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Bodycote PLC
27 July 2017
PRESS RELEASE
Bodycote plc
Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2017
Half year Half year
to 30 to 30
June June
Financial highlights 2017 2016 % change
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Revenue GBP345.7m GBP291.0m 18.8%
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Headline operating profit(1) GBP61.7m GBP49.3m 25%
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Return on sales(2) 17.8% 16.9%
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Headline profit before taxation(1) GBP60.5m GBP48.1m 26%
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Free cash flow(3) GBP42.1m GBP20.9m 101%
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Net cash/(debt) GBP17.7m GBP(5.5)m
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Basic headline earnings per
share(4) 23.6p 18.3p 29%
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Interim dividend per share 5.3p 5.0p 6%
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Statutory results
Operating profit GBP59.4m GBP47.1m
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Profit before taxation GBP58.2m GBP45.9m
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Basic earnings per share(4) 22.9p 17.5p
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Highlights
-- Group revenue up 18.8% (up 8.3% at constant currency)
-- Organic constant currency revenue growth of 4.8%
-- Headline operating margin increased 90bps to 17.8%
-- Headline earnings per share up 29% to 23.6p
-- Free cash flow doubled to GBP42.1m (2016: GBP20.9m)
-- Net cash of GBP17.7m (2016: net debt GBP5.5m)
-- GBP36m growth investment projects approved in the period
-- Interim dividend of 5.3p, up 6.0%
Commenting, Stephen Harris, Group Chief Executive said:
"Bodycote achieved strong revenue growth in the first half, with
good momentum in virtually all parts of the Group. Notably, the
General Industrial business, which represents almost 40% of Group
revenues, experienced a broad based recovery after over three years
of decline. Automotive and Aerospace also moved ahead.
The growth strategy of bolt-on acquisitions and greenfield
investment contributed 5.5% of the 8.3% constant currency growth.
Investment in new projects has been stepped up.
The high margin Specialist Technologies continue to perform
strongly and the margin expansion programme in European AGI is
seeing further success.
The positive momentum achieved in the first half is expected to
continue. While our business, by its nature, has limited forward
visibility, the Board now expects the full year result to be
towards the upper end of market expectations*."
* Company compiled analysts' estimates of full year headline
operating profit range from GBP106.5m to GBP118.9m.
Definitions
(1) Headline operating profit and headline profit before
taxation are before amortisation of acquired intangibles of GBP2.3m
(2016: GBP2.2m).
(2) Return on sales is defined as headline operating profit as a
percentage of revenue.
(3) A detailed reconciliation is provided in the Financial
Overview section.
(4) A detailed reconciliation is provided in note 5.
A live webcast of the analysts' meeting will be available at
11.15am at www.bodycote.com. For further information, please
contact:
Bodycote plc
Stephen Harris, Group Chief Executive
Dominique Yates, Chief Financial Officer
Tel No +44 (0) 1625 505 300
FTI Consulting
Richard Mountain, Susanne Yule
Tel No +44 (0) 203 727 1340
INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT
OVERVIEW
Bodycote revenues grew 18.8% to GBP345.7m in the first half
(2016: GBP291.0m) corresponding to a growth of 8.3% at constant
exchange rates. The five sites acquired in 2016 provided 3.5% of
the constant currency growth such that organic constant currency
growth was 4.8%. The contribution of recent greenfield investments
made up 2.0% of the growth at constant exchange rates. The
remaining 2.8% of the constant currency growth stems primarily from
the macro-economic tailwind the Group has seen since the second
half of 2016.
Of particular note was the performance of the general industrial
business, which returned to healthy growth in the first half after
three years of declines. The recovery has been broad based,
although North American growth rates did not start to strengthen
until the final months of the first half.
Oil & gas remains a drag on growth although now much less
pronounced than in previous periods. The onshore business in North
America did register strong growth in the second quarter but subsea
continued to decline.
Excluding the oil & gas sector, Specialist Technologies
revenues increased 10.2% at constant exchange rates. HIP Product
Fabrication (HIP PF) and Surface Technology have large portions of
their business exposed to the oil & gas sector, and in
particular to subsea. Revenues from these technologies were,
therefore, down.
The recent acquisitions are performing well and are achieving
average Group margins although, as expected, the greenfield
start-ups are still somewhat below this level. However, the Group's
strong operational gearing and the AGI margin expansion programme
helped push the Group's headline operating margin(1) up to 17.8%
(2016: 16.9%). The Group's headline operating profit grew 25.2% to
GBP61.7m (2016: GBP49.3m). The Group's headline tax rate was
reduced to 25.5% (2016: 27.5%) and is now expected to increase
gradually from this reduced base. The net impact of these movements
has been to drive first half headline earnings per share up 29% to
23.6p (2016: 18.3p).
The Group continues to maintain tight control over capital
expenditure as well as costs. Net capital expenditure in the first
half was GBP29.7m (2016: GBP31.0m), which equates to 1.0 times
depreciation (2016: 1.2 times). The Group has a number of areas of
increasing prospects for superior return on investments,
particularly in the Specialist Technology arena. Engineering and
project management resources are being increased to take advantage
of this and a higher level of capital investment is expected to be
achieved going forward. In keeping with these prospects, growth
projects involving capital investment of GBP36m were approved in
the first half.
The improved profitability, as well as tight control of working
capital, resulted in free cash flow increasing to GBP42.1m in the
first half (2016: GBP20.9m). Net cash at the half year was GBP17.7m
(2016: net debt GBP5.5m).
The main strands of the Group's strategy are the drive for
operational efficiency and margin expansion in the more mature
parts of the business; expansion of the Group's footprint in the
rapid growth countries; bolt-on acquisitions in classical heat
treatment where the Group's target investment returns can be
achieved more quickly than greenfield investment alone; and the
focus on growth in the higher value-added businesses, particularly
the Specialist Technologies. The validity of this consistent
strategy is clear with significant progress now apparent across all
aspects.
