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Volvere PLC
21 September 2017
21 September 2017
Volvere plc
("Volvere" or the "Group")
Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2017
Volvere plc (AIM: VLE), the growth and turnaround investment
company, announces its unaudited Interim Results for the six months
ended 30 June 2017.
Highlights
GBP million except where Six months ended Year ended
stated
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
Group revenue from continuing
businesses 18.5 14.5 33.0
Group profit before tax
from continuing operations 0.76 0.25 1.98
As at As at As at 31
30 June 30 June December
2017 2016 2016
Consolidated net assets
per share GBP6.23 GBP5.76 GBP6.17
(excluding non-controlling
interests)(1)
Group net assets 26.9 24.7 26.6
Cash and marketable securities 20.5 18.5 20.0
-- Impetus Automotive delivered a very strong performance.
Profit before tax and intra-group management and interest
charges(2) of GBP1.54 million (30 June 2016: GBP0.52 million) on
revenue of GBP12.16 million (30 June 2016: GBP8.16 million). Profit
before tax was GBP1.37 million (30 June 2016: profit GBP0.34
million) - with the difference being intra-group management and
interest charges.
-- Shire Foods' performance was satisfactory and in line with
expectations. Loss before tax and intra-group management and
interest charges(2) of GBP0.24 million (30 June 2016: profit
GBP0.13 million) on revenue of GBP6.28 million (30 June 2016:
GBP6.19 million). Loss before tax was GBP0.25 million (30 June
2016: profit GBP0.1 million) - with the difference being
intra-group management and interest charges.
-- Net assets per share growth continued, reaching new record high.
-- Balance sheet remains strong with high liquidity. Cash and
marketable securities increased over prior comparable period by
GBP2.0 million, to GBP20.5 million (up GBP0.5m compared to 31
December 2016).
Note
1 Based on the net assets attributable to owners of the parent
company and the respective period end shares in issue (which were
4,075,958 at 30 June 2017 and 4,085,958 in both prior periods).
2 Profit before intra-group management and interest charges is
considered to be a relevant and useful interpretation of the
trading results of the business such that its performance can be
understood on a basis which is independent of its ownership by the
Group. Further information is included in the Chief Executive's
statement and Financial review.
For further information:
Volvere plc
Jonathan Lander, CEO Tel: +44 (0) 20 7634 9707
www.volvere.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7496 3000
N+1 Singer
Aubrey Powell/Liz Yong
Chairman's Statement
I'm delighted to report a solid set of results for the first
half of 2017. Trading in Impetus Automotive was very strong, with
performance in Shire in line with our expectations. Net assets per
share have once again risen to a new record of GBP6.23* (30 June
2016: GBP5.76, 31 December 2016: GBP6.17). We look forward to
continuing progress in the remainder of 2017.
David Buchler
Chairman
21 September 2017
*Net assets attributable to owners of the parent company divided
by total number of ordinary shares outstanding at the reporting
date
(less those held in treasury) - see note 8.
Chief Executive's Statement
An excellent performance in our automotive consulting business,
Impetus, was the defining event of the first half of 2017. Shire
and SDS met our expectations for the period, although they did not
perform as well as in
the same period in 2016. The performance of each of the Group's segments is set out below.
Food manufacturing
This segment comprises Shire Foods Limited ("Shire"), the
Group's 80%-owned frozen pie and pasty manufacturing business,
which was acquired in 2011. The company employs approximately 110
people and is based in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.
The depreciation of sterling following the Brexit vote in June
2016 led to a rise in raw material prices in the second half in
2016, which reduced Shire's operating margin. As expected, Shire
continued to suffer from margin pressure in the first half of 2017.
Although first-half revenues of GBP6.28 million were in fact just
ahead of the same period in 2016, there was a loss before tax and
intra-Group management and interest charges** of GBP0.24 million
(30 June 2016: GBP6.19 million and profit GBP0.13 million; 31
December 2016 GBP15.19 million, profit GBP1.15 million). Loss
before tax was GBP0.25 million (30 June 2016: profit GBP0.1
million, 31 December 2016: profit GBP0.91 million) - with the
difference being intra-group interest and management charges.
