26th Jun 2013 07:00
0700hrs 26 June 2013
Hayward Tyler Group plc
("Hayward Tyler", the "Group" or the "Company")
Audited consolidated results for 15 month period to 31 March 2013
Hayward Tyler Group plc (AIM: HAYT.L), the specialist engineering group, is pleased to announce its audited consolidated results for the 15 month period to 31 March 2013. A copy of the audited results is available for download from the Company's redesigned website, www.haywardtyler.com.
Financial Highlights
·; Order intake up 25% on a pro rata basis to £49.5 million for 15 month period to 31 March 2013 (12 months to 31 December 2011: £31.6 million);
·; 1% increase in revenue on pro rata basis to £40.5 million in period (2011: £32.1 million);
·; Trading* profit before tax in period up 13% on a pro rata basis to £2.4 million (2011: £1.7 million) delivering trading* earnings per share of 3.68 pence (2011: 3.63 pence) in spite of 28% dilution from equity issue;
·; Return to overall profit with net profit of £0.1 million in period (2011: £4.6 million loss) delivering fully diluted earnings per share of 0.29 pence (2011: loss of 12.93 pence);
·; Net assets at 31 March 2013 up 110% to £9.8 million (31 December 2011: £4.7 million); and
·; Net debt** reduced by 15% to £8.5 million (2011: £10.0 million).
15 months to 31 March 2013 | unaudited 12 months to 31 Dec 2012 | 12 months to 31 Dec 2011 | |
Revenue | £40.5m | £33.0m | £32.1m |
Trading* PBT | £2.4m | £2.1m | £1.7m |
Trading* EPS | 3.68p | 3.18p | 3.63p |
Net Debt | £8.5m | £9.7m | £10.0m |
* measured on a trading basis (i.e. recurring business - see note 2.5 for non-trading items)
** net debt represents cash less borrowings
Operational Highlights
·; Name changed to Hayward Tyler Group plc reflecting that the Company's performance is driven by its principal subsidiary Hayward Tyler Group Limited;
·; Luton operations restructured and London Group head office closed delivering expected annualised cost savings of £1.0 million;
·; Strategic sourcing from MBE Cologne fully introduced delivering a range of operational benefits;
·; Successful move of Varley Pumps to the Company's Glasgow based operations; and
·; Recovery seen at the Company's nuclear focused US operations post-Fukushima.
Ewan Lloyd-Baker, CEO of Hayward Tyler, commented:
"The 15 month period to 31 March 2013 has seen one of the most transformational periods in the recent history of Hayward Tyler. The anticipated improvement in performance that occurred after the first half of 2012 is highly encouraging as the continuous improvement programme and operational changes to the manufacturing operation in Luton, UK improve the Company's profitability. With a stronger platform, we now have the ability to invest further in R&D, develop the relationship with MBE and continue growing in our core markets of the power, nuclear and oil and gas industries."
Enquiries:
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Chairman's Statement
A period of transition and emerging strength
"I am pleased to report that the Group emerged from a period of transition to show results that were largely ahead of market expectations for the 15 months to 31 March 2013."
Change of Name
At the start of 2013 the Company changed its name to Hayward Tyler Group plc in recognition that the performance of the Company is driven by our principal subsidiary Hayward Tyler Group Limited ("Hayward Tyler"). In addition, the change of name enables clearer communication to stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.
Change of Year End
The Board decided to change the Company's year end from 31 December to 31 March to reduce the cyclicality of reporting between the first and second half of the calendar year, which we have experienced over the last few years and to align it with that of our largest shareholder, MBE Mineral Technologies Pte Ltd ("MBE"), to enhance operational and financial planning.
Results Overview
Against a back drop of a weak global economy and a continued competitive environment we did see an improvement in a number of our end markets thus enabling us to increase revenue for the 15 month period to 31 March 2013 to £40.5 million (Year to 31 December 2011: £32.1 million). That generated an underlying trading operating profit of £3.3 million (2011: £2.3 million), which represented a return on revenue of 8.1% (2011: 7.2%). Underlying trading earnings per share were 3.68 pence (2011: 3.63 pence) despite the impact of a 28% dilution from the issue of equity. Non-trading charges mainly relate to the cost of restructuring our Luton operations (£1.0 million), which gave a statutory net profit of £0.1 million (2011: loss of £4.6 million).
A fuller review for the period starts on page 12 of the Report and Accounts.
Refinancing
In April 2012 we wrote to shareholders with details of a proposed £5.0 million equity injection and an offer of new borrowing and banking facilities for the Group. These arrangements were completed during the second and third quarters of 2012 and provide the Group with far greater financial security. The new borrowing facilities extended debt maturity, increased the amount of borrowing facilities available and provided more flexible terms and conditions to the Group.
Further details of the new facilities are set out in the Financial Review on page 16.
Corporate Governance
In line with best practice we have expanded our review of corporate governance, which starts on page 30.
Outlook
The 15 month period to 31 March 2013 has seen one of the most transformational periods in the recent history of Hayward Tyler. The anticipated improvement in performance after the first half of 2012 is encouraging as the continuous improvement programme and operational changes to the manufacturing operation in Luton, UK improve the Company's profitability. With a stronger platform the ability to invest in research and technical development combined
with the developing relationship with MBE is particularly encouraging.
As we move towards the bicentenary celebrations of Hayward Tyler in 2015 the Board is looking to the future with increasing confidence. I hope that will allow the Company to announce its inaugural dividend in the near term.
JOHN MAY
25 June 2013
Chief Executive's Business Review
"I am very encouraged that the business that I see now is in a stronger position than at any time in its recent history."
Introduction
This is my first statement as Chief Executive of the newly named Hayward Tyler Group plc, ironic that as one of the newest named companies on the AIM market our underlying subsidiary company is one of the UK's oldest engineering companies. The past 15 months have seen some tumultuous change across Hayward Tyler but I am very encouraged that the business that I see now is, I believe, in a stronger position than at any time in its recent history. This strength is a result of positive changes both internal and external but key to the promises we make, and then deliver to, is the hard work invested by our team of people and I'd therefore like to thank them for being part of the continuing evolution of this great business.
Performance Review
I will start by dwelling on what has historically been the wound in Hayward Tyler's side; the poor performance of our OE business in Luton, UK. As previously highlighted, towards the end of 2011 it became apparent that the operational performance of the Group was not going to improve without some fundamental changes to this part of the business. I introduced these changes in early 2012 including the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer, a Supply Chain Director and I assumed the role of operational Managing Director. As a business we went through a complete root and branch review of our Luton based operations, from capacity planning to plant layout to working practices to supply chain review. At the same time a programme of continuous improvement was introduced that now underpins the positive changes and on-going development that are a fundamental part of our strategy across the Group. Part of the turnaround of the Luton operations involved making 32 people redundant and whilst this process was not easy I am pleased that we were able to complete it with the support of our union. The turnaround was gradual but has been successful and it now provides us with a much stronger platform on which to grow not just the Luton based business but also the entire Group. Proof of the improvement is now beginning to be reflected in the numbers as highlighted here:
§ In the 6 months to 30 June 2012 the manufacturing operations lost £1.6 million
§ In the 6 months to 31 December 2012 the manufacturing operations lost £60,000
§ In the 3 months to 31 March 2013 the manufacturing operations made a profit of £13,000
To paraphrase a quote from the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, even a journey of a thousand miles must begin with one small step. This underpins the nature of our continuous improvement programme and the enhancements which we have witnessed to date in our Luton operations. The recovery in the underlying financial performance is the result of thousands of small improvements each with an individual person responsible for them and accountable to others for their delivery, thus it is the teamwork of our people that has helped to deliver the progress to date. There are three areas which I'd like to highlight in particular in relation to the changes in Luton:
§ Process improvements involving a fundamental analysis of our operating systems, workflow streams and the mapping of tens of thousands of individual operations to identify and eradicate inefficiencies.
§ Reduced footprint. We have reduced the number of buildings in which we operate from eight to two thus considerably reducing duplication, improving the flow of product and enabling focused investment in our main production facility.
§ Supply chain. With the significant strengthening of our balance sheet as a result of the issue of equity and improving financial performance we have been able to normalise the relationship with our supplier base. However, it has gone further than this enabling us to focus on having deeper and more strategic relationship with a fewer number of suppliers (reduced in number by 80% over the past 15 months). In particular, the partnership with MBE has developed such that its heavy machine shop, MBE Cologne, is now a key supplier of major components and kits of parts to Hayward Tyler.
Whilst the majority of the Executive management's attention has been on the turnaround of the Luton based business during the calendar year 2012 so the improving position of this operation means that we can now begin to focus on further supporting the development and growth of our other operations. Highlights from these included:
§ The successful move of our Varley Pumps business from Luton to Glasgow, which doubled the size of our Glasgow based operations within their existing footprint.
§ Significant growth in our Kunshan AM operation built on our installed base in China and the expansion of their sphere of influence to include South East Asia.
§ A recovery in our Vermont operation post-Fukushima driven by a combination of contract wins for replacement units and new synthetic gasification units together with a significant increase in field service work.
§ An increase in our AM business in Delhi driven by increasing demand for OE spares coupled with an improving order environment for our OE.
So, whilst our operations are at different stages of their development the successful continuous improvement programme, which originated in our Glasgow operation is now being rolled out across the rest of the Group.
Overall the combination of an improving performance in Luton and a record performance (in mix terms) in favour of the AM meant that revenues for the 15 month period increased to £40.5 million with trading* EBITDA of £4.2 million and trading* operating profit of £3.3 million. Gross margins were 35% as a result of this mix and whilst in the future I would expect gross margins to improve in the OE business I would also expect the overall mix of business to be closer to a more favourable (in terms of ensuring the longer term future of the business) 50%:50% split between OE and AM than the 30%:70% split seen in the period in question.
Stakeholders
Given the huge change experienced across the Group in the last 15 months or so I would like to thank all of our stakeholders for their support; to our customers for their patience, to our suppliers for their understanding and especially to our employees for their fortitude, diligence and determination.
Vision
Looking forward, we have a much stronger platform on which to build and develop our vision of becoming our customers' number one choice for the provision of mission critical motors and pumps within our chosen markets.
We will be measured by our customers' on our ability to deliver the promise we sell. We have an incredible history to draw on, a strong reputation and enviable brand to build on and a dedicated team to count on which gives me every confidence that all our stakeholders can look forward to sharing in our success and our 200th anniversary celebrations in 2015.
