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K3 Capital Group PLC
11 September 2018
11 September 2018
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of Regulation 596/2014 ("MAR")
K3 CAPITAL GROUP PLC
("K3", the "Company" and including its subsidiaries, the
"Group")
Final audited results for the year ending 31 May 2018
A year of significant growth across the Group
K3 Capital Group plc, a leading business and company sales
specialist in the UK, today announces its final results for the
year ended 31 May 2018.
Financial highlights
GBPm 2018 2017 % change
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Group revenue GBP16.5m GBP10.8m 53%
EBITDA GBP7.4m GBP4.5m 64%
Profit before tax GBP7.3m GBP3.6m 103%
Net cash GBP7.5m GBP3.4m 121%
Earnings per share 14.10p *6.59p 114%
Dividend per share **11.25p *7.19p 56%
Cash in bank less bank loans
* 2017 earnings per share & dividend per share are based on
42.2m issued share capital at 31 May 2017
** 2018 dividend per share includes proposed final dividend
Operational highlights
-- Continued investment in our people and their training and
development (133 employees as of 31 May 2018)
-- Most active dealmaker in H1 2018 and full year 2017 in the
Thomson Reuters Small Cap M&A Review
-- Introduction of new technologies and systems in order to fuel future growth
-- Ongoing delivery of core strategy to increase the volume of
larger and more profitable mandates
-- Creation of a new FCA Regulated subsidiary (KBS Capital Markets Limited)
Outlook
-- All three brands have started FY19 strongly and the Group as
a whole is trading ahead of market expectations, with strong
pipelines in place
-- Continued organic growth across all three group companies
-- Ongoing strategy to both target and win higher value, more
profitable mandates through targeted marketing campaigns and
national sales force
-- Refining technologies and data provisions to further enhance buyer targeting
-- KBS Capital Markets gives the capability to offer a
'TripleTrack' approach to continue to generate quality clients and
mandates
Commenting on the results, K3 Capital Group plc, Chairman, Ian
Mattioli said:
"Our disruptive business model and proactive approach to
targeting clients with larger value potential has helped us deliver
a year of pleasing growth across each of the Group companies.
"Throughout the year, K3 has continued to invest in both its
sales people and its direct marketing approach, two elements which
have culminated in 15% more client mandates in FY18 than the
previous year and an increase of more than a third in
non-contingent fee income.
"Once again, we find ourselves excelling in national league
tables, with Thomson Reuters naming KBS Corporate the most active
dealmaker in the Small Cap Financial Advisory review for 2017 and
H1 2018. Such accolades are testament to the dedication of the
whole team in having the drive and determination to continue
improving KPIs across the Group.
"We are continuing to work hard to deliver additional
improvements to the technology and systems which were launched in
FY18, which will continue to enhance and partially automate
business processes. This will drive further operational
efficiencies and we remain excited by the prospects that this
offers the Group."
John Rigby, CEO of K3 Capital Group plc said:
"As an innovative and disruptive player within the fragmented
business and company sales marketplace, K3 has continued to
increase the number of client mandates across the Group, with
success being achieved by carefully monitoring growth through key
performance indicators, including the total volume of mandates,
completed transactions and average transaction fees.
"All three brands have started FY19 strongly and the Group as a
whole is trading ahead of market expectations and has strong
pipelines in place. To facilitate further the Group's organic
growth we plan to leverage our data, technology and systems to find
more sellers, more buyers and complete more transactions than any
other UK adviser."
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For further information please contact:
K3 Capital Group plc Tel: c/o Newgate 020 7680
6550
John Rigby, Chief Executive Officer www.k3capitalgroupplc.com
Andrew Melbourne, Chief Financial
Officer
finnCap Ltd (Nominated Adviser Tel: 020 7220 0500
and Broker)
Jonny Franklin-Adams, Emily Watts,
Anthony Adams
(Corporate Finance)
Tim Redfern, Richard Chambers (Corporate
Broking)
Newgate Communications Ltd (Financial Tel: 020 7680 6550
PR)
Alistair Kellie, Zoƫ Sibree, k3capital@newgatecomms.com
James Ash
Information on K3 Capital Group plc can be accessed via the
Group's website at www.k3capitalgroupplc.com
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date.
Strategic Report
Chairman's statement
I am delighted to report that K3 Capital Group plc has achieved
significant organic growth with record revenues and profits in
FY18.
Our disruptive business model and proactive approach to
targeting clients with larger value potential has seen each Group
company achieve pleasing growth. It is a testament to the
professionalism and dedication of the Board and management that
such results have been achieved and I remain confident that further
opportunities for growth remain ahead for the Group.
It has been a year of robust growth that has seen revenues
increase by 53% to GBP16.5m (FY17 GBP10.8m) and EBITDA (note 3 of
the financial statements) increase by 64%, to GBP7.4m (FY17
GBP4.5m). In addition to this, the Group is pleased to report a
profit after tax of GBP6.0m, an increase of 114% (FY17
GBP2.8m).
Throughout the year, K3 has continued to invest in both its
sales people and its direct marketing approach, two elements which
have culminated in 15% more client mandates in FY18. Non-contingent
fee income across the brands has increased by 37% to GBP7.0m in
FY18 (FY17 GBP5.1m). This investment, combined with continuing
industry recognition has raised our profile and brand awareness
throughout the UK.
Our operations department has also had a successful year with
revenue from Group transaction fees increasing by 64% to GBP9.5m
(FY17 GBP5.8m). This department has grown as a direct result of
investment into people, management and processes and we are
delighted with the calibre and dedication of the team who remain
focussed on delivering a 'best in class' service to all
clients.
Once again, we find ourselves excelling in national league
tables, with Thomson Reuters naming KBS Corporate as the most
active dealmaker in the Small Cap Financial Advisory review for
2017 and H1 2018. Such accolades are testament to the dedication of
the whole team in having the drive and determination to continue
improving KPIs across the Group.
