Preliminary Statement
Treatt PLC
12 December 2005
TREATT PLC
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
Treatt PLC, the manufacturer and supplier of flavour and fragrance ingredients,
primarily natural essential oils and natural extracts, announces today its
preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2005.
Summary
Profit before tax and exceptional items up 49.8% to £3.46 million (2004: £2.31
million)
EBITDA up 36.3% to £4.51m (2004: £3.31m)
Group turnover increased by 2.2% to £32.5 million (2004: £31.8 million)
Significant one-off stock gains on orange and grapefruit oil
Dividends increased 8% to 9.5p per share (2004: 8.8p)
Earnings per share before exceptional items increased 48% to 23.7p (2004:
16.0p)
Edward Dawnay, Chairman commented:
'The Group has again performed well over the last year with both the UK and US
subsidiaries benefiting from significant one-off orange and grapefruit oil stock
profits. The prospects for the coming year are good with Treatt USA expected
to continue its growth and the Group expecting further benefits from its
Enterprise Resource Planning system.'
Enquiries:
Treatt plc Tel: 01284 702 500
Hugo Bovill Managing Director
Richard Hope Finance Director (Mobile on 12 December 2005: 07881 508437)
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
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'Group profit before tax and exceptionals increased by 50% due to some
significant one-off stock gains'
2005 saw Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
increase by 36% to £4.51 million (2004: £3.31 million) with profit before tax
and exceptional items for the year increasing by 50% to £3.46 million (2004:
£2.31 million). Group turnover for the year rose by 2.2% to £32.52 million
(2004: £31.81 million) whilst earnings per share before exceptional items
increased by 48% to 23.7 pence (2004: 16.0 pence). The level of the Group's net
debt/equity ratio ended the year at just 11% (2004: 9%).
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 6.4 pence (2004: 6.1 pence),
increasing the total dividend for the year by 8% to 9.5 pence (2004: 8.8 pence)
per share. The final dividend will be payable on 10 March 2006 to all
shareholders on the register at close of business on 10 February 2006.
Whilst the underlying performance of the Group's two subsidiaries, R C Treatt
and Treatt USA, were good, the increase in profits for the year, as previously
reported in the Interim Statement published in May 2005, was largely due to
significant one-off orange and grapefruit stock gains and the absence of last
year's orange stock losses. The orange and grapefruit oil profits arose as a
result of some sharp price increases following last year's Florida hurricanes
combined with the impact of lower than expected production volumes of orange oil
in Brazil. As a result, orange oil prices strengthened during the financial
year.
Following several very challenging years, 2004/5 has proved to be a very good
year for R C Treatt. Although turnover only increased by 3.7% to £25.1m (2004:
£24.2m), profits rose by 77% partly assisted by one-off gains from orange and
grapefruit oil, the profit growth was achieved across a wide range of value
added products. At the same time the turnover and contribution from our aroma
chemical business has also shown some modest growth despite the continuing
pressure on prices in the first six months of the year. In the second half the
company benefited from a general trend for increased prices across a broad
spectrum of raw materials as a result of the higher cost of petroleum and a
reduction in the supply of certain materials caused by farmers in some parts of
the world switching to more profitable crops. An important factor in the
improved performance of R C Treatt was the impact of this being the first full
financial year for the new J D Edwards Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system. The ERP system has had a significant effect on the profitability of
R C Treatt by streamlining systems, improving stock management procedures and
enhancing the company's ability to manage many thousands of items.
Treatt USA again performed well with profits up by 41% reaching another all-time
high, and turnover increasing by 2% to $13.8 million. The profitability of
Treatt USA grew sharply largely as a result of the high, one-off, margins
attributable to orange and grapefruit oil which, as expected, were offset by a
43% increase in payroll, overhead and depreciation expenses. These expenses,
which totalled $3.9m (£2.1m), were budgeted as part of Treatt USA's growth
strategy in order to build the infrastructure to support Treatt USA's current
and future growth potential. In July 2005 Treatt USA implemented the full ERP
system on schedule thus completing the total integration of the Group's
manufacturing systems. Sales of our innovative TreattaromeTM ('From The Named
Food') products continued to perform well with year on year growth of 18%.
