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TP Group PLC
20 October 2020
The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain .
20 October 2020
TP Group plc
("TP Group" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020
Established client base and resilient operating model continues to support growth opportunities
TP Group (AIM: TPG), the providers of mission-critical solutions for a more secure world, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020.
These results have been prepared on the basis that the Group is in advanced discussions to dispose of its wholly owned subsidiary TPG Engineering Ltd., a manufacturer of heat exchangers, and therefore that business is treated as a discontinued operation for the purposes of these results.
Financial highlights - continuing operations
-- Revenue up 33% to GBP27.5m (H1 2019: GBP20.6m) - normalising for the 6 month contribution from Sapienza of GBP4.3m, revenue increased organically by GBP2.6m (13%)
-- Adjusted operating profit(1) GBP1.4m (H1 2019: GBP2.3m) - caused by adverse efficiency effects arising from COVID-19 restrictions, a change in the revenue mix and investment in the business
-- Operating loss GBP1.7m (H1 2019: GBP0.9m loss) - movement as for adjusted operating profit
-- Order intake up 13% to GBP35.2m (H1 2019: GBP31.1m) - a strong performance, overcoming commercial constraints arising through the COVID-19 pandemic
-- Closing order book GBP64.4m (31 December 2019: GBP56.8m) - provides good visibility and
continuity for the business
-- Established a new GBP7.0m three-year finance facility with HSBC Bank plc to support investment
in future growth opportunities
-- Cash balance, net of GBP7.0m drawn down from HSBC bank facility, GBP6.8m (31 December 2019: GBP6.6m) - strong working capital performance
-- Fully drawn down bank loan facility held on the balance sheet to mitigate any working capital effects caused by COVID-19 disruption
Operational highlights
-- Strong momentum from Consulting value stream
o Follow-on order worth at least GBP5.0 million from Army HQ for consulting support for its multi-billion-pound transformation programme
o Signed an extension to the European Space Agency ("ESA") framework contract until December 2022 and secured the first tranche of orders worth c.EUR18.0 million
-- Establishing 'clean gas solutions' revenue base
o Carbon dioxide solution contract worth GBP1.0 million with South-East Asian customer alongside Oxygen generation devices contract worth GBP1.0 million
o Carried out performance trials of clean gas production technologies
-- Ongoing geographic expansion
o French office opened to support existing customers and to address Group-wide opportunities
o Contract signed with a German customer worth GBP1.7 million for innovative mobile computing devices
-- Strong Digital Solutions contract wins
o Five-year contract to supply ECLIPSE project management software to Airbus UK
o Initial contract worth GBP0.3 million to develop an Artificial Intelligence ("AI") solution to optimise critical equipment in the energy sector in the United Arab Emirates
-- Impact of COVID-19 well managed
o Maintained business continuity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with all engineering sites remaining open and suitable procedures in place to support customers' critical programmes
o Supported all staff, with no staff furloughed and invested in training and business methods throughout the COVID-19 period
Current trading and outlook
-- Acquired Osprey Consulting Services Ltd., a business focused on safety and mission-critical airspace management and regulation in the defence, space and the emerging urban air mobility markets
-- A strong start to H2 with multiple significant orders secured, including:
o c.EUR9.0m of additional work orders secured under ESA framework contract
o c.GBP1.0m Hydrogen system contract
o c.GBP2.0m extension to MoD consulting contract
o c.GBP4.0m orders to supply MoD with oxygen generation and carbon dioxide removal devices
o Signed a three-way hydrogen fuelling partnership agreement
Whilst COVID-19 continues to challenge the businesses community, the Group remains well positioned for future success. A strong core business with continued investment in new and emerging technologies and solutions allows the Group's experienced management team to capitalise upon our position in exciting growth markets.
Phil Cartmell, Chief Executive Officer of TP Group, commented:
"The first half of 2020 saw a typically resolute response from the Group with our first priority being the safety and well-being of our staff and those closest to them.
"Pleasingly, we were able to maintain strong revenues in the first half of the year, as a result of our robust core business and the Group's long-term order book, whilst making further planned investments despite the challenges of COVID-19.
"We remain well-positioned to capitalise on the anticipated recovery phase in our key sectors alongside our active engagement in some of the most exciting global growth markets, including clean energy, autonomous navigation and artificial intelligence."
