TIDMINM
RNS Number : 7150O
Independent News & Media PLC
23 August 2017
PROFIT BEFORE TAX OF EUR14.9M, CASH BALANCE GROWS TO
EUR95.7M
Dublin and London 23 August 2017: Independent News & Media
PLC (INM ID, INM LN) today announces its half year results for the
6 months ended 30 June 2017.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
(EURm except where H1 2017 H1 2016 Change
stated)
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Total revenue 148.1 161.6 -8.4%
Profit before tax(1) 14.9 18.5 -19.5%
Operating Margin(1) 9.8% 10.9% -110 bps
Basic & Diluted
EPS(1) 1.0c 1.2c -0.2c
Cash and Cash Equivalents 95.7 62.4 +33.3
Net Assets 80.1 37.3 +42.8
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-- Total revenue of EUR148.1m, down 8.4%
Total revenue of EUR148.1m was down 8.4% on the prior year. This
was primarily driven by a decline in distribution revenues of 9.0%
and a decline in total advertising revenues of 7.8%. Within total
advertising, publishing advertising revenues declined by 10.9%
partially offset by digital advertising revenue growth of 6.3%.
Circulation revenues declined by 7.5%.
-- Digital Revenues
Although the Group has seen strong growth in the CarsIreland.ie
operation, digital revenues have grown at a lower rate than
previously envisaged. Growth has primarily come from programmatic
advertising and INM's classified businesses as digital advertising
yield continues to be impacted by growth in Mobile traffic and the
move away from direct transactional selling.
-- Profit before tax(1) EUR14.9m, down 19.5%
Profit before tax(1) decreased by 19.5% to EUR14.9m primarily
due to continued revenue challenges. However, this was somewhat
mitigated by cost saving plans put in place. Earnings per share(1)
decreased during the period by 0.2c to 1.0c.
-- Libel and legal costs
Operating costs were negatively impacted by the level of recent
awards in libel cases, particularly those relating to historic
Sunday World cases. This, coupled with costs associated with the
Independent Review and meeting the requirements of the Office of
the Director of Corporate Enforcement ("ODCE"), impacted operating
costs by c.EUR2.5m in the 6 months to 30 June 2017.
-- Significant decrease in operating costs
Pre-distribution operating costs(1) , excluding the
aforementioned libel and legal costs, decreased by EUR6.7m (-7.2%)
due to cost saving plans that have been put in place throughout the
Group in order to mitigate the forecast revenue declines.
-- Operating profit
Underlying operating profit(1) , which excludes the
aforementioned libel and legal costs, decreased by 2.8%. The
continued revenue decline was mitigated due to cost saving plans
and the diversification from low margin newspaper deliveries to
higher margin non-news items in the distribution business. The
Group's operating margin(1) decreased by 1.1% to 9.8%.
(1) Before exceptionals.
(2) ABC Jan to June 2017.
(3) Per Google Analytics.
-- Balance sheet strengthened
The Group ended the period with increased net assets of EUR80.1m
(+EUR42.8m year on year). This was driven by an increased cash
balance of EUR95.7m, up EUR33.3m year on year, primarily from
EBITDA performance and the sale of property, plant and equipment,
somewhat offset by outflows relating to provisions/working capital,
capital expenditure, income tax and exceptional expenditure
outflow. Additionally, the Group and the Trustees of two of its
Republic of Ireland defined benefit pension schemes have reached an
agreement to commence the wind-up of the schemes. The agreement
will bring certainty for the future for both the Group and the
scheme members.
-- Exceptional Gain
The Group recorded a total net exceptional gain of EUR2.2m,
which included:
Ø A retirement benefits accounting adjustment of EUR3.1m with an
associated deferred tax charge of EUR0.4m;
Ø A charge of EUR0.4m related to miscellaneous restructuring
costs, primarily redundancy costs in the Island of Ireland; and
Ø A charge of EUR0.1m for acquisition related expenses.
-- Dividend
The Directors are not proposing a dividend for 2017.
STATEMENTS
Leslie Buckley, Chairman, Independent News & Media PLC,
said: "The operating environment in the media industry remains
challenging. We believe that issues need to be addressed, such as
consolidation in the industry, the high level of libel awards and
the need for traditional publishers to pursue stronger rights to
demand payment for the use of their content from digital giants
Google and Facebook.
I am pleased to report that during the period under review the
Group and the Trustees of two of INM's Republic of Ireland defined
benefit pension schemes reached agreement to commence the wind-up
of the schemes. This agreement will bring certainty for the future
for both the scheme members and the Group.
In spite of the numerous challenges facing INM, the Group's
balance sheet has been further strengthened. This is a testament to
the hard work of each employee in INM, for which I sincerely thank
them. Their commitment is essential for the Group to lead in what
is a challenged sector."
Robert Pitt, Group Chief Executive Officer, Independent News
& Media PLC, said: "The continued challenging trading
conditions from the decline in circulation and publishing
advertising have been magnified by the impact of a very punitive
defamation regime and legal costs. Whilst digital revenues have
grown, the growth is at a lower rate than previously envisaged.
Despite this, the Group still operates a strong underlying business
with profit before tax of EUR14.9 million and strong cash
generation.
The success of the Group is in no small part due to the hard
work and dedication of its people, to whom I am very grateful for
their continued commitment."
Outlook
The media industry continues to face challenging trading
conditions across publishing advertising and circulation revenues
along with the slow down in digital revenue growth. However,
despite ongoing challenges facing INM, the Group anticipates an
EBIT performance in 2017 in line with revised market expectations
following the trading statement issued in July 2017.
(1) Before exceptionals.
