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Distil PLC
28 October 2016
Distil plc
("Distil" or the "Group")
Interim Results for the six months ended 30(th) September
2016
Distil (AIM: DIS), owner of premium drinks brands; RedLeg Spiced
Rum, Blackwoods gin and vodka, Blavod black vodka, Jago's cream
liqueur and Diva vodka, today announces its unaudited interim
results for the six months ended 30th September 2016.
Operational review:
-- RedLeg spiced Rum approved by TTB for sale in the USA.
-- New listings for RedLeg in two major retail groups.
-- New listing for Blackwoods Vintage Dry Gin in major UK retailer.
-- Continued growth in on-trade distribution for RedLeg and Blackwoods.
Financial Review - versus same period last year:
-- Revenue increased by 25.7% to GBP0.666m (2015 : GBP0.53m)
-- Gross profit increased by 22.5% to GBP376k (2015 : GBP307k)
-- Volume (litres) increased by 16.4%
-- Other administration costs increased by 12.2%
-- Investment in brand marketing and promotion increased by 9.8%
-- Reduction in operating loss of 25.8% to GBP66k (2015 : GBP89k)
Don Goulding, Executive Chairman of Distil, said:
"We achieved strong year-on-year growth in the six months to
September 2016. Continued growth in demand for RedLeg Spiced Rum,
Blackwoods Vintage Gin and Blackwoods Vodka more than offset lower
shipment figures for Blavod which had benefitted from pipeline fill
as we reopened the US market in 2015.
Our decision in 2014 to move all export sales to GBP invoicing
together with a drive to locally sourced raw materials where
possible, has softened much of the negative impact of currency
devaluation post Brexit".
Executive Chairman's statement
Results
Distil's brands enjoyed strong year-on-year sales and volume
growth during the period, supported by continued investment in
marketing, distribution and promotion. This growth was primarily
driven by strong performances from our RedLeg Spiced Rum and
Blackwoods Vintage Gin and Vodka brands. Year-on-year sales of
Blavod Black Vodka were considerably lower than the prior period,
though the latter benefitted from pipeline fill following the
re-opening of the US market in 2015.
Gross profit rose during the period, benefitting from the growth
in sales revenue whilst an increase in administrative costs
reflects the increase in headcount during the period to support the
continuing growth of our brands.
Operations
Our efforts remain focused on the development of our key brands
in key markets. This is reflected in the growing number of
stockists across all trade channels. We continue to make steady
progress with our brands which are benefiting from increased
marketing support.
We announced during the course of the reporting period that two
leading retailers have listed RedLeg Spiced Rum and that one
leading retailer has listed Blackwoods Gin in stores throughout the
UK and on-line. This follows the successful listing of RedLeg
during 2015 by major UK Groups and further enhances awareness and
availability of these popular brands which are growing in both the
On-trade and Off-trade.
During the period headcount increased to support growth through
additional marketing activity, improved procurement and increased
production volumes.
Outlook
We have secured a good level of support activity for the
important Q3 period and expect to remain on plan for the full
year.
In October we finalised label approval by the TTB for RedLeg in
the USA; production and shipments are now planned for Q4.
RedLeg Spiced Rum packaging has been modified through the
development of a premium proprietary bottle which commenced
shipping in the UK and Europe this month. Our award winning liquid
and label design are unchanged.
Q4 will see the new Rum Shack and Blackwoods Gin Palace vehicle
making its first appearance at festivals and events throughout the
UK.