Notes:
(1.) Adjusted operating profit / (loss) is defined as operating result adjusted to add back depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets, amortisation of intangible assets and impairment gains or losses on non-current assets, changes in fair value of contingent consideration, acquisition consideration accounted for as employment costs owing to on-going service conditions, any other acquisition-related charges, share based payment charges, non-controlling interest and non-operating costs. Non-operating costs are those items believed to be exceptional in nature by virtue of their size and or incidence. The directors of the Company believe this measure is more reflective of the underlying performance of the Group than equivalent GAAP measures. This is primarily due to the exclusion of non-cash items, such as share-based payments, impairment, depreciation and amortisation, as well as acquisition and non-operating costs. This provides shareholders and other users of the financial statements with the most representative year-on-year comparison of underlying operating performance attributable to shareholders. This measure and the separate components remain consistent with 2019.
For further information, please contact:
TP Group plc Tel: 01753 285 810 Phil Cartmell, Chief Executive Officer Derren Stroud, Chief Financial Officer www.tpgroup.uk.com Cenkos Securities plc Tel: 020 7397 8980 Mark Connelly / Stephen Keys / Callum Davidson www.cenkos.com Vigo Communications Tel: 020 7390 0230 Jeremy Garcia / Charlie Neish www.vigocomms.com
Notes to Editors
TP Group delivers complex equipment, software and services for mission, business and safety critical applications in defence, space and energy sectors. With more than 400 people in 6 European countries, it serves global customers through long-term contracts. The Group's shares have been traded on AIM since July 2001.
Business Review - continuing operations
Introduction
The Group performed well throughout H1 2020 against the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated business disruption. The business benefited from a strong opening order book, coupled with participation in several long-term strategic government and institutional programmes in the UK and overseas. The Group has therefore been able to manage through the pandemic and is fully prepared for any ongoing disruption.
All manufacturing sites remained open and operated with the number of staff required to ensure continuity of order fulfilment, whilst maintaining appropriate distancing measures, with the balance of employees working from home. No staff have been furloughed.
Pleasingly, order intake continued to grow to GBP35.2m (H1 2019: GBP31.1m) which is a rise of 13% on the comparable period last year, which was itself skewed by a contract worth GBP17m that was taken in May 2019. The Group closing order book now stands at GBP64.4m, up GBP7.6m on 31 December 2019 (GBP56.8m) which provides good visibility and continuity for the business.
Operational review
Group revenue increased 33% to GBP27.5m (H1 2019: GBP20.6m). Normalising for the contribution from Sapienza of GBP4.3m, revenue grew organically by GBP2.6m (13%), predominantly in our CaPS business. Revenue held up well during the COVID-19 restrictions as a result of the strong order book and our efforts to maintain project continuity over the period.
Adjusted operating profit reduced to GBP1.4m (H1 2019: GBP2.3m) primarily as a consequence of:
-- normal business operational effects - principally in Technology & Engineering ("T&E") through travel restrictions, customer and supply chain interactions and the use of third party contractors caused by COVID-19 global restrictions. This reduced gross profit by c. GBP1.1m;
-- investment in future business capabilities - additional c. GBP0.5m over the prior year, including the opening of a French office, further development of our AI technology and support of new initiatives to enter the hydrogen fuels market; and
-- offset by revenue growth - in Consulting & Programme Services ("CaPS") that contributed c. GBP0.7m.
Gross profit percentage reduced from 32.7% to 23.4% as a result of:
-- CaPS contributed a greater proportion of total Group revenue, but at a lower gross margin than is typically generated by T&E; and
-- T&E margins were more significantly impacted by COVID-19. A number of high-margin programmes slowed, although these high margin orders remain in the order book for future delivery. These reductions were offset by additional orders for consumable items, however, these were at a significantly lower gross margin percentage.
The Group operating loss widened to GBP1.7m (H1 2019: GBP0.9m loss) as a result of the adjusted operating profit shortfalls noted above.
The Group's net cash balance, excluding the fully drawn down debt facility, increased to GBP6.8m (31 December 2019: GBP6.6m) as a result of strong operational cash flow and management of working capital, offsetting in part the prior year's cash outflow. The GBP7.0m proceeds of the drawn down bank facility were held on the balance sheet to mitigate any working capital effects caused by COVID-19 disruption and fund the initial GBP2.5m cash consideration for the acquisition of Osprey Consulting. As of 30 September 2020, the Group had not used any of the drawn down facility for working capital purposes.