Financials
As reported, revenues for the year stood at GBP16.5m, an
increase of 53% (FY17: GBP10.8m), and 22% above initial market
expectations.
We are pleased to report an EBITDA of GBP7.4m (FY17 GBP4.5m), an
increase of 64% and 35% above initial market expectations. The
Group also enjoyed an increase in operating profit of 97% to
GBP7.3m (FY17 GBP3.7m).
Net cash at the year-end stands at GBP7.5m, an increase of 121%
from the previous year (FY17 GBP3.4m).
Group net assets at FY18 were GBP8.3m (FY17 GBP5.4m) with
current net assets standing at GBP4.2m (FY17 GBP1.5m).
As a result of the pleasing results, the Board is delighted to
recommend the final payment dividend of 8.4p per share. This
results in a total dividend of 11.25p (FY17: 7.19p), a 56%
increase.
The Board remains committed to a progressive dividend policy,
whilst maintaining an appropriate level of dividend cover. If
approved, the final dividend will be paid on 30 October 2018 to
shareholders on the register at the close of business on 28
September 2018, with an associated ex-dividend date of 27 September
2018.
Summary
The positive momentum in the business continues to gain pace and
the improved performance across all KPIs, coupled with the robust
deal pipelines that exist across all three trading brands, lead us
to a very positive outlook for FY19 and beyond.
We have seen some significant uplifts in the sales and
operational KPIs, and we continue to strive to both develop and
train our employees in order to help continue these trends.
We are continuing to work hard to deliver additional
improvements to the technology and systems which were launched in
FY18 and which will continue to enhance and partially automate
business processes. This will drive further operational
efficiencies and we remain excited by the prospects that this
offers the Group.
Ian Mattioli
Chairman
10 September 2018
Chief Executive Officer's Report
Introduction and highlights
I am delighted to report on what has been a fantastic year at K3
Capital Group plc. Record revenue and profits have been achieved
through continued implementation of our growth strategy, predicated
on effective marketing, quality data and professional sales
strategies, coupled with a low cost and scalable operating
platform. This is driven and supported by K3's continued investment
in technology, data segmentation and optimisation and improvements
in its marketing and sales processes.
As an innovative and disruptive player within the fragmented
business and company sales marketplace, K3 has continued to
increase the number of client mandates across the Group, with a
particular focus on a qualified service delivery to mandates with
an enterprise value in excess of GBP5m. The Group's success is
achieved by carefully monitoring its growth through key performance
indicators, including the total volume of mandates, completed
transactions and average transaction fees.
We are delighted to have retained our high standing within
industry league tables having been ranked by Thomson Reuters (small
cap M&A review by deal volume) as No 1 Advisor for the calendar
year 2017 and No 1 Advisor in the first six months of this calendar
year (Jan to June 2018).
Figures from this review show that K3 Capital outperformed the
market, completing 34% more deals than any other advisor. Amid the
current uncertainty around Brexit negotiations and slow economic
growth, such success demonstrates the scale of this achievement,
but also hints at the Group's ability to achieve excellence even in
turbulent market conditions.
The financial year ending 31 May 2018 has seen the continuing
and successful implementation of our strategy to grow revenue
across each of our brands. I am very pleased to report that revenue
for the Group increased 53% to GBP16.5m (up from GBP10.8m in FY17)
with revenue in KBS Corporate Finance up 77%, KBS Corporate up 43%
and Knightsbridge up 24%.
During the year we have successfully implemented a number of
initiatives to help propel growth throughout the year. A number of
technological advances were launched and began to positively
influence activity; continued investment in our people has led to
increases in both capacity and skill sets; and further refinement
of sales and marketing activity has continued to enhance our
ability to target larger value opportunities.
However, the year hasn't been without challenges. The
introduction of GDPR in May 2018 inevitably meant some minor
restructuring and formalising of our procedures, but with the
dedication of our internal marketing team, and the professional
legal advice received from our solicitors and the Direct Marketing
Association, I can report that policies, procedures and training
were implemented ahead of the legislation coming into force. We do
not believe that the changes implemented will have any ongoing
impact on our direct marketing method which remains central to our
disruptive model.
I would like to thank my fellow directors and indeed all the
staff across the Group for their hard work and dedication over the
last 12 months in achieving remarkable growth in both revenue, and
EBITDA up 64% to GBP7.4m FY18 (FY17 GBP4.5m). Their commitment and
hard work in driving through growth initiatives, has brought about
even greater momentum both in the volume and quality of new client
wins and transactions. The achievements within the financial year
speak volumes for the character and professionalism of the entire
K3 team.
I am proud to announce that during the financial year we awarded
25 members of staff with share options (the performance period for
which commenced on 1 December 2017). This scheme is undoubtedly
helping us to retain and attract key talent to the Group and I
envisage it continuing to play an important role as we enter our
second full year as a PLC.
Our marketing spend has increased in line with our strategy to
target and mandate 'bigger and better', higher value clients. The
costs of GBP1.0m (6.1% of turnover) in FY18 compares with GBP0.9m
(8.3% of turnover) in FY17 and has driven new client wins across
KBS Corporate Finance, KBS Corporate and Knightsbridge, many of
which will convert into transaction fee income as we move into
FY19. It is pleasing to see that the investment in marketing is
having a positive effect on return on investment, demonstrated by
decreased marketing costs as a percentage of turnover.
Knightsbridge Business Sales
Sales
The Knightsbridge brand has traded positively across the year
allowing us to recruit a further Regional Sales Manager, increasing
the team to seven, with further investment into Head Office sales
resource. During the financial year we have repositioned the brand,
launching Knightsbridge Commercial, in order to focus on the more
profitable commercial market, in addition to the 'retail' market,
which Knightsbridge has traditionally served.