Shire's revenues are weighted towards the colder winter months,
affecting the timing of profitability. We therefore expect that
Shire's performance will improve in the second half of 2017.
In 2017 Shire successfully introduced new product with existing
customers as part of the strategy to widen its product offering. In
addition, we remain committed to winning new accounts in both
retail and foodservice. Shire remains capable of delivering more
both operationally and financially and we are continually looking
at ways to utilise manufacturing capacity more efficiently.
Automotive Consulting
This segment comprises Impetus Automotive Limited ("Impetus"),
which was acquired in March 2015 and is now approximately 83%-owned
by the Group. Impetus offers services to improve the effectiveness
of the sales and after-sales networks of automotive manufacturers,
including the provision of outsourced training services, as well as
providing research-based industry insight. The company employs
approximately 400 people and is headquartered in Warwick, United
Kingdom.
For the 6 months to 30 June 2017 revenues and profit before tax
and intra-Group interest and management charges** were GBP12.16
million and GBP1.54 million respectively (30 June 2016: GBP8.16
million, profit GBP0.52 million; year to 31 December 2016: GBP17.37
million, profit GBP1.49 million). Profit before tax was GBP1.37
million (30 June 2016: GBP0.34 million, year to 31 December 2016:
GBP1.11 million) - with the difference being intra-group interest
and management charges.
The increased revenue and profit compared to 2016 reflects the
underlying growth in Impetus's business, as well as the
commencement in April of a single large contract to operate a
vehicle manufacturer's training centre. We have successfully
managed the transition of a large number of staff from the previous
supplier under that contract and, in conjunction with the client,
are part way through a process of improving both the operational
performance and measurement criteria relating to training
activities.
Changing vehicle technology means that the pace of change in the
automotive sector is significant and we think this will present
opportunities for Impetus as clients work with us to refine their
distribution and after-sales strategies.
Security solutions
Sira Defence and Security Limited ("SDS"), our security
solutions business delivered a satisfactory performance, with
revenue of GBP0.1 million (30 June 2016: GBP0.17 million, 31
December 2016: GBP0.38 million). As a consequence of the reduced
revenues, the business made a small loss before tax of GBP0.03
million (30 June 2016: profit GBP0.06 million, year to 31 December
2016: GBP0.16 million).
Further segmental information is set out in the financial review
below and in note 2.
Purchase of own shares
During the period the Group acquired 10,000 shares for treasury
for a total consideration of GBP0.05 million. The aggregate cost of
shares purchased as of 30 June 2017 totals GBP5.99 million.
Acquisitions and future strategy
Deal flow was relatively subdued during the first half of 2017
although in the second quarter there were some signs of increased
distress in those companies dependent upon imported goods and in
consumer-facing businesses such as in the casual dining sector. The
challenge, as ever, is to determine which opportunities are capable
of turnaround and those which are more realistically best
avoided.
Our existing portfolio is well placed to adapt to a changing
U.K. economy, but the dedication and commitment of the management
and staff at Shire, Impetus and SDS, is a prerequisite to ensuring
continued growth. I am very grateful for their support and
confidence in us.
As a Group, Volvere and its team are strong and we are well
placed to capitalise on further opportunities as they arise.
Jonathan Lander
Chief Executive
21 September 2017
**Profit before intra-Group management and interest charges is
considered to be a relevant and useful interpretation of the
trading results of the business such that its performance can be
understood on a basis which is independent of its ownership by the
Group.
Financial Review
This financial review covers the Group's performance during the
period ended 30 June 2017. It should be read in conjunction with
the Chairman's and Chief Executive's Statements.
Overview
The Group's revenue from continuing operations for the period
was GBP18.54 million compared to GBP14.54 million for the period to
30 June 2016 (31 December 2016: GBP32.96 million). The increase in
the first half of 2017 is due to growth in Impetus arising
principally from the commencement of a large contract to provide
training services from 1 April as well as growth in other areas of
the business
Group profit before tax from continuing operations was GBP0.76
million (30 June 2016: GBP0.25 million, year to 31 December 2016:
GBP1.98 million). The increase compared to the same period last
year reflects the growth in Impetus, offset by reduced comparable
results from Shire and SDS.
