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RNS Number : 7366R

Snacktime PLC

22 November 2012

SNACKTIME PLC

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

INTERIM RESULTS

FOR SIX MONTHS endED 30 september 2012

SnackTime PLC today announces interim results for the six month period ended 30 September 2012.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

-- Turnover decreased by 13% to GBP10.15 million (H1 2011: to GBP11.72 million) - GBP330k below the H2 2012 level of GBP10.48m

   --     Gross Profit down 16% to GBP5.58 million (H1 2011: GBP6.69 million) 

-- Operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and exceptionals down 72% to GBP332k (H1 2011: profit GBP1.17 million) and operating loss before amortisation of GBP368k (H1 2011 profit GBP430k).

   --     Operating loss showed a GBP207k improvement on the H2 2012 loss of GBP575k 

-- Exceptional items of GBP845k include redundancy and other costs relating to reorganisation, release of EBT debtor, rebates and bad debts arising from the review and reorganisation of national accounts and costs relating to legal matters

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

-- A series of senior management changes since April 2012 and the management of the operating subsidiaries is stabilised

-- Annualised cost savings initiated since June 2012 amounting to GBP1m. The full impact of these will come through in FY14

-- Markets remain tough particularly in the North and Midlands, where the recession has hit hardest

-- Operated estate size stabilising, with evidence of growth from sales starting to show through

   --      Service levels and lead-times continue to improve 

Jeremy Hamer, Executive Chairman comments:

"With early signs of the operated estate numbers beginning to increase, we are optimistic that our operating losses will reduce significantly in the second half."

For further information:

SnackTime PLC

Jeremy Hamer, Chairman

   Tim James, Finance Director                                           0208 879 8300 

Westhouse Securities

   Tom Griffiths                                                                  020 7601 6100 

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Introduction

I am pleased to announce the unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2012. The speed of monthly decline in sales has slowed to a trickle whilst cost savings are gaining pace. The economic backdrop remains challenging although evidence of an increase in part-time employment is encouraging.

Financial

Turnover in the period was down 13% to GBP10.15m (2011: GBP11.72m), gross profit decreased by 16% to GBP5.58m (2011: GBP6.69m) producing an operating loss before amortisation of GBP368k (2011: profit GBP430k). The loss before exceptional items and finance costs was GBP612k (2011: profit GBP198k) resulting in loss before tax of GBP1.56m (2011: profit GBP111k). In the period we have taken an exceptional charge of GBP845k, covering reorganisation costs, the EBT balance sheet debtor, rebates and bad debts and legal costs. The future combined cash impact of these items is GBP172k, with GBP367k having been paid in the current year and the balance of GBP307k representing non-cash items.

The sharp drop off in performance compared with H1 2012 resulted largely from the decline in managed estate during 2011 and a reduction in brand fee income. This arose from integration difficulties and the loss of customers. The comparison with H2 2012 however demonstrates the stabilisation that is being achieved. Turnover H1 2013 was GBP10.15m (H2 2012 GBP10.48m) and operating losses GBP368k (H2 2012 loss GBP575k).

The operated vending estate continued to decline during the period although there was evidence in September 2012 of growth for the first time since the acquisition of Vendia in September 2010. Our gross margins tightened 2% to 55% (2011: 57%) while our distribution and administration costs dropped to GBP5.2m (2011: GBP5.5m).

Net borrowings rose by GBP1.2m in the 6 months to 30 September 2012 to GBP3.9m (31 March 2012: GBP2.7m). Fixed asset expenditure was of GBP246k, expenditure on non-recurring items was GBP295k and negative working capital movements were GBP387k. As at 30(th) September the Company had headroom on its banking facilities of GBP915k and was operating within its covenants.

Strategy

As stated in our preliminary announcement released on 16 July 2012, the core strategy of combining an operated vending model with a franchise network that supports smaller customers remains the essence of our vending strategy.

Operational Changes

During 2012, we have invested a lot of effort into reducing cost. This has been achieved through a detailed review of routes and operator practices which has resulted in a significant downsizing in our operated vending division, the cost benefits of which will become fully visible from January 2013. We have also reduced our head office and central costs significantly both in Directors' remuneration and office costs with the closure of Wokingham scheduled for the end of January 2013. On an annualised basis, these together will have reduced Group costs going forward by in excess of GBP1m net.

