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MayAir Group PLC
12 April 2017
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12 April 2017
MayAir Group plc
('MayAir' or the 'Group')
Final Results
MayAir Group plc (AIM: MAYA.L), a leading specialist provider of
air purification technology, announces its final results for the
year ended 31 December 2016 (the 'period').
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
-- Significant projects successfully delivered for Huawei
Technologies Co. Ltd. and the Chinese State Grid Corporation.
-- MayAir is delivering on its strategy to grow the market
sectors which generate higher margins and recurring revenues,
principally Commercial and Replacement sales.
-- Commercial, Replacement and Residential market sectors
delivered record performance with strong growth in revenue.
-- Completion of an industrial mega project after the period end
resulted in lower FY-2016 Industrial sales revenue, however, the
industrial mega project will be reflected in the current financial
year's results.
-- Construction of the new factory in Nanjing is progressing
well and within budget. The factory is on track for completion and
occupancy in the final quarter of 2017, providing significant
increased long-term production capacity.
-- To support demand, during the year the Group invested in an
additional PTFE filter production line, significantly increasing
capacity.
-- The focus on sales and marketing has continued to support the
objective of expanding the Group's business internationally beyond
the PRC.
-- The Group's workforce increased by 6.0% during the period
from 465 to 493 to increase project delivery capacity.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Audited Audited
2016 2015
(US$ million) (US$ million)
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Revenue 65.6 63.6
Gross Profit 20.3 20.0
Operating Profit 6.2 8.1
EBITDA* 7.2 9.0
Profit After Tax 4.4 6.3
EPS - Basic (US$
cent) 9.0 14.6
Cash 20.5 19.4
Net Assets 49.2 47.3
* Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortisation
Commenting on the final results, Yap Wee Keong, Chief Executive
Officer of MayAir Group, said:
"The Board is pleased to report another profitable year and
continued revenue growth for MayAir. We are focused on continuing
to tackle the ever-important air pollution problems in China which
drive the market for MayAir's services. Commercial sales have
enjoyed growth with several projects completed for large customers
including Huawei and the State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power
Company.
Despite profit for the year being lower than originally
anticipated, we consider that the additional operating expenses
incurred have positioned the Group well as we invest in new
production equipment and our new factory to support demand, while
our balance sheet continues to strengthen. We also see further
opportunities for growth in Replacement sales and will maintain our
efforts to boost this area of the business.
We finish the year pleased with the progress we have made across
the business, and are now focused on 2017 as we remain confident
that the Group will continue to deliver strong and sustainable
long-term growth."
For further information:
MayAir Group plc
Yap Wee Keong, Chief Executive Tel: +60 3 8961 2908
Officer
Koh Tat Seng, Chief Financial www.mayairgroup.com
Officer
Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 5656
Adviser)
David Hart / James Reeve www.allenbycapital.com
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (Broker) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7894 7000
Andrew Craig / Richard Salmond www.cantor.com
Media enquiries:
Buchanan
Henry Harrison-Topham / Victoria Hayns Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466
/ Jane Glover 5000
MayAir@buchanan.uk.com www.buchanan.uk.com
About MayAir
Notes to Editors
Founded in 2001, MayAir Group is a leading specialist provider
of air purification technology for use in industrial cleanrooms,
commercial buildings and residential markets. The Group's core
business is in providing air filtering equipment and filters for
use in industrial cleanrooms, an area in which MayAir has
established itself as one of the leading providers in China.
MayAir's customers comprise large multinational manufacturers. In
recent years, MayAir has strategically grown and established itself
as key player in the indoor clean air solutions for the commercial
and residential markets in China. Key flagship commercial projects
include providing solutions for airport terminals, convention
centers, subways, offices and schools. MayAir was admitted to
trading on AIM in May 2015 with the ticker MAYA.L.
For additional information please visit: www.mayairgroup.com
Chairman's Statement
On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to introduce MayAir's
second set of full year results since the Group's successful
admission to trading on AIM in May 2015. The Group has made steady
progress in the financial year ended 31 December 2016, with
sustainable growth achieved overall and we continue to see a
healthy pipeline of long-term opportunities in all four core market
sectors; Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Replacement.
Strategy
MayAir's overall strategy is to become a leading global provider
of clean air solutions with a focus on developing new geographic
segments and revenue streams.
I am pleased to report that the Group is making solid progress
on delivering its stated strategy. Our end markets, both in China
and internationally, continue to offer considerable opportunity for
future growth. The Group's overall performance during the year was
less than originally anticipated, despite encouraging growth
achieved in both Commercial and Replacement sales. Performance was
impacted due to the timing of completion of an Industrial mega
project which was expected to occur prior to the end of the period.
