Final Results
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
05 September 2006
Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd, Birmingham
Date: Tuesday 5th September 2006
Embargoed: 7.00am
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 June 2006
Year Ended Year Ended
June 2006 June 2005
Revenue £232.5m £210.3m +10.6%
Operating profit £12.3m £11.3m +9.4%
Profit before taxation £11.0m £9.7m +13.8%
Cash generated from operations £14.0m £13.5m +3.3%
Earnings per share
Basic 14.71p 13.77p +6.8%
Diluted 14.36p 13.54p +6.1%
Dividend
Final 4.33p 3.50p +23.7%
Total 6.24p 5.20p +20.0%
Clinical trial work required to obtain regulatory approval for VetorylR)
Capsules and Felimazole(R) Tablets in the USA is progressing in line
with expectations and is expected to be completed prior to the end of 2007
14% pre-tax profit growth after product development expenditure increase
of 30.9%
Cash conversion rate at 114% of operating profit
Total dividend for the year increased by 20%
'Current trading remains in line with management expectations and we continue to
maintain confidence in the future. We have an increasing number of opportunities
to market and exploit our own-developed branded veterinary products on a global
basis, and also to further extend our strong position within our Services
businesses.'
Michael Redmond, Chairman
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Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 June 2006
STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN, MICHAEL REDMOND
Introduction
I am pleased to report that we continue to make solid progress across the Group.
This is reflected in the positive performance by our Pharmaceuticals and
Services Divisions, both of which achieved strong revenue growth and
improvements in profitability.
Overall, our strategic focus firmly remains the on-going development of the
Group's own branded veterinary pharmaceutical portfolio for the world's
companion animal markets.
Financial Highlights
These are the first set of full year results to be presented using International
Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'). The comparative figures for the year
ended 30 June 2005 have been restated accordingly.
Group revenue increased 10.6% from £210.3 million to £232.5 million.
Operating profit increased by 9.4% to £12.3 million (2005: £11.3 million) and
profit before taxation rose 13.8% to £11.0 million (2005: £9.7 million).
Basic earnings per share was 14.71 pence, up 6.8% from the 13.77 pence achieved
in 2005.
Cash flow continued to be strong with cash flow from operations being 114% of
operating profit. As at 30 June 2006, the Group had net funds of £1.1 million
compared to net debt of £4.9 million at 30 June 2005.
Interest cover was 9.7 times.
Capital expenditure during the year totalled £2.2 million which principally
comprised IT upgrades at our distribution and manufacturing businesses and an
expansion of capacity at our distribution business.
Dividend
In line with our progressive dividend policy and our confidence in the business,
the Directors are recommending a 23.7% increase in the final dividend to 4.33
pence per share (2005: 3.50 pence per share). This, together with the interim
dividend of 1.91 pence per share (2005: 1.70 pence per share), makes a total
dividend for the year of 6.24 pence per share (2005: 5.20 pence per share), a
20% increase.
Total dividend cover is 2.3 times profit after taxation.
The final dividend, which is subject to Shareholder approval at our Annual
General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 18 October 2006, will be paid on 24
November 2006 to Shareholders on the Register at 27 October 2006.
People
On behalf of the Board and all our Shareholders, I warmly welcome all staff who
joined us during the year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all
of our people for the tireless hard work, focus and commitment to the business.
continued...
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Prospects
Current trading remains in line with management expectations and we continue to
maintain confidence in the future. We have an increasing number of opportunities
to market and exploit our own-developed branded veterinary products on a global
basis, and also to further extend our strong position within our Services
businesses.
Following the launch of Vetoryl(R) Capsules by our European Marketing Partner in
France, Germany and the Benelux countries, we expect to see a reasonable
contribution in 2007 towards revenues.
The clinical trial work required to obtain regulatory approval for Vetoryl(R)
Capsules and Felimazole(R) Tablets in the USA is progressing in line with our
expectations and these trials are expected to be completed prior to the end of
2007.
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Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 June 2006
Please note the following Business and Financial Reviews are excerpts taken from
the complete Directors Review which can be found at www.dechra.com and will be
contained in the Report & Accounts due to be published shortly.
BUSINESS REVIEW
The Business
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC ('Dechra') comprises six businesses operating under
two divisions, Pharmaceuticals and Services. Both divisions are focused on the
veterinary market with a key area of specialisation being on companion animal
products.
The Group's main focus is delivering organic growth from its two divisions;
however, the key strategy to deliver medium to long-term growth is the
development of our own branded veterinary pharmaceutical products for licensing
internationally.
Dechra employs 698 people who operate out of 16 locations.
Product Development
Achievements
During the last five years we have licensed four specialist products of which
Vetoryl(R) Capsules and Felimazole(R) Tablets currently represent our biggest
opportunities for international growth.
Vetoryl(R) is a novel and patented product for the treatment of Cushing's
Disease (excess cortisol or hyperadrenocorticism) in dogs. It is the only
licensed product within the EU and is the only recognised safe and efficacious
product for the treatment of Cushing's Disease around the world. Launched in the
UK on a provisional marketing authorisation in September 2001, Vetoryl(R) has
been well received by veterinarians, with revenue now in excess of £2.9 million
per year. It achieved mutual recognition for approval within Europe in 2005 and
was recently launched within the key European territories.
Felimazole(R) is the first veterinary licensed product for the treatment of
feline hyperthyroidism. Felimazole(R) received marketing approval in 2002 and
has achieved revenues in excess of £2.4 million in the financial year.
Felimazole(R) was launched into most major EU territories during the 2005
financial year.
Both Vetoryl(R) and Felimazole(R) have been granted an expedited review status
by the FDA in the USA. The principal advantage to an expedited review is that
there is a target 90-day response from submission of information.
To date, we have submitted the safety and UK based efficacy parts of the
dossiers; in both instances clear guidance has been provided by the FDA on
requirements for further USA-based clinical trial work. In the USA, the various
sections of the dossier can be submitted independently, i.e. when one section is
complete it can be sent for review as opposed to the whole application being
made concurrently. We anticipate filing our manufacturing sections by the end of
this 2006 calendar year and the efficacy sections, containing data from the
USA-based clinical trials, during the 2007 calendar year.
