Final Results

RNS Number : 5350D
Brunner Investment Trust PLC
20 February 2020
 

19 February 2020

 

THE BRUNNER INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

 

Final Results for the year ended 30 November 2019.

 

The following comprises extracts from the Company's Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 November 2019.  The full annual financial report is being made available to be viewed on or downloaded from the company's website at www.brunner.co.uk. Copies will be posted to shareholders shortly.

 

MANAGEMENT REPORT

 

Chairman's Statement

 

Performance

The company's Net Asset Value (NAV) per ordinary share rose by 13.2% on a net dividends reinvested basis with debt at fair value, our key performance measure. This was ahead of the composite benchmark index (70% FTSE World Ex-UK and 30% FTSE All-Share Index) which rose by 12.6% on a total return basis over the period.

 

Global equity markets were volatile through 2019 and this produced opportunities for long term stock pickers as individual share prices often got temporarily mispriced during these bouts of market instability.

 

A full investment review which goes into more detail can be found on page 29 of the annual financial report.

 

We were delighted that, in response to Brunner's strong long-term performance and strategic focus, the trust was a shortlisted finalist in the highly competitive 'Overseas' category of the Investment Week - Investment Company of the Year Awards. It is encouraging to see Brunner recognised in this way.

 

Earnings per share

Strong underlying dividend growth from the investment portfolio contributed to an increased level of income and earnings. Earnings per share for the year rose by 10.1%, from 19.7p to 21.7p.

 

Benefits from improved costs of debt

When I wrote to you last year I described how the company's balance sheet had been transformed and simplified during the year following the repayment and refinancing of expensive long-term debentures.  The weighted average interest rate on all structural borrowings and preference stock is now 3% compared to 9% previously and the current level of structural debt and preference stock is 7.2% of net assets.

 

Continued focus on dividends

The continuing dividend growth in the investment portfolio, combined with lower annual cost of debt and strong revenue reserves means the company is again in a strong position to pay an above inflation increase in dividends over the previous year.

 

It is proposed that a fourth and final dividend of 6.0p per share will be paid on 3 April 2020 to shareholders on the Register of Members at close of business on 28 February 2020, bringing the total payment for 2019 to 19.98p, an increase of 10.1% on last year. Dividend payments for the year are fully covered by earnings per share of 21.7p, allowing a further increase in the company's revenue reserves to 28.6p per share, after the payment of the third quarterly and proposed final dividends.

 

This is the second successive year of the company increasing dividends by 10% and dividend levels have now reflected the benefits of the lower debt costs. Dividend growth in future years will broadly reflect underlying growth in earnings. However underlying portfolio earnings growth has been strong and revenue reserves at 28.6p per share cover the annual dividend 1.4 times, which is a considerable position of strength for future years. The board continues to view the delivery of a reliable income stream to investors as an important factor.

 

Should shareholders approve the proposed dividend, it would push the company to 48 years of successive dividend increases. The company retains its status as a 'dividend hero', as defined by the Association of Investment companies (AIC).

 

Discount management

I am pleased to report that demand for your company's shares has been strong, particularly in the latter portion of 2019. This has led to a significant narrowing of the share price discount to NAV, ending 2019 at just under 6%. As a result, the average discount to NAV at which the company's shares trade over the year has narrowed once more from 9.2% last year to 8.6% this year. We believe that we are seeing the fruits of our pursuit of a clear long-term strategy as detailed at the 2018 year end:

 

- Focused global equity proposition

- Consistent growth in dividends supported by strong revenue reserves

- Balanced stock picking approach with demonstrable returns in a range of market environments

- Efficient capital structure

- Active PR and marketing programme

 

Buy back of shares into treasury

There were no buybacks during the year under review, but the board is seeking renewal of shareholder approval to buy back shares for the next year. This is being sought so the company may retain a mechanism to manage the discount of share price to NAV should it be needed. Buying back shares may help to reduce the volatility of the discount and could enhance the underlying NAV but also reduces the size of the company which may make it less attractive to some investors. In addition to seeking renewed authority to buy back shares at the annual general meeting, we will also be asking for approval to be able to hold these shares in treasury rather than immediately cancelling them. More information is given in the Directors' Report on page 64 of the annual financial report, but any shares issued or sold from treasury will be at a premium to NAV to ensure that existing shareholders benefit from the transaction.

