Interim Results

Redrow PLC 07 March 2006 Tuesday 7 March 2006 Redrow plc Interim results for the six months to 31 December 2005 • Profit before tax at £53.4m (H1 2004/05: £68.3m) • Basic earnings per share at 23.5p (H1 2004/05: 30.0p) • Dividend per share increased by 19.4% to 4.3p (H1 2004/05: 3.6p) • Gearing at 24% (Dec 2004: 37%) • Forward order book at December 2005 at 1,816 units represents 4.5 months sales, in excess of Redrow and industry norms • Sales rate per outlet in first 8 weeks of second half up over 10% from 6% more outlets • Redrow positioned for growth through: - Developing our regional structure with the current land bank increased to 18,400 plots (Dec 2004: 17,500) - Capitalising on our mixed use and regeneration skills with pipeline of £750m of projects in Redrow Regeneration - Expanding our Debut initiative with planning secured in 2006 on 3 further sites for over 300 homes Robert Jones, Chairman of Redrow plc, said: 'In the short term, the increase in our sales rate per outlet in the early weeks of 2006 is encouraging. Looking further ahead the growth strategies we have put in place together with our high quality land bank and a product offering that maximises its potential, makes us confident in our ability to deliver value for our shareholders in the future.' Enquiries: Redrow plc Neil Fitzsimmons, Chief Executive 01244 520044 David Arnold, Group Finance Director Patrick Handley / Nina Coad Brunswick 0207 404 5959 There will be an analyst and investor meeting at 10.30 GMT. A live audio webcast and slide presentation of this event will be available at 10.30 GMT on www.redrow.co.uk and www.cantos.com. You can also dial-in to hear the presentation live at 10.30 GMT on +44 (0) 20 7138 0818. Playback will be available online through www.redrow.co.uk from 14.00 (GMT) or by phone until 21 March on the following dial-in number: +44 (0) 20 7806 1970; passcode 1437414#. CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Introduction The Summer of 2004 witnessed significant change in the housing market, which became more challenging and competitive as overall transaction levels fell. Redrow was positioned for this adjustment through the strengthening of our forward sales position and the expansion of the number of sales outlets. This strategy has served the Group well over the last eighteen months and as we begin to see encouraging signs in the housing market, it is equally important to position Redrow for growth. This will be achieved through: • Developing our regional structure to increase output through further investment in our current and forward land bank • Capitalising on our skills in mixed use and regeneration projects • Expanding our Debut initiative to provide affordable open market homes for first time buyers Consequently, the Board remains confident of continuing to deliver value for shareholders and confirms its intention to increase the dividend for the year to 30 June 2006 by 20% to 13.0 pence per share. The interim dividend has been increased to 4.3 pence per share (H1 2004/05: 3.6p). In February 2006, Redrow welcomed its 50,000th customer into their new home. To recognise this significant milestone, and to further Redrow's commitment to the communities in which it operates, we have launched the Redrow Foundation. This is an independent charitable fund with the purpose of providing accommodation and related assistance to those in need. The results for the six months to December 2005 have been prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These are the first results by Redrow under IFRS and all relevant comparatives have been restated. Financial Performance In the first half of the financial year, Redrow delivered 2,077 legal completions (H1 2004/05: 2,111). Overall volumes were broadly maintained and completions from the core Signature range, which accounted for nearly 90% of first half legal completions, increased by 9% to 1,820 (H1 2004/05: 1,665) reflecting our strategy of maintaining a strong forward sales position and increasing our sales outlets. This increase partially mitigated the anticipated second half weighting on the In the City developments. Due to the timing of construction completion of these schemes, 152 legal completions were achieved in the first half, compared with 446 units in the corresponding period last year. It was pleasing to deliver 105 legal completions from the Group's first two Debut developments at Willans Green, Rugby and Buckshaw Village, Chorley in line with our expectations. The average selling price in the six months ended December 2005 was £163,100 (H1 2004/05: £176,700) and reflected changes in both geographic and product mix. The average selling price of Signature homes was £165,800 compared with £168,200 last year, influenced by a reduction in the average size of homes completed. The proportion of higher priced In the City completions was significantly reduced and the average selling price of these properties at £189,500 (H1 2004/ 05: £208,500) was also lower reflecting the geographical mix. In addition, 5% of legal completions in the first half were Debut homes with an average selling price of £77,900. As a result of the influence of In the City schemes, turnover in the Homes business reduced to £338.8m (H1 2004/05: £373.1m). The