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FIH Group PLC
20 November 2018
20 November 2018
FIH group plc
("FIH" or the "Group")
Results for the six months ended 30 September 2018
FIH, the AIM quoted group that owns essential services
businesses in the UK and Falkland Islands, is pleased to announce
its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2018
("the period"). Comparisons shown below are for the same period in
2017 unless otherwise stated.
Group Financial Highlights - Underlying profits maintained
despite pressures on turnover
-- Group revenue reduced by 5% as anticipated to GBP19.6 million
(2017: GBP20.5 million), mainly due to phasing of construction
activity
-- Profit before tax flat at GBP1.35 million (2017: GBP1.40 million)
-- Underlying profit before tax excluding non-trading income
GBP1.35 million (2017: GBP1.34 million)
-- Diluted earnings per share: 8.3p (2017: 8.7p)
-- Bank borrowings at 30 September 2018: GBP3.1 million (31 March 2018: GBP3.3 million)
-- Cash balances at 30 September 2018: GBP15.6 million (30 September 2017: GBP15.0 million)
-- Interim dividend increased by 10% to 1.65 pence per share (2017: 1.5 pence per share)
Operating Highlights
Falkland Islands Company ("FIC") - Steady profit performance
despite temporary reduction in house sales
-- Revenue 7% lower at GBP7.97 million (2017: GBP8.58 million)
due to reduction in construction activity
-- Profit before tax marginally reduced at GBP0.45 million (2017: GBP0.50 million)
-- FBS (Construction) revenue reduced by GBP1.0 million due to
delays in release of land for new housing, and focus on expanding
FIC's own property portfolio
-- Retail sales encouraging at GBP4.2m (up 5.6%) and Falklands
4x4 sales (up 12.0%). Support services revenue ahead following
improved squid catch
-- Tenders for onshore oil support facilities expected in the second half of the year
-- Confirmation of hoped for second flight from South America still awaited
-- Longer term growth remains linked to oil and land based tourism
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company ("PHFC") - Profits lower on
passenger volumes down 4%
-- Total Ferry revenue decreased 1.6% to GBP2.34 million (2017:
GBP2.38 million) reflecting 4% decline in passenger numbers
offsetting 3% increase in fares.
-- New aircraft carrier's absence from port, contributed to
decline in naval personnel using ferry in the half year
-- Continued promotion of subsidised Park & Ride scheme by
Portsmouth Council affects passenger volumes generally
-- Tight cost control maintained
-- Profit before tax lower at GBP0.51 million (2017: GBP0.60 million)
Momart - Continuing progress with stronger margins delivering
65% increase in profits
-- Positive momentum maintained particularly in competitive commercial market
-- Overall revenues reduced by 3.3% at GBP9.28 million (2017:
GBP9.58 million) but margins improved on better sales mix
-- Museums and Exhibitions revenues reduced by GBP0.7 million to
GBP4.6 million as expected following record first half last year,
but stronger sales mix saw contribution maintained
-- Strong growth of 15.4% in Gallery Services revenues
-- Art Storage revenues lower as expected at GBP1.0 million
(2017: GBP1.1 million) following customer relocation in early
2018
-- Company continues to target filling of spare capacity.
-- Profit before tax increased by 65% to GBP0.39 million
-- Notable exhibition activity included: "Rodin Art of
Antiquity" at the British Museum; "Jameel Prize 5" and "Video
Games" at the V&A; "Course of Empire" at the National Gallery
and "Picasso 1932" at Tate Modern.
John Foster, Chief Executive said:
"Overall, we are pleased with the first half performance of FIH,
maintaining profits in a period where we have made investments to
support future growth, and in which there have been external
challenges to trading in the Falkland Islands and at PHFC offset by
a continued improvement in trading at Momart.
"The group's cash position remains strong, and in line with its
strategy, the board continues to consider acquisition
opportunities.
"We are also pleased to announce an increase in the interim
dividend by 10% to 1.65 pence per share
"As part of making preparations for the potential production of
oil in the Falklands, the group looks forward to participating in
the tender for onshore facilities in the second half. A final
investment decision on the development of Sea Lion from licence
holder, Premier Oil, is expected by the middle of 2019.
"With overall profits on a par with the prior year, the Group is
well placed to deliver another satisfactory set of results in the
traditionally stronger second half, and the board looks forward to
the future with confidence."
John Foster
20 November 2018
Enquiries:
FIH group plc
Robin Williams, Chairman Tel: 01279 461630
John Foster, Chief Executive Tel: 01279 461630
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Chairman's Report
I have pleasure in presenting the FIH group's Interim results
for the 6 months ended 30 September 2018.
A detailed commentary on the results is provided in the Chief
Executive's Review below but I am pleased to report a first half
performance with underlying profits essentially unchanged despite
an increase in central costs.
Although group revenues were lower by 4.7% at GBP19.6 million,
Profit Before Tax held up well at GBP1.35 million, slightly ahead
of last year's underlying position when non-trading income
flattered reported profits by GBP0.06 million. This year's solid
underlying performance was achieved despite adding a role to
strengthen the head office team and a temporary hiatus in new house
sales in the Falklands, which held back sales and profitability in
Stanley in the first half year. I was also pleased to see a
continuing improvement at the group's art handling business,
Momart, where further progress is expected as spare storage
capacity is steadily taken up.
The group's cash position remains strong and at 30 September
2018 the group had cash on hand of GBP15.6 million, an increase of
GBP0.6 million on the prior year (2017: GBP15.0 million). During
the period, the board reviewed a small number of acquisition
opportunities but, with vendors seeking very high exit prices, none
of the opportunities reviewed were considered to offer the growth
potential we are seeking at an acceptable price.