Further comment on each segment is set out below and detailed
information about the Group's segments is set out in note 2 to
these interim results, which should be read in conjunction with
this financial review.
Automotive Consulting
Impetus has been a member of the Group since March 2015. A
summary of its recent financial performance is set out in Table A
below.
Table A 6 months 6 months
to to Year Year
30 30 ended ended
June June 31 December 31 December
2017 2016 2016 2015(1)
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 12,163 8,164 17,372 12,077
Profit before tax,
Group interest and
management charges(2) 1,536 522 1,485 583
Profit before tax(2) 1,369 335 1,114 304
(1) Reflects the period from acquisition on 25 March 2015 to 31
December 2015
(2) The difference between profit before tax and profit before
tax, Group interest and management charges relates to Group
interest and management charges
The revenue growth against the comparable period is due partly
to the commencement of the contract noted above. However, combined
other activities grew by just under 20% too, which was very
pleasing. The combined effects of these significantly increased
profitability by more than GBP1 million in the period.
During the period the Group charged Impetus GBP132,000 for
management services and interest of GBP35,000 on Group loans. At
the period end loans outstanding to the Group amounted to GBP1.24
million (30 June 2016: GBP1.27 million, 31 December 2016: GBP0.89
million), with the increase since the year end being due
principally to the working capital requirements associated with
revenue growth. At the date of this report, loans outstanding to
the Group were GBP0.69 million, following net repayments of GBP0.55
million since 30 June.
Security solutions
The performance of SDS was below the prior comparable period,
with lower revenue of GBP0.1 million (30 June 2016: GBP0.17
million, 31 December 2016: GBP0.38 million). As a result of the
reduced revenue, SDS made a small loss before tax of GBP0.03
million (30 June 2016: profit GBP0.06 million, 31 December 2016:
profit GBP0.16 million). No Group loans were outstanding at the
period end (30 June 2016: GBPnil, 31 December 2016: GBPnil).
Food manufacturing
A summary of Shire's recent financial performance is set out in
Table B below.
Table B 6 months 6 months Year Year Year
to to ended ended ended
30 June 30 June 31 December 31 December 31 December
2017 2016 2016 2015 2014
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 6,280 6,192 15,190 15,476 12,134
(Loss)/profit before
tax, Group interest
and management
charges(1) (237) 129 1,149 1,588 1,651
(Loss)/profit before
tax(1) (252) 97 909 1,165 1,651
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(1) The difference between (loss)/profit before tax and
(loss)/profit before tax, Group interest and management charges
relates to Group interest and management charges
Shire's revenue was slightly ahead of the same period in 2016
but margins were lower partly because of the impact of sterling's
devaluation. Although mitigation steps were taken to reduce the
impact, by increasing prices and taking on further work from
customers, this was effective on a progressive basis through the
period.
At 30 June 2017, Shire's remaining Group loans had all been
repaid. We expect to make further loans to Shire to meet its
seasonal stock-build during the winter period, though at the date
of this report no further such loans had been made. The equity
investment and related intellectual property investments made of
GBP0.53 million and GBP0.44 million respectively, brings the
Group's total amount invested (excluding loans) to GBP0.97
million.
Shire's unaudited net assets at the period end amounted to
GBP5.39 million (30 June 2016: GBP4.97 million; 31 December 2016:
GBP5.72 million), of which 20% is attributable to non-controlling
interests.
Investment revenues and other gains and losses
The Group purchased available-for-sale investments during the
period as part of its treasury management policy but no income
arose in the period. Income in the prior periods related to
investments disposed of in December 2016.
Statement of financial position
Cash
Cash at the period end was GBP14.36 million (30 June 2016:
GBP13.99 million, 31 December 2016: GBP20.06 million). The
reduction in cash compared to the end of 2016 was due to the
purchase of available-for-sale investments. Details of cash
movements are shown in the consolidated statement of cash
flows.
