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Creightons PLC
28 June 2017
28 June 2017
Creightons Plc
Preliminary results
Creightons Plc (the "Group" or "Creightons") is pleased to
announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March
2017.
Financial highlights
-- Revenue increased by 45.7% to GBP30.6m (2016: GBP21.0m)*.
-- Operating profit increased by 171% to GBP1,513,000 (2016: GBP558,000)*.
-- Operating profit margin of 4.9% (2016 2.7%)*.
-- Cash generated GBP1.2m (2016: GBP0.9m).
-- Diluted EPS 1.88p (2016: 0.84p)**.
-- Proposed final dividend 0.23p per ordinary share (2016: No dividend).
* Continuing operations.
** Pre exceptional items.
Operational highlights
-- Sales from contract business increased by 210%.
-- Export sales growth of 62%.
-- Sales of Branded products increased by 16%.
-- New multiple and internet retailers.
-- Increased range of channels from value to premium market.
-- Successful integration of acquired production capability and capacity.
-- Extended product range.
-- Mitigation of raw material costs increase through group-wide procurement.
-- Key sector Beauty Awards: "Beauty Shortlist", "Hair" and "Janey Loves"
Commenting on the results, William McIllroy, Chairman of
Creightons Plc, said:
"Creightons Plc ends the reporting period with an enhanced
production capability now able to support innovation, design,
development and production across the spectrum from value to
premium market. We believe this, with the increased production
capacity, strengthens and improves the resilience of the business
and will ensure the Group is well positioned to sustain profitable
operations and to continue to seize new opportunities as they
emerge in a consolidating market."
Commenting on the results, Bernard Johnson, Managing Director,
said:
"The management team has achieved a significant improvement in
the customer base, both in the UK and overseas, with a broader
range of products, expansion in the premium sector, extended
production capability and capacity, and continued positive cash
generation. The Group is poised for further growth."
Enquiries - Analysts and Investors:
Nicholas O'Shea, Director, Creightons Plc 01733 281000
Roland Cornish / Felicity Geidt, Beaumont Cornish Limited 0207 628 3396
Enquiries - Press
Clive Hunter-Dunne, Anagallis Communications Limited 07922 697198 clivehd@anagallis.co.uk
Overview
Creightons Plc has successfully integrated the assets it
acquired as announced on 16 February 2016, and the impact of the
resultant expansion of the business along with continued organic
growth can be seen in the results for the year ending 31 March
2017. This acquisition provided the Group with the opportunity to
move into more premium areas of the market in both product offering
and production capabilities.
Sales
Group sales of GBP30,586,000 for the year ended 31 March 2017
were 45.7% higher than the previous year (2016 from continuing
operations: GBP21,005,000). Sales of our branded products have
increased by 16.0% in the period. This growth has been driven by
the relaunch of key brands in order to improve the product offering
to consumers and by further expanding our reach into export
markets. Our private label ranges continue to face increased price
and promotion pressure from big brands and the growth of the value
market, which has eroded our customer's market share and adversely
affected sales volumes. Contract sales have increased by 210% with
38.9% organic growth and the balance from the new Devon contract
manufacturing site.
Margin and overheads
Our gross margin was 42.5% for the year ended 31 March 2017
(2016 from continuing operations: 42.2%). We are continuing to
focus efforts to improve our margins through product re-engineering
and targeted investment in plant and machinery which will improve
output at lower costs. This will be key to our success especially
in the current economic climate as we continue to see the trend of
consumers in the UK focussing on value. We have completed an
exercise to realign sources of supply across the enlarged Group
which has enabled us to mitigate the impact of increased raw
material costs following the fall in the value of Sterling.
We will continue to manage our overhead cost base and working
capital requirements to ensure they are aligned with the
anticipated sales levels of the Group, whilst retaining the skills
necessary to meet growth opportunities as they arise.
Operating profit
Operating profit from continuing businesses was GBP1,513,000
(2016: GBP558,000). The increased sales together with the tight
control on costs and synergies as a result of shared central
resources across the Group results in a significantly increased
operating profit margin of 4.9% (2016 from continuing operations:
2.7%).
Tax
It should be noted that the Group has now utilised all of its
historic tax losses in the financial year to 31 March 2017 and
therefore we have provided a tax charge within these results of
GBP238,000 (2016: GBPNil) which equates to an underling rate of
16.0%.
Profit after tax and exceptional items
The Group is reporting a profit after tax of GBP1,251,000 for
year ended 31 March 2017 (2016: GBP1,329,000 including exceptional
income of GBP768,000 on the disposal of "The Real Shaving Company"
business).
Earnings per share
I am pleased to report that the impact of the above is a diluted
earnings per share pre-exceptional items of 1.88p (2016: 0.84p) an
increase of 123%.