gross margin in the Homes operations for the period was 23.9%. This was 0.8% lower than in the second half of the last financial year and 1.6% lower than in the corresponding period last year, reflecting the market conditions experienced in 2005. Redrow has consistently maintained that gross margins would decline as the benefit of the significant sales price inflation of recent years within the existing land bank unwinds. Additionally, we continued to invest in our structure as part of our strategy for future growth and as a result of the impact of overhead recovery, the operating margin was 17.4% compared with 19.9% last year. Improved overhead recovery in the second half of the financial year should largely offset any further anticipated gross margin reduction in that period. The operating profit for the six months ended December 2005 in Homes was £59.1m (H1 2004/05: £74.2m). We anticipate that the operating profit for the Homes operations will be more weighted towards the second half than in 2004/05 primarily due to the timing of In the City completions which are virtually all forward sold. Our Mixed Use and Regeneration activities achieved the expected break even position in the first six months (H1 2004/05: £0.4m) as pre-development expenditure in Redrow Regeneration was offset by profit generated by our mixed use activities. We currently expect the second half result for Mixed Use and Regeneration to be similar to the first half of this financial year. After charging interest of £5.3m (H1 2004/05: £5.9m), the profit before tax for the six months ended December 2005 was £53.4m (H1 2004/05: £68.3m) with earnings per share at 23.5p (H1 2004/05: 30.0p). Interest cover remains strong at 11.2 times and with net debt as at 31 December 2005 of £116.1m (Dec 2004: £152.1m), gearing fell to 24% (Dec 2004: 37%). We continue to invest in our land bank and work in progress to support the future growth of our business which, coupled with the impact of the increased weighting of profits towards the second half, are the principal factors in the return on capital employed being lower at 20.4% (H1 2004/05: 27.9%). Land Redrow has been active in the land market in the six months to December 2005 as we secured plots to grow our regional operations with the current land bank increasing to 18,400 plots (Dec 2004: 17,500), representing over four years' supply. As the industry looks to increase sales outlets, land capable of short term conversion into an outlet continues to trade at a premium. However, we remain focused on securing plots under contract where we can use our skills to add value and, as a result, land controlled under contract increased to 3,300 plots (Dec 2004: 2,300 plots). Our land owned with planning as at December 2005 was 15,100 plots (Dec 2004: 15,200 plots) with an average plot cost of £29,400 (Dec 2004: £28,000). The competitiveness of our land bank has been sustained as this plot cost still represents only 17.3% of the estimated average selling price. Forward land remains an integral element of our business and 36% of additions to our owned land bank were generated from this source. Forward land either with planning or as allocations totalled 8,500 plots as at December 2005 and increased by 500 plots over the same time last year despite the considerable success in conversion of plots into the current land bank. A number of major opportunities are progressing through the planning system and we are confident that forward land will make a strong contribution to our land bank over the coming years. Redrow's land bank remains one of the most effective in the industry and 85% of 2006/07 projected legal completions are from sites owned with planning and a further 10% are from controlled sites. Over 75% of 2007/08 projected legal completions are from sites either owned or controlled providing a solid base for growth. Sales The Autumn 2005 market displayed a seasonal upturn but consumer confidence remained relatively weak and liquidity in the second hand market was below the levels expected in a normal housing market. We accelerated investment in work in progress and showhomes to provide our customers with greater opportunity to see the quality and range of our product offering. Redrow continued to increase its outlets which were, on average, approximately 12% higher than in the first half of the previous financial year. This was a major factor in reservations increasing by 12% as the sales rate per outlet was maintained in line with the corresponding period last year. Rather than aggressively seeking sales in a challenging market where incentives were being widely used to generate activity, we used our strong forward sales to support our sales performance. As a consequence, forward sales continued to unwind in line with our sales strategy and as at December 2005 totalled 1,816 (Dec 2004: 1,948). This still represents a strong position of over 4.5 months sales which is in excess of both Redrow and industry norms. Web-site traffic and visitor levels in October and November were more encouraging and mortgage approval data also provided a more positive outlook as we moved into 2006. Our web-site traffic has shown a further significant increase during January and February, being 50% higher than in the corresponding period