EWAN LLOYD-BAKER
25 June 2013
* measured on a trading basis (see note 2.5)
Statement of Financial Position
Group | Company | ||||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | ||
Notes | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
Non-Current Assets | |||||
Goodwill | 15 | 2,219 | 2,219 | - | - |
Other intangible assets | 16 | 975 | 944 | - | - |
Investments | 17 | - | - | 7,723 | 7,723 |
Property, plant and equipment | 18 | 8,036 | 7,999 | - | - |
Deferred tax assets | 21 | 3,989 | 4,721 | - | - |
15,219 | 15,883 | 7,723 | 7,723 | ||
Current Assets | |||||
Inventories | 19 | 5,483 | 5,171 | - | - |
Trade and other receivables | 20 | 9,417 | 10,128 | 7,248 | 2,915 |
Other current assets | 20 | 769 | 497 | 5 | 2 |
Current tax assets | 13 | 368 | 250 | - | - |
Cash and cash equivalents | 22 | 571 | 437 | 46 | 5 |
16,608 | 16,483 | 7,299 | 2,922 | ||
Total Assets | 31,827 | 32,366 | 15,022 | 10,645 | |
Current Liabilities | |||||
Trade and other payables | 23 | 7,615 | 6,428 | 39 | 56 |
Borrowings | 30.4 | 6,116 | 9,681 | - | - |
Provisions | 25 | 1,182 | 1,064 | - | - |
Current tax liabilities | 13 | 194 | 14 | - | - |
Other liabilities | 24 | 2,335 | 3,218 | 23 | 2 |
Financial liabilities - derivatives | 30.2 | - | 4,066 | - | - |
Current Liabilities | 17,442 | 24,471 | 62 | 58 | |
Net current (liabilities)/assets | (834) | (7,988) | 7,237 | 2,864 | |
Total assets less current liabilities | 14,385 | 7,895 | 14,960 | 10,587 | |
Non-Current Liabilities | |||||
Borrowings | 30.4 | 2,984 | 736 | - | - |
Pension and other employee obligations | 27 | 1,555 | 2,467 | - | - |
4,539 | 3,203 | - | - | ||
Net Assets | 9,846 | 4,692 | 14,960 | 10,587 |
Group | Company | |||||||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||||
Notes | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||||
Equity | ||||||||
Called up share capital | 33 | 455 | 355 | 455 | 355 | |||
Share premium account | 33 | 28,705 | 24,327 | 28,705 | 24,327 | |||
Merger reserve | 14,502 | 14,502 | 20,667 | 20,667 | ||||
Reverse acquisition reserve | (19,973) | (19,973) | - | - | ||||
Other equity | 18 | - | 18 | - | ||||
Foreign currency translation reserve | (126) | (51) | - | - | ||||
Retained earnings | (13,735) | (14,468) | (34,885) | (34,762) | ||||
Total Equity | 9,846 | 4,692 | 14,960 | 10,587 | ||||
The accounts were approved by the Board of Directors on 24 June 2013 and were signed on its behalf by:
E LLOYD-BAKER, DIRECTOR
N FLANAGAN, DIRECTOR
Company registration number: 116537C
Consolidated Income Statement
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15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | ||||||||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||||
Notes | Trading | Non-trading | Total | Trading | Non-trading | Total | |||
Revenue | 6 | 40,481 | - | 40,481 | 32,096 | - | 32,096 | ||
Cost of sales | (26,489) | - | (26,489) | (21,533) | - | (21,533) | |||
Gross profit | 13,992 | - | 13,992 | 10,563 | - | 10,563 | |||
Operating charges | 2.5 | (10,719) | 224 | (10,495) | (8,246) | (3,610) | (11,856) | ||
Restructuring costs | 2.5 | - | (1,064) | (1,064) | |||||
Operating profit/(loss) | 7 | 3,273 | (840) | 2,433 | 2,317 | (3,610) | (1,293) | ||
Finance costs Fair value of derivatives | 2.5 & 11 2.5 & 11 | (879) - | (516) 455 | (1,395) 455 | (624) - | (55) (1,108) | (679) (1,108) | ||
Profit/(loss) before tax | 2,394 | (901) | 1,493 | 1,693 | (4,773) | (3,080) | |||
Taxation | 12 | (830) | (540) | (1,370) | (404) | (1,106) | (1,510) | ||
Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent |
1,564 |
(1,441) |
123 |
1,289 |
(5,879) |
(4,590) | |||
Basic earnings per share (pence) | 14 | 3.68 | (3.39) | 0.29 | 3.63 | (16.56) | (12.93) | ||
Diluted earnings per share (pence) | 14 | 3.68 | (3.39) | 0.29 | 3.63 | (16.56) | (12.93) | ||
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | ||
£000 | £000 | ||
Profit/(loss) for the period | 123 | (4,590) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss): | |||
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | (75) | 121 | |
Actuarial gains on post-retirement employee benefits | 802 | 92 | |
Deferred tax relating to post-retirement employee benefits | (192) | (24) | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year net of tax | 535 | 189 | |
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the period | 658 | (4,401) | |
Attributable to | |||
Equity shareholders of the Company | 658 | (4,401) | |
The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial statements
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Share Capital |
Share Premium |
Merger Reserve |
Reverse Acquisition | Employee Benefit Trust Reserve |
Other Equity | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve |
Retained Earnings |
Total |
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£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
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Balance at 1 January 2011 | 355 | 24,327 | 14,502 | (19,973) | - | - | (172) | (9,946) | 9,093 |
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Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (4,590) | (4,590) |
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Actuarial gain for the period on pension scheme (see note 27) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 92 | 92 |
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Deferred tax on actuarial movement on pension scheme | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (24) | (24) |
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Gain on translation of overseas subsidiaries | - | - | - | - | - | - | 121 | - | 121 |
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Total comprehensive income/(loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 121 | (4,522) | (4,401) |
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Balance at 31 December 2011 | 355 | 24,327 | 14,502 | (19,973) | (51) | (14,468) | 4,692 |
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Issue of shares during period | 100 | 4,378 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4,478 |
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Purchase of shares | - | - | - | - | (78) | - | - | - | (78) |
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Gift of shares | - | - | - | - | 78 | 18 | - | - | 96 |
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Transactions with owners | 100 | 4,378 | - | - | - | 18 | - | - | 4,496 |
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Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 123 | 123 |
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Actuarial gain for the period on pension scheme (see note 27) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 802
| 802 |
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Deferred tax on actuarial movement on pension scheme | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (192) | (192) |
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Gain on translation of overseas subsidiaries | - | - | - | - | - | (75) | - | (75) |
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Total comprehensive income/(loss) | - | - | - | - | - | - | (75) | 733 | 658 |
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Balance at 31 March 2013 | 455 | 28,705 | 14,502 | (19,973) | - | 18 | (126) | (13,735) | 9,846 |
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Company Statement of Changes in Equity
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Employee | Share |
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Share Capital |
Share Premium |
Merger Reserve | Benefit Trust Reserve |
Other Equity | Based Payment Reserve |
Retained Earnings |
Total |
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£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
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Balance at 1 January 2011 | 355 | 24,327 | 20,667 | - | - | 91 | (34,078) | 11,362 |
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Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | (91) | (684) | (775) |
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Balance at 31 December 2011 | 355 | 24,327 | 20,667 | - | - | - | (34,762) | 10,587 |
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Issue of shares during period | 100 | 4,378 | - | - | - | - | - | 4,478 |
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Purchase of shares | - | - | - | (78) | - | - | - | (78) |
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Gift of shares | - | - | - | 78 | 18 | - | - | 96 |
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Transactions with owners | 100 | 4,378 | - | - | 18 | - | - | 4,496 |
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Loss for the period | - | - | - | - | - | - | (123) | (123) |
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Balance at 31 March 2013 | 455 | 28,705 | 20,667 | - | 18 | - | (34,885 | 14,960 |
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Cash Flow Statement |
Group |
Company | ||||
15 months to31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | 15 months to 31 March2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Profit/(loss) after taxation | 123 | (4,590) | (105) | (684) | ||
Adjustment for: | ||||||
Tax expense | 1,370 | 1,510 | - | - | ||
Finance costs | 940 | 1,787 | - | - | ||
Impairment of property, plant and equipment |
2,585 |
- |
- | |||
Impairment of assets held for sale | 140 | - | - | |||
Amortisation of intangible assets | 192 | 154 | - | - | ||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
701 |
572 |
- |
- | ||
(Loss)/profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
21 |
(10) |
- |
- | ||
Foreign exchange differences | (35) | 55 | - | - | ||
Changes in working capital: | - | |||||
Movement in inventories | (312) | (266) | - | - | ||
Movement in trade and other receivables | 385 | (1,827) | (4,336) | - | ||
Movement in trade and other payables | 257 | (1,324) | 4 | (1,016) | ||
Movement in provisions | 118 | (147) | - | (144) | ||
Cash generated from operations | 3,758 | (1,361) | (4,437) | (1,844) | ||
Taxes paid | (892) | (639) | - | - | ||
Interest paid | (842) | (518) | - | - | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | 2,026 | (2,518) | (4,437) | (1,844) | ||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(810) |
(747) |
- |
- | ||
Purchase of intangible assets | (223) | - | - | - | ||
Disposal of property, plant and equipment | 28 | 10 | - | - | ||
Interest received | - | - | - | - | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,005) | (737) | - | - | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
Draw down of short term borrowings | - | 686 | - | - | ||
Repayment of short term borrowings | (4,748) | - | - | - | ||
Drawdown of long term borrowings | 4,000 | - | - | - | ||
Repayment of long term borrowings | (374) | (1,725) | - | - | ||
Termination of derivatives | (3,611) | - | - | - | ||
Rebanking costs | (739) | - | - | - | ||
Proceeds from issue of share capital | 4,478 | - | 4,478 | - | ||
Drawdown of finance leases | 125 | - | - | - | ||
Repayment of finance leases | (18) | (13) | - | - | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (887) | (1,052) | 4,478 | - | ||
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 134 | (4,307)
| 41 | (1,844)
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 437 | 4,744 | 5 | 1,849 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 571 | 437 | 46 | 5 | ||
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Hayward Tyler Group plc (formerly Specialist Energy Group plc) is incorporated and resident in the Isle of Man. The Company's registered office and principal place of business is Peregrine Corporate Services, Burleigh Manor, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5EP. Hayward Tyler Group plc's shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
Hayward Tyler Group plc is the ultimate parent company of the Group and its consolidated financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling (£), which is its functional currency. These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 24 June 2013. The Directors have not recommended a dividend.
The principal operating business of Hayward Tyler Group plc is Hayward Tyler Group Limited ("Hayward Tyler"). Established in the UK in 1815, Hayward Tyler designs, manufactures and services a comprehensive range of fluid filled electric motors and pumps. These units are custom designed to meet the most demanding of applications and environments. Focused on the power generation (conventional and nuclear), oil & gas (topside and deep subsea) and industrial markets, Hayward Tyler is a market leader in its technology solutions. Furthermore, Hayward Tyler supplies and services a range of mission critical motors and pumps for the Royal Navy submarine fleet in the UK. Hayward Tyler also undertakes service, overhaul and upgrading of third party motor and pump equipment across all sectors.
In addition to the head office in Luton (England), Hayward Tyler has manufacturing and service support facilities in Kunshan (China), Delhi (India), East Kilbride (Scotland) and Vermont (USA). These facilities and staff provide cover 24 hours 7 days a week for maintenance, overhaul and repair.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
2.1 Going concern
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have taken note of the guidance issued by The Financial Reporting Council on Going Concern Assessments in determining that this is the appropriate basis of preparation of the financial statements and have considered a number of factors.
On the basis of the outlook for the business, its medium term forecasts, its new borrowing arrangements (see note 35) and the continuing support of its major shareholder, MBE Technologies Pte Limited, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group and Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Group and Company continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.
2.2 Basis of preparationThe consolidated financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2013 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis for the purposes of inclusion in this document with the exception of some financial instruments which are carried at fair value (see note 30) and freehold properties which are held at revalued amounts (see note 18). The accounting policies set out below have been consistently applied to all the periods presented.
2.3 Basis of consolidationThe Group financial statements consolidate those of the Company and all of its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 March 2013. Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has the power to control the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date on which control ceases.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
2.4 Business combinationsFor business combinations occurring since 1 January 2010, the requirements of IFRS 3R have been applied. The consideration transferred by the Group to obtain control of a subsidiary is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred, liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group, which includes the fair value of any asset or liability arising from a contingent consideration arrangement. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.
The Group recognises identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination regardless of whether they have been previously recognised in the acquiree's financial statements prior to the acquisition. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are measured at their acquisition-date fair values.
Goodwill is stated after separate recognition of identifiable intangible assets. It is calculated as the excess of the sum of (a) fair value of consideration transferred, (b) the recognised amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and (c) acquisition-date fair value of any existing equity interest in the acquiree, over the acquisition-date fair values of identifiable net assets. If the fair values of identifiable net assets exceed the sum calculated above, the excess amount (i.e. gain on a bargain purchase) is recognised in profit or loss immediately.
2.5 Trading and non-trading
The consolidated income statement reports the results for the year under the headings Trading and Non-trading. Trading represents the underlying performance of Hayward Tyler together with head office costs. Non-trading represents non-recurring items, which include operating charges, finance costs and deferred tax charge of £0.5 million (2011: £1.1 million).
Non-trading operating charges include:
§ Collection of receivables previously provided for from jurisdictions where, due to political uncertainty, the collectability was in doubt: gain of £0.2 million (2011: charge of £0.8 million)
§ Restructuring of Luton operations: charge of £1.0 million (2011: £nil)
§ Impairment of freehold property and other assets of £nil (2011: £2.8 million).
Non-trading finance costs include:
§ Re-banking costs: charge of £0.5 million (2011: £0.1 million)
§ The movement in fair value of derivatives: gain of £0.5 million (2011: charge of £1.1 million).