Diluted earnings per share in the first half were 8.3 pence per
share (2017: 8.7 pence), and the board is pleased to announce the
payment of a slightly increased interim dividend of 1.65 pence per
share, which will be paid on 25 January 2019 to shareholders on the
register at the close of business on 21 December 2018. The Company
has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan that allows shareholders to
reinvest dividends to purchase additional shares in the Company.
For shareholders to apply the proceeds of this and future dividends
to the plan, application forms must be received by the Company's
Registrars by no later than Friday 4 January 2019.*
We continue to consider potential acquisitions and review
opportunities to maximise shareholder value over the medium
term.
Robin Williams
20 November 2018
* Existing participants in the Plan will automatically have the
interim dividend reinvested. Details on the Plan can be obtained
from Link Asset Services on 0371 664 0381 or at
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rate and will vary by provider. If you are outside the United
Kingdom, please call +44 371 664 0381. Calls outside the United
Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. The
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public holidays in England and Wales.
Chief Executive's Review
Group overview
The Group produced a solid trading performance in the six months
to 30 September 2018 with underlying profit before tax maintained
despite increased investment at head office and temporary delays in
house building activity in the Falklands.
Reported Profit Before Tax reduced slightly to GBP1.35 million
(2017: GBP1.40 million) and overall revenues fell back as expected
to below GBP20 million, with fewer housing completions in the
Falklands and a return to more normal levels of activity with UK
and overseas museums at Momart.
In Stanley, the Falkland Islands Company ("FIC") produced an
encouraging performance despite the delays in the release of
government plots, which led to a hiatus in kit home sales.
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company ("PHFC") saw continued slippage in
passenger volumes with profits reduced by GBP0.09 million. Momart,
the group's market leading art handling business, delivered another
positive result with profits up 65% as the teams' focus on improved
margin performance and efficiency, rather than revenue growth, bore
fruit.
The Group's balance sheet remained strong with GBP15.6 million
of cash on hand at 30 September 2018, down from the GBP17.0 million
at 31 March 2018 due to normal seasonal increases in working
capital and capital investment in rental property in the Falklands.
Group cash was GBP0.6 million higher than the balance at 30
September 2017 of GBP15.0 million, and at the half year, bank
borrowings had been reduced by GBP0.2 million from the year-end
position to GBP3.1 million, (31 March 2018: GBP3.3 million).
An analysis by business is shown below:
Revenue
Six months ended 30 September 2018 2017 Change
GBP million GBP million %
Falkland Islands Company 7.97 8.58 -7.0
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry 2.34 2.38 -1.6
Momart 9.28 9.58 -3.3
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Total Revenue 19.59 20.54 -4.7
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Profit Before Tax 2018 2017 Change
Six months ended 30 September GBP million GBP million %
Falkland Islands Company 0.45 0.50 -9.7
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry 0.51 0.60 -16.0
Momart 0.39 0.24 65.4
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Underlying Profit Before
Tax 1.35 1.34 0.8
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Profit on sale of surplus
ferry parts - 0.06
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Profit Before Tax 1.35 1.40 -3.6
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With a blended corporation tax rate prudently estimated at 23%
the Group's Profit Before Tax of GBP1.35 million gave Profits After
Tax of GBP1.04 million (2017: GBP1.08 million) and diluted earnings
per share (EPS) marginally lower than last year at 8.3 pence (2017:
8.7 pence).
Maintaining its renewed dividend policy, the board is pleased to
confirm that an interim dividend of 1.65 pence per share will be
paid on 25 January 2019 to those shareholders on the register at
the close of business on 21 December 2018.
Operating Review
Falkland Islands Company (FIC)
Underlying trading in FIC in the normally quiet austral winter
was generally satisfactory with encouraging growth in many of FIC's
business units including retailing, support services and Falklands
4x4. However overall progress was held back by delays in the
allocation of serviced government housing plots and this led to a
sharp drop in kit home sales at FBS and a fall in revenue from
house sales of over GBP1 million compared to the prior year.
Despite this and costs incurred in the preparation for oil
development, FIC still delivered solid first half results.
Overall revenues for FIC were GBP7.97 million compared to
GBP8.58 million in the prior year. Profit Before Tax was GBP0.45
million, GBP0.50 million in the prior period.
FIC 2018 2017 Change
Six months ended 30 September GBP million GBP million %
Revenue
Retail 4.20 3.99 5.6
FBS (construction) 0.85 1.88 -54.7
Falklands 4x4 1.54 1.37 12.0
Freight & Port Services 0.42 0.52 -18.6
Support services 0.73 0.60 21.5
Property Rental 0.23 0.22 3.2
Total FIC revenue 7.97 8.58 -7.0
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Trading profit 0.41 0.42 -4.0
Consumer Finance income 0.08 0.11 -27.8
Net Finance charge (pensions) (0.04) (0.05) -33.3
Profit before tax, before share
of joint venture 0.45 0.48 -6.0
Share of results of joint venture - 0.02 -100.0
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Profit Before Tax 0.45 0.50 -9.7
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FIC's retail business performed well and overall retail sales
increased by 5.6% compared to the prior year. FIC's professional
buying team and improved stock control continued to give FIC's
flagship West Store supermarket a marked edge over its competitors
in terms of breadth of choice, quality and pricing and further
investment in modern fridges for the store helped with improved
in-store presentation and lower running costs. Revenue from the
West Store, which accounts for over 60% of FIC's total retail
sales, increased by 5.5% on the prior year. Elsewhere, sales at
Home Living, Home Builder and the Capstan gift shop moved ahead
although revenue from FIC's small general store at the MPA military
base dropped by 4% as the number of civilian contractors working on
the base returned to more normalised levels. Set against this
overall top line growth, gross margins came under pressure from
higher maritime freight charges and in Stanley, new minimum wage
legislation and rises in electricity tariffs saw a further increase
in operating expenses. Despite this squeeze from rising costs, the
healthy growth in sales in the first half of the year saw the
overall contribution from Retail increase on the prior year.