The roll-out of handheld technology to capture and track our operator and machine performance has progressed significantly in the last 6 months, although this project is on-going. The captured data is providing the Company with a more accurate understanding of machine performance and allowing tighter reconciliation of stock usage and cash receipts. As confidence in, and accuracy of, this data grows, it will hugely enhance the quality of our operational knowledge and decision making.

The key challenges now are sales and margin and this is our key focus. The H1 2013 sales reported here are GBP2.2m lower than the first half-year period after the acquisition of Vendia. That said the rate of sales decline has been slowing and our sales in H1 2013 were only GBP194k below H2 2012. Over the 2 year period we have lost customers altogether for several reasons including matters outside of our control, through competitive pricing we could or would not match and through the service issues experienced during the integration of Vendia. Where customers have been retained throughout the period we have seen tighter consumer spending although this has been compensated for in part by higher prices. We have also seen significant changes in our sales teams and their management throughout this 2 year period resulting in a distinct lack of new customers.

There are a number of opportunities to increase the revenue we are deriving from our operated estate, including addressing the issue of poor performing machines, continual review of merchandising and pricing, improved operator performance and training, faster turnaround of the 'idle' estate, tighter management of the sales pipeline and continual improvement in contract negotiation. These will be our focus in the second half of the year.

All but one of our 4 subsidiary business managers is new since April 2012 which has been a catalyst for a change of emphasis. The group is working more closely as a team and the business heads meet now on a monthly basis. The benefits of this are beginning to show, including the first ever sale of a Drinkmaster hot drink solution by a Simply Drinks sales man in recent days. The Group has more to offer together than it has yet demonstrated.

Drinkmaster has had another good half year, including handling a significant operational change when in September its largest customer, William Hill, moved to central distribution, from 2,200 individual weekly shop drops,. We are investing in increased 'in cup' packing capacity at Drinkmaster and are encouraged by an increase in sales interest across its product range, although none of this had been won in the first half.

Snack in the Box has sold 6 new franchises in the first 6 months but has remained flat at 84 franchisees overall. It has performed well financially but under new management the emphasis is changing. Improved support from centre will be combined with the encouragement of compliance from the franchisees. This combination will lead to a closer relationship between franchisees and ourselves and ultimately lead to growth for both parties.

Board Changes

We announced at the end of September that Steven Garner had joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director. His broad experience of the vending industry will be invaluable as we continue our efforts to turn around the financial and operational performance of the business and I wish him a very warm welcome.

Current Trading

There is still a lot to do before we will be satisfied with the performance of the SnackTime Group. All the major areas of cost cutting have now been addressed and the benefits of this are becoming more visible. The focus must now move to sales where regionally the North and Midlands are having a tougher time in this long recession than the South, which we see reflected in our figures. With early signs of the operated estate numbers beginning to increase, we are optimistic that our operating losses will reduce significantly in the second half.

SNACKTIME PLC

consolidated Statement of comprehensive income

period ended 30 September 2012

 
                                       Note       Six months to       Six months to 
                                                   30 September        30 September 
                                                           2012                2011 
                                                    (Unaudited)         (Unaudited) 
                                                            GBP                 GBP 
Revenue                                              10,153,053          11,715,714 
 
Cost of sales                                       (4,568,589)         (5,030,342) 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
Gross profit                                          5,584,464           6,685,372 
 
Distribution and administration expenses            (5,252,253)         (5,517,136) 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
Operating Profit before depreciation 
 and amortisation                                       332,211           1,168,236 
 
Depreciation                                          (700,359)           (737,764) 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
Operating (loss)/profit before 
 amortisation                                         (368,148)             430,472 
 
Amortisation                                          (244,349)           (232,713) 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
(Loss)/profit before exceptional 
 items and finance costs                              (612,497)             197,759 
 
Exceptional items                       4             (845,522)                   - 
Finance income                                           21,625               1,325 
Finance costs                                         (123,434)            (88,074) 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
(Loss)/profit before tax                            (1,559,828)             111,010 
 
Income tax expense                                      190,418              92,014 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
(Loss)/profit for the financial 
 period                                             (1,369,410)             203,024 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
Other comprehensive income:                                   -                   - 
                                             ==================  ================== 
 
Total comprehensive income 
 for the period                                     (1,369,410)             203,024 
                                             ------------------  ------------------ 
 
  Basic (loss)/profit per share         3               (8.38)p               1.24p 
                                             ==================  ================== 
  Diluted (loss)/profit per 
   share                                3               (8.38)p               1.17p 
 

All of the activities of the company are classed as continuing.

