Full Year Results

RNS Number : 1070D

Cake Box Holdings PLC

24 June 2019

 

Cake Box Holdings plc

("Cake Box", "the Company" or "the Group")

Full Year Results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2019

Record results in first year as a listed business

Financial Highlights

	Full year	Full year	Change
	ended	ended
	31 March 19	31 March 18
Revenue	£16.9m	£12.7m	+33%
Gross profit	£7.7m	£5.5m	+41%
EBITDA*	£4.4m	£3.7m	+20%
Pre-tax profit	£3.8m	£3.3m	+14%
Adjusted Pre-tax profit**	£4.0m	£3.3m	+19%
Cash at Bank	£3.1m	£2.5m	+23%
Earnings per share	7.5p	6.9p	+9%
Adjusted Earnings per share**	7.9p	6.9p	+14%
Final dividend	2.4p	1.6p	+50%

* EBITDA is calculated as operating profit before depreciation

**Calculated after adjusting for AIM listing costs of £599k and fair value uplift of £444k

·    Group revenue up 33% to £16.9m (2018: £12.7m)

·    Gross margin improved to 45.7% (2018: 42.9%)

·    Cash from operations of £3.6 million (2018: £3.5 million)

·    Strong balance sheet with £3.1 million cash at period end (31 March 2018: £2.5 million)

·    Dividend per share: 3.6 pence per share

o  Proposed final dividend of 2.4 pence per share (interim dividend of 1.2 pence per share)

Operational highlights

·    IPO on AIM successfully completed in June 2018

·    27 new franchise stores added in the period (2018: 23 new franchise stores)

·    113 franchise stores in operation as at 31 March 2019

·    Acquired two new production and distribution centres to support further growth

Franchisee store highlights

·    Franchisee total turnover up by 18% to £30.7 million (2018: £25.9 million)

·    Franchisee online sales up 58% to £4.4 million (2018: £2.8 million)

·    Like-for-like¹ sales growth of 6.5% in franchise stores (2018: 15.0%)

¹ Like-for-like: Stores trading for at least one full financial year prior to 31 March 2019

Current trading and outlook

·    The Board is pleased with trading so far in the current financial year

·    Strong pipeline of new openings

·    Confident of delivering growth strategy of six new franchise stores per quarter (two a month)

Neil Sachdev, Non-executive Chairman, commented:

"This has been a landmark year for Cake Box, due to both the successful completion of our initial public offering and the significant expansion of our family of franchisees.

"Although we have only been on AIM for a short period, we have made a huge amount of progress. New store openings have kept pace with our plans, our franchisees are enjoying good performance and we have a solid platform for growth with two new warehouse and distribution centres secured. As such, we look forward with great confidence."

Sukh Chamdal, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"In the year Cake Box celebrated its 10^th birthday, I'm delighted to be announcing such a strong set of maiden full year results as a listed business. In just a decade, we have developed a unique proposition and a much-loved national brand which has significant potential for significant further expansion, as we look to introduce more customers to our fabulous fresh cream cake offering.

"These results demonstrate the continuing appeal of the Cake Box brand, to both customers and franchises, combined with the financial strength of the Group, particularly the strong cash generative nature of our business model. In the past financial year, we have made good progress with our strategic priorities of new store growth, growing our existing stores, introducing new products lines and developing our digital marketing. We are pleased that our geographical spread has increased but there remain plenty of regions where we are confident there is still significant scope for expansion.

 "The new financial year has started well and we have already opened four new franchise stores, with two more expected to open before the end of June 2019. The Group is well placed for further progress and the Board is confident of another successful year of growth."

For further information please contact:
Cake Box Holdings plc	[phone]
Sukh Chamdal, CEO
Pardip Dass, CFO
Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser and Broker)	[phone]
Stephane Auton / Patrick Castle / James Thomas
MHP Communications (Financial PR)	[phone]
Oliver Hughes / Simon Hockridge / Charlie Barker / Pete Lambie

Chairman's Statement

Results

The Group has delivered a strong performance in its inaugural year as a listed business, with revenues of £16.9 million, reflecting growth of 33% over the previous year.  Our new franchise store openings mean that Cake Box is now present in new geographies such as Feltham, Croydon and Bury. The openings have continued to deliver solid returns for franchisees and customer satisfaction continues to be at high levels, as does our brand awareness.

Dividend

As outlined at the time of IPO, the Company has adopted a progressive dividend policy to reflect the cash flow generation and earnings of the Group.

The Board is pleased to recommend a final dividend of 2.4 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 3.6 pence per share. If approved by the shareholders at the Company's AGM on 23 July 2019, the final dividend of 2.4 pence per share will be paid on 2 August 2019 to shareholders on the register on 5 July 2019.

Our colleagues and franchisees

I joined the Board in June 2018 as non-Executive Chairman, along with two new non-executives, Martin Blair and Adam Batty. It is a great privilege to work alongside such a talented, founder-led management team. Collectively, the executive directors have made the business the success that it currently is.

