TIDMBLEY

RNS Number : 9922J

Bailey(C.H.) PLC

24 July 2013

C. H. Bailey plc

Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 March 2013

C. H. Bailey plc ("C. H. Bailey", the "Company" or together with its subsidiaries the "Group"), a diverse group of international businesses, with investments and operations in leisure, property and engineering with its current key markets being Tanzania, Malta and the UK announces its audited preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2013

Group Financial Summary

 
     Summary of group results                   2013            2012            2011            2010 
                                               GBP'000s        GBP'000s        GBP'000s        GBP'000s 
     Income from continuing operations          5,313           4,339           4,299           3,897 
     Gross profit from continuing 
      operations                                1,410           1,196           1,063            781 
     Gross profit margin                        26.5%           27.6%           24.7%           20.0% 
     Operating profit/(loss) from 
      continuing operations, before 
      exceptional items, investment 
      activities and depreciation                320             64              40             (238) 
     EBITDA                                      799            (292)           (477)           (41) 
     Profit/(loss) before tax 
      and minority interests                    (197)           8,907           (480)           1,369 
     Profit/(loss) from continuing 
      operations after tax                      (210)           7,700           (593)           1,104 
     Earnings/(loss) per share 
      from continuing operations               (2.76p)         93.99p          (7.12p)         13.25p 
     Earnings/(loss) per share 
      from total operations                    (2.76p)         93.99p          (7.12p)         13.25p 
 

CH Bailey plc

Bryan Warren, Company Secretary +44 (0) 1633 262 961

Arden Partners plc

Richard Day, Jamie Cameron

+44 (0) 207 614 5900

Chairman's statement

Your company in the year under review made a net loss after tax of -GBP0.2m. Nonetheless, I am pleased to report further improvements in the group's underlying performance. Total income from continuing operations increased for a third consecutive year to GBP5.3m (2012: GBP4.3m), as has our gross profit and operating profit.

The group continues to benefit from increasing levels of economic activity in Tanzania, part of which can be ascribed to ongoing natural resources discoveries in the region. Our Tanzanian business accounted for some GBP2.6m (2012: GBP1.8m) of gross group income from continuing operations in the period under review.

Our single remaining UK non-services business, Bailey Industrial Engineering, continues to benefit from the economic downturn in Europe as our clients have sought to repair machinery and equipment rather than invest in new capital equipment. While gross income again has increased over the previous year's, we have seen pressure on our margins but have remained profitable.

Results

The group's consolidated pre-tax loss before taxation for the year was -GBP0.2m, compared to profit in 2012 of GBP8.9m, which was due in large part to the profit on the part disposal of the group's Maltese assets. In 2011, the loss was -GBP0.5m.

We are pleased that our operating profit from continuing operations, which excludes exceptional items, investment activities and depreciation, has improved for a third consecutive year (2013: GBP320,000 2012: GBP64,000).

Our EBITDA has improved from a loss of -GBP0.3m in the previous period to GBP0.8m in this period. In 2011, EBITDA was -GBP0.5m.

   2013                        2012                        2011 

Revenue from continuing operations GBP 5.3m GBP 4.3m GBP 4.3m

Gross profit from continuing operations GBP 1.4m GBP 1.2m GBP 1.1m

Operating profit from continuing operations GBP0.3m GBP64,000

GBP40,000

EBITDA GBP0.8m (GBP 0.3m) (GBP 0.5m)

Pre-tax profit/(loss) before tax (GBP 0.2m) GBP 8.9m (GBP 0.5m)

The group's cash holdings have reduced to GBP4.6m (2012: GBP6.8m) reflecting an active investment programme during the period, which is largely reflected in the balance sheet (Note 13) as an increase of GBP4.2m in freehold and leasehold land and buildings during the period under review, including exchange differences (2013: GBP13.6m 2012: GBP9.4m). These cash holdings of GBP4.6m will continue to give us an ability to make strategic longer term acquisitions as well as allow us to weather any economic storms or downturns.

The net loss per share (based on the weighted average number of shares) after tax was -2.76p (2012: 93.99p).

