| Company |
Stanley Gibbons Group Limited |
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SGI |
| Headline |
Interim Results |
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07:00 03-Aug-07 |
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RNS Number:4714B
Stanley Gibbons Group Limited
03 August 2007
THE STANLEY GIBBONS GROUP LIMITED
3 August 2007
THE STANLEY GIBBONS GROUP LIMITED
INTERIM REPORT FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
The Company today announces its Interim Results for the six months to 30 June 2007. Highlights include:
• Profit before tax up 25% at £1,704,000 (2006: £1,361,000)
• Earnings per share up 30% to 5.16p (2006: 3.97p)
• Sales up 16% to £8,819,000 (2006: £7,623,000)
• Autograph and memorabilia sales increased by 52% with a greater appreciation by investors of the potential returns from the market in
autographs and memorabilia
• Interim dividend declared of 1.75p net per Ordinary Share (2006: 1.5p net per Ordinary Share), representing an increase of 17%, payable on 17
September 2007 to all holders on the Register at the close of business on 17
August 2007
• Sales of £1,077,000 (12.2%) made to customers recruited from our websites compared to £766,000 (10%) of sales in the prior period
Commenting on current trading, Paul Fraser, Chairman said:
"This is our 13th consecutive increase in profits that we have announced to the market since our demerger in 2000 from Flying Brands. We have increased our levels of premium grade material in both stamps and autographs in the first half in order to supply the ever increasing demand. We intend focusing resources into stock and the necessary expertise to prepare for the next level of growth and to fully implement our plans.
These are exciting times for collectibles and Stanley Gibbons is now in the forefront of the market, although we still represent less than 1%. So we look forward to the second half and the implementation of further initiatives that we have planned that should continue to help us to outperform."
For further information, contact:
The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited
Michael Hall, Chief Executive 020 7836 8444
Seymour Pierce Limited
Jonathan Wright 020 7107 8000
Chairman's Statement
Financials
I am very pleased to report yet another record result for The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited. Profit before tax for the period was £1,704,000 (2006: £1,361,000), representing an increase of 25.2% on what was an exceptionally strong half year performance in the prior year. Turnover increased by 15.7% to £8,819,000 (2006: £7,623,000).
Earnings per Ordinary Share for the six months ended 30 June 2007 were 5.16p (2006: 3.97p) representing an increase of 30%, which benefit further from profits attributable to new business in Guernsey being taxable at the lower rate of 20%.
Dividend
The Company paid a final dividend of 2.5p net per Ordinary Share, in respect of the year ended 31 December 2006, on 23 April 2007. Your Board is pleased to declare an interim dividend of 1.75p (2006: 1.5p) net per Ordinary Share, representing an increase of 16.7%, payable on 17 September 2007 to holders of Ordinary Shares on the Register at the close of business on the record date of 17 August 2007. The proposed dividend of 1.75p net per Ordinary share is expected to result in a distribution to shareholders of £440,000 (2006: £376,000).
Outlook
Premium quality and rarity in collectibles is now being appreciated in a way that was never envisaged by most, but carefully followed by a few astute collectors and investors. The difference in appreciation and pricing between grades at the higher level is now much greater than a consistent percentage step that was applied in the past. In the United States, grading of coins, stamps and autographs is gaining pace and the uplift in the pricing model reflects the new grades, the transparency of the pricing accorded to those grades, and gives collectors and investors greater comfort in knowing the true authenticity and price of each individual item and hence creating a more liquid market.
This bodes well for Stanley Gibbons as we have always restricted ourselves to the higher grade of material available and we have suffered from competitors grading their material at the supposed same level, when clearly it was not.
This should give us yet another competitive edge in the market and, by our involvement in this grading process in the United Kingdom, give us access to a greater pool of expertise and pricing knowledge and strengthen our brand by association. This is a very exciting development for Stanley Gibbons and should deskill to a certain degree the process of buying and selling, making it more transparent to all, and something that can be relied upon as a guarantee to collectors and investors alike. We have always believed, as part of our strategy, that prices should rise and there should be some reduction in margins but there should be a huge increase in sales and Stanley Gibbons should accelerate its increase in market share, which is still well below 1% of the annual global market.
