MIDWICH GROUP PLC

Earnings Release • Sep 10, 2019

National Storage Mechanism | Additional information You don't have Javascript enabled. For full functionality this page requires javascript to be enabled. RNS Number : 7217L Midwich Group PLC 10 September 2019 10 September 2019 Midwich Group plc ("Midwich" or the "Group") Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019 Strong revenue and profit growth together with further acquisitions in H1 2019 Midwich, a specialist audio visual ("AV") distributor to the trade market with operations across the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific, today announces its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2019. Statutory financial highlights Six months ended 30 June 2019 £m 30 June 20181 £m Total growth % Revenue 314.8 264.1 19% Gross profit 52.2 42.9 22% Gross profit % 16.6% 16.2% Operating profit 10.5 11.1 (6%) Profit before tax 11.3 11.8 (5%) Profit after tax 9.0 9.1 (1%) Reported EPS - pence 11.06 11.30 (2%) Adjusted financial highlights Six months ended 30 June 2019 £m 30 June 20181 £m Total growth % Growth at constant currency % Revenue 314.8 264.1 19% 20% Gross profit 52.2 42.9 22% 22% Gross profit % 16.6% 16.2% Adjusted operating profit2 14.6 13.5 9% 9% Adjusted operating profit % 4.6% 5.1% Adjusted profit before tax2 13.7 12.9 6% 7% Adjusted profit after tax2 10.5 9.7 8% 8% Adjusted EPS - pence 12.78 12.02 6% Interim dividend per share 4.85p 4.60p 5% 1Restated to reflect the adoption of IFRS 16. Adjusted measures are also restated to include amortisation of patents and software 2Definitions of the alternative performance measures are set out in Note 2 Financial highlights · Revenue increased 19.2% to £314.8 million (19.7% on constant currency basis) including organic revenue growth of 5.1% · Gross margin of 16.6%, 0.4 percentage points ahead of H1 2018 · Adjusted operating profit2 increased by 8.6% to £14.6 million (9.1% on constant currency basis) · Adjusted profit before tax2 increased by 6.2% to £13.7 million (6.7% on constant currency basis) · Adjusted EPS2 increased 6% to 12.78p (H1 2018: 12.02p) · Operating cash conversion ahead of prior year at 28% of adjusted EBITDA (H1 2018: 7%) · Interim dividend declared of 4.85 pence per share (Interim 2018: 4.60 pence per share) Operational highlights · Revenue growth across all territories · Strong net operating profit growth in UK & Ireland and Continental Europe · Lower Asia Pacific profit compared with very strong, project-driven, prior year comparatives · Prior year acquisitions integrated and performing well · The three businesses acquired in the first half of 2019 have increased both our geographic presence and specialist audio capabilities, with these value-added businesses positively impacting Group gross margin · Strong acquisition pipeline across a number of regions · Investments to enter two new markets organically: o Broadcast in Benelux o Core AV distribution in South East Asia · Investments in information technology, compliance, acquisition and integration capabilities support the Group's growth strategy. Post period highlights · July 2019 - Complementary specialist lighting capabilities added to Earpro in Iberia through the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Entertainment Equipment Supplies S.L. ("EES") · July 2019 - Opened a new UK & Ireland southern showroom and demo facility in Bracknell Stephen Fenby, Managing Director of Midwich Group plc, commented: "The Group has had another strong first half and I am pleased with our overall performance, particularly given political and economic uncertainties around the globe. The increase in the Group's gross margin percentage reflects strong performance from the core business and a positive contribution from the acquisitions made in 2018 and the first half of 2019. The more specialist nature of the acquired businesses ensures that our value add to customers and vendors continues to increase. We have been busy working on opportunities to extend the Group's reach and capabilities through the period and were pleased to complete the acquisitions of MobilePro (Switzerland), Prase (Italy) and AV Partner (Norway), each of which represents the Group's entry into a new territory. In addition, the acquisitions of Prase and (post period end) EES in Spain have strengthened the Group's capabilities in the audio and lighting markets respectively. We continue to have a healthy pipeline of strategic opportunities and have invested in the Group's acquisition and integration teams in the first half. We will continue our disciplined approach to acquire businesses that add value while both strengthening and diversifying our product offering and geographical reach. The strong performance reported in the first half and contributions from recent acquisitions, give the Board confidence in the prospects for the Group." Enquiries: Midwich Group plc Stephen Fenby, Managing Director Stephen Lamb, Finance Director +44 (0) 1379 649200 FTI Consulting Alex Beagley / Tom Hufton / Fern Duncan +44 (0) 20 3727 1000 Investec Bank plc James Rudd / Carlton Nelson +44 (0) 20 7597 5970 Berenberg Ben Wright / Mark Whitmore / Laure Fine +44 (0) 20 3207 7800 Notes to editors Midwich is a specialist AV distributor to the trade market, with operations in the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific. The Group's long-standing relationships with over 400 vendors, including blue-chip organisations, support a comprehensive product portfolio across major audio visual categories such as large format displays, projectors, digital signage and professional audio. The Group operates as the sole or largest in-country distributor for a number of its vendors in their respective product sets. The Directors attribute this position to the Group's technical expertise, extensive product knowledge and strong customer service offering