 

Spreading the message

The board recognises the importance of a coherent programme of activity aimed at stimulating demand in the market for the company's shares. Through the year, Brunner has continued its marketing and communications programme that includes targeted advertising and proactive contact with national and trade journalists. As a closed-ended investment trust, the creation of sustained demand for the company's shares is a benefit to all shareholders. As with any expense for the supply of services to the company, the board monitors the costs for marketing and PR, and the associated results, to ensure they remain appropriate.

 

 

Environmental, Social and Governance matters - responsible investment

Our manager has an active approach to investment. AllianzGI has a dedicated ESG research team working with the portfolio managers to integrate ESG factors into investment decisions. We firmly support our manager's view that there is value in working with companies in the portfolio on environmental, social, governance and business conduct issues. This helps unlock potential, identifies risk, creates broader societal gains and as a result delivers value to shareholders. There is more detail on the engagement with the portfolio companies on page 19 of the annual financial report and in the investment manager's review on pages 36 to 38 of the annual financial report.

 

Board succession

As I noted in the last annual report, whilst maintaining the tenure of experienced long-standing directors has facilitated a smooth transition during a period of strategy development and implementation for the company over the past few years, we are undertaking a process of recruitment aimed at refreshing the composition of the board as director retirements start to take place. That process began this year and we were happy to announce the appointment of Amanda Aldridge as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 1 December 2019 and of Andrew Hutton as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 20 April 2020. Amanda will become Chair of the Audit Committee on 1 April 2020. I am looking forward to working with both Amanda and Andrew on the Brunner board.

 

Vivian Bazalgette retired from the board on 22 November 2019 - the board will greatly miss Vivian who made an invaluable contribution to the company, providing excellent counsel and guidance as a colleague and as Senior Independent Director. We wish him well for the future.

 

Ian Barlow will retire as our audit committee chairman after the AGM on 1 April and will be retiring from the Board in late 2020. We remain committed to keeping shareholders fully informed as we progress the process of refreshing the board whilst ensuring a balance of skills and relevant experience is maintained for the benefit of the company and its shareholders.

 

Outlook

We had thought as some of the uncertainty that plagued global markets through 2019 falls away that economic and corporate growth would pick up or at least there would be a clearer outlook. This would allow companies to plan better for the future and this increased confidence could spur improved corporate spending and growth. However, at the time of writing it is impossible to know whether the current outbreak of the Coronavirus will remain a human tragedy or also develop into a significant economic problem as global trade becomes disrupted. Also, the eventual outcome of the Brexit negotiations remains far from clear.

 

Equity markets are still attractively valued when compared to bond markets. We believe that the manager's strategy of carefully buying quality companies, backed by the detailed analysis carried out to ensure every investment held in the portfolio is justified, will continue to serve the company well in the future. At a time of rapid technological change, it remains particularly important for the portfolio to maintain a sharp focus on stocks with the potential for structural growth, providing good cash returns for shareholders and which have strong management teams guiding them. We also remain committed to our view that working with portfolio companies on environmental, social, governance and business conduct issues should remain a key factor of the investment process.

 

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held at Trinity House, Trinity Square, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4DH on Wednesday 1 April 2020 at 12 noon, and on behalf of the board, I look forward to meeting those shareholders who are able to attend.

 

Carolan Dobson

Chairman

19 February 2020

 



 

 

Risk Policy

 

The board operates a risk management policy to ensure that the level of risk taken in pursuit of the board's objectives and in implementing its strategy are understood. The principal risks identified by the board are set out in the table below, together with the actions taken to mitigate these risks. The process by which the directors monitor risk is described in the Audit Committee Report on page 71 of the annual financial report.

