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Sinclair Pharma PLC
21 March 2017
Sinclair Pharma plc
Preliminary results for the 12 and 18 months ended 31 December
2016
51% growth in revenues; material progress in building a leading
global pure-play aesthetics company with significant, long-term
growth potential
21 March 2017, Sinclair Pharma plc (AIM: SPH.L), ("Sinclair" or
the "Company") the international aesthetics company, announces its
unaudited results for the 12 and 18 month period ended 31 December
2016.
As previously reported the Company changed its accounting
reference date from 30 June to 31 December following the disposal
of the non-aesthetics business in order to align itself with
industry peers. The financial highlights and financial review below
focus on the 12 months ended 31 December 2016 compared to the 12
months ended 31 December 2015; figures for the 18 month period to
31 December 2016 are also presented.
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited
12 months 12 months 18 months 12 months
ended ended ended ended
31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 37,817 24,969 45,489 27,842
Gross profit 26,726 17,066 31,815 18,580
70.7% 68.3% 69.9% 66.7%
Selling, marketing
and distribution
costs (21,690) (14,742) (29,799) (13,481)
Administrative expenses (18,391) (16,012) (27,289) (16,287)
Exceptional administrative
expenses 6,538 (47) 7,037 (546)
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Operating loss (6,817) (13,735) (18,236) (11,734)
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Adjusted EBITDA* (6,124) (7,961) (14,890) (4,329)
* Adjusted EBITDA defined as earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation, amortisation, impairment, share based payments,
exceptional items and loss from discontinued operations
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS for the 12 months ended 31 December
2016
-- Delivered significant sales growth of 51% at GBP37.8 million,
(2015: GBP25.0 million, 18 months GBP45.5 million)
-- Underlying growth 37% on constant currency basis excluding
InstaLift(TM) US launch and Brazil
o Silhouette Soft(R) sales up 51% to GBP14.0 million (2015:
GBP9.3 million)
o Silhouette InstaLift(R) initial sales of GBP1.3 million (2015:
GBPnil)
o Ellansé(R) sales increased 84% to GBP8.1 million (2015: GBP4.4
million)
o Perfectha(R) sales up 42% to GBP8.1 million (2015: GBP5.7
million)
-- Gross profit increased 56% to GBP26.7 million (2015: GBP17.1
million, 18 months GBP31.8 million) as gross margin improved to
70.7% (2015: 68.3%, 18 months 69.9%)
-- Adjusted EBITDA* loss narrowed to GBP6.1 million (2015:
GBP8.0 million, 18 months GBP15.4 million)
-- Adjusted EBITDA loss (ex US) of GBP0.8 million
-- Net cash of GBP16.8 million at 31 December 2016
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
-- Sale of non-aesthetics business for GBP132 million in late
2015 transformed Sinclair into a fast growth high margin pure-play
aesthetics business, significantly reduced business complexity and
a strengthened balance sheet
-- Successful August 2016 US launch of Silhouette InstaLift(R) with partner ThermiGen LLC
o Over 300 US physicians attended CME training by the end of
2016 and anticipate more than 1,000 additional physicians attending
CME training by the end of 2017
o High demand for physician training in Q1 2017
-- Products launched in multiple new markets
o Ellansé(R) and Silhouette Soft(R) launched in Mexico and
Columbia
o Ellansé(R) launched in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore
-- Established Brazilian affiliate with repatriated local rights
for Silhouette Soft(R) and Perfectha(R)
o Revenues of Perfectha(R) in Brazil up over 200% on 2015
following relaunch
o Sales of Silhouette Soft(R) up 21% to GBP2.3 million (2015
GBP1.9 million).
-- Successfully renegotiated Ellansé(R) milestone payments,
significantly reducing the deferred consideration payable from
EUR36.0 million to a one-off payment of EUR15.0 million resulting
in a GBP8.5 million one-off exceptional gain
-- Restructuring post disposal of non-aesthetic businesses to
generate over GBP2 million in annualised cost savings.
POST PERIOD HIGHLIGHTS
-- Trading in Q1 2017 in line with management expectations
-- Acceleration in the number of CME training events including
Silhouette InstaLift(R) physician training
-- New GBP10.0 million debt facility secured to fund investment in future growth
-- Warranty claim arising on disposal of non-aesthetics business
to Alliance Pharma plc settled for GBP5.0 million
Chris Spooner, Sinclair's CEO commented: "I am proud of what has
been achieved at Sinclair Pharma in 2016. Following the disposal of
the non-aesthetics assets, the Company is simplified as a fast
growth and self-pay aesthetics business. During the period,
Silhouette InstaLift(R) was launched in the US, a direct Brazilian
affiliate was formed and revenue growth of 51% was recorded,
beating management expectations.
Looking ahead, the Board expects Sinclair to be adjusted EBITDA
positive in 2017. Beyond this year, the Board believes that strong
core revenue growth augmented by US, Brazil and China launches,
combined with operational leverage through rising gross margins and
a controlled cost base will position the Company well to deliver
superior returns for shareholders".
For further information please contact:
Sinclair Pharma plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7467
6920
Chris Spooner
Alan Olby
Andy Crane
Peel Hunt LLP (NOMAD and Tel: +44 (0) 20 7418
Broker) 8900
James Steel
Oliver Jackson
Media enquiries
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Ben Atwell
Brett Pollard
Stephanie Cuthbert
Sinclair's management team will discuss the Company's results at
a presentation for analysts today at 11:00 which will be held at
the offices of FTI Consulting, 200 Aldersgate, Aldersgate Street,
London EC1A 4HD
About Sinclair Pharma plc - www.sinclairpharma.com
Sinclair Pharma plc is an international company operating in the
fast growth, high gross margin, self-pay global aesthetics market.
Sinclair has built a strong portfolio of differentiated,
complementary aesthetics technologies, which are experiencing
significant growth, targeting unmet clinical needs for effective,
high quality, longer duration, natural looking and
minimally-invasive treatments. The Company is planning entry to
multiple new geographic markets and line extension launches over
the next few years. Sinclair has an established sales and marketing
presence in the leading EU markets, and Brazil and a network of
international distributors including ThermiGen in the US.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the US Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Some or all of the statements in
this document that relate to future plans, expectations, events,
performances and the like are forward--looking statements, as
defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Actual results of events could differ materially from those
described in the forward--looking statements due to a variety of
factors.
STRATEGIC REVIEW
2016 was an exceptionally busy and highly successful period for
Sinclair. During the year, the Company concluded the Strategic
Review, restructured the organisation and transitioned the entire
non-aesthetics business, signed a distribution agreement with
Thermi to launch Silhouette InstaLift(R) and created a direct
affiliate in Brazil to sell Silhouette Soft(R) directly. These
activities have transformed Sinclair into a sustainably fast
growth, high gross margin and pure-play aesthetics company, and
were executed during a period of dynamic revenue growth; 51%
revenue growth in 2016 was ahead of management expectations.
Sinclair's product offering has been greatly simplified and now
comprises Silhouette Soft(R)/ InstaLift(TM), Ellansé(R),
Perfectha(R) and Sculptra(R)/New-Fill(R). The Company's strategy is
to provide aesthetic physicians a portfolio of tools to clinically
address the key drivers of patient satisfaction: safe and highly
effective products which are minimally invasive in approach and
thus create minimal downtime, produce natural looking and
long-lasting results, but are not permanent. Commercially, the
Company aims to generate compelling economics for the prescribing
physicians. To this end, the predominant marketing activities
during the period were aimed at training physicians how to
optimally and safely use our brands and how to best promote the
products within their clinics. More recently, Sinclair has
increased its marketing emphasis directly to patients.
Conclusion of the Strategic Review and Use of Funds
In May 2016, Sinclair announced the result of a detailed
strategic review by the Board. The Board concluded that due to
Sinclair's unique product portfolio, underlying sales trends and
future launch opportunities, and more generally dynamic aesthetic
market fundamentals, the best shareholder returns would result from
remaining an independent pure-play aesthetics company.
The GBP132 million proceeds from the non-aesthetics disposal in
December 2015 created a net cash position. This was then used to
pay down the Hayfin debt facility, fund the acquisition of various
distribution rights including the creation of the Brazil affiliate,
pay aesthetic brand acquisition milestones, fund US pre-marketing
costs and the Thermi launch contribution and fund the budgeted 2016
EBITDA loss recorded by the standalone aesthetic business. The
Ellansé(R) milestones (to the founders of Aqtis) were fully paid
out in return for a EUR20 million discount on the total
consideration. This led to an exceptional gain of GBP8.5 million
during the period.
Transition of Non-Aesthetics to Alliance Pharma plc and
Management Restructuring
The disposal and transition of the non-aesthetics activities to
Alliance Pharma plc was a highly complex and time-consuming
transaction. The product portfolio was transformed from 32, largely
lower margin, low growth products to four high margin, high growth
differentiated aesthetics brands; Sinclair significantly reduced
external manufacturers from 19 to three; and exited over 40
distributor relationships, thereby significantly reducing business
complexity. The Company's headcount and cost base also declined,
with 39 employees transferring to Alliance alongside the
non-aesthetics business. The financial year-end was also changed to
31 December to align with industry peers. Transitional services
were due to be completed by year-end and although largely completed
in the period, a few activities remain with full transition now
expected by Q2 2017.
By mid-year, the dramatic simplification of Sinclair's
activities allowed a downsizing of the Company's management
structure. COO and European Head positions were eliminated, as were
further senior positions in European commercial operations.