(1) Headline operating margin is defined as headline operating
profit as a percentage of revenue.
MARKETS
Overall civil aerospace revenues were up 4.4%(1) , led by strong
growth in the UK, while defence (predominantly a North American
market for the Group) was down on the same period last year.
Revenues from the energy sector were 4.1%(1) lower, with the oil
& gas sector continuing to register a decline compared with the
first half of 2016, when oil & gas revenues were still falling.
A bright spot in oil & gas was in our North American onshore
business, which showed strong growth in the second quarter. Growth
in industrial gas turbine and other power generation revenues was
not able to fully offset the oil & gas decline.
Bodycote achieved revenue growth of 15.5%(1) in the car and
light truck sector as new programmes, especially using Specialist
Technologies, continue to build. Revenues in the volatile heavy
truck market were up in the second quarter to register overall
positive growth in the first half although heavy truck remains a
small part of the Group's business.
Group revenues in the general industrial sector increased
11.8%(1) in the first half, with growth across all of the Group's
key territories. With general industrial revenues representing 39%
of Group revenues, this change in trend is an important contributor
to the Group's growth.
Growth in the emerging markets was also strong with revenues
increasing by 24.5%(1) . Macro-economic demand has improved here
but most of Bodycote's growth has come from the investment in
greenfield sites in these territories.
(1) At constant exchange rates.
BUSINESS REVIEW
Half year to 30 June
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Headline Headline
operating operating
Revenue profit margin
2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
ADE 136.1 121.9 30.7 27.4 22.6 22.5
AGI 209.6 169.1 36.9 27.9 17.6 16.5
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345.7 291.0 67.6 55.3 19.6 19.0
Central costs - - (5.9) (6.0) - -
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Total 345.7 291.0 61.7 49.3 17.8 16.9
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Aerospace, Defence & Energy (ADE)
Revenues for the ADE business were GBP136.1m in the six months
to June 2017 compared with GBP121.9m in 2016, an increase of 11.6%.
At constant exchange rates revenues increased 2.1%.
Headline operating profit(1) was GBP30.7m (2016: GBP27.4m), an
increase of 12.0%, including a 9.9% increase resulting from
favourable foreign currency movements. The headline operating
margin increased slightly from 22.5% to 22.6%.
Net capital expenditure was GBP10.8m (2016: GBP10.3m),
representing a spend rate of 1.0 times depreciation (2016: 1.0
times). The Group continued to invest in additional aerospace
capacity, with investments in new facilities in Poland and France,
and expansion of existing facilities in the UK.
Average capital employed for the period was GBP258.3m (2016:
GBP242.7m).
Automotive & General Industrial (AGI)
Revenues for the AGI business were GBP209.6m in the first half
of 2017, compared with GBP169.1m in 2016, an increase of 24.0%.
Revenues increased 12.8% at constant exchange rates.
Headline operating profit(1) was GBP36.9m (2016: GBP27.9m), an
increase of 32.3%, including an 11.5% increase due to favourable
foreign currency movements. Headline operating margin improved from
16.5% to 17.6%.
Net capital expenditure was GBP16.2m (2016: GBP16.6m)
representing a spend rate of 0.9 times depreciation (2016: 1.1
times). This included further investments in Mexico and Czech
Republic. The Group continues to invest in its Specialist
Technologies and other high value-added processes in developed
markets.
Average capital employed for the period was GBP372.6m (2016:
GBP325.8m).
(1) Headline operating profit is reconciled to operating profit
in note 2. Bodycote plants do not exclusively supply services to
customers of a given market sector (see note 2).
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Half year to
30 June
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2017 2016
GBPm GBPm
Revenue 345.7 291.0
Headline operating profit 61.7 49.3
Amortisation of acquired intangible fixed
assets (2.3) (2.2)
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Operating profit 59.4 47.1
Net finance charge (1.2) (1.2)
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Profit before taxation 58.2 45.9
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Revenue for the half year was GBP345.7m (2016: GBP291.0m), an
increase of 18.8% compared to the same period last year. At
constant exchange rates, revenue increased 8.3% (GBP24.2m).
Favourable foreign exchange rate movements resulted in a GBP30.5m
positive effect.
Headline operating profit increased to GBP61.7m (2016: GBP49.3m)
and headline operating margin increased to 17.8% (2016: 16.9%). At
constant exchange rates, headline operating profit increased
GBP6.6m (13.4%).
The amortisation of acquired intangible assets arises from
acquisitions in prior years. The charge has increased to GBP2.3m
(2016: GBP2.2m).
Accordingly, operating profit increased to GBP59.4m (2016:
GBP47.1m) and operating margin was 17.2% (2016: 16.2%).
The net finance charge for the Group was GBP1.2m, in line with
2016.
Taxation
The tax charge in the first half of 2017 was GBP14.6m, compared
to a charge of GBP12.6m for the same period of 2016. The effective
tax rate was 25.1% (2016: 27.5%).
The headline tax rate, being stated before accounting for
exceptional items and amortisation of goodwill and acquired
intangibles, is 25.5% in the first six months of 2017 (2016:
27.5%). A number of the Group's key markets have rates of
corporation tax above the Group average. Future profitability
growth in these markets, therefore, is likely to place some upward
pressure on the Group's blended corporation tax rate.
Earnings per share
Basic headline earnings per share from operations for the half
year were 23.6p (2016: 18.3p). Basic earnings per share from
operations for the half year were 22.9p (2016: 17.5p). Diluted
earnings per share were 22.9p (2016: 17.5p).
