Half-yearly Report
Eco Animal Health Group Plc
ECO Animal Health Group plc (‘’ECOâ€)
(AIM: EAH)
Results for the six months ended 30 September 2015
ECO ANIMAL HEALTH REPORTS STRONG PERFORMANCE
HIGHLIGHTS
Financials
Operations
Peter Lawrence, Executive Chairman of ECO Animal Health Group plc, commented:
"The second half of the year has started well continuing the momentum of the first six months. ECO is in excellent financial and commercial health and we look forward with confidence to delivering another strong set of results, backed by further penetration of key markets and the achievement of additional marketing authorisations."
Contacts:
ECO Animal Health Group plc | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | ||
Peter Lawrence | 020 8336 6190 | ||||||
Marc Loomes | 020 8447 6906 | ||||||
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Spiro Financial | |||||||
Anthony Spiro | 020 8336 6196 | ||||||
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Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser) | |||||||
Dan Webster, Richard Brown, George Sellar | 020 7418 8900 |
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 has delivered another strong performance in the six months to 30 September 2015. This advance has continued the good performance achieved in the last financial year which was driven by further growth in North America, China and Europe, and boosted by the acquisition of distribution rights in Southeast Asia reported last year. It is extremely encouraging that the company has built on these successes in the period under review. These results have been achieved despite the ongoing relative strength of sterling against the majority of currencies in which we trade.
ECO operates in a market segment that provides essential medications to the global animal protein production industry which seeks to meet the ever growing demand from a world prospering from technological and social progress.
Financial performance
Sales rose by 27% to £21.5m (2014: £17.0m), while EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, share based payments and foreign exchange movements) increased by 26% to £4.3m (2014: £3.4m), equivalent to 36% at constant exchange rates (CER). The balance sheet retains its strength and Group cash at the period end was £17.0m (2014: £14.3m). The Group cash balance stated after investing £2.4 million in planned increases in strategic stock levels. Pre-tax profit rose by over 33% to £2.7m (2014: £2.0m), while earnings per share were ahead by 31% at 3.52 pence (2014: 2.68 pence). The board is pleased to increase the interim dividend by 27% to 1.9 pence per share (2014: 1.5 pence). The dividend will be paid on April 4th 2016 to shareholders on the register on 11 March 2016.
Operations
ECO Animal Health Group’s global sales grew by 28% at constant exchange rates (CER). Sales generated in all regions were ahead of the comparable period last year. Worldwide sales of Aivlosin®, our patented molecule for the treatment of economically important diseases of pigs and poultry, increased by 32% (over 34% at CER). Aivlosin® is prescribed under strict veterinary control at low but efficacious dose rates for short duration treatments of specified diseases and meets all the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines for the responsible use of antimicrobials, which when used appropriately help ensure animal welfare and food safety.
ECO’s major regions achieved strong double digit Aivlosin® sales growth, the exceptions being the smaller markets in the Middle East and Africa, where sales declined modestly.
In China, our subsidiary, Zhejiang ECO Biok Animal Health Products, which was established over ten years ago, had another very successful trading period with sales rising 25 % in sterling.
Sales of Aivlosin® in North America increased by over 16% in sterling compared with the same period last year. This excellent result was achieved in a period of unusually mild weather and with the disease pressure considered by experts to be at its lowest for many years. We are well positioned to build on our excellent start as we wait for additional marketing authorisations to be granted in this important market.
In Japan, one of our most mature markets, total sales rose 22% in sterling (33% in yen) reflecting the benefits of a strategic business review and the development of closer ties with key customers.
In Brazil, sales were ahead by close to 75% in sterling (135% in local currency) as a result of winning several key tenders and an improved performance from non-tender business. In other parts of Latin America, the uncertain economic and political situation in Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela impacted our business although overall, the region reported good growth.
In July 2014 we acquired the business of our long-standing Southeast Asian distributor based in Kuala Lumpur, with representation throughout the region. This region has performed extremely well with sales up almost 60% in sterling. Following a strategic review of the opportunities offered by these important pig and poultry markets, the company has now established a representative office in the region and has begun to recruit locally.