built up over a number of years. The Group has a large and diverse base of over 17,000 customers, most of which are professional AV integrators and IT resellers serving sectors such as corporate, education, retail, residential and hospitality. Although the Group does not sell directly to end users, it believes that the majority of its products are used by commercial and educational establishments rather than consumers. Initially a UK only distributor, the Group now has over 900 employees across the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific. A core component of the Group's growth strategy is further expansion of its international operations and footprint into strategically targeted jurisdictions. For further information, please visit www.midwichgroupplc.com Managing Director's Report Overview The Group has performed strongly in the first six months of 2019, with double digit revenue growth and a further increase in our gross margin percentage. Acquisitions made in the last twelve months are performing well and have contributed positively towards the Group's gross and net profits. These acquisitions have helped to grow the Group's presence in Europe and South East Asia, as well as strengthening our capabilities in the broadcast and professional audio markets. We have also launched a start-up broadcast activity in the Benelux and opened a new office in Singapore to help drive our business across South East Asia. The Group continues to experience growth in the displays, broadcast and audio categories. Strategy The Group's strategy is to focus on markets and product areas where it can leverage its value-add services, technical expertise, and sales and marketing skills. Services, skills and geographies are developed either in-house or through acquisition. Using its focused market knowledge and skills, the Group provides its vendors with support to build and execute plans to grow market share. The Group supports its customers to win and then deliver successful projects. The Group has successfully used acquisitions both to enter new geographical markets and to add both expertise and new product areas. Once acquired and integrated, businesses are supported to grow organically and increase profitable market share. The Group continues to pursue a strong pipeline of opportunities across a number of regions. Acquisitions The Group completed three acquisitions in the first half of 2019 with an additional acquisition closing shortly after the period end. On 17 January 2019, the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of MobilePro AG ("MobilePro"), a Swiss value-added distributor of audio visual products. Based in Zurich, MobilePro is a market leading AV distributor to the Swiss trade market. The business provides a comprehensive product offering across projection, display and interactive technologies. On 31 January 2019, the Group acquired 80% of the share capital of Prase Engineering S.p.A ("Prase"), an Italian value-added distributor of AV products. Based near Venice, Prase is a specialist AV distributor, with a strong heritage in the solution driven professional audio market, where the business operates with high-end specialist brands. More recently, the Company has successfully added key video brands, such as LG and Epson, to its portfolio. On 3 May 2019, the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of AV Partner AS ("AV Partner"), a Norwegian value-added distributor of AV products. Based in Oslo, AV Partner is a specialist distributor, with a market leading position in the Norwegian projection market. In recent months, it has built a displays business and has also moved into new enlarged premises with dedicated warehousing and demo facilities. Post period end, on 1 July 2019, the Group completed the acquisition of 100% of EES, a Spanish value-added distributor of lighting and lighting infrastructure products. Based near San Sebastian, EES distributes products from key vendors including Robe, Verlinde and Prolyte on an exclusive basis to the Spanish trade market, with a particular focus on customers servicing the live events and rental sectors. On 29 April 2019, the Group also acquired the remaining 10.5% of the issued share capital of Holdan, a value-added distributor of technology solutions focused on the broadcast, professional video and traditional audio-visual markets. The consideration for this was satisfied by the issue of 300,212 new ordinary shares of 1p each in the Group. A strong acquisition pipeline, together with the Group's strong balance sheet, means it is well placed to continue its buy and build strategy both in new and existing territories. New showroom facility In July 2019, Midwich UK & Ireland opened a new 50,000 sqft+ southern showroom and demo facility (Innovation House) located in Bracknell, Berkshire. This state-of-the-art showroom will be one of the largest multi-vendor experience centres in the UK and will showcase the Group's wide-ranging technologies. Trading and financial review Group revenue increased by 19.2% to £314.8 million for the six months to 30 June 2019 (H1 2018: £264.1 million). The Group achieved a gross profit margin for the period of 16.6%, a 0.4 percentage point increase on H1 2018 and a 0.1 percentage point increase on FY 2018. Growth in margin resulted from both a positive mix effect from the higher gross profit margin businesses acquired in the last twelve months and continued gross profit improvement in the core business. Reported operating profit was impacted by growth in acquisition related expenses and amortisation of acquired intangibles, reflecting the increase in acquisition activity across the Group; together with an increase in share based payment charges. Adjusted operating profit was £14.6 million (H1 2018: £13.5 million), which represents growth of 8.6%. The growth in adjusted operating profit reflects