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Interim Results

23 Sep 2019 07:00

RNS Number : 1854N
Billington Holdings PLC
23 September 2019
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23 September 2019

Billington Holdings Plc

("Billington", the "Group" or the "Company")

Interim Results

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Billington Holdings Plc (AIM: BILN), one of the UK's leading structural steel and construction safety solutions specialists, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.

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Unaudited six months to 30 June 2019

Unaudited six months to 30 June 2018

Percentage Movement

Revenue

Β£47.15m

Β£39.39m

19.7%

EBITDA

Β£3.55m

Β£2.54m

39.8%

Profit before tax

Β£2.68m

Β£1.94m

38.1%

Cash and cash equivalents

Β£10.01m

Β£7.56m

32.4%

Earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations

17.80p

12.80p

39.1%

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Highlights

Β·;

Record revenue, with an increase of 19.7 per cent to Β£47.15 million (H1 2018: Β£39.39 million)

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Profit before tax increased 38.1 per cent to Β£2.68 million (H1 2018: Β£1.94 million)

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EPS increased 39.1 per cent to 17.80 pence

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Further positive cash growth

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Continued investment in the safety solutions businesses

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All Group companies have performed well over the period, with momentum from 2018 continuing into the current year

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Continued, successful delivery of large European project with prospect for future works

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Billington Structures was awarded two contracts with a combined value of Β£30 million in June 2019 ensuring production volumes are likely to remain at similar levels

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Mark Smith, Chief Executive of Billington, commented:

"I am very pleased with the Group performance in the first half of the year, continuing the strong momentum from 2018. We started the year with a record order book and consequently the first half has been a very busy period for the Group across all our businesses. We have continued to build our order book with further significant contracts secured.

"Whilst the overall market continues to be uncertain, the outlook for Billington remains positive, particularly given the Group's ability to target a diverse range of projects insulating us, in part, from any temporary slowdowns in the market. I look forward to the remainder of the year and beyond with cautious optimism."

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For further information please contact:

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Billington Holdings Plc

Mark Smith, Chief Executive

Trevor Taylor, Finance Director

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Tel: 0122 634 0666

WH Ireland Limited

Chris Hardie

James Sinclair-Ford

Jasper Berry

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Tel: 0207 220 1666

IFC Advisory Limited

Tim Metcalfe

Graham Herring

Zach Cohen

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Tel: 0203 934 6630

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Chief Executive Statement

Introduction

All the Group companies have experienced a strong start to the year and it has been a good first half for the Company. A number of large projects have been undertaken, resulting in revenues increasing by 19.7 per cent to Β£47.15 million for the period.

For the remainder of 2019 the Group has a very strong order book and we anticipate further progress in the second half, whilst mindful of the continuing uncertainty in our markets as a result of the UK's impending exit from the European Union.

Group Companies

Billington Structures and Shafton Steel Services

Billington Structures is one of the UK's leading structural steelwork contractors with a highly experienced workforce capable of delivering projects from simple building frames to complex structures in excess of 11,000 tonnes. With facilities in Barnsley and Bristol and a heritage dating back over 70 years, the business is well recognised and respected in the industry with the capacity of processing over 35,000 tonnes of steel per annum.

The Shafton facility was acquired in 2015 and has been fully integrated into Group operations. Alongside the successful integration, two separate business areas have been developed on the site. The first undertakes activities for Billington Structures and has continued to enjoy a strong performance driven by high production volumes. The second, Shafton Steel Services, offers a complete range of steel profiling services to a large number of diverse external engineering and construction companies, providing further opportunities to increase the capacity of the current business units as well as allowing for the development of new, value added, complementary products and services to enhance the comprehensive offering of the Group.

During the first half of the year the business has traded very strongly, particularly through the execution of the Β£41 million of contracts announced in November 2018. This momentum is continuing into the second half as these and other contracts move towards completion, with a further Β£30 million of large contracts secured in June 2019. Billington Structures has a substantially full order book for the remainder of the year and the focus will be on both the successful completion of existing contracts and the securing of new business for 2020 and beyond.

