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RNS Number : 8058M
Braime (T.F.& J.H.) (Hldgs) PLC
02 May 2018
T.F. & J.H. BRAIME (HOLDINGS) P.L.C.
("Braime" or the "Company" and with its subsidiaries the
"Group")
ANNUAL RESULTS FOR THE YEARED 31ST DECEMBER 2017
At a meeting of the directors held today, the accounts for the
year ended 31st December 2017 were submitted and approved by the
directors. The accounts statement is as follows:
Chairman's statement
Review of the year
I am pleased to report that the Group's sales revenue in 2017
rose by 10.7% to GBP31.4m from 28.4m in 2016 and the profit from
operations was GBP2.3m, compared to GBP1.4m in the prior year.
After adjustments for finance income and expenses, the profit
before tax is GBP2.2m (2016 - GBP1.3m). After deducting taxes of
GBP0.6m, the profit for 2017 is GBP1.6m, and is significantly above
the 2016 result of GBP0.9m.
This improvement is the direct result of the process of
continuous investment in both new products and in the development
and extension of overseas markets.
Growth in sales increased the amounts owing by customers by
GBP0.7m and was only partly offset by an increase of GBP0.4m in the
sums owed to our suppliers. After allowing for the necessary
increases in working capital, the Group generated GBP1.5m in
cash.
In 2017, the Group purchased a further GBP0.7m in new
manufacturing equipment, continuing the strategy of investing in
long term improvements in productivity. The Group have further
capital investments planned for 2018 in manufacturing equipment to
produce presswork, sold to external customers of Braime Pressings,
and for components, sold internally to the 4B material handling
division for distribution by the 4B subsidiaries. The business
already has the necessary bank funding in place for these
investments.
Braime Pressings Limited
The manufacturing business operates in a very competitive and
demanding environment and, while revenue increased, profit for the
period was unchanged. The focus has to be on continuing
improvements in productivity.
4B material handling division
The subsidiaries in the material handling division all enjoyed
increases in revenue, and earnings before depreciation, interest
and tax (EBITDA) also increased, particularly in the second half of
the year. Net margins continued to be boosted by the low value of
the UK Pound Sterling which remained at relatively low levels
against other major currencies throughout 2017. A weak Pound
reduces the cost to our subsidiaries of UK manufactured goods and
additionally the profits earned in overseas markets are increased
when translated back to UK Pounds at a relatively low prevailing
rate of exchange and consolidated in our Group accounts.
The overseas 4B subsidiaries have continued to increase the
penetration in their own home markets but also to expand each year
sales to export markets in their respective regions.
Dividends
In October 2017, the 1st interim dividend was increased to 3.10p
from 2.90p in October 2016. The directors have decided to increase
the 2nd interim dividend to 7.10p from 6.40p in May 2017 and this
will be paid on 18th May 2018 to the holders of Ordinary and 'A'
Ordinary shares on the register on 11th May 2018. The overall
dividend paid on the 2017 results will therefore increase to 10.20p
from the 9.30p paid on the 2016 result.
Brexit
The UK's trading position relative to the EU should finally
become clearer as negotiations continue towards Brexit in March
next year. In the Group we have an existing subsidiary and
operation on mainland Europe and this gives us some flexibility to
respond to different scenarios in what will remain a very important
trade area for the business. Additionally, exports to regions
outside the EU - the principal growth area for the group - already
significantly outweigh sales to mainland Europe.
Staff
The successful delivery of all plans and capital investments
depend ultimately on the decisions and work of individual staff
across the Group and this year's very positive result is due to
their ongoing efforts. We are fortunate to have so many pro-active
employees and also that our staff turnover remains exceptionally
small. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff
for their hard work and contribution during the year.
Our Group Finance Director, Paul Tiffany left us at the end of
the year and we thank him for his contribution. I would also like
to welcome our new Group Finance Director, Cielo Cartwright who
joined us in January and was appointed to the board on 30th April
2018. Cielo has previously worked in multinational businesses and
we believe this experience will benefit us as the business expands
further afield.
Outlook
2018 has begun positively and the Group is trading above both
budget and last year. Aside from the ever-present risk of an
economic downturn, the major exposure of the Group is to
fluctuations in the exchange rate. It is entirely possible that, as
Brexit approaches, the value of the UK Pound Sterling appreciates
and this is likely to have a negative effect on the Group result -
hopefully only short-term as the business adapts to a new
situation.
