5th Dec 2011 07:00
ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT PLC
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2011 (AUDITED)
Highlights
·; 44% increase in underlying profit before tax to £301.9 million (2010: £210.0 million)
·; Underlying earnings per share 41% higher at 18.7p (2010: 13.3p)
·; Operating margin 39.5% (2010: 34.8%)
·; Core operating cashflow £399.3 million (+57%)
·; £98 million used to buy shares to negate dilution from share-based remuneration
·; Final dividend of 5.2p per share, making 9.0p for the full year (2010: 7.0p)
·; Increased balance sheet strength - net cash £127.5 million (2010: net debt £7.7 million)
2011 | 2010 | |
Revenue | £784.0m | £638.2m |
Pre-tax profit | ||
Before exceptional items and amortisation and impairment of intangibles | £301.9m | £210.0m |
After exceptional items and amortisation and impairment of intangibles | £224.1m | £125.6m |
Diluted earnings per share | ||
Before exceptional items and amortisation and impairment of intangibles | 18.7p | 13.3p |
After exceptional items and amortisation and impairment of intangibles | 14.1p | 8.0p |
Total dividend per share | 9.0p | 7.0p |
Gross new business | £43.0bn | £46.6bn |
Net new business | -£1.7bn | +£2.6bn |
Assets under management at the year end | £169.9bn | £178.7bn |
Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Asset Management commented:
"This is an excellent set of figures, particularly at a time when volatility and uncertainty continue to depress financial markets around the world. As stated previously, we remain committed to growing the business organically and focusing on operational excellence. This approach has seen us strengthen our balance sheet considerably, and position the business to perform in these demanding economic conditions. Our investment teams continue to perform well on behalf of our clients and demand for our core products remains strong.
"I am confident that Aberdeen's long term investment philosophy and relationship teams will continue to meet the needs of our clients. At the same time our broad spread of asset classes, products and geographies and our robust processes will enable the business to continue to grow assets, revenues and profitability.
A presentation and webcast for analysts and institutions will be held at 10.00 am (GMT) on 5 December 2011 at Aberdeen's offices at Bow Bells House, 1 Bread Street, London EC4M 9HH. The webcast can be viewed live on:
http://mediazone.brighttalk.com/event/Aberdeen/43c656628a-5583-intro
For those unable to attend the presentation or view the live webcast, a replay of the event will be available on the Group's website at www.aberdeen-asset.com
For more information:
Aberdeen Asset Management
Martin Gilbert Chief Executive + 44 (0) 207 463 6000
Bill Rattray Finance Director + 44 (0) 207 463 6000
Maitland
Neil Bennett + 44 (0) 207 379 5151Rowan Brown + 44 (0) 207 379 5151
Chairman's statement
The final quarter contrasted starkly to the relatively stable market environment during the first three quarters of our financial year to 30 September 2011. Yet, despite the economic and political circumstances of the last few months and challenges they present I am pleased to report the Group has achieved significant growth in revenue, margins and profits. Revenue increased by 23%, underlying profit before taxation by 44% and underlying earnings per share by 41%. These results demonstrate that with Aberdeen's strategy of product, asset class and geographic diversity, combined with a strong balance sheet and a robust investment process the Group is well placed to deliver shareholder value and withstand the pressures faced by the global economy.
The 23% increase in revenue combined with operating costs controlled to an increase of only 14%, has seen underlying operating profit improve by 39%. The resultant cashflow has been used to add further strength to the balance sheet, and we can report a year end net cash position of £127.5 million (2010: net debt of £7.7 million). Assets under management ("AuM") had grown steadily for most of the year, although the events of the last few months have brought about a 5% reduction in AuM from the levels of a year ago.
New business flows have been won from a broadening range of capabilities of which gross flows amounted to £43.0 billion. Flows were, as last year, primarily into our global emerging market and global equity strategies but with a growing momentum of flows into our Asian fixed income and emerging market debt capabilities, both higher margin products.
Financials
Revenue for the year of £784.0 million was 23% higher than in 2010 as the Group benefited from winning a significant volume of higher margin new business, principally into pooled funds, and maintaining fee rates on our principal products due to market demand. Performance fees of £36.3 million (2010: £30.3 million) remained stable at around 5% of total revenue, while the scale and quality of recurring fee income continue to benefit from the higher average fee rates earned on new business.
Operating costs increased by 14% and ongoing control of operating costs remains a key area of focus. We have seen a small increase in headcount as we have continued to invest in the depth of our investment teams and develop our global distribution effort. We have also prioritised marketing and sponsorship expenditure in certain areas where it aligns with our business strategy; for example, as part of our campaign to promote our brand in the UK market we agreed to an initial three year agreement to become the main sponsor for Cowes Week, the world's premier sailing regatta.