The Group currently reports as two core businesses - Technology & Engineering ("T&E") and Consulting & Programme Services ("CaPS"). As the CaPS business has become more material to the Group's performance, its capabilities have extended to include software and digital solutions alongside traditional consulting services. We are therefore positioning the business as three complementary value streams:
-- Consulting - specialist services to enable our clients to transform their enterprise and evolve their systems and services.
-- Digital Solutions - solving complex problems in dynamic and changing environments with AI and software tools.
-- Bespoke Engineering Solutions - safe, clean and resilient equipment to meet the most pressing challenges.
This allows us to be clearer in the nature of our offerings to support customers through the full lifecycle of their projects or programmes. Our consultants can support initial planning, justification and project management whilst specialist teams can deliver software or equipment as required.
Technology and innovation
Management is currently focused on using our skills, knowledge and experience across defence and security, clean energy and digital innovation to enhance the Group's offering within these sectors. To that end, we are focused on developing our capabilities in the following:
-- Clean atmosphere and energy - driven by urbanisation, climate change and resource scarcity. TP Group is now working on clean gas solutions around hydrogen fuel and carbon capture
-- Artificial Intelligence - smart use of information is driven by a wide range of use-cases, and so we are working on applying AI to understand our world better, to inform decisions and to automate relevant activities.
Geographic expansion
For many years, the Group has supported international customers from a UK base. We are building operational centres closer to our key accounts, demonstrated by opening a Group company in France. With local staff, we will be better placed to gain maximum returns from major accounts like Naval Group and Thales, and offer the Group's capabilities to other major French organisations in the space and energy sectors.
Post period-end
On 25 August 2020 the Group completed the strategic acquisition of Osprey Consulting Services Ltd. for a maximum consideration of GBP3.5m on a debt-free, cash-free normalised working capital basis funded from its existing cash resources. The Group also acquired, for a nominal value of EUR2, the remaining 31% shareholding in Lift B.V. from its minority investors.
Following a strategic review of the Group's business, it was concluded that the TPG Engineering Ltd. business is no longer core to the Group's strategy. As a result, the Group has commenced a disposal process and is in advanced discussions with a potential buyer to acquire that business. Further information will be provided when this process concludes.
Order intake has continued successfully over the summer with several significant orders secured across the Group's defence, space and renewable energy activities.
The ESA framework contract extension announced 24 March 2020 yielded a further c. EUR9.0m of orders to build upon the c. EUR18.0m announced in June to bring the total to c. EUR27.0m.
CaPS secured a c. GBP2.0m extension to the MoD consulting contract that builds upon the existing 2-year c.GBP5.0 million customer support contract, first announced in February 2020, for support to the Army HQ on their multi-billion pound strategic communications transformation programme.
A further c. GBP4.0m of orders were received by T&E in September to supply the MoD with oxygen generation and carbon dioxide removal devices. This is part of the GBP22 million framework contract entered into with the MoD in April 2017 to manage equipment availability and provide spares for air purification systems.
The Group's growing activity around hydrogen and renewable energy has been recognised where safety of the overall solution is paramount. This was reflected in a c.GBP1.0m contract for management and control equipment for enhanced safety management of hydrogen gas. In addition, the Group entered into a three-way partnership to pursue opportunities for hydrogen fuelling solutions in the rail industry.
Outlook
TP Group is now a global technology services business focusing on consulting services and digital and bespoke engineering solutions. Whilst COVID-19 continues to create uncertainties and challenges for us as it does for all businesses, the Group remains well positioned for future growth supported by a strong core business and complemented by our emerging presence in high-growth sectors such as AI and clean technology.
In order to grow the business across its three complementary value streams, management plans to follow a path that combines:
-- Investment in our existing business capabilities to protect our underlying performance -- Mobilising our propositions in additional market sectors such as private space activities -- Extending our reach into new geographies such as the United States and South East Asia
As mentioned above, this will be complemented by significant and continued investment in new and emerging technologies and solutions such as hydrogen energy systems and AI. Where appropriate, the Group may also add capability through carefully considered strategic acquisitions.
The Group's experienced management team, unique offering of technologies and services, and keen focus on exciting growth markets positions it well for continued success. I share the Board's confidence in the Group's ongoing prospects.
