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Shepherd Neame Limited
02 March 2016
2 March 2016
SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED
ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTERIM RESULTS
Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer and pub operator, today
announces results for the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015.
Highlights include:
-- First set of results under new accounting standard FRS102
-- Turnover increased by 0.3% to GBP73.7m (2014(1) : GBP73.5m)
with total own beer volumes excluding contract up 0.1%
-- Underlying operating profit(2) up 2.9% to GBP7.2m (2014(1) : GBP7.0m)
-- Sustained and strong trading in the pub business
- Managed pub like-for-like sales up 6.5% (2014: +6.8%), with
liquor up 5.2%, food up 7.4% and accommodation up 11.2%
- Tenanted like-for-like EBITDAR(3) grew by 2.7% (2014: +3.4%)
and average EBITDAR per pub up 7.2% (2014: +4.0%)
-- Statutory profit before tax up to GBP8.7m (2014(1) : GBP4.9m)
with the increase driven by one-off disposal of land
-- Underlying basic earnings per share(4) up 8.5% to 26.7p (2014(1) : 24.6p)
-- Interim dividend increased to 5.45p (2014: 5.30p) per share
1 Restated for FRS 102
2 Profit before net finance costs, any profit or loss on the
disposal of properties, investment property fair value movements
and exceptional items
3 Pub earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation
and rent payable
4 Underlying profit less attributable taxation divided by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the
period. The number of shares in issue excludes those held by the
Company and not allocated to the employees under the Share
Incentive Plan, which are treated as cancelled.
Jonathan Neame, Chief Executive, commented:
"I am pleased to report that our half year results have been
characterised by a sustained and strong trading in our pub
business, positive operating cash flows and significant proceeds
from property disposals. Our consistent investment in our brand and
pub assets to align them to today's consumer demand has resulted in
the sustained quality and performance of the business in a highly
competitive marketplace. We remain cautious about the outlook for
consumer spending, however I am confident we have the right
strategy to succeed and the skills to deliver it."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Shepherd Neame Limited
Jonathan Neame, Chief Tel: 01795 532206
Executive Tel: 01795 532206
Mark Rider, Finance and
IT Director
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Kreab
Marc Cohen / Christina Tel: 020 7074 1800
Clark
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REGIONAL & TRADE MEDIA
CONTACT: Tel: 01795 542051
John Humphreys
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Note: The Directors of Shepherd Neame Limited accept
responsibility for this announcement.
NOTES FOR EDITORS
Shepherd Neame is Britain's oldest brewer. Established in 1698
and based in Faversham, Kent it employs around 1,300 people.
The Company retails its own beers, on draught and in bottles,
under a range of highly successful brand names, including:
-- Spitfire: One of the leading premium bottled ales in the UK
with national distribution on draught (4.2% abv) and in bottle
(4.5% abv). Spitfire Gold, a golden ale (4.1% abv), has been
launched to mark the 75(th) anniversary of the Battle of
Britain.
-- Whitstable Bay: This range, sold under the Faversham Steam
Brewery brand, includes a Pale Ale on draught (3.9%) and in bottle
(4%), an Organic Ale (4.5%), Blonde Lager (4.5%) and Black Oyster
Stout (4.2%).
-- Bishops Finger: Connoisseur premium ale (5.4% abv).
-- Master Brew: The 'Original Kentish Ale' is a well-hopped cask
ale (3.7% abv).
The Company also brews lagers under license, including:
-- Asahi Super Dry: Japan's number one beer (5% abv), which is
produced under an exclusive UK license for brewing, sales and
marketing.
-- Samuel Adams Boston Lager: Number one US craft lager (4.8%
abv) brewed under an exclusive license from the Boston Beer
Company. The Company also imports Rebel IPA, a strong hopped US
craft beer (6.5% abv) and Angry Orchard, America's No. 1 Hard Cider
(5%).
In the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015 Shepherd Neame sold
131,000 brewers' barrels of beer (37.7 million pints) including
112,000 brewers' barrels of own brewed beer (32.3 million pints).
The majority of these sales were made in the UK although the
Company also exports to more than 35 countries.
At the half year end, the Company operated 335 pubs, of which
275 were tenanted or leased, 6 were held as investment properties
under commercial free of tie leases, and 54 managed. The pub estate
ranges from inns and hotels to destination dining, great
traditional and local community pubs.
Shepherd Neame's shares are traded on the ISDX Growth Market.
See http://www.isdx.com/ for further information and the current
share price.
For further information on the Company, see
www.shepherdneame.co.uk.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
Interim Results
I am pleased to report another strong performance for the
Company for the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015.
During this period the consumer economy has remained relatively
robust with high employment levels and increasing real earnings,
but the weather has been less favourable than in 2014 with
persistent heavy rain in the late summer and throughout the autumn.
The Rugby World Cup provided a modest benefit in October and
Christmas trade was particularly strong.
The Company's performance has been characterised by sustained
and strong trading in our pub business, positive operating cash
flows and significant proceeds from property disposals. Our beer
business has performed less well than last year in challenging
market conditions and margins have continued to be squeezed as a
result of volume reduction from the exit from contract brewing and
higher water treatment costs.
Accounting Standards
This is our first report under the FRS 102 accounting standard,
and results in us having to re-state some prior year comparatives
prepared under previous UK GAAP accounting rules.
There are four principal areas of change: the valuation of our
assets; reporting by business segment; and different accounting
treatment for both lease commitments and for interest rate swaps.
The specific impacts of these changes are set out in the transition
document in the Appendix to this document.
As part of this process, the company has carried out a
revaluation of some of its assets as at 28 June 2014 and
incorporated this into our balance sheet. This has increased net
assets and reduced balance sheet gearing. This revaluation was of
the Company's licensed freehold assets only and excludes licensed
leasehold assets and the brewery site. Unlicensed assets that are
held for rental income are valued separately as investment
property.
Financial Performance
Turnover for the period increased by 0.3% to GBP73.7m (2014:
GBP73.5m). Underlying operating profit grew by +2.9% to GBP7.2m
(2014: GBP7.0m). Underlying profit before tax(1) grew by 7.2% to
GBP5.1m (2014: GBP4.7m) and statutory profit before tax is up to
GBP8.7m (2014: GBP4.9m), with the increase being driven principally
by the one-off disposal of land at Brogdale Road.
Basic earnings per ordinary share are up to 52.2p (2014: 26.2p)
and underlying basic earnings per share are up 8.5% to 26.7p (2014:
24.6p).
Cash flow and Investment
Underlying EBITDA(2) was GBP10.8m, up 2.4% (2014: GBP10.5m).
Total cash invested in capital expenditure was GBP6.3m (2014:
GBP5.2m).
During the period we acquired two new outlets to be operated as
managed pubs: the Minnis Bay Bar and Restaurant and the Anchor,
Hampstead Lock, Yalding. In January 2016, we have acquired a
further outlet to be operated under tenancy, the Coastguard at St.
Margaret's Bay. All three of these outlets enjoy exceptional beach
or waterfront locations and emphasise our strategy to acquire sites
with unique character in landmark or high footfall locations.
During the period we have realised proceeds from property sales
of GBP8.8m (2014: GBP0.7m). The principal disposal was 10 acres of
land, remaining from the company's farming business, on Brogdale
Road in Faversham, which was sold with planning permission for
residential dwellings for GBP7.4m. The Company continues to own 44
acres of land and buildings on the edge of Faversham as a long term
investment. In addition we disposed of five (2014: two) tenanted
pubs and other assets for GBP1.4m.