Underlying operating profit increased by 39% to £309.3 million (2010: £221.9 million), and the operating margin improved to 39.5% (2010: 34.8%). We believe that this margin compares favourably with our international peer group and, subject to stabilising markets, we will look to build this margin further.
I am pleased to report the company has also taken significant steps to add further balance sheet strength, and we report a net cash position of £127.5 million at the year end (2010: net debt of £7.7 million). During the year we repaid the US$125 million 7.2% subordinated notes using the strong cashflow generated from our operations. We also spent £98.1 million to make market purchases of ordinary shares to negate the potential dilution from vesting of the deferred share element of prior years' bonus awards. We will continue to build balance sheet strength in the year ahead in order to reach a position where we no longer require the waiver from the full consolidated capital adequacy regulations.
Results and dividend
Profit before taxation, on the statutory reporting basis, has increased by 78% to £224.1 million and diluted earnings per share of 14.1p is 75% ahead of last year. The Group's underlying profit, which we define as profit before taxation, exceptional items, amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, increased by 44% to £301.9 million (2010: £210.0 million). Underlying earnings per share, on a diluted basis, increased by 41% to 18.7p (2010: 13.3p).
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 5.2p per share, making a total payment for the year of 9.0p per share, an increase of 29% on the total payment for 2010. The Board remains committed to its policy of paying a progressive level of dividend.
New business
Gross new business of £43.0 billion was added in the year, principally into our higher margin pooled funds. Outflows, mainly from lower margin segregated mandates, totalled £44.7 billion. While it is disappointing to report net outflows of AuM, the mix of the flows had a positive effect on revenues. The new business flows are summarised in the table below; gross inflows were sourced principally from investors in Europe (38%), the UK (23%), the Americas (20%), Asia Pacific (17%) and the Middle East (2%).
| Pooled funds £bn | Segregated £bn | Total £bn |
Gross inflows | 25.1 | 17.9 | 43.0 |
Outflows | (19.4) | (25.3) | (44.7) |
Net flow | 5.7 | (7.4) | (1.7) |
Our equity teams have continued to deliver consistent outperformance against their respective benchmarks both over the longer and shorter term periods with most core strategies performing particularly well as market conditions became more challenging. We believe this demonstrates the merits of our disciplined investment process and team-based approach and that our portfolios are well positioned during this extended period of turbulence. It is pleasing to note that the quality of our equity philosophy and process has been recognised through a number of awards, notably Hugh Young being honoured with the Outstanding Achievement award at this year's Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year Award and our investment teams also winning the Asian and the Emerging Market categories.
Demand for global emerging market equities has remained strong, but at more sustainable rates following our decision to close to new segregated business at the beginning of 2010. Global equity also remains popular with investors, attracting interest from a wide range of geographies and institutions, reflected in a healthy forward looking pipeline. We continue to monitor the gross inflows to this strategy to ensure they do not reach unsustainable rates.
We are now seeing strong interest in our higher margin emerging market debt and Asian fixed income products, both of which have good long term performance records - this is reflected in healthy net inflows of £1.6 billion into these strategies during the year. As a result, the fixed income business mix is slowly moving from low margin core mandates towards higher margin specialist products. Performance in the core strategies of US and EMEA continues to improve towards attaining three year track records although we have seen some short term underperformance as our teams believe government bond markets are overvalued and have therefore favoured shorter portfolio duration.
The second half of our financial year has seen our property teams add £1.2 billion of new business wins, following a quiet first half. Conversely, outflows have slowed and, although the outcome is net outflows for the year of £0.6 billion, momentum is good as we enter a new financial year. We continue to see investor interest in our property capability, and our European and Asian expertise is now supplemented by our global multi-manager platform. Performance has been steady in difficult market conditions, recognised by numerous third party bodies and industry commentators.
Alternative Investment Strategies continues its transition following the acquisition of the RBS business in 2010. Importantly performance of the flagship products remains robust and we are making steady progress in broadening their investment appeal and accessibility to our existing client and consultant base. We are confident that our recently launched multi-asset Diversified Growth strategy will be attractive to a broad range of investors, while our Fund of Hedge Funds strategies continue to be recognised for investment excellence with the Aberdeen Orbita Global Opportunities Fund recently named FoHF of the Year at the Hedge Fund Review European FoHF Awards.
New business flows, analysed by asset class, are shown in the following table.
| Inflows £bn | Outflows £bn | Net flows £bn |
Equities | 24.1 | 15.1 | 9.0 |
Fixed income | 8.7 | 13.5 | (4.8) |
Alternative investment strategies | 3.9 | 7.1 | (3.2) |
Property | 1.2 | 1.8 | (0.6) |
Money market | 5.1 | 7.2 | (2.1) |
| 43.0 | 44.7 | (1.7) |
Business development
Our distribution efforts continued to make progress on a number of products globally. As part of the Group's strategy to promote our UK product range and fulfil the demand for fixed income yield, we launched two UK open end funds investing in emerging markets bonds and high yield bonds, together with a Latin American equity fund.
