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Ted Baker PLC
10 October 2017
Ted Baker Plc
("Ted Baker", the "Group")
Interim Results Announcement for the 28 weeks ended 12 August
2017
'Further brand growth across distribution channels'
28 weeks 28 weeks
ended ended
Highlights 12 August 13 August
2017 2016 Change
Group Revenue GBP295.7m GBP259.5m 14.0%
Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items GBP24.2m GBP21.5m 12.7%
Profit Before Tax GBP25.3m GBP21.5m 17.8%
Basic EPS 43.6p 37.1p 17.5%
Adjusted EPS 41.7p 37.1p 12.4%
Interim Dividend 16.6p 14.8p 12.2%
-- Group revenue up 14.0% (9.5% in constant currency) to GBP295.7m
-- Retail sales including e-commerce up 13.9% (9.2% in constant currency) to GBP217.7m
-- UK and Europe retail sales up 11.0% (9.1% in constant currency) to GBP145.6m
-- North America retail sales up 18.8% (7.8% in constant currency) to GBP60.7m
-- Asia retail sales up 29.5% (19.6% in constant currency) to GBP11.4m
-- E-commerce sales up 43.8% (40.7% in constant currency) to GBP42.7m
-- Planned expansion continued with:
-- Two new stores in the US and one new store in each of the UK,
China and France, a relocation in Japan, and one new outlet in each
of the UK and the Netherlands
-- Further concessions with leading department stores across the UK, Europe, and Asia
-- Licencee openings in Australia, Dubai, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
-- Wholesale sales up 14.1% (10.2% in constant currency) to GBP78.0m
-- Licence income up 23.1% to GBP9.7m
-- Profit before tax and exceptional items up 12.7% to GBP24.2m
Commenting, Ray Kelvin CBE, Founder and Chief Executive,
said:
'The Ted Baker brand has continued to perform well and in line
with our expectations across all distribution channels. This good
performance reflects the strength and appeal of the Ted Baker
brand, our business model and the passion, creativity and
innovation of our global teams.
We have a clear strategy for the development of the brand across
both established and newer markets and this remains underpinned by
the focus on design, quality and attention to detail that is at the
core of everything we do.
We are dedicated to the long-term development of the Ted Baker
brand and are continuing to invest in our infrastructure and people
to support our future growth. Whilst trading conditions in some of
our markets remain challenging, we are confident of making further
progress for the full year, in line with our expectations.'
This announcement contains inside information. The person
responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on
behalf of the Company is Charles Anderson, Finance Director &
Company Secretary.
Enquiries:
Ted Baker Plc Tel: 020 7796 4133
Ray Kelvin CBE, Founder and Chief Executive
Lindsay Page, Chief Operating Officer and Group Finance Director
Charles Anderson, Finance Director and Company Secretary
Hudson Sandler Tel: 020 7796 4133
Alex Brennan
Hattie O'Reilly
Fern Duncan
www.tedbaker.com
www.tedbakerplc.com
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Notes to Editors
Ted Baker Plc - "No Ordinary Designer Label"
Ted Baker is a leading global lifestyle brand distributing
across five continents through its three main distribution
channels: retail (including e-commerce); wholesale; and
licensing.
Ted Baker has an increasing global presence with 511 stores,
concessions and outlets worldwide comprising: 192 in the UK; 108 in
Europe; 119 in North America; 82 in the Middle East, Asia and
Africa; and 10 in Australasia.
We offer a wide range of collections: Menswear; Womenswear;
Global; Phormal; Endurance; Accessories; Bedding; Childrenswear;
Crockery; Eyewear; Footwear; Fragrance and Skinwear; Gifting and
Stationery; Jewellery; Lingerie and Sleepwear; Luggage; Neckwear;
Rugs; Suiting; Technical Accessories; Tiles; and Watches.
Development of the Brand
Our strategy is to further develop as a leading global lifestyle
brand, based on three main elements:
-- considered expansion of our collections. We review our
collections continually to ensure we react to trends and meet our
customers' expectations. In addition, we look for opportunities to
extend the breadth of collections and enhance our offer;
-- controlled distribution through three main channels: retail
(including e-commerce), wholesale and licensing. We consider each
new opportunity to ensure it is right for the brand and will
deliver margin-led growth; and
-- carefully managed development of existing and new
international markets. We continue to manage growth in existing
territories while considering new territories for expansion.
Underlying our strategy is an emphasis on design, product
quality and attention to detail, which is delivered by the passion,
commitment and dedication of our teams, licence partners and
wholesale customers.
Chairman's Statement
I am pleased to report that Group revenue increased by 14.0%
(9.5% in constant currency(1) ) and profit before tax and
exceptional items(2) increased by 12.7% to GBP24.2m (2016:
GBP21.5m) for the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017 (the "period").
Profit before tax increased by 17.8% to GBP25.3m (2016: GBP21.5m).
This good performance reflects the strength of the Ted Baker brand
and our business model and was achieved despite external factors
continuing to impact trading conditions in some of our global
markets. In North America, in particular, we continue to experience
higher levels of competitor promotional activity and lower
international tourism which have impacted retail sales.
The retail channel performed well, with retail sales (including
e-commerce) up 13.9% to GBP217.7m (9.2% in constant currency(1) ).
Average retail square footage increased by 4.9%. Our e-commerce
business is an integral and increasingly important component within
our retail proposition and has performed very well, delivering
sales growth of 43.8% (40.7% in constant currency(1) ). We
continued to invest in our retail channel with considered store
openings across all territories and further development of our
e-commerce platforms.
Wholesale sales increased by 14.1% (10.2% in constant
currency(1) ) to GBP78.0m with a good performance from our UK
business and a strong performance from our North American
business.
Licence income increased by 23.1% to GBP9.7m as both our product
and territorial licences continued to perform well. During the
period, our existing licence partners opened further stores in
Australia, Dubai, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and
Turkey.
In May 2017, we launched the next phase of the Microsoft
Dynamics AX system across our UK and European businesses to fully
support our retail, e-commerce and wholesale channels. We
anticipate completing the final phases of this project by the
middle of next year, which will allow us to continue to enhance
efficiency, streamline our operations and support the evolution of
the business.
We have now successfully completed the transition from our three
legacy distribution centres to our single European distribution
centre in the UK, which handles all logistic operations for our
retail, e-commerce and wholesale businesses across the UK and
Europe, supporting our long-term growth strategy. Since the half
year, we have assigned the leases for our three UK legacy
distribution centres to third parties.
The Group continues to consider its expansion and development
plans for the Ugly Brown Building and has decided not to exercise
the option to purchase 50% of neighbouring Block A, as future
capacity requirements will be accommodated within our existing
plans.
Financial Results
Group revenue increased by 14.0% (9.5% in constant currency(1) )
to GBP295.7m (2016: GBP259.5m) for the 28 weeks ended 12 August
2017. The composite gross margin remained constant at 58.9% (2016:
58.9%).
