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Inspired PLC
11 September 2023
11 September 2023
Inspired PLC
("Inspired" or the "Group")
Results for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Solid financial and operational progress with strong momentum in
Optimisation and ESG Divisions providing confidence in full year
market expectations
Inspired (AIM: INSE), a leading technology enabled service
provider supporting businesses in their drive to reduce energy
consumption, deliver net-zero, control energy costs and manage
their response to climate change, announces its consolidated,
unaudited half-year results for the six-months ended 30 June
2023.
Financial Results
H1 2023 H1 2022 % change
Revenue GBP44.63m GBP40.45m 10%
Gross profit GBP30.99m GBP26.81m 16%
Adjusted EBITDA* GBP10.57m GBP9.67m 9%
Adjusted profit before tax** GBP6.24m GBP6.47m (4%)
Underlying cash generated from
operations*** GBP3.40m GBP5.77m (41%)
Profit before tax GBP0.19m GBP2.43m (92%)
Adjusted diluted EPS**** 4.84p 5.47p (12%)
Net debt (GBP49.10m) (GBP42.94m) (14%)
Interim dividend per share 1.40p 1.30p 8%
Highlights
-- Each of the Group's four divisions traded well, with the
Group delivering organic revenue growth of 10% in H1 2023.
-- Adjusted EBITDA grew by 9% in H1 2023, with Group margins
remaining stable and in line with expectations at 24%
(H1 2022: 24%).
-- Adjusted profit before tax was GBP6.2m (H1 2022: GBP6.5m),
with growth in Adjusted EBITDA offset by increased finance
costs reflecting the higher levels of debt over the period,
and increased interest rates.
-- Underlying cash generation from operations ( excluding
non-recurring fees associated with restructuring costs)
was GBP3.4m; a reflection of the timing and profile of
the optimisation service projects in H1 2023. The Group
generated a further GBP4.7m of cash from operations in
July, or GBP8.1m across the seven-month period to 31 July
2023 and is confident in achieving a cash conversion ratio
in excess of 80% for FY23.
-- During the period the Group paid GBP8.6m in performance
fees, relating to the achievement of earnout targets by
prior acquisitions.
-- Net debt has increased in line with management's expectations
at 30 June 2023, driven by performance related payments
in relation to acquisitions, plus the timing and profile
of optimisation projects in the period, and is expected
to decrease by the year end and be in line with expectations.
-- The interim dividend has increased to 1.40p,(H1 2022:
1.30p), reflecting the Board's continued confidence in
the Group's prospects.
Operational and Strategic Highlights
Strong performance across all four divisions, underpinned by
long term structural growth drivers:
Assurance Services
-- Revenues were in line with H1 2022 levels and, the Group
continued to see good momentum in new business generation.
Retention rates are continuing their recovery, following
an increase in client churn in FY 2022 as a result of
the unprecedented conditions in UK energy markets, and
we expect the division to return to growth in FY24.
-- Margins are in line with expectations with an anticipated
increase in overheads to maintain the highest service
quality standards for Inspired's clients whilst supporting
them in managing energy costs.
ESG Services
-- ESG Services continue to gain significant market traction
as the Group leverages its expanded service offering to
meet clients growing demand.
-- Revenues increased 98% to GBP2.4m (H1 2022: GBP1.2m) and
represent 500% growth in the two years since inception
in H1 2021, with significant further potential ahead.
-- ESG Services not only offer an opportunity to increase
the lifetime value of the existing client base but has
also brought new clients to the Group including YouGov
plc, Empiric Student Property plc, Acteon Group Limited,
Optimas OE Solutions Limited, FW Thorpe plc, and Dyer
Engineering Ltd.
Optimisation Services
-- Revenues grew 14% to GBP22.4m (H1 2022: GBP19.6m), as
the division continues to benefit from cross selling and
a strong step up in demand, with clients focussing on
the beneficial impacts of energy reduction and delivering
net-zero.
-- Largest revenue contributor to the Group, delivering c.40%
of the divisions expected 2023 gross profits in H1 and
management expects the division to deliver c.60% in H2
2023.
-- As a reflection of the growth trajectory, project activity
increased throughout H1 and post period end. The timing
and profile of the optimisation service projects commencing
and concluding in H1 2023 impacted the Group's underlying
cash generated from operations over the period with substantial
cash subsequently generated post period end as the associated
working capital unwound. Optimisation Services are a key
component in increasing the lifetime value of Inspired's
clients. The repeat demand for solutions to deliver net-zero
and reduce costs is significant as clients respond to
the macro themes of ESG and climate change. This offers
the opportunity to drive significant absolute EBITDA growth
for the Group over the long term.
Software Services
-- Performed well delivering 24% increase in revenues to
GBP1.5m (H1 2022: GBP1.2m), driven by new client acquisition
and an increase in revenue generated from existing customers,
as the Group continues to add additional modules to its
existing platform.
-- Software is rapidly becoming the market leading technology
platform with strong growth potential supported by the
Group's proprietary software platform: 'Unify'.
Current trading and outlook
-- The over-arching business necessity for energy efficiency
initiatives should support continued strong demand for
the value added by Optimisation Services in H2.
-- ESG Services is expected to maintain its strong momentum
in H2.
-- Managing energy costs and ESG have become firmly embedded
as operationally and commercially critical for Inspired's
clients, creating sustained and increasing demand for
Inspired's differentiated products and services in the
long-term.
-- Given this half-year performance and current trading,
the Board remains confident in delivering market consensus
for the full year 2023.
Commenting on the results, Mark Dickinson, CEO of Inspired,
said: "We are pleased to have delivered solid financial and
operational progress during H1. The elevated volatility in the
energy market has made energy procurement challenging for
customers, and our staff have gone above and beyond during this
time to support them. We have been delighted by the momentum
achieved in the Optimisation and ESG divisions in particular, as
these offerings become ever more relevant to our customers in the
current climate.
"Whilst the economic backdrop continues to present risks, our
solid first-half performance, strong market position and unique
ability to support customers across a wide offering, provide us
with confidence for H2 and beyond."
An overview video of the results, by CEO Mark Dickinson, is
available to watch here: https://bit.ly/INSE_H123_overview
Note
*Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxation,
depreciation, and amortisation, excluding exceptional items and
share-based payments.
**Adjusted profit before tax is earnings before tax,
amortisation of intangible assets (excluding internally generated
amortisation related to computer software and customer databases),
exceptional items, share-based payments, the change in fair value
of contingent consideration and foreign exchange gains/(losses) (A
reconciliation of adjusted profit before tax to reported profit
before tax can be found in note 4)
***Underlying cash generated from operations is cash generated
from operations, as adjusted to remove the impact of restructuring
costs and fees associated with acquisitions.
****Adjusted diluted earnings per share represents the diluted
earnings per share, as adjusted to remove amortisation of
intangible assets (excluding internally generated amortisation
related to computer software and customer databases), exceptional
items, share-based payments, the change in fair value of contingent
consideration and foreign exchange gains/(losses).
All per-share figures have been adjusted to reflect the 10:1
share consolidation undertaken on 3 July 2023.
For further information, please contact:
Inspired PLC www.inspiredplc.co.uk
Mark Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer +44 (0) 1772 689 250
Paul Connor, Chief Financial Officer
David Cockshott, Chief Commercial
Officer
Shore Capital (Nomad and Joint Broker) +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
Patrick Castle
James Thomas
Rachel Goldstein
Liberum (Joint Broker)
Edward Mansfield
Satbir Kler +44 (0) 20 3100 2000
Alma PR +44 (0) 20 3405 0205
Justine James +44 (0) 7525 324431
Hannah Campbell Inspired@almapr.co.uk
Will Ellis Hancock
Chair's Statement
Inspired continues to take every opportunity to help customers
mitigate the cost of energy and manage their energy consumption and
carbon emissions during these challenging times.
The Group made good progress in the first half of the financial
year, with the momentum continuing into H2. As a result, the Board
is pleased to report robust results for the period ended 30 June
2023.
Deed of Variation - Ignite Energy LTD ("Ignite")
As we announced on 22 May 2023, the Group entered into a deed of
variation to the share purchase agreement dated 9 July 2020 between
the Company and vendors of Ignite Energy LTD ("Ignite Vendors").
The Optimisation Division delivered significant growth in FY22 and
H1 2023, driven by an increase in demand as the ongoing energy
crisis sharpened clients' focus on the economics of investment in
energy reductions, combined with the drive for delivering net-zero.
With national COVID-19 restrictions behind us, we are now able to
deliver on-site services once again undisrupted, a material factor
which is driving strong demand for our Optimisation Services the
Deed of Variation will incentivise the Ignite Vendors to deliver
substantial long term for Inspired in a manner that is entirely
self-funding.
Dividend
Since IPO in 2011, Inspired has established a track record of
delivering profitable and cash-generative growth, which has
facilitated a consistent and progressive dividend policy.
Accordingly, the Board is pleased to announce an interim
dividend of 1.4 pence per share (H1 2022:1.3 pence), with the H1
2022 figure adjusted to reflect the 10:1 share consolidation
undertaken on 3 July 2023. The dividend aligns with the Board's
stated policy of a dividend cover of at least 3x earnings, with the
objective of delivering progressive dividend growth over time.
The interim dividend will be paid on 8 December 2023 to all
shareholders on the register at close of business on 13 October
2023. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 12 October 2023.
Our People
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our colleagues,
who continue to work tirelessly to support our customers through
the challenges of these unprecedented times. We continue to invest
in our valued team and the business. The Group's priority remains
to help customers mitigate the rising cost of energy, manage their
energy consumption and continue to reduce carbon emissions.
Richard Logan
Chair
10 September 2023
Chief Executive Officer's Statement
The first half of 2023 has been another period of strong
progress for Inspired, delivering revenue growth of 10% to GBP44.6m
and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 9% to GBP10.6m reflecting the
increasing demand for our differentiated solutions, and in
particular optimisation services, as businesses need to manage
their energy costs and commence on their journeys to net-zero.
The unprecedented conditions in the UK energy markets during
2022 sharpened our clients' focus on ensuring they have invested
effectively in carbon and energy reduction; as a consequence,
managing energy costs and making ESG disclosures are now firmly
embedded as operationally and commercially critical for most
businesses. Supporting our customers is paramount to the whole team
and Inspired's solid performance in the period, positions us well
to continue supporting our customers and address their growing
needs.
Each of the four divisions performed well, with Optimisation and
ESG delivering particularly strong revenue growth. Optimisation
continues to deliver organic growth from cross selling and a strong
step up in in new customer demand, with clients focussing on the
beneficial impacts of energy reduction and delivering net-zero. ESG
has performed exceptionally well, increasing the lifetime value of
existing clients and adding new clients to the Group providing
incremental cross sell opportunities. Assurance continues to see
momentum in new business generation, with client churn reducing and
retention rates recovering. Software continues to deliver growth,
rapidly becoming the market leading technology platform with strong
client wins from competing technologies in the first half of the
year as well as underpinning the Group's broader service
delivery.
Whilst mindful of the challenges posed by the macro-economic
environment, and in particular the impact on the Assurance Services
division, we still expect to deliver double digit organic growth
this year across the Group which is testament to the success of our
diversification strategy to become a full suite sustainability
services provider and underpins the Board's confidence in the
continued success of Inspired in the long-term.
Strategy
FY22 saw the completion of the Group's initial five-year
strategy to transition into a full suite sustainability services
provider. We have created a business that has fully diversified
from being solely an energy broker with low single digit organic
revenue growth, to a business with a double-digit organic growth
engine capable of delivering our ambition to double Adjusted EBITDA
organically by FY27.
Our strategy for the next five years to deliver on the client
life-time value opportunity, the intrinsic value of which has
already firmly been embedded in the portfolio, can be summarised
as:
1. Deliver the market opportunity afforded by the three
primary macro themes of Energy crisis defence, ESG
and transition to net-zero;
2. Deliver a technology enabled service utilising our
proprietary software platform that becomes industry
standard;
3. Evolve trusted adviser C-Suite relationships with
clients by assuring their energy costs and managing
their energy crisis defence through our Assurance
division;
4. Enhance C-Suite relationships with clients by managing
their ESG disclosures and designing their net-zero
strategies through our ESG Services division; and
5. Implement the solutions that remove the actual carbon
emissions and reduce the energy consumption across
our customers' portfolios to enable them to actually
deliver net-zero through our Optimisations Services
division increasing their client lifetime value.
The Group has made good progress executing this strategy in H1
adding new clients for Assurance Services and ESG Services and
cross selling services to clients. Of particular note:
1. ESOS Phase 3 (the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)
is a mandatory ESG disclosure and the number of
clients taking this service has increased by over
50% during the period
2. During FY22 our Optimisation Services teams were
active on 1,000 client sites and this year we are
currently on a run rate to be on site with 1,500
clients for FY23
3. Software Services delivered additional Optimisation
and ESG services provided by the Group to its intermediary
customers.
Assurance Services
Our Assurance Services division is a leader in helping
businesses manage their energy costs and the risks of the energy
markets, the importance of which has never been greater.
To do this effectively and take advantage of opportunities to
reduce costs as they occur, thousands of pieces of data need to be
processed every month, which is made possible by our proprietary
software platform: 'Unify'. Once this data is collected and
audited, it provides the detail required to identify and deliver
effective carbon action programmes and opportunities to implement
Optimisation Services.
The Group guided to low single digit revenue growth and a circa
40% Adjusted EBITDA margin for FY23 for the division reflecting the
full year impact of client churn and increased costs to maintain
service levels arising from the energy crisis. The division is
performing as we expected in FY23 with a return to growth expected
in FY24.
The Group has posted a record level of new client wins for the
period including Central England Co-operative Limited, Focus Hotels
Management Limited, and Rontec Roadside Retail Limited. New client
wins have been driven by a flight to quality as businesses look for
differentiated solutions from a full suite sustainability services
provider to help them navigate through the energy crisis. We are
also pleased to report that we expect retention levels to return to
pre-energy crisis by FY24.
For H2 2023 the Group remains focussed on ensuring that
Assurance Services continues to evolve to keep pace with the
increasing challenges faced by clients and adding new clients to
the Group.
ESG Services
The ESG Services division supports businesses with the
production of their ESG disclosures to meet their regulatory
obligations and determining strategies to deliver the ESG impacts
clients' wish to make.
Once a business has a robust process for making consistent
disclosures, its board has the information it needs to make more
effective decisions and the data required to formulate a carbon
action programme and deliver any necessary Optimisation
Services.
The division has delivered 98% organic growth compared to H1
2022 and is expected to deliver a positive Adjusted EBITDA
contribution in FY23 only two years since its inception as a boot
strap market entrant.
We are delighted by the performance of the ESG Services division
which added a number of clients to the Group in H1 2023 including
YouGov plc, Empiric Student Property plc, Acteon Group Limited,
Optimas OE Solutions Limited, FW Thorpe plc, and Dyer Engineering
Ltd. These client wins also provide a further opportunity to
develop the Group's revenues through cross selling the Group's
product suite into the client.
As we look towards H2 2023 we see strong momentum leading
management to expect organic growth of c.90% for FY23 for this
division.
Importantly the ESG macro environment continues to develop
strongly with the anticipated introduction of the Corporate
Sustainability Reporting Directive ('CSRD') set to encompass 50,000
European businesses under the umbrella of mandatory sustainability
reporting compared to 1,800 in the UK.
Optimisation Services
Once clients have benefitted from the Group's Assurance Services
to manage the price of their energy and are reporting their ESG
disclosures effectively, their attention quickly turns to how they
can reduce energy and carbon emissions.
The cornerstone of Assurance and ESG Services is data management
through the data provided at the meter point, and this data allows
the Group to help clients identify opportunities to reduce carbon
emissions and energy consumption, delivering their response to
climate change and further reducing their energy costs. It is the
cross selling of Optimisation Services to Assurance Services and
ESG Services' customers which provides the Group with the
opportunity to remove carbon from the environment and allow clients
drive material progress in the transition to net-zero; providing a
key competitive advantage to the Group.
H1 2023 has seen 14% organic growth from the Optimisation
Services division with sales pipelines for Optimisation Services on
client sites reaching record levels and the division is expected to
deliver in excess of 30% organic growth by the end of FY23. We have
seen an increased interest for supporting clients with the
provision of environmental certificates which help them attain
carbon neutrality as they continue on their journey to deliver
net-zero carbon.
Unlike the other divisions, Optimisation Services revenue is
project driven and consequently, revenue, profits and operating
cash conversion are impacted by the timing of project work over the
year and, as we observed last year, we expect higher revenues in H2
than we experienced in H1 2023.
We continue to see strong momentum in demand for optimisation
projects and solutions for clients with pipelines for the rest of
FY23 and FY24 at record levels and more than capable of supporting
double digit growth expectations.
The Board is cognisant that there are elements outside of the
Group's control with respect to the macro-environment and the
timing of individual companies' decisions to deploy capital on
projects, which can lead to variations in the timing of revenue,
gross margin and cash conversion but the Board remains confident in
meeting expectations for the division for FY23.
Software Services
Assurance, Optimisation and ESG Services require significant
management and processing of unstructured data which underpins our
service delivery. The technology enablement of these solutions is
provided by 'Unify' our proprietary software platform which has
been significantly developed over recent years and provides a
market leading platform.
Software Services delivered 22% organic growth in H1 2023
compared to H1 2022 whilst maintaining significant margins,
increasing expenditure from existing clients by 18% and introducing
ten new TPIs and 5 direct clients to the Group.
We continue to develop incremental functionality to the platform
and expect to deliver organic growth in excess of 20% for the full
year FY23.
Acquisitions
Since IPO the Group has successfully completed 21 acquisitions
adding GBP44.8m revenue and GBP14.4m of Adjusted EBITDA. Prior to
2017 the strategic focus of the Group was scale through
consolidation, and nine Assurance Services acquisitions were
completed in five years which added GBP12.4m of Assurance Services
revenue and GBP5.6m Adjusted EBITDA. This strategy has allowed the
Group to transform from a subscale business into a platform
business. However, this single service business strategy delivered
relatively low organic growth with exposure to macro risks, such as
COVID-19.
From 2017 to 2022 the Group completed 12 further acquisitions,
including Ignite under a self-funding structure, adding GBP15.6m of
Assurance Services revenue and GBP5.7m Adjusted EBITDA, GBP15.5m of
Optimisation Services revenue and GBP2.6m Adjusted EBITDA and
GBP1.3m of Software Services revenue and GBP0.5m Adjusted EBITDA.
These acquisitions accelerated the diversification of the Group
into a full suite sustainability services provider capable of
delivering double digit organic growth whilst reducing the Groups
exposure to macro risks.
The Groups acquisition strategy has created a player of scale in
the Assurance Services market, with a full suite of sustainability
services, capable of delivering double digit organic growth with
the ambition to double Adjusted EBITDA organically by the end of
FY27.
After a slow down over the past few years impacted by the energy
crisis and challenges of COVID-19, M&A activity in the sector
is now resuming. The Board continues to monitor opportunities which
can enhance the Group performance and shareholder returns in the
long-term, in line with the Group's five-year strategy.
Inspired's own ESG and people
As a service provider helping businesses deliver market leading
ESG disclosures, it is important that the Group is at the forefront
of ESG performance. During H1 2023 the Group made the following
progress with respect its ESG targets:
-- We accelerated our emissions reduction targets and
Inspired will now be net-zero for scope 1 & 2 by
2030 from our 2019 baseline year.
-- We submitted our Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets to SBTi
for validation.
-- We have enhanced our supplier engagement with our
top 5 suppliers and selected 3 products to carry
out life cycle assessment.
-- We commenced the development of our STEM scholarship
programme.
Strategic priorities and outlook
Managing energy costs and ESG have now become firmly embedded as
operationally and commercially critical for most businesses. This
is creating sustained and increasing demand for Inspired's
differentiated products and services as a full-service
provider.
The Group's objective is to deliver double digit Adjusted EBITDA
growth for FY23 and double Adjusted EBITDA organically by FY27 and
the Board is pleased to confirm that, with our performance in H1
2023 and having started H2 2023 well, we are on track to achieve
our objectives and deliver in line with market consensus for the
year.
Mark Dickinson
Chief Executive Officer
10 September 2023
Chief Financial Officer's Statement
We are pleased to report strong financial results for the six
months period ended 30 June 2023; we have remained agile and alert
to the challenging environment in which we operate whilst making
clear strategic progress.
In H1 2023 the Group achieved 10% organic revenue growth at
GBP44.6m (H1 2022: GBP40.5m). Group Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9%
to GBP10.6m (H1 2022: GBP9.7m). Group margins remained stable and
in-line with expectations at 24% (H1 2022: 24%) with the lower
margin within Assurance Services offset by margin improvement in
Optimisation Services.
Divisional performance
Assurance Services
Whilst continuing to face volatility in UK energy markets, the
Group's Assurance Services delivered revenues in line with
expectations. The division continued to see momentum in new
business generation and recovery in retention rates after the
increase in client churn experienced in FY22 as a result of the
unprecedented conditions in UK energy markets. Margins were in line
with expectations, with an anticipated increase in overheads, to
maintain the highest service quality standards for our clients,
whilst supporting them in managing their energy costs.
Assurance Services generated 41% of total Group revenues in H1
2023 (H1 2022: 45%), being GBP18.4m (H1 2022: GBP18.4m).
Assurance Services continues to be a significant contributor to
the Group, representing 55% of Group Adjusted EBITDA, prior to
accounting for PLC costs, and contributed Adjusted EBITDA of
GBP7.7m (H1 2022: GBP8.3m), a reduction of 7%. The Assurance
Services adjusted EBITDA percentage margin was 42% (H1 2022: 45%).
We retain our objective to provide a first-class level of service
to our Assurance clients, which we believe is essential to retain
our market leadership position in Assurance Services and to
generate client lifetime value for the Group.
ESG Services
ESG Services generated revenues of GBP2.4m (H1 2022: GBP1.2m),
delivering 98% growth organically, reflective of the demand and
growing market for these services. ESG Services was break even for
the period as the Group continues to invest to scale up the
division in response to the substantial market opportunity.
The increasing focus of investors and businesses on net-zero
targets, combined with mandatory requirements for businesses to
make ESG disclosures from 2022, provides a favourable backdrop for
the ESG Services division.
Optimisation Services
The ongoing energy crisis has significantly sharpened clients'
focus on the economics of investment in energy reductions. Combined
with the drive for delivering net-zero, this has translated into a
significant step up in demand and activity for the Optimisation
Services division.
Optimisation Services generated 50% of Group revenues in H1 2023
(H1 2022: 49%), amounting to GBP22.4m (H1 2022: GBP19.6m), an
increase of 14%, all of which was organic. Optimisation Services
contributed Adjusted EBITDA of GBP5.1m (H1 2022: GBP3.1m), an
increase of 68% and a resulting improvement in Adjusted EBITDA
margin to 23% (H1 2022: 16%).
Demand for Optimisation Services continues to increase, with
strong underlying drivers, including the drive to net-zero and the
need to manage high commodity prices. As the division continues to
represent a growing proportion of Group revenues, Group margins
will reflect the change in business mix in the future.
Software Services
Software Services continues to develop well, with revenues
growing by 22% to GBP1.5m (H1 2022: GBP1.2m) and Adjusted EBITDA of
GBP1.0m (H1 2022: GBP0.9m) reflecting momentum in client
acquisition activity and an increase in revenue generated from
existing clients. The division produced an Adjusted EBITDA margin
of 70% in line with FY2022 (H1 2022: 74%).
Group results
PLC costs were GBP3.3m (H1 2022: GBP2.7m) in line with
expectations, the increase over the prior period reflecting the
investment made in FY 22 into central functions including
Marketing, Finance and HR, to support the acceleration in
growth.
Overall, the Group generated Adjusted EBITDA of GBP10.6m in H1
2023 (H1 2022: GBP9.7m). In percentage terms the Adjusted EBITDA
margin was stable in line with expectations at 24% (H1 2022: 24%).
After deducting charges for depreciation, amortisation of
internally generated intangible assets and finance expenditure, the
adjusted profit before tax for the half-year was GBP6.2m (H1 2022:
GBP6.5m). The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was offset by an increase
in finance costs, due to a combination of the company carrying a
higher level of debt over the period and increased interest
rates.
Under IFRS measures, the Group reported a profit before tax for
the half-year of GBP0.2m (H1 2022: GBP2.4m), with the reduction in
reported profit before tax being primarily driven by increased
charges for changes in the fair value of contingent consideration.
Other items contributing to the reduction in the adjusted profit
before tax include the amortisation of intangible assets as a
result of acquisitions, share-based payment charges and
restructuring costs, all of which have reduced from H1 2022.
A reconciliation of reported profit/(loss) before tax to
adjusted profit before tax is set out below:
Year ended
31 December
2022
Six months Six months
ended 30 ended 30
June 2023 June 2022
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------------------------- ------------- --- ------------- --- -------------
Profit/(loss) before tax 190 2,429 (3,957)
Share-based payments costs 521 715 1,732
Amortisation of acquired
intangible assets 1,178 1,359 2,687
Foreign exchange variation 6 263 508
Exceptional costs:
Fees associated with acquisition 8 144 523
Restructuring costs 451 615 1,574
Exceptional finance costs 120 - -
Change in fair value of
contingent consideration 3,764 943 10,936
Adjusted profit before tax 6,238 6,468 14,003
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Alternative performance measures
Acquisition activity can significantly distort underlying
financial performance from IFRS measures. The Board therefore
considers it appropriate to report adjusted metrics, as well as
IFRS measures, for the benefit of primary users of the Group's
financial statements. Reconciliations to adjusted profit before tax
and adjusted fully diluted EPS can be found in note 4.
Exceptional costs
Exceptional costs of GBP0.5m (H1 2022: GBP0.8m) incurred in the
period related to restructuring programmes associated with the
integration of businesses acquired prior to 2022, reducing
significantly from the prior year.
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
The fair value of contingent consideration at the balance sheet
date is a judgement of the contingent consideration which will
become payable based on a weighted average range of performance
outcomes of the acquired business during an earn out period, which
is subsequently discounted for the time value of money and
risk.
The Group reported a GBP0.2m pre-tax profit (H1 2022: GBP2.4m)
in the period, of which GBP3.8m (H1 2022: GBP0.9m) related to the
increase in the liability for contingent consideration payable, of
which GBP0.7m (H2 2022: GBP0.9 m) related to the unwinding of
discount rate, and GBP3.1m in respect of Ignite Energy LTD and
Businesswise Solutions Limited performing at the higher end of the
range of possible performance outcomes. The changes in the fair
value of contingent consideration was treated as exceptional.
Exceptional costs, amortisation and impairment of internally
generated intangible assets, share based payment charges and
changes in fair value of contingent consideration are considered by
the Directors to be material in nature and non-recurring; they,
therefore, merit separate identification to give a true and fair
view of the Group's result for the period.
Cash and Working Capital
Group cash generated from operations in H1 2023 was GBP3.0m (H1
2022: GBP5.0m), impacted by the timing and profile of optimisation
services projects over the period and receipts post the period end
. Excluding non-recurring fees associated with restructuring costs
and deal fees, cash generated from operations was GBP3.4m (H1 2022:
GBP5.8m).
Underlying operating cash conversion remain a key focus for
management, acknowledging the need to facilitate the acceleration
of growth within the Optimisation Services division.
Trade and other receivables increased 19% in the period to
GBP45.8m (FY 2022: 38.6m), driven by a 52% increase in trade
receivables to GBP18.7m (2022: GBP12.3m) as a result of the
increased activity levels, and invoicing in the Optimisation
Services division, which unwound post period end. Accrued income
reduced in the period to GBP18.3m (FY 2022: GBP18.6m). Working
capital management remains a key focus for management in sustaining
strong cash conversion.
Trade and other payables increased 5% to GBP18.0m (FY 2022:
GBP17.1m), driven by an increase in deferred income to GBP4.9m,
primarily within the Optimisation Services division, as the
division continues to focus on improving the number of stage
payments it receives from its Optimisation project customers.
The Group's net debt (defined as bank borrowings less cash and
cash equivalents) increased by GBP11.9m in the period to GBP49.1
million (FY 2022: GBP37.2m) in line with expectations.
The increase in Group net debt reflects the payment of GBP8.6m
of contingent cash consideration to the vendors of Ignite, BWS and
LSI, with a further GBP2.6m paid to the vendors of Ignite in
ordinary shares of the Group. A further GBP4.0m performance
payments, in the form of contingent cash consideration for
acquisitions is expected to be paid in H2 2023. The balance of the
contingent consideration within current liabilities will be payable
in H1 2024.
Financial position and liquidity
At 30 June 2023, the Group's net debt was GBP49.1m (H1 2022:
GBP42.9m). Cash and cash equivalents stood at GBP8.4m (H1 2022:
GBP6.4m). Approximately GBP2.4m of the Group's GBP60.0m Revolving
Credit Facility was undrawn, with an additional GBP25m accordion
option available to the Group, subject to covenant compliance.
On entering the current facility agreement with Santander and
Bank of Ireland in October 2019, the Group had an option to extend
the term of the facility from October 2023 to October 2024. The
Group exercised that option in September 2021, taking the term of
the existing facility to October 2024.
In March 2023, the Group agreed with its lenders a resetting of
the adjusted leverage covenant for quarters ending 31 March 2023
through to 30 June 2024, increasing the headroom available to the
Group from a covenant perspective through a period in which the
Group expects to make material contingent consideration payments,
while facilitating the acceleration of growth within the
Optimisation Services division.
Summary
The strategic and financial initiatives delivered in the year
have ensured that the Group is is in a strong position to implement
our strategic growth plan effectively, whilst managing the
additional risks created by the continued market volatility. The
strong performance in the Group's revenues, and adjusted EBITDA, in
a challenging environment coupled with a strengthened platform
capable of generating enhanced long-term growth
leaves Inspired better placed than ever to achieve its long-term financial goals.
Paul Connor
Chief Financial Officer
10 September 2023
Group Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the six months ended 30 June 2023
Year ended
31 December
2022
Six months Six months
ended 30 ended 30
June 2023 June 2022
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
------------------------------- ----- ------------- --- ------------- --- -------------
Revenue 44,634 40,448 88,776
Cost of sales (13,648) (13,635) (31,070)
------------- ------------- -------------
Gross profit 30,986 26,813 57,706
Administrative expenses (28,755) (23,184) (58,524)
------------- ------------- -------------
Operating profit/(loss) 2,231 3,629 (818)
------------- ------------- -------------
Analysed as:
Earnings before exceptional
costs, depreciation,
amortisation and share-based
payment costs 10,568 9,672 21,000
Fees associated with
acquisition (8) (144) (523)
Restructuring costs (451) (615) (1,574)
Change in fair value
of contingent consideration (3,764) (943) (10,936)
Depreciation, impairment
and loss on disposal
of property, plant
and equipment (839) (936) (1,827)
Amortisation of acquired
intangible assets (1,178) (1,359) (2,687)
Amortisation of internally
generated intangible
assets (1,576) (1,331) (2,539)
Share-based payment
costs (521) (715) (1,732)
------------- ------------- -------------
2,231 3,629 (818)
------------------------------- ----- ------------- --- ------------- --- -------------
Finance expenditure 3 (2,058) (1,211) (3,148)
Other financial items 17 11 9
------------- ------------- -------------
Profit/(loss) before
income tax 190 2,429 (3,957)
Income tax (expense)/credit (858) (510) 329
------------- ------------- -------------
(Loss)/profit for
the period (668) 1,919 (3,628)
------------- ------------- -------------
Attributable to:
Equity owners of the
company (668) 1,919 (3,628)
------------- ------------- -------------
Other comprehensive
income:
Exchange differences
on translation of
foreign operations (120) 354 119
Movement in deferred
tax asset as a result
of change in fair
value of share options - - (1,323)
------------- ------------- -------------
Total other comprehensive
(expense)/income for
the year (120) 354 (1,204)
============= ============= =============
Total comprehensive
(expense)/income for
the year (788) 2,273 (4,832)
============= ============= =============
Attributable to:
Equity owners of the
company (788) 2,273 (4,832)
Note
Diluted earnings/(loss)
per share attributable
to the equity holders
of the Company (pence) 4 (0.75) 1.84 (3.47)
Adjusted diluted earnings
per share attributable
to the equity holders
of the Company (pence) 4 4.84 5.47 13.06
------------------------------- ----- ------------- --- ------------- --- -------------
Group Statement of Financial Position
At 30 June 2023
Six months Six months
ended 30 ended 30 Year ended
June 2023 June 2022 31 December
(unaudited) (unaudited) 2022 (audited)
Note GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------------------- ----- ------------- ------------- ----------------
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investments 1,830 1,137 1,737
Goodwill 7 76,901 76,895 76,960
Other intangible assets 7 17,972 18,247 17,716
Property, plant and
equipment 5 3,079 2,743 3,216
Right of use assets 6 1,509 1,875 1,428
101,291 100,897 101,057
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 8 44,837 36,424 37,520
Deferred contingent
consideration 8 1,002 4,208 1,077
Inventories 668 370 211
Cash and cash equivalents 8,416 6,410 12,270
------------- ------------- ----------------
54,923 47,412 51,078
Total assets 156,214 148,309 152,135
------------- ------------- ----------------
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 9 17,996 10,888 17,079
Lease liabilities 439 834 869
Current tax liability 3,835 2,560 3,091
Contingent consideration 11,273 9,998 13,056
33,543 24,280 34,095
Non-current liabilities
Bank borrowings 57,520 49,346 49,462
Lease liabilities 940 1,049 552
Contingent consideration - 2,523 5,699
Deferred tax liability 838 1,522 1,282
Interest rate swap - 14 17
59,298 54,454 57,012
Total liabilities 92,841 78,734 91,107
------------- ------------- ----------------
Net assets 63,373 69,575 61,028
============= ============= ================
EQUITY
Share capital 1,256 1,219 1,220
Share premium account 63,498 60,930 60,930
Merger relief reserve 20,995 20,995 20,995
Retained earnings (19,115) (9,117) (18,447)
Share based payments
reserves 8,632 7,094 8,111
Investment on own
shares (28) (36) (36)
Translation reserve (482) (127) (362)
Reverse acquisition
reserve (11,383) (11,383) (11,383)
Total equity 63,373 69,575 61,028
Group Statement of Cash Flows
For the six months ended 30 June 2023
Six months Six months
ended 30 ended 30 Year ended
June 2023 June 2022 31 December
(unaudited) (unaudited) 2022 (audited)
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------
Cash flows from operating
activities
Profit/(loss) before
income tax 190 2,429 (3,957)
Adjustments
Depreciation and impairment 839 936 1,827
Amortisation and impairment 2,754 2,690 5,226
Share based payment costs 521 715 1,732
Finance expenditure 2,041 1,200 3,139
Exchange rate variances (133) (449) 151
Change in fair value
of contingent consideration 3,764 943 10,936
Cash flows before changes
in working capital 9,976 8,464 19,054
Movement in working
capital
(Increase)/decrease in
inventories (457) (71) 88
Increase in trade and
other receivables (7,490) (2,179) (3,995)
Increase/(decrease) in
trade and other payables 916 (1,207) 4,602
Cash generated from
operations 2,945 5,007 19,749
------------ ------------ ---------------
Income taxes paid (460) (215) (421)
Net cash flows from
operating activities 2,485 4,792 19,328
Cash flows from investing
activities
Purchase of property,
plant and equipment (242) (646) (1,137)
Payments to acquire intangible
assets (3,001) (2,742) (4,651)
Contingent consideration
paid (8,646) (10,174) (10,790)
Contingent consideration
received - 320 -
Repayment of working
capital facility to discontinued
operation 250 125 375
Disposal of investments - 324 324
Acquisition of subsidiary,
net of cash (93) (633) (1,233)
Net cash flows from
investing activities (11,732) (13,426) (17,112)
Cash flows from financing
activities
New bank loans 8,000 3,500 3,500
Interest paid on financing
activities (2,000) (907) (3,032)
Repayment of lease liabilities (589) (546) (1,048)
Proceeds from issue of
new shares 4 7 8
Dividends paid - - (2,460)
------------ ------------ ---------------
Net cash flows from
financing activities 5,415 2,054 (3,032)
Net decrease in cash
and cash equivalents (3,832) (6,580) (816)
Cash and cash equivalents
brought forward 12,270 12,944 12,994
Exchange differences
on cash and cash equivalents (22) 46 92
------------ ------------ ---------------
Cash and cash equivalents
carried forward 8,416 6,410 12,270
============ ============ ===============
Group Statement of Changes in Equity
For the six months ended 30 June 2023
Share Merger Share-based Investment Reverse Total
Share premium relief payment Retained in own Translation acquisition shareholders'
capital account reserve reserve earnings shares reserve reserve equity
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Balance at 1
January 2022 1,219 60,923 20,995 6,319 (11,036) (36) (481) (11,383) 66,580
------- ------- ------- ----------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------
Loss for the year - - - - (3,628) - - - (3,628)
Other
comprehensive
income - - - - (1,323) - 119 - (1,204)
Total
comprehensive
income/(expense)
for the year - - - - (4,951) - 119 - (4,832)
Share-based
payment cost - - - 1,732 - - - - 1,732
Shares issued (12
April 2022) - 7 - - - - - - 7
Shares issued (7
December 2022) 1 - - - - - - - 1
Dividends paid - - - - (2,460) - - - (2,460)
------- ------- ------- ----------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------
Total transactions
with owners 1 7 - 1,732 (7,411) - 119 - (5,552)
------- ------- ------- ----------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------
Balance at 31
December 2022 1,220 60,930 20,995 8,111 (18,447) (36) (362) (11,383) 61,028
-------
Profit for the
period - - - - (668) - - - (668)
Other
comprehensive
expense - - - - - - (120) - (120)
Total
comprehensive
income/(expense)
for the period - - - - (668) - (120) - (788)
Share-based
payment cost - - - 521 - - - - 521
Shares issues (5
May 2023) 3 - - - - - - - 3
Shares issued (25
May 2023) 32 2,568 - - - - - - 2,600
Shares issued (21
June 2023) 1 - - - - - - - 1
Shares transferred - - - - - 8 - - 8
Total transactions
with owners 36 2,568 - 521 (668) 8 (120) - 2,345
------- ------- ------- ----------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------
Balance at 30 June
2023 1,256 63,498 20,995 8,632 (19,115) (28) (482) (11,383) 63,373
------- ------- ------- ----------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation
The financial information set out in this announcement does not
constitute the statutory accounts of the Group for the period ended
30 June 2023. The financial information included in this interim
announcement has been computed in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union
(IFRS). They have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the
historical cost convention except for certain financial instruments
measured at fair value. This announcement in itself does not
contain sufficient information to comply with IFRS.
Details of the accounting policies are those set out in the
annual report for the year ended 31 December 2022. The accounting
policies in this announcement are consistent with those set out in
the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2022.
2. Segmental information
Revenue and segmental reporting
The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for
allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating
segments, has been identified as the Group's Executive Directors.
The Group reports under four reporting segments, namely Assurance,
Optimisation, Software and ESG.
Six months ended 30 June 2023 Six months ended 30 June 2022
Assurance Optimisation Software ESG PLC Total Assurance Optimisation Software ESG PLC Total
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Revenue 18,343 22,372 1,507 2,412 - 44,634 18,378 19,619 1,233 1,218 - 40,448
Cost of sales (1,233) (11,991) (56) (368) - (13,648) (1,555) (11,964) (51) (65) - (13,635)
------------- --------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- -------- --------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- --------
Gross profit 17,110 10,381 1,451 2,044 - 30,986 16,823 7,655 1,182 1,153 - 26,813
------------- --------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- -------- --------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- --------
Overheads (9,566) (5,234) (397) (2,085) (7,880) (25,162) (8,852) (4,590) (270) (1,080) (4,766) (19,558)
EBITDA 7,544 5,147 1,054 (41) (7,880) 5,824 7,971 3,065 912 73 (4,766) 7,255
------------- --------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- -------- --------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- --------
Analysed as:
Adjusted
EBITDA 7,670 5,148 1,054 (41) (3,263) 10,568 8,337 3,069 912 73 (2,719) 9,672
Share-based
payments - - - - (521) (521) - - - - (715) (715)
Exceptional
costs (126) (1) - - (4,096) (4,223) (366) (4) - - (1,332) (1,702)
--------- ------------ --------- ------------
7,544 5,147 1,054 (41) (7,880) 5,824 7,971 3,065 912 73 (4,766) 7,255
--------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- -------- --------- ------------ -------- ------- ------- --------
Depreciation (839) (936)
Amortisation (2,754) (2,690)
Finance
expenditure (2,058) (1,211)
Other
financial
items 17 11
-------- --------
Profit before
income tax 190 2,429
-------- --------
3. Finance Expenditure
Year ended
31 December
2022
Six months Six months
ended 30 ended 30
June 2023 June 2022
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------- ------------- --- ------------- --- -------------
Interest payable on bank
borrowings 1,930 822 2,268
Interest payable on lease
liabilities 41 45 83
Foreign exchange variance 6 263 508
Other interest 23 9 20
Loan facility fees - 14 153
Amortisation of debt issue
costs 58 58 116
2,058 1,211 3,148
------------- ------------- -------------
4. Earnings Per Share
The earnings per share is based on the net profit for the period
attributable to ordinary equity holders divided by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the
period.
Six months Year ended
Six months ended 30 31 December
ended 30 June 2022 2022
June 2023 (unaudited (audited
(unaudited) - restated) - restated)
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------- ------------- -------------- -----------------
(Loss)/profit attributable
to equity holders of the
Group (788) 1,919 (3,628)
Amortisation of acquired
intangible assets 1,178 1,359 2,687
Deferred tax in respect of
amortisation of intangible
assets (294) (258) (673)
Changes in fair value of
contingent consideration 3,764 943 10,936
Foreign exchange variation 126 263 508
Fees associated with acquisition 8 144 523
Share-based payments costs 521 715 1,732
Restructuring costs 451 615 1,574
Exceptional finance costs 120 - -
Adjusted profit attributable
to equity holders of the
Group 5,086 5,700 13,659
------------- -------------- -----------------
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue
(000) 98,277 97,497 97,507
Dilutive effect of share
options (000) 6,749 6,706 7,100
------------- -------------- -----------------
Diluted weighted average
number of ordinary shares
in issue (000) 105,026 104,203 104,607
------------- -------------- -----------------
Basic earnings/(loss) per
share (pence) (0.80) 1.97 (3.72)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per
share (pence) (0.75) 1.84 (3.47)
Adjusted basic earnings per
share (pence) 5.18 5.85 14.01
Adjusted diluted earnings
per share (pence) 4.84 5.47 13.06
All per share figures have been adjusted to reflect the 10:1
share consolidation undertaken on 3 July 2023.
The weighted average number of shares in issue for the adjusted
diluted earnings per share include the dilutive effect of the share
options in issue to senior staff of Inspired.
Adjusted earnings per share represents the earnings per share,
as adjusted to remove the effect of the fees associated with
acquisition, amortisation of intangible assets (excluding
amortisation related to computer software and customer databases),
share-based payments and exceptional items which have been expensed
to the income statement in the period. Adjusted profit before tax
is calculated as follows:
Year ended
31 December
2022
Six months Six months
ended 30 ended 30
June 2023 June 2022
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
----------------------------------- ------------- --- ------------- --- -------------
Profit/(loss) before tax 190 2,429 (3,957)
Share-based payments costs 521 715 1,732
Amortisation of acquired
intangible assets 1,178 1,359 2,687
Foreign exchange variation 6 263 508
Exceptional costs:
Fees associated with acquisition 8 144 523
Restructuring costs 451 615 1,574
Exceptional finance costs 120 - -
Change in fair value of
contingent consideration 3,764 943 10,936
Adjusted profit before tax 6,238 6,468 14,003
------------- ------------- -------------
Acquisitional activity can significantly distort underlying
financial performance from IFRS measures and therefore the Board
deems it appropriate to report adjusted metrics as well as IFRS
measures for the benefit of primary users of the Group financial
statements.
5. Property, plant and equipment
Fixtures and Motor Computer Leasehold Office equipment
fittings vehicles equipment improvements GBP000 Total
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Cost
As at 1 January
2022 720 107 3,004 806 - 4,637
Transfer between
classes (368) 42 92 386 415 567
Foreign exchange
variances 5 - 4 - - 9
Additions 8 32 1,094 - 3 1,137
Disposals (30) (66) (60) - - (156)
At 31 December
2022 335 115 4,134 1,192 418 6,194
---------------- --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------
Foreign exchange
variances (2) (2) (2) - (1) (7)
Additions - - 240 - - 240
Disposals - (37) - - - (37)
At 30 June 2023 333 76 4,372 1,192 417 6,390
---------------- --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------
Depreciation
As at 1 January
2022 664 38 1,042 326 - 2,185
Transfer between
classes (450) 38 281 70 293 232
Foreign exchange
variances 3 - 4 - (33) (26)
Charge for the
year 37 22 496 123 56 734
Disposals (30) (3) (60) (29) (25) (147)
At 31 December
2022 224 95 1,763 605 291 2,978
Charge for the
period 14 5 236 61 49 365
Foreign exchange
variance (2) (2) (3) - - (7)
Disposals - (25) - - - (25)
At 30 June 2023 236 73 1,996 666 340 3,311
---------------- --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------
Net Book Value
At 30 June 2023 97 3 2,376 526 77 3,079
---------------- --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------
At 31 December
2022 111 20 2,371 587 127 3,216
---------------- --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- -------
6. Right of use assets
Fixtures and fittings Motor vehicles Property Intangibles Total
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Cost
As at 1 January 2022 623 353 3,689 - 4,665
Transfer between classes - (14) (277) - (291)
Foreign exchange variances - 1 (5) - (4)
Additions - 86 360 301 747
Disposals (368) (5) (433) - (806)
At 31 December 2022 255 421 3,334 301 4,311
Additions 115 20 403 - 538
Foreign exchange variances - - 16 - 16
Disposals - (232) (53) - (285)
At 30 June 2023 370 209 3,700 301 4,580
--------------------- -------------- -------- ----------- -------
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2022 282 146 1,944 - 2,372
Transfer between classes - 19 25 - 44
Foreign exchange variances - (2) 14 - 12
Charge for the year 87 169 742 50 1,048
Disposals (211) (22) (473) - (706)
At 31 December 2022 158 310 2,252 50 2,770
Charge for the period 51 62 311 50 474
Disposals - (232) (54) - (286)
At 30 June 2023 209 140 2,509 100 2,958
--------------------- -------------- -------- ----------- -------
Impairment
As at 1 January 2022 - - 113 - 113
Impairment for the year - - - - -
At 31 December 2022 - - 113 - 113
Impairment for the period - - - - -
--------------------- -------------- -------- ----------- -------
At 30 June 2023 - - 113 - 113
--------------------- -------------- -------- ----------- -------
Net Book Value
At 30 June 2023 161 69 1,078 201 1,509
--------------------- -------------- -------- ----------- -------
At 31 December 2022 97 111 969 251 1,428
--------------------- -------------- -------- ----------- -------
7. Intangible assets and goodwill
Total other
Computer Trade name Customer Customer intangibles
software GBP000 contracts relationships GBP000 Goodwill Total
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
Cost
At 1 January
2022 21,317 160 21,575 7,511 50,563 76,111 126,674
Additions 4,651 - - - 4,651 - 4,651
Acquisitions
through
business
combinations - - - - - 730 730
Foreign
exchange
variances - - - - - 119 119
At 31
December
2022 25,968 160 21,575 7,511 55,214 76,960 132,174
Additions 3,002 - - - 3,002 - 3,002
Foreign
exchange
variance 1 - (247) - (246) (59) (305)
At 30 June
2023 28,971 160 21,328 7,511 57,970 76,901 134,871
------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------
Amortisation
As at 1
January 2022 11,399 37 16,796 4,040 32,272 - 32,272
Charge for
the year 2,920 8 1,531 767 5,226 - 5,226
At 31
December
2022 14,319 45 18,327 4,807 37,498 - 37,498
Foreign
exchange
variance - - (254) - (254) - (254)
Charge for
the period 1,659 4 714 377 2,754 - 2,754
At 30 June
2023 15,978 49 18,787 5,184 39,998 - 39,998
------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------
Net Book
Value
At 30 June
2023 12,993 111 2,541 2,327 17,972 76,901 94,873
------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------
At 31
December
2022 11,649 115 3,248 2,704 17,716 79,960 94,676
------------- ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------
Computer software is a combination of assets internally
generated and assets acquired through business combinations.
Amortisation charged in the period to 30 June 2023 associated with
computer software acquired through business combinations is
GBP83,000. The additional GBP1,576,000 charged in the period
relates to the amortisation of internally generated computer
software.
8. Trade and other receivables
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
---------------------------------- ------- --------- -------------
Trade receivables 18,695 16,351 12,298
Other receivables 900 1,338 1,078
Deferred contingent consideration 1,002 4,208 1,077
Prepayments 6,990 4,265 5,524
Accrued income 18,252 14,470 18,620
---------------------------------- ------- --------- -------------
45,839 40,632 38,597
---------------------------------- ------- --------- -------------
9. Trade and other payables
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------------- ------- --------- -------------
Trade payables 5,240 4,587 5,952
Social security and other taxes 4,514 2,918 5,117
Accruals 2,463 2,303 3,141
Deferred income 4,912 526 1,861
Other payables 867 554 1,008
-------------------------------- ------- --------- -------------
17,996 10,888 17.079
-------------------------------- ------- --------- -------------
10. Availability of this announcement
This announcement together with the financial statements herein
and a presentation in respect of the interim financial results are
available on the Group's website, www.inspiredplc.co.uk
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