We maintain that the key factor is buying the right stock, at the right price, and keeping up with the quantity needed to satisfy the increasing demand. We have clients' wants lists of over £15 million and a business need for a further £10+ million per year.
I am pleased to report that our stock levels are higher at the half year, especially at the top end, and we are on course in reducing stocks of middle and lower price items. It has been an excellent performance in all areas of the Group in the first half and we are focusing resources on the high growth areas that we have identified, particularly rare stamps and autographs, and developing our auction business. We are also looking for the right acquisitions and strategic partnerships as part of our long-term plan.
Stakeholders
I would like to thank all my colleagues for their endeavours and their contribution to keeping the strategy fully on track.
Paul Fraser
Chairman
2 August 2007
Operating Review
6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months Year Year
to 30 to 30 to 30 to 30 ended 31 ended 31
June 2007 June 2007 June 2006 June 2006 December December
2006 2006
Sales Profit Sales Profit Sales Profit
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Philatelic
trading and
retail
operations 6,327 1,509 5,634 1,373 12,194 3,231
Publishing and
philatelic
accessories 1,297 310 1,201 270 2,787 814
Dealing in
autographs,
records and
related
memorabilia 1,172 545 773 350 1,664 793
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8,796 2,364 7,608 1,993 16,645 4,838
Corporate
overheads (707) (691) (1,228)
New business
development 23 (25) 15 (24) 39 (40)
Interest and
similar
income/charges 72 83 176
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Group total
sales and
profit before
tax 8,819 1,704 7,623 1,361 16,684 3,746
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Sales
Overall group turnover increased by £1,196,000 (15.7%) compared to the same period last year. Sales growth was driven by a stronger investment in our stockholding of high value rarities in line with our strategy, which has enabled us to increase trading at the top end of the market. As a result, average order values have increased by 36% compared to the same period last year.
Philatelic trading and retail sales increased by 12.3% against the same period last year. We have made significant progress in our strategy towards broadening the supply chain to build our stockholding in key rarities. As a result of our increased investment in stock, sales to collectors of stamps from Great Britain showed exceptional growth in the period, increasing by 67.8%. The higher value and improved quality of our current stockholding puts us in a stronger position to achieve further growth in the second half.
Sales to investment clients increased by 11.9% compared to the prior period despite a 12.9% reduction in the sale of guaranteed minimum return investment contracts. The sale of investment portfolios under interest free credit options has proved very popular and we are now beginning to develop successfully our active management investment portfolio service. Neither of these investment products offer any guarantee on the value of re-purchase prices. The development of the sale of autographs to investors has been particularly successful and represented 23.8% of total investment sales in the period compared to 15.5% in the prior period. We have recently launched a new style of communication to current and potential investment clients through our weekly newsletter service with responses to date exceeding our own expectations. This low cost form of communication to all our clients is expected to, going forward, become the most effective marketing medium for the entire Group.
Sales from our auction department were 21.1% lower than the same period last year. The prior period result was however exceptional in that it included an additional auction sale and the current decline in sales is more of a timing issue rather than an indication of a long term trend. The development of our auction business still represents a key element of our strategy and we intend to accelerate the development of opportunities in this area either by organic growth or through acquisition.
Publishing and philatelic accessory sales increased by 8% from the same period last year. Sales growth has been achieved through an improved publishing schedule for the first half this year together with expansion of our range of third party stamp albums and accessory products. The strength and popularity of our internet site enables us to offer a wider range of products to collectors online with minimal stockholding and order processing costs.
Operating Review
Autographs and memorabilia sales were 51.6% higher than in the same period last year. The improved performance is mainly the result of a greater appreciation by investors of the potential returns from the market in autographs and memorabilia. Retail sales of autographs were 46.2% improved on the prior period benefiting from the improved quality of our stockholding in key rarities.
Gross Margins
The gross margin for the six months ended 30 June 2007 was 46.8% compared to 48.2% for the same period last year. Cost of sales includes a provision of £51,000 made in the period against guaranteed minimum return investment contracts. The reduction in the gross margin percentage is in line with our expectations and is attributable mainly to lower margins on philatelic dealing and investment sales as the margin available on the sale of high value stamps and autographs is lower.