last year. Pricing in 2006 has been more robust though customers still remain cautious. Our sales rate per outlet has increased by over 10% since the start of the new calendar year compared with the same period last year with approximately 6% more outlets in the marketplace. We now have approximately 85% of properties for 2005/06 sold on a plot specific basis and have already secured over 600 sales to take into the next financial year. Despite Government initiatives, the planning system continues to frustrate our industry and we currently expect our average number of outlets for the second half of the financial year to be slightly lower than previously anticipated, however this should be mitigated by the increased rate of sale per outlet currently being achieved. Product and Design A key element of Redrow's offering to our customers is the quality of the product in the widest sense. This not only encompasses the homes themselves but the totality of the development; the way the homes relate to each other, the elevational treatments and the quality of the public realm. Our objective is to deliver developments of superior design aimed at achieving enhanced sales values whilst controlling the cost base. We continue to develop our product range to maximise the value generated from our land bank. Through ongoing re-evaluation of our housing range, we continue to drive cost out of our Signature and Debut product ranges whilst maintaining the overall quality and flexibility of design. We expect an increasing proportion of standard product to be used, with almost 85% of output in 2006/07 being either from these ranges or procured through our central project management team on our In the City developments. Mixed Use and Regeneration Our mixed use capability has historically unlocked opportunities for residential development and continues to be important in generating new opportunities. Bishopton near Glasgow, a potential development in excess of 2,000 new homes and 90 acres of commercial property, is making progress through the planning system and we will be looking to make a planning application during 2006. We are also pleased to have secured preferred developer status with English Partnerships for the £70m regeneration of part of Devonport, Plymouth which it is anticipated will include over 450 new homes together with 100,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space and additional community benefits. This, together with the emerging forward land at Exeter and Taunton, will provide us with a significant opportunity to grow our new business in the West Country. Redrow Regeneration has continued to make excellent progress and has assembled a portfolio of potential projects with a development value of over £750m. In addition to the joint venture entered into in 2004/05 to redevelop Watford Junction railway station at an estimated development value of £500m, the company has now secured two further projects. At Barking, we are delivering a major regeneration of the Town Square which in the first phase includes the provision of approximately 250 new homes and a Life-Long Learning Centre. This whole project has a total estimated development value of £90m with the first income expected to be generated in the Summer of 2007. Redrow Regeneration has also recently secured preferred developer status with Network Rail for the £190m regeneration of Guildford Station which will include approximately 500 new homes together with 130,000 sq. ft. of office and 15,000 sq. ft. of retail space as well as significant enhancements to station facilities. Debut by Redrow We expect to deliver over 200 new Debut homes in the current financial year from our first three projects at Rugby, Chorley and Castle Vale, Birmingham. We are delighted to have now secured planning for further Debut developments at Stoke, St David's Park and Sittingbourne for a further 300 units. We now have planning permission for 380 units capable of delivery in 2006/07 and are progressing applications on a further 4 sites for 450 units which should provide the Group with a firm base to increase the contribution from Debut in future years. We continue to evolve the product and remain convinced that Debut offers a significant opportunity for Redrow in a segment of the market largely unaddressed by the new homes industry. Our recent experience in Bristol supports this view as an exhibition to promote a potential new Debut development was attended in a single day by over 700 people. Registrations for all 106 proposed Debut homes were taken further underlining the demand and appeal of this innovative product. Summary The increase in our sales rate per outlet in the early weeks of 2006 is encouraging and we are well placed to benefit from improvements in the market over the coming months. We have continued to progress opportunities to deliver growth through our regional structure, our mixed use and regeneration skills and our Debut homes. The high quality current and forward land bank we have assembled, coupled with a product offering that maximises the profitability inherent in this land bank, gives Redrow the capability to continue to generate high quality returns. We remain confident in our ability to deliver value for our shareholders. Robert Jones