Distribution costs, which comprise the cost of retail operations
and distribution centres increased by 13.6% (8.5% in constant
currency(1) ) to GBP117.8m (2016: GBP103.7m). As a percentage of
sales they decreased to 39.8% (2016: 40.0%) due to the decrease in
dual running costs associated with the transition to our new single
European distribution centre, partially offset by investment in
online marketing costs to increase awareness of local e-commerce
sites and some pre-opening costs in Asia.
Administrative expenses increased by 13.5% to GBP40.4m (2016:
GBP35.5m). Administrative expenses before exceptional items(2)
increased by 16.7% (14.0% in constant currency(1) ) to GBP41.5m
(2016: GBP35.5m) and as a percentage of sales increased to 14.0%
(2016: 13.7%). This was due to the growth in our central functions,
both in the UK and overseas, the continued deployment of our
information technology infrastructures to support our growth and
investment in customer engagement.
Dual running costs incurred in respect of our new distribution
centre and the systems roll-out were GBP1.2m (2016: GBP2.0m) in the
first half of the year. We would expect to incur further costs of
GBP0.9m in the second half of the year.
Exceptional income of GBP1.1m (2016: GBPNil) related to the
release of the provision for the Group's legacy warehouses
following assignment of the leases.
The net foreign exchange gain during the period of GBP0.4m
(2016: GBP1.2m) was due to the translation of monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Net interest payable
during the period was GBP1.6m (2016: GBP1.5m).
Profit before tax and exceptional items(2) increased by 12.7% to
GBP24.2m (2016: GBP21.5m) and profit before tax increased by 17.8%
to GBP25.3m (2016: GBP21.5m). Adjusted basic earnings per share(3)
, which exclude exceptional items, increased by 12.4% to 41.7p
(2016: 37.1p) and basic earnings per share increased by 17.5% to
43.6p (2016: 37.1p).
The forecast effective tax rate of 23.8% (2016 full year
effective rate: 24.0%) is higher than the forecast UK corporation
tax rate for the period of 19.16%, largely due to higher overseas
tax rates and the non-recognition of losses in overseas territories
where the brand is still in its development phase. On 1 April 2017,
the UK corporation tax rate fell from 20% to 19% and a further
reduction to 17% from 1 April 2020 has been substantively
enacted.
The net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of GBP30.6m (2016:
GBP32.9m) primarily reflected an increase in working capital,
further capital expenditure to support our long-term development
and the payment of the full year dividend. During the period, we
made repayments of GBP3.0m (2016: GBPNil) on the secured term loan
used to purchase The Ugly Brown Building.
Total working capital, which comprises inventories, trade and
other receivables and trade and other payables, increased by
GBP24.3m to GBP156.9m (2016: GBP132.5m). This was mainly driven by
an increase in inventories of GBP40.8m to GBP176.4m (2016:
GBP135.6m) reflecting the growth of our business, stock on hand for
our wholesale customers and licence partners, some earlier phasing
of stock deliveries between the first and second half of the year
and the impact of the movement in foreign exchange rates.
The increase in trade and other receivables of GBP9.5m to
GBP65.9m (2016: GBP56.4m) was driven by the growth in our wholesale
and licensed businesses. Trade and other payables increased by
GBP26.0m to GBP85.5m (2016: GBP59.5m) as a consequence of the
timing of stock intake and other payments.
Capital expenditure of GBP19.4m (2016: GBP21.5m) comprised the
costs of opening and refurbishing stores, concessions and outlets.
It also reflected the on-going investment in business-wide systems
to support our continued growth. We expect full year capital
expenditure to be in line with previous guidance of GBP35m, subject
to the timing of planned openings.
Borrowing Facilities
Since the half year, the Group agreed an extension of its
multi-currency revolving credit facility. A new agreement was
signed on 25 September 2017 which increased the Group's committed
borrowing facility from GBP110.0m to GBP135.0m expiring in
September 2020.
This increased facility provides the resources to fund the
planned investment in capital expenditure and working capital
required to support the Group's long-term growth strategy. The new
borrowing facility is on the same terms and contains the same
covenants as the previous facility.
Dividends
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 16.6p (2016:
14.8p), representing an increase of 12.2%, which will be payable on
17 November 2017 to shareholders on the register at the close of
business on 20 October 2017.
People
Against a backdrop of difficult market conditions, the
performance in the period is a testament to our talented teams
across the world, whose commitment and passion remain key to our
success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my
colleagues for their continued hard work as we continue to grow the
business and further develop Ted Baker as a global lifestyle
brand.
As previously announced, on 29 September 2017 the Company
appointed Anita Balchandani and Jennifer Roebuck as independent
Non-Executive Directors. Anita and Jennifer will provide additional
digital and retail experience to support the continued growth of
the business. In addition, Anne Sheinfield stepped down as
Non-Executive Director after more than 7 years in the role. The
Board would like to thank Anne for her major contribution and
dedicated service during her time with Ted Baker, in particular her
stewardship of the Remuneration Committee.
Global Group Performance
28 weeks 28 weeks Variance Constant
ended ended currency
12 August 13 August variance(1)
2017 2016
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Group Revenue GBP295.7m GBP259.5m 14.0% 9.5%
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Gross margin 58.9% 58.9% - -
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Operating contribution
(excluding exceptional
items(2) %* 8.5% 8.3% 20 bps -
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Operating contribution
%** 8.9% 8.3% 60 bps -
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Profit before
tax (excluding
exceptional items(2) (10
) as a % of revenue 8.2% 8.3% bps) -
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Profit before
tax as a % of
revenue 8.6% 8.3% 30 bps -
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Retail Revenue GBP217.7m GBP191.1m 13.9% 9.2%
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E-commerce GBP42.7m GBP29.7m 43.8% 40.7%
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Gross margin 65.6% 65.6% - -
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Average square
footage*** 400,313 381,441 4.9% -
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Closing square
footage*** 409,470 387,086 5.8% -
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Sales per square
foot including
e-commerce GBP544 GBP501 8.6% 4.1%
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Sales per square
foot excluding
e-commerce GBP437 GBP423 3.3% (1.5%)
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Wholesale Revenue GBP78.0m GBP68.4m 14.1% 10.2%
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Gross margin 40.2% 40.1% 10 bps -
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Licence Revenue GBP9.7m GBP7.9m 23.1% -
income
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*Operating contribution is defined as operating profit before
exceptional(2) items as a percentage of revenue
**Operating contribution is defined as operating profit as a
percentage of revenue
***Excludes license partner stores
Retail
Our retail channel comprises stores, concessions and e-commerce
providing a seamless multichannel customer experience. We operate
stores and concessions across the UK and Europe, North America and
Asia and localised e-commerce sites in the UK, continental Europe,
the US, Canada and Australia. We also operate e-commerce sites with
some of our concession partners. Our unique stores showcase the Ted
Baker brand and are key to the growth and success of our e-commerce
business. Our relatively low number of own stores and higher number
of concession locations allows us to maintain a flexible store
business model.
