Half-yearly Report
Eco Animal Health Group Plc
3rd December 2014
ECO Animal Health Group plc
(AIM: EAH)
Results for the six months ended 30 September 2014
ECO ANIMAL HEALTH REPORTS STRONG FIRST HALF PERFORMANCE
HIGHLIGHTS
Finance
Operations
Peter Lawrence, Executive Chairman of ECO Animal Health Group plc, commented:
“The second half of the year has started well and is maintaining the momentum of the first six months. While the company continues to apply for further marketing authorisations, it is rewarding to see the results of our change of focus from gaining intellectual property to delivering profitable and growing sales of our licensed products.
As we expand sales into existing and newly licensed territories and grow market shares for our exciting range of veterinary pharmaceutical products, I look forward with confidence to ECO delivering an impressive performance when results for the full year are announced next summer.â€
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Contacts: | |||
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ECO Animal Health Group plc | |||
Peter Lawrence | 020 8336 6190 | ||
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Spiro Financial | |||
Anthony Spiro | 020 8336 6196 | ||
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Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser ) | |||
Dan Webster, Dan Harris, George Sellar |
020 7418 8869 | ||
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ECO Animal Health Group plc is a leader in the development, registration and marketing of pharmaceutical products for animals. Our products for these global growth markets promote well-being. Our financial goals are achieved through the careful and responsible application of science to generate value for our shareholders.
Chairman’s Statement
I am delighted to report that ECO Animal Health Group plc has delivered another strong performance in the six months ended 30 September 2014, building on the progress of previous years. These results demonstrate the global acceptance of our veterinary pharmaceutical products in general and of Aivlosin®, our patented macrolide antibiotic, in particular. Once again, these results have been achieved during a period of relative strength of sterling against the basket of currencies in which we trade.
Financial performance
Sales advanced by 10.7% to £17.0m (2013: £15.3m); this increase is 20% at constant exchange rates i.e. as if the 2013 sales are recalculated using the same average exchange rates as applied in 2014. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, minority interests, share based payments and foreign exchange differences (EBITDA) increased by over 14% to £3.4m (2013: £3.0m); this increase becomes 30% at constant exchange rates. Our balance sheet remains strong and Group cash at the period end was £14.2m, this is after the payment of the dividend in August and includes cash generated from operations of some £1.8m (2013: £1.5m). Pre-tax profit more than doubled to £2.0 million (2013: £1.0 million).Earnings per share increased by 219% to 2.68 pence (2013: 0.84 pence).
The Board is pleased to declare an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share to be paid on 7th April 2015 to shareholders on the register on 13th March 2015. The reintroduction of an interim dividend, which was last declared in 2008, reflects the Board’s confidence in the growth prospects of the company.
We have invested in working capital for the expansion of business in important new territories such as North America, Russia and South Korea and also in the development of new Aivlosin® indications and marketing authorisations (licences), as well as building our sales, marketing and technical capabilities around the globe. These investments, principally in skilled staff, while having a short term impact on EBITDA, are an investment in the future of ECO and reflect our confidence in the business.
Operations
Worldwide sales of Aivlosin® continue to grow and increased by 14% compared with the same period last year. In the USA and Canada, territories which account for more than one third of its potential world market, sales of Aivlosin® continue to build strongly. Aivlosin® was granted its first marketing authorisation in the USA in 2012 and it is very encouraging to see how rapidly and successfully sales for this flagship product are progressing in this key market.
In July, we reported that a temporary reduction in pig numbers in North America, as a result of Porcine Endemic Diarrhoea virus (PEDv) combined with increased consumer demand, had resulted in near record pork prices. It now appears that the incidence of the disease may have peaked and there are now two vaccines licensed against PEDv in the USA. These related events should allow greater access to pig producers by our salesforce, enabling us to build on our already excellent start.
While the licensing authorities around the world recommend the overall reduction of the use of growth promoting antibiotics, this direction of travel plays straight to the advantages of Aivlosin® which is a veterinary prescribed drug. It is used at low but efficacious dose rates for short durations of treatments and thus meets all the current guidelines for the judicious use of antimicrobials.