Chairman Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited) 6 months ended 12 months ended 31 December 30 June Restated Restated 2005 2004 2005 Note £m £m £m Continuing operations Revenue 2 338.9 373.8 780.4 Cost of sales (257.4) (278.0) (583.7) Gross profit 2 81.5 95.8 196.7 Administrative expenses 2 (22.4) (21.2) (42.7) Operating profit before financing costs 59.1 74.6 154.0 Financial income 0.2 0.4 0.8 Financial expenses (5.5) (6.3) (13.4) Net financing costs 2 (5.3) (5.9) (12.6) Share of loss of joint ventures after interest and taxation 2 (0.4) (0.4) (2.4) Profit before tax 2 53.4 68.3 139.0 Income tax expense 2, 3 (16.1) (20.6) (42.5) Profit for the period 2 37.3 47.7 96.5 Earnings per share Basic earnings per share 5 23.5p 30.0p 60.7p Diluted earnings per share 5 23.4p 29.9p 60.5p Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense (Unaudited) 6 months ended 12 months ended 31 December 30 June Restated Restated 2005 2004 2005 £m £m £m Effective portion of changes in fair value of interest rate cash flow hedges 0.1 (0.8) (1.6) Deferred tax on change in fair value of interest rate cash flow hedges (0.1) 0.2 0.5 Share-based payment recognised in the income statement - - 0.2 Deferred tax on share-based payment recognised in the income statement - - (0.1) Actuarial (losses)/gains on defined benefit pension scheme (2.0) 1.5 0.7 Deferred tax on actuarial (losses)/gains taken directly to equity 0.6 (0.5) (0.2) Net (expense)/income recognised directly in equity (1.4) 0.4 (0.5) Profit for the period 37.3 47.7 96.5 Total recognised income and expense for the period 35.9 48.1 96.0 Reconciliation of Movements in Consolidated Equity (Unaudited) 6 months ended 12 months ended 31 December 30 June Restated Restated 2005 2004 2005 £m £m £m Profit for the period 37.3 47.7 96.5 Dividends on equity shares (11.5) (9.5) (15.2) Other recognised income and expense relating to the period (net) (1.4) 0.4 (0.5) Shares issued 0.9 0.2 1.0 Movement in LTSIP/SAYE (0.6) (0.2) - Net increase in equity 24.7 38.6 81.8 Opening equity 452.5 370.7 370.7 Closing equity 477.2 409.3 452.5 Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) As at As at 31 December 30 June Restated Restated 2005 2004 2005 Note £m £m £m Assets Plant, property and equipment 24.1 22.6 24.1 Intangible assets 0.2 0.3 0.2 Investments 2.4 1.9 2.6 Deferred tax assets 8.6 6.9 8.1 Trade and other receivables 0.5 0.5 0.5 Total non-current assets 35.8 32.2 35.5 Inventories 6 786.2 730.8 761.0 Trade and other receivables 8.4 15.5 12.2 Derivative financial instruments - 0.6 0.3 Cash and cash equivalents 8 0.1 0.4 23.7 Total current assets 794.7 747.3 797.2 Total assets 830.5 779.5 832.7 Equity Issued capital 15.9 15.9 15.9 Share premium 55.1 53.5 54.2 Hedge reserve (0.1) 0.4 (0.1) Other reserves 7.9 8.2 7.9 Retained earnings 398.4 331.3 374.6 Total equity 477.2 409.3 452.5 Liabilities Bank overdrafts and loans 8 103.9 108.8 103.8 Trade and other payables 7 32.5 27.4 47.2 Derivative financial instruments 0.1 - - Deferred tax liabilities 1.9 1.9 1.8 Retirement benefit obligations 10.5 6.7 7.9 Long-term provisions 2.2 2.1 2.1 Total non-current liabilities 151.1 146.9 162.8 Bank overdrafts and loans 8 12.3 43.7 23.1 Trade and other payables 7 168.5 155.9 170.1 Derivative financial instruments - - 0.5 Current income tax liabilities 21.4 23.7 23.7 Total current liabilities 202.2 223.3 217.4 Total liabilities 353.3 370.2 380.2 Total equity and liabilities 830.5 779.5 832.7 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Unaudited) 6 months ended 12 months ended 31 December 30 June Restated Restated 2005 2004 2005 Note £m £m £m Cash flow from operating activities Profit for the period 59.1 74.6 154.0 Depreciation 1.0 0.8 2.2 Adjustment for non-cash items (2.0) (0.9) (3.4) Operating profit before changes in working capital and provisions 58.1 74.5 152.8 Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables 3.8 (21.3) (1.3) Increase in inventories (25.2) (35.3) (65.8) (Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables (17.6) (4.1) 13.8 Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits and provisions 2.7 (1.2) - Cash generated from operations 21.8 12.6 99.5 Interest paid (3.9) (4.2) (10.6) Tax paid (18.5) (18.2) (39.8) Net cash from operating activities (0.6) (9.8) 49.1 Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (1.0) (1.2) (5.4) Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment - - 1.4 Interest received 0.2 - 0.8 Payments to joint ventures (0.2) (0.5) (3.1) Net cash from investing activities (1.0) (1.7) (6.3) Cash flows from financing activities Increase in/(repayment of) bank borrowings - 4.5 (0.5) Issue costs of bank borrowings - (0.8) (0.8) Purchase of own shares (0.6) (0.2) (0.7) Dividends paid (11.5) (9.5) (15.2) Proceeds from issue of share capital 0.9 0.2 1.0 Net cash from financing activities (11.2) (5.8) (16.2) Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (12.8) (17.3) 26.6 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 0.6 (26.0) (26.0) Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 8 (12.2) (43.3) 0.6 NOTES 1. The financial statements of the Group for the year ending 30 June 2006 will be prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted for use by the European Union at 30 June 2006, the Group's first annual