Working capital
Net cash on hand (cash and cash equivalents less bank loan and
short term borrowings) is GBP2,029,000 (2016: GBP814,000). The main
reason for the increase in net cash on hand is the operating profit
generated as a result of the sales growth during the year. A clear
focus on stock management has restricted the increase in
stockholding to 2.9% compared to a sales growth of 45.7%.
Dividend
The Board proposes a final dividend of 0.23 pence per ordinary
share, subject to approval at the AGM, to shareholders on record as
at 21(st) July, and then payable on 18(th) August. It is the
directors' intention to align any future dividend payments to the
underlying earnings and cash flow of the business.
The Board believe that this year's sales of GBP30,586,000 and
profit after tax of GBP1,251,000 place the Group in a good position
to take advantage of any opportunities that may arise.
Directors' responsibilities statement
The directors whose names and functions are set out on page 54
of the full report and accounts are responsible for preparing the
Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare such financial
statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors
are required to prepare the Group consolidated financial statements
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and Article 4 of
International Accounting Standards regulation and have also chosen
to prepare the parent company financial statements under IFRS as
adopted by the European Union. Under company law the directors must
not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that
they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for
that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors
are required to:
-- properly select and apply accounting policies;
-- present information, including accounting policies, in a
manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable and
understandable information;
-- provide additional disclosure when compliance with the
specific requirements in IFRS is insufficient to enable users to
understand the impact of particular transactions, other events and
conditions on the Group's financial position and financial
performance; and
-- make an assessment of the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
The directors are responsible for maintaining proper accounting
records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group's
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
financial position of the Group and enable them to ensure that its
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and hence
for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other
irregularities.
Under applicable law and regulations, the directors are also
responsible for preparing a strategic report, directors' report,
directors' remuneration report and a corporate governance statement
that comply with that law and those regulations.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity
of the corporate and financial information included on the Group's
website.
Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and
dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation
in other jurisdictions.
Directors' responsibility statement pursuant to DTR4 - Periodic
Financial Reporting
Each of the directors confirms that to the best of their
knowledge:
1. the financial statements, prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU,
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial
position and profit or loss of the company and the undertakings
included in the consolidation taken as a whole;
2. the strategic report includes a fair review of the
development and performance of the business and the position of the
company and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as
a whole, together with the description of the principal risks and
uncertainties that they face; and
3. the report and financial statements, taken as a whole, are
fair, balanced and understandable and provide the information
necessary for shareholders to assess the Group's performance and
business model and strategy.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Risks
The Board regularly monitors exposure to key risks, such as
those related to production efficiencies, cash position and
competitive position relating to sales. It has also taken account
of the economic situation over the past 12 months, and the impact
that has had on costs and consumer purchases.
It also monitors those risks not directly or specifically
financial, but capable of having a major impact on the business's
financial performance if there is any failure, such as product
contamination and manufacture outside specification, maintenance of
satisfactory levels of customer and consumer service, accident
ratios, failure to meet environmental protection standards or any
of the areas of regulation mentioned above. Further details of
financial risks are set out in Note 2.
Capital structure, cash flow and liquidity
Having achieved profitability after a number of years of
substantial losses and repaid loans used at the time of the
purchase of the Potter & Moore business, the Group's cash flow
has improved substantially since the Potter & Moore acquisition
in 2003. The business is funded using retained earnings and invoice
discounting, with a bank facility secured against its assets.
Further details are set out in Note 2.
Competitive environment
The Group operates in a competitive environment in which demand
for products can vary and customers have the opportunity to
transfer business to other suppliers. The Group works to minimise
this risk by developing close relationships with customers offering
quality, service and innovation throughout the business. This risk
is also further reduced through the development of its branded
product portfolio and by the diversity of customers and products
offered.
Quality
The Group treats quality as its key requirement for all products
and strives to deliver quality products for every price point.
Failure to achieve the required quality and safety standards would
have severe consequences for the Group, from financial penalties to
the damage to customer relationships. The Group has a robust
product development process to mitigate risk wherever possible and
to ensure all products are safe and fit for purpose. The Group is
subject to frequent internal and external safety, environmental and
quality audits covering both accreditations held and our customers'
required operating standards.