Peter Marshall Steel Stairs

Based in Leeds, Peter Marshall Steel Stairs is a specialist designer, fabricator and installer of bespoke steel staircases, balustrade systems and secondary steelwork. It has the capability to deliver stair structures for the largest construction projects and operates in sectors spanning retail, commercial offices, education, healthcare, rail and many more.

In the first half of 2019 the business delivered another good performance, fulfilling a smaller number of larger contracts for principal contractors, Billington and other steelwork companies.

easi-edge

easi-edge is a leading site safety solutions provider of perimeter edge protection and fall prevention systems for hire within the construction industry. Health and safety is at the core of the business which operates in a legislation driven market.

In the first half the business delivered another strong performance, carrying on from the progress made in 2017 and 2018. This is expected to continue in the second half as easi-edge continues to benefit from a strong order book.

Further investments have been made in the business, adding to the stock available for hire, reflecting the market demand for easi-edge's solutions, one of the higher margin segments for the Group.

hoard-it

hoard-it produces a unique range of re-usable temporary hoarding solutions which are environmentally sustainable and available on both a hire and sale basis tailored to the requirements of its customers.

Under the new leadership introduced last year the business continues to thrive and the momentum gained in 2018 has continued in the first half. Significant progress continues to be made to establish the product as the number one choice for main contractors and developers in the construction industry. There has been a particular focus on growing the business in the residential construction market, where hoard-it's range of printed boards and panels are proving attractive to developers looking for a professional and promotional site image.

Financial Results

Revenue and Profit Before Tax

Group revenue increased by 19.7 per cent over the period to Β£47.15 million (H1 2018: Β£39.39 million). This increase has been as a result of growth across all of the Group's businesses, in particular aided by the Β£41 million of new contract awards in November 2018.

Billington's profit before tax for the period was Β£2.68 million (H1 2018: Β£1.94 million), an increase of 38.1 per cent.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per share for continued operations for the first half of the year increased by 39.1 per cent to 17.80 pence (H1 2018: 12.80 pence).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Group's gross cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June 2019 was Β£10.01 million, an increase of 7.5 per cent on the balance as at 31 December 2018. The Company expects that its operations will remain cash generative in the second half further reinforcing its solid cash position.

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Capital expenditure

The Group continued to invest across all its sites and business areas and capital expenditure modestly increased in the first half compared to the same period in 2018. The Group has in place long-term capital equipment replacement programmes and aims to be at the forefront of technological advances where they can add value.

A number of key items of machinery have been identified for replacement over the medium term and therefore a modest level of increase in the current level of capital expenditure is expected. Continuous investment in the Group's capital assets will ensure that the products the Company produces are produced efficiently and of a quality our clients demand.

Dividend

In the first half of 2019 Billington Holdings Plc declared a final dividend of 13.0 pence per share amounting to Β£1,565,000 (2018: 11.5 pence, Β£1,385,000) to its equity shareholders. No interim dividend for 2019 has been declared (2018: nil).

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Market and Economic Outlook

The markets in which Billington operates remain unsettled, with a mixed environment for the main construction contractors. I am pleased to report that the Group has limited exposure to the more troubled larger contractors and we continue to assess the risks associated with individual projects on a case by case basis. To date we have been able to secure credit insurance on acceptable terms for all our significant projects.

Should the UK leave the European Union on 31 October 2019, the Group has plans in place to mitigate, as far as possible, the effects of any short-term disruption to supply and the fulfilment of European orders.

We continue to monitor the situation at British Steel with interest. It is currently envisaged that a successful sale will be completed imminently and this will assist in returning stability to the UK steel supply market. However, the Group continues to keep its steel supply options under review. The Group's requirements for a wide range of steel products are sourced from a variety of worldwide producers and local stockholders to mitigate the associated risk.