2.6 Segmental reporting
In identifying its operating segments, management follows the Group's service lines, which represent the main products and services provided by the Group.
The activities undertaken by the original equipment manufacturing segment ("OE") includes the design and manufacture of pumps and motors. The aftermarket segment ("AM") provides a comprehensive range of aftermarket services and spares supporting the Group's own product range as well as those of other original equipment manufacturers. Each of these operating segments is managed separately as they require different resources and have a different customer base, including sales and marketing approach. All inter-segment transfers are carried out at arm's length prices.
The measurement policies the Group uses for segment reporting under IFRS 8 are the same as those used in its financial statements, except that:
§ post-employment benefit expenses
§ expenses relating to share-based payments
§ research costs relating to new business activities
are not included in arriving at the operating profit of the operating segments. In addition, corporate assets which are not directly attributable to the business activities of any operating segment are not allocated to a segment. There have been no changes from prior periods in the measurement methods used to determine reported segment profit or loss.
2.7 Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling, which is the Company's functional currency.
(a) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the "functional currency"). In the Group's financial statements, all assets, liabilities and transactions of the Group entities, with a functional currency other than the Pound Sterling (the Group's presentation currency) are translated into Pounds Sterling upon consolidation. The functional currencies of the entities in the Group have remained unchanged during the reporting period.
(b) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the respective Group entity using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss.
Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rates at the date of the transaction (not retranslated). Non-monetary items measured at fair value are translated using the exchange rates at the date when fair value was determined.
(c) Foreign subsidiaries
The assets and liabilities in the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries and related goodwill are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Income and expenses are translated at the average rate. The exchange differences arising from the retranslation of the opening net investment in subsidiaries are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the "Foreign Currency Translation Reserve" in equity. On disposal of a foreign operation the cumulative translation differences are reclassified from equity to profit or loss when the gain or loss on disposal is recognised.
2.8 Property, plant and equipment
Land held for use in production or administration is stated at historical cost. As land is considered to have an unlimited useful life, related carrying amounts are not depreciated. Buildings for use in production or administration are initially recognised at acquisition cost and subsequently measured using the cost model, cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Property and equipment held under finance leases are capitalised and included in property, plant and equipment. Such assets are depreciated over their expected useful lives (determined by reference to comparable owned assets) or over the term of the lease, if shorter. Buildings are stated at cost or revaluation less depreciation and impairment losses. Equipment, furniture and fittings are stated at cost less depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or revaluation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Buildings - 4%
Plant and machinery - 10%
Fixtures and fittings - 20%
Short leasehold improvements - over period of lease
Material residual value estimates and estimates of the useful life are updated as required, but at least annually, whether or not the asset is re-valued.
Gains or losses arising on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined as the difference between the disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and are recognised in profit or loss within 'other income' or 'other expenses'.
2.9 Leased assets
The economic ownership of a leased asset is transferred to the lessee if the lessee bears substantially all the risks and rewards related to the ownership of the leased asset. The related asset is then recognised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased asset or, if lower, the present value of the lease payments plus incidental payments, if any. A corresponding amount is recognised as a finance leasing liability. Leases of land and buildings are classified separately and are split into a land and a building element, in accordance with the relative fair values of the leasehold interests at the date the asset is recognised initially.
Depreciation methods and useful lives for assets held under finance lease agreements correspond to those applied to comparable assets which are legally owned by the Group. The corresponding finance leasing liability is reduced by lease payments, less finance charges, which are expensed as part of finance costs.
The interest element of leasing payments represents a constant proportion of the capital balance outstanding and is charged to profit or loss over the period of the lease.
All other leases are treated as operating leases. Payments on operating lease agreements are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Associated costs, such as maintenance and insurance, are expensed as incurred.
2.10 Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the acquisition cost in a business combination over the fair value of the Group's share of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing.
2.11 Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets include capitalised development costs used in respect of the development of subsea motor and electrical joint technology. They are accounted for using the cost model whereby capitalised costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life, which in the case of the subsea motor is 10 years and in the case of the electrical joint is 5 years. Expenditure on research is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.
Costs that are directly attributable to the development phase of technology are recognised as an intangible asset, provided they meet the following recognition requirements:
§ completion of the intangible asset to the development phase is technically feasible, so that it will be available for use or sale;
§ the Group intends to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it;
§ the Group has the ability to use or sell the intangible asset;
§ the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits. Among other things, this requires that there be a market for the output from the intangible asset or for the intangible asset itself, or, if it is to be used internally, the asset will be used in generating such benefits;
§ there are adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the intangible asset; and
§ the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development can be measured reliably.
Development costs not meeting these criteria for capitalisation are expensed as incurred.
Directly attributable costs include employee costs incurred on the development along with an appropriate portion of relevant overheads. Development costs recognised as an intangible asset are subject to the same subsequent measurement method. However, until completion of the development project, the assets are subject to impairment testing only as described below in the note on impairments.
2.12 Impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are largely independent cash inflows (cash-generating units). As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are tested at cash-generating unit level. Goodwill is allocated to those cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from synergies of the related business combination and represents the lowest level within the Group at which management monitors goodwill. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually. All other individual assets or cash-generating units are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss. Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and the value in use of the asset. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately. Impairment losses for cash-generating units reduce first the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to that cash-generating unit. Any remaining loss is charged pro rata to the other assets in the cash-generating unit. With the exception of goodwill, where an impairment loss for an asset (or cash-generating unit) subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately.
2.13 Investments
Investments in undertakings are recorded at fair value of consideration paid less impairment.
2.14 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises the direct purchase price, including all expenses directly attributable to the manufacturing process as well as suitable portions of related production overheads, based on normal operating capacity. Costs are assigned using the first in, first out cost formula. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less applicable variable selling expenses.
2.15 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and short-term deposits that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
2.16 Equity, reserves and dividend payments
Share capital represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued.
Share premium includes any premiums received on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from share premium, net of any related income tax benefits.
The foreign currency translation reserve represents differences arising on the retranslation of net investments in overseas subsidiary undertakings, based on the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.
The merger reserve of £14.5 million includes £9.9 million arising as a result of the acquisition of Southbank in January 2010. The merger reserve represents the difference between the nominal value of the share capital issued by Hayward Tyler Group plc and its fair value at 20 January 2010, the date of the acquisition.
The reverse acquisition reserve arises as a result of the method of accounting for the acquisition of Southbank by Hayward Tyler Group plc. In accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations (Revised 2008) the acquisition has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition.
Retained earnings include all current and prior period retained profits.
Dividend distributions payable to equity shareholders are included in 'other liabilities' when the dividends have been approved in a general meeting prior to the reporting date.
2.17 Taxation
The tax expense recognised in profit or loss represents the sum of the current tax and deferred tax. The current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. It is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available in future against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised, provided that they are enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are always provided for in full.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when the Group has a right and intention to set off current tax assets and liabilities from the same taxation authority.
Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised as a component of tax income or expense in profit or loss, except where they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also recognised in the other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
2.18 Post employment benefits
The Group provides post employment benefits through defined benefit plans as well as various defined contribution plans.
A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into an independent entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions after its payment of the fixed contribution. The contributions are recognised as an employee benefit expense when they are due.
Plans that do not meet the definition of a defined contribution plan are defined benefit plans. The defined benefit plans sponsored by the Group defines the amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive on retirement by reference to length of service and final salary. The legal obligation for any benefits remains with the Group, even if plan assets for funding the defined benefit plan have been set aside. Plan assets may include assets specifically designated to a long-term benefit fund as well as qualifying insurance policies.
The liability recognised in the statement of financial position for defined benefit plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the reporting date less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognised actuarial gains or losses and past service costs.
Management estimates the defined benefit obligation annually with the assistance of independent actuaries. The estimate of its post-retirement benefit obligations is based on standard rates of inflation, medical cost trends and mortality. It also takes into account the Group's specific anticipation of future salary increases. Discount factors are determined close to each year-end by reference to high quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension liability.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the statement of other comprehensive income. Past service costs are recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the changes to the pension plan are conditional on the employees remaining in service for a specified period of time (the vesting period). In this case, the past service costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
Interest expenses related to pension obligations and expected return on plan assets are included net in other finance costs in profit or loss. All other post employment benefit expenses are included in 'employee benefits expense'.
Short-term employee benefits, including holiday entitlement, are current liabilities included in 'pension and other employee obligations', measured at the undiscounted amount that the Group expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement.
2.19 Share based payment
The Group operates equity-settled share-based remuneration plans for its employees. None of the Group's plans feature any share options or any options for a cash settlement. Prior to the reverse acquisition in 2010 the Group issued equity settled share based payments to certain employees and third parties. These arrangements are no longer operating for the issue of new options.
All goods and services received in exchange for the grant of any share-based payment are measured at their fair values. Where employees are rewarded using share-based payments, the fair value of employees' services is determined indirectly by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted. This fair value is appraised at the grant date and excludes the impact of non-market vesting conditions (for example profitability and sales growth targets and performance conditions).
All share-based remuneration is ultimately recognised as an expense in profit or loss with a corresponding credit to retained earnings. If vesting periods or other vesting conditions apply, the expense is allocated over the vesting period, based on the best available estimate of the number of shares expected to vest.
Equity settled share based payments are measured at fair value at the date of the grant. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity settled share based payments is expensed on a straight line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group's estimate of shares that will eventually vest and adjusted for the effect of non-market based vesting conditions. Fair value is measured by use of the Black Scholes model. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the effects on non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.
2.20 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Provisions are recognised when present obligations as a result of a past event will probably lead to an outflow of economic resources from the Group and amounts can be estimated reliably. Timing or amount of the outflow may still be uncertain. A present obligation arises from the presence of a legal or constructive commitment that has resulted from past events, for example, product warranties granted to a customer, legal disputes or onerous contracts.
Provisions are measured at the estimated expenditure required to settle the present obligation, based on the most reliable evidence available at the reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the present obligation. Where there are a number of similar
obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. Provisions are discounted to their present values, where the time value of money is material.
Any reimbursement that the Group can be virtually certain to collect from a third party with respect to the obligation is recognised as a separate asset. However, this asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision. All provisions are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.
In those cases where the possible outflow of economic resources as a result of present obligations is considered improbable or remote, or the amount provided for cannot be measured reliably, no liability is recognised, unless it was assumed in the course of a business combination. In a business combination contingent liabilities are recognised at their fair values in the course of the allocation of the purchase price to the assets and liabilities acquired in the business combination. They are subsequently measured at the higher amount of a comparable provision as described above and the amount initially recognised, less any amortisation.
Probable inflows of economic benefits to the Group that do not yet meet the recognition criteria of an asset are considered contingent assets and disclosed where an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
2.21 Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises revenue from the sale of goods and the rendering of services.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable and represents amounts obtained through trading activities, net of value added tax and trade discounts. The Group applies the revenue recognition criteria set out below to each separately identifiable component of the sales or service transaction in order to reflect the substance of the
transaction. The consideration received from these transactions is allocated to the separately identifiable component by taking into account the relative fair value of each component.
Revenue is recognised when the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity, the costs incurred or to be incurred can be measured reliably, and when the criteria for each of the Group's different activities has been met. These activity-specific recognition criteria are based on the goods or solutions provided to the customer and the contract conditions in each case, and are described below.
(a) Original equipment manufacture
The Group provides pumps and motors specifically customised to each customer. These contracts specify a fixed price for the development and installation of pumps and motors.
When the outcome can be assessed reliably, contract revenue and associated costs are recognised as revenue and expenses respectively by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the reporting date. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable in relation to that activity.
When the Group cannot measure the outcome of a contract reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the contract costs incurred and to the extent that such costs are recoverable. Contract costs are recognised in the period in which they are incurred.
When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the total expected loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
The stage of completion of any contract is assessed by management by taking into consideration all information available at the reporting date. The percentage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred to date with the total estimated costs of the contract.
The gross amount due from customers for contract work is presented as an asset within 'trade and other receivables' for all contracts in progress for which costs incurred plus recognised profits (less recognised losses) exceeds progress billings. The gross amount due to customers for contract work is presented as a liability within 'other liabilities' for all contracts in progress for which progress billings exceed costs incurred plus recognised profits (less losses).
