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Coral Products PLC

11 December 2023

CORAL PRODUCTS PLC

("Coral" or the "Group")

Interim Results

Coral Products plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of plastic products, announces its results for the six months to 31 October 2023.

"Investing In Future Growth - Current Earnings In-Line"

 
 Financial headlines                            Six months        Six months 
                                                        to                to 
                                                31 October        31 October 
                                                      2023              2022   % Change 
 
                                                   GBP17.2           GBP17.6 
 Group sales                                       million           million    (2.27)% 
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 Gross profit                               GBP6.0 million    GBP4.8 million      25.0% 
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 Reported profit before taxation                GBP836,000        GBP894,000     (6.6)% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Underlying basic earnings per 
  share *                                            1.27p             1.17p      12.0% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Underlying operating profit (excluding 
  finance expenses) *                         GBP1,697,000      GBP1,376,000      23.3% 
----------------------------------------  ----------------  ----------------  --------- 
 Underlying EBITDA *                          GBP2,326,000      GBP1,881,000      25.9% 
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 Interim dividend per share                          0.50p             0.50p 
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* The financial headlines disclosed as underlying represent the reported metrics excluding separately disclosed items (being share based payment charges, amortisation of intangible assets and other one-off costs in each period), see note 7.

Operational and Financial Highlights

H1 Trading

-- Revenues broadly level at GBP17.2m reflecting the decision to pull back from lower margin business lines balanced against organic growth and full contributions from the Manplas and Ecodeck businesses acquired in September and October 2022.

-- Group benefiting from the focus on higher margin products shown in the 25% increase in gross profit.

   --      Underlying EBITDA on track at GBP2.3m alongside continued investment in capex programme. 

-- Cash and cash equivalents were GBP2.9m as at 31 October 2023 (2022: GBP3.8m) after paying GBP1.3m for the earnout payment for Alma in July 2023.

   --      Overall net asset position remains strong. 

Investing in future growth via capex programme

   --      GBP0.5m investment, in the period, in key machinery including: 

o Installing 5 new 350/650 tonne capacity injection moulding machines complete with robotics.

o Installing a new in-mould labelling line.

o Commissioning 8 new injection moulds.

   --      New machines already in action and expected to boost sales and earnings over second half. 

Sustainability Objectives

   --      The Group is proud of its focus on sustainability: 

o Adoption of bio-based materials.

o Increasing move to re-cyclable materials.

o Increasing use of recycled materials in the manufacturing processes.

o Supply chain tracking and transparency.

Outlook

-- While the market remains challenging, Group is well positioned to meet targets for the year.

   --      New machinery installed in H1, already operational and delivering to plan. 

-- The new investment is operational together with further investments in a new pipe extruder now being installed at Tatra-Rotalac and a new sheet extruder in the progress of being installed at Manplas will drive our Group forward.

-- These investments together with the existing orderbook will continue to drive growth in the near to medium term.

Post balance sheet:

Appointment of new Chief Executive

   --      Lance Burn appointed to take up the role of CEO of the Group from 2 January 2024. 
   --      Joins from IG Design Group Plc where he has been an Executive Board Director since 2012. 

-- As part of the management change, Joe Grimmond will move from being Executive to Non-Executive Chairman.

Joe Grimmond, Executive Chairman, commented:

"These results are pleasing as they show our ability to successfully bed down the four acquisitions we made in 2022, which doubled the size of our business, as well as weed out lower margin business lines. As a result of these changes, we remain on track with our year end earnings targets. Our overall objective remains to build a specialist UK plastics business of scale, targeting profitable, high-demand sectors. To this end, we maintained sales whilst substantially improving gross margins. Key to future growth is the investment we have made and continue to make in new machinery positioning us to win new contracts and expand upon existing relationships. Overall markets are challenging currently, nevertheless, we are confident the business remains well placed."

 
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Regulatory Information

The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulations) which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. Upon publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

Caution regarding forward looking statements

This announcement contains unaudited information and forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations or beliefs, as well as assumptions about future events. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts and undue reliance should not be placed on any such statement because they speak only as at the date of this document and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and can be affected by other factors that could cause actual results, and Coral's plans and objectives, to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Coral undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement contained within this announcement, regardless of whether those statements are affected because of new information, future events or otherwise, save as required by law and regulations.