Consolidated income statement
Year ended Year ended 31 March 2016
31 March
2017
------------------- ----- ----------------- --------------------------------------
Group total Continuing Discontinued Group
from Continuing operations operations total
operations
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Note GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Revenue 30,586 21,005 148 21,153
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Cost of sales (17,598) (12,151) (72) (12,223)
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Gross profit 12,988 8,854 76 8,930
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Distribution
costs (1,280) (911) (13) (924)
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Administrative
expenses (10,195) (7,385) (63) (7,448)
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Operating
profit 1,513 558 - 558
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Profit on
disposal
of "The Real
Shaving Company" - - 768 768
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Other operating
income -
gain on bargain
purchase 7 - 227 - 227
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Other operating
expense -
costs in
relation
to acquisition - (225) - (225)
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Profit after
exceptional
item 1,513 560 768 1,328
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Finance income - 2 - 2
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Finance costs (24) (1) - (1)
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Profit after
exceptional
items and
before tax 1,489 561 768 1,329
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Taxation (238) - - -
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Profit for
the year
from continuing
operations
attributable
to the equity
shareholders
of the parent
company 1,251 561 768 1,329
------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- ---------
Earnings per share
Year ended Year ended 31 March
31 March 2016
2017
--------- ----- ----------------- --------------------------
Note Group Continuing Group total
total operations
from Continuing
operations
--------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------
Basic 3 2.09p 0.94p 2.23p
--------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------
Diluted 3 1.88p 0.84p 1.99p
--------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Year ended Year ended
31 March 31 March
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
2017 2016
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
GBP000 GBP000
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Profit for the year 1,251 1,329
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Exchange differences on
translating foreign operations 3 3
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Exercise of derivatives 26 (5)
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Total comprehensive income
for the year attributable
to the equity shareholders
of the parent 1,280 1,327
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Consolidated balance sheet
31 March 31 March
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
2017 2016
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Note GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Non-current assets
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Goodwill 331 331
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Other intangible assets 212 239
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Property, plant and equipment 1,637 1,374
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
2,180 1,944
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Current assets
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Inventories 4,024 3,912
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Trade and other receivables 4,861 4,048
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents 2,631 814
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Derivative financial instruments 19 25
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
11,535 8,799
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Total assets 13,715 10,743
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Current liabilities
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Trade and other payables 4,564 3,543
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Obligations under finance leases - 7
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Borrowings 68 -
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Bank loan 116 -
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Derivative financial instruments 56 51
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
4,804 3,601
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Net current assets 6,731 5,198
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Non-current liabilities
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Deferred tax liability 26 -
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Bank loan 418 -
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
444 -
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Total liabilities 5,248 3,601
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Net assets 8,467 7,142
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Equity
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Share capital 4 606 599
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Share premium account 1,259 1,249
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Other reserves 25 25
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Translation reserve (9) (12)
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Cash flow hedge reserve (37) (26)
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Retained earnings 6,623 5,307
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Total equity attributable to
the equity shareholders of the
parent company 8,467 7,142
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Share Share Other Translation Cash Retained Total
capital premium reserves reserve flow earnings equity
account hedge
reserve
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
At 1 April
2015 596 1,248 25 (15) 5 3,938 5,797
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Exercise
of options 3 1 - - - - 4
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Exchange
differences
on translation
of foreign
operations - - - 3 - - 3
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Share-based
payment
charge - - - - - 40 40
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Exercise
of derivatives - - - - (5) - (5)
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Charge in
relation
to derivative
financial
statements - - - - (26) - (26)
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Profit for
the year - - - - - 1,329 1,329
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
At 31 March
2016 599 1,249 25 (12) (26) 5,307 7,142
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Exchange
differences
on translation
of foreign
operations - - 3 - - 3
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Exercise
of options 7 10 - - - - 17
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Share-based
payment
charge - - - - - 90 90
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Exercise
of derivatives - - - - 26 - 26
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Charge in
relation
to derivative
financial
instruments - - - - (37) - (37)
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Deferred
tax through
Equity (25) (25)
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Profit for
the year - - - - - 1,251 1,251
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
At 31 March
2017 606 1,259 25 (9) (37) 6,623 8,467
----------------- --------- --------- ---------- ------------ --------- ---------- --------
Consolidated cash flow statement
Year ended Year ended 31 March 2016
31 March
2017
--------------------- ----- ----------------- -------------------------------------
Group total Continuing Discontinued Group
from Continuing operations operations total
operations
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Note GBP000 GBP000
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Net cash from
operating
activities 5 2,058 1,052 (72) 980
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Investing
activities
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Purchase of
property,
plant and
equipment (551) (769) - (769)
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Purchase of
intangible
assets (306) (302) - (302)
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Proceeds on
disposal of
The Real Shaving
Company - - 1,000 1,000
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Net cash used
in investing
activities (857) (1,071) 1,000 (71)
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Financing
activities
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Repayment
of finance
lease obligations (7) (22) - (22)
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Proceeds on
issue of shares 17 4 - 4
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Increase of 602 - - -
bank loans
and invoice
finance facilities
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
(Repayment)
of bank loans
and invoice
finance facilities - (84) - (84)
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Net cash used
in financing
activities 612 (102) - (102)
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Net increase
/ (decrease)
in cash and
cash equivalents 1,813 (121) 928 807
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Cash and cash
equivalents
at start of
year 814 9 - 9
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Effect of
foreign exchange
rate changes 4 (2) - (2)
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Cash and cash
equivalents
at end of
year 2,631 (114) 928 814
--------------------- ----- ----------------- ------------ ------------- --------
Notes to preliminary announcement
1. Significant accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
IFRS adopted by the European Union and the Group financial
statements comply with Article 4 of the EU IAS regulations.