We have an amazing and diverse network of franchisees, many of whom are running their own businesses for the first time, and some of whom have expanded their business to encompass multiple shops. All are working hard to please customers in their local communities, helping them to celebrate important occasions with friends and family.

This is a young, incredibly diverse business that is driven by talented Head Office staff at Enfield and around the country in our franchise stores. On behalf of the Board and shareholders, I would like to record my thanks for their incredible enthusiasm and entrepreneurship that is the making of Cake Box now and in the future.

Looking ahead

We expect continued delivery of our growth plans and implementation of our strategy into 2019 and beyond. We remain focused on what works for customers and delivering them the very best products across the UK.

As we look ahead, we are focused on continuing to introduce new product lines and roll-out a sustainable pipeline of new stores, as well building our online and digital capabilities to ensure our customers everywhere can access our products from a choice of channels that are convenient for them. Our stores will always remain the heart of what we do.

I am looking forward to working with the Board, our staff and the franchisee community to deliver our vision of making Cake Box accessible to all.

Neil Sachdev MBE

Non-Executive Chairman

CEO Statement and Business Review

I am proud to be writing my first CEO Statement in our first year as an AIM company, particularly following another year of significant growth for the Cake Box business. During the year, we grew Group revenues from £12.8m to £16.9m, and increased underlying EBITDA by 20% to £4.4m.

The Cake Box brand has continued to go from strength to strength and we have made good progress since floatation on our strategic priorities of new store growth, introducing new products lines, growing our store estate and developing our digital marketing. Our geographical spread has also increased into new towns and cities across England - from Southampton in the south, to Newcastle in the north. With only one franchise store currently in Scotland (Glasgow), this is a region we can target for growth, along with Wales where we do not have any franchise stores.

Sales

Our performance during the last twelve months has been pleasing, with average franchise store revenue increasing by 18% and our estate growing by 27 franchise stores to 113 franchise stores.

During the summer of 2018, the extended period of hot weather had an impact on the rate of like-for-like franchise store sales growth, which slowed from 15.0% last year to 6.5% for the year. As soon as temperatures reverted to seasonal norms, our franchise stores saw a pick-up in sales growth, and this strengthened through the fourth quarter with franchise store like-for-like sales growth recovering to 8.6% in the second half, compared to 4.4% in the first half. Franchisee total turnover rose to £30.7m for the year (2018: £25.9m).

Financial results

These results demonstrate the continuing appeal of the Cake Box brand and our unique customer offer, combined with the financial strength of the Group and the strong cash generative nature of our business model. We have achieved impressive growth in revenues and profits despite the hot weather which adversely impacted high street footfall during the summer months.

Stores

Expansion is continuing in line with our target of opening an average of six new franchise stores per quarter (two per month). Our progress here brought the franchise store count to 113 at the year end and continuing this delivery, we opened four new stores since the start of the new financial year, with two more expected to open before the end of Q1 2019.

Trading environment

In contrast to the challenges being seen widely across the UK high street, we continue to perform strongly. The strength of our approach is underlined by our ability to offer our customers the unique Cake Box offer and the convenience they want. We give our customers the flexibility to either pop in at one of our stores, order a cake and get it personalised on the spot for no extra charge, or order online and collect in a hassle-free fashion.

Strong franchise model

We have grown from just one store to 113 franchise stores in our first decade of operation, committing to a franchise model from the start. We believe that our focus on our people and our franchisees who, as owner occupiers, are driven to increase sales and offer exceptional customer service with the support of Head Office, will allow us to continue delivering resilient sales growth.

Warehouse and distribution centres and production facilities

We are in the process of opening two new warehouse and distribution centres to complement our existing facility in Enfield, London. This will provide us with a more streamlined production and distribution operation, reducing the delivery time to within 90 minutes for 95% of our franchise stores. This also addresses our goals of reducing food delivery miles which helps improve our environmental impact.

As well as acting as a distribution centre, the intention is to install some sponge production capability at the new sites which would enable us to reduce our existing distribution costs and provide a back up to our production facility in Enfield. We are also investing to improve efficiency in our production methods and technology, whilst improving our recipes. New baking equipment is also allowing us to increase yield and command better prices with our ever-increasing buying power.

Outlook

Following a strong first full year results since our IPO, the Board is pleased with trading so far in the current financial year. We have a strong pipeline of new franchise store openings and are confident of delivering our growth strategy of six new franchise stores a quarter (two a month) during the year.

Sukh Chamdal

Chief Executive Officer

CFO Financial Review

	FY19	FY18
	£m	£m
Revenue	16.9	12.7
Gross profit	7.7	5.5
Operating expenses	3.3	1.8
Underlying EBITDA*	4.4	3.7
Depreciation	0.4	0.3
Operating profit	4.5	3.4
Profit before tax	3.8	3.3
Tax	0.8	0.5
Profit for the period	3.0	2.8
Adjusted Profit for the period*	3.2	2.8

*after Exceptional AIM listing cost of £599k and fair value uplift of £444k

Revenue

Reported revenue for the year to 31 March 2019 was £16.9m. Revenue increased by 33% compared to the previous financial year. This was achieved through an increase in store like-for-like sales and with the addition of a record number of new stores openings in the year.