Prospects and Outlook

The Group has had a very busy and successful first half of the year. Whilst the overall market continues to be uncertain, the outlook for Billington remains positive, particularly given the Group's ability to target both the largest and medium contracts, insulating us, in part, from any temporary disruption in the market.

The Group has gained further large contracts during the first half that will be executed in the second half and into 2020. Our order book remains at strong levels and we continue to see a number of significant prospects and coupled with a healthy balance sheet we are well positioned for the future and remain cautiously optimistic.

In closing I would like to thank Billington's Board, employees, shareholders and stakeholders for their continued support, and I look forward to a busy and bright second half of the year.

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Mark Smith

Chief Executive

20 September 2019

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Condensed consolidated interim income statement

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Six months ended 30 June 2019

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Unaudited

Β 

Unaudited

Β 

Audited

Β 

Β 

Β 

Six months

Β 

Six months

Β 

Twelve months

Β 

Β 

Β 

to 30 June

Β 

to 30 June

Β 

to 31 December

Β 

Β 

Β 

2019

Β 

2018

Β 

2018

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Continuing operations

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Revenue, excluding movements in work in progress

48,352

Β 

39,229

Β 

76,462

Β 

(Decrease)/Increase in work in progress

(1,204)

Β 

160

Β 

804

Β 

Revenue

47,148

Β 

39,389

Β 

77,266

Β 

Raw material and consumables

31,855

Β 

26,413

Β 

49,826

Β 

Other external charges

2,489

Β 

1,819

Β 

3,296

Β 

Staff costs

8,304

Β 

7,512

Β 

15,258

Β 

Depreciation

862

Β 

586

Β 

1,502

Β 

Other operating charges

953

Β 

1,103

Β 

2,383

Β 

Β 

Β 

44,463

Β 

37,433

Β 

72,265

Β 

Group operating profit

2,685

Β 

1,956

Β 

5,001

Β 

Share of post tax profit in joint ventures

-

Β 

-

Β 

-

Β 

Total operating profit

2,685

Β 

1,956

Β 

5,001

Β 

Net finance expense

(6)

Β 

(17)

Β 

(58)

Β 

Profit before tax

2,679

Β 

1,939

Β 

4,943

Β 

Tax

(531)

Β 

(395)

Β 

(894)

Β 

Profit for the period from continuing operations and attributable to equity holders of the parent company

2,148

Β 

1,544

Β 

4,049

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Earnings per share (basic and diluted) from continuing operations

17.8 p

Β 

12.8 p

Β 

33.6 p

Β 

Β 

Β 

Earnings per ordinary share has been calculated on the basis of the result for the period after tax, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue in the period, excluding those held in the ESOP Trust, of 12,040,608. The comparatives are calculated by reference to the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue which were 12,048,608 for the period to 30 June 2018 and 12,040,608 for the year ended 31 December 2018.

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Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Condensed consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Six months ended 30 June 2019

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Unaudited

Six months

to 30 June

Β 

Unaudited

Six months

to 30 June

Β 

Audited

Twelve months

to 31 December

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

2019

Β 

2018

Β 

2018

Β 

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Profit for the period

2,148

Β 

1,544

Β 

4,049

Other comprehensive income

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Remeasurement of net defined benefit surplus

-

Β 

-

Β 

(532)

Β 

Movement on deferred tax relating to pension liability

-

Β 

-

Β 

97

Β 

Current tax relating to pension liability

-

Β 

-

Β 

(7)

Β 

Cash flow hedging - current year profit/(loss)

514

Β 

-

Β 

(831)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

514

Β 

-

Β 

(1,273)

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

2,662

Β 

1,544

Β 

2,776

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Condensed consolidated interim balance sheet

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

As at 30 June 2019

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Unaudited

Β 

Unaudited

Β 

Audited

Β 

Β 

30 June

Β 

30 June

Β 

31 December

Β 

Β 

2019

Β 

2018

Β 

2018

Β 

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Assets

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Non current assets

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Property, plant and equipment

