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TFW Thorpe (f.w.) Plc

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Thorpe(F.W.) PLC Interim Results (6243H)

25/03/2020 4:48pm

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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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