(b) Aftermarket
Revenue comprises the sale of spare parts and other aftermarket services, which is recognised when the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods and services supplied. Significant risks and rewards are generally considered to be transferred to the buyer when the customer has taken undisputed delivery of the goods and services.
(c) Interest income
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis using the effective interest method.
2.22 Operating expenses
Operating expenses are recognised in profit or loss upon utilisation of the service or at the date of their origin. Expenditure for warranties is recognised and charged against the associated provision when the related revenue is recognised.
2.23 Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs primarily comprise interest on the Group's borrowings. Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset when it is probable that they will result in future
economic benefits and the costs can be measured reliably. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred and reported within 'finance costs'.
2.24 Finance costs - re-banking
Re-banking costs comprise the costs of repaying existing borrowings and the costs of arranging new borrowing and banking facilities. Re-banking costs are accounted for using the extinguishment method with any difference on the extinguishment of the old debt and recognition of the new debt charged to the income statement in the period the re-banking occurred. To the extent that costs relate to new borrowing facilities whose term exceeds 1 year, such costs are charged to the income statement evenly over the term of the loan..
2.25 Financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised on the Group's Statement of Financial Position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or when the financial asset and all substantial risks and rewards are transferred.
A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are measured initially at fair value plus transactions costs, except for financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss, which are measured initially at fair value.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are measured subsequently as described below.
Financial assets
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified into the following categories upon initial recognition loans and receivables.
The category determines subsequent measurement and whether any resulting income and expense is recognised in profit or loss or in other comprehensive income.
All financial assets except for those at fair value through profit or loss are subject to review for impairment at least at each reporting date. Financial assets are impaired when there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Different criteria to determine impairment are applied for each category of financial assets, which are described below.
All income and expenses relating to financial assets that are recognised in profit or loss are presented within 'finance costs' or 'finance income', except for impairment of trade receivables, which is presented within 'other expenses'.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial recognition these are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents and trade and most other receivables fall into this category of financial instruments.
Individually significant receivables are considered for impairment when they are past due or when other objective evidence is received that a specific counterparty will default. Receivables that are not considered to be individually impaired are reviewed for impairment in groups, which are determined by reference to the industry and region of a counterparty and other available features of shared credit risk characteristics. The percentage of the write down is then based on recent historical counterparty default rates for each identified group. Impairment of trade receivables is presented within 'other expenses'.
Financial liabilities
The Group's financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables and derivative financial instruments.
Financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, except for financial liabilities held for trading or designated at fair value through profit or loss, that are carried subsequently at fair value with gains or losses recognised in profit or loss.
All interest-related charges and, if applicable, changes in an instrument's fair value that are reported in profit or loss are included within 'finance costs' or 'finance income'.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives are financial assets or financial liabilities classified as held for trading and recorded at fair value through profit and loss.
Due to certain customer contracts being settled in foreign currencies, the Group enters into forward exchange contracts and swaps in order to reduce the exposure to foreign currency risk. The Group has also used a fixed rate swap to fix the rate of interest payable on some of its borrowings and an inflation swap as part of a fixed rate loan arrangement. Refer to note 30 for more details regarding the Group's use of derivatives.
3 Standards, amendments and interpretation to existing standards that are not yet effective and have not been adopted early by the Group
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, certain new standards,amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published but are not yet effective, and have not been adopted early by the Group.
Management anticipates that all of the pronouncements will be adopted in the Group's financial statements for the first period beginning after the effective date of the pronouncement. Information on new standards, amendments and interpretations that are expected to be relevant to the Group's financial statements is provided below. Certain other new standards and interpretations have been issued but are not expected to have a material impact on the Group's financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 19 'Employee Benefits' (IAS 19 Amendments)
The IAS 19 Amendments include a number of targeted improvements throughout the Standard. The main changes relate to defined benefit plans. They:
§ eliminate the 'corridor method', requiring entities to recognise all actuarial gains and losses arising in the reporting period;
§ changes the measurement and presentation of certain components of defined benefit cost;
§ enhance the disclosure requirements, including information about the characteristics of defined benefit plans and the risks that entities are exposed to through participation in them.
The IAS 19 Amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013 and will apply retrospectively. The Group will be affected as it sponsors a defined benefit pension plan, however, these changes will not have a material impact on the Group. Firstly, the Group does not use the corridor method.Secondly, the net pension expense in profit or loss will be affected by the removal of the expected return on plan assets and interest cost components and their replacement by a net interest cost based on the net defined benefit asset or liability. Management has determined with its actuarial advisers that this change will have an immaterial impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (effective from 1 January 2015)
The IASB aims to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement in its entirety. The replacement standard (IFRS 9) is being issued in phases. To date, the chapters dealing with recognition, classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and liabilities have been issued. These chapters are effective for annual periods beginning 1 January 2015. Further chapters dealing with impairment methodology and hedge accounting are still being developed.
Management have yet to assess the impact that this amendment is likely to have on the financial statements of the Group. However, they do not expect to implement the amendments until all chapters of IFRS 9 have been published and they can comprehensively assess the impact of all changes.
4 Significant management judgements in applying accounting policies
The following are significant management judgements in applying accounting policies of the Group that have the most effect on the financial statements.
Internally generated development costs
Management monitors progress of internal research and development projects by using a project management system. Significant judgement is required in distinguishing research from the development phase. Development costs are recognised as an asset when all the criteria are met, whereas research costs are expensed as incurred.
To distinguish any research-type project phase from the development phase, it is the Group's accounting policy to also require a detailed forecast of sales or cost savings expected to be generated by the intangible asset. The forecast is incorporated into the Group's overall budget forecast as the capitalisation of development costs commences. This ensures that managerial accounting, impairment testing procedures and accounting for internally-generated intangible assets is based on the same data.
The Group's management also monitors whether the recognition requirements for development costs continue to be met and an assessment made of its recoverability. This is necessary as the economic success of any product development is uncertain and may be subject to future technical problems after the time of recognition.
Revenue recognition - original equipment manufacture
The stage of completion of a contract is assessed by management taking into consideration all information available at the reporting date. In this process management carries out significant judgements about milestones, actual work performed and the estimated costs to complete the work. Further information on the Group's accounting policy for contracts is in note 2.21.
Deferred tax assets
The assessment of the probability of future taxable income in which deferred tax assets can be utilised is based on the Group's latest approved budget forecast, which is adjusted for significant non-taxable income and expenses and specific limits to the use of any unused tax loss or credit. The tax rules in the numerous jurisdictions in which the Group operates are also carefully taken into consideration. If a positive forecast of taxable income indicates the probable use of a deferred tax asset, especially when it can be utilised without a time limit, that deferred tax asset is usually recognised in full. The recognition of deferred tax assets that are subject to certain legal or economic limits or uncertainties is assessed individually by management based on the specific facts and circumstances.
Leases
In applying the classification of leases in IAS 17, management considers its leases of equipment as finance lease arrangements. In some cases, the lease transaction is not always conclusive, and management uses judgement in determining whether the lease is a finance lease arrangement that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership.
5 Estimation uncertainty
When preparing financial statements management undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
The actual results may differ from the judgements, estimate and assumptions made by management, and will seldom equal the estimated results.
Information about significant judgements, estimates and assumptions that have the most significant effect on recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses are discussed below.
Original equipment revenue
The stage of completion of any contract is assessed by management by taking into consideration all information available at the reporting date. In this process management formulates estimates regarding actual work performed and the estimated costs to complete the work.
Deferred tax asset - refer to note 21
Management estimates the deferred tax asset semi-annually with the assistance of independent tax advisers; however, the actual outcome may vary due to estimation uncertainties. The assessment of the probability of future taxable trading income in which deferred tax assets, in respect of trading losses, can be utilised is based on management's latest financial projections. If a positive projection of taxable income indicates the probable use of such deferred tax asset, especially when it can be utilised without a time limit, that deferred tax asset is usually recognised in full. The recognition of deferred tax assets that are subject to certain legal or economic limits or uncertainties is assessed individually by management based on the specific facts and circumstances. The value of deferred tax asset in respect of trading losses at 31 March 2013 was £3.7 million (2011: £2.8 million).
Defined benefit pension liability - refer to note 27
Management estimates the defined benefit pension liability annually with the assistance of independent actuaries; however, the actual outcome may vary due to estimation uncertainties. The estimate of its defined benefit pension gross liability of £13.1 million (2011: £13.1 million) is based on standard rates of inflation and mortality. The estimate does not include anticipation of future salary increases, as there are no members with benefits related to future salary progression. Discount factors are determined close to each period end by reference to high quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension liability. Estimation uncertainties exist particularly with regard to medical cost trends, which may vary significantly in future appraisals of the Group's defined benefit pension obligations. The value of the defined benefit pension liability at 31 March 2013 was £1.6 million (2011: £2.5 million).
Provisions - refer to note 25
The amount recognised for warranties for which customers are covered for the cost of repairs is estimated based on management's past experience and the future expectations of defects. The value of warranty provisions at 31 March 2013 was £0.6 million (2011: £0.6 million).
6 Segment information
Management currently identifies the Group's two service lines, OE and AM, as operating segments. The activities undertaken by the OE segment include the manufacture of pumps and motors. The activities of the AM division include the servicing of, and provision of spares for, a wide range of pumps and motors.
Segment information can be analysed as follows for the reporting periods under review:
OE | AM | Total | |
15 months to 31 March 2013 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
Segment revenues from: | |||
Total segment revenue | 12,446 | 29,073 | 41,519 |
Inter segment | (107) | (931) | (1,038) |
External customers | 12,339 | 28,142 | 40,481 |
Cost and expenses | (13,986) | (21,289) | (35,275) |
Segment operating (loss)/profit | (1,647) | 6,853 | 5,206 |
Segment assets | 8,916 | 9,848 | 18,764 |
OE | AM | Total | |||
Year to 31 December 2011 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||
Segment revenues from: | |||||
Total segment revenue | 13,171 | 19,575 | 32,746 | ||
Inter segment | (225) | (425) | (650) | ||
External customers | 12,946 | 19,150 | 32,096 | ||
Cost and expenses | (13,907) | (14,705) | (28,612) | ||
Segment operating (loss)/profit | (961) | 4,445 | 3,484 | ||
Segment assets | 8,713 | 9,123 | 17,836 | ||
The Group's revenues from external customers and its non-current assets (other than goodwill and deferred tax assets) are divided into the following geographical areas:
31 March 2013 | 31 December 2011 | |||
Revenue | Non-current Assets | Revenue | Non-current Assets | |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
United Kingdom | 5,778 | 7,893 | 4,599 | 7,908 |
USA | 12,904 | 1,056 | 8,531 | 975 |
Other countries | 21,799 | 62 | 18,966 | 60 |
40,481 | 9,011 | 32,096 | 8,943 |
Revenues from external customers in the Group's domicile, United Kingdom, as well as its major market the USA have been identified on the basis of the customers' geographical location. Non-current assets are allocated based on their physical location.
No customer represented greater than 10% of Group revenue in the 15 months to 31 March 2013 nor the year to 31 December 2011.
The totals presented for the Group's operating segments reconcile to the entity's key financial figures as presented in its financial statements as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Segment revenues | ||
Total segment revenues | 41,519 | 32,746 |
Elimination of inter-segmental revenues | (1,038) | (650) |
40,481 | 32,096 | |
Segment profit | ||
Segment operating profit | 5,206 | 3,484 |
Post employment benefit expenses | (233) | (185) |
Other operating costs not allocated | (1,561) | (1,065) |
Foreign currency exchange differences | (139) | 83 |
Trading operating profit |
3,273 |
2,317 |
Non-trading items (see note 2.5) | (840) | (3,610) |
Operating profit/(loss) after exceptional items | 2,433 | (1,293) |
Finance costs plus fair value of derivatives | (940) | (1,787) |
Group profit/(loss) before tax | 1,493 | (3,080) |
Segment total assets can be reconciled to Group assets as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Segment total assets | ||
Total segment assets | 18,764 | 17,836 |
Group | 42,781 | 37,946 |
Consolidation | (29,718) | (23,416) |
Group total assets | 31,827 | 32,366 |
7 Operating profit/(loss)
Operating profit/(loss) is stated after charging:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Depreciation of owned assets | 673 | 489 |
Depreciation of assets held under finance leases | 28 | 83 |
Amortisation of other intangible assets | 192 | 154 |
Auditor's remuneration: | ||
Audit services: - Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the Company's annual accounts |
16 |
16 |
- The audit of the Company's subsidiaries pursuant to legislation Other services: | 80 | 71 |
- Taxation services | - | - |
- Other services | 2 | 10 |
Rentals under operating leases: |
| |
- Land and buildings | 240 | 167 |
- Plant and equipment | 100 | 86 |
Foreign currency exchange differences - loss/(gain) | 139 | (83) |
Foreign currency exchange differences relate to a loss on hedge contracts at rates that were adverse to actual rates offset by a gain arising on the retranslation of net current assets.