The financial statements have also been prepared on the
historical cost basis, except for the revaluation of financial
instruments that are measured at fair values at the end of each
reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below.
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the
consideration given in exchange for goods and services. The
principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial
statements of the company and entities controlled by the company
(its subsidiaries), made up to the 31 March each year. Control is
achieved when the Company:
-- has power over the investee;
-- is exposed, or has rights, to variable return from its involvement with the investee; and
-- has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.
The company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if
facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or
more of the three elements of control listed above.
Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the company obtains
control over the subsidiary and ceases when the company loses
control of the subsidiary. Specifically, the results of
subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included
in the consolidated income statement from the date the company
gains control until the date the company ceases to control the
subsidiary.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial
statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used
into line with the Group's accounting policies.
All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses
and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the
Group are eliminated on consolidation.
Going concern
The directors have, at the time of approving the financial
statements, a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements. Further
detail is included in the strategic report on pages 4 to 7 of the
financial statements.
Business combinations
Acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for
using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a
business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated
as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets
transferred to the Group, less liabilities incurred in exchange for
control of the entity acquired. Acquisition related costs are
recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and
the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value,
except:
-- deferred tax assets or liabilities and assets or liabilities
related to employee benefit arrangements that are recognised and
measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 Employee
Benefits respectively; and
-- assets that are classified as held for sale in accordance
with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued
Operations are measured in accordance with that standard.
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the
consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling
interests in the acquired entity, and the fair value of the
acquirer's previously held equity interests in the acquiree (if
any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the
identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after
reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the
sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any
non-controlling interest in the acquired entity and the fair value
of the acquirer's previously held interests in the acquired entity
(if any), the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss as
a purchase gain.
Goodwill
Goodwill is initially recognised and measured as set out
above.
Goodwill is not amortised but is reviewed for impairment at
least annually. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is
allocated to each of the Group's cash-generating units expected to
benefit from the synergies of the combination. Cash-generating
units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for
impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication
that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the
cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit,
the impairment loss is first allocated to reduce the carrying
amount of the goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other
assets of the unit on a pro-rata basis of the carrying amount of
each asset in the unit. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill
is not reversible in subsequent periods.
On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill
is included in the determination of the profit or loss on
disposal.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration
received or receivable in the year and represents amounts
receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business, net
of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the
following conditions are satisfied:
-- the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks
and rewards of ownership of the goods generally when the production
of goods is complete and the customer has accepted title of the
goods under contractual shipping arrangements;
-- the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
-- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the
transaction will flow to the entity; and
-- the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the
transaction can be measured reliably.
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of
the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as
operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the
Group at the fair value or, if lower, at the present value of the
minimum lease payments, each determined at the inception of the
lease. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the
balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and
reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate
of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance
expenses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against
income on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant
lease.
In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into
operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability.
The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of
rental expense on a straight line basis over the term of the
lease.
Foreign currencies
The individual financial statements of each group company are
prepared in the currency of the primary economic environment in
which it operates (its functional currency). For the purposes of
consolidated financial statements, the result and financial
position of each group company is presented in pounds sterling,
which is the functional currency of the company, and the
presentational currency for the consolidated financial
statements.
In preparing the financial statements of individual companies,
transactions in currencies other than the entity's functional
currency (foreign currencies) are recorded at the rates of exchange
prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet
date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in
foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates ruling at that
date.
Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the
period in which they arise except for exchange difference on:
-- transactions entered into to hedge certain currency risks
(see below under financial instruments / hedge accounting); and
-- monetary items receivable from or payable to a foreign
operation for which settlement is neither planned nor likely to
occur in the foreseeable future (therefore forming part of the net
investment in the foreign operation), which are recognised
initially in other comprehensive income and reclassified from
equity to profit or loss on disposal or partial disposal of the
next investment.
For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial
statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group's foreign
operations are translated at exchange rates prevailing on the
balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at the
average exchange rate for the period, unless exchange rates
fluctuate significantly during that period, in which case the
exchange rates at the date of transactions are used. Exchange
differences arising, if any, are recognised in other comprehensive
income and accumulated in equity.
On the disposal of a foreign operation (i.e. a disposal of the
Group's entire interest in a foreign operation, or a disposal
involving loss of control over a subsidiary that includes a foreign
operation, loss of joint control over a jointly controlled entity
that includes a foreign operations, or loss of significant
influence over an associate that includes a foreign operation) all
of the accumulated exchange differences in respect of that
operation attributable to the Group are reclassified to profit or
loss.
In addition, in relation to a partial disposal of a subsidiary
that includes a foreign operation that does not result in the Group
losing control over the subsidiary, the proportionate share of
accumulated exchange differences are re-attributed to
non-controlling interests and are not recognised in profit or loss.