This has been complemented by increased investment into direct
marketing resulting in growth across all main KPIs, monthly
appointments increased to 232 in FY18 (FY17 189); monthly fee
quotes increased to GBP294k in FY18 (FY17 GBP204k) and monthly new
mandates increasing by 5%.
This has delivered a 57% increase in non-contingent fee income
to GBP1.1m in FY18 (FY17 GBP0.7m). We strongly believe that our
approach and dedication to the Knightsbridge Commercial brand will
provide additional growth in FY19 and beyond.
Operations
Within the previous financial year we created a separate
department to manage commercial instructions under a new
Knightsbridge Commercial brand. We are confident that this has
improved the customer journey as planned and this re-focus on
commercial business have delivered positive KPIs.
The growth across all main KPIs included: monthly buyer enquires
increasing to 3,017 in FY18 (FY17 2,965); monthly buyer meetings
increased to 224 in FY18 (FY17 200); and monthly offers increased
to 45 in FY18 (FY17 35).
We are confident that the strong performance against KPIs and
investment in the team will yield a very positive future for the
division and will deliver revenue growth in FY19. Transaction fee
income achieved in FY18 is GBP518k (FY17 GBP532k). This marginal
decrease (3%) can be attributed to a particularly large transaction
that occurred in FY17, when normalised to take this into account,
we see a 16% increase in the volume of transactions, and a 28%
increase in underlying Transaction Fee Income.
KBS Corporate
Sales
FY18 has seen previous investment into sales staff, systems and
data produce excellent results. This combined with our continued
focus on targeting higher value clients through our 'bigger and
better' approach has helped to yield positive growth across all our
main KPIs. Monthly new business appointments increased to 285 in
FY18 (FY17 239); monthly fee quotes increased to GBP2.1m FY18 (FY17
GBP1.3m) and monthly new mandates increased by 24%.
As a result non-contingent fee income has increased by 37% to
GBP5.9m in FY18 (FY17 GBP4.3m).
Operations
Our continuing mantra of targeting and winning higher value
client mandates in greater volume, combined with a significant
uplift in the number of buyers sourced, due to our ongoing
investment into data, research and buyer targeting, has continued
to deliver increases in both the volume of transactions completed
(30% increase on FY17) and the average fee relating to these
transactions increased by 22%. (FY18: GBP43.1k, up from FY17:
GBP35.2k).
The investment in management, head count and data / systems has
delivered some pleasing results across all major operational KPIs.
These include monthly non disclosure agreements (NDAs) received
increasing to 1,006 in FY18 (FY17 673); monthly buyer meetings
increasing to 115 in FY18 (FY17 86) and monthly offers increasing
to 36 in FY18 (FY17: 21).
All of the above has resulted in transaction fee income
increasing by 60% to GBP2.4m in FY18 (FY17 GBP1.5m) and we are
confident that the investment will deliver further revenue growth
and profitability in FY19.
KBS Corporate Finance
Operations
During FY18 our continued strategy of targeting higher value
clients has resulted in us winning numerous mandates with profits
typically ranging from GBP2m to GBP10m, providing us with a strong
foundation heading into FY19 and beyond. During the period we
increased the number of chartered accountants within the department
to 9 (FY17: 5) in order to provide the resource to transact the
increased volume of higher value and profile mandates.
Our ever-improving reputation, successful case studies combined
with our sector leading marketing strategy and national sales
footprint has resulted in a 78% increase in fee income to GBP6.6m
in FY18 (GBP3.7m in FY17).
Our Graduate Academy continues to flourish and we selected a
further four graduates to undertake a work experience year within
the Corporate Finance department. This is the third intake since
the department was established and I am delighted to report that we
have made our first permanent hire from the initial intake of
graduates, now that their studies have completed.
Looking ahead
Our Group strategy for FY19 is in line with our previously
stated strategy of organic growth across all three business
streams, continuing to move 'up market' with the average value of
deals across all brands. To achieve this we plan to leverage our
data, technology and systems to find more sellers, more buyers and
complete more transactions than any other UK adviser.
All three brands have started the year strongly and the Group as
a whole is trading ahead of market expectations and has strong
pipelines in place. Although the timing and certainty of
transactions is not guaranteed, we are excited by the prospects of
the current financial year. Whilst we have set a tough comparative
year, due to strong performance in FY18 we will strive to continue
delivering growth across the Group.
In line with this stated strategy, we have recently formed an
FCA regulated subsidiary (KBS Capital Markets Ltd) in order to
allow us to offer a 'TripleTrack' approach for our clients,
promoting them to trade buyers, private equity investors and the
potential of an IPO / flotation. We are excited by the upcoming
launch of this new route to market and expect it to generate
quality clients and mandates into the Corporate Finance division
throughout FY19.
KBS Capital Markets, through its recently acquired FCA
regulation, allows the Group to broaden its service offering by
undertaking transactions involving the transfer of clients'
minority shares, as well as AIM listings. KBS Capital Markets
provides the Group with the vehicle to undertake such transactions
when required, which is deemed as low risk from a compliance
perspective. We do not envisage a requirement to 'regulate' the
other Group companies, which will continue to trade in the existing
manner.
Our people remain at the core of our business. We continually
strive to recruit high quality, experienced people and we have
recently invested in expanding the head office infrastructure to
accommodate additional members of staff and further future proof
our operations.
We are in the process of refreshing the KBS Corporate brand with
an updated website and marketing materials that reflect the
advances we have made as a Group in recent years. We hope that this
will underpin and enhance our market leading position as we
continue our disruptive approach to the sector.
We continue to make advances in the utilisation of technology to
deliver operational efficiencies and improved communication and
performance. During the last 12 months our Buyer Matching Engine
(BME) has been further developed and is now in the early stages of
operation, this is already starting to positively impact the number
of buyers (NDAs) into the business and further development has been
identified which we feel will significantly impact FY19 and beyond.