Significantly increased investment in centralised marketing, with
an emphasis on Sinclair's on-line and social media activities, was
partially offset by a reduction in marketing spend at local
level.
US Strategy and Recent Activities
The US injectable aesthetics market is approximately $1.4
billion and growing at 7%. With fewer approved products and tighter
regulation than is found in other markets, product prices are
higher than in Europe. The Board believes the US offers a
transformational commercial opportunity for Sinclair over the next
several years as Silhouette InstaLift(R) continues to grow and
Ellansé(R) is launched; allowing for the potential establishment of
a direct Sinclair commercial presence in the largest aesthetic
market.
Silhouette InstaLift(R) was FDA cleared in May 2015; it is the
only injectable aesthetic brand in the US market with a claim for
lifting the mid-face. The Company's strategy is to ultimately
establish a direct presence in the US for the launch of Ellansé(R)
in late 2019 (clinical trials are currently planned for Ellansé(R)
ahead of an anticipated FDA filing in 2019). The option to
reacquire Silhouette InstaLift(R) distribution rights at the end of
2018 provides one route to achieve this goal.
Silhouette InstaLift(R) was launched in August 2016,
approximately 15 months after it was cleared by the FDA. During the
pre-launch period and before an exclusive US distribution agreement
was signed with ThermiGen LLC ("Thermi", US aesthetics Almirall
subsidiary), Sinclair developed a US Advisory Board comprising
eight highly renowned Key Opinion Leaders from aesthetic
dermatology and plastic surgery. The Company invested heavily in
pre-launch activities largely with a focus on podium activity at
dermatological congresses and the support of CME programmes which
included physician training. These activities have had a very
positive impact on product awareness, acceptance and reputation,
and as a result, created significant physician demand for training
and rapid adoption by those physicians in the post-launch period.
Moreover, Silhouette InstaLift(R) has been profiled at multiple
aesthetic and dermatology congresses and events since mid-2015.
Most recently at the 2017 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD),
Silhouette InstaLift(R) was included in all of the key aesthetic
dermatology sessions including to circa 1500 physicians in the
"What's New In Dermatology?" session. US Aesthetic physician and
consumer awareness is already high, with the brand being the
subject of numerous high profile discussions and citations on
television, social media and published press.
US Launch of Silhouette InstaLift(R) with Partner Thermi
In May 2016, Sinclair announced an exclusive US Distribution
Agreement with Thermi. Thermi is a world leader in minimally
invasive thermistor-regulated energy solutions for aesthetics,
dermatology and women's health, and is one of the fastest growing
aesthetics companies in the US. It has excellent relationships with
physicians and has an established installed base of more than 1,000
Thermi systems, a minimally invasive single treatment for skin
laxity. The combination of Thermi's technology and Silhouette
InstaLift(R) provides a highly effective and minimally invasive
non-surgical alternative to the facelift and a potentially
transformative approach to treating the aging neck. Both Sinclair
and Thermi are committed to extensive physician training and
actively sponsor CME certified education and training
programmes.
Thermi signed a four-year arrangement with Sinclair, expiring in
mid-2020. The agreement involves a material financial investment in
the launch and marketing of Silhouette InstaLift(R) by Sinclair, in
return for a structure that gives Sinclair an annual option, after
year three, to repatriate the rights at a capped cost to
Sinclair.
Thermi's 65-strong rep team began the initial commercial launch
of Silhouette InstaLift(R) in mid-August 2016. They are supporting
the Silhouette InstaLift(R) launch through a combination of field
personnel dedicated to Silhouette InstaLift(R) and their consumable
sales team. This broad team provides InstaLift(TM) a far greater
footprint in the US than Sinclair would have been able to provide
at this stage of launch. Thermi was chosen as the partner for the
Silhouette InstaLift(R) launch due to their entrepreneurial,
fast-moving approach in the US market, significant and recent
success with the launch of ThermiTight(R), a shared sense of
urgency, and the opportunity to jointly leverage the excitement
around both complementary technologies.
Silhouette InstaLift(R) revenues were GBP1.3 million in 2016,
slightly ahead of Sinclair's budget. The single biggest
rate-limiting step to revenue growth is physician training. As of
2016-end, over 300 physicians had received training, in excess of
Sinclair's launch model. Subsequently in 2017 and in response to
strong physician demand, Thermi has revamped its commercial model
to accelerate the initial start-up of newly trained physicians and
is supporting new and additional CME programming that will result
in a greater number of training opportunities. As a result of these
changes, it is expected that over 1,000 additional physicians will
receive CME training during 2017 including almost 300 physicians
attending CME programmes in Q1 2017. These numbers are well ahead
of Sinclair's initial launch expectations and internal models.
Sinclair expects product reorder rates to rise over time as use
rises with procedure familiarity. The 2016 average reorder rate is
not a meaningful data point because the majority of physicians
trained in 2016 were trained only towards the end of the period and
had not had sufficient time to use their initial Silhouette
InstaLift(R) inventory. More recent data from February 2017 shows
the reorder rate by the initial cohort of physicians trained from
August to October trending upwards and ahead of Sinclair's budget
at around 60%.
Creation of Brazil Affiliate
Brazil is the world's second largest injectable aesthetics
market with revenue of $260 million and growing at circa 10%
despite an uncertain economic environment. In July 2016, Sinclair
created a new Brazilian affiliate with a total commercial field
force of 21 reps and bought back the distribution rights for
Silhouette Soft(R), allowing direct selling to clinics and
physicians. Sales of Silhouette Soft(R) in Brazil grew in 2016 to
GBP2.3 million (2015 GBP1.9 million), although growth was below
historic trends while the switch from the distributor to Sinclair
was negotiated and subsequently transitioned. With a fully
established local infrastructure and revamped marketing under the
Sinclair umbrella, the Company is confident for a strong
performance in 2017. Sinclair now has the platform for future
product launches in this important market. Most notably, regulatory
applications are underway for Ellansé(R) ahead of a planned launch
in H1 2018. The Board believes the launch of Ellansé(R) in Brazil
is an important growth opportunity for Sinclair over the medium
term.
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
Sinclair's current aesthetic portfolio comprises four products
(Silhouette(R), Ellansé(R), Perfectha(R) and Sculptra(R)). The
Company owns these assets globally with the exception of Sculptra,
licensed on a long term basis for Western Europe from Galderma.
Brands are marketed directly (in France, UK, Spain, Germany and
Brazil) or through an established network of distributors (notably
US, South Korea, UAE, Hong Kong, Russia and Mexico).
Sales for the 12 months to 31 December 2016 were GBP37.8
million, representing headline growth of 51%. Sterling weakness
contributed GBP3.3 million to sales.
The adjusted EBTIDA loss for the 12 months to 31 December 2016
was GBP6.1 million. As expected selling, marketing and distribution
costs increased to GBP21.7 million (2015 GBP14.7 million) due
mainly to one-off US pre-launch costs for Silhouette InstaLift(TM),
an initial contribution to marketing and training costs as part of
the Thermi distribution agreement, and initial costs from the
direct presence in Brazil. It is the Board's objective to become
adjusted EBITDA positive in the year to 31(st) December 2017. With
a relatively fixed operating cost base, a significant part of
incremental sales is projected to convert to EBITDA. Improved
product mix generated a record gross margin of 70.7% and this
upward trend is expected to continue.
Following the non-aesthetics disposal, Sinclair's remaining
business had pro-forma 2015 revenues of GBP25 million.
Post-restructuring and including the annual contribution to Thermi
training costs, Sinclair's breakeven adjusted EBITDA revenue
run-rate is approximately GBP47 million. While it was essential for
the business to grow quickly in 2016, the business remains forecast
to move to a positive adjusted EBITDA in the second half of
2017.
Silhouette Soft(R)
Silhouette Soft(R) delivered revenues of GBP14.0 million for the
12 months to 31 December 2016, growth of 51% (47% at constant
currency excluding Silhouette InstaLift(R) and Brazil). This
reflects strong growth across many markets, in particular South
Korea, the Middle East, Spain, and Australia.
Sales of Silhouette Soft(R) in the APAC region demonstrated
strong sales momentum, with revenues growing by 167% to GBP3.1
million in 2016. Despite a challenging competitive market, South
Korea was the country with the highest sales in the region, with
sales to our local partner growing strongly. Sinclair's partner was
able to use a combination of clinician training excellence and
messaging around Silhouette's clinical benefits to achieve revenue
to Sinclair of GBP1.0 million (2015: GBP0.1 million).
Outside Korea, sales grew strongly in Australia, Malaysia and
Indonesia, and additional sales were generated by new launches of
the product into the Greater China region, with first sales
occurring in Hong Kong in Q3 2016. The 2017 outlook for Silhouette
Soft(R) in Asia remains encouraging and it is expected that sales
will continue to be driven mainly by growth in Korea and Greater
China and supported by double-digit growth in other key markets in
the region.
In Sinclair's direct European operations Silhouette Soft(R) grew
to GBP4.3 million from GBP3.4 million in 2015. Sales of Silhouette
Soft(R) were especially strong in Spain, with sales growing
annually by 31% at constant currency to GBP1.1 million. There was a
successful local focus on cross selling to common customers, brand
building through training excellence and the expansion of sales
into major chain clinics. In Germany, France and the UK the
benefits of 2016 restructuring are likely to come through in
2017.