the overall increase in revenue and gross profit partially offset by investment in the infrastructure required to support the anticipated continued growth of the Group, in particular the central acquisition & integration teams, as well as its start-up businesses in South East Asia and Benelux. Based on a constant currency analysis, using the current period exchange rates across both periods, Group revenue grew by 19.7% and Group Adjusted operating profit grew by 9.1%. The Group received only a marginal negative impact from movements in foreign exchange rates in the period to 30 June 2019. Regional highlights Six months ended 30 June 2019 £m 30 June 20181 £m Total growth % Growth at constant currency % Organic growth % Revenue UK & Ireland 154.0 153.6 0.3% 0.4% 0.4% Continental Europe 138.0 93.5 47.5% 48.4% 14.0% Asia Pacific 22.8 17.0 33.9% 36.6% (2.1%) Total Global 314.8 264.1 19.2% 19.7% 5.1% Gross profit margin UK & Ireland 17.8% 17.1% +0.7 ppts Continental Europe 15.0% 14.2% +0.8 ppts Asia Pacific 18.1% 20.0% (1.9) ppts Total Global 16.6% 16.2% +0.4 ppts Adjusted operating profit2 UK & Ireland 9.8 9.1 7.2% 7.2% Continental Europe 5.0 3.7 37.8% 38.6% Asia Pacific 1.2 1.8 (31.8%) (30.0%) Group costs (1.4) (1.1) Total Global 14.6 13.5 8.6% 9.1% Adjusted finance costs (0.9) (0.6) Adjusted profit before tax2 13.7 12.9 6.2% 6.7% 1Restated to reflect the adoption of IFRS 16. Adjusted measures are also restated to include amortisation of patents and software 2Definitions of the alternative performance measures are set out in Note 2 UK & Ireland Revenue in the UK & Ireland increased by 0.4% in the period on a constant currency basis. There was good growth in the core AV business, driven by demand for large format displays, LED and broadcast technologies. As expected, this was partially offset by managed decline in document solutions, and tougher trading conditions for the small part of the business that addresses the consumer market. The UK & Ireland segment's gross profit margin increased to 17.8%, a 0.7 percentage point increase on H1 2018 and a 0.4 percentage point increase on FY 2018. The UK & Ireland has benefitted from a favourable product mix attributable to an increase the proportion of display sales. Adjusted operating profit increased by 7.2% in the UK & Ireland. Continental Europe Revenue in Continental Europe increased by 47.5% due to the impact of recent acquisitions and particularly strong performances in France, Germany and the Netherlands. Organic growth of 14.0% reflected strong performance in all major product categories, with particularly strong growth in displays, audio and broadcast. We entered three new geographies in the first half though the acquisitions of Prase in Italy, MobilePro in Switzerland and AV Partners in Norway. These recent acquisitions, together with the two prior year acquisitions in France and Germany, have traded well and are contributing to an increase in the region's gross profit margin to 15.0% compared with 14.2% in the first half of 2018. Adjusted operating profit in Continental Europe grew by 38.6%, at constant currency, benefitting from the impact of recent acquisitions. Asia Pacific Growth in Asia Pacific revenues of 33.9% (36.6% at constant currency) benefitted from the Blonde Robot acquisition completed in December 2018. On an organic basis, Asia Pacific was marginally down on the same period in 2018, which included an exceptional level of project activity. The Asia Pacific gross profit margin of 18.1%, was 1.9 percentage points below H1 2018, due to the high margin project activity in the prior year. Adjusted operating profit in Asia Pacific at £1.2 million (H1 2018: £1.8 million) was impacted by the reduction in gross profit together with the investment in opening a new South East Asia AV business in H1 2019. The Board notes that, according to trade body AVIXA, Asia Pacific is the largest AV region in the world. The market appears to be fragmented but represents an interesting opportunity for the Group over the long term. Group costs Group costs for the half year were £1.4 million (H1 2018: £1.1 million). The increase reflects additional investment in legal, compliance, information technology and acquisition & business integration capabilities to support the Group's growth strategy. Adoption of IFRS 16 and update to alternative performance measures The Group adopted IFRS 16 Leases for H1 2019 and prior period comparatives have been restated. The IFRS 16 adoption has not materially affected the results and a reconciliation to amounts previously reported is included in Note 10. As a result of the adoption of IFRS 16 the Group has revised its definitions of adjusted profit measures. The revised adjusted operating profit includes depreciation and amortisation of right to use assets, patents and software. Adjusted profit before tax also includes these charges and the interest cost of leases recognised under IFRS 16. IFRS 16 adoption and inclusion of amortisation of patents and software in adjusted metrics reduce adjusted operating profit in H1 2019 by £0.1 million (H1 2018: £Nil) and adjusted profit before tax by £0.2 million (H1 2018: £0.1 million). Finance costs Finance costs for the period were an income of £0.8 million (H1 2018: £0.7 million). Adjusted finance costs for the period were an expense of £0.9 million (H1 2018: £0.5 million). The increase in adjusted finance costs reflects the additional finance costs associated with financing the Group's acquisitions. The adjustments to finance costs include foreign exchange losses on borrowings for acquisitions of £0.1 million (H1 2018: Nil), an income from movements in deferred and contingent considerations of £0.9 million (H1 2018: £0.1 million), and an income from movements in put option liabilities over non-controlling interests of £0.9 million (H1 2018: £1.1 million). Taxation The reported