Retail sales were up 13.9% (9.2% in constant currency(1) ) to
GBP217.7m (2016: GBP191.1m), despite a challenging trading
environment across some of our global markets. This growth was
driven by continued investment across the retail channel in new
stores and our e-commerce platforms. We are particularly pleased
with our strong e-commerce performance, where sales grew 43.8%
(40.7% in constant currency(1) ) to GBP42.7m (2016: GBP29.7m) and
represented 19.6% (2016: 15.5%) of total retail sales.
The total growth in retail sales of 13.9% (9.2% in constant
currency(1) ) exceeded the increase in average retail square
footage of 4.9% to 400,313 sq ft (2016: 381,441 sq ft). Retail
sales per square foot (excluding e-commerce) increased 3.3%
(decrease of 1.5% in constant currency(1) ) to GBP437 (2016:
GBP423) demonstrating the changing customer behaviour with
customers shopping both online and in store.
The retail gross margin remained constant at 65.6% (2016: 65.6%)
as we continued to maintain the improved full price sell through
experienced in the previous period.
Retail operating costs increased by 13.1% (11.5% in constant
currency(1) ) to GBP114.0m (2016: GBP100.8m), and as a percentage
of retail sales decreased to 52.4% (2016: 52.8%). This was due to
the decrease in dual running costs associated with the transition
to our new single European distribution centre, partially offset by
investment in online marketing costs to increase awareness of local
e-commerce sites and some pre-opening costs in Asia.
Wholesale
Our wholesale business in the UK serves countries across the
world, particularly in the UK and Europe, as well as supplying
products to stores operated by our territorial licence partners. In
addition, we operate a wholesale business in North America serving
the US and Canada.
Wholesale sales increased by 14.1% (10.2% in constant
currency(1) ) to GBP78.0m (2016: GBP68.4m) reflecting a good
performance from our UK business and a strong result from our North
American business.
The wholesale gross margin remained broadly consistent at 40.2%
(2016: 40.1%).
Licence Income
We operate both territorial and product licences. Our
territorial licences cover selected countries in Europe, North
America, the Middle East, Asia, Australasia and Africa, where our
partners operate licensed retail stores and concessions and, in
some territories, wholesale operations. Our product licences cover
Bedding, Childrenswear, Crockery, Eyewear, Footwear, Fragrance and
Skinwear, Gifting and Stationery, Jewellery, Lingerie and
Sleepwear, Luggage, Neckwear, Rugs, Suiting, Technical Accessories,
Tiles and Watches.
Licence income was up 23.1% to GBP9.7m (2016: GBP7.9m) with both
product and territorial licences performing well. There were
notable performances from our product licensees in Eyewear,
Fragrance and Skinwear and Suiting.
Collections
We are pleased with the positive reactions to our collections
both in the UK and internationally. Ted Baker Womenswear performed
well with sales up 19.1% to GBP177.4m (2016: GBP148.9m). Ted Baker
Menswear delivered a good performance with sales increasing 7.0% to
GBP118.3m (2016: GBP110.6m).
Womenswear represented 60.0% of total sales (2016: 57.4%) during
the period and Menswear represented 40.0% of total sales (2016:
42.6%). The growth in the womenswear mix was driven by allocation
of space as well as the increased proportion of e-commerce sales
where we experience a higher percentage of womenswear sales.
Geographic Performance
United Kingdom & Europe
28 weeks 28 weeks Variance Constant
ended ended currency
12 August 13 August variance(1)
2017 2016
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Total retail revenue GBP145.6m GBP131.2m 11.0% 9.1%
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E-commerce revenue GBP34.7m GBP25.3m 37.2% 36.5%
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Average square
footage* 252,484 245,377 2.9% -
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Closing square
footage* 256,419 247,088 3.8% -
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Sales per square
foot including
e-commerce sales GBP577 GBP535 7.9% 6.0%
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Sales per square
foot excluding
e-commerce sales GBP439 GBP432 1.6% (0.3%)
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Wholesale revenue GBP50.0m GBP46.6m 7.3% -
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Own stores 37 38 (1) -
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Concessions 242 229 13 -
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Outlets 16 13 3 -
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Partner stores
/ concessions 5 3 2 -
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Total 300 283 17 -
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*Excludes licence partner stores
Retail sales in the period in the UK and Europe increased 11.0%
(9.1% in constant currency(1) ) to GBP145.6m (2016: GBP131.2m)
despite challenging trading conditions.
E-commerce sales increased by 37.2% (36.5% in constant
currency(1) ) to GBP34.7m (2016: GBP25.3m) demonstrating how
e-commerce sales are an integral part of the retail proposition in
the UK and European markets. As a percentage of UK and Europe
retail sales, e-commerce sales represented 23.8% (2016: 19.3%).
Sales per square foot excluding e-commerce sales decreased
slightly in constant currency(1) . Our stores remain key to the
success of the e-commerce business through initiatives such as
order in store, click and collect as well as showcasing the
brand.
During the period, we opened a store in London and one in Paris
and outlets in Gloucester and Roermond. We opened further
concessions with premium department stores in the UK, France,
Germany and the Netherlands. We also opened two licence partner
stores in Turkey. We are pleased with their performances and remain
positive about growth opportunities for our brand in these
markets.
Sales from our UK wholesale business increased 7.3% to GBP50.0m
(2016: GBP46.6m). This reflected a good performance from sales to
trustees, particularly those with a strong online customer
proposition.
North America
28 weeks 28 weeks Variance Constant
ended ended currency
12 August 13 August variance(1)
2017 2016
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Total retail revenue GBP60.7m GBP51.1m 18.8% 7.8%
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E-commerce revenue GBP6.9m GBP4.4m 56.8% 41.3%
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Average square footage* 117,776 107,692 9.4% -
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Closing square footage* 120,499 112,317 7.3% -
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Sales per square
foot including e-commerce
sales GBP516 GBP474 8.9% (1.4%)
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Sales per square
foot excluding e-commerce
sales GBP457 GBP434 5.3% (4.3%)
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Wholesale revenue GBP28.0m GBP21.8m 28.4% 16.7%
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Own stores 32 28 4
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Concessions 55 55 -
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Outlets 11 11 -
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Partner stores /
concessions 21 12 9
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Total 119 106 13
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*Excludes licence partner stores
We remain confident that the Ted Baker brand is becoming more
established and continuing to gain recognition in this
territory.
Sales from our retail division increased by 18.8% (7.8% in
constant currency(1) ) to GBP60.7m (2016: GBP51.1m) driven by our
continued expansion. Sales per square foot excluding e-commerce
sales decreased in constant currency(1) due to in part to higher
levels of competitor promotional activity in the North American
market and lower international tourism.
In the period, we opened new stores in Houston and Los Angeles
and expanded our Miami Aventura store. We also closed a store in
Los Angeles. In addition, we opened further licence partner
concessions in Mexico.
