28th Apr 2015 13:30
Boxhill Technologies PLC
("Boxhill" or the "Company")
Half-Yearly Report for the period ended 31 January 2015
28 April 2015
Chairman's Statement
I am delighted to report that Boxhill made an operating profit for the six months to 31 January 2015 of £296,000. This compares favourably to an operating loss of £49,000, before discontinued operations and exceptional items, for the six months to ended 31 January 2014.
Improvements have been achieved through continued and steady growth in customers for the payments business and prudent control of costs across all areas and the Board reiterates its previous statement made at the time of the full year results that it expects revenues for the full year to be at least double that of 2014 based on current agreed business.
The Right Honourable Lord E T Razzall CBE
Chairman
For further information contact:
Boxhill Technologies PLC 020 7618 9000
Philip Jackson, CEO
Website - www.boxhillplc.com
Allenby Capital Limited (Nomad & Broker)
Nick Harriss/Nick Athanas/James Reeve 020 3328 5656
Walbrook PR (Financial PR)
Nick Rome/Sam Allen 020 7933 8783
Notes to editors:
Boxhill Technologies PLC (AIM: BOX) is an AIM quoted lottery, software, gaming and leisure company.
Boxhill has a range of ecommerce products that suit all merchants' and customers' needs enabling secure payments. The Company works within both regulated frameworks and in regions where traditional partners struggle to offer safe, secure services.
In addition, Boxhill operates the Weather Lottery, which has been in operation since 2002 and the Company holds one of the limited number of UK external lottery managers licences. Over £5 million has been raised to date for good causes and the lottery has paid over four million prizes to winners.
Boxhill is also the owner of Soccerdome Ltd, a five a side football complex in Nottingham, due to reopen in the summer of 2015.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (AS RESTATED)
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | ||||
31 January | 31 January | 31 July | ||||
2015 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
Notes | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | |||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | ||||
Revenue | 1,071 | 849 | 1,410 | |||
Cost of Sales | (258) | (302) | (473) | |||
Gross Profit | 813 | 547 | 937 | |||
Administrative expenses | (517) | (596) | (1,047) | |||
Operating profit/(loss) before exceptional items | 296 | (49) | (110) | |||
Loss on disposal of subsidiary | - | (57) | - | |||
Finance expenses | - | (33) | (77) | |||
Finance income | 2 | - | - | |||
Profit/(loss) before taxation | 298 | (139) | (187) | |||
Income tax expense | - | - | - | |||
Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations | 298 | (139) | (187) | |||
Profit/(loss) for the period from discontinued operations 5 | - | 11 | (496) | |||
Profit/(loss) for the period | 298 | (128) | (683) | |||
PROFIT/(LOSS) PER SHARE | ||||||
Basic (loss)/profit per ordinary share | 2 | 0.02p | (0.01)p | (0.06)p | ||
Fully diluted (loss)/profit per ordinary share | 0.02p | (0.01)p | (0.06)p |
All results derive from continuing operations.
There are no recognised income or expenses other than the loss for the period.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at | As at | As at | ||||
31 January | 31 January | 31 July | ||||
2015 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | ||||
Notes | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 363 | 373 | 383 | |||
Goodwill | 618 | 927 | 618 | |||
Intangible assets | 29 | 22 | 28 | |||
1,010 | 1,322 | 1,029 | ||||
Current assets | ||||||
Inventories | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
Trade and other receivables | 1,662 | 512 | 1,651 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 279 | 275 | 258 | |||
1,943 | 789 | 1,911 | ||||
Total Assets | 2,953 | 2,111 | 2,940 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Trade and other payables | 2,083 | 975 | 1,959 | |||
Bank and other borrowings | 36 | 523 | 489 | |||
2,119 | 1,498 | 2,448 | ||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||
Bank and other borrowings | - | 26 | - | |||
2,119 | 1,524 | 2,448 | ||||
Total Assets/(Liabilities) | 834 | 587 | 492 | |||
EQUITY | ||||||
Capital and reserves attributable to equity | ||||||
holders | ||||||
Called up share capital | 3 | 1,456 | 1,127 | 1,427 | ||
Share premium account | 1,738 | 1,563 | 1,723 | |||
Retained earnings | (2,360) | (2,103) | (2,658) | |||
Total equity | 834 | 587 | 492 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Share | Share | Retained | ||||
Capital | Premium | Earnings | Total | |||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | |||
Balance at 1 August 2013 | 795 | 1,463 | (1,975) | 283 | ||
Issue of new shares in the period | 332 | 100 | 432 | |||
Loss for the period | (128) | (128) | ||||
Balance at 31 January 2014 | 1,127 | 1,563 | (2,103) | 587 | ||
Shares issued less costs | 300 | 160 | 460 | |||
Loss for the period | (555) | (555) | ||||
Balance at 31 July 2014 | 1,427 | 1,723 | (2,658) | 492 | ||
Issue of new shares in period | 29 | 15 | 44 | |||
Profit / (Loss) for the period | 298 | 298 | ||||
Balance at 31 January 2015 | 1,456 | 1,738 | (2,360) | 834 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | ||||
31-Jan | 31-Jan | 31-Jul | ||||
2015 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
Notes | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | |||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | ||||
Net cash generated from/(used in) operations | 4 | 429 | (198) | (154) | ||
Interest and financing costs | 2 | (33) | (77) | |||
Net cash (used by)/generated from operating activities | 431 | (231) | (231) | |||
Net cash (used by)/generated from discontinued | ||||||
operating activities | - | - | (102) | |||
Net cash (outflow) from operating activities | 431 | (231) | (333) | |||
Cash flow from investing activities: | ||||||
Acquisition of subsidiary undertakings | - | (422) | - | |||
Purchase of intangible assets | (1) | - | (6) | |||
Net cash inflow on acquisition of subsidiary | - | - | 13 | |||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | - | (8) | (34) | |||
Net cash generated from investing activities | (1) | (430) | (27) | |||
Financing | ||||||
Net proceeds from issue of shares | 44 | 432 | 174 | |||
Proceeds of new bank and other loans | - | 248 | 394 | |||