Available-for-sale investments
At the period end the Group had available-for-sale investments
with a market value of GBP6.16 million (30 June 2016: GBP4.50
million, 31 December 2016: GBPnil) with a base cost of GBP6.26
million. The unrealised loss has been dealt with through reserves,
as set out in the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income.
In line with the Group's treasury management policies and
pending investment in other acquisitions, the Group continues to
consider short-term investments where there is the opportunity for
attractive returns.
Earnings per share and share capital
Total basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share (which are
from continuing operations) were 8.2 pence (30 June 2016: 2.4
pence; year ended 31 December 2016: 32.6 pence).
Hedging
It is not the Group's policy to enter into derivative
instruments to hedge interest rate or foreign exchange risk.
Risk factors
The Company and Group face a number of specific business risks
that could affect the Company's or Group's success. The Company
invests in distressed businesses and securities, which by their
nature, often carry a higher degree of risk than those that are not
distressed.
The Group's businesses are principally engaged in the provision
of services that are dependent on the continued employment of the
Group's employees and availability of suitable, profitable
workload. Also, in the automotive consulting and food manufacturing
segments, there is a dependency on a small number of customers and
a reduction in the volume or range of products or services supplied
to those customers or the loss of any one of them could impact the
Group materially.
In addition, the food manufacturing segment is exposed to raw
material and commodity cost increases and is dependent on the
availability of credit facilities on appropriate terms from lenders
and suppliers as well as being dependent on the reliability and
performance of the plant and equipment used in the business.
Failure or unreliability of key plant or equipment could be
material in terms of lost production output or other losses arising
from non-supply of products and there is the risk that any or all
of the costs, timescales or the non-availability of funding
required to enable rectification, would render the segment
unviable, with a material effect on the Group.
Key performance indicators ("KPIs")
The Group uses key performance indicators suitable for the
nature and size of the Group's businesses.
The key financial performance indicators are revenue, profit
before tax and profit before tax, Group interest and management
charges. The performance of the Group and the individual trading
businesses against these KPIs, is outlined above and disclosed in
note 2.
Internally, management uses a variety of non-financial KPIs as
follows: in respect of the food manufacturing segment order intake,
manufacturing output and sales are monitored weekly and reported
monthly; order intake is reported monthly in respect of the
security solutions segment; order intake and headcount are
monitored in the Automotive Consulting segment.
Nick Lander
Chief Financial & Operating Officer
21 September 2017
Consolidated income statement
Year
6 months 6 months ended
to to 31
30 June 30 June December
Note 2017 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 2 18,540 14,544 32,964
Cost of sales (14,732) (11,499) (25,033)
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Gross profit 3,808 3,045 7,931
Distribution costs (431) (389) (932)
Administrative expenses (2,569) (2,462) (5,065)
Operating profit 808 194 1,934
Investment revenues - 95 186
Other gains and losses 3 - - (22)
Finance expense 4 (74) (70) (162)
Finance income 4 22 28 48
Profit before tax 756 247 1,984
Income tax expense (290) (82) (311)
Profit for the period 466 165 1,673
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Attributable to:
- Equity holders of the parent 333 99 1,334
- Non-controlling interests 7 133 66 339
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466 165 1,673
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Earnings per share 5
Total
- Basic 8.2p 2.4p 32.6p
- Diluted 8.2p 2.4p 32.6p
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Year
6 months 6 months ended
to to 31
30 June 30 June December
2017 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit for the period 466 165 1,673
Other comprehensive
income (items that
will be reclassified
to profit or loss)
Fair value gains and
losses on available-for-sale
financial assets
- current period (losses)/gains (102) 188 -
- reclassified to
profit and loss - - 617
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains
on retranslation of
foreign operations (5) 26 25
Other comprehensive
