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Cake Box Holdings PLC
15 June 2020
15 June 2020
Cake Box Holdings plc
("Cake Box", "the Company" or "the Group")
Full Year Results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2020
Continued progress over the year; High street stores now reopen
after COVID-19 shutdown
Cake Box Holdings plc, the specialist retailer of fresh cream
cakes, today announces its full year results for the twelve months
ended 31 March 2020.
Full year Full year Change
ended ended
31-Mar-20 31-Mar-19
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Revenue GBP18.7m GBP16.9m +10.8%
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Gross profit GBP8.8m GBP7.7m +13.5%
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EBITDA* GBP4.3m GBP4.4m -3.0%
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Pre-tax profit GBP3.8m GBP3.8m -1.2%
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Adjusted Pre-tax profit** GBP3.8m GBP4.0m -5.0%
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Cash at Bank GBP3.7m GBP3.1m +19.4%
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Earnings per share 7.8p 7.5p +4.1%
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Adjusted Earnings per
share** 7.8p 7.9p -1.3%
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Final dividend declared 0.0p 2.4p n/a
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* EBITDA is calculated as operating profit before
depreciation
**Calculated after adjusting for AIM Listing costs of GBP599k
and fair value uplift of GBP444k (prior year only)
Financial Highlights
-- Group revenue up 10.8% to GBP18.7m (2019: GBP16.9m)
-- Gross margin improved to 46.7% (2019: 45.7%)
-- Adjusted pre-tax profit of GBP3.8m (2019: GBP4.0m) slightly below previous expectations
-- Cash from operations of GBP3.8 million (2019: GBP3.6 million)
-- Strong balance sheet with GBP3.7 million cash at period end (2019: GBP3.1 million)
-- Dividend per share for the full year: 1.6 pence per share. No
final dividend proposed as previously announced (interim dividend
of 1.6 pence per share)
Operational highlights
-- 133 franchise stores in operation as at 31 March 2020
-- 20 new franchise stores added in the period (2019: 27 new franchise stores)
-- As part of a trial 12 kiosk stores opened in the year in various shopping centre locations
-- Successful launch of new product ranges including salted caramel and red velvet cakes
-- Recruitment of four regional area managers to help support further growth
-- New Bradford warehouse and distribution facility in operation
Franchisee store highlights
-- Franchisee total turnover up by 19% to GBP36.5 million (2019: GBP30.7 million)
-- Franchisee online sales up 25% to GBP5.5 million (2019: GBP4.4 million)
-- Like-for-like(1) sales growth of 2.0% in franchise stores (2019: 6.5%)
-- Like-for-like(1) sales growth of 5.1% In the period to 8 March 2020 before COVID-19
Current trading
-- As at 1 June 2020, 131 of the 133 of all stores had reopened,
offering a limited menu of products
-- Improving trend since stores reopened. Week commencing 1 June
2020 showed positive like-for-like growth
-- 75% of stores currently trading (2) at pre COVID-19 levels (3)
-- Started delivery of cakes with Uber Eats and Just Eat in May and most recently Deliveroo.
-- Online sales since the period-end were up c.60% compared to the previous year period
-- Pipeline of new franchise stores remains strong and confident
in future prospects for the Group
(1) Like-for-like: Stores trading for at least one full
financial year prior to 31 March 2020
(2) Current trading defined as average franchise store turnover
for last two weeks to week ended 7 June 2020
(3) Pre Covid-19 trading levels calculated as average franchise
store turnover for seven weeks prior to week ended 15 March
2020
Sukh Chamdal, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We're pleased to report another strong performance for the
year, demonstrating the ongoing appeal of our brand and unique
customer offer.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, our first priority
has remained the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers,
colleagues, franchisees and their staff and the communities in
which we operate across the country. We have worked hard to
implement new ways of working that have allowed us to gradually
reopen our store estate across the country.
We have a strong pipeline in place to help continue to grow the
Cake Box family and are developing new, innovative ways to extend
our customer reach. This includes the expanded trial of our
shopping centre kiosks and supporting our Click and Collect offer
that has proven very popular during lockdown. In May we also
launched home delivery of our cakes via Uber Eats and Just Eat,
with an encouraging initial response, and have most recently
launched on Deliveroo.
Life is clearly different to the world we were living in 12
months ago. However, as we emerge into a new sense of normality,
there will still be birthdays, marriages and numerous other
occasions, small and large, to celebrate up and down the country,
with Cake Box's growing family of dedicated franchisees committed
to supporting those festivities as best they can. With a strong
balance sheet, operational flexibility and a capital light business
model, we remain confident in the Group's future prospects."
For further information, please contact:
Cake Box Holdings plc
Sukh Chamdal, CEO
Pardip Dass, CFO +44 (0) 20 8443 1113
Shore Capital
Stephane Auton
Patrick Castle
Sarah Mather +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
MHP Communications +44 (0) 20 3128 8570
Oliver Hughes cakebox@mhpc.com
Simon Hockridge
Charlie Barker
Pete Lambie
Chairman's Statement
Results
The Group delivered another strong performance over the year,
with revenues rising by 11% to GBP18.7 million. This was achieved
despite a disruption in sales across our franchise stores as the
COVID-19 pandemic started to impact trading during the final month
of our financial calendar year in March 2020.
Notwithstanding the challenges presented by COVID-19 towards the
end of the year, we have over the last few months of lockdown
continued to plan how we can continue to grow the business in line
with our plans, ensuring we deliver the Cake Box offering to the
whole of the UK over time. During the year, we opened 20 new
franchise stores, expanding our regional footprint in new locations
including Harlow, Portsmouth and Cardiff, our first store in Wales.
We were pleased with the number of franchise stores opened during
the year given the disruption to our opening plans at the end of
the year due to COVID-19. New openings like these continued to
deliver good returns for our franchisees and customer satisfaction
remains at high levels as well as increase our geographical reach
to more customers.
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in scale and
impact, and we have taken swift and decisive action to protect our
customers, colleagues, franchisees, and the communities in which we
operate, by implementing the necessary steps to safeguard our
business through the crisis, in line with UK Government
guidelines.
Whilst we remain in an uncertain and difficult situation for the
country, Cake Box's values have ensured that we do things in the
right way. I am very grateful and proud of the efforts of all our
staff in Enfield and franchisees across our store estate, who have
been supporting the effort in their local communities by sending
thousands of our cakes to front line workers, especially the
NHS.
There remains much uncertainty about the virus and how long it
will continue to impact our business, our customers, and the wider
public and economy, but I am confident that we have the financial
and operational resilience to withstand the various challenges,
emerge from the crisis and return to serving our loyal customer
base whilst continuing to pursue our growth plans.
People
Guided by our founder-led management team, a core part of our
strength lies in the entrepreneurial example they set for our
growing network of franchisees, many of whom are running their own
businesses for the first time. Some have expanded their business to
encompass multiple shops and all are working hard to serve
customers in their local communities.
On behalf of the Board and shareholders, I would like to place
on record my sincere thanks to all our customers, staff and
franchises for their incredible enthusiasm and dedication that has
made Cake Box the success it is today, but especially over the last
few uncertain and difficult months. I know they will help us to get
Cake Box back to growth, reaching many more customers across the
UK.
Dividend
Despite the strength of our balance sheet, as previously
announced the Board concluded that it was not appropriate to
recommend a final dividend for FY20 with the Group's full year
results. Given the support the UK Government has given to the Group
during the crisis, the Board decided it would have been
inappropriate to utilise cash resources for anything other than
protecting the financial strength and resilience of the
business.
Looking ahead
While mindful of the challenges brought about by COVID-19, we
will remain focused on continuing to deliver our growth plans over
the long-term, whilst adapting to the near-term issues. Our capital
light business model and strong balance sheet means we are well
placed to weather any ongoing disruption to normal trading
conditions.