More details of this mega project are covered in the CEO's
Review.
A key reason for MayAir's AIM IPO was to provide the Group with
a solid platform for future growth, enhancing its reputation with
existing and potential customers and supporting the development of
the MayAir brand in Asia and globally, as well as expanding our
production capabilities with a larger and more modern manufacturing
facility. I am pleased to say that we have seen the benefits of our
listing and are focused now on delivering against our stated
objectives.
Corporate Governance
At MayAir, corporate governance remains ingrained in every
aspect of the organisation. The practice of good corporate
governance continues to be strengthened in line with MayAir's
aspiration to be a leading global business, coupled with corporate
values that uphold strong ethics and integrity. A high level of
corporate governance is integral to the next phase of MayAir's
corporate development and is crucial in ensuring continued
enhancement of shareholder value through financial performance
while maintaining business sustainability.
Together with the Board, we will continue our efforts in
enhancing MayAir's corporate governance framework, internal
processes, guidelines and systems to ensure that they remain robust
and relevant as the business grows.
Dividend
In line with the Group's strategy for growth, MayAir does not
recommend the payment of a dividend for the 2016 financial year. No
dividend was paid in the prior year.
Our employees and stakeholders
MayAir's continuous success has been based on the skills,
experience and commitment of our employees. Through all their
efforts, the Group has maintained and improved its status as a
leading brand and operator in the indoor clean air industry in
China. The strong performance of the Group reflects the dedication
and quality of the Group's employees. Their enthusiasm, innovation
and performance remain key assets of the Group and are vital to its
future success as we develop the business internationally.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank all our employees,
customers, suppliers, business partners and shareholders for their
strong support, which provide us with the opportunity for long-term
development of our business.
In conclusion, MayAir remains well placed in its chosen industry
and has an exciting future due to the pipeline of opportunities
visible to the Group. The long-term drivers remain firmly in place
and I am confident that these, together with our strategic
direction, should ensure the continued growth of the Group over the
coming years.
Martin Bloom
Non-Executive Chairman
11 April 2017
Chief Executive Officer's Review
I am pleased by the Group's progress over the last year and
remain excited about its future potential. MayAir has had another
year of solid growth as the Group continues to benefit from
environmental pressures driving demand. As part of the Group's
growth strategy set out at the time of admission to AIM, MayAir
continued to grow all four core market sectors; Industrial,
Commercial, Residential and Replacement. The Group delivered on
commitments, completing several projects during the period with
blue chip customers including Huawei and the Jiangsu Electric Power
Company. Plans to expand operations outside of China continue to
gain traction and the pipeline across all markets remains
healthy.
Results
Group revenue increased by 3.1% to US$65.6 million (2015:
US$63.6 million). This revenue growth was below the Board's
original expectations due to a delay in the completion of a mega
project for Tianma Micro Electronics Co Ltd. Gross profit increased
by 1.5% to US$20.3 million during the period (2015: US$20.0
million). Gross margin was 31.0% compared with 31.5% in 2015. This
slight decrease in gross margin resulted from a combination of the
negative impact of competitive pricing for Industrial sales, which
was compensated by improved margins in Replacement sales and
Commercial sales maintaining its gross margin in the period.
EBITDA decreased by 21.1% to US$7.2 million (2015: US$9.0
million) with profit after tax reducing by 30.0% to US$4.4 million
(2015: US$6.3 million). This reduction in profitability resulted
from an 18.4% increase in operating expenses to US$14.2 million
(2015: US$12.0 million) reflecting greater expenditure in Research
& Development, Sales & Marketing, and the impact of
employee recruitment as the Group scaled from 465 to 493 employees
during the period.
Market Growth
The Group's products and services are sold to customers in the
industrial, commercial and residential markets, as well as the sale
of replacement parts. Industrial sales continues to dominate the
revenue mix, accounting for almost 60% of total Group revenue for
the period, compared with 76% for the equivalent period in 2015. In
addition, Replacement sales, which is aimed at generating recurring
revenues primarily from the sale of replacement parts to customers
of previously-completed industrial market projects, accounted for
19% of total Group revenue compared with 13% for the equivalent
period in 2015. Commercial sales contributed 19% of total Group
revenue during the period compared with 10% for the prior year.
Overall, the mix is becoming more balanced as we diversify across
our core markets.
Industrial sales
MayAir's customers for its industrial clean air solutions
consist primarily of businesses that require cleanrooms as part of
their own manufacturing processes, including technology companies,
semiconductor manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals
and food & beverage businesses.