About Us

Coral Products is a one stop shop for all plastic needs. Coral Products manufactures and distributes plastic injection, extruded and vacuum formed moulded products into a diverse range of sectors including personal care, household, healthcare, automotive, telecoms and rail. The Group has manufacturing and distribution facilities across the North West of the UK.

By developing innovative plastic moulded products, providing excellent customer service and through its hard-working employees, Coral Products continues to refocus on new markets creating growth and value for its shareholders.

Sustainability is a core principle of our business. In all manufacturing processes, any scrap or waste material is reused or recycled. We offer "end-of-life" recycling and where viable we adopt and use bio based and re-cyclable materials and provide supply chain tracking and transparency.

Executive Chairman's Statement

Introduction

This will be my last results statement as Executive Chairman of Coral, a s I move from being Executive to Non-Executive Chairman on 2 January 2024 when Lance Burn becomes CEO of the Group.

I am delighted Lance has agreed to take over the leadership of Coral and I feel confident that he has the necessary skills, dynamism and market experience to take the business forward. As these results for the six months to 31 October 2023 show the Company is in good health and we have established a strong base from which to achieve our aim of building a specialist UK plastic business of scale. In the period under review, we maintained sales despite stopping a number of lower margin contracts with the shortfall covered by organic growth and receiving the full benefit of the Manplas and Ecodeck acquisitions made in September and October last year. Focusing on higher margin contracts is key to our future success and it is reflected in the significant improvement in our gross margin.

Looking ahead, we remain cautious about the economy in general, but we are confident that our businesses and the investment we have made will ensure we deliver a good result for the year.

Results and Financial Position

Trading in the first half of the current year shows revenue broadly in line with previous year despite the strategic exit of low margin activities with circa GBP2.0m revenue. Reported revenue was GBP17,177,000 (2022: GBP17,587,000), gross margins were improved to 34.8% (2022: 27.1%) resulting in a gross profit of GBP5,974,000 (2022: GBP4,759,000). Underlying EBITDA was GBP2,326,000 (2022: GBP1,881,000) and underlying operating profits increased to GBP1,697,000 (2022: GBP1,376,000).

The balance sheet net asset position remains strong at GBP1 4 ,448,000 (2022: GBP14,881,000). This represents a solid asset platform for developing the business.

Operations

Tatra-Rotalac

A leading provider of plastic extrusion and injection moulded products for commercial use, Tatra-Rotalac has met the Board's expectations during the first half of the financial year. The installation of 5 new injection moulding machines complete with robotics alongside a new in-mould labelling line has significantly expanded the capabilities of this business. This new equipment which has now been commissioned is expected to significantly improve our second half performance.

Global One-Pak

A leading supplier of lotion pumps, triggers and mist sprayers, Global One-Pak is currently experiencing logistical cost increases from Chinese suppliers. Performing against a much-reduced sales budget and cost base, Global One Pak has improved gross margin and operating profit. Going into the second half of the financial year, trading is expected to improve further alongside the start of a new contract to produce a new range caps and enclosures in the UK.

Manplas/Customised Packaging

In May 2023 the decision was taken to merge Customised Packaging into Manplas. The two businesses operate in the same market, both provide product protection solutions designing high quality, custom-made, vacuum-formed components to protect a wide range of customer products. The combination of the two businesses has created multiple operational synergies. The integration was completed successfully and the two teams are now combining well to provide a wider offer to their shared client base. Currently the business is installing a new sheet extruder which is expected to be operational during the second half of this financial year.

Film & Foil Solutions

This business, a market leading converter and stockist of flexible packaging film, print lamination film and speciality plastics, paper and aluminium foils has exceeded the Boards expectations during the first half of the financial year in terms of gross margin. Film & Foil had a number of contracts which due to customers increasing their in-house capabilities had become very low margin. The decision was taken to cease servicing these contracts which released some fixed cost and substantially improved gross margin for the business as a whole. Revenues reduced in the period but the future focus is on re-building the revenue line whilst maintaining the current gross margin.

Alma Products

This business, a niche specialist and expert in extrusion, thermoforming and container printing serving the food industry, providing formable plastic sheet for Form-Fill-Seal applications, thermoformed and printed plastic food packaging. This business is very well invested in state-of-the-art sheet extrusion, volume vacuum forming and one of the most advanced computer-controlled printing facilities in the industry. Trading in the period was impacted by the loss of a major contract, however, the pipeline for new business is encouraging and the business enters the second half in a good position.