It is difficult to look too far ahead in the current
circumstances, but we remain confident that the strategy that has
brought us success so far will help us to do so again and I am
confident that the team will adapt to the new and emerging
challenges.
I am looking forward to continuing to work with the Board, our
staff and the franchisee community to deliver our vision of making
Cake Box accessible to all.
Neil Sachdev MBE
Non-executive Chairman
Chief Executive's Review
Overview
In our second set of full year results since the Company's IPO
in 2018, I am pleased to be reporting on another strong performance
over the year. These results demonstrate the ongoing appeal of the
Cake Box brand and unique customer offer, combined with the
financial strength of the Group and the strong cash generative
nature of our business model.
We have continued to develop and expand the Cake Box brand
across the UK, maintaining good trading momentum. I am equally
pleased with how the business has responded to the unprecedented
challenges of COVID-19, which impacted the Group towards the end of
our financial year, in March 2020. The pandemic has posed
difficulties across the business, and for the nation as a whole,
but I am immensely proud of the way in which our staff and
franchisees have responded to these challenges.
For the second year in a row, Group revenues increased at a
double-digit rate, up by 11%, to GBP18.7m.
We also made further progress on our strategic priorities over
the year, growing our franchise store estate, introducing new
product lines and developing our digital marketing. In particular,
we extended our geographical footprint in towns and cities in
England, as well as opening our first store in Wales.
In addition, we continued to invest in the future growth of the
business. This included the opening of our new warehouse and
distribution centre in late 2019, which has started to deliver
efficiencies since it became operational during the year. Our
Coventry warehouse should be operational in the second half of the
year.
Response to COVID-19
Like other businesses across the UK and around the world,
managing the impact of COVID-19 has been a primary focus for the
Group since the outbreak of the pandemic. Our first priority has
remained the health, safety and wellbeing of our customers,
colleagues, franchisees and their staff and the communities in
which we operate across the country.
Following updated UK Government advice on 23 March 2020, we
closed all of our franchise stores as we looked to protect our
staff, franchisees and customers and also to help relieve any
further pressure on our NHS.
We looked at all possible routes to support franchisees amidst
the crisis, in particular, assisting them in apply ing for the
Government's Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant which has and
will continue to provide a significant level of support . We have
also been providing franchisees with advice and assistance relating
to the furloughing of staff, whilst providing flexibility in
certain payment terms where appropriate. In addition, we welcomed
the UK Government's announcement that our franchisees will not have
to pay business rates for 12 months.
At Group level, we applied to the Government's Job Retention
Scheme in relation to Head Office, Warehouse and Bakery staff in
order to protect the jobs of the workforce due to the closure
during the current crisis. We also took all other appropriate cost
saving measures, including cutting discretionary marketing
spend.
As a result of the above, noting that our franchise stores have
relatively low levels of rent and overheads, we are very confident
that our franchisees will be able to navigate this unprecedented
period.
As the COVID-19 situation and Government guidance has evolved
since the end of March, we have made careful steps to gradually
re-introduce a limited service to customers, through our Click
& Collect service. As announced on 11 May 2020, having reviewed
our operations, consulted with our franchisees and listened to
their employees and customers, we finalised new ways of working
that allowed franchisees to begin to open their stores, whilst
ensuring the safety of our franchisees and their employees by
putting into place social distancing measures and issuing
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to all franchisees
for their staff.
Accordingly, as at 1 June 2020, we had 131 of our 133 franchise
stores open, offering a limited menu of products. Initial demand
from customers has been encouraging, with 75% of stores trading at
pre COVID-19 levels.
Production has now resumed across all sites, where we have also
implemented new health and safety procedures and are operating with
reduced staffing levels to maintain the appropriate distancing.
We will continue to keep all measures under review, prioritising
the safety of all of our stakeholders .
Sales
We achieved impressive growth in franchisee total turnover
during the year, which rose by 19% to GBP36.5m, despite the impact
of COVID-19 in the final month.
We saw continued strong growth in franchisee online sales which
were up 25% to GBP5.5 million (FY19: GBP4.4 million), as customers
increasingly enjoy the convenience of our Click-and-Collect
service. Online orders are processed centrally through the Group's
website with orders fulfilled through our franchise estate.
Franchise store like-for-like sales were also strong ,
increasing by 5.1% up to 8 March 2020. However, the Group saw a
reduction in sales across its franchise stores as the COVID-19
crisis developed during the remainder of March 2020 and resulted in
total like-for-like franchise store sales growth for the full year
to 31 March 2020 of 2.0% (FY19: 6.5%).
Stores
The Group opened 20 new franchise stores in the year, taking the
total number of franchise stores to 133 at the year-end. New
openings during the year included our first Welsh store, in
Cardiff, whilst we also expanded the successful initial small trial
of shopping centre kiosks to 12 locations, operated by local
franchisees as an extension of their existing stores.
This maximises the efficiency of the operation and allows access
to a wider customer base, with limited additional overheads and
relatively low capital outlay when compared with the set-up costs
of a new store. The kiosks have performed very well to date,
delivering similar average weekly sales to our traditional
franchise stores, driven by strong demand for 'grab-and-go'
products like cake slices in high footfall locations.
Although there was an impact on the timing of openings as a
result of COVID-19, during March 2020, the Group has a strong
pipeline of new franchise store openings. Since the start of the
new financial year we have opened two franchise new stores, which
had been already fitted out in March.
Products
Product innovation is a core part of our strategy as new
products create a real buzz with both new and existing customers,
who are excited by our evolving range. Accordingly, during the
year, we successfully introduced several new products to the menu.
This included the launch of a new premium salted caramel fresh
cream cake and red velvet cakes which have been particularly
well-received by customers across our store network. These are
individually and expertly decorated by our in-store designers.
Strong franchise model
Our franchise model has underpinned our success as a business to
date, as we have grown to 133 franchise stores operated by 70
franchisees since opening our first shop in 2008. We believe that
the focus we have on our people and our franchisees who, as owner
occupiers, are driven to increase sales and offer exceptional
customer service with the support of Head Office, will allow us to
continue delivering resilient sales growth.
Warehouse, distribution and production facilities
Of the two additional warehouse and distribution centres that we
purchased in our prior financial year, Bradford has become
operational. Coventry is expected to be operational by the second
half of the financial year ending March 2021, later than originally
planned due to COVID-19-related delays. We have installed sponge
production capability at the new sites which will enable us to
reduce our existing distribution costs and provide a back up to our
production facility in Enfield. This has provided us with a more
streamlined production and distribution operation, reducing the
delivery time to within 90 minutes for 90% of our franchise stores.
In turn this has reduced our annual road miles from 602,000 to
97,000, a saving of over 80% once both sites are fully operational
as well as created skilled employment opportunities in these areas.
This also addresses our goals of reducing food delivery miles which
helps mitigate our environmental impact.
Outlook
131 of the 133 stores have now re-opened and our production
facilities continue to ramp back up to meet an increasing demand,
with both operating under new guidelines to ensure the safety of
all of our stakeholders. Whilst
COVID-19 has inevitably impacted performance of our new
financial year and will continue to, we have seen an improving
sales trend, with sales in the first week of June showing positive
like for like. Around 75% of our stores(1) are now trading at
pre-COVID19 Levels(2) . We continue to closely monitor the market
environment and our operational planning remains dynamic
We are investing further in our online and digital capabilities
to ensure customers everywhere can access our products from a
choice of channels that are convenient for them. This has become
more important than ever amidst the current pandemic and we have
seen our 'Click and Collect' service go from strength to strength
as we look for new ways to serve our customers in line with
Government guidelines. Since re-opening the majority of our stores
at the end of May, online sales since the period-end were up c.60%
compared to the previous year period.