reporting date at which it is required to use IFRS. The interim financial statements have been prepared using the accounting policies which the Group intend to adopt for the year ending 30 June 2006 and are in accordance with the IFRS that are either adopted by the European Union and effective, or are expected to be effective at 30 June 2006. These accounting policies and restated comparatives are consistent with those used in the 'Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards' announcement made by the Group on 30 November 2005, a summary of which follows these notes to the interim financial statements. The information for the year ended 30 June 2005 does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 Companies Act 1985. A copy of the statutory accounts, prepared under UK GAAP, which received an unqualified audit opinion, has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. 2a. Segmental information - Income (Unaudited):- 6 months ended 12 months ended 31 December 30 June Restated Restated 2005 2004 2005 £m £m £m Turnover Homes 338.8 373.1 753.8 Mixed Use & Regeneration 0.1 0.7 26.6 338.9 373.8 780.4 Framing Solutions - share of joint venture - 0.5 0.6 338.9 374.3 781.0 Gross contribution 81.1 95.3 189.3 Overheads (22.0) (21.1) (41.9) Homes - operating profit 59.1 74.2 147.4 Mixed Use & Regeneration - operating profit - 0.4 4.5 59.1 74.6 151.9 Mixed Use & Regeneration - share of joint venture - - 2.1 Operating profit before financing costs 59.1 74.6 154.0 Net financing costs (5.3) (5.9) (12.6) 53.8 68.7 141.4 Share of loss of joint ventures after interest and taxation (0.4) (0.4) (2.4) Profit before tax 53.4 68.3 139.0 Income tax expense (16.1) (20.6) (42.5) Profit for the period 37.3 47.7 96.5 2b. Segmental information - Balance Sheet (Unaudited):- As at As at 31 December 30 June Restated Restated 2005 2004 2005 £m £m £m Segment assets Homes 814.3 752.5 790.8 Mixed Use & Regeneration 14.5 24.8 17.1 828.8 777.3 807.9 Eliminations (0.2) (0.1) (0.5) 828.6 777.2 807.4 Cash and cash equivalents 0.1 0.4 23.7 Consolidated total assets 828.7 777.6 831.1 Segment liabilities Homes 235.5 203.0 249.3 Mixed Use & Regeneration 1.8 14.8 4.5 237.3 217.8 253.8 Eliminations (0.2) (0.1) (0.5) 237.1 217.7 253.3 Borrowings 116.2 152.5 126.9 Consolidated total liabilities 353.3 370.2 380.2 Framing Solutions - share of joint venture 1.8 1.9 1.6 Total equity 477.2 409.3 452.5 3. The taxation charge reflects the estimated effective rate for the full year to 30 June 2006. 4. The final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2005 of 7.2p per share (2004: 6.0p) was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 9 November 2005, paid on 18 November 2005 and a charge of £11.5m (2004: £9.5m) has been taken to reserves. The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 4.3p per share (2004: 3.6p) which was approved by the Board on 6 March 2006. This gives an interim dividend of £6.9m (2004: £5.7m) which will be paid on 5 May 2006 to shareholders whose names are on the Register of Members at the close of business on 17 March 2006. The shares will become ex-dividend on 15 March 2006. In accordance with IAS 10 'Events After The Balance Sheet Date' the interim dividend has not been included as a liability as at 31 December 2005. 5. The basic earnings per share calculation for the half year ended 31 December 2005 is based on the weighted number of shares in issue during the period of 159.1m (2004:158.5m) excluding those held in trust under the Redrow Long Term Incentive Plan, which are treated as cancelled. The equivalent weighted average number of shares in issue for the year ended 30 June 2005 was 158.9m. Diluted earnings per share has been calculated after adjusting the weighted average number of shares in issue for all potentially dilutive shares held under exercised options. 6. Inventories (Unaudited) As at 31 December Restated 2005 2004 £m £m Land for development 453.6 436.4 Work in progress 319.2 286.3 Stock of showhomes 13.4 8.1 786.2 730.8 7. Land Creditors (Unaudited) (included in trade and other payables) As at 31 December Restated 2005 2004 £m £m Due within one year 49.7 37.4 Due in more than one year 32.5 27.4 82.2 64.8 8. Analysis of net debt (Unaudited) As at 31 December 2005 2004 £m £m Cash and cash equivalents 0.1 0.4 Bank overdrafts and loans - current liabilities (12.3) (43.7) (12.2) (43.3) - non-current liabilities (103.9) (108.8) (116.1) (152.1) 9. The Registrar is Computershare Investor Services PLC. Shareholder enquiries should be addressed to the Registrar at the following address: Registrars Department PO Box 82 The Pavilions Bridgwater Road Bristol BS99 7NH TRANSITION TO IFRS In preparation for the adoption of IFRS, Redrow plc published its 'Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards' document in November 2005. This included a summary of principal impacts and restated financial information for the year ended 30 June 2005 and six months ended 31 December 2004 which have been reproduced here. Summary of the Principal Impacts The principal impacts in respect of the transition to IFRS upon the previously reported UK GAAP financial statements of Redrow plc are: IAS 19 : Employee Benefits IAS 2 : Inventories IAS 39 : Financial Instruments IFRS 2 : Share-based Payment