At Falklands Building Services (FBS), kit home construction was
severely restricted by delays in releasing government subsidised
plots at Sappers Hill in Stanley. 4 homes which were in progress at
the start of the period were completed in the first half of 2018
but this was sharply lower than the 13 dwellings sold in the prior
year. As a result, FBS sales fell by over GBP1.0 million. On a more
positive note, the next phase of the Sappers Hill development has
now been released and with a record order book, FBS sales of kit
homes will resume later in the year. This hiatus in the
construction and sale of kit homes for 3(rd) party customers has
also allowed FIC to focus on the development of its own portfolio
of rental properties and construction has commenced on a further 21
new homes in central Stanley which will be finished over the course
of the next year and once complete will increase FIC's rental
portfolio by 40% to 70 units. As a result of this focus on
investing in FIC's own property assets, sales of kit homes will
continue to run at lower levels for the remainder of the year.
In November 2018, just prior to this statement, FBS was
successful in winning its first ever contract to build council
houses for the Falklands government; 4 flats and 14 houses will be
constructed for completion in 2019-20.
At Falklands 4x4, revenues were 12% ahead of the prior year with
healthy vehicle sales and a high value government contract
compensating at a revenue level for a sharp fall in lucrative
vehicle hire income. Vehicle rentals were boosted last year by the
presence of UK contractors working on the military port at Mare
Harbour and the International Committee of the Red Cross
undertaking humanitarian work on the identification and
repatriation of Argentinian war dead, but this unusual level of
winter demand did not continue in the current period. Overall
vehicle sales at 33 units were at similar level to last year (2017:
34) as were parts and service and maintenance revenues. In
addition, during the period, FIC was able to purchase a final batch
of 18 Land Rover Defenders from the UN in Africa and this
unexpected but welcome acquisition should help underpin 4x4 sales
in coming months.
Freight and Port Services revenues were down by GBP0.1 million
(-18.6%) to GBP0.42 million, largely as a result of the
cancellation of a military supply ship which was re-designated to
wholly military use, reducing boats for civilian freight from five
vessels to just four in the six months. However, Support Services
saw healthy revenue growth of 21% following a much stronger illex
squid catch, and continued progress from FIC's insurance brokerage
and specialist consultancy and training services. Income from FIC's
portfolio of investment properties increased by 3.2% to GBP0.23
million in the first half, despite the demolition of 2 old houses
and rebuilding of 4 new properties in central Stanley which
temporarily reduced the number of properties being let. The new
properties will be available for rent later in the year and these
more modern dwellings will enhance the quality of FIC's portfolio
and command significantly higher rents.
The Board is continuing to monitor developments in the
Falklands, both in relation to potential oil extraction, on which a
decision by Premier Oil is expected in 2019, and on future
investment plans of the Falkland Islands Government and Ministry of
Defence regarding how FIC could support any developments.
Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company
Revenues from core ferry activities were lower by 1.5% in the
period at GBP2.18 million (2017: GBP2.22 million), as the decline
in passenger volumes of 4.0% outweighed the 3.0% annual increase in
fares put through in June. The rate of decline proved to be quite
volatile over the period with 8 out of the 26 weeks showing
positive growth. However, the absence of the new aircraft carrier
on overseas visits for much of the period reduced ferry patronage
by military personnel and this together with the continued
promotion and subsidy of the council Park & Ride scheme in
Portsmouth contributed to the continued slippage in passenger
volumes.
At GBP3.60 for a daily adult return and GBP16.00 for a carnet of
flexible 10 trip tickets, the ferry continues to offer good value
for money for those commuters or shoppers seeking to travel across
the harbour in a convenient and stress free manner.
Looking further ahead the planned redevelopment of the Gosport
waterfront should increase the attraction of Gosport as a
destination for visitors to Portsmouth, as well as increasing local
employment and this should provide a boost to ferry volumes if it
moves ahead in the medium term. In the longer term, the gradual
redevelopment of former military bases in the Gosport peninsula,
for example, the ongoing residential redevelopment of the former
military 62 acre estate at Haslar Hospital with over 600
residential units being built, should see a marked recovery in
local demographics (100 new regular daily users would add 2% to
annual passenger numbers).
Leisure cruising sales, advertising and other income was
essentially unchanged at GBP0.16 million.
Total ferry revenue decreased by 1.6% to GBP2.34 million (2017:
GBP2.38 million).
PHFC : 2018 2017 Change
Six months ended 30 September GBP million GBP million %
Revenue
Ferry fares 2.18 2.22 -1.5
Cruising and Other income 0.16 0.16 -2.4
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Total Ferry Revenue 2.34 2.38 -1.6
Underlying Profit Before Tax 0.51 0.60 -16.0
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Ferry overheads were kept tightly controlled despite an increase
in fuel prices, but as a result of the shortfall in revenue, the
ferry's pre-tax contribution dropped by GBP0.09 million to GBP0.51
million (2017: GBP0.60 million).
