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Heath(Samuel) & Sons PLC
12 November 2021
SAMUEL HEATH & SONS plc
("the Company")
UNAUDITED INTERIM REPORT
Half year ended 30 September 2021
CHAIR'S STATEMENT
This is my first statement as Chair following the passing of Sam
Heath. Sam had an enormous influence on the Company over his
working life and we will greatly miss him. He has however left
behind a strong board of directors and senior executive team.
Our trading performance for the six months to 30 September 2021
reflected the successful navigation of the Company from the
destabilising effects of the global Covid-19 virus and related
lockdowns. Profit before tax of GBP776k was achieved compared to a
GBP224k loss before tax after exceptional items in the Covid
impacted period ended 30 September 2020 and a profit of GBP363k in
the pre-Covid period ended 30 September 2019. Sales recovered to
GBP6.9 million (2020: GBP4.9m and 2019: GBP6.9m), with performance
continuing to improve as the pandemic restrictions eased. The
primary driver of improved profitability was a post-Covid 'bounce'
in sales and strong order book growth. We were also able to avoid
any significant export logistical issues. The increase in sales was
achieved while maintaining much of the cost savings implemented
during lockdown, thereby improving margins. The UK Government
furlough scheme made a very minor contribution. This brought our
total half year results to a profit after tax of GBP651k (2020:
loss after tax of GBP181k).
Looking forward to the second six months of the year, we have
entered the period with solid momentum and a healthy order book.
However, there is uncertainty regarding how long the Covid bounce
will last and whether a Covid resurgence over the winter could
cause renewed disruption to sales and operations. So far, we have
managed supply disruptions well, raising stock levels where prudent
or finding alternative sources. However, there remains the
possibility that we will struggle to source some materials, as a
result of further import disruption and the knock-on effects of
high energy costs and interrupted transport logistics. So, all in
all, it is not possible to predict with confidence that the second
half will match the first half performance.
In the light of the performance recovery in the first half, we
have decided to resume payment of an interim dividend of 5.5p per
share (2020: nil), the same level as in 2019, which will be paid on
25 March 2022 to shareholders registered as at 25 February
2022.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of the UK Market Abuse Regulation and the Directors of the Company
are responsible for the release of this announcement.
Anthony Buttanshaw
Chair
11 November 2021
For further information, please contact:
Samuel Heath & Sons Plc
Simon Latham, Company Secretary 0121 766 4200
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP
James Caithie / Jo Turner 020 7213 0880
Unaudited Interim Financial Report
For the Half Year ended 30 September
2021
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
Half year Half year Year
ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
September September March
2021 2020 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 6,904 4,850 11,539
Cost of sales (3,510) (3,062) (6,568)
Gross profit 3,394 1,788 4,971
Selling and distribution costs (1,510) (1,344) (2,469)
Administrative expenses (1,052) (940) (2,004)
Other operating income - grants (note
6) 16 596 625
Operating profit before exceptional
items 848 100 1,123
Exceptional items - GMP equalisation - - (70)
Reorganisation - (230) (252)
Operating profit 848 (130) 801
Finance income 10 14 4
Finance cost (82) (108) (185)
Profit/(loss) before taxation 776 (224) 620
Taxation (125) 43 (227)
Profit/(loss) for the period 651 (181) 393
Basic and diluted earnings /(loss)
per ordinary share (note 4) 25.7p (7.1p) 15.5p
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Half year Half year Year ended
ended 30 ended 30 31 March
September September
2021 2020 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit/(loss) for the period 651 (181) 393
Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss:
Actuarial (loss) on defined benefit
pension scheme (316) (1,239) (542)
Deferred tax on actuarial loss 60 218 103
Deferred tax rate change 298 - -
42 (1,021) (439)
Total comprehensive income for the
period 693 (1,202) (46)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
At 30 September At 30 At 31
September March
2021 2020 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 191 135 186
Property, plant and equipment 3,345 3,541 3,413
Deferred tax assets 997 1,103 741
4,533 4,779 4,340
Current assets
Inventories 3,718 3,869 3,682
Trade and other receivables 2,113 1,689 2,108
Current tax receivable - - 25
Cash and cash equivalents 4,909 3,424 3,682
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10,740 8,982 9,497
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Total assets 15,273 13,761 13,837
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (1,862) (1,772) (1,769)
Right of use lease liabilities (26) (53) (55)
Borrowings (note 7) (84) - -
Current tax payable (101) (36) -
(2,073) (1,861) (1,824)
Non-current liabilities
Right of use lease liabilities - (26) -
Borrowings (note 7) (866) - -
Retirement benefit scheme (6,198) (7,413) (6,396)
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(7,064) (7,439) (6,396)
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Total liabilities (9,137) (9,300) (8,220)
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Net assets 6,136 4,461 5,617
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Equity
Called up share capital 254 254 254
Capital redemption reserve 109 109 109
Revaluation reserve 1,225 1,308 1,267
Retained earnings 4,548 2,790 3,987
Equity shareholders' funds 6,136 4,461 5,617
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to owners of the Parent Company
Share Capital redemption Revaluation Retained Total equity
capital reserve reserve earnings
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Balance at 31 March 2020 254 109 1,349 3,951 5,663
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Total transactions with
owners
Equity dividends paid - - - - -
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Loss for the period - - - (181) (181)
Other comprehensive income
for the period - - - (1,021) (1,021)
Reclassification of depreciation
on revaluation - - (41) 41 -
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Total comprehensive income
for the period - - (41) (1,161) (1,202)
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Balance at 30 September
2020 254 109 1,308 2,790 4,461
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Total transactions with
owners
Equity dividends paid - - - - -
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Profit for the period - - - 574 574
Other comprehensive income
for the period - - - 582 582
Reclassification of depreciation
on revaluation - - (41) 41 -
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Total comprehensive income
for the period - - (41) 1,197 1,156
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Balance at 31 March 2021 254 109 1,267 3,987 5,617
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Total transactions with
owners
Equity dividends paid - - - (174) (174)
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Profit for the period - - - 651 651