The company has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the period as set out above.

Both the profit and the total comprehensive income for the above periods are attributable in totality to the Equity holders of the Company.

SNACKTIME PLC

consolidated balance sheet

At 30 September 2012

 
                                   Note     30 September     30 September         31 March 
                                                    2012             2011             2012 
                                             (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)        (Audited) 
                                                     GBP              GBP              GBP 
ASSETS 
Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment                  7,356,906        7,773,331        7,831,935 
Intangible assets                             14,495,505       14,962,188       14,739,854 
Deferred tax asset                               535,390          172,072          447,379 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
                                              22,387,801       22,907,591       23,019,168 
Current assets 
Inventories                                    1,731,547        1,440,662        1,544,124 
Receivables and prepayments                    2,550,888        3,588,728        2,979,389 
Cash and cash equivalents                      1,497,831        2,896,001        2,066,312 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
                                               5,780,266        7,925,391        6,589,825 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 
TOTAL ASSETS                                  28,168,067       30,832,982       29,608,993 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 
LIABILITIES 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables                     (3,491,862)      (3,966,927)      (4,091,861) 
Short term borrowings                        (1,666,318)      (1,415,536)      (1,544,015) 
Corporation tax                                        -        (190,878)            (484) 
Provisions                          2          (192,021)        (283,832)        (210,000) 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
                                             (5,350,201)      (5,857,173)      (5,846,360) 
Non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liability                       (1,789,573)      (2,004,326)      (1,889,685) 
Provisions                          2           (99,939)                -        (116,403) 
Long-term borrowings                         (3,762,423)      (4,216,006)      (3,240,437) 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
                                             (5,651,935)      (6,220,332)      (5,246,525) 
 
Total liabilities                           (11,002,136)     (12,077,505)     (11,092,885) 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 
Net assets                                    17,165,931       18,755,477       18,516,108 
                                         ===============  ===============  =============== 
 
EQUITY 
Equity share capital                             326,980          326,980          326,980 
Share premium account                          8,347,383        8,347,383        8,347,383 
Share option and warrant reserve               2,523,754        2,490,317        2,504,521 
Capital redemption reserve                     1,274,279        1,274,279        1,274,279 
Merger reserve                                 6,817,754        6,817,754        6,817,754 
Equity element of compound 
 financial instrument                             86,514           86,514           86,514 
Retained earnings                            (2,210,733)        (587,750)        (841,323) 
                                         ---------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 
TOTAL EQUITY                                  17,165,931       18,755,477       18,516,108 
                                         ===============  ===============  =============== 
 

SNACKTIME PLC

consolidated cashflow statement

period ended 30 September 2012

 
                                                          Six months 
                                                                  to     Six months to 
                                                        30 September      30 September 
                                                                2012              2011 
                                                         (Unaudited)       (Unaudited) 
 Cash flows from operating activities                            GBP               GBP 
(Loss)/profit before taxation                            (1,559,828)           111,010 
Exceptional items                                            845,522           649,785 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
   Loss/(profit) before taxation and exceptional 
    items                                                  (714,306)           760,795 
  Depreciation                                               700,359           737,764 
  Amortisation                                               244,349           232,713 
  Finance income                                            (21,625)           (1,325) 
  Finance costs                                              123,434            88,074 
  IFRS 2 share option charge                                  19,233            16,697 
  (Profit)/Loss on disposal of property 
   plant and equipment                                       (1,666)              (51) 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Operating cashflow pre-exceptional costs                     349,778         1,834,667 
   Exceptional Items                                       (845,522)         (649,785) 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Operating cash flow post-exceptional 
 costs                                                     (495,444)         1,184,882 
   (Increase)/Decrease in inventories                      (187,423)           139,422 
   Decrease / (Increase) in trade and other 
    receivables                                              340,491           165,585 
   Increase / (Decrease) in trade and other 
    payables                                               (506,420)       (1,938,255) 
  (Decrease) / Increase in provisions                       (34,443)            27,269 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Cash generated from operations                             (883,239)         (421,097) 
   Interest paid                                           (123,434)          (88,074) 
   Income Taxes paid                                               -            92,014 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Net cash from operating activities                       (1,006,673)         (417,157) 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                  (246,183)         (532,000) 
Disposal of property, plant and equipment                          -           109,093 
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash 
 acquired                                                          -         (250,000) 
Interest received                                             21,625             1,325 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Net cash used in investing activities                      (224,558)         (671,582) 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Payments of long-term borrowings                           (295,713)                 - 
Payments of finance lease liabilities                       (20,873)         (223,436) 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Net cash used in financing activities                      (316,586)         (223,436) 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                (1,547,817)       (1,312,175) 
 