Our e-commerce business delivered a strong performance with
sales increasing by 56.8% (41.3% constant currency(1) ) to GBP6.9m
(2016: GBP4.4m). As a percentage of North America retail sales,
e-commerce sales represented 11.4% (2016: 8.6%).
Sales from our North American wholesale business increased by
28.4% (16.7% in constant currency(1) ), to GBP28.0m (2016:
GBP21.8m) reflecting a strengthening relationship with key trustees
that attract domestic customers across North America, further
demonstrating increased brand recognition in this territory.
Middle East, Asia, Africa & Australasia
28 weeks 28 weeks Variance Constant
ended ended currency
12 August 13 August variance(1)
2017 2016
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Total retail revenue GBP11.4m GBP8.8m 29.5% 19.6%
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E-commerce revenue GBP1.1m - - -
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Average square footage 30,053 28,372 5.9% -
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Closing square footage 32,552 27,681 17.6% -
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Sales per square
foot including e-commerce
sales GBP379 GBP310 22.3% 13.0%
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Sales per square
foot excluding e-commerce
sales GBP341 GBP310 10.0% 1.6%
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Own stores 10 8 2
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Concessions 16 10 6
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Outlets 3 3 -
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Partner stores /
concessions 63 60 3
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Total 92 81 11
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We continue to develop the Ted Baker brand across the Middle
East, Asia, Africa and Australasia through our retail and licensing
channels.
In Asia, we remain positive about the long term opportunities in
this territory. Retail sales in Asia increased 29.5% (19.6% in
constant currency(1) ) to GBP11.4m (2016: GBP8.8m). During the
period, we opened a store in Shanghai and relocated our Tokyo
store, we also opened concessions in Japan and South Korea.
Our e-commerce concession businesses in China and Japan
performed well with sales of GBP1.1m which as a percentage of Asian
retail sales represented 9.6%.
Our licensed stores across the Middle East, Asia and Africa
continued to perform well. Our existing licence partners opened new
stores in Dubai, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. As at 12
August 2017, we operated a total of 53 partner stores (2016:
51).
The joint venture with our Australian licence partner, Flair
Industries Pty Ltd, opened a new store in Bondi. As at 12 August
2017, we operated 10 stores in Australasia (2016: 9 stores).
Current Trading and Outlook
Retail
In the UK and Europe, we have continued our expansion with
concession openings in Germany. We plan to open new stores in
Oxford and London Luton Airport and further concessions in the UK,
Germany and Spain later this year.
In North America, we have continued our expansion with six
concession openings in Canada. We remain focused on developing our
presence further in North America with plans to open a store in
Montreal and an outlet in Chicago.
In Asia, we have closed our concessions in South Korea and
transitioned our retail operations to a distributor with local
knowledge and experience to drive growth in this country.
Wholesale
The good performance in our wholesale business in the first half
of the year is expected to continue for the remainder of the year.
As a result, we anticipate reporting high single digit sales growth
(in constant currency(1) ) for the full year.
Licence Income
Our product and territorial licences continue to perform well.
We have opened a store in Kuwait with further store openings
planned in Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico and our first store in India
later this year.
Outlook
The Ted Baker brand continues to develop and expand as a global
lifestyle brand across markets and distribution channels. We have a
clear strategy for the development of the brand across both
established and newer markets. This is underpinned by our
controlled distribution as well as the design, quality and
attention to detail that are at the core of everything we do.
Despite the continued challenging external market conditions,
the Board is confident of making further progress for the full year
in line with its expectations. We intend to make our next trading
update, covering the period since the start of the second half of
the financial year, in mid-November.
David Bernstein CBE
Non-Executive Chairman
10 October 2017
NOTES:
(1) Constant currency variances are calculated by applying the
foreign exchange rates for the 28 weeks ended 13 August 2016 to
results in overseas subsidiaries for the 28 weeks ended 12 August
2017 to remove the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.
(2) Exceptional items are excluded from profit before tax and
exceptional items due to these items being one-off and material in
nature.
(3) Exceptional items are excluded from adjusted basic earnings
per share due to these items being one-off and material in
nature.
The Directors believe measures 1 -3 provide a consistent and
comparable view of the underlying performance of the Group's
ongoing business.
Condensed Group Income Statement
For the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017
Unaudited 28 weeks Unaudited Audited
ended 28 weeks 52 weeks ended
12 August ended 28 January
2017 13 August 2017
2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 2 295,726 259,460 530,986
Cost of sales 2 (121,673) (106,687) (207,257)
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Gross profit 2 174,053 152,773 323,729
Distribution costs (117,817) (103,744) (208,221)
Administrative expenses (40,353) (35,540) (70,103)
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Administrative expenses before exceptional items (41,461) (35,540) (65,590)
Exceptional income / (costs) 3 1,108 - (4,513)
------------------------------------------------------- ----- ------------------- ----------- ----------------
Licence income 9,726 7,904 18,237
Other operating income / (expense) 680 125 (1,145)
------------------- ----------- ----------------
Operating profit 2 26,289 21,518 62,497
Finance income 4 484 1,265 1,597
Finance expense 4 (1,666) (1,572) (3,373)
Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net of
tax 191 260 550
Profit before tax 2 25,298 21,471 61,271
Profit before tax and exceptional items 24,190 21,471 65,784
Exceptional income / (costs) 1,108 - (4,513)
Income tax expense 7 (6,021) (5,153) (14,703)
Profit for the period 19,277 16,318 46,568
------------------- ----------- ----------------
Earnings per share 5
Basic 43.6p 37.1p 105.7p
Diluted 43.1p 36.6p 104.5p
Condensed Group Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017
Unaudited 28 weeks Unaudited 28 weeks Audited
ended ended 52 weeks ended
12 August 13 August 28 January
2017 2016 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit for the period 19,277 16,318 46,568
------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Other comprehensive (expense) / income Items that may be
reclassified subsequently to the
income statement:
Net effective portion of changes in fair value of cash
flow hedges (1,883) 10,656 10,521
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges transferred
to profit or loss (3,205) (2,394) (5,435)
Net exchange rate movement (1,050) 2,931 5,580
------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Other comprehensive (expense) / income for the period,
net of tax (6,138) 11,193 10,666
Total comprehensive income for the period 13,139 27,511 57,234
------------------- ------------------- ----------------
Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity - Unaudited
For the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017
Total equity
attributable
Cash flow to equity
hedging Translation Retained shareholders
Share capital Share premium reserve reserve earnings of the parent
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 28
January 2017 2,208 9,935 6,736 7,891 183,774 210,544
Comprehensive
income for the
period
Profit for the
period - - - - 19,277 19,277
Exchange
differences on
translation of
foreign
operations - - - (1,400) - (1,400)
Current tax on
foreign
currency
translation - - - 350 - 350
Effective
portion of
changes in
fair value of
cash flow
hedges - - (3,077) - - (3,077)
Net change in
fair value of
cash flow
hedges
transferred to
profit or loss - - (3,205) - - (3,205)
Deferred tax
associated
with movement
in hedging
reserve - - 1,194 - - 1,194
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Total
