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Marshalls PLC
14 March 2019
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2018
Marshalls plc, the specialist Landscape Products Group,
announces its full year results for the year ended 31 December
2018.
Financial Highlights Year ended Year ended Increase
31 December 31 December %
2018 2017
Revenue GBP491.0m GBP430.2m 14
EBITDA GBP80.8m GBP67.9m 19
Operating profit GBP64.8m GBP53.4m 21
Profit before tax GBP62.9m GBP52.1m 21
Basic EPS 26.29p 21.52p 22
Total dividends - ordinary and
supplementary 16.00p 14.20p 13
Final ordinary dividend - recommended 8.00p 6.80p 18
Supplementary dividend - recommended 4.00p 4.00p -
Return on capital employed ("ROCE") 21.9% 20.8% up 110
basis points
Net debt GBP37.4m GBP24.3m
Note
Alternative performance measures are used consistently
throughout this Preliminary Announcement. These relate to
like-for-like, EBITA, EBITDA and ROCE. For further details of their
purpose, definition and reconciliation to the equivalent statutory
measures see Note 2.
Highlights:
-- Revenue up 14% to GBP491.0 million (2017: GBP430.2 million)
-- Profit before tax up 21% to GBP62.9 million (2017: GBP52.1 million)
-- ROCE improved 110 basis points to 21.9% (2017: 20.8%) and on
a like-for-like basis (excluding the acquisition of Edenhall) ROCE
was 23.3% (2017: 24.8%)
-- EPS up 22% to 26.29 pence (2017: 21.52 pence)
-- Strong cash generation has continued with Group operating cash flow at 92% of EBITDA
-- Net debt of GBP37.4 million (2017: GBP24.3 million) reflects
cash outflow of GBP16.4 million relating to the Edenhall
acquisition
-- Final ordinary dividend increased by 18% to 8.00 pence (2017: 6.80 pence) per share
-- Supplementary dividend of 4.00 pence (2017: 4.00 pence) per
share, reflecting better than expected year end debt levels
-- Strong trading start to 2019 - sales up 16% including
Edenhall (up 8% underlying) in first 2 months
Delivering our strategic growth objectives:
-- EBITDA growth continues alongside improved ROCE, strong cash flows and a strengthened brand
-- Self help programme well advanced and delivering efficiency gains
-- Organic capital investment continuing strongly
-- Research and development expenditure continues to be increased
-- Focus on innovation, new product development and service to drive sales growth
-- Focus on increasing profitability of the emerging UK businesses continues
-- Wide-ranging digital strategy gaining momentum and continuing
to drive real benefits across the business
-- Integrating CPM and Edenhall and continue to target selective bolt-on acquisitions
-- Maintain a 2 times dividend cover policy
Commenting on these results, Martyn Coffey, Chief Executive,
said:
"The Group delivered a strong result in 2018 and continues to
outperform the Construction Products Association's ("CPA") growth
figures, despite ongoing macro-economic and Brexit uncertainty. The
CPA's recent Winter Forecast predicted a decrease in UK market
volumes of 0.2 per cent in 2018, followed by an increase of 0.3 per
cent in 2019. However, our recent trading has been strong and the
underlying indicators in the New Build Housing, Road, Rail and
Water Management markets remain supportive to our growth strategy
and plans.
Good progress has been made during the year, notably the
successful integration of CPM and the ongoing self help programme
to drive organic growth and these have been enhanced by the
acquisition of Edenhall. The Group's focus remains the delivery of
long-term sustainable growth, whilst maintaining a strong balance
sheet and a flexible capital structure."
Enquiries:
Martyn Coffey Chief Executive Marshalls plc +44(0)1422 314777
Jack Clarke Group Finance
Director
Andrew Jaques +44(0)20 3128
Charlie Barker MHP Communications 8540
There will be a live video webcast of the analyst presentation
today at 09:00am, which you can access via the following link:
http://webcasting.brrmedia.co.uk/broadcast/5c472b4cfb847413cc045078
or from our website, www.marshalls.co.uk. An on demand version of
the webcast will be available on the website later in the day. The
presentation is also available by dial in conference call on +44
(0)330 336 9125: meeting code 1767284.
Group Results
Group revenue for the year ended 31 December 2018 was up 14 per
cent at GBP491.0 million (2017: GBP430.2 million). This is a very
positive result given the first 4 months of the year were affected
by severe weather conditions. Revenue growth in the second half of
the year was particularly strong at 17 per cent.
Sales in the Domestic end market, which represented
approximately 29 per cent of Group sales, continue to outperform
CPA forecasts and were up 3 per cent compared with the prior year
period. Whilst the first half of the year was particularly affected
by the severe weather, revenue growth in the second half of the
year was up 7 per cent against the prior period. The survey of
domestic installers at the end of February 2019 revealed order
books of 10.0 weeks (2018: 10.8 weeks) which compared with 10.8
weeks at the end of October 2018.
Sales in the Public Sector and Commercial end market, which
represented approximately 66 per cent of Group sales, were up 20
per cent compared with 2017. This included a full year contribution
from CPM.
The core Commercial and Domestic businesses continue to deliver
benefits from operational efficiency improvements. The strong
performance of our Landscape Protection business in the second half
of the year and the growth in the sustainable profitability of our
emerging UK businesses remain a key part of the Group's strategy.
The organic growth of protective security street furniture
continues with strong focus on new product development and new
target markets.
International revenue grew by 4 per cent during 2018 and
represents approximately 5 per cent of Group sales. Marshalls has
made continued progress in developing the International business
and its trading performance has improved in line with revenue
growth.
Profit before tax increased by 21 per cent to GBP62.9 million
(2017: GBP52.1 million) and EBITDA increased by 19 per cent to
GBP80.8 million (2017: GBP67.9 million). Basic EPS was 26.29 pence
(2017: 21.52 pence), an increase of 22 per cent.
ROCE remained strong and, notwithstanding the acquisition of
Edenhall in December 2018, was 21.9 per cent (2017: 20.8 per cent),
on a reported basis, at 31 December 2018. On a like-for-like basis
(excluding the acquisition of Edenhall), ROCE was 23.3 per cent
(2017: 24.8 per cent). Capital employed increased by 16.1 per cent
to GBP304.1 million (2017: GBP261.9 million) following the
acquisition of Edenhall. The consistently high ROCE reflects the
Group's focus on capital structure and the tight control and
management of inventory and monetary working capital.
Net finance costs were GBP1.9 million (2017: GBP1.4 million) and
interest was covered 34.1 times (2017: 38.5 times). Interest
charges on bank loans totalled GBP1.4 million (2017: GBP1.0
million) and, including scheme administration costs, there was an
IAS 19 notional interest charge of GBP0.5 million (2017: GBP0.4
million) in relation to the Group's Pension Scheme. The IAS 19
notional interest includes interest on obligations under the
defined benefit section of the Marshalls plc Pension Scheme, net of
the expected return on Scheme assets.
The effective tax rate was 18.0 per cent (2017: 19.1 per cent).
The Group paid GBP9.9 million (2017: GBP10.5 million) of
corporation tax during the year. Deferred tax of GBP1.7 million in
relation to the actuarial gain arising on the defined benefit
Pension Scheme in the year has been taken to the Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income.
For the fifth year running, Marshalls has been awarded the Fair
Tax Mark which recognises social responsibility and transparency in
a company's tax affairs. The Group's tax approach has long been
closely aligned with the Fair Tax Mark's objectives and this is
supported by the Group's tax strategy and fully transparent tax
disclosures. Taking into account not only corporation tax paid but
also the PAYE and NI paid on our employee wages, aggregate levy,
VAT, fuel duty and business rates Marshalls has funded total
taxation receipts to the UK economy of GBP108 million during
2018.
Capital discipline remains a key priority for the Board and the
Group's strong cash generation has continued in the year. Operating
cash flow was 92 per cent of EBITDA. Net debt at 31 December 2018
of GBP37.4 million (2017: GBP24.3 million) was better than
expected, even after the total cash outflow of GBP16.4 million in
connection with the acquisition of Edenhall.