For all other partial disposals (i.e. partial disposals of
associates or joint arrangements that do not result in the Group
losing significant influence or joint control), the proportionate
share of the accumulated exchange differences is reclassified to
profit or loss.
Borrowing costs
All borrowing costs are recognised in the income statement in
the period in which they are incurred.
Operating profit
Operating profit is stated before finance income and finance
costs.
Retirement benefit costs
The Group companies contribute to defined contribution
retirement benefit schemes.
Payments to the defined contribution retirement benefit schemes
are recognised as an expense when employees have rendered service
entitling them to the contributions.
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of tax currently payable and
deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on the taxable profit for the
year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the
income statement because it excludes items of income or expenditure
that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further
excludes items of income or expenditure that are never taxable or
deductible. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated
using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by
the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on
material differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax
bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted
for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax
liabilities are generally recognised for all temporary differences
and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is
probable that taxable profits will be available against which
deductible temporary timing differences can be utilised. Such
assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary
differences arise from the initial recognition of goodwill or from
the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a
transaction that affects neither taxable profit nor accounting
profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each
balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow
all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at tax rates that are expected to
apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is
realised based on tax laws and rates that have been enacted or
substantially enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is
charged or credited to the income statement, except when it relates
to items charged or credited to other comprehensive income, in
which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in other
comprehensive income.
The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects
the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the
Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or
settle the carrying amount of its assets or liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a
legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against
current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied
by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its
current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Current and deferred tax for the year
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss,
except when they relate to items that are recognised in other
comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the
current and deferred tax are also recognised in other comprehensive
income or directly in equity respectively. When current tax or
deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business
combination, that tax effect is included in the accounting for the
business combination.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation and any recognised impairment loss.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of the
assets less any residual values over their estimated useful lives
using the straight line method on the following basis:
% per annum
Plant and machinery 10 - 20
Fixtures and fittings 10 - 20
Computers 20 - 33
The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation
method used are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with
the effect of any changes in the estimate accounted for on a
prospective basis.
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their
expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets or, where
shorter, over the term of the relevant lease.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon
disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise
from the continued use of the asset. The gain or loss arising on
the disposal or scrappage of an asset is determined as the
difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of
the asset and is recognised in the income statement.
Research and development expenditure
Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense
in the period in which it is incurred.
An internally generated intangible asset arising from the
Group's product development is recognised only if the following
conditions are met:
-- an asset is created that can be identified with a specific product or range of products;
-- it is probable that the asset created will generate future economic benefits; and
-- the development cost of the asset can be measured reliably
Internally generated intangible assets are amortised on a
straight-line basis over their useful lives of up to two years.
Where no internally generated intangible assets can be recognised,
development expenditure is recognised as an expense in the period
in which it is incurred.
Intangible assets acquired separately
Other intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated
amortisation and accumulated annual impairment. Amortisation begins
when an asset is available for use and is calculated on a
straight-line basis over its estimated useful life as follows:
Acquired licences - Over three years
Computer software - Over three to five years
Impairment of tangible and other intangible assets
At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying
amount of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether
there is any indication that those assets suffered an impairment
loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the
asset is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment loss,
if any. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are
independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable
amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less cost to
sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated
future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a
pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessment
of the time value of money and the risk specific to the asset for
which the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have
not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash generating unit)
is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying
amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is reduced to its
recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in
profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued
amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a
revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying
amount of the asset (or cash generating unit) is increased to the
revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the
increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that
would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised
for the asset (or cash generating unit) in prior years. A reversal
of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit
or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued
amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is
treated as a revaluation increase.
Investments
Investments in subsidiary companies are stated at cost less any
recognised impairment loss.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realisable
value. The standard cost comprises direct materials and where
applicable direct labour costs and those overheads that have been
incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and
condition. Cost is calculated using standard costing basis. Net
realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all
estimated costs to completion and costs to be incurred in
marketing, selling and distribution.
Financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the Group's
balance sheet when the Group becomes party to a contractual
provision of the instrument.
Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value.
Appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts are
recognised in profit or loss when there is objective evidence, such
as an increase in delayed payments, that the asset is impaired.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand
deposits and are subject to insignificant risk of change of
value.
Trade payables and loans are initially measured at their cost
which approximates to their fair value.
Derivative financial instruments
The Group's activities expose it primarily to the financial
risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Group uses
foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against foreign
exchange rate risk where considered appropriate. The Group does not
use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a
derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently
re-measured to their fair value at each balance sheet date. The
resulting gain or loss is recognised in the income statement
immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a
hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in
the income statement depends upon the nature of the hedge
relationship. The Group designates certain derivatives as either
hedges of the fair value of the recognised assets, liabilities or
firm commitments (fair value hedges), hedges of highly probable
forecast transactions or hedges of foreign currency risk of firm
commitments (cash flow hedges).