However, by far the most successful new product this year has been the re-launch of the Asian Local Currency Short Duration Bond fund in March this year which grew to over US$600 million by the year end and has subsequently exceeded US$750 million.
Our investment trust business won the top award at the 2011 Money Observer Investment Trust Awards. Elsewhere Aberdeen Asset Management was named winner in the Best International Fund Group category at the Professional Adviser International Fund & Product Awards 2011 an award given in recognition of the Group's Luxembourg fund range. We also received four awards at the prestigious Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards. Finally, Aberdeen was named Investment Trust Manager of the Year at Investment Week's Investment Trust of the Year Awards.
The Board
During the year I have been pleased to welcome to the Board our new non-executive director, Julie Chakraverty, as well as two new executive directors, Anne Richards and Hugh Young.
I am again indebted to my fellow Board members for their continued hard work and support.
The Board continues to undergo change and I would like to take the opportunity to offer special thanks to Sir Malcolm Rifkind for his highly valued contribution and commitment to the Group. Sir Malcolm will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the AGM in January following twelve years of service.
Finally and on behalf of the Board I would like to thank the staff for their continued hard work and support.
Outlook
Markets are likely to remain volatile until there is meaningful progress towards a resolution to the European debt crisis. Even then the likelihood is for a low growth environment across Europe and the US over the next few years. Despite this we are confident that Aberdeen can continue to grow revenues, assets under management and profits. The combination of the significant pools of wealth around the world, the evident increased need for retirement planning for increasing longevity and an extended period of extremely low interest rates will lead to increased investment in equities, fixed income securities and property. Our strength in these asset classes and geographical reach, particularly in Asia and the US, mean we are well positioned to meet this demand. Furthermore the shift from traditional core fixed income portfolios to more specialist mandates fits with our expertise in Asia Pacific and emerging market bonds.
We remain focused on growing the business organically and we will continue to impose tight cost control to grow margins further. Despite the uninspiring economic outlook, the Group is in a strong financial position and well placed to withstand the challenges facing financial markets.
Roger Cornick
Chairman
Group Income Statement | |||||||
For the year to 30 September 2011 | |||||||
2011 | 2010 | ||||||
Before exceptional items and amortisation |
Exceptional items and amortisation | Total | Before exceptional items and amortisation |
Exceptional items and amortisation | Total | ||
Notes | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m | £m | |
Revenue | 2 | 784.0 | - | 784.0 | 638.2 | - | 638.2 |
Operating costs | (474.7) | - | (474.7) | (416.3) | - | (416.3) | |
Exceptional items | - | - | - | - | (18.2) | (18.2) | |
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets | - | (77.8) | (77.8) | - | (66.2) | (66.2) | |
Operating expenses | (474.7) | (77.8) | (552.5) | (416.3) | (84.4) | (500.7) | |
Operating profit | 309.3 | (77.8) | 231.5 | 221.9 | (84.4) | 137.5 | |
Net finance costs | 5 | (7.7) | - | (7.7) | (11.9) | - | (11.9) |
Other gains and losses | 0.3 | - | 0.3 | - | - | - | |
Profit before taxation | 301.9 | (77.8) | 224.1 | 210.0 | (84.4) | 125.6 | |
Tax expense | 6 | (60.2) | 20.0 | (40.2) | (40.4) | 22.1 | (18.3) |
Profit for the year | 241.7 | (57.8) | 183.9 | 169.6 | (62.3) | 107.3 | |
Attributable to: | |||||||
Equity shareholders of the Company | 169.7 | 92.6 | |||||
Other equity holders | 14.2 | 14.7 | |||||
183.9 | 107.3 | ||||||
Earnings per share | |||||||
Basic | 8 | 15.01p | 8.32p | ||||
Diluted | 8 | 14.06p | 8.04p | ||||
Group Statement of Comprehensive Income | |||
For the year to 30 September 2011
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2011 | 2010 | ||
£m | £m | ||
Profit for the year | 183.9 | 107.3 | |
Net actuarial gain (loss) on defined benefit pension schemes | 6.0 | (5.0) | |
Translation of foreign currency net investments | 2.3 | (8.0) | |
Realised gain on sale of available for sale investments | (3.0) | (0.3) | |
Tax on items of other comprehensive income | 1.6 | 0.4 | |
Other comprehensive income (expense), net of tax | 6.9 | (12.9) | |
Total comprehensive income for the year | 190.8 | 94.4 | |
Attributable to: | |||
Equity shareholders of the Company | 176.6 | 79.7 | |
Other equity holders | 14.2 | 14.7 | |
Group Balance Sheet |
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As at 30 September 2011 |
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2011 | 2010 | ||
Notes | £m | £m | |
Assets | |||
Non-current assets | |||
Intangible assets | 9 | 1,060.0 | 1,134.3 |
Property, plant and equipment | 20.1 | 19.8 | |