Repayment of bank and other loans | (453) | - | (206) | |||
Net cash from financing activities | (409) | 680 | 362 | |||
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents: | ||||||
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | 21 | 19 | 2 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 258 | 256 | 256 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 279 | 275 | 258 | |||
Comprising of: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents per the balance sheet | 279 | 275 | 258 | |||
Less: | ||||||
Bank overdraft | - | - | - | |||
Cash and cash equivalents for cash flow statement purposes | 279 | 275 | 258 |
NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT
1. Accounting policies
Basis of Accounting and Preparation
These interim results for the six months ended 31 January 2015 have been prepared using the historical cost and fair value conventions on the basis of the accounting policies set out below. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IFRS's, it is not in accordance with IAS 34 and therefore is not fully compliant with IFRS.
These interim results have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Areas where other bases are applied are identified in the accounting policies below.
The financial information set out in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in the Companies Act 2006. The Company's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2014 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those financial statements was unqualified, although it did include a reference in relation to the uncertainty regarding amounts receivable and payable in connection with a potential Vat liability and corresponding indemnity and potential counter legal claims which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report and did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the operations, performance and financial position of the Group. By their nature, these statements involve uncertainty since future events and circumstances can cause results and developments to differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of the preparation of this announcement and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Nothing in this Interim Financial Report should be construed as a profit forecast.
The results for the six months ended 31 January 2015 were approved by the Board on April 2015.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) made up to 31 January and 31 July each year. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the Financial Statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by the Group.
Business combinations
The purchase method of accounting is used for all acquired businesses as defined by IFRS3 - Business Combinations.
As a result of the application of the purchase method of accounting, goodwill is initially recognised as an asset being the excess at the date of acquisition of the fair value of the purchase acquisition consideration plus directly attributable costs of acquisition over the net fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the subsidiaries acquired.
Goodwill arising on acquisitions before the date of transition to IFRS is subject to alternative policies for valuation as described below.
All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.
Intangible assets
An intangible asset is considered identifiable only if it is separable or arises from contractual or other legal rights, regardless of whether those rights are transferable or separable from the entity or from other rights and obligations.
For intangible assets with finite useful lives, amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset less its estimated residual value over its economic life as follows:
Software development - 10 years
Website development costs - 3 years
In addition to amortisation, at each balance sheet date the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its intangible assets 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 (if any). Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset 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 in prior years.
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the Group's balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Goodwill
Goodwill arising on consolidation represents the excess cost of acquisition over the group's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of a subsidiary, associate or jointly controlled entity at the date of acquisition.
Goodwill is recognised as an asset and reviewed for impairment at least annually. Any impairment is recognised immediately in the income statement and is not subsequently reversed. Goodwill arising on acquisition before the date of transition to IFRS has been retained at the previous UK GAAP amounts subject to being tested for impairment at that date.
On disposal of a subsidiary, associate or jointly controlled entity, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.
Revenue recognition
Lottery turnover represents takings received for entry into the lottery prize draws. Revenue is recognised upon receipt of the money for the period that the draw takes place. Payment processing turnover is recognised when transactions are processed. The revenue is recognised upon receipt of the money for the period that the draws take place, net of VAT and other sales-related taxes.
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profits 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 balance sheet 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 corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and 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 against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from 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 balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that 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. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any recognised impairment loss. Useful lives are reviewed annually by the Directors.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method, on the following bases:
Property - 5% per annum
Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 25% per annum
The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in income. Where there is evidence of impairment, fixed assets are written down to their recoverable amount.