Our recently launched Mandate Portal allows private equity and
serial acquirers to easily search and access our portfolio of
clients which we hope will allow us to further leverage our strong
relationships with buyers as we strive to become the most prominent
shop window for both the quality and quantum of acquisition
opportunities.
FY18 has also seen the launch of a second valuation portal,
whatismybusinessworth.co.uk, to complement the successes of CVS. We
expect this to gain traction throughout FY19 and provide a further
source of mandates and income into the Group.
We are excited by the prospects of the coming financial year and
look forward to delivering sustainable growth and increasing
profitability across the Group.
John Rigby
Chief Executive Officer
10 September 2018
Chief Financial Officer's Report
Income Statement
Following K3's first full year as a listed company, I am
delighted to report that Group turnover for the year amounted to
GBP16.5m, an increase of GBP5.7m (53%) compared to the prior year
(2017: GBP10.8m).
Following on from the continued investment into the transaction
delivery teams within the Group, two thirds of turnover growth has
come from transaction fee income. The ever-improving success at
completing deals, as demonstrated by independent industry league
tables, has seen transaction fee income derived from completions
increasing by 64% (GBP3.7m increase).
The year as a whole has seen many internal records broken, and
delivers headline increases from FY17 to FY18 of 37% in
non-contingent fees, 64% in transaction fees, and 67% in EBITDA.
The growth in staff numbers over the year has seen every department
strengthened by a total increase of 23 employees from May 2017 to
May 2018 (21%), delivering what the Directors believe is a solid
platform for the growth plan ahead.
Non-Contingent Fee Income
Recognised Non-Contingent Fee Income (see note 5 of the
financial statements) grew by 37% to GBP7.0m, representing a
GBP1.9m increase on the previous year (FY17: GBP5.1m). The
continued revenue recognition policy, in line with IAS 18, sees the
recognised figures take into account the contractual nature of new
client mandates, and spreads income throughout the life of a
contract. Behind this revenue recognition policy are newly
instructed and paying clients, referred to internally as 'banked'
income. This 'banked' non-contingent fee income has risen to
GBP7.2m in FY18, an increase of GBP1.9m from FY17 (GBP5.3m),
showing the continued success of the sales and marketing team.
This increase has once again come from a combination of
targeting and winning an increased quantity and quality of client
mandates, as the Group on the whole moves upstream, underlined by
the new 'Knightsbridge Commercial' offering towards the end of the
year. The year ended with the average retainer fee increasing by
21%, and average monthly instructions raising by 15% - again
demonstrating the continued strategy of growing both the volume and
value of instructions.
In the 2017 report, it was announced that the increase in the
national sales team was expected to generate around 27% more
capacity in diary time, increasing the national footprint of the
Group and allowing more client appointments, therefore more
non-contingent fee income. This 27% increase has delivered a 37%
increase in revenue, whilst FY18 closes with the same number of
regional Directors, the recruitment drive in FY19 will look to
increase capacity further, and the Directors believe this will
continue to demonstrate the highly scalable nature of the
business.
Transaction fee income
Knightsbridge Transaction Fee Income has remained flat year on
year, with GBP0.5m turnover delivered in FY18 (FY17: GBP0.5m).
However, FY17, as typical to most years prior, saw the completion
of a large deal from the team, delivering a large transaction fee.
FY18 did not see such a transaction, though when the largest
transaction fee is removed from the prior year, underlying turnover
is up 28% from the core business. The number of transactions in the
department has increased by 16% in the year, and it is expected
that the launch of Knightsbridge Commercial will see average
transaction fee income rise given the value of businesses coming to
market.
KBS Corporate sales have seen a 30% increase in the volume of
transactions in the year, and also a 22% increase in the average
fee value - further demonstrating the continuous strategy of
delivering more transactions at a higher average value. This has
seen transaction fee income rise by GBP0.9m to GBP2.4m in FY18
(FY17 GBP1.5m), a 60% increase. The revenue growth has been
delivered following a significant investment in the levels of
service being offered to corporate clients. This can be
demonstrated with increased staff numbers from FY17 to the date of
this report, detailing a 57% increase in the number of corporate
researchers, 43% increase in the number of corporate document
writers, and a 38% increase in the number of corporate deal
executives. The combined additional resources have led to increased
volumes of non disclosure agreements received from buyers, with
more proactive targeting and handling of buyers, delivering more
buyer meetings, offers, and completions. With continued investment
planned in terms of technological advances in the contacting of
buyers, the Directors believe that this trend should continue and
further scale the department upwards.
Transaction fees in KBS Corporate Finance have increased by 78%
to GBP6.6m in FY18 (FY17: GBP3.7m), as a continued result of our
strategy to move upstream. The year has seen a significant increase
in the expected value of clients coming to market, following the
'high profit' targeted marketing campaigns. Off the back of several
high value transactions, marketing activities have been successful
in attracting new mandates with potential fee levels well above
current averages. The department now has nine chartered
accountants/corporate financiers transacting deals (FY17: five)
demonstrating the significant resources being invested into
delivering a first-class service for this level of client
mandate.
As a Group, the average transaction fee has risen by 41%, also
seeing the total number of transactions rising by 18% - more
transactions at a higher average value, continuing the 'bigger and
better' strategy. Whilst FY18 has seen a continuation of larger
corporate finance transactions, it is noted that when the largest
fee is removed from FY18 and FY17, there is still an increase of
40% on the average transaction fee, underlining the Group wide
growth strategy with increased averages throughout.
Marketing costs
Group marketing spend has increased by 11% in FY18 to GBP1.0m
(FY17 GBP0.9m), primarily due to increases in the volume and
quality of direct and digital marketing. Continued investment into
'high profit' mailings, utilising high quality, glossy marketing
brochures and success stories to potential large clients, has seen
great success with new Corporate Finance mandates won in the year.