Other investments | 10 | 46.8 | 58.6 |
Deferred tax assets | 22.5 | 29.7 | |
Pension surplus | 13 | 5.4 | - |
Trade and other receivables | 4.4 | 16.8 | |
Total non-current assets | 1,159.2 | 1,259.2 | |
Current assets | |||
Stock of units and shares | 0.4 | 0.3 | |
Assets backing investment contract liabilities | 11 | 1,128.1 | 1,412.6 |
Trade and other receivables | 325.8 | 283.1 | |
Other investments | 10 | 63.3 | 40.6 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 209.5 | 150.8 | |
Total current assets | 1,727.1 | 1,887.4 | |
Total assets | 2,886.3 | 3,146.6 | |
Equity | |||
Called up share capital | 114.9 | 114.8 | |
Share premium account | 812.2 | 812.1 | |
Other reserves | 216.8 | 216.8 | |
Retained loss | (123.7) | (170.5) | |
Total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent | 1,020.2 | 973.2 | |
Non-controlling interest | 16.2 | 13.6 | |
Perpetual capital securities | 198.1 | 198.1 | |
Total equity | 1,234.5 | 1,184.9 | |
Liabilities | |||
Non-current liabilities | |||
Interest bearing loans and borrowings | 12 | 82.0 | 158.5 |
Pension deficit | 13 | 29.7 | 35.0 |
Provisions | 2.2 | 3.6 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 46.5 | 62.1 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 160.4 | 259.2 | |
Current liabilities | |||
Investment contract liabilities | 11 | 1,128.1 | 1,412.6 |
Trade and other payables | 329.7 | 276.1 | |
Current tax payable | 33.6 | 13.8 | |
Total current liabilities |
| 1,491.4 |
1,702.5 |
Total liabilities |
| 1,651.8 |
1,961.7 |
Total equity and liabilities | 2,886.3 | 3,146.6 | |
Group Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year to 30 September 2011
Sharecapital £m | Sharepremiumaccount £m | Otherreserves £m | Retainedearnings £m | Non- controlling interest £m | Perpetual capital securities £m | Total equity £m | |
Balance at 30 September 2009 | 104.3 | 683.2 | 226.0 | (196.6) | 7.0 | 198.1 | 1,022.0 |
Profit for the period | - | - | - | 92.6 | - | 14.7 | 107.3 |
Other comprehensive expense | - | - | (8.4) | (4.5) | - | - | (12.9) |
Total comprehensive (expense) income | - | - | (8.4) | 88.1 | - | 14.7 | 94.4 |
Arising on the issue of shares | 9.0 | 106.8 | - | - | - | - | 115.8 |
Share based payment charge | - | - | - | 26.8 | - | - | 26.8 |
Shares issued in respect of employee compensation schemes | 1.2 | 15.2 | - | (16.4) | - | - | - |
Equity element of convertible bond. net of deferred tax | - | - | 6.4 | - | - | - | 6.4 |
Purchase of own shares | - | - | - | (2.2) | - | - | (2.2) |
Conversion of preference shares | 0.3 | 6.9 | (7.2) | - | - | - | - |
Dividends paid to shareholders | - | - | - | (70.2) | - | (14.7) | (84.9) |
Non-controlling interest in consolidated funds | - | - | - | - | 6.6 | - | 6.6 |
Balance at 30 September 2010 | 114.8 | 812.1 | 216.8 | (170.5) | 13.6 | 198.1 | 1,184.9 |
Profit for the period | - | - | - | 169.7 | - | 14.2 | 183.9 |
Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | 6.9 | - | - | 6.9 |
Total comprehensive income | - | - | - | 176.6 | - | 14.2 | 190.8 |
Arising on the issue of shares | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 |
Share based payment charge | - | - | - | 54.4 | - | - | 54.4 |
Purchase of own shares | - | - | - | (98.1) | - | - | (98.1) |
Dividends paid to shareholders | - | - | - | (86.1) | - | (14.2) | (100.3) |
Non-controlling interest in consolidated funds | - | - | - | - | 2.6 | - | 2.6 |
Balance at 30 September 2011 | 114.9 | 812.2 | 216.8 | (123.7) | 16.2 | 198.1 | 1,234.5 |
Group Statement of Cash Flows |
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For the year to 30 September 2011 |
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2011 | 2010 | ||
Notes | £m | £m | |
Core cash generated from operating activities | 399.3 | 254.6 | |
Effects of short-term timing differences on open end fund settlements | 7.9 | 0.4 | |
Cash generated from operations | 407.2 | 255.0 | |
Net interest paid | (7.1) | (10.1) | |
Tax paid | (26.4) | (16.8) | |
Net cash generated from operations | 373.7 | 228.1 | |
Other non-recurring costs paid | (7.3) | (15.5) | |
Net cash generated from operating activities | 4 | 366.4 | 212.6 |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Proceeds from sale of investments | 50.2 | 51.8 | |
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (3.3) | (90.2) | |
Acquisition of intangible assets | (2.4) | (12.2) | |
Acquisition of property, plant & equipment | (5.9) | (6.5) | |
Acquisition of investments | (62.1) | (22.7) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (23.5) | (79.8) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Issue of ordinary share capital, net of expenses | - | 115.8 | |
Issue of convertible bond, net of expenses | - | 87.4 | |
Purchase of own shares | (98.1) | (2.2) | |
Repayment of borrowings | (77.9) | (178.3) | |
Dividends paid and coupon payments | (105.5) | (90.6) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (281.5) | (67.9) | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 61.4 | 64.9 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 October | 150.8 | 81.4 | |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents | (2.7) | 4.5 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 September | 209.5 | 150.8 | |