Sales in Europe, including the UK, were ahead in the period, maintaining the positive momentum established last year, although the economic climate in the region remains challenging.
The company has continued to invest in its research and product development programme with the intention of obtaining additional marketing authorisations in the key pig and poultry production markets globally. Our announcement in September concerning the establishment of the official maximum residue level for Aivlosin® for poultry eggs received from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use at the European Medicines Agency is another example of our progress towards making the company a truly major force in worldwide animal health.
Outlook
The second half of the year has started well continuing the momentum of the first six months.
ECO is in excellent financial and commercial health and we look forward with confidence to delivering another strong set of results, backed by further penetration of key markets and the achievement of additional marketing authorisations.
Peter A Lawrence
4 December 2015
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30
SEPTEMBER 2015
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30.09.15 | 30.09.14 | 31.03.15 | |||||||||||||||||
Notes | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||||||||||||
£000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 3 | 21,499 | 16,959 | 38,997 | |||||||||||||||
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Cost of sales | (12,552) | Â | Â | Â | (9,333) | Â | Â | Â | (21,546) | ||||||||||
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Gross Profit | 8,947 | 7,626 | 17,451 | ||||||||||||||||
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Other operating income | 118 | 138 | 293 | ||||||||||||||||
Administrative expenses | (4,921) | (4,435) | (9,402) | ||||||||||||||||
Currency (losses)/profits | (67) | 146 | 41 | ||||||||||||||||
Amortisation of intangible assets | (1,339) | (1,236) | (2,794) | ||||||||||||||||
Share based payments | (120) | Â | Â | Â | (162) | Â | Â | Â | (252) | ||||||||||
Profit from operating activities: | 2,618 | 2,077 | 5,337 | ||||||||||||||||
Net finance income/(expense) | 76 | Â | Â | Â | (57) | Â | Â | Â | (259) | ||||||||||
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Profit before income tax | 2,694 | 2,020 | 5,078 | ||||||||||||||||
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Income tax (charge) | (315) | Â | Â | Â | (199) | Â | Â | Â | (457) | ||||||||||
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Profit for the period from continuing operations | 2,379 | Â | Â | Â | 1,821 | Â | Â | Â | 4,621 | ||||||||||
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Attributable to: | |||||||||||||||||||
Owners | 2,158 | 1,606 | 4,094 | ||||||||||||||||
Minority interest | 221 | Â | Â | Â | 215 | Â | Â | Â | 527 | ||||||||||
2,379 | Â | Â | Â | 1,821 | Â | Â | Â | 4,621 | |||||||||||
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE | 5 | 3.52p | 2.68p | 6.82p | |||||||||||||||
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE | 5 | 3.47p | 2.66p | 6.79p | |||||||||||||||
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Earnings from continuing activities before | |||||||||||||||||||
interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation | |||||||||||||||||||
and share based payments | 4,214 | 3,554 | 8,610 | ||||||||||||||||
Exclude foreign exchange differences | 67 | Â | Â | Â | (146) | Â | Â | Â | (41) | ||||||||||
EBITDA | 4,281 | Â | Â | Â | 3,408 | Â | Â | Â | 8,569 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
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30.09.15 | 30.09.14 | 31.03.15 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||||||||
£000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||||
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Profit for the period | 2,379 | 1,821 | 4,621 | ||||||||||||
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Foreign currency translation differences | (699) | 36 | 350 | ||||||||||||
Defined benefit pension plan - actuarial gains | - | - | (55) | ||||||||||||
Revaluation of investment property | - | - | 35 | ||||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income for the period | (699) | Â | Â | Â | 36 | Â | Â | Â | 330 | ||||||
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Total comprehensive income for the period | 1,680 | 1,857 | 4,951 | ||||||||||||
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Attributable to: | |||||||||||||||
Owners | 1,674 | 1,579 | 4,090 | ||||||||||||
Minority interest | 6 | Â | Â | Â | 278 | Â | Â | Â | 861 | ||||||
1,680 | Â | Â | Â | 1,857 | Â | Â | Â | 4,951 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
 |  |  | Share |  |  |  | Share |  |  |  | Other |  |  |  | Revaluation |  |  |  | Treasury |  |  |  | Retained |  |  |  | Total |  |  |  | Minority |  |  |  | Total |  |  | ||