(2) ABC Jan to June 2017.
(3) Per Google Analytics.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Publishing performance
-- The Irish Independent continues to lead the quality daily
market with an ABC(2) of 94,502, maintaining its No.1 position. It
has 51% of the daily quality market in the Republic of Ireland and
sells more copies per day on average than The Irish Times and Irish
Examiner combined.
-- The Sunday Independent, which recorded an ABC(2) of 185,080,
has c.63% of the Sunday quality market and remains by far the
biggest selling quality Sunday newspaper, while also providing the
largest regular audience on the island of Ireland across any
advertising platform.
-- The Sunday World is the nation's largest tabloid with an
ABC(2) of 143,503 (c.45% of the Sunday popular market). It
continues to lead the way in investigative journalism and the
popular Magazine and is now also available to readers in Northern
Ireland.
-- The Herald holds the position as the No.1 popular title for
Dubliners with an ABC(2) of 39,093. The newspaper benefits from
rich local community connections and has delighted customers with
an improved racing package.
-- INM Regional newspapers are market leaders in every region
where they publish (Kerry, Wexford, Sligo and Drogheda/Dundalk).
Advertising revenue in H1 has remained strong despite the
challenging environment with top quality local editorial content
driving circulation numbers.
-- The Star is one of Ireland's most popular daily tabloid
newspapers with an ABC(2) of 50,649 and c.23% of the daily popular
market.
-- In Northern Ireland, the Belfast Telegraph, Northern
Ireland's leading daily newspaper, continues to maintain its strong
share of the newspaper category. Sunday Life, won the highest
possible accolade as winner of UK Regional Newspaper of the Year,
and strongly reaffirmed its position as Northern Ireland's leading
indigenous Sunday newspaper.
-- INM NI Magazines portfolio which includes Ulster Business,
Hospitality Review NI, Ulster Grocer and Northern Woman has also
enjoyed a resurgence increasing its market share. Ulster Business,
Hospitality Review NI and Ulster Grocer remain circulation leaders
in their respective Business to Business categories in Northern
Ireland.
-- While Newspread's (distribution) revenue has declined due the
continued contraction of the circulation market, its
diversification into adjacent categories remains successful with
operating profit increasing 4.8% on the prior year. It was
appointed the exclusive wholesale distributor of books to Tesco
Ireland in late 2016. The recently launched Home Delivery service,
for both INM and third party publishers, and the consumables
packaging offering have also been a success. Newspread was the
successful bidder in the recent Local Government Management Agency
tender for the collection, sorting and delivery of Library
items.
(1) Before exceptionals.
(2) ABC Jan to June 2017.
(3) Per Google Analytics.
Digital performance
-- Traffic on the Group's flagship news platform, independent.ie
grew by 19% year on year, fuelled by continuous user experience
improvements and the launch of new offerings such as
farmireland.ie. Every week 3.6m users consume news from
independent.ie. The iOS and Android native news apps now serve an
average of 100m combined screenviews per month to over 300,000
people.
-- Digital revenue in the Group has increased 6.3% year on year.
CarsIreland.ie continues to enjoy strong revenue growth while
digital revenue growth elsewhere has moderated. Customer trends are
leaning towards programmatic advertising and INM's classified
businesses as digital advertising yield continues to be impacted by
growth in Mobile traffic and the move away from direct
transactional selling.
-- The Group has adapted quickly to rapidly evolving digital
advertising market trends by introducing new solutions enabling
advertisers to purchase access to the most valuable audience
segments via real time auctions - programmatic trading. INM is
currently the only publisher in Ireland to offer artificial
intelligence ("AI") powered campaign optimisation facilities,
delivering improved engagement in targeted campaigns.
-- We continue to build out classified and transactional revenue
lines to further monetise the audiences attracted to INM's
publishing brands. New event formats are planned including the
recently-launched PlayersXpo, a large gaming exhibition to be held
in the Dublin Convention Centre in October.
-- belfasttelegraph.co.uk, Northern Ireland's leading commercial
news website, continued to enjoy strong audience and commercial
success with revenue growth year on year and visits reaching a
total of 43m in Jan-June 2017 resulting in a 19% growth year on
year. Recruitment and property sites in Northern Ireland,
nijobfinder.co.uk and propertynews.com, both showed continued
revenue growth.
-- Carsireland.ie continues to increase its traffic, engagement
rate and its offering as one of the leading online classified
platforms in the Republic of Ireland for motor vehicles. In 2017
CarsIreland.ie invested in data analytics capabilities and
continues to develop automated business processes for dealers and
car buyers.
-- Responding to the growing demands from brands for higher
quality digital video content, INM has partnered with ShinAwiL to
establish a joint venture called Offscript. This new partnership
aims to disrupt the market by bringing broadcast quality content
production to digital-first channels. The business which will be
launched in September, is subject to approval by the Competition
and Consumer Protection Commission.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Board has now received a report from the confidential
independent review, which was established to examine and inquire
into matters concerning the possible acquisition of Newstalk and
related matters. The subject matter and recommendations from the
independent review are currently being considered by the Board.
The Company continues to comply with requirements from the ODCE
and is taking all necessary steps to meet the ODCE's requests. The
Company does not intend to comment further regarding the ODCE and
the independent review.
There were no events since the period end that would require
disclosure or adjustment in the financial statements.
- Ends -
(1) Before exceptionals.
(2) ABC Jan to June 2017.
(3) Per Google Analytics.