Gross margin

Gross profit as a percentage of sales improved from 42.9% to 45.7%. The was supported by an increase in cake sponge profitability from 67.3% to 69.1%. This was obtained by the increased efficiency of production achieved by the installation of new ovens at the start of the year.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA excludes AIM listing costs of £599k and fair value uplift of £444k. On this basis, adjusted EBITDA increased from £3.70m to £4.4m and represents an increase of 20% year on year.

Taxation

The effective rate of taxation was 21.0% (2018: 17.0%). This is higher than the standard rate of 19% due to the AIM listing costs which are a disallowable deduction for corporation tax.

Earnings per share (EPS)

Underlying earnings per share were 7.90p (2018: 6.92p). The number of shares in issue was 40,000,000 and is unchanged since the Company's IPO in June 2018.

Dividend

Having delivered a year of strong growth, the Board is pleased to propose a final dividend of 2.4 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 3.6 pence per share. As previously stated, the Company intends that the total dividend for each year will split into one third for the first six months of the year to two thirds for the year end respectively.

Financing of new warehouse and distribution centres

The purchase of the two freehold warehouse and distribution centres, a combined investment of £1.4m, was partly funded by way of a new 15 year mortgage of £650k, with the rest being paid through existing cash resources. 

Cash position

The Group had £3.1m of cash at year end, an increase of £0.6m despite payment of net £0.75m for the freehold warehouses and payment of a maiden interim dividend of 1.2 pence which accounted for £0.4m. At year end, the Group has a net cash position of £0.9m which was unchanged from the previous year.

Trade and other receivables

The Group had £1,585,348 of trade and other receivables at 31 March 2019, a marginal increase on the prior year. The majority of this balance relates to trade receivables which have decreased by 5.9% despite the increase in turnover. This primarily represents the extended credit terms for franchisees in respect of payment of their initial franchise packages. Trading debts relating to purchases of products remain low in comparison as credit terms have a strict seven day payment term.

Trade and other payables

The Group had £1,414,693 of trade and other payables at the year end, an increase of 2.6% on the prior year. The Group actively sources cost effective suppliers without compromising on the quality of the products. Other payables are paid according to terms specified. 

We have delivered another year of record profitability despite having plc & AIM floatation costs for the first time

Pardip Dass

Chief Financial Officer 

Cake Box Holdings Plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

				2019		2018
		Note		£		£
Revenue		3		16,908,999		12,739,484
Cost of sales				(9,189,297)		(7,263,209)
Gross profit				7,719,702		5,476,275
Administrative expenses		4		(3,742,684)		(2,273,128)
Fair value movements		15		444,148		-
Other operating income		5		27,719		178,175
Operating profit		6		4,448,885		3,381,322
Exceptional items		11		(598,645)		-
Net finance costs		7		(41,534)		(45,672)
Profit before income tax				3,808,706		3,335,650
Income tax expense		12		(806,290)		(568,053)
Profit after income tax				3,002,416		2,767,597
Other comprehensive income for the year
Movement of deferred tax on the revaluation of tangible fixed assets				-		16,970
Total comprehensive income for the year				3,002,416		2,784,567
Earnings per share
Basic & diluted		32		7.51p		6.92p

Cake Box Holdings Plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 MARCH 2019

				2019		2018
		Note		£		£
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment		14		5,047,791		3,340,520
Investment property		15		-		342,629
Trade and other receivables		18		52,861		259,459
				5,100,652		3,942,608
Current assets
Inventories		17		909,716		709,212
Trade and other receivables		18		1,532,487		1,300,636
Cash and cash equivalents				3,082,044		2,505,657
Non-current assets held for sale		16		649,998		-
				6,174,245		4,515,505
Total Assets				11,274,897		8,458,113
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Issued share capital		19		400,000		160
Capital redemption reserve		20		40		40
Revaluation reserve		20		821,401		455,422
Retained earnings		20		5,401,933		4,205,336
Equity attributable to the owners of the Parent company				6,623,374		4,660,958
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables		23		1,531,887		1,493,348
Short-term borrowings		21		212,183		185,594
Current tax payable				747,473		519,523
				2,491,543		2,198,465
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings		21		1,937,577		1,457,377
Deferred tax liabilities		13		222,403		141,313
				2,159,980		1,598,690
Total Equity and Liabilities				11,274,897		8,458,113

