CHALLENGING MARKETS – MANAGEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN
WEBCAST AVAILABLE TODAY AT
Commenting on the performance and outlook,
“Genus faced challenging markets which impacted performance in the first half of the year. We have taken rapid action including initiating a comprehensive programme to accelerate the value delivery from our bovine operations. We have also completed a strategic review of R&D activities. The Company is benefitting from savings achieved in the first half and will benefit further in the second half of the year and into FY25, as we optimise resource allocation to best deliver our growth objectives.
In
ABS saw weakness across most markets.
As described in our recent trading update, taking into account management actions taken, and assuming that present market conditions persist for the balance of the fiscal year, management expects fiscal year 2024 adjusted profit before tax to be not less than £58m in actual currency. We are seeing the positive impact of our actions to accelerate value delivery which will deliver further benefit in the second half and in subsequent years.”
Outlook
Conditions remain challenging for our customers in several parts of the world and we have driven acceleration of our value delivery initiatives to improve performance in the first half, with further action being taken in the second half. Our focus is on driving commercial excellence and efficiency improvements at ABS as well as concentrating our R&D efforts on projects with the most attractive commercial outcomes.
With management actions taken, and assuming that present market conditions persist for the balance of the fiscal year, management expects fiscal year 2024 adjusted profit before tax to be not less than £58m in actual currency1. Management remains committed to strong profit growth in the medium-term.
Results presentation today
A pre-recorded analysts and bankers briefing to discuss the interim results for the six months ended
https://stream.buchanan.uk.com/broadcast/65a7b66cc5ec665c02ecf7b9
An archived recording of the webcast will also be available on the Investors section of the Company’s website.
Results Highlights
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Adjusted results1 |
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Statutory results |
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Actual currency |
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Constant
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Actual currency |
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Six months ended 31 December |
2023 |
2022 |
Change |
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2023 |
2022 |
Change |
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£m |
£m |
% |
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% |
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£m |
£m |
% |
Revenue |
333.6 |
350.2 |
(5) |
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1 |
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333.6 |
350.2 |
(5) |
Operating profit |
33.0 |
41.2 |
(20) |
|
(14) |
|
21.3 |
14.7 |
45 |
Operating profit inc JVs |
38.1 |
48.3 |
(21) |
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(17) |
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Profit before tax |
29.2 |
42.2 |
(31) |
|
(26) |
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14.3 |
15.0 |
(5) |
Free cash flow |
(3.3) |
(3.3) |
- |
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n/m3 |
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Basic earnings per share (pence) |
33.3 |
48.8 |
(32) |
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(27) |
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20.6 |
20.4 |
1 |
Dividend per share (pence) |
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10.3 |
10.3 |
- |
Resilient revenue delivery amidst challenging markets
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Low growth and prices in protein production across several markets,
China the most impactful -
Decisive management actions taken:
- Value Acceleration Programme underway in ABS to improve profitability and returns from investments
- R&D strategic review completed to sharpen alignment to strategic and commercial goals
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Commercialisation of the PRP (PRRS Resistant Pig) remains on track;
US FDA regulatory progress, genotypic and phenotypic durability submissions accepted. Engagement has shifted to the post-product approval compliance procedures with PRP approval now expected in fiscal year 2025
As expected, first half adjusted profit performance lower year on year
- Group revenue increased by +1%2 in constant currency (5% decrease in actual currency)
- Adjusted operating profit including joint ventures decreased 17%2 in constant currency (21% decrease in actual currency)
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Adjusted profit before tax (PBT) decreased 26%2 (31% decrease in actual currency) as lower profit performances in
China of PIC and ABS, and higher net finance costs were partially offset by profit growth in the rest of the Group - Statutory PBT 5% lower at £14.3m, with a £2.6m increase in the non-cash fair value IAS41 valuation of biological assets of the Group, offset by exceptional expenses of £7.5m
- Stable free cash outflow1 of £3.3m (2022: £3.3m outflow) as lower adjusted profit performance, higher exceptional expenses and interest costs were offset by positive working capital management
- Cash conversion increased to 69%1 (2022: 62%), in line with expectations
- Net debt1 increased to £250.1m, as expected, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.1x1
- Adjusted earnings per share 32% lower and interim dividend of 10.3p per share unchanged, with 2.2x1 adjusted earnings cover
Reporting format change
Product Development costs now being allocated to PIC and ABS, having previously been reported within the R&D division; management has determined that this better aligns the costs as well as the opportunities of this activity with the businesses; no change to group adjusted operating profit.
