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Interim Results & Equity Placing

30th Mar 2010 07:00

RNS Number : 3850J
Hot Tuna (International) plc
30 March 2010
 



30 March 2010

Hot Tuna (International PLC

("Hot Tuna", "the Company" or "the Group")

 

Interim Results and Equity Placing

 

 

Hot Tuna (International) PLC (AIM: HTT), a leading surf wear and fashion brand, announces its interim results for the six months ending 31 December 2009. In addition, the Company is pleased to report that it has raised £1.5 million via an equity placing with new and existing investors including the Directors.

 

 

Highlights

 

·; Operational loss reduced by 21.1% to £543,000

 

·; Successfully raised £1.5 million via an equity placing

 

·; New partnerships with key e-tailers including ASOS & Amazon

 

·; Increased presence in new regions within Europe including France and Italy

 

·; Australian market continues to perform strongly

 

 

Equity Placing

 

Hot Tuna announces that it has today successfully raised £1.5 million (gross) through a placing of 500,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.01 pence ("Placing Shares") at a price of 0.3 pence each with new and existing shareholders ("the Placing").

 

The Board is particularly pleased that, in addition to its two largest institutional shareholders supporting this fundraising, a number of new high quality institutional investors have participated. As well as institutional support, Geoff O'Connell, CEO, and Kiran Morzaria, Non-Executive Director, have both subscribed for 8,333,333 new ordinary shares in the Placing.

 

The net funds will be used to continue the development of product across all ranges and increase production for the upcoming ranges this year.

 

Following the Placing, the Directors will have an interest in the following ordinary shares in the Company:

 

Number of Placing Shares

Number of shares following Placing

Percentage of enlarged issued share capital of Company

Geoff O'Connell

8,333,333

16,669,334

1.45%

Kiran Morzaria

8,333,333

12,333,333

1.07%

 

 

Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for admission of the 500,000,000 new ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on AIM. Admission is expected to occur on 1 April 2010.

 

For the purposes of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Hot Tuna's total issued share capital following the issue of these shares consists of 1,153,303,090 ordinary shares of 0.01 penny each.

 

The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Hot Tuna, under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

 

 

 

Interim Review

 

The Group's performance for the six months to 31 December 2009 has been in line with management's expectations. Revenue; compared to the same period last year has been less robust due to the challenging retail environment and the lack of funds to allow production to continue at the same level as the year before.

 

However, following a cost cutting programme and efficiency drive, the Company reduced its operational loss by 21.1% to £543,000.

 

During the period, the Company made a number of changes to enable further efficiencies within the business. Main production was relocated from China to Turkey providing an extended selling season for its Summer 2010/11 collection in Europe due to shortened transportation times. The Company also reduced its discount stock by 50%.

 

In Europe, the Company is pleased to announce a number of new partnerships with high profile e-tailers including ASOS.com, EMP.com, Amazon.com, Shreadhead.com and Surfdome.com. These new e-tail partnerships will significantly expand the number of internet users exposed to the Hot Tuna product range and will enable the product to be sold for the first time in France and Italy.

 

The US business has undergone a full restructuring and is now a leaner, more focused operation capable of servicing existing major partners including Delias, Karmaloop and Victoria's Secret.

 

Australia continues to produce good returns from its major account customers including Myers and David Jones, and uptake of new product lines for 2010/2011 has been encouraging. Product expansion of men's and women's swimwear into the Australian market will be completed by end of 2010/2011.

 

Current trading and outlook

 

The spring/summer and autumn/winter collections have been very well received. Both collections were presented at the major trade shows in Europe and North America with significant interest from retailers in all regions.

 

The focus has been on a design led offering which differentiates itself from other surf apparel. In addition to improving the design element and ensuring each garment displays the iconic pink piranha, the Company has refined the product offering to focus on t-shirts, board shorts and swimwear.

 

The Company continues to talk to new partners and new markets and is confident that these will result in new distribution agreements.