Cake Box Holdings Plc

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

				2019		2018
				£		£
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income tax				3,808,706		3,335,650
Adjusted for:
Depreciation				430,676		318,548
Profit on Disposal				(3,222)		(5,181)
Increase in inventories				(200,504)		(153,814)
Increase in trade and other receivables				(25,254)		(364,269)
Increase in trade and other payables				38,541		402,110
Net fair value gain				(444,148)		-
Finance income				(6,981)		(1,114)
Cash generated in operations				3,597,814		3,531,930
Finance costs				48,515		46,786
Taxation paid				(497,250)		(362,542)
Net cash generated from operating activities				3,149,079		3,216,174
Cash flows from investing activities
Sale of investment properties				140,000		190,000
Purchases of property, plant and equipment				(567,154)		(530,688)
Purchases of assets under construction				(1,570,793)		-
Interest received				6,981		1,114
Net cash used in investing activities				(1,990,966)		(339,574)
Cash flows from financing activities
New borrowings				870,000		-
Repayment of borrowings				(329,983)		(249,847)
Repayment of finance leases				(33,228)		(28,185)
Dividends paid				(1,040,000)		(521,826)
Interest paid				(48,515)		(46,786)
Net cash used in from financing activities				(581,726)		(846,644)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents				576,387		2,029,956
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward				2,505,657		475,701
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward				3,082,044		2,505,657

 

Cake Box Holdings Plc

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

	Attributable to the owners of the Parent Company
	Share capital		Capital redemption reserve		Revaluation reserve		Retained earnings		Total
	£		£		£		£		£
At 1 April 2017	160		40		438,452		1,959,565		2,398,217
Total comprehensive income for the year	-		-		-		2,767,597		2,767,597
Change in deferred tax rate	-		-		16,970		-		16,970
Dividends paid	-		-		-		(521,826)		(521,826)
At 31 March 2018	160		40		455,422		4,205,336		4,660,958
Total comprehensive income for the year	-		-		-		3,002,416		3,002,416
Share bonus issue	399,840						(399,840)		-
Fair value gains and relevant deferred tax transferred from retained earnings to revaluation reserve					365,979		(365,979)
Dividends paid	-		-		-		(1,040,000)		(1,040,000)
At 31 March 2019	400,000		40		821,401		5,401,933		6,623,374

 

Cake Box Holdings Plc

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

1.         General information

Cake Box Holdings Plc is a listed company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. Its registered office is 20 - 22 Jute Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7PJ. On 20 June 2018, the Company converted to a public company and on 27 June 2018 was admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

The financial statements cover Cake Box Holdings Plc ('Company') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the financial year (referred to as the 'Group').

The principal activity of the Group continues to be as a specialist retailer of fresh cream cakes.

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 21^st June 2019. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

2.         Accounting policies    

            2.1        Basis of preparation of financial statements                                        

The audited financial information does not constitute statutory financial statements for the years ended 31st March 2018 and 31 March 2019 as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The  figures for the period ended 31 March 2019 have been extracted from the Group's financial statements and those for the comparative period from the historic financial information for the year ended 31 March 2018. The statutory financial statements for the years ended 31 March 2019 received  an audit report which was unqualified and did not include any reference to matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report or any statement under section 498(2) or section 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 will be dispatched to the shareholders and filed with the Registrar of Companies.

The financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 and  the historic financial information for the year ended 31 March 2018 have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by  fair value measurement of investment property and freehold property and, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU ("IFRS"). This financial information has been prepared on a basis consistent with the accounting policies adopted in the financial statements and historic financial information, and in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of IFRS  but does not contain all the information required to be disclosed in financial statements prepared in full compliance with IFRS.

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Sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements under IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and any revision to estimates or assumptions are recognised in the period in which they are revised and in future periods affected.

Significant judgements and estimates

The material areas in which estimates and judgements are applied are as follows:

Franchise fees

Under the franchise agreement between the Company and the franchisee the promised goods and services are considered distinct from the franchise rights as they are separately identifiable and each franchisee can benefit from the main constituent elements in their own right and the related goods and services are materially performed prior to the franchisee operating at which point the transaction price is allocated and revenue recognised.

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of food, equipment and other direct goods supplied to the franchisees continue to be recognised upon delivery of the related products in accordance with the core principles.

Online sales

The directors consider the company continues to act as agent in relation to the fulfilment of online sales because the franchisee has primary responsibility to provide the specified goods to the customer.

Freehold land & buildings

Freehold land & buildings are held at valuation. Depreciation has not been provided for as deemed immaterial.

One property held at valuation has not been revalued by an independent valuer. The directors consider that the value of the freehold property is representative of the current market value after consideration to similar properties in the surrounding area based upon extensive research. See note 14 for further information.

Investment Properties

Investment properties have not been valued by an independent valuer. The directors consider that the value of the freehold investment properties is representative of the current market value after comparison to similar properties in the surrounding area. See note 15 for further information.

2.2        Functional and presentation currency

The currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates (the functional currency) is Pound Sterling ("GBP or £") which is also the presentation currency.

2.3        Basis of consolidation

The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include all entities over which the Group has the power to govern financial and operating policies. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control commences until the date that control ceases. Intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements.

A list of the significant investments in subsidiaries, including the name, country of incorporation and proportion of ownership interest is given in note 2 to the Company's separate financial statements.

2.4        Standards in issue not yet effective

IFRS 16 'Leases'

The Group has considered how leases are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 16 'Leases', including consideration of the transition method.  The standard is expected to only affect the Group in respect of leases that it has in place that are currently treated as operating leases in accordance with current standards.