Following the positive reception for Silhouette Soft(R) at both
the European and Latin American World Experts' Meetings ('WEM') in
H2 2015, Sinclair held its first Asia WEM in Bali in 2016. This
event was attended by over 300 leading aesthetic physicians and
plastic surgeons from the region, and included hands on training
workshops.
The 2016 European WEM was held in Barcelona in September 2016,
attracting in excess of 1,000 dermatologists and plastic surgeons
from Europe, the US, Brazil, Middle East and Asia. The Company
believes this to be the best attended single company educational
event in the aesthetics industry. In 2017, the WEM agenda will be
expanded to focus on Ellansé(R), Perfectha(R) and combination
treatments as well as both Silhouette brands.
Silhouette InstaLift(TM)
Silhouette InstaLift(TM), launched by partner ThermiGen in the
US in August 2016 recorded sales to Sinclair of GBP1.3 million
during the period.
This figure was ahead of management expectations partly a result
of larger initial stocking orders. Doctor training is ahead of our
schedule and feedback from patients and doctors has been very
positive, further reaffirming management's view of the significant
potential for Silhouette InstaLift(R) in this key market. In the
first quarter of 2017, physician training has accelerated, with
Thermi targeting over 1,000 additional trained physicians during
2017. As at March 2017, Thermi's YTD sales are tracking in line
with their budget and slightly ahead of Sinclair's expectation.
Ellansé(R)
Ellansé(R) delivered revenues of GBP8.1 million for the 12
months to 31 December 2016, growth of 87% (69% at constant
currency)
South Korea remains the leading market for Ellansé(R) and
following the de-stocking issues in 2015, sales into this territory
grew by 54% in 2016 to GBP1.8 million. Sales into the Greater China
region also grew strongly with revenues growing to GBP1.8 million
(2015: GBP0.4 million). Consumer demand for premium aesthetic
products in Greater China continues to accelerate and Ellansé(R) is
well placed to take advantage of the burgeoning demand for premium
aesthetic products in this market.
In Sinclair's direct operations in Europe, Ellansé(R) growth was
55% taking total revenue to GBP2.3 million 42% in constant
currency. Sales in Spain were particularly strong (+80%) driven by
strong clinician and consumer demand as the product becomes
increasingly recognised for its safe and natural results.
The performance in the International markets has been a
highlight for 2016. There are many countries with improved
performance, with notably strong growth in Poland, Chile and Iran.
Despite the economic and political situations in Russia and Turkey,
Ellansé(R) revenues for these countries have grown by 41% and 69%
respectively, albeit from relatively small bases, however this is
very encouraging for 2017 and beyond.
Ellansé(R) was relaunched in Mexico in May 2016 through our new
partner Farmapiel, which also has the rights to the rest of the
Sinclair portfolio in Mexico and successfully launched Silhouette
and Perfectha(R) in Q4 2016. In Q2 2017 Ellansé(R) will be launched
in Colombia, the third largest market in LATAM. Physician training
is already underway.
Perfectha(R)
Perfectha(R) delivered sales of GBP8.1 million for the 12 months
to December 2016, growth of 43% (30% at constant currency).
Despite an increasingly competitive and price conscious
Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler market Perfectha(R) performed well in
many countries in 2016. In South Korea, the brand's leading market,
a contract renegotiation and re-focusing on the product by partner
DNC led to 123% growth to GBP1.7 million, following the period of
de-stocking in 2015. However, in-market sales of Perfectha(R) in
South Korea grew by just 5% in 2016 reflecting the highly
competitive nature of this HA market where there are multiple low
price local brands available. Following the recovery in sales in
2016, sales in 2017 for this key market are expected to reflect
in-market performance.
Sales of Perfectha(R) in Sinclair's European direct operations
grew by 47% in 2016 to GBP2.3 million with Spain and UK in
particular performing well.
The relaunch of Perfectha(R) in Brazil through Sinclair's newly
created direct operation delivered better than expected results,
re-establishing the brand. Perfectha(R) revenues in Brazil reached
GBP0.7 million for the year, increased from GBP0.2 million in
2015.
Revenues to Iran increased strongly in 2016 and with our partner
in Iran now responsible for the full Sinclair portfolio, further
growth is projected in 2017. Poland also performed exceptionally
well in 2016. The launch in Mexico and a relaunch in the Nordics
helped to provide new revenue streams for Perfectha(R) and offer
strong prospective growth for 2017. Although Perfectha(R) sales
were weak in Russia, where sales declined by 40% to GBP0.4 million,
in-market sales stabilised in the fourth quarter and more recently
have shown a modest rebound.
Sculptra(R)/New-Fill(R)
Sculptra(R) sales increased 11% (flat at constant currency) in
the 12 month period to December 2016, achieving sales of GBP6.3
million.
Promotional activities for the products remain limited but sales
volumes are supported by long-term and loyal users.
MARKETING
During 2016 the Company evolved its marketing strategy, with a
significant shift of resources towards direct-to-consumer (DtC)
marketing, largely via digital and on-line social media, driven by
our centralized marketing team based in Paris.
Sinclair's marketing strategy and new DtC messaging have now
been conveyed to Group affiliates and distribution partners. The
aim for 2017 is to create an industry-leading digital offering to
drive brand awareness to consumers. This will be in parallel to
existing physician programmes which are designed to promote
Sinclair product sales within clinics.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY
Product development activities are focused on improving and
extending Sinclair's portfolio through developing line extensions
and new indications, undertaking additional studies required to
support new regulatory submissions and generating scientific data
to support the marketing of our brands.
USA
Sinclair continues to liaise with the FDA to ensure that all
necessary data is provided to meet the requirements of the
Pre-Marketing Approval (PMA) for Ellansé(R). Long-term pre-clinical
studies have been initiated with the pivotal clinical trial likely
to start in 2018 for an expected approval by late 2019.
Silhouette InstaLift(R) was the subject of a first-of-its-kind
clinical study using 3D imaging to measure accurately mid-face
tissue lifting. The data suggest that after the initial tensile
lift, the onset of secondary collagen stimulation begins at around
three months post implantation; it is intended to investigate this
aspect at longer time points and to use the data to support a
simplified Instructions for Use (IFU) label change.
LATAM
In LATAM there were eight registrations during 2016, including
approvals in Mexico for Silhouette Soft(R) and Perfectha(R). There
is ongoing dialogue with ANVISA (Brazil) concerning the
registration of Ellansé(R), with approval in this key market
expected in early 2018.
Asia
Sinclair continues to work in close collaboration with Asian
distribution partners. In China, the pivotal clinical trial for
Ellansé(R) will commence in mid 2017 and product approval is
expected by late 2019. A slightly longer timetable is anticipated
for Silhouette Instalift(TM).
Change of Notified Body
The de-designation of a number of Notified Bodies for
certification of medical devices in Europe has unfortunately
affected the existing registrations of numerous medical devices in
the healthcare and aesthetic industries. Sinclair has also been
affected and the Group has been working to obtain new
certifications for Perfectha(R) and the Silhouette products in
Europe. Perfectha(R) has already received its new CE mark
certification and the dossier for the Silhouette products is
currently under review. In-line with the move to a new Notified
Body, the Board fully expects that the Silhouette products will
receive their new CE mark certification ahead of the expiry of the
current CE mark certification in Q4 2017.
Brand Development
The Company is actively pursuing opportunities to widen the
Silhouette brand with alternative device designs to address
potentially high volume new opportunities including breast,
abdomen, buttocks and thighs.
Sinclair has started an Ellansé(R) clinical programme to
quantify visible improvements to patients' skin quality and tone.
The Company believes this is an area in which the unique benefits
of Ellansé(R) can be distinguished over HA fillers. Sinclair is
investigating extending the Ellansé(R) franchise to include a lower
microsphere SKU for fine lines and resurfacing. As a consequence,
the Atléan(R) development programme has been put on hold.
European CE mark approval for Perfectha(R) Lidocaine is expected
in Q4 2017. Regulatory approval for Perfectha(R) Lips is targeted
for mid 2018.
BOARD CHANGES
In July 2016 Jean-Charles Tschudin, Senior Independent Director
left the Board, and in September 2016 Christophe Foucher, Chief
Operating Officer also stepped down as part of a comprehensive
business restructuring following the disposal of the non-aesthetics
business. The Board would like to thank both Christophe and
Jean-Charles for their valuable contributions to Sinclair over many
years. In July 2016 Alan Olby was welcomed to the main Board as an
executive member in his role as CFO. It is intended to add a new
non-executive member to the Board during 2017.
OUTLOOK
Sinclair has established a portfolio of differentiated, high
growth aesthetics brands that address patients' and physicians'
needs, and have multiple line extensions and launches in new
geographic markets scheduled over the next few years. The Board
believes this will sustain robust medium term growth.
Physician training is key to the success of Silhouette
InstaLift(R) in the US. The product continues to experience a high
profile at industry congresses and in the media. This has resulted
in strong demand from doctors for training. Over 1,000 physicians
are planned to be trained during 2017, significantly ahead of
Sinclair's original expectations.
In 2017 Sinclair expects revenue growth to remain strong and to
receive an additional tailwind from Sterling weakness. The Board's
objective is to deliver a positive adjusted EBITDA for 2017 through
a combination of strong sales growth and high marginal
profitability. Trading in the current quarter is in line with
management expectations.
Over the next three years, product launches in the three biggest
aesthetic markets, the US, Brazil and China are projected to
substantially augment an already strong core revenue growth rate.