Other comprehensive income
for the period - - - 42 42
Reclassification of depreciation
on revaluation - - (42) 42 -
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Total comprehensive income
for the period - - (42) 735 693
Balance at 30 September
2021 254 109 1,225 4,548 6,136
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Half year Half year Year ended
ended 30 ended 30 31 March
September September
2021 2020 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/(loss) for the period before
taxation 776 (224) 620
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 150 155 370
Amortisation 24 16 45
Loss/(profit) on disposal of property,
plant and equipment 10 - (41)
Net finance costs/(income) (10) (14) 21
Defined benefit pension scheme expenses 106 98 280
Contributions to defined benefit pension
scheme (518) (500) (1,000)
Operating cash flow before movements
in working capital 538 (469) 295
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (36) 361 548
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other
receivables (33) 658 262
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other
payables 124 (65) (65)
Cash generated from operations 593 485 1,040
Taxation paid - - (109)
Net cash from operating activities 593 485 931
Cash flow from investing activities
Payments to acquire property, plant
and equipment (93) (61) (169)
Proceeds from the sale of property,
plant and equipment - - 63
Payments to acquire intangible assets (29) - (79)
Net finance income/(costs) 10 14 (21)
Net cash outflow from investing activities (112) (47) (206)
Cash flow from financing activities
Payment for right of use assets (30) (30) (59)
Proceeds from new loans (note 7) 950 - -
Dividends paid (174) - -
Net cash outflow from financing activities 746 (30) (59)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,227 408 666
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period 3,682 3,016 3,016
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period 4,909 3,424 3,682
NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF INTERIM REPORT
As permitted, IAS34 'Interim Financial Reporting' has not been
applied in this interim report. The information for the period
ended 30 September 2021 is not audited and does not constitute
statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act
2006. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 were
given an unqualified audit report and did not contain statements
under section 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006. A copy of
the statutory accounts for that year has been delivered to the
Registrar of Companies. The interim accounts for the half year
ended 30 September 2020 were also unaudited.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The report has been prepared on a going concern basis in
accordance UK-adopted International Accounting Standards.
The group has not availed itself of early adoption options in
standards and interpretations.
The principal accounting policies adopted are as set out in the
Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2021. The valuation of
inventories is considered to be the main area in terms of
significant accounting estimates and judgements.
The retirement benefit scheme liability recognised in these
interim accounts reflects the estimated change in the deficit at 30
September 2021 from the movements in discount rates and inflation
during the six months.
3. DIVIDENDS
A final dividend for the financial year 2021 of 6.875p per share
(2020: 0.0p) was paid during the period.
An Interim dividend for the financial year 2022 of 5.5p per
share is proposed (2021: 0.0p), payable on 25 March 2022.
4. EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
The basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by
dividing the relevant profit after taxation of GBP651,000 (2020:
loss GBP181,000) by the average number of ordinary shares in issue
during the period being 2,534,322 (2020: 2,534,322). The number of
shares used in the calculation is the same for both basic and
diluted earnings.
5. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
In November 2020, there was a further High Court ruling in
relation to guaranteed minimum pension benefits. The latest ruling
states that trustees of defined benefit schemes that provided
guaranteed minimum payments should revisit, and where necessary,
top-up historic cash equivalent transfer values that were
calculated on an unequalised basis if an affected member makes a
successful claim. The impact of the ruling implies that pension
scheme trustees are responsible for equalising the guaranteed
minimum payments for members who transferred out of its defined
benefit pension scheme. This has resulted in an increase in the
liabilities of the scheme of GBP70,000 for the year ended 31 March
2021 (half years ended 30 September 2020 and 30 September 2021:
GBPnil), which was recognised in the results as a past service cost
in exceptional items.
Included within exceptional costs are the costs of restructuring
the business to size itself better in the year ended 31 March 2021.
Costs for exceptional redundancy in the half year ended 30
September 2021 were GBPnil (year ended 31 March 2021: GBP252,000;
half year ended 30 September 2020: GBP230,000).
NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT (continued)
6. OTHER OPERATING INCOME - GRANT FUNDING
Income has been received from government grants providing
support during the Coronavirus pandemic:
Half year Half year Year ended
ended 30 ended 30 31 March
September September
2021 2020 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Job Retention Scheme 16 571 600
Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham - 25 25
Total other operating income 16 596 625
Income has been accounted for under the accruals method.
7. BORROWINGS
At the end of April 2021, the Company drew down a loan under the
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), for the
value of GBP950,000, which under the standard terms is interest
free for 12 months, with no penalty for early repayment.
Note:
Certain statements made in this announcement are forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical
facts but rather are based on the Company's current expectations,
estimates, and projections about its industry; its beliefs; and
assumptions. Words such as 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'intends,'
'plans,' 'believes,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These
statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other
factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, are
difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or forecasted in the
forward-looking statements. The Company cautions security holders
and prospective security holders not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which reflect the view of the
Company only as of the date of this announcement. The
forward-looking statements made in this announcement relate only to
events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company
will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions
or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events,
circumstances, or unanticipated events occurring after the date of
this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate
regulatory authority.
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