Following the substantial organic growth of the last two years, the Board
believe that Treatt USA is now a well established business with a high quality
customer base.
USA Property
During the year the opportunity arose to acquire the neighbouring site to Treatt
USA's main Lakeland premises and the Board moved quickly to acquire a further
six and a half acre site. Further details are provided in the Operating Review
Prospects
Despite the relatively depressed state of the flavour and fragrance industry we
expect Group sales to increase over the coming year although we do expect
operating margins to tighten significantly in some areas and we anticipate that
Europe will continue to prove the most difficult region, whilst we remain
optimistic about the prospects for growth in North America. We will also
continue to look for further opportunities to increase the Group's activity and
profitability in the Far East.
Over the coming year the Group will continue to benefit from the new ERP system
through a process of continuous improvement aimed at providing the best possible
service to our customers and maximising the company's operational efficiency.
Treatt USA will continue to expand its range of innovative products and take
advantage of local taste trends.
Overall, we expect that essential oil prices will remain steady, with orange oil
remaining firm whilst grapefruit oil prices are not expected to fall from
current levels in the near future following the impact of the 2005 hurricane
season in Florida which was, as expected, one of the worst on record.
As a leading independent manufacturer of natural ingredients for the flavour and
fragrance industry, with a presence both in Europe and the United States, Treatt
Plc remains in a strong position to grow its business on both sides of the
Atlantic.
People
As ever, our employees in England and the United States have contributed greatly
to the success of the Group over the last year and the Board would like to place
on record its sincere gratitude to our colleagues for their tremendous
dedication and hard work over the last twelve months.
During the year Robin Mears retired as Operations Director having worked for the
Group for sixteen years and we would like to place on record our thanks to Robin
for the important contribution he made during that time. In particular, we are
grateful to Robin for the work he undertook to ensure a successful
implementation of the ERP system. It is also with sadness that we bid farewell
to Geoffrey Bovill, who retired from the Board on 30 September 2005, having
served as a Director for 57 years. Geoffrey has played a significant role over
this time and his wise counsel will be greatly missed.
EDWARD DAWNAY
Chairman
9 December 2005
OPERATING REVIEW 2005
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'The ERP system has been central to a significant enhancement in operational
performance at R C Treatt'
2005 was a year of operational improvement throughout the Treatt Group. In
particular the UK subsidiary, R C Treatt, has obtained significant benefits from
the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
The Group's investment in ERP of £1.2 million is being depreciated over seven
years and has now started to provide significant added value to the business.
Initially, there were some considerable efficiency savings in IT, finance and
shipping and this has been followed by operational enhancements through greater
order visibility from order intake to customer shipment. This has enabled
R C Treatt to shorten lead times to customers still further and for senior
management to be able to control and improve the business through a wide range
of real time key performance indicators.
Following on from the successful R C Treatt implementation, Treatt USA went live
with the full ERP system on 1 July 2005 in order to increase the globalisation
of Treatt's service to its customers. The new system has settled in well and
provides Treatt USA with an excellent infrastructure which will make it easier
to process the expected increase in volumes over the coming years.
As reported in the Chairman's Statement, during the year an opportunity arose to
acquire the neighbouring site to Treatt USA's current premises. Consequently,
the company acquired an additional 6.5 acre property most of which has an
existing concrete base, together with 9,000 sq ft of warehousing and 2,500 sq ft
of office space. The total consideration was $570,000 (£308,000) and now
increases the Group's total manufacturing facility in the US to 76,000 sq ft.
This capital expenditure was funded from Treatt USA's own working capital.
Treatt continues to buy from and sell to almost one hundred countries around the
world and, thereby, provide a truly global service to many of its multinational
customers. Treatt has developed, through the ERP system, an infrastructure with
the ability to comply with the many complex legislative requirements necessary
for exporting and importing goods throughout the world, enabling it to provide
information to customers efficiently as required.