Acquisition of Edenhall
As previously announced, the Group acquired Edenhall Holdings
Limited on 11 December 2018 for an initial cash consideration of
GBP16.4 million including the take on of GBP4.7 million of existing
Edenhall debt. The acquisition of Edenhall is in line with our
stated Group strategy of expanding into adjacent building products
related to New Build Housing. This is a strategic focus for
Marshalls. Edenhall is a concrete brick manufacturer capable of
providing a spectrum of colours, shades and textures to meet any
specification requirements for facing bricks and specials. The
acquisition will enable us to offer customers a broader product
choice. The combination of Marshalls and Edenhall will build our
specification ability for both brands and will also create leverage
for our existing business in Mortars and Screeds. Trading since
completion has been strong and integration is on track with our
expectations.
Operating performance
During 2018, the ongoing development of the self help capital
investment programme has been complemented by the acquisition of
Edenhall and the successful integration of CPM.
Capital expenditure was GBP29.2 million in the year ended 31
December 2018, which included GBP17.0 million of additional,
planned, self help investment. We continue to identify a good
pipeline of capital investment projects that will drive future
organic growth. In addition, increases in research and new product
development expenditure continue to be made as part of our growth
strategy.
We continue to explore bolt-on acquisitions within our targeted
growth sectors of New Build Housing, Water Management, Landscape
Protection and Minerals. Our approach remains focused and any
proposed acquisition target will be carefully assessed against
strict investment criteria and will be thoroughly investigated
during the detailed due diligence phase.
Marshalls' digital strategy remains a key priority and continued
investment is being directed to enhancing the Group's digital
capability. The aim is to provide our customers with world class
experiences and the digital objective is to ensure they receive the
right data, at the right time, in the right format. During 2018, we
established a new platform for our Commercial end market customers
which runs a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure that provides
greater ability and a blueprint for future systems architecture. We
are planning to release a new platform for our Domestic end market
customers in 2019. Our web and mobile applications enable customers
to model their requirements and allow full digital access. The
digital strategy is underpinned by continuous improvement driven by
data analysis and customer insight. We are integrating artificial
intelligence in key transactional systems and, during 2019, we aim
to create an artificial intelligence infrastructure upon which
other business initiatives will be able to leverage.
New product development remains a key part of our strategy. In
the core Landscape Products business, the growth in revenue from
new products continued strongly and new product sales represented
12 per cent of total revenue in 2018. Our objective is to deliver
innovative market leading new products that are aligned with
customer needs across all business areas. The development pipeline
continues to be strong and the Group is committed to providing high
performance product solutions. Our new Surface Performance
Technology paving products are generating increased sales,
specifically in New Build Housing, which is one of our targeted
growth areas.
The self help capital investment programme is continuing to
improve operational and manufacturing efficiency. By way of
example, we are now seeing significant efficiency benefits
following the GBP3 million investment in a modern sawmill and
production facility at Natural Stone Paving in 2017. The more
recent new GBP3.5 million static crushing plant at Howley Park is
capable of crushing 7 different products at one time and will both
reduce operating costs and improve efficiency. In addition, the
Group's in-house logistics fleet provides a competitive advantage
and the vehicles have industry leading safety technology. With
around 375,000 deliveries made each year, this remains part of the
Group's operations where there are still further opportunities for
improvement.
Marshalls is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of
every employee and all stakeholders who may be affected by our
undertakings. Maintaining the highest standards of health and
safety remains a cornerstone of the Group's culture and we are
committed to the continual improvement in health and safety
performance. The achievement of annual health and safety
improvement targets is directly linked to the remuneration of the
Executive Directors and senior management.
Current priorities and operational strategy
The Group's 2020 Strategy has been successful and the results in
2018 demonstrate this. Our long-term strategy remains to grow the
business, deliver increasing operating margins in all businesses
and improve ROCE. We are mindful of increased political and
economic uncertainties and a conservative approach is being taken
to the development of our strategic objectives over the longer
term. We are currently developing our strategic plan for
sustainable growth over the next 5 years and this will become the
Group's 2023 Strategy.
During 2018, the potential impact of Brexit and wider economic
and political uncertainties have been considered in the assessment
of risk and strategic priorities. The Group has developed a
detailed Brexit plan which includes specific mitigation measures
within the supply chain to mitigate the risk of raw material
shortages.
Capital allocation
The Group's capital allocation strategy remains to maintain a
strong balance sheet and flexible capital structure that recognises
cyclical risk, while focusing on security, efficiency and
liquidity.
The Board's priorities for capital allocation are:
1. Organic growth - capital investment with GBP23 million
planned for 2019;
2. Increased research and development and new product
development expenditure;
3. Ordinary dividends - maintaining dividend cover of 2 times
earnings over the business cycle;
4. Selective bolt-on acquisition opportunities in New Build
Housing, Water Management, Landscape Protection and Minerals;
and
5. Supplementary dividends where Group financial resources allow
such shareholder returns to be prudently made - these will remain
discretionary and non-recurring.
Balance sheet and net debt
Net assets at 31 December 2018 were GBP266.7 million (2017:
GBP237.6 million). The Group has a strong balance sheet with a good
range of medium-term bank facilities available to fund investment
initiatives to generate growth.
Net debt at 31 December 2018 was GBP37.4 million (2017: GBP24.3
million), which reflects the payment of initial consideration of
GBP11.7 million in relation to the acquisition of Edenhall,
together with the impact of taking on Edenhall's net borrowings of
GBP4.7 million. The ratio of net debt to EBITDA was 0.46 times at
31 December 2018 which is comfortably within our target range of
between 0 to 1 times and well below covenant levels.
Cash management continues to be a high priority with continued
focus on the close control of inventory and the effective
management of working capital. The key working capital metrics are
in line with the Group plan.
We have developed a detailed plan for the implementation of IFRS
16. Upon transition on 1 January 2019, the Group will recognise a
right-of-use lease asset that is expected to be between GBP42
million and GBP47 million and a financial lease liability that is
expected to be between GBP44 million and GBP51 million. A
transition adjustment that is expected to be between GBP2 million
and GBP4 million will be taken to retained earnings along with an
opening deferred tax adjustment.
Dividends
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 8.00 pence per
share (2017: 6.80 pence per share) which, together with the interim
dividend of 4.00 pence per share (2017: 3.40 pence per share),
makes a total ordinary dividend of 12.00 pence per share (2017:
10.20 pence per share), an increase of 18 per cent for the
year.
The Board is also recommending a supplementary dividend of 4.00
pence per share for 2018 (2017: 4.00 pence per share). The payment
of a discretionary supplementary dividend is in line with the
Board's objective of maintaining an efficient capital structure
whilst retaining capacity to invest in further growth
opportunities. The Group's cash flows remain strong and permit us
to recommend and maintain a supplementary dividend of 4.00 pence.
The level of supplementary dividend reflects a better than expected
year end debt position and this year provides increased total
returns for shareholders whilst recognising the increased political
and economic uncertainties caused by the prolonged Brexit
negotiations. The Board will continue to adhere to the Group's
capital allocation policy and the Group's policy of rewarding
shareholders on the basis of maintaining a 2 times dividend
cover.
Outlook
The Group delivered a strong result in 2018 and continues to
outperform the Construction Products Association's ("CPA") growth
figures, despite ongoing macro-economic and Brexit uncertainty. The
CPA's recent Winter Forecast predicted a decrease in UK market
volumes of 0.2 per cent in 2018, followed by an increase of 0.3 per
cent in 2019. However, our recent trading has been strong and the
underlying indicators in the New Build Housing, Road, Rail and
Water Management markets remain supportive to our growth strategy
and plans.
Good progress has been made during the year, notably, the
successful integration of CPM and the ongoing self help programme
to drive organic growth and these have been enhanced by the
acquisition of Edenhall. The Group's focus remains the delivery of
long-term sustainable growth, whilst maintaining a strong balance
sheet and a flexible capital structure.
Marshalls plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Consolidated Income Statement
for the year ended 31 December 2018
2018 2017
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Revenue 3 490,988 430,194
Net operating costs 4 (426,154) (376,755)
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Operating profit 3 64,834 53,439
Financial expenses 5 (1,904) (1,388)
Financial income 5 5 -
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Profit before tax 2 62,935 52,051
Income tax expense 6 (11,307) (9,925)
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Profit for the financial year 51,628 42,126
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Profit for the year
Attributable to:
Equity shareholders of the Parent 51,958 42,503
Non-controlling interests (330) (377)
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
51,628 42,126
---------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Earnings per share
Basic 7 26.29p 21.52p
Diluted 7 26.08p 21.37p
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Dividend
Pence per share 8 14.80p 12.20p
Dividends declared 8 29,250 24,105
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All results relate to continuing operations.