 

Principal Risks

A more detailed version of the table below, in the form of a risk matrix, is reviewed and updated by the audit committee at least twice yearly. The principal risks are broadly unchanged from the previous year.

 

Risk Appetite

The directors' approach to risk is to identify where there are risks and to note mitigating actions taken and then to look at the probability of the event and consider the extent to which the resulting residual risk is acceptable, which is defined as the board's risk appetite. As a result of this exercise the risks are rated as 'red' or 'high' when the risk is of concern and sufficient mitigation measures are not possible or not yet in place; 'amber' or 'moderate' when the risk is of concern but sufficient measures are defined and have been or are being implemented; and 'green' or 'acceptable' when the risk is acceptable and no additional measures are needed. The nature of the company's business means that a certain amount of risk must be taken for the objectives to be met and it is not surprising that portfolio risk measures are allocated amber ratings.

 

 

 

Principal Risks identified

Controls and mitigation

Risk Appetite*

Portfolio Risk

· Significant market movements may adversely impact the investments held by the company increasing the risk of loss or challenges to the investment strategy.

· Reduction of dividends across the market affecting the portfolio yield and the ability to pay in line with dividend policy.

· Exposure to significant exchange rate volatility could affect the performance of the investment portfolio.

· The board meets with the portfolio managers and considers asset allocation, stock selection and levels of gearing on a regular basis and has set investment restrictions and guidelines that are monitored and reported on by AllianzGI.

· The board monitors yields and can modify investment parameters and consider a change to dividend policy.

· The board receives reports from the manager on the stress testing of the portfolio at least twice each year and contact is made with the chairman and board if necessary between board meetings.

· Currency movements are monitored closely and are reported to the board.

 

Amber

Business Risk

· An inappropriate investment strategy e.g. asset allocation or the level of gearing may lead to underperformance against the company's benchmark index and peer group companies, resulting in the company's shares trading on a wider discount.

 

· The board manages these risks by diversification of investments through its investment restrictions and guidelines which are monitored and on which the board receives reports at every meeting. The board monitors the implementation and results of the investment process with the investment managers, who attend all board meetings, and reviews data which shows risk factors and how they affect the portfolio. The manager employs the company's gearing tactically within a strategic range set by the board. The board also meets annually specifically to discuss strategy, including investment strategy.

 

Green

Operational Risk

· Risk of inadequate procedures for the identification, evaluation and management of risks at outsourced providers including Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), and AllianzGI's outsourced administration provider, State Street Bank & Trust Company, HSBC Bank plc (Depositary and Custodian) and Link Asset Services (Registrar).

· AllianzGI carries out regular monitoring of outsourced administration functions, this includes compliance visits and risk reviews where necessary. Results of these reviews are monitored by the board.

· Agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are in place and the board receives reports against these.

Green

 

Emerging Risks and Uncertainties : The board also considers the impact from emerging risks that are not yet know or fully identifiable, such as economic, regulatory and political risks arising from the implementation of the UK's exit from the European Union or other geopolitical factors. Cyber security risks and Brexit risks are discussed more fully on page 18 of the annual financial report.  The board maintains close relations with its advisers (auditors, lawyers and manager) and will make preparations for mitigation of these risks as and when they are known or can be anticipated. 

 

Risk Appetite :

Green  Risk is acceptable, no additional measures needed

Amber  Risk is of concern, but sufficient measures are defined and implemented

Red  Risk is of concern, sufficient mitigation measures not possible or not yet in place

 

 

 

In addition to the principal risks described above, the board has identified more general risks, for example relating to compliance with accounting, tax, legal and regulatory requirements and to the provision of services from third parties. As in all companies, the board is alert to the risks of financial crime and threat of cyber attacks and monitors reports provided by third party service providers on how these threats are being handled. After ensuring that there are appropriate measures in place, the board considers that these risks are effectively mitigated.