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Development Update
There have been a number of achievements within our development programme
throughout the financial year: -
- Vetoryl(R) Capsules have received approval for marketing in 19 major
European territories. This is a major achievement for our Regulatory team and is
now the third product we have successfully licensed throughout key European
markets following the approval of Felimazole(R) last year and Hypercard in 2003;
- Our protocols for Vetoryl(R) clinical trials within the USA have been
approved by the FDA and trials have commenced in several dogs with new cases
being identified daily. We anticipate completing the trials on schedule prior to
the end of the 2007 calendar year;
- Clinical trials for Felimazole(R) are also progressing well within
the USA. A significant number of cats have now commenced the trial and, as with
Vetoryl(R), we anticipate the trials to be completed prior to the end of the
2007 calendar year;
- After twelve months' negotiations of both a technical and commercial
nature, we have signed a marketing agreement for Vetoryl(R) in Japan with
Kyoritsu Seiyaku ('KS'). KS are Japan's leading companion animal pharmaceutical
supplier and have over sixty representatives marketing to veterinary practices.
The Japanese Regulators will require clinical trials to be conducted in Japan.
These will be the responsibility of KS and it is anticipated that it will be at
least three years to gain approval in this significant territory;
- Complete dossiers have been submitted for Vetoryl(R) to the Canadian
and Australian authorities. The complete Felimazole(R) dossier has been
submitted in Canada. We estimate that the review process in these territories
will take two to three years prior to marketing authorisations being approved;
- A new 10mg small dog Vetoryl(R) Capsule is at an advanced stage of
development for all markets, with approval anticipated for Europe within the
next twelve months. The USA approval is expected to be concurrent with the full
application;
- Further investment has also been made into our pharmaceutical
development laboratory in terms of equipment and people, as we continually
strengthen our in-house product development formulation capabilities.
We currently have a number of other products under development; due to
commercial sensitivity we believe it to be appropriate to treat the nature of
these projects as confidential.
Pharmaceuticals Division
Our Pharmaceuticals Division comprises Dechra Veterinary Products ('DVP UK'),
Dechra Veterinary Products USA ('DVP USA'), Arnolds Veterinary Products
('Arnolds(R)') and Dales Pharmaceuticals ('Dales').
DVP UK
As outlined in the Financial Review in this release, DVP had a very successful
year. Felimazole(R) revenue increased by 34%, predominantly as a result of the
introduction of the new 2.5mg product presentation which was launched last year.
It is estimated that over 50,000 cats are now being treated with Felimazole(R)
daily. Vetoryl(R)'s market penetration has also increased with over 2,100 of the
UK's 3,500 veterinary practices now prescribing Vetoryl(R). The reduction in the
pack size from a pot of 100 capsules to blister packs of 30 had a temporary
depressive effect on UK revenue in the year as the number of capsules in the
supply chain was reduced. This has now reversed out and solid growth is being
delivered. The marketing department has been strengthened and restructured
during the year with greater accountability being given to the marketing
managers, with individual product categories being assigned to specific teams.
Our business in Eire has been restructured and we have taken on direct sales
responsibility with the appointment of a Business Development Manager for the
territory. We have also strengthened our management team with the appointment of
a European account manager to develop our relationship with our marketing
partners and drive sales of our products within Europe.
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DVP US
As outlined under Product Development, both Vetoryl(R) and Felimazole(R) are at
an advanced stage of the licensing process, with full submissions being targeted
to be completed by the end of 2007. The Directors consider that the US market
represents the biggest single opportunity for our own international expansion.
We believe that to gain full value from our products, the best route to market
will be to create a Dechra brand within the USA. In order to achieve this, we
currently market one minor product with the intention of establishing the Dechra
brand, developing distributor relationships, creating a customer database and
establishing accounting and logistics systems prior to the approval of our own
key products. It is our intention to distribute our products through the
existing network of veterinary suppliers within the USA, who also provide first
line sales support. Our American function will be structured predominantly
around marketing and technical support, with a team of up to 12 people being
employed to coincide with the launch of our first major product. Due to the
unique nature of Vetoryl(R) and Felimazole(R) the products will be sold on a
technical basis, i.e. education of veterinary surgeons and opinion leaders which
is achieved through technical marketing, sponsoring congress lectures, and
through conducting regional educational roadshows. Pre-marketing has already
commenced; the majority of world opinion leaders now understand and support the
benefits of our products.
Arnolds(R)
Arnolds is a well-established brand within the UK veterinary market and sells
licensed critical care fluids, instruments, consumables and equipment to
veterinary practices. Critical care products, branded Vetivex, drive the growth
within Arnolds(R). The revenue from instruments and surgery equipment is
difficult to maintain given the low barriers to entry, cheap unregulated imports
and the increasing number of small business entrants. The majority of products
are branded 'Arnolds', however, we do have a number of important long-term
marketing agreements which include 3M, B Braun and Portex (Smiths Medical).
Throughout the year we have continued to build on the Vetivex range of critical
care fluids which were purchased from Gambro BCT in April 2005. We have
increased market share by 4% to 37.5% on a moving annual total basis and sales
have now exceeded £1.2 million per annum. Many of our disposable products, which
are associated with critical care, have also been branded Vetivex to leverage
brand strength.
Dales
Throughout the year, we have continued to strengthen our technical department
with further appointments being made within the Quality Assurance and Quality
Control departments. We have successfully introduced a new Quality Management
System, which provides the framework for anticipated future worldwide compliance
requirements and is the basis for continual improvement. The improvement in the
business has already been witnessed within the year as, despite these
appointments, the overall headcount has reduced due to increased efficiency and
investment in new equipment. The Dales management are at an advanced stage of
implementing a new integrated IT system, which is expected to go live prior to
the end of 2006.
Services Division
Our Services Division comprises National Veterinary Services ('NVS(R)'),
NationWide Laboratories ('NWL') and Cambridge Specialist Laboratory Services
('CSLS').
