Preliminary Results
Advanced Medical Solutions Grp PLC
11 March 2008
For immediate release 11 March 2008
Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc
('AMS' or 'the Group')
Preliminary Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2007
Winsford, UK: Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AIM: AMS), the global
medical technology company, today announces its preliminary results for the year
ended 31 December 2007.
Financial Highlights
Step change in financial performance:
•Pre-tax profit increased threefold to £1.9 million (2006: £0.6 million)
•EPS trebled to 1.57p (2006: 0.52p)
•Net cash inflow from operating activities of £3.7 million (2006: £1.4
million) resulting in net funds of £7.2 million at year end (2006: £4.3
million)
•Group revenues up 18% to £16.9 million (2006: £14.3 million)
•Gross margin further improved to 44% from 42%
Business Highlights
Continued progress with key growth drivers:
•Continued growth of silver alginate business with further launches by
strategic partners in US and Europe
•NHS direct woundcare business building steadily with the number of NHS
Trusts using ActivHeal(R) range more than doubling during the year to in
excess of 100
•Surgical skin sealant launched in US by Kimberly-Clark Health Care
•LiquiBand(R) progressing on track for US regulatory approval in 2008
Commenting on the results Dr. Geoffrey Vernon, Chairman of Advanced Medical
Solutions, said:
'I am delighted to report that the Group has delivered against all of its major
objectives for 2007. It has been an excellent year with strong revenue growth
and the business moving into sustainable profit providing a solid financial base
to move forward. With a strong start to 2008 and a number of step change
opportunities on the horizon the outlook is very positive.'
For further information, please contact:
Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc
Don Evans, Chief Executive Officer On 11/03/08: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Mary Tavener, Finance Director Thereafter : +44 (0) 1606 545508
www.admedsol.com
Buchanan Communications
Mark Court, Mary-Jane Johnson, Stasa Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Filiplic
Landsbanki Securities (UK) Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 20 7426 9000
Shaun Dobson, Claes Spang
Notes to Editors:
Advanced Medical Solutions is a leading company in the development, manufacture
and sale of products into the $15 billion global woundcare market.
Founded in 1991 and quoted on AIM, Advanced Medical Solutions is focused on the
design, development and manufacture of innovative products for advanced
woundcare and wound closure.
In-house natural and synthetic polymer technology is used to provide advanced
wound dressings based on the moist healing principle. AMS' resources ensure a
unique position as a vertically integrated 'one stop shop' to provide all
categories of moist wound healing products. The Company has the capability to
move a product from design and development through to production and delivery
ready for distribution into customer markets.
AMS' technology in cyanoacrylate based tissue adhesives is used either for the
closure of small cuts and trauma wounds through to large surgical incisions, or
for protecting or sealing skin to prevent breakdown or infection.
AMS' products currently serve the majority of the key global markets sold either
direct or through strategic partners or distributors.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
Overview
I am pleased to inform investors that AMS continued to make excellent progress
during 2007, further strengthening its financial position and progressing key
strategic growth opportunities.
Group revenues increased 18% to £16.9 million with good growth achieved in our
two business segments, advanced woundcare (up 12%) and wound closure and
sealants (up 41%). The growth was also well spread across our key global
markets: UK up 27%, rest of Europe up 19% and US up 21%.
Gross margins continued to improve from 42% to 44% due to a move towards higher
value products and improved manufacturing efficiencies.
Pre-tax profits increased 211% to £1.9 million with maiden first half pre-tax
profits being achieved. Post-tax profits of £2.2 million resulted in earnings
per share (EPS) trebling to 1.57p.
The Group generated a net cash in-flow from operating activities of £3.7 million
contributing to a robust balance sheet with cash and cash investments of £7.5
million at the year-end. The balance sheet was reconstructed during 2007, to
create a distributable reserve to allow the Group to pay dividends in the
future. The Board currently believes that it is best able to deliver shareholder
returns by growing the business and delivering capital growth.
Good progress was made during 2007 with the key identified organic growth
drivers:
•Silver alginate - Further product launches were made in the first half of
2007 strengthening the Group's position in the dynamic silver alginate
market. AMS has two silver technologies and a broad range of marketing and
distribution partners selling into the major global markets.
•NHS woundcare - The ActivHeal(R) advanced woundcare range was expanded by
the introduction of four new products during the year. Sold direct to the
NHS, ActivHeal(R) products are now used in more than 100 Hospital and
Primary Care Trusts, offering substantial savings in woundcare budgets
•Surgical skin sealant - This novel product for helping to prevent
infection of surgical sites is now available in most of the major
international markets following its US launch in February 2007 by
Kimberly-Clark Health Care, AMS' exclusive global marketing partner for this
technology.
•US approval of LiquiBand(R) - The LiquiBand(R) tissue adhesive range
continues to progress through the FDA approval process with clearance
expected to be obtained during 2008 allowing sale of the product into the US
market.
The Group's strong balance sheet provides the opportunity to fund future growth
both organically and through acquisition and a number of strategic investment
opportunities have been identified that are currently under discussion.
Operating Review
Advanced Woundcare
Advanced woundcare sales of £12.8 million were up 12% on the prior year, well
ahead of market growth rates. The global advanced woundcare business is
estimated at $3.2 billion and growing at around 9%.
AMS has a particularly strong proprietary position with its alginate and silver
technologies and has used this to continue to develop its silver alginate
business. Driven by concerns over wound infection, silver has become the
predominant anti-microbial technology, and alginate the major wound dressing,
for this indication. New partner launches took place during the first half-year
into the US hospital market, the US home care market and in a number of European
countries strengthening the Group's global presence in this dynamic market
currently estimated at $125 million and growing at 25%. Due to widespread use of
silver alginate dressings for treatment of infected wounds, AMS has also
experienced continued growth of its base alginate product range. With its broad
partner base and global presence, this is a core part of the AMS business.
Good progress continues to be made in penetrating the UK NHS advanced woundcare
market with AMS' direct ActivHeal(R) offering. More than 100 NHS Trusts are now
using these products as a first line therapy for treating routine wounds,
complementing the use of the Group's new technologies such as silver alginate,
for treating infected or more difficult to heal wounds sold through strategic
partners.