tax charge for the period was £2.3 million (H1 2018: £2.7 million). The adjusted effective tax rate for the period was 23.8% (H1 2018: 24.8%) calculated based on the adjusted tax charge for the period divided by adjusted profit before tax. Cash flows and financing The Group had an adjusted net cash inflow from operations before tax of £4.9 million for the period (H1 2018: £1.1 million) which benefitted from strong working capital management and was ahead of the Board's expectations given the traditionally more working capital intensive first half when compared with the full year. The Board is comfortable that the Group's long term average cash conversion rate remains unchanged. In February, the Group increased its revolving credit facility to £20 million (£15 million at 31 December 2018) and added a small term facility in Spain to support its acquisition strategy. The Group has acted to hedge certain exchange rate and interest rate exposures in H1. This includes borrowing in Euros to finance European acquisitions and using financial instruments to fix part of the Group's interest charges. These instruments are marked to market at the end of each reporting period, with the change in valuation recognised in the income statement. Given any amounts recognised generally arise from market movements and accordingly bear no direct relation to the Group's underlying performance any gains or losses have been excluded from adjusted profit measures. Net debt Net debt, excluding IFRS 16 Leases liabilities, was £53.8 million at 30 June 2019 (£41.2 million at 30 June 2018) and net debt at 30 June 2019 including IFRS 16 was £71.3 million (£51.1 million at 30 June 2018). The adoption of IFRS 16 resulted in an increase in net debt of £17.1 million at 30 June 2019 (£9.6 million at 30 June 2018). Dividend The Board is pleased to declare an interim dividend of 4.85 pence per share (H1 2018: 4.60 pence per share), which will be paid on 25 October 2019 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at 20 September 2019. The last day to elect for dividend reinvestment ("DRIP") is 4 October 2019. The Board continues to adopt a progressive dividend policy to reflect the Group's strong earnings and cash flow while maintaining an appropriate level of dividend cover to allow for investment in longer-term growth. The Board intends to pay future dividends within a cover range of 2 to 2.5 times adjusted earnings. Outlook The Board recognises that there is negative sentiment in the global economy, impacted by matters such as the US/China tariff dispute, Brexit and political change in certain territories. Historically, the AV industry has proven to be relatively robust in challenging economic periods. Performance in the year to date has been in line with the Board's expectations and we remain confident in the prospects for the Group. Stephen Fenby Managing Director Unaudited consolidated income statement for the 6 months ended 30 June 2019 Note 30 June 2019 30 June 2018 31 December 2018 Unaudited Unaudited Audited (Restated)1 (Restated)1 £'000 £'000 £'000 Revenue 314,842 264,099 573,682 Cost of sales (262,600) (221,220) (479,120) Gross profit 52,242 42,879 94,562 Distribution costs (32,804) (26,803) (56,329) Administrative expenses (10,834) (6,396) (16,317) Other operating income 1,862 1,445 3,025 Operating profit 10,466 11,125 24,941 Adjusted operating profit 14,630 13,470 30,267 Costs of acquisitions (306) (43) (365) Share based payments (1,275) (410) (1,120) Employer taxes on share based payments (280) (145) (221) Amortisation of brands, customer and supplier relationships (2,303) (1,747) (3,620) 10,466 11,125 24,941 Finance income 19 7 81 Finance costs 5 797 703 (3,991) Profit before taxation 11,282 11,835 21,031 Taxation (2,249) (2,726) (5,774) Profit after taxation 9,033 9,109 15,257 Profit for the financial period/year attributable to: The Company's equity shareholders 8,753 8,981 14,696 Non-controlling interests 280 128 561 9,033 9,109 15,257 Basic earnings per share 3 11.06p 11.30p 18.50p Diluted earnings per share 3 10.90p 11.22p 18.33p 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10) and reclassification of the amortisation for patents and software within the adjusted profit alternative performance measures. Unaudited consolidated statement of comprehensive income for 6 months ended 30 June 2019 30 June 30 June 31 December 2019 2018 2018 Unaudited Unaudited Audited (Restated)1 (Restated)1 £'000 £'000 £'000 Profit for the period/financial year 9,033 9,109 15,257 Other comprehensive income Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on consolidation 299 (296) 162 Other comprehensive income for the financial period/year, net of tax 299 (296) 162 Total comprehensive income for the period/financial year 9,332 8,813 15,419 Attributable to: Owners of the Parent Company 8,983 8,692 14,870 Non-controlling interests 349 121 549 9,332 8,813 15,419 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). Unaudited consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019 30 June 30 June 31 December 2019 2018 2018 Unaudited Unaudited Audited (Restated)1 (Restated)1 £'000 £'000 £'000 Assets Non-current assets Goodwill 13,655 9,416 11,568 Intangible assets 33,256 20,720 24,766 Right of use assets 16,615 9,190 10,141 Property, plant and equipment 10,982 7,594 7,028 Deferred tax assets 2,147 1,105 1,421 76,655 48,025 54,924 Current assets Inventories 90,599 74,015 74,379 Trade and other receivables 107,258 84,704 83,139 Derivative financial instruments 116 - 25 Cash and cash equivalents 16,201 24,806 16,685 214,174 183,525 174,228 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (112,667) (89,529) (97,729) Put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (2,302) - (1,746) Deferred and contingent considerations (5,806) (384) (4,005) Borrowings and financial liabilities (46,638) (67,244) (36,838) Current