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Half Yearly Report

RNS Number : 9881Q

Heath(Samuel) & Sons PLC

20 November 2012

 



SAMUEL HEATH & SONS plc

("the Company")

 

INTERIM REPORT

 

Half year ended 30 September 2012

 

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

 

 

I have pleasure in reporting an increased profit before tax for the first six months of trading of £169,000 (2011: £11,000) on revenue of £5,103,000 (2011: £4,681,000) up 9% on the comparative period last year.

These results are a lot better than we had budgeted, but worryingly trading has become worse as the period continued.

However, during the period we launched a new range of art deco taps and showers called Style Moderne, which has been very well received both in the U.K. and overseas.

There is no worse background for good business than uncertainty.  With elections taking place in some countries and continuing unresolved financial problems in Europe, there are surely plenty of uncertainties.

It is, therefore, very difficult indeed once more to forecast the outcome for the full year, but it would be a very unwise man, who would be optimistic.

Our net assets however remain strong.  We therefore propose a dividend of 5.5p per share (2011: 5.5p per share) payable on 25th March 2013. 

 

 

Sam Heath

Chairman

20th November 2012

 

 

 

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Samuel Heath & Sons Plc
John Park, Company Secretary0121 772 2303
Zeus Capital Limited
Ross Andrews/Nick Cowles0161 831 1512
    Unaudited Interim Financial Report For the Half Year ended 30 September 2012    
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
Half year
ended
30 September
2012
Half year
ended
30 September
2011
Year ended
31 March
2012
UnauditedUnauditedAudited
Continuing operations£'000£'000£'000
Revenue5,1034,6819,782
Cost of sales(2,731)(2,519)(4,936)
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Gross profit2,3722,1624,846
Distribution costs(1,517)(1,436)(2,840)
Administrative expenses(737)(738)(1,450)
------------------------------
Operating profit/(loss)118(12)556
Gain on sale of financial assets--16
Finance income512360
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Profit before taxation16911632
Taxation(41)(3)(117)
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Profit for the period1288515
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Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share5.1p0.3p20.3p
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Half year
ended
30 September
2012
Half year
ended
30 September
2011
Year ended
31 March
2012
UnauditedUnauditedAudited
£'000£'000£'000
Profit for the period1288515
------------------------------
Actuarial loss on defined benefit scheme(1,715)-(1,712)
Deferred taxation on actuarial loss387-365
Gain/(loss) on available for sale financial assets40(42)28
Cash flow hedges(7)(2)(2)
------------------------------
Other comprehensive income for the period(1,295)(44)(1,321)
------------------------------
Total comprehensive income for period(1,167)(36)(806)
------------------------------
Equity shareholders' funds brought forward5,2466,3506,350
Total comprehensive income for the period(1,167)(36)(806)
Equity dividends paid(158)(158)(298)
------------------------------
Equity shareholders' funds3,9216,1565,246
===============
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
At
30 September
2012
At
30 September
2011
At
31 March
2012
UnauditedUnauditedAudited
£'000£'000£'000
Non current assets
Intangible assets323203260
Property, plant and equipment1,8242,0721,948
Deferred tax asset1,083411696
------------------------------
3,2302,6862,904
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Current assets
Inventories2,6832,5422,615
Trade and other receivables1,6011,6361,873
Available for sale financial assets1,5801,4631,540
Cash and cash equivalents284350477
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6,1485,9916,505
------------------------------
Total assets9,3788,6779,409
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables(727)(859)(1,092)
Derivative financial instruments(7)--
Current tax payable(103)(91)(62)
------------------------------
(837)(950)(1,154)
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Non current liabilities
Retirement benefit scheme(4,512)(1,433)(2,901)
Deferred tax liability(108)(138)(108)
------------------------------
(4,620)(1,571)(3,009)
------------------------------
Total liabilities(5,457)(2,521)(4,163)
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Net assets3,9216,1565,246
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital254254254
Capital redemption reserve109109109
Retained earnings3,5585,7934,883
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Equity shareholders' funds3,9216,1565,246
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Half year
Ended
30 September
2012
Half year
Ended
30 September
2011
Year ended
31 March
2012
UnauditedUnauditedAudited
£'000£'000£'000
Net cash flow generated from operations141138833
Pension contributions(100)(100)(350)
Income taxes paid--(93)
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Net cash flow from operating activities4138390
------------------------------
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(64)(155)(235)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment63646
Purchase of intangible assets(67)-(60)
Purchase of available for sale financial assets(97)-(465)
Proceeds from sale of available for sale financial assets97-474
Interest received493672
------------------------------
Net cash outflow from investing activities(76)(83)(168)
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Financing
Equity dividends paid(158)(158)(298)
------------------------------
Net cash outflow from financing(158)(158)(298)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(193)(203)(76)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period477553553
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period284350477
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1BASIS OF PREPARATION OF INTERIM REPORT
As permitted, IAS34 'Interim Financial Reporting' has not been applied in this interim report. The information for the period ended 30 September 2012 is not audited and does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2012 were given an unqualified audit report and did not contain statements under section 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006. A copy of the statutory accounts for that year has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The interim accounts for the half year ended 30 September 2011 were also unaudited.
2ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The report has been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") at 30 September 2012 as well as all interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") at 30 September 2012.
The group has not availed itself of early adoption options in such standards and interpretations.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis. The principal accounting policies adopted are as set out in the Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2012. The valuation of inventories is considered to be the main area in terms of significant accounting estimates and judgements.
The retirement benefit scheme liability recognised in these interim accounts reflects the estimated change in the deficit at 30 September 2012 from the movements in discount rates and inflation during the six months.
3DIVIDENDS
An interim dividend of 5.5 pence per share is proposed (30 September 2011: 5.5 pence per share) and will be payable on 25 March 2013 with a record date of 1 March 2013.
4EARNINGS PER SHARE
The basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the relevant profit after taxation of £128,000 (30 September 2011: £8,000) by the average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period being 2,534,322 (2011: 2,534,322). The number of shares used in the calculation is the same for both basic and diluted earnings.
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