The addition of University College London Hospital (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust
in August 2007 as a customer is a strong endorsement of the ActivHeal(R) product
range and the success AMS is now achieving with this business model. Following a
review of its woundcare product formulary, this major London teaching centre
adopted ActivHeal(R) as a way to manage costs without compromising patient care
for routine wounds.
The ActivHeal(R) product range has been strengthened during the year with the
launch of new foam and hydrocolloid products in June and ActivHeal(R) AquaFibre
in November. The Group remains confident that it will continue to penetrate the
NHS advanced woundcare market currently estimated at £110 million. Increased
central decision making and further integration of product usage between
hospitals and their associated Primary Care Trusts are positive trends that
support timely selection and adoption of the ActivHeal(R) range.
Wound Closure and Sealants
The wound closure and sealants business grew 41% to £4.1 million as the Group
continued to develop its LiquiBand(R) business within Europe and Kimberly-Clark
Health Care launched surgical skin sealant into the US market in February.
The Group maintained its strong leadership position in the UK Accident &
Emergency (A&E) arena in the period and has also focused the efforts of its
European distributors on the A&E market where the adhesive technology has real
clinical and cosmetic benefits over alternative wound closure methodologies such
as sutures, staples and adhesive strips. The Group is developing its strategy
for penetration of the European Operating Room (OR) market either through
recruitment of specialist OR distributors or by expanding its direct sales
presence in this area, together with the development of a range of products
aimed specifically at the OR with strong clinical support.
The dominant segment of the $150 million topical tissue adhesive market is the
US and regulatory approval for entering this market is progressing. The FDA has
now accepted, and is promoting, the panel recommendation of August 2006 for
these products to be reclassified from a Premarket Approval (PMA) to the less
onerous 510(k) approval route.
A Federal Notice was posted on 3rd July 2007 containing draft Special Controls
to be used for 510(k) clearance, and written comments from the public were
requested. Subject to the outcome of the public comments, formal
reclassification allowing 510(k) regulatory approval is anticipated during 2008.
In the meantime, the Group continues to build clinical data to support a PMA
route in parallel.
Kimberly-Clark Health Care is continuing its US roll out of the new surgical
skin sealant following its initial introduction in February 2007. The product is
now available in the US, Europe and other international markets. Initial
reaction from the surgical community to this innovative product to help prevent
infection of surgical sites is very positive, both at the institutional and at
the individual surgeon level. The product is being evaluated in a wide range of
surgical procedures as a means to help reduce skin flora contamination of the
wound.
R & D
The Group has continued to build on its current technology platforms by
investing in a strategically aligned and focused R&D programme during 2007.
Total R&D spend increased from £1.0 million in 2006 to £1.1 million in 2007
representing 7% of sales. As well as adding line extensions to the current
advanced woundcare range, new dressings with improved fluid handling and wound
healing characteristics are under development. Of particular interest are
materials that inhibit or negate the effect of enzymes produced by the body that
prevent healing of chronic wounds. A number of technologies are under
evaluation, both through internal development and as licensing and acquisition
candidates, that could lead to products with superior performance by modulating
enzymic activity and hence may help to accelerate wound healing.
In wound closure and sealants, as well as broadening the existing product
portfolio for topical skin closure and protection, the Group has started to
evaluate technologies that will allow it to enter the internal adhesives and
sealants market currently estimated at around $600 million. Whilst this is
likely to be a medium to long term development and regulatory approval
programme, it will allow the Group to leverage its current cyanoacrylate
adhesives platform and its expertise in applicator design to enter the surgical
arena as part of continuing to move to higher value products.
Board
Steve Bellamy was appointed as Non-Executive Director in February 2007 and now
chairs the Audit Committee. Steve's previous experience and strong City
background is of great value as the Group continues to evaluate strategic
corporate opportunities to enhance growth.
Chris Meredith's role has been broadened to become Managing Director of the
Advanced Woundcare business segment in addition to his responsibility as Group
Commercial Director, as part of a programme to ensure we have the right
management team to enable the Group to meet its longer term growth targets.
International Accounting Standards
The Group has adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the
first time in 2007. The overall effect of this has been to improve profit before
tax by £0.3 million (equivalent to EPS of 0.2p) with the main changes arising
from the capitalisation of qualifying R&D activities.
Outlook
Woundcare is an attractive market with favourable demographics and an increasing
need for products for the treatment of both chronic and acute wounds.
Organic growth is set to continue due to the dynamic silver market, increasing
penetration into the NHS, the launch of surgical skin sealant and the ongoing R&
D programme. Additionally, the Group has exciting step-change opportunities on
the horizon such as entry into the US market with LiquiBand(R) and through
acquisitions that leverage AMS' technology and distribution base.
The outlook is very positive as trading continues to be strong at the start of
2008 as the Group continues its move into sustainable profitability.
I would like to thank all AMS employees for their continued efforts in 2007 in
building a successful medical technology business and look forward to continuing
working with the team in meeting the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Dr. Geoffrey N. Vernon
Chairman
10 March 2008
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the year ended 31 December 2007
Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December 2006
2007
Note £'000 £'000
Revenue 3 16,856 14,322
Cost of sales (9,431) (8,280)
Gross profit 7,425 6,042
Distribution costs (130) (107)
Administration costs (6,158) (5,912)
Profit/(loss) on disposal of property, 3 (11)
plant & equipment
Other income 512 480
Profit from operations 1,652 492
Finance income 282 149
Finance costs (29) (29)
Profit before taxation 1,905 612
Income tax 331 135
Profit for the year attributable to
equity holders of the parent
2,236 747
Earnings per share
Basic 6 1.57p 0.52p
Diluted 6 1.48p 0.50p
The above results relate to continuing operations.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
At 31 December 2007
2007 2006
Note £'000 £'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Acquired intellectual property rights 1,566 1,734
Software intangibles 45 29
Development costs 342 64
Property, plant and equipment 2,910 3,094
Deferred tax assets 1,421 828
Trade and other receivables 200 200
6,484 5,949
Current assets
Inventories 1,726 1,786
Trade and other receivables 3,504 3,719
Tax receivable - 17
Investments 6,654 3,950
Cash and cash equivalents 876 602
12,760 10,074
Total assets 19,244 16,023
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 2,909 2,415
Other taxes payable 276 244
Financial liabilities 15 14
Obligations under finance leases 5 5
3,205 2,678
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities 279 295
Obligations under finance leases 14 1
293 296
Total liabilities 3,498 2,974
Net assets 15,746 13,049
Equity
Share capital 5 7,157 11,782
Share based payments reserve 154 60
Investment in own shares 5 (13) -
Share based payments deferred tax reserve 320 67
Share premium 17 37,978
Other reserve 1,531 1,531
Retained earnings 6,580 (38,369)
Equity attributable to equity holders of 15,746 13,049
the parent
Dr D W Evans, Chief Executive Officer.