Momart
Momart, the Group's art handling and logistics business
delivered another encouraging set of first half results. With no
expectation of repeating the exceptional level of museum exhibition
sales seen in the prior year, overall sales were reduced 3.3% to
GBP9.28 million, but with a richer sales mix and strong growth in
commercial sales to galleries and auction houses, Momart's profit
before tax increased by over 65% to GBP0.39 million (2017: GBP0.24
million)
Momart : 2018 2017 Change
Six months ended 30 September GBP million GBP million %
Revenue
Museums & Exhibitions 4.61 5.30 -13.2
Commercial Galleries and Auction
Houses 3.67 3.17 15.4
Art Storage 1.00 1.11 -9.6
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Total Revenue 9.28 9.58 -3.3
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Profit Before Tax 0.39 0.24 65.4
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As noted above, Museum & Exhibition sales dropped to more
normalised levels in the current period and there was no repetition
of the unusually high level of sales to overseas museums seen last
year. In the UK, Momart maintained a healthy market share and
overall sales of GBP4.6 million, although lower by 13.2%, still
accounted for the majority of Momart's total revenues. Despite the
lower overall revenue from Exhibitions, with improved efficiency
and commercial focus, the Museums & Exhibitions' team still
delivered a pleasing increase in first half contribution.
Notable museum exhibitions in the period included "Rodin Art of
Antiquity" at the British Museum; "Jameel Prize 5" and "Video
Games" at the V&A; "Course of Empire" at the National Gallery
and "Picasso 1932" at Tate Modern.
After an encouraging first half of trading, Momart's large
exhibition order book remains healthy at over GBP3.7 million and
although 10% lower in total projected sales value than in the prior
year, the quality of business secured has improved with a healthier
mix and a stronger overall margin.
Momart saw continued strong growth from the services provided to
commercial galleries, auction houses and private clients (Gallery
Services, "GS"). GS revenues increased by over 15% compared to the
prior period with strong growth in work with international
galleries, auction houses and private collectors more than
offsetting a slow-down in the typically more variable level of
commissions from living artists. Momart enjoyed its busiest ever
Frieze London art fair in Autumn 2018. The continuing success of
Momart's more focused approach to this market segment saw total GS
revenues increase 15.4% to GBP3.67 million (2017: GBP3.18
million).
Revenue from art storage was lower by GBP0.11 million at GBP1.0
million. This reduction stemmed directly from the relocation of
client works in early 2018, which was announced with our full year
results in June. Significant focus is being applied to secure new
storage clients to replace this lost revenue and the team have
concentrated particularly on targeting large commercial galleries
and collectors with a view to securing sustainable long-term
recurring revenues. A number of new clients have been signed up and
occupancy has increased by 3% since March 2018. Progress in a
highly competitive market has proved slow but further steady gains
are anticipated in the second half following the end of the Frieze
London art fair and conclusion of the busy European autumn season.
Steps have also been taken to reduce storage overheads with the
closure of unnecessary overflow space at a satellite warehouse in
North London with annual savings in rent and rates of GBP70,000
pa.
Further progress in filling unit 14 remains a key priority for
Momart and with 20,000 sq ft of unlet space remaining (20% of
capacity), there is significant upside in the increased rental
income which will result from the successful letting of this well
located, high quality space.
With overheads tightly controlled and gross profit ahead of last
year, Momart delivered a 65% improvement in Profit Before Tax from
GBP0.24 million to GBP0.39 million.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
During the six months to 30 September 2018, with Operating
profits of GBP1.56 million and depreciation of GBP0.7 million the
Group produced EBITDA of GBP2.3 million (2017: GBP2.5 million).
With increased investment on fixed assets in expanding FIC's
property portfolio in the Falklands, total capital expenditure in
the period increased to GBP1.0 million (2017: GBP0.4 million),
GBP0.3 million above depreciation. After GBP0.2 million of net
receipts from consumer finance debtors in the Falklands, operating
cash flow before changes in working capital but after capital
expenditure, was GBP1.5 million (2017: GBP2.2 million).
In the first 6 months of the new financial year, total
inventories increased by GBP1.2 million to GBP5.8 million from the
31 March 2018 starting point but remained GBP0.1 million lower than
in September 2017. Retail inventories in FIC were stable at GBP3.2
million. Debtor collection was strong with receivables being
reduced by GBP1.6 million and with normal reductions in trade
creditors of GBP2.3 million from the position at year end, there
was an overall seasonal increase in working capital of GBP1.9
million in the 6 months to 30 September 2018 (2017: GBP1.1
million), a further GBP0.3 million was paid out in corporate taxes,
GBP0.4 million of dividend payments were made and after a GBP0.4
million net repayment of bank and hire purchase loans, the net cash
flow in the 6 months from 31 March 2018 amounted to an outflow of
GBP1.4 million reducing cash balances from GBP17.0 million to
GBP15.6 million.
In addition to the Group's cash balances of GBP15.6 million, and
closing bank borrowings of GBP3.1 million at 30 September 2018, the
Group also had hire purchase liabilities of GBP0.26 million (31
March 2018: GBP0.17 million) and long term finance lease
liabilities in respect of the Gosport Pontoon of GBP4.75 million
(31 March 2018: GBP4.76 million).
Potential Impact of Brexit
In general, the board believes that the group is not highly
exposed to any potential adverse outcomes arising from Brexit,
although the cross border art handling activities of Momart and the
European art market in general would face disruption in the event
of a disorderly departure from the EU.
