15th Sep 2011 07:00
GABLE HOLDINGS INC
("Gable" "the Company" or "the Group")
Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2011
Gable Holdings (AIM: GAH.L), the European non-life insurance company, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.
Highlights
§ Gross written premium of £12.2 million(H1 10: £8.6 million) up 41%
§ Gross earned premium of £10.6 million (H1 10: £7.2 million) up 47%
§ Combined operating ratio of 58% as compared to 60% for H1 10
§ Operating profit before goodwill impairment of £2.6 million, up 54% on H1 10
§ Profit before tax of £2.0 million (H1 10: £1.3 million) up 52%
§ Earnings per share has increased from 1.10p to 1.59p, an increase of 45%
Comment and Outlook
William Dewsall, Chief Executive, Gable Holdings Inc, said:
"I am delighted by the first half performance of the Group. We are in a very strong position, with our UK and European products set for continued growth and current trading remains very strong. We look forward to another year of growth in the business making it the fifth year of profitable growth for shareholders. We view the future with great confidence."
Enquiries:
Gable Holdings Inc William Dewsall, Chief Executive
| tel: +44 (0) 20 7337 7460 |
Panmure Gordon Paul Lumbis / Fred Walsh
| tel: +44 (0) 20 7459 3600 |
Gable Communications Justine James / John Bick
| tel: +44 (0) 20 7193 7463 +44 (0) 7525 324431 |
About Gable Holdings Inc
Gable is a European non-life insurance company underwriting a comprehensive range of specialist policies for the commercial sectors in the UK, France, Norway and Spain. Gable has continued to successfully grow its business geographically whilst simultaneously exploiting a range of niche insurance segments which exist across the EU.
Gable Holdings Inc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (ticker: GAH.L GAH.LN). For further information please visit www.gableholdings.com.
Gable Holdings Inc
Chief Executive's Statement
The Board of Gable Holdings Inc is pleased to present its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.
Results
The results for the six months ended 30 June 2011 show gross written premium of £12.2 million (H1 10: £8.6million), growth of 42%. This continued excellent growth in written premium has been achieved across the whole product range.
In addition to premium growth, a strong control of insurance costs has enabled us to deliver an improved combined operating ratio of 58%, as compared to 60% for the same period last year. Operating profit, before goodwill impairment is up 53% at £2.6 million and the reported result for the period shows a profit of £1.80 million (H1 10: £1.25 million) and basic and diluted earnings per share of 1.59p (H1 10: 1.10p). At the end of the period net assets were £15.4 million (H1 10: £12.2 million) and cash balances were £7.7 million (H1 10: £5.1 million).
Business Review
Gable has achieved strong growth across the entire product range, in particular in the UK in its historic construction account and the Commercial ATE product, launched in 2009. In August we launched a new product: Commercial Combined product which sits within our range of liability and property products in the UK.
In France, the programme of property related risk insurance launched last year has established well, whilst we are starting to see a positive impact following the launch in August of the property and liability product for outdoor leisure properties in France.
The Norway tenant deposit scheme is now established and proving a success in that country, giving us a developed and proven new product which can be replicated in Europe. We see great potential for this in Germany and Italy.
Country | Product | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
UK | Commercial Combined | x | |||||
France | Outdoor Leisure Property Liability | x | |||||
France | Property Liability | x | x | ||||
UK | After The Event | x | x | x | |||
Norway | Tenant Deposit Scheme | x | x | x | |||
France | Dommages Ouvrages* | x | x | x | |||
Spain | Property Construction Liability | x | x | x | x | ||
Spain | Third Party Liability | x | x | x | x | ||
France | Artisan Liability | x | x | x | x | ||
UK | Construction Liability | x | x | x | x | x | x |
*a French insurance policy for building defects in a new build or renovated French property
Whilst the final timetable for Solvency II has not been finalised at the date of this announcement, we continue to devote appropriate resource to ensure that we are suitably prepared and that all developments being undertaken, such as potential new products and agents, are essentially Solvency II compliant.
Current Trading and Outlook
We have delivered solid growth year on year for the past five years. We are in a strong position to sustain this growth and to further build our profitable product range. We will continue to broaden our products and territories complementary to our established range of products in the UK and Europe. The results for the first half year speak for themselves and demonstrate that our underwriting philosophies and protocols are working well. Current trading remains very strong.
In our sector, many of our peers have incurred losses as a result of the catastrophes in both the Pacific Rim and the Americas and it is worth noting that we do not write catastrophe risk in these areas. Our focus remains in the UK and Europe, bringing new products to market and continuing to build on the successes achieved to date.