NVS(R)
NVS services companion animal practices, livestock practices and agricultural
merchants, with approximately 60% of sales being in favour of companion animal
related products.
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The wholesale market in which NVS trades saw a major consolidation within the
year with the acquisition of GenusXpress by Dunlops. There are now only two
major full-line competitors to NVS within the mainland UK, the other business
being Centaur Services.
NVS saw good growth within the year and market share gains, which now stands at
44%.
NVS launched a new IT solution, Vpod, in February 2006, a hand-held,
stand-alone, electronic, on-line ordering device. To date, 100 have been
installed as veterinary practices recognise the benefits of this system to
maintain optimum stock levels and the flexibility to place orders at any time of
day.
Over the last five years, NVS have been investing in automation within the
warehouse. This has continued during this financial year with an investment in
excess of £700,000. This investment increases our capacity and provides improved
operational efficiencies. The warehouse has been extended with a new 16,000 sq.
ft. mezzanine floor and significant improvements and extensions have been made
to the semi-automated picking circuit.
There have been two major management changes at NVS within the year. Martin
Riley was appointed as Managing Director and Caitrina Harrison as Sales and
Marketing Director.
Laboratories
The laboratories management team, established over the last two years, has begun
to realise benefits from the changes they have implemented. New account gains
have been good and new services have been introduced. Allervet, a pet allergy
testing programme introduced last year, has exceeded expectations. We are also
starting to build on the microbiology laboratory at NWL by providing services
for food quality testing. This is a potentially large market and offers good
growth opportunities.
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Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 June 2006
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Review of Operating Performance
Group Performance
The Group achieved revenue growth of 10.6% for the year whilst operating profit
grew by 9.4%. This was despite the start up losses incurred by our US operation
and a 30.9% increase in product development expenditure. Operating profit before
these costs increased by 11.7% compared to last year.
The Group achieved a pre-tax profit of £11.0 million, an improvement of 13.8%
compared to last year. Pre-tax profit before product development and USA costs
increased by 15.9%.
The results are reviewed in more detail on a divisional basis below:
Pharmaceuticals Division
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Revenue
Own branded pharmaceuticals 12,316 10,915
Instruments, consumables, critical care and equipment 5,127 4,436
Third party contract manufacturing 5,809 6,030
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23,252 21,381
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Operating profit 4,868 4,292
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Revenue from own branded pharmaceuticals continued to show strong growth,
achieving a 12.8% increase over the previous year. As already emphasised, the
development of this area of the business is the key strategic driver to long
term growth.
Most of the increase this year came from our key products Vetoryl(R) Capsules
and Felimazole(R) Tablets. Vetoryl(R) achieved global revenue of £2.90 million,
a 35.9% increase on the £2.13 million achieved last year. Felimazole(R)
generated global revenue of £2.41 million, a 34.1% increase over last year.
During the year, Vetoryl(R) became our largest product measured by global
revenue with increasing amounts being sold overseas. In May 2006, we made the
first shipment to our European marketing partner following the approval of
Vetoryl(R) within the European Union. We are also selling substantial amounts
into the USA under the FDA waiver scheme for named patients.
Our USA operation commenced marketing one small product during the financial
year. Although the revenue generated of £326,000 (US$589,000) was modest, we
have managed to establish the Dechra brand within the USA and establish
relationships with the key distributors that we will work with following the
launch of Vetoryl(R) and Felimazole(R) into this market.
Revenue from instruments, consumables, critical care and equipment increased by
15.6% to £5.13 million. This was entirely due to the excellent performance of
the Vetivex(R) range of critical care fluids that we acquired in April 2005. The
revenue achieved was £1.25 million which, as already noted, was derived from a
significant gain in market share. Revenue from other instruments and consumables
continued to struggle in the face of low cost competitors and 'grey market'
imports.
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Revenue from third party contract manufacturing fell slightly due to the timing
of customer delivery requirements. However, continued efficiency improvements
enabled our manufacturing operation to increase operating profit by 14.6%
despite the lower revenue. The order book at 30 June 2006 was strong at £2.0
million and, subsequent to the year end, a significant new contract has been
agreed.
Operating profit for the pharmaceuticals division increased by 13.4% to £4.9
million. This was even after a 30.9% increase in product development expense and
the start-up losses incurred by our USA operation. Operating profits before
these costs improved by 17.6% and reflects the higher margins achieved by our
own branded pharmaceuticals and increased efficiency at our Dales manufacturing
operation.
Services Division
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Revenue
Veterinary wholesaling 210,940 190,634
Vetcom 819 785
Laboratories 3,797 3,192
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215,556 194,611
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Operating profit 8,681 7,973
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Revenue from veterinary wholesaling increased by 10.7% to £210.9 million. This
compared to market growth as measured by GfK, an independent market analyst, of
5.3% for the same period. Revenue was boosted by NVS gaining, towards the end of
the 2005 financial year, a number of veterinary practice accounts who had joined
together as a buying and marketing group. Other account gains were also made
during the year.
Following the Competition Commission review of the veterinary market in 2003,
the agricultural market was opened up to us. Revenue from sales to agricultural
merchants reached nearly £2.6 million for the year, an increase of 17.1% over
2005.
Revenue from our various IT products, branded Vetcom, increased by 4.3%.
Our laboratories had an excellent year, achieving revenue growth of 19.0%. This
reflected new veterinary practice account gains following a concerted sales and
marketing effort and the introduction of new services such as Allervet, our pet
and equine allergy testing programme.
The overall veterinary wholesaling market continues to be competitive with
upward pressure on discounts allowed to our customers. We largely negated this
by further operational efficiencies and improvement of our gross margin. The
division did, however, see a small reduction in operating margin from 4.10% to
4.03%.
The Services Division has always been a strong cash generator and this provides
the Group with the financial resources to invest in the development of our own
branded pharmaceuticals.
Unallocated Central Costs
These costs comprise the charge in respect of share-based payments under IFRS2,
Non-Executive Director fees and corporate legal, taxation and advisory fees.
Central costs for the year increased from £1.0 million to £1.24 million. The
principal reason for the increase was a rise in the charge for share-based
payments (including national insurance) from £398,000 to £515,000.
