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Thorpe (f.w.) Plc | LSE:TFW | London | Ordinary Share | GB00BC9ZLX92 | ORD 1P |
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Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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Lighting Equipment, Nec | 176.75M | 21.93M | 0.1844 | 21.77 | 477.53M |
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RNS Number : 6243H
Thorpe(F.W.) PLC
25 March 2020
INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2019
FW Thorpe Plc - a group of companies that design, manufacture and supply professional lighting systems - is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2019.
Financial highlights:
Interim Interim 2020 (unaudited) 2019 (unaudited) --------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------- Revenue GBP57.4m GBP52.7m +9.0% Operating profit (before profit on disposal)* GBP7.5m GBP7.0m +6.7% Profit before tax (before profit on disposal)* GBP7.4m GBP6.9m +7.2% Profit before tax GBP7.4m GBP8.8m -16.1% Basic earnings per share 5.04p 6.14p -17.9% --------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------- *Interim 2019 Profit before tax includes profit on disposal of property of GBP1.9m -- Strong start to the year by Thorlux, supported by larger scale orders
-- Other Group companies' results improved by positive TRT and Famostar performance, dampened by smaller companies
-- Thorlux operating margin slightly impacted by larger scale orders and services -- Interim dividend 1.46p (Interim 2019: 1.43p) - 2.1% increase
-- Strong balance sheet to support through Covid-19 disruption - GBP51.9m in cash/short term financial assets at period end
Note: This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation 596/2014 (MAR).
For further information, please contact:
FW Thorpe Plc Mike Allcock - Chairman and Joint Chief Executive 01527 583200 Craig Muncaster - Joint Chief Executive and Group Financial Director 01527 583200 N+1 Singer - Nominated Adviser Steve Pearce/James Moat 020 7496 3000
CHAIRMAN'S INTERIM STATEMENT
Against a backdrop of continuing uncertainty after the UK's exit from the EU and now the unfortunate ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, I am pleased to report an excellent ongoing order book at the Group's main division, Thorlux Lighting, and improved performance at both TRT and Famostar.
Orders at Thorlux remain hard-fought; however, underlying revenue is good, and some additional one-off project work has been completed which has provided a welcome boost. The larger size of projects has consequently led to tighter margins. In some cases, projects involve services including survey work and project management, leading to increased overheads.
Group operating profit (before profit on disposal) rose from GBP7.0m to GBP7.5m (+6.7%) and actions have been taken to improve margins in the second half of the financial year.
Revenue generated from outside the UK remains strong, at around 40% of Group revenue.
As a result of this solid performance, and many years of prudent financial management, we feel our robust balance sheet is structured more than adequately to deliver an increased interim dividend of 1.46p (Interim 2019: 1.43p) for the six months to 31 December 2019.
Investment within the Group continues, and I can report that previously initiated projects have completed successfully. The Portland factory in Walsall is now fully operational. It is an impressive but appropriately proportioned facility, which will serve the Group efficiently for decades. The European Application Centre at Lightronics in Waalwijk has opened and showcases both Lightronics and Group products to customers on a frequent basis. TRT's new extension now houses a fully functional semi-automatic powder coating line, releasing Thorlux capacity and providing a measure of disaster recovery. Thorlux's new state of the art sheet metal forming machinery is firing on all cylinders - which is certainly welcome, due to the size of the company's current order book. Finally, early in March, Thorlux opened its new Quality of Light Experience room at the Group's main facility in Redditch. Interactive demonstrations will show how the quality of the spectrum of light that a luminaire produces can alter a person's health and wellbeing and attention to detail - especially important in the workplace.
The current coronavirus situation provides us with further challenges that had not been anticipated at the time of previous announcements. The initial impact related to concerns from within the supply chain. Most Group companies are in a relatively good stock position, as they increased stocks significantly during the autumn to help mitigate any Brexit-related risk. Group companies also reacted early and took proactive measures to reduce infection risk within the workplace for the good of the employees and the business; these measures are under constant review.