Over the same period, the Board expects the gross margin to trend
upwards due to improving product and geographical mix. Operating
costs are budgeted to grow at a significantly lower rate than the
sales growth rate. In addition, the option at 2018-end to reacquire
US Silhouette InstaLift(R) distribution rights is a potential route
for the creation of a direct US affiliate ahead of the anticipated
Ellansé(R) launch in late 2019. With differentiated, high margin
products in the sweet spot of the fast-growing, self-pay aesthetics
market, the Company is well positioned to generate attractive
returns for its shareholders. The Board believes that Sinclair's
prospects have never been better.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Change of accounting reference date
The Group changed its accounting reference from 30 June to 31
December following the disposal of the non-aesthetics business in
order to align its reporting calendar with industry peers. The
financial information within the Report and accounts therefore
covers the 18 month period ended 31 December 2016. The financial
review below includes numbers for the unaudited 12 months ended 31
December 2016 and comparatives for the unaudited 12 months ended 31
December 2015. This provides a more meaningful comparison and
reflects the annual 12 month period for the Group going
forward.
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited
12 months 12 months 18 months 12 months
ended ended ended ended
31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June
2016 2015 2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 37,817 24,969 45,489 27,842
Cost of sales (11,091) (7,903) (13,674) (9,262)
------------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Gross profit 26,726 17,066 31,815 18,580
70.7% 68.3% 69.9% 66.7%
Selling, marketing
and distribution
costs (21,690) (14,742) (29,799) (13,481)
Administrative expenses (18,391) (16,012) (27,289) (16,287)
Exceptional administrative
expenses 6,538 (47) 7,037 (546)
------------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Operating loss (6,817) (13,735) (18,236) (11,734)
Total finance costs (4,742) (15,891) (15,794) (12,695)
------------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Loss before taxation (11,559) (29,626) (34,030) (24,429)
Taxation 428 952 634 1,058
------------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Loss for the period from
continuing operations (11,131) (28,674) (33,396) (23,371)
============= ============= ============= ==========
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA
to operating loss
Adjusted EBITDA* (6,124) (7,961) (14,890) (4,329)
Depreciation (476) (490) (707) (451)
Amortisation and
impairment (4,933) (3,421) (7,001) (4,437)
Exceptional items 6,538 (47) 7,037 (546)
Share-based payments (1,822) (1,816) (2,675) (1,971)
------------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Operating loss from
continuing operations (6,817) (13,735) (18,236) (11,734)
------------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Net Cash outflow from
operations before exceptional
items (continuing) (7,002) (12,186) (16,077) (10,262)
* Adjusted EBITDA defined as earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation, amortisation, impairment, share based payments,
exceptional items and loss from discontinued items
Revenue
In the 12 month period ended 31 December 2016, revenue totalled
GBP37.8 million (2015: GBP25.0 million) representing 51% headline
growth. On a constant currency basis, revenues were GBP34.3
million, the weakness of Sterling during the period contributed an
additional GBP3.3 million to reported revenues. All three strategic
products, Silhouette, Ellansé(R) and Perfectha(R) contributed to
the strong growth, as detailed in the Strategic Report, with
Sculptra(R)/New-Fill(R) sales broadly flat.
Gross profit
There was a 57% increase in gross profits in the year to 31
December 2016 to GBP26.7 million (2015: GBP17.1 million) driven by
increases in revenue and an improving sales mix. The gross margin
for the period of 70.7% is the best achieved to date and improved
from 68.3% in 2015 as a result of the growth in higher margin
products, Silhouette and Ellansé(R). With sales of these two brands
expected to drive the bulk of the Group's medium term growth,
especially with Silhouette Instalift(R) growth in the US and also
capturing the full Silhouette Soft(R) margin through our direct
operation in Brazil, the Board expects gross margins to continue to
improve in the coming periods.
Operating expenses
Selling, marketing and distribution costs were GBP21.7 million
for the year ended 31 December 2016 which represents an increase of
47% over the GBP14.7 million in 2015. There has been a significant
increase in sales and marketing investment arising from Sinclair's
pre-launch activities for Silhouette Instalift in the USA, followed
by the Group's financial commitment to support Thermi through the
launch phase. Selling and marketing expense for the USA was GBP5.4
million in the period. The establishment of Sinclair Brazil from 1
July 2016 added a direct selling presence in a key global
aesthetics market which added GBP0.9 million to sales costs for the
period. A significant proportion of the Group's sales and marketing
costs are incurred in Euro's and US Dollars to support the Group's
direct operations in France, Spain and Germany and investment in
the US launch of Instalift. The weakness of sterling has increased
these costs on a reported basis in the second half of 2016.
One-off costs in 2016 of GBP1.5 million associated with the US
Silhouette InstaLift(R) pre-launch activities will not be repeated
in 2017. However, the Group expects marketing spend will be circa
GBP2 million higher in 2017 due to the annualisation of Brazil
affiliate costs, incremental (digital) marketing spend and Sterling
weakness.
Administrative expenses pre exceptional items were GBP18.4
million for 2016, up from GBP16.0 million in 2015. Increases in
non-cash charges for depreciation, amortisation and impairment
accounted for GBP1.5 million of the increase and there were
incremental costs of GBP1.1 million arising from additional
headcount and presence in the US ahead of and post the launch of
Silhouette Instalift.
Operating loss and adjusted EBITDA
The operating loss, pre exceptional items, for the year ended 31
December 2016 was GBP13.4 million (2015: GBP13.7 million). Adding
back depreciation, amortisation, impairment and share based
payments derives an adjusted EBITDA for 2016 of GBP6.1 million,
reduced from GBP8.0 million in 2015.
Finance costs
Finance costs for the year ended 31 December 2016 of GBP4.7
million (2015: GBP13.0 million) represent the non-cash discount
unwind charge linked to deferred consideration liabilities. There
was no cash interest payable in the period following the repayment
of all borrowings in December 2015.
Taxation
A tax credit of GBP0.4 million (2015: GBP1.0 million) has been
recorded for the year to 31 December 2016. This is made up of
corporation tax charges arising in overseas entities of GBP0.9
million (2015: GBPnil) and net deferred tax credits of GBP1.3
million (2015: GBP1.0 million). The deferred tax credits are linked
to the amortisation of intangible assets acquired through business
combinations.
Loss from continuing operations pre-exceptional items
There has been a significant reduction in the statutory loss pre
exceptional items for the year to 31 December 2016 to GBP17.7
million from GBP25.8 million in 2015 which has been driven by the
strong growth in revenues and gross profitability and reduction in
finance costs.
Exceptional items for the 18 month period to 31 December
2016
There have been a number of exceptional items recorded in the
statutory 18 month period which result in a net credit to the
income statement of GBP4.2 million. The main components of this
are:
-- Acquisition and business development costs of GBP0.4 million
principally relating to the repatriation of rights to Silhouette
Soft(R) in Brazil and the establishment of a direct operation in
this key market.
-- A credit of GBP13.6 million has arisen from various
adjustments to the value and expected timing of deferred
considerations relating to the acquisitions of Aqtis Medical,
Obvieline and Silhouette Lift. The major element of this credit
arises from an agreement reached in February 2016 to early settle
all future consideration for the acquisition of Aqtis Medical for a
one-off payment of EUR15 million which resulted in a credit of
GBP8.5 million from the reduction in deferred consideration. A
credit of GBP2.1 million arose on the reduction in purchase
consideration for the direct rights for Silhouette in the UK; this
is offset by an impairment charge of GBP1.5 million against the
intangible asset arising on the acquisition of these rights in
2014.
-- Restructuring costs of GBP2.9 million have been incurred as a
result of the internal restructuring of the Group post the disposal
of the non-aesthetics business. This restructuring program has
resulted in annualised cost savings in excess of GBP2.0 million
being realised.
-- An inventory provision of GBP1.8 million as a result of the
decision to de-stock distribution partners and eliminate shorter
shelf life product from distribution.
-- Early repayment of the Group's borrowings in December 2015
results in the amortisation of all loan set up fees as well as an
early repayment premium which in total amounted to GBP2.9
million.
Discontinued operations
A profit on discontinued operations of GBP3.8 million has arisen
in the 18 month period to 31 December 2016. This consists of a post
tax profit of GBP1.3 million for the non-aesthetics business for
the five and a half month period prior to the sale in December
2015, a loss on disposal of GBP0.8 million and a tax credit of
GBP3.4 million. In the first quarter of 2017, the Group received a
claim from Alliance Pharma plc under the warranties contained in
the sale agreement for the non-aesthetics business. A full and
final settlement of the claim has been agreed for an amount of
GBP5.0 million, GBP4.0 million of which is payable in the first
half of 2017 and GBP1.0 million before 30 June 2018. The settlement
has been provided for in the results for the period as a reduction
in the consideration received.
Cash flow
Net cash outflow for continuing operations of GBP7.0 million for
the year ended 31 December 2016 was considerably better than
GBP12.2 million for the prior year. This was a result of the lower
adjusted EBITDA loss and a significant reduction in working capital
outflow which was limited to GBP1.6 million (2015: GBP6.4 million).
In addition there were cash out flows in the year for exceptional
items of GBP2.8 million and discontinued operations of GBP2.2
million.