 

Geoff O'Connell, CEO of Hot Tuna: 

 

"We remain encouraged by these interim results and are positive about the continued appeal of the brand internationally for existing and new customers. Our focus has been on highlighting the brand's successful heritage and the iconic pink piranha which has been extremely well received.

 

The equity placing and new e-tail partnerships illustrate the continued support for the brand. We are now focused on growing the business and continuing our expansion into new markets and we go forward with great confidence."

 

Enquiries:

Hot Tuna plc

Geoff O'Connell - CEO Tel: 020 7016 7862

 

Pelham Bell Pottinger

Kate Catchpole Tel: 020 7337 1520

Lucy Frankland

 

Seymour Pierce Limited

Mark Percy (Nominated Adviser) Tel: 020 7107 8000

Paul Jewell (Corporate Broking)

 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JULY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009

 

Half Year to 31.12.2009

Half Year to 31.12.2008

Year Ended 30.6.2009

(Un-audited)

(Un-audited)

(Audited)

£000's

£000's

£000's

Notes

Continuing operations

Revenue

 271

 619

1,144

Cost of sales

 (227)

 (393)

(896)

Gross profit

 44

 226

 248

Selling and marketing expense

 (23)

 (110)

(138)

General and administrative expenses

 (528)

 (762)

(1,388)

Depreciation and amortisation

 (25)

 (33)

(64)

(Loss) from operations

 (532)

 (679)

(1,342)

Impairment of intangible assets

-

 -

(889)

Investment income

-

 1

1

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(1)

(1)

(14)

Finance costs

 (10)

(9)

(23)

(Loss) before tax

 (543)

 (688)

(2,267)

Taxation

-

-

 -

(Loss) for the period

 (543)

 (688)

(2,267)

Attributable to:

Equity holders

 (543)

 (688)

(2,267)

Minority interest

-

-

 -

2

 (543)

 (688)

(2,267)

(Loss) per share

Basic and diluted

3

(0.10) pence

(0.40) pence

(1.18) pence

 

GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JULY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009

 

Half Year to 31.12.2009

Half Year to 31.12.2008

Year Ended 30.6.2009

(Un-audited)

(Un-audited)

(Audited)

£000's

£000's

£000's

Notes

(Loss) for the period

 (543)

 (688)

(2,267)

Currency translation differences

(22)

(20)

(57)

Total comprehensive income

 (565)

 (708)

(2,324)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009

 

Half Year to 31.12.2009

Half Year to 31.12.2008

Year Ended 30.6.2009

(Un-audited)

(Un-audited)

(Audited)

£000's

£000's

£000's

Notes

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Goodwill

-

 207

 -

Other intangible assets

 495

 2,650

 495

Property, plant & equipment

6

 32

 84

57

 527

 2,941

 552

Current assets

Inventories

 241

 398

 281

Trade and other receivables

 366

 491

 380

Cash and cash equivalents

 91

 -

29

 698

 889

 690

TOTAL ASSETS

 1,225

 3,830

1,242

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Bank loans and overdraft

-

 63

 -

Trade and other payables

 525

 840

1,060

Convertible loan note

 152

 134

 169

 677

 1,037

1,229

Non-current liabilities

Convertible loan note

-

 -

 -

-

 -

 -

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 677

 1,037

1,229

NET ASSETS

 548

 2,793

13

EQUITY

Share capital

5

 65

 1,813

28

Deferred share capital

 1,795

-

1,795

Share premium reserve

 11,259

 9,883

10,240

Share-based payment reserve

 2,308

 2,308

2,308

Merger reserve

-

 1,474

 -

Warrant reserve

 238

 295

 238

Foreign exchange reserve

 28

 43

6

Retained loss

 (15,145)

 (13,023)

(14,602)

Equity attributable to equity holders of parent

548

 2,793

13

Minority interest

-

 -

 -

TOTAL EQUITY

 548

 2,793

13

 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JULY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009

 

Share capital

Deferred Share Capital

Share premium account

Share-based payment reserve

Foreign Exchange Reserve

Merger reserves

Warrant reserve

Retained loss

Total

Minority interest

Total equity

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

Balance at 1 July 2009

28

 1,795

10,240

 2,308

 6

-

238

 (14,602)