These disposals have realised a property profit over the
revalued net book value of GBP3.6m (2014: GBP0.1m). As a result of
these cash proceeds and cash flow from operations, net debt at the
half year stands at GBP61.4m (2014: GBP72.1m).
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(1) Profit before any profit or loss on the disposal of
properties, investment property fair value movements and
exceptional items.
(2) Underlying profit before tax pre net finance costs,
depreciation, amortisation, profit or loss on sale of fixed assets
excluding property and free trade loan discounts.
Refinancing
In line with our strong cash flow and lower debt levels, we have
refinanced during the period to create a more flexible debt
structure going forward and reduced costs. The five year term loan
and revolving credit facility due to expire in May 2017 have been
replaced with a GBP20m revolving credit facility through to
September 2020, with the uncommitted option to extend by a further
GBP10m during that time should the need arise.
The existing GBP60m term loan remains unchanged and matures in
2026. Excluding the overdraft, the Company now has total medium and
long term committed credit facilities of GBP80m.
Dividend
The Board is proposing an interim dividend of 5.45p (2014:
5.30p), an increase of 2.8%. The dividend will be paid on 24 March
2016 to those shareholders on the register as at 11 March 2016.
Board of Directors
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After more than 10 years of outstanding service to the Board,
Oliver Barnes and James Leigh-Pemberton will both step down as
non-executive directors during the next six months and we are
delighted to welcome two new non-executives to the Board who both
enjoy distinguished careers in their chosen fields.
Hilary Riva, OBE, 58, will join the Board in April 2016. Hilary
has enjoyed a successful career in fashion retailing with various
senior roles in the Arcadia group followed by her jointly leading
the buyout of Principles, Hawkshead, Warehouse and Racing Green as
Managing Director of Rubicon Retail. Following the sale of Rubicon,
Hilary was CEO of the British Fashion Council from 2005 to 2009.
She is a non-executive director at Shaftesbury plc, the FTSE 250
property company, and at ASOS plc, the largest online fashion
retailer, amongst other roles.
Richard Oldfield, DL, 60, will join the Board in June 2016.
Richard is executive chairman of Oldfield Partners LLP, an
investment management firm managing listed equities funds. He is
also a director of Witan Investment Trust plc and a trustee of the
Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the Clore Duffield Foundation.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank James and Oliver
for their very significant individual contributions to the
business. They have helped to steer the Company through some
challenging times for the industry over the past 10 years and
played a big part in helping the Company achieve the strong
position we are in today.
Operational Review
At the half year we operated 335 pubs (2014: 347) of which 275
(2014: 297) are tied tenanted or leased, six (2014: nil) are held
as investment properties under commercial free of tie leases, and
54 (2014: 50) are managed. In the period we have acquired two pubs
(2014: two) to be managed, disposed of five (2014: two) tenanted
pubs and transferred six pubs (2014: nil) from tied tenancy to free
of tie lease. We have not made any transfers from tenancy to
managed (2014: one) or from managed to tenancy (2014: one) in the
period.
Our strategic objectives remain to drive footfall to our pubs,
to attract, retain and develop the best licensees and to provide a
distinctive range of complementary products.
We are in the process of developing a new brand identity for the
Company to give a more modern and stylish presentation of the
Company logo in the estate, online and in other media which will be
launched later in the year.
I am delighted that our efforts in our pub business have been
recognised as the company is listed as a finalist in the Publican
Awards Best Tenanted and Leased Pub Company (201+ sites) and also
as a finalist in Best Food Offer (51+) sites.
Tenanted and Leased Pubs
Revenue in the tenanted estate grew by +0.3%, but operating
profit fell by -1.1% through a lower number of pubs and increased
property investment.
Like for like tenanted EBITDAR grew by +2.7% (2014: +3.4%) and
average EBITDAR per pub has grown by +7.2% (2014: +4.0%) as the
quality and profile of our estate continues to improve.
In recent years we have consistently increased the level of
investment and quality of training and support within our tied
estate, and this period has been no exception, with notable
refurbishments to reposition the offer at the Poyntz Arms, East
Molesey and the Four Fathoms, Herne Bay as well as many smaller
developments. We have several large developments planned for the
second half. As we improve our pub estate and quality of services
and support, demand for our pubs from licensees remains strong.
Managed Pubs and Hotels
Managed pubs have again enjoyed an exceptional period with
strong like for like growth which has been sustained over several
years. Revenue grew by +13.8% and operating profit by +23.0%. Like
for like sales grew by +6.5% (2014: +6.8%) with liquor +5.2% (2014:
+4.9%), food +7.4% (2014: +7.8%) and accommodation +11.2% (2014:
+14.5%).
This is the result of substantial investment in our best and
largest outlets to modernise and premiumise the offer, improve the
quality of drinks offer, invest in food service and quality of
rooms and focus on providing a great experience for our customers.
In the second half we plan major redevelopments at the Ship &
Trades, Chatham Maritime and the Royal Albion Hotel,
Broadstairs.
We have every reason to believe that the strong profit
performance in the managed houses will continue although the
additional cost impact from the National Living Wage and
Apprenticeship Levy is estimated at GBP0.1m in the 2016 financial
year and rising to around GBP1.1m between now and 2020.
Brewing and Brands
The Brewing and Brands business has again had a challenging
period with revenue down -8.9% and operating profit down -54.9%.
This is driven by a decline in overall own beer volume which was
down 11.3%, and higher water treatment costs than in 2014. Own beer
excluding contract was up marginally at +0.1%.
The UK beer market has seen significant changes in recent years
as the growing demand for local products with wider taste and
flavour profiles has led to a rapid expansion in the number of
micro and craft brewers entering the market, even though overall
beer consumption is flat. Shepherd Neame has responded well to this
challenge and built an enviable portfolio of great beers such as
Spitfire, Bishops Finger, the Whitstable Bay range and our Classic
Collection. I am particularly pleased that our Whitstable Bay
design and brand development has won a 2016 Brand Effectiveness
Award. During this period we have also added Spitfire Gold which
has performed well since launch.
Shepherd Neame has been brewing and selling Asahi Super Dry
under licence in the UK for more than 10 years with an existing
contract in place to 2017. We note the proposed purchase of the
Peroni, Grolsch and Meantime Brewing businesses by Asahi Group
Holdings which remain subject to regulatory approvals and are in
discussions with them over the future of our ongoing
partnership.
Summary
This has been another period of strong performance. Our
consistent investment in our brand and pub assets to align them to
today's consumer demand has resulted in the sustained quality and
performance of our business in a highly competitive
marketplace.
The continued benefit of strong trading combined with
exceptional property proceeds and debt refinancing have created a
strong financial base from which the Company can seek opportunities
for further expansion in the future. We remain cautious about the
outlook for consumer spending as heightened security concerns and
risks in the economy may dampen confidence. However, I am confident
we have the right strategy to succeed and the skills to deliver
it.