Capital | Premium | Reserves | Reserves | Reserve | Earnings | Interest | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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At 1 April 2014 | 3,124 | 53,429 | 1,816 | 533 | (5,217) | 16,955 | 70,640 | 2,168 | 72,808 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period: |
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Profit for the year | - | - | - | - | - | 4,094 | 4,094 | 527 | 4,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income |
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Revaluation of investment property | - | - | - | 44 | - | - | 44 | - | 44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred taxation movements | - | - | - | (9) | - | - | (9) | - | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation differences | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 16 | 334 | 350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actuarial (losses) on pension scheme assets | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (55) | Â | Â | Â | (55) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (55) | ||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 35 | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 4,055 | Â | Â | Â | 4,090 | Â | Â | Â | 861 | Â | Â | Â | 4,951 | ||||||
Transactions with owners |
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Issue of shares in the year | 33 | 769 | - | - | - | - | 802 | - | 802 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of shares into treasury | - | - | - | - | - | (17) | (17) | - | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends | - | - | - | - | - | (2,515) | (2,515) | - | (2,515) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share based payments | - | - | 252 | - | - | - | 252 | - | 252 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfer to retained earnings on option expiry |
- | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (293) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 293 | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | ||||||
Total transactions with owners |
33 | Â | Â | Â | 769 | Â | Â | Â | (41) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (2,239) | Â | Â | Â | (1,478) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (1,478) | ||||||
At 31 March 2015 | 3,157 | Â | Â | Â | 54,198 | Â | Â | Â | 1,775 | Â | Â | Â | 568 | Â | Â | Â | (5,217) | Â | Â | Â | 18,771 | Â | Â | Â | 73,252 | Â | Â | Â | 3,029 | Â | Â | Â | 76,281 | ||||||
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Total comprehensive income for the period: |
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Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 2,158 | 2,158 | 221 | 2,379 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income |
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Foreign currency translation differences | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (484) | Â | Â | Â | (484) | Â | Â | Â | (215) | Â | Â | Â | (699) | ||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 1,674 | Â | Â | Â | 1,674 | Â | Â | Â | 6 | Â | Â | Â | 1,680 | ||||||
Transactions with owners |
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Issue of shares in the year | 37 | 1,054 | - | - | - | - | 1,091 | - | 1,091 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Repayment of loan from Employee Benefit Trust | - | - | - | - | 2,315 | - | 2,315 | - | 2,315 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of shares into treasury | - | - | - | - | - | (43) | (43) | - | (43) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share based payments | - | - | 120 | - | - | - | 120 | - | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfer to retained earnings on option expiry | - | - | (69) | - | - | 69 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (1,059) | Â | Â | Â | (1,059) | Â | Â | Â | (402) | Â | Â | Â | (1,461) | ||||||
Total transactions with owners |
37 | Â | Â | Â | 1,054 | Â | Â | Â | 51 | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 2,315 | Â | Â | Â | (1,033) | Â | Â | Â | 2,424 | Â | Â | Â | (402) | Â | Â | Â | 2,022 | ||||||
At 30 September 2015 | 3,194 | Â | Â | Â | 55,252 | Â | Â | Â | 1,826 | Â | Â | Â | 568 | Â | Â | Â | (2,902) | Â | Â | Â | 19,412 | Â | Â | Â | 77,350 | Â | Â | Â | 2,633 | Â | Â | Â | 79,983 | ||||||
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Prior interim period | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At 1 April 2014 | 3,124 | 53,429 | 1,816 | 533 | (5,217) | 16,955 | 70,640 | 2,168 | 72,808 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period: |
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Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | 1,606 | 1,606 | 215 | 1,821 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income |
