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HML Holdings PLC Half Yearly Report

12th Nov 2013 07:00

RNS Number : 7456S
HML Holdings PLC
12 November 2013
 



 

HML HOLDINGS Plc

("HML or "the Group")

 

HALF YEAR RESULTS

 

HML Holdings plc (AIM: HMLH.L), the property management services group, today announces its interim results for the six months to 30 September 2013.

 

Highlights for the six month period:

 

· Revenue up 16% to £7.2 million (2012: £6.2 million)

· 25% increase in operating profit before interest, amortisation and share based payment charges to £691,000 (2012: £551,000)

· Successful integration of acquisitions

· Earnings per share 1.2p (2012: 0.9p)

 

 

Commenting on the results, Robert Plumb, Chief Executive of HML Holdings Plc, said:

 

"We are pleased to be reporting improvements in revenues and earnings as HML succeeds both in assimilating our acquisitions and achieving further organic growth in our properties under management".

 

For further information:

 

HML Holdings Plc Tel: 020 8439 8529

Robert Plumb, Chief Executive

James Howgego, Financial Director

 

Tavistock Communications Limited Tel: 020 7920 3150

John West

James Verstringhe

 

FinnCap Tel: 020 7220 0500

Ed Frisby/Christopher Raggett - Corporate Finance

Simon Starr - Corporate Broking

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT

 

In the first half of the year revenues increased by 16% to 7.2 million (2012: £6.2 million), of which 11% was generated from organic growth (2012: 10%). We are also pleased to report the effect of the first full period of trading for the Guthrie Partnership, which we acquired in February 2013 and contributed the remaining 5% of revenue growth.

This growth, combined with an improvement in our operating margins, has led to a 25% increase in operating profit before interest, share based payment charges, amortisation and taxation.

HML continues to enjoy organic revenue and earnings growth through both a steadily increasing share of the existing block management market, as well as an increasing flow of new build instructions. The growing contribution of client referrals to the Group's new business volume is noticeable and a tribute to improving customer satisfaction levels.

During the course of the first half of the year, we have commenced a number of process and systems development projects which will add significantly to the Group's operating efficiency. These include the centralisation of our Contractor Accreditation Process, as well as the development of Client Access and Payment portals. We have similarly evolved our business acquisition procedures to minimise the impact to operations during the integration of businesses into our Group.

Following the period end, we announced the portfolio acquisition of PR Gibbs in Bolton and LHH Property Management in Kensington. We are confident that both of these businesses will assimilate well into our existing business structure.

While the Residential Block Management market place remains a competitive one, HML continues to believe it is well placed to take advantage both of the growth opportunities in the market and the trend towards a minimum requirement for service quality and transparency.

 

 

 

 

Richard Smith Robert Plumb

Chairman Chief Executive

 

11th November 2013

 

 

HML HOLDINGS PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Six months ended 30 September 2013

 

Continuing operations

 

 

Notes

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2013

£'000

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2012

£'000

Audited

Year ended

31 March

2013

£'000

Revenue

7,180

6,186

12,809

Direct operating expenses

(6,011)

(5,212)

(10,862)

Central operating overheads

(478)

(423)

(884)

Share based payment charge

(8)

(6)

(12)

Amortisation of intangible assets

(137)

(123)

(256)

Total central operating overheads

(623)

(552)

(1,152)

Operating expenses

(6,634)

(5,764)

(12,014)

Profit from operations

546

422

795

Finance costs

(8)

(19)

(33)

Profit before taxation

4

538

403

762

Corporation tax charge

(88)

(85)

(125)

Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent

450

318

637

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent

450

318

637

Earnings per share

Basic

5

1.2p

0.9p

1.8p

Diluted

5

1.2p

0.9p

1.7p

 

 

HML HOLDINGS PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

COMPANY NUMBER: 5728008

30 September 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaudited

30 September

2013

£'000

Unaudited

30 September

2012

£'000

Audited

31 March

2013

£'000

ASSETS

Non Current Assets

Goodwill

4,837

4,356

4,832

Other intangible assets

3,640

3,391

3,706

Property, plant and equipment

315

283

298

8,792

8,030

8,836

Current Assets

Trade and other receivables

1,477

1,519

1,687

Cash and cash equivalent

475

472

266

1,952

1,991

1,953

TOTAL ASSETS

10,744

10,021

10,789

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables

2,253

1,858

2,580

Borrowings

345

345

345

Current tax liabilities

255

207

167

2,853

2,410

3,092

Non-Current Liabilities

Deferred tax

433

357

433

Borrowings

-

431

259

Current tax liabilities

74

174

74

507

962

766

NET ASSETS

7,384

6,649

6,931

 