tax (3,685) (2,785) (2,892) (171,098) (159,942) (143,210) Net current assets 43,076 23,583 31,018 Total assets less current liabilities 119,731 71,608 85,942 Non-current liabilities Trade and other payables (641) (156) (736) Put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (4,271) (4,092) (4,654) Deferred and contingent considerations (2,869) - (757) Borrowings and financial liabilities (40,846) (8,620) (16,108) Deferred tax liabilities (7,324) (4,091) (5,512) Other provisions (1,607) - (56) (57,558) (16,959) (27,823) Net assets 62,173 54,649 58,119 Equity Share capital 799 794 794 Share premium 27,752 25,855 25,855 Share based payment reserve 3,100 1,338 1,837 Investment in own shares (7) (5) (5) Retained earnings 27,604 25,469 27,535 Translation reserve 2,095 1,402 1,865 Put option reserve (6,329) (3,638) (4,532) Capital redemption reserve 50 50 50 Other reserve 150 150 150 Equity attributable to owners of Parent Company 55,214 51,415 53,549 Non-controlling interests 6,959 3,234 4,570 Total equity 62,173 54,649 58,119 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). Unaudited consolidated statement of changes in equity for 6 months ended 30 June 2019 For the period ended 30 June 2019 Share capital Share premium Investment in own shares Share based payment reserve Retained earnings Translation reserve Put option reserve Capital redemption reserve Other reserve Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Non-controlling interests Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Balance at 1 January 2019 previously reported 794 25,855 (5) 1,837 27,766 1,861 (4,532) 50 150 53,776 4,570 58,346 Change of accounting policies (note 10) - - - - (231) 4 - - - (227) - (227) Restated 1 January 2019 794 25,855 (5) 1,837 27,535 1,865 (4,532) 50 150 53,549 4,570 58,119 Profit for the period - - - - 8,753 - - - - 8,753 280 9,033 Other comprehensive income - - - - - 230 - - - 230 69 299 Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - 8,753 230 - - - 8,983 349 9,332 Shares issued 2 - (2) - - - - - - - - - Share based payments - - - 1,275 - - - - - 1,275 - 1,275 Deferred tax on share based payments - - - 16 - - - - - 16 - 16 Share options exercised - 24 - (28) 4 - - - - - - - Acquisition of subsidiaries (note 7) - - - - - - (2,886) - - (2,886) 2,883 (3) Acquisition of non-controlling interests (note 8) 3 1,873 - - (246) - 1,089 - - 2,719 (843) 1,876 Dividends paid - - - - (8,442) - - - - (8,442) - (8,442) Balance at 30 June 2019 (Unaudited) 799 27,752 (7) 3,100 27,604 2,095 (6,329) 50 150 55,214 6,959 62,173 For the period ended 30 June 2018 (restated)1 Share capital Share premium Investment in own shares Share based payment reserve Retained earnings Translation reserve Put option reserve Capital redemption reserve Other reserve Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Non-controlling interests Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Balance at 1 January 2018 previously reported 794 25,855 (5) 751 24,331 1,691 (3,638) 50 150 49,979 3,113 53,092 Change of accounting policies (note 10) - - - - (203) - - - - (203) - (203) Restated 1 January 2018 794 25,855 (5) 751 24,128 1,691 (3,638) 50 150 49,776 3,113 52,889 Profit for the period - - - - 8,981 - - - - 8,981 128 9,109 Other comprehensive income - - - - - (289) - - - (289) (7) (296) Total comprehensive income for the period - - - - 8,981 (289) - - - 8,692 121 8,813 Share based payments - - - 410 - - - - - 410 - 410 Deferred tax on share based payments - - - 177 - - - - - 177 - 177 Dividends paid - - - - (7,640) - - - - (7,640) - (7,640) Balance at 30 June 2018 (Unaudited) 794 25,855 (5) 1,338 25,469 1,402 (3,638) 50 150 51,415 3,234 54,649 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). For the year ended 30 December 2018 (Restated)1 Share capital Share premium Investment in own shares Share based payment reserve Retained earnings Translation reserve Put option reserve Capital redemption reserve Other reserve Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Non-controlling interests Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Balance at 1 January 2018 previously reported 794 25,855 (5) 751 24,331 1,691 (3,638) 50 150 49,979 3,113 53,092 Change of accounting policies (note 10) - - - - (203) - - - - (203) - (203) Restated 1 January 2018 794 25,855 (5) 751 24,128 1,691 (3,638) 50 150 49,776 3,113 52,889 Profit for the year - - - - 14,696 - - - - 14,696 561 15,257 Other comprehensive income - - - - - 174 - - - 174 (12) 162 Total comprehensive income for the year - - - - 14,696 174 - - - 14,870 549 15,419 Share based payments - - - 1,120 - - - - - 1,120 - 1,120 Deferred tax on share based payments - - - (34) - - - - - (34) - (34) Acquisition of subsidiaries (note 7) - - - - - - (894) - - (894) 908 14 Dividends paid - - - - (11,289) - - - - (11,289) - (11,289) Balance at 31 December 2018 794 25,855 (5) 1,837 27,535 1,865 (4,532) 50 150 53,549 4,570 58,119 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). Unaudited consolidated cashflow statement for 6 months ended 30 June 2019 30 June 30 June 31 December 2019 2018 2018 Unaudited Unaudited Audited (Restated)1 (Restated)1 £'000 £'000 £'000 Cash flows from operating activities Profit before tax 11,282 11,835 21,031 Depreciation 2,444 2,015 4,176 Amortisation 2,385 1,828 3,792 Gain/(loss) on disposal of assets 11 (5) 27 Share based payments 1,275 410 1,120 Foreign exchange (gains)/losses (193) 195 4 Finance income (19) (7) (81) Finance costs (797) (703) 3,991 Profit from operations before changes in working capital 16,388 15,568 34,060 Increase in inventories (7,588) (11,031) (9,468) Increase in trade and other receivables (12,145) (8,343) (3,221) Increase in trade and other payables 7,706 4,888 10,246 Cash inflow from operations 4,361 1,082 31,617 Income tax paid (3,016) (3,543) (7,377) Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 