In addition, in May we launched home delivery of cakes via Uber
Eats and Just Eat with encouraging customer response and have very
recently launched with Deliveroo.
Life is clearly different to the world we were living in 12
months ago. However, as we emerge into a new sense of normality,
there will still be birthdays, marriages and numerous other
occasions, small and large, to celebrate up and down the country,
with Cake Box's growing family of dedicated franchisees committed
to supporting those festivities as best they can.
We remain confident that our proposition to potential new
franchisees remains attractive. We have a strong pipeline in place
to help continue to grow the Cake Box family and are developing
new, innovative ways to work with our existing partners, including
the expanded trial of our shopping centre kiosks.
With our strong balance sheet, the actions we are taking to
reduce costs and our resilient business model, we remain confident
in the Group's future prospects.
(1) Current trading defined as average store turnover for last
two weeks to week ended 7 June 2020
(2) Pre Covid-19 trading levels calculated as average turnover
for seven weeks prior to week ended 15 March 2020
Sukh Chamdal
Chief Executive Officer
Financial Review
FY20 FY19
GBPm GBPm
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Revenue 18.7 16.9
Gross profit 8.8 7.7
Operating expenses 5.0 4.2
Underlying EBITDA* 4.3 4.4
Depreciation 0.5 0.4
Operating profit 3.8 4.0
Profit before tax 3.8 3.8
Tax 0.6 0.8
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Profit for the period 3.1 3.0
Adjusted Profit for the period* 3.1 3.2
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*after Exceptional AIM listing
cost of GBP599k and fair value
uplift of GBP444k (prior year
only)
Revenue
Reported revenue for the year to 31 March 2020 was GBP18.7m.
Revenue increased by 11% compared to the previous financial year.
This was achieved through an increase in store like-for-like sales
and with the addition of 20 new stores and 12 new kiosk openings in
shopping centre around the UK in new locations including Liverpool,
Middlesbrough and Basildon.
Gross margin
Gross profit as a percentage of sales improved from 45.7% to
46.7% as the overall sales were weighted higher on sponge sales
which has a much higher Gross Profit percentage.
Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA fell by 3.2% to GBP4.3m, impacted, as expected, given
that FY19 included nine months of additional plc costs (compared to
12 in this period). This led to a modest decrease in adjusted PBT
to GBP3.8m from GBP4.0m in the prior year.
Balance sheet
Cake Box has a strong balance sheet with a cash balance at the
year-end of GBP3.7m. The Group's only debt is a mortgage of GBP1.6m
secured by its freehold properties in Enfield and Coventry. The
Enfield Warehouse has been revalued at GBP3.9m, a GBP1.4m increase
on its previous Net Book Value of GBP2.5m.
The Group operates a franchise model and therefore has a
relatively low and flexible cost base. Following the cost saving
measures described above in response to COVID-19, the Group had a
monthly cash burn of c.GBP200k while its franchise stores were shut
at the end of March and into April. This burn rate has receded as
we have gradually reopened 131 of the 133 stores.
The Board is therefore very comfortable with the Group's cash
levels and liquidity despite the closure of its franchise stores in
the final month of the financial year.
Taxation
The effective rate of taxation was 16.9% (2019: 21.0%). This is
slightly lower due to additional relief obtained in Research and
Development costs.
Earnings per share (EPS)
Underlying basic and diluted earnings per share were 7.82p and
7.74 respectively (2019: 7.51p). The number of shares in issue was
40,000,000 and is unchanged since the Company's IPO in June
2019.
Dividend
The Board feels that it is not appropriate to recommend a final
dividend for FY20 with the Group's full year results. The Board
recognises the importance of income to many of the Group's
shareholders and will continue to assess when it is appropriate to
recommence dividend payments.
Cash position
The Group had GBP3.7m of cash at year end, an increase of
GBP0.6m. At the year end, the Group has a net cash position of
GBP2.1m which was up GBP1.2m from the previous year.
Trade and other receivables
The Group had GBP1.46m of trade and other receivables at 31
March 2020, a marginal decrease on the prior year. The majority of
this balance relates to trade receivables which have decreased by
19.7% despite the increase in turnover. Trading debts relating to
purchases of products remain low in comparison as credit terms have
a strict seven day payment term.
Trade and other payables
The Group had GBP1.49m of trade and other payables at the year
end, a decrease of 2.5% on the prior year. The Group actively
sources cost effective suppliers without compromising on the
quality of the products. Other payables are paid according to terms
specified.
Pardip Dass
Chief Financial Officer
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2020
2020 2019
Note GBP GBP
Revenue 3 18,742,175 16,908,999
Cost of sales (9,978,675) (9,189,297)
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Gross profit 8,763,500 7,719,702
Administrative expenses 4 (4,971,999) (3,742,684)
Fair value movements 15 - 444,148
Other operating income 5 8,800 27,719
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Operating profit 6 3,800,301 4,448,885
Exceptional items 11 - (598,645)
Net finance costs 7 (36,357) (41,534)
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Profit before income tax 3,763,944 3,808,706
Income tax expense 12 (635,349) (806,290)
Profit after income tax 3,128,595 3,002,416
Other comprehensive income for
the year
Revaluation of freehold property 14 1,400,000 -
Deferred tax on revaluation
of freehold property 13 (266,000) -
Total comprehensive income for
the year 4,262,595 3,002,416
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Earnings per share
Basic 33 7.82p 7.51p
Diluted 33 7.74p 7.51p
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2020
2020 2019
Note GBP GBP
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 14 7,199,549 5,047,791
Investment property 15 - -
Trade and other receivables 18 10,000 52,861
Deferred tax asset 13 37,690 -
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7,247,239 5,100,652
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Current assets
Inventories 17 1,396,235 909,716
Trade and other receivables 18 1,453,232 1,532,487
Cash and cash equivalents 3,676,042 3,082,044
Non-current assets held for sale 16 - 649,998
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6,525,509 6,174,245
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Total Assets 13,772,748 11,274,897
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Equity and liabilities
Equity
Issued share capital 19 400,000 400,000
Capital redemption reserve 20 40 40
Share option reserve 20 198,368 -
Revaluation reserve 20 1,589,422 455,422
Retained earnings 20 7,296,507 5,767,912
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Equity attributable to the owners of
the Parent company 9,484,337 6,623,374
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 24 1,493,352 1,531,887
Short-term borrowings 22 167,754 212,183
Current tax payable 648,522 747,473
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2,309,628 2,491,543
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Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 22 1,446,288 1,937,577
Deferred tax liabilities 13 532,495 222,403
1,978,783 2,159,980
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Total Equity and Liabilities 13,772,748 11,274,897
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2020
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income tax 3,763,944 3,808,706
Adjusted for:
Depreciation 491,630 430,676
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets (5,608) (3,222)
Increase in inventories (486,519) (200,504)
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other
receivables 122,116 (25,254)
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other
payables (38,537) 38,541
Net fair value gain - (444,148)
Share based payment charge 198,368 -
Finance income (17,872) (6,981)
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Cash generated from operations 4,027,522 3,597,814
Finance costs 54,229 48,515
Taxation paid (727,898) (497,250)
Net cash generated from operating activities 3,353,853 3,149,079
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Cash flows from investing activities
Sale of investment properties 650,000 140,000
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,266,242) (567,154)
Purchases of assets under construction - (1,570,793)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment 28,462 -
Interest received 17,872 6,981
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Net cash used in investing activities (569,908) (1,990,966)
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Cash flows from financing activities
New borrowings - 870,000
Repayment of borrowings (535,718) (329,983)
Repayment of finance leases - (33,228)
Dividends paid (1,600,000) (1,040,000)
Interest paid (54,229) (48,515)
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Net cash used in financing activities (2,189,947) (581,726)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 593,998 576,387
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward 3,082,044 2,505,657
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Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 3,676,042 3,082,044
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2020
Attributable to the owners of the Parent Company
Share Capital Share Revaluation Retained Total
capital redemption option reserve earnings
reserve reserve
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
At 1 April
2018 160 40 - 455,422 4,205,336 4,660,958
Total
comprehensive
income for
the
year - - - - 3,002,416 3,002,416
Share bonus
issue 399,840 - - (399,840) -
Dividends paid - - - - (1,040,000) (1,040,000)
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At 31 March
2019 400,000 40 - 455,422 5,767,912 6,623,374
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Profit for the
year - - - - 3,128,595 3,128,595
Revaluation
of freehold
property - - - 1,400,000 - 1,400,000
Deferred tax
on
revaluation
of freehold
property - - - (266,000) - (266,000)
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Total
comprehensive
income for
the
year - - - 1,134,000 3,128,595 4,262,595
Share based
payments - - 198,368 - - 198,368
Dividends paid - - - - (1,600,000) (1,600,000)
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At 31 March
2020 400,000 40 198,368 1,589,422 7,296,507 9,484,337
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2020
1. General information
Cake Box Holdings Plc is a listed company limited by shares,
incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. Its registered
office is 20 - 22 Jute Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7PJ.