Divisional headlines
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PIC – Resilient trading ex-
China continuing to gain market share, ongoing challenging environment inChina - Strategically important royalty revenue growth of 2%2 with volumes also growing 2% demonstrating the strength of the royalty model
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Adjusted operating profit including joint ventures decreased by 10%2; PIC trading regions ex-
China grew adjusted operating profit by 5%, but was impacted primarily by China’s decrease in adjusted operating profit, PRP commercialisation costs and higher product development costs due to expansion into PIC’s Atlas farm -
Enhanced commercial focus in
China gaining traction; new royalty customers won in the period demonstrating the attractiveness of PIC’s royalty model and genetics
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ABS – Challenging trading across all regions; significant action taken to improve performance
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Volumes decreased 6% (ABS ex-
China down 2%) with sexed volumes up 2% and beef volumes down 5% - Revenue increased 3% in constant currency supported by robust price increases and product mix
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Adjusted operating profit decreased 15%, due to lower trading volumes in all regions except
Europe partially offset by growth in IntelliGen third party contracts and management’s mitigating price and cost actions - Comprehensive Value Acceleration Programme; leadership change and targeted restructuring. Focused price action, production rationalisation and other cost efficiencies delivered £1.3m in FY24 H1 with a further £5m of savings expected in FY24 H2, resulting in £10m annualised savings expected for FY25. Exceptional restructuring costs of £2.9m recognised through the FY24 H1 condensed income statement. Further ABS restructuring to continue in the second half and additional exceptional restructuring costs are anticipated in FY24 H2
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In
January 2024 , US and NZ litigations with ST were settled outside the courts, details in the condensed financial statements.
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Volumes decreased 6% (ABS ex-
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R&D – Investment decreased by 8%2 as planned
- Sharpened focus on key priorities that aligns to our strategy, has a compelling commercial opportunity, is deliverable, and leads to a portfolio that is balanced overall
- Strategic review completed and expected to give rise to annual cost savings of £5m in FY25. We expect to recognise c£1m of associated exceptional cost in FY24 H2.
1 |
Adjusted results are the Alternative Performance Measures (‘APMs’) used by the Board to monitor underlying performance at a Group and operating segment level, which are applied consistently throughout. These APMs should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or as superior to statutory measures. For more information on APMs, see APM Glossary. |
2 |
Constant currency percentage movements are calculated by restating the results for the six months ended |
3 |
n/m = not meaningful |
About Genus
Genus advances animal breeding and genetic improvement by applying biotechnology and sells added value products for livestock farming and food producers. Its technology is applicable across livestock species and is currently commercialised by Genus in the dairy, beef and pork food production sectors.
Genus's worldwide sales are made in over 85 countries under the trademarks 'ABS' (dairy and beef cattle) and 'PIC' (pigs) and comprise semen, embryos and breeding animals with superior genetics to those animals currently in farms. Genus's customers' animals produce offspring with greater production efficiency and quality, and our customers use them to supply the global dairy and meat supply chains.
Genus’s competitive edge comes from the ownership and control of proprietary lines of breeding animals, the biotechnology used to improve them and its global supply chain, technical service and sales and distribution network.
Headquartered in
Forward-looking Statements
This Announcement may contain, and the Company may make verbal statements containing “forward-looking statements” with respect to certain of the Company’s plans and its current goals and expectations relating to its future financial condition, performance, strategic initiatives, objectives and results. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Announcement. Forward-looking statements sometimes use words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “target”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “goal”, “believe”, “seek”, “may”, “could”, “outlook”, “will” or other words of similar meaning. By their nature, all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances which are beyond the control of the Company, including amongst other things, diverse factors such as domestic and global economic business conditions, market-related risks such as fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and exchange rates, the policies and actions of governmental and regulatory authorities, the effect of competition, inflation, deflation, the timing effect and other uncertainties of future acquisitions or combinations within relevant industries, the rate of on-going porcine re-stocking in
No statement in this Announcement is intended to be a profit forecast, and no statement in this Announcement should be interpreted to mean that earnings per share of the Company for the current or future financial years would necessarily match or exceed the historical published earnings per share of the Company. Information contained in this Announcement should not be relied upon as a guide to the Company’s future performance.