income (107) 214 642
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Total comprehensive
income for the period 359 379 2,315
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Attributable to:
Equity holders of
the parent 227 307 1,976
Non-controlling interests 132 72 339
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359 379 2,315
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Fair
Share Share value Retained Non-controlling
Six months to 30 June capital premium reserve earnings Total interests Total
2017 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Other comprehensive
income - - (102) (4) (106) (1) (107)
Profit for the period - - - 333 333 133 466
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Total comprehensive
income for the period - - (102) 329 227 132 359
Balance at 1 January 50 3,640 - 21,529 25,219 1,406 26,625
Transactions with
owners:
Purchase of own shares - - - (54) (54) - (54)
Total transactions
with owners - - - (54) (54) - (54)
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Balance at 30 June 50 3,640 (102) 21,804 25,392 1,538 26,930
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Fair
Share Share value Retained Non-controlling
Six months to 30 June capital premium reserve earnings Total interests Total
2016 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Other comprehensive
income - - 188 20 208 6 214
Profit for the period - - - 99 99 66 165
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Total comprehensive
income for the period - - 188 119 307 72 379
Balance at 1 January 50 3,640 (617) 20,175 23,248 1,046 24,294
Transactions with
owners:
Increase in non-controlling
interest - - - - - 15 15
Total transactions
with owners - - - - - 15 15
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Balance at 30 June 50 3,640 (429) 20,294 23,555 1,133 24,688
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Fair
Share Share value Retained Non-controlling
Year ended 31 December capital premium reserve earnings Total interests Total
2016 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Other comprehensive
income - - - 25 25 - 25
Transfer to profit
and loss on disposal - - 617 - 617 - 617
Profit for the year - - - 1,334 1,334 339 1,673
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Total comprehensive
income for the year - - 617 1,359 1,976 339 2,315
Balance at 1 January 50 3,640 (617) 20,175 23,248 1,046 24,294
Transactions with
owners:
Increase in non-controlling
interest - - - (12) (12) 21 9
Share based payments - - - 7 7 - 7
Total transactions
with owners - - - (5) (5) 21 16
Balance at 31 December 50 3,640 - 21,529 25,219 1,406 26,625
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Consolidated statement of financial position
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Goodwill 380 380 380
Other intangible assets 24 55 39
Property, plant & equipment 5,559 5,549 5,572
Total non-current assets 5,963 5,984 5,991
Current assets
Inventories 2,396 1,808 2,082
Trade and other receivables 6,864 5,548 7,231
Cash and cash equivalents 14,361 13,986 20,063
Available for sale investments 6,156 4,501 -
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Total current assets 29,777 25,843 29,376
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Total assets 35,740 31,827 35,367
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Loans and other borrowings (596) (369) (1,613)
Finance leases (161) (104) (159)
Trade and other payables (5,565) (4,333) (4,431)
Tax payable (266) - (184)
Total current liabilities (6,588) (4,806) (6,387)
Non-current liabilities
Loans and other borrowings (1,401) (1,497) (1,448)
Finance leases (361) (398) (442)
Total non-current liabilities (1,762) (1,895) (1,890)
Total liabilities (8,350) (6,701) (8,277)
Provisions - deferred tax (376) (329) (376)
Provisions - lease incentive (84) (109) (89)
NET ASSETS 26,930 24,688 26,625
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Equity
Share capital 50 50 50
Share premium account 3,640 3,640 3,640
Fair value reserve (102) (429) -
Retained earnings 21,804 20,294 21,529
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Capital and reserves attributable
to equity holders of the Company 25,392 23,555 25,219
Non-controlling interests 7 1,538 1,133 1,406
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TOTAL EQUITY 26,930 24,688 26,625
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Consolidated statement of cash flows
6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months Year Year
to 30 to 30 to 30 to 30 ended ended
June June June June 31 December 31 December
2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit for the
period from continuing
operations 466 165 1,673
Adjustments for:
Investment revenues - (95) (186)