Miles Templeman
Chairman
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
26 weeks ended 26 December 2015
FRS 102 Unaudited FRS 102 Unaudited FRS 102
26 weeks ended 26 26 weeks ended 27 Unaudited
December December 52 weeks
2015 2014 ended
(as restated) 27 June
2015
(as restated)
Items Items
excluded excluded
from from
underlying underlying
results results
Underlying (note Total Underlying (note Total Total
results 3) statutory results 3) statutory statutory
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Turnover (note
4) 73,709 - 73,709 73,524 - 73,524 138,237
Operating charges (66,551) (80) (66,631) (66,565) - (66,565) (124,542)
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Operating profit 7,158 (80) 7,078 6,959 - 6,959 13,695
Net finance
costs (2,086) - (2,086) (2,226) - (2,226) (4,424)
Profit on disposal
of property - 3,595 3,595 - 76 76 354
Investment
property fair
value movements - 93 93 - 81 81 4,086
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Profit on ordinary
activities
before taxation 5,072 3,608 8,680 4,733 157 4,890 13,711
Taxation (note
5) (1,126) 160 (966) (1,109) 83 (1,026) (2,734)
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Profit after
taxation 3,946 3,768 7,714 3,624 240 3,864 10,977
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Earnings per
50p ordinary
share
(note 6)
Basic 52.2p 26.2p 74.3p
Underlying
basic 26.7p 24.6p 48.7p
Diluted 51.8p 26.0p 73.8p
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
26 weeks ended 26 December 2015
FRS 102 Unaudited FRS 102 Unaudited
FRS 102 Unaudited 26 weeks 52 weeks
26 weeks ended ended
ended 26 27 December 27 June
December 2014 2015
2015 (as restated) (as restated)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Profit after taxation 7,714 3,864 10,977
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Losses arising on cash flow
hedges during the period (1,500) (5,249) (2,263)
Tax relating to components
of other comprehensive income 748 1,050 453
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Other comprehensive losses
for the period (752) (4,199) (1,810)
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Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the period 6,962 (335) 9,167
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Balance Sheet
As at 26 December 2015
FRS 102 FRS 102 FRS 102
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
26 December 27 December 27 June
2015 2014
(as restated) 2015
(as restated)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 276,729 272,712 279,247
Investments and loans 478 771 713
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277,207 273,483 279,960
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Current assets
Stock 6,336 6,234 7,001
Debtors 19,163 21,443 16,103
Deferred tax asset due after one
year 3,626 4,541 3,965
Cash 90 5,359 6,793
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29,215 37,577 33,862
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Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Bank loans and overdrafts (91) (1,994) (1,987)
Creditors (27,082) (25,991) (24,156)
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(27,173) (27,985) (26,143)
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Net current assets 2,042 9,592 7,719
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Total assets less current liabilities 279,249 283,075 287,679
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Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year
Bank loans (61,403) (75,510) (73,592)
Derivative financial instruments (19,283) (20,768) (17,783)
Deferred lease liability (1,736) (1,543) (1,640)
Provision for liabilities (13,217) (14,120) (14,838)
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Net assets 183,610 171,134 179,826
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 7,429 7,429 7,429
Share premium account 1,099 1,099 1,099
Revaluation reserve 73,001 73,005 72,430
Reserve for own shares held (676) (606) (827)
Hedging reserve (15,683) (16,615) (14,226)
Profit and loss account 118,440 106,822 113,921
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Equity shareholders' funds 183,610 171,134 179,826
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These financial statements have not been audited (see note
1).
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015
Own Profit
Share Share Revaluation shares Hedging and loss
capital premium reserve held reserve account Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Balance at 28
June 2014 as
previously stated 7,429 1,099 13,125 (908) - 108,006 128,751
Changes on transition
to FRS 102 (see
note 11) - - 60,167 - (12,416) (1,985) 45,766
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Balance at 28
June 2014 as
restated 7,429 1,099 73,292 (908) (12,416) 106,021 174,517
Profit for the
period - - - - - 3,864 3,864
Losses arising
on cash flow
hedges during
the period - - - - (5,249) - (5,249)
Tax relating
to components
of other
comprehensive
income - - - - 1,050 - 1,050
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Total comprehensive
income - - - - (4,199) 3,864 (335)
Ordinary dividends
paid - - - - - (3,074) (3,074)
Transfer of realised
revaluation - - (287) - - 287 -
Accrued share
based payments - - - - - 207 207
Purchase of own
shares - - - (215) - - (215)
Distribution
of own shares - - - 376 - (342) 34
Unconditionally
vested share
awards - - - 141 - (141) -
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Balance at 27
December 2014 7,429 1,099 73,005 (606) (16,615) 106,822 171,134
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Own Profit
Share Share Revaluation shares Hedging and loss
capital premium reserve held reserve account Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Balance at 27
June 2015 as
previously stated 7,429 1,099 12,170 (827) - 112,279 132,150
Changes on transition
to FRS 102 (see
note 11) - - 60,260 - (14,226) (1,642) 47,676
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Balance at 27
June 2015 as
restated 7,429 1,099 72,430 (827) (14,226) 113,921 179,826
Profit for the
period - - - - - 7,714 7,714
Losses arising
on cash flow
hedges during
the period - - - - (1,500) - (1,500)
Tax relating
to components
of other
comprehensive
income - - 705 - 43 - 748
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Total comprehensive
income - - 705 - (1,457) 7,714 6,962
Ordinary dividends
paid - - - - - (3,178) (3,178)
Transfer of realised
revaluation - - (134) - - 134 -
Accrued share
based payments - - - - - 264 264
Purchase of own
shares - - - (288) - - (288)
Distribution
of own shares - - - 301 - (277) 24
Unconditionally
vested share
awards - - - 138 - (138) -
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Balance at 26
December 2015 7,429 1,099 73,001 (676) (15,683) 118,440 183,610
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT
26 weeks ended 26 December 2015
FRS 102 Unaudited FRS 102 FRS 102
Unaudited Unaudited
26 weeks 26 weeks ended 52 weeks ended
ended
26 December 27 December 27 June 2015
2015 2014
(as restated) (as restated)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Net cash flows from operating
activities (note 8) 10,430 9,194 21,375
Cash flows from investing
activities
Proceeds of sale of tangible
fixed assets 8,847 735 3,155
Purchase of tangible
fixed assets (6,327) (5,157) (13,165)
Additional loans to customers (33) (16) (52)
Customer loan redemptions 118 121 173
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Net cash flows from investing
activities 2,605 (4,317) (9,889)
Cash flows from financing
activities
Dividends paid (3,178) (3,074) (3,861)
Interest paid (2,074) (2,243) (4,391)
Repayment of long term
loan (16,000) - (2,000)
New long term loan 2,000 - -
Issue costs of new long
term loan (313) - -
Purchase of own shares (288) (215) (465)
Share option proceeds 24 33 43
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Net cash flows from financing
activities (19,829) (5,499) (10,674)
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Net (decrease)/increase
in cash and cash equivalents (6,794) (622) 812
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Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of the period 6,793 5,981 5,981
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of the period (1) 5,359 6,793
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
26 weeks ended 26 December 2015
1. Interim Statement
The financial information contained in this interim statement,
which is unaudited, has been prepared under the new accounting
standard FRS 102. The financial information does not constitute
statutory accounts as defined in s434 of the Companies Act 2006.
Statutory accounts for the 52 weeks ended 27 June 2015 prepared
under previous UK GAAP, upon which the auditors issued an
unqualified opinion, have been delivered to the Registrar of
Companies. The adjustments made to comply with FRS 102 on the date
of transition (28 June 2014) have not been audited therefore the
financial information is shown as unaudited.
2. Accounting policies
The interim accounts have been prepared on the basis of the
accounting policies set out in the FRS 102 transition document
which can be found in the Appendix to this document.