13

-

13

Loss for the year

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

-

 -

(543)

(543)

-

(543)

Exchange differences arising on translation of overseas operations

 -

 -

 -

 -

22

-

 -

 -

22

-

23

Total recognised income and expense for 2009

-

-

-

-

22

-

-

(543)

(521)

-

(520)

Share capital issued

37

-

 1,097

-

-

-

-

-

 1,134

-

 1,134

Costs of share issue and conversion

-

-

 (78)

-

-

-

-

-

 (78)

-

 (78)

Balance at 31 December 2009

65

 1,795

11,259

 2,308

28

-

238

 (15,145)

548

-

548

Balance at 1 July 2008

 1,533

 -

 9,619

 2,308

63

 1,474

295

 (12,335)

 2,957

 -

 2,957

Loss for the year

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 (2,267)

 (2,267)

 -

 (2,267)

Exchange differences arising on translation of overseas operations

 -

 -

 -

 -

 (57)

 -

 -

 -

 (57)

 -

 (57)

Total recognised income and expense for 2009

 -

 -

 -

 -

 (57)

 -

 -

 (2,267)

 (2,324)

 -

 (2,324)

Share capital issued

290

 -

573

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

863

 -

863

Reorganisation of share capital

 (1,795)

 1,795

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

Costs of share issue and conversion

 -

 -

 (9)

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 (9)

 -

 (9)

Write - off of Intangibles

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 (1,474)

 -

 -

 (1,474)

 -

 (1,474)

Warrants expired

 -

 -

42

 -

 -

 -

 (42)

 -

 -

 -

 -

Warrants exercised

 -

 -

15

 -

 -

 -

 (15)

 -

 -

 -

 -

Balance at 30 June 2009

28

 1,795

10,240

 2,308

 6

-

238

 (14,602)

13

-

13

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 JULY 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2009

 

Half Year to 31.12.2009

Half Year to 31.12.2008

Year Ended 30.6.2009

(Un-audited)

(Un-audited)

(Audited)

Cash outflow from Operating Activities

£000's

£000's

£000's

Operating loss

(543)

(679)

(2,267)

Investment income

 -

 -

(1)

Finance costs

10

 -

23

Depreciation

25

33

64

Impairment

 -

 -

 888

Foreign exchange loss

12

(18)

(73)

Loss on disposal

1

 -

14

(495)

(664)

(1,352)

Decrease /(increase)in inventories

40

(67)

50

Decrease/(increase) in receivables

14

(66)

46

(Decrease)/increase in payables

(535)

 283

 503

NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(976)

(514)

(753)

Investment income

 -

 -

1

Finance costs

(10)

(9)

(23)

Net cash flow from operating activities

(986)

(523)

(22)

Cash flow from investing activities

Interest received

 -

1

-

Net cash flow from investing activities

 -

1

 -

Cash flow from financing activities

Net proceeds from issue of share capital

1,056

 494

 853

Repayment of convertible loan notes

(10)

-

-

Net cash from financing activities

1,046

 494

 853

Net cash inflow

60

(28)

78

Foreign exchange differences on translation

2

-

14

Cash and cash equivalents at start of period

29

(35)

(35)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

91

(63)

29

 

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2009

 

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

The financial information has been prepared under the historical cost convention and on a going concern basis and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and IFRIC interpretations adopted for use in the European Union ("IFRS") and those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.

 

The financial information for the period ended 31 December 2009 has not been audited or reviewed in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. The figures were prepared using applicable accounting policies and practices consistent with those adopted in the statutory accounts for the period ended 30 June 2009. The figures for the period ended 30 June 2009 have been extracted from these accounts, which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, and contained an unqualified audit report

 

The financial information contained in this document does not constitute statutory accounts. In the opinion of the directors the financial information for this period fairly presents the financial position, result of operations and cash flows for this period.

 

This Interim Financial Report was approved by the Board of Directors on 30 March 2010.