In the Falklands, FIC has almost no direct trading links with
the EU. However the Falklands economy is heavily dependent on
income from squid and offshore fisheries, which account for 60% of
Falklands GDP and a significant proportion of the Islands' annual
squid catch is currently exported to Spain. In the event of
increased tariffs and friction at newly erected external borders,
some impact on the pattern of Falklands' trade could be expected to
arise, although in the longer term it seems likely that Falklands'
exporters would find alternative solutions and / or alternative
markets which would minimise any long term damage to the wider
Falklands economy. It should also be noted that the greater part of
Falklands' government licence income is linked to the illex squid
catch which is sold into markets in the Far East and has no
connection to the EU.
PHFC is much more focussed on its local market and has no direct
trading links with the European Union. Some ferry components are
manufactured by European companies but spare parts are available in
the UK market and little or no impact is anticipated.
As outlined above, Momart has the greatest exposure to a
disorderly Brexit. The European art market and national museums
benefit greatly from the current frictionless borders which enable
art works for exhibition and sale to move seamlessly across Europe
and this in turn depends in particular on the free movement of
vehicles through the channel ports. If Brexit is well managed,
disruption should be relatively modest but contingency plans using
alternative routes onto the continent are being explored, albeit
there remains an unavoidable potential impact in the near term if
orderly transitional arrangements are not agreed by the UK and EU
governments.
Outlook
After a solid first half's trading, with overall profits on a
par with the prior year, the Group is well placed to deliver
another satisfactory set of results in the traditionally stronger
second half.
At Momart, recent underlying progress is expected to continue
although the exceptional level of activity in the second half last
year means growth in the remainder of the year will be challenging.
Despite this, momentum is being maintained and Momart's underlying
position remains strong. With the gains already made in the first
half, we can look forward to another encouraging overall
performance for the year to 31 March 2019, with further growth in
the medium term as the company's storage revenues grow.
At PHFC, much depends on the future trends in passenger volumes.
In the near term we can expect to see the normal slower trading in
the quieter winter months. We continue to look for opportunities to
grow passenger numbers but in the absence of these, the outlook for
any future growth in profits remains challenging.
In the Falklands, the core FIC business remains strong and
continues to be underpinned by focussed investment to modernise
operations and maintain a lead over local rivals. With a record
order book for kit homes and the recent awarding of a new house
building contract from government, the medium term outlook for the
Falkland's construction business in particular appears promising.
Retail remains well placed and local demand for rental property is
buoyant. Despite the recent weakening of oil prices the economics
of developing Sea Lion still appear positive and the group looks
forward to participating in the tender for onshore facilities in
the second half. A final investment decision on the development of
Sea Lion from licence holder, Premier Oil, is expected by the
middle of 2019. In the near term the associated costs and
management distraction of tendering for onshore oil related
contracts is expected to create a drag on performance in the second
half. Nonetheless with its wide spread of activities and well
managed and motivated local team the immediate prospects for
another encouraging performance from FIC remain good.
With its diverse portfolio of profitable, well established,
niche businesses and a strong balance sheet, the Group is well
placed to maintain its position amidst increasing market
uncertainties and to take full advantage of future opportunities as
they present themselves. The board looks forward to the future with
confidence.
John Foster
Chief Executive
20 November 2018
Condensed Interim Consolidated Income Statement
FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Unaudited
6 months Unaudited Audited
to 6 months to Year ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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2 Revenue 19,585 20,544 43,830
Cost of sales (10,228) (11,601) (26,671)
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Gross profit 9,357 8,943 17,159
Other administrative expenses (7,871) (7,491) (13,832)
Consumer finance interest income 78 108 306
Gain on sale of fixed assets - 61 61
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Administrative expenses (7,793) (7,322) (13,465)
Operating profit 1,564 1,621 3,694
Share of result of joint venture - 20 18
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Profit before finance income
and expense 1,564 1,641 3,712
Finance income 24 6 20
Finance expense (235) (244) (436)
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3 Net financing costs (211) (238) (416)
Profit before tax 1,353 1,403 3,296
4 Taxation (311) (323) (779)
Profit attributable to equity
holders of the Company 1,042 1,080 2,517
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5 Earnings per share
Basic 8.4p 8.7p 20.3p
Diluted 8.3p 8.7p 20.1p
See note 5 for an analysis of earnings per share on underlying
profit (defined as profit after tax before non-trading items).