3. Non-GAAP performance measures
Certain items recognised in reported profit or loss before tax
can vary significantly from year to year and therefore create
volatility in reported earnings which does not reflect the
underlying performance of the Company. The Directors believe that
"underlying operating profit", "underlying profit before tax",
"underlying basic earnings per share", "underlying earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation" presented provide a
clear and consistent presentation of the underlying performance of
ongoing business for shareholders. Underlying profit is not defined
by FRS 102 and therefore may not be directly comparable with the
"adjusted" profit measures of other companies. The adjusted items
are:
- profit or loss on disposal of properties
- investment property fair value movements
- exceptional items - these are items which are either material
or infrequent in nature and do not relate to the underlying
performance
The adjustments made to reported profit before tax to arrive at
underlying profit before tax are:
26 weeks 52 weeks
26 weeks ended ended
ended 27 Dec 27 Jun
26 Dec 14 15
15 unaudited unaudited
unaudited (as restated) (as restated)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Underlying profit before taxation 5,072 4,733 9,334
Profit on disposal of properties 3,595 76 354
Investment property fair value
movements 93 81 4,086
Exceptional items (80) - (63)
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Total adjustments 3,608 157 4,377
Profit on ordinary activities
before taxation 8,680 4,890 13,711
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Exceptional items
Exceptional items of GBP80,000 for the 26 week period ended 26
December 2015 include legal and professional fees of GBP38,000 for
the Consumer Credit Authorisation application, required by the
Financial Conduct Authority; and GBP42,000 for professional fees
related to the transition for reporting under FRS 102. The charge
of GBP63,000 for the 52 weeks ended 27 June 2015 relates to
impairment of tangible fixed assets.
4. Segmental reporting
The Company has three operating segments which are largely
organised and managed separately according to the nature of the
products and services provided and the profile of customers:
-- Brewing and Brands which comprises the brewing, marketing and
sales of beer, wines and spirits;
-- Managed Pubs and Hotels which comprises managed pubs and managed hotels and;
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-- Tenanted and Leased Pubs which comprises pubs operated by
third parties under tenancy or lease agreements.
Transfer prices between segments are set on an arm's length
basis.
Managed Tenanted
Brewing Pubs and and Leased
and Brands Hotels Pubs Unallocated Total
26 weeks ended 26 December GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
2015
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Turnover 30,448 25,142 17,334 785 73,709
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Underlying operating
profit 524 4,271 6,493 (4,130) 7,158
Exceptional items - - - (80) (80)
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Segment operating profit 524 4,271 6,493 (4,210) 7,078
Net finance costs (2,086)
Profit on disposal of
property 3,595
Investment property
fair value movements 93
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Profit on ordinary activities
before taxation 8,680
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Other segment information
Capital expenditure
- tangible fixed assets 948 2,970 2,070 210 6,198
Depreciation 1,113 1,035 1,004 354 3,506
Underlying EBITDA 1,741 5,312 7,495 (3,776) 10,772
Number of pubs - 54 275 6 335
Managed Tenanted
Brewing Pubs and and Leased
and Brands Hotels Pubs Unallocated Total
26 weeks ended 27 December GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
2014
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Turnover 33,408 22,092 17,288 736 73,524
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Segment operating profit 1,161 3,471 6,567 (4,240) 6,959
Net finance costs (2,226)
Profit on disposal of
property 76
Investment property
fair value movements 81
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Profit on ordinary activities
before taxation 4,890
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Other segment information
Capital expenditure
- tangible fixed assets 1,018 2,557 1,202 109 4,886
Depreciation 1,187 907 960 360 3,414
Underlying EBITDA 2,487 4,385 7,526 (3,880) 10,518
Number of pubs - 50 297 - 347
4. Segmental reporting continued
Managed Tenanted
Brewing Pubs and and Leased
and Brands Hotels Pubs Unallocated Total
52 weeks ended 27 June GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
2015
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Turnover 59,718 43,759 33,424 1,336 138,237
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Underlying operating
profit 1,823 6,665 12,751 (7,481) 13,758
Items excluded from
underlying results - - (63) - (63)
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Segment operating profit 1,823 6,665 12,688 (7,481) 13,695
Net finance costs (4,424)
Profit on disposal of
property 354
Investment property
fair value movements 4,086
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Profit on ordinary activities
before taxation 13,711
-------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
Other segment information
Capital expenditure
- tangible fixed assets 1,827 6,382 4,180 625 13,014
Depreciation 2,306 1,825 1,958 722 6,811
Underlying EBITDA 4,357 8,464 14,709 (6,757) 20,773
Number of pubs - 52 286 - 338
5. Taxation
26 weeks
52 weeks
ended ended
26 weeks 27 Dec 27 Jun
ended 14 15
26 Dec
15 (as restated) (as restated)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------- ---- ---- --------- --------------- ---------------
Corporation tax 1,501 1,189 2,251
Deferred tax (535) (163) 483
966 1,026 2,734
--------------------------- --------- --------------- ---------------
Taxation has been provided at 22% (2014: 23%) based on the
estimated effective tax rate for the 52 weeks to 25 June 2016. The
average statutory rate of corporation tax for the 52 weeks to 25
June 2016 is 20% (52 weeks to 27 June 2015: 20.75%).
Taxation on items excluded from underlying results for the 26
weeks ended 26 December 2015 includes a deferred tax credit of
GBP683,000 (2014: GBPnil). This arises from restatement of deferred
tax assets and liabilities in respect of accelerated capital
allowances and rolled over gains based on the future tax rates of
19% from April 2017 and 18% from April 2020. These rates have been
substantively enacted at the balance sheet date and are expected to
apply when the timing differences reverse.
Similarly, taxation relating to components of other
comprehensive income for the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015
includes a deferred tax credit of GBP447,000 (2014: GBPnil) due to
restating the deferred tax balances in respect of the revalued
freehold licensed properties and derivative financial
instruments.
6. Earnings per share
The earnings per share are calculated on profit after taxation
of GBP7,714,000 (2014 restated: GBP3,864,000) and on 14,770,000
shares (2014: 14,733,000) being the weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue during the period, adjusted for shares
held in respect of employee incentive plans and options. The
diluted earnings per share are calculated on the average number of
shares in issue during the period adjusted by 113,000 shares (2014:
127,000). The underlying earnings per share are calculated on
profit after tax of GBP3,946,000 (2014: GBP3,624,000).