Cash flow
Half year to
30 June
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2017 2016
GBPm GBPm
Headline operating profit 61.7 49.3
Add back non-cash items:
Depreciation and amortisation 29.4 25.9
Impairment of fixed assets 0.4 0.2
Share-based payments 2.7 1.6
Profit on disposal of property, plant
and equipment (0.1) (0.1)
Headline EBITDA(1) 94.1 76.9
Net capital expenditure (29.7) (31.0)
Net working capital movement (4.5) (7.9)
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Headline operating cash flow 59.9 38.0
Cash cost of restructuring (2.3) (4.3)
Operating cash flow 57.6 33.7
Interest (1.2) (0.9)
Taxation (14.3) (11.9)
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Free cash flow(2) 42.1 20.9
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(1) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation,
impairment, profit or loss on disposal of property, plant and
equipment and share-based payments.
(2) Free cash flow is defined as net cash from operating
activities of GBP73.0m (2016: GBP52.8m) less net capital
expenditure of GBP29.7m (2016: GBP31.0m) and net interest paid of
GBP1.2m (2016: GBP0.9m).
Free cash flow for the period was GBP42.1m compared to GBP20.9m
in the first six months of 2016. The increase is mainly a result of
the increase in headline EBITDA and lower restructuring cash
outflows.
The net working capital outflow for the six month period
amounted to GBP4.5m (2016: GBP7.9m). Receivables in the first half
increased GBP9.8m (2016: GBP3.6m) as a result of increased trade
and the normal seasonally higher revenues in May and June in
comparison to November and December. Receivable days at 30 June
2017 are 61 days (31 December 2016: 63 days and 30 June 2016: 63
days). Payables increased GBP4.0m (2016: GBP6.3m decrease) and
inventory decreased GBP0.5m (2016: GBP2.2m).
The utilisation of restructuring provisions resulted in a cash
outflow of GBP2.3m (2016: GBP4.3m).
The Group continued to manage carefully its capital expenditure
programme and is focused on growth in the higher value-added
businesses and in particular the Specialist Technologies. Net
capital expenditure for the first half was GBP29.7m (2016:
GBP31.0m) and the ratio to depreciation was 1.0 times (2016: 1.2
times). The Group continues to invest in maintaining its assets to
a high quality, as well as investing in the implementation of a new
ERP system.
Income taxes paid during the first six months at GBP14.3m were
GBP2.4m greater than the same period last year, reflecting the
higher tax charge and timing of payments made in various tax
jurisdictions.
Net debt
Group net cash at 30 June 2017 was GBP17.7m (31 December 2016
net cash: GBP1.1m and 30 June 2016 net debt: GBP5.5m). No loans
were drawn under the committed facilities at 30 June 2017, compared
to GBP5.0m at 31 December 2016 and GBP7.4m at 30 June 2016. The
Group continues to be able to borrow at competitive rates and
therefore currently deems this to be the most effective means of
funding.
Borrowing facilities
The Group is financed by a mix of cash flows from operations,
short-term borrowings, longer-term loans and finance leases. The
Group's funding policy aims to ensure continuity of finance at
reasonable cost, based on committed and uncommitted facilities and
loans from several sources over a spread of maturities.
On 3 April 2017, the Group extended the GBP230m Revolving Credit
Facility for five years to April 2022. At 30 June 2017, the Group
had the following drawings and headroom under the committed
facility:
Facility Facility
Facility utilisation headroom
Facility Expiry date GBPm GBPm GBPm
GBP230m Revolving
Credit 3 April 2022 230.0 - 230.0
Dividend
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 5.3p (2016: 5.0p)
which represents an increase of 6.0% over the prior year. The
interim dividend will be paid on 3 November 2017 to all
shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 October
2017.
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The directors have reconsidered the principal risks and
uncertainties of the Group. The outcome of the Brexit negotiations
is not expected to have a material transactional impact on the
Group as customers are served locally and cross-border trading is
minimal. The risk of a wider macro-economic effect as a result of
the UK leaving the European Union is included as an element of the
Group's existing market risk. Accordingly, the directors do not
consider that the principal risks and uncertainties of the Group
have significantly changed since the publication of the Annual
Report for the year ended 31 December 2016. The risks and
associated risk management processes, including financial risks,
can be found on pages 24, 25, 26, 109 and 110 of the 2016 Annual
Report, which is available at www.bodycote.com. The risks referred
to and which could have a material impact on the Group's
performance for the remainder of the current financial year relate
to:
-- Markets;
-- Loss of key customers;
-- Competitor action;
-- Safety and health;
-- Service quality;
-- Major disruption at a facility;
-- Information technology projects;
-- Regulatory and legislative compliance;
-- Liquidity;
-- Interest rate fluctuation; and
-- Currency exchange rate fluctuation.
GOING CONCERN
As stated in note 1 to the condensed financial statements, the
directors have formed a judgement, at the time of approving the
condensed financial statements, that there is a reasonable
expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason
the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in
preparing the condensed financial statements.
SUMMARY AND OUTLOOK
Bodycote achieved strong revenue growth in the first half, with
good momentum in virtually all parts of the Group. Notably, the
General Industrial business, which represents almost 40% of Group
revenues, experienced a broad based recovery after over three years
of decline. Automotive and Aerospace also moved ahead.
The growth strategy of bolt-on acquisitions and greenfield
investment contributed 5.5% of the 8.3% constant currency growth.
Investment in new projects has been stepped up.
The high margin Specialist Technologies continue to perform
strongly and the margin expansion programme in European AGI is
seeing further success.
The positive momentum achieved in the first half is expected to
continue. While our business, by its nature, has limited forward
visibility, the Board now expects the full year result to be
towards the upper end of market expectations(1) .