Non-trading operating loss in the 15 months to 31 March 2013 is stated after the cost of restructuring the Luton operations (£1.0 million) offset by collection of receivables from jurisdictions provided for in 2011 where, due to political uncertainty, collectability was in doubt (£0.2 million).
8 Employee remuneration
Employee benefits expense
The employee benefit expense during the year was as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Wages and salaries | 13,312 | 11,038 |
Social security costs | 1,328 | 1,090 |
Redundancy costs | 460 | - |
Pension costs | 1,034 | 510 |
16,134 | 12,638 |
The average numbers of employees during the year were as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
OE and AM | 173 | 178 |
General and administration | 100 | 93 |
Selling | 40 | 41 |
313 | 312 |
Key management personnel
Key management of the Group are members of the Board of Directors in Hayward Tyler Group plc.
Remuneration in respect of the Directors including employer's national insurance cost was as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Short term employee benefits | 767 | 487 |
Employer's National Insurance Contributions | 70 | 46 |
837 | 533 |
The amounts set out above include remuneration in respect of the highest paid director as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Short term employee benefits | 343 | 180 |
Employer's National Insurance Contributions | 42 | 23 |
385 | 203 |
None of the Directors participate in the Group's defined benefit plan. Details of related party transactions are given in note 31 to the financial statements.
During the period the Company established a subsidiary, Specialist Energy Group Trustee Limited, for the purpose of acting as an Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT"). Authorities were granted to the EBT to purchase ordinary shares in the Company to be distributed to relevant employees and on 5 October 2012 the EBT purchased 600,000 shares at a price of 13 pence per share. On 9 October 2012 the EBT gifted these shares with an aggregate value of £96,000 to Ewan Lloyd-Baker. These arrangements constitute a related party transaction and further details are provided in note 31.
9 Directors' Emoluments
The remuneration received by each Director that served during the period was as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to31 December | |||||||||||
£000 | Salary & fees | Bonus | Pension1 | Total2 | 2011 Total2 | |||||||
Executive | ||||||||||||
E Lloyd-Baker | 225 | 118 | - | 343 | 180 | |||||||
N Flanagan | 150 | 52 | 38 | 240 | 180 | |||||||
Non-executive | ||||||||||||
J May | 89 | - | - | 89 | 55 | |||||||
D Khaitan3 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||
S Dasgupta3 | 32 | - | - | 32 | - | |||||||
P Ghosh3 5 | 9 | - | - | 9 | - | |||||||
R Emerson6 | 21 | - | - | 21 | 36 | |||||||
C Every6 | 33 | - | - | 33 | 36 | |||||||
559 | 170 | 38 | 767 | 487 |
Notes
1. None of the Directors participate in the Group's defined benefit scheme. Pension contributions represent payments to a personal pension arrangement
2. Employer's National Insurance Contributions made relating to directors' emoluments in the period were £70,000 (2011: £46,000)
3. Appointed 15 May 2012 following subscription for 10,000,000 ordinary shares of the Company by MBE Mineral Technologies Pte Limited
4. During the period to 31 March 2013 £31,500 was paid to MBE Mineral Technologies Pte Limited for the provision of non-executive director services by Deepak Khaitan
5. During the period to 31 March 2013 £22,750 was paid to MBE Mineral Technologies Pte Limited for the provision of non-executive director services by Prabir Ghosh
6. Resigned 15 August 2012 following the completion of the re-banking of the Group
10 Trading EBITDA
Trading earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation are as follows:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Trading EBITDA | ||
Trading operating profit | 3,273 | 2,317 |
Depreciation and amortisation | 893 | 726 |
4,166 | 3,043 |
11 Finance costs
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Trading: | ||
Interest payable on bank borrowing | 756 | 529 |
Finance costs of pensions | 123 | 95 |
879 | 624 | |
Non-trading: | ||
Finance charges - re-banking | 516 | 55 |
(Gain)/loss arising on fair value of derivative contracts | (455) | 1,108 |
940 | 1,787 |
Further details of the re-banking are set out in the Financial Review, which starts on page 16, and in note 35.
12 Income tax expense
(a) Analysis of total tax charge
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Current tax: | ||
UK tax corporation tax at 24.4% (2011: 26.5%) | - | - |
Amounts over provided in prior years | 7 | (43) |
Overseas taxation | 823 | 453 |
Adjustment in respect of prior year | - | (6) |
Total current tax | 830 | 404 |
Deferred tax | ||
Accelerated capital allowances | (28) | (158) |
Revaluation of derivative contracts to fair value | 992 | (293) |
Losses available for offset against future taxable income | (1,161) | 38 |
Retirement benefit obligations | 219 | 48 |
Less movement recorded in other comprehensive income | (192) | (24) |
Other temporary differences | 24 | 107 |
Effect of change in tax rate | 369 | 371 |
Amounts over provided in prior years | 317 | 1,017 |
Total deferred tax | 540 | 1,106 |
Tax charge reported in the income statement | 1,370 | 1,510 |
(b) Reconciliation of profit/( loss) before tax total tax charge/(credit)
The relationship between the expected tax expense based on the domestic effective tax rate of Hayward Tyler Group plc at 24.4% (2011: 26.5%) and the reported tax expense in the income statement is set out below, which also shows the major components of tax expense:
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | ||
£000 | £000 | ||
Profit/(loss) before tax | 1,493 | (3,080) | |
Domestic tax rate for Hayward Tyler Group plc | 24.4% | 26.5% | |
Expected tax charge/(credit) | 365 | (816) | |
Adjustment for tax-rate differences in foreign jurisdictions | 281 | 218 | |
Deferred tax not recognised Temporary differences: | 386 | 472 | |
- Impairment of property | - | 685 | |
Amounts over provided in prior years | 317 | 974 | |
Adjustment for non-deductible expenses | 21 | (23) | |
Tax charge | 1,370 | 1,510 | |
Note 21 provides information on the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities, including the amounts recognised directly in the income statement.
13 Income tax asset/(liability)
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Current tax assets | 368 | 250 |
Current tax liabilities | (194) | (14) |
Income tax receivable/(payable) | 174 | 236 |
14 Earnings/(loss) per share
The calculation of the basic earnings/ (loss) per share is based on the earnings/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year.
The calculation of diluted earnings/(loss) per share is based on the basic earnings/(loss) per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares and the post tax effect of dividends and/or interest, on the assumed conversion of all dilutive options and other dilutive potential ordinary shares.
15 months to 31 March 2013 | Year to 31 December 2011 | |
Earnings/(loss) per share calculations only | ||
Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders: | ||
Profit/(loss) for the period (£000) | 123 | (4,590) |
Weighted average number of shares (used for basic earnings per share) | 42,524,948 | 35,507,404 |
Dilutive effect of options* | - | 5,141 |
Weighted average number of shares |
42,524,948 |
35,512,545 |
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (pence) | 0.29 | (12.93) |
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (pence)* | 0.29 | (12.93) |
*Anti-dilutive in the prior year due to loss therefore loss per share does not change as would make loss per share smaller
Dividends
No dividends have been declared during the current period (2011: nil).
15 Goodwill
The net carrying amount of goodwill can be analysed as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Gross carrying amount | ||
Carrying amount at start of period | 2,219 | 2,219 |
Carrying amount at end of period | 2,219 | 2,219 |
There is no impairment charge for the period (2011: nil). For the purposes of periodic impairment testing the carrying amount of goodwill is allocated to the following cash generating units ("CGU").
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
| £000 | £000 |
OE | 368 | 368 |
AM | 1,851 | 1,851 |
Carrying amount at end of period | 2,219 | 2,219 |
The recoverable amounts of the OE and AM cash-generating units were determined based on value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions used in the calculations were:
§ The forecast operating cash flows for the next five years and a terminal value of such flows based on approved budgets and plans. These budgets and plans are based on past performance, current orders, future order pipeline and expectations for the market development of the CGU, taking into account the current economic climate and forecast assumptions (both internal and external where appropriate) around the relevant product markets.
§ An estimate of the long-term growth rate for the CGU representing management's best estimate of future long-term growth in the respective divisions, taking into account both internal and external projections for the markets in which they operate. The long-term growth rate used for the first five years was 11% and the terminal value growth rate used was 2%.
§ A discount rate of 11.3% was used to discount future cash flows and reflects management's estimate of the weighted average cost of capital of the Group.
Impairment test are carried out at each reporting date and indicate present values of future cash flows in respect of both the OE and AM divisions are far in excess of the carrying values of the associated assets including goodwill that management considers the likelihood of any impairment arising to be remote.
16 Other intangible assets
The Group's other intangible assets comprise solely internally generated development costs (see note 2.11). The net carrying amounts for the reporting periods under review can be analysed as follows:
| |||
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | ||
Gross carrying amount | |||
Balance at start of period | 1,490 | 1,490 | |
Additions | 223 | - | |
Balance at end of period | 1,713 | 1,490 | |
Accumulated amortisation and impairment | |||
Balance at start of period | 546 | 392 | |
Amortisation | 192 | 154 | |
Balance at end of period | 738 | 546 | |
| |||
Carrying amount at end of period | 975 | 944 | |
The amortisation charge for the year is included within operating charges and disclosed in note 7.
17 Investments
The Company had the following investments in subsidiary undertakings:
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Gross value of investments | ||
Balance at start of period | 27,916 | 20,916 |
Additions | - | 7,000 |
Balance at end of period | 27,916 | 27,916 |
Provision for impairment | ||
Balance at start of period | 20,193 | 20,193 |
Impairment in period | - | - |
Balance at end of period | 20,193 | 20,193 |
Net book value at end of period | 7,723 | 7,723 |
The addition in 2011 reflects the capitalisation of Southbank UK Limited.
The Company owns more than 20% of the following companies:
Name of company | Place of incorporation | %Ownership/ voting power | Principal activity |
| |||
Southbank UK Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Holding company |
Redglade Associates Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Property |
Redglade Investments Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Property |
Hayward Tyler Group Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Holding company |
Hayward Tyler Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Trading |
Hayward Tyler (UK) Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Varley Pumps Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Trading |
Hayward Tyler Subsea Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Hayward Tyler Holdings Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Holding company |
Hayward Tyler Holding Inc | USA | 100 | Holding company |
Hayward Tyler Inc | USA | 100 | Trading |
Hayward Tyler Pumps (Kunshan) Co Limited | China | 100 | Trading |
Hayward Tyler India PTE Limited | India | 100 | Trading |
Appleton & Howard Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Hayward Tyler Fluid Dynamics Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Hayward Tyler Fluid Handling Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Trading |
Hayward Tyler Services Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Specilist Energy Group Trustee Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Acts as employee benefit trust |
Hayward Tyler Pension Plan Trustees Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Manages pension scheme |
Sumo Pumps Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Hayward Tyler Engineered Products Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Capital Engineering Services Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Credit Montague Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Mullins Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Specialist Energy Group Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Dormant |
Nviro Cleantech Limited | England & Wales | 100 | Holding company |
Laseair Limited | England & Wales | 80 | No longer trading |
Microrelease Limited | England & Wales | 80 | No longer trading |
Organotect Inc | USA | 65 | No longer trading |
Nviro Cleantech Inc | USA | 100 | Holding company |
Vertus Technologies US LLC | USA | 100 | Holding company |
Vertus Technologies Industrial LLC | USA | 100 | No longer trading |
Vertus Technologies Limited | Cayman Islands | 100 | Holding company |
Nviro Cleantech Limited | Cayman Islands | 100 | Holding company |
All companies are owned indirectly by Hayward Tyler Group plc except for Southbank UK Limited, Specialist Energy Group Trustee Limited and Nviro Cleantech Limited and the results for all have been included within the consolidation.