7. Dividends
26 weeks 26 weeks 52 weeks
ended ended ended
26 Dec 27 Dec 27 Jun
15 14 15
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
50p ordinary shares:
Final dividend for 2015: 21.40p
(2014: 20.75p) 3,178 3,074 3,074
Interim dividend for 2015:
5.30p - - 787
Dividends paid 3,178 3,074 3,861
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8. Notes to the cash flow statement
(a) Reconciliation of operating profit to cash generated by operations
26 weeks
52 weeks
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ended ended
26 weeks 27 Dec 27 Jun
ended 14 15
26 Dec
15 (as restated) (as restated)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------ ---- ---- --------- --------------- ---------------
Operating profit 7,078 6,959 13,695
Adjustment for:
Depreciation and amortisation 3,506 3,414 6,811
Impairment provision - - 63
Charge for share-based payments
credited to reserves 264 207 425
Decrease/(increase) in stocks 665 183 (584)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
and prepayments (3,034) (3,235) 2,083
Increase in creditors and accruals 2,944 2,652 951
Free trade loan discounts 55 64 136
Loss on sale of assets (excluding
property) 53 81 79
Interest received 8 4 13
Income tax paid (1,109) (1,135) (2,297)
------------------------------------------------ --------- --------------- ---------------
Cash generated by operations 10,430 9,194 21,375
------------------------------------------------ --------- --------------- ---------------
(b) Analysis of net debt
Repayment
June 2015 of long
New Issue
long costs Amortisation
Cash term of new of issue December
(as restated) flow term loan loan loan costs 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------- --------- --------------- --------- ----------- --------- --------- ------------- ---------
Cash 6,793 (6,703) - - - - 90
Bank overdraft - (91) - - - - (91)
-------------------- --------------- --------- ----------- --------- --------- ------------- ---------
Cash and cash
equivalents 6,793 (6,794) - - - - (1)
Debt due within
one year (1,987) - 2,000 - - (13) -
-------------------- --------------- --------- ----------- --------- --------- ------------- ---------
4,806 (6,794) 2,000 - - (13) (1)
Debt due after
more than one
year (73,592) - 14,000 (2,000) 313 (124) (61,403)
-------------------- --------------- --------- ----------- --------- --------- ------------- ---------
Total (68,786) (6,794) 16,000 (2,000) 313 (137) (61,404)
-------------------- --------------- --------- ----------- --------- --------- ------------- ---------
9. Capital Expenditure and Commitments
In the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015, there were additions to
tangible fixed assets on an accruals basis of GBP6,198,000 (2014:
GBP4,886,000). In the financial period, there were disposals of
tangible fixed assets with a net book value of GBP5,305,000 (2014:
GBP740,000). As at 26 December 2015, capital commitments
contracted, but not provided for by the Company, amounted to
GBP975,000 (2014: GBP2,236,000).
10. Related party transactions
During the 26 weeks ended 26 December 2015 the Company purchased
goods to the value of GBP17,000 (2014: GBP5,000) including VAT and
made sales of GBP71,000 (2014: GBP56,000) to St Austell Brewery
Company Limited, a company of which Mr J B Neame is a non-executive
Director. At 26 December 2015, Shepherd Neame Limited was owed
GBP14,000 (2014: GBP7,000), including VAT, by St Austell Brewery
Company Limited. Shepherd Neame Limited did not owe any balance to
St Austell Brewery Company Limited as at 26 December 2015.
Ms C Neame, a close member of Mr J B Neame's family, is a
director of Charlotte Neame Interior Design Limited which provided
goods and design services in respect of the refurbishment of
certain Company properties during the period at a cost of GBP11,000
including VAT (2014: nil). There was a balance of GBP11,000 owed to
this company as at 26 December 2015.
Mr A J A Barnes, a close member of Mr G H A Barnes' family, is a
partner of Clarke Barnes Solicitors LLP, which provided legal
services in respect of Company properties during the period at a
cost of GBP20,000 including VAT and disbursements to third parties
(2014: GBP30,000). At 26 December 2015, Shepherd Neame Limited owed
GBP2,000 to the partnership.
Mr N J Bunting, executive director of Shepherd Neame Limited, is
also a director of Davy and Company Limited. During the period, the
Company made sales to the value of GBP102,000 (2014: GBP153,000) to
Davy and Company Limited and its associated companies. At 26
December 2015, the balance owed to the Company by the Davy Group of
companies, including VAT, was GBP25,000 (2014: GBP28,000).
11. New accounting standard FRS 102
As a consequence of adopting FRS 102, a number of accounting
policies have changed to comply with that standard. A description
of the nature of change of each accounting policy can be found in
the Appendix to this document.
Revaluation of properties at transition
The Company has revalued licensed freehold properties to fair
value on transition to FRS 102. The properties were revalued
individually by the Company's own professionally qualified staff. A
sample were verified by Porters, a firm of independent external
qualified valuers. The revaluation was in accordance with the
provisions of the RICS Valuation - Professional Standards January
2014 ('the Red Book').
11. New accounting standard FRS 102 continued
26 weeks 52 weeks
ended ended
27 Dec 14 27 Jun
15
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
Previous GAAP
Profit after taxation 3,927 7,257
-------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
Adjustments on transition to FRS 102:
Depreciation on revalued licensed property (40) (80)
Impairment and profit on disposal of
revalued properties (139) 465
Revaluation of investment property 81 4,086
Operating leases (104) (224)
Customer loans 40 61
Bank loans 2 3
Short-term compensated absences 2 (28)
-------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
(158) 4,283
Taxation on FRS 102 adjustments 95 (563)
-------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
(63) 3,720
-------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
FRS 102
Profit after taxation 3,864 10,977
-------------------------------------------- ----------- ---------
28 Jun 14 27 Dec 27 Jun 15
14
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------- ---------- --------- ----------
Previous GAAP
Equity shareholders' funds 128,751 129,630 132,150
---------------------------------- ---------- --------- ----------
Adjustments to equity on
transition to FRS 102:
Revaluation of licensed property 68,391 68,207 68,744
Revaluation of investment
property 1,916 2,002 6,035
Operating leases (1,401) (1,505) (1,625)
Customer loans (225) (185) (164)
Bank loans 21 23 24
Short-term compensated absences (209) (207) (237)
Interest rate swaps (15,520) (20,768) (17,783)
Deferred tax (7,207) (6,063) (7,318)
---------------------------------- ---------- --------- ----------
45,766 41,504 47,676
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FRS 102
Equity shareholders' funds 174,517 171,134 179,826
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APPENDIX - TRANSITION TO FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARD 102
Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 FINANCIAL IMPACT SUMMARY
2.1 Reconciliation of profit for the 52 weeks ended 27 June
2015
2.2 Reconciliation of equity as at 28 June 2014 and 27 June
2015
3.0 BASIS OF PREPARATION
3.1 Presentation of financial information
3.2 FRS 102 - First time adoption
4.0 KEY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
4.1 Licensed properties
4.2 Investment properties
4.3 Operating leases
4.4 Financial Instruments
4.5 Short-term compensated absences
4.6 Interest rate swaps
4.7 Deferred and current tax
5.0 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6.0 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6.1 Profit and loss account for the 52 weeks ended 27 June
2015
6.2 Statement of Comprehensive Income for the 52 weeks ended 27
June 2015
6.3 Balance Sheet as at 27 June 2015
6.4 Statement of changes in equity for the 52 weeks ended 27
June 2015
6.5 FRS 102 Balance sheet restatement as at 28 June 2014
(Opening balance sheet)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Shepherd Neame Ltd has historically presented its financial
statements under UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK
GAAP). For the year ended 25 June 2016, the Company will be
required to prepare its financial statements in accordance with the
new accounting standard Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102,
The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland). Accordingly, the interim results for the 26 weeks
ending 26 December 2015 will be prepared and reported under FRS
102.
This document explains how the Company's reported UK GAAP
financial results for the year ended 27 June 2015 and its financial
position at that date (which was presented on 23 September 2015)
would have been reported under FRS 102. It includes:
-- The reconciliation of profit between UK GAAP and FRS 102 for the 52 weeks ended 27 June 2015
-- The reconciliation of equity between UK GAAP and FRS 102 as at 28 June 2014 and 27 June 2015
-- The accounting policies applied in the preparation of this financial information
-- The profit and loss account for the 52 weeks ended 27 June 2015
-- The statement of comprehensive income for the 52 weeks ended 27 June 2015
-- The balance sheet as at 27 June 2015
-- The statement of changes in equity for the 52 weeks ended 27 June 2015
-- The balance sheet at 28 June 2014, the date of transition to
FRS 102 (the "opening" FRS 102 balance sheet).