Tanzania

Total group income derived from our businesses in Tanzania increased again during the period under review (2013: GBP2.6m 2012: GBP1.8m), and represents 49% (2012: 41%) of total group income, testifying again to the significance of our businesses there. Given our additional investment in income producing assets here this past year, we expect this percentage to increase further in the coming period.

In the tourism sector, we continue to own and operate niche, high-end properties at The Oyster Bay Hotel, our hotel in Dar es Salaam, and Beho Beho, our safari camp in the Selous Game Reserve.

Hospitality revenues in Tanzania continue to be lower than expected, due to the recovery in the high end tourist market being weaker than we had hoped, and because Mikumi Wildlife Camp was closed for refurbishment for the second half of the year under review. Having increased the rack rates for our other properties, we were not surprised by the small overall reduction in revenue, with gross income falling by 11% to US$0.8m (2012: US$0.9m). Forward bookings for the current year suggest that we will experience a stronger recovery this season, with higher levels of income per person.

I noted in my statement last year that we had begun the construction of the final building on our Oyster Bay Hotel site, which we call Phase III - The Oyster Bay Hotel Club & Spa. The development, I believe, will consolidate our reputation locally for providing high end serviced accommodation and commercial offices and retail space. The building will offer a mixed use of some 6,000m(2) , of serviced accommodation and commercial office space. There will be some retail space, which will be an extension to the services provided by the Oyster Bay Hotel facilities.

Our Oyster Bay Hotel shopping centre continues to be profitable. With some 2,000m(2) of serviced retail space, we achieved an average occupancy of 95% at the current market rates. This occupancy level reflects the churn of some tenants during the year, which has resulted in new retail businesses now operating in the centre.

In June 2012, we announced the acquisition of approximately 24 acres of prime, undeveloped beach front property, 45 minutes south of Dar es Salaam. I am pleased to confirm that during the year we have been able to acquire an additional 4 acres adjoining our plot on the beach, and some further land which provides a buffer and better access from the nearest public road. This increased acreage affords us a greater number of development options, which we will begin to consider once Phase III at the Oyster Bay Hotel has been completed and is open.

Malta

Gross income from hotel operations are reduced, due to the sale of part of the property. In 2011, gross turnover was down some 9% on the previous year to GBP517,000 (2012: GBP568,000). This reduction, combined with a small increase in administrative expenses, resulted in an operating loss of -GBP124,000 (2012: -GBP34,000).

We did receive during the period a long outstanding compensation payment of GBP116,000 from the Maltese Government. This payment was the principal factor in turning the operating loss into a net profit after tax of GBP27,000 (2012: GBP8.5m).

As announced previously, the purchaser of our Maltese property has, as per the contract agreed in 2011, paid a deposit of EUR400,000 for the sale of the balance of the property held by St. George's Bay Hotel Limited, which is scheduled for completion on the 30(th) March 2015.

The renovation of the heritage property overlooking the Grand Harbour that we purchased last year is nearing completion. The work and our presence in Valletta has led to further properties being offered to the company. We are considering, therefore, investing in additional properties of a similar high quality in Valletta, which will be the European Capital of Culture in 2018. These properties could provide serviced accommodation, office space and one particular property is being considered as a boutique hotel.

The United Kingdom

Bailey Industrial Engineering ("BIE") has had another good year, with gross income increasing by 14% to GBP2.0m (2012: GBP1.8m). Although very difficult trading conditions for our clients in the UK, and in South Wales especially, have put pressure on our margins, the business remains profitable 2013: GBP37,000 (2012: GBP47,000).

Given current market conditions, this is a very pleasing result and it reflects the commitment of the BIE board and the whole team in South Wales, which has now provided the group with a third consecutive year of profits.

Board and senior management matters

Rod Reynolds joined your board in June 2012 as a non-executive director and brings with him experience gained globally over many years in financial services and investment. He chairs the Remuneration Committee and will also serve on the Audit & Risk Committee. He succeeds Sir William McAlpine as your senior independent director.

There have been no others changes to the board for the period under review, but, during the year, we have taken steps to strengthen our subsidiaries' boards and senior management, particularly in respect of those concerned with our Tanzanian operations.