Increasingly, legislative and regulatory pressures have placed Treatt's Quality
Control laboratories at the forefront of the industry's analytical systems and
techniques, and they are therefore able to provide the added value service which
customers now require. However, we are concerned at the increasing legislative
burdens being placed upon our industry and will continue to play our part in
scrutinising forthcoming regulations and persuading governmental bodies to
modify their proposals where appropriate. Treatt continues to play an active
role in trade organisations throughout the industry, with the Group's Managing
Director currently holding the position of President of the International
Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT).
Trading
After the decreases in early 2004 we have seen the price of orange oil, an
orange juice by-product, increase again over the last twelve months, from less
than $1/kg to around $2.25-$2.50/kg. This increase, together with the absence
of last year's losses, has had a significant impact on the financial results for
the year. In addition, the four hurricanes which swept through Florida between
August and October 2004 caused a great deal of damage to Florida's grapefruit
crop, reducing grapefruit volumes to the lowest since 1936. Consequently,
grapefruit oil prices rose sharply, which has been reflected in our selling
prices.
R C Treatt
Sales increased by 4% whilst volumes rose by 2% with sales to the top ten
customers again representing just over one third of turnover. Overall, the
customer base remains widely spread both in terms of size and location, thereby
providing a well balanced risk profile. Gross margins for the year increased
sharply due to the one-off stock gains referred to earlier. This was further
supported by generally rising essential oil and raw material prices following
the significant rise in petroleum prices.
Treatt USA
2005 was a year of consolidation with US Dollar sales increasing by 2% during
the year, having increased by 41% the year before. TreattaromeTM products
continued to provide a strong engine for growth. Again margins were
substantially higher due to the impact of orange oil and grapefruit oil.
Investment for the future
R C Treatt
As expected, the level of capital expenditure has now returned to historically
more normal levels with the focus of investment being on enhancements to our
laboratory capabilities, implementing a bar coding system and maximising the
efficient use of space at our Bury St. Edmunds site. The bar coding system will
be fully integrated with the ERP system and will further enhance the company's
operational efficiencies and customer service. Implementation on a phased basis
is scheduled to commence in 2006. The Company keeps under constant review the
facilities and logistical set up at its plant in England and will make
appropriate investments as and when required. The Company will also continue to
invest where required in order to increase capacity, improve efficiency or take
advantage of market opportunities. Constant changes to legislation both in the
UK and EU are also likely to result in further capital expenditure requirements.
Treatt USA
In addition to the acquisition of the new site adjacent to our existing site,
Treatt USA will continue to develop and maximise the efficiency of its existing
premises. The new premises will require further investment as it is developed
to meet the needs of the business. Although this latest expansion reduces the
likelihood of imminent development of the company's existing five acre green
field adjacent to the existing plant, the Board will keep this under regular
review.
Research and Development
Both Treatt USA and R C Treatt continue to develop and enhance their research
and development activities, through the employment of skilled personnel and
investment in technology. In particular, over the last year Treatt USA has
expanded its R&D function in order to maximise the growth opportunities in North
America. The Group also carries out a significant amount of global research
into new and changing raw materials from around the world and continues to
develop close partnerships with companies in producing countries in order to
develop new sources of raw materials on a financially sustainable basis.
Markets
Despite an increase in turnover in Europe, this market area has generally proved
to be the most difficult in which to achieve growth. This is largely due to the
level of industry consolidation which has taken place over the last decade.
Similarly, turnover in the UK fell by 6%, although this still remains the
largest individual territory. The company also benefited from strong sales in
the Far East.
Products
Turnover of orange oil based products fell by 13% largely due to comparison with
the previous year when significant de-stocking was taking place. As a result,
orange oil now represents approximately 17% of Group turnover.
Treatt USA's growth continues to be spread across a wide product range with
significant growth in both value added citrus products and the TreattaromeTM
range of natural distillates.
Personnel
In order to assist us in meeting fluctuations in demand and ensure greater
flexibility, we have agreed changes in our contracts of employment with
operations personnel in the UK. As a result of the recent growth and
development at Treatt USA the Human Resources function has been formalised and
the company has undertaken a programme of management and supervisor training and
role evaluations in order to create career paths within the organisation.
Standard terms and conditions of employment operate for all staff, which do not
discriminate against any individual or group of people.