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Non-current assets
Intangible assets 11,799 11,820 11,832
Property, plant and equipment 18,907 19,731 18,845
Investment properties 4,348 3,655 4,045
Investment in joint venture 259 261 259
Hire purchase debtors 468 725 611
Deferred tax assets 738 776 738
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Total non-current assets 36,519 36,968 36,330
Current assets
Inventories 5,795 5,887 4,600
Trade and other receivables 5,789 6,137 7,431
Hire purchase debtors 719 623 823
Cash and cash equivalents 15,620 15,027 17,018
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Total current assets 27,923 27,674 29,872
TOTAL ASSETS 64,442 64,642 66,202
Current liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings (644) (610) (631)
Income tax payable (387) (527) (346)
Trade and other payables (8,342) (10,036) (10,695)
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Total current liabilities (9,373) (11,173) (11,672)
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Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing loans and liabilities (7,439) (7,925) (7,635)
Employee benefits (2,847) (2,994) (2,839)
Deferred tax liabilities (2,323) (2,191) (2,323)
---------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Total non-current liabilities (12,609) (13,110) (12,797)
TOTAL LIABILITIES (21,982) (24,283) (24,469)
Net assets 42,460 40,359 41,733
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Capital and reserves
Equity share capital 1,245 1,243 1,243
Share premium account 17,488 17,447 17,447
Other reserves 1,162 1,162 1,162
Retained earnings 22,577 20,541 21,899
Hedging reserve (12) (34) (18)
Total equity 42,460 40,359 41,733
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Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
to to Year ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Profit for the period 1,042 1,080 2,517
Adjusted for (i) Non-cash items:
Depreciation and amortisation 698 812 1,692
Gain on disposal of fixed assets - (61) (59)
Share of joint venture profit - (20) (18)
Interest cost on pension scheme liabilities 60 60 73
Equity-settled share-based payment expenses 38 18 37
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Non-cash items adjustment 796 809 1,725
(ii) Other items:
Bank interest receivable (24) (6) (20)
Bank interest payable 58 67 130
Finance lease interest payable 117 117 233
Decrease in hire purchase debtors 247 214 128
Income tax expense 311 323 779
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Other adjustments 709 715 1,250
Operating cash flow before changes in
working capital and provisions 2,547 2,604 5,492
Decrease in trade and other receivables 1,642 1,426 97
(Increase) / decrease in trading inventories (1,181) (521) 829
Decrease in trade and other payables (2,347) (2,050) (1,399)
---------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Changes in working capital and provisions (1,886) (1,145) (473)
Cash generated from operations 661 1,459 5,019
Cash outflow on exercise of options (29) (20) (19)
Payments to pensioners (52) (51) (102)
Professional fees paid for Takeover bid
and defence - (165) (165)
Corporation taxes paid (270) 22 (475)
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Net cash from operating activities 310 1,245 4,258
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,044) (377) (803)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant
& equipment - 61 61
Cash inflow on loans from joint venture - - 24
Bank interest received 24 6 20
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Net cash flows from investing activities (1,020) (310) (698)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of secured loans (437) (421) (841)
Bank and hire purchase interest paid (58) (69) (132)
Proceeds from new hire purchase loans 137 - 35
Proceeds from the issue of share capital 43 - -
Dividends paid (373) (497) (683)
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Net cash flows from financing activities (688) (987) (1,621)
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Net (decrease) / increase in cash and
cash equivalents (1,398) (52) 1,939
Cash and cash equivalents at start of
year 17,018 15,079 15,079
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 15,620 15,027 17,018
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
to to Year ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Cash flow hedges - effective portion
of changes in fair value 6 33 49
Items that are or may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss 6 33 49
Actuarial gain on pension schemes
net of tax - - 87
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Items which will not ultimately
be recycled to the income statement 6 33 87
Other comprehensive expense 6 33 136
Profit for the period 1,042 1,080 2,517
Total comprehensive income 1,048 1,113 2,653
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity
FOR THE 6 MONTHSED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Unaudited
Unaudited 6 months Audited
6 months to to Year ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Shareholders' funds at beginning
of period 41,733 39,745 39,745
Profit for the period 1,042 1,080 2,517
Cash flow hedges - effective portion
of changes in fair value 6 33 49
Re-measurement of the defined benefit
pension liability, net of tax - - 87
Dividends paid (373) (497) (683)
Total comprehensive income 675 616 1,970
Shares issued on exercise of options 43 - -
Share-based payments granted to
employees 38 18 37
Employee options vested in the period (29) (20) (19)
Shareholders' funds at end of period 42,460 40,359 41,733
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Notes to the Unaudited Interim Statements
1. Basis of preparation
This interim financial statement comprises the condensed
consolidated balance sheets at 30 September 2018, 30 September 2017
and 31 March 2018 and condensed consolidated statements of income,
comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders'
equity for the periods then ended and related notes of FIH group
plc (hereinafter 'the interim financial information').
The interim financial information has been prepared in
accordance with the accounting policies set out in the Group's 2018
annual financial statements. As permitted, these interim financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with AIM rules and not
in accordance with IAS34 'Interim Financial Reporting'.
New standards
The Group has adopted IFRS 15 'Revenue from contracts with
customers' from 1 April 2018. IFRS 15 provides a single,
principles-based approach to the recognition of revenue from all
contracts with customers. It focuses on the identification of
performance obligations in a contract and requires revenue to be
recognised when or as those performance obligations are satisfied.
The Group has reviewed all its revenue streams and each area of
revenue stream has been considered within each business in detail.
There is a low level of judgement applied to determining (i) the
consideration paid for the goods or services, or (ii) the timing of
the transfer of control. The vast majority of sales within the
Group happen at the point of sale, for example, as passengers use
the ferry, as customers make purchases within the Falklands' shops,
or as artwork is installed or de-installed. Storage revenue within
Momart is recognised over time as art work is stored in Momart's
warehouses, and income is accrued or deferred on a monthly basis,
as required when compared to the timing of payments. The
application of IFRS 15 has not had any impact on the revenue of the
group in the six months to 30 September 2018.
The Group has adopted IFRS 9 'Financial instruments'
retrospectively from 1 April 2018, but with certain permitted
exceptions. IFRS 9 replaces the majority of IAS 39 and covers the
classification, measurement and de-recognition of financial assets
and financial liabilities, introducing a new impairment model for
financial assets based on expected losses rather than incurred
losses and provides a new hedge accounting model. Under IFRS 9, all
of the Group's financial assets are classified as assets held to
collect a contractual cash flow, and are therefore measured at
amortised cost. In accordance with the transition provisions in the
Standard, comparatives have not been restated. Under IFRS 9, the
group was required to assess whether the hedge relationship between
the one interest rate swap and the three variable rate bank loans
is effective. This test is performed at every reporting date and
the swap, which expires in October 2020, has been deemed to be 95%
effective. The movement on the effective portion of swap is taken
directly to equity, with the ineffective portion reported within
net finance expense. The application of IFRS 9 has not had any
impact on the reporting of the interest rate swap.