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Net Finance Expense
The net finance expense reduced by 18.4% to £1.27 million. This was due to the
strong cash flow achieved during the year. The net finance expense was covered a
healthy 9.7 times by operating profit (2005: 7.2 times).
Taxation
The effective tax rate this year was 31.6% compared to 27.6% last year. The rate
this year was higher than the standard rate of 30% because of the losses of our
USA subsidiary for which no tax asset has been recognised and expense items not
deductible for tax purposes. A full reconciliation to the standard rate is shown
in note 5 to the financial statements.
During the year, additional tax credits totalling £429,000 relating to
share-based payments were recognised. However, under IFRS rules, these had to be
taken directly to equity rather than credited to the income statement.
The 2005 tax rate was less than 30% due to tax relief on goodwill payments that
had not been previously recognised.
Earnings Per Share and Dividend
Earnings per share increased by 6.8% over last year. The lower rate of growth
when compared to pre-tax profit was due to the higher tax charge.
The Board is proposing a final dividend of 4.33p per share (2005: 3.50p) which,
when added to the interim dividend of 1.91p (2005: 1.70p) already paid, gives a
total dividend for the year of 6.24p (2005: 5.20p).
The 20% increase over last year reflects the strong cash flow performance of the
Group and the Board's confidence in the future.
Cash Flow
The Group aims to achieve a cash conversion rate of at least 100% (defined as
cash generated from operations as a percentage of operating profit). This year,
a cash conversion rate of 114% (2005: 120%) was achieved.
Total capital investment during the year was £2.16 million (2005: £2.43
million). The major items were upgrades to our IT systems at NVS and Dales and
an expansion of our central warehouse capacity at NVS. This figure also includes
£195,000 (2005: £321,000) of development costs that met the criteria for
capitalisation.
Financial Position at the End of the Year
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 7,527 7,039
Property, plant & equipment 5,595 4,946
Deferred tax assets 445 406
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13,567 12,391
Working capital 11,774 12,127
Current tax liability (2,505) (2,057)
Net cash/(borrowings) 1,079 (4,859)
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Net assets 23,915 17,602
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The financial position at the end of the year was strong with equity
shareholders funds standing at £23.9 million. This compares with just £1 million
at 30 June 2001, our first year end following the listing of our shares on the
London Stock Exchange.
The increase in non-current assets is due to the investments detailed above
whilst the reduction in working capital reflects further improvements in
receivables days. During the year there was a drive to convert customers of our
largest business, NVS, to pay by direct debit. It is pleasing to report that
1,250 accounts are now paying by this means.
The strong cash flow during the year converted net borrowings of £4.9 million at
30 June 2005 to net funds of £1.1 million at 30 June 2006. Shareholders will be
aware that the working capital requirements of the Group vary both intra-month
and during the course of the year, reaching their peak in the period December -
February. The Group will therefore return to a net borrowings situation at the
next reporting date of 31 December 2006.
Group Funding
The Group is funded by £28.2 million of called up share capital, a £17.2 million
term loan from Bank of Scotland repayable in instalments ending in 2010 and
various finance lease and hire purchase contracts.
The Group also has available a £5 million revolving credit facility committed
until 2010 and a £4 million overdraft facility renewable annually to fund the
Group's working capital requirements. These are only partially utilised at peak
working capital points during the year.
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Consolidated Income Statement
for the year ended 30 June 2006
Year ended 30 June
Note 2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Revenue 2 232,471 210,267
Cost of sales (199,205) (180,550)
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Gross profit 33,266 29,717
Distribution costs (10,309) (9,073)
Administrative expenses (10,645) (9,389)
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Operating profit 2 12,312 11,255
Finance income 3 725 355
Finance expense 4 (1,993) (1,909)
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Profit before taxation 11,044 9,701
Income tax expense 5 (3,487) (2,674)
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Profit for the year attributable to equity
holders 7,557 7,027
of the parent ============ ============
Earnings per share (pence)
Basic 7 14.71p 13.77p
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Diluted 7 14.36p 13.54p
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Dividend per share (interim paid and final
proposed 6 6.24p 5.20p
for the year) ============ ============
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
At 30 June 2006
As at 30 June
Note 2006 2005
£'000 £'000
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Intangible assets 8 7,527 7,039
Property, plant & equipment 9 5,595 4,946
Deferred tax assets 10 445 406
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Total non-current assets 13,567 12,391
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Current Assets
Inventories 11 21,957 20,390
Trade and other receivables 12 35,347 33,708
Cash and cash equivalents 13 19,738 13,924
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Total current assets 77,042 68,022
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Total assets 90,609 80,413
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LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Borrowings 16 (3,417) (1,502)
Trade and other payables 14 (45,530) (41,971)
Current tax liabilities 15 (2,505) (2,057)
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Total current liabilities (51,452) (45,530)
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Non-Current Liabilities
Borrowings 16 (15,242) (17,281)
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Total non-current liabilities (15,242) (17,281)
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Total liabilities (66,694) (62,811)
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Net assets 23,915 17,602
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EQUITY
Issued share capital 17 519 511
Share premium account 27,693 26,953
Hedging reserve (71) -
Merger reserve 1,720 1,720
Retained earnings (5,946) (11,582)
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Total equity attributable to equity holders of
the 23,915 17,602
parent ============ ============
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
for the year ended 30 June 2006
Issued Share Hedging Merger Retained Total
Share Premium Reserve Reserve Earnings
Capital Account
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Year ended 30 June 2005
At 1 July 2004 510 26,784 - 1,720 (17,012) 12,002
Profit for the
period
being total - - - - 7,027 7,027
recognised income
and
expense for the
period
Dividends paid - - - - (2,473) (2,473)
Share-based payments
including deferred
tax - - - - 876 876
Shares issued 1 169 - - - 170
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At 30 June 2005 511 26,953 - 1,720 (11,582) 17,602