Leased assets
Rentals payable under non-onerous operating leases are expensed in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Impairment of tangible and intangible assets excluding goodwill
At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets 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 (if any). 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. An intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair values less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimate of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (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 (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
Foreign currencies
The individual financial statements of each Group company are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of each Group company are expressed in Pounds Sterling, which is the functional currency of the Group, and the presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.
In preparing the financial statements of the individual companies, transactions in currencies other than the entity's function currency (foreign currencies) are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical costs in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.
Share based payments
Other than for business combinations, the only share based payments of the Group are equity settled share options and certain liability settlements. The Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 Share-based Payments.
For share options granted an option pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of each option at grant date. That fair value is charged on a straight line basis as an expense in the income statement over the period that the holder becomes unconditionally entitled to the options (vesting period), with a corresponding increase in equity.
For shares issued in settlement of fees and/or liabilities, the Directors estimate the fair value of the shares at issue date and that value is charged on a straight line basis as an expense in the income statement (for fees) or reduction in the balance sheet liability (for liabilities) with a corresponding increase in equity.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net recognised value. Cost comprises direct materials using the first in first out (FIFO) basis. Net recognised value represents the estimated selling price less estimated costs of completion, marketing and selling.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash on hand and demand deposits and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
Trade receivables
Trade receivables are measured at initial recognition at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognised in profit and loss when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired. The allowance recognised is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate compound at initial recognition.
Trade receivables do not carry any interest and are stated at their nominal value as reduced by appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts.
Financial liability and equity
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual agreements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments are recognised at the amount of proceeds received net of costs directly attributable to the transaction. To the extent that those proceeds exceed the par value of the shares issued they are credited to a share premium account.
Bank borrowings
Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue costs, are accounted for on an accrual basis in profit or loss using effective interest rate method and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the period in which they arise.
Trade payables
Trade payables are not interest-bearing and are stated at their nominal value.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that the Group will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at the Directors' best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date, and are discounted to present value where the effect is material.
2. Earnings per ordinary share
The calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share is based on the results and weighted average number of ordinary shares as follows:
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | ||||
31-Jan | 31-Jan | 31-Jul | ||||
2015 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (audited) | ||||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | ||||
Attributable to equity | 298 | (128) | (683) | |||
Weighted average number of | ||||||
ordinary shares: | ||||||
Basic | 1,448,931,776 | 1,047,066,086 | 1,103,220,540 | |||
Fully diluted | 1,457,031,776 | 1,055,166,086 | 1,111,320,540 |
The fully diluted number of ordinary shares includes 8.1 million options, to subscribe for new Ordinary shares of 0.1p each, which were issued in June 2010. None of these options have been exercised in the period.
3. Share capital
As at | As at | As at | ||||
31-Jan | 31-Jan | 31-Jul | ||||
2015 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | ||||
Issued and fully paid: | ||||||
1,455,829,770 ordinary shares of 0.1p each | 1,456 | 1,127 | 1,427 |
4. Cash used in Operations
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | ||||
31-Jan | 31-Jan | 31-Jul | ||||
2015 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | ||||
Profit/(Loss) attributable to equity holders | 298 | (128) | (683) | |||
Finance costs | - | 33 | 77 | |||
Finance income | (2) | - | - | |||
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 20 | 13 | 29 | |||
Amortisation of intangible assets | - | - | - | |||
Loss/(profit) from discontinued activities | - | - | 496 | |||
Impairment of non-current assets | - | - | - | |||
Share based payments | - | - | 89 | |||
Loss on disposal of subsidiary | - | 57 | - | |||
Decrease/(Increase) in inventories | - | - | - | |||
Decrease/(increase) in debtors | (11) | (451) | (1,327) | |||
(Decrease)/increase in creditors | 124 | 278 | 1,165 | |||
Cash generated from/(used in) operations | 429 | (198) | (154) |
5. Discontinued Operations
The Condensed Consolidated Income Statement for the period ended 31 January 2014 has been restated for results from operations which were discontinued in the year ended 31 July 2014 but after 31 January 2014. The effect on the Income Statement for the period ended 31 January 2014 is that income of £780,000 and costs of £769,000 have been represented as discontinued operations to show the same treatment as they had in the Audited Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2014.
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | ||||
31-Jan | 31-Jan | 31-Jul | ||||
2015 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
£'000 | £'000 | £'000 | ||||
Revenue | - | (780) | 780 | |||
Costs and expenses | - | (769) | (871) | |||
Profit/(loss) on discontinued activities | - | 11 | (91) | |||
(Loss) and impairment of intangibles on discontinued activities | - | - | (405) | |||
Profit/(loss) on discontinued activities | - | 11 | (496) |
6. Interim Financial Report
The unaudited interim financial report, which is the responsibility of the directors and was approved by them on 28 April 2015, does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report is available on Boxhill Technologies PLC's website at www.boxhillplc.com. Copies are available from the Company at its registered office:
39 St James's Street, London, SW1A 1JD, United Kingdom
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