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Foreign currency translation differences | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (27) | Â | Â | Â | (27) | Â | Â | Â | 63 | Â | Â | Â | 36 | ||||||
Total comprehensive income for the period | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 1,579 | Â | Â | Â | 1,579 | Â | Â | Â | 278 | Â | Â | Â | 1,857 | ||||||
Transactions with owners |
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Share based payments | - | - | 162 | - | - | - | 162 | - | 162 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transfer to retained earnings on option expiry | - | - | (38) | - | - | 38 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (2,515) | Â | Â | Â | (2,515) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (2,515) | ||||||
Total transactions with owners |
- | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 124 | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (2,477) | Â | Â | Â | (2,353) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (2,353) | ||||||
At 30 September 2014 | 3,124 | Â | Â | Â | 53,429 | Â | Â | Â | 1,940 | Â | Â | Â | 533 | Â | Â | Â | (5,217) | Â | Â | Â | 16,057 | Â | Â | Â | 69,866 | Â | Â | Â | 2,446 | Â | Â | Â | 72,312 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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30.09.15 | 30.09.14 | 31.03.15 | |||||||||||||||||
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Notes | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||||||||||||||||
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ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||||
Non current assets | |||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles | 8 | 47,211 | 45,043 | 45,660 | |||||||||||||||
Property,plant and equipment | 9 | 1,722 | 1,072 | 1,619 | |||||||||||||||
Investment property | 10 | 187 | 147 | 189 | |||||||||||||||
Investments | 9 | Â | Â | Â | 9 | Â | Â | Â | 9 | ||||||||||
49,129 | 46,271 | 47,477 | |||||||||||||||||
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Current assets | |||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 11,905 | 9,536 | 9,833 | ||||||||||||||||
Trade and other receivables | 11,814 | 9,407 | 11,522 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax recoverable | 10 | 46 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||
Other taxes and social security | 364 | 477 | 110 | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 16,960 | Â | Â | Â | 17,521 | Â | Â | Â | 20,091 | ||||||||||
41,053 | 36,987 | 41,595 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total assets | 90,182 | Â | Â | Â | 83,258 | Â | Â | Â | 89,072 | ||||||||||
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Current liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
Trade and other payables | (9,362) | (7,125) | (9,542) | ||||||||||||||||
Short term borrowings | - | (3,229) | (2,356) | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax | (219) | (119) | (223) | ||||||||||||||||
Other taxes and social security | (299) | (268) | (343) | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends | (36) | Â | Â | Â | (37) | Â | Â | Â | (35) | ||||||||||
(9,916) | (10,778) | (12,499) | |||||||||||||||||
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Total assets less current liabilities | 80,266 | 72,480 | 76,573 | ||||||||||||||||
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Non current liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax | (183) | (168) | (192) | ||||||||||||||||
Dilapidations on property leases | (100) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (100) | ||||||||||
79,983 | Â | Â | Â | 72,312 | Â | Â | Â | 76,281 | |||||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Capital and reserves | |||||||||||||||||||
Called up share capital | 3,194 | 3,124 | 3,157 | ||||||||||||||||
Share premium | 55,252 | 53,429 | 54,198 | ||||||||||||||||
Treasury reserve | (2,902) | (5,217) | (5,217) | ||||||||||||||||
Revaluation reserve | 568 | 533 | 568 | ||||||||||||||||
Other reserves | 1,826 | 1,940 | 1,775 | ||||||||||||||||
Retained earnings | 19,412 | Â | Â | Â | 16,057 | Â | Â | Â | 18,771 | ||||||||||
77,350 | 69,866 | 73,252 | |||||||||||||||||
Minority interest | 2,633 | Â | Â | Â | 2,446 | Â | Â | Â | 3,029 | ||||||||||
Total equity | 79,983 | Â | Â | Â | 72,312 | Â | Â | Â | 76,281 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
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£000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||||
Cashflows from operating activities | |||||||||||||||
Profit before tax | 2,694 | 2,020 | 5,078 | ||||||||||||
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Adjustment for: | |||||||||||||||
Net finance costs | (76) | 57 | 259 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation of property plant and equipment | 140 | 79 | 186 | ||||||||||||
(Gains)/losses on disposal of non-current assets | (2) | - | 41 | ||||||||||||
