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RNS Number : 6859G

Tangent Communications PLC

24 November 2015

Tangent Communications PLC ("Tangent" or the "Company")

Interim for the six month period ended 31 August 2015

Key highlights

   --      Group revenues GBP13.37m (2014: GBP13.26m) 
   --      Underlying operating profit  GBP0.33m (2014: GBP0.96m) 
   --      Operating profit GBP0.33m (2014: GBP0.73m) 
   --      Net cash at GBP1.50m (2014: GBP1.71m) 

Consolidated

Tangent sales in the first half were GBP13.37m (2014: GBP13.26m) up 1% versus the prior year. Overall, sales growth has been muted as the areas of our business that continue to grow have been offset by those that have declined. Our new revenues are being generated in competitive but growing areas of the market. As a consequence, operating margins are lower, with operating profit in the first half of GBP0.33m (2014: GBP0.73m) down 55% versus the prior year.

Net cash as at 31 August 2015 was GBP1.50m (2014: GBP1.71m).

Print segment

Print sales were up 1% to GBP9.84m (2014: GBP9.73m) with operating profit down 95% to GBP0.05m (2014: GBP1.00m).

Sales through the printed.com website increased by 17%. The integration of goodprint customers and products into printed.com was completed and business cards are now the biggest selling product in this division. There has also been an increase in sales of products that are manufactured externally enabling us to compete with new entrants to the market.

Previously, printed.com had taken the approach of manufacturing all of its products in-house. However, we have begun to build partnerships with third party printers allowing us to expand into areas of the market in which we have previously not competed. As a consequence, we have felt some pressure on operating margins which we expect to impact performance in the second half of the year.

There is growth in online print purchasing but there is similarly a growing number of online suppliers of print. Pricing is becoming ever more visible and naturally as competition increases pressure will follow.

Ravensworth services the residential property sector with its 4,000+ estate agency branch customer base. After a strong period for residential property transactions in 2013 and early 2014, the market has slowed markedly. These muted market conditions have persisted through H1 and continue in to the second half of the year. There has been a slower than expected take-up of data, digital marketing and photo products which we aim to upsell into our customer base alongside the print and design offer.

T/OD performance has been comparable to the prior year. Advertising agencies continue to outsource their print production projects, providing a niche market that T/OD is well located to service.

Agency segment

Agency sales were flat year-on-year at GBP3.52m (2014: GBP3.52m) with operating profit of GBP0.46m (2014: GBP0.03m loss).

We downsized Tangent Snowball in the second quarter in response to the poor new business pipeline cited in our update of 23 June 2015. This pipeline has not yet improved. However sales to existing clients have been better than anticipated, with over-performance in some of our accounts and, as a result, the business remained on budget in the first half of the year. The success of some of our contracts represents an opportunity to build upon, although the second half of the year remains more challenging.

Tangent Snowball provides a diverse range of services to its clients including website design and build, data collection and analysis, and content management to engage and measure the performance of customers.

In addition to our digital services, Tangent Snowball houses our Member Centre, a full service operation managing memberships and subscriptions on behalf of our clients.

Non-recurring expenses

There have been no non-recurring expenses in the first half (2014: GBP0.23m)

Net cash

Net cash at 31 August 2015 was GBP1.50m (2014: GBP1.71m). Our debtor book is higher than normal after a spike in revenues during July and a poor cash collection period. As at the end of October debtor days have returned to normal. The Company expects to be cash generative in the second half of the year.

Intangible assets

During the period the group spent GBP13,000 (2014: GBP271,000) on software to support the Company's websites. It is our intention to conduct a full review of our intangible assets at the year end.

Outlook

Overall, the Company expects to end the year in line with its current expectations as set out in the Company's AGM statement in June.