This increased spend has also been incurred in maintaining the
pro-active approach to finding buyers, with more mailings and
emailing taking place.
Overhead costs
Overheads have once more increased in FY18 by GBP2.0m to a total
of GBP8.2m (FY17: GBP6.2m). Breaking these down into two
components, overheads excluding wages have increased by less than
2% in the year, a testimony to the culture throughout the Group of
driving value and continuously monitoring costs.
The vast majority of the increase in overheads has been derived
from Group wages, increasing from GBP4.0m in FY17 to GBP6.6m in
FY18, with the year end headcount standing at 133, a 21% increase
(FY17: 110). Reassuringly, however, despite the increase in staff
numbers and general salary increases, the Group ethos of keeping
employees driven to earn through performance rather than basic
salary, sees the variable payroll cost (bonuses) in FY18 equate to
44% of overall payroll (FY17 48%). There have been pay increases
through the Group and some senior appointments that have eroded
this variable as a percentage, however the remuneration model
remains unchanged therefore the overall quantum of bonus payments
linked to success will continue to grow in line with turnover.
Considering the sheer volume of new starters, it is pleasing to
note that average length of service has increased from 2.5 years to
2.7 years for those in employment at year end. During the year, the
Group has been re-accredited as Investors In People and has adopted
several new employee benefit schemes to retain and attract high
quality staff to the Group.
EBITDA
As a result of the continued strong trading performance in the
year, reported EBITDA has increased by GBP2.9m (64%) to GBP7.4m in
FY18 (2017: GBP4.5m). EBITDA margin has also increased to 45%
(2017: 41%), underlining the potential growth in profitability with
continued success at retaining and transacting clients.
Taxation
The pre-exceptional effective tax rate is 18.6% which is
marginally lower than the prior year (FY17: 19.1%) reflecting the
reduction in the standard rate of Corporation Tax.
Earnings per share
Based on the closing 42.2m shares in circulation, the basic
earnings per share (see note 14 of the financial statements) was
14.1p for the year. This represents an increase of 114% on FY17
when using the same 42.2m shares in circulation at FY17 year end,
that delivered a basic earnings per share of 6.6p.
Statement of financial position
Cash
The Group cash balances continues to grow and ends the year with
GBP7.5m (FY17: GBP3.8m). The Group business model is highly cash
generative as Non-Contingent Fee income is typically paid in
advance of services, although is recognised in the accounts over a
period of time. With wages being processed at the end of each
month, and bonus payments being made after receipt of income, this
leaves minimal requirement for working capital in the business.
This year has seen only one exceptional cash movement in the year,
being the GBP0.4m repayment of legacy bank borrowings to leave the
Group debt free.
It is noted that, whilst a GBP7.5m cash balance appears high,
once a provision for corporation tax, VAT and PAYE (GBP1.8m), and a
provision for a final dividend (GBP3.5m) are taken into account,
this leaves a free balance of GBP2.2m, approximately 3 months total
overheads, which the directors feel is sufficient liquidity for the
Group.
By exception, other points of note with regard to the statement
of financial position are:
-- Significant increase in other taxation and social security
due to quantum of year end bonuses for the Group processed in May
payroll
-- Trade receivables/payables are subject to the timing of
transactions and recognised income around the reporting date
-- Deferred income continues to grow in line with Non-Contingent
Fee income to underpin future turnover
-- Borrowings repaid in full during the financial year
Risks and uncertainties
Management consider the following issues to be the principal
risks potentially affecting the business:
Risk: Personnel
Management consider there could be a risk to the Group growth
strategy should it fail to retain or attract effective
personnel.
Mitigation:
Subsequent to the AIM floatation, key members of staff were
granted share options as part of an LTIP as an incentive to retain
talent within the Group, this was widened within the financial year
under an additional scheme to bring a total of 31 employees into
the schemes. The performance periods under these schemes commenced
1 June 2017 and 1 December 2017, and both run for 3 year cycles.
There are currently 1,745,633 shares granted to staff under the
scheme (4.14% of total shares).
In addition, K3 Capital Group has continued to search for
employee wellbeing incentives and during the year has established a
Death In Service policy for all members of staff. Post year end, a
Healthcare Plan and Employee Discount Scheme have been introduced,
effective from FY19. This, combined with regular social events, is
deemed to be sufficient for improving and maintaining the
attractiveness of employment within the Group, however Directors
regularly review opportunities to improve.
Risk: Regulation
With exception of KBS Capital Markets Ltd, K3 Capital Group
predominantly operates within a partially unregulated market place
and relies on a specific exemption from FCA in order to trade
without regulation. It is deemed vital by management that the core
of the Group continues to trade unregulated.
Mitigation:
The new client terms distributed through the financial year make
it explicitly clear that the main Group trading entities are not
FCA regulated and are not able to offer advice on minority share
sales. There has been an internal team established to monitor all
transactions in Heads of Agreement to ensure that the 50% threshold
is not breached, whilst at the same time, our legal partners have
been written to asking to inform the Group if a transaction falls
below this level.
An additional mitigation to this risk, comes from the newly
regulated vehicle, KBS Capital Markets Limited. FCA approval was
gained post year end and, as all Group contracts have the right to
assign a client to Group companies, this will allow K3 to act on
minority share sales and AIM listings in the future, where
required. This provides greater flexibility when operating around
regulated markets.
Risk: Data Protection
There was a large change in May 2018 in respect of data
protection that could have threatened the marketing capabilities of
businesses who were not prepared. The General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) is a regulation by
which the European Parliament, the Council of European Union and
the European Commission intend to strengthen and unify data
protection for the individuals within the European union (EU) and
covers firms that hold client data.