 

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

 

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

 

· select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

· make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

· state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed; and

· prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

 

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

 

The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

 

Statement under Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 4.1.12

 

The directors, at the date of the approval of this Report, each confirm to the best of their knowledge that:

· the financial statements, prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the company;

 

· the Strategic Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the company, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face; and

 

· the annual financial report, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the company's performance, business model and strategy.

 

 

This responsibility statement was approved by the board of directors on 19 February 2020 and signed on its behalf by:

 

Carolan Dobson

Chairman

 

 



 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN as at 30 November 2019

Region

% of Invested Funds

North America

41.3

United Kingdom

24.7

Continental Europe

23.3

Pacific Basin

8.1

Japan

2.6

Total

100.00

 

TOP 20 HOLDINGS as at 30 November 2019

Name

 

Value (£)

% of InvestedFunds




Microsoft

 21,202,673

4.87

Software & Computer Services

United Health

 14,815,882

3.40

Health Care Equipment & Services

Munich Re

 13,862,122

3.18

Non-Life Insurance

Roche Holdings

 12,962,591

2.98

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Taiwan Semiconductor

 11,971,863

2.75

Technology Hardware & Equipment

Accenture

 11,498,545

2.64

Support Services

Visa

 11,271,839

2.59

Financial Services

The Cooper Companies

 10,167,578

2.33

Health Care Equipment & Services

Shell

 10,137,232

2.33

Oil & Gas Producers

Estée Lauder

 9,852,633

2.26

Personal Goods

Agilent

 9,756,651

2.24

Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Ecolab

 9,526,599

2.19

Chemicals

GlaxoSmithKline

 8,770,000

2.01

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Adidas

 8,436,550

1.94

Personal Goods

AIA

 8,327,458

1.91

Life Insurance

AbbVie

 8,071,758

1.85

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Schneider Electric

 7,694,165

1.77

Electronic & Electrical Equipment

AMETEK

 7,583,927

1.74

Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Microchip Technology

 7,391,878

1.70

Technology Hardware & Equipment

Itochu

 7,181,639

1.65

General Industrials





210,483,583

48.33



 

INCOME STATEMENT

for the year ended 30 November 2019




2019




Revenue


Capital


 Total Return


£


£


£






(Note C)

Gains on investments held at fair value through profit or loss

-


44,532,408


44,532,408

Losses on foreign currencies

-


(113,939)


(113,939)

Income

11,504,521


-


11,504,521

Investment management fee

(544,156)


(1,269,696)


(1,813,852)

Administration expenses

(661,219)


(799)


(662,018)







Profit before finance costs and taxation

10,299,146


43,147,974


53,447,120

Finance costs: interest payable and similar charges

(289,632)


(619,284)


(908,916)







Profit on ordinary activities before taxation

10,009,514


42,528,690


52,538,204

Taxation

(761,084)


-


(761,084)







Profit after taxation attributable to ordinary shareholders

9,248,430


42,528,690


51,777,120







Earnings per ordinary share






(basic and diluted)  (Note B)

21.66p


99.62p


121.28p

 

BALANCE SHEET

as at 30 November 2019




2019

£

Fixed assets




Investments held at fair value through profit or loss



435,569,013

Net current liabilities



(6,718,559)





Total assets less current liabilities



428,850,454

Creditors - amounts falling due after more than one year



(25,063,910)

Total net assets



403,786,544





Capital and reserves




Called up share capital



10,673,181

Capital redemption reserve



5,326,819

Capital reserve



371,014,001

Revenue reserve



16,772,543





Equity shareholders' funds



403,786,544





Net asset value per ordinary share



945.8p

 



INCOME STATEMENT

for the year ended 30 November 2018




2018




Revenue


Capital


 Total Return


£


£


£






(Note C)