During the period, industrial market sales decreased by 18% to
US$39.5 million (FY-2015: US$48.4 million), largely as a result of
increased competition and the timing of a mega project. Projects
delivered during the year included cleanroom solutions for
customers such as Chongqing HKC Optoelectronics Technology Co Ltd,
Nanchang O-film Tech Co Ltd and BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd.
Replacement sales
Notwithstanding the decrease in sales in Industrial sales, the
Board is pleased with the significant increase in Replacement
revenues, which are derived from previously installed Industrial
projects. As we continue to increase the number of completed
Industrial projects, we anticipate an increased contribution from
Replacement sales. During the period, revenue from Replacement
sales increased by 45% to US$12.6 million (FY-2015: US$8.7
million).
Commercial sales
In the commercial market, MayAir provides clean air solutions
for venues such as commercial office buildings, airports, subways,
hotels, exhibition centres and schools. Demand for the Group's
solutions in the commercial market is driven by the desire for
improved air quality to protect against health issues such as
asthma and other respiratory conditions, skin conditions,
allergies, increased cardiovascular risks, nausea and fatigue; and
thereby improving quality of life.
During the period, sales in the commercial market increased by
105% to US$12.5 million (FY-2015: US$6.1 million). Noteworthy
projects during the period include providing clean solutions for
the office buildings of the State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power
Company and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
Residential sales
The Group expects demand in the residential market for clean air
solutions to improve (as with the commercial market) health and
quality of life. In this market, MayAir focused on developing
unique solutions targeted at property developers rather than the
existing 'off the shelf' products for consumers. During the period,
revenues from residential sales increased by 150% to US$1.0 million
(FY-2015: US$0.4 million).
International Expansion
In pursuit of the Group's stated strategy to expand the Group's
business internationally beyond the PRC, it is pleasing to report
that revenue generated outside of China in the period grew by 34%
to US$3.2 million, a marginal geographical mix improvement.
MayAir's revenue generated in China remains significant at 95% of
total revenue (FY-2015: 96%).
During 2017, the Group has a number of sales and marketing
activities and initiatives that it plans to implement in the
South-East Asia market. Although these activities and initiatives
may not result in immediate returns for the Group, they are an
important focus in terms of delivering long-term future growth and
profitability in this region.
Product Development
Research and Development at MayAir is critical to the Group's
long-term success and its ability to maintain its competitive
advantage within the Group's end markets. For this reason, MayAir
continues to invest heavily into R&D and the development of new
products. A key goal of the Group is to continually research new
materials and technologies that provide even greater efficiency and
effective solutions for MayAir's indoor clean air quality
products.
As clean air solutions become more of an increasing necessity
for people, businesses and governments, due to the rising rates of
pollution and greater awareness, MayAir aims to offer an even wider
range of products with increasing production capacity to support
the demand. New contract wins signed during 2017 to date have
provided reassurance that the research undertaken is being
translated into demand for MayAir's products in the Group's core
markets.
Production Capacity Expansion
The construction of the new factory in Nanjing, which will
provide increased long-term production capacity, is progressing
well and within budget and is on track for completion and occupancy
in the final quarter of 2017. This new 38,500m(2) manufacturing
facility will double the existing leased manufacturing facility
when it is replaced. The Board anticipates that the additional
space in the new factory will provide a number of business benefits
to the Group, including increased facilities for research and new
product development.
Trading Outlook
The completion of the Industrial mega project that was
originally scheduled for Q4-2016, in the first quarter of this
year, has provided MayAir with an early contribution to revenue for
FY-2017 and a good foundation for the Group's operations during the
current financial year. Furthermore, China's continued initiative
to raise overall investment into high technology manufacturing
capacity provides the Group with excellent visibility for ongoing
market demand for its products and bodes well for the Industrial
sector outlook. However, due to increased competition, the Group
has less visibility on Industrial revenues, due to the impact on
market share and margins the increased competition is expected to
cause. MayAir will continue to leverage on its robust fundamentals
and the completion of the new factory this year provides additional
support to further grow market share.
The Board anticipates that the demand from Commercial sales will
continue its strong growth. The rising level of pollution around
the world, in particular within China, has led to increased
publicity within the global media, highlighting the negative
effects it has on human health. Governments are beginning to act
and in Beijing it has become mandatory for schools to install clean
air solutions in all classrooms. The Board believes that MayAir has
the right technologies and solutions, as well as strong brand
recognition, to grow sales in these markets over the coming
year.