In October, after the period end, our joint venture partner in the USA (Pharmgate LLC) acquired a leading animal health business with a strong presence in the North American market. This purchase will result in a significant expansion of our sales force which will be able to offer a larger, complementary range of products to customers. We expect that this development will lead to a further increase in market share in North America.
In China, our subsidiary, Zhejiang ECO Biok Animal Health Products, which has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, had another very successful six months with sales rising 9% in sterling, or 18% in local currency, compared with the same period in the previous year.
In July, we acquired the business of our long standing Southeast Asian distributor, based in Kuala Lumpur with representation throughout the region. This operation has performed well with sales up almost 60% in US dollars or 45% in sterling, compared with the same period in the previous year. ECO is currently undertaking a full strategic review of the opportunities offered by these important pig and poultry markets and is confident that with renewed focus and greater technical, sales and marketing support, the region will have a significant commercial impact on future results.
In Japan, the ongoing weakness of the yen during the period continued to affect our results. In Latin America, the uncertain economic and political situation, particularly in Argentina and Venezuela, had a similar effect. However there was a significant upturn in business in Mexico and a key tender was won in Brazil, which will have a positive impact during the year.
Sales in Europe were rewardingly strong, increasing by over 66%, compared with the equivalent period last year, although the economic climate remains difficult. This impressive performance reflects the benefits of our investment in the region.
Work is progressing well on the implementation of our supply chain strategy, which involves managing the stock to the levels required to support the ongoing expansion of our global business.
We continue to invest in our product development pipeline, with the aim of obtaining additional marketing authorisations for further disease indications in both our traditional pig and poultry sectors, as well as for new species.
Board
Julia Henderson, who is in her sixth year as a non-executive director, has decided to retire from the Board. I would like to thank Julia for her wise counsel which has been invaluable; her experience and common sense will be greatly missed. The process of identifying a suitable successor is well underway.
Outlook
The second half of the year has started well and is maintaining the momentum of the first six months. While the company continues to apply for further marketing authorisations, it is rewarding to see the results of our change of focus from gaining intellectual property to delivering profitable and growing sales of our licensed products.
As we expand sales for our exciting range of veterinary pharmaceutical products in both new and existing territories, I look forward with confidence to ECO delivering an impressive performance when results for the full year are announced next summer.
Peter A Lawrence
3 December 2014
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT | ||||||||||||||
FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 | ||||||||||||||
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30.09.14 | 30.09.13 | 31.03.14 | ||||||||||||
Notes | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||||||
£000 | £000 | £000 | ||||||||||||
Revenue | 3 | 16,959 | 15,311 | 31,865 | ||||||||||
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Cost of sales | (9,333) | Â | (8,542) | Â | (17,726) | |||||||||
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Gross Profit | 7,626 | 6,769 | 14,139 | |||||||||||
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Other operating income | 138 | 101 | 324 | |||||||||||
Administrative expenses | (4,435) | (3,990) | (7,588) | |||||||||||
Currency profits/(losses) | 146 | (436) | (264) | |||||||||||
Amortisation of intangible assets | (1,236) | (1,131) | (2,336) | |||||||||||
Share based payments | (162) | Â | (162) | Â | (307) | |||||||||
Profit from operating activities: | 2,077 | 1,151 | 3,968 | |||||||||||
Net finance (expense) | (57) | Â | (153) | Â | (285) | |||||||||
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Profit before income tax | 2,020 | 998 | 3,683 | |||||||||||
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Income tax (charge) | (199) | Â | (263) | Â | (602) | |||||||||
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Profit for the period from continuing operations | 1,821 | Â | 735 | Â | 3,081 | |||||||||
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Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||
Owners | 1,606 | 444 | 2,431 | |||||||||||
Minority interest | 215 | Â | 291 | Â | 650 | |||||||||
1,821 | Â | 735 | Â | 3,081 | ||||||||||
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE | 5 | 2.68p | 0.84p | 4.35p | ||||||||||
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE | 5 | 2.66p | 0.82p | 4.30p | ||||||||||
Earnings from continuing activities before | ||||||||||||||
interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation | ||||||||||||||
and share based payments | 3,554 | 2,534 | 6,784 | |||||||||||
Exclude foreign exchange differences | (146) | 436 | 264 | |||||||||||
EBITDA | 3,408 | Â | 2,970 | Â | 7,048 | |||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||
FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 | ||||||||||||||
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30.09.14 | 30.09.13 | 31.03.14 | ||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||||||||
£000 | £000 | £000 | ||||||||||||
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Profit for the period | 1,821 | 735 | 3,081 | |||||||||||
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Foreign currency translation differences | 36 | (383) | (651) | |||||||||||
Defined benefit pension plan - actuarial gains | - | - | 25 | |||||||||||
Revaluation of freehold property | - | - | - | |||||||||||
Deferred tax on revaluation | - | - | 10 | |||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income for the period | 36 | Â | (383) | Â | (616) | |||||||||
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Total comprehensive income for the period | 1,857 | 352 | 2,465 | |||||||||||
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Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||
Owners | 1,579 | 127 | 1,956 | |||||||||||
Minority interest | 278 | 225 | 509 | |||||||||||
1,857 | 352 | 2,465 | ||||||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Share | Share | Other | Revaluation | Treasury | Retained | Total | Minority | Total | |||||||||||
Capital | Premium | Reserves | Reserves | Reserve | Earnings | Interest | Equity | ||||||||||||
Account | Account | ||||||||||||||||||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||
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At 1 April 2013 | 2,767 | 37,881 | 5,050 | 524 | (5,218) | 16,829 | 57,833 | 2,459 | 60,292 | ||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income for the period: |
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Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 2,431 | 2,431 | 650 | 3,081 | ||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income |
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Deferred taxation movements | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | 10 | - | 10 | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation differences | - | - | - | - | - | (511) | (511) | (141) | (652) | ||||||||||
Actuarial gains on pension scheme assets | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | 25 | Â | 25 | Â | - | Â | 25 | ||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | 10 | Â | - | Â | 1,945 | Â | 1,955 | Â | 509 | Â | 2,464 | ||
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Transactions with owners |
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Arising on issue of shares in the period | 356 | 12,298 | - | - | - | - | 12,654 | - | 12,654 | ||||||||||
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Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | (2,110) | (2,110) | (799) | (2,909) | ||||||||||
Transfer from special reserve to share premium | - | 3,250 | (3,250) | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
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Share based payments | - | - | 307 | - | - | - | 307 | - | 307 | ||||||||||
Transfer to retained earnings on option expiry | - | Â | - | Â | (291) | Â | - | Â | - | Â | 291 | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | ||
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Total transactions with owners |
356 | Â | 15,548 | Â | (3,234) | Â | - | Â | - | Â | (1,819) | Â | 10,851 | Â | (799) | Â | 10,052 | ||
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At 31 March 2014 | 3,123 | Â | 53,429 | Â | 1,816 | Â | 534 | Â | (5,218) | Â | 16,955 | Â | 70,639 | Â | 2,169 | Â | 72,808 | ||
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Total comprehensive income for the period: |
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Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 1,606 | 1,606 | 215 | 1,821 | ||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income |
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Foreign currency translation differences | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | (27) | Â | (27) | Â | 63 | Â | 36 | ||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | 1,579 | Â | 1,579 | Â | 278 | Â | 1,857 | ||
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Transactions with owners |
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Share based payments | - | - | 162 | - | - | - | 162 | - | 162 | ||||||||||
Transfer to retained earnings on option expiry | - | - | (38) | - | - | 38 | - | - | - | ||||||||||
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Dividends | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | (2,515) | Â | (2,515) | Â | - | Â | (2,515) | ||
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Total transactions with owners |
- | Â | - | Â | 124 | Â | - | Â | - | Â | (2,477) | Â | (2,353) | Â | - | Â | (2,353) | ||