Amortisation of intangible assets | 1,339 | 1,236 | 2,538 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | - | - | 256 | ||||||||||||
Pension payments | - | - | (59) | ||||||||||||
Pension operating costs | - | - | 4 | ||||||||||||
Share based payments | 120 | Â | Â | Â | 162 | Â | Â | Â | 252 | ||||||
Operating cash flow before movement in working |
4,215 | 3,554 | 8,555 | ||||||||||||
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Change in inventories | (2,072) | (2,564) | (2,861) | ||||||||||||
Change in receivables | (546) | 289 | (1,460) | ||||||||||||
Change in payables | (224) | Â | Â | Â | 872 | Â | Â | Â | 3,463 | ||||||
Cash generated from operations | 1,373 | 2,151 | 7,697 | ||||||||||||
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Interest (paid) | (5) | (1) | (31) | ||||||||||||
Income tax (paid) | (299) | Â | Â | Â | (314) | Â | Â | Â | (446) | ||||||
Net cash inflow from operating activities | 1,069 | 1,836 | 7,220 | ||||||||||||
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Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||||||
Purchase of property plant and equipment | (295) | (179) | (778) | ||||||||||||
Sale of motor vehicle | 2 | 6 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Costs of acquiring drug registrations and distribution |
(2,890) | (3,107) | (5,280) | ||||||||||||
Purchase of own shares | (43) | - | (17) | ||||||||||||
Interest received | 36 | Â | Â | Â | 33 | Â | Â | Â | 68 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | (3,190) | Â | Â | Â | (3,247) | Â | Â | Â | (5,998) | ||||||
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Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issue of share capital | 3,406 | - | 802 | ||||||||||||
Dividends paid | (1,461) | Â | Â | Â | (2,509) | Â | Â | Â | (2,510) | ||||||
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities | 1,945 | Â | Â | Â | (2,509) | Â | Â | Â | (1,708) | ||||||
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash |
(176) | (3,920) | (486) | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | (599) | (28) | (19) | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the |
17,735 | 18,240 | 18,240 | ||||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 16,960 | Â | Â | Â | 14,292 | Â | Â | Â | 17,735 |
NOTES TO THE PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
1. Basis of preparation
The financial information for the period to 30 September 2015 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 2015.
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 2015.
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 2015. 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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30.09.15 | 30.09.14 | 31.03.15 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||||||||
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Weighted average number of shares in issue (000's) | 61,307 | 59,871 | 60,007 | ||||||||||||
Fully diluted weighted average number of shares in issue (000's) | 62,087 | 60,312 | 60,289 | ||||||||||||
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Profit attributable to equity holders of the company (£'s) | 2,158 | 1,606 | 4,094 | ||||||||||||
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Basic earnings per share (pence) | 3.52 | 2.68 | 6.82 | ||||||||||||
Fully diluted earnings per share (pence) | 3.47 | 2.66 | 6.79 |
6. Dividends
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(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||||||||
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£000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||||
Dividend in respect of the year ended 31 March 2014 | |||||||||||||||
62,474,231 shares at 4.2p per share. | - | 2,624 | 2,624 | ||||||||||||
Dividend in respect of the year ended 31 March 2014 | |||||||||||||||
63,134,343 shares at 1.75p per share | 1,105 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Dividend waived by employee benefit trust | (46) | (109) | (109) | ||||||||||||
Dividend paid by subsidiary to non-controlling interests | |||||||||||||||
(minorities) | 402 | - | - | ||||||||||||
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1,461 | Â | Â | Â | 2,515 | Â | Â | Â | 2,515 |
The Company paid a further dividend of 3 pence per share on 2nd October 2015, after the period end.
The total paid after allowing for the dividend waived by the Employee Benefit Trust was £1.88 million.
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 £297,368 (30 September 2014: £133,843).
During the period the Group provided management services to C-Corp Limited, a company in which P A Lawrence is a director and holds equity interests. Fees charged were: £21,643 (2014: £21,663).
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 £1,143,425 (Six months to 30 September 2014: £2,913,590). At the end of this period there was an intercompany balance owing from this company of £464,109 (30 September 2014: £1,093,822).