For further information, contact:
MEDIA INVESTORS & ANALYSTS
Brian Bell Robert Pitt
Wilson Hartnell Group Chief Executive Officer
+353 1 669 0030 (office) Independent News & Media PLC
brian.bell@ogilvy.com +353 1 466 3200
robert.pitt@inmplc.com
Ryan Preston
Group Chief Financial Officer
Independent News & Media PLC
+353 1 466 3200
ryan.preston@inmplc.com
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING-STATEMENTS
Some statements in this announcement are forward-looking. They
represent our expectations for our business and involve risks and
uncertainties. We have based these forward-looking statements on
our current expectations and projections about future events. We
believe that our expectations and assumptions with respect to these
forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, because they
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors,
which are in some cases beyond our control, our actual results or
performance, may differ materially from those expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of this document and no
obligation is undertaken, save as required by law or by the Listing
Rules of the Irish Stock Exchange and/or the UK Listing Authority,
to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
ABOUT INDEPENT NEWS & MEDIA PLC
INM is a market-leading media Group in the Republic of Ireland
and Northern Ireland, with a strong newspaper and digital presence.
INM is the largest newspaper contract printer, leading online news
publisher and wholesale newspaper distributor on the island of
Ireland. It manages gross assets of EUR225.3m and employs
approximately 800 people.
INDEPENT NEWS & MEDIA PLC - CONDENSED INTERIM GROUP
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONDENSED GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
(unaudited)
Six months ended 30 Six months ended 30
June 2017 June 2016
Before Before
Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional
Items Items* Total Items Items* Total
------------- ------------ -------- ------------- ------------ --------
Notes EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm
Revenue 3 148.1 - 148.1 161.6 - 161.6
Operating (costs)/income (133.6) 2.6 (131.0) (144.0) (1.3) (145.3)
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Operating profit/(loss) 3 14.5 2.6 17.1 17.6 (1.3) 16.3
Share of results of
associates
and joint ventures 0.3 - 0.3 0.6 - 0.6
------------- ------------ -------- ------------- ------------ --------
14.8 2.6 17.4 18.2 (1.3) 16.9
Finance income/(expense):
- Finance income 4 0.1 - 0.1 0.3 2.9 3.2
- Finance expense 4 - - - - (0.6) (0.6)
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Profit before taxation 14.9 2.6 17.5 18.5 1.0 19.5
Taxation (charge)/credit (0.9) (0.4) (1.3) (1.4) 0.2 (1.2)
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Profit for the period 14.0 2.2 16.2 17.1 1.2 18.3
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Profit attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 0.1 - 0.1 - - -
Equity holders of the Company 13.9 2.2 16.1 17.1 1.2 18.3
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14.0 2.2 16.2 17.1 1.2 18.3
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Profit per ordinary share
(cent)
- Basic & Diluted 6 1.2c 1.3c
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* See note 5 for further information. The notes to the condensed
interim Group financial statements on pages 11 to 26 form an
integral part of this financial information.
CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
Six Six
months months
ended ended
30 June 30 June
2017 2016
EURm EURm
Profit for the period 16.2 18.3
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Other comprehensive income/(expense)
Items that will never be reclassified
to profit or loss:
Retirement benefit obligations:
- Remeasurement gains/(losses) 3.0 (25.5)
- Related movement on deferred
tax asset (0.3) 2.5
--------- ---------
2.7 (23.0)
--------- ---------
Items that are or may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss:
Currency translation adjustments
- subsidiaries (0.6) (1.9)
Currency translation adjustments
- reclassification on disposal of
subsidiaries - (0.6)
Unrealised losses relating to cashflow
hedges (0.1) (0.3)
(0.7) (2.8)
--------- ---------
Other comprehensive income/(expense)
for the period, net of tax 2.0 (25.8)
--------- ---------
Total comprehensive income/(expense)
for the period 18.2 (7.5)
========= =========
Total comprehensive income/(expense)
attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 0.1 -
Equity holders of the Company 18.1 (7.5)
--------- ---------
18.2 (7.5)
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The notes to the condensed interim Group financial statements on
pages 11 to 26 form an integral part of this financial
information.
CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (unaudited)
Notes 30 June 31 Dec 30 June
2017 2016 2016
Unaudited Audited Unaudited
Assets EURm EURm EURm
Non-Current Assets
Intangible assets and goodwill 9 47.0 48.2 48.3
Property, plant and equipment 9 41.2 41.6 46.2
Investments in associates
and joint ventures 9 1.7 1.5 1.2
Deferred tax assets 13.4 14.2 18.8
Available-for-sale financial
assets 0.2 0.2 1.1
103.5 105.7 115.6
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Current Assets
Inventories 2.8 4.0 3.2
Trade and other receivables 22.9 23.7 24.8
Derivative financial instruments - 0.1 -
Corporate tax recoverable 0.4 0.3 -
Cash and cash equivalents 95.7 84.8 62.4
121.8 112.9 90.4
---------- ---------- ----------
Total Assets 225.3 218.6 206.0
---------- ---------- ----------
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 38.2 43.7 41.0
Corporation tax payable - - 3.6
Derivative financial instruments 12 - - 0.2
Provisions 9 12.2 10.5 11.8
50.4 54.2 56.6
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Non-Current Liabilities
Retirement benefit obligations 7 90.1 97.3 106.8
Deferred taxation liabilities 3.5 3.5 3.8
Other payables 0.7 0.8 1.0
Provisions 9 0.5 0.5 0.5
---------- ---------- ----------
94.8 102.1 112.1
---------- ---------- ----------
Total Liabilities 145.2 156.3 168.7
---------- ---------- ----------
Net Assets 80.1 62.3 37.3
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Equity
Equity Attributable to
Company's
Equity Holders
Share capital 13.9 13.9 13.9
Share premium 767.0 767.0 767.0
Other reserves 316.9 318.0 318.5
Retained losses (1,017.8) (1,036.6) (1,062.1)
---------- ---------- ----------
80.0 62.3 37.3
Non-Controlling Interests 0.1 - -
---------- ---------- ----------
Total Equity 80.1 62.3 37.3
========== ========== ==========
The notes to the condensed interim Group financial statements on
pages 11 to 26 form an integral part of this financial
information.
CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (unaudited)
Attributable to owners of the Company
------------------
Share
Based Other Currency Other Equity Non-
Share Share Payment Undenominated Translation Equity Retained Interest of Controlling
Capital Premium Reserve Capital Reserve Reserve** Other* Losses Parent Interests Total
EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
At 1 January 2016 13.9 767.0 0.4 413.2 (92.6) - - (1,057.4) 44.5 - 44.5
Total
comprehensive
expense for the
period
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 18.3 18.3 - 18.3
Other
comprehensive
expense - - - - (2.5) - (0.3) (23.0) (25.8) - (25.8)
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
Total
comprehensive
expense for the
period - - - - (2.5) - (0.3) (4.7) (7.5) - (7.5)
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
Attributable to
owners of the
Company,
recognised
directly in
equity
Equity settled
share based
payments - - 0.3 - - - - - 0.3 - 0.3
Total
attributable to
owners of the
Company - - 0.3 - - - - - 0.3 - 0.3
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
At 30 June 2016 13.9 767.0 0.7 413.2 (95.1) - (0.3) (1,062.1) 37.3 - 37.3
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
At 1 January 2017 13.9 767.0 1.0 413.2 (96.3) - 0.1 (1,036.6) 62.3 - 62.3
Total
comprehensive
(expense)/income
for the period
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 16.1 16.1 0.1 16.2
Other
comprehensive
(expense)/income - - - - (0.6) - (0.1) 2.7 2.0 - 2.0
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
Total
comprehensive
(expense)/income
for the period - - - - (0.6) - (0.1) 18.8 18.1 0.1 18.2
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
Attributable to
owners of the
Company,
recognised
directly in
equity
Equity settled
share based
payments - - 0.4 - - - - - 0.4 - 0.4
Put option on
subsidiary - - - - - (0.8) - - (0.8) - (0.8)
Total
attributable to
owners of the
Company - - 0.4 - - (0.8) - - (0.4) - (0.4)
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
At 30 June 2017 13.9 767.0 1.4 413.2 (96.9) (0.8) - (1,017.8) 80.0 0.1 80.1
--------- --------- -------- --------------- ------------- ----------- -------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --------
* Other at 30 June 2017 related to cash flow hedging reserve
EURnil (30 June 2016: EUR0.3m).
** Other equity reserve at 30 June 2017 related to a put option
over the non-controlling interest on a 51% owned subsidiary.
The notes to the condensed interim Group financial statements on
pages 11 to 26 form an integral part of this financial
information.
CONDENSED GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT (unaudited)
Six months ended 30
June
2017 2017 2016 2016
EURm EURm EURm EURm
Profit for the period 16.2 18.3
Exceptional items (2.2) (1.2)
Profit for the period before
exceptional items 14.0 17.1
Share of results of associates
and joint ventures (0.3) (0.6)
Finance income (0.1) (0.3)
Tax charge 0.9 1.4
Operating profit before exceptional
items 14.5 17.6
Depreciation/amortisation 3.1 3.2
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Earnings before Interest, Tax,
Exceptional items, Depreciation
and Amortisation 17.6 20.8
Share based payment charge 0.4 0.3
Movement in provisions/working
capital (3.3) (7.2)
Retirement benefit obligations
deficit repair payments (0.8) (3.9)
Defined benefit retirement benefit
obligations charge recognised
in the Group Income Statement 0.6 1.4
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Cash generated from operations
(before cash exceptional items) 14.5 11.4
Exceptional expenditure (0.8) (0.7)
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Cash generated from operations 13.7 10.7
Income tax paid (1.0) -
------ ------
Cash generated by operating activities 12.7 10.7
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends received from associates
and joint ventures 0.4 0.5
Purchases of property, plant
and equipment (0.7) (2.0)
Purchases of intangible assets (0.6) (1.4)
Acquisition of subsidiary, net
of cash acquired - (3.0)
Advances to associates and joint
ventures (0.2) (0.1)
Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale
financial assets - 0.3
Net cash used in investing activities (1.1) (5.7)
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest paid - -
Net cash used in financing activities - -
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents
in the period 11.6 5.0
Foreign exchange losses (0.7) (2.3)
------ ------
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents in the period 10.9 2.7
Balance at beginning of the period 84.8 59.7
Cash and cash equivalents at
end of the period 95.7 62.4
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The notes to the condensed interim Group financial statements on
pages 11 to 26 form an integral part of this financial
information.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited)
1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Information under IFRS
Basis of Preparation and Going Concern
Independent News & Media PLC ("the Company") is a company
domiciled in Ireland. These condensed interim Group financial
statements as at and for the six months ended 30 June 2017 comprise
the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as "the
Group") and the Group's interest in associates and joint
ventures.
This financial information has been prepared on the going
concern basis, which assumes that the Group will continue to be
able to meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable
future.
The condensed interim Group financial statements for the six
months ended 30 June 2017 and the comparative amounts have not been
audited or reviewed by the auditors. The condensed interim Group
financial statements are not the statutory financial statements of
the Company. A copy of the statutory financial statements has been
annexed to the Company's annual return to the Companies
Registration Office in Ireland in respect of the year ended 31
December 2016. The auditor's report on those financial statements
was unqualified. The financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2016 are available online at www.inmplc.com.