Gains on investments at fair value through profit or loss

-


3,230,518


3,230,518

Losses on foreign currencies

-


(140,338)


(140,338)

Income

10,968,206


-


10,968,206

Investment management fee

(537,597)


(1,254,394)


(1,791,991)

Administration expenses

(606,637)


(1,391)


(608,028)







Profit before finance costs and taxation

9,823,972


1,834,395


11,658,367

Finance costs: interest payable and similar charges

(723,962)


(10,458,860)


(11,182,822)







Profit (loss) on ordinary activities before taxation

9,100,010


(8,624,465)


475,545

Taxation

(702,378)


-


(702,378)







Profit (loss) after taxation attributable to ordinary shareholders

8,397,632


(8,624,465)


(226,833)







Earnings (loss) per ordinary share






(basic and diluted)  (Note B)

19.67p


(20.20p)


(0.53p)

 

BALANCE SHEET

as at 30 November 2018




2018

£

Fixed assets




Investments held at fair value through profit or loss



381,787,312

Net current assets



3,541,188





Total assets less current liabilities



385,328,500

Creditors - amounts falling due after more than one year



(25,055,376)

Total net assets



360,273,124





Capital and reserves




Called up share capital



10,673,181

Capital redemption reserve



5,326,819

Capital reserve



328,485,311

Revenue reserve



15,787,813





Equity shareholders' funds



360,273,124





Net asset value per ordinary share



843.9p

 



 

 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 30 November 2019


Called up Share Capital

Capital Redemption Reserve

Capital Reserve

Revenue Reserve

Total


£

£

£

£

£

Net assets at 1 December 2017

10,673,181

5,326,819

337,109,776

14,904,100

368,013,876

Revenue profit

-

-

-

8,397,632

8,397,632

Dividends on ordinary shares

-

-

-

(7,513,919)

(7,513,919)

Capital loss

-

-

(8,624,465)

-

(8,624,465)

Net assets at 30 November 2018

10,673,181

5,326,819

328,485,311

15,787,813

360,273,124







Net assets at 1 December 2018

10,673,181

5,326,819

328,485,311

15,787,813

360,273,124

Revenue profit

-

-

-

9,248,430

9,248,430

Dividends on ordinary shares

-

-

-

(8,269,581)

(8,269,581)

Unclaimed dividends

-

-

-

5,881

5,881

Capital profit

-

-

42,528,690

-

42,528,690

Net assets at 30 November 2019

10,673,181

5,326,819

371,014,001

16,772,543

403,786,544

 

 

 

 



 

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended 30 November 2019

 



2019

2018



£

£

Operating activities




Profit before finance costs and taxation*


53,447,120

11,658,367

Less: Gains on investments held at fair value through profit or loss


(44,532,408)

(3,230,518)

Add: Special dividends credited to capital


306,476

-

Less: Overseas tax suffered


(761,084)

(702,378)

Add: Losses on foreign currency


113,939

140,338

Purchase of fixed asset investments held at fair value through profit or loss


(58,125,352)

(58,464,100)

Sales of fixed asset investments held at fair value through profit or loss


49,985,728

65,927,432

Decrease (increase) in other receivables


57,398

(84,741)

(Decrease) increase in other payables


(50,763)

39,789

Net cash inflow from operating activities


441,054

15,284,189





Financing activities




Interest paid and similar charges


(845,893)

(13,874,360)

Repayment of Stepped Rate Interest Loan


-

(18,200,000)

Repayment of Fixed Rate Interest Loan


-

(28,000,000)

Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility


-

8,000,000

Proceeds from 2.84% Fixed Rate Note 2048


 -

24,601,800

Dividend paid on cumulative preference stock


(22,499)

(22,500)

Dividends paid on ordinary shares


(8,269,581)

(7,513,919)

Unclaimed dividends over 12 years


5,881

-

Net cash outflow from financing activities


(9,132,092)

(35,008,979)

 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents


(8,691,038)

(19,724,790)

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the year


11,132,616

30,997,744

Effect of foreign exchange rates


(113,939)

(140,338)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year


2,327,639

11,132,616

Comprising:




Cash at bank


2,327,639

11,132,616





* Cash inflow from dividends was £10,468,821 (2018 - £10,982,138) and cash inflow from interest was £14,750 (2018 - £15,759).