Other gains and
losses 3 - - 22
Finance expense 4 74 70 162
Finance income 4 (22) (28) (48)
Depreciation 228 220 436
Amortisation of
intangible assets 16 16 32
Foreign exchange
differences (6) - (7)
Loss on disposal
of property, plant
and equipment 7 61 62
Share-based payment
expense 6 - 10 7
Income tax expense 290 82 311
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587 336 791
Operating cash
flows before movements
in working capital 1,053 501 2,464
Decrease in trade
and other receivables 368 2,183 100
Increase in trade
and other payables 1,127 112 275
Increase in inventories (314) (702) (976)
Tax paid (208) - (82)
Cash generated
from operations 2,026 2,094 1,781
Investing activities
Proceeds from sale
of discontinued
operations net
of cash sold - 385 784
Purchase of
available-for-sale
investments (6,258) - -
Income from
available-for-sale
investments - 95 186
Disposal of
available-for-sale
investments - - 4,908
Purchase of property,
plant and equipment (222) (81) (164)
Disposal of property,
plant and equipment - 25 25
Interest received 22 28 49
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Net cash generated
from/(used by)
investing activities (6,458) 452 5,788
Financing activities
Interest paid (74) (70) (162)
Purchase of own
shares (treasury
shares) 8 (54) - -
(Repayment of)/net
new borrowings (1,143) (519) 620
Issue of shares
(by subsidiary) - - 9
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Net cash used by
financing activities (1,271) (589) 467
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Net (decrease)/increase
in cash (5,703) 1,957 8,036
Cash at beginning
of period 20,063 11,967 11,967
Foreign exchange
revaluation of
opening cash 1 62 60
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Cash at end of
period 14,361 13,986 20,063
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Volvere plc
Notes forming part of the unaudited interim results for the
period ended 30 June 2017
1 Financial information
The financial information for the period ended 30 June 2017 and
the comparative figures for the period ended 30 June 2016 have not
been reviewed or audited by the Group's auditors and have been
prepared on the basis of the accounting policies adopted by the
Group under IFRS. The same accounting policies and methods of
computation are followed in the interim financial report as
published by the Company on 25 May 2017 in its annual financial
statements, which are available on the Company's website at
www.volvere.co.uk.
The comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2016 have
been prepared under IFRS. They do not constitute statutory accounts
as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The accounts for the 12
months ended 31 December 2016 received an unmodified auditor's
report and have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
Copies of this statement will be available to members of the
public at the Company's registered office: Warnford Court, 29
Throgmorton Street, London EC2N 2AT and on its website
www.volvere.co.uk.
2 Operating segments
Analysis by business segment (excluding intra-Group interest and
management charges and balances):
Analysis by business segment:
Period ended 30 June Investing
2017 Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Revenue 12,163 97 6,280 - 18,540 - 18,540
Profit/(loss) before
tax(1) 1,536 (25) (237) (518) 756 (-) 756
Period ended 30 June Investing
2016 Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Revenue 8,164 168 6,192 20 14,544 - 14,544
Profit/(loss) before
tax(1) 521 55 129 (458) 247 (-) 247
Year ended 31 December Investing
2016 Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Revenue 17,372 382 15,190 20 32,964 - 32,964
Profit/(loss) before
tax(1) 1,485 163 1,149 (813) 1,984 (-) 1,984
As at 30 June 2017 Investing
Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Assets 7,411 214 9,670 18,445 35,740 - 35,740
Liabilities/provisions (4,054) (246) (4,278) (232) (8,810) - (8,810)
Net assets(2) 3,357 (32) 5,392 18,213 26,930 - 26,930
As at 30 June 2016 Investing
Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Assets 4,388 242 8,925 18,272 31,827 - 31,827
Liabilities/provisions (2,746) (202) (3,955) (236) (7,139) - (7,139)
Net assets(2) 1,642 40 4,970 18,036 24,688 - 24,688
As at 31 December 2016 Investing
Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Assets 4,834 207 11,136 19,190 35,367 - 35,367
Liabilities/provisions (2,895) (209) (5,412) (226) (8,742) - (8,742)
Net assets(2) 1,939 (2) 5,724 18,964 26,625 - 26,625
(1) stated before intra-Group interest
and management charges
(2) assets and liabilities stated
excluding intra-Group balances
Six months to 30 June Investing
2017 Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Capital spend 9 7 206 - 222 - 222