 

Statement of compliance

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ('IAS') 34 - Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union. Accordingly the interim financial statements do not include all of the information or disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's 2009 annual financial statements.

 

Basis of consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Hot Tuna (International) plc and its controlled entities. The financial statements of controlled entities are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date control commences until the date control ceases.

 

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies.

 

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in full.

 

Foreign currencies

 

The functional currency of each entity is determined after consideration of the primary economic environment of the entity. The group's presentational currency is Sterling (£).

 

2. SEGMENT REPORTING

Segment information about the business is presented below.

All locations operate the same activity - design, production and sale of branded apparel.

The Group's operations are located in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia.

Inter-segment sales are charged at prevailing market prices.

 

 

Year ended 31 December 2009

AUSTRALIA

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED STATES

CONSOLIDATED

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

REVENUE

External Sales

217

37

23

267

Royalties

4

-

-

4

Total Revenue

221

37

23

271

RESULT

Segment Result

68

7

(31)

44

Depreciation

(5)

(3)

(17)

(25)

Operating Expenses

(67)

(417)

(67)

(551)

Operating loss

(4)

(413)

(115)

(532)

Investment revenues

-

-

-

-

Impairment of Intangibles

-

-

-

-

Other losses

(1)

-

-

(1)

Finance Costs

-

(10)

-

(10)

Loss before tax

(5)

(423)

(115)

(543)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS

Segment Assets

231

765

229

1,225

LIABILITIES

Segment Liabilities

(43)

(368)

(266)

(677)

Capital expenditure - PPE

-

-

-

-

 

Year ended 30 June 2009

AUSTRALIA

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED STATES

CONSOLIDATED

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

REVENUE

External Sales

474

412

252

1,138

Royalties

6

-

-

6

Total Revenue

480

412

252

1,144

RESULT

Segment Result

18

66

164

248

Depreciation

(11)

(18)

(35)

(64)

Operating Expenses

(204)

(906)

(416)

(1,526)

Operating loss

(197)

(858)

(287)

(1,342)

Investment revenues

-

1

-

1

Impairment of Intangibles

-

(889)

-

(889)

Other gains and losses

(3)

(7)

(4)

(14)

Finance Costs

-

(23)

-

(23)

Loss before tax

(200)

(1,776)

(291)

(2,267)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS

Segment Assets

291 

647

304 

1,242 

LIABILITIES

Segment Liabilities

(127)

(798)

(304)

(1,229)

Capital expenditure - PPE

-

-

-

-

 

2. SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)

 

Year ended 31 December2008

AUSTRALIA

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED STATES

CONSOLIDATED

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

REVENUE

External Sales

259

242

118

619

Royalties

-

-

-

-

Total Revenue

259

242

118

619

RESULT

Segment Result

88

122

17

226

Depreciation

(6)

(11)

(16)

(33)

Operating Expenses

(204)

(455)

(213)

(872)

Operating loss

(122)

(345)

(212)

(679)

Investment revenues

-

1

-

1

Impairment of Intangibles

-

-

-

-

Other gains and losses

-

(1)

-

(1)

Finance Costs

-

(9)

-

(9)

Loss before tax

(200)

(1,776)

(291)

(2,267)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS

Segment Assets

834 

897

2,099

3,830 

LIABILITIES

Segment Liabilities

(152)

(527)

(358)

(1,037)

Capital expenditure - PPE

-

-

-

-

 

3. LOSS PER SHARE

 

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:

 

 

Earnings

Half Year to 31.12.2009

Half Year to 31.12.2008

Year Ended 30.6.2009

Earnings for the purposes of basic earnings per share net loss for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent (£000's)

(543)

(688)

(2,267)

 

Number of shares

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share (millions)

556.3

170.0

192.3

 

The denominator for the purpose of calculating the basic earnings per share has been adjusted to reflect all capital raisings. Due to the loss incurred in the period, there is no dilutive effect resulting from the issue of share options, warrants and shares to be issued.