FINANCIAL REVIEW 2005
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'EBITDA increased by 36% and dividends up 8%'
Performance Analysis
Profit and Loss account
Group turnover increased by 2.2% during the year to £32.52 million (2004: £31.81
million). In constant currency, sales at our USA subsidiary, Treatt USA,
increased in US Dollars by 2%, whilst R C Treatt's sales rose by 3.7%. Earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for the year grew by 36.1%
to £4.51 million (2004: £3.31 million) and Group profit before tax, before
exceptional items, rose by 49.8% to £3.46 million (2004: £2.31 million).
The total dividend for the year has been increased by 8.0% to 9.5 pence per
share, resulting in dividend cover of 2.5 times earnings.
The increase in profitability came from both R C Treatt and Treatt USA who both
benefited from the increase in prices for both orange and grapefruit oil based
products. This was further supported by continued strong growth in the
TreattaromeTM product range in the US whilst sales of aroma chemicals by
R C Treatt held up well despite stiff international competition.
Gross margins of 32.5% were achieved this year (2004: 26.6%) largely due to the
increased margins which arose on orange and grapefruit oil products. Over the
year there was a very small strengthening of the US Dollar/Sterling exchange
rate although there was a 13% range of $1.73 to $1.95 during the year. Assisted
by the ERP system, aroma chemical margins were maintained through improved
control of the purchasing and selling of thousands of chemicals.
The Group's operating costs increased by 16.6% to £7.0 million (2004: £6.0
million). This increase was expected as Treatt USA had reached a level of
activity which required a stepped increase in its overhead costs in order to
support the growth which had taken place and to ensure it was well placed to
manage the expected growth of the next few years. As a result total staff
numbers across the Group increased to 173 employees, having grown by 5.5% on the
previous year. This increase in headcount was predominately a consequence of
the growth at Treatt USA. (See Operating Review for further explanation).
The Group's net interest payable fell by 27% to £90,000 (2004: £123,000) having
fallen by 41% the year before as a consequence of the elimination of any short
term debt. This leaves an outstanding balance of £2.3 million relating to the 20
year Industrial Development Loan which was used to finance the purchase of the
Lakeland facilities for Treatt USA.
Earnings per share before exceptional items increased by 48.1% to 23.7 pence per
share (2004: 16.0 pence). The earnings per share after exceptional items
increased by 42.8%. Both measures have been shown in order to provide a
consistent measure of performance over time and excludes those shares which are
held by the Treatt Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) since they do not rank for
dividend.
2005 was the second year of the Group's new programme of offering share saving
schemes on an annual basis for staff in the UK and USA. This was the first year
in which Treatt USA staff were able to exercise their options, whilst the UK
schemes provide for three-year savings plans. As part of this programme,
options were granted over a further 42,000 shares during the year. Following
its establishment in 2004, the EBT acquired a further 200,000 shares during the
year in order to satisfy future option schemes without causing any shareholder
dilution.
Cashflow
The cash position for the year was strong with a net outflow of £0.5m in spite
of an increase in stock investment of £3m and capital expenditure of £0.9m. Cash
inflow from operating activities was £2.6 million (2004: £5.0 million) with the
reduction being attributable to significant stock increases. This investment in
stock followed the reduction in 2004 when orange oil prices fell sharply and was
more in line with the levels seen in 2003.
Capital expenditure for the year increased to £0.9m (2004: £0.6m) due to the
acquisition of the second site in Lakeland, Florida, details of which are
provided in the Operating Review.
Balance Sheet
Over the year Group shareholders' funds have grown to £18,538,000 (2004:
£17,325,000), with net assets per share increasing to £1.80 (2004: £1.68). This
represents an increase of 19% over the last five years. Net current assets
represent 64% of shareholders' funds and the Group's land and buildings are all
held at historical cost. It should be noted, however, that net assets have been
reduced by £625,000 as a result of the purchase of shares by the EBT due to the
accounting requirements of UITF Abstract 38. This impact will be reversed when
these shares are used to satisfy employee share saving schemes.