The financial statements cover Cake Box Holdings Plc ('Company')
and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the
financial year (referred to as the 'Group').
The principal activity of the Group continues to be the
specialist retailer of fresh cream cakes.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The audited financial information does not constitute statutory
financial statements for the years ended 31st March 2019 and 31
March 2020 as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The
figures for the period ended 31 March 2020 have been extracted from
the Group's financial statements and those for the comparative
period from the historic financial information for the year ended
31 March 2019. The statutory financial statements for the years
ended 31 March 2020 received an audit report which was unqualified
and did not include any reference to matters to which the auditors
drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report
or any statement under section 498(2) or section 498(3) of the
Companies Act 2006. The financial statements for the year ended 31
March 2020 will be dispatched to the shareholders and filed with
the Registrar of Companies.
The financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2020 and
the historic financial information for the year ended 31 March 2019
have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified
by fair value measurement of freehold property and, in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the
EU ("IFRS").
Sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of financial statements under IFRS requires
management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that
affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts
of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and
associated assumptions are based on historical experience and
factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis of making judgements about
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these
estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing
basis and any revision to estimates or assumptions are recognised
in the period in which they are revised and in future periods
affected.
Significant judgements and estimates
The material areas in which estimates, and judgements are
applied are as follows:
Freehold property - Judgement
Freehold properties are held at valuation. Depreciation has not
been provided as there is no difference between the carrying value
and expected residual value.
One property held at valuation has been revalued by an
independent valuer during the year. The directors consider that the
value of the freehold property is representative of the current
market value after consideration to similar properties in the
surrounding area based upon extensive research at the balance sheet
date. See note 14 for further information.
Share-based payment - Estimate
Share based payments have been measured using the Black-Scholes
valuation model which requires a range of input factors which are
estimates based on historical data, expected data, benchmarking and
consideration of non-market based performance conditions. Full
details of these factors are detailed in note 21.
2.2 Functional and presentation currency
The currency of the primary economic environment in which the
Group operates (the functional currency) is Pound Sterling ("GBP or
GBP") which is also the presentation currency.
2.3 Basis of consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate the financial
statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries
include all entities over which the Group has the power to govern
financial and operating policies. The existence and effect of
potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or
convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group
controls another entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the
date on which control commences until the date that control ceases.
Intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
A list of the significant investments in subsidiaries, including
the name, country of incorporation and proportion of ownership
interest is given in note 5 to the Company's separate financial
statements.
2.4 Application of New and Revised IFRS's
New and amended Standards and Interpretations applied
The following new and amended Standards and Interpretations have
been issued and are effective for the current financial period of
the Group:
IFRS 16 'Leases'
In the current year, the Group has applied IFRS 16 (as issued by
the IASB in January 2016) which is effective for annual periods
that begin on or after 1 January 2019. IFRS 16 introduces
significant changes to lessee accounting by removing the
distinction between operating and finance lease and requiring the
recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at
commencement for all leases, except for short-term leases and
leases of low value assets. In contrast to lessee accounting, the
requirements for lessor accounting have remained largely
unchanged.
As at the date of initial application of IFRS 16, 1 April 2019,
the impact of the adoption of IFRS 16 on the Group is minimal
because the leases in operation fall under the definition of
short-term leases and therefore an available exemption was
applied.
In the current year, the Group has applied a number of other
amendments to Standards and Interpretations issued by the IASB that
are effective for an annual period that begins on or after 1
January 2019. This has not had any material impact on the amounts
reported for the current and prior years. These include:
Effective
Date
IFRS 9 Amendments regarding prepayment features with 1 January
negative compensation and modifications of 2019
financial liabilities
IFRS 11 Amendments to remeasurement of previously held 1 January
interest 2019
IAS 12 Amendments to income tax consequences of dividends 1 January
2019
IAS 23 Amendments to borrowing costs eligible for 1 January
capitalisation 2019
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements the
following Standards and Interpretations which have not been applied
in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective
and are not expected to have a material impact on the Group:
Effective
Date
IAS 1 Definition of material 1 January
& 8 2020
IFRS 3 Definition of a business 1 January
2020
Conceptual Amendments References to the Conceptual Framework 1 January
Framework in IFRS standards 2020
2.5 Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the
internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker.
The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for
allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating
segments, has been identified as the executive directors that make
strategic decisions. Whilst the Group trading has numerous
components, the chief operating decision maker (CODM) is of the
opinion that there is only one operating segment. This is in line
with internal reporting provided to the executive directors.
2.6 Going concern
The COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in scale and impact
and the directors have taken swift and decisive action to protect
customers, colleagues, franchisees, and the communities in which
the Group operates, by implementing the necessary steps to
safeguard business through the crisis, in line with UK Government
guidelines.
There remains much uncertainty about the virus and how long it
will continue to impact the Group, customers, and the wider public
and economy but the directors are confident that the Group has the
financial and operational resilience including if any lockdown
restrictions are reintroduced such that no material uncertainty
exists.
Based on the current working capital forecast, the Group is
unlikely to need additional funds within twelve months of the date
of approval of these financial statements in order to maintain its
proposed work levels and to continue successfully managing its cash
resources. After making enquiries and considering the assumptions
upon which the forecasts have been based, the directors have a
reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For
these reasons, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of
accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.
2.7 Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be
reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the
consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates,
value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must
also be met before turnover is recognised:
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the
following conditions are satisfied:
-- the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards
of ownership to the buyer;
-- the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement
to the degree usually associated
with the ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
-- the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
-- it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration
due under the transaction; and
-- the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the
transaction can be measured reliably.
Fees
Fees receivable from the franchisee for branding, equipment,
training and initial support are recognised on delivery of the
equipment and rendering of the services enabling the franchisee to
operate at which time the Group has performed its obligations under
the franchise agreement in respect of the fees. Fees received in
advance are held on the Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position as deferred income.
Online sales
Online sales which include click and collect sales where the
franchisee has the primary responsibility for the fulfillment of
the order and the Group is collecting consideration on behalf of
the franchisee as agent are not recognised as revenue of the Group.
Only the net commission amount is recognised.
2.8 Current and deferred taxation
Current tax liabilities
Current tax for current and prior periods is, to the extent
unpaid, recognised as a liability. If the amount already paid in
respect of current and prior periods exceeds the amount due for
those periods, the excess is recognised as an asset, limited to the
extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available
against which those deductible temporary differences can be
utilised.
Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and
their corresponding tax bases (known as temporary differences).
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all temporary
differences that are expected to increase taxable profit in the
future. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all temporary
differences that are expected to reduce taxable profit in the
future, and any unused tax losses or unused tax credits, limited to
the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be
available against which those deductible temporary differences can
be utilised.
The net carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at
each reporting date and is adjusted to reflect the current
assessment of future taxable profits. Any adjustments are
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Deferred tax
is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the
taxable profit (tax loss) of the periods in which it expects the
deferred tax asset to be realised or the deferred tax liability to
be settled, on the basis of tax rates that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Tax Expense
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently
payable and deferred tax movement for the current period. The tax
currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year.
2.9 Tangible fixed assets - held at cost
Property, plant & equipment, other than investment and
freehold properties, are stated at historical cost less accumulated
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost
includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the
asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable
of operating in the manner intended by management.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged
to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their
estimated useful lives, using the straight--line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following annual basis:
Plant & machinery - 25% Straight-line
method
Motor vehicles - 25% Straight-line
method
Fixtures & fittings - 25% Straight-line
method
Assets under construction - Not depreciated
Assets under the course of construction are carried at cost less
any recognised impairment loss. Depreciation of these assets
commences when the assets are ready for the intended use.
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation
methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or
if there is an indication of a significant change since the last
reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the
proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Profit
and loss.
2.10 Tangible fixed assets - held at valuation
Individual freehold properties are carried at fair value at the
date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated
depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure
the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which
would be determined using fair value at each Consolidated Statement
of Financial Position date.
Fair values are determined by an independent valuer and updated
by the directors from market-based evidence.
Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in Other
Comprehensive Income unless losses exceed the previously recognised
gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which
case the excess losses are recognised in the profit and loss.
2.11 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable
value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and
sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first
out basis.
2.12 Financial instruments
Recognition of Financial Instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when
the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument.
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are initially measured at fair value
and subsequently amortised cost. All sales are made on the basis of
normal credit terms, and the receivables do not bear interest.
Where credit is extended beyond normal credit terms, receivables
are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
At the end of each reporting period, the carrying amounts of trade
and other receivables are reviewed. Impairment provisions for
current and non-current trade receivables are recognised based on
the simplified approach within IFRS 9 using a provision matrix in
the determination of the lifetime expected credit losses. During
this process the probability of the non-payment of the trade
receivables is assessed. This probability is then multiplied by the
amount of the expected loss arising from default to determine the
lifetime expected credit loss for the trade receivables. For trade
receivables, which are reported net, such provisions are recorded
in a separate provision account with the loss being recognised
within cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income. On confirmation that the trade receivable will not be
collectable, the gross carrying value of the asset is written off
against the associated provision.
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value
and subsequently at amortised cost. Trade payables are obligations
on the basis of normal credit terms and do not bear interest. Trade
payables denominated in a foreign currency are translated into
Sterling using the exchange rate at the reporting date. Foreign
exchange gains or losses are included in other income or other
expenses.
Bank loans and overdrafts
All borrowings are initially recorded at the amount of proceeds
received, net of transaction costs. Borrowings are subsequently
carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the
proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on
redemption being recognised as a charge to the income statement
over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expenses are recognised on the basis of the effective
interest method and are included in finance costs.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the
Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the
liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.
2.13 Finance costs
Finance costs are charged to the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income over the term of the debt using the effective
interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on
the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a
reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
2.14 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call
deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are
readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an
insignificant risk of changes in value.
2.15 Dividends
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally
payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final
equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders
at an Annual General Meeting.
2.16 Leases
Leases would have been recognised under IFRS16 but as the leases
have less than twelve months until expiry they have been recognised
on a straight line basis.
2.17 Employee benefits
Short Term Employee Benefits
The cost of short-term employee benefits, (those payable within
12 months after the service is rendered, such as leave pay and sick
leave, bonuses, and non-monetary benefits such as medical care),
are recognised in the period in which the service is rendered and
are not discounted.
Defined contribution pension plan
The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its
employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under
which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity.
Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further
payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due.
Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the
plan are held separately from the Group in independently
administered funds.
Termination benefits
The entity recognises the expense and corresponding liability
for termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to
either of the following scenarios:
a. The termination of the employment of an employee or group of
employees before the normal retirement age, or
b. The provision of termination benefits in relation to an offer
made to encourage voluntary redundancy.
The value of such benefit is measured at the best estimate of
the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting
date.
2.18 Provisions and contingencies
Provisions are recognised when the Group has an obligation at
the reporting date as a result of a past event; it is probable that
the Group will be required to transfer economic benefits in
settlement; and the amount of the obligation can be estimated
reliably.
Provisions are measured at the present value of the amount
expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and the risks to a specific obligation. The increase in the
provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest
expense.
Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
Contingent assets and contingent liabilities are not
recognised.
2.19 Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are
measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received
or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity
instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is
material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.
2.20 Research and development
Research and development expenditure is charged to the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which
it is incurred.
2.21 Fair value measurement
When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is
measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the
fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes
that the transaction will take place either: in the principal
market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most
advantageous market.
Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market
participants would use when pricing the asset or liability,
assuming they act in their economic best interests. For
non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its
highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in
the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to
measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant
observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable
inputs.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified
into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the
significance of the inputs used in making the measurements.
Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers
between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest
level of input that is significant to the fair value
measurement.
For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements,
external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not
available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant.
External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and
reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an
asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is
undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs
applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where applicable,
with external sources of data.
2.22 Share based payment
Where share options are awarded to employees, the fair value of
the options (measured using the Black-Scholes model) at the date of
grant is charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the
vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are taken into
account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to
vest at each Statement of Financial Position date so that,
ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting
period is based on the number of options that eventually vest.
Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the
options granted. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure
to achieve a market vesting condition.
The fair value of the award also takes into account non-vesting
conditions. These are either factors beyond the control of either
party or factors which are within the control of one or other of
the parties. Where the terms and conditions of options are modified
before they vest, the increase in the fair value of the options,
measured immediately before and after the modification, is also
charged to Statement of Comprehensive Income over the remaining
vesting period.
3. Segment reporting
Components reported to the chief operating decision maker (CODM)
are not separately identifiable and as such consider there to be
one reporting segment. The group makes varied sales to its
customers but none are a separately identifiable component. The
following information is disclosed:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Sale of goods 16,580,555 14,121,607
Sale of services 2,161,620 2,787,392
18,742,175 16,908,999
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All revenue occurred in the United Kingdom.
The operating segment information is the same information as
provided throughout the consolidated financial statements and are
therefore not duplicated.
The Group is not reliant upon any major customer.
4. Expenses by nature
The Administrative expenses have been arrived at after
charging:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Wages and salaries 2,821,761 2,064,106
Travel and entertaining costs 389,781 264,992
Supplies costs 99,254 80,541
Professional costs 433,513 371,095
Depreciation costs 491,630 430,676
Rates and utilities costs 291,626 120,734
Property maintenance costs 148,910 116,187
Advertising costs 231,013 171,869
Other costs 64,511 122,484
4,971,999 3,742,684
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5. Other operating income
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Rent receivable 8,800 27,719
8,800 27,719
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6. Operating profit
The operating profit is stated after charging/(crediting):
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 491,630 430,676
Stock recognised as an expense 9,978,675 9,189,297
Profit on disposal of property, plant & equipment (5,608) (3,222)
Research and development charged as an expense 254,053 226,653
Operating lease rentals 45,000 45,000
AIM listing costs - 598,645
Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its
associates for the audit of the Group's annual
financial statements 60,000 45,000
Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its
associates for the audit of the Group's interim
financial statements 7,000 6,000
Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its
associates for non-audit services - 90,000
Share based payment charge 198,368 -
Defined contribution pension cost 32,780 19,235
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7. Net finance costs
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Finance expenses
Bank loan interest 54,229 45,833
Interest on overdue tax - 2,682
Finance income
Bank interest received (17,872) (6,981)
36,357 41,534
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8. Staff costs
Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as
follows:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Wages and salaries 2,341,395 1,840,896
Social security costs 221,297 174,848
Pension costs 32,780 19,235
Private health 27,921 29,127
Share based payment expense 198,368 -
2,821,761 2,064,106
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The average monthly number of employees, including directors,
for the year was 81 (2019 - 67).