The new impairment model applies to the Group's financial
assets, including trade receivables. No changes to the impairment
provisions were made on transition to IFRS 9. The trade receivables
of the Group were reviewed in considerable detail and the inclusion
of specific expected credit loss considerations did not have a
material impact. In addition, the cash balances held by the Group,
which are also subject to IFRS 9, are held by counterparties whose
investment ratings confirm a low credit risk and no impairment
provisions are required on these balances.
IFRS 16 'Leases' is required to be implemented by the Group from
1 April 2019. The new standard will replace IAS 17 'Leases' and
will require lease liabilities and "right of use" assets to be
recognised on the balance sheet for almost all leases. This is
expected to result in a significant increase in both assets and
liabilities recognised on the balance sheet. The costs of operating
leases currently included within operating costs will be split and
the financing element of the charge will be reported within finance
expense. The Group is assessing the potential impact of the new
standard.
The full revised accounting policies applicable from 1 April
2018 will be provided in the Group's consolidated financial
statements for the year ending 31 March 2019. Other amendments to
IFRSs that became effective for the period beginning on 1 April
2018 did not have any impact on the Group's accounting
policies.
The Interim Report was approved by the Board on 20 November
2018.
Section 245 Statement
The comparative figures for the financial year ended 31 March
2018 are not the Company's full statutory accounts for that
financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the
Company's auditors and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The
report of the auditor was unqualified, did not include a reference
to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of
emphasis without qualifying their report and did not contain a
statement under section 498 (2) or 498 (3) of the Companies Act
2006.
2. Segmental revenue and profit analysis
Unaudited - Six months to 30 September 2018
Arts
logistics
General Ferry &
trading services storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
External revenue 7,972 2,342 9,271 - 19,585
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Operating profit before
non-trading items 490 663 411 - 1,564
Gain on sale of fixed assets - - - - -
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Segment operating profit 490 663 411 - 1,564
Share of results of joint
venture - - - - -
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Profit before net finance
expense 490 663 411 - 1,564
Finance income 24 - - - 24
Finance expense (60) (158) (17) - (235)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net finance expense (36) (158) (17) (211)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Segment profit before tax 454 505 394 - 1,353
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets 24,269 15,400 15,119 9,654 64,442
Segment liabilities (8,129) (8,639) (4,976) (238) (21,982)
Segment net assets 16,140 6,761 10,143 9,416 42,460
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Other segment information
Capital expenditure
Property, plant and equipment 468 11 219 - 698
Investment properties 346 - - - 346
Computer equipment - - - - -
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Total Capital expenditure 814 11 219 - 1,044
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment 205 225 192 - 622
Investment properties 43 - - - 43
Computer equipment - - 33 - 33
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Total Depreciation 248 225 225 - 698
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Underlying profit before Arts
tax logistics
General Ferry &
trading services storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Segment operating profit 490 663 411 - 1,564
Share of results of joint
venture - - - - -
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Underlying profit before
net financing 490 663 411 - 1,564
Finance income 24 - - - 24
Finance expense (60) (158) (17) - (235)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net finance expense (36) (158) (17) (211)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Underlying profit before
tax 454 505 394 - 1,353
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
2. Segmental revenue and profit analysis (continued)
Unaudited - Six months to 30 September 2017
Arts
logistics
General Ferry &
trading services storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
External revenue 8,576 2,379 9,589 - 20,544
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Operating profit before
non-trading items 537 767 256 - 1,560
Gain on sale of fixed assets - 61 - - 61
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Segment operating profit 537 828 256 - 1,621
Share of results of joint
venture 20 - - - 20
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Profit before net finance
expense 557 828 256 - 1,641
Finance income 6 - - - 6
Finance expense (60) (166) (18) - (244)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net finance expense (54) (166) (18) - (238)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Segment profit before tax 503 662 238 - 1,403
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets 23,624 17,172 17,033 6,813 64,642
Segment liabilities (8,796) (9,416) (5,416) (655) (24,283)
Segment net assets 14,828 7,756 11,617 6,158 40,359
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Other segment information
Capital expenditure
Property, plant and equipment 139 73 165 - 377
Investment properties - - - - -
Computer equipment - - - - -
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Total Capital expenditure 139 73 165 - 377
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment 275 225 248 - 748
Investment properties 38 - - - 38
Computer equipment - - 26 - 26
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Total Depreciation 313 225 274 - 812
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Underlying profit before Arts
tax logistics
General Ferry &
trading services storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Segment operating profit 537 767 256 - 1,560
Share of results of joint
venture 20 - - - 20
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Underlying profit before
net financing 557 767 256 - 1,580
Finance income 6 - - - 6
Finance expense (60) (166) (18) - (244)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net finance expense (54) (166) (18) - (238)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Underlying profit before
tax 503 601 238 - 1,342
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
2. Segmental revenue and profit analysis (continued)
Audited - Year to 31 March 2018
Arts
logistics
General Ferry &
trading services storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
External revenue 18,259 4,349 21,222 - 43,830
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Operating profit before
non-trading items 1,385 1,177 1,071 - 3,633
Gain on sale of fixed assets - 61 - - 61
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Segment operating profit 1,385 1,238 1,071 - 3,694
Share of results of joint
venture 18 - - - 18
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Profit before net finance
expense 1,403 1,238 1,071 - 3,712
Finance income 8 11 1 - 20
Finance expense (73) (328) (35) - (436)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net finance expense (65) (317) (34) - (416)
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Segment profit before tax 1,338 921 1,037 - 3,296
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets 22,972 15,143 15,469 12,618 66,202
Segment liabilities (8,843) (8,869) (6,390) (367) (24,469)
Segment net assets 14,129 6,274 9,079 12,251 41,733
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Other segment information
Capital expenditure
Property, plant and equipment 267 186 170 - 623
Investment properties 122 - - - 122
Computer equipment - - 58 - 58
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Total Capital expenditure 389 186 228 - 803
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment 524 581 421 - 1,526
Investment properties 94 - - - 94
Computer equipment - - 72 - 72
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Total Depreciation 618 581 493 - 1,692
================================== ============= ============== =========== ============= =========
Underlying profit before Arts
tax logistics
General Ferry &
trading services storage
(Falklands) (Portsmouth) (UK) Unallocated Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Segment operating profit 1,385 1,177 1,071 - 3,633
Share of results of joint
venture 18 - - - 18
--------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Underlying profit before
net financing 1,403 1,177 1,071 - 3,651
Finance income 8 11 1 - 20
Finance expense (73) (328) (35) - (436)
--------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Net finance expense (65) (317) (34) - (416)
--------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
Underlying profit before
tax 1,338 860 1,037 - 3,235
--------------------------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------
3. Finance income and expense
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
to to Year ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Bank interest receivable 24 6 20
Total finance income 24 6 20
--------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Interest payable on bank loans (58) (67) (130)
Interest cost on pension scheme
liabilities (60) (60) (73)
Finance lease interest payable (117) (117) (233)
Total finance expense (235) (244) (436)
--------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Net finance cost (211) (238) (416)
--------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
4. Taxation
The taxation charge has been estimated to be 23.0% (2017:
23.0%).