18 Property, plant and equipment
The Group's property, plant and equipment comprise primarily land, buildings, plant and machinery and fixtures and fittings. The carrying amount can be analysed as follows:
Group | Freehold land and buildings | Short leasehold improvements |
Plant and machinery | Fixtures and fittings |
Total |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
Gross carrying amount | |||||
Balance at 1 January 2012 | 8,622 | 734 | 11,610 | 3,452 | 24,418 |
Exchange adjustments | - | 21 | 46 | 22 | 89 |
Additions Reclassification | - - | 105 (6) | 529 (45) | 162 51 | 797 - |
Disposals | - | (19) | (571) | (109) | (699) |
Balance at 31 March 2013 | 8,622 | 835 | 11,569 | 3,578 | 24,605 |
Depreciation and impairment | |||||
Balance at 1 January 2012 | 2,885 | 575 | 10,003 | 2,956 | 16,419 |
Exchange adjustments | - | 19 | 82 | 17 | 118 |
Disposals Reclassification | - - | (21) - | (538) (53) | (110) 53 | (669) - |
Impairment | - | - | - | - | - |
Charge for the year | 74 | 31 | 358 | 238 | 701 |
Balance at 31 March 2013 | 2,959 | 604 | 9,852 | 3,154 | 16,569 |
Carrying amount at 31 March 2013 |
5,663 |
231 |
1,717 |
425 |
8,036 |
Gross carrying amount | |||||
Balance at 1 January 2011 | 8,622 | 594 | 11,194 | 3,301 | 23,711 |
Exchange adjustments | - | 18 | 61 | 12 | 91 |
Additions | - | 22 | 554 | 171 | 747 |
Disposals | - | - | (131) | - | (131) |
Reclassification | 100 | (68) | (32) | - | |
Balance at 31 December 2011 | 8,622 | 734 | 11,610 | 3,452 | 24,418 |
Depreciation and impairment | |||||
Balance at 1 January 2011 | 241 | 530 | 9,816 | 2,731 | 13,318 |
Disposals | - | - | (131) | - | (131) |
Reclassification | 9 | (5) | (4) | - | |
Exchange adjustments | - | 12 | 41 | 22 | 75 |
Impairment | 2,585 | - | - | - | 2,585 |
Charge for the year | 59 | 24 | 282 | 207 | 572 |
Balance at 31 December 2011 | 2,885 | 575 | 10,003 | 2,956 | 16,419 |
Carrying amount at 31 December 2011 |
5,737 |
159 |
1,607 |
496 |
7,999 |
The Group's freehold land and buildings were revalued by independent valuers for the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011. Fair values were estimated based on market value on the assumption of existing use.
All depreciation charges are included within operating charges and disclosed in note 7.
The Group's land and buildings have been pledged as security for term loans.
Carrying value of finance leases assets included in plant and machinery amounted to £635,000 (2011: £604,000). The depreciation charged to the financial statements in the year in respect of finance leased assets amounted to £28,000 (2011: £83,000).
19 Inventories
Inventories recognised in the statement of financial position can be analysed as follows:
| |||
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | ||
Raw materials and consumables | 3,227 | 3,136 | |
Work in progress | 960 | 915 | |
Finished goods and goods for resale | 1,296 | 1,120 | |
5,483 | 5,171 | ||
In the 15 month period to 31 March 2013 total inventory included in expenses amounted to £14,525,000 (2011: £11,736,000).
20 Trade and other receivables
Group | Company |
| |||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | ||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||
Current | |||||
Trade receivables | 6,111 | 8,523 | 9 | - | |
Less: provision for impairment of receivables | (717) | (1,323) | - | - | |
Trade receivables - net | 5,394 | 7,200 | 9 | - | |
Gross amounts due from customers | 4,011 | 2,581 | - | - | |
Other receivables | 12 | 347 | - | 54 | |
Due from group undertakings | - | - | 7,239 | 2,861 | |
Trade and other receivables | 9,417 | 10,128 | 7,248 | 2,915 | |
Prepayments | 528 | 480 | - | 2 | |
VAT recoverable | 241 | 17 | 5 | - | |
Other current assets | 769 | 497 | 5 | 2 | |
Total current trade and other receivables |
10,186 |
10,625 |
7,253 |
2,917 | |
The Directors believe that the carrying amounts of trade and other receivables approximate their fair values. The receivables are short term and non-interest bearing.
All of the Group's trade and other receivables have been reviewed for indicators of impairment. Certain trade receivables were found to be impaired and a provision for impairment of receivables of £0.7 million (2011: £1.3 million) has been made.
The movement in the provision for impairment of receivables can be reconciled as follows:
| ||||
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | ||
£000 | £000 | |||
Balance at start of period | 1,323 | 428 | ||
Charge for the year | 118 | 1,057 | ||
Impairment reversals | (724) | (162) | ||
Balance at end of period | 717 | 1,323 | ||
An analysis of unimpaired trade receivables that are past due is given in note 28.
21 Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax movements for the year arising from temporary differences and unused tax losses of the group can be summarised as follows:
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | |
Balance at start of period | 4,721 | 5,851 |
Charge to income statement for the year (note 12) | (540) | (1,106) |
Charge to other comprehensive income | (192) | (24) |
Balance at end of period | 3,989 | 4,721 |
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available in future against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. This recognition is supported by the underlying profitability of the Group in the 15 month period to 31 March 2013 and the future projected profitability of the Group. No deferred tax asset has been recognised on tax losses of £1.0 million (2011: £1.7 million).
Deferred tax assets
Balance at 1 January 2012 | Charge to income for the year | Charge to other comprehensive income for the year | Balance at 31 March 2013 | |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
Accelerated tax depreciation | 369 | (435) | - | (66) |
Retirement benefit obligations | 617 | (67) | (192) | 358 |
Derivatives | 1,016 | (1,016) | - | - |
Tax losses | 2,825 | 885 | - | 3,710 |
Temporary differences | (106) | 93 | - | (13) |
Total | 4,721 | (540) | (192) | 3,989 |
Balance at 1 January 2011 | Charge to income for the year | Charge to other comprehensive income for the year | Balance at 31 December 2012 | |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
Accelerated tax depreciation | 181 | 188 | - | 369 |
Retirement benefit obligations | 716 | (74) | (24) | 617 |
Derivatives | 799 | 217 | - | 1,016 |
Tax losses | 4,150 | (1,575) | - | 2,825 |
Temporary differences | 5 | (112) | - | (107) |
Total | 5,851 | (1,106) | (24) | 4,721 |
22 Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents included the following components:
Group | Company |
| ||||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||
Cash at bank and in hand | 571 | 437 | 46 | 5 | ||
571 | 437 | 46 | 5 | |||
At 31 March 2013 the Group had the following undrawn facilities:
| |||
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | ||
Revolving credit facilities | 2,650 | 549 | |
Corporate charge card facility | 56 | 67 | |
The bank revolving credit facilities and loans are secured by fixed and floating charges over the Group's assets.
The short term bank borrowings under the revolving credit facilities have been classified under borrowings in Hayward Tyler Group plc. A breakdown of cash and borrowings is set out below:
Group | Company |
| ||||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||
Cash at bank and in hand | 571 | 437 | 46 | 5 | ||
Short term bank borrowings | (5,458) | (4,806) | - | - | ||
Short term bank loans | (658) | (4,875) | - | - | ||
Non-current bank loans | (2,984) | (736) | - | - | ||
Net debt | (8,529) | (9,980) | 46 | 5 | ||
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of the cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value.
23 Trade and other payables
Group | Company |
| ||||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||
Trade payables | 1,985 | 4,428 | 13 | 15 | ||
Payments on account | 5,285 | 1,493 | - | - | ||
Social security and other taxes Due to group undertakings | 345 - | 507 - | - 26 | - 41 | ||
Trade payables | 7,615 | 6,428 | 39 | 56 | ||
The carrying amounts of trade and other payables approximate to their fair values. All amounts shown above are short-term liabilities and are accruing no interest.
24 Other liabilities
Other liabilities can be summarised as follows:
Group | Company |
| ||||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |||
Accruals | 2,251 | 2,966 | 2 | 2 | ||
Other payables | 84 | 252 | 21 | - | ||
2,336 | 3,218 | 23 | 2 | |||
25 Provisions
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Annual leave | 255 | 209 |
Warranty | 590 | 593 |
Liquidated damages | 46 | 262 |
Loss making contracts | 291 | - |
1,182 | 1,064 |
All provisions are considered current. The carrying amounts may be analysed as follows:
Annual leave |
Warranty |
Liquidated damages | Loss making contracts |
Total | |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
Carrying amount at start of period | 209 | 593 | 262 | - | 1,064 |
Additional provisions | 46 | 834 | 812 | 291 | 1,983 |
Unused amounts reversed | - | (360) | (46) | - | (406) |
Amount utilised | - | (477) | (982) | - | (1,459) |
Carrying amount at end of period | 255 | 590 | 46 | 291 | 1,182 |
Annual leave provision
Paid holidays are regarded as an employee benefit and are charged to the profit or loss as the benefit is earned. A provision is made at the balance sheet date to reflect the present value of the holidays earned but not taken.
Warranty provision
Provisions for warranty work represent the estimated cost of work provided under the terms of the contracts with customers with reference to the length and unexpired portion of the terms provided.
Liquidated damages
Provisions for liquidated damages are the liabilities estimated to arise on the expected delay in shipment of contracts that have been shipped prior to 31 March 2013.
Loss making contracts
Provisions for loss making contracts are the estimated total costs that exceed the total revenues from contracts that are in progress at the reporting date.
26 Leases
Finance Leases
The Group leases various equipment under finance lease arrangements. The net carrying amount of the assets held under finance lease arrangements is £635,000 (2011: £604,000). The assets are included under "Plant and Machinery", which form an integral part of "property, plant and equipment" (see note 18).
The future aggregate minimum finance lease payments are as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | ||
Minimum payments | Present value of payments | Minimum payments | Present value of payments | |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
No later than 1 year | 107 | 103 | 66 | 51 |
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years | 240 | 217 |
51 |
38 |
347 | 320 | 117 | 89 | |
Less: Amounts representing finance charges
|
(27) |
(28) | ||
Present value of minimum lease payments |
320 |
89 |
The lease agreement for the equipment includes fixed lease payments and a purchase option at the end of the lease term. The agreement is non-cancellable but does not contain any further restrictions. No contingent rents were recognised as an expense in the reporting periods under review.
Operating leases
The Group leases various offices, vehicles and equipment under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights.
The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are:
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
Group | £000 | £000 |
No later than 1 year | 224 | 228 |
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years | 83 | 287 |
307 | 515 |
Lease payments recognised as an expense during the period are shown in note 7. The Group's operating lease agreements do not contain any contingent rent clauses.
27 Pensions and other employee obligations
Within the UK the Group operates a defined benefit plan with benefits linked to final salary and a defined contribution plan. With effect from 1 June 2003 the defined benefit plan was closed to new UK employees who are offered membership of the defined contribution plan. The majority of UK employees are members of one of these arrangements. The method used in assessing the scheme liabilities is the projected unit method. A full valuation of the pension scheme is produced every three years (the last one being as at 1 January 2011) and updated annually to 31 March 2013 by independent qualified actuaries.