A new Chief Operating Officer has been appointed In Tanzania, which will allow more time to look for further opportunities to drive the business forward in both East Africa and elsewhere. We will look for projects that are in in accordance with our strategy of enhancing the underlying value of assets already held and considering new opportunities that would strengthen the revenue stream and bottom line.

Dividend

In light of both the group's cash reserves and operating position, which we believe to be sustainable, we will be asking shareholders at the Annual General Meeting for their approval to pay a special dividend of 5p per share to Members on the share register as at 25 October 2013. The shares will become ex-dividend on 23 October 2013.

Outlook

We expect further growth with greater income and profits in Tanzania in 2014, due principally to the opening of the Phase III development at the Oyster Bay Hotel. There are signs which appear to herald a more positive outlook for our hospitality division, but I must remain cautiously optimistic given the past 2 years' results and the continued fragility of the global economy.

The board continues to believe that the natural resources discoveries in the region will continue to make prospects in Tanzania exciting for the group as we continue to provide services to many companies involved in the natural resources sector, and we are evaluating a number of investment opportunities, including those presented by our existing clients as they expand operations in the region.

The on-going hospitality operations in Malta will continue either at breakeven or show a small loss. This loss should be considered in conjunction with the successful redevelopment of our heritage property and sale of the St. George's Bay Hotel site, which will impact on both the local and global business model for new ventures both on Malta and elsewhere.

We believe that Bailey Industrial Engineering will continue to grow both its turnover and profits, although the challenges facing its customer base should not be ignored. Recent appointments hopefully will impact positively on the company, through a wider customer base with increased sales and productivity.

We continue to consider investment in high quality assets in geographical areas in which we have long term experience or trusted business partners. Our reputation as a niche, quality developer and operator providing excellent service to guests and customers is evidenced by strong interest in our new developments at the Oyster Bay Hotel and in Malta.

I remain an eternal, passionate, yet cautious, optimist - and believe that the group's prospects in the short and long term are sustainable and exciting. We will continue to increase the focus of our investment project evaluation process to ensure we continue to enhance the existing value of the portfolio and the strength of its income stream.

I take this opportunity to thank all our staff for their continued hard work, commitment and enthusiasm.

Charles Bailey

24 July 2013

Consolidated Income Statement

for the year ended 31 March 2013

 
                                       Notes              2013                      2012 
                                                           GBP                      GBP 
 
     Continuing operations 
     Revenue                             4                   5,312,962                4,339,390 
     Cost of sales                                         (3,903,280)              (3,143,612) 
     Gross profit                                            1,409,682                1,195,778 
 
     Profit on the sale of 
      property                           8                           -                9,625,213 
     Administrative expenses                               (1,812,457)              (1,517,395) 
     Trading (loss) profit                                   (402,775)                9,303,596 
 
     Investment activities 
      and other income                   5                     478,979                (355,379) 
     Operating profit                                           76,204                8,948,217 
 
     EBITDA*                                                   798,514                (291,586) 
     Depreciation                                            (726,610)                (384,387) 
     Profit (loss) on sale of 
      plant and equipment                                        4,300                  (1,023) 
     Normalised operating 
      profit (loss)                                             76,204                (676,996) 
     Profit on sale of property                                      -                9,625,213 
     Operating profit                                           76,204                8,948,217 
--------------------------------  ----------  ------------------------  ----------------------- 
 
     Finance income                      6                      55,562                  154,208 
     Finance costs                       7                   (329,136)                (195,153) 
     (Loss) profit before 
      taxation                           8                   (197,370)                8,907,272 
     Taxation                           11                    (11,832)              (1,113,748) 
     Minority interest                                           (425)                 (93,939) 
     (Loss) profit for the 
      financial year                                         (209,627)                7,699,585 
 
     (Loss) earnings per 
      share from continuing 
      and total operations              12                    (2.76p)                    93.99p 
 
 

*Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, profit on sale of plant and equipment and profit on sale of property.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Total Income

for the year ended 31 March 2013

 
                                     Notes                 2013                    2012 
                                                            GBP                     GBP 
 