This announcement is available on the Genus website www.genusplc.com
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT |
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For the six months ended |
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Six months
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Six months
2022
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Year
2023
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REVENUE |
333.6 |
350.2 |
689.7 |
Adjusted operating profit |
33.0 |
41.2 |
74.6 |
Adjusting items: |
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– Net IAS 41 valuation movement on biological assets |
2.6 |
(17.2) |
(16.9) |
– Amortisation of acquired intangible assets |
(2.9) |
(4.8) |
(7.7) |
– Share-based payment expense |
(3.9) |
(2.3) |
(6.0) |
|
(4.2) |
(24.3) |
(30.6) |
Exceptional items (net) |
(7.5) |
(2.2) |
(3.5) |
Total adjusting items |
(11.7) |
(26.5) |
(34.1) |
OPERATING PROFIT |
21.3 |
14.7 |
40.5 |
Share of post-tax profit of joint ventures and associates retained |
5.3 |
6.4 |
10.5 |
Other gains and losses |
(3.4) |
- |
2.7 |
Finance costs |
(11.0) |
(6.1) |
(15.4) |
Finance income |
2.1 |
- |
1.1 |
PROFIT BEFORE TAX |
14.3 |
15.0 |
39.4 |
Taxation |
(4.0) |
(3.0) |
(7.6) |
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD |
10.3 |
12.0 |
31.8 |
ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
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Owners of the Company |
13.5 |
13.4 |
33.3 |
Non-controlling interest |
(3.2) |
(1.4) |
(1.5) |
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10.3 |
12.0 |
31.8 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE |
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Basic earnings per share |
20.6p |
20.4p |
50.8p |
Diluted earnings per share |
20.4p |
20.3p |
50.5p |
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Alternative Performance Measures |
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Adjusted operating profit |
33.0 |
41.2 |
74.6 |
Adjusted operating loss attributable to non–controlling interest |
0.4 |
0.2 |
0.4 |
Pre–tax share of profits from joint ventures and associates excluding net IAS 41 valuation movement |
4.7 |
6.9 |
10.8 |
Adjusted operating profit including joint ventures and associates |
38.1 |
48.3 |
85.8 |
Net finance costs |
(8.9) |
(6.1) |
(14.3) |
Adjusted profit before tax |
29.2 |
42.2 |
71.5 |
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Adjusted earnings per share |
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Basic adjusted earnings per share |
33.3p |
48.8p |
84.8p |
Diluted adjusted earnings per share |
33.1p |
48.5p |
84.2p |
Adjusted results are the Alternative Performance Measures (‘APMs’) used by the Board to monitor underlying performance at a Group and operating segment level, which are applied consistently throughout. These APMs should be considered in addition to statutory measures, and not as a substitute for or as superior to them. For more information on APMs, see APM Glossary.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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For the six months ended |
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Six months ended
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Six months ended
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Year ended
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£m |
£m |
£m |
£m |
£m |
£m |
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD |
|
|
10.3 |
|
12.0 |
|
31.8 |
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
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|
|
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Foreign exchange translation differences |
|
(2.1) |
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(4.5) |
|
(27.2) |
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Fair value movement on net investment hedges |
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(0.4) |
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(0.9) |
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- |
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Fair value movement on cash flow hedges |
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(1.3) |
|
0.6 |
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0.8 |
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Tax relating to components of other comprehensive expense |
|
0.3 |
|
0.7 |
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3.1 |
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|
(3.5) |
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(4.1) |
|
(23.3) |
Items that may not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