S.C. Harris
Group Chief Executive
27 July 2017
D. Yates
Chief Financial Officer
27 July 2017
(1) Company compiled analysts' estimates of full year headline
operating profit range from GBP106.5m to GBP118.9m.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
We confirm to the best of our knowledge:
(a) the condensed consolidated set of financial statements has
been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial
Reporting;
(b) the Interim management report includes a fair review of the
information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events
during the first six months and description of principal risks and
uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and
(c) the Interim management report includes a fair review of the
information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties'
transactions and changes therein).
By order of the Board,
S.C. Harris
Group Chief Executive
27 July 2017
D. Yates
Chief Financial Officer
27 July 2017
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
This Interim management report has been prepared solely to
provide additional information to shareholders to assess the
Group's strategies and the potential for those strategies to
succeed. The Interim management report should not be relied on by
any other party or for any other purpose.
The Interim management report contains certain forward-looking
statements. These statements are made by the directors in good
faith based on the information available to them up to the time of
their approval of this report and such statements should be treated
with caution due to the inherent uncertainties, including both
economic and business risk factors, underlying any such
forward-looking information.
Unaudited condensed consolidated income statement
Half Half
Year year year
ended to 30 to 30
31 Dec June June
2016 2017 2016 Note
GBPm GBPm GBPm
600.6 Revenue 345.7 291.0 2
(505.5) Cost of sales and overheads (286.3) (243.9)
Operating profit prior to
95.1 exceptional items 59.4 47.1
(0.6) Acquisition costs - -
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94.5 Operating profit 59.4 47.1 2
- Investment revenue - 0.1
(2.6) Finance costs (1.2) (1.3)
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91.9 Profit before taxation 58.2 45.9
(24.9) Taxation (14.6) (12.6) 4
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67.0 Profit for the period 43.6 33.3
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Attributable to:
67.0 Equity holders of the parent 43.5 33.3
- Non-controlling interests 0.1 -
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67.0 43.6 33.3
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Earnings per share 5
Pence Pence Pence
35.2 Basic 22.9 17.5
35.2 Diluted 22.9 17.5
All activities have arisen from continuing operations.
Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive
income
Year Half year Half year
ended to to
31 Dec 30 June 30 June
2016 2017 2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
67.0 Profit for the period 43.6 33.3
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Items that will not be
reclassified to profit
or loss:
Actuarial gains/(losses)
on defined benefit pension
(5.0) schemes 0.3 0.4
1.0 Tax on items not reclassified - (0.7)
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Total items that will not
be reclassified to profit
(4.0) or loss 0.3 (0.3)
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit
or loss:
Exchange (losses)/gains
on translation of overseas
65.5 operations (2.3) 48.5
Cumulative exchange differences
recycled to profit or loss
on disposal of businesses/Group
(2.2) reorganisation - -
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Total items that may be
reclassified subsequently
63.3 to profit or loss (2.3) 48.5
Other comprehensive (expense)/income
59.3 for the period (2.0) 48.2
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Total comprehensive income
126.3 for the period 41.6 81.5
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Attributable to:
126.3 Equity holders of the parent 41.5 81.4
- Non-controlling interests 0.1 0.1
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126.3 41.6 81.5
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Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet
As at As at As at
31 Dec 30 June 30 June
2016 2017 2016 Note
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Non-current assets
160.9 Goodwill 158.8 146.5
45.8 Other intangible assets 45.2 37.8
509.0 Property, plant and equipment 504.6 477.2
- Other investments - 0.3
32.5 Deferred tax assets 32.7 32.8
0.4 Trade and other receivables 1.2 0.3
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748.6 742.5 694.9
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Current assets
16.6 Inventories 16.4 19.3
0.1 Derivative financial instruments - 0.1
19.0 Current tax assets 21.0 30.5
126.3 Trade and other receivables 135.8 119.7
12.0 Cash and bank balances 20.0 10.7
1.8 Assets held for sale 2.6 1.7
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175.8 195.8 182.0
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924.4 Total assets 938.3 876.9
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Current liabilities
133.5 Trade and other payables 132.9 119.0
36.5 Current tax liabilities 39.1 40.7
Obligations under finance
0.1 leases - -
5.8 Borrowings 2.3 10.8
- Derivative financial instruments 0.1 -
11.7 Provisions 10.0 8.9 3
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187.6 184.4 179.4
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(11.8) Net current assets/(liabilities) 11.4 2.6
-------- --------------------------------- --------- ---------
Non-current liabilities
5.0 Borrowings - 5.4
21.5 Retirement benefit obligations 21.9 16.2
68.8 Deferred tax liabilities 66.9 69.2
8.8 Provisions 8.4 9.7 3
4.4 Other payables 4.4 2.9
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108.5 101.6 103.4
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296.1 Total liabilities 286.0 282.8
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628.3 Net assets 652.3 594.1
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Equity
33.1 Share capital 33.1 33.1
177.1 Share premium account 177.1 177.1
(8.0) Own shares (7.3) (8.2)
133.9 Other reserves 135.9 135.1
57.5 Translation reserves 55.2 42.6
234.3 Retained earnings 257.8 213.9
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Equity attributable to
627.9 equity holders of the parent 651.8 593.6
0.4 Non-controlling interests 0.5 0.5
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628.3 Total equity 652.3 594.1
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Unaudited condensed consolidated cash flow statement
Half Half
year year
Year ended to 30 to 30
31 Dec June June
2016 2017 2016 Note
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Net cash from operating
125.9 activities 73.0 52.8 7
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Investing activities
Purchases of property,
(64.7) plant and equipment (28.2) (28.5)
Proceeds on disposal of