Phil Cartmell
19 October 2020
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
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Unaudited Unaudited
six months six months Year ended
ended ended 31 December
30 June 30 June 2019(1)
2020(1) 2019(1,5)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue from continuing
operations 27,520 20,637 49,396
Cost of sales (21,069) (13,892) (33,230)
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Gross profit from continuing
operations 6,451 6,745 16,166
Administrative expenses (8,190) (7,631) (17,197)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Operating loss from continuing
operations (1,739) (886) (1,031)
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Adjusted operating profit
from continuing operations
(1, 2) 1,359 2,284 5,563
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment (2,037) (1,304) (2,960)
Acquisition related costs(3) (150) (928) (1,527)
Non-operating costs (271) (64) (352)
Share based payments (115) (120) (176)
Movement in expected earn-out
payments(4) (525) (754) (1,579)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Operating loss from continuing
operations (1,739) (886) (1,031)
Net finance costs (84) (72) (193)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Loss before income tax
from continuing operations (1,823) (958) (1,224)
Income tax credit / (charge) 249 (532) (693)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Loss for the period from
continuing operations (1,574) (1,490) (1,917)
Discontinued operations:
(Loss) / profit for the
period from discontinued
operations (attributable
to equity holders of the
company) (2,833) 253 (92)
Loss for the period (4,407) (1,237) (2,009)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
company (4,386) (1,237) (1,927)
Non-controlling interest (21) - (82)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
(4,407) (1,237) (2,009)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Other comprehensive income
for the period:
Loss for the period (4,407) (1,237) (2,009)
Foreign exchange (losses)/profit
on translation of foreign
operations (40) 63 (4)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Total comprehensive loss
for the period attributable
to shareholders (4,447) (1,174) (2,013)
================================== ============ ============ ==============
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
company (4,426) (1,174) (1,931)
Non-controlling interest (21) - (82)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
(4,447) (1,174) (2,013)
================================== ============ ============ ==============
Loss per share expressed
in pence per share Pence Pence Pence
Continuing operations:
Basic and diluted loss
per share (0.21) (0.19) (0.25)
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Discontinued operations:
Basic and diluted (loss)
/ earnings per share (0.36) 0.03 (0.01)
Total:
Basic and diluted loss
per share (0.57) (0.16) (0.26)
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(1) The Condensed statement of comprehensive income has been presented to reflect continuing operations arising from the planned disposal of TPG Engineering Limited. The current and comparative result for TPG Engineering Limited is presented as 'Loss for the period from continuing operations' and note 5.
(2) Adjusted operating profit is defined as operating loss adjusted to add back depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets, amortisation of intangible assets and impairment gains or losses on non-current assets, changes in fair value of contingent consideration, acquisition consideration accounted for as employment costs owing to on-going service conditions, any other acquisition-related charges, share based payment charges and non-operating costs. Non-operating costs are those items believed to be exceptional in nature by virtue of their size and or incidence. The directors of the Company believe this measure is more reflective of the underlying performance of the Group than equivalent GAAP measures. This is primarily due to the exclusion of non-cash items, such as share-based payments, impairment, depreciation and amortisation, as well as acquisition and non-operating costs. This provides shareholders and other users of the financial statements with the most representative year-on-year comparison of operating performance. This measure and the separate components remain consistent with 2019.
(3) Acquisition costs consist of costs associated with the purchase of Sapienza (GBP25,000) and ongoing acquisition opportunities (GBP125,000).
(4) M ovement in expected earn-out payments consist of accrued payments on the acquisition of Sapienza.
(5) Cost of Sales and administrative expenses for the 6 months to 30 June 2019 have been restated to align the treatment of certain categories of costs with their subsequent treatment in the figures for the 6 months to 30 June 2020. The impact is net GBP38,000 reduction in cost of sales and increase in administrative expenses. This restatement has no effect on the profit after tax originally reported for the period.