Cash net of overdraft at the beginning 
 of period                                                 1,471,943         2,911,333 
                                                   -----------------  ---------------- 
 
Cash net of overdraft at end of period                      (75,874)         1,599,158 
                                                   =================  ================ 
 

SNACKTIME PLC

consolidated statement of changes in equity

period ended 30 September 2012

 
                                                               Share 
                                          Equity element      option      Capital 
                                                                   & 
                      Share       Share      of compound     warrant   redemption      Merger    Retained        Total 
                    capital     premium        financial     reserve      reserve     reserve    earnings       equity 
                        GBP         GBP              GBP         GBP          GBP         GBP         GBP          GBP 
 
 Balance at 1 
  April 
  2011              326,980   8,347,383           86,514   2,473,621    1,274,279   6,817,754   (790,775)   18,535,756 
 
 Profit for the 
  period                  -           -                -           -            -           -     203,024      203,024 
 
 Share options 
  expense                 -           -                -      16,697            -           -           -       16,697 
                   --------  ----------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
 
 Balance at 
 30 September 
  2011              326,980   8,347,383           86,514   2,490,318    1,274,279   6,817,754   (587,751)   18,755,477 
                   --------  ----------  ---------------  ----------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
 
 Carried forward    326,980   8,347,383           86,514   2,490,318    1,274,279   6,817,754   (587,751)   18,755,477 
 

SNACKTIME PLC

consolidated statement of changes in equity

period ended 30 September 2012

 
                                                           Share 
                                             Equity       option      Capital 
                                            element            & 
                   Share        Share   of compound      warrant   redemption       Merger      Retained         Total 
                 capital      premium     financial      reserve      reserve      reserve      earnings        equity 
                     GBP          GBP           GBP          GBP          GBP          GBP           GBP           GBP 
 Balance at 
 30 September 
 2011 brought 
  forward        326,980    8,347,383        86,514    2,490,318    1,274,279    6,817,754     (587,751)    18,755,477 
               ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Loss for the 
  period               -            -             -            -            -            -     (253,572)     (253,572) 
 
 Share 
  options 
  expense              -            -             -       14,203            -            -             -        14,203 
               ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Balance at 
 31 
 March 
 2012            326,980    8,347,383        86,514    2,504,521    1,274,279    6,817,754     (841,323)   18,516,108 
               ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------  -----------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Loss for the 
  period               -            -             -            -            -            -   (1,369,410)   (1,369,410) 
 
 Share 
  options 
  expense              -            -             -       19,233            -            -             -        19,233 
 
 
 Balance at 
 30 September 
  2012           326,980    8,347,383        86,514    2,523,754    1,274,279    6,817,754   (2,210,733)    17,165,931 
               =========  ===========  ============  ===========  ===========  ===========  ============  ============ 
 

SNACKTIME PLC

NOTES TO THE interim FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

period ended 30 september 2012

General Information

SnackTime plc is a public limited company incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act (registered number 06135746). The Company is domiciled in the United Kingdom and its registered address is 2(nd) Floor, West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AQ. The Company's shares are traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

The principal activities of the Group is the sale and operation of hot drink and snack vending machines, the operation of free on loan vending machines via a franchise division and the production and supply of "in-cup" drinks and associated equipment.

Basis of accounting

These interim financial statements for the period ended 30 September 2012 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Group financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary undertakings. The merger method of accounting has been adopted, following a group reconstruction involving SnackTime Plc and SnackTime UK Limited. The acquisition of Snack in a Box Limited was accounted for using acquisition accounting in accordance with IFRS 3 "Business Combinations". A gain on bargain acquisition of GBP1,805,067 arose, which was separately reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in accordance with IFRS 3 and IAS 1 in the year of acquisition. The acquisition of Vendia UK Limited in the year was accounted for using acquisition accounting in accordance with IFRS 3 "Business Combinations".