These condensed interim Group financial statements are presented
in Euro, which is the functional currency of the Company and
presentation currency of the Group.
The condensed interim Group financial statements were approved
by the Directors on 22 August 2017.
The condensed interim Group financial statements for the six
months ended 30 June 2017, which should be read in conjunction with
the 2016 Annual Report, have been prepared in accordance with the
Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007, the related
Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland and in accordance
with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim Financial
Reporting (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union.
Accounting Policies
The accounting policies and methods of computation and
presentation adopted in the preparation of the condensed interim
Group financial statements are consistent with those applied in the
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2016 and are described
in those financial statements on pages 115 to 132, except for the
impact of the standards described below.
The following new and amended standards and interpretations are
effective for the Group for the first time for the financial year
beginning 1 January 2017.
-- Disclosure Initiative (Amendments to IAS 7)
-- Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses (Amendments to IAS 12)
-- Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2014-2016 Cycle
None of these had a material impact on the Group.
The following new standards will be effective for the Group in
future periods:
-- IFRS 15 Revenue - effective for the first time in the period beginning 1 January 2018;
-- IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - effective for the first time
in the period beginning 1 January 2018; and
-- IFRS 16 Leases - effective for the first time in the period beginning 1 January 2019.
The Group is currently undergoing a project to assess the impact
of each of these standards on the Group's results.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
2. Risks and Uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group were
detailed in the Risk Report in the 2016 Annual Report and these
continue to be considered the principal risks and uncertainties for
the remaining six months of the year most likely to influence the
performance of the Group.
The preparation of interim Group financial statements requires
management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that
affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results could differ
materially from these estimates. The significant judgements made by
management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key
sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that
applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the
year ended 31 December 2016.
When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the
group uses market observable data as far as possible. Fair values
are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy
based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as
follows:
-- Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
-- Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
(i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
-- Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based
on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or
liability might be categories in different levels of the fair value
hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorised in its
entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the
lowest input that is significant to the entire measurement.
The group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value
hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the
change has occurred.
Further information about the assumptions made in measuring fair
values is included in note 12.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
3. Segmental Reporting
Segment information is presented on the same basis as that used
for internal reporting purposes. Segmental information is reported
in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the
Chief Operating Decision Maker ('CODM'). The CODM has been
identified as the Board of Directors. The reporting segment based
on the internal reporting information provided is shown in the
table on the following page. The key performance measure that is
reviewed is operating profit/(loss) before exceptional items.
Exceptional items are reviewed at a level higher than the operating
segment and appear as a reconciling item from the key performance
measure reviewed by the CODM to the IFRS result. Finance income and
expense, share of results of associates and joint ventures and
taxation are reviewed and considered by the CODM at a Group level
only.
The components of the Group, whose operating results are
regularly reviewed by the CODM to make decisions about the
allocation of resources, and in performance assessment, are
contained in the table on the following page.
The Group continued to report its revenues and operating profit
before exceptional items by geographical area with a further
analysis of the geographical areas by class of business also
provided.
A number of operating activities are aggregated into one
operating segment on the basis that they exhibit similar long-term
financial performance as they have similar economic characteristics
and are similar in each of the following respects:
-- the nature of the products and services;
-- the nature of the production processes;
-- the type or class of customer for their products and services; and
-- the methods used to distribute their products or provide their services.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
3. Segmental Reporting (continued)
Revenue (3(rd) Party) Operating Profit/(Loss)
(Before Exceptional Items)
30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June 30 June
2017 2017 2016 2016 2017 2017 2016 2016
EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm
Island of Ireland
- Publishing 148.1 161.6 17.2 20.3
Central Costs - - (2.7) (2.7)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total 148.1 161.6 14.5 17.6
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
3. Segmental Reporting (continued)
30 June 30 June
2017 2016
EURm EURm
Total operating profit before exceptional items 14.5 17.6
Operating exceptionals 2.6 (1.3)
-------- --------
17.1 16.3
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
(post exceptionals) 0.3 0.6
Net finance income (post exceptionals) 0.1 2.6
Taxation charge (post exceptionals) (1.3) (1.2)
Profit for the period (post exceptionals) 16.2 18.3
-------- --------
The taxation charge (post exceptionals) for the period comprises
a charge of EUR1.3m (2016: EUR1.2m) in respect of Republic of
Ireland taxation, a charge of EURnil (2016: charge of EURnil) in
respect of Northern Ireland taxation and a charge of EURnil (2016:
EURnil) in respect of overseas taxation.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
4. Net Finance Income/(Expense)
30 June 30 June
2017 2016
EURm EURm
Finance income 0.1 0.3
Finance expense - -
-------- --------
Net finance income (before exceptional finance items) 0.1 0.3
Exceptional finance income (note 5) - 2.9
Exceptional finance expense (note 5) - (0.6)
-------- --------
Net finance income 0.1 2.6
-------- --------
5. Exceptional Items
Exceptional items are those items of income and expense that the
Group considers are material and/or of such a nature that their
separate disclosure is relevant to a better understanding of the
Group's financial performance.
30 June 30 June
2017 2016
EURm EURm
--------------------------------------- --------- -------- -----------
Included in profit before taxation
are the following:
Restructuring credit (i) 2.6 0.3
Impairments (ii) - (1.6)
--------------------------------------- --------- -------- -----------
Net operating exceptional items 2.6 (1.3)
Exceptional finance income (iii) - 2.9
Exceptional finance expense (iv) - (0.6)
--------------------------------------- --------- -------- -----------
Net exceptional items before
taxation 2.6 1.0
Tax on exceptional items (v) (0.4) 0.2
--------------------------------------- --------- -------- -----------
Net exceptional items after taxation* 2.2 1.2
-------------------------------------------------- -------- -----------
*Of the exceptional gain of EUR2.2m in 2017 and the
restructuring provision as at 31 December 2016, EUR0.8m (2016:
EUR0.7m) is shown as an exceptional expenditure outflow in the
Group Cash Flow Statement and primarily relates to miscellaneous
redundancy and other restructuring costs.