9. Dividends
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Interim dividend of 1.2p per ordinary share - 480,000
Final dividend of 1.4p per ordinary share proposed
and paid during the year relating to the previous
year's results - 560,000
Interim dividend of 1.6p per ordinary share 640,000 -
Final dividend of 2.4p per ordinary share proposed
and paid during the year relating to the previous
year's results 960,000 -
1,600,000 1,040,000
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Since the year end the Directors have proposed no payment of a
final dividend (2019 - 2.4 pence per share). Total dividends
proposed in respect of a final dividend total GBPNil (2019 -
GBP960,000) for the year ended 31 March 2020.
10. Directors' remuneration
The Directors' remuneration is disclosed within the Directors'
Remuneration Report on page 21. The Directors are considered key
management personnel. Employers NIC paid on Directors' remuneration
in the year was GBP51,970 (2019 - GBP49,541).
11. Exceptional items
2020 2019
GBP GBP
AIM listing costs - 598,645
- 598,645
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12. Taxation
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Corporation tax
Current tax on profits for the year 648,521 716,221
Adjustments in respect of previous periods (19,574) 8,979
Deferred tax
Arising from origination and reversal of
temporary differences 6,402 81,913
Adjustments in respect of previous periods - (823)
Taxation on profit on ordinary activities 635,349 806,290
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Factors affecting tax charge for the year
The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2019 - higher than)
the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2019
- 19%). The differences are explained below:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Profit on ordinary activities before tax 3,763,944 3,808,706
Profit on ordinary activities multiplied
by standard rate of corporation tax in
the UK of 19% (2019 - 19%) 715,149 723,654
Effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes,
other than goodwill amortisation and impairment 50,795 52,294
Adjustment in research and development
tax credit leading to a decrease in the
tax charge (111,021) (55,983)
Deferred tax on revalued properties - 78,169
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of
prior periods (19,574) 8,156
Total tax charge for the year 635,349 806,290
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Factors that may affect future tax charge
There are no factors that may affect future tax charges.
13. Deferred taxation
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Balance brought forward 222,403 141,313
Charged to other comprehensive income:
Deferred tax on revalued freehold property 266,000 -
Charged to profit and loss:
Deferred tax on revalued investment properties (78,169) 78,169
Accelerated capital allowances 122,261 3,744
Employee benefits (including share-based payments) (37,690) -
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior
periods - (823)
Balance carried forward 494,805 222,403
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2020 2019
GBP GBP
Deferred tax liabilities
Accelerated capital allowances 199,562 77,301
Property revaluations (including indexation) 332,933 145,102
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532,495 222,403
Deferred tax assets
Employee benefits (including share-based payments) (37,690) -
494,805 222,403
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Movements in deferred tax in direct relation to freehold
property revaluation are recognised immediately against the
revaluation reserve.
14. Property, plant and equipment
Assets under Freehold Plant Motor Fixtures
construction property & machinery vehicles & fittings Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2018 - 2,500,000 793,404 337,923 799,903 4,431,230
Additions 1,570,793 - 310,248 54,387 202,519 2,137,947
At 31 March 2019 1,570,793 2,500,000 1,103,652 392,310 1,002,422 6,569,177
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2018 - - 468,886 118,566 503,258 1,090,710
Charge for the
year - - 156,007 85,730 188,939 430,676
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At 31 March 2019 - - 624,893 204,296 692,197 1,521,386
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Net book value
--------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ----------
At 31 March 2019 1,570,793 2,500,000 478,759 188,014 310,225 5,047,791
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Assets under Freehold Plant & Motor Fixtures
construction property machinery vehicles & fittings Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Cost or valuation
At 1 April
2019 1,570,793 2,500,000 1,103,652 392,310 1,002,422 6,569,177
Additions 306,927 - 120,348 253,837 585,130 1,266,242
Disposals - - - (49,142) - (49,142)
Transfer between
classes (839,543) 724,851 (207,972) 4,025 318,639 -
Assets written
off - - (30,579) - (86,701) (117,280)
Revaluations - 1,400,000 - - - 1,400,000
At 31 March
2020 1,038,177 4,624,851 985,449 601,030 1,819,490 9,068,997
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Depreciation
At 1 April
2019 - - 624,893 204,296 692,197 1,521,386
Charge for
the year - - 93,359 122,321 275,950 491,630
Disposals - - - (26,288) - (26,288)
Transfer between
classes - - (39,640) 2,934 36,706 -
Assets written
off - - (30,579) - (86,701) (117,280)
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At 31 March
2020 - - 648,033 303,263 918,152 1,869,448
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Net book value
--------------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ----------
At 31 March
2020 1,038,177 4,624,851 337,416 297,767 910,338 7,199,549
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Some assets under construction became operational during the
year and the valuation at the balance sheet date has been made by
the directors based upon costs incurred during the construction
phase.
On 31 October 2019 existing freehold property was revalued by an
independent qualified valuer, in accordance with the RICS Valuation
- Global Standards 2017 (the Red Book). This valuation was
maintained by the directors after consideration to similar
properties in the surrounding area based upon extensive research at
the balance sheet date.
Previous valuations were made by the directors, on a similar
basis to the above.
The fair value of freehold property is categorised as a level 1
recurring fair value measurement.
If the Freehold properties had been accounted for under the historic
cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured
as follows:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Historic cost 2,817,188 1,977,645
2,817,188 1,977,645
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15. Investment property
Freehold Investment
property
GBP
Valuation
At 1 April 2018 342,629
Additions -
Disposals (136,779)
Revaluations 444,148
Transfer to non-current assets held for sale (Note
16) (649,998)
-------------------
At 31 March 2019 -
Additions -
At 31 March 2020 -
===================
A freehold property was reclassified to an investment property
in the prior year due to a change in use.
The 2019 valuation was made by the directors, on an open market
value for existing use basis after comparison to similar properties
in the surrounding area.
The fair value of the investment property has not been adjusted
significantly for the purpose of financial reporting. The fair
value of investment property is categorised as a level 3 recurring
fair value measurement. The reconciliation of opening and closing
fair value is the same as disclosed above.
There are no investment properties with a carrying value (2019 -
GBP649,998) used in operating leases. The Group received rental
income in relation to these operating leases amounting to GBP8,800
(2019 - GBP27,719).
16. Non-current Assets held for sale
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Investment property - 649,998
==== ========
During the prior year, the investment property was presented as
held for sale pending its disposal as part of a compulsory purchase
order. The asset was subsequently disposed during the current
year.
17. Inventories
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Finished goods and goods
for resale 1,396,235 909,716
========== ========
Inventories are charged to cost of sales in the Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income.
18. Trade and other receivables
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Trade receivables 1,079,826 1,345,105
Other receivables 179,236 201,037
Prepayments 204,170 39,206
1,463,232 1,585,348
========== ==========
Non-current 10,000 52,861
Current 1,453,232 1,532,487
1,463,232 1,585,348
========== ==========
The fair value of those trade and other receivables classified
as financial assets at amortised cost are disclosed in the
financial instruments note.
The Group's exposure to credit and market risks, including
impairments and allowances for credit losses, relating to trade and
other receivables is disclosed in the financial risk management and
impairment of financial assets note.