Investing activities accounted for a cash outflow of GBP47.1
million in the year, this included the early settlement of all
Aqtis deferred consideration for GBP11.8 million, Silhouette
milestones and royalty buy back totalling GBP24.9 million,
acquisition costs for Silhouette rights in Brazil of GBP6.8
million, offset by GBP3.7 million in deferred consideration
received for the disposal of the non-aesthetics business linked to
recovery of working capital balances and final inventory
payment.
New debt facility
In March 2017, the Group entered into a new GBP10 million debt
facility with Silicon Valley Bank to fund investment in future
growth. The facility consists of a GBP5.0 million term loan
maturing in September 2020 and GBP5.0 million two year working
capital facility. Proceeds of the facility will be utilised to fund
working capital as the Group continues its rapid growth, and to
invest in expanding and upgrading manufacturing capacity and pre US
clinical trial development activities for Ellansé(R).
Balance sheet
The Group's balance sheet is considerably stronger at 31
December 2016 compared with 30 June 2015 following the disposal of
the non-aesthetics business, repayment of all borrowings and
settlement of a significant portion of overall deferred
consideration liabilities.
Non-current assets were GBP150.7 million at 31 December 2016,
down from GBP237.5 million at 30 June 2015 reflecting the disposal
of intangible assets and goodwill that made up the non-aesthetics
business and utilisation of deferred tax assets, net of additions
from the acquisition of rights to Silhouette Soft(R) in Brazil and
the impact of FX rates.
Current assets at 31 December 2016 were GBP33.9 million. Both
inventories and receivables have been significantly reduced
following the disposal of the non-aesthetics business and a drive
to improve management of working capital. Inventories ended 2016 at
a low point of GBP3.8 million. Cash at 31 December stood at GBP16.8
million (30 June 2015: GBP12.7 million).
Total liabilities have been reduced to GBP84.3 million at 31
December 2016, compared with GBP179.8 million at 30 June 2015.
Borrowings of GBP51.8 million were fully repaid in December 2015
and total deferred consideration liabilities have been reduced to
GBP37.7 million from GBP77.7 million. This is a result of payments
made in the period, and agreed savings from early settlements,
offset by the unwinding of discounting to reflect the time value of
money and movements in FX rates. Trade and other payables have also
reduced to GBP19.6 million at 31 December 2016, from GBP22.6
million at 30 June 2015 as a result of the disposal and reduced
size of the current overall business.
Unaudited Consolidated Income Statement
For the 18 month period ended 31 December 2016
Unaudited 18 Audited 12 months
months ended ended 30 June
31 December 2016 2015
-------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
Exceptional Exceptional
items items
Pre-exceptional (note Pre-exceptional (note
items 3) Total items 3) Total
Notes GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
Continuing operations
Revenue 2 45,489 - 45,489 27,842 - 27,842
Cost of sales (13,674) - (13,674) (9,262) - (9,262)
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
Gross profit 31,815 - 31,815 18,580 - 18,580
Selling, marketing
and distribution
costs (29,799) - (29,799) (13,481) - (13,481)
Administrative expenses (27,289) 7,037 (20,252) (16,287) (546) (16,833)
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
Operating loss (25,273) 7,037 (18,236) (11,188) (546) (11,734)
Finance expense 5 (12,933) (2,861) (15,794) (12,695) - (12,695)
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
(Loss)/profit before
taxation (38,206) 4,176 (34,030) (23,883) (546) (24,429)
Taxation 6 634 - 634 1,058 - 1,058
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
(Loss)/profit for
the period from continuing
operations (37,572) 4,176 (33,396) (22,825) (546) (23,371)
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
Discontinued operations
Profit for the period
from discontinued
operations 4 3,821 16,163
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
Loss attributable
to the owners of
the parent (29,575) (7,208)
(Loss)/earnings per
share (basic and
diluted) 7
From continuing operations (6.7)p (4.7)p
From discontinued
operations 0.8p 3.2p
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
Loss per share for
the period (5.9) p (1.5p)
---------------------------- ----- --------------- ----------- -------- --------------- ----------- --------
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the 18 month period ended 31 December 2016
Unaudited Audited
18 12
months months
ended ended
31 30
December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------
Loss for the period (29,575) (7,208)
Other comprehensive income/( expense)
(Items that may subsequently be reclassified
to the income statement)
Currency translation differences 14,347 (6,555)
Reclassification adjustment relating to
foreign operations disposed of in the
period 7,703 -
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------
Total other comprehensive income/(expense) 22,050 (6,555)
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------
Total comprehensive expense for the period
attributable to the owners of the parent (7,525) (13,763)
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------
Total comprehensive income/(expense) arises
from:
Discontinued operations 11,524 16,163
Continuing operations (19,049) (29,926)
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------
(7,525) (13,763)
---------------------------------------------- --------- --------
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2016
Unaudited Audited
31 30
December June
2016 2015
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill 8 65,230 122,072
Intangible assets 9 83,650 110,210
Property, plant and equipment 1,679 1,712
Deferred tax assets - 3,308
Other financial assets 102 167
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
150,661 237,469
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 3,840 7,623
Trade and other receivables 10 13,329 27,664
Cash at bank 16,769 12,661
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
33,938 47,948
TOTAL ASSETS 184,599 285,417
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Borrowings 13 - (19)
Trade and other payables 11 (19,582) (22,606)
Other financial liabilities 14 (5,421) (23,101)
Current tax liabilities (1,122) (393)
Provisions 12 (758) (628)
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
(26,883) (46,747)
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Borrowings 13 - (51,779)
Trade and other payables 11 (1,000) -
Other financial liabilities 14 (32,325) (54,615)
Deferred tax liabilities (24,071) (26,704)
(57,396) (133,098)
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
TOTAL LIABILITIES (84,279) (179,845)
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
NET ASSETS 100,320 105,572
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
EQUITY
Share capital 5,022 4,974
Share premium 86,128 86,128
Merger reserve 97,141 97,141
Other reserves 15,322 (6,728)
Accumulated losses (103,293) (75,943)
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
Total shareholders' equity 100,320 105,572
------------------------------ ---- --------- ---------
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity
For the 18 month period ended 31 December 2016
Share Share Merger Other Accumulated Total
capital premium reserve reserves losses equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- --------
Balance at 1 July 2014 4,974 86,137 97,141 (173) (70,162) 117,917
Exchange differences arising
on translation of overseas
subsidiaries - - - (6,555) - (6,555)
Loss for the year - - - - (7,208) (7,208)
----------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- --------
Total comprehensive expense
for the year - - - (6,555) (7,208) (13,763)
----------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- --------
Share-based payments - - - - 1,427 1,427
Share issue expenses - (9) - - - (9)
Total transactions with
owners recognised directly
in equity - (9) - - 1,427 1,418
Balance at 30 June 2015 4,974 86,128 97,141 (6,728) (75,943) 105,572
Exchange differences arising
on translation of overseas
subsidiaries - - - 14,347 - 14,347
Reclassification of foreign
currency reserves relating
to overseas operations
disposed of in the period - - - 7,703 - 7,703
Loss for the period - - - - (29,575) (29,575)
----------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- --------
Total comprehensive expense
for the period - - - 22,050 (29,575) (7,525)
----------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- --------
Share-based payments - - - - 2,225 2,225
Issue of share capital 48 - - - - 48
Total transactions with
owners recognised directly
in equity 48 - - - 2,225 2,273
Balance at 31 December
2016 5,022 86,128 97,141 15,322 (103,293) 100,320
----------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- --------
Unaudited Cash Flow Statement
For the 18 month period ended 31 December 2016
Audited
Unaudited 12
18 month month
period period
ended ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Cash flows from operating activities
including discontinued operations
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operations 15 (16,331) 9,978
Interest paid (2,850) (5,181)
Interest paid on finance leases - (3)
Taxation paid (97) (542)
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Net cash (used in)/generated from
operating activities (19,278) 4,252
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Investing activities
Interest received 47 -
Purchases of property, plant and
equipment (704) (826)
Purchase of intangible assets (1,230) (1,401)
Proceeds on settlement of financial
instrument 19 -
Proceeds from sale of intangible
assets - 1,367
Net cash inflow from disposal of
subsidiary undertakings 134,114 -
Payment of deferred and contingent
consideration (46,255) (7,402)
Acquisition of subsidiary undertakings,
net of cash acquired 17 (6,759) (93)
Net cash generated from/(used in)
from investing activities 79,332 (8,355)
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Financing activities
Repayments of borrowings 13 (56,671) (973)
Payment of share issue expenses - (9)
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Net cash used in financing activities (56,671) (982)
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Net increase/(decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents 3,283 (5,085)
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Cash and cash equivalents at start
of period 12,661 17,532
Exchange gains on cash and bank
overdrafts 825 214
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period 16,769 12,661
------------------------------------------ ---- ------------ --------
1. Basis of preparation
During the period, the Group changed its accounting reference
date from 30 June to 31 December. The preliminary financial
information therefore covers the 18 month period ended 31 December
2016.
The preliminary financial information has been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
('IFRS') and International Financial Reporting Standards
Interpretations Committee ('IFRS IC') interpretations as adopted
for use in the European Union and with Companies Act 2006
applicable to Companies reporting under IFRS. In preparing this
financial information management has used the principal accounting
policies as set out in the Group's annual financial statements for
the year ended 30 June 2015 and which will be used in preparing the
financial statements for the 18 month period ended 31 December
2016. There have been no changes to the accounting policies during
the year, except as described below:
The following new standards and amendments to standards are
mandatory for the first time for the financial period ending 31
December 2016 and have been applied by the Group, but have had no
impact.