14,109

Β 

13,571

Β 

14,042

Β 

Pension asset

1,630

Β 

2,198

Β 

1,630

Β 

Investment in joint ventures

-

Β 

-

Β 

-

Β 

Deferred tax asset

41

Β 

121

Β 

39

Β 

Total non current assets

15,780

Β 

15,890

Β 

15,711

Β 

Current assets

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Inventories and work in progress

10,755

Β 

11,115

Β 

12,011

Β 

Trade and other receivables

13,821

Β 

8,302

Β 

7,527

Β 

Cash and cash equivalents

10,008

Β 

7,562

Β 

9,311

Β 

Total current assets

34,584

Β 

26,979

Β 

28,849

Β 

Total assets

50,364

Β 

42,869

Β 

44,560

Β 

Liabilities

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Current liabilities

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Current portion of long term borrowings

250

Β 

250

Β 

250

Β 

Trade and other payables

23,292

Β 

18,037

Β 

18,732

Β 

Current tax payable

785

Β 

498

Β 

627

Β 

Total current liabilities

24,327

Β 

18,785

Β 

19,609

Β 

Non current liabilities

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Long term borrowings

1,375

Β 

1,627

Β 

1,500

Β 

Deferred tax liabilities

-

Β 

287

Β 

-

Β 

Total non current liabilities

1,375

Β 

1,914

Β 

1,500

Β 

Total liabilities

25,702

Β 

20,699

Β 

21,109

Β 

Net assets

24,662

Β 

22,170

Β 

23,451

Β 

Equity

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Share capital

1,293

Β 

1,293

Β 

1,293

Β 

Share premium

1,864

Β 

1,864

Β 

1,864

Β 

Capital redemption reserve

132

Β 

132

Β 

132

Β 

Other reserve

(1,161)

Β 

(844)

Β 

(1,675)

Β 

Accumulated profits

22,534

Β 

19,725

Β 

21,837

Β 

Total equity

24,662

Β 

22,170

Β 

23,451

Β 

Β 

Condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in equity

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

(Unaudited)

Share

capital

Share

Capital

Other

Accumulated

Total

Β 

Β 

premium

redemption

components

profits

equity

Β 

Β 

Β 

account

reserve

of equity

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β£'000

Β£'000

Β£'000

Β£'000

Β£'000

Β£'000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

At 1 January 2018

1,293

1,864

132

(844)

19,531

21,976

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Equity dividends

-

-

-

-

(1,385)

(1,385)

Β 

Credit related to equity-settled share based payments

-

-

-

-

35

35

Β 

Transactions with owners

-

-

-

-

(1,350)

(1,350)

Β 

Profit for the six months to 30 June 2018

-

-

-

-

1,544

1,544

Β 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

-

1,544

1,544

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

At 30 June 2018

1,293

1,864

132

(844)

19,725

22,170

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

At 1 July 2018

1,293

1,864

132

(844)

19,725

22,170

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Credit related to equity-settled share based payments

-

-

-

-

49

49

Β 

ESOP movement in period

-

-

-

-

-

-

Β 

Transactions with owners

-

-

-

-

49

49

Β 

Profit for the six months to 31 December 2018

-

-

-

-

2,505

2,505

Β 

Other comprehensive income

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Actuarial gain recognised in the pension scheme

-

-

-

-

(532)

(532)

Β 

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

90

90

Β 

Financial instruments

-

-

-

(831)

-

(831)

Β 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

(831)

2,063

1,232

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

At 31 December 2018

1,293

1,864

132

(1,675)

21,837

23,451

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

At 1 January 2019

1,293

1,864

132

(1,675)

21,837

23,451

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Equity dividends

-

-

-

-

(1,565)

(1,565)

Β 

Credit related to equity-settled share based payments

-

-

-

-

114

114

Β 

Transactions with owners

-

-

-

-

(1,451)

(1,451)

