52,181 
------------------------  --------  --------  ------------- 
 

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the Group's incremental borrowing rate of 4.5% and the Bank of England (BoE) base rate at the time of any lease modification or a new lease. The average rate used for modification in 2022 was 5.1% (2021: 4.6%).

The lease liabilities as at 26 June 2022 were GBP52.5m (2021: GBP54.9m).

The right-of-use assets all relate to property leases. The right-of-use assets as at 26 June 2022 were GBP34.6m (2021: GBP38.3m). During the period ended 26 June 2022 the Group made a provision for impairment of the right-of-use assets against a number of sites totalling GBP1.3m (2021: GBPnil).

Included in profit and loss for the period is GBP1.3m depreciation of right-of-use assets and GBP1.2m financial expenses on lease liabilities.

   8    Borrowings 
 
                             26 weeks    26 weeks      52 weeks 
                                   to          to         ended 
                              26 June     27 June   26 December 
                                 2022        2021          2021 
                              GBP'000     GBP'000       GBP'000 
 Current 
 Secured bank borrowings             -        104           313 
-------------------------  -----------  ---------  ------------ 
 Non-current 
 Secured bank borrowings             -      1,146           937 
-------------------------  -----------  ---------  ------------ 
 Total                               -      1,250         1,250 
-------------------------  -----------  ---------  ------------ 
 

The GBP1.25m loan was a four-year term loan which had a capital repayment holiday of 12 months and carried interest at a rate of 4.5% per annum over the Bank of England Base Rate. The outstanding loan of GBP1.25m was repaid in full during the period.

   9    Reconciliation of financing activity 
 
                         Lease liabilities   Lease liabilities    Bank Loan   Bank Loan     Total 
                                Due within           Due after   Due within   Due after 
                                    1 year              1 year       1 year      1 year 
                                   GBP'000             GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000   GBP'000 
  Net debt as at 30 
   December 2019                     1,647              55,761          800         852    59,060 
 
  Cashflow                         (1,735)                   -        (800)       (852)   (3,387) 
  Addition/(decrease) 
   to lease liability                2,992             (3,542)            -           -     (550) 
 ---------------------  ------------------  ------------------  -----------  ----------  -------- 
  Net debt as at 27 
   December 2020                     2,904              52,219            -           -    55,123 
  Cashflow                         (3,064)                   -          313         937   (1,814) 
  Addition/(decrease) 
   to lease liability                2,184             (2,062)            -           -       122 
 ---------------------  ------------------  ------------------  -----------  ----------  -------- 
  Net debt as at 26 
   December 2021                     2,024              50,157          313         937    53,431 
  Cashflow                           (927)                   -        (313)       (937)   (2,177) 
  Addition/(decrease) 
   to lease liability                1,105                 116            -           -     1,221 
 ---------------------  ------------------  ------------------  -----------  ----------  -------- 
  Net debt as at 26 
   June 2022                         2,202              50,273            -           -    52,475 
 ---------------------  ------------------  ------------------  -----------  ----------  -------- 
 

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