The liabilities recognised for pensions and other employee remuneration in the statement of financial position consist of the following amounts:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Net obligation | 1,555 | 2,467 |
Scheme liabilities
The defined benefit obligations for the reporting periods under review are as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Defined benefit obligation 1 January 2012 | 13,126 | 13,137 |
Interest cost | 729 | 725 |
Actuarial loss | 372 | 126 |
Benefits paid | (1,069) | (862) |
Defined benefits obligation 31 March 2013 | 13,158 | 13,126 |
For determination of the pension obligation, the following actuarial assumptions were used:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Discount rate | 4.6% | 4.6% |
Expected rate of return on plan assets | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Expected rate of pension increases | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Inflation assumption | 3.3% | 2.8% |
Mortality assumption
| SIPA CMI | SIPA CMI |
SIPA CMI - for males and females projected on a year of birth basis using CMI (2010) projections with a long term rate of improvement of 1.5% per annum with a plus 2 year age rating. The mortality assumptions imply the following life expectancies:
§ Male retiring at age 65 in 2013 21.1Female retiring at age 65 in 2013
23.3
§ Male retiring at age 65 in 2033 23.3
§ Female retiring at age 65 in 2033 25.6
These assumptions were developed by management under consideration of expert advice provided by JLT, independent actuarial appraisers. These assumptions have led to the amounts determined as the Group's defined benefit obligations for the reporting periods under review and should be regarded as management's best estimate. However, the actual outcome may vary.
No assumption is made with regard to the expected rate of salary increases as there are no members with benefits related to future salary progression.
Scheme assets
The assets held by the pension fund can be reconciled from the opening balance to the reporting date as follows:
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
Group | £000 | £000 |
Fair value of plan assets at start of period | 10,659 | 10,488 |
Expected returns on plan assets | 606 | 630 |
Actuarial gain/(loss) | 1,174 | 218 |
Contributions by the group | 233 | 185 |
Benefits paid | (1,069) | (862) |
Fair value of plan assets at end of period | 11,603 | 10,659 |
Actual return on plan assets | 1,780 | 848 |
Based on historical data, the Group expects contributions of £195,000 to be paid in the year to 31 March 2014.
Plan assets include 419,639 shares in Hayward Tyler Group plc. Plan assets can be broken down into the following major categories of investments:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||
£000 | % | £000 | % |
| |
| |||||
Real estate funds | 587 | 5 | 580 | 6 |
|
Equity investment funds | 4,590 | 40 | 3,393 | 32 |
|
Gilts and LDI funds | 3,510 | 30 | 3,427 | 32 |
|
Self related equities | 124 | 1 | 122 | 1 |
|
Corporate bonds | 2,648 | 23 | 2,895 | 27 |
|
Liquid funds | 144 | 1 | 242 | 2 |
|
| |||||
Total value of assets | 11,603 | 100 | 10,659 | 100 |
|
The Group's defined benefit obligations and plan assets may be reconciled to the amounts presented on the face of the statement of financial position for each of the reporting periods under review as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Defined benefit obligation | (13,158) | (13,126) |
Fair value of plan assets | 11,603 | 10,659 |
Total deficit | (1,555) | (2,467) |
Scheme expenses
Total expenses resulting from the Group's defined benefit plans can be analysed as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Interest costs | (729) | (725) |
Expected returns on plan assets | 606 | 630 |
Total expenses recognised in finance costs | (123) | (95) |
The employee benefits expense for the period is £nil (2011: £nil).
Expected returns on plan assets are based on a weighted average of expected returns of the various assets in the plan, and include an analysis of historical returns and predictions about future returns. Expected returns on plan assets are estimated by independent pension scheme appraisals undertaken by external valuers in close co-ordination with each fund's treasury board. In the period the actual return on plan assets was £1,780,000 (2011: £848,000).
The actuarial gains and losses recorded in other comprehensive income are as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Actuarial losses on liabilities | (372) | (126) |
Actuarial gains on assets | 1,174 | 218 |
Total gains recognised in other comprehensive income | 802 | 92 |
The cumulative actuarial gains recognised in the statement of other comprehensive income at 31 March 2013 was £66,000 (2011: losses of £736,000).
Group |
At 31 March |
At 31 December | ||||
2013 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 |
| |
Experience gains and losses | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
|
| ||||||
Defined benefit obligation | (13,158) | (13,126) | (13,137) | (12,937) | (11,341) |
|
Fair value of plan assets | 11,603 | 10,659 | 10,488 | 10,176 | 10,672 |
|
| ||||||
Plan deficit | (1,555) | (2,467) | (2,649) | (2,761) | (669) |
|
| ||||||
Experience adjustments: |
| |||||
Plan assets | 1,174 | 218 | 350 | (378) | (2,960) |
|
Plan liabilities | 27 | - | - | - | 1,593 |
|
28 Risk management objectives and policies
The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; foreign currency risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, cash flow risk and interest rate risk. The Group's overall risk management programmes focus on both credit risk and the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Group's financial performance.
The Group's risk management is co-ordinated at its headquarters, in close co-operation with the Board of Directors, and focuses on actively securing the Group's and the Company's short to medium-term cash flows by minimising the exposure to financial markets.
While the Group does use derivatives in order to economically hedge its exposure to foreign currency risk and cash flow interest rate risk (see below) it does not engage in the trading of derivatives for speculative purposes nor does it write options. The most significant financial risks to which the Group and the Company are exposed are described below.
The Group is exposed to market risk through its use of financial instruments and specifically to currency risk, interest rate risk and certain other price risks, which result from both its operating and investing activities.
Foreign currency sensitivity
The Group operates in overseas markets and is subject to currency exposures of transactions undertaken during the period. Management's overarching objective is to minimise the extent of the Group's exposure to currency risk. In respect of transactional foreign currency risk the Group maintains a policy that all exposures on material committed transactions should be economically hedged as far as possible. The Group prepares rolling 12 month currency cash flow forecasts to enable currency exposures to be identified and then subsequently hedged.
The Group uses forward exchange contracts to hedge the impact on receipts and payments of the volatility in exchange rates of US Dollar and Euro to Pound Sterling. The notional principal amounts of the outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts at 31 March 2013 were nil (31 December 2011: USD3.7 million). Hedge accounting is not applied in respect of these hedged transactions.
Derivative contracts are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position with movements in that fair value being recognised in profit or loss.
Currency exposures comprise the monetary assets and monetary liabilities of the Group that are not denominated in the functional currency of the operating unit involved. The significant currency risk arises from contracts raised in US Dollars.
The following table illustrates the sensitivity of profit and equity to a reasonably possible change in the US Dollar/Pound Sterling exchange rate of +/- 10%. These changes are considered to be reasonably possible based on observation of recent volatility in the currency markets. The calculations are based on a change in average US Dollar/Pound Sterling exchange rate for each period, and the foreign currency denominated financial instruments held at each reporting date that are sensitive to changes in the US Dollar/Pound Sterling exchange rate. All other variables are held constant.
Change in exchange rate | ||
+10% | -10% | |
Impact on profit in a 12 month period based on financial instruments held at: | £000 | £000 |
31 March 2013 | - | - |
31 December 2011 | (208) | 254 |
There is no impact on equity arising from foreign exchange fluctuations as the Group does not use hedge accounting. Exposures to foreign exchange rates vary during the year depending on the volume of overseas transactions. Nonetheless, the analysis above is considered to be representative of the Group's exposure to currency risk.
The Company does not have any currency exposures.
Interest rate sensitivity
The Group's borrowings include loans that carry variable rates of interest and thus expose the Group to cash flow risk. The Group's policy is to minimise interest costs and changes in the market value of debt. Interest rate risk is regularly monitored to ensure that the mix of variable and fixed rate borrowing is appropriate for the Group. The Group has chosen to maintain the majority of its borrowings as floating in order to benefit from low current interest rates.
The Group has term borrowings of £0.4 million that have an effective fixed rate of interest. These borrowings relate to finance lease agreements. The remaining term borrowings of £3.4 million have a floating rate of interest based on LIBOR.
The Group's policy is to minimise interest rate cash flow risk exposures on long-term financing. The interest rate profile of the financial assets of the Group at 31 March 2013 is as follows:
Group | Fixed | Floating | Zero | Total |
Interest rate profile | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
Receivables | ||||
Trade and other receivables | - | - | 9,417 | 9,417 |
Payables | ||||
Trade and other payables | - | - | 7,615 | 7,615 |
Bank loans | - | 3,401 | - | 3,401 |
Amounts due under revolving credit facilities | - | 5,337 | - | 5,337 |
Amounts due under finance lease agreements | 362 | - | - | 362 |
362 | 8,738 | 7,615 | 16,715 | |
Cash | - | (571) | - | (571) |
362 | 8,167 | 7,615 | 16,144 |
The following table illustrates the sensitivity of profit and equity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates of +/- 0.5%. These changes are considered to be reasonably possible based on observation of current market conditions. The calculations are based on a change in average market interest rate for each period and the financial instruments held at each reporting date that are sensitive to changes in interest rates (i.e. net floating rate debt). All other variables are held constant.
Change in interest rate | ||
+0.5% | -0.5% | |
Impact on profit in a 12 month period based | £000 | £000 |
on financial instruments held at: | ||
31 March 2013 | (41) | 41 |
31 December 2011 | (24) | 24 |
The Company has minimal exposure to interest rate risk. It has no exposure to debt financing and has no interest rate bearing liabilities. It is exposed to interest rate risk on its financial assets being its cash at bank balances. The interest rate receivable on these balances is less than 0.5%. The Company gave careful consideration to which organisation it should use for its banking services and interest rates available was one aspect of the decision. The Directors currently believe that interest rate risk is at an acceptable level.
Credit risk analysis
The Group continuously monitors defaults of customers and other counterparties, identified either individually or by group, and incorporates this information into credit risk controls. Where available at reasonable cost, external credit ratings and/or reports on customers and other counterparties are obtained and used. The Group's policy is to deal only with creditworthy counterparties.
The Group's most significant exposure to credit risk is in respect of the possibility of any individual customer being unable to settle their debts as they fall due or as a result of changes
in the political landscape that impact the Group's ability to collect debts from an individual jurisdiction. The credit risk associated with customers and jurisdictions is considered as part
of the tender review process and is addressed initially via contract payment terms and, where appropriate, payment security. In certain circumstances it may lead to a decision by the Group to cease trading with individual customers or customers from certain jurisdictions.
The Group's maximum exposure to credit risk is limited to the carrying amount of financial assets recognised at the reporting date, as summarised below:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Classes of financial assets - carrying amounts | ||
Trade and other receivables | 9,417 | 10,128 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 571 | 437 |
The Group's management considers that all the above financial assets that are not impaired or past due for each of the reporting dates under review are of good credit quality.
None of the Group's financial assets are secured by collateral or other credit enhancements.
Some of the unimpaired trade receivables are past due as at the reporting date. Financial assets past due but not impaired can be shown as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Not more than 3 months | 34 | 192 |
More than 3 months but less than 6 months | 66 | 843 |
More than 6 but less than 12 months | 239 | 999 |
339 | 2,034 |
In respect of trade and other receivables, the Group is not exposed to any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of counterparties having similar characteristics. Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers in various industries and geographical areas. Based on historical information about customer default rates management consider the credit quality of trade receivables that are not past due or impaired to be good.
The credit risk for cash and cash equivalents is considered to be negligible since the counterparties are reputable banks with high quality external credit ratings.
The Company's credit risk arises principally from the Company's cash balances and the balances due to it from other Group undertakings. An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows. The concentration of the Company's credit risk is considered by counterparty, geography and currency. During the 15 month period ended and as at 31 March 2013 the Company held minimal cash balances. In addition, as at 31 March 2013 the Company had provided long term intercompany funding to its subsidiaries of £7.2 million (2011: £2.9 million), the majority of which is regarded as recoverable in the fullness of time.
Liquidity risk analysis
The Group, together with the Company, manages its liquidity needs by carefully monitoring scheduled debt servicing payments for long-term liabilities as well as forecast cash inflows and outflows due in day-to-day business. Liquidity needs are monitored in various time bands, on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis as well as on the basis of a rolling 30-day forecast and a rolling 13-week projection. Long-term liquidity needs for a 360-day lookout period are identified quarterly. Net cash requirements are compared to available borrowing facilities in order to determine headroom or any shortfalls.
The Group and the Company maintain cash and headroom to meet their liquidity requirements for 30-day periods at a minimum. Funding for long-term liquidity needs is additionally secured by an adequate amount of credit facilities and the ability to sell long-term investment in subsidiaries.