comprehensive
income for the
period - - (5,088) (1,050) 19,277 13,139
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Transactions
with owners
recorded
directly in
equity
Increase in
issued share
capital 8 474 - - - 482
Share-based
payments
charges - - - - 943 943
Movement on
current and
deferred tax
on share-based
payments - - - - (167) (167)
Dividends paid - - - - (17,176) (17,176)
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Total
transactions
with owners 8 474 - - (16,400) (15,918)
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Balance at 12
August 2017 2,216 10,409 1,648 6,841 186,651 207,765
=============== =============== =============== =============== =============== ===============
Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity - Unaudited
For the 28 weeks ended 13 August 2016
Total equity
attributable
Cash flow to equity
hedging Translation Retained shareholders
Share capital Share premium reserve reserve earnings of the parent
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 30
January 2016 2,199 9,617 1,650 2,311 156,822 172,599
Comprehensive
income for the
period
Profit for the
period - - - - 16,318 16,318
Exchange
differences on
translation of
foreign
operations - - - 3,931 - 3,931
Current tax on
foreign
currency
translation - - - (1,000) - (1,000)
Effective
portion of
changes in
fair value of
cash flow
hedges - - 9,337 - - 9,337
Net change in
fair value of
cash flow
hedges
transferred to
profit or loss - - (2,394) - - (2,394)
Deferred tax
associated
with movement
in hedging
reserve - - 1,319 - - 1,319
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Total
comprehensive
income for the
period - - 8,262 2,931 16,318 27,511
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Transactions
with owners
recorded
directly in
equity
Increase in
issued share
capital 4 280 - - - 284
Share-based
payments
charges - - - - 1,039 1,039
Movement on
current and
deferred tax
on share-based
payments - - - - (332) (332)
Dividends paid - - - - (15,215) (15,215)
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Total
transactions
with owners 4 280 - - (14,508) (14,224)
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Balance at 13
August 2016 2,203 9,897 9,912 5,242 158,632 185,886
=============== =============== =============== =============== =============== ===============
Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity - Audited
For the 52 weeks ended 28 January 2017
Total
Cash equity
flow attributable
Share Share hedging Translation Retained to equity
capital premium reserve reserve earnings shareholders
of the
parent
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 30
January 2016 2,199 9,617 1,650 2,311 156,822 172,599
Comprehensive
income for the
period
Profit for the
period - - - - 46,568 46,568
Exchange differences
on translation
of foreign operations - - - 7,038 - 7,038
Current tax on
foreign currency
translation - - - (1,458) - (1,458)
Effective portion
of changes in
fair value of
cash flow hedges - - 11,714 - - 11,714
Net change in
fair value of
cash flow hedges
transferred to
profit or loss - - (5,435) - - (5,435)
Deferred tax
associated with
movement in hedging
reserve - - (1,193) - - (1,193)
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------- --------------
Total comprehensive
income for the
period - - 5,086 5,580 46,568 57,234
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------- --------------
Transactions
with owners recorded
directly in equity
Increase in issued
share capital 9 318 - - - 327
Share-based payments
charges - - - - 1,839 1,839
Movement on current
and deferred
tax on share-based
payments - - - - 281 281
Dividends paid - - - - (21,736) (21,736)
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------- --------------
Total transactions
with owners 9 318 - - (19,616) (19,289)
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------- --------------
Balance at 28
January 2017 2,208 9,935 6,736 7,891 183,774 210,544
---------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------- --------------
Condensed Group Balance Sheet
At 12 August 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
12 August 2017 13 August 2016 28 January 2017
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 10 29,765 20,682 24,445
Property, plant and equipment 11 145,312 134,893 144,354
Investments in equity accounted investee 2,088 1,901 1,897
Deferred tax assets 4,444 7,639 4,446
Prepayments 395 426 401
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
182,004 165,541 175,543
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Current assets
Inventories 176,435 135,649 158,500
Trade and other receivables 65,934 56,396 59,251
Amount due from equity accounted investee 597 925 653
Derivative financial assets 12 3,575 10,117 8,974
Cash and cash equivalents 9 18,030 25,525 21,401
264,571 228,612 248,779
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (85,510) (59,532) (80,995)
Bank overdraft 9 (85,388) (81,702) (58,074)
Term loan (6,000) (4,500) (6,000)
Income tax payable (9,171) (5,743) (10,327)
Provisions for liabilities and charges (756) - (915)
Derivative financial liabilities 12 (718) (1,228) (616)
(187,543) (152,705) (156,927)
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liability (1,767) (62) (2,349)
Provisions for liabilities and charges - - (2,002)
Term loan (49,500) (55,500) (52,500)
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
(51,267) (55,562) (56,851)
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net assets 207,765 185,886 210,544
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Equity
Share capital 2,216 2,203 2,208
Share premium 10,409 9,897 9,935
Other reserves 1,648 9,912 6,736
Translation reserve 6,841 5,242 7,891
Retained earnings 186,651 158,632 183,774
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total equity 207,765 185,886 210,544
---------------- ---------------- -----------------
Condensed Group Cash Flow Statement
For the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
28 weeks ended 28 weeks ended 52 weeks ended
12 August 13 August 28 January
2017 2016 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash generated from operations
Profit for the period 19,277 16,318 46,568
Adjusted for:
Income tax expense 6,021 5,153 14,703
Depreciation and amortisation 12,285 10,559 20,966
Loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment 2 22 416
Share-based payments charges 943 1,039 1,839
Net finance expenses 1,182 307 1,776
Net change in derivative financial assets and liabilities
carried at fair value through profit
or loss (758) 985 677
Share of profit in joint venture (191) (260) (550)
Decrease in non-current prepayments 33 31 59
Increase in inventories (18,906) (6,608) (27,128)
Increase in trade and other receivables (6,541) (14,193) (16,335)
Increase in trade and other payables 4,842 243 20,392
(Decrease)/increase in provisions for liabilities and
charges (2,161) - 2,917
Interest paid (1,548) (1,389) (2,886)
Income taxes paid (6,346) (8,705) (10,644)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Net cash generated from operating activities 8,134 3,502 52,770
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant & equipment and intangibles (19,101) (21,460) (43,753)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment - - 93
Interest received 25 13 15
Dividends received from joint venture - - 294
Net cash from investing activities (19,076) (21,447) (43,351)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Cash flow from financing activities
Repayment of term loan (3,000) - (1,500)
Dividends paid (17,176) (15,215) (21,736)
Proceeds from issue of shares 482 284 327
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Net cash from financing activities (19,694) (14,931) (22,909)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (30,636) (32,876) (13,490)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period (36,673) (24,574) (24,574)
Exchange rate movement (49) 1,273 1,391
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (67,358) (56,177) (36,673)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 18,030 25,525 21,401
Bank overdraft at the end of the period (85,388) (81,702) (58,074)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (67,358) (56,177) (36,673)
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements
For the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017
1. Basis of preparation
a. Reporting entity
Ted Baker Plc ("the Company") is a company domiciled in the
United Kingdom. The condensed interim financial statements
("interim financial statements") of Ted Baker Plc as at, and for
the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017 comprise the Company and its
subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").