The main area of the business is the supply of goods and
services to handle and process industrial, and above all,
agricultural commodities. This sector is currently a growth
industry with a global market. The strategy is to invest in
increasing our market reach while continuing to develop new
products; both tasks make up a big challenge but also represent an
ongoing opportunity.
Nicholas Braime, Chairman
1st May 2018
For further information please contact:
T.F. & J.H. Braime (Holdings) P.L.C.
Nicholas Braime/Cielo Cartwright
0113 245 7491
W. H. Ireland Limited
Katy Mitchell/Alex Bond
0113 394 6628
The directors present their strategic report of the Company and
the Group for the year ended 31st December 2017.
Principal activities
The principal activities of the Group during the year under
review was the manufacture of deep drawn metal presswork and the
distribution of material handling components and monitoring
equipment. Manufacturing activity is delivered through the Group's
subsidiary Braime Pressings Limited and the distribution activity
through the Group's 4B division.
Braime Pressings specialises in metal presswork, including deep
drawing, multi-stage progression and transfer presswork. Founded in
1888, the business has over 130 years of manufacturing experience.
The metal presswork segment operates across several industries
including the automotive sector and supplies external as well as
group customers.
The material handling components subsidiaries are industry
leaders in developing high quality, innovative and dependable
material handling components for the agricultural and industrial
sectors. They provide a range of complementary products including
elevator buckets, forged conveyor belting, designed bolts, chain,
level monitors and safety control systems which facilitate handling
and minimise the risk of explosion in hazardous areas. The
subsidiaries in the 4B division have operations in the Americas,
Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa and export to over fifty
countries.
Performance highlights
For the year ended 31st December 2017, the Group generated
revenue of GBP31.4m, up 10.7% from prior year. Profit from
operations was GBP2.3m, up GBP0.9m from prior year. EBITDA was
GBP3.1m. At 31st December 2017, the Group had net assets of
GBP11.0m.
Cash flow
Inventories increased by GBP0.3m and trade receivables by
GBP0.7m reflecting the increased sales activity. These calls on
working capital were partly offset by an increase in our trade
payables of GBP0.4m. In total the business generated funds from
operations of GBP1.5m net of the movement in working capital. After
the payment of other financial costs and the dividend, the cash
balance (net of overdraft) was GBP1.0m.
Bank facilities
The Group's operating banking facilities are renewed annually.
The arrangements with HSBC provide sufficient headroom to the Group
and have allowed us to make the necessary investments in the
year.
Taxation
Tax charge for the year was GBP0.6m, with an effective rate of
tax of 28% (2016 - 33%). The effective rate is above the standard
UK tax rate of 19.25% (2016 - 20%) due to the blending effect of
the different rates of tax applied by each of the countries in
which the Group operates. In any financial year the effective rate
will depend on the mix of countries in which profits are made.
Capital expenditure
In 2017, the Group invested GBP0.7m in plant and equipment
continuing the recent substantial investment in new manufacturing
machinery. During 2018, the Group plans to make further tactical
investments in key equipment to maximise productivity.
Balance sheet
Net assets of the Group have increased to GBP11.0m (2016 -
GBP10.0m), this is due to the strong profit performance in the
year. A foreign exchange loss of GBP0.5m (2016 - gain of GBP0.6m)
was recorded on the re-translation of the net assets of the
overseas operations.
Principal exchange rates
The Group reports its results in sterling, its presentational
currency. The Group operates in five other currencies and the
principal exchange rates in use during the year and as at 31st
December 2017 are shown in the table below. During the year the
Group's profit reduced by GBP0.5m from losses in foreign currency
translations.
Average rate Closing rate Closing rate
Currency Symbol Full year 31 Dec 2017 31st Dec
2017 2016
Australian Dollar AUD 1.692 1.728 1.703
Euro EUR 1.143 1.127 1.165
South African Rand ZAR 17.134 16.631 16.880
Thai Baht THB 44.031 44.016 44.039
United States Dollar USD 1.303 1.351 1.23
Our business model
The two segments of the Group are very different operations and
serve different markets, however together they provide
diversification, strength and balance to the Group.
The focus of the manufacturing business is to produce quality,
technically demanding components. The use of automated equipment
allows us to produce in high volumes whilst maintaining flexibility
to respond to customer demands.
