Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, Plc Final Results
24 January 2018 - 9:56PM
UK Regulatory
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HYDRO HOTEL, EASTBOURNE, PLC
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FINAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER
2017
HIGHLIGHTS
The profit for the financial year after taxation was GBP126,720 (2016
GBP176,184). Turnover from the Hydro Hotel operation increased during the year
by 9.9% (2016 increase of 2.5%). Earnings per share were 21.12p compared to
29.36p for the previous year.
The Company generated cash from operating activities of GBP365,682 (2016
GBP447,085) and invested GBP365,273 in new fixed assets (2016 GBP79,184).
During the year the Company paid ordinary dividends of GBP126,000 (2016
GBP108,000). At the year end the Company had net current assets of GBP815,568
(2016 GBP976,933).
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
Results for year ended 31 October 2017
I am pleased to report on the company's results for the year ended 31 October
2017. Sales for the year totalled GBP3,524,796, an increase of 9.9% on the
GBP3,208,172 sales for the previous year (2016 2.5% increase). Operating profit
for the year was GBP148,571 (2016 GBP213,657). After interest receivable and
the corporation tax charge, the post-tax profits for the year were GBP126,720
(2016 GBP176,184). Taking into account the level of post-tax profits for the
year and with the company having strong reserves and assets, the Board decided
to maintain the dividend at 21p per share (2016 21p per share) absorbing
GBP126,000 (2016 GBP126,000).
Whilst the turnover of the company has increased, the hotel's operating costs
have been impacted by the cost of acquiring business, with a larger number of
hotel bookings made via Online Travel Agencies, and the increase in the
National Minimum Wage as from 1 October 2016 and the National Living Wage as
from 1 April 2017. The upgrading of the public rooms and bedrooms has also led
to an increase in repair costs for the year compared to the previous year.
Developments since 31 October 2017
Jonathan Owen, our General Manager, has provided the Board with his updated
strategy for the hotel for the 2017/18 trading year.
New marketing techniques will continue to be developed during the year to
encourage direct bookings at the hotel, including the new online voucher
purchasing system which went live in December 2017.
With the public rooms' refurbishment now complete, and the outdoor wedding
venue and terrace now available for use, the focus for 2018 is on increasing
the number of weddings and other celebrations and functions at the hotel. The
cycle of bedroom refurbishments will also continue with 29 bedrooms having been
updated in the 2017 financial year, and a further 29 bedrooms to be improved in
the 2018 financial year.
Essential repair work to the fabric of the building as identified in the Gould
and Company reports will continue to be undertaken in 2018 but every effort
will be made to minimise any obscuring of the façade of the building by
scaffolding that may be required.
Our Staff
I would like to congratulate our General Manager, Jonathan Owen, on the work
which resulted in the successful accomplishment of 4* status for the hotel
during the year. It is hoped that the enhanced status of the hotel will draw a
wider clientele.
I wish also to record our thanks to our management team and all our staff for
their dedication to the hotel. All staff continued to deliver the Hydro's
renowned quality of service which our customers value so much.
Graeme C King, MA, CA
23 January 2018 Chairman of the Board
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2017
2017 2016
GBP GBP
Turnover
Continuing operations 3,524,796 3,208,172
Cost of sales (3,177,905) (2,771,219)
Gross profit 346,891 436,953
Administrative expenses (198,320) (223,296)
Operating profit 148,571 213,657
Interest receivable and similar income 7,866 10,695
Profit before taxation 156,437 224,352
Taxation (29,717) (48,168)
Profit for the financial year GBP 126,720 GBP 176,184
Earnings per share - continuing operations 21.12p 29.36p
Earnings per share have been calculated using 600,000 shares, being the
weighted average number of shares for both years. The company has no potential
ordinary shares, therefore basic and diluted earnings per share is the same
figure.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2017
2017 2016
GBP GBP
Fixed assets
Tangible Assets 2,634,543 2,459,247
Current assets
Stocks 27,719 33,863
Debtors 112,616 138,621
Investments 200,568 -
Cash at bank and in hand 1,018,326 1,391,644
1,359,229 1,564,128
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year (543,661) (587,195)
Net current assets 815,568 976,933
Total assets less current liabilities 3,450,111 3,436,180
Provisions for liabilities (85,022) (71,811)
Net assets GBP 3,365,089 GBP 3,364,369
Capital and reserves
Ordinary Shares - Authorised and Issued:
600,000 Shares of GPB1.00 each fully paid 600,000 600,000
Revaluation reserve 419,767 424,046
Profit and loss reserves 2,345,322 2,340,323
Total equity GBP 3,365,089 GBP 3,364,369
STATUS OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The financial information set out above does not constitute statutory accounts
as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. This has, however, been
extracted from the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 October 2017. These
accounts have not to date been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The
Company's auditor, Mazars LLP, has issued an unqualified audit report which
does not contain a statement under section 498 of the Companies Act 2006 in
respect of these accounts.
DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT
An interim dividend of 7.0 pence per share (2017 7.0 pence) was paid on 18
January 2018 to shareholders on the register on 22 December 2017.
The Board have declared a second interim dividend for the year ended 31 October
2017 of 14.0 pence per share (year ended 31 October 2016 14.0 pence) for
payment on 3 May 2018 to shareholders on the register on 20 April 2018. The
directors do not propose the payment of a final dividend.
The Directors of Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, plc accept responsibility for this
announcement, which has been approved for the purposes of the Financial
Services and Markets Act 2000 by Mazars Corporate Finance Limited, Tower Bridge
House, St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1DD, who are authorized by the
Financial Conduct Authority for investment business.
For further information please contact:
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, plc Sally Gausden
Telephone: (+44)(0) 1323 431200
Mazars Corporate Finance Limited Stephen Skeels Telephone:
(+44)(0) 2070 634000
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