Marshalls plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31 December 2018
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Profit for the financial year 51,628 42,126
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Other comprehensive income / (expense)
Items that will not be reclassified to the Income
Statement:
Remeasurements of the net defined benefit asset 9,985 328
Deferred tax arising (1,698) (56)
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Total items that will not be reclassified to the
Income Statement 8,287 272
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Items that are or may in the future be reclassified
to the Income Statement:
Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash
flow hedges 528 146
Fair value of cash flow hedges transferred to the
Income Statement (668) (385)
Deferred tax arising 27 35
Exchange difference on retranslation of foreign currency
net investment (208) 179
Exchange movements associated with borrowings 199 (638)
Foreign currency translation differences - non-controlling
interests (35) 371
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Total items that are or may be reclassified subsequently
to the Income Statement (157) (292)
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Other comprehensive income / (expense) for the year,
net of income tax 8,130 (20)
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Total comprehensive income for the year 59,758 42,106
----------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Attributable to:
Equity shareholders of the Parent 60,123 42,112
Non-controlling interests (365) (6)
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59,758 42,106
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Marshalls plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Consolidated Balance Sheet
for the year ended 31 December 2018
2018 2017*
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 190,991 169,093
Intangible assets 89,645 72,060
Employee benefits 9 13,516 4,127
Deferred taxation assets 1,406 2,775
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
295,558 248,055
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Current assets
Inventories 84,361 77,859
Trade and other receivables 80,430 68,221
Cash and cash equivalents 45,709 19,845
Derivative financial instruments 276 447
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
210,776 166,372
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Total assets 506,334 414,427
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 121,953 100,173
Corporation tax 9,683 9,299
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 2,974 35
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
134,610 109,507
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 80,168 44,107
Provisions 7,288 8,200
Deferred taxation liabilities 17,553 14,986
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
105,009 67,293
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Total liabilities 239,619 176,800
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Net assets 266,715 237,627
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Equity
Capital and reserves attributable to equity
shareholders of the Parent
Called-up share capital 49,998 49,845
Share premium account 24,326 22,695
Own shares (888) (2,359)
Capital redemption reserve 75,394 75,394
Consolidation reserve (213,067) (213,067)
Hedging reserve 273 386
Retained earnings 329,585 303,274
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Equity attributable to equity shareholders
of the Parent 265,621 236,168
Non-controlling interests 1,094 1,459
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
Total equity 266,715 237,627
-------------------------------------------- ----- --------- ---------
* The comparatives have been restated as a result of a
reassessment of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired
(Note 10).
Marshalls plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31 December 2018
2018 2017
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the financial year 51,628 42,126
Income tax expense 6 11,307 9,925
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Profit before tax 62,935 52,051
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 14,199 13,314
Amortisation 1,759 1,142
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (738) (948)
Equity settled share-based payments 534 2,382
Financial income and expenses (net) 1,899 1,388
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Operating cash flow before changes in working
capital 80,588 69,329
(Increase) / Decrease in trade and other
receivables (6,927) 5,334
Increase in inventories (4,314) (4,252)
Increase / (Decrease) in trade and other
payables 6,909 (320)
Operational restructuring costs paid (1,244) (1,217)
Acquisition costs paid (594) (193)
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Cash generated from operations 74,418 68,681
Financial expenses paid (1,308) (911)
Income tax paid (9,855) (10,465)
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Net cash flow from operating activities 63,255 57,305
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment 1,637 3,891
Financial income received 5 -
Acquisition of subsidiary undertaking (11,726) (41,227)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (27,296) (18,895)
Acquisition of intangible assets (1,995) (1,750)
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Net cash flow from investing activities (39,375) (57,981)
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of share capital 1,784 -
Payments to acquire own shares (1,210) (1,068)
Payment in respect of share-based payment
awards (3,683) -
Increase in debt on acquisition of subsidiaries (4,742) (3,407)
Net increase in other debt and finance leases 39,000 28,226
Equity dividends paid (29,250) (24,105)
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Net cash flow from financing activities 1,899 (354)
------------------------------------------------ ----- -------- --------
Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 25,779 (1,030)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the year 19,845 20,681
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 85 194
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
year 45,709 19,845
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Marshalls plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 31 December 2018
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share Capital Non-
Share premium Own redemption Consolidation Hedging Retained controlling Total
capital account shares reserve reserve reserve earnings Total interests equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Current year
At 1 January
2018 49,845 22,695 (2,359) 75,394 (213,067) 386 303,274 236,168 1,459 237,627
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
comprehensive
income
for the year
Profit for the
financial
year
attributable
to equity
shareholders
of the Parent - - - - - - 51,958 51,958 (330) 51,628
Other
comprehensive
income /
(expense)
Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - - - - - (9) (9) (35) (44)
Effective
portion
of changes in
fair value of
cash
flow hedges - - - - - 528 - 528 - 528
Net change in
fair
value of
cash flow
hedges
transferred
to the Income
Statement - - - - - (668) - (668) - (668)
Deferred tax
arising - - - - - 27 - 27 - 27
Defined
benefit plan
actuarial
gain - - - - - - 9,985 9,985 - 9,985
Deferred tax
arising - - - - - - (1,698) (1,698) - (1,698)
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total other
comprehensive
income - - - - - (113) 8,278 8,165 (35) 8,130
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
comprehensive
income
for the year - - - - - (113) 60,236 60,123 (365) 59,758
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Transactions
with
owners,
recorded
directly
in equity
Contributions
by and
distributions
to
owners
Share-based
payments - - - - - - (2,249) (2,249) - (2,249)
Deferred tax
on
share-based
payments - - - - - - (171) (171) - (171)
Corporation
tax on
share-based
payments - - - - - - 426 426 - 426
Dividends to
equity
shareholders - - - - - - (29,250) (29,250) - (29,250)
Shares issued 153 1,631 - - - - - 1,784 - 1,784
Purchase of
own shares - - (1,210) - - - - (1,210) - (1,210)
Disposal of
own shares - - 2,681 - - - (2,681) - - -
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
contributions
by and
distributions
to owners 153 1,631 1,471 - - - (33,925) (30,670) - (30,670)
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
transactions
with
owners of the
Company 153 1,631 1,471 - - (113) 26,311 29,453 (365) 29,088
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
At 31 December
2018 49,998 24,326 (888) 75,394 (213,067) 273 329,585 265,621 1,094 266,715
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Marshalls plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (continued)
for the year ended 31 December 2018
Attributable to equity holders of the Company
Share Capital Non-
Share premium Own redemption Consolidation Hedging Retained controlling Total
capital account shares reserve reserve reserve earnings Total interests equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Prior year
At 1 January
2017 49,845 22,695 (3,622) 75,394 (213,067) 590 283,821 215,656 1,465 217,121
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
comprehensive
income
for the year
Profit for the
financial
year
attributable
to equity
shareholders
of the Parent - - - - - - 42,503 42,503 (377) 42,126
Other
comprehensive
income /
(expense)
Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - - - - - (459) (459) 371 (88)
Effective
portion
of changes in
fair value of
cash
flow hedges - - - - - 146 - 146 - 146
Net change in
fair
value of
cash flow
hedges
transferred
to the Income
Statement - - - - - (385) - (385) - (385)
Deferred tax
arising - - - - - 35 - 35 - 35
Defined
benefit plan
actuarial
gain - - - - - - 328 328 - 328
Deferred tax
arising - - - - - - (56) (56) - (56)
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total other
comprehensive
income - - - - - (204) (187) (391) 371 (20)
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
comprehensive
income
for the year - - - - - (204) 42,316 42,112 (6) 42,106
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Transactions
with
owners,
recorded
directly
in equity
Contributions
by and
distributions
to
owners
Share-based
payments - - - - - - 2,382 2,382 - 2,382
Deferred tax
on
share-based
payments - - - - - - 885 885 - 885
Corporation
tax on
share-based
payments - - - - - - 306 306 - 306
Dividends to
equity
shareholders - - - - - - (24,105) (24,105) - (24,105)
Purchase of
own shares - - (1,068) - - - - (1,068) - (1,068)
Disposal of
own shares - - 2,331 - - - (2,331) - - -
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
contributions
by and
distributions
to owners - - 1,263 - - - (22,863) (21,600) - (21,600)
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
Total
transactions
with
owners of the
Company - - 1,263 - - (204) 19,453 20,512 (6) 20,506
-------------- ------- ------- ------- ---------- ------------- ------- -------- -------- ----------- --------
At 31 December
2017 49,845 22,695 (2,359) 75,394 (213,067) 386 303,274 236,168 1,459 237,627
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Marshalls plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2018
1 Basis of preparation
Whilst the Financial Information included in this Preliminary
Announcement has been prepared on the basis of the recognition and
measurement criteria of IFRSs in issue, as adopted by the European
Union and effective at 31 December 2018, this announcement does not
itself contain sufficient information to comply with IFRS. The
Group expects to publish full Consolidated Financial Statements in
April 2019.