Distil plc - Half Year Results
Consolidated comprehensive
interim income statement
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Six Six months Year
months ended ended
ended 30 September 31 March
30 September 2015 2016
2016
Un-audited Un-audited Audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Profit & Loss
Revenue 666 530 1,169
Cost of sales (290) (223) (488)
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Gross Profit 376 307 681
Administrative expenses:
Advertising and promotional
costs (146) (133) (280)
Other administrative expenses (266) (237) (470)
Share based payment expense (29) (29) (29)
Depreciation & amortization (1) (2) (3)
Other Operating Income - 5 4
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Total administrative expenses (442) (396) (778)
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Operating loss (66) (89) (97)
Finance expense - (1) (1)
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(Loss)before tax from continuing
operations (66) (90) (98)
Income tax - - -
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(Loss) for the period (66) (90) (98)
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Earnings per share:
From continuing operations
Basic (pence per share) (0.01) (0.02) (0.02)
Diluted (pence per share) (0.01) (0.02) (0.02)
Consolidated interim balance As at As at As at
sheet 30 September 30 September 31 March
2016 2015 2016
Un-audited Un-audited Audited
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 3 4 3
Intangible fixed assets 1,527 1,516 1,525
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Total non-current assets 1,530 1,520 1,528
Current assets
Inventories 185 239 204
Trade and other receivables 349 205 274
Cash and cash equivalents 883 355 982
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Total current assets 1,417 799 1,460
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Total assets 2,947 2,319 2,988
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (217) (150) (225)
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Total current liabilities (217) (150) (225)
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Total liabilities (217) (150) (225)
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Net Assets 2,730 2,169 2,763
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EQUITY
Equity attributable to equity
holders of the parent
Share capital 1,291 1,227 1,290
Share premium 2,883 2,341 2,880
Shares based payment reserve 58 29 29
Retained deficit (1,502) (1,428) (1,436)
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Total equity 2,730 2,169 2,763
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Consolidated interim cash flow
statement
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Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
30 September 30 September 31 March
2016 2015 2016
Cashflows Un-audited Un-audited Audited
Cashflows from operating activities GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
(Loss) before tax (66) (90) (98)
Adjustments for:
Finance expense - 1 1
Depreciation 1 2 3
Share Based Payment Expense 29 29 29
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(36) (58) (65)
Movements in working capital
(Increase)/Decrease in inventories 19 (9) 26
Decrease/(Increase) in accounts
receivables (75) 6 (63)
(Decrease)/Increase in trade payables (8) (88) (13)
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Cash generated by/ (used in) operations (64) (91) (50)
Net finance expense - (1) (1)
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Net cash (used in)/generated by
operating activities (100) (150) (116)
Cashflows from investing activities
Purchase of property plant & equipment (1) - -
Expenditure relating to the acquisition
and registration of licenses and
trademarks (2) (6) (15)
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Net cash (used in) investing activities (3) (6) (15)
Cashflows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 4 - 602
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Net cash (used in)/generated by
financing activities 4 - 602
Net (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (99) (156) 471
Cash & cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period 982 511 511
Cash & cash equivalents at the
end of the period 883 355 982
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Notes to the interims accounts:
1. Basic of preparation
This interim consolidated financial information for the six
months ended 30 September 2016 has been prepared in accordance with
AIM rule 18, 'Half yearly reports and accounts'. This interim
consolidated financial information is not the group's statutory
financial statements within the meaning of Section 434 of the
Companies Act 2006 (and information as required by section 435 of
the Companies Act 2006) and should be read in conjunction with the
annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016, which
have been prepared under International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and have been delivered to the Register of
Companies. The auditors have reported on those accounts; their
report was unqualified, did not include references to any matters
to which drew attention by way of emphasis of matter without
qualifying their report and did not contain any statements under
Section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The interim consolidated financial information for the six
months ended 30 September 2016 is unaudited. In the opinion of the
Directors, the interim consolidated financial information presents
fairly the financial position, and results from operations and cash
flows for the period. Comparative numbers for the six months ended
30 September 2015 are also unaudited.
2. Availability
Copies of the interim report will be available from Distil's
registered office at 201 Temple Chambers, 3-7 Temple Avenue, EC4Y
0DT and also on www.distil.uk.com.
3. Approval of interim report
This interim report was approved by the Board on 27 October
2016.
For further information please contact:
Distil plc
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Don Goulding Executive Tel: +44 207 352 2096
Chairman
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SPARK Advisory Partners
Limited (NOMAD)
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Neil Baldwin Tel +44 203 368 3550
Mark Brady
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SI Capital (Broker)
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Andy Thacker Tel +44 1483 413500
Nick Emerson
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