IAS 10 : Events after the Balance Sheet Date IAS 38 : Intangible Assets IAS 31 : Interests in Joint Ventures 1. IAS 19: Employee Benefits Defined contribution pension schemes are unaffected by IAS 19. In respect of its defined benefit pension scheme, Redrow plc is required under IAS 19 to recognise the net surplus or deficit in the scheme on its balance sheet. IAS 19 also requires that a provision be made in respect of holiday pay due to employees, where the holiday year-end does not coincide with that of the financial year-end. The impact on the opening balance sheet at 1 July 2004 is to recognise a net deficit of £6.1m representing a gross deficit of £7.9m in respect of the pension deficit, a £0.8m provision in respect of holiday pay and a deferred tax asset of £2.6m. The principal components of the defined benefit pensions charge to the consolidated income statement are the current service cost and finance costs. Current service cost has been included in administrative expenses to the extent that it exceeds the UK GAAP charge, resulting in an increase in administrative expenses of £0.4m and an increase in finance costs of £0.3m in the year ended 30 June 2005. Actuarial gains of £0.7m in the year ended 30 June 2005 have been taken directly to reserves as permitted under IAS 19 (December 2004 amendment) via the statement of recognised income and expense. At 30 June 2005, the restated IFRS balance sheet recognised a net deficit of £6.1m with both pension deficit and holiday pay provisions unchanged. 2. IAS 2: Inventories In accordance with IAS 2, all marketing and selling costs are excluded from the cost of inventories and are expensed as incurred. Under UK GAAP, Redrow plc included certain direct selling costs in arriving at the cost of work in progress, as permitted under SSAP 9. The impact of this change on the opening balance sheet at 1 July 2004 is to reduce work in progress by £9.6m and create a deferred tax asset of £2.9m. The overall impact on net assets is a reduction of £6.7m. The adoption of IFRS will generally lead to earlier recognition of direct selling costs than was the case under UK GAAP. This arises because previously, direct selling costs were reflected within the reported gross profit of each home as it legally completed. Since selling costs are usually borne prior to legal completion, recognition of these costs as incurred will be reflected earlier. There was a £0.9m impact on the reported cost of sales for the year ended 30 June 2005 as a result of the adoption of IAS 2. Due to the product mix and number of new developments being marketed in the financial year ending June 2006, the implementation of IAS 2 is likely to have a slightly greater impact upon the gross margin than in the previous year. At 30 June 2005, the restated IFRS balance sheet showed a £10.5m reduction in work in progress partly offset by the creation of a £3.2m deferred tax asset resulting in a £7.3m reduction in net assets. 3. IAS 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement i) Land Creditors In accordance with IAS 39, the deferred payments arising from land creditors are to be held at discounted present value, hence recognising a financing element on the deferred settlement terms. The liability is then increased to the settlement value over the period of the deferral. The value of the discount is expensed through net financing costs in the consolidated income statement. The impact on the opening balance sheet at 1 July 2004 was to reduce land creditors by £3.2m, reduce the land balance by £8.4m, recognise a deferred tax asset of £1.6m and reduce opening reserves by £3.6m. The IFRS treatment of land creditors has an impact on the timing of the costs charged to the income statement. This will generally result in the finance element in respect of the land creditor being expensed in advance of the compensating improvement in gross profit as a result of legal completions generally continuing beyond the settlement date of the land creditor for the majority of projects. Cost of sales for the year ended 30 June 2005 reduced by £1.2m with net financing costs increasing by £2.5m as a result of the timing of the value of discount being expensed. At 30 June 2005, the revised IFRS balance sheet had a reduction in land creditors of £5.5m, a decrease in the value of land held in stock of £12.0m, a deferred tax asset of £1.9m and a reduction in reserves of £4.6m. ii) Financial Instruments and Trade Receivables Under IAS 39, the fair value of the Group's cashflow hedging arrangements must be recognised in the balance sheet. Any gains or losses on the fair value of the cashflow hedging arrangements are taken to reserves until they are realised. Long term trade debtors are to be held at discounted present value, hence recognising a financing element. The debtor is then increased to settlement value over the period of the deferred terms. The impact on the opening balance sheet at 1 July 2004 was to recognise a £1.4m asset in respect of derivative financial instruments, a £0.4m deferred tax liability and a £1.0m hedge reserve. Trade receivables reduce by £0.2m with an associated £0.1m deferred tax asset and a £0.1m reduction in retained earnings. At 30 June 2005, the IFRS revised balance sheet impact was a £0.2m reduction in net assets following a net £1.1m charge direct to the hedge reserve via the statement of recognised income and expense. 