10 March 2008
CONSOLIDATED Statement of Changes in Equity
Attributable to equity holders of the Group
Share Share based
Share based payments Share Other Retained
capital payments deferred premium Reserves earnings Total
tax
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
At 1 January 2006 11,782 18 1 37,978 1,531 (39,116) 12,194
Share based 42 42
payments
Share based
payments
- deferred tax 66 66
Consolidated
profit for the
year to 31 Dec 747 747
2006
At 31 December 11,782 60 67 37,978 1,531 (38,369) 13,049
2006
Share Investment Share
based
Share based in own payments Share Other Retained
capital payments shares deferred premium reserves earnings Total
tax
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
At 1 January 2007 11,782 60 - 67 37,978 1,531 (38,369) 13,049
Share based 94 94
payments
Share based
payments
253 253
- deferred tax
Issue of share 34 34
capital
Share options 19 17 36
exercised
Cancellation of (4,678) 4,678 -
deferred shares
Cancellation of (37,978) 37,978 -
share premium
account
Shares purchased (34) (34)
by EBT
Shares sold by EBT 21 21
Surplus on EBT 57 57
Consolidated 2,236 2,236
profit for the
year to 31 Dec
2007
At 31 December 7,157 154 (13) 320 17 1,531 6,580 15,746
2007
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the year ended 31 December 2007
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | Year ended| Year ended|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | 31 December| 31 December|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | 2007| 2006|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | £'000| £'000|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Cash flows from operating activities | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Profit from operations | | 1,652| 492|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Adjustments for: | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Depreciation | | 686| 804|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Amortisation - intellectual property | | 168| 168|
|rights | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|- development costs | | 16| 5|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|- software intangibles | | 18| 13|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|(Profit)/loss on sale of non-current | | (3)| 11|
|assets | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Decrease/(increase) in inventories | | 60| (117)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Decrease/(increase) in trade and other| | 396| (472)|
|receivables | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Increase in trade and other payables | | 604| 483|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Share based payments expense | | 94| 42|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Net cash inflow from operating | | 3,691| 1,429|
|activities | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Cash flows from investing activities | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Proceeds on disposal of property, | | 3| 8|
|plant and equipment | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Purchase of software | | (35)| (21)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Research and development | | (294)| (69)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Purchases of property, plant and | | (502)| (288)|
|equipment | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Taxation | | 9| 78|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Investment in money market deposits | | (2,704)| (964)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Interest received | | 101| 74|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Net cash used in investing activities | | (3,422)| (1,182)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Cash flows from financing activities | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Finance lease | | (8)| (6)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Repayment of secured loan | | (15)| (13)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Issue of equity shares | | 70| -|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Shares purchased by EBT | | (34)| -|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Shares sold by EBT | | 21| -|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Interest paid | | (29)| (28)|
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Net cash from/(used in) financing | | 5| (47)|
|activities | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Net increase in cash and cash | | 274| 200|
|equivalents | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
| | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Cash and cash equivalents at the | | | |
|beginning of | | | |
| | | 602| 402|
|the year | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
|Cash and cash equivalents at the end | | 876| 602|
|of the year | | | |
+--------------------------------------+--------+------------------+-----------------+
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Reporting entity
Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc ('the Company') is a public limited company
incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales (registration number 2867684).
The Company's registered address is Road Three, Winsford Industrial Estate,
Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3PD.
The Company's ordinary shares are traded on the AIM market of the London Stock
Exchange plc. The financial statements of the Company for the twelve months
ended 31 December 2007 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together
referred to as the 'Group').
The Group is primarily involved in the design, development and manufacture of
novel high performance polymers (both natural and synthetic) for use in advanced
woundcare dressings and materials and medical adhesives for closing and sealing
tissue, for sale into the global medical device market.
Basis of preparation
In 2007 the Group has adopted International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRSs) as adopted by the EU for the first time.
The Group has applied IFRS 1 First Time Adoption of International Financial
Reporting Standards to provide a starting point for reporting under IFRS. The
Group's date of transition to IFRS is 1 January 2006 and all comparative
information in the financial statements is restated to reflect the Group's
adoption of IFRS, except where otherwise required or permitted under IFRS 1.
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all
periods presented in the financial statements. They have also been applied in
preparing an opening IFRS balance sheet at 1 January 2006 for the purposes of
the transition to IFRSs, as required by IFRS 1. The impact of the transition
from UK GAAP to IFRSs on the Group's income statement and balance sheet is
explained in Note 7.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis of
accounting except as disclosed in the accounting policies set out below.
The individual financial statements for each group company are presented in the
currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates (its
functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements,
the results and financial position of each group company are expressed in pounds
sterling, which is the functional currency of the Company, and the presentation
currency for the consolidated financial statements.
2. Accounting policies
Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgments,
estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. Actual results
may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are
reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised
in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods
affected.
Classification of leases
The Group utilises assets subject to operating and finance leases. The
classification of these leases is based on a number of factors such as risk and
reward, length of use and the fair value of minimum lease payments. Lease
classification is made at the inception of the lease.
Share based payment
The charge to the income statement in relation to options and incentive plans is
based on the Black Scholes Merton valuation technique. This technique requires a
number of assumptions to be made such as those in relation to share price
volatility, movement in interest rates, dividend yields and staff behavioural
patterns.
Notes Forming Part of the Financial Statements
2. Use of estimates and judgments (continued)
Inventory impairment provisions
The Group makes provisions for inventory deemed to be irrecoverable. This
provision is established on each individual stock keeping unit (SKU's) based on
the age of the stock, the forward order book, management's experience and its
assessment of the present value of estimated future cash flows.