(i) 2017
Primarily relates to the following:
(a) A retirement benefits accounting adjustment of EUR3.1m
relating to the finalisation of the de-recognition of two of
Group's Republic of Ireland defined benefit schemes on 7(th)
November 2016;
(b) A charge of EUR0.4m related to miscellaneous restructuring
costs, primarily redundancy costs in the Island of Ireland; and
(c) A charge of EUR0.1m for acquisition related expenses.
2016
Relates to a credit for a currency translation adjustment
(EUR0.6m) due to the disposal of two Australian subsidiaries and
the reversal of provisions (EUR0.3m), partially offset by charges
for restructuring in the Island of Ireland (EUR0.4m) and
acquisition related fees (EUR0.2m).
(ii) 2016
Relates to a charge for the write down of property, plant and
equipment (EUR1.0m) and impairment of computer software (EUR0.6m)
across the group.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
5. Exceptional Items (continued)
(iii) 2016
Relates to a gain arising from the re-measurement to fair value
of the Group's pre-existing 50% interest in Digital Odyssey Limited
(see note 14).
(iv) 2016
Relates to a charge of EUR0.6m for the write down of
available-for-sale financial assets.
(v) 2017
Relates primarily to a deferred tax movement of EUR0.4m due to
the retirement benefits accounting adjustment relating to the
de-recognition of two of the Group's Republic of Ireland defined
benefit schemes on 7(th) November 2016.
2016
Relates to a credit of EUR0.2m primarily relating to exceptional
charges for restructuring in the Island of Ireland and acquisition
related fees.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
6. Earnings Per Share
2017 2016
EURm EURm
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders
Profit attributable to the equity
holders of the Company (basic and
diluted) 16.1 18.3
Exceptional items (note 5) (2.6) 1.3
Exceptional finance income (note 5) - (2.9)
Exceptional finance expense (note
5) - 0.6
Net exceptional tax charge/(credit)
(note 5) 0.4 (0.2)
Profit before exceptional items attributable
to the equity holders of the Company 13.9 17.1
---------------- ----------------
Weighted average number of shares 2017 2016
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period (excluding
5,597,077 treasury shares) 1,386,547,375 1,386,547,375
Impact of share options 3,508,772 3,075,592
---------------- ----------------
Diluted number of shares 1,390,056,147 1,389,622,967
---------------- ----------------
Basic & Diluted earnings per share 1.2c 1.3c
---------------- ----------------
Basic & Diluted earnings per share
before exceptional items 1.0c 1.2c
---------------- ----------------
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit
attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume
conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Share options
are the Company's only category of dilutive potential ordinary
shares.
Basic and diluted earnings per share before exceptional items
are presented in order to give a better understanding of the
Group's underlying financial performance.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
7. Other Items
a) Retirement Benefits
In July 2017, a formal agreement was reached between the
Trustees of two of the Group's Republic of Ireland defined benefit
schemes and the Group. The retirement benefit obligations as at 30
June 2017 in the Statement of Financial Position has decreased by
EUR7.2m to EUR90.1m compared to EUR97.3m at 31 December 2016. This
decrease in the retirement benefit obligations is primarily driven
by an accounting adjustment of EUR3.1m relating to the finalisation
of the de-recognition of two of Group's Republic of Ireland defined
benefit schemes on 7(th) November 2016 and a favourable movement in
the actuarial assumptions used in valuing the pension obligations
of EUR3.0m. The discount rate used in the Republic of Ireland at 30
June 2017 was 2.25% versus the discount rate of 1.90% used at 31
December 2016. The discount rate used in Northern Ireland at 30
June 2017 was 2.70% which was the same as the discount rate used at
31 December 2016.
30 June 2017 31 December 2016
ROI NIRE Total ROI NIRE Total
EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm EURm
-------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net defined benefit
pension liability (7.9) (30.1) (38.0) (9.9) (31.8) (41.7)
Present value
of defined contribution
scheme provision (52.1) - (52.1) (55.6) - (55.6)
-------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Retirement Benefit
Obligations (60.0) (30.1) (90.1) (65.5) (31.8) (97.3)
-------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
b) Statement of Comprehensive Income
A negative currency translation adjustment of EUR0.6m (all of
which relates to subsidiaries) has been recognised in the Group
Statement of Comprehensive Income for the half year to 30 June 2017
(2016: a negative currency translation adjustment of EUR2.5m). The
negative currency translation adjustment has arisen due to the
weakening of the Sterling Pound exchange rate at 30 June 2017
compared to the rates at 31 December 2016 used in the translation
of the Group's investments in subsidiaries with a functional
currency different to that of the Parent Company.
c) Dividends
The Directors are not proposing an interim dividend for 2017.
There was no dividend paid or declared in respect of 2016.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
8. Borrowings
As of 30 June 2017, the Group held no debt and had cash and cash
equivalents of EUR95.7m (EUR84.8m as at 31 December 2016).
9. Intangible Assets and Goodwill/ Investment in Associates and
Joint ventures/ Property, Plant & Equipment
Intangible Assets
The carrying amount of the Group's intangible assets (including
goodwill) decreased by EUR1.2m, from EUR48.2m at 31 December 2016
to EUR47.0m at 30 June 2017. This decrease is driven by an
amortisation charge of EUR1.4m (primarily software) and an
unfavourable foreign exchange movement of EUR0.4m, offset in part
by software additions of EUR0.6m.