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At 30 September 2014 | 3,123 | Â | 53,429 | Â | 1,940 | Â | 534 | Â | (5,218) | Â | 16,057 | Â | 69,865 | Â | 2,447 | Â | 72,312 | ||
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Prior interim period | |||||||||||||||||||
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At 1 April 2013 | 2,767 | 37,881 | 5,050 | 524 | (5,218) | 16,829 | 57,833 | 2,459 | 60,292 | ||||||||||
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Total comprehensive income for the period: |
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Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 444 | 444 | 291 | 735 | ||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income |
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Foreign currency translation differences | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | (317) | Â | (317) | Â | (66) | Â | (383) | ||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | 127 | Â | 127 | Â | 225 | Â | 352 | ||
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Transactions with owners |
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Arising on issue of shares in the period | 2 | 29 | - | - | - | - | 31 | - | 31 | ||||||||||
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Share based payments | - | - | 162 | - | - | - | 162 | - | 162 | ||||||||||
Transfer to retained earnings on option expiry | - | - | (290) | - | - | 290 | - | - | - | ||||||||||
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Dividends | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | (800) | Â | (800) | ||
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Total transactions with owners |
2 | Â | 29 | Â | (128) | Â | - | Â | - | Â | 290 | Â | 193 | Â | (800) | Â | (607) | ||
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At 30 September 2013 | 2,769 | Â | 37,910 | Â | 4,922 | Â | 524 | Â | (5,218) | Â | 17,246 | Â | 58,153 | Â | 1,884 | Â | 60,037 | ||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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30.09.14 | 30.09.13 | 31.03.14 | ||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||||||||||
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Notes | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||||
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ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||
Non current assets | ||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles |
8 | 45,043 | 42,059 | 43,172 | ||||||||||||
Property,plant and equipment | 9 | 1,072 | 1,079 | 1,002 | ||||||||||||
Investment property | 10 | 147 | 150 | 148 | ||||||||||||
Investments | 9 | Â | Â | Â | 9 | Â | Â | Â | 9 | |||||||
46,271 | 43,297 | 44,331 | ||||||||||||||
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Current assets | ||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 9,536 | 5,634 | 6,972 | |||||||||||||
Trade and other receivables | 9,407 | 9,579 | 9,869 | |||||||||||||
Income tax recoverable | 46 | 19 | 27 | |||||||||||||
Other taxes and social security | 477 | 180 | 304 | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 17,521 | Â | Â | Â | 5,723 | Â | Â | Â | 18,240 | |||||||
36,987 | 21,135 | 35,412 | ||||||||||||||
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Total assets | 83,258 | Â | Â | Â | 64,432 | Â | Â | Â | 79,743 | |||||||
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Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Trade and other payables | (7,125) | (3,809) | (6,343) | |||||||||||||
Short term borrowings | (3,229) | - | - | |||||||||||||
Income tax | (119) | (100) | (206) | |||||||||||||
Other taxes and social security | (268) | (234) | (178) | |||||||||||||
Dividends | (37) | Â | Â | Â | (32) | Â | Â | Â | (31) | |||||||
(10,778) | (4,175) | (6,758) | ||||||||||||||
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Total assets less current liabilities | 72,480 | 60,257 | 72,985 | |||||||||||||
Non current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax | (168) | (220) | (177) | |||||||||||||
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72,312 | Â | Â | Â | 60,037 | Â | Â | Â | 72,808 | ||||||||
Equity | ||||||||||||||||
Capital and reserves | ||||||||||||||||
Called up share capital | 3,123 | 2,769 | 3,123 | |||||||||||||
Share premium | 53,429 | 37,910 | 53,429 | |||||||||||||
Treasury Reserve | (5,218) | (5,218) | (5,218) | |||||||||||||
Revaluation reserve | 534 | 524 | 534 | |||||||||||||
Other reserves | 1,940 | 4,922 | 1,816 | |||||||||||||
Retained earnings | 16,057 | Â | Â | Â | 17,246 | Â | Â | Â | 16,955 | |||||||
69,865 | 58,153 | 70,639 | ||||||||||||||
Minority interest | 2,447 | Â | Â | Â | 1,884 | Â | Â | Â | 2,169 | |||||||
Total equity | 72,312 | Â | Â | Â | 60,037 | Â | Â | Â | 72,808 | |||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS |
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Profit before tax | 2,020 | 998 | 3,683 | ||||
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Adjustment for: | |||||||
Net finance costs | 57 | 153 | 285 | ||||
Depreciation of property plant and equipment and profits or losses on disposal. | 79 | 90 | 173 | ||||
Amortisation of intangible assets | 1,236 | 1,131 | 2,336 | ||||
Pension payments | 0 | 0 | (54) | ||||
Pension operating costs | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||||