Receivables impairment provisions
The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful
receivables, estimated by the Group's management based on prior experience and
their assessment of the present value of estimated future cash flows
Deferred tax
A deferred tax asset is recognised when it is judged probable that the Group
will generate taxable profits which can be offset against tax losses.
Transition to IFRSs
An explanation of how the transition to IFRSs has affected the reported
financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the Group is
provided in note 7.
IFRS 1 grants certain exemptions from the full requirements of IFRSs in the
transition period. The following exemptions have been taken in these
consolidated financial statements:
• Business combinations that took place prior to 1 January 2006 have not
been revisited under IFRS 3 'Business Combinations'. IFRS 3 has been applied
prospectively from the date of transition.
• Land and buildings at the date of transition to IFRSs have been measured
at fair value. This fair value has been adopted as deemed cost at the date of
transition.
• Cumulative translation differences for all foreign operations have been
deemed to be zero at 1 January 2006.
• IFRS 2 'Share based payment' has not been applied to share-based payments
granted before 7 November 2002 nor those granted after 7 November 2002 that had
vested prior to 1 January 2006.
The Group has adopted IFRS 2 for share options granted after 7 November 2002
which had not vested at 1 January 2006. The adoption of IFRS 2 has not required
numerical adjustments to be made to the balance sheet at 1 January 2006 nor to
the income statement for the year ended 31 December 2006.
Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. Control exists when the Group
has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as
to retain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of the
subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements on the basis
of both acquisition and merger accounting, from the date that control commences
until the date that control ceases.
Intercompany transactions and balances between Group entities are eliminated
upon consolidation.
Goodwill
Goodwill written off to reserves under UK GAAP prior to 1998 of £5,586k has not
been reinstated and is not included in determining any subsequent profit or loss
on disposal.
Revenue recognition
Revenue represents the fair value of sales of the Group's products to external
customers at amounts less value added tax, and is recognised when the products
have been delivered and title has passed. Revenue is recognised to the extent
that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the
revenue can be reliably measured.
Revenue from royalty income receivable under licence agreements from external
customers at amounts less value added tax is recognised as the products under
licence are sold and the revenue can be reliably measured.
Other Income
This represents non-refundable upfront licence payments received for the grant
of rights for the development and marketing of products, contributions received
to research and development, and other sundry income. The income is recognised
in the income statement, over the life of each development project, in
proportion to the stage of completion for each project.
Finance Income
Finance income relates to interest earned on cash, cash equivalents and
investments. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the
principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.
Finance Costs
Finance costs relate to finance payments associated with financial liabilities.
They are recognised in the income statement as they accrue using the effective
interest method.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or
constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation
and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Foreign currencies
The presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements is pounds
sterling.
The financial statements for each of the Group's subsidiaries are prepared using
their functional currency. The functional currency is the currency of the
primary economic environment in which an entity operates.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate
ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated at
the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences
arising on translation are recognised in the income statement. Non-monetary
assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a
foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the
transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies that are stated at fair value are translated at foreign exchange
rates ruling at the date the fair value was determined.
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair
value adjustments arising on consolidation, are translated at foreign exchange
rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The revenue and expenses of foreign
operations are translated at an average rate for the year where this rate
approximates to the foreign exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
Taxation
Taxation expense includes the amount of current income tax payable and the
charge for the year in respect of deferred taxation.
The income tax payable is based on an estimation of the amount due on the
taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit is different from profit before tax
as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or
expenditure which are not taxable or deductible in the year as a result of
either the nature of the item or the fact that it is taxable or deductible in
another period. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated by using tax
rates that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax is accounted for on a basis of temporary differences, except to the
extent where it arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset
or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination. Deferred tax
assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable
profits will be available against which temporary differences can be utilised.
Deferred tax is charged or credited to the income statement, except when it
relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case it is
dealt with within equity. It is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to
apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled.
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Intangible assets
Acquired intellectual property rights
Intellectual property rights that are acquired in a business combination are
initially recognised at their fair value. Intellectual property rights purchased
outright are initially recognised at cost. Intellectual property rights are
capitalised and amortised over their estimated useful economic lives, usually
not exceeding 18 years. In determining the useful economic life each asset is
reviewed separately and consideration given to the period over which the Group
expects to derive economic benefit from the asset.
Development costs
Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new
scientific or technical knowledge, is recognised in the income statement as an
expense in the period in which it is incurred.
Expenditure on development activities where research findings are applied to a
plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and
processes is capitalised once it can be demonstrated that the product or process
is clearly identifiable, technically and commercially feasible, will generate
future economic benefits, that the development costs of the asset can be
measured reliably and the Group has sufficient resources to complete
development. Expenditure capitalised is stated as the cost of materials, direct
labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads less accumulated amortisation.
Where development expenditure results in new or substantially improved products
or processes and it is probable that recovery will take place, it is capitalised
and amortised on a straight line basis over the product's useful life starting
from the date on which serial production commences which is between one and ten
years. Patents and trademarks are measured initially at purchase cost and are
amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives which is
between three and twenty years.
Software intangibles
Where computer software is not integral to an item of property, plant or
equipment its costs are capitalised and categorised as intangible assets.
Amortisation is provided on a straight line basis over its economic useful life
which is in the range of three to five years.
Property, plant and equipment
Land and buildings and plant and equipment held for use in the production of
goods and services or for administrative purposes are carried in the balance
sheet at cost less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent
accumulated impairment losses.
The Group has elected to use the fair value as the deemed cost in respect of
land and buildings at the date of transition to IFRS. Fair value has been
calculated by reference to their existing use at the date of transition.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost, less estimated residual values,
of all property, plant and equipment, over the expected useful life of the asset
from the date that the asset is brought into use. It is calculated at the
following rates:
• Freehold property - 4% per annum on cost
• Leasehold improvements - over the length of the lease
• Plant and machinery - 6.67% to 33.3% per annum on cost
• Fixtures and fittings - 33.3% per annum on cost
• Motor vehicles - 25% per annum on cost
No depreciation is provided on freehold land.