1,345 (2,461) 24,240 Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of businesses, net of cash and debt acquired (15,869) - (6,724) Deferred and contingent considerations paid (2,955) (5,507) (5,507) Purchase of intangible assets (979) (357) (778) Purchase of plant and equipment (3,010) (1,734) (2,360) Proceeds on disposal of plant and equipment 326 219 382 Interest received 19 7 81 Net cash outflow from investing activities (22,468) (7,372) (14,906) Cash from financing activities Dividends paid (8,442) (7,640) (11,289) Invoice financing inflows/(outflows) 3,052 9,678 (8,704) Proceeds from borrowings 24,976 159 12,240 Repayment of loans (1,293) (9) (2,107) Interest paid (962) (522) (1,362) Interest on leases (173) (125) (268) Capital element of lease payments (969) (867) (1,725) Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities 16,189 674 (13,215) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (4,934) (9,159) (3,881) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period/year 16,357 20,010 20,010 Effects of exchange rate changes 267 (331) 228 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period/year 11,690 10,520 16,357 Comprising: Cash at bank 16,201 24,806 16,685 Bank overdrafts (4,511) (14,286) (328) 11,690 10,520 16,357 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). Notes to the interim consolidated financial information 1. General information The interim financial information for the period to 30 June 2019 is unaudited and does not constitute statutory financial statements within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The interim consolidated financial information does not include all the information required for statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and should therefore be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018. 2. Accounting policies Basis of preparation The interim financial information in this report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018, except as amended for the implementation of IFRS 16 'Leases', which was adopted on 1 January 2019. The audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 complied with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted for use in the European Union ("IFRS"). The Group has elected to apply the full retrospective approach to the transition to IFRS 16. The full retrospective approach requires the transition to be implemented with restatement of the prior year results as if IFRS 16 had always been applied. Adoption of the IFRS 16 has resulted in the recognition of Right of use assets and lease liabilities with a corresponding increase in depreciation charges and finance costs offset by a reduction in operating lease costs in the income statement. The directors have adopted the going concern basis in preparing the financial information. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, the directors have taken into account all relevant available information about the foreseeable future. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2018, which were prepared under IFRS, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors reported on these accounts; their report was unqualified; did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006, and did not include reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis. Use of alternative performance measures The Group has defined certain measures that it uses to understand and manage performance. These measures are not defined under IFRS and they may not be directly comparable with other companies' adjusted measures. These non-GAAP measures are not intended to be a substitute for any IFRS measures of performance, but management has included them as they consider them to be key measures used within the business for assessing the underlying performance. Growth at constant currency: This measure shows the year on year change in performance after eliminating the impact of foreign exchange movement, which is outside of management's control. Organic growth: This is defined as growth at constant currency growth excluding acquisitions until the first anniversary of their consolidation. Adjusted operating profit: Adjusted operating profit is disclosed to indicate the Group's underlying profitability. It is defined as profit before acquisition related expenses, share based payments and associated employer taxes and amortisation of brand, customer and supplier relationship intangible assets. Adjusted EBITDA: This represents operating profit before acquisition related expenses, share based payments and associated employer taxes, depreciation and amortisation. Adjusted profit before tax: This is profit before tax adjusted for acquisition related expenses, share based payments and associated employer taxes, amortisation of brand, customer and supplier relationship intangible assets, changes in deferred or contingent considerations and put option liabilities over non-controlling interests, foreign exchange gains or losses on borrowings for acquisitions, fair value movements on derivatives for borrowings, and financing fair value remeasurements. Adjusted profit after tax: This is profit after tax adjusted for acquisition related expenses, share based payments and associated employer taxes, amortisation of brand, customer and supplier relationship intangible assets, changes in deferred or contingent considerations and put option liabilities over non-controlling interests, foreign exchange gains or losses on borrowings for acquisitions, fair value movements on derivatives for borrowings, and financing fair value remeasurements and the tax thereon. Adjusted EPS: This is adjusted profit after tax less profit, amortisation of brand, customer and supplier relationship intangible assets and tax thereon due to non-controlling interests divided by the weighted number of shares outstanding. 