The Financial Information set out in this Preliminary
Announcement does not constitute the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements for the years ended 31 December 2018 or 2017,
but is derived from those Financial Statements. Statutory Financial
Statements for 2017 have been delivered to the Registrar of
Companies and those for 2018 will be delivered following the
Company's Annual General Meeting. The auditor, Deloitte LLP, has
reported on those Financial Statements. The audit reports were
unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of
emphasis without qualifying the reports and did not contain
statements under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006 in
respect of the Financial Statements for 2018 or 2017.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with IFRSs as adopted for use in the EU and therefore
the Group Financial Statements comply with Article 4 of the EU IAS
Regulations. The Group has applied all accounting standards and
interpretations issued by the IASB and International Financial
Reporting Committee relevant to its operations and which are
effective in respect of these Financial Statements.
Adoption of new standards in 2018
IFRS 15, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" superceded IAS
18, "Revenue", and has been adopted from 1 January 2018. IFRS 15
establishes a principles-based approach to revenue recognition and
measurement based on the concept of recognising revenue when
performance obligations are satisfied. The adoption has not had any
material impact on the disclosures or on the amounts reported in
these Consolidated Financial Statements.
IFRS 9, "Financial Instruments", has been adopted from 1 January
2018. IFRS 9 has introduced new classification and measurement
requirements for financial assets and financial liabilities. These
changes have not had a material impact on the Group's Financial
Statements.
Amendments to IFRSs that are mandatorily effective for the
current year
In the current year, the Group has applied a number of
amendments to IFRSs issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board ("IASB") that are mandatorily effective for an
accounting period that begins on or after 1 January 2018. Their
adoption has not had any material impact on the disclosures or on
the amounts reported in these Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Amendments to IFRS The amendments clarify the following:
2: a. In estimating the fair value of a cash settled share-based
payment, the accounting for the effects of vesting and
"Classification and non-vesting conditions should follow the same approach
Measurement of Share-based as for equity settled share-based payments;
Payment Transactions."
b. Where tax law or regulation requires an entity to
withhold a specified number of equity instruments equal
to the monetary value of the employee's tax obligation
to meet the employee's tax liability which is then remitted
to the tax authority (typically in cash), i.e. the share-based
payment arrangement has a "net settlement feature",
such an arrangement should be classified as equity settled
in its entirety, provided that the share-based payment
would have been classified as equity settled had it
not included the net settlement feature; and
c. How the modification of a share-based payment that
changes the transaction from cash settled to equity
settled should be accounted for.
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Amendments to IAS The Group has adopted the amendments to IAS 40 "Transfers
40: of Investment Property" for the first time in the current
year. The amendments clarify that a transfer to, or
"Transfers of Investment from, investment property necessitates an assessment
Property." of whether a property meets, or has ceased to meet,
the definition of investment property, supported by
observable evidence that a change in use has occurred.
The amendments further clarify that the situations listed
in IAS 40 are not exhaustive and that a change in use
is possible for properties under construction (i.e.
a change in use is not limited to completed properties).
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"Annual Improvements The Group has adopted the amendments to IAS 28 included
to IFRSs 2014-2016 in the "Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2014-2016
Cycle." Cycle" for the first time in the current year. The amendments
clarify that the option for a venture capital organisation
and other similar entities to measure investments in
associates and joint ventures at FVTPL is available
separately for each associate or joint venture, and
that election should be made at initial recognition.
In respect of the option for an entity that is not an
investment entity to retain the fair value measurement
applied by its associates and joint ventures that are
investment entities when applying the equity method,
the amendments make a similar clarification that this
choice is available for each investment entity associate
or investment entity joint venture.
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IFRIC 22 Foreign IFRIC 22 addresses how to determine the "date of transaction"
Currency for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to
use on initial recognition of an asset, expense or income,
"Transactions and when consideration for that item has been paid or received
Advance Consideration." in advance in a foreign currency which resulted in the
recognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary
liability (for example, a non-refundable deposit or
deferred revenue).
The Interpretation specifies that the date of transaction
is the date on which the entity initially recognises
the non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising
from the payment or receipt of advance consideration.
If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance,
the Interpretation requires an entity to determine the
date of transaction for each payment or receipt of advance
consideration.
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New and revised IFRSs in issue but not yet effective
At the date of authorisation of these Financial Statements, the
Group has not applied the following new or revised IFRSs that have
been issued but are not yet effective and, in some cases, have not
yet been adopted by the EU:
"Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation" (effective
IFRS 9 (amendments) 1 January 2019)
"Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures"
IAS 28 (amendments) (effective 1 January 2019)
"Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement" (effective
IAS 19 (amendments) 1 January 2019)
IFRS 17 "Insurance Contracts" (effective 1 January 2021)
IAS 1 and IAS 8 "Definition of Material" (effective 1 January 2020)
IAS Conceptual Framework "Definition of Material" (effective 1 January 2020)
"Annual Improvements Amendments to IFRS 3 "Business Combinations", IFRS 11
to IFRSs 2015-2017 "Joint Arrangements", IAS 12 "Income Tax" and IAS 23
Cycle" "Borrowing Costs" (effective 1 January 2019)
"Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments" (effective
IFRIC 23 1 January 2019)
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The Directors do not expect that the adoption of the standards
listed above will have a material impact on the Financial
Statements of the Group in future periods, except as noted
below:
IFRS 16, "Leases"
IFRS 16 is effective from 1 January 2019 and replaces IAS 17
"Leases" and related interpretations. It will result in almost all
leases being recognised on the balance sheet by lessees, as the
distinction between operating and finance leases is removed.
IFRS 16 distinguishes leases and service contracts on the basis
of whether an identified asset is controlled by a customer.
Distinctions of operating leases (off balance sheet) and finance
leases (on balance sheet) are removed for lessee accounting, and
are replaced by a model where a right-of-use asset and a
corresponding liability have to be recognised for all leases by
lessees (i.e. all on balance sheet) except for short-term leases
and leases of low value assets.
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost and
subsequently measured at cost (subject to certain exceptions) less
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, adjusted for any
remeasurement of the lease liability. The lease liability is
initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that
are not paid at that date. Subsequently, the lease liability is
adjusted for interest and lease payments, as well as the impact of
lease modifications, amongst others. Furthermore, the
classification of cash flows will also be affected because
operating lease payments under IAS 17 are presented as operating
cash flows, whereas under the IFRS 16 model, the lease payments
will be split into a principal and an interest portion which will
be presented as financing and operating cash flows
respectively.
In adopting IFRS 16 from 1 January 2019, the Group is applying
the modified retrospective transition approach and will not restate
comparative amounts for the year ended 31 December 2018. For
certain leases the Group has elected to measure the right-of-use
asset as if IFRS 16 had been applied since the start of the lease,
but using the incremental borrowing rate at 1 January 2019, with
the difference between the right-of-use asset and the lease
liability taken to retained earnings. In other cases, the Group is
electing to measure right-of-use assets at the amount of the lease
liability on adoption (adjusted for any lease prepayments or
accrued lease expenses, onerous lease provisions and leased assets
which have subsequently been sub-leased). The Group has elected to
adopt the following practical expedients on transition:
- where an onerous lease provision is in existence, to utilise
this provision to reduce the right-of-use asset value rather than
undertaking an impairment review;
- to use hindsight in determining the lease term;
- to exclude initial direct costs from the measurement of the
right-of-use asset; and
- to apply the portfolio approach where a group of leases has
similar characteristics.