The Group acts as a lessee and lessor but will not be required to recognise operating leases on the balance sheet when the new standard is implemented. The leases are expected to fall under the definition of short-term leases exemption criteria. Early adoption of this standard has not been taken.

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements the following Standards and Interpretations which have not been applied in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective:

		Effective Date
IFRS 9	Amendments regarding prepayment features with negative compensation and modifications of financial liabilities	1 January 2019
IFRS 11	Amendments to remeasurement of previously held interest	1 January 2019
IAS 12	Amendments to income tax consequences of dividends	1 January 2019
IAS 28	Amendments regarding long-term interests in associates and joint ventures	1 January 2019
IFRS 16	Leases	1 January 2019
IAS 23	Amendments to borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation	1 January 2019

2.5        Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the executive directors that make strategic decisions. Whilst the Group trading has numerous components, the chief operating decision maker (CODM) is of the opinion that there is only one operating segment. This is in line with internal reporting provided to the executive directors.

2.6        Going concern

Based on the current working capital forecast, the Group is unlikely to need additional funds within twelve months of the date of approval of these financial statements in order to maintain its proposed work levels of expenditure providing contracts progress as planned, new contracts are secured and the Group is able to continue successfully managing its cash resources. After making enquiries and considering the assumptions upon which the forecasts have been based, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For these reasons, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

2.7        Revenue recognition

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. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before turnover is recognised:

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

·              the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;

·              the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with                               the ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;

·              the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;

·              it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and

·              the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably;

Fees

            Fee receivable from the franchisee for branding, equipment, training and initial support are recognised on delivery of the equipment and rendering of the services enabling the franchisee to operate at which time the company has performed its obligations under the franchise agreement in respect of the fees. Fees received in advance are held on the Consolidated statement of Financial position as deferred income.

Online sales

Online sales which include click and collect sales where the franchisee has the primary responsibility for the fulfillment of the order and the Group is collecting consideration on behalf of the franchisee as agent are not recognised as revenue of the Group. Only the net commission amount is recognized.

2.8        Current and deferred taxation

            Current tax liabilities

Current tax for current and prior periods is, to the extent unpaid, recognised as a liability. If the amount already paid in respect of current and prior periods exceeds the amount due for those periods, the excess is recognised as an asset, limited to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised.

            Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and their corresponding tax bases (known as temporary differences). Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences that are expected to increase taxable profit in the future. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all temporary differences that are expected to reduce taxable profit in the future, and any unused tax losses or unused tax credits, limited to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised.

The net carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and is adjusted to reflect the current assessment of future taxable profits. Any adjustments are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the taxable profit (tax loss) of the periods in which it expects the deferred tax asset to be realised or the deferred tax liability to be settled, on the basis of tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Tax Expense

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax movement for the current period. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year.

            2.9        Tangible fixed assets - held at cost

Property, plant & equipment under the cost model, other than investment and freehold properties, are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight‑line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following annual basis:

Plant & machinery	-	25% Straight-line method
Motor vehicles	-	25% Straight-line method
Fixtures & fittings	-	25% Straight-line method
Assets under construction	-	Not depreciated

Assets under the course of construction are carried at cost less any recognised impairment loss. Depreciation of these assets commences when the assets are ready for the intended use.

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

2.10      Tangible fixed assets - held at valuation

Individual freehold properties are carried at current year value at fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Revaluations are undertaken with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair value at each Consolidated Statement of Financial Position date.

Fair values are determined by the directors from market-based evidence.

Revaluation gains and losses are recognised in the Other Comprehensive Income unless losses exceed the previously recognised gains or reflect a clear consumption of economic benefits, in which case the excess losses are recognised in the profit and loss.

2.11      Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by the directors and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

2.12      Non-current assets held for sale

Non-current assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. They are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, except assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from employee benefits, financial assets and investment property that are carried at fair value.

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset to fair value less costs to sell. A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset, but not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised. A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of the non-current asset is recognised at the date of derecognition.

Non-current assets are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale continue to be recognised.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the Consolidated statement of Financial position.

2.13      Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis.

2.14      Financial instruments

Initial Measurement

Financial Instruments are initially measured at the transaction price (this includes transaction cost except in the initial measurement of financial assets and liabilities that will be measured at fair value through the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income). If, however the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction it is then measured at the present value of the future payments, discounted at a market related interest rate.

Trade and other receivables

All sales are made on the basis of normal credit terms, and the receivables do not bear interest. Where credit is extended beyond normal credit terms, receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. At the end of each reporting period, the carrying amounts of trade and other receivables are reviewed. Impairment provisions for current and non-current trade receivables are recognised based on the simplified approach within IFRS 9 using a provision matrix in the determination of the lifetime expected credit losses. During this process the probability of the non-payment of the trade receivables is assessed. This probability is then multiplied by the amount of the expected loss arising from default to determine the lifetime expected credit loss for the trade receivables. For trade receivables, which are reported net, such provisions are recorded in a separate provision account with the loss being recognised within cost of sales in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. On confirmation that the trade receivable will not be collectable, the gross carrying value of the asset is written off against the associated provision.