The financial information presented in this document is
unaudited.
2.0 FINANCIAL IMPACT SUMMARY
There are no cash impacts from the adoption of FRS 102. The
following summarises the impact of FRS 102 on the profit and loss
account and equity:
2.1 Reconciliation of profit for the 52 weeks ended 27 June
2015
2015 2015 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Before Tax After tax
tax
------------------------------------ -------- -------- -----------
Previous UK GAAP
Profit on ordinary activities 9,428 (2,171) 7,257
-------------------------------------- -------- -------- -----------
Adjustments to profit on ordinary
activities on transition
to FRS102:
Depreciation on revalued licensed
properties (80) 238 158
Difference on impairment and
difference in profit on
disposal of revalued properties 465 - 465
Recognition of deferred tax
on rolled over gains - (42) (42)
Revaluation of investment property 4,086 (796) 3,290
Operating leases (224) 45 (179)
Customer loans 61 (12) 49
Bank loans 3 (1) 2
Short-term compensated absences (28) 5 (23)
-------------------------------------- -------- -------- -----------
4,283 (563) 3,720
FRS 102
Profit on ordinary activities 13,711 (2,734) 10,977
-------------------------------------- -------- -------- -----------
2.2 Reconciliation of equity as at 28 June 2014 and 27 June
2015
2015 2014
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Previous UK GAAP
Equity shareholders' funds 132,150 128,751
---------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Adjustments to equity on transition
to FRS 102:
Revaluation of licensed property 68,744 68,391
Revaluation of investment property 6,035 1,916
Operating leases (1,625) (1,401)
Customer loans (164) (225)
Bank loans 24 21
Short-term compensated absences (237) (209)
Interest rate swaps (17,783) (15,520)
Deferred tax (7,318) (7,207)
---------------------------------------- --------- ---------
47,676 45,766
------------------------------------- --------- ---------
FRS 102
Equity shareholders' funds 179,826 174,517
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3.0 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial information presented in this document has been
prepared under the new accounting standard, FRS 102. The transition
to FRS 102 has resulted in a number of changes in accounting
policies to those used previously. The nature of these changes and
their impact on opening equity and profit for the comparative
period are explained below.
The accounts for the year ended 28 June 2014 were audited but
the adjustments made to comply with FRS 102 have not been audited
and therefore the statements that follow show the results as being
unaudited.
3.1 Presentation of financial information
The format of the primary statements contained in this document
has been presented in accordance with FRS 102, which is different
to old UK GAAP.
The Profit and Loss Account now shows interest receivable and
payable as "Net finance costs". Certain items recognised in profit
or loss can vary significantly from year to year and create
volatility in reported earnings, which does not reflect the
underlying performance. Underlying operating profit and underlying
profit before tax have therefore been identified by the Directors
to provide a clear and consistent presentation of the underlying
performance of ongoing business for shareholders. The definition of
these measures is as follows:
Underlying operating profit - profit before net finance costs,
any profit or loss on the disposal of properties, investment
property fair value movements and exceptional items.
Underlying profit before tax - profit before any loss on the
disposal of properties, investment property fair value movements
and exceptional items.
The Statement of Comprehensive Income replaces the Statement of
Recognised Gains and Losses.
The Statement of Changes in Equity is presented as a primary
statement and comparatives are required, compared to the
reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds in the notes
under previous UK GAAP.
3.2 FRS 102 - First time adoption
The date of transition to FRS 102 for the Company, to enable
comparatives to be calculated, is 28 June 2014. The adoption of FRS
102 for the first time allows companies to take certain exemptions
in the year of transition. The Company has elected to take a key
transition option, allowing the revaluation of licensed properties
to market value at the date of transition and treating this one-off
valuation as the "deemed cost".
4.0 KEY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The impact on the Company of FRS 102 is reflected in the
attached schedules.
4.1 Licensed properties
Under previous UK GAAP, freehold licensed properties were
revalued at an open market value on an existing use basis as at 28
June 1997, and adjusted for subsequent disposals in accordance with
FRS 15. Under FRS 102, the one-off option to revalue freehold
licensed properties at the date of transition was taken, and these
were revalued at an open market value as at 28 June 2014. Leasehold
properties were not revalued. Deferred tax is provided on all
revaluations under FRS 102 whereas previously provision was only
made when a binding agreement existed at the balance sheet date to
dispose of the assets concerned. Revaluation gains in excess of
original cost are taken to Other Comprehensive Income and
recognised in the Revaluation reserve.
The Company's FRS 102 opening balance sheet at 28 June 2014
shows GBP4,552,000 reclassified from property, plant and equipment
to investment property and a revaluation increase of GBP68,391,000.
The pre-tax impact for the year ended 27 June 2015 due to the
difference in depreciation on these properties is an increase in
operating costs of GBP80,000, and the difference in profit on
disposal of properties is an increase in property profits of
GBP153,000. The pre-tax impact for the year ended 27 June 2015 due
to the difference in impairment charged following revaluation of
the properties, is a decrease in operating costs of GBP312,000.
4.2 Investment properties
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Under previous UK GAAP, investment property was classified as
property held for its investment potential. As the value for the
Company was not material relative to total property held, the
unlicensed property was not classified separately as investment
property. All property was valued at cost less depreciation. Under
FRS 102, property (being land or buildings) held in order to earn
rentals or for capital appreciation, rather than for use in the
production or supply of goods or services or for administrative
purposes; or for sale in the ordinary course of business, is
classified as investment property. As a result, certain unlicensed
property held by the Company has been reclassified as investment
property and must accordingly be valued at fair value and revalued
at each reporting date, with the changes in fair value recognised
in the Profit and Loss Account.
The Company's FRS 102 opening balance sheet at 28 June 2014
shows GBP4,552,000 reclassified from property, plant and equipment
to investment property, and a fair value increase of GBP1,916,000.
At 27 June 2015 the fair value of the investment property was
GBP10,071,000 and the pre-tax impact for the year ended 27 June
2015 due to the difference in fair value, is an increase in profit
of GBP4,086,000. This is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account
but excluded from the Company's definition of underlying operating
profit.
4.3 Operating leases
Under previous UK GAAP, rentals receivable and payable under
operating leases were included in turnover on an accruals basis.
Under FRS 102, rentals receivable or payable are charged to the
profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the period of
the lease.
As a result the Company's FRS 102 opening balance sheet at 28
June 2014 includes accrued income of GBP45,000 for those properties
where the Company is the lessor and an accrual of GBP1,446,000 for
increased lease expenses for those properties where the Company is
the lessee. The pre-tax impact for the year ended 27 June 2015 is a
net increase in operating costs of GBP224,000.
4.4 Financial Instruments
i) Discounting of financial assets
Under previous UK GAAP, basic debt instruments such as loans
made to customers were accounted for at the transaction price.
Under FRS 102, these arrangements constitute a financing
transaction and as such are measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest rate method.*
The Company's FRS 102 opening balance sheet at 28 June 2014
shows a provision of GBP225,000 to reflect the discounting of the
loans to free trade customers (GBP154,000) and loans to tenanted
customers (GBP71,000). The pre-tax impact for the year ended 27
June 2015 is a decrease in finance costs of GBP61,000 due to a net
unwinding of the discounted provision.
ii) Discounting of financial liabilities
Under previous UK GAAP, amortisation of bank loan issue costs
was spread evenly over the period to repayment. Under FRS 102, the
amortisation is calculated using the effective interest rate
method.