3. Earnings per share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit after tax for the period/year attributable to equity shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period/year. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the profit after tax for the period/year attributable to equity shareholders of the Company for the fair value (measured in accordance with IFRS 2) of any goods or services to be supplied to the Group in the future under the share options granted by the financial reporting date and dividing it by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period/year adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Group's earnings per share and diluted earnings per share, are as follows: June 2019 June 2018 (Restated)1 December 2018 (Restated)1 Profit attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company (£'000) 8,753 8,981 14,696 Weighted average number of shares outstanding2 79,078,793 79,448,200 79,448,200 Dilutive (potential dilutive) effect of share options 1,175,685 605,798 725,002 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per share 80,254,478 80,053,998 80,173,202 Basic earnings per share 11.06p 11.30p 18.50p Diluted earnings per share 10.90p 11.22p 18.33p 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). 2 Comparative earnings per share calculations were based on the number of shares issued rather than the number of shares outstanding and therefore excluded the weighted average number of own shares held. Comparative earnings per share calculations have not been restated for the weighted average number of own shares held as the effect is not material. 4. Segmental reporting June 2019 UK & Ireland £'000 Continental Europe £'000 Asia Pacific £'000 Other £'000 Total £'000 Revenue 154,078 137,975 22,789 - 314,842 Gross profit 27,406 20,714 4,122 - 52,242 Gross profit % 17.8% 15.0% 18.1% - 16.6% Adjusted operating profit 9,760 5,057 1,195 (1,382) 14,630 Cost of acquisitions - - - (306) (306) Share based payments (535) (399) (98) (243) (1,275) Employer taxes on share based payments (83) (145) (9) (43) (280) Amortisation of brand, customer and supplier relationships (1,277) (888) (138) - (2,303) Operating profit 7,865 3,625 950 (1,974) 10,466 Net interest received 816 Profit before tax 11,282 Other segmental information June 2019 UK & Ireland £'000 Continental Europe £'000 Asia Pacific £'000 Other £'000 Total £'000 Segment assets 127,048 143,751 19,655 375 290,829 Segment liabilities (98,282) (114,017) (16,007) (350) (228,656) Segment net assets 28,766 29,734 3,648 25 62,173 Depreciation 1,198 1,057 189 - 2,444 Amortisation 1,323 916 146 - 2,385 Other segmental information UK £'000 International £'000 Total £'000 Non-current assets 28,624 48,031 76,655 June 2018 (Restated)1 UK & Ireland £'000 Continental Europe £'000 Asia Pacific £'000 Other £'000 Total £'000 Revenue 153,555 93,526 17,018 - 264,099 Gross profit 26,230 13,250 3,399 - 42,879 Gross profit % 17.1% 14.2% 20.0% - 16.2% Adjusted operating profit 9,107 3,670 1,751 (1,058) 13,470 Cost of acquisitions - - - (43) (43) Share based payments (231) (116) (42) (21) (410) Employer taxes on share based payments (57) (62) (11) (15) (145) Amortisation of brands, customer and supplier relationships (1,278) (450) (19) - (1,747) Operating profit 7,541 3,042 1,679 (1,137) 11,125 Net interest received 710 Profit before tax 11,835 Other segmental information June 2018 (Restated)1 UK & Ireland £'000 Continental Europe £'000 Asia Pacific £'000 Other £'000 Total £'000 Segment assets 140,187 77,574 13,006 783 231,550 Segment liabilities (123,470) (45,201) (8,113) (117) (176,901) Segment net assets 16,717 32,373 4,893 666 54,649 Depreciation 1,097 786 132 - 2,015 Amortisation 1,337 467 24 - 1,828 Other segmental information UK £'000 International £'000 Total £'000 Non-current assets 25,114 22,911 48,025 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10) and reclassification of the amortisation for patents and software within the adjusted profit alternative performance measures. December 2018 (Restated)1 UK & Ireland £'000 Continental Europe £'000 Asia Pacific £'000 Other £'000 Total £'000 Revenue 315,808 222,017 35,857 - 573,682 Gross profit 54,890 33,086 6,586 - 94,562 Gross profit % 17.4% 14.9% 18.4% - 16.5% Adjusted operating profit 19,541 10,276 2,935 (2,485) 30,267 Costs of acquisitions - - - (365) (365) Share based payments (557) (382) (106) (75) (1,120) Employer taxes on share based payments (72) (109) (14) (26) (221) Amortisation of brands, customer and supplier relationships (2,557) (1,005) (58) - (3,620) Operating profit 16,355 8,780 2,757 (2,951) 24,941 Net interest paid (3,910) Profit before tax 21,031 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10) and reclassification of the amortisation for patents and software within the adjusted profit alternative performance measures. Other segmental information December 2018 (Restated)1 UK & Ireland £'000 Continental Europe £'000 Asia Pacific £'000 Other £'000 Total £'000 Segment assets 117,144 91,977 19,689 342 229,152 Segment liabilities (103,076) (52,891) (14,710) (356) (171,033) Segment net assets/(liabilities) 14,068 39,086 4,979 (14) 58,119 Depreciation 2,222 1,670 284 - 4,176 Amortisation 2,672 1,050 70 - 3,792 Other segmental information UK £'000 International £'000 Total £'000 Non-current assets 23,222 31,702 54,924 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). 5. Finance costs June 2019 June 2018 December 2018 (Restated)1 (Restated)1 £'000 £'000 £'000 Interest on overdrafts and invoice discounting facilities 535 418 1,042 Interest on leases 172 125 268 Interest on other loans and fair value movements on derivatives relating to foreign exchange 208 4 151 Foreign exchange gains or losses on borrowings for acquisitions and fair value movements on derivatives for borrowings 129 - - Interest, foreign exchange and other finance costs of deferred and contingent considerations (924) (147) 2,219 Interest, foreign exchange and other finance costs of put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (917) (1,103) 311 (797) (703) 3,991 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). 