The material handling components business operates from a number
of locations around the globe allowing us to be close to our core
markets. The focus of the business is to provide innovative
solutions drawing on our expertise in material handling and access
to a broad product range.
Performance of Braime Pressings Limited, manufacturer of deep
drawn metal presswork
Revenue grew during 2017 in our manufacturing division, however,
profit for period was GBP0.1m (2016 - GBP0.1m). The manufacturing
arm continues to face pricing pressures in a highly competitive
environment.
Performance of the 4B division, world wide distributor of
components and monitoring systems for the material handling
industry
The combined revenues of our subsidiaries grew strongly in 2017
up GBP3m on prior year, which has fed through to EBITDA. The growth
reflects the Group's investment in this division's activities over
the past three years.
The outlook for 2018 remains positive and we look to further
growth across all subsidiaries.
Key performance indicators
The Group uses the following key performance indicators to
assess the performance of the Group as a whole and of the
individual businesses:
Key performance indicator Note 2017 2016
Turnover growth 1 10.7% 7.3%
Gross margin 2 46.4% 45.3%
Operating profit 3 GBP2.34m GBP1.39m
Stock days 4 136 days 144 days
Debtor days 5 58 days 55 days
Notes to KPI's
1. Turnover growth
The Group aims to increase shareholder value by measuring the
year on year growth in Group revenue. We are pleased with the level
of growth achieved during 2017.
2. Gross margin
Gross profit (revenue less change in inventories and raw
materials used) as a percentage of turnover is monitored to
maximise profits available for reinvestment and distribution to
shareholders. The year on year improvement in margin has resulted
from operational efficiency and gains from movement in foreign
exchange rates.
3. Operating profit
Sustainable growth in operating profit is a strategic priority
to enable ongoing investment and increase shareholder value. Year
on year improvement in operating profits resulting from the
improvement in gross margin and also efficient cost control over
operating expenses.
4. Stock days
The average value of stock divided by the cost of goods sold
expressed as a number of days is monitored to ensure the right
level of stocks are held in order to meet customer demands whilst
not carrying excessive amounts which impacts upon working capital
requirements. Increased sales demand close to the year end has
lowered stock days.
5. Debtor days
The average value of debtors divided by revenue expressed as a
number of days. This is an important indicator of working capital
requirements. Debtor days still average within the standard payment
terms of 60 days, however senior management are focused on reducing
this to improve cash.
Other metrics monitored weekly or monthly include Quality
measures (such as customer complaints), raw materials buying
prices, capital expenditure, line utilisation, reportable accidents
and near-misses.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The market remains challenging for our manufacturing division,
due to pricing pressures throughout the supply chain. The
maintenance of the TS16949 quality standard is important to the
Group and allows it to access growing markets within the automotive
and other sectors. A process of continual improvement in systems
and processes reduces this risk as well as providing increased
flexibility to allow the business to respond to customer
requirements.
Our 4B division maintains its competitive edge in a price
sensitive market through the provision of engineering expertise and
by working closely with our suppliers to design and supply
innovative components of the highest standard. In addition, ranges
of complementary products are sold into different industries. The
monitoring systems are developed and improved on a regular
basis.
The directors receive monthly reports on key customer and
operational metrics from subsidiary management and review these.
The potential impact of business risks and actions necessary to
mitigate the risks, are also discussed and considered at the
monthly board meetings. The more significant risks and
uncertainties faced by the Group are set out below:-
-- Raw material price fluctuation:- The Group is exposed to
fluctuations in steel and other raw material prices and to mitigate
this volatility, the group fixes its prices with suppliers where
possible.
-- Reputational risk:- As the Group operates in relatively small
markets any damage to, or loss of reputation could be a major
concern. Rigorous management attention and quality control
procedures are in place to maximise right first time and on time
delivery. Responsibility is taken for ensuring swift remedial
action on any issues and complaints.
-- Damage to warehouse or factory:- Any significant damage to a
factory or warehouse will cause short-term disruption. To mitigate
these risks, the Group has arrangements with key suppliers to step
up supply in the event of a disruption.
-- Brexit impact:- The Group, along with other businesses, faces
economic and political uncertainty in the future resulting from the
UK vote to leave the EU. However, the directors consider that its
operations in Europe provide the group with further trading options
and the fact that 56% of the Group's revenues are derived in from
markets outside the EU provides the Group with some resilience to
any impact.