     (Loss) profit for the financial 
      year                                                  (209,627)              7,699,585 
     Investment in own shares         27                            -              (960,509) 
     Exchange differences                                     348,929              (374,867) 
     Total comprehensive income 
      for the year                                            139,302              6,364,209 
                                            -------------------------  --------------------- 
 

Balance Sheets

as at 31 March 2013

 
                                            Group                                              Company 
                         Notes              2013                      2012                      2013                      2012 
                                             GBP                       GBP                       GBP                       GBP 
     Non-current 
     assets 
     Property, 
      plant and 
      equipment           13                  12,824,636                 8,821,655                     1,171                     1,928 
     Operating                                   138,053                         -                         -                         - 
     leases 
     Investments 
      in 
      subsidiary 
      undertakings        14                           -                         -                 2,539,366                 2,736,111 
     Deferred tax 
      asset               15                     133,927                   139,447                   133,927                   139,447 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                              13,096,616                 8,961,102                 2,674,464                 2,877,486 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
     Current 
     assets 
     Inventory            16                      18,741                    23,731                         -                         - 
     Trade and 
      other 
      receivables         17                   2,016,257                 1,892,898                 3,424,572                 1,626,413 
     Current asset 
      investments         18                   2,764,463                 3,010,643                   443,494                 1,117,168 
     Cash and cash 
      equivalents         19                   4,637,088                 6,795,648                 1,270,493                 2,954,356 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                               9,436,549                11,722,920                 5,138,559                 5,697,937 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
     Current 
     liabilities 
     Trade and 
      other 
      payables            20                 (2,535,566)               (2,617,354)                 (808,994)                 (893,717) 
     Bank loans 
      and 
      overdrafts          21                   (957,017)                 (711,349)                 (308,039)                 (297,021) 
     Other loans          21                   (723,343)                 (697,285)                         -                         - 
     Obligations 
      under 
      finance 
      leases              23                    (29,149)                  (23,661)                         -                         - 
     Provisions           24                   (250,000)                 (225,000)                 (250,000)                 (225,000) 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                             (4,495,075)               (4,274,649)               (1,367,033)               (1,415,738) 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
     Net current 
      assets                                   4,941,474                 7,448,271                 3,771,526                 4,282,199 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
     Total assets 
      less current 
      liabilities                             18,038,090                16,409,373                 6,445,990                 7,159,685 
 
     Non-current 
     liabilities 
     Trade and 
      other 
      payables            22                   (343,984)                         -                         -                         - 
     Bank loans           21                 (4,135,011)               (2,619,374)                         -                         - 
     Obligations 
      under 
      finance 
      leases              23                    (61,822)                  (62,872)                         -                         - 
     Deferred tax 
      liabilities         25                   (280,215)                 (271,723)                         -                         - 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
     Net assets                               13,217,058                13,455,404                 6,445,990                 7,159,685 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
     Equity 
     Called-up 
      share 
      capital             26                     833,541                   833,541                   833,541                   833,541 
     Share premium 
      account             27                     609,690                   609,690                   609,690                   609,690 
     Capital 
      redemption 
      reserve             27                   5,163,332                 5,163,332                 5,163,332                 5,163,332 
     Investment in 
      own shares          27                   (960,509)                 (960,509)                 (960,509)                 (960,509) 
     Translation 
      reserve             27                     800,063                   695,086                         -                         - 
     Retained 
      earnings            27                   6,694,099                 7,040,162                   799,936                 1,513,631 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
     Surplus attributable to 
      the 
      parent's shareholders                   13,140,216                13,381,302                 6,445,990                 7,159,685 
     Minority 
      interest            27                      76,842                    74,102                         -                         - 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
     Total equity                             13,217,058                13,455,404                 6,445,990                 7,159,685 
                                ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

for the year ended 31 March 2013

 
                                             Notes                  2013                      2012 
                                                                     GBP                      GBP 
 