The Group financial statements as at, and for the 52 weeks ended
28 January 2017 are available upon request from the Company's
registered office at Ted Baker Plc, The Ugly Brown Building, 6a St.
Pancras Way, London NW1 0TB or at www.tedbakerplc.com.
b. Statement of compliance
These interim financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with "IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by
the EU and the requirements of the Disclosures and Transparency
Rules. They do not include all of the information required for full
annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with
the Group financial statements as at, and for the 52 weeks ended 28
January 2017. These interim financial statements were approved by
the Board of Directors on 10 October 2017.
The comparative figures for the 52 weeks ended 28 January 2017
are not the Company's statutory accounts for that financial year.
Those accounts have been reported on by the Company's auditor and
delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditor
was (i) unqualified; (ii) did not include a reference to any
matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis
without qualifying their report; and (iii) did not contain a
statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
These sections address whether proper accounting records have been
kept, whether the Company's accounts are in agreement with these
records and whether the auditor has obtained all the information
and explanations necessary for the purposes of the audit.
The financial information in this document is unaudited, but has
been reviewed by the auditor in accordance with the Auditing
Practices Board guidance on Review of Interim Financial
Information.
c. Going concern
The Group financial statements for the 52 weeks ended 28 January
2017, approved by the Board on 23 March 2017, included information
on the business environment in which the Group operates, including
the factors that are likely to impact the future prospects of the
Group, together with the principal risks and uncertainties that the
Group faces. In addition, the notes to the consolidated financial
statements set out the Group's objectives, policies and processes
for managing its financial and capital risk and its exposures to
credit, market and liquidity risk. Many of the risks and
uncertainties reported are such that their potential to impact the
Group's operations are inherent and remain valid as regards to
their potential impact during the second half of the financial year
ending 27 January 2018.
The directors have prepared trading and cash flow forecasts for
a period of one year from the date of approval of these interim
financial statements. The directors have a reasonable expectation
that the Group has adequate cash headroom and expects to meet all
banking covenant requirements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt
a going concern basis in preparing the financial statements of the
Group.
d. Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted in these interim financial
statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of
the Group's annual financial statements for the 52 weeks ended 28
January 2017. Adoption of amendments to published standards and
interpretations effective for the Group for the 28 weeks ended 12
August 2017 have had no significant impact on the financial
position and performance of the Group.
2. Segment information
Segment revenue and segment result
Unaudited - 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017 Retail Wholesale Licensing Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 217,696 78,030 - 295,726
Cost of sales (74,974) (46,699) - (121,673)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 142,722 31,331 - 174,053
Operating costs (114,013) - - (114,013)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating contribution 28,709 31,331 - 60,040
Licence income - - 9,726 9,726
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Segment result 28,709 31,331 9,726 69,766
Reconciliation of segment result to profit before tax
Segment result 28,709 31,331 9,726 69,766
Other operating costs - - - (45,265)
Exceptional income/(costs) - - - 1,108
Other operating income - - - 680
Operating profit - - - 26,289
Net finance expense - - - (1,182)
Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net of tax - - - 191
----------
Profit before tax - - - 25,298
----------
Capital expenditure 11,515 433 - 11,948
Unallocated capital expenditure - - - 7,415
----------
Total capital expenditure 19,363
----------
Depreciation and amortisation 8,810 261 - 9,071
Unallocated depreciation and amortisation - - - 3,214
----------
Total depreciation and amortisation 12,285
----------
Segment assets 238,485 93,789 - 332,274
Deferred tax assets - - - 4,444
Derivative financial assets - - - 3,575
Intangible assets - head office - - - 25,601
Plant, property and equipment - head office - - - 77,601
Other assets - - - 3,080
----------
Total assets 446,575
----------
Segment liabilities (125,805) (45,093) - (170,898)
Income tax payable - - - (9,171)
Provisions for liabilities and charges - - - (756)
Term loan - - - (55,500)
Other liabilities - - - (2,485)
----------
Total liabilities (238,810)
----------
Net assets 207,765
----------
Unaudited - 28 weeks ended 13 August 2016 Retail Wholesale Licensing Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 191,070 68,390 - 259,460
Cost of sales (65,700) (40,987) - (106,687)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 125,370 27,403 - 152,773
Operating costs (100,808) - - (100,808)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating contribution 24,562 27,403 - 51,965
Licence income - - 7,904 7,904
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Segment result 24,562 27,403 7,904 59,869
Reconciliation of segment result to profit before tax
Segment result 24,562 27,403 7,904 59,869
Other operating costs - - - (38,476)
Exceptional income / (costs) - - - -
Other operating income - - - 125
Operating profit 21,518
Net finance expense - - - (307)
Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net of tax - - - 260
----------
Profit before tax 21,471
----------
Capital expenditure 12,087 327 - 12,414
Unallocated capital expenditure - - - 9,046
----------
Total capital expenditure 21,460
----------
Depreciation and amortisation 8,378 190 - 8,568
Unallocated depreciation and amortisation - - - 1,991
----------
Total depreciation and amortisation 10,559
----------
Segment assets 204,366 80,527 - 284,893
Deferred tax assets - - - 7,639
Derivative financial assets - - - 10,117
Intangible assets - head office - - - 17,559
Plant, property and equipment - head office - - - 70,693
Other assets - - - 3,252
----------
Total assets 394,153
----------
Segment liabilities (104,006) (37,228) - (141,234)
Income tax payable - - - (5,743)
Term loan - - - (60,000)
Other liabilities - - - (1,290)
----------
Total liabilities (208,267)
----------
Net assets 185,886
----------
Audited - 52 weeks ended 28 January 2017 Retail Wholesale Licensing Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 400,724 130,262 - 530,986
Cost of sales (135,704) (71,553) - (207,257)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 265,020 58,709 - 323,729
Operating costs (203,253) - - (203,253)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating contribution 61,767 58,709 - 120,476
Licence income - - 18,237 18,237
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Segment result 61,767 58,709 18,237 138,713
Reconciliation of segment
result to profit before tax
Segment result 61,767 58,709 18,237 138,713
Other operating costs - - - (70,558)
Exceptional income / (costs) - - - (4,513)
Other operating expense - - - (1,145)
----------
Operating profit - - - 62,497
Net finance expense - - - (1,776)
Share of profit of jointly controlled entity, net of tax - - - 550
----------
Profit before tax - - - 61,271
----------
Capital expenditure 21,358 411 - 21,769
Unallocated capital expenditure - - - 21,985
----------
Total capital expenditure - - - 43,754
----------
Depreciation and amortisation 16,588 397 - 16,985
Unallocated depreciation and amortisation - - - 3,981
----------
Total depreciation and amortisation - - - 20,966
----------
Segment assets 225,632 83,161 - 308,793
Deferred tax assets - - - 4,446
Derivative financial assets - - - 8,974
Intangible assets - head office - - - 21,718
Property, plant and equipment - head office - - - 77,440
Other assets - - - 2,951
----------
Total assets - - - 424,322
----------
Segment liabilities (104,953) (34,116) - (139,069)
Income tax payable - - - (10,327)
Provisions for liabilities and charges - - - (2,917)
Term loan - - - (58,500)
Other liabilities - - - (2,965)
----------
Total liabilities - - - (213,778)
----------
Net assets - - - 210,544
----------
3. Exceptional income and expenses
The directors believe that the profit before exceptional items
and the adjusted earnings per share measures provide additional
useful information for shareholders on the underlying performance
of the business. These measures are consistent with how underlying
business performance is measured internally. The exceptional profit
before tax measure is not a recognised profit measure under IFRS
and may not be directly comparable with adjusted profit measures
used by other companies.