Impairment Reviews
The Group's indefinite life intangible assets are tested
annually for impairment at 31 December or whenever there is an
indication of impairment. There were no indications of impairment
and there were no impairments recognised at 30 June 2017. When
testing for impairment, the recoverable amounts for the Group's
cash-generating units (CGUs) are measured at their value in use by
discounting future expected cash flows. These calculations use cash
flow projections based on management approved projections, which
reflect management's current experience and future expectations of
the markets in which the CGU operates. The detailed methodology
(updated for changes in any of the key assumptions to reflect past
experience and also consistent with external sources of
information) as used by the Group for impairment testing is as
outlined in the 2016 annual report.
The Statement of Financial Position reports the carrying amount
of newspaper mastheads at their acquired cost (less impairment).
Where these assets have been acquired through a business
combination, cost will be the fair value in acquisition accounting.
The value of internally generated newspaper mastheads or
post-acquisition uplifts in value are not permitted to be
recognised in the Statement of Financial Position in accordance
with IFRS and, as a result, no values for certain of the Group's
internally generated newspaper mastheads (e.g. three of the main
Irish titles, the Irish Independent, the Sunday Independent and The
Herald) are reflected in the Statement of Financial Position.
The Directors are of the view that the Group has many other
intangible assets which have substantial value that are not
reflected on the Group's Statement of Financial Position. This is
because these intangible assets are carried in the Group's
Statement of Financial Position at a nil value or at a value which
is much less than their recoverable amount. The Directors are of
the view that if these intangible assets were allowed to be carried
on the Group's Statement of Financial Position then the Group's
intangible assets would be greater than currently reported.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
9. Intangible Assets and Goodwill/ Investment in Associates and
Joint ventures/ Property, Plant & Equipment (continued)
Property, Plant & Equipment
The carrying amount of the Group's property, plant &
equipment decreased by EUR0.4m, from EUR41.6m at 31 December 2016
to EUR41.2m at 30 June 2017. This decrease is driven primarily by
depreciation charges of EUR1.7m, and an unfavourable foreign
exchange movement of EUR0.2m, somewhat offset by additions of
EUR1.5m.
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
The carrying amount of investments in associates and joint
ventures increased by EUR0.2m, from EUR1.5m as at 31 December 2016
to EUR1.7m as at 30 June 2017. The movement is primarily due to the
Group's share in profits from and advances to associates and joint
ventures, offset in part by dividends received from associates and
joint ventures.
Provisions
The carrying amount of provisions increased by EUR1.7m, from
EUR11.0m at 31 December 2016 to EUR12.7m at 30 June 2017. This
increase is primarily driven by additional libel and restructuring
provisions.
10. Related Party Information
During the first six months of the current financial year there
have been no material related party transactions that have taken
place requiring disclosure and there have been no changes in the
related party transactions described in the last Annual Report that
could have a material effect on the financial position or
performance of the enterprise.
11. Discontinued Operations
There were no discontinued operations during the period to 30
June 2017 or in the comparative period.
12. Fair Value
Fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities
The fair values of quoted available-for-sale financial assets
and derivative financial instruments are measured using market
values. Unquoted available-for-sale financial assets and
derivatives are measured using valuation techniques. The carrying
amount of non interest bearing financial assets and financial
liabilities and cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair
values due to their short term nature. The Group has not disclosed
the fair value of certain financial instruments such as other
payables, short-term receivables and short term payables because
their carrying amounts are a reasonable approximation of fair
value.
Of the available-for-sale financial assets of EUR0.2m (31
December 2016: EUR0.2m), EUR0.2m (31 December 2016: EUR0.2m) are
measured at Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The derivative financial instruments - cashflow hedges of EURnil
(31 December 2016: EUR0.1m) are measured at Level 2 of the fair
value hierarchy.
Additional disclosures in relation to fair value have not been
made on the grounds of materiality.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
13. Share-based payment arrangement
At 30 June 2017, the Group had the following share-based payment
arrangements.
Share option programme (equity-settled)
In June 2014, the Remuneration Committee proposed the
introduction of a new share option scheme and this was approved by
the shareholders at the AGM on 6 June 2014. This scheme entitles
certain employees to purchase shares in the Company.
On 1 January 2015 a grant under the scheme, with two separate
and independent sets of vesting conditions, was made to certain
employees. Holders of vested options are entitled to purchase
shares at the nominal value of the share at the grant date.
On 1 January 2016 and on 1 January 2017, further grants on
similar terms were offered to key management personnel and senior
employees.
All options are to be settled by physical delivery of shares.
The terms and conditions and the main vesting criteria of the share
options are set out in the tables as follows:
Grant date/employees Number Vesting conditions Contractual
entitled of instruments life of
options
------------------------------------------------ ---------------- ---------------------------- ------------
4,657,636 3 years service from 7 years
* On 1 Jan 2015 to certain employees (50% of grant date and a
total grant) sliding TSR condition
(share price growth
2,082,521 and dividends of
* On 1 Jan 2016 to certain employees (50% of INM compared with
total grant) companies in the
FTSE 350 Media Group):
2,749,478 -Below median: 0%
* On 1 Jan 2017 to certain employees (50% of of total grant
total grant) -Between median and
75(th) percentile:
25% - 50% of total
grant pro rata
-75(th) percentile
or above: 50% of
total grant
------------------------------------------------ ---------------- ---------------------------- ------------
4,657,636 3 years service from 7 years
* On 1 Jan 2015 to certain employees (50% of grant date and a
total grant) sliding EPS condition
(level that INM's
2,082,521 annualised EPS growth
* On 1 Jan 2016 to certain employees (50% of is in excess of the
total grant) annualised change
in CPI):
2,749,478 -Less than 5%: 0%
* On 1 Jan 2017 to certain employees (50% of of total grant
total grant) -Between 5% and 10%:
20% - 50% of total
grant pro rata
-Above 10%: 50% of
total grant
In addition, the
annualised EPS growth
must be positive
and the average 30
day share price at
the end of the arrangement
must be higher than
at the start of the
arrangement.