At the time of writing, the situation is dynamic and uncertain, but we continue to support our customers where practical, whilst being mindful of employee wellbeing and government guidance. It is highly likely however that Group companies will see considerable disruption to delivery schedules due to customers' and government containment actions, for at least the next few months. The extent of this disruption and the period over which the impact is felt, cannot be estimated at this time. We are prioritising the safety of our employees, suppliers and customers and acting within government advice whilst reacting swiftly to minimise the impact where possible.
It is therefore difficult for us to determine the impact on second half performance and beyond. However, the Group has always maintained a strong balance sheet with sufficient cash and other liquid assets to protect business continuity from the impact of sudden economic impacts and unforeseen risks. Although the impact of the current crisis is uncertain, we cannot foresee a downside scenario where we are unable to manage business continuity for the foreseeable future by utilising our current resources.
Group performance in the second half of 2019 was strong and will, due to the latest circumstances, prove challenging and unlikely to improve upon in 2020. However, having a strong order book provides an excellent reservoir to smooth current turbulence. Recent investments outlined above give a significant capacity boost ready for us to satisfy those customers who can accept deliveries and for us to fulfil any pent-up future demand. Our local manufacturing capabilities, stock situation and customer portfolio give us a solid platform to perform to the extent we are able during the current turbulence and then build swiftly on when a level of trading normality returns.
I would like to wish all of our staff, shareholders and other stakeholders good health, and I hope that the country can return to normality as quickly as possible.
Mike Allcock
Chairman
25 March 2020
FW Thorpe Plc
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
for the six months to 31 December 2019
31.12.19 31.12.18 30.06.19 (six months (six months (twelve to) to) months to) (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Revenue 57,412 52,669 110,643 ------------- ------------- ---------- Operating Profit (before profit on disposal) 7,489 7,019 17,649 Profit on disposal of property - 1,917 1,917 ------------- ------------- ---------- Operating Profit 7,489 8,936 19,566 Finance income 402 416 1,049 Finance costs (527) (574) (1,046) Profit before tax expense 7,364 8,778 19,569 Tax expense (1,505) (1,652) (3,429) ------------- ------------- ---------- Profit for the period 5,859 7,126 16,140 Dividend rate per share: ------ ------ ------ Interim 1.46p 1.43p 1.43p Final - - 4.10p ------ ------ ------ Earnings per share - basic 5.04p 6.14p 13.91p - diluted 5.02p 6.10p 13.83p -------------------------------- ------ ------ -------
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the six months to 31 December 2019
31.12.19 31.12.18 30.06.19 (six months (six months to) to) (twelve months to) (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Profit for the period 5,859 7,126 16,140 Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale - - -
financial assets Exchange rate differences on translation of foreign operations (558) 168 153 Taxation - - - (558) 168 153 ------------- ------------- ---------- Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Revaluation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income * 168 (529) (142) Actuarial loss on pension scheme - - (374) Movement on unrecognised pension surplus - - 191 Taxation (29) 90 24 139 (439) (301) ------------- ------------- ---------- Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax (419) (271) (148) Total comprehensive income for the year 5,440 6,855 15,992 ------------- ------------- ----------
All comprehensive income is attributable to the owners of the company.