All companies in the Group use sterling as presentational and functional currency.

The information presented within these interim financial statements is in compliance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. This requires the use of certain accounting estimates and requires that management exercise judgement in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies. The areas involving a high degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where the assumptions and estimates are significant to the interim financial statements are disclosed below.

SnackTime UK Limited has elected not to apply IFRS 3, Business Combinations retrospectively to past business combinations prior to the date of transition.

The financial information contained in this report, which has not been audited, does not constitute statutory accounts as defined by Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The Company's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2012, prepared under IFRS have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditors' report for the 2011 and 2012 financial statements was unqualified and did not contain a statement under Section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The principal areas where judgement was exercised is as follows:

-- Property, plant and equipment includes the value of the vending machine estate. The Directors annually assess both the residual value of these assets and the expected useful life of such assets.

-- The Directors have estimated the useful economic lives of intangible assets. The economic lives and the amortisation rates are reviewed annually by the directors.

-- The Group receives branding fees to contribute to the installation and refurbishment of vending machines. The Directors are required to assess the amounts receivable at each reporting date and whether all the conditions have been met to enable these to be recognised.

-- Sales from vending machines are recognised at the point of sale to the customer. At each year end, the Directors are required to make an estimate of sales where the vending machine has not been emptied or inspected at the year end date.

-- The convertible loan notes have been split between the debt and equity element in accordance with IAS 32. This requires calculating the present value of the debt element using an effective interest rate. 12% was assumed to be an effective interest rate that would be charged on a similar loan by a third party.

-- Share based payment and warrant valuations are based upon a Black-Scholes based model which requires various assumptions to be made.

-- Dilapidation provisions are included within exceptional costs and are calculated as a percentage of annual rents plus specific costs.

-- An impairment of goodwill has the potential to significantly impact upon the Group's statement of comprehensive income for the year. In order to determine whether impairments are required the Directors estimate the recoverable amount of the goodwill. This calculation is based on the cash flow forecasts applicable to the Group of cash-generating units for the following financial year extrapolated over a eight year period assuming growth rates in the region of 2-3%. A terminal value has been included which extrapolates the growth of the year 8 cash flow at 2.3% in perpetuity. A discount factor, based upon the Group's weighted average cost of capital is applied to obtain a current value ('value in use'). The fair value less costs to sell of the cash generating unit is used if this results in an amount in excess of value in use.

Estimated future cash flows for impairment calculations are based on management's expectations of future volumes and margins based on plans and best estimates of the productivity of the income generating unit in their current condition. Future cash flows therefore exclude benefits from major expansion projects requiring future capital expenditure.

Future cash flows are discounted using a discount rate based on the Group's weighted average cost of capital. The weighted average cost of capital is impacted by estimates of interest rates, equity returns and market related risks. The Group's weighted average cost of capital is reviewed on an annual basis.

The Directors have considered the annual impairment review conducted for the year end 31 March 2012 and believe that goodwill remains unimpaired.

REVENUE

Revenue is measured by reference to the fair value of consideration received or receivable by the group for goods and services supplied, excluding VAT and trade discounts. Revenue for goods sold from vending machines is recognised at the date of sale. Revenue in respect of installation and refurbishment of branded vending machines (branding fees) is recognised at the date of installation or refurbishment. Franchising fees are recognised when the franchisee starts trading. Managed estate sales are recognised in full once the customer has taken over operation of the machine.

1.) Loss/EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share is calculated on the basis of profit for the period after tax, divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue for the period ended 30 September 2012 of 16,349,014 (30 September 2011 - 16,349,014).

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion of all potential dilutive ordinary shares. Potential dilutive ordinary shares arise from share options and warrants. For these, a calculation is performed to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value (determined as the average annual market share price of the Company's shares) based on the monetary value of the exercise price attached to outstanding share options. Thus the dilutive weighted average number of shares considers the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options. If these are proved to be anti-dilutive (increase the potential earnings per share) they are omitted from the calculation.