-- Economic fluctuations:- The Group derives a significant
proportion of its profits from outside the UK and is therefore
sensitive to fluctuations in the economic conditions of overseas
operations including foreign currency fluctuations.
Financial instruments
The operations expose it to a variety of financial risks
including the effect of changes in interest rates on debt, foreign
exchange rates, credit risk and liquidity risk.
The Group does not have material exposure in any of the areas
identified above.
The Group's principal financial instruments comprise sterling
and foreign cash and bank deposits, bank loans and overdrafts,
other loans and obligations under finance leases together with
trade debtors and trade creditors that arise directly from
operations.
The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments
can be analysed as follows:
Price risk
The Group has no significant exposure to securities price risk,
as it holds no listed equity instruments.
Foreign currency risk
The Group has a centralized treasury function which manages the
Group's banking facilities and all lines of funding. Forward
contracts are used to hedge against foreign exchange differences
arising on cash flows in currencies that differ from the
operational entity's reporting currency.
Financial instruments (continued)
Credit risk
The Group's principal financial assets are bank balances, cash
and trade debtors, which represent the Group's maximum exposure to
credit risk in relation to financial assets.
The Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade
debtors. Credit risk is mitigated by a stringent management of
customer credit limits by monitoring the aggregate amount and
duration of exposure to any one customer depending upon their
credit rating. The Group also has credit insurance in place. The
amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowance for
doubtful debts, estimated by the Group's management based on prior
experience and their assessment of the current economic
environment.
The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the
counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by
international credit-rating agencies. The Group has no significant
concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a large
number of counterparties and customers.
Liquidity risk
The Group's policy has been to ensure continuity of funding
through acquiring an element of the Group's fixed assets under
finance leases and arranging funding for operations via medium-term
loans and overdrafts to aid short term flexibility.
Cash flow interest rate risk
Interest rate bearing assets comprise cash and bank deposits,
all of which earn interest at a fixed rate. The interest rate on
the bank overdraft is at market rate and the Group's policy is to
keep the overdraft within defined limits such that the risk that
could arise from a significant change in interest rates would not
have a material impact on cash flows. The Group's policy is to
maintain other borrowings at fixed rates to fix the amount of
future interest cash flows.
The directors monitor the level of borrowings and interest costs
to limit any adverse affects on financial performance of the
Group.
Health & Safety
We maintain healthy and safe working conditions on our sites and
measure our ability to keep employees and visitors safe. We
continuously aim to improve our working environments to ensure we
are able to provide a safe occupational health and safety standards
to our employees and visitors. The directors receive monthly
H&S reports and we carry out regular risk management audits to
identify areas for improvement and to minimise safety risks.
Business ethics and human rights
We are committed to conducting our business ethically and
responsibly, and treating employees, customers, suppliers and
shareholders in a fair, open and honest manner. As a business, we
receive audits by both our independent auditors and by our
customers and we look to source from suppliers who share our
values. We encourage our employees to provide feedback on any
issues they are concerned about and have a whistle-blowing policy
that gives our employees the chance to report anything they believe
is not meeting our required standards.
The Group is similarly committed to conducting our business in a
way that is consistent with universal values on human rights and
complying with the Human Rights Act 1998. The Group gives
appropriate consideration to human rights issues in our approach to
supply chain management, overseas employment policies and
practices. Where appropriate, we support community partnering.
Environment
The Group's policy with regard to the environment is to
understand and effectively manage the actual and potential
environmental impact of our activities. Operations are conducted
such that we comply with all legal requirements relating to the
environment in all areas where we carry out our business. The Group
continuously looks for ways to harness energy reduction
(electricity and gas) and water. During the period of this report
the Group has not incurred any fines or penalties or been
investigated for any breach of environmental regulations.
Social and Community matters
We recognise our responsibility to work in partnership with the
communities in which we operate and we encourage active employee
support for their community in particular, in aid of technical
awareness and training. During the year, we participated in a
number of education events encouraging interest in engineering in
young people. It is our policy not to provide political
donations.
Employees
The quality and commitment of our people has played a major role
in our business success. This has been demonstrated in many ways,
including improvements in customer satisfaction, the development of
our product lines and the flexibility they have shown in adapting
to changing business requirements. Employee performance is aligned
to the achievement of goals set within each subsidiary and is
rewarded accordingly. Employees are encouraged to use their skills
to best effect and are offered training either externally or
internally to achieve this. As a global business, the Group fully
recognises and seeks to harness the benefits of diversity within
its work force.