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 £2,422,591 (Six months to 30 September 2014 £1,584,059). At the end of the period there was an intercompany balance of £440,345 (30 September 2014: £551,596).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to ECO Animal Health Japan Inc to the value of £494,849 (30 September 2014: £161,065). At the end of the period there was an intercompany balance of £298,098 (30 September 2014: £84,191).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to ECO Animal Health de Mexico to the value of £88,124 (Six months to September 2014: 62,941). At the end of the period there was an inter-company balance of £590,130 (30 September 2013: £814,965).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to ECO Animal Health USA Corp to the value of £1,821,017 (six months to 30 September 2014: 1,396,259). At the end of the period there was an inter-company balance of £2,055,451 (30 September 2014: £1,024,205).
The Group also made sales on an arm’s length basis to Pharmgate Animal Health Canada Inc to the value of £892,620 (six months to September 2014: £889,821). At the end of the period there was an inter-company balance of £174,544 (30 September 2014: £354,769).
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 a dividend of £418,550 (2014: £nil) from Zhejiang ECO Biok Animal Health Products Limited.
8. Intangible non-current assets
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Goodwill | Rights | Costs | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Cost | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||||||||||||||
Cost at 1 April 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 | 1,442 | 51,183 | 70,555 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | - | - | 2,173 | 2,173 | |||||||||||||||
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Cost at 31 March 2015 | 17,930 | 1,442 | 53,356 | 72,728 | |||||||||||||||
Additions | - | - | 2,890 | 2,890 | |||||||||||||||
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Cost at 30 September 2015 | 17,930 | Â | Â | Â | 1,442 | Â | Â | Â | 56,246 | Â | Â | Â | 75,618 | ||||||
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Amortisation | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortisation at 1 April 2014 | - | 544 | 23,732 | 24,276 | |||||||||||||||
Charge for the period | - | 35 | 1,201 | 1,236 | |||||||||||||||
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Amortisation at 30 September 2014 | - | 579 | 24,933 | 25,512 | |||||||||||||||
Charge for the period | - | 36 | 1,266 | 1,302 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment for the year | - | - | 256 | 256 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | - | (2) | (2) | |||||||||||||||
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Amortisation at 31 March 2015 | - | 615 | 26,453 | 27,068 | |||||||||||||||
Charge for the period | - | Â | Â | Â | 36 | Â | Â | Â | 1,303 | Â | Â | Â | 1,339 | ||||||
Amortisation at 30 September 2015 | - | Â | Â | Â | 651 | Â | Â | Â | 27,756 | Â | Â | Â | 28,407 | ||||||
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Net book value at 30 September 2015 | 17,930 | Â | Â | Â | 791 | Â | Â | Â | 28,490 | Â | Â | Â | 47,211 | ||||||
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Net book value at 1 April 2015 | 17,930 | Â | Â | Â | 827 | Â | Â | Â | 26,903 | Â | Â | Â | 45,660 | ||||||
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Net book value at 30 September 2014 | 17,930 | Â | Â | Â | 863 | Â | Â | Â | 26,250 | Â | Â | Â | 45,043 | ||||||
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Net book value at 1 April 2014 | 17,930 | Â | Â | Â | 722 | Â | Â | Â | 24,520 | Â | Â | Â | 43,172 |
9. Property, plant and equipment
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Freehold | Plant and | fittings & | Motor | ||||||||||||||||||||
Property | Machinery | equipment | Vehicles | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cost at 1 April 2014 | 650 | 1,205 | 473 | 76 | 2,404 | ||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 58 | 93 | 27 | 178 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (11) | Â | Â | Â | (11) | ||||||
Cost at 30 September 2014 | 650 | 1,263 | 566 | 92 | 2,571 | ||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 535 | 65 | - | 600 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | (524) | - | - | (524) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | Â | Â | 153 | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (6) | Â | Â | Â | 147 | ||||||
Cost at 1 April 2015 | 650 | 1,427 | 631 | 86 | 2,794 | ||||||||||||||||||