Mitigation:
Following the commissioning of a taskforce to comply with GDPR,
there has been a significant amount of effort provided by our legal
partners and the marketing team to ensure full compliance for the
May deadline. All staff have been trained, which is ongoing, new
procedures have been established, and all breaches are reported at
plc board meetings to ensure that the matter is taken
seriously.
Risk: Economical & Political
Macroeconomic conditions such as government regulation,
political instability or recession could cause volatility in the UK
economy. The wider economic impacts of the outcome of the EU
referendum may also be felt throughout the UK economy.
Mitigation:
The continued Group policy of sourcing both clients and buyers
from all sectors and industries, across all geographic regions of
the UK is expected to sufficiently spread this risk of downturn in
individual markets or areas. All income is derived from a diverse
portfolio of clients, across a broad range of sectors.
The economic impacts of the outcome of the EU referendum will be
monitored and mitigated where possible by the Board with the
appropriate action being taken in a timely manner.
Shareholders' dividend
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 8.40 pence per
ordinary share payable to shareholders on the register at 28
September 2018. The final dividend, together with the January
interim dividend of 2.85p, gives an indicative total dividend of
11.25 pence per share for the year, representing a 56% increase on
the prior year (2017: 7.19 pence).
On admission, the Board outlined an intention to pay
approximately 80% of the Group's post tax profits for the year
weighted one third on interim results and two thirds on final
results. The 8.4p final dividend represents 79.8% of the Group's
post tax profits for the year.
Going forwards, the Board expects to maintain a progressive
dividend policy in line with its stated strategy.
Share price
The K3 Capital Group plc share price closed the financial year
at 318.0 pence, an increase of 164% on the 31 May 17 closing price
of 120.5 pence.
Going concern
After making enquiries, the directors have formed a judgement,
at the time of approving the financial statements, that there is a
reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For
this reason, the directors continue to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing the financial statements.
Strategic report
The Strategic report was approved by the Board of Directors on
10 September 2018 and signed on its behalf by:
Andrew Melbourne
Chief Financial Officer
10 September 2018
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 16,485 10,816
Distribution costs (979) (913)
Administrative expenses (8,195) (6,200)
EBITDA (before exceptional costs) 7,386 4,463
Depreciation of tangible assets (69) (47)
Amortisation of intangible assets (6) (9)
AIM listing fees - (704)
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Operating profit 7,311 3,703
Finance income 9 2
Finance costs (5) (100)
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Profit before taxation 7,315 3,605
Taxation (1,362) (823)
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Profit and total other comprehensive income for
the financial year 5,953 2,782
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Attributable to the owners of the Company 5,953 2,782
================ ================
Earnings per share:
Basic EPS GBP0.14 GBP0.27
Diluted EPS GBP0.14 GBP0.27
All the activities of the group are from continuing
operations.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 3,992 3,978
Property, plant and equipment 102 146
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Total non-current assets 4,094 4,124
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 199 105
Other assets 337 286
Cash and cash equivalents 7,522 3,801
------------------------ -----------------------
Total current assets 8,058 4,192
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TOTAL ASSETS 12,152 8,316
================ ================
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 1,589 1,053
Borrowings - 220
Current tax liabilities 849 313
Deferred revenue 1,416 1,137
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Total current liabilities 3,854 2,723
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Non-current liabilities
Borrowings - 211
Deferred tax liabilities 23 32
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Total non-current liabilities 23 243
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,877 2,966
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NET ASSETS 8,275 5,350
================ ================
EQUITY
Equity attributable to owners of the Company:
Issued capital and share premium 2,413 2,413
Capital redemption reserve 32 -
Retained earnings 5,830 2,937
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TOTAL EQUITY 8,275 5,350
================ ================
Consolidated Share Share Capital Share based Retained Total
Statement of capital premium redemption payments earnings
Changes in reserve reserve
Equity
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Balance at 1
June 2016 - 10 1,500 - 222 1,732
Profit and
total
comprehensive
income for
the
year - - - - 2,782 2,782
Transactions
with owners:
Issue of
ordinary
share capital 22 2,078 - - - 2,100
Bonus issue of
ordinary
share capital 400 - - - (400) -
Redemption of
preference
shares - - 1,500 - (1,500) -
Cancellation
of subscribed
capital - (10) (3,000) - 3,010 -
AIM listing
fees - (87) - - - (87)
Dividends - - - - (1,177) (1,177)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31
May 2017 422 1,991 - - 2,937 5,350
Profit and
total
comprehensive
income for
the
year - - - - 5,953 5,953
Transactions
with owners:
Share based
payments - - - 32 - 32
Dividends - - - - (3,060) (3,060)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
As at 31 May
2018 422 1,991 - 32 5,830 8,275
========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the financial year 5,953 2,782
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 75 56
Finance income (9) (2)
Finance costs 5 100
Income tax expense 1,362 823
Expense recognised in respect of equity-settled
share-based payments 32 -
------------------------ -----------------------
7,418 3,759
Movement in working capital:
Increase in trade and other receivables (94) (57)
(Increase)/decrease in other assets (51) 154
Increase in trade and other payables 536 266
Increase in deferred revenue 279 312
------------------------ -----------------------
Cash generated from operations 8,088 4,434
Finance costs paid (5) (25)
Finance income received 9 2
Income taxes paid (835) (977)
------------------------ -----------------------
Net cash from operating activities 7,257 3,434
================ ================
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (25) (164)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - 3
Purchase of intangible assets (20) (34)
Purchase of intangible assets arising from business
combinations - (1,100)
Amounts advanced to related parties - (600)
Settlement of amounts due from related parties - 1,694
------------------------ -----------------------
Net cash used in investing activities (45) (201)
================ ================
Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares - 2,100
Payments of share issue costs - (87)
Redemption of preference shares - (1,500)
Repayment of bank borrowings (431) (224)
Dividends paid to owners of the Company (3,060) (1,177)
Dividends paid on preference shares classed as
liabilities - (75)
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Net cash used in financing activities (3,491) (963)
================ ================
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,721 2,720
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3,801 1,531
------------------------ -----------------------
Cash and equivalents at end of year 7,522 3,801
================ ================
1. Basis of preparation
The preliminary financial information does not constitute
statutory accounts for the financial years ended 31 May 2018 and 31
May 2017, but has been derived from those accounts. The accounting
policies used in preparation of this preliminary announcement are
in line with the 2018 annual report, with the principal accounting
policies disclosed below. Statutory financial statements for the
year ended 31 May 2018 will be delivered to the Registrar of
Companies following the Company's annual general meeting. The
auditors have reported on those accounts and their reports were
unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of
emphasis, and did not contain a statement under 498(2) or 498(3) of
the Companies Act 2006
Basis of Accounting
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of
the financial statements are set out below. These policies have
been consistently applied to all periods presented, and in
preparing an opening IFRS consolidated statement of financial
position and company statement of financial position at 1 June 2015
for the purposes of transition to adopted IFRSs.