Ecodeck and Ecotatou Spain

Ecodeck is a natural strategic fit for the group. The versatile plastic grids Ecodeck sells, offer natural synergy with some of Coral's existing products, including manufacturing synergies. There is also potential to leverage Ecodeck's ecommerce platform for other group eco-friendly products. During the first six months, Ecodeck performed well and is well placed to complete a successful year.

The acquisition of Ecotatou SL earlier this year, gives the Group a foothold in Spain for the sale and distribution of Ecodeck grids.

Capital Expenditure

The recently commissioned injection moulding facility is expected to improve our second half performance. Further currently being commissioned extruders at Manplas/CPL and Tatra Rotalac should come on stream during the final quarter of our current financial year.

Total capital expenditure in the first 6 months totals GBP544,000 (2022: GBP854,000) all related to new product opportunities.

Dividends

The board have declared an interim dividend of 0.50 pence per share (2022: 0.50p). The ex-dividend date and the record date for the interim dividend are 1 February 2024 and 2 February 2024 respectively. The interim dividend will be paid on 29 February 2024. This continues to reflect our confidence in the positive performance and profitable results of the Group.

Outlook

We are mindful of the macroeconomic and geopolitical risks yet remain confident about the current prospects for our business and its ability to continue its successful evolution. Our continued investment over many years in our people and our systems has generated strong and resilient results in the first half of this year and we believe will continue to do so.

Our continuing priority is to do all we can to keep our workplaces as safe as possible for staff. We have planned our business to be flexible, in all areas, to meet fluctuating levels of demand. We have robust financial controls that will ensure we maintain our working capital requirements whilst meeting all our agreed parameters with our financial partners and due to contracts already negotiated all operations will remain relatively unaffected by the current turmoil in energy prices.

The Group continues with its strategic progress of increasing focus on value-added and innovative products. Our aim is to build a significant specialist plastics business with a bias towards using recycled materials.

We have enjoyed a strong start to our current financial year, and we look forward to a satisfactory outturn for the year given the prevailing conditions.

Joe Grimmond

Executive Chairman

11 December 2023

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 
 
                                                    Six months       Six months 
                                                            to               to        Year to 
                                                    31 October       31 October       30 April 
                                                          2023             2022           2023 
                                                   (unaudited)      (unaudited)      (audited) 
 
                                                        GBP000           GBP000         GBP000 
 
 
                                        Note 
 Revenue                                  3             17,177           17,587         35,216 
 Cost of sales                                        (11,203)         (12,828)       (24,740) 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Gross profit                                            5,974            4,759         10,476 
 Operating costs 
 Distribution expenses                                   (744)            (443)        (1,301) 
 Administrative expenses before 
  separately disclosed items                           (3,533)          (2,940)        (6,462) 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Underlying operating profit                             1,697            1,376          2,713 
 Separately disclosed items: 
                                               --------------- 
 Share based payment credit/(charge)                      (18)             (11)           (36) 
 Amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                                 (268)            (163)          (513) 
 Reorganisation costs                                     (95)             (49)          (123) 
 Acquisition costs                                           -                -          (331) 
                                                         (381)            (223)        (1,003) 
 Operating profit/(loss)                                 1,316            1,153          1,710 
 Finance expense                                         (480)            (259)          (458) 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Profit/(loss) before taxation                             836              894          1,252 
                                        Note 
 Taxation                                 4               (84)             (89)              6 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 Total comprehensive income/(loss)                         752              805          1,258 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Earnings per ordinary share            Note 
                                          5 
 