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
Unaudited Unaudited
30 June 30 June 31 December
2020 (1) 2019 2019
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill 8,560 5,289 9,161
Other intangible assets 18,209 24,179 19,466
Property, plant and equipment 1,056 1,975 2,073
Right-of-use assets 4,064 6,381 5,808
31,889 37,824 36,508
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Current assets
Inventories 1,515 3,658 2,036
Trade and other receivables 7,090 9,384 13,031
Amounts due from contract
customers 5,962 12,459 10,042
Cash and bank balances 13,802 9,011 6,568
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
28,369 34,512 31,677
Assets held for sale (1) 6,673 - -
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
35,042 34,512 31,677
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Total assets 66,931 72,336 68,185
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (9,911) (12,502) (11,605)
Amounts due to contract
customers (3,017) (11,519) (10,228)
Corporation tax (108) (415) (180)
Lease liabilities (957) (548) (1,022)
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
(13,993) (24,984) (23,035)
Liabilities held for sale
(1) (6,673) - -
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
(20,666) (24,984) (23,035)
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables (512) (73) (286)
Deferred taxation (2,514) (3,275) (2,738)
Lease liabilities (3,922) (6,278) (5,429)
Borrowings (7,000) - -
Provisions (183) (477) (231)
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
(14,131) (10,103) (8,684)
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Total liabilities (34,797) (35,087) (31,719)
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Net assets 32,134 37,249 36,466
=============================== ========== ========== ==============
EQUITY
Share capital 7,792 7,792 7,792
Share premium 18,529 18,529 18,529
Own shares held by EBT (561) (561) (561)
Translation of foreign
operations (44) - (4)
Share-based payments reserve 1,257 1,561 1,142
Retained earnings 4,754 9,418 9,140
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Total equity attributable
to shareholders 31,727 36,739 36,038
Non-controlling interests 407 510 428
------------------------------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Total equity 32,134 37,249 36,466
=============================== ========== ========== ==============
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
Own
shares Share-based Non-controlling
Share Share held payments Translation Retained interest
capital premium by EBT reserve reserve earnings Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Six months to 30
June 2020
----------------------------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- --------
Balance at 1
January 2020 7,792 18,529 (561) 1,142 (4) 9,140 428 36,466
Loss for the
period - - - - - (4,386) (21) (4,407)
Other
comprehensive
loss - - - - (40) - - (40)
------------------ --------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- --------
Total
comprehensive
loss - - - - (40) (4,386) (21) (4,447)
Share-based
payments charge - - - 115 - - - 115
------------------ --------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- --------
Balance at 30
June 2020 7,792 18,529 (561) 1,257 (44) 4,754 407 32,134
================== ========= ========= ======== ============ =========== ========== ================= ======== Six months to 30 June 2019 ----------------------------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- -------- Balance at 1 January 2019 7,586 17,438 (561) 1,441 - 10,592 - 36,496 ------------------ --------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- -------- Total comprehensive loss for the period - - - - - (1,174) - (1,174) Share issue 206 1,091 - - - - - 1,297 Share-based payments charge - - - 120 - - - 120 Acquisition of non-controlling interests - - - - - - 510 510 ------------------ --------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- -------- Balance at 30 June 2019 7,792 18,529 (561) 1,561 - 9,418 510 37,249 ================== ========= ========= ======== ============ =========== ========== ================= ======== Year to 31 December 2019 ----------------------------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- -------- Balance at 1 January 2019 7,586 17,438 (561) 1,441 - 10,592 - 36,496 ------------------ --------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- -------- Loss for the year - - - - - (1,927) (82) (2,009) Other comprehensive loss - - - - (4) - - (4) ------------------ --------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- -------- Total comprehensive loss - - - - (4) (1,927) (82) (2,013) Shares issued 206 1,091 - - - - - 1,297 Share-based payments charge - - - 176 - - - 176 Share-based payments reserves transfer - - - (475) - 475 - - Non-controlling interest on acquisition of Lift BV - - - - - - 510 510 ------------------ --------- --------- -------- ------------ ----------- ---------- ----------------- -------- Balance at 31 December 2019 7,792 18,529 (561) 1,142 (4) 9,140 428 36,466 ================== ========= ========= ======== ============ =========== ========== ================= ========
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Unaudited Unaudited
six months six months Year ended
ended ended 31 December
30 June 30 June 2019
2020 2019
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Operating activities
Loss before income tax
from continuing operations (1,823) (958) (1,224)
Loss before income tax
from discontinued operations (2,933) (146) (739)
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Total loss before income
tax (4,756) (1,104) (1,963)
Adjustments for:
Adjustments on discontinued
operations 2,044 - -
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment 2,296 1,562 3,865
Finance expense 112 100 264
Share-based payment expense 115 120 176
Decrease / (increase) in
inventories 2,067 (931) 691
Decrease / (increase) in
trade and other receivables 3,786 (4,823) (7,086)
(Decrease) / increase in
trade and other payables (3,148) 1,656 1,901
Decrease in provisions - (23) (269)
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
2,516 (3,443) (2,421)
Income tax (paid) / received (15) 195 (412)
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net cash generated from
/ (used in) operating activities 2,501 (3,248) (2,833)
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Investing activities