Impairment
The carrying amount of the Group's assets other than inventories and deferred
tax assets, are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there
is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's
recoverable amount is estimated.
An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its
cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are
recognised in the income statement.
Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated
to reduce the carrying amount of the assets in the unit on a pro rata basis. A
cash generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates
cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets
or groups of assets.
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Impairment (continued)
Calculation of recoverable amount
The recoverable amount of Group's receivables carried at amortised cost is
calculated as the present value of estimated future cash flows. As the Group's
receivables are of short duration they are not discounted.
Reversal of impairment
An impairment loss in respect of a receivable carried at amortised cost is
reversed if the subsequent increase in recoverable amount can be related
objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised.
In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed when there is an
indication that the impairment loss may no longer exist and there has been a
change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount.
An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net
of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.
Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost is
calculated as follows;
Raw materials - cost of purchase on first in, first out basis
Work in progress and finished goods - cost of raw materials and labour and
attributable overheads
Net realisable value is based on estimated selling price less further costs to
completion and disposal.
The Group makes provision for inventory deemed to be irrecoverable or where the
net realisable value is lower than cost. This provision is established on a
stock keeping unit (SKU) basis by reference to the age of the stock, the forward
order book and management's experience.
Financial Instruments
Classification of financial instruments
Financial instruments are classified as financial assets, financial liabilities
or equity instruments.
Following the adoption of IAS 32 'Financial Instruments: Presentation',
financial instruments issued by the Group are treated as equity only to the
extent that they meet the following two conditions
• They include no contractual obligations upon the Group to deliver cash or
other financial assets that are potentially unfavourable to the Group; and
• Where the instrument will or may be settled in the Group's own equity
instruments, it is either a non-derivative that includes no obligation to
deliver a variable number of the Group's own equity instruments or is a
derivative that will be settled by the Group exchanging a fixed amount of cash
or other financial assets for a fixed number of its own equity instruments.
To the extent that this definition is not met, the proceeds of issue are
classified as a financial liability.
Recognition and valuation of financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and cash deposits and amounts
under short term guarantees usually three months or less that are held for the
purpose of meeting short term cash commitments and are subject to insignificant
risk in change in value which are readily convertible to a known amount of cash.
Investments
Cash held in accounts with more than 90 days' notice that are not required to
meet short term cash commitments are shown as an investment. The Group invests
funds which are surplus to requirements in fixed rate deposits operating within
parameters for credit ratings and credit limits for individual institutions that
are approved and monitored by the Board.
Under IAS 39 'Financial instruments; recognition and measurement', such
investments are classified as loans and receivables and are recognised at fair
value on initial recognition and subsequently measured at amortised cost using
the effective interest.
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Recognition and valuation of financial assets (continued)
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are recognised and carried at the lower of their original
invoiced value and recoverable amount. An impairment is made when it is likely
that the balance will not be recovered in full. The recoverable amount is
calculated as the present value of estimated future cash flows. Estimated future
cash flows are not discounted due to the relatively short period of time between
recognition of trade receivables and receipt of cash.
Recognition and valuation of equity instruments
Equity instruments are stated at par value. Premiums on issue are taken to a
share premium reserve.
Ordinary share capital
Equity instruments are recorded initially at fair value. For ordinary share
capital, the par value is recognised in share capital and the premium in the
share premium reserve.
Recognition and valuation of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified according to the substance of the
contractual arrangements entered into.
Trade payables
Trade payables are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently
recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Other loans
Other loans are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently
recognised at amortised cost.
Leased assets
Leases are classified as finance leases when the terms of the lease transfer
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the Group. All other
leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held as finance leases are recognised as assets of the Group at their
fair value or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments
during the lease term at the inception of the lease. Lease payments are
apportioned between the reduction of the lease liability and finance charges in
the income statement so as to achieve a constant rate of interest in the
remaining balance of the liability. Assets held under finance leases are
depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the assets and the
lease term.
Assets leased under operating leases are not recorded on the balance sheet.
Rental payments are charged directly to the income statement. Lease incentives,
primarily up-front cash payments or rent-free periods, are capitalised and
spread over the period of the lease term. Payments made to acquire operating
leases are treated as prepaid lease expenses and amortised over the life of the
lease.
Pensions
The Group operates a money purchase pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are
held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund.
The amount charged against the income statement represents the contributions
payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting period.
Share based payments
The Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 Share-based payments. IFRS has
been applied to all options granted after 7 November 2002 that were unvested as
of 1 January 2006.
The group issues equity-settled share based payments to certain employees.
Equity settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of
grant. The fair value as determined at the grant date of equity-settled share
based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period,
based on the Group's estimate of options that will eventually vest.
Fair value is measured by use of a Black-Scholes Merton model. The expected life
used in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for
the effect of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural
considerations.
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Capital management
For the years ended 31 December 2006 and 31 December 2007, the Group has had net
funds with minimal borrowings. Capital is managed by maximising retained
profits. Working capital is managed in order to generate maximum conversion of
these profits into cash and cash equivalents thereby maintaining capital. The
share capital of the Group has increased as noted above.
Capital includes share capital, share premium, investment in own shares, share
based payments reserve, share based payments deferred tax reserve, other reserve
and retained earnings reserve. There are no externally imposed capital
requirements on the Group.
Cash flow
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at banks and in hand and short term
deposits with an original maturity of three months or less that are held for the
purpose of meeting short term cash commitments and are subject to insignificant
risk in change in value. Cash held in accounts with more than 90 day's notice
that are not required to meet short term cash commitments are shown as an
investment.
Employee Benefit Trusts
The Group operates an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT): 'Advanced Medical Solutions
Group plc UK Employee Benefit Trust'.
The Group has de facto control of the assets, liabilities and shares held by the
Trust and bear their benefits and risks. The Group records certain assets and
liabilities of the Trust as its own.
In compliance with Standing Interpretations Committee 12 (SIC 12) 'Consolidation
- Special Purpose Entities', Group shares held by the EBT are included in the
consolidated balance sheet as a reduction in equity. Gains and losses on Group
shares are recognised directly in reserves.
IFRSs adopted early
The Group has elected to adopt the following in advance of its effective dates
IFRS 8 operating segments - effective for accounting periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2009.