Exceptional income in the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017 of
GBP1.1m related to the release of the provision for the Group's
legacy warehouses following assignment of the leases.
There were no exceptional items in the 28 weeks ended 13 August
2016.
Exceptional costs in the 52 weeks ended 28 January 2017 of
GBP4.5m included a provision for lease commitments relating to the
Group's legacy warehouses of GBP2.9m along with GBP0.7m of other
closure costs and GBP0.9m in respect of closure costs for a concept
store in London.
4. Finance income and expenses
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
28 weeks 28 weeks 52 weeks ended
ended ended 28 January 2017
12 August 13 August
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Finance income
- Interest receivable 25 13 15
- Foreign exchange gains 459 1,252 1,582
----------- ----------- -----------------
484 1,265 1,597
----------- ----------- -----------------
Finance expenses
- Interest payable (1,656) (1,518) (2,933)
- Foreign exchange losses (10) (54) (440)
----------- ----------- -----------------
(1,666) (1,572) (3,373)
----------- ----------- -----------------
5. Earnings per share
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
28 weeks 28 weeks 52 weeks ended
ended ended 28 January 2017
12 August 13 August
2017 2016
Number of shares: No. No. No.
Weighted number of ordinary shares outstanding 44,226,509 43,986,705 44,034,459
Effect of dilutive options 501,764 631,423 516,310
----------- ----------- -----------------
Weighted number of ordinary shares outstanding - diluted 44,728,273 44,618,128 44,550,769
----------- ----------- -----------------
Earnings: GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit for the period - basic and diluted 19,277 16,318 46,568
Profit for the period - adjusted* 18,433 16,318 50,178
Basic earnings per share 43.6p 37.1p 105.7p
Adjusted earnings per share* 41.7p 37.1p 114.0p
Diluted earnings per share 43.1p 36.6p 104.5p
Adjusted diluted earnings per share* 41.2p 36.6p 112.6p
*Adjusted profit for the period and adjusted earnings per share
are shown before exceptional income (net of tax) of GBP0.8m (28
weeks ended 13 August 2016: GBPNil, 52 weeks ended 28 January 2017:
Exceptional costs of GBP3.6m).
6. Dividends per share
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
28 weeks ended 12 August 28 weeks ended 13 August 52 weeks ended 28 January
2017 2016 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Final dividend paid for the
prior year of 38.8p per
ordinary share (2016:
34.6p) 17,176 15,215 15,215
Interim dividend paid 2017:
Nil (2016: Nil) - - 6,521
-------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
17,176 15,215 21,736
-------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 16.6p per share
(2016:14.8p) payable on 17 November 2017 to shareholders on the
register at 20 October 2017.
7. Income tax expense
The Group's full year forecast effective tax rate in respect of
continuing operations for the 28 weeks ended 12 August 2017 is
23.8% (28 weeks ended 13 August 2016: 24.0%, 52 weeks ended 28
January 2017: 24.0%).
This effective tax rate is higher than the UK corporation tax
rate for the period of 19.16% due to higher overseas tax rates and
the non-recognition of losses in overseas territories where the
businesses are still in their development phase.
On 1 April 2017, the UK corporation tax rate reduced to 19% and
there will be a further reduction to 17% from 1 April 2020.
Our future effective tax rate is expected to remain higher than
the UK tax rate as a result of a growing proportion of overseas
profits arising in jurisdictions with higher tax rates than the
UK.
8. Long-Term Incentive Plan
Share awards are made in the form of nil-cost options over the
Ordinary shares in Ted Baker Plc under the Long-Term Incentive Plan
2013 ("LTIP 2013"), which was approved by the shareholders at the
annual general meeting held on 20 June 2013. A fifth award of
options was granted under the LTIP 2013 on 6 April 2017. The
options will be exercisable three years after the date of grant
subject to the satisfaction of profit before tax per share and
share price performance targets, each measured over a three year
period. The profit before tax per share target is calibrated so
that the percentage of awards that vests is linked to the level of
profit growth achieved.
The terms and conditions of the LTIP 2013 awards made during the
28 weeks ended 12 August 2017 are as follows:
Grant date Type of award Number of shares Vesting conditions Vesting period
6 April 2017 LTIP 2013 221,234 Profit before tax per share growth Up to 100% after 3 years
of 10-15% per annum and 10% share
price growth over the
vesting period
The charge to the income statement for the 28 weeks ended 12
August 2017 for LTIP 2013 awards amounted to GBP743,402 (28 weeks
ended 13 August 2016: GBP869,170, 52 weeks ended 28 January 2017:
GBP1,505,000). Included in the charge for the period is an amount
in respect of R S Kelvin, who is employed by the Company, amounting
to GBP97,234 (28 weeks ended 13 August 2016: GBP134,622, 52 weeks
ended 28 January 2017: GBP219,000).
The Monte-Carlo valuation methodology has been used as the basis
of measuring fair value of awards made under the LTIP 2013. The
range of inputs into the Monte-Carlo model was as follows:
Share price at grant 1,849.0p - 2,855.0p
Share price at grant (based on 3-6 month average) for share price performance condition 2,103.0p - 2,744.0p
Risk free interest rate 0.18% - 1.18%
Expected life of options 3 years
Share price volatility 29.0%-32.89%
Dividend yield 1.41% - 2.02%
9. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents per balance sheet to the cash flow statement
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
12 August 2017 13 August 2016 28 January 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash and cash equivalents per cash flow statement 18,030 25,525 21,401
Bank overdraft per balance sheet (85,388) (81,702) (58,074)
--------------- --------------- ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents per cash flow statement (67,358) (56,177) (36,673)
--------------- --------------- ----------------
During the period, the Group agreed an extension of its
multi-currency revolving credit facility. A new agreement was
signed on 25 September 2017, increasing the Group's committed
borrowing facility from GBP110.0m to GBP135.0m expiring in
September 2020. The new borrowing is on the same terms and contains
the same covenants as the previous facility which are appropriate
to the Group and will be tested on a quarterly basis.