Notes to the Accounts | ||||||||
1. |
Preparation in accordance with IFRS This preliminary announcement of results sets out information which will be more fully covered in the Annual Report for the year to 30 September 2011.
The Board has chosen to make certain voluntary disclosures in addition to the requirements of IFRS to enable investors to achieve a proper understanding of the financial statements. These additional disclosures involve identifying items that arise outwith the Group's normal business activities and which are sufficiently material to warrant separate disclosure. The Board has elected to use the term "exceptional" in referring to such items. | |||||||
2. | Revenue | 2011 | 2010 | |||||
£m | £m | |||||||
Revenue comprises: | ||||||||
Management fees | 739.2 | 596.9 | ||||||
Performance fees | 36.3 | 30.3 | ||||||
Transaction fees | 8.5 | 11.0 | ||||||
784.0 | 638.2 | |||||||
3 | Segmental reporting | |||||||
The Group operates a single business segment for reporting and control purposes.
IFRS 8 Operating Segments requires disclosures to reflect the information which the Group Management Board, being the body that is the Group's chief operating decision maker, uses for evaluating performance and the allocation of resources. The Group is managed as a single asset management business, with multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, property and alternative investment strategies that are managed across a range of products, distribution channels and geographic regions. Reporting provided to the Group Management Board is on an aggregated basis. | ||||||||
4. | Analysis of cash flows | 2011 | 2010 | |||||
£m | £m | |||||||
Reconciliation of profit after tax to operating cash flow | ||||||||
Profit after tax | 183.9 | 107.3 | ||||||
Depreciation | 5.7 | 4.8 | ||||||
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets | 77.8 | 66.2 | ||||||
Other gains | 1.2 | - | ||||||
Fair value gains on investments | - | (0.4) | ||||||
Loss on disposals of investments and other assets | - | 0.2 | ||||||
Share based element of remuneration | 60.4 | 30.9 | ||||||
Net finance costs | 7.7 | 11.9 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 40.2 | 18.3 | ||||||
376.9 | 239.2 | |||||||
Increase in provisions | 0.1 | 2.3 | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in stock | (0.1) | 0.2 | ||||||
Increase in trade and other receivables | (29.5) | (84.5) | ||||||
Increase in trade and other payables | 52.5 | 82.3 | ||||||
Net cash inflow from operating activities | 399.9 | 239.5 | ||||||
Net interest paid | (7.1) | (10.1) | ||||||
Corporation tax paid | (26.4) | (16.8) | ||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities | 366.4 | 212.6 | ||||||
5. | Net finance costs | 2011 | 2010 | |||||
£m | £m | |||||||
Interest on 7.2% subordinated notes 2016 | 4.3 | 5.8 | ||||||
Interest on 3.5% convertible bonds 2014 | 4.9 | 3.8 | ||||||
Interest on overdrafts, revolving credit facilities and other interest bearing accounts | 0.2 | 2.0 | ||||||
9.4 | 11.6 | |||||||
Amortisation of issue costs on convertible bonds | 0.6 | 0.5 | ||||||
Total finance costs | 10.0 | 12.1 | ||||||
Finance revenue - interest income | (2.3) | (0.2) | ||||||
Net finance costs | 7.7 | 11.9 | ||||||
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6. | Tax expense | 2011 | 2010 | |||||
£m | £m | |||||||
Current year tax charge on profit before exceptional items, amortisation and impairment of intangible assets | 59.3 | 41.3 | ||||||
Adjustments in respect of prior periods | 0.9 | (0.9) | ||||||
60.2 | 40.4 | |||||||
Tax credit on exceptional items, amortisation and impairment of intangible assets arising in the year | (20.0) | (22.1) | ||||||
40.2 | 18.3 | |||||||
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7. | Dividends and coupon payments | 2011 | 2010 | |||||
£m | £m | |||||||
Dividends on convertible preference shares: | ||||||||
Dividend paid | 0.3 | 2.7 | ||||||
Coupon payments in respect of perpetual capital securities | ||||||||
Coupon payments made during the year | 19.4 | 20.4 | ||||||
Dividends on ordinary shares | ||||||||
Declared and paid during the year: | ||||||||
Final dividend for 2010 - 3.8p (2009 - 3.2p) | 42.9 | 32.2 | ||||||
Interim dividend for 2011 - 3.8p (2009 - 3.2p) | 42.9 | 35.3 | ||||||
85.8 | 67.5 | |||||||
Total dividends and coupon payments paid during the year | 105.5 | 90.6 | ||||||
Proposed for approval at the Annual General Meeting (not recognised as a liability at 30 September) | ||||||||
Dividends on ordinary shares: | ||||||||
Final dividend for 2011 - 5.2 p (2010 - 3.8p) | 59.5 | 43.5 | ||||||
The total ordinary dividend for the year is 9.0p per share including the proposed final dividend of 5.2p per share. This payment will trigger an adjustment to the subscription price applying to the warrants which form part of the 6.75% convertible preference share units issued in June 2005. Assuming approval of the final dividend payment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, the subscription price will reduce from 90p per ordinary share to 87p per ordinary share.