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Actuarial losses on retirement benefit obligations |
|
(9.0) |
|
(36.4) |
|
(40.4) |
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Movement on pension asset recognition restriction |
|
9.1 |
|
36.9 |
|
38.3 |
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Release of additional pension liability |
|
– |
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– |
|
3.0 |
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Gain on equity instruments measured at fair value |
|
0.2 |
|
1.1 |
|
1.7 |
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Tax relating to components of other comprehensive expense/(income) |
|
- |
|
(0.3) |
|
(1.2) |
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|
0.3 |
|
1.3 |
|
1.4 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE EXPENSE FOR THE PERIOD |
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|
(3.2) |
|
(2.8) |
|
(21.9) |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD |
|
|
7.1 |
|
9.2 |
|
9.9 |
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ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
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Owners of the Company |
|
10.3 |
|
10.9 |
|
11.1 |
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Non-controlling interest |
|
(3.2) |
|
(1.7) |
|
(1.2) |
|
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|
|
7.1 |
|
9.2 |
|
9.9 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY |
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For the six months ended |
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Called up
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Share
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Own
|
Translation
|
Hedging
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Retained
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Total
|
Non-
|
Total
|
BALANCE AT |
6.6 |
179.1 |
(0.1) |
50.9 |
1.4 |
340.6 |
578.5 |
(6.4) |
572.1 |
Foreign exchange translation differences, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
(24.2) |
– |
– |
(24.2) |
0.3 |
(23.9) |
Fair value movement on net investment hedges, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
- |
– |
– |
- |
– |
- |
Fair value movement on cash flow hedges, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0.6 |
– |
0.6 |
– |
0.6 |
Gain on equity instruments measured at fair value, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0.7 |
0.7 |
– |
0.7 |
Actuarial loss on retirement benefit obligations, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(30.3) |
(30.3) |
– |
(30.3) |
Movement on pension asset recognition restriction, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
28.7 |
28.7 |
– |
28.7 |
Recognition of additional pension liability, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2.3 |
2.3 |
– |
2.3 |
Other comprehensive (expense)/income for the year |
– |
– |
– |
(24.2) |
0.6 |
1.4 |
(22.2) |
0.3 |
(21.9) |
Profit/(loss) for the year |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
33.3 |
33.3 |
(1.5) |
31.8 |
Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the year |
– |
– |
– |
(24.2) |
0.6 |
34.7 |
11.1 |
(1.2) |
9.9 |
Recognition of share-based payments, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
6.3 |
6.3 |
– |
6.3 |
Dividends |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(21.0) |
(21.0) |
– |
(21.0) |
Adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interest and written put option |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(0.1) |
(0.1) |
BALANCE AT |
6.6 |
179.1 |
(0.1) |
26.7 |
2.0 |
360.6 |
574.9 |
(7.7) |
567.2 |
Foreign exchange translation differences, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
(2.3) |
– |
– |
(2.3) |
0.1 |
(2.2) |
Fair value movement on net investment hedges, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
(0.3) |
– |
– |
(0.3) |
– |
(0.3) |
Fair value movement on cash flow hedges, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(1.0) |
– |
(1.0) |
– |
(1.0) |
Gain on equity instruments measured at fair value, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0.2 |
0.2 |
– |
0.2 |
Actuarial losses on retirement benefit obligations, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(6.8) |
(6.8) |
– |
(6.8) |
Movement on pension asset recognition restriction, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
6.9 |
6.9 |
– |
6.9 |
Other comprehensive expense for the period |
– |
– |
– |
(2.6) |
(1.0) |
0.3 |
(3.3) |
0.1 |
(3.2) |
Profit/(loss) for the period |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
13.5 |
13.5 |
(3.2) |
10.3 |
Total comprehensive income for the period |
– |
– |
– |
(2.6) |
(1.0) |
13.8 |
10.2 |
(3.1) |