Basis of Consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate, those of the Company
and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").
Subsidiary undertakings acquired are included using the
acquisition method of accounting. Under this method the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated
statement of financial position and consolidated statement of cash
flows included the results and cash flows of subsidiaries from the
date of acquisition and to the date of sale outside the Group in
the case of disposals of subsidiaries.
Where the company has control over an investee, it is classified
as a subsidiary. The Company controls an investee if all three of
the following elements are present: power over the investee,
exposure to variable returns from the investee, and the ability of
the investor to use its power to affect those variable returns.
Control is reassessed whenever facts and circumstances indicate
that there may be a change in any of these elements of control.
New standards, amendments to and interpretations to published
standards not yet effective
There were no new standards, interpretations or amendments
effective that had a significant effect on the Group's financial
statements.
As at 31 May 2018, the following Standards and Interpretations
which have not been applied in this financial information were in
issue but not yet effective (and in some cases had not yet been
adopted by the EU):
IFRS 9, Financial instruments
IFRS 15, Revenue from contracts with customers
IFRS 16, Leases
Clarifications to IFRS 15 revenue from Contracts with
Customers
Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment
Transactions (Amendments to IFRS 2)
Annual Improvements to IFRSs (2014-2016 Cycle)
The Directors are currently considering the potential impact of
adoption of these standards and interpretations in future periods
on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.
In respect of the above, the Directors have undertaken a review
of the requirements of IFRS 15, which will become effective for the
31 May 2019 year end. In particular an appropriate assessment has
been carried out and is ongoing around specific elements within the
standard guidance relating to recognition of revenue at a point in
time versus over time, client payments received in advance of
services being performed, and contingent pricing. The current
revenue recognition policy in respect of non-contingent fees
reflects the delivery of services over time, which the Directors
believe meets the requirements of IFRS 15 when adopted. In
particular, the services provided by the Company in return for
payment of the non-contingent fee are not sold separately, and the
customer only benefits from the performance of the services as a
whole given how interconnected the services are. In the opinion of
the Directors the services are considered to be a single
performance obligation. In respect of transaction fees, on the
basis the obligation is not fulfilled, and the Group has no
enforceable right to payment until the date of completion of the
transaction, the Directors consider the current policy will
similarly not change on transition to IFRS 15, however the
Directors are still considering options for transition.
Similarly, the Directors have reviewed the impact of IFRS 16
which will become effective for the 31 May 2020 year end. Were IFRS
16 effective for the current year end, a lease asset and liability
of GBP0.8m would be recognised on the balance sheet at 31 May 2018
in respect of operating leases committed to. Annual lease costs
would no longer be incurred, replaced by interest costs on the
lease liability and depreciation costs on the lease asset.
Given that the trade payables (all settled within credit terms)
and trade receivables (only recognised with certainty of outcome
and settled by return) and cash (all deposited within UK clearing
banks) are the only material financial instruments, the Directors
do not believe there will be a material impact from IFRS 9 which
will become effective for the 31 May 2019 year end.
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that
the Group will continue as a going concern.
After making enquiries, the Directors consider that the Group
has adequate resources and committed borrowing facilities to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Consequently, they have adopted the going concern basis in
preparing the financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue comprises revenue recognised by the Group in respect of
services supplied during the year, exclusive of Value Added
Tax.
Revenue from a contingent fee is measured by reference to the
stage of completion of the service transaction at the end of the
reporting period provided that the outcome can be reliably
estimated. When the outcome cannot be reliably estimated, revenue
is recognised only to the extent that expenses recognised are
recoverable. Further detail on revenue recognition policies is
provided in the critical accounting estimates section in note 4 to
the financial statements.
Employee benefits
i Short-term benefits
Wages, salaries, paid annual leave and sick leave, bonuses and
non-monetary benefits are accrued in the period in which the
associated services are rendered by employees of the Group.
ii Defined Contribution plans
The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme for
employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those
of the Group. The annual contributions are charged to the Statement
of Comprehensive Income. The Group also contributes to the personal
pension plans of the Directors at the Group's discretion.
Operating Profit
Operating profit is stated after all expenses, including those
considered to be exceptional, but before finance income or
expenses. Distribution costs relate to marketing expenses. All
other operational costs are classified as administrative
expenses.
EBITDA
EBITDA is utilised as a key performance indication for the Group
and is calculated utilising profit before tax, adjusted for finance
income and costs, amortisation and depreciation on non-current
assets. It is also adjusted for AIM listing fees incurred in the
year ended 31 May 2018.