Additions | - | 257 | 38 | - | 295 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (31) | (31) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | Â | Â | (61) | Â | Â | Â | (6) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (67) | ||||||
Cost at 30 September 2015 | 650 | Â | Â | Â | 1,623 | Â | Â | Â | 663 | Â | Â | Â | 55 | Â | Â | Â | 2,991 | ||||||
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Depreciation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation at 1 April 2014 | 9 | 934 | 402 | 57 | 1,402 | ||||||||||||||||||
Charge for the period | 5 | 52 | 18 | 9 | 84 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (11) | (11) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | Â | Â | 24 | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | 24 | ||||||
Depreciation at 30 September 2014 | 14 | 1,010 | 420 | 55 | 1,499 | ||||||||||||||||||
Charge for the period | 4 | 65 | 21 | 9 | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | (474) | - | - | (474) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | Â | Â | 52 | Â | Â | Â | 1 | Â | Â | Â | (2) | Â | Â | Â | 51 | ||||||
Depreciation at 1 April 2015 | 18 | 653 | 442 | 62 | 1,175 | ||||||||||||||||||
Charge for the period | 5 | 87 | 40 | 6 | 138 | ||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | - | - | - | (31) | (31) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange movements | - | Â | Â | Â | (13) | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | - | Â | Â | Â | (13) | ||||||
Depreciation at 30 September 2015 | 23 | Â | Â | Â | 727 | Â | Â | Â | 482 | Â | Â | Â | 37 | Â | Â | Â | 1,269 | ||||||
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Net book value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net book value at 30 September 2015 | 627 | Â | Â | Â | 896 | Â | Â | Â | 181 | Â | Â | Â | 18 | Â | Â | Â | 1,722 | ||||||
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Net book value at 1 April 2015 | 632 | Â | Â | Â | 774 | Â | Â | Â | 189 | Â | Â | Â | 24 | Â | Â | Â | 1,619 | ||||||
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Net book value at 30 September 2014 | 636 | Â | Â | Â | 253 | Â | Â | Â | 146 | Â | Â | Â | 37 | Â | Â | Â | 1,072 | ||||||
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Net book value at 1 April 2014 | 641 | Â | Â | Â | 271 | Â | Â | Â | 71 | Â | Â | Â | 19 | Â | Â | Â | 1,002 |
10 Investment property
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Property | Total | ||||||||||
Cost | £000 | £000 | |||||||||
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Cost at 1 April 2014 and 30 September 2014 | 157 | 157 | |||||||||
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Revaluation at 31 March 2015 | 32 | 32 | |||||||||
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Valuation at 31 March 15 and 30 September 2015 | 189 | Â | Â | Â | 189 | ||||||
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Depreciation | |||||||||||
Depreciation at 1 April 2014 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||
Charge for the period ended 30 September 2014 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
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Depreciation at 30 September 2014 | 10 | 10 | |||||||||
Charge for the period ended 31 March 2015 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
Elimination on revaluation 31 March 2015 | (11) | Â | Â | Â | (11) | ||||||
Depreciation at 31 March 2015 | - | - | |||||||||
Charge for the period ended 30 September 2015 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
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Depreciation at 30 September 2015 | 2 | Â | Â | Â | 2 | ||||||
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Net book value | |||||||||||
Net book value at 30 September 2015 | 187 | Â | Â | Â | 187 | ||||||
Net book value at 31 March 2015 | 189 | Â | Â | Â | 189 | ||||||
Net book value at 30 September 2014 | 147 | Â | Â | Â | 147 | ||||||
Net book value at 1 April 2014 | 149 | Â | Â | Â | 149 |
This financial information was approved by the board on 04 December 2015.
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 | Â | Â | Peter Lawrence | Â | Â | Â | (Chairman) | Â | Â | |
Marc Loomes | (Chief Executive) | ||||||||||
Kevin Stockdale | (Finance Director) | ||||||||||
Julia Trouse |
(Executive Director and |
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Brett Clemo | (Executive Director) | ||||||||||
David Danson | (Non-Executive Director) | ||||||||||
Anthony Rawlinson | (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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