As at 31 March 2013, the liabilities that have contractual maturities (including interest payments where applicable) are summarised below:
Group | Company | ||||
Current ( | Non-current (> 1 year) | Current ( | Non-current (> 1 year) | ||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||
31 March 2013 | |||||
Trade payables | 1,985 | - | 13 | - | |
Accruals and other payables | 2,335 | - | 23 | - | |
Short-term bank borrowings | 5,337 | - | - | - | |
Finance lease liabilities | 121 | 241 | - | - | |
Bank loans | 658 | 2,743 | - | - | |
Derivatives | - | - | - | - | |
Owed to Group undertakings | - | - | 26 | - | |
31 December 2011 | ||||
Trade payables | 4,428 | - | 15 | - |
Accruals and other payables | 3,218 | - | 2 | - |
Short-term bank borrowings | 4,806 | - | - | - |
Finance lease liabilities | 73 | 259 | - | - |
Bank loans | 4,802 | 477 | - | - |
Derivatives | - | 4,066 | - | - |
Owed to Group undertakings | - | - | 41 | - |
The above amounts reflect the contractual undiscounted cash flows, which may differ to the carrying values of the liabilities at the reporting date. Where the counterparty has a choice of when an amount is paid the liability has been included on the earliest date on which payment can be required. The Directors are of the view that the fair value of borrowings approximate to their carrying value.
29 Capital management objectives
The Group's capital management objectives are:
§ to ensure the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, and
§ to provide an adequate return to shareholders
by pricing products and services commensurately with the level of risk. The Group funds itself through equity and debt, which is defined as bank borrowings and finance leases.
The Group's capital is represented by the carrying amount of equity as presented on the face of the statement of financial position. The Group's goal in capital management is to maintain a balance of capital to overall financing, which is subject to regular Board review, in the range 40% to 60%. At 31 March 2013 capital represented 54% of overall financing (2011: 32%). The capital and overall financing for the reporting periods under review is summarised as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Total equity | 9,846 | 4,692 |
Total equity | 9,846 | 4,692 |
Net borrowings | 8,527 | 9,980 |
Overall financing | 18,373 | 14,672 |
30 Financial assets and liabilities
30.1 Categories of financial assets and liabilities
The carrying amounts presented in the financial statements relate to the following categories of assets and liabilities:
Group | Company | |||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
Financial assets | ||||
Current: | ||||
Loans and receivables: | ||||
- Trade and other receivables | 9,417 | 10,128 | 7,248 | 2,915 |
- Cash and cash equivalents | 571 | 437 | 46 | 5 |
Financial liabilities | ||||
Current: | ||||
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost: | ||||
- Trade payables | 1,985 | 4,428 | 13 | 15 |
- Borrowings | 6,116 | 9,681 | - | - |
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss: | ||||
- Derivative financial instruments held for trading | - | 4,066 | - | - |
Non-current |
| ||||||
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost: | |||||||
- Borrowings | 2,984 | 736 | - | - | |||
See note 2.24 for a description of the accounting policies for each category of financial instrument. The fair values are presented in the related notes. A description of the Group's risk management objectives and policies for financial instruments is given in note 28.
30.2 Derivatives financial instruments
The fair value of forward and forward extras foreign currency contracts is calculated by reference to current market rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles. The fair value of interest rate and inflation swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows.
The derivative financial liabilities can be summarised as follows:
Group | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Forward exchange contracts | - | 104 |
Interest rate swap | - | 1,073 |
Inflation swap | - | 2,889 |
Fair value of derivative financial liabilities | - | 4,066 |
The derivative financial instruments that were outstanding at the time of the refinancing of the Group's borrowings in August 2012, which comprised mainly the interest rate swap and the inflation swap, were cancelled as part of the re-banking (see note 35).
The fair value measurements of all of the above derivative financial liabilities fall into Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
30.3 Financial results by category of financial instruments
The financial results by category of financial instruments can be summarised as follows:
Group | Company | |||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
Loans and receivables - interest received |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost - interest paid |
(680) |
(631) | - | - |
Fair value movements on derivative financial instruments |
455 |
(1,108) | - | - |
(225) | (1,739) | - | - |
30.4 Borrowings
Borrowings comprise the following financial liabilities:
Group | Current | Non-current | |||
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | ||
£000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | ||
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost: | |||||
Bank borrowings and loans | 5,995 | 9,608 | 2,743 | 477 | |
Finance lease liabilities | 121 | 73 | 241 | 259 | |
6,116 | 9,681 | 2,984 | 736 | ||
The bank loans are secured by fixed and floating charges over the Group assets. The rates of interest on the loans are detailed in note 28. The above bank loans contain terms and conditions that are normal for the commercial banking market. A breakdown of net debt is given in note 22.
There were no borrowings in the Company (2011: £nil).
31 Related party transactions
The Group's related parties include its key management, post-employment benefit plans for the Group's employees, subsidiaries and shareholders together with their subsidiaries as described below.
Unless otherwise stated, none of the transactions incorporate special terms and conditions and no guarantees were given or received. Outstanding balances are usually settled in cash.
Transactions with key management personnel
The transactions with directors and key management are disclosed in notes 8 and 9. Apart from this, during the period the Group undertook transactions with Crown Passage House Limited, a company of which Ewan Lloyd-Baker is a director and City and Westminster Corporate Finance LLP, a firm of which John May is a partner.
Crown Passage House Limited was paid rent of £11,000 (2011: £44,000) during the period for the provision of an office. This transaction was undertaken by the Company. This lease terminated on 31 March 2012.
City & Westminster Corporate Finance LLP were paid £38,000 (2011: £nil) during the period for the provision of office and administration services to the Company and £50,655 (2011: £25,556) for the provision of legal services to Hayward Tyler Limited in respect of commercial contracts. These fees were charged on normal commercial terms.
During the period the Company established a subsidiary, Specialist Energy Group Trustee Limited, for the purpose of acting as an Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT"). Authorities were granted to the EBT to purchase ordinary shares in the Company to be distributed to relevant employees and on 5 October 2012 the EBT purchased 600,000 shares at a price of 13 pence per share. On 9 October 2012 the EBT gifted these shares with an aggregate value of
£96,000 to Ewan Lloyd-Baker.
Transactions with post-employment benefit plans
The defined benefit plan referred to in note 27 is a related party to the Group.
The assets in the pension scheme include shares in Hayward Tyler Group plc. The Group's transactions with the pension scheme include contributions paid to the plan, which are disclosed in note 27. The Group has not entered into other transactions with the pension scheme, neither has it any outstanding balances at the reporting dates under review.
Transactions with subsidiaries
Transactions and balances within the Group have been eliminated on consolidation.
Balances between the Company and its subsidiaries at the year end were as follows:
Company | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings: | ||
- Southbank UK Limited - Redglade Investments Limited - Redglade Associates Limited | 6,092 1,107 10 | 1,820 1,041 - |
- Nviro Cleantech Limited | 6 | - |
- Nviro Cleantech Inc | 19 | - |
- Vertus Technologies Industrial LLC | 5 | - |
7,239 | 2,861 | |
Amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings: | ||
- Redglade Associates Limited - Microrelease Limited - Laseair Limited | - (12) (14) | (15) (12) (14) |
(26) | (41) | |
Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings represent intercompany funding. In the case of Southbank UK Limited funding has been provided to finance working capital, particularly for Hayward Tyler, and to finance debt repayments. Funding has been provided to Redglade Investments Limited to finance debt repayments. In the case of the Nviro companies funding has been provided to meet tax and regulatory costs. Amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings relate to trading balances.
Transactions with shareholders and their subsidiaries
The transactions with shareholders and their subsidiaries included financing, payment for non-executive director services and trading. These transactions comprised arrangements with MBE Mineral Technologies Pte Limited ("MBE Singapore"), of which Deepak Khaitan, Subir Dasgupta and Prabir Ghosh are directors, and its subsidiary MBE Cologne Engineering GmbH ("MBE Cologne"), of which Subir Dasgupta and Prabir Ghosh are directors.
On 15 May 2012 MBE Singapore subscribed for 10,000,000 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 50 pence per share, paying to the Company £5,000,000. On 8 August 2012 MBE Singapore lent £3,480,000 and £520,000 to Redglade Investments Limited and Redglade Associates Limited respectively, both of which are subsidiaries of the Company, to refinance term borrowings. As a result of this loan finance MBE Singapore was paid the following amounts by the Group during the period:
§ Arrangement fees of £184,000 in aggregate;
§ Interest of £93,290 in aggregate;
§ Loan repayments of £374,261 in aggregate.
During the period MBE Singapore was paid £31,500 in relation to Deepak Khaitan and £22,750 in relation to Prabir Ghosh for the provision of non-executive director services.
During the period MBE Cologne became accredited as a core supplier to Hayward Tyler Limited and was paid £94,500 (£2011: £nil) for the provision of component parts. These costs were charged on normal commercial terms.
32 Commitments
At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |
Group | £000 | £000 |
Contracted for but not provided for | 584 | 225 |
584 | 225 |
33 Equity
Share capital
The share capital of Hayward Tyler Group plc consists of fully paid ordinary shares with a par value of 1 pence per share. Shares authorised and issued are summarised below.
Authorised share capital: | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 |
£000 | £000 | |
80,000,000 ordinary shares of 1p | 800 | 400 |
800 | 400 |
Issued share capital: | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||||
No. | £000 | No. | £000 |
| |||
Allotted, called up and fully paid: |
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At beginning of period | 35,507,404 | 355 | 35,507,404 | 355 |
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Issued in May 2012* | 10,000,000 | 100 | - | - |
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Total | 45,507,404 | 455 | 35,507,404 | 355 |
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* See narrative below
May 2012 issue
On 15 May 2012, a total of 10,000,000 ordinary shares of 1p were issued by the Company at 50p per share, raising gross proceeds of £5.0 million before expenses. The premium arising on this share issue of £4.4 million after the deduction of expenses has been reflected in share premium.
Each share in issue has the same right to receive dividend and the repayment of capital and represents one vote at the shareholders' meeting of Hayward Tyler Group plc.
Share premium
Share premium consists of proceeds received in addition to the nominal value of the shares issued during the year, net of transaction costs. Costs of new shares charged to equity amounted to £0.5 million in the 15 month period to 31 March 2013.
34 Share options
The share option scheme was established prior to the reverse acquisition of Southbank UK PLC, the then ultimate parent company of Hayward Tyler Group Limited, into Nvirocleantech PLC (now Hayward Tyler Group plc) in January 2010. None of the current Directors of the Company participated in this scheme, which ceased to operate at the date of the reverse acquisition. There are no options outstanding at the reporting date.
Issued share capital: | At 31 March 2013 | At 31 December 2011 | |||||
No. | Weighted average exercise price (£) | No. | Weighted average exercise price (£) |
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Outstanding at beginning of period | 5,141 | 0.51 | 59,420 | 0.44 |
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Options granted | - | - | - | - |
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Options exercised | - | - | - | - |
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Options lapsed | (5,141) | (0.51) | (54,279) | 0.43 |
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Outstanding at end of period | - | - | 5,141 | 0.51 |
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Exercisable at end of period | - | - | 5,141 | 0.51 |
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The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options outstanding at 31 March 2013 was nil (2011: under 6 months).
35 Re-banking
During 2012 the Company raised £5.0 million equity from its largest shareholder and secured new borrowing and banking facilities that give the Group far greater financial security. The equity proceeds were used to terminate two derivatives, an inflation swap and interest rate swap, that proved an impediment to the Company's efforts to re-bank during 2011 and that action helped to deliver the new borrowing facilities.
The cash flows from the financing are summarised as follows:
£ million | |
Equity injection net of costs | 4.5 |
New borrowing facilities net of costs | 10.3 |
Repayment of borrowings | (9.9) |
Termination of derivatives | (3.6) |
Increase in available funds | 1.3 |
The new borrowing facilities extend debt maturity, increase the amount of borrowing facilities available and provide more flexible terms and conditions to the Group. They comprise a 6 year term facility of £4.0 million, a 1 year revolving credit facility of £7.0 million renewable annually and a bonds and guarantees facility of £3.0 million. Together these facilities replaced all of the Group's arrangements with Lloyds TSB Bank plc that were on demand, which included £9.4 million of borrowings, and a term loan of £0.5 million from Nationwide Building Society.
Related Shares:
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