IFRS 8 is a disclosure standard which has resulted in a redesignation of the
Group's reportable segments (see note 3), but has had no impact on the reported
results or financial position of the Group.
IFRSs not yet effective and not adopted early
The following IFRSs have been issued but have not been adopted by the Group in
these financial statements as they are not yet effective.
• IFRIC 11 'IFRS 2 - Group and treasury share transactions' gives
guidance on the accounting treatment of share based payment within a group and
is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 March 2007. As the adoption
will require intra-group transfers which will be eliminated on consolidation,
there will be no effect on the results or net assets of the Group.
• IFRIC 12 'Service concession arrangements' gives guidance on the
accounting treatment relating to service arrangements over public
infrastructures and is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January
2008. As the Group does not enter into such arrangements, the adoption will have
no impact upon the results or net assets of the Group.
• IFRIC 13 ' Customer loyalty programs' give guidance on the
treatment of the grant of award credits under a customer loyalty program and is
effective for periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008. As the Group does not
operate such schemes, the adoption will have no impact upon the results or net
assets of the Group.
• IFRIC 14 'IAS 19 - the limit on a defined benefit asset, minimum
funding requirements and their interaction' gives guidance on accounting for a
pension surplus and is effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January
2008. As the Group does not have a pension surplus, the adoption will have no
impact upon the results or net assets of the Group.
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRSs not yet effective and not adopted early (continued)
• IAS 1 'Presentation of financial statements' - Revision. This revision
aims to assist users in their ability to analyse and compare the information
given in the financial statements. Changes include changes to titles of some of
the financial statements and changes to the components of financial statements.
The revision is effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009.
• IAS 23 'Borrowing costs' - Revision. This revision eliminates the option
to expense borrowing costs to the income statement as incurred and is effective
for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009. As the group does not have
any borrowings the adoption of this standard is not anticipated to have an
impact.
• IAS 27 'Consolidated and separate financial statements' - Revision. The
revision is part of the second phase of the business combinations project
between the International Accounting Standards Board and the US Financial
Accounting Standards Board. The main amendments relate to the accounting for
minority interests and the loss of control of a subsidiary. The revision is
effective for periods commencing on or after 1 July 2009. The directors do not
believe the adoption of this revision will have a significant impact on the
business.
• IAS 32 'Financial Instruments: Presentation' - Revision. The revision
requires certain puttable financial instruments and certain financial
instruments that impose an obligation on the entity to deliver a pro rata share
of the net assets of the entity on liquidation, to be classified as equity. The
revision is effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009. The
directors do not believe the adoption of this revision will have a significant
impact on the business.
• IFRS 3 'Business combinations' - Revision. The revision is part of the
second phase of the business combinations project between the International
Accounting Standards Board and the US Financial Accounting Standards Board. The
main changes include the scope, accounting for acquisition costs and post
acquisition changes to contingent consideration, accounting for goodwill and
accounting for business combinations achieved in stages. There is additional
guidance on recognition and measurement of fair values and on determining what
is part of the business combination transaction. There are also a number of
changes to disclosure requirements. The revision is effective for periods
commencing on or after 1 July 2009. The directors will consider the requirements
of the revision on any future business acquisitions.
• Amendment to IFRS2 - Share-based payment vesting conditions and
cancellations. The guidance provides more information on the amendment to the
guidance regarding cancellation, amendment to the definition of 'vest' and
'vesting conditions' and clarification of the accounting treatment of non-
vesting conditions. An entity shall apply these amendments respectively in
annual periods commencing on or after 1 January 2009. Earlier application is
permitted as long as the entity discloses the fact. The Directors will apply the
rules in the amendment to any future employee or employer cancellations.
3. Segment information
For management purposes, the Group is organised into two business units,
advanced woundcare and wound closure and sealants. These divisions are the basis
on which the Group reports its segment information.
Intersegment pricing is determined on an arm's length basis.
Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a
segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis.
Unallocated items comprise mainly investments, and related revenue, corporate
assets, head office expenses and income tax assets.
Business segments
The principal activities of the advanced woundcare business unit are the
research, development, manufacture and distribution of novel, high performance
polymers for use as wound dressings.
The principal activities of the wound closure and sealants business unit is the
research, development, manufacture and distribution of medical adhesives and
products for closing and sealing tissue.
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
3. Segment information (continued)
Segment information about these businesses is presented below.
Advanced Wound closure Eliminations Consolidated
woundcare & sealants year ended year ended
year ended year ended 31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2007
31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2007 £'000 £'000
£'000 £'000
2007
Revenue
External sales 12,799 4,057 - 16,856
Inter-segment sales 28 - (28) -
Total revenue 12,827 4,057 (28) 16,856
Inter-segment sales are charged at prevailing market prices.
Result
Segment result 1,363 715 - 2,078
Unallocated (426)
expenses
Profit from 1,652
operations
Finance income 282
Finance costs (29)
Profit before tax 1,905
Tax 331
Profit for the 2,236
year
Other information
Advanced Wound closure Eliminations Consolidated
woundcare & sealants year ended year ended
year ended year ended 31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2007
31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2007 £'000 £'000
£'000 £'000
Capital additions:
Software intangibles 33 2 35
Research & development 187 107 294
Property, plant and 335 167 502
equipment
Depreciation and 644 244 888
amortisation
Balance sheet
Assets
Segment assets 7,084 4,377 - 11,461
Unallocated assets - - 7,783
Consolidated total assets 19,244
Liabilities
Segment liabilities 2,213 1,061 3,274
Unallocated liabilities 224
Consolidated total 3,498
liabilities
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
3. Segment information (continued)
2006 Advanced Wound closure Eliminations Consolidated
woundcare & sealants year ended year ended
year ended year ended 31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006
31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006 £'000 £'000
£'000 £'000
Revenue
External sales 11,445 2,877 - 14,322
Inter-segment sales 9 - (9) -
Total revenue 11,454 2,877 (9) 14,322
Inter-segment sales are charged at prevailing market prices.