EQUITY

Share capital

543

543

543

Share premium

6,743

6,743

6,743

Other reserves

(99)

(51)

(94)

Merger reserve

(15)

(15)

(15)

Retained earnings

212

(571)

(246)

TOTAL EQUITY

7,384

6,649

6,931

 

 

HML HOLDINGS PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Six months ended 30 September 2013

 

 

Share capital £'000

Share premium £'000

Other reserve £'000

Merger reserve £'000

Retained earnings £'000

Total equity £'000

 

Balance at 1 April 2012

543

6,743

(16)

(15)

(895)

6,360

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

-

318

318

Share based payment charge

-

-

-

-

6

6

HML shares purchased by the EBT

-

-

(35)

-

-

(35)

Balance at 30 September 2012

543

6,743

(51)

(15)

(571)

6,649

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

-

319

319

Share based payment charge

-

-

-

-

6

6

HML shares purchased by the EBT

-

-

(43)

-

-

(43)

 

Balance at 31 March 2013

543

6,743

(94)

(15)

(246)

6,931

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

-

450

450

Share based payment charge

-

-

-

-

8

8

HML shares purchased by the EBT

-

-

(5)

-

-

(5)

 

Balance at 30 September 2013

543

6,743

(99)

(15)

212

7,384

 

 

HML HOLDINGS PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Six months ended 30 September 2013

 

 

 

 

Notes

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2013

£'000

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2012

£'000

Audited

Year ended

31 March

2013

£'000

Operating activities

Cash generated from operations

6

630

362

1,436

Income taxes paid

-

-

(80)

Interest paid

(8)

(19)

(33)

Net cash from operating activities

622

343

1,323

Investing activities

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(78)

(73)

(162)

Shares purchased by the EBT

(5)

(35)

(78)

Purchase of software

(71)

(39)

(98)

Acquisition of businesses

-

(53)

(676)

Payment of deferred/contingent consideration

-

-

(200)

Net cash used in investing activities

(154)

(200)

(1,214)

Financing activities

(Decrease) in long term loan

 

 

 

(259)

(173)

 

(345)

 

Net cash used in financing activities

(259)

(173)

(345)

Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

209

(30)

(236)

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of period

266

502

502

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

475

472

266

 

 

HML HOLDINGS Plc

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

 

1. General Information

 

The interim unaudited financial information was approved by the board on 11 November 2013.

 

The results for the year ended 31 March 2013 have been audited whilst the results for the six months ended 30 September 2012 and 30 September 2013 are unaudited. The financial information contained in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts for that period. The statutory accounts for the previous year, which were prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'), have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors' opinion on those accounts was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or 498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

 

Copies of the interim report are available from www.hmlholdings.com or from the Company Secretary at HML Holdings plc, 9-11 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1BP.

 

2. International Financial Reporting Standards

 

The consolidated financial information has been prepared using accounting policies consistent with IFRS as adopted by the European Union applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.

 

The accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2013.

 

Whilst the financial figures included in this interim report have been computed in accordance with IFRS, this interim report does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as that term is defined in IAS 34.

 

3. Taxation

 

Taxation for the six months to 30 September 2013 is based on the effective rate of taxation which is estimated to apply for the year ending 31 March 2014.

 

 

4.

 

 

Profit before interest, exceptional items, share based payments charges, amortisation and taxation reconciliation

 

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2013

£'000

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2012

£'000

Audited

Year ended

31 March

2013

£'000

Operating profit before interest, exceptional items, share based payment charges, amortisation and taxation

691

551

1,063

Finance costs

(8)

(19)

(33)

Operating profit before exceptional item, share based payment charges, amortisation and taxation

683

532

1,030

Share based payment charge

(8)

(6)

(12)

Amortisation of intangible assets

(137)

(123)

(256)

Profit before taxation

538

403

762

 

 

5.

Earnings per share

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2013

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2012

Audited

Year ended

31 March

2013

Profits for basic and diluted earnings per share (£'000)

Profit for the period

450

318

637

Weighted average number of shares (000s)

For basic earnings per share

36,220

36,220

36,220

Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares:

- share options

759

931

784

Fully diluted

36,979

37,151

37,004

Earnings per share

Basic

1.2p

0.9p

1.8p

Diluted

1.2p

0.9p

1.7p

 

 

 

6.

Notes to the cash flow statement

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2013

£'000

Unaudited

6 months to

30 September

2012

£'000

Audited

12 months to

31 March

2013

£'000

Cash generated from operations

Profit from operations

546

422

795

Share-based payment charge

8

6

12

Depreciation of plant and equipment

61

63

137

Amortisation of intangible assets

137

123

256

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables

210

(106)

(274)

(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables

(332)

(146)

510

Cash generated from operations

630

362

1,436

 

 

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