 Basic and diluted (pence)                                0.84             0.92           1.44 
 Underlying basic (pence)                                 1.27             1.17           2.60 
                                               ---------------  ---------------  ------------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 
                                            31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                  2023            2022          2023 
                                           (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
                                                GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Goodwill                                        4,402           7,506         4,385 
 Other intangible assets                         2,689             752         2,956 
 Property, plant and equipment                   7,162           7,144         7,209 
 Right of use assets                             2,476           1,960         2,870 
 Total non-current assets                       16,729          17,362        17,420 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                     4,702           5,570         4,320 
 Trade and other receivables                     7,220           8,662         7,193 
 Cash and cash equivalents                       2,927           3,820         4,774 
 Assets held for sale                              740               -           200 
 Total current assets                           15,589          18,052        16,487 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Bank overdrafts and borrowings                (5,710)         (6,338)       (6,063) 
 Trade and other payables                      (4,872)         (9,875)       (7,218) 
 Lease liabilities                               (632)           (709)         (970) 
 Total current liabilities                    (11,214)        (16,922)      (14,251) 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Net current assets                              4,375           1,130         2,236 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings                                    (3,865)         (1,139)       (3,263) 
 Lease liabilities                             (1,751)         (1,757)       (1,505) 
 Deferred taxation                             (1,040)           (715)       (1,040) 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total non-current liabilities                 (6,656)         (3,611)       (5,808) 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total net assets                               14,448          14,881        13,848 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Shareholders' Equity 
 Share capital                                     903             903           903 
 Share premium                                       -           6,272             - 
 Investment in Own shares                        (170)               -             - 
 Other reserves                                      -           2,050             - 
 Retained earnings                              13,715           5,656        12,945 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Total equity                                   14,448          14,881        13,848 
                                        --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 
                                  Share      Share   Treasury       Other    Retained     Total 
                                capital    premium     shares    reserves    earnings    equity 
                                 GBP000     GBP000     GBP000      GBP000      GBP000    GBP000 
 At 1 May 2023                      903          -          -           -      12,945    13,848 
 Total comprehensive income           -          -          -           -         752       752 
 Credit for share based 
  payment                             -          -          -           -          18        18 
 Purchase of treasury 
  shares                              -          -      (170)           -           -     (170) 
 At 31 October 2023                 903          -      (170)           -      13,715    14,448 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 

For the six months to 31 October 2022 (unaudited)

 
                                Share      Share   Treasury       Other    Retained     Total 
                              capital    premium     shares    reserves    earnings    equity 
                               GBP000     GBP000     GBP000      GBP000      GBP000    GBP000 
 At 1 May 2022                    859      5,621    (1,008)       1,061       5,174    11,707 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                            -          -          -           -         805       805 
 Charge for share based 
  payment                           -          -          -           -          11        11 
 Issue of treasury shares           -          -      1,008         136           -     1,144 
 Revaluation reserve                -          -          -         853           -       853 
 Share issue                       44        650          -           -           -       694 
 Dividend paid                      -          -          -           -       (344)     (344) 
 At 31 October 2022               903      6,272          -       2,050       5,656    14,881 
                            ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 
 

For the year ended 30 April 2023 (audited)

 
                                  Share      Share   Treasury       Other    Retained     Total 
                                capital    premium     shares    reserves    earnings    equity 
                                 GBP000     GBP000     GBP000      GBP000      GBP000    GBP000 
 At 1 May 2022                      859      5,621    (1,008)       1,061       5,174    11,707 
 Total comprehensive profit           -          -          -           -       1,258     1,258 
 Credit for share based 
  payment                             -          -          -           -          36        36 
 Share issue                         44        650          -           -           -       694 
 Cancellation of share 
  premium acc                         -    (6,271)      (111)     (1,061)       7,443         - 
 Issue of treasury shares             -          -      1,119           -           -     1,119 
 Dividend paid                        -          -          -           -       (966)     (966) 
 At 30 April 2023                   903          -          -           -      12,945    13,848 
                              ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 
                                             Six months      Six months          Year 
                                                     to              to            to 
                                             31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                   2023            2022          2023 
                                            (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                                 GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 Cash flow from operating activities 
 Profit for the period after tax                    752             805         1,258 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                                     296             268           464 
 Depreciation of right of use assets 
  under IFRS16                                      333             236           705 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                  268             163           513 
 Share based payment (credit)/charge                 18              11            36 
 Profit on disposal of building                      10               -             - 
 Loss on disposal of fixed asset                     17              37             - 
 Interest payable                                   480             259           458 
 Taxation charge/(credit)                            84              89           (6) 
 (Increase)/decrease in inventories               (382)           (182)         1,219 
 Decrease/(increase) in trade and 
  other receivables                                 473           1,025           999 
 (Decrease)/increase in trade and 
  other payables                                (2,097)         (5,916)       (6,769) 
 Net cash generated from operating 
  activities                                        252         (3,205)       (1,123) 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Cash flow from investing activities 
 Acquisition of subsidiaries, net 
  of cash in bank                                  (16)         (3,852)       (4,313) 
 Proceeds from disposal of property, 
  plant and equipment                               225               -             - 
 Acquisition of subsidiaries, payment 
  of earn-out                                   (1,275)               -             - 
 Acquisition of property, plant and 
  equipment                                       (544)           (854)       (2,080) 
 Net cash (used in)/generated from 
  investing activities                          (1,610)         (4,706)       (6,393) 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Cash flow from financing activities 
 Interest paid on bank borrowings 
  and invoice discounting                         (370)           (259)         (363) 
 Interest paid on lease liabilities               (111)               -          (95) 
 Dividends paid                                       -           (334)         (966) 
 Repayments of obligations under 
  lease liabilities                               (505)           (136)         (867) 
 Repayments of bank borrowings                    (153)               -         (814) 
 Purchase of treasury shares                      (170)               -             - 
 New bank loans raised                            1,442               -         3,496 
 New lease liabilities                               29               -             - 
 Movements on invoice discounting 
  facility                                        (651)           4,871         4,310 
 Net cash used in financing activities            (489)           4,142         4,701 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                          (1,847)         (3,769)       (2,815) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  start of the period                             4,774           7,589         7,589 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the period                               2,927           3,820         4,774 
                                         --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 
 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
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   1.         Basis of preparation 