Result
Segment result 805 28 833
Unallocated expenses (341)
Profit from operations 492
Finance income 149
Finance costs (29)
Profit before tax 612
Tax 135
Profit for the year 747
Advanced Wound closure & Eliminations Consolidated
woundcare year sealants year year ended year ended
ended ended 31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006
31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006 £'000 £'000
£'000 £'000
Other information
Capital additions:
Software intangibles 18 3 21
Research & development 24 45 69
Property, plant and 243 45 288
equipment
Depreciation and 750 240 990
amortisation
Balance sheet
Assets
Segment assets 7,090 4,594 11,684
Unallocated assets 4,339
Consolidated total 16,023
assets
Liabilities
Segment liabilities 2,067 820 2,887
Unallocated liabilities 87
Consolidated total 2,974
liabilities
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Geographical segments
The advanced woundcare and wound closure and sealants segments operate mainly in
the UK, with a sales office located in the USA. In presenting information on the
basis of geographical segments, segment revenue is based on the geographical
location of customers. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of
the assets.
The following table provides an analysis of the group's sales by geographical
market, irrespective of the origin of the goods/services based upon location of
the Group's customers:
Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2007 2006
£'000 £'000
United Kingdom 5,731 4,524
Europe excluding United Kingdom 6,686 5,600
United States of America 4,217 3,480
Rest of World 222 718
16,856 14,322
All assets are classified as under the United Kingdom due to the immateriality
of the carrying value of all assets held in the United States of America.
4. Profit from operations
Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2007 2006
£'000 £'000
Profit from operations is arrived at after
charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 686 804
Amortisation of;
- acquired intellectual property rights 168 168
- software intangibles 18 13
- Development costs 16 5
Operating lease rentals - plant and machinery 90 90
- land and buildings 294 294
Research and development costs expensed to the 784 909
income statement
Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses (36) 105
Auditors' remuneration
The analysis of auditors' remuneration is as follows:
Amounts payable to Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP and their associates (2006: Baker
Tilly and their associates) in respect of both audit and non-audit services:
Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2007 2006
£'000 £'000
Audit services
- Statutory audit of parent and consolidated 21 10
financial statements
- Statutory audit of subsidiary companies 30 28
Tax services
- Compliance services 6 8
- Advisory services 48 4
Other services
- Other costs 6 11
111 61
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
5. Share capital
Number of ordinary shares of 5p each
Allotted,
called up
Authorised and fully paid
'000 '000
At 1 January 2006 206,447 142,083
At 31 December 2006 206,447 142,083
New issues in the year - 683
Share options exercised - 375
At 31 December 2007 206,447 143,141
The following share movements occurred during the year:
During the year, employees exercised share options of 375k shares at a range of
option prices from 9p to 12p.
On 12 April 2007 683k shares were issued under the Deferred Share Bonus Scheme
at the nominal value of 5p per share. 249k of shares (£13k) are retained by the
scheme to meet the matching requirements of the scheme.
Number of deferred shares of 5p each
Allotted,
called up
Authorised and fully paid
'000 '000
At 1 January 2006 93,553 93,553
At 31 December 2006 93,553 93,553
Shares cancellation- capital (93,553) (93,553)
reconstruction
At 31 December 2007 - -
The following share movements occurred during the year:
Value of ordinary shares of 5p each
Allotted,
called up
Authorised and fully paid
£'000 £'000
At 1 January 2006 10,322 7,104
At 31 December 2006 10,322 7,104
New issues in the year - 34
Share options exercised - 19
At 31 December 2007 10,322 7,157
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
5. Share capital (continued)
Value of deferred shares of 5p each
Allotted,
called up
Authorised and fully paid
£'000 £'000
At 1 January 2006 4,678 4,678
At 31 December 2006 4,678 4,678
Shares cancelled - capital reconstruction
(4,678) (4,678)
At 31 December 2007 - -
6. Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the
following data:
Year Year
ended ended
31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2006
£'000 £'000
Earnings for the purposes of basic and diluted 2,236 747
earnings per share being net profit attributable
to equity holders of the parent
Number of shares
Year Year
ended ended
31 Dec 2007 31 Dec 2006
'000 '000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in 142,535 142,082
issue for the purposes of basic earnings per
share (excluding ordinary share in the company
held by the EBT)
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares: 8,684 4,032
share options, deferred share bonus, LTIPs
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in 151,219 146,114
issue for the purposes of diluted earnings per
share (excluding ordinary share in the company
held by the EBT)
Notes Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements
7. TRANSITION TO IFRS
Reconciliation of CONSOLIDATED balance sheet
at 31 December 2005 from UK GAAP to IFRS
UK GAAP
31 Dec 2005
restated in Reclassification IFRS IFRS
IFRS adjustments
format 31 Dec 2005 31 Dec 2005 31 Dec 2005
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Note: Assets
Non-current assets
Acquired intellectual 1,902 - 1,902
property rights
1 Software intangibles - 14 14
Development costs - - -
2,3 Property, plant and 3,403 233 3,636
equipment
4,5,8 Deferred tax assets 547 100 647
Trade and other 200 - 200
receivables
6,052 347 6,399
Current assets
Inventories 1,669 - 1,669
Trade and other 3,230 - 3,230
receivables
Tax receivable 17 - 17
Investments - 2,986 - 2,986
Cash and cash 3,388 (2,986) - 402
equivalents
8,304 - - 8,304
Total assets 14,356 347 14,703
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 1,945 - 1,945
Other taxes payable 230 - 230
Financial liabilities 13 - 13
Obligations under 5 - 5
finance leases
2,193 - 2,193
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities 309 - 309
Obligations under 7 - 7
finance leases
316 - 316
Total liabilities 2,509 - 2,509
Net assets 11,847 347 12,194
Equity
Share capital 11,782 - 11,782
6 Share based payments' - 18 18
reserve
8 Share based payments'
deferred tax
Reserve - 1 1
Share premium 37,978 - 37,978
Other reserve 1,531 - 1,531
3,4,5,7,8 Retained earnings (39,444) 328 (39,116)
Equity attributable to 11,847 347 12,194
equity holders of the
parent
7. TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)
RECONCILIATION OF GROUP BALANCE SHEET
At December 2005 from UK GAAP to IFRS
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | Non current| Shareholders'|
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | assets| Equity|
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | £'000| £'000|
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
|+-------+------------------------------------------+| | |
||Note: |Conversion effect comprise: || | |
|+-------+------------------------------------------+| | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 1 |IAS 38 - |Reclassification of software from | | |
| | |property, plant and equipment to | | |