4. IFRS 2: Share-based Payment In accordance with IFRS 2, a charge has been recognised for share options granted on or after 7 November 2002. The charge is spread over the vesting period, with adjustments made to reflect the actual and expected number of shares vesting at the year-end. The Black Scholes option pricing model has been used to determine the extent of the charge. The impact on the opening balance sheet as at 1 July 2004 was a £0.1m increase in deferred tax assets. The impact on the income statement for the year ended 30 June 2005 was an increase in administrative expenses of £0.2m. At 30 June 2005, the IFRS revised balance sheet impact was a £0.2m increase in deferred tax assets. 5. IAS 10: Events After the Balance Sheet Date Under IAS 10, the declaration of a dividend after the reporting date is no longer an adjusting post balance sheet event as it was under UK GAAP. Accordingly, the final dividends for the years ended 30 June 2004 and 30 June 2005 do not constitute a liability at the respective balance sheet dates under IAS 10. The impact on the opening balance sheet as at 1 July 2004 was a £9.5m increase in net assets. The impact on the balance sheet at 30 June 2005 was an increase in net assets of £11.5m. 6. IAS 38: Intangible Assets Under IAS 38, eligible software development costs that were previously held within tangible fixed assets under UK GAAP must now be classified as intangible fixed assets. As this is a balance sheet re-categorisation, with no change in depreciation rates, there is no impact on the income statement. The impact on the opening balance sheet as at 1 July 2004 was a reduction of £0.4m of plant, property and equipment with a corresponding £0.4m increase in intangible assets. The impact on the balance sheet as at 30 June 2005 was a reduction of £0.2m of plant, property and equipment with a corresponding increase of £0.2m in intangible assets. 7. IAS 31: Interests in Joint Ventures Redrow intends to account for jointly-controlled entities using the equity method of accounting. Under IAS 31, such an approach requires the results of jointly-controlled entities to be reflected as a separate item on a post tax basis and disclosed immediately before profit before tax. This contrasts with UK GAAP, where the results are disclosed at an operating profit level with the jointly-controlled entities' financing costs and tax charges included within the corresponding headings for the Group income statements. Reconciliation of Equity (Unaudited) As at 1 July 2004 Previously IAS 19 IAS 2 IAS 39 IAS 39 IFRS 2 IAS 10 IAS 38 Effect of Restated Reported Employee Inventories Land Financial Share-based Dividend Intangible Transition Under Under Benefits Creditors Instruments Payment Assets To IFRS IFRS UK GAAP Summary of Principal Impacts paragraph 1 2 3i 3ii 4 5 6 £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m Assets Plant, property and 22.5 (0.4) (0.4) 22.1 equipment Intangible assets - 0.4 0.4 0.4 Investments 1.8 - 1.8 Deferred tax - 2.6 2.9 1.6 0.1 0.1 7.3 7.3 assets Derivative financial instruments - 0.5 0.5 0.5 Trade and other receivables 0.5 (0.2) (0.2) 0.3 Total non-current assets 24.8 2.6 2.9 1.6 0.4 0.1 - - 7.6 32.4 Inventories 713.4 (9.6) (8.4) (18.0) 695.4 Trade and other receivables 11.1 - 11.1 Derivative financial instruments - 0.9 0.9 0.9 Cash and cash 1.2 - 1.2 equivalents Total current 725.7 - (9.6) (8.4) 0.9 - - - (17.1) 708.6 assets Total 750.5 2.6 (6.7) (6.8) 1.3 0.1 - - (9.5) 741.0 assets Equity Issued 15.9 - 15.9 capital Share 53.2 - 53.2 premium Hedge - 1.0 1.0 1.0 reserve Other 8.2 - 8.2 reserves Retained earnings 299.3 (6.1) (6.7) (3.6) (0.1) 0.1 9.5 (6.9) 292.4 Total 376.6 (6.1) (6.7) (3.6) 0.9 0.1 9.5 - (5.9) 370.7 equity Liabilities Bank overdrafts and 104.7 - 104.7 loans Trade and other 29.7 (2.6) (2.6) 27.1 payables Deferred tax 1.7 0.4 0.4 2.1 liabilities Retirement benefit obligations - 7.9 7.9 7.9 Long-term provisions 2.2 - 2.2 Total non-current liabilities 138.3 7.9 - (2.6) 0.4 - - - 5.7 144.0 Bank overdrafts and 27.2 - 27.2 loans Trade and other 187.2 0.8 (0.6) (9.5) (9.3) 177.9 payables Tax 21.2 - 21.2 liabilities Total current 235.6 0.8 - (0.6) - - (9.5) - (9.3) 226.3 liabilities Total liabilities 373.9 8.7 - (3.2) 0.4 - (9.5) - (3.6) 370.3 Total equity and 750.5 2.6 (6.7) (6.8) 1.3 0.1 - - (9.5) 741.0 liabilities Net Assets 376.6 (6.1) (6.7) (3.6) 0.9 0.1 9.5 - (5.9) 370.7 Reconciliation of Profit (Unaudited) 6 months to 31 December 2004 Previously IAS 19 IAS 2 IAS 39 IFRS 2 Effect of Restated Reported Employee Inventories Land Share-based Transition Under Under Benefits Creditors Payment To IFRS IFRS UK GAAP Summary of Principal Impacts paragraph 1 2 3i 4 £m £m £m £m £m £m £m Continuing Operations Revenue 373.8 - 373.8 Cost of Sales (278.7) 0.1 0.6 0.7 (278.0) Gross Profit 95.1 - 0.1 0.6 - 0.7 95.8 Administrative expenses (20.9) (0.2) (0.1) (0.3) (21.2) Operating Profit before financing costs 74.2 (0.2) 0.1 0.6 (0.1) 0.4 74.6 Financial income 0.4 - 0.4 Financial expenses (4.9) (0.1) (1.3) (1.4) (6.3) Net Financing Costs (4.5) (0.1) - (1.3) - (1.4) (5.9) Share of loss of joint ventures after interest and taxation (0.4) - (0.4) Profit