Our continuous investment and efforts in strengthening
Replacement sales, together with other measures to develop new
geographic segments and revenue streams, will ensure sustainable
and profitable growth in the long term for MayAir.
The Group looks forward to another year of good progress.
Yap Wee Keong
Chief Executive Officer
11 April 2017
Financial Review
The financial year to 31 December 2016 has seen another year of
growth, with improvements in revenue and gross profit. Since
MayAir's admission to AIM in May 2015 the Group has continued to
strengthen its balance sheet.
Revenue
Revenue increased by 3.1% to US$65.6 million (FY-2015: US$63.6
million). The revenue mix continues to be dominated by Industrial
sales at 60% (FY-2015: 76%). The increase in Group revenues is due
to the strong performance of the Commercial and Replacement sales,
in addition to a growing contribution from Residential sales.
Due to increased competition and a delay in the timing of the
completion of a mega project, Industrial sales recorded lower
revenues of US$39.5 million (FY-2015: US$48.4 million). The Board
will continue to monitor carefully these mega projects as, whilst
they are clearly of benefit to the Group, their scale and timing
continues to prove challenging.
Replacement sales contributed 19% of the Group's total revenue
with total sales of US$12.6 million (FY-2015: US$8.7 million). The
stable and recurring revenues achieved in this market sector
provides growing support for MayAir as it continues to invest to
become a major player in the sector.
Commercial sales contributed 19% of Group revenue with sales of
US$12.5 million (FY-2015: US$6.1 million). Demand from corporate
customers for clean air solutions has been very encouraging and
MayAir expects strong growth to continue in FY-2017 and beyond.
During 2016, MayAir completed several notable projects, including
projects for customers such as Huawei and State Grid Jiangsu
Electric Power Company.
MayAir has continued its efforts to expand sales globally beyond
the PRC resulting in another positive year and an encouraging 34%
growth to US$3.2 million in sales outside the PRC. Revenue
generated in the PRC was US$62.4 million, representing 95% of total
Group revenue in the period.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased by 1.5% to US$20.3 million (FY-2015:
US$20.0 million). Gross margin reduced slightly from 31.5% to
approximately 31.0% due to a combination of the competitive pricing
of new larger contracts and increased raw material prices. MayAir
expects the sales contribution from Commercial and Residential
sales to help improve margins in 2017.
Operating Profit and EBITDA
Operating profit reduced by 23.1% to US$6.2 million (FY-2015:
US$8.1 million) and EBITDA reduced by 21.1% to US$7.2 million
(FY-2015: US$9.0 million). Operating profit and EBITDA levels
reflect higher operating expenses from increased expenditure on
Research & Development and Sales & Marketing and new staff
recruitment as the Group scaled from 465 to 493 employees during
the period.
Earnings Per Share
EPS for the period was US$0.09 per ordinary share
(2015:US$0.15).
Taxation
The Group's effective tax rate increased to 26% from 16% due to
a one-off PRC irrecoverable withholding tax on dividends paid by
subsidiary undertakings in the PRC. MayAir's operation in the PRC
continues to benefit from a concessionary corporate tax rate of 15%
under the 'Hi-Technology Industry Incentive', profits from which
would otherwise be taxed at the standard corporate tax rate of 24%
(2015: 25%).
Cash Flow
The Group recorded an encouraging net cash inflow of US$3.4
million from operating activities. This has been offset by cash
used for long term structural investing activities on the
construction of the new factory in Nanjing (US$1.3 million) and
purchase of plant of equipment (US$0.8 million). During the period,
the Group spent a total of US$0.47 million (2015: US$ Nil) for the
share buy-back programme.
The Group's cash position has remained stable since the fund
raising and admission to AIM in May 2015. Total cash at 31 December
2016 was US$20.5 million (2015: US$19.4 million).
The Group ended 2016 with net cash of US$14.3 million (2015:
US$14.9 million). The Board anticipates that the Group is
sufficiently funded for its current expansion plan.