Impact of adoption of IFRS 16, "Leases"
Upon transition on 1 January 2019, the Group will recognise a
right-of-use lease asset that is expected to be between GBP42
million and GBP47 million and a financial lease liability that is
expected to be between GBP44 million and GBP51 million. A
transition adjustment that is expected to be between GBP2 million
and GBP4 million will be taken to retained earnings along with an
opening deferred taxation adjustment.
The change in presentation, as a result of the adoption of IFRS
16, will see an improvement in cash flow generated from operating
activities, offset by a corresponding decline in cash flow from
financing activities. There is no overall cash flow impact from the
adoption of the new standard.
Depreciation of the right-of-use asset will be recognised in the
Income Statement on a straight-line basis, with interest recognised
on the lease liability. This will result in a change to the profile
of the net charge taken to the Income Statement over the life of
the lease. These charges will replace the lease costs currently
charged to the Income Statement.
The Group results announcement for the half year ending 30 June
2019 will be the first to be prepared under IFRS 16.
As at 31 December 2018, the Group has non-cancellable operating
lease commitments of GBP66.5 million. IAS 17 does not require the
recognition of any right-of-use asset or liability for future
payments for these leases; instead, certain information is
disclosed as operating lease commitments.
Details of the Group's funding position are set out in Note 11
and are subject to normal covenant arrangements. The Group's
on-demand overdraft facility is reviewed on an annual basis and the
current arrangements were renewed and signed on 9 August 2018. In
the opinion of the Directors there are sufficient unutilised
facilities held which mature after 12 months. The Group's
performance is dependent on economic and market conditions, the
outlook for which is difficult to predict. Based on current
expectations, the Group's cash forecasts continue to meet half-year
and year-end bank covenants and there is adequate headroom which is
not dependent on facility renewals. The Directors believe that the
Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully.
Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in
preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared on the
historical cost basis except that the following assets and
liabilities are stated at their fair value: derivative financial
instruments and liabilities for cash settled share-based
payments.
The accounting policies have been applied consistently
throughout the Group for the purposes of these Consolidated
Financial Statements and are also set out on the Company's website
(www.marshalls.co.uk).
The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in Sterling,
rounded to the nearest thousand. Sterling is the currency of the
primary economic environment in which the Group operates.
The preparation of Financial Statements in conformity with
adopted IFRSs requires management to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The
estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical
experience and various other factors that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the
basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an
ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in
the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision
affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and
future periods if the revision affects both current and future
periods.
2 Alternative performance measures
The Group uses alternative performance measures ("APMs") which
are not defined or specified under IFRS. The Group believes that
these APMs which are not considered to be a substitute for IFRS
measures, provide additional helpful information. APMs are
consistent with how business performance is planned, reported and
assessed internally by management and the Board and provide more
meaningful comparative information. In relation to the year ended
31 December 2018, certain APMs are required as a consequence of the
acquisition of Edenhall on 11 December 2018 in order to ensure
comparability with the prior year period. In relation to the year
ended 31 December 2017, certain APMs are required as a consequence
of the acquisition of CPM on 19 October 2017.
Like-for-like revenue growth
Management uses like-for-like revenue growth as it provides a
consistent measure of the percentage increases / decrease in
revenue year-on-year, excluding the effect of acquisitions.
2018 2017 Increase
GBP'000 GBP'000 %
---------------------------------- ------- ------- --------
Reported revenue 490,988 430,194 14%
Edenhall post-acquisition revenue (675) -
---------------------------------- ------- ------- --------
Like-for-like revenue 490,313 430,194 14%
---------------------------------- ------- ------- --------
EBITA and EBITDA
EBITA represents earnings before interest, tax and the
amortisation of intangibles. This is a component of the ROCE
calculation. EBITDA is calculated by adding back depreciation to
EBITA.
2018 2017 Increase
GBP'000 GBP'000 %
---------------------------------- -------- -------- --------
EBITDA 80,792 67,895 19%
Depreciation (14,199) (13,314)
---------------------------------- -------- -------- --------
EBITA 66,593 54,581
Amortisation of intangible assets (1,759) (1,142)
---------------------------------- -------- -------- --------
Operating profit 64,834 53,439 21%
---------------------------------- -------- -------- --------
ROCE
Reported ROCE is defined as EBITA divided by shareholders' funds
plus cash / net debt.
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------- ------- -------
EBITA 66,593 54,581
-------------------- ------- -------
Shareholders' funds 266,715 237,627
Net debt 37,433 24,297
-------------------- ------- -------
304,148 261,924
-------------------- ------- -------
Reported ROCE 21.9% 20.8%
-------------------- ------- -------
ROCE on a like-for-like basis (excluding the impact of
acquisitions) includes adjustments to report the calculation on a
basis that eliminates the impact of the acquisition of Edenhall in
2018 and CPM in 2017. This ensures comparability with the prior
year period.
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Reported EBITA 66,593 54,581
Post-acquisition EBIT (21) (749)
Amortisation of intangible assets in year of acquisition 17 132
Acquisition costs 375 837
--------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Adjusted EBITA 66,964 54,801
--------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Shareholders funds 266,715 237,627
Net debt 37,433 24,297
--------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
304,148 261,924
Impact on net debt arising from the acquisitions
in the year (16,468) (41,227)
--------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
As adjusted 287,680 220,697
--------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
ROCE on a like-for-like basis (excluding the impact
of acquisitions) 23.3% 24.8%
--------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
3 Segmental analysis
Segment revenues and results
2018 2017
---------------------------- ---------------------------
Landscape Landscape
Products Other Total Products Other Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
Total revenue 398,128 96,943 495,071 339,655 94,622 434,277
Inter-segment revenue (228) (3,855) (4,083) (226) (3,857) (4,083)
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
External revenue 397,900 93,088 490,988 339,429 90,765 430,194
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
Segment operating
profit 68,418 2,095 70,513 56,104 1,873 57,977
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
Unallocated
administration
costs (5,679) (4,538)
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
Operating profit 64,834 53,439
Finance charges
(net) (1,899) (1,388)
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
Profit before tax 62,935 52,051
Taxation (11,307) (9,925)
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
Profit after tax 51,628 42,126
---------------------- --------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
The Group has 2 customers which each contributed more than 10
per cent of total revenue in the current and prior year.
The Landscape Products reportable segment operates a national
manufacturing plan that is structured around a series of production
units throughout the UK, in conjunction with a single logistics and
distribution operation. A national planning process supports sales
to both of the key end markets, namely the UK Domestic and Public
Sector and Commercial end markets and the operating assets produce
and deliver a range of broadly similar products that are sold into
each of these end markets. Within the Landscape Products operating
segment the focus is on one integrated production, logistics and
distribution network supporting both end markets.
Included in "Other" are the Group's Street Furniture, Mineral
Products, Premier Mortars and International operations, which do
not currently meet the IFRS 8 reporting requirements. Following the
acquisition, the Edenhall business has been included within
"Other".
The accounting policies of the Landscape Products operating
segment are the same as the Group's accounting policies. Segment
profit represents the profit earned without allocation of certain
central administration costs that are not capable of allocation.
Centrally administered overhead costs that relate directly to the
reportable segment are included within the segment's results.
Segment assets
2018 2017*
GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------------- ------- -------
Fixed assets and inventory:
Landscape Products 201,489 182,391
Other 73,863 64,561
----------------------------------------- ------- -------
Total segment fixed assets and inventory 275,352 246,952
Unallocated assets 230,982 167,475
----------------------------------------- ------- -------
Consolidated total assets 506,334 414,427
----------------------------------------- ------- -------
* The comparatives have been restated as a result of a
reassessment of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired
(Note 10).
For the purpose of monitoring segment performance and allocating
resources between segments, the Group's CODM monitors the tangible
fixed assets and inventory. Assets used jointly by reportable
segments are not allocated to individual reportable segments.