Share based payments | 162 | Â | 162 | Â | 307 | ||
Operating cash flow before movement in working capital | 3,554 | 2,534 | 6,734 | ||||
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Change in inventories | (2,564) | 792 | (546) | ||||
Change in receivables | 289 | 1,661 | 1,321 | ||||
Change in payables | 872 | Â | (3,131) | Â | (653) | ||
Cash generated from operations | 2,151 | 1,856 | 6,856 | ||||
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Interest (paid) | (1) | (5) | (33) | ||||
Income tax (paid) | (314) | Â | (345) | Â | (619) | ||
Net cash inflow from operating activities | 1,836 | 1,506 | 6,204 | ||||
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Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||
Purchase of property plant and equipment | (179) | (17) | (32) | ||||
Sale of motor vehicle | 6 | 14 | 15 | ||||
Costs of acquiring drug registrations and distribution rights | (3,107) | (2,021) | (4,340) | ||||
Interest received | 33 | Â | 0 | Â | 58 | ||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | (3,247) | Â | (2,024) | Â | (4,299) | ||
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Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||
Issue of shares | 0 | 31 | 12,629 | ||||
Dividends paid | (2,509) | Â | (800) | Â | (2,885) | ||
Net cash (used in) financing activities | (2,509) | Â | (769) | Â | 9,744 | ||
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (3,920) | (1,287) | 11,649 | ||||
Foreign exchange movements | (28) | (519) | (939) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 18,240 | 7,529 | 7,530 | ||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 14,292 | Â | 5,723 | Â | 18,240 | ||
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NOTES TO THE PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2014
1. Basis of preparation
The financial information for the period to 30 September 2014 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined by Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. It has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in, and is consistent with, the audited financial statements for the twelve months to 31 March 2014.
The Group applies revised IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements (2007)â€, which became effective as of 1 January 2009. As a result, the Group presents all non-owner changes in equity in consolidated statements of comprehensive income and all owner changes in equity in consolidated statements of changes in equity.
2. Statement of compliance
The interim financial statements do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and do not comply with all of the disclosure requirements in IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reportingâ€. Accordingly, whilst the interim statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, they cannot be construed as being in full compliance with IFRS and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 March 2014.
3. Revenue is derived from the Group’s animal pharmaceutical businesses.
4. Principal risks and uncertainties
These were set out on pages 58-60 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014. The key exposures are to foreign currency exchange rates, potential delays in obtaining marketing authorisations and single sources of supply for some raw materials and have remained unchanged since the year end.
5. Earnings per share
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Weighted average number of shares in issue (000's) | 59,871 | 52,759 | 55,871 | |||||||
Fully diluted weighted average number of shares in issue (000's) | 60,312 | 53,860 | 56,562 | |||||||
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Profit attributable to equity holders of the company (£'s) | 1,605,999 | 442,842 | 2,431,143 | |||||||
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Basic earnings per share (pence) | 2.68 | 0.84 | 4.35 | |||||||
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Fully diluted earnings per share (pence) | 2.66 | 0.82 | 4.30 | |||||||
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6. Dividends |
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£000 | £000 | £000 | ||||||||
Dividend in respect of the year ended 31 March 2013 | ||||||||||
55,376,006 shares at 4.0p per share. | - | - | 2,213 | |||||||
Dividend in respect of the year ended 31 March 2014 | ||||||||||
62,474,231 shares at nil 4.2p per share. | 2,634 | - | - | |||||||
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Dividend waived by employee benefit trust | (119) | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | (103) | |||
2,515 | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | 2,110 | ||||
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7. Related party transactions
At the balance sheet date, ECO Animal Health Group plc owed P A Lawrence, a director of ECO Animal Health Group plc, and members of his family a balance amounting to £133,843 (30 September 2013: £101,901).
During the period the Group provided management services to Anpario plc and C-Corp Limited, companies in which P A Lawrence is a director and holds equity interests. Fees charged were: Anpario plc £16,250 (2013: £16,250) and C-Corp Limited £21,663 (2013: £21,699).