A derivative is presented as a non-current asset or non-current
liability if the remaining maturity of the instrument is more than
12 months and it is not expected to be realised or settled within
12 months. Other derivatives are treated as current assets or
liabilities.
Hedge accounting
The Group designates certain hedging instruments, which include
derivatives and non-derivatives in respect of foreign currency
risks as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges. Hedges of
foreign exchange on firm commitments are accounted for as cash flow
hedges.
At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents
the hedge relationship between the hedging instrument and the
hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its
strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore,
at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Group
documents whether the hedging instrument that is used in a hedging
relationship is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair
values or cash flows of the hedged item.
Note 2 sets out details of the fair values of the derivative
instruments used for hedging purposes. Movements in the hedging
reserve in equity are also detailed in the statement of changes in
equity within the currency reserve.
Cash flow hedge
The effective portion of change in the fair value of derivatives
that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are deferred
and recognised in other comprehensive income. The gain or loss
relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in
profit or loss, and is included in the 'other gains or losses' line
of the income statement.
Amounts deferred in equity are recycled in profit or loss in the
period when the hedged item is recognised in profit or loss, in the
same line of the income statement as the recognised hedged item.
However when the forecast transaction that is hedged results in
recognition of a non-financial asset or non-financial liability,
the gains and losses previously deferred in equity are transferred
from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of
the asset or liability.
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes the
hedging relationship, the hedging instrument expires or is sold,
terminated or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge
accounting. Any cumulative gain or loss deferred in equity at that
time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast
transaction is ultimately recognised in profit or loss. When a
forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative
gain or loss that was deferred in equity is recognised immediately
in profit or loss.
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and others
providing similar services are measured at the fair value at the
grant date. The fair value excludes the effect of non-market based
vesting conditions. Details regarding the determination of the fair
value of equity-settled share-based payments are set out in note 28
to the financial statements.
The fair value determined at the grant date of the
equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight line
basis over the vesting period, based on the Group's estimate of
shares that will eventually vest. At each balance sheet date the
Group revises its estimate of the number of shares expected to vest
as a result of the effect of non-market based vesting conditions.
The impact of the revision of the original estimate, if any, is
recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense
reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to
equity reserves.
The replacement of equity-settled share based payments during
the vesting period are measured at the incremental fair value. The
measurement of the amount recognised for services received over the
period from the modification date until the date when the modified
equity instruments vest is expensed on a straight line basis over
the modified vesting period, in addition to the amount based on the
grant date fair value of the original equity instruments, which is
recognised over the remainder of the original vesting period.
2. Financial instruments and treasury risk management
Exposures to credit, interest and currency risks arise in the
normal course of the Group's business. Risk management policies and
hedging activities are outlined below.
Credit risk
Trading exposures are monitored by the operational companies
against agreed policy levels. Credit insurance is employed where it
is considered to be cost effective. Non-trading financial exposures
are incurred only with the Group's bankers or other institutions
with prior approval of the Board of directors.
The majority of trade receivables in the UK and North America
are with retail customers. The maximum exposure to credit risk is
represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset in the
balance sheet.
Impairment provisions on trade receivables have been disclosed
in note 20 to the financial statements.
Price risk
The Group considers that there is minimal price in the current
economic climate.
Interest rate risk
The Group finances its operations through a mixture of debt
associated with working capital facilities and equity. The Group is
exposed to changes in interest rates on its floating rate working
capital facilities. The variability and scale of these facilities
is such that the Group does not consider it cost effective to hedge
against this risk.
Interest rate sensitivity
The interest rate sensitivity is based upon the Group's
borrowings over the year assuming a 1% increase or decrease which
is used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key
management personnel.
A 1% increase in bank base rates would reduce Group pre-tax
profits by GBP6,000 (2016: GBP1,000). A 1% decrease would have the
opposite effect. The Group's sensitivity to interest rates has
increased during the current year mainly due to the increase in the
average working capital facilities used in the year.
Foreign currency risks
The Group is exposed to foreign currency transaction and
translation risks.
Transaction risk arises on income and expenditure in currencies
other than the functional currency of each group
company. The magnitude of this risk is relatively low as the
majority of the Group's income and expenditure are denominated in
the functional currency. Approximately 6% (2016 - 8%) of the
Group's income is denominated in US dollars and 2% (2016 - 2%) in
Euros. Approximately 1% (2016 - 2%) of the Group's expenditure is
denominated in US dollars and 5% (2016 - 4%) in Euros.
Foreign currency sensitivity
A 5% strengthening of sterling would result in a GBP34,000 (2016
- GBP40,000) reduction in profits and equity. A 5% weakening in
sterling would result in a GBP37,000 (2016 - GBP45,000) increase in
profits and equity.