All non-current assets are due within three years of the
statement of financial position date.
19. Share capital
2020 2019
GBP GBP
40,000,000 Ordinary shares of GBP0.01
each 400,000 400,000
-------- --------
400,000 400,000
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All shares rank equally in all respects.
20. Reserves
The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve
within equity:
Capital redemption reserve
Amounts transferred from share capital on redemption of issued
shares.
Revaluation reserve
Gain/(losses) arising on the revaluation of the Group's property
(other than investment property)
Retained earnings
All other net gains and losses and transactions with owners
(e.g. dividends, fair value movements of investment property) not
recognised elsewhere.
Share option reserve
Gains/losses arising on amounts in respect of equity-settled
share options outstanding. See note 21 for more information.
21. Share Based Payments
The Group operates two equity-settled share based remuneration
schemes for certain employees at management and executive director
level: A United Kingdom tax authority approved scheme for senior
managers and an executive director and an unapproved scheme for
executive directors. The main vesting condition for senior managers
is EBITDA reaching GBP19 million by the third anniversary of the
date of the grant. The main vesting condition for the executive
director is Earnings Per Share reaching a minimum of 36.41p by the
third anniversary of the date of the grant on which 30% will be
exercisable. This increases by 0.0963% for every penny over the
minimum level. The individuals must remain employees of the Group
over the 3 or 4 year period. Under the unapproved scheme, options
vest on the same basis as the approved scheme for the executive
director. In addition, the options will lapse 10 years after the
grant date.
2020 2020 2019 2019
Weighted Weighted
average average
exercise exercise
price price
(pence) Number (pence) Number
Outstanding as at 1 April - -
Granted during the year 64 688,400 -
Forfeited during the year - -
Exercised during the year - -
Lapsed during the year - -
Outstanding as at 31 March 64 688,400 -
======== =======
The exercise price of options outstanding at 31 March 2020
ranged between 1 penny and 165 pence which represented the grant of
the unapproved and approved options respectively. Their weighted
average remaining contractual life of these options at the year end
date was 885 days.
Of the total number of options outstanding at 31 March 2020,
none had vested and were exercisable.
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Option pricing model used Black-Scholes N/a
Share price at date of grant (pence) 181 -
Contractual life (days) 1096 - 1461 -
Exercise price (pence) 1-165 -
Volatility 20% -
Risk free interest rate 0.71% -
The volatility assumption, measured at the standard deviation of
expected share price returns, is based on a statistical analysis of
share prices of similar listed entities over the recent years.
The share based payment expense of GBP198,368 is included in
notes 6 and 8. This is calculated on the above assumptions over the
relevant period and that the attrition rate is 100%.
The Group did not enter into any share-based payment
transactions with parties other than employees during the current
or previous period.
22. Borrowings
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Non-current borrowings
Bank loans 1,446,288 1,937,577
1,446,288 1,937,577
========== ==========
Current borrowings
Bank loans 167,754 212,183
167,754 212,183
========== ==========
Bank loans of GBP1,614,042 (2019 - GBP2,149,760) are secured via
fixed charges over specific properties and floating charges upon
certain assets held by the Group. Interest rates of 0.5 - 2.15%
above Bank of England base rate are charged on the loans. The loans
are repayable in monthly instalments with final payments due
between July 2024 and November 2025.
23. Leases
Operating Leases - Lessee
The Group leases a building and cars under non-cancellable
operating lease agreements.
The total future value of minimum lease payments is as
follows:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Land and buildings
Not later than 1 year 23,671 45,000
Later than 1 year and not later than 5
years - 23,671
Total 23,671 68,671
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Operating Leases - Lessor
One leased property is sub-leased. The total future value of
minimum lease payments is due as follows:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Not later than 1 year 46,288 50,496
Later than 1 year and not later than 5
years - 46,346
Total 46,288 96,842
======= =======
24. Trade and other payables
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Trade payables 684,767 602,113
Other taxation and social security 207,336 249,497
Other payables 142,250 250,256
Accruals and deferred income 458,999 430,021
1,493,352 1,531,887
========== ==========
The fair value of the trade and other payables classified as
financial instruments are disclosed in the financial instruments
note.
The Group's exposure to market and liquidity risks related to
trade and other payables is disclosed in the financial risk
management and impairment of financial assets note. The Group pays
its trade payables on terms and as such trade payables are not yet
due at the statement of financial position dates.
Included within Other payables are amounts due to directors of
GBPNil (2019 - GBP77,143).
25. Pension commitments
The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The
assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in
an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge
represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and
amounted to GBP32,780 (2019 - GBP19,235). Contributions totaling
GBP10,652 (2019 - GBP9,201) were payable to the fund at the
statement of financial position date.
26. Related party transactions
Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are
related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation. Related
party transactions are considered to be at arms-length.
Included within other payables are amounts due to directors of
GBPNil (2019 - GBP77,143).
Details of amounts paid to key management personnel which
includes executive and non-executive directors are included within
note 10 and the Directors Remuneration Report on page 21.
During the year the Group made sales to companies under the
control of the directors. All sales were made on an arms-length
basis. These are detailed as follows with director shareholding %
shown in brackets:
Mr Sukh Chamdal * 2020 2019
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Sales Balance Sales Balance
S & S Cakes Limited (0%) 216,997 - 234,337 -
Cake Box (Gravesend) Limited
(0%) 123,298 6,197 129,143 6,242
Cake Box (Maidstone) Ltd (0%) 117,869 9,977 120,054 8,180
Cake Box (Strood) Limited (0%) 116,814 19,060 106,813 4,431
Cake Box (Crawley) Limited
(0%) 132,092 13,708 195,017 13,541
Cake Box CT Limited (Canning
Town) (0%) 126,110 - - -
833,180 48,942 785,364 32,394
======== ======== ======== ===========
Mr Pardip Dass 2020 2019
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Sales Balance Sales Balance
Eggfree Cake Box Barking
Limited (30%) 206,152 6,075 215,937 -
206,152 6,075 215,937 -
======== ======== ======== ========
Dr Jaswir Singh 2020 2019
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Sales Balance Sales Balance
Luton Cake Box Limited
(10%) 315,243 (996) 363,569 -
Peterborough Cake Box Limited
(30%) 187,136 - 190,617 -
Cream Cake Limited (30%) 319,432 - 250,039 -
MK Cakes Limited (0%)** 185,575 - 242,332 666
Bedford Cake Box Limited
(0%) 134,251 - 138,717 -
1,141,637 (996) 1,185,274 666
========== ======== ========== ========
* 100% Owned by Mr. Chamdal's daughter
** 100% Owned by Dr Singh's son/daughter
27. Financial instruments
In common with other businesses, the Group is exposed to risks
that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note
describes the Group's objectives, policies and processes for
managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. Further
quantitative information in respect of these risks is presented
throughout these financial statements.
The significant accounting policies regarding financial
instruments are disclosed in note 2.
There have been no substantive changes in the Group's exposure
to financial instrument risks, its objectives, policies and
processes for managing those risks or the methods used to measure
them from previous years unless otherwise stated in this note.
The principal financial instruments used by the Group, from
which financial instrument risk arises, are as follows:
Financial Assets
Held at amortised
cost
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Cash and cash equivalents 3,676,042 3,082,044
Trade and other receivables 1,259,062 1,365,853
4,935,104 4,447,897
---------- ----------
Financial Liabilities
Held at amortised
cost
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Trade and other payables 1,286,016 1,282,390
Secured borrowings 1,614,042 2,149,760
2,900,058 3,432,150
---------- ----------
Net 2,035,046 1,015,747
========== ==========
There is no significant difference between the fair value and
carrying value of financial instruments.