Β 

Profit for the six months to 30 June 2019

-

-

-

-

2,148

2,148

Β 

Other comprehensive income

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Actuarial loss recognised in the pension schemes

-

-

-

-

-

-

Β 

Financial instruments

-

-

-

514

-

514

Β 

Total comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

514

2,148

2,662

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

At 30 June 2019

1,293

1,864

132

(1,161)

22,534

24,662

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 
Β 

Β 

Β 

Condensed consolidated interim cash flow statement

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Six months ended 30 June 2019

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Unaudited

Six months

to 30 June

2019

Β 

Unaudited

Six months

to 30 June

2018

Β 

Audited

Twelve months

to 31 December

2018

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Β£'000

Β 

Cash flows from operating activities

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Group profit after tax

Β 

2,149

Β 

1,544

Β 

4,049

Β 

Taxation paid

Β 

(376)

Β 

(360)

Β 

(843)

Β 

Interest received

Β 

-

Β 

-

Β 

23

Β 

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment

Β 

862

Β 

586

Β 

1,502

Β 

Share based payment charge

Β 

114

Β 

35

Β 

84

Β 

Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment

Β 

(112)

Β 

(150)

Β 

(274)

Β 

Taxation charge recognised in income statement

Β 

531

Β 

395

Β 

894

Β 

Net finance expense

Β 

6

Β 

17

Β 

58

Β 

Decrease/(Increase) in inventories and work in progress

Β 

1,256

Β 

(103)

Β 

(999)

Β 

Increase in trade and other receivables

Β 

(6,294)

Β 

(2,602)

Β 

(1,827)

Β 

Increase in trade and other payables

Β 

4,803

Β 

2,083

Β 

1,944

Β 

Net cash flow from operating activities

Β 

2,953

Β 

1,445

Β 

4,611

Β 

Cash flows from investing activities

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Β 

(657)

Β 

(573)

Β 

(1,962)

Β 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Β 

112

Β 

156

Β 

283

Β 

Net cash flow from investing activities

Β 

(545)

Β 

(417)

Β 

(1,679)

Β 

Cash flows from financing activities

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Interest paid

Β 

(21)

Β 

(17)

Β 

(45)

Β 

Repayment of bank and other loans

Β 

(125)

Β 

(127)

Β 

(250)

Β 

Equity dividends paid

Β 

(1,565)

Β 

(1,385)

Β 

(1,385)

Β 

Capital element of hire purchase payments

Β 

-

Β 

-

Β 

(4)

Β 

Net cash flow from financing activities

Β 

(1,711)

Β 

(1,529)

Β 

(1,684)

Β 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Β 

697

Β 

(501)

Β 

1,248

Β 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Β 

9,311

Β 

8,063

Β 

8,063

Β 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Β 

10,008

Β 

7,562

Β 

9,311

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Notes to the interim accounts - as at 30 June 2019

Segmental Reporting

The Group trading operations of Billington Holdings plc are in Structural Steel and Safety Solutions, and all are continuing. The Structural Steel segment includes the activities of Billington Structures Limited and Peter Marshall Steel Stairs Limited, and the Safety Solutions segment includes the activities of easi-edge Limited and hoard-it Limited. The Group activities, comprising services and assets provided to Group companies and a small element of external property rentals and management charges, are shown in Other. All assets of the Group reside in the UK.

From 31 December 2018 the Company apportioned its activities between two operating segments, Structural Steel and Safety Solutions. The segmental reporting has been restated for the comparative period of 30 June 2018.