Group Tax Charge
The Group's current year tax charge of £1,107,000 represents an effective tax
rate of 32% (2004: 29%). The overall tax charge of £1,082,000 has increased
faster than the increase in profits as more of the Group's profit is being
subject to USA state and federal taxes at a combined marginal rate of
approximately 38%. The US tax charges have also increased disproportionately
due to the expiry of certain capital tax relief in relation to the Lakeland
property.
Treasury Policies
The Group operates a conservative set of treasury policies to ensure that no
unnecessary risks are taken with the Group's assets.
No investments other than cash and other short-term deposits are currently
permitted. Where appropriate these balances are held in foreign currencies, but
only as part of the Group's overall hedging activity as explained below.
The nature of Treatt's activities is such that the Group could be affected by
movements in certain exchange rates, principally between Sterling and the US
Dollar. This risk manifests itself in a number of ways.
Firstly, the value of the foreign currency net assets of Treatt USA can
fluctuate with Sterling. Currently these are not hedged, as the risks are not
considered to justify the cost of putting the hedge in place.
Secondly, with R C Treatt exporting to over 80 countries, fluctuations in
Sterling's value can affect both the gross margin and operating costs. Sales
are principally made in three currencies in addition to Sterling, with the US
Dollar being by far the most significant. Even if a sale is made in Sterling,
its price may be set by reference to its US Dollar denominated commodity price
and therefore have an impact on the Sterling gross margin. Raw materials are
also mainly purchased in US Dollars and therefore a US Dollar bank account is
operated, through which Dollar denominated sales and purchases flow. If there
is a mismatch in any one accounting period and the Sterling to US Dollar
exchange rate changes, an exchange difference will arise. Hence it is Sterling's
relative strength against the US Dollar that is of prime importance.
As well as affecting the cash value of sales, US Dollar exchange movements can
also have a significant effect on the replacement cost of stocks, which affects
future profitability and competitiveness.
The Group therefore has a policy of maintaining the majority of cash balances,
including the main Group overdraft facilities, in US Dollars as this is the most
cost effective means of providing a natural hedge against movements in the US
Dollar/Sterling exchange rate. Currency accounts are also run for the other
main currencies to which R C Treatt is exposed. This policy will protect the
Group against the worst of any short-term swings in currencies.
International Financial Reporting Standards
As a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, Treatt is required to
implement International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with effect from
accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005. Therefore the next set
of full financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2006 will be the
first time the Group's results will be published using IFRS. Preliminary work
has been completed to assess the full impact of IFRS on the Group's balance
sheet and profit and loss account, the result of which is that the Board believe
that the most significant effect will flow from IAS19: Employee Benefits which
will require the surplus or deficit in the defined benefit pension scheme
operated by R C Treatt to be brought on to the balance sheet using similar
calculations as prescribed by FRS17 (see note 21). The deficit of the scheme as
at 30 September 2005 was £2.3 million (net of deferred tax).
TREATT PLC
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
2005 2004
Notes £'000 £'000
Turnover - continuing operations 1 32,521 31,809
Cost of sales (21,952) (23,354)
______ ______
Gross profit 10,569 8,455
Net operating costs
- exceptional items 2 - (70)
- other operating costs (7,023) (6,025)
______ ______
Operating profit 3,546 2,360
Exceptional profit on sale of fixed
assets 2 - 131
______ ______
Profit on ordinary activities before 3,546 2,491
interest
Net interest payable (90) (123)
______ ______
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 3,456 2,368
Tax on profit on ordinary activities 3 (1,082) (669)
Profit on ordinary activities after ______ ______
taxation 2,374 1,699
Dividends 4 (937) (893)
______ ______
Retained profit for the year 1,437 806
______ ______
Dividends per ordinary share 4 9.5p 8.8p
Earnings per share
- Basic
- after exceptional items 5 23.7p 16.6p
- before exceptional items 5 23.7p 16.0p
- Diluted 5 23.6p 16.6p
GROUP STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
2005 2004
£'000 £'000
Profit for the financial year 2,374 1,699
Exchange differences on foreign
currency net investments 123 (431)
______ ______
Total recognised gains and losses 2,497 1,268
______ ______
The figures for the years ended 30 September 2005 and 2004 are an abridged
version of the group's audited financial statements, these are not statutory
accounts. The figures for the year ended 30 September 2004 have been delivered
to the Registrar of Companies. These statements received an unqualified audit
opinion and the auditors' report contained no statement under section 237(2) or
237(3) of the Companies Act 1985.