property, plant and equipment
7.6 and intangible assets 1.7 0.7
Purchases of intangible
(6.0) fixed assets (3.2) (3.2)
(23.7) Acquisition of businesses (5.2) -
0.3 Disposal of sundry investments - -
1.9 Disposal of businesses - -
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Net cash used in investing
(84.6) activities (34.9) (31.0)
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Financing activities
- Interest received - 0.1
(2.3) Interest paid (1.2) (1.0)
(48.1) Dividends paid (20.5) (38.6)
(2.3) Repayments of bank loans (5.0) -
Payments of obligations
(0.1) under finance leases - (0.1)
5.0 New bank loans raised - 7.3
Net cash used in financing
(47.8) activities (26.7) (32.3)
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Net increase/(decrease)
(6.5) in cash and cash equivalents 11.4 (10.5)
Cash and cash equivalents
12.4 at beginning of period 6.2 12.4
Effect of foreign exchange
0.3 rate changes 0.1 0.1
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Cash and cash equivalents
6.2 at end of period 17.7 2.0 7
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Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes in
equity
Equity
attributable
to
equity
holders
Share of
Share premium Own Other Translation Retained the Non-controlling Total
capital account shares reserves reserves earnings parent interests equity
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Half year
to 30 June
2017
1 January
2017 33.1 177.1 (8.0) 133.9 57.5 234.3 627.9 0.4 628.3
Net profit
for the period - - - - - 43.5 43.5 0.1 43.6
Exchange
differences
on translation
of overseas
operations - - - - (2.3) - (2.3) - (2.3)
Actuarial
gains on
defined benefit
pension schemes
net of deferred
tax - - - - - 0.3 0.3 - 0.3
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Total
comprehensive
income for
the period - - - - (2.3) 43.8 41.5 0.1 41.6
Acquired
in the
period/settlement
of share
options - - 0.7 (0.7) - - - - -
Share-based
payments - - - 2.7 - - 2.7 - 2.7
Deferred
tax on
share-based
payment
transactions - - - - - 0.2 0.2 - 0.2
Dividends
paid - - - - - (20.5) (20.5) - (20.5)
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
30 June 2017 33.1 177.1 (7.3) 135.9 55.2 257.8 651.8 0.5 652.3
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
Half year
to 30 June
2016
1 January
2016 33.1 177.1 (9.3) 134.1 (5.8) 220.0 549.2 0.4 549.6
Net profit
for the period - - - - - 33.3 33.3 - 33.3
Exchange
differences
on translation
of overseas
operations - - - - 48.4 - 48.4 0.1 48.5
Actuarial
losses on
defined benefit
pension schemes
net of deferred
tax - - - - - (0.3) (0.3) - (0.3)
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
Total
comprehensive
income for
the period - - - - 48.4 33.0 81.4 0.1 81.5
Acquired
in the
period/settlement
of share
options - - 1.1 (0.6) - (0.5) - - -
Share-based
payments - - - 1.6 - - 1.6 - 1.6
Dividends
paid - - - - - (38.6) (38.6) - (38.6)
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
30 June 2016 33.1 177.1 (8.2) 135.1 42.6 213.9 593.6 0.5 594.1
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
Year ended
31 December
2016
1 January
2016 33.1 177.1 (9.3) 134.1 (5.8) 220.0 549.2 0.4 549.6
Net profit
for the year - - - - - 67.0 67.0 - 67.0
Exchange
differences
on translation
of overseas
operations - - - - 65.5 - 65.5 - 65.5
Cumulative
exchange
differences
recycled
to profit
or loss on
disposal
of
businesses/Group
reorganisation - - - - (2.2) - (2.2) - (2.2)
Actuarial
losses on
defined benefit
pension schemes
net of deferred
tax - - - - - (4.0) (4.0) - (4.0)
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
Total
comprehensive
income for
the year - - - - 63.3 63.0 126.3 - 126.3
Acquired
in the
year/settlement
of share
options - - 1.3 (0.7) - (0.6) - - -
Share-based
payments - - - 0.5 - - 0.5 - 0.5
Dividends
paid - - - - - (48.1) (48.1) - (48.1)
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
31 December
2016 33.1 177.1 (8.0) 133.9 57.5 234.3 627.9 0.4 628.3
------------------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ------------ --------- ------------- ---------------- -------
Included in other reserves is the capital redemption reserve
arising on redemption of the Group's B shares of GBP129.8m (2016:
GBP129.8m) and the share-based payment reserve of GBP5.3m (2016:
GBP4.4m).
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial information
1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
This condensed set of financial statements for the half year
ended 30 June 2017 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34
Interim Financial Reporting.
The Interim management report has been prepared using accounting
policies consistent with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union and in
accordance with those disclosed in the Annual Report for the year
ended 31 December 2016, which was filed with the Registrar of
Companies on 30 May 2017.
Going concern
In determining the basis of preparation for the Interim
management report, the directors have considered the Group's
business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its
future development, performance and position which are set out in
the Financial overview. This includes an overview of the Group's
financial position, cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing
facilities.
The Group meets its working capital requirements through a
combination of committed and uncommitted facilities and overdrafts.
The overdrafts and uncommitted facilities are repayable on demand
but the committed facilities are due for renewal as set out below.
There is sufficient headroom in the committed facility covenants to
assume that these facilities can be operated as contracted for the
foreseeable future.
On 3 April 2017, the Group extended the GBP230m Revolving Credit
Facility for five years to April 2022. The committed facilities as
at 30 June 2017 were as follows:
-- GBP230m Revolving Credit Facility maturing 3 April 2022
The Group's forecasts and projections, which cover a period of
at least 12 months from the date of approval of this Interim
management report, taking account of reasonable potential changes
in trading performance, show that the Group should be able to
operate within the level of its current committed facilities.
The directors have reviewed forecasts and projections for the
Group's markets and services, assessing the committed facility and
financial covenant headroom, central liquidity and the Group's
ability to access further funding. The directors also reviewed
downside sensitivity analysis over the forecast period, thereby
taking into account the uncertainties arising from the current
economic environment. Following this review, the directors have
formed a judgement, at the time of approving the condensed
financial statements, that there is a reasonable expectation that
the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational
existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason the directors
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
condensed financial statements.