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Year ended 30 June 2006
At 1 July 2005 as
previously stated 511 26,953 - 1,720 (11,582) 17,602
Impact of adoption
of
IAS32 and IAS39 on 1 - - (71) - - (71)
July 2005 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
At 1 July 2005 -
re-stated 511 26,953 (71) 1,720 (11,582) 17,531
Profit for the
period
being total - - - - 7,557 7,557
recognised income
and
expense for the
period
Dividends paid - - - - (2,777) (2,777)
Share-based payments
including current
and - - - - 856 856
deferred
tax
Shares issued 8 740 - - - 748
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At 30 June 2006 519 27,693 (71) 1,720 (5,946) 23,915
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 30 June 2006
Year ended 30 June
Note 2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period 7,557 7,027
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 886 902
Amortisation 136 74
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (23) (42)
Finance income (725) (355)
Finance expense 1,993 1,909
Equity-settled share-based payment expenses 427 488
Income tax expense 3,487 2,674
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Operating cash flow before changes in working 13,738 12,677
capital
Increase in inventories (1,567) (3,411)
Increase in trade and other receivables (1,736) (787)
Increase in trade and other payables 3,562 5,070
------------ ------------
Cash generated from operations 13,997 13,549
Interest paid (1,890) (2,022)
Income taxes paid (2,618) (1,996)
------------ ------------
Net cash from operating activities 9,489 9,531
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 23 140
Interest received 672 355
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,320) (644)
Capitalised development expenditure (195) (321)
Purchase of other intangible fixed assets - (1,100)
------------ ------------
Net cash from investing activities (820) (1,570)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of share capital 780 138
New borrowings 705 13,160
Repayment of borrowings (1,582) (1,538)
Dividends paid (2,777) (2,473)
----------- -------------
Net cash from financing activities (2,874) 9,287
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,795 17,248
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 13,924 (3,324)
------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 19,719 13,924
============ ============
Shown as:
Cash and cash equivalents 19,738 13,924
Bank overdraft (19) -
------------ ------------
19,719 13,924
============ ============
Reconciliation of net cash to movement in net
borrowings
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,795 17,248
Repayment of borrowings 1,582 1,538
New borrowings (705) (13,160)
New finance leases (649) (438)
Other non-cash changes (85) 63
------------ ------------
Movement in net borrowings in the period 5,938 5,251
Net borrowings at start of period (4,859) (10,110)
------------ ------------
Net cash/(borrowings) at end of period 19 1,079 (4,859)
============ ============
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2006
1. Status of Accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union ('adopted
IFRS') for the first time. These financial statements have also been prepared in
accordance with the Companies Act 1985.
The Group previously prepared its annual and interim consolidated financial
statements under UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP). As part
of the transition to IFRS, announced on 19 October 2005, Dechra published the
restatement of comparative financial information under IFRS for the year ended
30 June 2005. This is available from the Company's website at www.dechra.com.
The Board of Directors approved the preliminary announcement on 5 September
2006.
2. Segmental Analysis
The Group's primary reporting segment is business divisions which correspond
with the way the operating businesses are organised and managed within the Group
and its secondary segment is geographical origin.
Segment results, assets and liabilities comprise those items directly
attributable to particular segments as well as items which can reasonably be
allocated to those segments. Inter-segment transactions are entered into
applying normal commercial terms that would be available to third parties.
Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets, expenses, loans and
borrowings together with the elimination of inter-segment transactions.
The composition of the segments is detailed in the Business Review section of
this announcement.
BUSINESS Pharmaceuticals Services Unallocated Total
SEGMENT
2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue
External
customers 17,001 15,783 215,470 194,484 - - 232,471 210,267
Inter-segment 6,251 5,598 86 127 (6,337) (5,725) - -
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Total revenue 23,252 21,381 215,556 194,611 (6,337) (5,725) 232,471 210,267
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Operating
profit 4,868 4,292 8,681 7,973 (1,237) (1,010) 12,312 11,255
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== =======
Finance income 725 355
Finance
expense (1,993) (1,909)
------ -------
Profit before
taxation 11,044 9,701
Income tax
expense (3,487) (2,674)
------ -------
Profit for the
year 7,557 7,027
====== =======
Assets
Intangible
assets 5,104 4,630 2,423 2,409 - - 7,527 7,039
Property,
plant and
equipment 3,571 3,590 2,024 1,356 - - 5,595 4,946
Other assets 11,071 9,460 64,235 57,058 2,181 1,910 77,487 68,428
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Total assets 19,746 17,680 68,682 60,823 2,181 1,910 90,609 80,413
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Liabilities
Borrowings (508) (33) (1,056) (340) (17,095) (18,410) (18,659) (18,783)
Other
liabilities (3,026) (3,842) (41,965) (37,964) (3,044) (2,222) (48,035) (44,028)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Total
liabilities (3,534) (3,875) (43,021) (38,304) (20,139) (20,632) (66,694) (62,811)
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Net
assets/(liabil
ities) 16,212 13,805 25,661 22,519 (17,958) (18,722) 23,915 17,602
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Other Segment Items
Capital
expenditure
- intangible
assets 552 1,421 72 288 - - 624 1,709
- property,
plant and
equipment 469 341 1,066 381 - - 1,535 722
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Total capital
expenditure 1,021 1,762 1,138 669 - - 2,159 2,431
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Share-based
payments
charge - - - - 515 398 515 398
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Depreciation
and
amortisation 566 490 456 486 - - 1,022 976
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
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GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENT
In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, IAS14 'Segment
Reporting' requires segment revenues to be based on the geographical location of
customers. In this respect, £228,191,000 arises from customers in the UK (2005:
£207,173,000) and £4,280,000 from customers in the rest of the world (2005:
£3,094,000). The table below gives additional information in respect of segment
revenue and segment operating profit based on the geographical location of the
business unit supplying the goods or services. Segment assets and capital
expenditure are based on the geographical location of the assets and
expenditure. Activities in the UK comprise all operating segments. Overseas
operations comprise pharmaceuticals only.