-- IAS 1 (amendment) Financial statement presentation
-- IAS 19 (amendment) Employee benefits
-- IAS 24 (amendment) Related party disclosures: Presentation
-- IFRS 13 Fair value measurement
The preliminary financial information has not been audited and
does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of
section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information
for the year ended 30 June 2015 has been extracted from the Group's
financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015. The auditors'
report on the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015
was unqualified and did not contain statements under either section
498 (2) or section 498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006. The financial
statements for the year ended 30 June 2015 have been delivered to
the Registrar of Companies.
The Directors are satisfied, after making appropriate enquiries
that the Group has adequate resources to continue in business for
the foreseeable future and accordingly considers that it is
appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
financial statements.
This preliminary financial information was approved by the Board
of Sinclair Pharma plc on 20 March 2017.
2. Segment information
The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the
executive management team. This team reviews the Group's internal
reporting in order to assess performance and allocate resources.
Based on this, management has determined that following the
disposal of the non-aesthetics business that the continuing
business consists of one reportable segment, which is
Aesthetics.
The executive management team assesses the performance of the
operating segments based on a measure of adjusted earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, exceptional items and
share-based payments.
Continuing operations
Unauditd Audited
18 months 12 months
ended ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------- ------------ ----------
Revenue(1) 45,489 27,842
-------------------- ------------ ----------
Cost of
goods sold (13,674) (9,262)
-------------------- ------------ ----------
Gross profit 31,815 18,580
-------------------- ------------ ----------
Adjusted
EBITDA (14,890) (4,329)
-------------------- ------------ ----------
(1) The revenue analysis above is stated net of inter-company
sales.
The executive management team also monitors business performance
based on geographic destination of sales. Revenues on a geographic
basis were as follows:
Unaudited Audited
18 months 12 months
ended ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------- ------------ ----------
European direct 18,952 13,060
Asia Pacific (APAC) 10,051 4,933
United States of America 1,446 193
Intercontinental 15,040 9,656
Total Revenue 45,489 27,842
------------------------- ------------ ----------
A reconciliation of total adjusted EBITDA to total operating
loss is provided as follows:
Unaudited Audited
18 months 12 months
ended ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------ ------------ ----------
Adjusted EBITDA (14,890) (4,329)
Depreciation (707) (451)
Amortisation (6,521) (4,437)
Impairment (480) -
Exceptional items (note 3) 7,037 (546)
Share-based payments (2,675) (1,971)
------------------------------------------ ------------ ----------
Operating loss from continuing operations (18,236) (11,734)
------------------------------------------ ------------ ----------
3. Exceptional items
Exceptional items represent significant items of income and
expense which due to their nature, size, or the expected
infrequency of the events giving rise to them, are presented
separately on the face of the income statement to give a better
understanding to shareholders of the elements of financial
performance in the period, so as to facilitate comparison with
prior periods and to better assess trends in financial
performance.
Unaudited
18
months Audited
ended 12 months
31 ended
December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------------- --------- ----------
Acquisition and business development
costs (351) (524)
Adjustments to the value of contingent
consideration 13,631 -
Restructuring costs (2,898) (22)
Inventory provision (1,800) -
Impairment charges (1,545) -
Exceptional administrative expenses 7,037 (546)
Prepaid arrangement fees - finance costs (2,861) -
----------------------------------------- --------- ----------
Total exceptional costs 4,176 (546)
----------------------------------------- --------- ----------
Adjustments to contingent consideration in the 18 months to 31
December 2016 include a credit of GBP8,539,000 following early
settlement of all remaining milestones on the acquisition of Aqtis
Medical BV resulting in a reduction to the total purchase
consideration. It also includes adjustments of GBP3,001,000
following changes to the forecast timing of payments for certain
milestones payable following the acquisition of Obvieline SAS and
Silhouette Lift SL.
Further adjustments to contingent consideration in the 18 month
period to 31 December 2016 include a credit of GBP2,091,000
following a reduction in the contingent purchase consideration of
Juvinessence Limited which held the distribution rights for
Silhouette in the UK. This adjustment follows a review of the
forecast value of royalty payments. This is offset by an impairment
charge of GBP1,545,000 relating to the corresponding intangible
asset recognised on the repurchase of these rights in 2014. These
adjustments have been credited to the income statement as the
changes were triggered more than twelve months after the original
acquisition completion date. There is no tax impact of these
adjustments.
Following the disposal of the non-aesthetic products to create a
focussed aesthetics business, the Group has undertaken an internal
restructuring resulting in GBP2,898,000 of one-off severance and
redundancy costs being incurred.
In the 6 month period ended 31 December 2015, the Group took a
decision to de-stock its distribution partners. As a result during
this period of below average sales the Group's inventory increased
and aged. A decision was then made to withdraw inventory with a
limited shelf life from commercial sale in order to provide
partners and doctors product with as long a shelf life as possible.
This has resulted in a provision for short life inventory of
GBP1,800,000 in the 18 months ended 31 December 2016.
Prepaid arrangement fees on the Group's debt facility totalling
GBP2,861,000 were expensed to the income statement on the repayment
of borrowings in December 2015. This charge is deductible for
tax.
In the 18 month period to 31 December 2016, acquisition and
business development costs include GBP224,000 relating to the
acquisition of Sinclair Pharma Brasil Ltda, and certain other costs
arising on acquisitions from prior periods.
In 2015, acquisition and business development costs of
GBP524,000, included GBP463,000 legal and professional expenses
incurred in relation to the strategic review announced by the Board
in November 2014 and GBP61,000 incurred in the acquisition of Aqtis
Holdings BV, Silhouette Lift SL, and Obvieline SAS. These are non
deductible for tax purposes.
4. Discontinued operations
On 26 November 2015, the Group entered into a sale agreement to
dispose of all of the non-aesthetics business of the Group to
Alliance Pharma Plc ('Alliance') in order to create a fast growing
pure-play aesthetics business. The disposal completed on 17
December 2015, on which date control of the non-aesthetics business
passed to Alliance. The disposal included the Group's interest in
Sinclair Pharma France SAS, Advanced Bio-Technologies Inc, Sinclair
Pharma srl, and Maelor Laboratories Limited, as well as certain IP
assets.
The results of the discontinued operations, which have been
included in the consolidated income statement were as follows:
Audited
Unaudited 12
18 months months
ended ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Revenue 15,211 48,045
Cost of sales (7,421) (18,863)
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Gross profit 7,790 29,182
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Selling, marketing and distribution costs (1,791) (5,331)
Administrative expenses (4,785) (7,574)
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Operating profit and profit before taxation 1,214 16,277
Taxation 62 (114)
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Profit for the period from discontinued
operations 1,276 16,163
Pre tax loss on disposal of non-aesthetic
business (note 16) (797) -
Attributable taxation credit 3,342 -
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Profit for the period from discontinued
operations (attributable to owners of
the company) 3,821 16,163
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Audited
Unaudited 12
18 months months
ended ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Net cash inflows from operating activities 2,647 21,250
Net cash inflows from investing activities 134,561 513
137,208 21,763
------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
5. Finance expense
Audited
Unaudited 12
18 months months
ended ended
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------ ------------ --------
Finance income
Other finance income 45 -
Net foreign exchange gains on financing
activities - 1,964
------------------------------------------ ------------ --------
45 1,964
Finance expense
Discount unwind on deferred consideration (8,489) (8,790)
Net foreign exchange losses on financing
activities (1,770) -
Interest on bank loans and overdrafts (2,651) (5,652)
Other finance charges (68) (217)
------------------------------------------ ------------ --------
Total finance expense (pre-exceptional
items) (12,978) (14,659)
Exceptional finance costs (2,861) -
------------------------------------------ ------------ --------
Finance expense (15,794) (12,695)
------------------------------------------ ------------ --------
Discount unwind costs represent non-cash charges for the
reversal of discounting on the Group's deferred consideration
liabilities which are carried at their net present value.
Net foreign exchange losses of GBP1,770,000 (2015: gains of
GBP1,964,000) arise from the difference in the Sterling: Euro and
the Sterling: US Dollar exchange rates from the date of drawdown
date of the group borrowing facilities and the date of
repayment.
6 Taxation on loss on ordinary activities
Unaudited 18
months ended Audited 12 months
31 December ended 30 June
2016 2015
----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Continuing Discontinued Total Continuing Discontinued Total
operations operations GBP'000 operations operations GBP'000
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ -------- ----------- ------------ --------
Current tax
UK corporation tax - 15 15 - - -
Overseas tax (985) (231) (1,216) 67 (401) (334)
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ -------- ----------- ------------ --------
(985) (216) (1,201) 67 (401) (334)
Deferred tax
Utilisation of brought
forward losses (66) (200) (266) - (642) (642)
Timing differences arising
in the period (228) - (228) 361 390 751
Reversal of temporary
differences 1,913 350 2,263 630 539 1,169
Disposal of discontinued
operations - 3,470 3,470 - - -
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ -------- ----------- ------------ --------
1,619 3,620 5,239 991 287 1,278
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ -------- ----------- ------------ --------
Tax credit on loss before
taxation 634 3,404 4,038 1,058 (114) 944
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ -------- ----------- ------------ --------
7. Loss per share
The basic loss per share has been calculated by dividing the
loss for the period, by the weighted average number of shares in
existence for the period. The loss and weighted average number of
shares for the purpose of calculating the diluted loss per share
are identical to those used for the basic loss per share at 31
December 2016 and 30 June 2015, as the exercise of share options
and warrants would have the effect of reducing the loss per share
and therefore is not dilutive.