William Dewsall
Chief Executive
15 September 2011
GABLE HOLDINGS INC
Consolidated Income Statement
For the six months ended 30 June 2011
Six months | Six months | Year | ||
ended | ended | ended | ||
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | ||
2011 | 2010 | 2010 | ||
Notes | £000s | £000s | £000s | |
unaudited | unaudited | audited | ||
Gross written premiums | 12,191 | 8,630 | 19,503 | |
Change in provision for gross unearned premiums | 5 | (1,606) | (1,452) | (2,484) |
Gross earned premiums | 10,585 | 7,178 | 17,019 | |
Outward reinsurance premiums | (624) | (358) | (1,038) | |
Return of reinsurance premium | - | - | 1,237 | |
Change in provision for unearned | ||||
premiums - reinsurers' share | 5 | 62 | (56) | 116 |
Net earned premiums | 10,023 | 6,764 | 17,334 | |
Net investment return | 25 | 116 | 86 | |
Total revenue from operations | 10,048 | 6,880 | 17,420 | |
Gross claims paid | 5 | (2,300) | (795) | (3,201) |
Movement in gross technical provisions | 5 | (404) | (1,214) | (2,912) |
Gross claims incurred | (2,704) | (2,009) | (6,113) | |
Reinsurers' share of gross claims paid | - | - | - | |
Movement in reinsurers' share of technical provisions | - | - | - | |
Reinsurers share of claims incurred | - | - | - | |
Net claims incurred | (2,704) | (2,009) | (6,113) | |
Expenses incurred in insurance activities | (2,846) | (1,888) | (4,841) | |
Impairment of goodwill | (600) | (375) | (600) | |
Other operating expenses | (1,870) | (1,276) | (3,159) | |
Total operating charges | (5,316) | (3,539) | (8,600) | |
Profit from operations and before taxation | 2,028 | 1,332 | 2,707 | |
Taxation | (225) | (85) | (88) | |
Profit for the period attributable | ||||
to owners of the parent | 6 | 1,803 | 1,247 | 2,619 |
Earnings per share - basic and diluted |
4 |
1.59p |
1.10p |
2.31p |
All operations are continuing.
GABLE HOLDINGS INC
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
At 30 June 2011
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | ||
2011 | 2010 | 2010 | ||
Notes | £000s | £000s | £000s | |
unaudited | unaudited | audited | ||
Assets | ||||
Intangible assets | 7,041 | 7,866 | 7,641 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 378 | 56 | 414 | |
Deferred acquisition and reinsurance costs | 5 | 2,836 | 2,058 | 3,345 |
Prepayments and accrued income | 1 | 15 | 1 | |
Trade and other receivables | 20,635 | 11,607 | 14,126 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8 | 7,738 | 5,082 | 6,387 |
Total assets | 38,629 | 26,684 | 31,914 | |
Equity | ||||
Share capital | 283 | 283 | 283 | |
Share premium account | 5,516 | 5,516 | 5,516 | |
Share based premium reserve | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Other reserves | 3,875 | 3,875 | 3,875 | |
Retained earnings | 5,741 | 2,495 | 4,201 | |
Total equity attributable to owners of the parent | 6 | 15,435 | 12,189 | 13,895 |
Liabilities | ||||
Technical provisions | 5 | 15,588 | 10,848 | 13,578 |
Accruals and deferred income | 50 | 212 | 112 | |
Deferred taxation | 82 | 82 | 82 | |
Trade and other payables | 7,474 | 3,353 | 4,247 | |
Total liabilities | 23,194 | 14,495 | 18,019 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' funds | 38,629 | 26,684 | 31,914 | |
Net asset value per ordinary share |
4 |
13.62p |
10.76p |
12.26p |
GABLE HOLDINGS INC
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the six months ended 30 June 2011
Six months | Six months | Year | ||
ended | ended | ended | ||
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | ||
2011 | 2010 | 2010 | ||
Notes | £000s | £000s | £000s | |
unaudited | unaudited | audited | ||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||
Cash generated from operations | 7 | 1,414 | 555 | 2,341 |
Interest received | 25 | 116 | 86 | |
Tax paid | (88) | - | (70) | |
Net cash flows from operating activities | 1,351 | 671 | 2,357 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||
Purchase of tangible fixed assets | - | (42) | (423) | |
Net cash flows from investing activities | - | (42) | (423) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||
Shares issued | - | 112 | 112 | |
Net cash flows from financing activities | - | 112 | 112 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 8 | 1,351 | 741 | 2,046 |
Cash and cash equivalents at period beginning | 6,387 | 4,341 | 4,341 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at period end | 8 | 7,738 | 5,082 | 6,387 |
GABLE HOLDINGS INC
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the six months ended 30 June 2011
1.Basis of preparation
The Company was incorporated as a Corporation in the Cayman Islands which does not prescribe the adoption of any particular accounting framework. These interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards("IFRS") endorsed by the European Union, in so far as they apply to interim statements.