Before Tax 69.3 (0.3) 0.1 (0.7) (0.1) (1.0) 68.3 Income tax expense (20.9) 0.1 - 0.2 - 0.3 (20.6) Profit for the Period 48.4 (0.2) 0.1 (0.5) (0.1) (0.7) 47.7 Earnings per share (basic) 30.5p 30.0p Earnings per share (diluted) 30.4p 29.9p Reconciliation of Equity (Unaudited) As at 31 December 2004 Previously IAS 19 IAS 2 IAS 39 IAS 39 IAS 10 IAS 38 Effect of Restated Reported Employee Inventories Land Financial Dividend Intangible Transition Under Under Benefits Creditors Instruments Assets To IFRS IFRS UK GAAP Summary of Principal Impacts paragraph 1 2 3i 3ii 5 6 £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m Assets Plant, property and equipment 22.9 (0.3) (0.3) 22.6 Intangible assets - 0.3 0.3 0.3 Investments 1.9 - 1.9 Deferred tax assets - 2.2 2.9 1.7 0.1 6.9 6.9 Derivative - - - financial instruments Trade and other receivables 0.7 (0.2) (0.2) 0.5 Total non-current assets 25.5 2.2 2.9 1.7 (0.1) - - 6.7 32.2 Inventories 749.2 (9.5) (8.9) (18.4) 730.8 Trade and other receivables 15.5 - 15.5 Derivative financial instruments - 0.6 0.6 0.6 Cash and cash equivalents 0.4 - 0.4 Total current assets 765.1 - (9.5) (8.9) 0.6 - - (17.8) 747.3 Total assets 790.6 2.2 (6.6) (7.2) 0.5 - - (11.1) 779.5 Equity Issued capital 15.9 - 15.9 Share premium 53.5 - 53.5 Hedge reserve - 0.4 0.4 0.4 Other reserves 8.2 - 8.2 Retained earnings 341.7 (5.3) (6.6) (4.1) (0.1) 5.7 (10.4) 331.3 Total equity 419.3 (5.3) (6.6) (4.1) 0.3 5.7 - (10.0) 409.3 Liabilities Bank overdrafts and loans 108.8 - 108.8 Trade and other payables 29.9 (2.5) (2.5) 27.4 Deferred tax liabilities 1.7 0.2 0.2 1.9 Retirement benefit obligations - 6.7 6.7 6.7 Long-term provisions 2.1 - 2.1 Total non-current liabilities 142.5 6.7 - (2.5) 0.2 - - 4.4 146.9 Bank overdrafts and loans 43.7 - 43.7 Trade and other payables 161.4 0.8 (0.6) (5.7) (5.5) 155.9 Tax liabilities 23.7 - 23.7 Total current liabilities 228.8 0.8 - (0.6) - (5.7) - (5.5) 223.3 Total liabilities 371.3 7.5 - (3.1) 0.2 (5.7) - (1.1) 370.2 Total equity and liabilities 790.6 2.2 (6.6) (7.2) 0.5 - - (11.1) 779.5 Net Assets 419.3 (5.3) (6.6) (4.1) 0.3 5.7 - (10.0) 409.3 Reconciliation of Profit (Unaudited) 12 months to 30 June 2005 Previously IAS 19 IAS 2 IAS 39 IFRS 2 Effect of Restated Reported Employee Inventories Land Share-based Transition Under Under Benefits Creditors Payment To IFRS IFRS UK GAAP Summary of Principal Impacts paragraph 1 2 3i 4 £m £m £m £m £m £m £m Continuing Operations Revenue Cost of Sales 780.4 - 780.4 (584.0) (0.9) 1.2 0.3 (583.7) Gross Profit 196.4 - (0.9) 1.2 - 0.3 196.7 Administrative expenses (42.1) (0.4) (0.2) (0.6) (42.7) Operating Profit before financing costs 154.3 (0.4) (0.9) 1.2 (0.2) (0.3) 154.0 Financial income 0.8 - 0.8 Financial expenses (10.6) (0.3) (2.5) (2.8) (13.4) Net Financing Costs (9.8) (0.3) - (2.5) - (2.8) (12.6) Share of loss of joint ventures after interest and taxation (2.4) - (2.4) Profit Before Tax 142.1 (0.7) (0.9) (1.3) (0.2) (3.1) 139.0 Income tax expense (43.4) 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.9 (42.5) Profit for the Period 98.7 (0.5) (0.6) (1.0) (0.1) (2.2) 96.5 Earnings per share (basic) 62.1p 60.7p Earnings per share (diluted) 61.9p 60.5p Reconciliation of Equity (Unaudited) As at 30 June 2005 Previously IAS 19 IAS 2 IAS 39 IAS 39 IFRS 2 IAS 10 IAS 38 Effect of Restated Reported Employee Inventories Land Financial Share-based Dividend Intangible Transition Under Under Benefits Creditors Instruments Payment Assets To IFRS IFRS UK GAAP Summary of Principal Impacts paragraph 1 2 3i 3ii 4 5 6 £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m £m ASSETS Non-current assets Plant, property and 24.3 (0.2) (0.2) 24.1 equipment Intangible assets - 0.2 0.2 0.2 Investments 2.6 - 2.6 Deferred tax - 2.6 3.2 1.9 0.2 0.2 8.1 8.1 assets Derivative - - - financial instruments Trade and other receivables 0.7 (0.2) (0.2) 0.5 27.6 2.6 3.2 1.9 - 0.2 - - 7.9 35.5 Current assets Inventories 783.5 (10.5) (12.0) (22.5) 761.0 Trade and other receivables 12.2 - 12.2 Derivative financial instruments - 0.3 0.3 0.3 Cash and cash 23.7 - 23.7 equivalents 819.4 - (10.5) (12.0) 0.3 - - - (22.2) 797.2 Total 847.0 2.6 (7.3) (10.1) 0.3 0.2 - - (14.3) 832.7 assets Equity Issued 15.9 - 15.9 capital Share 54.2 - 54.2 premium Hedge - (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) reserve Other 7.9 - 7.9 reserves Retained earnings 381.0 (6.1) (7.3) (4.6) (0.1) 0.2 11.5 (6.4) 374.6 Total 459.0 (6.1) (7.3) (4.6) (0.2) 0.2 11.5 - (6.5) 452.5 equity Liabilities Non-current liabilities Bank overdrafts and 103.8 - 103.8 loans Trade and other 52.4 (5.2) (5.2) 47.2 payables Deferred tax 1.8 - 1.8 liabilities Retirement benefit obligations - 7.9 7.9 7.9 Long-term provisions 2.1 - 2.1 160.1 7.9 - (5.2) - - - - 2.7 162.8 Current liabilities Bank overdrafts and 23.1 - 23.1 loans Trade and other 181.1 0.8 (0.3) (11.5) (11.0) 170.1 payables Derivative financial instruments - 0.5 0.5 0.5 Tax 23.7 - 23.7 liabilities 227.9 0.8 - (0.3) 0.5 - (11.5) - (10.5) 217.4 Total liabilities 388.0 8.7 - (5.5) 0.5 - (11.5) - (7.8) 380.2 Total equity and 847.0 2.6 (7.3) (10.1) 0.3 0.2 - - (14.3) 832.7 liabilities Net Assets 459.0 (6.1) (7.3) (4.6) (0.2) 0.2 11.5 - (6.5) 452.5 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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