When appropriate the Group utilises currency derivatives to
hedge against significant future transactions and cash flows. The
Group is party to foreign currency forward contracts in the
management of its exchange risk exposure at 31 March 2017. The
instruments purchased are in the currency used by the Group's
principal overseas suppliers.
The Group designates its foreign currency forward exchange
contracts as hedging instruments as they qualify for hedge
accounting under IAS39. The Group is party to foreign currency
forward contracts in the management of its exchange risk exposure;
they are not held for speculative purposes. The instruments
purchased are in the currencies used by the Group's overseas
customers and suppliers.
Current assets
Group Company
--------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
2017 2016 2017 2016
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Derivatives that are
designated and effective
as hedging instruments
carried at fair value
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Forward foreign currency
contracts 19 25 - -
---------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
19 25 - -
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Current liabilities
Group Company
-------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
2017 2016 2017 2016
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Financial assets carried
at fair value through
the profit or loss
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Forward foreign currency
contracts 56 51 - -
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
56 51 - -
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
The Group has entered into forward exchange contracts (for terms
not exceeding 12 months) to hedge the exchange rate risk arising
from commitments to purchase raw materials denominated in Euros and
to sell in US dollars, which are designated as cash flow
hedges.
Cash flow and liquidity risk
The Group has a 5 year bank loan and manages its working capital
requirements through overdrafts and invoice finance facilities.
These facilities are due to be renewed in March 2018. The maturity
profile of the committed bank facilities is reviewed regularly and
such facilities are extended or replaced well in advance of their
expiry. The Group has complied with all of the terms of these
facilities. At 31 March 2017 the Group had available GBP3,829,000
(2016 - GBP3,142,000) of undrawn committed borrowing facilities in
respect of which all conditions precedent had been met. The
directors do not consider that a more detailed maturity analysis is
necessary.
Financial assets
Financial assets are included in the statement of financial
position within the following headings. These are valued at
amortised cost and are detailed below.
Group Company
----------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
2017 2016 2017 2016
----------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Trade and other receivables 4,699 3,922 2,990 2,349
------------------------------ ------- ------- ------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents 2,631 814 - -
------------------------------ ------- ------- ------- -------
7,330 4,736 2,990 2,349
----------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are included in the Statement of financial
position within the following headings. These are valued at
amortised cost and are detailed below.
Group Company
-------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
2017 2016 2017 2016
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Current liabilities
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Trade and other payables 4,564 3,543 35 35
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Obligations under - 7 - -
finance leases
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Borrowings 68 - - -
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Bank loan 116 - 116 -
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Non-current liabilities
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Bank loan 418 - 418 -
--------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
5,166 3,550 569 35
-------------------------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Fair value hierarchy
The fair value of financial instruments has been determined
using the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 The unadjusted quoted price in an active market for
identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the
measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1
that are observable (i.e. developed using market data) for the
asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 Inputs are unobservable (i.e. for which market data is
unavailable) for the asset or liability.
The fair value of the financial instruments of the Group at 31
March 2017 are shown in the table below:
2017
-------------------------- --------------------------
Level Level Level
1 2 3
-------------------------- -------- ------- -------
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------- -------- ------- -------
Forward foreign currency - (37) -
contracts
-------------------------- -------- ------- -------
Bank loan - - (534)
--------------------------- ------- ------- -------
- (37) (534)
----------------------------------- ------- -------
3. Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is
based on the following data:
Year ended Year ended
31 March 31 March
---------------------------- ----------- -----------
2017 2016
---------------------------- ----------- -----------
GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------- ----------- -----------
Earnings
---------------------------- ----------- -----------
Net profit attributable to
the equity holders of the
parent company 1,251 1,329
----------------------------- ----------- -----------
Year ended Year ended
31 March 31 March
----------------------------------- ----------- -----------
2017 2016
----------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Number Number
----------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Number of shares
----------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares for the purposes
of basic earnings per share 59,905,805 59,649,743
------------------------------------ ----------- -----------
Effect of dilutive potential
ordinary shares relating
to share options 6,850,137 7,005,000
------------------------------------ ----------- -----------
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares for the purposes
of diluted earnings per share 66,755,942 66,654,743
------------------------------------ ----------- -----------
Earnings per share
Basic 2.09p 2.23p
---------- ------ ------
Diluted 1.88p 1.99p
---------- ------ ------
Earnings per share before exceptional item
Basic 2.09p 0.94p
---------- ------ ------
Diluted 1.88p 0.84p
---------- ------ ------
4. Share capital
Ordinary shares
of 1p each
-------------------- --------------------
GBP000 Number
-------------------- ------- -----------
At 1 April 2015 596 59,537,243
--------------------- ------- -----------
Issued in the year 3 300,000
--------------------- ------- -----------
At 31 March 2016 599 59,837,243
--------------------- ------- -----------
Issued in the year 7 715,000
--------------------- ------- -----------
At 31 March 2017 606 60,552,243
--------------------- ------- -----------
The company has one class of ordinary shares which carry no
right to fixed income. All of the share are issued and fully paid.