Research and development
A Group continues to invest in research and development. This
has resulted in improvements in the products which will benefit the
Group in the medium to long term.
Summarised consolidated income statement for the year ended 31st
December 2017 (audited)
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 31,449 28,415
Changes in inventories of finished goods and work
in progress 114 337
Raw materials and consumables used (16,955) (15,891)
Employee benefits costs (7,449) (6,726)
Depreciation and amortisation expense (803) (801)
Other expenses (4,015) (3,940)
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Profit from operations 2,341 1,394
Finance expense (143) (150)
Finance income 3 30
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Profit before tax 2,201 1,274
Tax expense (621) (419)
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Profit for the year 1,580 855
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Profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent 1,719 932
Non-controlling interests (139) (77)
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1,580 855
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Basic and diluted earnings per share 109.73p 59.34p
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Summarised consolidated statement of comprehensive income for
the year ended 31st December 2017 (audited)
2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit for the year 1,580 855
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss
Net pension remeasurement gain on post employment
benefits 45 10
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on re-translation
of overseas operations (472) 598
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Other comprehensive income for the year (427) 608
Total comprehensive income for the year 1,153 1,463
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Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent 1,299 1,540
Non-controlling interests (146) (77)
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1,153 1,463
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Summarised consolidated balance sheet at 31st December 2017
(audited)
2017 2017 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 5,238 5,358
Intangible assets 58 12
Total non-current assets 5,296 5,370
Current assets
Inventories 6,431 6,119
Trade and other receivables 5,911 5,213
Financial assets - 52
Cash and cash equivalents 1,145 742
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Total current assets 13,487 12,126
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Total assets 18,783 17,496
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Bank overdraft 164 -
Trade and other payables 4,391 4,181
Other financial liabilities 1,983 1,730
Corporation tax liability 195 147
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Total current liabilities 6,733 6,058
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities 988 1,361
Deferred income tax liability 87 118
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Total non-current liabilities 1,075 1,479
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Total liabilities 7,808 7,537
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Total net assets 10,975 9,959
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Share capital 360 360
Capital reserve 257 257
Foreign exchange reserve 74 539
Retained earnings 10,633 9,006
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Total equity attributable to
the shareholders of the parent 11,324 10,162
Non-controlling interests (349) (203)
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Total equity 10,975 9,959
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Summarised consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended
31st December 2017 (audited)
2017 2017 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Operating activities
Net profit 1,580 855
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 803 801
Grants amortised - (6)
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains (443) 525
Finance income (3) (30)
Finance expense 143 150
Loss/(gain) on sale of land
and buildings, plant, machinery
and motor vehicles 4 (13)
Adjustment in respect of defined
benefits scheme 45 12
Income tax expense 621 420
Income taxes paid (617) (492)
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553 1,367
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Operating profit before changes
in working capital and provisions 2,133 2,222
Increase in trade and other
receivables (698) (208)
Increase in inventories (312) (400)
Increase in trade and other
payables 356 272
(654) (336)
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Cash generated from operations 1,479 1,886
Investing activities
Purchases of property, plant,
machinery and motor vehicles
and intangible assets (618) (999)
Sale of land and buildings,
plant, machinery and motor
vehicles 14 13
Interest received 3 28
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(601) (958)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long term borrowings 165 -
Loan financing repayments 52 57
Repayment of borrowings (329) (102)
Repayment of hire purchase
creditors (247) (176)
Interest paid (143) (150)
Dividends paid (137) (131)
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(639) (502)
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents 239 426
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 742 316
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Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period 981 742
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended
31st December 2017 (audited)
Foreign Non-
Share Capital Exchange Retained Controlling Total
Capital Reserve Reserve Earnings Total Interests Equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1st
January 2016 360 257 (59) 8,195 8,753 (126) 8,627
Comprehensive
income
Profit - - - 932 932 (77) 855
Other comprehensive
income
Net pension remeasurement
gain recognised
directly in equity - - - 10 10 - 10
Foreign exchange losses
on re-translation
of overseas subsidiaries
consolidated operations - - 598 - 598 - 598
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Total other comprehensive
income - - 598 10 608 - 608
Total comprehensive
income - - 598 942 1,540 (77) 1,463
Transactions with
owners
Dividends - - - (131) (131) - (131)
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Total transactions
with owners - - - (131) (131) - (131)
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Balance at 1st
January 2017 360 257 539 9,006 10,162 (203) 9,959
Comprehensive
income
Profit - - - 1,719 1,719 (139) 1,580
Other comprehensive
income
Net pension remeasurement
gain recognised
directly in equity - - - 45 45 - 45
Foreign exchange gains
on re-translation
of overseas subsidiaries
consolidated operations - - (465) - (465) (7) (472)
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Total other comprehensive
income - - (465) 45 (420) (7) (427)
Total comprehensive
income - - (465) 1,764 1,299 (146) 1,153
Transactions with
owners
Dividends - - - (137) (137) - (137)
Total transactions
with owners - - - (137) (137) - (137)
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Balance at 31st December
2017 360 257 74 10,633 11,324 (349) 10,975
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Notes
1. EARNINGS PER SHARE AND DIVIDS
Both the basic and diluted earnings per share have been
calculated using the net results attributable to shareholders of
T.F. & J.H. Braime (Holdings) P.L.C. as the numerator.