Profitability
The profit before tax for the period of £1,704,000 compares to a profit for the same period last year of £1,361,000, representing an increase of 25.2% on what was an exceptionally strong half year performance in the prior year. Profit growth has been facilitated by the continued growth in sales.
Group overheads were 4% higher than in the same period last year mainly as a result of increased salary and marketing costs to support the areas of sales growth and our future plans.
Salary overhead was up 2.8% in the period. Salaries represented 15.5% of sales compared to 17.4% for the same period last year demonstrating an improved return on staff.
Other overheads were £60,000 higher than in the prior period and include £44,000 costs associated with the running of our offices in Guernsey. Marketing costs were £33,000 higher than in the prior period mainly to support growth with the history of information we now have on marketing responses enabling us to increase our spend in areas which have proved to provide the highest returns in the past.
New Business Development
In the six months ended 30 June 2007, £1,077,000 (12.2%) of sales were made to customers recruited from our websites compared to £766,000 (10%) of sales in the prior period. Our websites received 1,900,000 visitors in the first six months of 2007 compared to 1,400,000 in the prior period, representing an increase of 35.7%.
Corporate Overheads
Corporate overheads were £16,000 (2.3%) higher than the same period last year. Costs for the period include the new Finance Director from February and Executive Director responsible for our business development within North America from May.
Cashflow
The net cash outflow from operating activities of £612,000 during the period included an increase in the cost of our stockholding of £1,226,000 as a consequence of greater investment into the purchase of high value philatelic and autograph rarities to support future sales growth. The high levels of trade experienced during the month of June, including our public auction, resulted in higher trade debtor balances at the period end.
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
The 2006 Annual Report highlighted the requirement for the Group to prepare its results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The interim results are the first set to be reported under these new rules. The appropriate restatements under IFRS and reconciliations to previously reported figures under UK GAAP for June 2006 and December 2006 have been included in the supporting notes.
Consolidated Income Statement
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Notes £'000 £'000 £'000
---------- -------- --------
Revenue 8,819 7,623 16,684
Cost of sales (4,691) (3,946) (8,448)
--------------------- ------ ---------- -------- --------
Gross Profit 4,128 3,677 8,236
Administrative expenses (884) (845) (1,569)
Distribution costs (1,612) (1,554) (3,097)
--------------------- ------ ---------- -------- --------
Operating Profit 1,632 1,278 3,570
Finance income 74 83 176
Finance costs (2) - -
--------------------- ------ ---------- -------- --------
Profit before tax 1,704 1,361 3,746
Taxation (408) (369) (972)
--------------------- ------ ---------- -------- --------
Profit for the financial 1,296 992 2,774
period
--------------------- ------ ---------- -------- --------
Earnings per Ordinary Share 2 5.16p 3.97p 11.07p
Diluted earnings per Ordinary
Share 2 5.14p 3.96p 11.06p
Consolidated Statement of Recognised Income & Expense
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
£'000 £'000 £'000
Profit for the financial
period 1,296 992 2,774
Surplus on revaluation of
assets - - 47
Deferred tax attributable to
revaluation of assets - - (14)
Actuarial gains recognised in
the pension scheme - - 348
Deferred tax attributable to
actuarial gains - - (105)
----------------------- -------- -------- ----------
Total recognised income for
the period 1,296 992 3,050
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Notes £'000 £'000 £'000
--------- -------- --------
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 59 96 83
Property, plant and equipment 1,018 980 1,034
Deferred tax asset 33 119 25
Trade and other receivables 1,427 - 610
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
2,537 1,195 1,752
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
Current Assets
Inventories 7,261 5,882 6,035
Trade and other receivables 4,277 2,382 3,254
Cash and cash equivalents 1,460 3,386 3,083
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
12,998 11,650 12,372
Total assets 15,535 12,845 14,124
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 2,495 2,187 1,894
Current tax payable 580 409 513
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
3,075 2,596 2,407
Non-current liabilities
Retirement benefit obligations 110 397 84
Other provisions for liabilities and
charges 437 323 400
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
547 720 484
------ --------- -------- --------
Total liabilities 3,622 3,316 2,891
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
Net assets 11,913 9,529 11,233
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
Equity
Called up share capital 251 251 251
Share premium account 5,148 5,134 5,148
Capital redemption reserve 38 38 38
Revaluation reserve 177 144 177
Retained earnings 6,299 3,962 5,619
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
Equity shareholders' funds 4 11,913 9,529 11,233
---------------------- ------ --------- -------- --------
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
Notes £'000 £'000 £'000
-------- -------- ---------
Cash (used in)/ generated from
operations 3 (612) 1,698 2,293
Interest paid (2) - -
Taxes paid (361) (472) (978)
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Net cash (used in)/generated
from operating activities (975) 1,226 1,315
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment (57) (48) (120)
Purchase of intangible assets (4) (6) (25)
Interest received 41 49 110