Trade and other payables

Trade payables are obligations on the basis of normal credit terms and do not bear interest. Trade payables denominated in a foreign currency are translated into Sterling using the exchange rate at the reporting date. Foreign exchange gains or losses are included in other income or other expenses.

Bank loans and overdrafts

All borrowings are initially recorded at the amount of proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the income statement over the period of the relevant borrowing.

Interest expenses are recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and are included in finance costs.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

2.15      Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

2.16      Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

2.17      Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an Annual General Meeting.

2.18      Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Finance Lease - Lessee

Rights to assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Group at the fair value of the leased property (or, if lower, the present value of minimum lease payments) at the inception of the lease. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and a reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Assets held under finance leases are included in property, plant and equipment, and depreciated and assessed for impairment losses in the same way as owned assets.

Operating Lease - Lessee

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

Operating Lease - Lessor

Rental receipts under an operating lease are recognised as income in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

2.19      Employee benefits

Short Term Employee Benefits

The cost of short term employee benefits, (those payable within 12 months after the service is rendered, such as leave pay and sick leave, bonuses, and non-monetary benefits such as medical care), are recognised in the period in which the service is rendered and are not discounted.

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

Termination benefits

The entity recognises the expense and corresponding liability for termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to either of the following scenarios:

a.     The termination of the employment of an employee or group of employees before the normal retirement age, or

b.     The provision of termination benefits in relation to an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy.

The value of such benefit is measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

2.20      Provisions and contingencies

Provisions are recognised when the Group has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event; it is probable that the Group will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement; and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.

Provisions are measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks to a specific obligation. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.

Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

Contingent assets and contingent liabilities are not recognised.

             2.21      Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Equity instruments are measured at the fair value of the cash or other resources received or receivable, net of the direct costs of issuing the equity instruments. If payment is deferred and the time value of money is material, the initial measurement is on a present value basis.

2.22      Research and development

Research and development expenditure is charged to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the year in which it is incurred.

2.23      Fair value measurement

When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market.

Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where applicable, with external sources of data.

3.         Segment reporting

Components reported to the chief operating decision maker (CODM) are not separately identifiable. The group makes varied sales to its customers but none are a separately identifiable component. The following information is disclosed:

	2019		2018
	£		£
Sale of goods	14,121,607		10,490,687
Sale of services	2,787,392		2,248,797
	16,908,999		12,739,484

            All revenue occurred in the United Kingdom.

The operating segment information is the same information as provided throughout the consolidated financial statements and are therefore not duplicated.

            The Group is not reliant upon any major customer.

4.         Expenses by nature

The administrative expenses have been arrived at after charging:

	2019		2018
	£		£
Wages and salaries	2,064,106		1,201,113
Travel and entertaining costs	264,992		210,282
Supplies costs	80,541		51,916
Professional costs	371,095		237,295
Depreciation costs	430,676		318,548
Rates and utilities costs	120,734		185,648
Property maintenance costs	116,187		70,742
Advertising costs	171,869		-
Other costs	122,484		(2,416)
	3,742,684		2,273,128

5.         Other operating income

	2019		2018
	£		£
Rent receivable	27,719		94,175
Other miscellaneous income	-		84,000
	27,719		178,175

6.         Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

	2019		2018
	£		£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets	430,676		318,548
Stock recognised as an expense	9,189,297		7,063,405
Research and development charged as an expense	226,653		178,737
AIM listing costs	598,645		-
Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Group's annual financial statements*	45,000		12,000
Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its associates for the audit of the Group's interim financial statements*	6,000		-
Fees payable to the Group's auditor and its associates for non-audit services*	90,000		12,848
Defined contribution pension cost	19,235		6,054

            *Comparative fees relate to the previous auditors.

7.         Net finance costs

	2019		2018
	£		£
Finance expenses
Bank loan interest	45,833		46,786
Interest on overdue tax	2,682		-
Finance income
Bank interest received	(6,981)		(1,114)
	41,534		45,672

8.         Staff costs

            Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:

	2019		2018
	£		£
Wages and salaries	1,849,542		1,085,515
Social security costs	174,848		90,537
Pension costs	19,235		6,054
	2,043,625		1,182,106

The average monthly number of employees, including directors, for the year was 67 (2018 - 54).

9.         Dividends

	2019		2018
	£		£
Interim dividend of 11.0p per ordinary share	-		89,910
Interim dividend of 16.0p per ordinary share	-		322,000
Interim dividend of 20.0p per ordinary share	-		109,916
Interim dividend of 1.2 per ordinary share	480,000		-
Final dividend of 1.4p per ordinary share proposed and paid during the year relating to the previous year's results	560,000		-
	1,040,000		521,826

The Directors proposed the payment of a final dividend of 2.4 pence (2018 - 1.4 pence) per share totalling £960,000 (2018 - £1,040,000) for the year ended 31 March 2019.

10.        Directors remuneration

The Directors' remuneration is disclosed within the Directors' Report. The Directors are considered key management personnel. Employers NIC paid on Directors' remuneration in the year was £49,541 (2018 - £3,657)

11.        Exceptional items

	2019		2018
	£		£
AIM listing costs	598,645		-
	598,645		-

12.        Taxation

			2019		2018
			£		£
Corporation tax
Current tax on profits for the year			716,221		519,523
Adjustments in respect of previous periods			8,979		65,117
Deferred tax
Arising from origination and reversal of temporary differences			81,913		(16,587)
Adjustments in respect of previous periods			(823)
Taxation on profit on ordinary activities			806,290		568,053
Factors affecting tax charge for the year
The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2018 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2018 - 19%). The differences are explained below:
			2019		2018
			£		£
Profit on ordinary activities before tax			3,808,706		3,335,650
Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2018 - 19%)			723,654		633,774
Effects of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment			52,294		4,781
Adjustment in research and development tax credit leading to a decrease in the tax charge			(55,983)		(39,520)
Deferred tax on revalued investment properties			78,169		-
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods			8,156		65,117
Employee share scheme relief			-		(72,960)
Capital receipt			-		(10,827)
Other adjustments			-		(12,312)
Total tax charge for the year			806,290		568,053

Factors that may affect future tax charge

In the 2016 Budget the Government announced a further reduction to the main rate of UK corporation tax
from 1 April 2020, setting the rate at 17%. Where applicable deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect these rates.

The capital allowances special rate for qualifying plant and machinery assets will be reduced from 8% to
6% from 6 April 2019.

13.        Deferred taxation                     

	2019		2018
	£		£
Balance brought forward	141,313		174,870
Charged to the other comprehensive income:
Changes in tax rates	-		(16,970)
Deferred tax on revalued investment properties	78,169		-
Accelerated capital allowances	3,744		(16,587)
Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods	(823)		-
Balance carried forward	222,403		141,313

	2019		2018
	£		£
Accelerated capital allowances	77,301		74,380
Property revaluations (including indexation)	145,102		66,933
	222,403		141,313

Movements in deferred tax in direct relation to property revaluation are recognised immediately against the revaluation reserve.

14.        Property, plant and equipment

	Freehold property	Plant & machinery	Motor vehicles	Fixtures & fittings	Total
	£	£	£	£	£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2017	2,705,852	508,843	189,167	702,532	4,106,394
Additions	-	284,561	148,756	97,371	530,688
Transfers to investment property	(205,852)	-	-	-	(205,852)
At 31 March 2018	2,500,000	793,404	337,923	799,903	4,431,230
Depreciation
At 1 April 2017	-	410,794	55,517	305,851	772,162
Charge for the year	-	58,092	63,049	197,407	318,548
At 31 March 2018	-	468,886	118,566	503,258	1,090,710
Net book value
At 31 March 2018	2,500,000	324,518	219,357	296,645	3,340,520

During the year to 31 March 2018, a property was transferred to investment property due to a change in use.

	Assets under construction	Freehold property	Plant & machinery	Motor vehicles	Fixtures & fittings	Total
	£	£	£	£	£	£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2018	-	2,500,000	793,404	337,923	799,903	4,431,230
Additions	1,570,793	-	310,248	54,387	202,519	2,137,947
At 31 March 2019	1,570,793	2,500,000	1,103,652	392,310	1,002,422	6,569,177
Depreciation
At 1 April 2018	-	-	468,886	118,566	503,258	1,090,710
Charge for the year	-	-	156,007	85,730	188,939	430,676
At 31 March 2019	-	-	624,893	204,296	692,197	1,521,386
Net book value
At 31 March 2019	1,570,793	2,500,000	478,759	188,014	310,225	5,047,791

The 2018 and 2019 valuations in respect of the freehold property were made by the directors, on an open market value for existing use basis. The valuations by the directors were made at the end of each financial year.

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:
	2019		2018
	£		£
Motor vehicles	-		33,512
Fixtures & fittings	-		12,407
	-		45,919

If the freehold properties had been accounted for under the historic cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:
	2019		2018
	£		£
Historic cost	1,977,645		1,977,645
	1,977,645		1,977,645

15.        Investment property

	Freehold Investment property
	£
Valuation
At 1 April 2017	321,596
Disposals	(184,819)
Transfers from property, plant and equipment	205,852
At 31 March 2018	342,629
Additions	-
Disposals	(136,779)
Revaluations	444,148
Transfer to non-current assets held for sale	(649,998)
At 31 March 2019	-

            A freehold property was reclassified to an investment property in the prior year due to a change in use.

The 2018 and 2019 valuations were made by the directors, on an open market value for existing use basis after comparison to similar properties in the surrounding area.

The fair value of the investment property has not been adjusted significantly for the purpose of financial reporting. The fair value of investment property is categorised as a level 3 recurring fair value measurement. The reconciliation of opening and closing fair value is the same as disclosed above.