------------------------------------------------ ---------------- ---------------------------- ------------
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
13. Share-based payment arrangement (continued)
The fair value of services received in return for share options
granted is based on the fair value of the share options
granted.
Measurement of grant date fair values
The following inputs were used in the measure of the fair value
at grant date of the share-based payment arrangement.
Share option Share option Share option
programme programme for programme for
for certain certain employees certain employees
employees
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
2017 2016 2015
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Fair value at
grant date EUR0.123 EUR0.164 EUR0.125
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Share price at
grant date EUR0.128 EUR0.169 EUR0.130
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Exercise price EUR0.01 EUR0.01 EUR0.01
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Expected volatility
(weighted average
volatility) 33% 35% 39%
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Option life (expected
weighted average 3 years 3 years 3 years
life)
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Expected dividends 0% 0% 0%
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Risk free interest
rate (based on
German government
bonds) 0.47% 0.21% 0.83%
----------------------- ------------- ------------------- -------------------
Expected volatility is estimated taking into account historic
average share price volatility.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
14. Acquisition of Subsidiary
On 13 May 2016, the Group acquired the remaining 50% of the
shares and voting interests in Digital Odyssey Limited (trading as
CarsIreland.ie). As a result of acquiring the remaining 50%
shareholding, the Group obtained control of Digital Odyssey
Limited.
There are clear synergies with INM's existing motoring features
across print and digital. CarsIreland.ie is a prominent destination
for drivers looking to sell their car or buy a new vehicle and
enjoys significant visitor numbers. The site's online position fits
well with INM's strategy for both its online and print titles.
a) Acquisition Related Costs
The Group incurred acquisition-related costs of EUR0.2m on legal
fees and due diligence costs. These costs have been included in
'exceptional items'.
b) Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The following table summarises the recognised amounts of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.
EURm
Intangible assets 1.7
Trade receivables 0.1
Cash and cash equivalents 0.5
Trade and other payables (0.2)
Total identifiable net
assets acquired 2.1
------
The valuation techniques used for measuring the fair value of
material assets acquired were as follows:
Assets acquired Valuation technique
------------------ ----------------------------------------
Intangible The brands were valued using the
Assets relief-from-royalty method. The
relief-from-royalty method considers
the discounted estimated royalty
payments that are expected to
be avoided as a result of the
acquisition.
The customer list was valued using
the multi-period excess earnings
method. The multi-period excess
earnings method considers the
present value of net cash flows
expected to be generated by the
customer relationships, by excluding
any cash flows related to contributory
assets.
------------------ ----------------------------------------
Trade Receivables The trade receivables comprise
gross contractual amounts due
of EUR0.1m.
------------------ ----------------------------------------
Other Assets The carrying value of other assets
acquired equate to their fair
value.
------------------ ----------------------------------------
No revision has been necessary to the above amounts in the
twelve months following the acquisition.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM STATEMENT (unaudited) (continued)
14. Acquisition of Subsidiary (continued)
c) Goodwill
Goodwill arising from the acquisition has been recognised as
follows:
EURm
Consideration transferred
(in the form of cash) 3.5
Fair value of pre-existing
interest in Digital Odyssey
Limited 3.5
Fair value of identifiable
net assets (2.1)
------
Goodwill 4.9
------
The remeasurement to fair value of the Group's pre-existing 50%
interest in Digital Odyssey Limited resulted in a gain of EUR2.9m.
This amount has been included in 'exceptional items'. The goodwill
is attributable to synergies that will be realised through the
Group's people, structures and business practices in acquiring the
remaining 50% of Digital Odyssey Limited.
15. Subsequent Events
There were no events since the period end that would require
adjustment or disclosure in the interim group financial
statements.
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
30 JUNE 2017
The Directors are responsible for preparing this interim
management report and the condensed interim financial information
in accordance with the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC)
Regulations 2007 (as amended), the Transparency Rules of the
Central Bank of Ireland and with IAS 34, Interim Financial
Reporting as adopted by the European Union.
The Directors as listed on pages 41 to 43 of our 2016 Annual
Report (being the persons responsible within INM for making this
statement) confirm that to the best of their knowledge:
(1) the condensed interim Group financial statements, comprising
the condensed Group Income Statement, the condensed Group Statement
of Comprehensive Income, the condensed Group Statement of Financial
Position, the condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity, the
condensed Group Cash Flow Statement and the related notes, have
been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard
34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European
Union.
(2) the Interim Management Report and the condensed interim
Group financial statements include a fair review of:
(a) the important events that have occurred during the first six
months of the financial year, and their impact on the condensed
interim Group financial statements;
(b) the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six
months of the financial year;
(c) related party transactions that have taken place in the
first six months of the current financial year that have materially
affected the financial position or the performance of the Group
during that period; and
(d) any changes in the related party transactions described in
the last Annual Report, that could have a material effect on the
financial position or performance of the Group in the first six
months of the current financial year.
On behalf of the Board
Leslie Buckley
Group Chairman
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