 
                                  Period ended 30 September              Period ended 30 September 
                                                       2012                                   2011 
 
                        (Loss)       Weighted      Amount     Earnings     Weighted       Amount 
                                      average     per share     (GBP)       average      per share 
                                      no. of       (pence)                  no. of        (pence) 
                                      shares                                shares 
                         (GBP) 
  (Loss)/Earnings 
   attributable 
  to ordinary 
  shareholders        (1,369,410)   16,349,014       (8.38)    203,024     16,349,014         1.24 
 
  Dilutive effect 
   of 
  convertible loan 
   note*                        -            -            -     24,000        545,454            - 
 
  Share options*                -            -            -          -        626,039            - 
 
  Dilutive effects 
   of warrants*                 -            -            -          -      1,816,557            - 
                     ------------  -----------  -----------  ---------  -------------  ----------- 
 
  Diluted earnings 
  per share*          (1,369,410)   16,349,014     (8.38)      227,024     19,337,064         1.17 
 

* The incremental shares from assumed conversion are not included in the current year's calculation of diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would increase earnings per share and the effect would be anti-dilutive as explained above.

2.) PROVISIONS

 
                                         Onerous         Leasehold         Other          Total 
                                       contracts     dilapidations 
                                         GBP'000           GBP'000       GBP'000        GBP'000 
          At 1 April 2011                231,000           244,000             -        475,000 
          Released in the year         (112,950)          (56,000)             -      (168,950) 
          Additions in the year                -            20,353             -      20,353 
                                    ------------  ----------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
          At 31 March 2012               118,050           208,353             -        326,403 
          Additions in the period                                -       806,649        806,649 
          Released in the period       (115,500)         (108,414)     (617,178)      (841,092) 
                                    ------------  ----------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
          At 30 September 2012             2,550            99,939       189,471        291,960 
                                    ============  ================  ============  ============= 
 
 
          Due within one year or 
           less                            2,550                 -       189,471        192,021 
          Due after more than one 
           year                                -            99,939             -         99,939 
                                    ------------  ----------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
                                           2,550            99,939       189,471        291,960 
                                    ============  ================  ============  ============= 
 
 
 

Leasehold dilapidations - Provision is made for the estimated cost of refurbishing properties in line with the requirements of the various leases, prior to returning them to the landlord. The exact amount may vary as final necessary repairs are determined. Provisions are also made for related professional fees.

Onerous contracts - Provision is made for the onerous element of property lease rentals in respect of vacated premises. The exact amount may vary should the group secure a sublet for the properties or utilise them in the business

Other - Provision is made in relation to redundancy, bad debt and employee benefit costs in relation to group reorganisation.

3.) segment information

The Group has three main reportable segments:

-- Specialist drinks - The manufacture and sale of single portion beverages called 'Drinkpacs' together with the sale of associated food and drink products.

-- Franchising - The marketing and franchising of operations in the provision of snack solutions.

-- Vending - Vending activities.

Factors that management used to identify the Group's reportable segments

The Group's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.

Measurement of operating segment profit or loss, assets and liabilities

The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.

The Group evaluates performance on the basis of profit or loss from operations but excluding non-recurring profits/losses, such as goodwill impairment, and the effects of share-based payments.

Inter-segment sales are priced on the same basis as sales to external customers, with an appropriate discount being applied to encourage use of group resources at a rate acceptable to local tax authorities. This policy was applied consistently throughout the period.

Segment assets exclude tax assets and assets used primarily for corporate purposes. Segment liabilities exclude tax liabilities. Loans and borrowings are allocated to the segments based on relevant factors (e.g. funding requirements). Details are provided in the reconciliation from segment assets and liabilities to the group position.

 
                    6 months ended 30 September 
                                           2012 
                                     Specialist 
                                         drinks   Franchising     Vending   Head office         Total 
                                            GBP           GBP         GBP           GBP           GBP 
 
         Revenue 
         Total revenue                2,365,683       893,638   7,024,200                  10,283,521 
         Inter-segmental revenue              -             -   (130,468)                   (130,468) 
 
 
         Group's revenue per 
          consolidated statement 
          of comprehensive income     2,365,683       893,638   6,893,732                  10,153,053 
 
 
 
  Depreciation                           80,009         4,169     609,098         7,083       700,359 
  Amortisation                                -        71,233     173,116                     244,349 
 