     Cash flows from operating 
      activities 
     Cash generated from operations           28                       347,141                  (19,952) 
     Interest paid                                                   (329,136)                 (195,153) 
     Overseas tax paid                                                 (6,312)               (1,521,006) 
     Net cash flow from operating 
      activities                                                        11,693               (1,736,111) 
                                                      ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
     Investing activities 
     Sale of property, plant 
      and equipment                                                      4,309                12,415,560 
     Deposit on sale of property                  22                   343,984                         - 
     Purchase of property, 
      plant and equipment                                          (4,382,442)               (2,348,529) 
     Sale of investments                                             1,433,609                    29,194 
     Purchase of investments                                         (863,714)               (1,479,261) 
     Interest received                                                  55,562                   154,208 
     Net cash flow from investing 
      activities                                                   (3,408,692)                 8,771,172 
                                                      ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
     Financing activities 
     Dividend to minority interest                                           -                  (81,479) 
     Equity dividends paid                                           (380,388)                         - 
     Investment in own shares                                                -                 (960,509) 
     Movement in bank loans                                          1,369,378                 (280,928) 
     Movement in directors' 
      loans                                                          (141,548)                   223,436 
     Movement in other loans                                            26,058                    20,754 
     Movement in capital element 
      of finance leases                                                  4,438                    69,183 
     Net cash flow from financing 
      activities                                                       877,938               (1,009,543) 
                                                      ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
     Net (decrease) increase in 
      cash and cash equivalents                                    (2,519,061)                 6,025,518 
     Cash and cash equivalents 
      at beginning of year                    29                     6,084,299                   122,875 
     Exchange differences                                              114,833                  (64,094) 
     Cash and cash equivalents 
      at end of year                          29                     3,680,071                 6,084,299 
                                                      ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
     Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement 
      in net (debt) funds in the year 
     Net (decrease) increase in 
      cash and cash equivalents                                    (2,519,061)                 6,025,518 
     Net cashflow from the 
      movement in debt                                             (1,399,874)                   190,991 
                                                      ------------------------  ------------------------ 
     Movement in net funds (debt) 
      during the year                                              (3,918,935)                 6,216,509 
     Net funds (debt) at the 
      beginning of the year                                          2,681,107               (3,464,415) 
     Exchange differences                                             (31,426)                  (70,987) 
     Net (debt) funds at the 
      end of the year                         29                   (1,269,254)                 2,681,107 
                                                      ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 31 March 2013

 
                         Called-up          Share            Capital          Investment        Translation         Retained          Minority           Total 
                           share            premium         redemption           in own           reserve           earnings          interest 
                          capital           account           reserve            shares 
                            GBP              GBP               GBP                GBP               GBP               GBP               GBP               GBP 
     Group 
     At 31st 
      March 
      2011                  833,541          609,690          5,163,332                 -           874,630          (464,100)           76,809          7,093,902 
     Investment 
      in 
      own shares                  -                -                  -         (960,509)                 -                  -                -          (960,509) 
     Dividend to 
      minority 
      interest                    -                -                  -                 -                 -                  -         (81,479)           (81,479) 
     Profit for 
      the 
      financial 
      year                        -                -                  -                 -                 -          7,699,585           93,939          7,793,524 
     Exchange 
      differences                 -                -                  -                 -         (179,544)          (195,323)         (15,167)          (390,034) 
                   ----------------  ---------------  -----------------  ----------------  ----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------- 
     At 31st 
      March 
      2012                  833,541          609,690          5,163,332         (960,509)           695,086          7,040,162           74,102         13,455,404 
     Equity 
      dividends 
      paid                        -                -                  -                 -                 -          (380,388)                -          (380,388) 
     (Loss) for 
      the 
      financial 
      year                        -                -                  -                 -                 -          (209,627)              425          (209,202) 
     Exchange 
      differences                 -                -                  -                 -           104,977            243,952            2,315            351,244 
                   ----------------  ---------------  -----------------  ----------------  ----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------- 
     At 31st 
      March 
      2013                  833,541          609,690          5,163,332         (960,509)           800,063          6,694,099           76,842         13,217,058 
                   ----------------  ---------------  -----------------  ----------------  ----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------- 
 