Other segment information
Depreciation and
amortisation Fixed asset additions
------------------ -----------------------
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------- -------- -------- ----------- ----------
Landscape Products 13,251 10,878 21,060 17,041
Other 2,707 3,578 6,256 5,445
------------------- -------- -------- ----------- ----------
15,958 14,456 27,316 22,486
------------------- -------- -------- ----------- ----------
Geographical destination of revenue
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------ ------- -------
United Kingdom 467,032 407,215
Rest of the world 23,956 22,979
------------------ ------- -------
490,988 430,194
------------------ ------- -------
The Group's revenue is subject to seasonal fluctuations
resulting from demand from customers. In particular, demand is
higher in the summer months. The Group manages the seasonal impact
through the use of a seasonal working capital facility.
4 Net operating costs
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Raw materials and consumables 172,175 151,343
Changes in inventories of finished goods and work
in progress 6,267 7,231
Personnel costs 116,588 100,811
Depreciation 14,199 13,314
Amortisation of intangible assets 1,759 1,142
Own work capitalised (3,340) (1,919)
Other operating costs 120,187 106,569
Operational restructuring costs 1,244 1,217
Acquisition costs 375 837
-------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Operating costs 429,454 380,545
Other operating income (2,562) (2,842)
Net gain on asset and property disposals (738)* (948)
-------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Net operating costs 426,154 376,755
-------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
*This reflects the proceeds of the sale of a domain name and is
net of associated digital strategy costs.
5 Financial expenses and income
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
(a) Financial expenses
Net interest expense on defined benefit pension scheme 496 377
Interest expense on bank loans, overdrafts and loan
notes 1,403 1,005
Finance lease interest expense 5 6
------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
1,904 1,388
------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
(b) Financial income
Interest receivable and similar income 5 -
------------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Net interest expense on the defined benefit pension scheme is
disclosed net of Company recharges.
6 Income tax expense
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Current tax expense
Current year 11,269 11,554
Adjustments for prior years (934) (732)
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
10,335 10,822
Deferred taxation expense
Origination and reversal of temporary differences:
Current year 921 (797)
Adjustments for prior years 51 (100)
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Total tax expense 11,307 9,925
--------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
2018 2018 2017 2017
% GBP'000 % GBP'000
---------------------------------- ----- ------- ----- -------
Reconciliation of effective tax
rate
Profit before tax 100.0 62,935 100.0 52,051
---------------------------------- ----- ------- ----- -------
Tax using domestic corporation
tax rate 19.0 11,957 19.3 10,020
Impact of capital allowances
in excess of depreciation (0.6) (402) 0.3 184
Short-term timing differences 0.9 595 1.2 630
Adjustment to tax charge in prior
year (1.5) (934) (1.4) (732)
Expenses not deductible for tax
purposes (1.4) (881) 1.4 720
---------------------------------- ----- ------- ----- -------
Corporation tax charge for the
year 16.4 10,335 20.8 10,822
Impact of capital allowances
in excess of depreciation (0.2) (130) (1.2) (618)
Short-term timing differences 1.8 1,139 (0.2) (103)
Pension scheme movements (0.2) (101) (0.1) (77)
Other items 0.5 300 1.0 532
Adjustment to tax charge in prior
year 0.1 51 (0.2) (100)
Impact of the change in the rate
of corporation tax
on deferred taxation (0.4) (287) (1.0) (531)
---------------------------------- ----- ------- ----- -------
Total tax charge for the year 18.0 11,307 19.1 9,925
---------------------------------- ----- ------- ----- -------
The net amount of deferred taxation (debited) / credited to the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year was
GBP1,671,000 debit (2017: GBP21,000 debit).
The majority of the Group's profits are earned in the UK with
the standard rate of corporation tax being 19.0 per cent for the
year to 31 December 2018.
Capital allowances are tax reliefs provided in law for the
expenditure the Group makes on fixed assets. The rates are
determined by Parliament annually, and spread the tax relief due
over a number of years. This contrasts with the accounting
treatment for such spending, where the expenditure on fixed assets
is treated as an investment with the cost then being spread over
the anticipated useful life of the asset, and / or impaired if the
value of such assets is considered to have reduced materially.
The different accounting treatment of fixed assets for tax and
accounting purposes is one reason why the taxable income of the
Group is not the same as its accounting profit. During the year
ended 31 December 2018 the depreciation charge for the year
exceeded the capital allowances due to the Group.
Short-term timing differences arise on items such as
depreciation in stock and share-based payments because the
treatment of such items is different for tax and accounting
purposes. These differences usually reverse in the years following
those in which they arise, as is reflected in the deferred tax
charge in the Financial Statements.
Adjustments to tax charges arising in earlier years arise
because the tax charge to be included in a set of accounts has to
be estimated before those Financial Statements are finalised. Such
charges therefore include some estimates that are checked and
refined before the Group's corporation tax returns for the year are
submitted to HM Revenue & Customs, which may reflect a
different liability as a result.
Some expenses incurred may be entirely appropriate charges for
inclusion in the Financial Statements but are not allowed as a
deduction against taxable income when calculating the Group's tax
liability for the same accounting period. Examples of such
disallowable expenditure include business entertainment costs and
some legal expenses.
Additional shares vesting in March 2018 have impacted
corporation tax (in expenses not deductible for tax purposes) and
deferred tax (in short-term timing differences).
As can be seen from the tax reconciliation, the process of
adjustment that can give rise to current year adjustments to tax
charges arising in previous periods can also give rise to revisions
in prior year deferred tax estimates. This is why the current year
adjustments to the current year charge for capital allowances and
short-term timing differences are not exactly replicated in the
deferred taxation charge for the year.
The Group's overseas operations comprise a manufacturing
operation in Belgium and sales and administration offices in the
USA, China and Dubai. The sales of these units, in total, were less
than 5 per cent of the Group's turnover in the year ended 31
December 2018. In total, the trading profits were not material and
no tax was due.
7 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share of 26.29 pence (2017: 21.52 pence) per
share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to Ordinary
Shareholders for the financial year, after adjusting for
non-controlling interests, of GBP51,958,000 (2017: GBP42,503,000)
by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period
of 197,669,293 (2017: 197,518,109).
Profit attributable to Ordinary Shareholders
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Profit for the financial year 51,628 42,126
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests 330 377
----------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Profit attributable to Ordinary Shareholders 51,958 42,503
----------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares
2018 2017
Number Number
--------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Number of issued Ordinary Shares 199,419,571 199,378,755
Effect of shares transferred into Employee Benefit
Trust (1,750,278) (1,860,646)
--------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares at the
end of the year 197,669,293 197,518,109
--------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Diluted earnings per share of 26.08 pence (2017: 21.37 pence)
per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the financial
year, after adjusting for non-controlling interests, of
GBP51,958,000 (2017: GBP42,503,000) by the weighted average number
of shares in issue during the period of 197,669,293 (2017:
197,518,109) plus potentially dilutive shares of 1,548,929 (2017:
1,384,707), which totals 199,218,222 (2017: 198,902,816).
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares (diluted)
2018 2017
Number Number
----------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares 197,669,293 197,518,109
Potentially dilutive shares 1,548,929 1,384,707
----------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares (diluted) 199,218,222 198,902,816
----------------------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
8 Dividends
After the balance sheet date a final dividend of 8.00 pence
(2017: 6.80 pence) per qualifying Ordinary Share was proposed by
the Directors. In addition a supplementary dividend of 4.00 pence
(2017: 4.00 pence) per qualifying Ordinary Share was proposed by
the Directors. These dividends have not been provided for and there
are no income tax consequences. The total dividends proposed in
respect of the year are as follows:
Pence per 2018 2017
qualifying
share GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
2018 supplementary 4.00 7,930
2018 final 8.00 15,860
2018 interim 4.00 7,906
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
16.00 31,696
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2017 supplementary 4.00 7,904
2017 final 6.80 13,436
2017 interim 3.40 6,718
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
14.20 28,058
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
The following dividends were approved by the shareholders and
recognised in the year:
Pence per 2018 2017
qualifying
share GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
2018 interim 4.00 7,906
2017 supplementary 4.00 7,905
2017 final 6.80 13,439
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
14.80 29,250
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
2017 interim 3.40 6,718
2016 supplementary 3.00 5,927
2016 final 5.80 11,460
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
12.20 24,105
------------------- ---------- ------- -------
The Board recommends a 2018 final dividend of 8.00 pence per
qualifying Ordinary Share (amounting to GBP15,860,000), alongside a
supplementary dividend of 4.00 pence per qualifying Ordinary Share
(amounting to GBP7,930,000), to be paid on 28 June 2019 to
shareholders registered at the close of business on 7 June
2019.