Interest received - 24 23
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment (498) (1,025) (932)
Purchase of computer software (319) (77) (556)
Acquisition of subsidiaries,
net of cash acquired - (8,199) (8,282)
Acquisition of subsidiary
- payment of earn-out (877) (750) (2,000)
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net cash used in investing
activities (1,694) (10,027) (11,747)
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Financing activities
New borrowings 7,000 - -
Interest payable (107) (124) (286)
New leases commenced - 415 -
Repayment of lease liabilities (465) (418) (981)
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net cash from / (used)
in financing activities 6,428 (127) (1,267)
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Effects of exchange rates
on cash and cash equivalents (1) - 2
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net increase / (decrease)
in cash and cash equivalents 7,234 (13,402) (15,845)
Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of the
period 6,568 22,413 22,413
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Cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the period 13,802 9,011 6,568
----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net increase/(decrease)
in cash and cash equivalents
for discontinued operations 41 (460) (99)
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Notes to the condensed set of unaudited interim financial statements
1. Nature of operations
TP Group is a technology services business, working to make the world a safer place, employing more than 400 highly skilled individuals across six European countries. We combine to deliver mission, business and safety critical services and equipment across three high growth sectors - Defence, Space and Energy.
Our customers trust us to ensure the safety, reliability and performance of complex systems in the most challenging or arduous situations. With global presence and proven field experience, TP Group is a leading choice for platform builders, integrators and users of both military and industrial systems.
The Group currently reports as two core businesses:
-- Technology & Engineering ("T&E") - the capability to design, manufacture and support mission-critical systems
-- Consulting & Programme Services ("CaPS") - advising clients on strategic problems and implementing technology-driven solutions
As the CaPS business has become more material to the Group's performance, its capabilities have extended to include software and digital solutions alongside traditional consulting services. We are therefore positioning the business as three complementary value streams:
-- Consulting - specialist services to enable our clients to transform their enterprise and evolve their systems and services
-- Digital Solutions - solving complex problems in dynamic and changing environments with AI and software tools
-- Bespoke Engineering Solutions - safe, clean and resilient equipment to meet the most pressing challenges
This allows us to be clearer in the nature of our offerings to support customers through the full lifecycle of their projects or programmes. Our consultants can support initial planning, justification and project management whilst specialist teams can deliver software or equipment as required.
Central unallocated costs are specific costs associated with the Group's AIM listing and other Group operational costs that are not charged out to the operating companies
TP Group plc (the "Parent Company") is the Group's ultimate parent company, which is incorporated under the Companies Act and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office of the Parent Company is Cody Technology Park, Old Ively Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0LX. The Parent Company's shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
The condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, which is also the functional currency of the Parent Company, and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand pounds except when otherwise indicated.
The financial information set out in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The Group's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019, prepared under IFRS as adopted by the EU, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on the 2019 financial statements was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) or Section 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 19 October 2020.
2. Basis of preparation
These condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial statements are for the six months ended 30 June 2020.
These condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. The accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation in the condensed set of financial statements are as they will be applied in the Group's 2020 annual audited financial statements. While the financial figures included in this half-yearly report have been computed in accordance with IFRS applicable to interim periods, this half-yearly report does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as that term is defined in IAS 34.
Going concern
The directors of the Company are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future, and accordingly continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the accounts. In reaching this conclusion, the directors of the Company have considered forecasts that cover a period of at least twelve months from the date of the approval of these unaudited interim financial statements and mitigating actions available to them, including the ability of management to make certain reductions to the Group's discretionary expenditure if required.
Changes in accounting policies
The following Standards and Interpretations are effective from 1 January 2020. Application of these standards has no material impact on the results of the Group:
-- Amendments to the following standards:
- IAS 1 and IAS 8 Definition of Material
- IFRS 3 Business Combinations
- IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
-- Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards
Notes to the condensed set of unaudited interim financial statements
3. Segmental reporting
The following table presents revenue and profit information from the continuing operations for each business segment, as previously applied in the business for the year ended 31 December 2019.