The proposed final dividend of 5.2p per ordinary share will be paid on 26 January 2012 to qualifying shareholders on the register at the close of business on 16 December 2011.
The coupon payments on perpetual capital securities are tax deductible. The deduction for 2011 is £5.2 million (2010 - £5.7 million), giving rise to a net coupon of £14.2 million (2010 - £14.7 million).
8. | Earnings per share | |||||||||||||
The calculations of earnings per share are based on the following profits and numbers of shares.
Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the potentially dilutive shares into ordinary shares.
Underlying earnings per share figures are calculated by adjusting the profit to exclude exceptional items, amortisation and impairment of intangible assets. The purpose of providing the underlying earnings per share is to allow readers of the accounts to clearly consider trends without the impact of exceptional and certain non-cash items.
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IAS33 | Underlying | |||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | 2011 £m | 2010 £m | 2011 £m | 2010 £m | ||||||||||
Profit attributable to shareholders | 183.9 | 107.3 | 183.9 | 107.3 | ||||||||||
Dividend on convertible preference shares | (0.3) | (2.7) | (0.3) | (2.7) | ||||||||||
Coupon payments in respect of perpetual capital securities (net of tax) | (14.2) | (14.7) | (14.2) | (14.7) | ||||||||||
Profit for the financial year | 169.4 | 89.9 | 169.4 | 89.9 | ||||||||||
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets, net of attributable taxation | 57.8 | 49.2 | ||||||||||||
Exceptional items, net of attributable taxation | - | 13.1 | ||||||||||||
Underlying profit for the financial year | 227.2 | 152.2 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares (millions) | 1,128.4 | 1,080.1 | 1,128.4 | 1,080.1 | ||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | 15.01p | 8.32p | 20.13p | 14.09p | ||||||||||
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Diluted earnings per share |
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Profit for calculation of basic earnings per share, as above | 169.4 | 89.9 | 227.2 | 152.2 | ||||||||||
Add: interest on 2014 convertible bonds, net of attributable taxation | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | ||||||||||
Add: dividend on convertible preference shares | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 2.7 | ||||||||||
Profit for calculation of diluted earnings per share | 173.7 | 95.6 | 231.5 | 157.9 | ||||||||||
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Weighted average number of shares (millions) |
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For basic earnings per share | 1,128.4 | 1,080.1 | 1,128.4 | 1,080.1 |
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Dilutive effect of 2014 convertible bonds | 48.6 | 38.4 | 48.6 | 38.4 |
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Dilutive effect of convertible preference shares | 4.4 | 35.5 | 4.4 | 35.5 |
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Dilutive effect of LTIP awards | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
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Dilutive effect of exercisable share options and deferred shares | 53.8 | 34.2 | 53.8 | 34.2 |
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1,235.8 | 1,189.4 | 1,235.8 | 1,189.4 |
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Diluted earnings per share | 14.06p | 8.04p | 18.73p | 13.28p |
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9. | Intangible assets | 2011 | 2010 |
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£m | £m |
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Management contracts | 370.1 | 436.7 |
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Distribution contracts | 30.2 | 39.2 |
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Goodwill | 654.4 | 653.7 |
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Software | 5.3 | 4.7 |
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1,060.0 | 1,134.3 |
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10. | Other investments | 2011 | 2010 |
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Non-current assets |
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Non-current investments | 46.8 | 58.6 |
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Current assets |
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Seed capital investments | 29.8 | - |
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Listed equities held for trading | 10.4 | 13.0 |
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Liquid investments of pensions subsidiaries | 23.1 | 27.6 |
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63.3 | 40.6 |
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11. | Assets backing investment contract liabilities / investment contract liabilities |
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These balances represent unit linked business carried out by the Group's life assurance and pooled pension subsidiary. The assets represent investments held to meet contracted liabilities.