7.1 |
Recognition of share-based payments, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3.9 |
3.9 |
– |
3.9 |
Dividends |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(14.2) |
(14.2) |
– |
(14.2) |
Adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interest and written put option |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
8.9 |
8.9 |
BALANCE AT |
6.6 |
179.1 |
(0.1) |
24.1 |
1.0 |
364.1 |
574.8 |
(1.9) |
572.9 |
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Called up
|
Share
|
Own
|
Translation
|
Hedging
|
Retained
|
Total
|
Non-
|
Total
|
BALANCE AT |
6.6 |
179.1 |
(0.1) |
50.9 |
1.4 |
340.6 |
578.5 |
(6.4) |
572.1 |
Foreign exchange translation differences, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
(3.7) |
– |
– |
(3.7) |
(0.3) |
(4.0) |
Fair value movement on net investment hedges, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
(0.7) |
– |
– |
(0.7) |
– |
(0.7) |
Fair value movement on cash flow hedges, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0.6 |
– |
0.6 |
– |
0.6 |
Gain on equity instruments measured at fair value, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0.8 |
0.8 |
– |
0.8 |
Actuarial losses on retirement benefit obligations, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(29.4) |
(29.4) |
– |
(29.4) |
Movement on pension asset recognition restriction, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
29.9 |
29.9 |
– |
29.9 |
Other comprehensive expense for the period |
– |
– |
– |
(4.4) |
0.6 |
1.3 |
(2.5) |
(0.3) |
(2.8) |
Profit/(loss) for the period |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
13.4 |
13.4 |
(1.4) |
12.0 |
Total comprehensive income for the period |
– |
– |
– |
(4.4) |
0.6 |
14.7 |
10.9 |
(1.7) |
9.2 |
Recognition of share-based payments, net of tax |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2.9 |
2.9 |
– |
2.9 |
Dividends |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(14.2) |
(14.2) |
– |
(14.2) |
Adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interest and written put option |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
(0.1) |
(0.1) |
BALANCE AT |
6.6 |
179.1 |
(0.1) |
46.5 |
2.0 |
344.0 |
578.1 |
(8.2) |
569.9 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
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As at |
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31 December
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31 December
|
30 June
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
111.9 |
111.7 |
107.8 |
Other intangible assets |
67.5 |
68.4 |
66.2 |
Biological assets |
319.3 |
322.7 |
318.2 |
Property, plant and equipment |
190.2 |
168.3 |
164.4 |
Interests in joint ventures and associates |
53.1 |
49.1 |
53.5 |
Other investments |
4.2 |
11.7 |
8.8 |
Derivative financial assets |
1.1 |
2.6 |
4.9 |
Other receivables |
10.2 |
8.1 |
8.2 |
Deferred tax assets |
19.0 |
10.1 |
16.5 |
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
776.5 |
752.7 |
748.5 |
Inventories |
65.6 |
59.2 |
61.3 |
Biological assets |
31.0 |
30.9 |
23.8 |
Trade and other receivables |
134.4 |
135.9 |
132.1 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
42.0 |
42.3 |
36.3 |
Income tax receivable |
3.2 |
2.0 |
4.0 |
Derivative financial assets |
1.2 |
0.9 |
1.5 |
Asset held for sale |
- |
0.2 |
- |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
277.4 |
271.4 |
259.0 |
TOTAL ASSETS |
1,053.9 |
1,024.1 |
1,007.5 |
LIABILITIES |
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|
|
Trade and other payables |
(105.3) |
(110.8) |
(122.0) |
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings |
(7.0) |
(7.3) |
(4.2) |
Provisions |
(1.9) |
(2.1) |
(1.8) |
Deferred consideration |
(0.6) |
– |
– |
Obligations under leases |
(11.5) |
(9.9) |
(10.0) |
Tax liabilities |
(1.0) |
(1.8) |
(7.4) |
Derivative financial liabilities |
(1.6) |
(1.7) |
(1.8) |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES |
(128.9) |
(133.6) |
(147.2) |
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings |
(226.2) |
(214.9) |
(196.0) |
Retirement benefit obligations |
(6.6) |
(7.3) |
(6.9) |
Provisions |
(10.3) |
(11.0) |
(10.3) |
Deferred consideration |
(0.6) |
(0.6) |
(0.6) |
Deferred tax liabilities |
(54.2) |
(55.8) |
(51.2) |
Derivative financial liabilities |
(6.8) |
(6.3) |
(6.2) |
Obligations under leases |
(47.4) |
(24.7) |
(21.9) |
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES |
(352.1) |
(320.6) |
(293.1) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
(481.0) |
(454.2) |
(440.3) |
NET ASSETS |
572.9 |
569.9 |
567.2 |
EQUITY |
|
|
|
Called up share capital |
6.6 |
6.6 |
6.6 |
Share premium account |
179.1 |
179.1 |
179.1 |
Own shares |
(0.1) |
(0.1) |
(0.1) |