Depreciation 20 - 208 - 228 - 228
Amortisation/Impairment 16 - - - 16 - 16
Interest income
(non-Group) - - - 22 22 - 22
Interest expense
(non-Group) 20 - 54 - 74 - 74
Tax expense 290 - - - 290 - 290
Six months to 30 June Investing
2016 Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Capital spend 24 - 57 - 81 - 81
Depreciation 21 - 198 1 220 - 220
Amortisation/Impairment 16 - - - 16 - 16
Interest income
(non-Group) - - - 28 28 - 28
Interest expense
(non-Group) 17 - 53 - 70 - 70
Tax expense 82 - - - 82 - 82
Year ended 31 December Investing
2016 Automotive Security Food and Total
consulting solutions manufacturing management continuing Discontinued Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 services GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
GBP'000
Capital spend 35 - 287 - 322 - 322
Depreciation 45 - 390 1 436 - 436
Amortisation/Impairment 32 - - - 32 - 32
Interest income
(non-Group) - - - 48 48 - 48
Interest expense
(non-Group) 41 - 121 - 162 - 162
Tax expense 175 - 136 - 311 - 311
Geographical analysis:
External revenue by Non-current assets
location of customers by location of assets
6 months 6 months Year
to to ended 30 30 June 31 December
30 June 30 June 31 December June 2016 2016
2017 2016 2016 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
UK 16,249 12,718 29,064 5,963 5,984 5,991
Rest of Europe 1,557 1,106 2,612 - - -
Other 734 720 1,288 - - -
--------- --------- ------------- -------- ---------- --------------
18,540 14,544 32,964 5,963 5,984 5,991
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3 Other gains and losses
The Company's unrealised treasury investment losses at the end
of the period amounted GBP102,000 and these have been dealt with
through other comprehensive income. In the prior comparable period
a reversal of unrealised treasury investment losses occurred,
giving rise to an unrealised gain of GBP188,000. This was dealt
with through reserves, as set out in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income.
4 Finance expense/income
The Group's finance expense relates to the debt servicing costs
in the Group's subsidiaries, Shire Foods Limited and Impetus
Automotive Limited, offset by interest earned on the Group's cash
deposits.
5 Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share is based
on the following data:
6 months 6 months Year
to to ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Earnings for the purposes
of earnings per share:
From continuing operations 333 99 1,334
From discontinued operations - - -
---------- ---------- -------------
Total 333 99 1,334
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No. No.
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares for the purposes
of earnings per share:
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue 4,080,323 4,085,958 4,085,958
Dilutive effect of potential - - -
ordinary shares
---------- ---------- -------------
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares for diluted
EPS 4,080,323 4,085,958 4,085,958
========== ========== =============
There were no outstanding share options in issue at the period
end (30 June 2016: nil; 31 December 2016: nil).
6 Share-based payment
During the prior period the Group's subsidiary, Impetus
Automotive Limited, issued shares to certain management of that
business. An independent valuation of the shares issued was
undertaken and the share-based payment charge reflects that
valuation. The issue of shares in Impetus resulted in an increase
in non-controlling interests, which are set out in note 7.
7 Non-controlling interests
The non-controlling interests of GBP1.54 million relate to the
net assets attributable to the shares not held by the Group at 30
June 2017 in the following subsidiary undertakings:
30 June 30 June 31 December
2017 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
NMT Group Limited 73 74 74
Shire Foods Limited 1,077 992 1,127
Impetus Automotive Limited 388 67 205
1,538 1,133 1,406
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The Group now owns approximately 83% (previously 79%) of
Impetus, following the cancellation of certain management shares
during the second half of 2016.
8 Purchase of own shares
The Company acquired 10,000 of its own Ordinary shares during
the period (30 June and 31 December 2016: nil) for a consideration
of GBP54,000. For reference, the total number of Ordinary shares
held in treasury is 2,131,116 and the number of shares in issue,
excluding treasury shares, at the period end was 4,075,958 (30 June
and 31 December 2016: 4,085,958).
9 Dividend
The Board is not recommending the payment of an interim dividend
for the period ended 30 June 2017.
- Ends -
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