TREATT PLC
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
2005 2004
£'000 £'000
Tangible fixed assets 9,374 9,536
Current Assets
Stocks 11,395 8,355
Debtors 5,718 6,007
Cash at bank and in
hand 297 809
______ ______
17,410 15,171
______ ______
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
Loan (144) (141)
Other creditors (5,472) (4,451)
______ ______
(5,616) (4,592)
______ ______
Net current assets 11,794 10,579
Total assets less current ______ ______
liabilities 21,168 20,115
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
Loan (2,179) (2,271)
Deferred tax (451) (519)
______ ______
Net assets 18,538 17,325
______ ______
Capital and reserves
Share capital 1,029 1,029
Share premium account 2,143 2,143
Own shares in share
trust (625) (278)
Profit and loss 15,991 14,431
account
Shareholders' funds Equity ______ ______
Interests 18,538 17,325
______ ______
TREATT PLC
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT
2005 2004
£'000 £'000
Cash inflow from operating activities 2,630 4,952
Return on investments and servicing of finance (90) (123)
Taxation (812) (312)
Capital expenditure and financial investment (862) (646)
Equity dividends
paid (895) (861)
______ ______
Cash (outflow)/inflow before financing (29) 3,010
Financing - net acquisition of own
shares by share trust (347) (278)
- decrease in debt (144) (142)
(Decrease)/increase in cash in the ______ ______
year (520) 2,590
______ ______
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH FLOW TO INCREASE IN DEBT
(Decrease)/increase in cash in the
year (520) 2,590
Cash outflow from change in net debt 144 142
Exchange difference (47) 203
(Increase)/decrease in net debt in the ______ ______
year (423) 2,935
Net debt at 1 October 2004 (1,603) (4,538)
______ ______
Net debt at 30 September 2005 (2,026) (1,603)
______ ______
TREATT PLC
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2005
NOTES TO THE PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
2005 2004
£'000 £'000
1 Turnover by destination :
United Kingdom 6,314 6,725
Rest of Europe 9,331 8,674
The Americas 8,816 8,756
Rest of the World 8,060 7,654
______ ______
32,521 31,809
______ ______
2 Exceptional items :
The exceptional items referred to in the Group Profit
and Loss Account are categorised as follows :
2005 2004
£'000 £'000
Reorganisation costs - 70
______ ______
Profit on the sale of fixed assets - (131)
______ ______
2005 2004
£'000 £'000
3 Taxation:
UK current year corporation tax 784 395
Overseas current year tax 375 109
Transfer (from)/to deferred tax (52) 176
UK prior year corporation tax (3) (10)
Overseas prior year tax (1) 18
Prior year deferred tax (21) (19)
______ ______
1,082 669
______ ______
2005 2004
£'000 £'000
4 Dividends:
Interim declared of 3.1p (2004: 2.7p) per
share 310 278
Final proposed of 6.4p (2004: 6.1p) per
share 639 615
Over accrual from previous year (12) -
______ ______
Total for the year 937 893
______ ______
Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 27 February 2006, the
final dividend for the year ended 30 September 2005 will be payable on
10 March 2006 to those shareholders on the Register at the close of
business on 10 February 2006 (ex-dividend date 8 February 2006).
5 (a) Basic earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue and ranking for dividend during the year of
10,024,533 (2004 :10,248,749) and earnings of :
- £2,374,000 (2004 : £1,699,000), being the profit on
ordinary activities after taxation and exceptional items
- £2,374,000 (2004: £1,643,000) being the profit on ordinary
activities, after taxation excluding the net impact of exceptional
items (2004:£61,000) and tax thereon (2004: £5,000).
The weighted average number of shares excludes shares held by the Treatt
Employees' Share Trust.
(b) Diluted earnings per share:
Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number
of ordinary shares in issue and ranking for dividend during the year,
adjusted for the effect of all dilutive potential ordinary shares,
of 10,050,258 (2004 :10,259,601), and the same earnings as above.
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