9 Employee benefits
The Company sponsors a funded defined benefit pension scheme in
the UK (the "Scheme"). The Scheme is administered within a trust
which is legally separate from the Company. The Trustee Board is
appointed by both the Company and the Scheme's membership and acts
in the interest of the Scheme and all relevant stakeholders,
including the members and the Company. The Trustee is also
responsible for the investment of the Scheme's assets.
The defined benefit section of the Scheme provides pension and
lump sums to members on retirement and to dependants on death. The
defined benefit section closed to future accrual of benefits on 30
June 2006 with the active members becoming entitled to a deferred
pension. Members no longer pay contributions to the defined benefit
section. Company contributions to the defined benefit section after
this date are used to fund any deficit in the Scheme and the
expenses associated with administering the Scheme, as determined by
regular actuarial valuations.
The Trustee is required to use prudent assumptions to value the
liabilities and costs of the Scheme whereas the accounting
assumptions must be best estimates.
The defined benefit section of the Scheme poses a number of
risks to the Company, for example longevity risk, investment risk,
interest rate risk, inflation risk and salary risk. The Trustee is
aware of these risks and uses various techniques to control them.
The Trustee has a number of internal control policies, including a
risk register, which are in place to manage and monitor the various
risks it faces. The Trustee's investment strategy incorporates the
use of liability-driven investments ("LDIs") to minimise
sensitivity of the actuarial funding position to movements in
interest rates and inflation rates.
The defined benefit section of the Scheme is subject to regular
actuarial valuations, which are usually carried out every 3 years.
The next actuarial valuation is expected to be carried out with an
effective date of 5 April 2018. These actuarial valuations are
carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Pensions Act
2004 and so include deliberate margins for prudence. This contrasts
with these accounting disclosures which are determined using best
estimate assumptions.
A formal actuarial valuation was carried out as at 5 April 2015.
The results of that valuation have been projected to 31 December
2018 by a qualified independent actuary. The figures in the
following disclosure were measured using the projected unit
method.
The amounts recognised in the Consolidated Balance Sheet were as
follows:
2018 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Present value of Scheme liabilities (330,222) (350,554) (355,793)
Fair value of Scheme assets 343,738 354,681 360,069
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Net amount recognised at the year end (before
any adjustments for deferred tax) 13,516 4,127 4,276
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
The current and past service costs, settlements and
curtailments, together with the net interest expense for the year,
are included in the employee benefits expense in the Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income. Remeasurements of the net
defined benefit surplus are included in other comprehensive
income.
Following the High Court ruling in the Lloyds Banking case, an
adjustment of GBP1.5 million has been made to increase Scheme
liabilities for GMP equalisation. This has been recorded in the
current year Income Statement as a past service cost.
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
Net interest expense recognised in the Consolidated
Income Statement 596 477
------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
Remeasurements of the net liability:
Return on scheme assets (excluding amount included
in interest expense) 7,872 (2,819)
(Gain) / loss arising from changes in financial assumptions (16,326) 10,158
Gain arising from changes in demographic assumptions (1,531) (7,667)
Credit recorded in other comprehensive income (9,985) (328)
------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
Total defined benefit (credit) / charge (9,389) 149
------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------
The principal actuarial assumptions used were:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
Liability discount rate 2.75% 2.50%
Inflation assumption - RPI 3.15% 3.15%
Inflation assumption - CPI 2.15% 2.15%
Rate of increase in salaries n/a n/a
Revaluation of deferred pensions 2.15% 2.15%
Increases for pensions in payment:
CPI pension increases (maximum 5% p.a.) 2.15% 2.15%
CPI pension increases (maximum 5% p.a., minimum
3% p.a.) 3.20% 3.20%
CPI pension increases (maximum 3% p.a.) 1.95% 1.95%
Proportion of employees opting for early
retirement 0% 0%
Proportion of employees commuting pension
for cash 50% 50.0%
Mortality assumption - before retirement Same as Same as
post retirement post retirement
Mortality assumption - after retirement (males) S2PXA tables S2PMA tables
Loading 105% 105%
Projection basis Year of birth Year of birth
CMI_2017 1.0% CMI_2016 1.0%
Mortality assumption - after retirement (females) S2PXA tables S2PFA tables
Loading 105% 105%
Projection basis Year of birth Year of birth
CMI_2017 1.0% CMI_2016 1.0%
Future expected lifetime of current pensioner
at age 65:
Male aged 65 at year end 86.1 86.2
Female aged 65 at year end 88.0 88.0
Future expected lifetime of future pensioner
at age 65:
Male aged 45 at year end 87.1 87.2
Female aged 45 at year end 89.2 89.2
-------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
10 Acquisition of subsidiary
On 11 December 2018, Marshalls Mono Limited acquired 100 per
cent of the issued share capital of Edenhall Holdings Limited, a
concrete brick manufacturer. Edenhall Holdings Limited operates
within the UK and is registered in England and Wales. The fair
values acquired are disclosed as provisional given that the
acquisition was made on 11 December 2018.
The amounts recognised in respect of the identifiable assets
acquired and liabilities assumed are as set out in the table
below:
2018
Edenhall 2017
provisional CPM
fair values fair values
acquired acquired
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------
Land and buildings 3,915 8,437
Plant, machinery and vehicles 7,116 7,639
Identifiable intangible assets 3,897 7,233
Inventories 2,105 4,580
Trade and other receivables 5,726 12,334
Cash and cash equivalents 33 (2,955)
Trade and other payables (12,192) (19,552)
Provisions (1,000) (8,200)
Borrowings (3,959) (3,407)
Finance leases (783) -
Corporation tax (692) (1,825)
Deferred tax (1,120) (2,138)
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------
Total identifiable net assets 3,046 2,146
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------
Goodwill 12,033 25,545
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------
Total consideration
Satisfied by:
Cash consideration 10,759 27,691
Deferred consideration 1,900 -
Contingent consideration 2,420 -
Total cost of investment 15,079 27,691
Monies paid into escrow 1,000 10,581
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------
16,079 38,272
Analysis of amounts paid in connection with the acquisition
Total cash payments 11,759 38,272
Net (cash) / borrowings acquired (33) 2,955
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------
Total cash outflow in connection with the acquisition 11,726 41,227
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------------
Acquisition of Edenhall Holdings Limited
Initial cash consideration paid to the vendors was GBP10,759,000
and, in addition, a further GBP1,000,000 was paid into an escrow
account in relation to certain ongoing legal and regulatory matters
identified during the course of due diligence carried out prior to
concluding the acquisition. The Group has a right to be reimbursed
from amounts held in escrow to the extent that any liability
crystallises in respect of these ongoing legal and regulatory
matters, up to the full value of the GBP1,000,000 held in escrow
and consequently a reimbursement asset of GBP1,000,000 was
recognised within other debtors. To the extent that any such
liabilities are resolved at a lower value than the escrow balances,
the excess balance remaining in escrow is payable to the vendors as
additional consideration.
The Group has agreed to pay the vendors deferred consideration
of GBP1,900,000 which is payable on 11 December 2021. This is not
dependent on performance. Additional consideration is also payable
dependent on the achievement of performance targets in the periods
post acquisition. These performance periods are up to 3 years in
duration and will be settled in cash on their payment date on
achieving the relevant targets. The range of the additional
consideration payment is estimated to be between GBPnil and
GBP2.4million. The Group has included GBP2.4 million as contingent
consideration related to the additional consideration, which
represents its fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent
consideration has been calculated based on the Group's expectation
of what it will pay in relation to the post-acquisition performance
of the acquired entities.
Due to their contractual dates, the fair value of the
receivables (shown above) is approximate to the gross contractual
amounts receivable. The amount of gross contractual receivables not
expected to be recovered is immaterial.
The goodwill arising from the acquisition represents the
opportunity to grow by utilising the capabilities and technical
expertise of the acquired workforce and by developing synergistic
opportunities.