| | |intangible assets | 14| |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 2 |IAS 38 - |Reclassification of software from | | |
| | |property, plant and equipment to | | |
| | |intangible assets | (14)| |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 3 |IFRS 1 - |Revaluation of land and buildings | | |
| | |to fair value | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | |at date of transition at deemed | 247| 247|
| | |cost. | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 4 |IAS 12 - |Deferred tax - revaluation of land | (74)| (74)|
| | |and buildings | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 5 |IAS 12 - |Reversal of discount on deferred | 168| 168|
| | |tax | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 6 |IFRS 2 - |Share based payments reserve | | 18|
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 7 |IFRS 2 - |Profit and loss | | (18)|
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+------+---------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| 8 |IAS 12 - |Deferred tax - share based payments| 6| 1|
+------+-+-------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | |Profit and loss | | 5|
+--------+-------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
| | | | | |
+--------+-------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
|Net movement | | 347| 347|
+------+-+-------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
+------+-+-------+-----------------------------------+--------------+-----------------+
7. TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)
RECONCILIATION OF GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
For 12 months ended 31 December 2006 from UK GAAP to IFRS
IFRS
UK GAAP adjustments IFRS
31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006
Note £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue 14,322 - 14,322
Cost of sales 1 (8,279) (1) (8,280)
Gross profit 6,043 (1) 6,042
Distribution costs (107) - (107)
Administration costs 2,3,7 (6,011) 99 (5,912)
Loss on disposal of property, plant & (11) - (11)
equipment
Other income 480 - 480
Profit from operations 394 98 492
Finance income 4 204 (55) 149
Finance costs (29) - (29)
Profit before taxation 569 43 612
Income tax 5,6 167 (32) 135
Profit for the year attributable to
equity holders of the parent
736 11 747
Earnings per share
Basic 0.52p 0.52p
Diluted 0.50p 0.50p
Note:
Conversion effects comprise:
1 IFRS 1 - Depreciation of revaluation of land (1)
and buildings
2 IAS 38 - Expenditure on development activities
and patents which have met the
criteria to be capitalised less
amortisation.
64
3 IFRS 2 - Reversal of share based payments
included in year ended 31 December
2005 18
7 Adjustment in respect of exchange 17
differences
Operating profit 98
4 IAS 12 - Reversal of unwinding of discount on (55)
deferred tax asset
5 IAS 12 - Reversal of discount on deferred tax (45)
6 IAS 12- Deferred tax on share based payments 13
Profit attributable to equity shareholders 11
7. TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)
RECONCILIATION OF GROUP BALANCE SHEET
At 31 December 2006 from UK GAAP to IFRS
UK GAAP
31 Dec 2006 Reclass- IFRS
restated in ification adjustments IFRS
IFRS
format 31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006 31 Dec 2006
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Note: Assets
Non-current assets
Acquired intellectual 1,734 - 1,734
property rights
1 Software intangibles - 29 29
3 Development costs - 64 64
2,4 Property, plant and 2,877 217 3,094
equipment
5,6,8 Deferred tax assets 749 79 828
Trade and other receivables 208 (8) - 200
5,568 (8) 389 5,949
Current assets
Inventories 1,786 - 1,786
Trade and other receivables 3,711 8 - 3,719
Tax receivable 17 - 17
Investments - 3,950 - 3,950
Cash and cash equivalents 4,552 (3,950) - 602
10,066 - - 10,074
Total assets 15,634 389 16,023
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 2,415 - 2,415
Other taxes payable 244 244
Financial liabilities 14 14
Obligations under finance 5 5
leases
2,678 - 2,678
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities 295 - 295
Obligations under finance 1 - 1
leases
296 - 296
Total liabilities 2,974 - 2,974
Net assets 12,660 389 13,049
Equity
Share capital 11,782 - 11,782
Share based payments 60 - 60
reserve
8 Share based payments
deferred tax reserve
- 67 67
Share premium 37,978 - 37,978
Other reserve 1,531 - 1,531
3,4,5,6,7,8 Retained earnings (38,691) 322 (38,369)
Equity atributable to 12,660 389 13,049
equity holders of the
parent
7. TRANSITION TO IFRS (continued)
RECONCILIATION OF GROUP BALANCE SHEET
At 31 December 2006 from UK GAAP to IFRS
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | Non current| Shareholders'|
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | Assets| Equity|
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | £'000| £'000|
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
|Note: Conversion effects comprise: | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| 1 |IAS 38 |Reclassification of software from | | |
| |- |property, plant and | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | |equipment to intangible assets |29 | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| 2 |IAS 38 |Reclassification of software from | | |
| |- |property, plant and | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | |equipment to intangible assets |(29) | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| 3 |IAS 38 |Recognition of development activities| | |
| |- |less | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | |amortisation |64 |64 |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| 4 |IFRS 1-|Revaluation of land and buildings to | | |
| | |fair value at | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | |date of transition less depreciation |246 |246 |
| | |- deemed cost | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| 5 |IAS 12 |Deferred tax - revaluation of land |(74) |(74) |
| |- |and buildings | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| 6 |IAS 12 |Reversal of discount on deferred tax |68 |68 |
| |- | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| 8 |IAS 12 |Deferred tax - share based payments |85 |67 |
| |- | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | |Profit and loss | |18 |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
| | | | | |
+-------+-------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
|Net movement | |389 |389 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------+-------------+----------------+
8. No dividend has been proposed.
9. This statement was approved by the Directors and agreed with the Group's
auditors on 10 March 2008. A copy can be obtained from the Secretary at the
Company's Head Office, Road Three, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford,
Cheshire CW7 3PD.
10. The figures and financial information for the year 2006 do not constitute
the statutory financial statements for that year. Those financial statements
have been delivered to the Registrar and include an auditor's report which was
unqualified.
11. The above financial information for the period ended 31 December 2007 is
audited but does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section
240 of the Companies Act 1985. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December
2007 will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
12. The Annual General Meeting will be held at 11:00am on 3 June 2008 at Portal
Hotel, Cobbler's Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0DJ
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange