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Robinson PLC
24 March 2022
Robinson plc
24 March 2022
Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2021
Robinson plc ("Robinson" or the "Group" stock code: RBN), the
custom manufacturer of plastic and paperboard packaging, is pleased
to announce its audited results for the year ended 31 December
2021.
Financial highlights
-- Revenue up 24% to GBP46.0m (2020: GBP37.2m)
-- Gross margin decreased to 17% from 23% in 2020
-- Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets and
exceptional costs down 56% to GBP1.2m (2020: GBP2.7m)
-- Loss before tax of GBP0.1m (2020: profit GBP1.8m)
-- Final dividend of 3.0p per share
-- Net debt of GBP13.1m (2020: GBP6.9m), after net capital
expenditure of GBP3.9m and Schela Plast acquisition
Operational highlights
-- Completed acquisition of Schela Plast business in Denmark in February 2021
-- Sourced scarce material and labour to continue servicing our customers
-- Advanced our health and safety programme
-- Modest restructuring programme launched in November, GBP0.2m
of exceptional costs will deliver GBP0.3m of cost savings
annually
-- Exchanged contracts on a plot of surplus property in
Chesterfield, with gross proceeds of GBP1m due on completion
-- Recently accepted a non-binding offer to sell property in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Alan Raleigh, Chairman, commented:
"The Robinson business has experienced very challenging
conditions throughout 2021 across input price inflation, customer
demand and the ongoing uncertainty resulting from the Covid-19
pandemic.
The substantial uncertainty and volatility experienced in 2021
is likely to continue through 2022, with further inflation in input
costs anticipated.
As a result of the inflation already experienced in 2021, we are
seeking substantial price increases from all customers, which will
support the improvement of margins in 2022. Given the ongoing
pressure on input prices the board will continue to prioritise the
management of fixed costs in 2022.
It is likely that the consequences of the Russian invasion of
Ukraine will remain for some time. Whilst we cannot foresee or
fully quantify the impact, we are closely monitoring the situation,
we will drive profitability, conserve cash and respond as necessary
across our geographical locations.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, profits in the 2022 financial
year are expected to be ahead of 2021 and we remain committed in
the medium-term to delivering above-market profitable growth and
our target of 6-8% adjusted operating margin(1) . "
For further information, please contact:
Robinson plc www.robinsonpackaging.com
Helene Roberts, CEO Tel: 01246 389280
Mike Cusick, Finance Director
finnCap Limited
Ed Frisby / Seamus Fricker, Corporate Tel: 020 7220 0500
Finance
Tim Redfern / Barney Hayward, ECM
About Robinson:
Being a purpose-led business, Robinson specialises in custom
packaging with technical and value-added solutions for food and
consumer product hygiene, safety, protection, and convenience;
going above and beyond to create a sustainable future for our
people and our planet. Its main activity is in injection and blow
moulded plastic packaging and rigid paperboard luxury packaging,
operating within the food and beverage, homecare, personal care and
beauty, and luxury gift sectors. Robinson provides products and
services to major players in the fast-moving consumer goods market
including McBride, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, SC
Johnson and Unilever.
Headquartered in Chesterfield, UK, Robinson has 3 plants in the
UK, 2 in Poland and recently acquired a plant in Denmark, Schela
Plast. Schela Plast specialises in the design and manufacture of
plastic blow moulded containers, serving a number of the major FMCG
brands in Denmark and neighbouring countries.
Robinson was formerly a family business with its origins dating
back to 1839, currently employing nearly 400 people. The Group also
has a substantial property portfolio with development
potential.
(1) operating profit margin before amortisation of intangible assets and exceptional costs
Chairman's Statement
The Robinson business experienced very challenging conditions
throughout 2021 across input price inflation, customer demand and
the ongoing uncertainty resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The first half of the year was dominated by constraints on resin
availability and a consequential sharp increase in prices. In the
first six months, the market price of resins used by the Group
increased on average by 60% and remained high for the full year.
The second half saw significant input price inflation across
secondary packaging, energy, and transport. In the UK specifically,
limited labour availability led to increased costs and impacted
production volumes and supply to customers.
Throughout the year, customer demand has been extremely volatile
due to a varying pace of recovery from the pandemic and the
consequential uncertainty in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
markets. The ramp up in demand, normally evident from the beginning
of the third quarter, did not begin until mid-September and
remained volatile, with an overall reduction in volume for the year
as a result. Finally, market conditions have led many of our
customers to delay plans for new business projects, instead
focusing on reducing costs and preserving cash.
Financial and operating performance
Revenues were 24% higher than 2020, including 21% growth from
the acquisition of Schela Plast which completed during the year.
After adjusting for the acquisition, price changes and foreign
exchange, sales volumes in the underlying business are 5% lower
than 2020, which included additional demand due to the Covid-19
pandemic.
Gross margins of 17% (2020: 23%) were severely impacted by
structural input cost inflation, across resin, energy, transport
and labour costs, exacerbated by high demand volatility and market
uncertainty.
Operating costs were 12% higher than 2020, due to the effect of
the Schela Plast acquisition in the year. In the underlying
business, we were able to offset the impact of investments made in
2020 by reducing other discretionary expenditure. In response to
the lower gross margins across the business, we implemented an
initial manufacturing site restructuring programme in November,
which resulted in GBP0.2m of exceptional costs and will deliver
GBP0.3m of cost savings annually.
Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets and
exceptional costs has reduced to GBP1.2m (2020: GBP2.7m), with a
loss before tax of GBP0.1m (2020: profit of GBP1.8m).
Cash generated by operations was GBP5.4m (2020: GBP6.6m),
suffering from lower profitability and the effect of higher resin
prices on working capital, partially offset by improved payment
terms with customers.
Acquisition of Schela Plast
On 10 February 2021, we completed the acquisition of Schela
Plast, a specialist in the design and manufacture of blow moulded
containers, based in Denmark. The business experienced a difficult
period under its first six months of Robinson ownership due to
Covid-19 pandemic induced lockdowns in Scandinavia, material
availability issues and significant inflation in input costs.
Following the planned implementation of a major new contract with a
leading FMCG brand owner, the final quarter of the year showed
improvement. Overall, the business made an operating loss of
GBP0.2m in the period to 31 December 2021. With the annual effect
of the new contract, we have planned for a substantial increase in
revenue and associated profitability in 2022, subject to the
current uncertainty driven by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and
subsequent sharp increase in energy and polymer prices.
Capital investment, financing, and pension
We are committed to developing and maintaining a competitive
manufacturing infrastructure. During the year, we invested a net
GBP3.9m in plant and equipment, of which GBP1.7m was invested as
anticipated as part of the post-acquisition plan at Schela Plast,
to replace outdated presses and add additional capacity. This
investment was funded by increased borrowings resulting in net debt
at 31 December 2021 of GBP13.1m (2020: GBP6.9m). In addition,
deferred consideration of GBP2.3m is payable to the former owners
of Schela Plast in 2022, and this is provided for in Trade and
Other Payables.
To fund the Schela Plast acquisition, new facilities totalling
GBP12m were agreed with HSBC Bank UK in February 2021. With total
credit facilities of GBP22m (2020: GBP18m), including those
acquired with Schela Plast, the necessary headroom is available for
the Group to operate effectively.
The IAS 19 valuation of our pension plan at 31 December 2021
reported a surplus of GBP13.2m (2020: GBP9.3m). This surplus is
deemed to be irrecoverable and so is not included in the Group's
assets.
Property
As notified in the 9 December 2021 Trading Statement, we
expected to dispose of two plots of land in 2021. We are now
pleased to report the sale of the first plot to Norpap Property
2019 Limited ("Norpap"), with exchange of contracts on 23 March
2022 and formal completion expected in the coming weeks. The
Property was formerly used by the Group for manufacturing but has
been mainly let to an associated company of Norpap for several
years. The consideration payable at completion is GBP975,000 in
cash and these monies will be used by the Company to reduce current
bank debt. The Property currently attracts annual rental income of
GBP60,000 and the book value was GBP238,000 at 31 December 2021.
Planning approval is required for the second plot, which will
result in potential completion at the end of 2022 or in the first
half 2023. The gross proceeds are expected to be marginally in
excess of GBP2.4m for the second site which has a book value of
less than GBP0.8m.
In addition, the Company has very recently accepted a
non-binding offer to sell an operational property in
Sutton-in-Ashfield, with a gross value of GBP2.5m. The total book
value of the property was GBP1.0m at 31 December 2021. In the event
that the sale does proceed, production will be relocated to a
recently refurbished building on existing Robinson premises in
Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The relocation will require investment of
approximately GBP0.6m and will provide future opportunities to
further improve operational efficiency in the UK plastics
business.
Subject to the necessary planning approvals, we would expect
further sales of surplus property, in Chesterfield, to be achieved
in the next 18 months. The intention of the Group remains, over
time, to realise the maximum value from the disposal of surplus
properties and to reinvest the proceeds in developing our packaging
business.
Board
At the June 2021 AGM, Anthony Glossop stood down after 26 years'
service as a Non-Executive Director. Guy Robinson stepped down as
Finance Director on 1 January 2021 to become the Property Director
and subsequently became a Non-Executive Director in June following
Anthony's retirement. Mike Cusick was appointed Finance Director on
1 January 2021.
Dividend
The Board proposes a final dividend of 3.0p per share to be paid
on 15 July 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of
business on 1 July 2022. The ordinary shares become ex-dividend on
30 June 2022. This brings the total dividend declared for 2021 to
5.5p (2020: 8.5p including the deferred final dividend for
2019).
Our people
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank all colleagues
across the Group for their efforts during a year that saw major
challenges and huge uncertainty. I am proud of the many inspiring
examples of resilience and commitment demonstrated in the past 12
months and I look forward to working with our high performance,
expert, and diverse team in 2022 to deliver sustainable value to
our customers and other stakeholders.
Outlook
The substantial uncertainty and volatility experienced in 2021
is likely to continue through 2022, with further inflation in input
costs anticipated.
As a result of the inflation already experienced in 2021, we are
seeking substantial price increases from all customers, which will
support the improvement of margins in 2022. Given the ongoing
pressure on input prices, the board will continue to prioritise the
management of fixed costs in 2022.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, profits in the 2022 financial
year are expected to be ahead of 2021 and we remain committed in
the medium-term to delivering above-market profitable growth and
our target of 6-8% adjusted operating margin[1].
Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in recent weeks has created
substantial additional market uncertainty. We have a very small
sales exposure to Russia and Belarus which we have chosen to stop
supplying. This will not have a material effect on the
business.
We have seen sharp increases in global oil and energy costs
which will flow through to polymer resin and other raw material
prices and impact our costs. To the extent that this cannot be
passed on to customers through sales price increases, we may see a
reduction in profitability. This inflation in input costs may
change consumer confidence and impact customer demand, but our
current assessment is that we would expect the largely essential
nature of our market sectors to make them relatively robust.
It is likely that the consequences of the Russian invasion of
Ukraine will remain for some time. Whilst we cannot foresee or
fully quantify the impact, we are closely monitoring the situation,
we will drive profitability, conserve cash and respond as necessary
across our geographical locations.
Alan Raleigh
Chairman
23 March 2022
Group income statement and statement of comprehensive income
Group income statement GBP'000 2021 2020
Revenue 45,954 37,203
Cost of sales (38,204) (28,637)
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Gross profit 7,750 8,566
Operating costs (6,568) (5,878)
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Operating profit before amortisation of intangible
assets 1,182 2,688
Amortisation of intangible assets (957) (809)
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Operating profit 225 1,879
Finance income - interest receivable 1 1
Finance costs (374) (128)
(Loss)/Profit before taxation (148) 1,752
Taxation 176 (343)
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Profit for the period 28 1,409
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Earnings per ordinary share (EPS) P P
Basic earnings per share 0.2 8.5
Diluted earnings per share 0.2 8.4
Group statement of comprehensive income GBP'000 2021 2020
Profit for the period 28 1,409
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Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to the income statement:
Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability 192 180
Deferred tax relating to items not reclassified (36) (34)
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156 146
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the income statement:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign currency
goodwill and intangibles (367) (55)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign currency
deferred tax balances 54 7
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (846) (163)
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(1,159) (211)
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Other comprehensive (loss)/income for
the period (1,003) (65)
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Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period (975) 1,344
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Group statement of financial position
GBP'000 2021 2020
Non-current assets
Goodwill 1,514 1,127
Other intangible assets 3,751 2,769
Property, plant and equipment 24,892 20,873
Deferred tax asset 1,188 978
31,345 25,747
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Current assets
Inventories 5,067 3,110
Trade and other receivables 10,033 9,185
Cash at bank and on hand 2,775 1,386
Assets classified as held for sale 238 -
18,113 13,681
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Total assets 49,458 39,428
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 10,273 6,489
Borrowings 1,681 3,260
Current tax liabilities 109 69
12,063 9,818
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Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 14,221 4,991
Deferred tax liabilities 1,376 1,042
Provisions 128 173
15,725 6,206
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Total liabilities 27,788 16,024
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Net assets 21,670 23,404
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Equity
Share capital 84 83
Share premium 828 732
Capital redemption reserve 216 216
Translation reserve (998) 161
Revaluation reserve 4,107 4,133
Retained earnings 17,433 18,079
Equity attributable to shareholders 21,670 23,404
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Group statement of changes in equity
Capital
Share Share redemption Translation Revaluation Retained
GBP'000 capital premium reserve reserve reserve earnings Total
At 1 January 2020 83 732 216 372 4,134 17,386 22,923
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
Profit for the year - - - - - 1,409 1,409
Other comprehensive
income/(expense) - - - (211) - 146 (65)
Transfer from revaluation
reserve
as a result of property
transactions - - - - (1) (3) (4)
Credit in respect of
share-based
payments - - - - - 31 31
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
Total comprehensive income for
the
year - - - (211) (1) 1,583 1,371
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
Dividends paid - - - - - (890) (890)
Transactions with owners - - - - - (890) (890)
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
At 31 December 2020 83 732 216 161 4,133 18,079 23,404
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
Profit for the year - - - - - 28 28
Other comprehensive
income/(expense) - - - (1,159) - 156 (1,003)
Transfer from revaluation
reserve
as a result of property
transactions - - - - (26) 18 (8)
Credit in respect of
share-based
payments - - - - - 50 50
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
Total comprehensive income for
the
year - - - (1,159) (26) 252 (933)
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
Shares issued 1 96 - - - - 97
Dividends paid - - - - - (898) (898)
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
Transactions with owners 1 96 - - - (898) (801)
-------------------------------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- --------
At 31 December 2021 84 828 216 (998) 4,107 17,433 21,670
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Group cash flow statement
GBP'000 2021 2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period 28 1,409
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 2,963 2,164
Impairment of property, plant and equipment - 98
Profit on disposal of property, plant
and equipment (87) (24)
Amortisation of intangible assets 957 809
(Decrease)/increase in provisions (45) 4
Finance income (1) (1)
Finance costs 374 128
Taxation (credited)/charged (176) 343
Other non-cash items:
- Pension current service cost and expenses 192 180
- Charge for share options 50 31
Operating cash flows before movements in working
capital 4,255 5,141
Increase in inventories (1,237) (363)
Decrease in trade and other receivables 511 296
Increase in trade and other payables 1,868 1,512
Cash generated by operations 5,397 6,586
Corporation tax paid (99) (529)
Interest paid (349) (128)
Net cash generated by operating activities 4,949 5,929
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Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 1 1
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (3,991) (4,673)
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant,
and equipment 128 81
Cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiary (1,832) -
Net cash used in investing activities (5,694) (4,591)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Loans repaid (468) -
Loans drawndown 6,000 -
Net proceeds from sale and leaseback transactions 1,721 1,061
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares 97 -
Capital element of lease payments (1,987) (710)
Dividends paid (898) (890)
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Net cash used in financing activities 4,465 (539)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,720 799
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January (896) (1,678)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (49) (17)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,775 (896)
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Cash at bank and on hand 2,775 1,386
Bank overdrafts - (2,282)
-------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,775 (896)
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Notes to the financial statements
1. Basis of preparation
Robinson prepares its financial statements on a historical cost
basis, unless accounting standards require an alternate measurement
basis. Where there are assets and liabilities calculated on a
different basis, this fact is disclosed either in the relevant
accounting policy or in the notes to the financial statements. The
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 as
applicable to companies using International Financial Reporting
Standards ("IFRS"). The Group's financial statements are prepared
on a going concern basis. The financial information contained in
this announcement does not constitute statutory accounts as defined
in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. However, the financial
statements contained in this announcement are extracted from
audited statutory accounts for the financial year ended 31 December
2021 which will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies. Those
accounts have an unqualified audit opinion.
2. Accounting Standards
Robinson prepares its financial statements in accordance with
applicable IFRS, issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board ("IASB") in conformity with the requirements of the Companies
Act 2006, and interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations
Committee. The Group's financial statements are also consistent
with IFRS as issued by the IASB as they apply to accounting periods
ended 31 December 2021.
3. Going Concern
The Directors have considered the factors relevant to support a
statement of going concern. In assessing whether the going concern
assumption is appropriate, the Board and the Audit and Risk
committee considered the Group cash flow forecasts under various
scenarios, identifying risks and mitigants and ensuring the Group
has sufficient funding to meet its current commitments as and when
they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of
signing these financial statements. The Directors have a reasonable
expectation that the Group will continue in operational existence
for this 12 month period and have therefore used the going concern
basis in preparing the financial statements.
4. Publication of statutory financial statements
The Company's financial statements, including the Notice of
Annual General Meeting, are due to be made available on the
Company's website ( www.robinsonpackaging.com ) on 22 April 2022
and posted to shareholders on 22 April 2022. Copies will also be
available at the Company's registered office, Field House,
Wheatbridge, Chesterfield, S40 2AB. The Annual General Meeting is
due to be held at 11.30am on 26 May 2022 at Casa Hotel, Lockoford
Lane, Chesterfield S41 7JB.
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[1] operating profit margin before amortisation of intangible
assets and exceptional costs
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