UK USA Unallocated Total
2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue by
geographic
origin 232,145 210,267 326 - - - 232,471 210,267
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Operating
profit 13,809 12,450 (260) (185) (1,237) (1,010) 12,312 11,255
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Total 88,190 78,453 238 50 2,181 1,910 90,609 80,413
assets ======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
Capital
expenditure
- intangible
assets 624 1,709 - - - - 624 1,709
- property,
plant and
equipment 1,532 709 3 13 - - 1,535 722
------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Total capital
expenditure 2,156 2,418 3 13 - - 2,159 2,431
======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== =======
3. Finance Income
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Bank interest receivable 627 355
Other interest receivable 52 -
Fair value gains on derivative financial instruments 46 -
--------- ---------
Total finance income 725 355
========= =========
4. Finance Expense
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Bank loans and overdrafts 1,913 1,877
Finance charges payable on finance leases and hire purchase
contracts 64 32
Fair value losses on derivative financial instruments 16 -
--------- ---------
Total finance expense 1,993 1,909
========= =========
5. Income Tax Expense
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Current - charge for current year 3,491 3,001
tax
- adjustment in respect of prior years (58) (233)
--------- ----------
Total current
tax expense 3,433 2,768
--------- ----------
Deferred - origination and reversal of temporary 4 (37)
tax differences
- adjustment in respect of prior years 50 (57)
--------- ----------
Total deferred
tax expense 54 (94)
--------- ----------
--------- ----------
Total income
tax expense in
the income
statement 3,487 2,674
========= ==========
All taxation is in the United Kingdom.
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The tax on the Group's profit before tax differs from the standard rate of UK
corporation tax of 30% (2005: 30%). The differences are explained below:
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Profit before taxation 11,044 9,701
========= ==========
Tax at 30% 3,313 2,910
Effect of:
- depreciation on assets not eligible for tax allowances 27 22
- disallowable expenses 33 2
- overseas trading losses 78 30
- under-recovery of deferred tax on share-based payments 44 -
- adjustments in respect of prior years (8) (290)
--------- ----------
Total income tax expense 3,487 2,674
========= ==========
Additional current tax credits of £367,000 (2005: £nil) and deferred tax credits
of £62,000 (2005: £388,000) have been recognised directly in equity.
6. Dividends
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Final dividend paid in respect of prior year but not
recognised as a liability in 1,794 1,606
that year 3.50p per share (2005: 3.15p)
Interim dividend paid 1.91p per share (2005: 1.70p) 983 867
--------- ----------
Total dividend 5.41p per share (2005: 4.85p) recognised as
distributions to 2,777 2,473
equity holders in the period
========= ==========
Proposed final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2006
4.33p 2,248 1,789
per share
(2005: 3.50p)
========= ==========
Total dividend paid and proposed for the year ended 30 June
2006 6.24p 3,231 2,656
per share (2005: 5.20p)
========= ==========
In accordance with IAS10 'Events After the Balance Sheet Date', the proposed
final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2006 has not been accrued for in these
financial statements. It will be shown as a deduction from equity in the
financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2007.
The proposed final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2005 is shown as a
deduction from equity in the year ended 30 June 2006.
continued...
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7. Earnings per Share
Earnings per ordinary share have been calculated by dividing the profit
attributable to equity holders of the parent after taxation for each financial
period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the
period.
2006 2005
Pence Pence
Basic earnings per share 14.71 13.77
========= ==========
Diluted earnings per share 14.36 13.54
========= ==========
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per
share is based upon:
£'000 £'000
Earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share
calculations 7,557 7,027
========= ==========
No. No.
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic
earnings per share 51,385,648 51,022,645
Impact of share options 1,227,342 879,018
--------- ----------
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for
diluted earnings per share 52,612,990 51,901,663
========= ==========
8. Intangible Assets
Goodwill Software Development Patent Product Marketing Total
Costs Rights Rights Authorisations
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
COST
At 1 July 2004 4,385 - 310 789 - - 5,484
Additions - 288 321 - 278 822 1,709
-------- -------- ---------- ------- ------- ----------- ------
At 30 June
2005 and 1
July 2005 4,385 288 631 789 278 822 7,193
Additions - 429 195 - - - 624
-------- -------- ---------- ------- ------- ----------- ------
At 30 June
2006 4,385 717 826 789 278 822 7,817
======== ======== ========== ======= ======= =========== ======
AMORTISATION
At 1 July 2004 - - 80 - - - 80
Charge for the
year - 33 41 - - - 74
-------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------- -------
At 30 June
2005 and 1
July 2005 - 33 121 - - - 154
Charge for the
year - 58 60 - 18 - 136
-------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------- -------
At 30 June
2006 - 91 181 - 18 - 290
======== ======== ========== ======== ======== =========== =======
NET BOOK
VALUE
At 30 June
2006 4,385 626 645 789 260 822 7,527
======== ======== ========== ======== ======== =========== ========
At 30 June
2005 and 1
July 2005 4,385 255 510 789 278 822 7,039
======== ======== ========== ======== ======== =========== ========
At 1 July 2004 4,385 - 230 789 - - 5,404
======== ======== ========== ======== ======== =========== ========
Development costs are internally generated. All other additions to intangible
assets were acquired outside the Group and have been measured at cost at the
time of acquisition.
The amortisation charge is recognised within administrative expenses in the
income statement.
continued...
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9. Property, Plant and Equipment
Freehold Short Motor Plant and Total
land leasehold vehicles fixtures
buildings
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
COST
At 1 July 2004 13 2,627 596 5,960 9,196
Additions - 60 - 662 722
Disposals - (243) (58) (315) (616)
-------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
At 30 June 2005 and 1
July 13 2,444 538 6,307 9,302
2005
Additions - 157 - 1,378 1,535
Disposals - - (105) (185) (290)
-------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
At 30 June 2006 13 2,601 433 7,500 10,547
======== ========== ========= ========= =========
DEPRECIATION
At 1 July 2004 - 511 541 2,920 3,972
Charge for the year - 147 54 701 902
Disposals - (243) (58) (217) (518)
-------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
At 30 June 2005 and 1
July - 415 537 3,404 4,356
2005
Charge for the year - 135 1 750 886
Disposals - - (105) (185) (290)
-------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
At 30 June 2006 - 550 433 3,969 4,952
======== ========== ========= ========= =========
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2006 13 2,051 - 3,531 5,595
======== ========== ========= ========= =========
At 30 June 2005 and 1
July 13 2,029 1 2,903 4,946
2005 ======== ========== ========= ========= =========
At 1 July 2004 13 2,116 55 3,040 5,224
======== ========== ========= ========= =========
10. Deferred Taxes
Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the
following:
Assets Liabilities Net
2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Intangible assets - - (193) (153) (193) (153)
Property, plant and equipment - - (311) (272) (311) (272)
Inventories - - - - - -
Receivables 98 45 - - 98 45
Cash and cash equivalents - - - - - -
Borrowings - - - - - -
Payables 38 103 - - 38 103
Current tax liabilities - - - - - -
Share-based payments 813 683 - - 813 683
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
949 831 (504) (425) 445 406
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
On the basis that all deferred income taxes relate to the UK and that there is a
legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities against current tax
assets, deferred income tax assets and liabilities have been offset.