Timothy Green

Chief Executive

For further information, please contact:

Tangent Communications PLC

Timothy Green - Chief Executive: 020 7462 6101

Jamie Beaumont - Chief Financial Officer: 020 7462 6101

Canaccord Genuity Limited - Nominated adviser and broker

Bruce Garrow / Emma Gabriel: 020 7523 8350

 
 Consolidated statements of comprehensive 
  income 
 for the half-year ended 31 August 
  2015 
                                                       Half-year     Half-year          Year 
                                                           Ended         ended         ended 
                                                       31 August     31 August   28 February 
                                                            2015          2014          2015 
                                                     (unaudited)   (unaudited)     (audited) 
 Continuing operations                       Notes        GBP000        GBP000        GBP000 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Revenue                                                  13,367        13,256        26,249 
 Cost of sales                                           (5,808)       (5,462)      (10,822) 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Gross profit                                              7,559         7,794        15,427 
 Operating expenses                                      (7,228)       (6,826)      (14,251) 
 Share-based payment charges                                   -          (10)             - 
 Underlying operating profit                                 331           958         1,176 
 Non-recurring expense                           2             -         (226)         (708) 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Operating profit                                            331           732           468 
 Finance costs                                               (5)           (5)          (12) 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Profit before tax                                           326           727           456 
 Tax                                                        (45)         (189)         (122) 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Profit for the period from continuing 
  operations                                                 281           538           334 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Discontinued operations 
 Loss for the period from discontinued 
  operations                                    11             -         (122)         (122) 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Profit for the period                                       281           416           212 
 Total comprehensive income for 
  the period                                                 281           416           212 
------------------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Basic earnings per share (pence)                4 
 From continuing operations                                 0.10          0.19          0.12 
 From discontinued operations                                  -        (0.04)        (0.04) 
 From profit for the year                                   0.10          0.15          0.08 
 
 Diluted earnings per share (pence)              4 
 From continuing operations                                 0.10          0.19          0.12 
 From discontinued operations                                  -        (0.04)        (0.04) 
 From profit for the year                                   0.10          0.15          0.08 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated statement 
  of changes in equity 
 for the half year 
  ended 31 August 2015 
 
                                     Share     Share      Own      Other   Retained     Total 
                            Note   capital   premium   shares   reserves   earnings    Equity 
                                    GBP000    GBP000   GBP000     GBP000     GBP000    GBP000 
------------------------  ------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 Half year ended 31 
  August 2015 
 At 1 March 2015                     2,813     8,587    (379)      3,996     16,286    31,303 
 Comprehensive income 
 Profit for the period                   -         -        -          -        281       281 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                 -         -        -          -        281       281 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 Transactions with 
  owners 
 Issue of shares                         1         -        -          -          -         1 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 Total transactions 
  with owners                            1         -        -          -          -         1 
 At 31 August 2015                   2,814     8,587    (379)      3,996     16,567    31,585 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 
 Half year ended 31 
  August 2014 
 At 1 March 2014                     2,805     8,587        -      4,025     16,698    32,115 

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 Comprehensive income 
 Profit for the period                   -         -        -          -        416       416 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                 -         -        -          -        416       416 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 Transactions with 
  owners 
 Equity dividend                         -         -        -          -      (663)     (663) 
 Credit to equity 
  for equity-settled 
 Share based payments                    -         -        -         20          -        20 
 Own shares acquired 
  in the period                          -         -    (379)          -          -     (379) 
 Issue of shares                         8         -        -          -          -         8 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 Total transactions 
  with owners                            8         -    (379)         20      (663)   (1,014) 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 At 31 August 2014                   2,813     8,587    (379)      4,045     16,451    31,517 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 
 