Central
unallocated
T&E CaPS costs(2) Group
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Six months ended 30 June 2020(1)
Revenue 11,777 15,743 - 27,520
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Operating loss 733 (714) (1,758) (1,739)
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment 753 1,150 134 2,037
Acquisition related costs - - 150 150
Non-operating costs 17 118 136 271
Share based payments - - 115 115
Movement in expected earn-out
payments - - 525 525
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss) including non-controlling
interest) 1,503 554 (698) 1,359
Non-controlling interest - 21 - 21
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss)(3) 1,503 575 (698) 1,380
===================================== ======= ======== ============= ========
Six months ended 30 June 2019(1)
Revenue 11,375 9,262 - 20,637
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Operating profit / (loss) 2,014 (291) (2,609) (886)
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment 704 511 89 1,304
Acquisition related costs - - 928 928
Non-operating costs 9 25 30 64
Share based payments - - 120 120
Movement in expected earn-out
payments - - 754 754
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss) including non-controlling
interest) 2,727 245 (688) 2,284
Non-controlling interest - - - -
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss)(3) 2,727 245 (688) 2,284
===================================== ======= ======== ============= ========
Year ended 31 December 2019(1)
Revenue 24,887 24,509 - 49,396
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Operating profit / (loss) 4,382 (487) (4,926) (1,031)
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment 1,048 1,714 198 2,960
Acquisition related costs - - 1,527 1,527
Non-operating costs 58 91 203 352
Share based payments - - 176 176
Movement in expected earn-out
payments - - 1,579 1,579
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss) including non-controlling
interest) 5,488 1,318 (1,243) 5,563
Non-controlling interest - 82 - 82
------------------------------------- ------- -------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss)(3) 5,488 1,400 (1,243) 5,645
===================================== ======= ======== ============= ========
Notes to the condensed set of unaudited interim financial statements
3. Segmental reporting (continued)
(1) The segmental information has been updated to present only continuing operations following the planned disposal of TPG Engineering Limited. Refer to note 5 for details of the discontinued operation.
(2) Central unallocated costs are specific costs associated with the Group's AIM listing and other Group operational costs that are not charged out to the operating companies.
(3) Adjusted operating profit/(loss) is defined as operating profit/(loss) adjusted to add back depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets, amortisation of intangible assets and impairment gains or losses on non-current assets, changes in fair value of contingent consideration, acquisition consideration accounted for as employment costs owing to on-going service conditions, any other acquisition-related charges, share based payment charges, non-operating costs and non-controlling interest. Non-operating costs are those items believed to be exceptional in nature by virtue of their size and or incidence. The directors of the Company believe this measure is more reflective of the underlying performance of the Group than equivalent GAAP measures. This is primarily due to the exclusion of non-cash items, such as share-based payments, impairment, depreciation and amortisation, as well as acquisition and non-operating costs. This provides shareholders and other users of the financial statements with the most representative year-on-year comparison of operating performance. This measure and the separate components remain consistent with 2019.
Notes to the condensed set of unaudited interim financial statements
3. Segmental reporting (continued)
As the CaPS business has become more material to the Group's performance, its capabilities have extended to include software and digital solutions alongside traditional consulting services. We are therefore positioning the business as three complementary value streams. The following is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results from continuing operations using these revised streams.
Central
Bespoke Digital unallocated
Engineering Consulting Solutions costs(2) Group
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Six months ended 30 June 2020(1)
Revenue 11,777 15,012 731 - 27,520
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Operating profit / (loss) 733 (73) (641) (1,758) (1,739)
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment 753 1,092 58 134 2,037
Acquisition related costs - - - 150 150
Non-operating costs 17 118 - 136 271
Share based payments - - - 115 115
Movement in expected earn-out
payments - - - 525 525
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss) including non-controlling
interest 1,503 1,137 (583) (698) 1,359
Non-controlling interest - 21 - - 21
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss)(3) 1,503 1,158 (583) (698) 1,380
==================================== ============ ========== =========== ============= ========
Six months ended 30 June 2019(1)
Revenue 11,375 8,764 498 - 20,637
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Operating profit / (loss) 2,014 (61) (230) (2,609) (886)
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment 704 511 - 89 1,304
Acquisition related costs - - - 928 928
Non-operating costs 9 25 - 30 64
Share based payments - - - 120 120
Movement in expected earn-out
payments - - - 754 754
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss) including non-controlling
interest 2,727 475 (230) (688) 2,284
Non-controlling interest - - - - -
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss)(3) 2,727 475 (230) (688) 2,284
==================================== ============ ========== =========== ============= ========
Year ended 31 December 2019(1)
Revenue 24,887 23,022 1,487 - 49,396
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Operating profit / (loss) 4,382 (552) 65 (4,926) (1,031)
Depreciation, amortisation
and impairment 1,048 1,714 - 198 2,960
Acquisition related costs - - - 1,527 1,527
Non-operating costs 58 91 - 203 352
Share based payments - - - 176 176
Movement in expected earn-out
payments - - - 1,579 1,579
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss) including non-controlling
interest 5,488 1,253 65 (1,243) 5,563
Non-controlling interest - 82 - - 82
------------------------------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------- --------
Adjusted operating profit
/ (loss)(3) 5,488 1,335 65 (1,243) 5,645
==================================== ============ ========== =========== ============= ========
(1) The segmental information has been updated to present continuing operations only following the planned disposal of TPG Engineering. Refer to note 5 for details of the discontinued operation.