Koh Tat Seng
Chief Financial Officer
11 April 2017
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2016
2016 2015
Note USD'000 USD'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 8 10
Plant and equipment 2 2,583 2,923
Construction in progress 3 1,326 -
Land use rights 4 2,954 3,227
Goodwill on consolidation 240 250
Trade receivables 7 3,141 5,002
Deferred tax assets 101 208
10,353 11,620
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Current assets
Inventories 5 7,985 5,605
Amounts due from contract
customers 6 7,572 2,740
Trade receivables 7 34,976 23,119
Other receivables, deposit
and prepayment 3,675 3,177
Fixed deposit with licensed
banks 8 8,957 14,010
Cash and bank balances 8 11,493 5,349
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74,658 54,000
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Total Assets 85,011 65,620
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Non-current liabilities
Hire purchase payables 54 84
Borrowings 11 773 -
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827 84
-------- --------
Current liabilities
Trade payables 22,241 10,969
Other payables and accruals 6,894 1,878
Borrowings 11 5,318 4,312
Hire purchase payables 27 28
Income tax payable 490 1,064
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34,970 18,251
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Equity
Capital and reserves 43,755 42,622
Non-controlling interest 5,459 4,663
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49,214 47,285
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Total Equity and Liabilities 85,011 65,620
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the financial year ended 31 December 2016
2016 2015
Note USD'000 USD'000
Revenue 12 65,602 63,622
Cost of sales (45,292) (43,611)
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Gross profit 20,310 20,011
Other income 200 130
Selling and distribution expenses (8,267) (6,219)
Administrative expenses (6,007) (5,812)
--------- ---------
Operating profit 6,236 8,110
Finance costs (294) (634)
--------- ---------
Profit before taxation 5,942 7,476
Income tax expense 13 (1,549) (1,216)
--------- ---------
Profit after taxation for
the year 4,393 6,260
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Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income
to be reclassified to profit
or loss in subsequent periods:
Foreign currency translation
differences (1,271) (1,093)
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(1,271) (1,093)
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Total comprehensive income
for the year 3,122 5,167
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Profit after taxation attributable
to:-
Equity holders of the parent 3,577 5,208
Non-controlling interests 816 1,052
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4,393 6,260
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Total comprehensive income
attributable to:-
Equity holders of the parent 2,326 3,481
Non-controlling interests 796 1,686
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3,122 5,167
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Earnings per share:
Basic and diluted earnings
per share (USD, cents) 14 9.00 14.62
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the financial year ended 31 December 2016
Equity
Foreign attributable
Stated exchange to owners
capital Treasury Merger Capital translation Retained of Non-controlling Total
account stock reserves reserves reserves profits the Parent interests equity
USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000
Balance at 1
January 2016 39,090 - (16,303) 2,181 (1,269) 18,923 42,622 4,663 47,285
Profit after
taxation for
the financial
year - - - - - 3,577 3,577 816 4,393
Other
comprehensive
income
for the
financial year:
- Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - - - (1,251) - (1,251) (20) (1,271)
Total
comprehensive
income
for the
financial year - - - - (1,251) 3,577 2,326 796 3,122
Capitalisation
of profits
of a
subsidiary - - - - - (782) (782) - (782)
Share buyback - (473) - - - (473) - (473)
Transfer to
capital
reserves - - - 489 - (427) 62 - 62
Balance at 31
December 2016
and brought
forward
at 1 January
2017 39,090 (473) (16,303) 2,670 (2,520) 21,291 43,755 5,459 49,214
Note 9 Note 10
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the financial year ended 31 December 2015
Equity
Foreign attributable
Stated Merger exchange to owners
capital reserves Capital translation Retained of Non-controlling Total
account reserves reserves profits the Parent interests equity
USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000 USD' 000
Balance at 1
January 2015
(Pro
forma) - 32 1,604 458 14,549 16,643 3,498 20,141
Group
reconstruction 16,335 (16,335) - - - - - -
Public issue:
- Issuance of new
shares 24,697 - - - - 24,697 - 24,697
- Share issuance
expenses (1,942) - - - - (1,942) - (1,942)
39,090 (16,303) 1,604 458 14,549 39,398 3,498 42,896
Profit after
taxation for the
financial year - - - - 5,208 5,208 1,052 6,260
Other
comprehensive
income for
the financial
year:
- Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - - (1,727) - (1,727) 634 (1,093)
Total
comprehensive
income for
the financial
year - - - (1,727) 5,208 3,481 1,686 5,167
Transactions with
non-controlling
interests - - - - (22) (22) (339) (361)
Dividends paid
by a subsidiary
to
non-controlling
interests - - - - - - (182) (182)
Transfer to
capital reserves - - 577 - (812) (235) - (235)
Balance at 31
December 2015
and
brought forward
at 1 January
2016 39,090 (16,303) 2,181 (1,269) 18,923 42,622 4,663 47,285