 Year ended 28 February 
  2015 
 At 1 March 2014                     2,805     8,587        -      4,025     16,698    32,115 
 Comprehensive income 
 Profit for the year                     -         -        -          -        212       212 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                 -         -        -          -        212       212 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 Transactions with 
  owners 
 Equity dividend                         -         -        -          -      (663)     (663) 
 Credit to equity 
  for equity-settled 
 Share based payments                    -         -        -         10          -        10 
 Transfer on exercise 
  of options                             -         -        -       (39)         39         - 
 Own shares acquired 
  in the period                          -         -    (379)          -          -     (379) 
 Issue of shares                         8         -        -          -          -         8 
 Total transactions 
  with owners                            8         -    (379)       (29)      (624)   (1,024) 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 At 28 February 2015                 2,813     8,587    (379)      3,996     16,286    31,303 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  -------  ---------  ---------  -------- 
 
 
 Consolidated balance sheet 
 at 31 August 2015 
                                            31 August     31 August   28 February 
                                                 2015          2014          2015 
                                          (unaudited)   (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                  Notes        GBP000        GBP000        GBP000 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets - goodwill                  24,801        24,801        24,801 
 Other intangible assets              5         1,304         1,268         1,487 
 Property, plant and equipment        6         1,914         1,938         2,121 
 Deferred tax asset                               141           230           141 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                               28,160        28,237        28,550 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                      459           439           414 
 Trade and other receivables                    5,411         5,376         4,492 
 Cash and cash equivalents                      1,715         1,902         1,875 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                                7,585         7,717         6,781 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Total assets                                  35,745        35,954        35,331 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Liabilities 
 Current liabilities 
 Borrowings                                      (95)         (147)         (143) 
 Trade and other payables                     (3,665)       (3,544)       (3,505) 
 Current tax liabilities                        (188)         (584)         (143) 
 Provisions for liabilities                      (36)          (34)          (33) 
                                              (3,984)       (4,309)       (3,824) 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings                                     (121)          (42)         (148) 
 Provisions for liabilities                      (55)          (86)          (56) 
 Total liabilities                            (4,160)       (4,437)       (4,028) 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Net assets                                    31,585        31,517        31,303 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Equity 
 
 Share capital                        7         2,814         2,813         2,813 
 Share premium                                  8,587         8,587         8,587 
 Own shares                           8         (379)         (379)         (379) 
 Other reserves                                 3,996         4,045         3,996 
 Retained earnings                             16,567        16,451        16,286 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Total equity - attributable to 
  equity shareholders of the company           31,585        31,517        31,303 
---------------------------------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 
 Consolidated statements of 
  cash flows 
 for the half-year ended 31 
  August 2015 
                                              Half-year     Half-year          Year 
                                                  Ended         ended         ended 
                                              31 August     31 August   28 February 
                                                   2015          2014          2015 
                                            (unaudited)   (unaudited)     (audited) 
                                    Notes        GBP000        GBP000        GBP000 
---------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Operating activities 
 Cash flow from operations              9            79           791         1,861 
 Interest paid                                      (5)           (5)          (12) 
 Tax paid                                             -         (242)         (527) 
---------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Net cash inflow from operating 
  activities                                         74           544         1,322 
---------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Investing activities 
 Development of software                           (13)         (271)         (644) 
 Purchase of property, plant 
  and equipment                                   (147)         (313)         (847) 
 Disposal of subsidiary                11             -          (22)          (22) 
 Net cash used in investing 
  activities                                      (160)         (606)       (1,513) 
---------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Financing activities 
 Dividends paid                                       -         (663)         (663) 
 Purchase of own shares                               -         (379)         (379) 
 Repayment of borrowings                           (75)          (96)         (210) 
 New finance leases raised                            -             -           216 
 Proceeds on issue of shares                          1             8             8 
 Net cash outflow from financing 
  activities                                       (74)       (1,130)       (1,028) 
---------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 (Decrease) in cash and cash 
  equivalents                                     (160)       (1,192)       (1,219) 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at beginning of period               10         1,875         3,094         3,094 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at end of period                                1,715         1,902         1,875 
---------------------------------  ------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 

Notes to the financial information

for the half-year ended 31 August 2015

1. Basis of preparation

This consolidated half-yearly financial information, which is condensed and unaudited for the half-year ended 31 August 2015, has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies which the group expects to adopt in its next annual report and is consistent with those adopted in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2015. These accounting policies are based on the EU-adopted International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") interpretations that the group expects to be applicable at that time. This consolidated half-yearly information for the half-year ended 31 August 2015 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the EU and under the historical cost convention.