 

4. INVESTMENT IN GROUP

 

Name of subsidiary

Place of incorporation (or registration) and operation

Proportion of ownership interest%

Proportion of voting power held%

Principal activity

Hot Tuna International Inc

USA

100%

100%

Branded apparel design, production and sale

Hot Tuna (UK) Limited

UK

100%

100%

MAP Print Limited

UK

75%

75%

Hot Tuna (Australia) Pty Ltd

Australia

100%

100%

Hot Tuna Holdings Pty Ltd

Australia

100%

100%

Licence holder

 

5. SHARE CAPITAL

 

Number of

Nominal value

 

shares

 

a) Authorised Ordinary Share Capital:

£000's

 

Ordinary shares of 0.01 pence each

1,000,000,000

100

 

 

b) Issued and Fully Paid:

 

1 July 2008

153,293,419

1,533

 

5 September 2008 - for cash 2 pence per share

26,250,000

263

 

18 September 2008 - exercise of warrants 1.5 pence per share

1,400,000

14

 

14 October 2008 - exercise of warrants 1.5 pence per share

360,000

3

 

12 March 2009 - Reorganisation of share capital

-

(1,795)

 

25 March 2009 - for cash 0.5 pence per share

20,000

-

 

27 April 2009 - for cash at 0.3 pence per share

99,999,671

10

 

30 April 2009 -for cash 0.5 pence per share

1,980,000

-

 

18 August 2009 - for cash 0.3 pence per share

370,000,000

37

 

As at 31 December 2009

653,303,090

65

 

 

c) Authorised Deferred Share Capital:

 

Deferred shares of 0.99 pence each

1,000,000,000

9,900

 

 

d) Deferred shares

 

1 July 2008

-

-

 

12 March 2009 Reorganisation of share capital

181,303,419

1,795

 

As at 31 December 2009

181,303,419

1,795

 

 

e) Total share options in issue

 

During the half year, no options were granted (2009: Nil).

 

As at 31 December 2009 the options in issue were:

 

Exercise price

Expiry date

Options in Issue 30 June 2009

 

25p

02/05/2012

500,000

 

50p

02/05/2013

500,000

 

50p

23/09/2010

1,000,000

 

25p

23/09/2010

200,000

 

2p

30/09/2011

500,000

 

50p

26/03/2011

300,000

 

50p

09/04/2011

120,000

 

50p

24/03/2011

120,000

 

2p

06/06/2012

1,000,000

 

25p

12/06/2011

75,000

 

25p

28/06/2012

100,000

 

50p

28/06/2013

150,000

 

75p

28/06/2014

200,000

 

2p

01/07/2012

100,000

 

1p

22/12/2011

2,000,000

 

25p

22/12/2011

3,000,000

 

1p

07/07/2011

2,300,000

 

2p

20/05/2013

400,000

 

2p

20/05/2014

600,000

 

2p

20/05/2015

1,000,000

 

2p

19/08/2013

75,000

 

2p

19/08/2014

100,000

 

2p

19/08/2015

175,000

 

2p

19/05/2013

13,000,000

 

 27,515,000

 

No options were cancelled, lapsed or were exercised during the half year (2009: Nil).

 

5. SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

 

f) Total warrants in issue

During the year, no warrants were issued (2009: nil).

As at 31 December 2009 the warrants in issue were;

Exercise Price (pence)

Expiry Date

Warrants in Issue30 June 2009

25

02/03/2012

50,000

30

02/03/2012

375,000

40

02/03/2012

200,000

50

02/03/2012

100,000

1.5

11/03/2013

29,250,000

1.5

25/03/2013

5,700,000

35,675,000

No expired during the half year (2009: 200,500).

No warrants were cancelled during the half year (2009: Nil)

No warrants were exercised during the year. (2009: 1,760,000)

 

6. PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT

 

Property, plant and equipment

Total

Group

£ 000's

£ 000's

At 1 July 2009

57

57

Foreign exchange movements

1

1

Additions

-

-

Disposals

(1)

(1)

Depreciation

(25)

(25)

As at 31 December 2009

32

32

 

7. POST BALANCE SHEET DATE EVENTS- None

 

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
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