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the financial year ended 31 December 2016
2016 2015
Note USD'000 USD'000
Cash flows from/(used in) operating
activities
Profit for the year before taxation 5,942 7,476
Adjustment for:
Accretion of long term receivables 246 101
Allowance for impairment losses 147 67
Amortisation of intangible assets 1 1
Amortisation of land use rights 4 64 80
Depreciation of plant and equipment 2 861 881
Interest expense 230 667
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of plant
and equipment (12) 2
Plant and equipment written off 5 1
Write-down of inventories 48 -
Unrealised loss/(gain) on foreign
exchange 245 (391)
Interest income (139) (86)
Write back of allowance for impairment
losses (93) (185)
Operating cash flows before movements
in working capital 7,545 8,614
(Increase)/Decrease in amount due
from contract customers (4,832) 13,001
(Increase)/Decrease in inventories (2,428) 3,047
Increase in trade and other receivables (10,970) (8,629)
Increase/(Decrease) in trade and
other payables 16,286 (19,758)
Cash used in operating activities 5,601 (3,725)
Interest paid (230) (667)
Income tax (2,025) 158
Net cash from/(used in) operating
activities 3,346 (4,234)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Cont'd)
For the financial year ended 31 December 2016
2016 2015
Note USD'000 USD'000
Cash flows used in investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets - (10)
Purchase of plant and equipment 2 (791) (1,445)
Proceeds from disposal of plant
and equipment 23 41
Capitalisation of profits of a (782)
subsidiary -
Increase in equity interests in
subsidiary companies - (361)
Increase in construction in progress (1,303) -
Interest received 139 86
Net cash used in investing activities (2,714) (1,689)
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid by a subsidiary
to non-controlling interests - (182)
Drawdown of borrowings 9,356 14,774
Drawdown of hire purchase payables - 90
Repayment of borrowings (7,206) (15,886)
Repayment of hire purchase payables (29) (18)
Repayment to related parties - (787)
Proceeds from issuance of shares,
net of share issuance expenses 9 - 22,755
Purchase of treasury stock 10 (473) -
Net cash from financing activities 1,648 20,746
Effects of foreign exchange translation (1,189) (1,277)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,091 13,546
Cash and equivalent at beginning
of year 19,359 5,813
Cash and equivalent at end of year 8 20,450 19,359
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
MayAir Group Plc ("the Company" or "the Group") was incorporated
in Jersey on 6 February 2015. Its primary listing on the AIM market
of the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") was on 7 May 2015 and whose
shares are publicly traded on the LSE. The Company is domiciled in
Jersey and its registered address is 12 Castle Street, St. Helier,
Jersey JE2 3RT, Channel Islands.
The Company's nature of operations is to act as the holding
company of a group of subsidiaries that are involved in production,
marketing and distribution of clean air products and equipment and
provision of related services.
The financial information set out in this announcement above
does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the year
ended 31 December 2016, but is derived from those accounts. The
statutory accounts will be delivered following the Company's Annual
General Meeting. The auditors have reported on those accounts;
their report was unqualified. Comparative information has been
extracted from the Company's statutory accounts for the year ended
31 December 2015 which have been delivered to the Jersey
registrar.
The financial information set out in this announcement was
approved and authorised for issue by the board of directors on 11
April 2017.
2. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Reclassification Foreign
to
At Construction Depreciation Disposals/ Exchange At
1.1.2016 Transfer in Progress Additions Charge Written Differences 31.12.2016
Off
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Net Book
Value
Plant and
machinery 1,625 (6) - 455 (264) - (109) 1,701
Office
equipment,
furniture
and
fittings 310 6 - 159 (185) (1) (20) 269
Computers
and
software 195 - - 85 (46) (1) (14) 219
Motor
vehicles 274 - - 3 (87) (9) (10) 171
Renovation 519 - (80) 89 (279) (5) (21) 223
2,923 - (80) 791 (861) (16) (174) 2,583
Foreign
At Depreciation Disposals/ Exchange At
1.1.2015 Additions Charge Written Differences 31.12.2015
Off
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Net Book Value
Plant and machinery 1,538 522 (299) (41) (95) 1,625
Office equipment, furniture and
fittings 179 300 (153) (2) (14) 310
Computers and software 63 176 (34) - (10) 195
Motor vehicles 209 194 (102) - (27) 274
Renovation 598 253 (293) - (39) 519
2,587 1,445 (881) (43) (185) 2,923
2. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONT'D)
At Accumulated
Cost Depreciation Total
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
At 31.12.2016
Plant and machinery 3,751 (2,050) 1,701
Office equipment, furniture and
fittings 871 (602) 269
Computers and software 421 (202) 219
Motor vehicles 722 (551) 171
Renovation 1,459 (1,236) 223
7,224 (4,641) 2,583
At 31.12.2015
Plant and machinery 3,575 (1,950) 1,625
Office equipment, furniture and
fittings 741 (431) 310
Computers and software 365 (170) 195
Motor vehicles 850 (576) 274
Renovation 1,558 (1,039) 519
7,089 (4,166) 2,923
Included in the assets of the Group at the end of the reporting
period were motor vehicles with a total net book value of USD91,000
(2015 - USD127,000), which were acquired under hire purchase
terms.
3. CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Cost:-
At 1 January - -
Reclassification from plant and 80 -
equipment
Additional during the financial 1,303 -
year
1,383 -
Translation differences (57) -
At 31 December 1,326 -
4. LAND USE RIGHTS
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Cost:-
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At 1 January 3,408 -
Additional during the financial
year - 3,408
At 31 December 3,408 3,408
Accumulated depreciation:-
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At 1 January (80) -
Amortisation during the financial
year (64) (80)
At 31 December 3,264 3,328
Translation differences (310) (101)
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2,954 3,227
The Group has land use rights over a piece of vacant state-owned
land in the PRC and is planning for its factory construction on the
said land subsequent to year end. The land use rights have
remaining tenure of 48 years as at 31 December 2016 (2015: 49
years).
5. INVENTORIES
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
At lower of cost and net realisable
value:-
Raw materials 4,428 3,403
Finished goods 3,307 2,138
Work-in-progress 250 64
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7,985 5,605
6. AMOUNT DUE FROM CONTRACT CUSTOMERS
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Contract costs incurred to date 22,939 27,356
Attributable profits 2,994 6,303
25,933 33,659
Progress billings (18,361) (30,919)
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Amount due from contract customers 7,572 2,740
7. TRADE RECEIVABLES
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Trade receivables 38,489 28,466
Allowance for impairment losses (372) (345)
38,117 28,121
Allowance for impairment losses:-
At 1 January (345) (515)
Addition during the financial year (147) (34)
Written off during the financial year 3 -
Writeback during the financial year 93 185
Foreign exchange differences 24 19
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At 31 December (372) (345)
The Group's normal trade credit terms range from 30 to 90 days.
Other credit terms are assessed and approved on a case-by-case
basis.
Included in trade receivables are the following:-
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Accrued billings 7,693 5,475
Retention sums (included in non-current
trade receivables) 3,141 5,002
10,834 10,477
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Included in trade receivables is USD73,000 owing from related
parties (2015 - USD87,000).
8. CASH AND BANK BALANCES
For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash
equivalents comprise the following:-
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Fixed Deposit 8,957 14,010
Cash and bank balances 11,493 5,349
Cash and cash equivalents 20,450 19,359
The Chinese Renminbi is not freely convertible into foreign
currencies. Under The People's Republic of China ("PRC") Foreign
Exchange Regulations and Administration of Settlement, Sales and
Payment of Foreign Exchange Regulations, the Group is permitted to
exchange Chinese Renminbi for foreign currencies through banks that
are authorised to conduct foreign exchange business.
The cash and bank balances of the Group in The People's Republic
of China amounting to USD9,963,000 (2015 - USD4,132,000) are
subject to exchange control restrictions.
9. STATED CAPITAL ACCOUNT
The movements in the registered capital of the Company are as
follows:-
2016 2015 2016 2015
No. of No. of
shares shares USD' 000 USD'000
Issued and Fully Paid-Up
At 1 January/On Incorporation 42,475,000 2 39,090 -
Share exchange arising
from acquisition of a
subsidiary - 29,999,998 - 16,335
Public issue:
- Issuance of new shares - 12,475,000 - 24,697
* Share issuance expenses - - - (1,942)
At 31 December 42,475,000 42,475,000 39,090 39,090
The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends
from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at
meetings of the Company.
The consolidated financial information includes the assets and
liabilities of the MayAir Group Plc's Employee Benefit Trust
("EBT") within its Statement of Financial Position. In the event of
the winding up of the Company, neither the shareholders nor
creditors would be entitled to the assets of the EBT. The cost of
ordinary shares held by the EBT is deducted from shareholders'
funds and classified as 'Own Shares' until such time as they vest
unconditionally to participating employees. At 31 December 2016,
the EBT held 2,554,650 (2015 - 2,554,650) ordinary shares in the
Company at a cost of $nil and no shares has been awarded to any
employees.
On admission to AIM in May 2015, the Company granted warrants to
its professional advisers to subscribe for 212,375 new Ordinary
Shares at GBP1.30 at any time up to the tenth anniversary of
admission. The fair value of the services received in consideration
for the issue of the warrants was measured at the date of grant was
approximately US$192,000. A charge of US$192,000 was recognised in
equity in the year ended 31 December 2015 within stated capital
with an equivalent increase in stated capital.