 
     Company 
     At 31st 
      March 
      2011               833,541          609,690         5,163,332                  -       -         (3,418,106)       -          3,188,457 
     Investment 
      in 
      own shares               -                -                 -          (960,509)       -                           -          (960,509) 
     Profit for 
      the 
      financial 
      year                     -                -                 -                  -       -           4,931,737       -          4,931,737 
                  --------------  ---------------  ----------------  -----------------  ------  ------------------  ------  ----------------- 
     At 31st 
      March 
      2012               833,541          609,690         5,163,332          (960,509)       -           1,513,631       -          7,159,685 
     Equity 
      dividends 
      paid                     -                -                 -                  -       -           (380,388)       -          (380,388) 
     (Loss) for 
      the 
      financial 
      year                     -                -                 -                  -       -           (333,307)       -          (333,307) 
     At 31st 
      March 
      2013               833,541          609,690         5,163,332          (960,509)       -             799,936       -          6,445,990 
                  --------------  ---------------  ----------------  -----------------  ------  ------------------  ------  ----------------- 
 

There were no transactions with owners recorded directly in equity during the year ended 31 March 2013.

Notes to the Accounts

   1.      General information 

Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and with the Companies Act 2006. These financial statements, therefore, comply with the rules of the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (the "AIM").

The financial statements are prepared using the historical cost basis of accounting except for:

   --    Properties held at the date of transition to IFRS which are stated at deemed cost; and 

-- Assets held for sales which are stated at the lower of fair value less anticipated disposal costs and carrying value.

Going concern

The directors have prepared these financial statements on the fundamental assumption that the group is a going concern and will continue to trade for at least 12 months following the date of approval of the financial statements.

Further information explaining why the directors believe the group is a going concern is given in the financial review section of the Directors' Report contained in the 2013 Annual Report.

   2.      Segmental information 
 
                                                                                   Revenue             Operating          Net assets 
                                                                                  continuing             profit 
                                                                                  operations             (loss) 
                                                                                                       continuing 
                                                                                                       operations 
                                                                                         GBP                  GBP                 GBP 
     Classes of business: 
 
     Industrial: 2013                                                              2,037,309               37,313             436,802 
                                                                      2012         1,784,430               46,008             420,791 
 
     Leisure: 2013                                                                 3,275,653              376,498           9,254,922 
                                                                      2012         2,554,960            9,848,049           6,757,502 
 
     Management: 2012                                                                      -            (337,607)           3,525,334 
                                                                      2013                 -            (945,840)           6,277,111 
 
     Total: 2013                                                                   5,312,962               76,204          13,217,058 
                                                                     2012          4,339,390            8,948,217          13,455,404 
 
 
                                                                                   Revenue             Operating          Net assets 
                                                                                  continuing             profit 
                                                                                  operations             (loss) 
                                                                                                       continuing 
                                                                                                       operations 
                                                                                         GBP                  GBP                 GBP 
     Geographical segments 
 
     United Kingdom: 2013                                                          2,175,481             (95,916)           1,465,972 
                                                                      2012         1,988,465            (396,559)           3,713,612 
 
     Rest of World: 2013                                                           3,137,481              172,120          11,751,086 
                                                                      2012         2,350,925            9,344,776           9,741,792 
 
     Total: 2013                                                                   5,312,962               76,204          13,217,058 
                                                                      2012         4,339,390            8,948,217          13,455,404 
 
   3.      Investment activities and other income 
 
                                                     2013             2012 
                                                      GBP              GBP 
 
     Income from current asset investments           137,126           93,467 
     Profit (loss) on sale of current 
      asset investments                              405,143             (51) 
     Decrease (increase) in provision 
      on current asset investments                    50,154         (92,996) 
     Net foreign exchange gain (loss)                 18,138        (277,700) 
     Fair value movement on investments            (131,582)         (78,099) 
                                                     478,979        (355,379) 
                                             ---------------  --------------- 
 
   4.      (Loss) profit before taxation 

The following have been charged (credited) in arriving at the (loss) profit before taxation:

 
                                                 2013             2012 
                                                  GBP              GBP 
     Depreciation - owned assets                714,948            355,734 
     Depreciation - finance leased 
      assets                                     11,662             28,653 
     (Profit) on sale of property (note 
      22)                                             -       ( 9,625,213) 
     (Profit) loss on sale of plant 
      and equipment                            ( 4,300)              1,023 
     Operating lease rental payments             20,320             15,323 
 

The profit on the sale of property arises on the sale of part of the hotel complex in Malta.