 

 



NOTES

 

Note A

 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation of financial instruments held at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with  applicable United Kingdom law and UK Accounting Standards (UK GAAP), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 - the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and in line with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Financial Statements of Investment Trust Companies and Venture Capital Trusts" issued by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC SORP) in November 2014 and updated in October 2019.  The amended SORP is not mandatory for adoption until periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.  Therefore it has been early adopted.

 

Note B

 

The earnings per ordinary share is based on a weighted average number of shares in issue of 42,692,727 (2018 - 42,692,727) ordinary shares in issue.

 

 

Note C

 

The total return column of this statement is the profit and loss account of the company.

 

The supplementary revenue return and capital return columns are both prepared under the guidance published by the Association of Investment Companies.

 

All revenue and capital items in the Income Statement derive from continuing operations. No operations were acquired or discontinued in the year.

 

The net profit for the year disclosed in the Income Statement represents the company's total comprehensive income.

 

Transaction costs and stamp duty on purchases amounted to £123,785 (2018 - £92,101) and transaction costs on sales amounted to £15,540 (2018 - £36,825).

 

 

Note D

 

Investments - As the company's business is investing in financial assets with a view to profiting from their total return in the form of increases in fair value, financial assets are designated as held at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with FRS 102 Section 11: 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12: 'Other Financial Instruments'. The company manages and evaluates the performance of these investments on a fair value basis in accordance with its investment strategy, and information about investments is provided on this basis to the board.



 

Note E

Dividends on Ordinary Shares



2019


2018



£


£

Dividends paid on ordinary shares:





Third interim dividend - 4.05p paid 14 December 2018 (2017 - 3.50p)


 1,729,055 


1,494,245

Final dividend - 6.00p paid 5 April 2019 (2018 - 6.00p)


 2,561,564 


2,561,564

First interim dividend - 4.66p paid 25 July 2019 (2018 - 4.05p)


 1,989,481 


1,729,055

Second interim dividend - 4.66p paid 19 September 2019 (2018 - 4.05p)


 1,989,481 


1,729,055



 8,269,581 


7,513,919

 

Dividends payable at the year end are not recognised as a liability under FRS 102 Section 32 'Events After the End of the Reporting Period' (see Annual Financial Report page 86 - Statement of Accounting Policies). Details of these dividends are set out below.

 



2019


2018

 



£


£

 






 

Third interim dividend - 4.66p paid 12 December 2019 (2018 - 4.05p)


 1,989,481 


1,729,055

 

Final proposed dividend - 6.00p payable 3 April 2020 (2019 - 6.00p)


 2,561,564 


2,561,564



 4,551,045 


4,290,619

 

The proposed final dividend accrued is based on the number of shares in issue at the year end. However, the dividend payable will be based on the numbers of shares in issue on the record date and will reflect any changes in the share capital between the year end and the record date.

 

All dividends disclosed in the tables above have been paid or are payable from the revenue reserves.

 

Note F

 

The financial information for the year ended 30 November 2019 has been extracted from the statutory accounts for that year. The auditor's report on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement under either section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. The annual financial report has not yet been delivered to the registrar of companies.

 

The financial information for the year ended 30 November 2018 has been extracted from the statutory accounts for that year which have been delivered to the registrar of companies. The auditor's report on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement under either section 498(2) or section 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

 

The full annual financial report will shortly be available to be viewed on or downloaded from the company's website at www.brunner.co.uk.  Neither the contents of the company's website nor the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the company's website (or any other website) is incorporated into, or forms part of this announcement.

 

 


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