11. Inventories
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Raw materials and consumables 1,443 1,021
Work in progress 117 694
Finished goods and goods for resale 20,397 18,675
---------- -----------
21,957 20,390
========== ===========
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12. Trade and Other Receivables
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Trade receivables 33,476 31,778
Other receivables 1,073 1,112
Prepayments and accrued income 798 818
---------- -----------
35,347 33,708
========== ===========
Trade receivables are stated after an impairment provision of £2,035,000 (2005:
£1,761,000).
13. Cash and Cash Equivalents
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Cash at bank and in hand 4,552 3,857
Short term deposits 15,186 10,067
---------- -----------
19,738 13,924
========== ===========
The short term deposits are repayable on demand
14. Trade and Other Payables
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Trade payables 41,988 38,175
Other payables 491 313
Other taxation and social security 1,373 1,650
Accruals and deferred income 1,678 1,833
---------- -----------
45,530 41,971
========== ===========
15. Current Tax Liabilities
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Corporation tax payable 2,505 2,057
========== ===========
16. Borrowings
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Current liabilities
Bank loans and overdrafts 3,019 1,400
Finance lease obligations 398 102
---------- -----------
3,417 1,502
Non-current liabilities
Bank loans 14,200 17,200
Finance lease obligations 1,147 271
Arrangement fees netted off (105) (190)
---------- -----------
15,242 17,281
---------- -----------
Total borrowings 18,659 18,783
========== ===========
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At the year end, the Group had the following unutilised borrowing facilities:
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Revolving credit facility 5,000 5,000
Bank overdraft facility 4,000 4,000
---------- -----------
9,000 9,000
========== ===========
The overdraft facility is renewable annually whilst the revolving credit
facility is committed until 30 June 2010.
17. Share Capital
Ordinary shares of 1p each
2006 2005
£'000 No. £'000 No.
Authorised 750 75,000,000 750 75,000,000
========== ============ ========== ==========
Issued at start of year 511 51,120,964 510 50,977,857
New shares issued 8 794,038 1 143,107
---------- ------------ ---------- ----------
At end of year 519 51,915,002 511 51,120,964
========== ============ ========== ==========
During the year, 794,038 new ordinary shares of 1p (2005: 143,107 new ordinary
shares of 1p) were issued following the exercise of options under the Unapproved
and SAYE Share Options Schemes. The consideration received was £748,000 (2005:
£170,000).
18. Share-based Payments
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Equity-settled share-based transactions
Cash-settled share-based transactions 427 273
88 125
---------- -----------
515 398
========== ===========
The above charge to the Income Statement was included within administrative
expenses.
19. Analysis of Net Cash/(Borrowings)
As at As at
30.06.06 30.06.05
£'000 £'000
Bank loans and overdraft (17,114) (18,410)
Finance leases and hire purchase contracts (1,545) (373)
Cash and cash equivalents 19,738 13,924
---------- -----------
Net cash/(borrowings) 1,079 (4,859)
========== ===========
20. Explanation of Transition to IFRS
As stated in note 1, these are the Group's first consolidated financial
statements prepared in accordance with adopted IFRSs. Consistent accounting
policies have been applied in preparing comparative information for the year
ended 30 June 2005 and the preparation of the opening IFRS balance sheet at 1
July 2004 (the Group's date of transition).
In preparing its opening balance sheet and comparative information for the year
ended 30 June 2005 the Group has adjusted amounts reported previously in
financial statements prepared in accordance with UK GAAP.
continued...
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The adjustments from the conversion to IFRS had no impact upon the cash flows of
the Group although there are a number of presentational differences under IFRS.
An explanation of the principal changes in accounting policies and how the
transition from UK GAAP to IFRS has affected the Group's income statement,
balance sheet and net equity is summarised below.
(a) IFRS Reconciliation of Income Statement Comparatives
Year ended
30 June 2005
Notes Published IFRS Restated
UK GAAP adjustments under
£'000 £'000 IFRS
£'000
Revenue a 208,197 2,070 210,267
Cost of sales a (178,480) (2,070) (180,550)
---------- -------- -------
Gross profit 29,717 - 29,717
Operating expenses b, c, d,e (19,305) 843 (18,462)
---------- -------- -------
Operating profit 10,412 843 11,255
Finance income 355 - 355
Finance expense (1,909) - (1,909)
---------- -------- -------
Profit before taxation 8,858 843 9,701
Income tax expense f (2,590) (84) (2,674)
---------- -------- -------
Profit attributable to equity
holders 6,268 759 7,027
of the parent ========== ======== =======
Earnings per share (pence)
Basic 12.28p 1.49p 13.77p
========== ======== =======
Diluted 12.08p 1.46p 13.54p
========== ======== =======
continued...