* The gain on the revaluation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income of GBP168,000 is due to the increase in market value of these investments.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 31 December 2019
As at As at As at 31.12.19 31.12.18 30.06.19 (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) Assets GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment 30,317 21,157 25,353 Intangible assets 20,811 21,738 21,687 Investment property 1,997 2,047 2,006 Loans and receivables 2,919 4,101 3,567 Equity accounted investments 936 936 936 Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 3,838 3,220 3,683 Deferred tax assets 2 - - ------------ ------------ ---------- 60,820 53,199 57,232 Current assets Inventories 25,121 22,018 25,506 Trade and other receivables 21,568 22,117 21,502 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 389 387 Short-term financial assets 24,542 16,837 26,483 Cash and cash equivalents 27,438 36,111 30,807 ------------ ------------ ---------- Total current assets 98,669 97,472 104,685 Total Assets 159,489 150,671 161,917 ------------ ------------ ---------- Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables (19,102) (19,512) (21,912) Lease liabilities (82) - - Current tax liabilities (274) (2,499) (1,935) ------------ ------------ ---------- Total current liabilities (19,458) (22,011) (23,847) Net current assets 79,211 75,461 80,838 Non-current liabilities Other payables (13,442) (11,237) (12,804) Lease liabilities (565) - - Provisions for liabilities and charges (2,375) (2,195) (2,404) Deferred tax liabilities (786) (584) (699) ------------ ------------ ---------- Total non-current liabilities (17,168) (14,016) (15,907) ------------ ------------ ---------- Total liabilities (36,626) (36,027) (39,754) ------------ ------------ ---------- Net assets 122,863 114,644 122,163 ------------ ------------ ---------- Equity attributable to owners of the company Issued share capital 1,189 1,189 1,189 Share premium account 1,526 1,266 1,266 Capital redemption reserve 137 137 137 Foreign currency translation reserve 1,977 2,550 2,535 Retained earnings -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- At 1 July 117,036 107,527 107,527 Profit for the year attributable to owners 5,859 7,126 16,140 Other changes in retained earnings (4,861) (5,151) (6,631) -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- 118,034 109,502 117,036 ------------ ------------ ---------- Total equity 122,863 114,644 122,163 ------------ ------------ ----------
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the six months to 31 December 2019
Share Share Capital Foreign Retained Total Capital Premium Redemption Currency Earnings Equity Reserve Translation Reserve GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Balance at 30 June 2018 1,189 1,017 137 2,382 107,527 112,252 Comprehensive income Profit for six months to 31 December 2018 - - - - 7,126 7,126 Other comprehensive income - - - 168 (439) (271) Total comprehensive income - - - 168 6,687 6,855 Transactions with owners Share options exercised - 249 - - - 249 Purchase of own shares - - - - (117) (117) Dividends paid to shareholders - - - - (4,639) (4,639) Share-based payment charge - - - - 44 44 Total transactions with owners - 249 - - (4,712) (4,463) Balance at 31 December 2018 1,189 1,266 137 2,550 109,502 114,644 -------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------- ---------- -------- Comprehensive income Profit for six months to 30 June 2019 - - - - 9,014 9,014 Actuarial loss on pension scheme - - - - (374) (374) Movement on unrecognised pension surplus - - - - 191 191 Revaluation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - - - - 387 387 Movement on associated deferred tax - - - - (66) (66) Exchange rate differences on translation of foreign operations - - - (15) - (15) Total comprehensive income - - - (15) 9,152 9,137 Transactions with owners Dividends paid to shareholders - - - - (1,660) (1,660) Share-based payment charge - - - - 42 42 Total transactions with owners - - - - (1,618) (1,618) Balance at 30 June 2019 1,189 1,266 137 2,535 117,036 122,163 -------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------- ---------- -------- Adjustment on first time adoption of IFRS16 (net of tax) - - - - (265) (265) Restated balance at 30 June 2019 1,189 1,266 137 2,535 116,771 121,898 -------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------- ---------- --------
Comprehensive income Profit for six months to 31 December 2019 - - - - 5,859 5,859 Other comprehensive income - - - (558) 139 (419) -------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------- ---------- -------- Total comprehensive income - - - (558) 5,998 5,440 Transactions with owners Share options exercised - 260 - - - 260 Dividends paid to shareholders - - - - (4,770) (4,770) Share-based payment charge - - - - 35 35 Total transactions with owners - 260 - - (4,735) (4,475) Balance at 31 December 2019 1,189 1,526 137 1,977 118,034 122,863 -------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------- ---------- --------
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the six months to 31 December 2019