The goodwill arising from the acquisition is not expected to be
deductible for income tax purposes.
Transaction costs incurred on acquisition were GBP375,000 and
these were fully expensed in the period to 31 December 2018 (Note
4).
Edenhall Holdings Limited contributed revenue of GBP675,000 and
profit of GBP4,000 to the Group's profit for the period between the
date of acquisition and 31 December 2018.
If the acquisition of Edenhall Holdings Limited had been
completed on the first day of the financial year, Group revenue for
the period would have been GBP524,165,000 and Group profit before
tax would have been GBP64,643,000.
Acquisition of CPM Group Limited
On 19 October 2017, Marshalls Mono limited acquired 100 per cent
of the issued share capital of CPM Group Limited, a precast
concrete manufacturer which specialises in underground water
management solutions.
Initial cash consideration paid to the vendors was GBP26,272,000
and a further GBP12,000,000 was paid into an escrow account in
relation to certain ongoing legal and regulatory matters identified
during the course of due diligence carried out prior to concluding
the acquisition. Provisions of GBP11,840,000 were recorded at the
date of acquisition, for the estimated liabilities arising from
concluding these ongoing matters. The Group has a right to be
reimbursed of amounts held in escrow to the extent that any
liability crystallises in respect of these ongoing legal and
regulatory matters up to the full value of the GBP12,000,000 held
in escrow, and consequently a reimbursement asset of GBP12,000,000
was recognised within other debtors. To the extent that such
liabilities are resolved at a lower value than the escrow balances,
the excess balance remaining in escrow is payable to the vendors as
additional consideration.
As required under the terms of the sale and purchase agreement,
a net working capital review was undertaken in the period.
Adjustments were agreed with the vendor which resulted in a
reimbursement of GBP2,163,000 to Marshalls Mono Limited during the
period to 31 December 2018. This amount covered both the required
working capital adjustment and monies that were required to settle
certain of the legal and regulatory matters which crystallised
during the period.
In addition, and as part of the same review required under the
terms of the sale and purchase agreement, an amount of GBP1,419,000
was paid to the vendors from the escrow account during the
period.
As part of the ongoing review of the fair value of assets and
liabilities acquired, adjustments were made to certain accruals and
provisions during the period. These had the effect of increasing
the fair value of the net assets acquired under the acquisition by
GBP1,019,000, which has given rise to a reduction in goodwill of a
similar amount. Goodwill, trade and other payables and provisions
have been restated accordingly in respect of the reported 31
December 2017 balance sheet.
Due to their contractual dates, the fair value of the
receivables (shown above) is approximate to the gross contractual
amounts receivable. The amount of gross contractual receivables not
expected to be recovered is immaterial.
The goodwill arising from the acquisition represents the
opportunity to grow by utilising the capabilities and technical
expertise of the acquired workforce and by developing synergistic
opportunities.
The goodwill arising from the acquisition is not expected to be
deductible for income tax purposes.
Transaction costs incurred on acquisition were GBP837,000, and
these were fully expensed in the period to 31 December 2017 (Note
4).
11 Analysis of net debt
On acquisition
of
1 January subsidiary Other 31 December
2018 Cash flow undertaking changes 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------- --------- --------- -------------- -------- -----------
Cash at bank and in hand 19,845 25,746 33 85 45,709
Debt due within 1 year - 1,286 (3,959) (19,820) (22,493)
Debt due after 1 year (43,883) (35,450) - 19,625 (59,708)
Finance leases (259) 106 (783) (5) (941)
------------------------- --------- --------- -------------- -------- -----------
(24,297) (8,312) (4,709) (115) (37,433)
------------------------- --------- --------- -------------- -------- -----------
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Net increase in cash equivalents 25,746 1,925
Cash inflow from increase in debt and lease financing (34,063) (24,819)
On acquisition of subsidiary undertaking (4,709) (6,362)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations (110) (454)
------------------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Movement in net debt in the year (13,136) (29,710)
Net debt at 1 January (24,297) 5,413
------------------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Net debt at 31 December (37,433) (24,297)
------------------------------------------------------ -------- --------
Borrowing facilities
The total bank borrowing facilities at 31 December 2018 amounted
to GBP140.0 million (2017: GBP115.0 million), of which GBP60.5
million (2017: GBP71.1 million) remained unutilised. There are
additional seasonal bank working capital facilities of GBP10.0
million available between 1 February and 31 August each year. The
undrawn facilities available at 31 December 2018, in respect of
which all conditions precedent had been met, were as follows:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
Committed:
Expiring in more than 5 years 25,000 -
Expiring in more than 2 years but not more than 5
years 20,292 50,617
Expiring in 1 year or less 180 5,500
Uncommitted:
Expiring in 1 year or less 15,000 15,000
-------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
60,472 71,117
-------------------------------------------------- ------- -------
On 9 August 2018, the Group renewed its short-term working
capital facilities of GBP25.0 million. To support the acquisition
of Edenhall Holdings Limited, the Group has taken out an additional
committed facility of GBP25.0 million with a 2024 maturity date.
The committed facilities are all revolving credit facilities with
interest charged at variable rates based on LIBOR. The Group's bank
facilities continue to be aligned with the current strategy to
ensure that headroom against available facilities remains at
appropriate levels.
The maturity profile of borrowing facilities is structured to
provide balanced, committed and phased medium-term debt. The
current facilities are set out as follows:
Cumulative
Facility facility
GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------- -------- ----------
Committed facilities
Q1: 2024 25,000 25,000
Q3: 2023 20,000 45,000
Q3: 2022 20,000 65,000
Q3: 2021 20,000 85,000
Q3: 2020 20,000 105,000
Q3: 2019 20,000 125,000
On-demand facilities
Available all year 15,000 140,000
Seasonal (February to August inclusive) 10,000 150,000
---------------------------------------- -------- ----------
12 Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties that could impact the
Group for the remainder of the current financial year are set out
in the 2018 Annual Report. These cover the strategic, financial and
operational risks.
Strategic risks include those relating to general economic
conditions, Government policy, the actions of customers, suppliers
and competitors and also weather conditions. Cyber risk within the
wider market is also an increasing risk for the Group and an area
of major focus. The Group also continues to be subject to various
financial risks in relation to access to funding and to the pension
scheme, principally the volatility of the discount (AA corporate
bond) rate, any downturn in the performance of equities and
increases in the longevity of members. The other main financial
risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are liquidity
risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and foreign currency
risk.
External risks include prolonged uncertainty over Brexit
negotiations and continued weakness in Sterling. During 2018, the
potential impact of Brexit and wider economic and political
uncertainties have been considered in the Group's assessment of
risk. Other external operational risks include the weather, the
effect of legislation or other regulatory actions, the actions of
competitors, raw material prices and threats from cyber security,
new technologies and business models. Internal operational risks
include investment in new products, new business strategies,
acquisitions and the integration of Edenhall.
The Group continues to monitor all these risks and pursue
policies that take account of, and mitigate, the risks where
possible.
13 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held at The Holiday Inn,
Clifton Village, Brighouse, HD6 4HW at 11.00am on Wednesday 15 May
2019.
The Board
The Directors serving during the year ended 31 December 2018
were as follows:
Vanda Murray OBE Chair (appointed 9 May
2018)
Janet Ashdown Non-Executive Director
Jack Clarke Finance Director
Martyn Coffey Chief Executive
Tim Pile Non-Executive Director
Graham Prothero Non-Executive Director
Andrew Allner Chairman (retired 9 May
2018)
By order of the Board
Cathy Baxandall
Company Secretary
14 March 2019
Cautionary Statement
This Preliminary Results announcement contains certain forward
looking statements with respect to the financial condition,
results, operations and business of Marshalls plc. These statements
and forecasts involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to
events and depend upon circumstances that will occur in the future.
There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or
developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by these forward looking statements and forecasts. Nothing in this
Preliminary Results announcement should be construed as a profit
forecast.
Directors' Liability
Neither the Company nor the Directors accept any liability to
any person in relation to the contents of this Preliminary Results
announcement except to the extent that such liability arises under
English law. Accordingly, any liability to a person who has
demonstrated reliance on any untrue or misleading statement or
omission shall be determined in accordance with section 90A of the
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
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