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(b) IFRS Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Comparatives
1 July 2004 30 June 2005
Notes Published IFRS IFRS Published IFRS Restated
UK GAAP Adjustments UK GAAP adjustments under IFRS
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
- goodwill a 4,385 - 4,385 3,821 564 4,385
- software b - - - - 255 255
- other
intangibles c 789 230 1,019 1,889 510 2,399
Property
plant b 5,224 - 5,224 5,201 (255) 4,946
and equipment
Deferred d - - - - 406 406
taxes ------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total
non-current
assets 10,398 230 10,628 10,911 1,480 12,391
Current assets
Inventories 16,979 - 16,979 20,390 - 20,390
Trade and
other
receivables 32,889 - 32,889 33,708 - 33,708
Deferred d - - - 4 (4) -
taxes
Cash and cash
equivalents - - - 13,924 - 13,924
------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total current
assets 49,868 - 49,868 68,026 (4) 68,022
------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total 60,266 230 60,496 78,937 1,476 80,413
assets ------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Current liabilities
Borrowings (5,347) - (5,347) (1,502) - (1,502)
Trade and
other e (36,944) (89) (37,033) (41,826) (145) (41,971)
payables
Current tax
liabilities (1,275) - (1,275) (2,057) - (2,057)
Proposed
dividend f (1,606) 1,606 - (1,789) 1,789 -
------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total current
liabilities (45,172) 1,517 (43,655) (47,174) 1,644 (45,530)
Non-current
liabilities
Borrowings (4,763) - (4,763) (17,281) - (17,281)
Provisions - - - - - -
Deferred d (174) 98 (76) - - -
taxes ------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total
non-current
liabilities (4,937) 98 (4,839) (17,281) - (17,281)
------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total
liabilities (50,109) 1,615 (48,494) (64,455) 1,644 (62,811)
------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Net assets 10,157 1,845 12,002 14,482 3,120 17,602
======= ======== ====== ======= ======= =======
Equity
Called up
share capital 510 - 510 511 - 511
Share premium
account 26,784 - 26,784 26,953 - 26,953
Merger 1,720 - 1,720 1,720 - 1,720
reserve
Retained
earnings g (18,857) 1,845 (17,012) (14,702) 3,120 (11,582)
------- -------- ------ ------- ------- -------
Total equity
attributable
to equity
holders of
the 10,157 1,845 12,002 14,482 3,120 17,602
parent ======= ======== ====== ======= ======= =======
c) Reconciliation of Equity
1 July 2004 30 June 2005
£'000 £'000
Equity under UK GAAP 10,157 14,482
Write-back of proposed dividend 1,606 1,789
Deferred tax 98 402
Lease incentive (89) (145)
Capitalisation of development costs 230 510
Write-back of goodwill amortisation - 564
------------ ------------
Equity under IFRS 12,002 17,602
============ ============
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Explanatory notes to the UK GAAP to IFRS Reconciliations
Income Statement
a. Under IAS18 'Revenue' certain items, such as the sale of trading data to
suppliers, have been reclassified to revenue from cost of sales. There is no
impact on profit, earnings per share or net assets.
b. Under UK GAAP, goodwill was amortised over its estimated useful life. Under
IFRS3 'Business Combinations', goodwill is not amortised but is subject to
annual impairment review. This has resulted in a credit to the income statement
of £564,000 for the year ended 30 June 2005.
c. Under UK GAAP the accounting policy of the Group was, in general, to write
off all development expenditure to the income statement as incurred. Under IAS38
'Intangible Assets' development expenditure meeting the required criteria must
be capitalised. This has resulted in a credit to the income statement of
£280,000 for the year ended 30 June 2005.
d. Under IFRS2 'Share-based Payments', the cost of employee share options
recognised in the income statement is based upon the excess of the fair value of
the option over the exercise price at the date of grant. Under UK GAAP, the cost
recognised was generally the intrinsic value being the difference in exercise
price and market price at the date of grant of the option.
The change in method of calculation has resulted in a net credit of £55,000 in
respect of the year ended 30 June 2005.
e. Under UK GAAP, the benefit of lease incentives received (in the form of rent
free periods) was spread over the period until the rent reverts to market rates.
Under IAS17 'Leases', the benefit must be spread over the entire lease period.
This change has resulted in an additional charge to the income statement of
£56,000 for the year ended 30 June 2005.
f. The income tax expense has been adjusted to reflect the tax effect of the
above adjustments.
Balance Sheet
a. The increase in goodwill reflects the write-back of amortisation previously
charged under UK GAAP.
b. Under IAS38 'Intangible Assets', software costs that are not an integral part
of the related hardware are classed as intangible assets. They have therefore
been reclassified from property, plant and equipment. There is no impact on the
income statement or net assets.
c. The increase in other intangible assets represents capitalised development
costs under IAS38 'Intangible Assets'.
d. The calculation of deferred tax under IAS12 'Income Taxes' can be different
from UK GAAP, under which deferred tax is calculated based upon income statement
timing differences. The principal reason for the increase in the deferred tax
asset is that deferred tax in respect of share-based payments is calculated by
reference to a figure which differs from the charge for such payments in the
income statement. Deferred tax in respect of share-based payments charged
directly to the income statement is also taken to the income statement but any
excess tax relief over this amount is taken directly to equity.
e. The increase in trade and other payables represents the balance of lease
incentives received that are being spread over the remaining lease periods.
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f. Under IAS10 'Events After the Balance Sheet Date' dividends are recognised
when they are paid or approved by the shareholders. This generally results in a
later recognition in the financial statements than under UK GAAP.
g. The increase in retained earnings at 30 June 2005 is made up as follows:
- net adjustments to the income statement of £759,000
- reduction to credit to equity in respect of share-based payments of (£55,000)
- capitalised development costs at 1 July 2004 of £230,000
- increase in lease incentives carried forward at 1 July 2004 of (£89,000)
- de-recognition of the final dividend of £1,789,000
- credit to deferred tax recognised directly in equity of £486,000
21. Other Information
The financial information set out above does not constitute the company's
statutory accounts for the years ended 30 June 2006 or 2005 but is derived from
the 2006 accounts. Statutory accounts for 2005, which were prepared under UK
GAAP, have been delivered to the registrar of companies, and those for 2006,
prepared under accounting standards adopted by the EU, will be delivered in due
course. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their reports were (i)
unqualified, (ii) did not include references to any matters to which the
auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their reports and
(iii) did not contain statements under section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies
Act 1985.
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The company news service from the London Stock Exchange