31.12.19 31.12.18 30.06.19 (six months (six months (twelve months to) to) to) (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Cash generated from operations Profit before income tax 7,364 8,778 19,569 Adjustments for - Depreciation charge 1,491 1,270 2,508 - Depreciation of investment property 9 29 58 - Amortisation of intangibles 1,276 1,203 2,456 - Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment (41) (2,150) (2,116) - Net finance expense/(income) 125 157 (3) - Retirement benefit contributions in excess of current and past service charge (124) (80) (183) - Share-based payment charge 419 362 855 - Research and development expenditure credit (149) (144) (292) - Effects of exchange rate movements 537 (76) (48) Changes in working capital - Inventories 387 (534) (4,025) - Trade and other receivables 49 1,860 2,428 - Payables and provisions (2,178) 214 3,831 -------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- --------------------- Cash generated from operations 9,165 10,889 25,038 Tax paid (2,958) (1,329) (3,476) Cash flow from investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment (5,521) (1,265) (6,852) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 83 3,796 3,796 Purchase of intangibles (1,099) (1,145) (2,417) Disposal of investment property - - 12 (Purchase)/sale of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (61) 71 70 Proceeds from sale of other financial 387 - - assets at fair value through profit and loss Property rental and similar income 6 10 205 Dividend income 111 106 225 Net withdrawal/(deposit) of short-term financial assets 1,941 (1,547) (11,193) Interest received 164 180 403 Net receipt of loan notes 597 2,072 2,575 -------------------------------------------- Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities (3,392) 2,278 (13,176) Cash flow from financing activities Net proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares 260 249 249 Purchase of own shares - (117) (117) Proceeds from loans 121 - - Repayment of borrowings (1,124) - (197) Dividends paid to company shareholders (4,770) (4,639) (6,299) -------------------------------------------- Net cash used in financing activities (5,513) (4,507) (6,364) -------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- --------------------- Effects of exchange rate changes on cash (671) 112 117 -------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- --------------------- Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (3,369) 7,443 2,139 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 30,807 28,668 28,668 -------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 27,438 36,111 30,807 -------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
1. Basis of Preparation
The consolidated interim financial statements for the six months to 31 December 2019 have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of applicable International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRSs as adopted by the EU), IFRIC interpretations and the AIM Rules for Companies.
The figures for the period to 31 December 2019 and the comparative period to 31 December 2018 have not been audited or reviewed and are therefore disclosed as unaudited. The figures for 30 June 2019 have been extracted from the financial statements for the year to 30 June 2019, which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The interim financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling, rounded to the nearest thousand.
The interim financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, modified by the revaluation of certain current and non-current investments at fair value through profit or loss.
The accounting policies set out in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2019 have been applied consistently throughout the Group during the period, except for the adoption of the new pronouncement IFRS 16 "Leases".
The Group has adopted IFRS16, "Leases", from 1 July 2019 applying the simplified transition approach, but it has not restated comparatives for the reporting period ended 30 June 2019, as permitted under the specific transitional provisions in the standard. The reclassifications and the adjustments arising from the new leasing rules are therefore recognised in the opening balance sheet on 1 July 2019. Note 4 explains the impact on the Group's financial statements. The adoption of this standard has not resulted in any material impact on reported profits.
2. Segmental analysis
The segmental analysis is presented on the same basis as that used for internal reporting purposes. For internal reporting FW Thorpe is organised into ten operating segments, based on the products and customer base in the lighting market - the largest business is Thorlux, which manufactures professional lighting systems for the industrial, commercial and controls markets. The Lightronics business is a material subsidiary and therefore disclosed separately.
The eight remaining continuing operating segments have been aggregated into the "other companies" segment based on their size, comprising the entities Philip Payne Limited, Solite Europe Limited, Portland Lighting Limited, TRT Lighting Limited, Thorlux L.L.C, Thorlux Australasia PTY Limited, Thorlux Lighting GmbH and Famostar B.V.
FW Thorpe's chief operating decision-maker (CODM) is the Group Board. The Group Board reviews the Group's internal reporting in order to monitor and assess the performance of the operating segments for the purpose of making decisions about resources to be allocated. The CODM reviews the performance of the business by considering the key profit measure of operating profit, including the impact of associated contingent consideration arrangements, and considers that none of the other operating segments are of sufficient size and distinction to be reviewed separately when making Group wide strategic decisions. Assets and liabilities have not been segmented which is consistent with the Group's internal reporting.
Inter-segment adjustments to operating profit consist of property rentals on premises owned by FW Thorpe Plc, adjustments to profit related to stocks held within the Group that were supplied by another segment.