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Net cash used in investing
activities (20) (5) (35)
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Financing activities
Dividends paid to company
shareholders (628) (501) (877)
Net proceeds from issue of
ordinary share capital - 81 95
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Net cash used in financing
activities (628) (420) (782)
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Net (decrease) / increase in
cash and cash equivalents (1,623) 801 498
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at
start of period 3,083 2,585 2,585
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at
end of period 1,460 3,386 3,083
--------------------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
Notes to the unaudited interim report
1 Accounting policies and presentation
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) For all periods up to and including 31 December 2006 The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited has prepared its financial statements in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP). AIM Rules require that the annual consolidated financial statements of The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited for the year ended 31 December 2007 be prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted for use in the EU.
Accordingly, these interim financial statements which are for the six months ending 30 June 2007 have been prepared for the first time in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and are covered by IFRS1, First-time Adoption of IFRS.
These interim financial statements were approved by the Board on 2 August 2007. The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2006 set out in this interim report does not comprise the Groups statutory accounts as defined by Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. The statutory accounts, which were prepared under UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP), on which the auditors gave an unqualified report, have been delivered to the Jersey Registrar of Companies. The financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2007 and 30 June 2006 is unaudited.
The information presented within these interim financial statements is in compliance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".
In preparing these interim financial statements the comparative figures previously reported under UK GAAP have been restated for the transition to IFRS. The disclosures required by IFRS 1 regarding the transition for the relevant periods are given in note 7. Except where noted in the policies below, the same accounting policies and methods of computation have been followed in the interim financial statements as compared to the most recent annual financial statements.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Companies. Intra-Group sales and profits are eliminated on consolidation, and all sales and profit figures relate to external transactions only.
Intangible Assets
Computer Software
As per IAS 38, purchased computer software that will generate economic benefit beyond one year is capitalised as an intangible asset and amortised over its expected useful economic life of four years on a straight-line basis.
Property, plant and equipment and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets, other than the reference collection, are stated at their purchase price, including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Fixed assets include a reference collection of certain stamps held on a long term basis. Additions to the collection are depreciated by 50% immediately on acquisition to provide for the usage of such items. No further depreciation is charged thereafter because in the opinion of the Directors the residual value is expected to exceed net book value for the foreseeable future.
The reference collection is stated at the revalued amount, being its fair value at the date of the revaluation less any accumulated depreciation and any subsequent impairment loss. A full valuation is undertaken every five years by a qualified external valuer, an interim valuation is carried out in year three by the Group's expert stamp dealers.
Depreciation is calculated to write down the net book value of tangible fixed assets less their residual value on a straight-line basis, over the expected useful economic lives of the assets concerned. The principal annual rates used for this purpose are:
Freehold buildings - 2%
Vehicles, plant and machinery - 16 - 25%
Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment - 7 - 25%
Leasehold improvements - Over period of lease
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. In the case of stamp inventories it is not always practicable to ascertain individual costs. The cost of parcels of high value stamps is apportioned between the items purchased on the basis of the expert opinion of the Group's stamp dealers. Lower value stamp inventories are valued as a proportion of their anticipated realisable value, as a best estimate of cost, based on the expert opinion of the Group's stamp dealers.
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and any deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on the estimated taxable profit 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 substantially 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 the 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.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited to profit or loss, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.
Foreign currencies
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the exchange rate ruling when the transaction was entered into. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated into sterling at the exchange rate ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange gains or losses are included in operating profit.
Leased Assets
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight line basis over the lease term.