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The information relating to the half-years ended 31 August 2015 and 31 August 2014 is unaudited and does not constitute statutory financial statements as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. It has, however, been reviewed by the auditors and their report is set out at the end of this document. The comparative figures for the year ended 28 February 2015 have been extracted from the consolidated financial statements, on which the auditors gave an unqualified opinion and did not include a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006. The annual report and accounts for the year ended 28 February 2015 has been filed with the Registrar of Companies.

The group's financial risk management objectives and policies are consistent with those disclosed in the 2015 annual report and accounts.

The half-yearly report was approved by the board of directors on 23 November 2015. The half-yearly report is available on Tangent's website, www.tangentplc.com, and is being sent to shareholders. Further copies are available at Tangent's registered office, Threeways House, 40-44 Clipstone Street, London, W1W 5DW.

Going concern

The directors are satisfied that the group has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, a period of not less than 12 months from the date of this report. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

2. Non-recurring Expenses

In the prior year reduced budgets at two key clients and the divestment of our Australian business impacted revenues at Tangent Snowball. As a result staff levels were reduced, the total cost of which amounted to GBP226,000 in the prior half-year period and were included in non-recurring expenses. No non-recurring expenses have been incurred in the current year.

3. Operating segments

Management has determined the operating segments based on reports reviewed by the Board of Directors that are used to make strategic decisions. The board reviews revenues and operating profits by segment but assets at a consolidated level. On this basis the group has two reportable segments, Agency and Print. Unallocated corporate expenses are shown below under PLC.

Agency - Comprises Tangent Snowball.

Print - Comprises Ravensworth, printed.com, goodprint and T/OD (Tangent on Demand).

PLC - PLC costs relate to the cost of non-executive directors, maintenance of Tangent's stock market listing, and general professional advice together with the share-based payment charge as set out in note 4. Executive directors' costs are allocated to the Agency and Print segments.

 
                                     Agency     Print       PLC     Total 
                                     GBP000    GBP000    GBP000    GBP000 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Half-year ended 31 August 2015 
 Revenue                              3,564    10,078         -    13,642 
 Less inter segment sales              (41)     (234)         -     (275) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Revenue from external customers      3,523     9,844         -    13,367 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Results 
 Operating profit                       457        47     (173)       331 
 Finance cost                             -       (5)         -       (5) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Profit before tax                      457        42     (173)       326 
 Tax                                                                 (45) 
 Profit for the period after tax 
  and discontinued operations                                         281 
                                                                 -------- 
 

3. Operating segments (continued)

 
                                           Agency     Print       PLC     Total 
                                           GBP000    GBP000    GBP000    GBP000 
 Half-year ended 31 August 2014 
 Revenue                                    3,547    10,036         -    13,583 
 Less inter segment sales                    (25)     (302)         -     (327) 
---------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Revenue from external customers            3,522     9,734         -    13,256 
---------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Results 
 Underlying operating profit                  194       998     (234)       958 
 Non Recurring Expense                      (226)        --         -     (226) 
 Operating profit                            (32)       998     (234)       732 
 Finance cost                                   -       (5)         -       (5) 
---------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Profit before tax from continuing 
  operations                                 (32)       993     (234)       727 
 Tax                                                                      (189) 
 Loss for the period from discontinued 
  operations                                                              (122) 
                                                                       -------- 
 Profit for the period after tax 
  and discontinued operations                                               416 
                                                                       -------- 
 