Audited
12
Unaudited months
18 months ended
ended 30
31 December June
2016 2015
---------------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Loss attributable to equity shareholders
(GBP'000) (29,575) (7,208)
Weighted average number of shares (number) 497,791,375 496,983,706
Diluted weighted average number of shares
(number) 497,791,375 496,983,706
Basic and diluted loss per share (pence) (5.9)p (1.5)p
Loss from continuing activities (GBP'000) (33,396) (23,371)
Basic and diluted loss per share from
continuing activities (pence) (6.7)p (4.7)p
Profit from discontinued activities (GBP'000) 3,821 16,163
Basic and diluted earnings per share
from discontinued activities (pence) 0.8p 3.2p
---------------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
8. Goodwill
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Cost
At 1 July 128,628 133,862
Additions (note 17) 2,281 1,646
Adjustments to provisional goodwill (604) (2,568)
Disposals (note 16) (79,852) -
Exchange adjustments 14,777 (4,312)
------------------------------------- ------------ --------
At 31 December 2016 and 30 June 2015 65,230 128,628
Accumulated impairment
At 1 July 6,556 6,556
Disposals (note 16) (6,556) -
------------------------------------- ------------ --------
At 31 December 2016 and 30 June 2015 - 6,556
------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Net book value at period end 65,230 122,072
------------------------------------- ------------ --------
During the period ended 31 December 2016, the Group acquired
Sinclair Pharma Brasil Ltda (note 17). The goodwill valuation for
this acquisition remains provisional.
During the year ended 30 June 2015, the company acquired
Medicalio SL and Arkea BV. Adjustments to provisional goodwill of
GBP604,000 have been made following changes in the directors'
estimates to the timing of certain milestone payments included
within contingent consideration.
Exchange adjustments arise as a result of the impact of the
difference in the Sterling: Euro exchange rate and the Sterling: US
Dollar exchange rate, at the beginning of the period or the date of
acquisition, and at end of the period on balances recorded in Euros
and US Dollars.
Goodwill has been allocated to cash generating units ('CGU's).
Following the disposal of the non-aesthetic business, the Group has
reviewed the CGUs, and determined that the most appropriate
allocation of CGUs for the aesthetic portfolio is by product,
rather than the previous allocation which was on a regional basis.
Product CGUs form an easily identifiable group of assets with
independent cash flows. Whilst the Group continues to sell into
separate international regions, regional cash inflows are not
considered independent of each other.
Goodwill has been provisionally allocated to the following
CGUs:
Unaudited Restated
31 December 30 June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------ ------------ ----------
Silhouette 39,909 29,859
Ellanse 13,175 10,968
Perfectha 12,146 10,111
Disposed products - 71,134
------------------ ------------ ----------
65,230 122,072
------------------ ------------ ----------
Goodwill is not amortised but tested annually for impairment or
more frequently if there are indications that it may be impaired.
Value in use calculations have been utilised to calculate
recoverable amount. Value in use is calculated as the net present
value of the projected post-tax cash flows of each CGU, discounted
at 11.5% (2015: 11.5%), the Group's estimated post-tax weighted
average cost of capital. The same discount rate is applied to each
CGU because the Group is centrally funded.
The cash flows, which have been approved by the Board, have been
projected over five years for all CGUs, representing the Director's
best estimate of future product revenues and margins. Growth rate
assumptions have been applied at an individual product and market
levels and range from 0% (2015: 0%) to 121% (2015: 141%) for
certain key strategic products in new markets.
Long-term growth rate assumptions beyond year five are 3.0%
(2015: 2.0%) for all CGUs. These growth rates are consistent with
forecasts used in industry reports for aesthetic products and
reflects growth rates in emerging markets.
Value in use calculations generate significant headroom over
recoverable amounts for all CGUs. Whilst forecasts are sensitive to
growth rates for specific products, the Directors believe that any
reasonably possible change in the key assumptions on which the
recoverable amounts are based for all CGUs would not cause the
carrying amount to exceed their recoverable amount.
9. Intangible assets
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Cost
At 1 July 150,907 155,123
Additions 1,611 1,622
Additions arising on business combinations
(note17) 5,818 3,373
Disposals (74,617) (7,718)
Adjustments arising on business combinations (1,060) -
Exchange adjustments 17,324 (1,493)
---------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
At 31 December 2016 and 30 June 2015 99,983 150,907
---------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
At 1 July 40,697 40,888
Charge for the period 8,361 8,511
Impairment charge 2,025 -
Eliminated on disposal (36,622) (7,706)
Exchange adjustments 1,872 (996)
---------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
At 31 December 2016 and 30 June 2015 16,333 40,697
---------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Net book value at period end 83,650 110,210
---------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Additions arising on business combinations are the fair value of
the identifiable intangible assets acquired which primarily relate
to the product rights and trademarks covering the acquired
products. The amount recognised of GBP5,818,000 in the 18 months to
31 December 2016 is in respect of the acquisition of Sinclair
Pharma Brasil Ltda, details of which are in note 17.
Adjustments to business combinations of GBP1,060,000 represents
a change in the intangible asset arising on acquisition of Arkea
BV, following a re-appraisal of the asset valuation during the 12
month period subsequent to acquisition.
Additions in the period include payments to acquire direct
distribution rights for Silhouette and Ellanse in various local
markets and payments to achieve FDA approval for Silhouette in the
US market (2015: represents payments to acquire direct distribution
rights for Silhouette, Perfectha, and Ellanse in various local
markets across the globe).
Exchange adjustments arise as a result of the impact of the
difference in the Sterling: Euro exchange rate and the Sterling: US
Dollar exchange rate, at the beginning of the period or the date of
acquisition and at end of the period on balances recorded in Euros
and US Dollars.
Included in the impairment charge is GBP1,545,000 recognised in
exceptionals (note 3) and GBP480,000 in respect of development
costs for other products which have not been launched.
10. Trade and other receivables
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Trade receivables 11,883 24,380
Less provision for impairment of trade
receivables (700) (483)
Trade receivables - net of provision 11,183 23,897
Other receivables 1,343 1,523
Prepayments and accrued income 803 2,244
--------------------------------------- ------------ --------
13,329 27,664
--------------------------------------- ------------ --------
11. Trade and other payables
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
Current liabilities GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Trade payables 4,880 12,576
Other taxes and social security costs 853 1,289
Other payables 780 851
Accruals and deferred income 13,069 7,890
19,582 22,606
-------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Non-current liabilities
-------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Accruals and deferred income 1,000 -
-------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Total 20,582 22,606
-------------------------------------- ------------ --------
12. Provisions
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
----------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
At 1 July 628 178
Charged to the income statement - continuing 536 492
Charged to the income statement - discontinued 550 -
Utilised in the period (956) -
Released in the period - (20)
Exchange adjustments - (22)
At period end 758 628
------------------------------------------------ ------------ --------
Additional provisions of GBP1,086,000 (2015: GBP492,000) were
established during the period of which GBP758,000 are unutilised at
the period end (2015: GBP628,000). Of these GBP536,000 relate to
ongoing legal disputes and GBP222,000 relates to costs arising on
discontinued activities. All provisions are expected to be utilised
within the next year.
13. Borrowings
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------- ------------ --------
Bank loans - 51,779
Amounts due to Group undertakings - -
---------------------------------- ------------ --------
Non-current borrowings - 51,779
---------------------------------- ------------ --------
Obligations under finance leases - 19
Current borrowings - 19
---------------------------------- ------------ --------
Total borrowings - 51,798
---------------------------------- ------------ --------
Following the disposal of the Non-Aesthetic business to Alliance
Pharma Plc all external Group borrowings were repaid on 18 December
2015. Movement on borrowings for the Group are analysed as
follows:
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------ ------------ --------
At 1 July 51,798 54,559
Repayment of borrowings (56,671) (973)
Release of prepaid arrangement fees 2,861 -
Amortisation of prepaid arrangement
fees 250 383
Direct issue costs (8) (207)
Exchange adjustments 1,770 (1,964)
At end of period - 51,798
------------------------------------- ------------ --------
14. Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities include deferred and contingent
purchase considerations which are due as follows:
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Obvieline SAS - 6,044
Silhouette Lift SL 4,400 15,795
Other deferred and contingent consideration 1,021 1,262
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Total Current 5,421 23,101
Obvieline SAS 7,146 1,268
Aqtis Medical BV - 26,953
Silhouette Lift SL 39,649 44,940
Other deferred and contingent consideration 446 10,643
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Total non-current 47,241 83,804
Discount (14,916) (29,189)
Total other financial liabilities 37,746 77,716
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Items of deferred and contingent consideration represents the
Directors' estimate of the fair value of the assumed contractual
minimum liabilities discounted to their net present value.
Other includes:
Deferred consideration payable to the previous owner of SEPI AG,
the original developers of Haemopressin, in annual instalments
until March 2017. On 31 December 2016, GBP798,000 (30 June 2015:
GBP476,000) is current, and GBPNil (2014: GBP756,000) is
non-current.
Deferred consideration is payable to the vendors of Medicalio,
the former distributors of Silhouette in Spain. On 31 December
2016, GBP223,000 is current (30 June 2015: GBP181,000) and
GBP340,000 is non-current (30 June 2015: GBP462,000).