The Company's FRS 102 opening balance sheet at 28 June 2014
shows a net asset of GBP21,000 to reflect the difference in
amortisation of the bank loan costs. The pre-tax impact for the
year ended 27 June 2015 is a decrease in finance costs of
GBP3,000.
4.5 Short-term compensated absences
Under previous UK GAAP, the Company did not make provision for
accrued holiday pay earned but not taken before the year end. FRS
102 requires the cost of short-term compensated absences to be
recognised when employees render the service that increases their
entitlement.
The Company's opening balance sheet at 28 June 2014 shows an
accrual of GBP209,000 to reflect this. The accrual at 27 June 2015
had increased to GBP237,000 and the pre-tax impact for the year
ended 27 June 2015 is an increase in operating costs of
GBP28,000.
4.6 Interest rate swaps
Under previous UK GAAP, there was no requirement to recognise
derivative financial instruments on the balance sheet. Instead the
effects of the derivative financial instruments were recognised in
profit or loss on settlement. The fair value was disclosed in the
notes to the financial accounts, and calculated with reference to
the expected future cash flows at prevailing interest rates. Under
FRS 102, derivative financial instruments are classified as other
financial instruments and are recognised as a financial asset or
liability, at fair value, when an entity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument. The fair values for
interest rate swaps are a volatile value often referred to as "mark
to market" value. This value is determined by marking the fixed
rate within the swap against the market for forward interest rates.
If forward interest rates are below the fixed swap rate then the
swap will have a negative fair value for the Company. If forward
interest rates are above the swap rate then there will be a
positive fair value for the Company.
The Company's FRS 102 opening balance sheet at 28 June 2014
shows a financial liability of GBP15,520,000, representing interest
rate swaps which are fully provided at fair value. At 27 June 2015,
the fair value of the interest rate swaps was GBP17,783,000 and the
resulting difference in liability of GBP2,263,000 has been
recognised as other comprehensive income as the hedge is fully
effective.
*The effective interest method is a method of calculating the
actual interest rate in a period based on the amount of a financial
instrument's book value at the start of the accounting period. The
effective interest rate discounts the expected future cash inflows
and outflows over the life of the financial instrument. The
interest expense/income
in a period equals the carrying amount of the financial
instrument at the beginning of the period multiplied by the
effective interest rate for the period.
4.7 Deferred and current tax
FRS 102 accounting adjustments have been tax affected where
appropriate.
Under FRS 102, deferred tax is accounted for on the basis of
taxable timing differences that have originated but not reversed at
the balance sheet date. FRS 102 requires a deferred tax liability
to be recognised on the balance sheet on the revaluation of
tangible fixed assets and on taxable gains that have been rolled
over into new assets. Under previous UK GAAP this potential
liability was disclosed in the notes to the accounts and only
recognised on the balance sheet if there was a binding obligation
to sell such assets at the balance sheet date. The FRS 102 balance
sheet includes an additional net deferred tax liability of
GBP7,207,000 arising from the transitional differences. At 27 June
2015, the net liability has increased to GBP7,318,000.
There is not expected to be a material change to the Company's
underlying tax rate as a result of the implementation of FRS
102.
5.0 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following are the significant accounting policies applied in
the preparation of the financial information presented in this
document.
a Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any provision for impairment, except in the case
of licensed freehold properties, which were revalued to fair value
on transition to FRS 102.
Assets under construction are not depreciated until they are
brought into use. All other tangible assets are depreciated at
varying rates calculated to write off their carrying value, less
estimated residual value, evenly over their expected useful lives,
as follows:
-- Freehold brewery buildings 25 years
-- Other freehold and long leasehold buildings 50 years
-- Short leaseholds over the lease term
-- Other plant, equipment, fixtures and vehicles 3 to 20 years
-- Computer hardware and software 3 to 10 years
Residual value represents the estimated amount which would
currently be obtained from disposal of an asset, after deducting
estimated costs of disposal, if the asset were already of the age
and in the condition expected at the end of its useful life.
b Investment properties
Investment properties are carried at fair value and measured at
each reporting date with any change recognised in the profit and
loss account.
c Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are measured at cost less impairment.
The carrying values of the fixed asset investments are reviewed for
impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying value may not be recoverable.
d Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when
the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument. Financial liabilities and equity instruments are
classified according to the substance of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract
that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company
after deducting all of its liabilities.
(i) Financial assets and liabilities
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at
transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those
financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or
loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally
the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the
arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement
constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or
financial liability is measured at the present value of the future
payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt
instrument.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that are
classified as payable or receivable within one year on initial
recognition and which meet certain conditions, are measured at the
undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to
be paid or received, net of impairment.
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Financial assets are derecognised when and only when a) the
contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset
expire or are settled, b) the Company transfers to another party
substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the
financial asset, or c) the Company, despite having retained some,
but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has
transferred control of the asset to another party.
Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation
specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
ii) Derivative financial instruments - Hedge accounting
The Company uses derivative financial instruments (interest rate
swaps) to adjust interest rate exposures. The Company does not hold
or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative
purposes.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a
derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently
re-measured to their fair value at each reporting date. At the
inception of the hedge relationship, the economic relationship
between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is documented,
along with the risk management objectives and clear identification
of the risk in the hedged item that is being hedged by the hedging
instrument. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge the Company
determines and documents causes for hedge ineffectiveness.
The interest rate swaps are classified as cash flow hedges
because the derivative financial instruments hedge the variable
interest rate risk of the cash flows associated with the recognised
debt instrument measured at amortised cost (the GBP60m long term
loan to 2026).
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the
designated hedging instrument is recognised in other comprehensive
income. The gain or loss relating to any ineffective portion is
recognised immediately in profit or loss. Amounts previously
recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity
are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods in which the
hedged item affects profit or loss or when the hedging relationship
ends.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Company revokes the
hedging relationship, the hedging instrument expires or is sold,
terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge
accounting. Any gain or loss accumulated in equity at that time is
reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item is recognised
in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer
expected to occur, any gain or loss that was recognised in other
comprehensive income is reclassified immediately to profit or
loss.
e Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling
price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to the net realisable
value. Cost of own beers produced includes materials and directly
attributable fixed and variable production overheads. Cost is
calculated using the average cost method. Provision is made for
obsolete, slow-moving or defective items where appropriate.
f Accounting for leases
Rentals payable and receivable under operating leases are
charged on a straight-line basis over the lease term, even if the
payments are not made on such a basis.
g Impairment of assets
Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed
for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. If there
is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is
recognised in the Profit and Loss Account as described below.
Non-financial assets
An asset is impaired where there is objective evidence that, as
a result of one or more events that occurred after initial
recognition, the estimated recoverable value of the asset has been
reduced. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its
fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, the
prior impairment loss is tested to determine reversal. An
impairment loss is reversed on an individual impaired asset to the
extent that the revised recoverable value does not lead to a
revised carrying amount higher than the carrying value had not
impairment been recognised.
Financial assets
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of an
impairment is the difference between the asset's carrying amount
and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at
the financial asset's original effective interest rate.