The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of Gable Holdings Inc and subsidiary undertakings made up to 30 June 2011.
2. Accounting policies
There have been no changes to the Group's accounting policies as set out in the Group's financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2010 and, as such, those accounting policies have been applied to these interim statements.
3. Segmental information
The Group's business is the provision of construction insurance products and it has, in the six months to 30 June 2011, derived its business from the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Norway.
4. Earnings and net asset value per share
The calculation of earnings per share is based on the net profit of £1,803,000 (six months ended 30 June 2010: £1,247,000, full year ended 31 December 2010: £2,619,000) divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period of 113,322,000 (six months ended 30 June 2010: 113,297,000, full year ended 31 December 2010: 113,309,704).
The net asset value per share is calculated by dividing the shareholders' funds of £15,435,000 (30 June 2010: £12,189,000, 31 December 2010: £13,895,000) by the number of shares in issue at the end of the period - 113,322,000 (30 June 2010: 113,322,000, 31 December 2010: 113,322,000).
5. Insurance assets and liabilities
Six months | Six months | Year | |
ended | ended | ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2011 | 2010 | 2010 | |
£000s | £000s | £000s | |
unaudited | unaudited | audited | |
Deferred acquisition and reinsurance costs | |||
Acquisition costs deferred | 2,284 | 1,740 | 2,855 |
Provision for unearned reinsurance premium | 552 | 318 | 490 |
2,836 | 2,058 | 3,345 | |
Technical provisions | |||
Claims reserve | 6,695 | 4,593 | 6,291 |
Unearned premium | 8,893 | 6,255 | 7,287 |
15,588 | 10,848 | 13,578 | |
Claims paid | 2,300 | 795 | 3,201 |
Claims reserved | |||
At 1 January | 6,291 | 3,379 | 3,379 |
Claims notified and reserved in the period | 3,287 | 1,636 | 5,823 |
Incurred but not reported movement in the period | (2,883) | (422) | (2,911) |
At 30 June/31 December | 6,695 | 4,593 | 6,291 |
Movement for provision in unearned premium | |||
At 1 January | 7,287 | 4,803 | 4,803 |
Movement in provision for the period | 1,606 | 1,452 | 2,484 |
At 30 June/31 December | 8,893 | 6,255 | 7,287 |
Movement in provision for unearned reinsurance premium | |||
At 1 January | 490 | 374 | 374 |
Movement in provision for the period | 62 | (56) | 116 |
At 30 June/31 December | 552 | 318 | 490 |
6. Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds
Six months | Six months | Year | |
ended | ended | ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2011 | 2010 | 2010 | |
£000s | £000s | £000s | |
unaudited | unaudited | audited | |
Profit for the period | 1,803 | 1,247 | 2,619 |
Shares issued in the year | - | 112 | 112 |
Currency translation differences | (263) | (272) | 62 |
Net increase in shareholders' funds | 1,540 | 1,087 | 2,793 |
Equity shareholders' funds brought forward | 13,895 | 11,102 | 11,102 |
Equity shareholders' funds carried forward | 15,435 | 12,189 | 13,895 |
7. Reconciliation of profit for the period before taxation to net cash flows from operating activities
Six months | Six months | Year | |
ended | ended | Ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2011 | 2010 | 2010 | |
£000s | £000s | £000s | |
unaudited | unaudited | Audited | |
Profit for the period after taxation | 1,803 | 1,247 | 2,619 |
Interest received | (25) | (116) | (86) |
Non-cash exchange movements | (263) | (272) | 62 |
Purchase of intangible assets | - | (3,991) | (3,991) |
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 36 | 46 | 69 |
Impairment of goodwill | 600 | 375 | 600 |
Increase of technical provisions | 2,010 | 2,767 | 5,497 |
Increase/(decrease) in deferred acquisition and reinsurance costs |
509 |
303 |
(984) |
Increase in debtors | (6,509) | (1,363) | (3,868) |
Increase in creditors | 3,253 | 1,559 | 2,423 |
Net cash flows from operating activities | 1,414 | 555 | 2,341 |
8. Reconciliation of net cash flows to movement in net funds
Six months | Six months | Year | |
ended | ended | ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2011 | 2010 | 2010 | |
£000s | £000s | £000s | |
unaudited | unaudited | audited | |
Change in cash for the period | 1,351 | 741 | 2,046 |
Change in net funds resulting from cash flows | 1,351 | 741 | 2,046 |
Net funds brought forward | 6,387 | 4,341 | 4,341 |
Net funds carried forward | 7,738 | 5,082 | 6,387 |
9. General information
The information for the period ended 30 June 2011 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in the Companies Act 2006. The figures for the period ended 31 December 2010 have been extracted from the 2010 Financial Statements prepared under IFRS. The auditors' report on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement under the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
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