2. Segmental analysis (continued) Thorlux Lightronics Other Inter- Total Companies Segment Continuing Adjust- Operations ments GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 6 months to 31 December 2019 Revenue to external customers 32,363 11,147 13,902 - 57,412 Revenue to other Group companies 1,740 86 1,931 (3,757) - ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Total revenue 34,103 11,233 15,833 (3,757) 57,412 ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Operating Profit 4,839 1,074 1,347 229 7,489 ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Finance income 402 Finance expense (527) ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Profit before tax expense 7,364 =============================== ======== ============ ========== ======== ============== 6 months to 31 December 2018 Revenue to external customers 28,442 11,869 12,358 - 52,669 Revenue to other Group companies 1,161 - 1,206 (2,367) - ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Total revenue 29,603 11,869 13,564 (2,367) 52,669 ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Operating Profit (before profit on disposal) 4,659 1,066 1,220 74 7,019 Profit on disposal of property 1,917 ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Operating Profit 8,936 ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Finance income 416 Finance expense (574) ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Profit before tax expense 8,778 =============================== ======== ============ ========== ======== ============== Year to 30 June 2019 Revenue to external customers 62,304 23,154 25,185 - 110,643 Revenue to other Group companies 3,551 366 3,573 (7,490) - ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Total revenue 65,855 23,520 28,758 (7,490) 110,643 ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Operating Profit 11,578 2,357 3,661 53 17,649 Profit on disposal of property 1,917 ------------------------------- -------- ------------ ---------- -------- -------------- Operating Profit 19,566 Net finance income 3 Profit before tax expense 19,569 =============================== ======== ============ ========== ======== ============== 3. Property, plant and equipment
The Group has invested GBP5.4 million in property, plant and equipment during the period. The largest investments were:
-- GBP2.4 million in plant and machinery; -- A further GBP1.1million in the purpose built property for Portland Lighting; and
-- GBP2.3 million for the property occupied by Famostar, of which GBP0.9 million was recognised as a right of use asset on adoption of IFRS16 on 1 July 2019. Resulting in a GBP1.4 million net addition to property, plant and equipment, for which the lease agreement was subsequently settled.
4. Adjustments recognised on adoption of IFRS16
On adoption of IFRS16, the Group recognised lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as 'operating leases' under the principles of IAS17. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the borrowing rate implied in the leases of 5.5%.
Right-of-use assets have been measured on transition as if the new rules had always been applied with the difference to the lease liability value recognised as an adjustment to opening retained earnings at 1 July 2019.
Right of use assets recognised 31 December 1 July 2019 2019 GBP'000 GBP'000 Properties - 929 Equipment 76 31 Motor vehicles 333 397 -------------- Total right of use assets 409 1,357 -------------- ------------ Lease liabilities recognised on adoption GBP'000 Operating lease commitments disclosed as at 30 June 2019 2,245 Discounted using the borrowing rate (483) Less: short-term and low value leases recognised on a straight-line basis as expense (52) Lease liability recognised at 1 July 2019 1,710 -------- Of which are: Current lease liabilities 373 Non-current lease liabilities 1,337 -------- 1,710 -------- 5. Earnings per share
The basic earnings per share is calculated on profit after taxation and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue of 116,215,549 (Interim 2019: 116,001,173) during the period.
The diluted earnings per share is calculated on profit after taxation and the weighted average number of potentially dilutive ordinary shares in issue of 116,779,815 (Interim 2019: 116,764,548) during the period.
6. Dividend
The interim dividend is at the rate of 1.46p per share (Interim 2019: 1.43p), and based on 116,330,497 shares in issue at the announcement date the dividend will amount to GBP1,698,000 (Interim 2019: GBP1,661,000). The interim dividend will be paid on 21 April 2020 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 April 2020, and the shares become ex-dividend on 2 April 2020.
A final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2019 of 4.10p (2018: final of 4.00p) per share, amounting to GBP4,770,000 (2018: GBP4,639,000) was paid on 29 November 2019.
7. Availability of interim statement
Copies of the interim report are being sent to shareholders and will also be available from the company's registered office or on the company's website ( www.fwthorpe.co.uk ) from 3 April 2020.
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