For financial assets carried at cost less impairment, the
impairment loss is the difference between the asset's carrying
amount and the best estimate of the amount that would be received
for the asset if it were to be sold at the reporting date.
Where indicators exist for a decrease in impairment loss, and
the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after
the impairment was recognised, the prior impairment loss is tested
to determine reversal. An impairment loss is reversed on an
individual impaired financial asset to the extent that the revised
recoverable value does not lead to a revised carrying amount higher
than the carrying value had no impairment been recognised.
h Taxation
(i) Current tax
Corporation tax payable is provided at amounts expected to be
paid (or recovered) using the tax rates and laws that have been
enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
(ii) Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing
differences that have originated but not reversed at the
balance sheet date where transactions or events that will result
in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or a right to pay
less tax in the future have occurred at the balance sheet date.
Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are
recognised only to the extent that, on the basis of all available
evidence, it can be regarded as more likely than not that there
will be suitable taxable profits from which the future reversal of
the underlying timing differences can be deducted.
Deferred tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax
rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which timing
differences reverse, based on the tax rate and laws that have been
enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax relating to property, plant and equipment measured
using the revaluation model and investment property is measured
using the tax rates and allowances that apply to sale of the
asset.
The tax expense or income is presented in the same component of
comprehensive income or equity as the transaction or other event
that resulted in the tax expense or income.
i Turnover
Turnover is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of
ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, usually on
dispatch of the goods; or on provision of service. Turnover
comprises the invoice value of goods inclusive of excise duty and
services, net of VAT and discounts. Rental income received from
tied estate properties is recognised in the period to which it
arises on an accruals basis.
j Retirement benefits
The company operates defined contribution pension schemes.
Contributions are charged to the profit and loss account as they
become payable in accordance with the rules of the schemes.
Other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present
value of the benefit obligation at the financial reporting
date.
k Dividends
Dividends payable are shown as a movement in reserves when
declared (interim dividend) or approved (final dividend).
l Share-based payment
All options are equity settled. The cost of equity settled
transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair
value at the date at which they are granted and is recognised as an
expense over the vesting period, which ends on the date on which
the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award. Fair
value is determined using the Black Scholes pricing model which is
considered by management to be the most appropriate method of
valuation. In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is
taken of any vesting conditions, other than conditions linked to
the price of the shares of the Company (market conditions). The
amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual
number of share options that vest except where forfeiture is only
due to market-based conditions not achieving the threshold for
vesting.
At each balance sheet date before vesting, the cumulative
expense is calculated, representing the extent to which the vesting
period has expired and management's best estimate of the
achievement or otherwise of non-market conditions. The movement in
cumulative expense since the previous balance sheet is recognised
in the profit and loss account, with a corresponding entry in
equity.
6.0 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6.1 Profit and Loss Account for the 52 weeks ended 27 June
2015
Previous FRS 102
UK GAAP Adjustments FRS 102
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------
Turnover 138,267 (30) 138,237
Operating charges (124,177) (302) (124,479)
--------------------------------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------
Underlying operating profit 14,090 (332) 13,758
Operating items excluded from
underlying results (375) 312 (63)
----------------------------------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------
Operating profit 13,715 (20) 13,695
Net finance costs (4,488) 64 (4,424)
Profit on disposal
of property 201 153 354
Investment property fair value
movements - 4,086 4,086
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Profit on ordinary activities
before taxation 9,428 4,283 13,711
Taxation (2,171) (563) (2,734)
--------------------------------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------
Profit after taxation 7,257 3,720 10,977
--------------------------------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------
Basic earnings per
share 49.1p 25.2p 74.3p
Underlying basic earnings per
share 50.3p (1.6p) 48.7p
Diluted earnings
per share 48.8p 25.0p 73.8p
6.2 Statement of Comprehensive Income for the 52 weeks ended 27
June 2015
Previous UK FRS 102
GAAP Adjustments FRS 102
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------ ------------ ------------- ---------
Profit after taxation 7,257 3,720 10,977
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Losses arising on cash flow
hedges during the period - (2,263) (2,263)
Tax relating to components
of other comprehensive income - 453 453
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Other comprehensive losses
for the period - (1,810) (1,810)
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Total comprehensive income
for the period 7,257 1,910 9,167
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Profit for the period attributable
to equity shareholders of
the Company 7,257 3,720 10,977
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Total comprehensive income
for the period attributable
to equity shareholders of
the Company 7,257 1,910 9,167
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
6.3 Balance Sheet as at 27 June 2015
Previous UK FRS 102
GAAP Adjustments FRS 102
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 204,468 74,779 279,247
Investments and loans 816 (103) 713
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
205,284 74,676 279,960
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Current assets
Stock 7,001 - 7,001
Debtors 16,150 (47) 16,103
Deferred tax asset due after one
year - 3,965 3,965
Cash 6,793 - 6,793
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
29,944 3,918 33,862
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Bank loans and overdrafts (1,987) - (1,987)
Creditors (23,919) (237) (24,156)
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
(25,906) (237) (26,143)
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Net current assets 4,038 3,681 7,719
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Total assets less current liabilities 209,322 78,357 287,679
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year
Bank loans (73,616) 24 (73,592)
Derivative financial instruments - (17,783) (17,783)
Deferred lease liability - (1,640) (1,640)
Provision for liabilities (3,556) (11,282) (14,838)
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Net assets 132,150 47,676 179,826
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 7,429 - 7,429
Share premium account 1,099 - 1,099
Revaluation reserve 12,170 60,260 72,430
Reserve for own shares held (827) - (827)
Hedging reserve - (14,226) (14,226)
Profit and loss account 112,279 1,642 113,921
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Equity shareholders' funds 132,150 47,676 179,826
--------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
6.4 Statement of changes in equity for the 52 weeks ended 27
June 2015
Own Profit
Share Share Revaluation shares Hedging and loss
capital premium reserve held reserve account Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Balance at 28
June 2014 as
previously stated 7,429 1,099 13,125 (908) - 108,006 128,751
Changes on transition
to FRS 102 - - 60,167 - (12,416) (1,985) 45,766
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Balance at 28
June 2014 as
restated 7,429 1,099 73,292 (908) (12,416) 106,021 174,517
Profit for the
year - - - - - 10,977 10,977
Losses arising
on cash flow
hedges during
the period - - - - (2,263) - (2,263)
Tax relating
to components
of other comprehensive
income - - - - 453 - 453
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Total comprehensive
income - - - - (1,810) 10,977 9,167
Ordinary dividends
paid - - - - - (3,861) (3,861)
Transfer of realised
revaluation - - (862) - - 862 -
Accrued share
based payments - - - - - 425 425
Purchase of own
shares - - - (465) - - (465)
Distribution
of own shares - - - 405 - (362) 43
Unconditionally
vested share
awards - - - 141 - (141) -
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------
Balance at 27
June 2015 7,429 1,099 72,430 (827) (14,226) 113,921 179,826
-------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ --------- --------- ---------- ---------
6.5 FRS 102 Balance Sheet restatement as at 28 June 2014
Previous FRS 102
UK Adjustments FRS 102
GAAP
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------- --------- ------------- ----------
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 201,591 70,307 271,898
Investments and loans 1,073 (154) 919
--------------------------------------- --------- ------------- ----------
202,664 70,153 272,817
--------------------------------------- --------- ------------- ----------
Current assets
Stock 6,417 - 6,417
Debtors 18,202 (26) 18,176
Deferred tax asset due after one
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