Translation reserve |
24.1 |
46.5 |
26.7 |
Hedging reserve |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Retained earnings |
364.1 |
344.0 |
360.6 |
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY |
574.8 |
578.1 |
574.9 |
Non-controlling interest |
3.6 |
(2.5) |
(2.2) |
Put option over non-controlling interest |
(5.5) |
(5.7) |
(5.5) |
TOTAL NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST |
(1.9) |
(8.2) |
(7.7) |
TOTAL EQUITY |
572.9 |
569.9 |
567.2 |
|
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
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For the six months ended |
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|
Six months
|
Six months
|
Year
2023
|
NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
6.0 |
11.8 |
50.4 |
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
Dividends received from joint ventures and associates |
4.5 |
– |
2.6 |
Joint venture and associate loan investment |
- |
– |
(1.9) |
Acquisition of joint venture and associate |
(1.2) |
(2.0) |
(1.0) |
Acquisition of controlling interest in |
(2.9) |
– |
– |
Sale of other investments |
4.7 |
– |
3.4 |
Acquisition of investments |
- |
(0.4) |
(0.4) |
Payment of deferred consideration |
- |
(0.8) |
(0.8) |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(9.0) |
(10.7) |
(25.9) |
Purchase of intangible assets |
(5.4) |
(4.3) |
(9.3) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
0.6 |
– |
2.4 |
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
(8.7) |
(18.2) |
(30.9) |
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
Drawdown of borrowings |
90.2 |
80.1 |
126.8 |
Repayment of borrowings |
(57.8) |
(47.2) |
(111.7) |
Payment of lease liabilities |
(8.9) |
(5.9) |
(11.1) |
Equity dividends paid |
(14.2) |
(14.2) |
(21.0) |
Dividend to non-controlling interest |
- |
(0.1) |
(0.1) |
Debt issue costs |
- |
(1.1) |
(1.1) |
NET CASH INFLOW/(OUTFLOW) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
9.3 |
11.6 |
(18.2) |
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
6.6 |
5.2 |
1.3 |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period |
36.3 |
38.8 |
38.8 |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
6.6 |
5.2 |
1.3 |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents |
(0.9) |
(1.7) |
(3.8) |
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
42.0 |
42.3 |
36.3 |
|
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ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT |
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For the six months ended |
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|
|
|
At 1 July
|
Net
|
Foreign
|
Non-cash
|
At 31 December
|
|
|
|
£m |
£m |
£m |
£m |
£m |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
36.3 |
6.6 |
(0.9) |
– |
42.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest-bearing loans - current |
|
|
(4.2) |
(2.3) |
- |
(0.5) |
(7.0) |
Lease liabilities - current |
|
|
(10.0) |
8.9 |
- |
(10.4) |
(11.5) |
|
|
|
(14.2) |
6.6 |
- |
(10.9) |
(18.5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest-bearing loans - non-current |
|
|
(196.0) |
(30.1) |
(0.1) |
– |
(226.2) |
Lease liabilities - non-current |
|
|
(21.9) |
– |
0.1 |
(25.6) |
(47.4) |
|
|
|
(217.9) |
(30.1) |
- |
(25.6) |
(273.6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total debt financing |
|
|
(232.1) |
(23.5) |
- |
(36.5) |
(292.1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net debt |
|
|
(195.8) |
(16.9) |
(0.9) |
(36.5) |
(250.1) |
Included within non-cash movements is £36.0m in relation to net new leases and £0.5m in the unwinding of debt issue cost.
|
|
|
At 1 July
|
Net
|
Foreign
|
Non-cash
|
At 31 December
|
|
|
|
£m |
£m |
£m |
£m |
£m |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
38.8 |
5.2 |
(1.7) |
– |
42.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest-bearing loans - current |
|
|
(7.1) |
0.4 |
(0.1) |
(0.5) |
(7.3) |
Lease liabilities - current |
|
|
(10.1) |
5.9 |
0.1 |
(5.8) |
(9.9) |
|
|
|
(17.2) |
6.3 |
- |
(6.3) |
(17.2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest-bearing loans - non-current |
|
|
(182.1) |
(32.2) |
(0.6) |
– |
(214.9) |
Lease liabilities - non-current |
|
|
(24.5) |
– |
0.3 |
(0.5) |
(24.7) |
|
|
|
(206.6) |
(32.2) |
(0.3) |
(0.5) |
(239.6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total debt financing |
|
|
(223.8) |
(25.9) |
(0.3) |
(6.8) |
(256.8) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net debt |
|
|
(185.0) |
(20.7) |
(2.0) |
(6.8) |
(214.5) |
Net debt is gross debt, made up of unsecured bank loans and overdrafts and obligations under finance leases, with a deduction for cash and cash equivalents.
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