The financial information set out in this Interim Report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. These interim financial statements are for the six months ended 31 October 2023. They do not include all the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 April 2023. The Interim Report has not been reviewed by our auditor in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagement 2410 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. IAS 34 'Interim financial reporting' is not applicable to these half year condensed consolidated financial statements and has therefore not been applied.

   2.         Significant accounting policies 

The accounting policies applied by the Group in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2023.

   3.         Revenue 

All production is based in the United Kingdom. The geographical analysis of revenue is shown below:

 
                                       Six months      Six months 
                                               to              to       Year to 
                                       31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                             2023            2022          2023 
                                      (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                           GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 United Kingdom                            16,977          17,166        34,633 
 Rest of Europe                               157             368            91 
 Rest of the World                             43              53           492 
                                           17,177          17,587        35,216 
                                   --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Turnover by business activity 
 Sale and manufacture of plastic 
  products                                 17,177          17,587        35,216 
                                   --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 

A breakdown of Group revenues by product group is shown below:

 
                 Six months      Six months 
                         to              to       Year to 
                 31 October      31 October      30 April 
                       2023            2022          2023 
                (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
                     GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Rigids              10,558           8,008        18,284 
 Flexibles            6,619           9,579        16,932 
                     17,177          17,587        35,216 
             --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
   4.         Taxation 

The taxation charge for the six months to 31 October 2023 is based on the effective taxation rate, which is estimated will apply to earnings for the year ending 30 April 2024. The rate used is below the applicable UK corporation tax rate of 25% due to the utilisation of tax losses in the period.

   5.         Earnings per share 

Basic and underlying earnings per ordinary share are calculated using the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the financial period of 89,556,580 (31 October 2022: 87,554,854 and 30 April 2023: 87,123,068).

 
                                                                                 Year to 
                                            Six months        Six months 
                                                    to                to        30 April 
                                            31 October        31 October 
                                                  2023              2022            2023 
                                           (unaudited)       (unaudited)       (audited) 
                                         GBP000      p     GBP000      p   GBP000      p 
 Basic and diluted earnings 
  per ordinary share 
 Profit/(loss) for the period 
  after tax                                 752   0.84        805   0.92    1,258   1.44 
                                      ---------  -----  ---------  -----  -------  ----- 
 
   Underlying earnings per ordinary 
   share 
 Underlying profit/(loss) for 
  the period after tax                    1,133   1.27      1,028   1.17    2,261   2.60 
                                      ---------  -----  ---------  -----  -------  ----- 
 
   6.         Movement in Net Debt 

Net debt incorporates the Group's borrowings and bank overdrafts less cash and cash equivalents. A reconciliation of the movement in the net debt is shown below:

 
                                                Six months      Six months          Year 
                                                        to              to            to 
                                                31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                      2023            2022          2023 
                                               (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
                                                    GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                             (1,847)         (3,769)       (2,815) 
 Net increase in invoice discounting 
  facilities                                           651         (4,835)       (4,310) 
 (Increase)/decrease in bank and 
  other loans                                        (899)         (1,253)       (3,627) 
 (Increase)/decrease in lease liabilities               91         (1,143)       (1,152) 
 Movement in net debt in the financial 
  period                                           (2,004)        (11,000)      (11,904) 
 Net funds/(debt) at beginning of 
  period                                           (7,027)           4,877         4,877 
                                                ----------  --------------  ------------ 
 Net funds/(debt) at end of period                 (9,031)         (6,123)       (7,027) 
                                                ----------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 
   7.         Underlying profit and separately disclosed items 

Underlying profit before tax, underlying earnings per share, underlying operating profit, underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation are defined as being before share based payment charges, amortisation of intangibles recognised on acquisition, acquisition costs, reorganisation costs, compensation for loss of office, impairment of goodwill and impairment loss on trade receivables. Collectively these are referred to as separately disclosed items. In the opinion of the directors the disclosure of these transactions should be reported separately for a better understanding of the underlying trading performance of the Group.