28. Financial risk management
The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of
the Group's risk management objectives and policies and, while
retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated the
authority for designing and operating processes that ensure the
effective implementation of the objectives and policies to the
Group's finance function. The board receives regular reports from
the Finance Director through which it reviews the effectiveness of
processes put in place and the appropriateness of the objectives
and policies it sets.
The overall objective of the Board is to set policies that seek
to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting the
Group's competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding
these policies are set out below:
Credit risk and impairment
Credit risk arises principally from the Group's trade and other
receivables. It is the risk that the counter party fails to
discharge its obligation in respect of the instrument. The maximum
exposure to credit risk equals the carrying value of these items in
the financial statements as the group has the power to stop
supplying the customer until payment is received in full.
Definition of default
The loss allowance on all financial assets is measured by
considering the probability of default.
Receivables are considered to be in default when the principal
or any interest is more than 90 days past due, based on an
assessment of past payment practices and the likelihood of such
overdue amounts being recovered.
Determination of credit-impaired financial assets
The Group considers financial assets to be 'credit-impaired'
when the following events, or combinations of several events, have
occurred before the year-end:
-- significant financial difficulty of the counterparty arising
from significant downturns in operating results and/or significant
unavoidable cash requirements when the counterparty has
insufficient finance from internal working capital resources,
external funding and/or group support;
-- a breach of contract, including receipts being more than 240 days past due;
-- it becoming probable that the counterparty will enter bankruptcy or liquidation.
Write-off policy
Receivables are written off by the Company when there is no
reasonable expectation of recovery, such as when the counterparty
is known to be going bankrupt, or into liquidation or
administration. Receivables will also be written off when the
amount is more than 300 days past due and is not covered by
security over the assets of the counterparty or a guarantee.
Impairment of trade receivables
The Group calculates lifetime expected credit losses for trade
receivables using a portfolio approach. Receivables are grouped
based on the credit terms offered and the type of product sold. The
probability of default is determined at the year-end based on the
aging of the receivables, historical data about default rates on
the same basis. That data is adjusted if the Group determines that
historical data is not reflective of expected future conditions due
changes in the nature of its customers and how they are affected by
external factors such as economic and market conditions.
In accordance with IFRS 9, the Group performed a year end
impairment exercise to determine whether any write down in amounts
receivable was required, using an expected credit loss model. The
expected loss rate for receivables less than 90 days old is 0% on
the basis of the group's history of bad debt write offs and above
90 days has not been considered on the basis of immateriality.
As at 31 March 2020, the total loss allowances against the
Group's financial assets were immaterial and no charge to the
income statement was recognised.
Liquidity risk
The Group's policy is to ensure that it will always have
sufficient cash to allow it to meet its liabilities when they
become due.
The Board receives cash flow projections on a regular basis
which are monitored regularly. The Board will not commit to
material expenditure in respect of its ongoing development
programme prior to being satisfied that sufficient funding is
available to the Group to finance the planned programmes.
The following table sets out the contractual maturities
(representing undiscounted contractual cash-flows) of financial
liabilities:
Borrowings
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Borrowings - Due within one year 167,754 212,183
Borrowings - Due between one to five years 1,446,288 1,937,577
1,614,042 2,149,760
========== ==========
Trade and other payables
2020 2019
GBP GBP
0 to 30 Days 1,105,254 1,266,495
30 to 60 Days 45,509 40,971
60 to 90 Days 475 (593)
90 to 120 Days 119,278 -
120 Days to 1 year 15,500 468
1,286,016 1,307,341
========== ==========
Interest rate risk
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk because entities in
the Group borrow funds at both fixed and floating interest rates.
The risk is managed by the Group by maintaining good relationships
with banks and other lending providers and by ensuring cash
reserves are high enough to cover the debt. Where possible fixed
terms of interest will be sought.
The Group analyses the interest rate exposure on a regular
basis. A sensitivity analysis is performed by applying a simulation
technique to the liabilities that represent major interest-bearing
positions. Various scenarios are run taking into consideration
refinancing, renewal of the existing positions, alternative
financing and hedging. Based on the simulations performed, the
impact on profit or loss and net assets of a 25 basis-point shift
(being the maximum reasonable expectation of changes in interest
rates) would be a change of GBP4,035 (2019 - GBP5,374). The gain or
loss potential is then compared to the limits determined by
management.
Capital risk management
The Group considers its capital to comprise its ordinary share
capital and retained profits as its equity capital. In managing its
capital, the Group's primary objective is to provide return for its
equity shareholders through capital growth and future dividend
income. The Group's policy is to seek to maintain a gearing ratio
that balances risks and returns at an acceptable level and also to
maintain a sufficient funding base to enable the Group to meet its
working capital and strategic investment needs. In making decisions
to adjust its capital structure to achieve these aims, either
through new share issues or the issue of debt, the Group considers
not only its short-term position but also its long-term operational
and strategic objectives.
Details of the Group's capital are disclosed in the Statement of
Changes in Equity.
There have been no other significant changes to the Group's
management objectives, policies and procedures in the year nor has
there been any change in what the Group considers to be
capital.
Currency risk
The Group is not exposed to any significant currency risk. The
Group also manages its currency exposure by retaining its cash
balances in Sterling.
29. Post statement of financial position events
Post year end the Group has declared no final dividends (2019 -
GBP960,000).
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will affect the Group's operations
and results thereof in the forthcoming financial year. The full
effect is not known at this point though the directors have plans
and adequate resources to limit the impact that the pandemic has
had and uncertainties surrounding the economic recovery. Further
details are disclosed in the Group Strategic Report.
30. Subsidiary undertakings
The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company
included in the Group results:
Country of Class
Name incorporation of shares Holding Principal activity
Eggfree Cake Box Franchisor of specialist
Ltd United Kingdom Ordinary 100% cake store
Chaz Ltd United Kingdom Ordinary 100% Property rental company
The above subsidiaries have the same registered office address
as Cake Box Holdings Plc.
31. Notes supporting statement of cashflows
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of the statement of
cashflows comprise of:
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Cash at bank available on demand 3,675,981 3,081,855
Cash on hand 61 189
3,676,042 3,082,044
========== ==========
There were no significant non-cash transactions from financing
activities (2019 - two new loans).
Non-cash transactions from financing activities are shown in the
reconciliation of liabilities from financing transactions
below:
Non-current Current Total
borrowings borrowings GBP
GBP GBP
As at 1 April 2018 1,457,377 185,594 1,642,971
Cash flows
Repayments (257,066) (106,145) (363,211)
New bank loans 792,040 77,960 870,000
Non-Cash flows:
Non-current loans becoming
current during the year (54,774) 54,774 -
As at 31 March 2019 1,937,577 212,183 2,149,760
Cash flows
Repayments (349,494) (186,224) (535,718)
Non-Cash flows:
Non-current loans becoming
current during the year (141,795) 141,795 -
------------ ------------ ----------
As at 31 March 2020 1,446,288 167,754 1,614,042
============ ============ ==========
32. Ultimate controlling party
The Group considers there is no ultimate controlling party.
33. Earnings per share
2020 2019
GBP GBP
Profit after tax attributable to the owners
of Cake Box Holdings Plc 3,128,595 3,002,416
=========== ===========
Number Number
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
used in calculating basic earnings per share 40,000,000 40,000,000
=========== ===========
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares
from share options 423,485 -
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
used in calculating diluted earnings per share 40,423,485 40,000,000
=========== ===========
Pence Pence
Basic earnings per share 7.82 7.51
Diluted earnings per share 7.74 7.51
=========== ===========
Excluding exceptional AIM listing costs and
fair value uplift
Basic earnings per share 7.82 7.90
Diluted earnings per share 7.74 7.90
=========== ===========
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