10. TREASURY STOCK
At 31 December 2016, the Company had, as part of a repurchase
programme, repurchased 514,500 ordinary shares at an aggregate cost
of US$472,681 (GBP372,705) under this programme. The reasons for
the repurchase programme were set out in an announcement made by
the Company through RNS on 5 August 2016 in relation to the
commencement of Share Buy-Back Programme.
All of the shares acquired under these programmes were held as
treasury shares. The number of treasury shares held at 31 December
2016 was 514,500 (2015: nil), representing 1.21% of the issued
share capital excluding treasury shares.
As at 31 December 2016, the total number of shares issued is
42,475,000 (Note 9) of which 514,500 shares are held in treasury.
The number of shares with voting rights is therefore
41,960,500.
11. BORROWINGS
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Short-term borrowings 5,318 4,312
Long-term borrowings 773 -
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6,091 4,312
The short-term borrowings bore interest ranging from 5.22% -
5.46% (2015 - 4.35% to 6.27%) per annum.
The long-term borrowings have a tenure of 5 years, bore
effective interest rate of 5.46% at the end of the reporting
period, and is repayable through quarterly instalments of
RMB1,000,000 commencing on the 12th month from the date of first
drawdown until 21st month. The remaining balance is to be repaid
through quarterly instalments of RMB2,000,000 commencing on the
24th month from the date of first drawdown until 57th month with a
final instalment of RMB12,000,000 on the 60th month. The long-term
borrowing is secured by way of:-
(a) A charge over a parcel of land and construction in progress as disclosed in Note 4 and Note 3 respectively; and
(b) A corporate guarantee of the ultimate holding company.
12. REVENUE
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Contract revenue 23,080 39,036
Sales of goods 42,522 24,586
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65,602 63,622
13. INCOME TAX EXPENSE
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Current tax expense:
* Malaysia tax 36 48
* Foreign tax 869 1,009
905 1,057
* under/ (over) provision in the previous financial
year (38) 108
867 1,165
Deferred tax assets
* for the current financial year (22) (21)
* overprovision in the previous financial year 99 (46)
Withholding tax 605 118
682 51
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1,549 1,216
A reconciliation of income tax expense applicable to the profit
before taxation at the statutory tax rate to income tax expense at
the effective tax rate is as follows:-
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
Profit before taxation 5,942 7,476
Tax at the applicable tax rate of
24% (2015 - 25%) 1,425 1,869
Tax effects of:-
Non-taxable income (85) (429)
Non-deductible expenses 249 212
Deferred tax assets not recognised 93 -
during the financial year
(Over)/under provision in the previous
financial year:
* current tax (124) 108
* deferred tax 99 52
Pioneer income not subject to tax (778) (733)
Withholding tax 605 118
Effects of differential in tax rates 65 -
of subsidiaries
Others - 19
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Income tax expense for the financial
year 1,549 1,216
The significant factors influencing the effective rate of tax
were:
-- Pioneer tax incentive in The People's Republic of China
-- Irrevocable withholding tax on dividends paid by subsidiary
undertakings in The People's Republic of China
14. EARNING PER SHARE
The calculation of basic earnings per ordinary share was based
on the net profit after taxation attributable to equity holders and
a weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding calculated
as follows:
2016 2015
Net profit after taxation attributable
to owners of
the Company (USD'000) 3,577 5,208
Weighted average shares in issue for
basic and diluted ('000) 39,775 35,614
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Basic and diluted earnings per
share (USD, cents) 9.00 14.62
There are no instruments or potential ordinary shares that are
dilutive as at 31 December 2016 (2015: nil).
15. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Operating segments are prepared in a manner consistent with the
internal reporting provided to the management as its chief
operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to segments
and to assess their performance.
Information on business segments is not presented as the Group
operates mainly in production, marketing and distribution of clean
air products and equipment and provision of related services, and
95% of its assets, capital expenditure and operations are operating
in PRC.
Geographical Segments
The analysis of the Group's revenue by geographical segments
based on customers' locations is as follows:-
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
PRC 62,372 61,203
Others 3,230 2,419
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65,602 63,622
Major customers
Revenue contributed by the Group's four largest customers
represent approximately USD22,800,000 (35%) of the total revenue
for the year ended 31 December 2016 (2015 - two customers represent
approximately USD29,844,000 (47%)).
Non-current operating assets
2016 2015
USD'000 USD'000
PRC 9,834 11,015
Others 519 605
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10,353 11,620
- ENDS -
This information is provided by RNS
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