During the period the Group made sales to Zhejiang ECO Biok Animal Health Products Limited at an arm’s length basis to the value of £2,913,590 (Six months to 30 September 2013: £1,080,347). At the end of this period there was an intercompany balance owing from this company of £1,093,822 (30 September 2013: £515,298).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to ECO Animal Health do Brasil Comercio de Productos Veterinarios Ltda to the value of £1,584,059 (Six months to 30 September 2013 £1,110,482). At the end of the period there was an intercompany balance of £551,596 (30 September 2013: £551,596).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to ECO Animal Health Japan Inc (formerly ECOpharma Inc) to the value of £161,065 (30 September 2013: £407,745). At the end of the period there was an intercompany balance of £84,191 (30 September 2013: £135,007).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to ECO Animal Health de Mexico to the value of £62,941 (Six months to September 2013: 247,393). At the end of the period there was an inter-company balance of £814,965 (30 September 2013: £802,198).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to ECO Animal Health USA Corp to the value of £1,396,259 (six months to 30 September 2013: £502,576). At the end of the period there was an inter-company balance of £1,024,205 (30 September 2013: £723,780).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to Pharmgate Animal Health Canada Inc to the value of £889,821 (six months to September 2013: £200,137). At the end of the period there was an inter-company balance of £354,769 (30 September 2013: £61,900).
All of the transactions have been eliminated on consolidation, as well as the whole of the balances relating to the subsidiaries and the group’s share of the balances relating to the US and Canadian joint ventures. During the period ECO Animal Health Ltd and ECO Animal Health Group plc received no dividend (2013: £831,764) from Zhejiang ECO Biok Animal Health Products Limited.
8. Intangible non-current assets
 |  | Distribution |  | Development |  |  |  | ||||
Goodwill | Rights | Costs | Total | ||||||||
Cost | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||
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Cost at 1 April 2013 | 17,930 | 1,266 | 43,912 | 63,108 | |||||||
Additions | - | - | 2,021 | 2,021 | |||||||
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Cost at 30 September 2013 | 17,930 | 1,266 | 45,933 | 65,129 | |||||||
Additions | - | - | 2,319 | 2,319 | |||||||
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Cost at 31 March 2014 | 17,930 | 1,266 | 48,252 | 67,448 | |||||||
Additions | - | 176 | 2,931 | 3,107 | |||||||
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Cost at 30 September 2014 | 17,930 | Â | 1,442 | Â | 51,183 | Â | Â | Â | 70,555 | ||
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Amortisation | |||||||||||
Amortisation at 1 April 2013 | - | 481 | 21,458 | 21,939 | |||||||
Charge for the period | - | 31 | 1,100 | 1,131 | |||||||
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||
Amortisation at 30 September 2013 | - | 512 | 22,558 | 23,070 | |||||||
Charge for the period | - | 32 | 1,173 | 1,205 | |||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | - | 1 | 1 | |||||||
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||
Amortisation at 31 March 2014 | - | 544 | 23,732 | 24,276 | |||||||
Charge for the period | - | Â | 35 | Â | 1,201 | Â | Â | Â | 1,236 | ||
Amortisation at 30 September 2014 | - | Â | 579 | Â | 24,933 | Â | Â | Â | 25,512 | ||
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Net book value at 30 September 2014 | 17,930 | Â | 863 | Â | 26,250 | Â | Â | Â | 45,043 | ||
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Net book value at 1 April 2014 | 17,930 | Â | 722 | Â | 24,520 | Â | Â | Â | 43,172 | ||
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Net book value at 30 September 2013 | 17,930 | Â | 754 | Â | 23,375 | Â | Â | Â | 42,059 | ||
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Net book value at 1 April 2013 | 17,930 | Â | 785 | Â | 22,454 | Â | Â | Â | 41,169 | ||
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9. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment | Â | Â | Â | Fixtures, | Â | Â | Â | Â | |||||
Freehold | Plant and | fittings & | Motor | ||||||||||
Property | Machinery | equipment | Vehicles | Total | |||||||||
Cost | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||||||||
Cost at 1 April 2013 | 650 | 1,266 | 649 | 102 | 2,667 | ||||||||
Additions | - | 12 | 5 | - | 17 | ||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (27) | (27) | ||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | (41) | Â | (1) | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (42) | ||