Retirement benefits
The Group operates a defined benefit pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held and managed separately from those of the Group. In accordance with IAS 19 for defined benefit schemes, the liability in the balance sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligations at that date less the fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit obligation is calculated periodically by an independent actuary.
Current service costs are recognised in operating costs in the income statement. Interest costs on plan liabilities and the expected return on plan assets are recognised in finance costs. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to the consolidated Statement of Recognised Income and Expense.
Pension scheme assets are measured at their market value and liabilities are measured on an actuarial basis using the projected unit method and discounted at a rate equivalent to the current rate of return on a high quality corporate bond or equivalent currency and term to the scheme liabilities. The actuarial valuations are performed by a qualified actuary on a triennial basis and are updated at each balance sheet date. The resulting defined benefit asset or liability is presented separately as a non-current asset or liability on the face of the balance sheet.
Under IAS 19 the retirement benefit obligation is recognised gross of deferred tax.
Share options
The fair value of share options granted to certain employees and Directors is recognised as an expense. The total amount to be apportioned over the vesting period of the benefit is determined by reference to the fair value of the options determined at the grant date. The non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to become exercisable. The estimate is revised at each balance sheet date and the difference is charged or credited to the profit and loss account, with the corresponding adjustment to equity. The proceeds received on exercise of the options are credited to equity.
Revenue
Revenue represents amounts invoiced by the Group in respect of goods sold and services provided during the period excluding any applicable value added tax. In respect of auctions held by the Group, revenue represents amounts invoiced in respect of vendors' commissions and buyers' premiums, excluding value added tax. In respect of all other transactions revenue is recognised at point of sale.
2 Earnings per ordinary share
The calculation of basic earnings per ordinary share is based on the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.
For diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue is adjusted to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Group has only one category of dilutive ordinary shares: those share options granted to employees where the exercise price is less than the average market price of the Company's ordinary shares during the period. Also in existence at the period end were 173,718 options issued under the Company's 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). These options were not dilutive at the period end.
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue 25,137,443 24,975,737 25,051,638
Dilutive potential ordinary
shares: Employee share options 72,892 46,754 21,257
Profit after tax (£) 1,296,000 992,000 2,774,000
Basic earnings per share -
pence per share (p) 5.16p 3.97p 11.07p
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Diluted earnings per share -
pence per share (p) 5.14p 3.96p 11.06p
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3 Cash (used in)/generated from operations
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
£'000 £'000 £'000
Operating profit 1,632 1,278 3,570
Depreciation 101 95 192
Increase in provisions 108 198 324
Cost of share options 12 10 18
(Increase)/decrease in
inventories (1,226) 67 (86)
(Increase)/decrease in trade
and other receivables (1,840) 567 (915)
Increase/(decrease) in trade
and other payables 601 (517) (810)
----------------------- --------- --------- ----------
Cash (used in)/generated from
operations (612) 1,698 2,293
----------------------- --------- --------- ----------
4 Reconciliation of movement in shareholders' equity
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2007 30 June 2006 31 December 2006
£'000 £'000 £'000
Profit for the financial period 1,296 992 2,774
Dividends (628) (501) (877)
Employees share option scheme
-value of employee services 12 10 18
-proceeds from shares issued - 81 95
Surplus on revaluation of
assets net of tax - - 33
Actuarial gains in pension
scheme net of tax - - 243
----------------------- -------- -------- ----------
Net increase in shareholders'
equity 680 582 2,286
Equity at the start of the period 11,233 8,947 8,947
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Equity at the end of the period 11,913 9,529 11,233
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5 Dividends
6 months to 6 months Year ended
30 June to 30 June 31 December
2007 2006 2006
£'000 £'000 £'000
Amounts recognised as distribution to equity
holders in period:
Dividend paid 628 501 877
Dividend paid per share 2.5p 2p 3.5p
Dividend proposed but not paid 440 376 628
Dividend proposed per share 1.75p 1.5p 2.5p
6 Further copies of this statement
Copies of this statement are being sent to shareholders. Further copies are available on request from: The Company Secretary, The Stanley Gibbons Group Limited, 399 Strand, London, WC2R 0LX.