The risks and rewards of these assets fall to the benefit of or are borne by the underlying policy holders. Therefore, the investment contract liabilities shown in the Group's balance sheet are equal and opposite in value to the assets held on behalf of the policyholders. The Group has no direct exposure to fluctuations in value of assets which are held on behalf of policyholders. The Group's exposure to these assets lies in the revenue earned from the assets which varies in line with movement in value of assets. The Group has no exposure to fluctuations in the value of the assets arising from changes in market prices or credit default.
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12. | Interest bearing loans and borrowings | 2011 | 2010 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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7.2% subordinated notes 2016 | - | 78.8 |
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3.5% convertible bonds 2014 | 82.0 | 79.7 |
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82.0 | 158.5 |
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The 7.2% subordinated notes 2016 were repaid on the first call date, 7 July 2011, from the Group's available financial resources
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13. | Retirement benefits The Group's principal form of pension provision is by way of three defined contribution schemes operated world-wide. The Group also operates several legacy defined benefit schemes which include, in the UK, the CGA Staff Pension Fund, the Murray Johnstone Limited Retirement Benefits Plan and the Edinburgh Fund Managers Group plc Retirement & Death Benefits Plan. These defined benefit schemes are closed to new membership and to future service accrual. The actuarial valuations of these defined benefit arrangements were updated to 30 September 2011 by the respective independent actuaries using the projected unit method.
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Pension scheme deficits | (29.7) | (35.0) |
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Pension scheme surplus | 5.4 | - |
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(24.3) | (35.0) |
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| The financial information set out above does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the years ended 30 September 2011 or 2010. The financial information for 2010 is derived from the statutory accounts for 2010 which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The statutory accounts for 2011 will be delivered following the Company's Annual General Meeting. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their reports were (i) unqualified, (ii) did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report and (iii) did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006 or equivalent preceding legislation.
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT | |||||
2011 | 2010 |
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£bn | £bn |
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Equities | 75.1 | 72.1 |
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Fixed income | 40.0 | 45.1 |
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Alternative investment strategies | 24.8 | 29.1 |
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Property | 20.5 | 21.7 |
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Money market | 9.5 | 10.7 |
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169.9 | 178.7 |
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Segregated mandates | 102.4 | 117.0 |
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Pooled funds | 67.5 | 61.7 |
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169.9 | 178.7 |
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QUARTERLY NEW BUSINESS FLOWS
3 mths to 31 Dec 10 £m | 3 mths to 31 Mar 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Jun 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Sep 11 £m | Year to 30 Sep 11 £m | |
Gross inflows: | |||||
Segregated mandates | 4,810 | 4,630 | 5,089 | 3,417 | 17,946 |
Pooled funds | 7,438 | 6,091 | 5,801 | 5,711 | 25,041 |
12,248 | 10,721 | 10,890 | 9,128 | 42,987 | |
Net inflows: | |||||
Segregated mandates | (3,927) | (479) | (941) | (2,046) | (7,393) |