The weighted average number of outstanding shares used for basic
earnings per share amounted to 1,440,000 shares (2016 - 1,440,000).
There are no potentially dilutive shares in issue.
Dividends paid 2017 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000
Equity shares
Ordinary shares
Interim of 6.40p (2016 - 6.20p) per share paid on
12th May 2017 31 30
Interim of 3.10p (2016 - 2.90p) per share paid on
21st October 2017 15 14
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46 44
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'A' Ordinary shares
Interim of 6.40p (2016 - 6.20p) per share paid on
12th May 2017 61 59
Interim of 3.10p (2016 - 2.90p) per share paid on
21st October 2017 30 28
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91 87
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Total dividends paid 137 131
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An interim dividend of 7.10p per Ordinary and 'A' Ordinary share
will be paid on 18th May 2018.
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
Central Manufacturing Distribution Total
2017 2017 2017 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue
External - 4,150 27,299 31,449
Inter Company 706 3,211 5,172 9,089
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Total 706 7,361 32,471 40,538
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Profit
EBITDA 393 146 2,605 3,144
Finance costs (92) (23) (28) (143)
Finance income 1 1 1 3
Depreciation and amortisation (465) - (338) (803)
Tax expense (20) (8) (593) (621)
Profit/(loss) for the period (183) 116 1,647 1,580
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Assets
Total assets 4,593 2,397 11,793 18,783
Additions to non current assets 490 - 222 712
Liabilities
Total liabilities 1,742 3,664 2,402 7,808
Central Manufacturing Distribution Total
2016 2016 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue
External - 3,565 24,850 28,415
Inter Company 473 2,659 4,443 7,575
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Total 473 6,224 29,293 35,990
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Profit
EBITDA (144) 181 2,158 2,195
Finance costs (74) (26) (50) (150)
Finance income - 3 27 30
Depreciation (279) (141) (381) (801)
Tax expense (41) 98 (476) (419)
(Loss)/profit for the period (538) 115 1,278 855
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Assets
Total assets 4,497 1,008 11,991 17,496
Additions to non current assets 1,023 - 347 1,370
Liabilities
Total liabilities 1,023 2,140 4,374 7,537
3. BASIS OF PREPARATION
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting
Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRSs as adopted by the
EU), IFRIC interpretations and the Companies Act 2006 applicable to
companies reporting under IFRS. The consolidated financial
statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under
the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted are
consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the
year ended 31st December 2017 as described in those financial
statements.
4. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the members of the company will be
held at the registered office of the company at Hunslet Road,
Leeds, LS10 1JZ on Thursday 14th June 2018 at 11.45am. The annual
report and financial statements will be sent to shareholders by
10th May 2017 and will also be available on the company's website
(www.braimegroup.com) from that date.
5. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The financial information set out in this preliminary
announcement does not constitute statutory accounts as defined by
section 434 of the Company Act 2006. The financial information for
the year ended 31st December 2017 has been extracted from the
Group's financial statements upon which the auditor's opinion is
unqualified, does not include reference to any matters to which
they wish to draw attention by way of emphasis without qualifying
their report, and does not include any statement under section 498
of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended
31st December 2016 have been delivered to the Registrar of
Companies, and those for 2017 will be delivered in due course.
6. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
There were no events after the balance sheet date that would
require disclosure in accordance with IAS10, "Events after the
reporting period".
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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