The total proceeds from the issue of shares in the year was
GBP17,000 (2016 - GBP4,000).
5. Notes to consolidated cash flow statement
Year ended Year ended 31 March
31 March 2016
2017
----------------------- ----------------- ------------------------------------
Group total Continuing Discontinued Total
from Continuing operations operations Group
operations
----------------------- ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------------- ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Profit from
operations 1,275 558 - 558
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Adjustments
for:
----------------------- ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Depreciation
on property,
plant and equipment 288 196 - 196
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Amortisation
of intangible
assets 333 345 - 345
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Profit / (loss)
on exceptional
items - 2 (232) (230)
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Revaluation
of assets acquired
from administrators
of Broad Oak
Toiletries - (227) - (227)
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Share based
payment charge 90 40 - 40
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
1,986 914 (232) 682
----------------------- ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
(Increase) /
Decrease in
inventories (112) 2 160 162
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Increase in
trade and other
receivables (813) (457) - (457)
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Increase in
trade and other
payables 1,021 587 - 587
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Increase in 26 - - -
deferred tax
provision
----------------------- ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Movement in
non-cash derivatives (26) 5 - 5
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Cash generated
from operations 2,082 1,051 (72) 979
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Interest (paid)
/ received (24) 1 - 1
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Net cash from
operating activities 2,058 1,052 (72) 980
------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents (which are presented as a single asset
on the face of the balance sheet) comprise cash at bank and in
hand.
6. Profit on disposal
During the previous year the Group completed the sale of the
business and assets of The Real Shaving Company brand including the
trademark and associated intellectual property, its principal
activities were to design, manufacture and distribute the male
grooming brand.
The disposal was completed on 28 May 2015 and was carried out as
the Board believed the Group had developed The Real Shaving Company
business to a point where it had established presence in a number
of key retailers in the UK and certain overseas markets but that it
believed significant investment in the Brand was required to
generate further sales growth, particularly in the current
challenging retail market.
7. Other operating income
Year ended Year ended
31 March 31 March
-------------------------- ------------ -----------
2017 2016
-------------------------- ------------ -----------
GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------- ------------ -----------
Gain on bargain purchase - 227
--------------------------- ----------- -----------
Total - 227
--------------------------- ----------- -----------
8. Business combinations
On 16 February 2016 Potter and Moore (Devon) Limited, a
subsidiary of Creightons Plc, acquired some of the assets of Broad
Oak Toiletries Limited from the administrator for a consideration
of GBP600,002, consisting of cash of GBP600,002. There was no
consideration in the form of shares.
The Group recognised a gain on the bargain purchase of
GBP227,000 in the year to 31 March 2016 in relation to the
revaluation of plant and equipment. The assets were acquired at
below market value from the administrators of Broad Oak Toiletries
Ltd due to the nature of the sale and subsequently externally
revalued to market values.
In the period following acquisition, Potter and Moore (Devon)
Limited contributed GBP262,000 to the Group's revenue and GBP51,000
to the Group's profit which was included within the consolidated
statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 March
2016.
Acquisition related costs of GBP225,000 were recognised as an
exceptional item within other operating expenses in the
consolidated income statement and related to provisions for
reorganisation costs, professional, legal and valuation services
associated with the business combination for the year ended 31
March 2016.
9. Status of information
In accordance with section 435 of the Companies Act 2006, the
directors advise that the financial information set out in this
announcement does not constitute the Group's statutory financial
statements for the year ended 31 March 2017 or 2016, but is derived
from these financial statements. The financial statements for the
year ended 31 March 2016 have been delivered to the Registrar of
Companies. The financial statements for the year ended 31 March
2017 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. The financial
statements for the year ended 31 March 2017 will be forwarded to
the Registrar of Companies following the Company's Annual General
Meeting. The Auditors have reported on these financial statements;
their reports were unqualified and did not contain statements under
Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The consolidated statement of financial position at 31 March
2017 and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income,
consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated
statement of cash flows for the year then ended have been extracted
from the Group's financial statements. Those financial statements
have not yet been delivered to the Registrar.
The full report and accounts are expected to be posted to
Shareholders shortly. The annual report and accounts will also be
available on the Company's website at: www.creightonsplc.com and in
hard copy to shareholders upon request from the Company's
registered office at 1210 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE4 6ND.
The annual report and accounts for the period ended 31 March
2017 will be uploaded to the National Storage Mechanism and will be
available for viewing shortly at
http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/NSM
The Directors will notify shareholders when the accounts are
posted and have been uploaded to the website and to the NSM.
The Company's AGM will take place at the offices of Potter &
Moore Innovations Ltd, 1210 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE4 6ND on
10 August 2017 at 12:00 noon.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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