2. Revenue
The Group's revenue arises from the provision of services in
fulfilling the principal activities. An analysis of revenue by
subsidiary company is shown below:
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
KBS Corporate Sales Limited 8,319 5,816
KBS Corporate Finance Limited 6,589 3,732
Knightsbridge Business Sales
Limited 1,577 1,268
------------------------ -----------------------
16,485 10,816
================ ================
A further breakdown of revenue by type is shown below:
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
Non-contingent fees 6,965 5,056
------------------------ -----------------------
Transaction fees 9,520 5,760
------------------------ -----------------------
16,485 10,816
================ ================
3. Operating Profit
Operating profit or loss is stated after charging:
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
Amortisation of intangibles - website
costs 6 9
Depreciation of owned assets 69 47
Auditor remuneration 30 143
Equity - settled share based payments
expenses 32 -
Operating lease charge 192 124
================ ================
4. Employee Benefit Expense
The average number of persons employed by the Group during the
year, including the directors, amounted to:
2018 2017
No. No.
Management 9 8
Sales 57 41
Marketing/Administration 55 46
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121 95
================ ================
The aggregate payroll costs incurred during the year by the
Group, relating to the above, were:
2018 2017
No. No.
Wages and salaries 5,907 3,321
Share-based payments 32 -
Social security costs 670 291
Other pension costs 24 14
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6,633 3,626
================ ================
5. Exceptional Items
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
AIM listing fees - 704 - 704
================ ================ ================ ================
Exceptional items incurred in 2017 were in relation to costs of
converting the Company from a Limited Company to a PLC and the
subsequent admission of the Company to trading on AIM during the
year. Total costs incurred were GBP791,000, with GBP87,000 charged
to share premium as being directly related to newly issued shares
listed.
6. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the
profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
during the period.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit
attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company by the
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the
year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would
have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential
ordinary shares into ordinary shares at the start of the year, or,
if later, the date of issue.
The following reflects the income and share data used in the
basic and diluted earnings per share computations:
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
Net profit attributable to equity
holders of the Company 5,953 2,782
Initial weighted average of ordinary
shares 42,210,526 10,305,651
Basic earnings per share 14.10p 26.99p
The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes
of diluted earnings per share reconciles to the weighted average
number of shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per
share as follows:-
2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the
calculation
of basic earnings per share 42,210,526 10,305,651
Dilutive effects of share options 595,501 -
------------------------ -----------------------
Dilutive weighted average number of ordinary shares 42,806,027 10,306,651
================ ================
Diluted earnings per share 13.91p 26.99p
7. Deferred Revenue
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Arising from client contracts 1,416 1,137 - 704
================ ================ ================ ================
The deferred revenue arises from the non-contingent contracts
provided to certain customers in respect of providing business
marketing and research to these clients. Revenue is recognised and
deferred in accordance with services provided within contract
terms.
Related Party Transactions
Each of Anthony Ford, John Rigby, Andrew Melbourne, Ian
Mattioli, Stuart Lees, Simon Daniels and Matthew Clancy (the
"Locked-in Shareholders") entered into lock-in undertakings with
the Company and finnCap on 5 April 2017, as summarised in the
Admission Document dated 6 April 2017 (the "Lock-in
Agreements").
On 27 September 2017 (i) finnCap, (ii) certain of the Locked-in
Shareholders and (iii) the independent Directors on behalf of the
Company agreed that in order to satisfy strong institutional demand
certain of the locked-in parties would be allowed to sell shares
held by them. This was documented by way of an addendum to the
original Lock-in Agreements in the cases of John Rigby, Andrew
Melbourne, Simon Daniels and Matthew Clancy, where their respective
lock-in periods were also extended.
The Board notes that the Lock-in Agreements are each capable of
being modified, waived or cancelled in the event each of the
parties to the respective Lock-in Agreement are in agreement it is
in the best interests of maintaining an orderly market, subject to
the approval of the Company's broker at that time and that, as in
the case of the variation in September 2017, any such decision on
the part of the Company would be reserved to the independent
Directors. The other limited circumstances where the Lock-in
Agreements are capable of being modified, waived or cancelled
are:
a) the acceptance of a general offer for the whole of the
ordinary share capital of the Company (other than any ordinary
share capital held by the offeror or any person acting in concert
with the offeror); or
b) the execution of an irrevocable commitment to accept a
general offer for the whole of the ordinary share capital of the
Company (other than any ordinary share capital held by the offeror
or any person acting in concert with the offeror); or
c) a disposal made pursuant to an intervening court order;
or
d) a disposal of Ordinary Shares following the Director's death
to his executors or administrators or (whether by testamentary
disposition or on intestacy) to the beneficiaries of his estate;
or
e) (subject to certain restrictions) a transfer of Ordinary
Shares to a member of his family (as defined in Section 253 of the
Companies Act 2006) or to the trustees of any trust the sole
beneficiaries of which are himself and/or members of his family;
or
f) (subject to certain restrictions) a transfer of Ordinary
Shares made solely as a result of a change in the identity of the
trustees of any such trust as is referred to in sub-paragraph (e)
above to the new or continuing trustees thereof; or
g) a disposal made pursuant to any scheme of reconstruction
under section 110 of the Insolvency Act 1986 in relation to the
Company; or
h) a disposal made pursuant to a compromise or arrangement under
Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 between the Company and its
members which is agreed to by the members and sanctioned by the
court; or
i) an acceptance of an offer by the Company to purchase its own
shares which is made on identical terms to all holders of Ordinary
Shares and otherwise complies with all applicable legal and
regulatory requirements.
Annual Report
The annual report will be mailed to shareholders and made
available on our website on or around 11 September 2018. Copies
will be made available after that date from: The Secretary, KBS
House, 5 Springfield Court, Summerfield Road, Bolton, BL3 2NT.
Annual General Meeting
It is our intention to hold the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on
Friday 26 October at 11.00am at the offices of TLT LLP, 3 Hardman
Square, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3EB.
Copies of the announcement can be found on the Investor
Relations section of the Company's website:
www.k3capitalgroupplc.com
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