Cost at 30 September 2013 | 650 | 1,237 | 653 | 75 | 2,615 | ||||||||
Additions | - | 8 | 7 | - | 15 | ||||||||
Disposals | - | - | (188) | - | (188) | ||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | (40) | Â | - | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (40) | ||
Cost at 1 April 2014 | 650 | 1,205 | 472 | 75 | 2,402 | ||||||||
Additions | - | 58 | 93 | 27 | 178 | ||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (11) | (11) | ||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | ||
Cost at 30 September 2014 | 650 | Â | 1,263 | Â | 565 | Â | 91 | Â | Â | Â | 2,569 | ||
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Depreciation | |||||||||||||
Depreciation at 1 April 2013 | - | 882 | 557 | 52 | 1,491 | ||||||||
Charge for the period | 5 | 58 | 17 | 8 | 88 | ||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (13) | (13) | ||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | (30) | Â | - | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (30) | ||
Depreciation at 30 September 2013 | 5 | 910 | 574 | 47 | 1,536 | ||||||||
Charge for the period | 4 | 55 | 15 | 8 | 82 | ||||||||
Disposals | - | - | (188) | - | (188) | ||||||||
Revaluations | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | (31) | Â | - | Â | 1 | Â | Â | Â | (30) | ||
Depreciation at 1 April 2014 | 9 | 934 | 401 | 56 | 1,400 | ||||||||
Charge for the period | 5 | 52 | 18 | 9 | 84 | ||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (11) | (11) | ||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | 24 | Â | - | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 24 | ||
Depreciation at 30 September 2014 | 14 | Â | 1,010 | Â | 419 | Â | 54 | Â | Â | Â | 1,497 | ||
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Net book value | |||||||||||||
Net book value at 30 September 2014 | 636 | Â | 253 | Â | 146 | Â | 37 | Â | Â | Â | 1,072 | ||
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Net book value at 1 April 2014 | 641 | Â | 271 | Â | 71 | Â | 19 | Â | Â | Â | 1,002 | ||
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Net book value at 30 September 2012 | 645 | Â | 327 | Â | 79 | Â | 28 | Â | Â | Â | 1,079 | ||
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Net book value at 1 April 2012 | 650 | Â | 384 | Â | 92 | Â | 50 | Â | Â | Â | 1,176 | ||
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10 Investment property
 |  |  | Freehold |  |  |  | |||
Property | Total | ||||||||
Cost | £000 | £000 | |||||||
 | |||||||||
Cost at 1 April 2013 through to 30 September 2014 | 157 | Â | Â | Â | 157 | ||||
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Depreciation | |||||||||
Depreciation at 1 April 2013 | 5 | 5 | |||||||
Charge for the period ended 30 September 2013 | 2 | 2 | |||||||
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Depreciation at 30 September 2013 | 7 | 7 | |||||||
Charge for the period ended 31 March 2014 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
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Depreciation at 31 March 2014 | 8 | 8 | |||||||
Charge for the period ended 30 September 2014 | 2 | 2 | |||||||
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Depreciation at 30 September 2014 | 10 | Â | Â | Â | 10 | ||||
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Net book value | |||||||||
Net book value at 30 September 2014 |
147 |
 |  |  | 147 | ||||
Net book value at 31 March 2014 | 149 | Â | Â | Â | 149 | ||||
Net book value at 30 September 2013 | 150 | Â | Â | Â | 150 | ||||
Net book value at 1 April 2013 | 152 | Â | Â | Â | 152 | ||||
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This financial information was approved by the board on 02 December 2014.
Copies of this interim report are being sent to all of the Company’s shareholders. Further copies can be obtained from the Company’s registered office at 78 Coombe Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4QS.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS | Â | Peter Lawrence | Â | (Chairman) | |
Marc Loomes | (Chief Executive) | ||||
Kevin Stockdale | (Finance Director) | ||||
Julia Trouse | (Executive Director and Company secretary) | ||||
Brett Clemo | (Executive Director) | ||||
David Danson | (Non-Executive Director) | ||||
Julia Henderson | (Non-Executive Director) | ||||
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REGISTERED OFFICE | 78 Coombe Road, New Malden, Surrey. KT3 4QS | ||||
Tel: 020-8336-2900 | Fax: 020-8336-0909 | ||||
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COMPANY NUMBER | 01818170 | ||||
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