Changes in accounting policies
The same accounting policies, presentation and methods of
computation are followed in the condensed set of financial
statements as applied in the Group's latest annual audited
financial statements.
No new or revised standards adopted in the current period have
had a material impact on the Group's financial statements.
2. Business and geographical segments
The Group has 188 locations across the world serving a range of
market sectors with various thermal processing services. The range
and type of services offered is common to all market sectors.
In accordance with IFRS 8 Operating Segments, the segmentation
of Group activity reflects the way the Group is managed by the
chief operating decision maker, being the Group Chief Executive,
who on a monthly basis reviews the operating performance of six
operating segments, split between the Aerospace, Defence &
Energy (ADE) and Automotive & General Industrial (AGI) business
areas, as follows:
-- ADE - Western Europe;
-- ADE - North America;
-- ADE - Emerging markets;
-- AGI - Western Europe;
-- AGI - North America; and
-- AGI - Emerging markets.
The split of operating segments by geography reflects the
divisional reporting structure of the Group.
In accordance with the aggregation criteria of IFRS 8, the
operating segments are aggregated into the Group's two key business
areas, ADE and AGI, the split being driven by customer behaviour
and requirements. Customers in the ADE segment tend to operate and
purchase more globally and have long supply chains, whilst
customers in the AGI segment tend to purchase more locally and have
shorter supply chains.
Bodycote plants do not exclusively supply services to customers
of a given market sector. The allocation of plants between ADE and
AGI is therefore derived by reference to the preponderance of
markets served.
Half year to 30 June
2017
----------------------------------------
Central
costs
and Consol-
ADE AGI eliminations idated
Group GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 136.1 209.6 - 345.7
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -------------- --------
Result
Headline operating profit prior
to share-based payments and
unallocated central costs 31.6 38.6 - 70.2
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (0.9) (1.7) (0.7) (3.3)
Unallocated central costs - - (5.2) (5.2)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -------------- --------
Headline operating profit/(loss) 30.7 36.9 (5.9) 61.7
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.8) (1.5) - (2.3)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -------------- --------
Segment result 29.9 35.4 (5.9) 59.4
------------------------------------- ------ ------ --------------
Finance costs (1.2)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -------------- --------
Profit before taxation 58.2
Taxation (14.6)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -------------- --------
Profit for the period 43.6
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -------------- --------
Inter-segment sales are not material.
The Group does not rely on any individual major customers.
Half year to 30 June
2017
-----------------------------------
Western North Emerging Total
Europe America markets ADE
Aerospace, Defence & Energy GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 61.8 73.6 0.7 136.1
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Result
Headline operating profit prior
to share-based payments 13.4 18.0 0.2 31.6
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (0.4) (0.5) - (0.9)
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Headline operating profit 13.0 17.5 0.2 30.7
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.2) (0.6) - (0.8)
Segment result 12.8 16.9 0.2 29.9
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Half year to 30 June
2017
-----------------------------------
Western North Emerging Total
Europe America markets AGI
Automotive & General Industrial GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 129.6 54.7 25.3 209.6
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Result
Headline operating profit prior
to share-based payments 25.1 6.4 7.1 38.6
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (1.2) (0.3) (0.2) (1.7)
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Headline operating profit 23.9 6.1 6.9 36.9
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.2) (1.3) - (1.5)
Segment result 23.7 4.8 6.9 35.4
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Half year to 30 June
2016
--------------------------------------
Central
costs
and Consol-
ADE AGI eliminations idated
Group GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 121.9 169.1 - 291.0
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------------- -------
Result
Headline operating profit prior
to share-based payments and
unallocated central costs 27.9 28.6 - 56.5
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (0.5) (0.7) (0.5) (1.7)
Unallocated central costs - - (5.5) (5.5)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------------- -------
Headline operating profit/(loss) 27.4 27.9 (6.0) 49.3
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.8) (1.4) - (2.2)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------------- -------
Segment result 26.6 26.5 (6.0) 47.1
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -------------
Investment revenue 0.1
Finance costs (1.3)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------------- -------
Profit before taxation 45.9
Taxation (12.6)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------------- -------
Profit for the period 33.3
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------------- -------
Half year to 30 June
2016
-----------------------------------
Western North Emerging Total
Europe America markets ADE
Aerospace, Defence & Energy GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 55.9 65.5 0.5 121.9
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Result
Headline operating profit/(loss)
prior to share-based payments 11.5 16.6 (0.2) 27.9
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (0.2) (0.3) - (0.5)
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Headline operating profit/(loss) 11.3 16.3 (0.2) 27.4
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.1) (0.7) - (0.8)
Segment result 11.2 15.6 (0.2) 26.6
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Half year to 30 June
2016
-----------------------------------
Western North Emerging Total
Europe America markets AGI
Automotive & General Industrial GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 104.4 45.6 19.1 169.1
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Result
Headline operating profit prior
to share-based payments 17.3 6.7 4.6 28.6
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (0.5) (0.1) (0.1) (0.7)
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Headline operating profit 16.8 6.6 4.5 27.9
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.1) (1.3) - (1.4)
Segment result 16.7 5.3 4.5 26.5
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Year ended 31 December
2016
------------------------------------------------
Central
costs
ADE AGI and eliminations Consol-idated
Group GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 250.9 349.7 - 600.6
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----------------- -------------
Result
Headline operating profit prior