(2) Central unallocated costs are specific costs associated with the Group's AIM listing and other Group operational costs that are not charged out to the operating companies.
(3) Adjusted operating profit/(loss) is defined as operating loss adjusted to add back depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets, amortisation of intangible assets and impairment gains or losses on non-current assets, changes in fair value of contingent consideration, acquisition consideration accounted for as employment costs owing to on-going service conditions, any other acquisition-related charges, share based payment charges, non-operating costs and non-controlling interest. Non-operating costs are those items believed to be exceptional in nature by virtue of their size and or incidence. The directors of the Company believe this measure is more reflective of the underlying performance of the Group than equivalent GAAP measures. This is primarily due to the exclusion of non-cash items, such as share-based payments, impairment, depreciation and amortisation, as well as acquisition and non-operating costs. This provides shareholders and other users of the financial statements with the most representative year-on-year comparison of operating performance. This measure and the separate components remain consistent with 2019.
4. Loss per share
The calculation of the basic loss per share is based on the loss after tax for the period divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period as follows:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
six months six months year ended
ended ended 31 December
30 June 2020 30 June 2019 2019
Number of Number of Number of
shares shares shares
Weighted average shares
in issue 779,178,719 763,959,084 772,439,898
========================= ============== ============== =============
The weighted average number of shares in issue has been reduced by deducting the weighted average number of shares held by the Employee Benefit Trust of 1,606,770 shares (six months ended 30 June 2019 and year ended 31 December 2019: 1,606,770 shares).
The issue of additional shares on exercise of employee share options would decrease the basic loss per share and there is therefore no dilutive effect of employee share options.
Notes to the condensed set of unaudited interim financial statements
5. Discontinued operations
These results are prepared on the basis that the Group is in advanced discussions to dispose of its wholly owned subsidiary TPG Engineering Ltd., and therefore that business is treated as a discontinued operation for the purposes of these results.
Results of discontinued operations:
Six months Six months Year ended
ended ended 31 December
30 June 30 June 2019
2020 2019 (1)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 2,592 5,349 8,822
Cost of sales (2,639) (4,418) (8,054)
------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -------------
Gross (loss) / profit (47) 931 768
Administrative expenses (2,858) (1,049) (1,436)
------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -------------
Operating loss (2,905) (118) (668)
------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -------------
Adjusted operating (loss)
/ profit (602) 140 (175)
Depreciation and amortisation (259) (258) (485)
Impairment (2,044) - -
Non-operating costs - - (8)
Operating loss (2,905) (118) (668)
------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------- Net finance costs (28) (28) (71) ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------- Loss before income tax (2,933) (146) (739) Income tax credit 100 399 647 ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------- (Loss) / profit for the period from discontinued operations (2,833) 253 (92) =============================== =========== =========== =============
(1) Cost of Sales and administrative expenses for the 6 months to 30 June 2019 have been restated to align the treatment of certain categories of costs with their subsequent treatment in the figures for the 6 months to 30 June 2020. The impact is a net GBP129,000 increase in cost of sales and decrease in administrative expenses. This restatement has no effect on the profit after tax originally reported for the period.
Six months Six months Year ended
ended ended 31 December
30 June 30 June 2019
2020 2019
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Net cash inflow/(outflow)
from operating activities 539 (78) 310
Net cash outflow from investing
activities (64) (220) (83)
Net cash outflow from financing
activities (434) (162) (326)
------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- -------------
Net increase/(decrease)
in cash generated by discontinued
operations 41 (460) (99)
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