 
  Operating profit/(loss) 
   before exceptional 
   items                                235,065       148,106   (439,318)     (537,117) 
 
 
         Exceptional items                                                                  (845,522) 
         Share-based payments                                                                (19,233) 
         Finance expense                                                                    (123,434) 
  Finance income                                                                               21,625 
                                                                                         ------------ 
 
         Group loss before tax                                                            (1,559,828) 
 
 
 
                    6 months ended 30 September 
                                           2011 
                                     Specialist 
                                         drinks   Franchising     Vending   Head office         Total 
                                            GBP           GBP         GBP           GBP           GBP 
 
         Revenue 
         Total revenue                2,382,265       881,404   8,605,703                  11,869,372 
         Inter-segmental revenue       (10,005)             -   (143,653)                   (153,658) 
 
 
         Group's revenue per 
          consolidated statement 
          of comprehensive income     2,372,260       881,404   8,462,050                  11,715,714 
 
 
 
  Depreciation                           68,851       170,080     494,176         4,657       737,764 
  Amortisation                                -        81,510     151,203             -       232,713 
 
 
  Operating profit/(loss) 
   before exceptional 
   items                                286,865        67,549     927,523   (1,067,481)       214,456 
 
 
         Exceptional items                                                                          - 
         Share-based payments                                                                (16,697) 
         Finance expense                                                                     (88,074) 
  Finance income                                                                                1,325 
                                                                                         ------------ 
 
         Group loss before tax                                                                111,010 
 
 
 
 
                             6 months ended 30 September 2012 
                                     Specialist 
                                         drinks   Franchising       Vending    Head office          Total 
                                            GBP           GBP           GBP            GBP            GBP 
 
         Additions to non-current 
          assets                          1,623        17,155        22,164        205,241        246,183 
 
 
         Reportable segment 
          assets                      4,207,536     3,859,784     3,060,521     16,504,836     27,632,677 
 
 
  Tax assets                                  -        13,859       422,154         99,377        535,390 
 
 
  Total group assets                  4,207,536     3,873,643     3,482,675     16,604,213     28,168,067 
 
 
  Reportable segment 
   liabilities                        (924,112)     (195,144)   (4,396,164)              -    (5,515,420) 
 
 
         Loans and borrowings 
          (excluding leases 
          and overdrafts)                                                      (3,697,143)    (3,697,143) 
         Deferred tax liabilities                                              (1,789,573)    (1,789,573) 
 
 
         Total group liabilities                                                             (11,002,136) 
 
 
 
                             6 months ended 30 September 2011 
                                     Specialist 
                                         drinks   Franchising       Vending   Head office          Total 
                                            GBP           GBP           GBP           GBP            GBP 
 
         Additions to non-current 
          assets                        140,051         3,390       343,040        45,519        532,000 
 
 
         Reportable segment 
          assets                      3,670,430     4,949,363     3,757,854    18,283,263     30,660,910 
 
 
  Tax assets                                  -             -        51,152       120,920        172,072 
 
 
  Total group assets                  3,670,430     4,949,363     3,809,006    18,404,183     30,832,982 
 
 
  Reportable segment 
   liabilities                        (964,374)     (324,296)   (4,198,965)   (1,135,544)    (6,623,179) 
 
 
         Loans and borrowings 
          (excluding leases 
          and overdrafts)                                                     (3,450,000)    (3,450,000) 
         Deferred tax liabilities                                             (2,004,326)    (2,004,326) 
 
 
         Total group liabilities                                                            (12,077,505) 
 
 

4.) EXCEPTIONAL COSTS

 
                       6 months ended 30 September 2012 
                                                                       Cash paid 
                                                          Non cash    to 30 Sept    Future cash 
                                                  Total      items          2012         impact 
                                                    GBP        GBP           GBP            GBP 
 
         Redundancy and other costs 
          relating to reorganisation            355,363     53,000       216,563         85,800 
 
  Employee Benefit Trust                        300,000    254,000        46,000              - 
 
         Rebates and bad debts arising 
          from the review and reorganisation 
          of National Accounts                  104,000          -       104,000              - 
 
         Costs relating to legal 
          and associated                         86,159          -             -         86,159 
 
 
 
  Total exceptional costs                       845,422    307,000       366,563        171,959 
 
 
 

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