Investment properties with a carrying value of £649,998 (2018 - £342,629) are used in operating leases. The Group received rental income in relation to these operating leases amounting to £27,719 (2018 - £38,889).

16.        Non-current Assets held for sale

				2019		2018
				£		£
Investment property				649,998		-

The investment property is presented as held for sale pending its disposal as part of a compulsory purchase order which was made post balance sheet date at its realised value in the sale post year end.

17.        Inventories                                                                              

				2019		2018
				£		£
Finished goods and goods for resale				909,716		709,212

Inventories are charged to cost of sales in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

18.        Trade and other receivables

				2019		2018
				£		£
Trade receivables				1,345,105		1,429,182
Other receivables				201,037		27,539
Prepayments				39,206		103,374
				1,585,348		1,560,095
Non-current				52,861		259,459
Current				1,532,487		1,300,636
				1,585,348		1,560,095

The fair value of those trade and other receivables classified as financial assets are disclosed in the financial instruments note.

The Group's exposure to credit and market risks, including impairments and allowances for credit losses, relating to trade and other receivables is disclosed in the financial risk management and impairment of financial assets note.

All non-current assets are due within three years of the statement of financial position date.

19.        Share capital

		2019		2018
		£		£
12,316,500 £0.000004 Ordinary A Shares		-		49.27
10,557,000 £0.000004 Ordinary B Shares		-		42.23
7,038,000 £0.000004 Ordinary C Shares		-		28.18
5,278,500 £0.000004 Ordinary D Shares		-		21.11
2,000,000 £0.000004 Ordinary E Shares		-		8.00
810,000 £0.000004 Ordinary F Shares		-		3.24
2,000,000 £0.000004 Ordinary G Shares		-		8.00
40,000,000 Ordinary shares of £0.01 each		400,000		-
		400,000		160

            All shares rank equally in all respects.

On 4 June 2018 a bonus issue was made in the proportion of 2,500 shares for every 1 existing Ordinary share held. Immediately after the bonus issue the 100 billion £0.000004 Ordinary shares in issue were consolidated into 40,000,000 Ordinary shares of £0.01 each. No amendment to the rights and restrictions as set out in the Company's Articles of Association were made.

20.        Reserves

            The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve within equity:

            Capital redemption reserve

            Amounts transferred from share capital on redemption of issued shares.

            Revaluation reserve

            Gain/(losses) arising on the revaluation of the Group's property (other than investment property)

            Retained earnings

All other net gains and losses and transactions with owners (e.g. dividends, fair value movements of investment property) not recognised elsewhere.

21.        Borrowings

		2019		2018
		£		£
Non-current borrowings
Bank loans		1,937,577		1,452,334
Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts		-		5,043
		1,937,577		1,457,377
Current borrowings
Bank loans		212,183		157,409
Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts		-		28,185
		212,183		185,594

Bank loans of £2,149,760 (2018 - £1,609,743) are secured via fixed charges over specific properties and floating charges upon certain assets held by the Group. Interest rates of 1.65-2.23% above Bank of England base rate are charged on the loans. The loans are repayable in monthly instalments with final payments due between November 2020 and April 2028. The repayment dates can be extended as agreed with the bank by obtaining a new loan product.

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts of £Nil (2018 - £33,228) are secured on the assets to which they relate.

22.        Leases

            Operating Leases - Lessee

            The Group leases a building and cars under non-cancellable operating lease agreements.

            The total future value of minimum lease payments is as follows:

		2019		2018
		£		£
Land and buildings
Not later than 1 year		45,000		45,000
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years		23,671		67,500
Total		68,671		112,500
Other
Not later than 1 year		-		667
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years		-		-
Total		-		667

            Operating Leases - Lessor

One investment property (2018 - two) is leased. The total future value of minimum lease payments is due as follows:

		2019		2018
		£		£
Not later than 1 year		50,496		75,246
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years		46,346		96,784
Total		96,842		172,030

23.        Trade and other payables

				2019		2018
				£		£
Trade payables				602,113		734,859
Other taxation and social security				249,497		99,899
Other payables				250,256		419,280
Accruals and deferred income				430,021		239,310
				1,531,887		1,493,348

The fair value of the trade and other payables classified as financial instruments are disclosed in the financial instruments note.

The Group's exposure to market and liquidity risks related to trade and other payables is disclosed in the financial risk management and impairment of financial assets note. The Group pays its trade payables on terms and as such trade payables are not yet due at the statement of financial position dates.

Included within Other payables are amounts due to directors of £77,143 (2018 - £14,667).

24.        Earnings per share

	2019		2018
	£		£
Profit after tax attributable to the owners of Cake Box Holdings Plc	3,002,416		2,767,597
	Number		Number
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share	40,000,000		40,000,000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share	40,000,000		40,000,000
	Pence		Pence
Basic earnings per share	7.51		6.92
Diluted earnings per share	7.51		6.92
Excluding exceptional AIM listing costs and fair value uplift
Basic earnings per share	7.90		6.92
Diluted earnings per share	7.90		6.92

 

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