Contingent consideration is payable to the former distributors
of Silhouette in certain territories, representing royalties
payable on the future net revenue from Silhouette in those
territories.
Deferred and contingent consideration is payable as follows
Audited
Unaudited 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------- ------------ --------
On demand or within one year 5,421 23,101
Over one and under two years 10,564 17,149
Over two and under five years 22,945 51,530
Over five years 13,732 15,125
Discount (14,916) (29,189)
Total other financial liabilities 37,746 77,716
----------------------------------- ------------ --------
15. Cash flows from operating activities
Audited
12
Unaudited months
18 months ended
ended 30
31 December June
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Continuing operations
Loss before tax (34,030) (24,429)
Exceptional Items (4,176) (546)
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Loss before tax and exceptional items (38,206) (23,883)
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Adjustments for:
Finance costs 12,933 12,695
Share-based payments 2,675 1,971
Depreciation 707 451
Amortisation of intangible assets 6,521 4,437
Impairment recognised in administrative
expenses 480 -
Loss/(profit) on disposal of intangible
assets 30 (415)
Increase in provision for doubtful debts - (101)
Changes in working capital
Increase in inventory (232) (301)
Decrease/(increase) in receivables 5,751 (2,345)
(Decrease)/increase in payables (6,644) (2,771)
Decrease in provisions (92) -
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from continuing
operations before exceptional items (16,077) (10,262)
Exceptional costs paid (2,901) (1,010)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from continuing
operations (18,978) (11,272)
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Discontinued operations
Profit before tax 417 16,277
Adjustments for
Depreciation 49 52
Amortisation of intangible assets 1,840 4,074
Share-based payments - 72
Loss on disposal 797 -
Changes in working capital
Decrease in inventories - 274
Decrease in receivables 5,692 4,628
Decrease in payables (6,370) (4,127)
Increase in provisions 222 -
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Net cash inflow from discontinued operations 2,647 21,250
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
Cash (used in)/generated from operations
including discontinued operations (16,331) 9,978
--------------------------------------------- ------------ --------
16. Disposal of non-aesthetic business
As referred to in note 4, on 17 December 2015
the group completed the disposal of its non-aesthetics
business to Alliance Pharma Plc. The net assets
of the non-aesthetics business at the date of
disposal were as follows:
Unaudited
GBP'000
---------------------------------------------------- ---------
Attributable goodwill 73,296
Intangible assets 37,989
Property, plant and equipment and other non-current
assets 402
Inventories 5,169
Trade and other receivables 12,123
Cash and cash equivalents 541
Trade and other payables (10,953)
Foreign currency reserves 7,703
---------------------------------------------------- ---------
Net assets 126,270
Other disposal costs 4,182
Loss on disposal included in profit for the
period from discontinued operations (note 4) (797)
---------------------------------------------------- ---------
Total consideration 129,655
---------------------------------------------------- ---------
Satisfied by
Cash and cash equivalents 129,655
---------------------------------------------------- ---------
17. Business combinations
Sinclair Pharma Brasil Ltda
On March 29 2016, the Company acquired 100% of the share capital
of "Building Health Distribuidora de Produtos para a Saude Ltda",
an off-the shelf company registered in Brazil, which will
subsequently be renamed "Sinclair Pharma Brasil Ltda" (Sinclair
Brazil). On 30 June 2016, the Company completed it's re-acquisition
of the distribution rights for Silhouette Soft in Brazil and has
transferred all related trade and assets into the acquired
entity.
As a result of the acquisition, the Group now has a direct
presence for Silhouette in the key Brazilian market via a 16 reps
sales force, and is now additionally using the sales force to
launch Perfectha. The goodwill of GBP2,281,000 arising from the
acquisition is attributable to the economies of scale expected from
selling Silhouette and Perfectha through the Group's direct sales
forces in Brazil. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
Details of the consideration paid, the fair value of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed, and goodwill arising are as
follows:
Book Adjustments Fair
value values
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------------ -------- ------------- -------
Intangible assets 21 5,797 5,818
Property, plant and equipment 5 - 5
Inventory 482 (80) 402
Trade and other receivables 93 (93) -
Deferred tax liability - (1,971) (1,971)
------------------------------------------ -------- ------------- -------
Net assets 601 3,653 4,254
Goodwill 2,281
------------------------------------------ -------- ------------- -------
Total consideration 6,535
------------------------------------------ -------- ------------- -------
Satisfied by:
Cash consideration 6,535
Net cash outflow arising on acquisition
Cash consideration 6,535
Acquisition costs recognised within
exceptional items 224
------------------------------------------ -------- ------------- -------
6,759
------------------------------------------ -------- ------------- -------
Sinclair Brazil contributed GBP2,443,000 revenue and a profit
before tax of GBP355,000 to the Group's loss for period from the
date of acquisition to 31 December 2016.
If Sinclair Brazil had been acquired on 1 July 2015, additional
revenue of GBP4,886,000 and a profit before tax of GBP709,000 would
have been included in the group financial statements.
17. Business combinations (continued)
Arkea BV
The Company acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Arkea
BV, on 21 November 2014. Arkea BV owns the exclusive distribution
rights to Silhouette in France and Switzerland.
As a result of the acquisition, the Group expects to increase
its control of the distribution of the Silhouette brand. The
goodwill of GBP847,000 arising from the acquisition is attributable
to the economies of scale expected from selling Silhouette directly
through the Group's direct sales forces in France, and through
partners in Switzerland, alongside the Group's existing aesthetic
portfolio. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
Goodwill of GBP847,000 (30 June 2015 provisional of GBP1,358,000)
has been recalculated following revisions in management's assumptions
around the timing and achievement of certain items of contingent
consideration. Contingent consideration was correspondingly reduced
to GBP1,769,000 from a provisional amount of GBP3,127,000. All
contingent consideration has been settled in the 18 months to 31
December 2016.
Details of the consideration paid, the final fair value of assets
acquired and liabilities assumed, and goodwill arising are as follows: GBP'000
------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------
Intangible assets 1,474
Trade and other receivables (contractual) 298
Cash and cash equivalents 12
Trade and other payables (336)
Deferred tax liabilities (369)
------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------
Net assets 1,079
Goodwill 847
------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------
Total consideration 1,926
------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------
Satisfied by:
Cash consideration 157
Contingent consideration 1,769
------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------
Total consideration 1,926
------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------
Net cash outflow arising on acquisition
Cash consideration 157
Less: cash and cash equivalent balances acquired (12)
------------------------------------------------- ----
145
------------------------------------------------- ----
Contingent consideration comprised;
-- a royalty earned on Silhouette sales in France and
Switzerland in the first four years of the agreement which is not
expected to exceed EUR1.6m
-- a one-off payment payable in year four, equivalent to a
multiple of sales in France which is capped at EUR4.5m
-- a one-off payment payable in year four which is equivalent to
a multiple of sales in Switzerland and is capped at EUR0.8m.
Contingent consideration included in the calculation of total
consideration is calculated by discounting the contracted
contingent consideration amounts to present value at the date of
acquisition using a discount rate of 11.5%. All contingent
consideration was settled in the period to 31 December 2016.
Medicalio SL
The Company acquired 100% of the issued share capital of
Medicalio SL, on 14 May 2015. Medicalio SL owns the exclusive
distribution rights to Silhouette in Spain.
As a result of the acquisition, the Group expects to increase
its control of the distribution of the Silhouette brand. The
goodwill of GBP195,000 arising from the acquisition is attributable
to the economies of scale expected from selling Silhouette directly
through the Group's direct sales force Spain alongside the Group's
existing aesthetic portfolio. Goodwill is not deductible for tax
purposes.
Goodwill of GBP195,000 (30 June 2015 provisional of GBP288,000)
has been recalculated following revisions in management's
assumptions around the timing and achievement of certain items of
contingent consideration. Contingent consideration has been reduced
to GBP642,000 from a provisional amount of GBP735,000.
17. Business combinations (continued)
Details of the consideration paid, the provisional fair value of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and goodwill arising are
as follows:
GBP'000
------------------------------------------ -------
Intangible assets 770
Deferred tax liabilities (231)
------------------------------------------ -------
Net assets 539
Goodwill 195
------------------------------------------ -------
Total consideration 734
------------------------------------------ -------
Satisfied by:
Cash consideration 92
Deferred consideration 642
------------------------------------------ -------
Total consideration 734
------------------------------------------ -------
Net cash outflow arising on acquisition
Cash consideration 92
------------------------------------------ -------
Deferred consideration included in the calculation of total
consideration is calculated by discounting the contracted deferred
consideration to present value at the date of acquisition using a
discount rate of 11.5% (note 20). On 31 December 2016, GBP223,000
is current (30 June 2015: GBP181,000) and GBP340,000 is non-current
(30 June 2015: GBP462,000).
18. Post balance sheet events
In March 2017, the Group entered into a new GBP10 million debt
facility with Silicon Valley Bank to fund investment in future
growth. The facility consists of a GBP5.0 million term loan
maturing in September 2020 and a GBP5.0 million two year working
capital facility. Proceeds of the facility will be utilised to fund
working capital as the Group continues its rapid growth, and to
invest in expanding and upgrading manufacturing capacity and pre US
clinical trial development activities for Ellansé.
Subsequent to the year end, the Group has settled a warranty
claim with Alliance Pharma plc relating to the disposal of the
non-aesthetics assets, whereby Sinclair will pay Alliance GBP5.0m
(GBP4.0m in 2017, GBP1.0m in 2018).
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