   5.      Taxation 
 
                                                    2013          2012 
                                                    GBP            GBP 
     Current tax - overseas tax based 
      on taxable profit for the year                6,312       1,521,006 
     Deferred tax charge (credit) on 
      the origination and reversal of 
      temporary differences                         5,520       (407,258) 
                                              -----------  -------------- 
     Total tax charge for the financial 
      year attributable to total operations        11,832       1,113,748 
                                              -----------  -------------- 
 

The tax charge for the financial year can be reconciled to the profit before tax per the income statement multiplied by the standard applicable corporation tax rate in the UK of 24% as follows:

 
                                                      2013             2012 
                                                       GBP              GBP 
     (Loss) profit before taxation                  (197,370)         8,907,272 
                                               --------------  ---------------- 
 
     Tax at the UK effective corporation 
      tax rate of 24% (2012: 26%)                    (47,369)         2,315,891 
     Effects of: 
      Non-deductable expenses                           7,026             2,854 
      Movement in overseas trading 
       losses and effect of different 
       overseas tax rates                              17,434       (1,343,343) 
      Differences arising on capital 
       sales and investment income                   (17,329)            22,148 
      Deferred tax on losses not recoverable           51,825            82,261 
      Effect of change in tax rate                        245            33,937 
     Total tax charge for the financial 
      year                                             11,832         1,113,748 
                                               --------------  ---------------- 
 
   6.      Earnings (loss) per share 

The earnings per share has been calculated by reference to the weighted average number of ordinary shares of 10p each in issue of 7,607,755 (2012: 8,192,267) which excludes own shares held. There are no share options, convertible equity or debt instruments in issue.

 
                                              Continuing         Number 
                                               earnings         of shares 
     2013 
     Basic (loss) / weighted average 
      number shares                            (209,627)        7,607,755 
     Basic (loss) per share (pence)              (2.76p) 
 
     2012 
     Basic earnings / weighted average 
      number shares                            7,699,585        8,192,267 
     Basic earnings per share (pence)             93.99p 
 
   7.      Cash generated from operations 
 
                                                             2013                  2012 
                                                              GBP                   GBP 
     Operating profit continuing operations                     76,204              8,948,217 
     Depreciation                                              726,610                384,387 
     (Profit) on the sale of property, 
      plant and equipment                                      (4,300)            (9,624,190) 
     (Profit) loss on sale of current 
      asset investments                                      (405,143)                     51 
     Fair value movement of investments                        131,582                 78,099 
     Provision on current asset investments                   (50,154)                 92,996 
     Exchange differences                                       44,004                (2,421) 
                                                  --------------------  --------------------- 
     Cash generated from operations 
      before movements in working capital                      518,803              (122,861) 
     Operating leases                                        (138,053)                      - 
     Decrease in inventories                                     4,990                  5,767 
     (Increase) in trade and other receivables               (123,359)              (540,945) 
     Increase in trade and other payables                       84,760                638,087 
     Cash generated from operations                            347,141               (19,952) 
                                                  --------------------  --------------------- 
 
   8.     Preliminary Statement 

This preliminary statement will not be posted to shareholders; however, a copy will be available on the Company's website, www.chbaileyplc.co.uk. This preliminary announcement does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. The annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2013 and the comparatives under IFRS have not yet been filed with the Registrar of Companies.

The full Annual Report & Financial Statements, together with the notice convening the company's the annual general meeting to be held at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, on 10(th) September at 2pm , is being posted to shareholders and can be expected to be received by 10 August 2013. However, it will be available for viewing and download on the Group's website from today.

The statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2012, prepared under adopted IFRS, have been reported on by the group's auditors and delivered to the registrar of companies. The auditors' report was unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

This announcement contains forward looking statements which are made in good faith based on the information available at the time of its approval. It is believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable but they may be affected by a number of risks and uncertainties that are inherent in any forward looking statement which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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