 
                                              Six months      Six months          Year 
                                                      to              to            to 
                                              31 October      31 October      30 April 
                                                    2023            2022          2023 
                                             (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (audited) 
 
                                                  GBP000          GBP000        GBP000 
 
 Operating profit/(loss)                           1,316           1,153         1,710 
 Separately disclosed items within administration 
  expenses 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Share based payment (credit)/charge                  18              11            36 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                   268             163           513 
 Reorganisation costs                                 95              49           123 
 Acquisition costs                                     -               -           331 
 Total separately disclosed items                    381             223         1,003 
                                          --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 Underlying operating profit                       1,697           1,376         2,713 
 Depreciation                                        629             505         1,169 
 Underlying EBITDA                                 2,326           1,881         3,882 
 
 
   8.         Business Combinations 

In June 2023 the Group acquired 100% share capital of Ecotatou SL in Spain for EUR18,000 satisfied in cash. This acquisition gives the Group a foothold in Spain for the sale and distribution of Ecodeck grids.

   9.         Company Information 

Company contacts

   Directors                     Joe Grimmond  Executive Chairman 

Sharon Tinsley Group Finance Director

                                       Phil Allen          Group Operations Director 
                                       Paul Freud        Corporate Development Director 
                                       Ian Hillman        Director 
                                       Steve Barber     Non-Executive Director 
                                       David Low        Non-Executive Director 
   Secretary                       Sharon Tinsley 
   Registered Office           Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9DS, UK 
   Registered Number       02429784 
   Website                         www.coralproducts.com 
 
 
   Nominated     Cavendish Capital Markets 
   Advisor       Limited 
   & Broker      One Bartholomew Close 
                 London 
                 EC1A 7BL 
 Auditors      Crowe UK LLP                  Bankers      Virgin Money 
                3(rd) Floor, The Lexicon                   48-50 Market Street 
                Mount Street                               Manchester 
                Manchester                                 M1 1PW 
                M2 5NT 
 Registrars    Share Registrars Limited      Solicitors   Legal Clarity Lawyers 
                3 The Millennium Centre                    LLP 
                Crosby Way                                 55 Newhall Street 
                Farnham, Surrey                            Birmingham 
                GU9 7XX                                    B3 3RB 
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Trading subsidiaries

 
 Company                 Business activity                    Registered office 
----------------------  -----------------------------------  ------------------------------ 
 Tatra Rotalac Limited   Manufacture of plastic mouldings     Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, 
                          and extrusions                       Manchester, M23 9DS 
 Global One-Pak          Design, packaging and distribution   Hyde Park House, Cartwright 
  Limited                 of lotion pumps, trigger             Street, Newton, Hyde, 
                          sprays and aerosol caps              Cheshire, SK14 4EH 
 Customised Packaging    Manufacture of thermoformed          Unit 2-4 Denton Business 
  Limited                 mouldings and extrusions             Park, Windmill Lane, 
                                                               Manchester, M34 3SP 
 Film & Foil Solutions   Converter of flexible packaging,     North Florida Road, 
  Limited                 print lamination film and            Haydock Industrial 
                          speciality plastic, paper            Estate, St Helens, 
                          and aluminium foils                  WA11 9UB 
 Alma Products Limited   Extrusion, thermoforming             Unit 18B, Daresbury 
                          and container printing               Court, Evenwood Close, 
                                                               Runcorn, Cheshire, 
                                                               WA7 1LZ 
 Manplas Limited         Vacuum-formed components             Coldfield Drive, Wythenshawe, 
                          and sheet plastic parts              Manchester, M23 9GG 
 Ecodeck Limited         Eco-friendly driveway grids,         123 Saltergate, Chesterfield, 
                          plastic shed bases and grass         Derbyshire, S40 1NH 
                          grid reinforcement 
 Ecotatou SL             Distribution of Eco-friendly         Carretera Tortosa-1@Aldea 
                          driveway grids                       km 2 
                                                               43500 Tortosa (Tarragona) 
 

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