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Unaudited

Β 

Unaudited

Β 

Audited

Β 

Β 

Six months

Β 

Six months

Β 

Twelve months

Β 

Β 

to 30 June

Β 

to 30 June

Β 

to 31 December

Β 

Β 

2019

Β 

2018

Β 

2018

Β 

Β 

Β£000

Β 

Β£000

Β 

Β£000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Analysis of revenue (including movement in WIP)

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Structural Steel

43,351

Β 

36,207

Β 

70,164

Β 

Safety Solutions

3,797

Β 

3,182

Β 

7,102

Β 

Other

0

Β 

0

Β 

0

Β 

Consolidated total

47,148

Β 

39,389

Β 

77,266

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Analysis of Group operating profit before finance cost

Β 

Β 

Β 

Structural Steel

1,966

Β 

1,277

Β 

3,631

Β 

Safety Solutions

733

Β 

599

Β 

1,368

Β 

Other

(14)

Β 

80

Β 

2

Β 

Consolidated total

2,685

Β 

1,956

Β 

5,001

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

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Basis of preparation

These consolidated interim financial statements are for the six months ended 30 June 2019. They have been prepared with regard to the requirements of IFRS. The financial information set out in these consolidated interim financial statements does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in S434 of the Companies Act 2006. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2018 which contained an unqualified audit report and have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. They did not contain statements under S498 of the Companies Act 2006.

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These consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the Group for the purposes of preparation of these consolidated interim financial statements.

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

New Standards adopted as at 1 January 2019

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

The Group has adopted the new accounting pronouncements which have become effective this year, and are as follows:

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IFRS 16 'Leases'

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

IFRS 16 Leases replaces IAS 17 Leases along with three Interpretations (IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease, SIC 15 Operating Leases-Incentives and SIC 27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease). The standard is mandatory for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.Under the new standard, an asset (the right-of-use asset) and a financial liability are recognised. The only exceptions are short term and low value leases.

Billington Holdings Plc has applied the modified retrospective approach to the transition to IFRS 16, recognising the cumulative effect at the date of initial application (1 January 2019) as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings for the current period. The adjustment amounted to Β£nil. Prior periods have not been restated. On transition, for leases previously accounted as operating leases with a lease term of less than 12 months and for leases of low-value assets, the Group has applied the optional exemptions in the standard to not recognise right-of-use assets but to account for the lease expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term.

The Group has elected not to include initial direct costs in the measurement of the right-of-use asset for operating leases in existence at the date of initial application of IFRS 16. The Group also elected to measure the right-of-use assets at an amount equal to the lease liability adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease payments that existed at the date of transition. Instead of performing an impairment review on the right-of-use assets at the date of initial application, the Group has relied on its historic assessment as to whether leases were onerous immediately before the date of initial application of IFRS 16 and has benefited from the use of hindsight for determining lease term when considering options to extend and terminate leases. The Group has also elected not to reassess whether a contract is, or contains, a lease at the date of initial application. Instead, for contracts entered into before the transition date the Group relied on its assessment made applying IAS 17 Leases and IFRIC 4 Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease.

On transition to IFRS 16 the weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to lease liabilities recognised under IFRS 16 was 2.5%.

Β 

Β 

The impact of the adoption of this standard and the new accounting policy was as follows:

Β 

Recognition of Right of Use Assets

282

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Recognition of Lease liabilities

(282)

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Reduction in operating lease costs

(86)

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Additional depreciation

84

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Additional interest charges

4

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Operating lease commitments disclosed at 31 Dec 18:

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Land & Buildings

128,000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Other

233,000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Lease commitments discounted using the incremental borrowing rate:

Β 

Β 

Β 

Land & Buildings

125,000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Other - recognised under IFRS 16

157,000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Opening lease liability under IFRS 16

282,000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Other - not recognised as small or short

Other pronouncements

Β 72,000

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Other accounting pronouncements which have become effective from 1 January 2019 and have therefore been adopted do not have a significant impact on the Group's financial results or position.

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Dividends

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

In the first half of 2019 Billington Holdings Plc declared a final dividend of 13.0 pence per share amounting to Β£1,565,000 (2018: 11.5 pence, Β£1,385,000) to its equity shareholders. No interim dividend for 2019 has been declared (2018: nil).

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Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

Β 

These results were approved by the Board of Directors on 20 September 2019.

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