to share-based payments and
unallocated central costs 56.3 57.9 - 114.2
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (0.7) 0.6 (0.6) (0.7)
Unallocated central costs - - (13.9) (13.9)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----------------- -------------
Headline operating profit/(loss) 55.6 58.5 (14.5) 99.6
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (1.5) (3.0) - (4.5)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----------------- -------------
Operating profit/(loss) prior
to exceptional items 54.1 55.5 (14.5) 95.1
Acquisition costs - (0.6) - (0.6)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----------------- -------------
Segment result 54.1 54.9 (14.5) 94.5
------------------------------------- ------ ------ -----------------
Finance costs (2.6)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----------------- -------------
Profit before taxation 91.9
Taxation (24.9)
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----------------- -------------
Profit for the year 67.0
------------------------------------- ------ ------ ----------------- -------------
Year ended 31 December
2016
-----------------------------------
Western North Emerging Total
Europe America markets ADE
Aerospace, Defence & Energy GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 115.1 134.7 1.1 250.9
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Result
Headline operating profit/(loss)
prior to share-based payments 24.0 32.7 (0.4) 56.3
Share-based payments (including
social charges) (0.2) (0.5) - (0.7)
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Headline operating profit/(loss) 23.8 32.2 (0.4) 55.6
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.3) (1.2) - (1.5)
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Segment result 23.5 31.0 (0.4) 54.1
------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Year ended 31 December
2016
-----------------------------------
Western North Emerging Total
Europe America markets AGI
Automotive & General Industrial GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue
Total revenue 214.9 94.3 40.5 349.7
--------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Result
Headline operating profit prior
to share-based payments 36.8 10.7 10.4 57.9
Share-based payments (including
social charges) 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.6
--------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Headline operating profit 37.2 10.8 10.5 58.5
Amortisation of acquired intangible
fixed assets (0.4) (2.6) - (3.0)
Operating profit prior to exceptional
items 36.8 8.2 10.5 55.5
Acquisition costs (0.4) (0.2) - (0.6)
--------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Segment result 36.4 8.0 10.5 54.9
--------------------------------------- ------- -------- -------- ------
Alternative performance measures (APMs)
Bodycote uses various APMs, in addition to those reported under
IFRS, as management believe these measures enable users of the
financial statements to assess the underlying trading performance
of the business. The APMs used include headline operating profit,
headline earnings per share, headline profit before taxation,
headline operating cash flow and free cash flow, together with
current measures of revenue restated at constant exchange rates.
These measures reflect the underlying performance of the business
as they exclude the impact of amortisation of acquired intangible
assets, exceptional items and the impact of foreign exchange
movements.
The constant exchange rate comparison uses the current year
reported segmental information, stated in the relevant functional
currency, and translates the results into its presentational
currency using the prior year's monthly exchange rates.
APMs are defined and reconciled to the IFRS statutory measure as
follows:
-- Headline operating profit and headline profit before taxation
are defined in the Financial Highlights section;
-- Headline operating cash flow is reconciled in the Financial Overview;
-- Headline earnings per share is reconciled in note 5;
-- Free cash flow is defined and reconciled in the Financial Overview; and
-- Revenue and headline operating profit at constant exchange
rates are reconciled to revenue and headline operating profit in
the table below.
Half year to 30 June
2017
------------------------------------------
Central
costs
and Consol-
ADE AGI eliminations idated
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Revenue 136.1 209.6 - 345.7
Constant exchange rates adjustment (11.7) (18.8) - (30.5)
------------------------------------ ------- ------- -------------- --------
Revenue at constant exchange
rates 124.4 190.8 - 315.2
------------------------------------ ------- ------- -------------- --------
Headline operating profit 30.7 36.9 (5.9) 61.7
Constant exchange rates adjustment (2.7) (3.2) 0.1 (5.8)
------------------------------------ ------- ------- -------------- --------
Headline operating profit at
constant exchange rates 28.0 33.7 (5.8) 55.9
------------------------------------ ------- ------- -------------- --------
3. Provisions
Restructuring
Restructuring environmental Environmental Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
1 January 2017 6.7 6.6 7.2 20.5
Increase in provision - - 1.3 1.3
Release of provision (0.3) - - (0.3)
Utilisation of provision (1.6) (0.7) (0.2) (2.5)
Exchange difference (0.1) (0.2) (0.3) (0.6)
--------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------
30 June 2017 4.7 5.7 8.0 18.4
--------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------
Included in current liabilities 10.0
Included in non-current
liabilities 8.4
--------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------
18.4
--------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------
The restructuring provision relates to the costs associated with
the closure of a number of Heat Treatment sites.
The Group provides for the costs of environmental remediation
that have been identified, either as part of acquisition due
diligence, or in other circumstances where remediation by the Group
is required. This provision is reviewed annually and is separated
into restructuring environmental and environmental to identify
separately environmental provisions relating to restructuring
programmes from those arising in the ordinary course of
business.
The majority of cash outflows in respect of these liabilities
are expected to occur within five years.
Whilst the Group's use of chlorinated solvents and other
hazardous chemicals continues to reduce, the Group remains exposed
to contingent liabilities in respect of environmental remediation
liabilities. In particular, the Group could be subjected to
regulatory or legislative requirements to remediate sites in the
future. However, it is not possible at this time to determine
whether and to what extent any liabilities exist, other than for
those recognised above. Therefore no provision is recognised in
relation to these items.
4. Taxation
Half Half
Year year year
ended to to
31 Dec 30 June 30 June
2016 2017 2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
24.9 Current tax - charge for the period 15.3 12.6
Current tax - adjustments in respect
2.2 of prior periods - -
(2.2) Deferred tax (0.7) -
------- ------------------------------------- -------- --------
24.9 14.6 12.6
------- ------------------------------------- -------- --------
The rate of tax for the interim period is 25.1% (2016: 27.5%) of
the profit before tax.
5. Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is
based on the following data:
Half Half
Year year year
ended to to
31 Dec 30 June 30 June
2016 2017 2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Earnings
Earnings for the purpose of basic
earnings per share being net profit
attributable to equity holders
67.0 of the parent 43.5 33.3
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Number of shares
Number Number Number
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for the purposes of basic
190,166,794 earnings per share 190,274,928 190,141,575
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary
shares:
- Share options - -
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for the purposes of diluted
190,166,794 earnings per share 190,274,928 190,141,575
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Earnings per share
Pence Pence Pence
35.2 Basic 22.9 17.5
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
35.2 Diluted 22.9 17.5
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Headline earnings
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Net profit attributable to equity
67.0 holders of the parent 43.5 33.3
Add back:
Amortisation of acquired intangible
2.8 fixed assets (net of tax) 1.5 1.6
0.5 Acquisition costs (net of tax) - -
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
70.3 Headline earnings 45.0 34.9
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Headline earnings per share
Pence Pence Pence
37.0 Basic 23.6 18.3
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
37.0 Diluted 23.6 18.3
------------ -------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
6. Dividends
Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the
period:
Half Half
Year year year
ended to to
31 Dec 30 June 30 June
2016 2017 2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Final dividend for the year ended
31 December 2015 of 10.3p per
19.6 share - 19.6
Special dividend for the year
ended 31 December 2015 of 10.0p
19.0 per share - 19.0
Interim dividend for the year
ended 31 December 2016 of 5.0p
9.5 per share - -
Final dividend for the year ended
31 December 2016 of 10.8p per
- share 20.5 -
48.1 20.5 38.6
------- ---------------------------------- -------- --------
Proposed interim dividend for
the year ended 31 December 2017
of 5.3p (2016: 5.0p) per share 10.1 9.5
---------------------------------- -------- --------
The proposed interim dividend was approved by the Board on 27
July 2017 and has not been included as a liability in these
condensed financial statements.
7. Notes to the cash flow statement
Half Half
Year year year
ended to 30 to 30
31 Dec June June
2016 2017 2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
67.0 Profit for the period 43.6 33.3
Adjustments for:
- Investment revenue - (0.1)
2.6 Finance costs 1.2 1.3
24.9 Taxation 14.6 12.6
Depreciation of property, plant
54.1 and equipment 28.8 25.5
5.6 Amortisation of intangible assets 2.9 2.6
Profit on disposal of property,
(4.5) plant and equipment (0.1) (0.1)
0.5 Share-based payments 2.7 1.6
5.1 Impairment of fixed assets 0.4 0.2
(0.1) Profit on sale of businesses - -
-------- ------------------------------------ ------- -------
155.2 EBITDA* 94.1 76.9
5.5 Decrease in inventories 0.5 2.2
(4.1) Increase in receivables (9.8) (3.6)
(6.7) Increase/(decrease) in payables 4.0 (6.3)
(3.6) Decrease in provisions (1.5) (4.5)
-------- ------------------------------------ ------- -------
146.3 Cash generated by operations 87.3 64.7
(20.4) Income taxes paid (14.3) (11.9)
-------- ------------------------------------ ------- -------
125.9 Net cash from operating activities 73.0 52.8
-------- ------------------------------------ ------- -------
* Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation,
impairment, profit or loss on disposal of property, plant and
equipment and share-based payments.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise:
12.0 Cash and bank balances 20.0 10.7
(5.8) Bank overdrafts (included in borrowings) (2.3) (8.7)
------ ----------------------------------------- ------ ------
6.2 17.7 2.0
------ ----------------------------------------- ------ ------
8. Related party transactions
Transactions between the Company and its wholly owned
subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on
consolidation and are not disclosed.
9. General information
The comparative information for the year ended 31 December 2016
contained within these condensed financial statements does not
constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the
Companies Act 2006. Those accounts have been reported on by the
Group's auditor and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The
auditor's report on those accounts was not qualified, did not draw
attention to any matters by way of emphasis, and did not contain a
statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act
2006.
Copies of this report and the last Annual Report are available
from the Group Company Secretary, Bodycote plc, Springwood Court,
Springwood Close, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield,
Cheshire SK10 2XF, and can each be downloaded or viewed via the
Group's website at www.bodycote.com. Copies of this report have
also been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will shortly be
available at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility
at 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS (Telephone:
+44 (0)207 066 1000).
Independent review report to Bodycote plc
We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set
of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the
six months ended 30 June 2017 which comprises the condensed
consolidated income statement, the condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated balance sheet,
the condensed consolidated cash flow statement, the condensed
consolidated statement of changes in equity and related notes 1 to
9. We have read the other information contained in the half-yearly
financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent
misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in
the condensed set of financial statements.
This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with
International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410
"Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the
Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices
Board. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
Company those matters we are required to state to it in an
independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility
to anyone other than the Company, for our review work, for this
report, or for the conclusions we have formed.
Directors' responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and
has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible
for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with
the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's
Financial Conduct Authority.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the
Group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the
European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included
in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim
Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European Union.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in
the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information
consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other
review procedures.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and
Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance
that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be
identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit
opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30
June 2017 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance
with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the
European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the
United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
Deloitte LLP
Statutory Auditor
London, United Kingdom
27 July 2017
Company information
Financial calendar
Interim dividend 3 November
for 2017 2017
Results for
2017 February 2018
Annual General
Meeting May 2018
Final dividend
for 2017 June 2018
Interim results
for 2018 July 2018
Interim dividend
for 2018 November 2018
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Forms for these matters can be downloaded from the registrars'
website at www.signalshares.com, where shareholders can also check
their holdings and details. If you have not previously registered
for this service, you will require your investor code, which is
located on your share certificate or dividend confirmation.
Shareholder dealing service
Information on a low cost share dealing service offered by our
registrars is available from Capita on 0371 664 0445 or at
www.capitadeal.com. Calls are charged at the standard geographical
rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom
will be charged at the applicable international rate. The service
is open between 9.00am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday excluding public
holidays in England and Wales.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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