10. Intangible assets
Intangible asset additions during the period were GBP7.0m (13
August 2016: GBP4.3m, 28 January 2017: GBP9.3m) in relation to the
Microsoft Dynamics AX system, investment in other business wide
systems to support the long term development of the business and
further development of our e-commerce platforms.
11. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment asset additions during the period
were GBP12.4m (13 August 2016: GBP17.2m, 28 January 2017: GBP34.4m)
primarily in relation to store refurbishments and openings.
12. Financial Instruments
The Group held certain financial instruments at fair value at 12
August 2017. The definitions and valuation techniques employed for
these as at 12 August 2017 are consistent with those used at 28
January 2017 and disclosed in Note 23 on pages 114 to 121 of the
2017 Annual Report:
- Level 1 quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities.
- Level 2 inputs other than quoted prices included within Level
1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly
(i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
- Level 3 inputs for the asset or liability that are not based
on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
Valuation of all financial assets and liabilities carried at
fair value by the Group is based on hierarchy Level 2.
While the carrying values of assets and liabilities at fair
value have changed since 28 January 2017, the Group does not
consider the movements in value to be significant, and the
categorisation of these assets and liabilities in accordance with
the disclosure requirements of IFRS 7 has not materially
changed.
Level 2 assets and liabilities are shown as:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
12 August 13 August 28 January
2017 2016 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Assets at fair value:
Currency derivatives 3,575 10,117 8,974
Liabilities at fair value:
Currency derivatives (418) (1,228) (550)
Interest rate swap (300) - (66)
13. Related parties
The Group considers its Executive and Non-Executive Directors as
key management and therefore has a related party relationship with
them.
Directors of the Company and their immediate relatives control
35.3% (13 August 2016: 35.5%) of the voting shares of the
Company.
At 12 August 2017, the main trading company owed the parent
company GBP37,013,000 (13 August 2016: GBP31,968,000) and one of
its subsidiaries GBPNil (13 August 2016: GBP1,367,000). The main
trading company was owed GBP142,141,000 (13 August 2016:
GBP131,311,000) from other subsidiaries within the Group.
Transactions between subsidiaries and between the parent and
subsidiaries were priced on an arm's length basis.
The Group has a 50% interest in the ordinary share capital of No
Ordinary Retail Company Pty, a company incorporated in Australia.
As at 12 August 2017, the joint venture owed GBP596,000 to the main
trading company (13 August 2016: GBP925,000). The value of sales
made to the joint venture by the Group in the period was
GBP1,465,000 (13 August 2016: GBP1,519,000).
14. Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties affecting the Group were
identified as part of the Group Strategic Report, set out on pages
20 to 22 of the Ted Baker Annual Report and Accounts for the 52
weeks ended 28 January 2017, a copy of which is available on the
website at www.tedbakerplc.com.
The Group has established a structured approach to identify,
assess and manage these risks and this is regularly monitored and
updated by the Risk Committee. The following list highlights some
of the principal risks, which are unchanged from year end and
remain relevant for the second half of the financial year:
Strategic Risks
* Reputational risk to our brand as a result of our
actions or those of our partners;
* Failure in growing the international business through
franchise operations, licencees and e-commerce;
* Risk that our offer will not satisfy the needs of our
customers or that we fail to correctly identify
trends;
* Significant external events affecting our supply
chain, customers and partners, risking an increase in
our cost base and adversely affecting our revenue;
and
* The increased level of economic and consumer
uncertainty arising from the UK's decision to leave
the European Union.
Operational Risks
* Failure in our supply chain affecting our ability to
deliver our offer to customers and/or partners;
* Operational problems affecting the infrastructure of
our business;
* Failure to operate in a sustainable and responsible
manner;
* IT security breach and loss of controlled data;
* Poorly managed implementation or take-up of new
systems, leading to business disruptions;
* Loss of key individuals;
* Non-compliance with applicable legislation and
regulations; and
* Unauthorised use of our designs, trademarks and other
intellectual property rights.
Financial Risks
* Currency, interest and credit risks; and
* Fluctuations in foreign currencies.
Responsibility statement of the directors in respect of the
interim financial statements
The directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:
-- the condensed financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by
the EU;
-- the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by:
(a) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being
an indication of important events that have occurred during the
first 28 weeks of the financial year and their impact on the
condensed financial statements, and a description of the principal
risks and uncertainties for the remaining 24 weeks of the financial
year; and
(b) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being
related party transactions that have taken place in the first 28
weeks of the current financial year and that have materially
affected the financial position or performance of the entity during
that period; and any changes in the related party transactions
described in the last annual report that could do so.
The directors of Ted Baker Plc are listed on page 36 of the
Annual Report and Accounts as at, and for, the 52 weeks ended 28
January 2017. A list of current directors is maintained on the Ted
Baker Plc website, at: www.tedbakerplc.com
By order of the Board
R S Kelvin CBE L D Page
Founder and Chief Executive Chief Operating Officer and Group Finance Director
10 October 2017 10 October 2017
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements include matters that are not
historical facts or are statements regarding the Group's
intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other
things, the Group's results of operations, financial condition,
liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies, and the industries in
which the Group operates. Forward-looking statements are based on
the information available to the directors at the time of
preparation of this announcement, and will not be updated during
the year. The directors can give no assurance that these
expectations will prove to have been correct. Due to inherent
uncertainties, including both economic and business risk factors
underlying such forward looking information, actual results may
differ materially from those expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements.
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO TED BAKER PLC
Conclusion
We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set
of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the
28 weeks ended 12 August 2017 which comprises the Condensed Group
Income Statement, the Condensed Group Statement of Comprehensive
Income, the Condensed Group Statement of Changes in Equity, the
Condensed Group Balance Sheet, the Condensed Group Cash Flow
Statement and the related explanatory notes.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the 28 weeks ended 12
August 2017 is not prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by
the EU and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("the
DTR") of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("the UK FCA").
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the
UK. A review of interim financial information consists of making
enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review
procedures. We read the other information contained in the
half-yearly financial report and consider whether it contains any
apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the
information in the condensed set of financial statements.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and
consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would
become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in
an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Directors' responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and
has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible
for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with
the DTR of the UK FCA.
As disclosed in Note 1, the annual financial statements of the
Group are prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU. The directors are
responsible for preparing the condensed set of financial statements
included in the half-yearly financial report in accordance with IAS
34 as adopted by the EU.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the company a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
The purpose of our review work and to whom we owe our
responsibilities
This report is made solely to the company in accordance with the
terms of our engagement to assist the company in meeting the
requirements of the DTR of the UK FCA. Our review has been
undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we
are required to state to it in this report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept
or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company for our
review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have
reached.
Sarah Rolls
for and on behalf of KPMG LLP
Chartered Accountants
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
10 October 2017
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