 Year ended 28 February 2015 
 Revenue                                    7,295    19,609         -    26,904 
 Less inter segment sales                    (36)     (619)         -     (655) 
---------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Revenue from external customers            7,259    18,990         -    26,249 
---------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Results 
 Underlying operating profit                  669       917     (410)     1,176 
 Non-recurring expense                      (263)     (445)         -     (708) 
---------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Operating profit                             406       472     (410)       468 
 Finance cost                                   -      (12)         -      (12) 
---------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Profit before                                406       460     (410)       456 
 Tax                                                                      (122) 
 Loss for the period from discontinued 
  operations                                                              (122) 
                                                                       -------- 
 Profit for the period after tax 
  and discontinued operations                                               212 
                                                                       -------- 
 

4. Earnings per share

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

 
                                        Half-year   Half-year          Year 
                                            ended       Ended         ended 
                                        31 August   31 August   28 February 
                                             2015        2014          2015 
                                           GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
 Profit from continuing operations 
  attributable to shareholders                281         538           334 
 Loss from discontinued operations 
  attributable to shareholders                  -       (122)         (122) 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Profit attributable to shareholders          281         416           212 
-------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 
                                        Number    Number    Number 
                                           000       000       000 
------------------------------------  --------  --------  -------- 
 Weighted average number of shares: 
 For basic earnings per share          276,469   280,027   277,062 
 Adjustment for options outstanding      4,910     8,970     8,176 
 For diluted earnings per share        281,379   288,997   285,238 
------------------------------------  --------  --------  -------- 
 

4. Earnings per share (continued)

 
                          Pence       Pence       Pence 
                      per share   per share   per share 
-------------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Earnings per 
  share: 
 Basic (pence) 
 From continuing 
  operations               0.10        0.19        0.12 
 From discontinued 
  operations                  -      (0.04)      (0.04) 
 From profit 
  for the year             0.10        0.15        0.08 
 
 Diluted 
 From continuing 
  operations               0.10        0.19        0.12 
 From discontinued 
  operations                  -      (0.04)      (0.04) 
 From profit 
  for the year             0.10        0.15        0.08 
 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

A calculation is performed for the share options to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to the outstanding share options. The number of shares from this calculation is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the options and the difference is deemed to be the number of dilutive shares attributable to share options.

5. Other intangible assets

During the period the group spent GBP13,000 (2014: GBP271,000) on software to support the growth in on line revenues by expanding the number of products available on the company's websites. During the period amortisation charges of GBP196,000 were recognised in respect of these assets.

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It is our intention to conduct a full review of our intangible assets at the year end.

6. Property, plant and equipment

During the period the group spent GBP68,000 on additions to plant, equipment and computers to upgrade production facilities with a further GBP27,000 on improvements to leasehold property and fixtures & fittings of GBP52,000.

7. Share capital

Allotted and fully paid

 
                                 Number of ordinary 
                                      1p shares 
                         31 August   31 August   28 February 
                              2015        2014          2015 
                               000         000           000 
 Brought forward           281,267     280,313       280,313 
 Issued in the period          100         848           954 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Carried forward           281,367     281,161       281,267 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 
                                    Nominal value 
                         31 August   31 August   28 February 
                              2015        2014          2015 
                            GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
 Brought forward             2,813       2,805         2,805 
 Issued in the period            1           8             8 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Carried forward             2,814       2,813         2,813 
----------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 

8. Own Shares

 
                           31 August   31 August   28 February 
                                2015        2014          2015 
                              GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
 Brought forward                 379           -             - 
 Acquired in the period            -         379           379 
------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Carried forward                 379         379           379 
------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 

The own shares reserve represents the cost of shares in Tangent Communications PLC purchased in the market and held by the Company. The number of shares held at 31 August 2015 was 3,945,000 (31 August 2014 and 28 February 2015 3,945,000).