7 Transition from UK GAAP to IFRS
As required under IFRS 1, the equity reconciliations at 1 January 2006 (the transition date for IFRS) and at 31 December 2006 (date of last UK GAAP financial statements) are set out below. For comparative purposes, the equity reconciliation at 30 June 2006 is also included to enable a comparison of the 2007 published interim figures. There are no reconciling adjustments to the income statement for any of these periods.
The net effect of adopting IFRS rather than UK GAAP for the year ending 31 December 2006 is to reduce net assets from £11,309,000 to £11,233,000, principally due to the changes in reserves as explained below. The changes have no impact on the profit on ordinary activities before tax or the cashflows previously reported, but has lead to a change in the format of the cash flow statement.
The most significant change for the Group in its financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2006 was a reduction of the revaluation reserve due to the provision of deferred tax on the revaluation element of the reference collection. The net impact on assets as at 1 January 2006 and 30 June 2006 was a decrease of £62,000, and as at 31 December 2006 was a decrease of £76,000.
In addition, there are other presentational changes on the balance sheet arising from the transition to IFRS. These are:
a) The reclassification of capitalised software costs to intangible assets from property plant and equipment.
b) The creation of a deferred tax asset as the deferred tax attributable to the pension deficit is no longer netted off against retirement benefit
obligations in the balance sheet.
Reconciliation of UK GAAP equity to IFRS equity
31 December 2006 30 June 2006 1 January 2006
£'000 £'000 £'000
Capital and Reserves
according to UK GAAP 11,309 9,591 9,009
Effect of adopting:
IAS 12 - Income Taxes (76) (62) (62)
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Equity according to IFRS 11,233 9,529 8,947
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Reconciliation of UK GAAP balance sheet to IFRS balance sheets
As at 31 December 2006 As at 30 June 2006 As at 1 January 2006
As As As
previously As previously As previously As
reported restated reported restated reported restated
under Effect of Under under Effect of Under under Effect of Under
UK GAAP transition IFRS UK GAAP transition IFRS UK GAAP transition IFRS
Non-current
assets
Intangible
assets - 83 83 - 96 96 - 122 122
Property,
plant and
equipment 1,117 (83) 1,034 1,076 (96) 980 1,117 (122) 995
Deferred tax
asset - 25 25 - 119 119 - 111 111
Trade and
other
receivables - 610 610 - - - - - -
1,117 635 1,752 1,076 119 1,195 1,117 111 1,228
Current Assets
Inventories 6,035 - 6,035 5,882 - 5,882 5,949 - 5,949
Trade and other
receivables
due after
more than one year 610 (610) - - - - - - -
Trade and other
receivables 3,254 - 3,254 2,382 - 2,382 2,949 - 2,949
Cash and cash
equivalents 3,083 - 3,083 3,386 - 3,386 2,585 - 2,585
12,982 (610) 12,372 11,650 - 11,650 11,483 - 11,483
Total assets 14,099 25 14,124 12,726 119 12,845 12,600 111 12,711
Current
liabilities
Trade and
other payables 1,894 - 1,894 2,187 - 2,187 2,704 - 2,704
Current tax
payable 513 - 513 409 - 409 496 - 496
2,407 - 2,407 2,596 - 2,596 3,200 - 3,200
Non-current
liabilities
Retirement
benefit
obligations 59 25 84 278 119 397 258 111 369
Other
provisions for
liabilities
and charges 324 76 400 261 62 323 133 62 195
383 101 484 539 181 720 391 173 564
Total
liabilities 2,790 101 2,891 3,135 181 3,316 3,591 173 3,764
Net assets 11,309 (76) 11,233 9,591 (62) 9,529 9,009 (62) 8,947
Equity
Called up
share capital 251 - 251 251 - 251 248 - 248
Share premium
account 5,148 - 5,148 5,134 - 5,134 5,056 - 5,056
Capital
redemption
reserve 38 - 38 38 - 38 38 - 38
Revaluation
reserve 253 (76) 177 206 (62) 144 206 (62) 144
Retained
earnings 5,619 - 5,619 3,962 - 3,962 3,461 - 3,461
Equity
shareholders'
funds 11,309 (76) 11,233 9,591 (62) 9,529 9,009 (62) 8,947
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