Pooled funds | 3,117 | 540 | 1,640 | 360 | 5,657 |
(810) | 61 | 699 | (1,686) | (1,736) |
3 mths to 31 Dec 10 £m | 3 mths to 31 Mar 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Jun 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Sep 11 £m | Year to 30 Sep 11 £m | |
Gross inflows: | |||||
Equities | 7,445 | 6,244 | 5,656 | 4,783 | 24,128 |
Fixed income | 2,315 | 2,286 | 1,969 | 2,084 | 8,654 |
Alternative investment strategies | 1,108 | 970 | 903 | 881 | 3,862 |
Property | 43 | 74 | 913 | 204 | 1,234 |
Money market | 1,337 | 1,147 | 1,449 | 1,176 | 5,109 |
12,248 | 10,721 | 10,890 | 9,128 | 42,987 | |
Net inflows: | |||||
Equities | 3,474 | 2,044 | 2,601 | 865 | 8,984 |
Fixed income | (2,033) | (615) | (1,068) | (1,154) | (4,870) |
Alternative investment strategies | (899) | (761) | (499) | (1,028) | (3,187) |
Property | (942) | (198) | 418 | 166 | (556) |
Money market | (410) | (409) | (753) | (535) | (2,107) |
(810) | 61 | 699 | (1,686) | (1,736) |
NEW BUSINESS FLOWS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2011 - EQUITIES
3 mths to 31 Dec 10 £m | 3 mths to 31 Mar 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Jun 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Sep 11 £m | Year to 30 Sep 11 £m | |
Gross inflows: | |||||
Asia Pacific | 2,056 | 1,630 | 1,365 | 1,302 | 6,353 |
Global emerging markets | 4,007 | 2,879 | 2,311 | 2,226 | 11,423 |
Europe | 15 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 43 |
Global & EAFE | 1,211 | 1,558 | 1,666 | 1,108 | 5,543 |
UK | 15 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 76 |
US | 141 | 136 | 291 | 122 | 690 |
7,445 | 6,244 | 5,656 | 4,783 | 24,128 | |
Net flows: | |||||
Asia Pacific | 606 | (80) | 58 | (225) | 359 |
Global emerging markets | 2,874 | 976 | 1,208 | 779 | 5,837 |
Europe | (46) | (36) | (37) | (20) | (139) |
Global & EAFE | 870 | 1,203 | 1,259 | 657 | 3,989 |
UK | (29) | (31) | (53) | (27) | (140) |
US | (801) | 12 | 166 | (299) | (922) |
3,474 | 2,044 | 2,601 | 865 | 8,984 |
NEW BUSINESS FLOWS 30 SEPTEMBER 2011 - FIXED INCOME
3 mths to 31 Dec 10 £m | 3 mths to 31 Mar 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Jun 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Sep 11 £m | Year to 30 Sep 11 £m | |
Gross inflows: | |||||
Asia Pacific | 209 | 480 | 146 | 376 | 1,211 |
Australia | 869 | 741 | 505 | 590 | 2,705 |
Convertibles | 120 | 173 | 64 | 10 | 367 |
Currency overlay | 77 | 32 | 20 | 26 | 155 |
Emerging markets | 263 | 228 | 491 | 648 | 1,630 |
Europe | 195 | 92 | 150 | 78 | 515 |
Global | 71 | 32 | 76 | 90 | 269 |
High yield | 90 | 130 | 170 | 76 | 466 |
UK | 254 | 178 | 244 | 139 | 815 |
US | 165 | 200 | 103 | 53 | 521 |
2,313 | 2,286 | 1,969 | 2,086 | 8,654 | |
Net flows: | |||||
Asia Pacific | (29) | 408 | 42 | 257 | 678 |
Australia | 190 | (192) | (794) | (175) | (971) |
Convertibles | 79 | 59 | (40) | (150) | (52) |
Currency overlay | 21 | 27 | (5) | (22) | 21 |
Emerging markets | 73 | 86 | 350 | 441 | 950 |
Europe | (257) | (88) | 10 | (328) | (663) |
Global | (528) | (118) | (34) | (405) | (1,085) |
High yield | 48 | 62 | 8 | (31) | 87 |
UK | (729) | (331) | (380) | (406) | (1,846) |
US | (901) | (528) | (225) | (335) | (1,989) |
(2,033) | (615) | (1,068) | (1,154) | (4,870) |
NEW BUSINESS FLOWS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2011 - ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
3 mths to 31 Dec 10 £m | 3 mths to 31 Mar 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Jun 11 £m | 3 mths to 30 Sep 11 £m | Year to 30 Sep 11 £m | |
Gross inflows: | |||||
Indexed equities | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Multi asset | 421 | 511 | 139 | 381 | 1,452 |
Long only multi manager | 550 | 409 | 695 | 483 | 2,137 |
Funds of hedge funds | 121 | 48 | 68 | - | 237 |
Funds of private equity | 2 | 1 | - | 16 | 19 |
1,108 | 970 | 903 | 881 | 3,862 | |
Net flows: | |||||
Indexed equities | (138) | (132) | (79) | (86) | (435) |
Multi asset | (323) | 95 | (193) | (62) | (483) |
Long only multi manager | (407) | (473) | (125) | (856) | (1,861) |
Funds of hedge funds | (24) | (251) | (102) | (13) | (390) |
Funds of private equity | (7) | - | - | (11) | (18) |
(899) | (761) | (499) | (1,028) | (3,187) |
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