9. Cash flow from operations

 
                                       Half-year   Half-year          Year 
                                           Ended       ended         Ended 
                                       31 August   31 August   28 February 
                                            2015        2014          2015 
                                          GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Profit for the period                       281         416           212 
 Income tax expense                           45         189           122 
 Depreciation and amortisation 
  of non-current assets                      550         461           966 
 Loss on disposal of discontinued 
  activities                                   -          57            57 
 Net interest charge                           5           5            12 
 Share-based payment charge                    -          20            10 
------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
                                             881       1,148         1,379 
 Movements in working capital 
 Increase in inventories                    (45)       (203)         (178) 
 (Increase) / decrease in trade 
  and other receivables                    (919)       (136)           748 
 Increase / (decrease) in trade 
  and other payables and provisions          162        (18)          (88) 
 Cash generated from operations               79         791         1,861 
------------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 

10. Analysis of net funds

 
                   1 March     Cash   31 August 
                      2015    flows        2015 
                    GBP000   GBP000      GBP000 
----------------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Cash at bank 
  and in hand        1,875    (160)       1,715 
 Finance leases      (291)       75       (216) 
----------------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 Net cash            1,584     (85)       1,499 
----------------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 

11. Disposal of subsidiary

On 12 March 2014 Tangent completed the disposal of 81% of the issued share capital in Tangent Snowball PTY Limited. It is the group's intention to retain the remaining 19% the cost of which has been reclassified under investments and amounts to less than GBP1,000. The results of Tangent Snowball PTY Limited have not been included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period to 31 August 2014 or the year to 28 February 2015. The net assets of the subsidiary as at 1 March 2014, the date from which control changed were as follows:-

 
 
                                    GBP000 
 Property, plant and equipment           5 
 Trade receivables                      71 
 Bank and cash balances                 22 
 Trade payables                       (41) 
---------------------------------  ------- 
                                        57 
 Loss on disposal                     (57) 
---------------------------------  ------- 
 Total consideration                     - 
---------------------------------  ------- 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents disposed 
  of                                     (22) 
--------------------------------------  ----- 
 

The loss from discontinued operations was composed as follows:-

 
                                       Half-year   Half-year          Year 
                                           ended       ended         ended 
                                       31 August   31 August   28 February 
                                            2015        2014          2015 
                                          GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
 Loss on disposal of subsidiary                -        (57)          (57) 
 Fees and expenses attributable 
  to disposal                                  -        (65)          (65) 
 Loss attributable to discontinued 
  operations                                   -       (122)         (122) 
-----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ------------ 
 

12. Related party transactions

Balances and transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.

Compensation of key management personnel

Key management personnel of the group are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for the planning, directing and controlling the activities of the group, directly or indirectly. Key management of the group are therefore considered to be the directors of Tangent Communications PLC.

Trading Transactions

During the period the group paid GBP7,500 in rent to a company controlled by Michael Green, there was no outstanding balance at the balance sheet date.

During the period the group sold goods and services to Nails Inc. Limited, all transactions were considered to be on an arms-length basis. Nails Inc. Limited is deemed to be a related party by virtue of Michael Green's common interest in both entities.

The value of the transactions and balance outstanding at the period is detailed below.

 
                                Amounts owed by                      Sale of good and 
                                 related party                            services 
                      Half-year   Half-year          Year   Half-year   Half-year          Year 
                          ended       ended         ended       ended       ended         ended 
                      31 August   31 August   28 February   31 August   31 August   28 February 
                           2015        2014          2015        2015        2014          2015 
                         GBP000      GBP000        GBP000      GBP000      GBP000        GBP000 
-------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 Nails Inc Limited          165          91           222         109         172           496 
-------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 

Independent review report by the auditors

for the half-year ended 31 August 2015

Introduction

We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the half-year ended 31 August 2015 which comprises the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity, consolidated balance sheet, consolidated statement of cash flows and related notes. We have read the other information contained in the half-yearly financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

Directors' responsibilities

The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies.

As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34: Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European Union.

Our responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report based on our review.

Scope of review

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