5. Earnings per share
Earnings per share on underlying profit
To provide a comparison of earnings per share on underlying
performance, the table below sets out basic and diluted earnings
per share based on profits after tax before amortisation
('underlying profit after tax'):
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
to to Year ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Weighted average number of shares
in issue 12,442,331 12,417,726 12,434,418
Less: shares held under the ESOP* (12,252) (19,894) (18,297)
----------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Average number of shares in issue
excluding the ESOP* shares 12,430,079 12,397,832 12,416,121
Maximum dilution with regards
to share options 133,176 55,873 108,391
----------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Diluted weighted average number
of shares 12,563,255 12,453,705 12,524,512
=================================== ============== ============== ============
* The ESOP is the Employee Share Ownership Plan
5. Earnings per share (continued)
Unaudited Unaudited
6 months 6 months Audited
to to Year ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2018 2017 2018
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Profit before tax 1,353 1,403 3,296
Gain on the sale of fixed assets - (61) (61)
Underlying profit before tax 1,353 1,342 3,235
Tax thereon (311) (309) (767)
Tax rate 23.0% 23.0% 23.7%
Underlying profit after tax 1,042 1,033 2,468
======================================== ============== ============== ============
Basic earnings per share on underlying
profit 8.4p 8.3p 19.9p
Diluted earnings per share on
underlying profit 8.3p 8.3p 19.7p
---------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Analysis of Taxation charge
Taxation on underlying profits (311) (309) (767)
Taxation related to non-trading
items - (14) (12)
---------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------
Total taxation charge (311) (323) (779)
======================================== ============== ============== ============
6 Employee benefits
The Company has elected to follow precedent and decided not to
revalue its pension obligations at the half-year. The Group's
pension obligation, the Falkland Islands Company Limited Pension
Scheme, is unfunded and therefore not subject to valuation
volatility as a result of stock market fluctuations.
7 Analysis of cash, bank borrowings / HP and long term finance leases
As at 1 Cash As at 30 As at 30
April flows September September
2018 GBP'000 2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash at bank and in hand 17,018 (1,398) 15,620 15,027
Debt due within one year
- Bank loans (522) 3 (519) (509)
Debt due within one year
- Hire purchase (75) (15) (90) (67)
Debt due within one year
- Pontoon Lease (34) (1) (35) (34)
Debt due after one year -
Bank loans (2,807) 255 (2,552) (3,073)
Debt due after one year -
Hire Purchase (98) (77) (175) (105)
Debt due after one year -
Pontoon Lease (4,730) 18 (4,712) (4,747)
Cash less bank loans, HP
& long term finance leases 8,752 (1,215) 7,537 6,492
------------------------------ --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Bank Debt (3,329) 258 (3,071) (3,582)
Cash 17,018 (1,398) 15,620 15,027
Cash less bank loans 13,689 (1,140) 12,549 11,445
------------------------------ --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Hire purchase and long term
finance leases
Hire Purchase Leases (173) (92) (265) (172)
Pontoon Lease (4,764) 17 (4,747) (4,781)
------------------------------ --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Total Hire purchase and long
term finance leases (4,937) (75) (5,012) (4,953)
Cash less bank loans, HP
& long term finance leases 8,752 (1,215) 7,537 6,492
------------------------------ --------- --------- ----------- -----------
8 Capital commitments
At 30 September 2018 the Group had a capital commitment of
GBP45,000 for the purchase and fit-out of a Vito van by Momart,
which has not been provided for in these financial statements.
At 30 September 2017 the Group had no capital commitments, which
have not been provided for in these financial statements.
Directors Registered Office
John Foster Chief Executive Kenburgh Court
Robin Williams Non-executive Chairman 133-137 South Street
Jeremy Brade Non-executive Director Bishop's Stortford
Rob Johnston Non-executive Director Hertfordshire CM23 3HX
T: 01279 461630
Company Secretary E: admin@fihplc.com
Carol Bishop W: www.fihplc.com
Registered number 03416346
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