6. Share capital The total allotted share capital of the Parent Company is: Allotted, issued and fully paid June 2019 June 2018 December 2018 Classed as equity: Number £'000 Number £'000 Number £'000 Issued and fully paid ordinary shares of £0.01 each Opening balance 79,448,200 794 79,448,200 794 79,448,200 794 Shares issued 525,212 5 - - - - Closing balance 79,973,412 799 79,448,200 794 79,448,200 794 During the period Midwich Group plc issued 300,212 shares in order to settle the put option liability and acquire the remaining shares in Holdan Limited, and issued 225,000 shares into an employee benefit trust. There were no share transactions effected during the comparative period or the year to 31 December 2018. Employee benefit trusts In 2016 Midwich Group plc allocated 480,700 shares into Midwich Group plc 2016 Share Incentive Plan, an employee benefit trust. As at 30 June 2019 392,800 of these shares were transferred to Midwich Employees' Share Trust, a separate employee benefit trust for the SIP. During the period 7,700 shares were transferred to employees from the Midwich Employees' Share Trust, as share options were exercised. During the period Midwich Group plc set up Midwich Group plc 2019 Jersey Employee Benefit Trust, a new employee benefit trust and issued 225,000 to shares to the trust. A reconciliation of LTIP option movements during the current and comparative period, and the year to 31 December 2018 is as follows: Six months to June 2019 Six months to June 2018 Twelve months to December 2018 Outstanding at 1 January 1,460,900 788,000 788,000 Granted - 75,000 684,400 Lapsed (9,400) (1,000) (11,500) Outstanding at period end 1,451,500 862,000 1,460,900 A reconciliation of SIP option movements during the current and comparative period, and the year to 31 December 2018 is as follows: Six months to June 2019 Six months to June 2018 Twelve months to December 2018 Outstanding at 1 January 284,300 227,000 227,000 Granted - 91,500 91,500 Lapsed (6,100) (12,500) (34,200) Exercised (7,700) - - Outstanding at period end 270,500 306,000 284,300 7. Business combinations Acquisitions were completed by the Group during the comparative periods to increase scale, broaden its addressable market and widen the product offering. Subsidiaries acquired Acquisition Principal activity Date of acquisition Proportion acquired (%) Fair value of consideration £'000 MobilePro AG Distribution of audio visual products to trade customers 17 January 2019 100% 882 Prase Engineering SpA Distribution of professional audio products to trade customers 31 January 2019 80% 11,534 AV Partner AS Distribution of audio visual products to trade customers 3 May 2019 100% 5,467 Bauer & Trummer GmbH Distribution of professional broadcast equipment to trade customers 23 August 2018 100% 3,311 Sound Directions France SAS Distribution of professional audio products to trade customers 5 September 2018 100% 682 Blonde Robot Pty Limited Distribution of audio visual products to trade customers 4 December 2018 65% 1,687 2019 acquisitions Fair value of consideration transferred: 2019 MobilePro AG Prase Engineering SpA AV Partner AS £'000 £'000 £'000 Cash 882 6,108 3,225 Deferred and contingent considerations - 5,426 2,242 Total 882 11,534 5,467 During the period the Group recognised acquisition costs of £17k in relation to the acquisition of the remaining shares of Holdan Limited, £44k in relation to the acquisition of MobilePro AG, £109k in relation to the acquisition of Prase Engineering SpA, £70k in relation to the acquisition of AV Partner AS, £42k in relation to other acquisitions not completed before the end of the period, £9k in relation to the incorporation of Midwich Asia Pte Limited, and £15k on other potential future acquisitions. On acquisition of Prase Engineering SpA the Group recognised £2,886k in relation to the initial present value of the put option liabilities to acquire the remaining non-controlling interest. Fair value of acquisitions 2019 MobilePro AG Prase Engineering SpA AV Partner AS £'000 £'000 £'000 Non-current assets Goodwill 451 370 1,195 Intangible assets - customer relationships 165 1,504 1,193 Intangible assets - supplier contracts 327 3,110 2,241 Intangible assets - brands 534 382 142 Right of use assets 1,548 69 1,370 Plant and equipment 59 2,497 8 3,084 7,932 6,149 Current assets Inventories 3,742 3,604 1,285 Trade and other receivables 2,162 8,830 983 Current tax - - 33 Cash and cash equivalents 42 1,439 13 5,946 13,873 2,314 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (3,747) (4,370) (839) Borrowings and financial liabilities (1,749) (90) - Current tax (1) (403) - (5,497) (4,863) (839) Non-current liabilities Borrowings and financial liabilities (2,093) (69) (1,370) Deferred tax liabilities (218) (1,286) (787) Other provisions (340) (1,169) - (2,651) (2,524) (2,157) Non-controlling interests - (2,884) - Fair value of net assets acquired attributable to equity shareholders of the Parent Company 882 11,534 5,467 Goodwill acquired in 2019 relates to the workforce, synergies and sales know how. Goodwill arising on all the acquisitions has been allocated to the Continental Europe segment. Gross contractual amounts of trade and other receivables acquired in 2018 were £12,110k, with bad debt provisions of £135k. Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries MobilePro AG Prase Engineering SpA AV Partner AS £'000 £'000 £'000 Consideration paid in cash 882 6,108 3,225 Less: cash and cash equivalent balances acquired (42) (1,439) (13) Plus: borrowings acquired 3,842 159 1,370 Net cash outflow 4,682 4,828 4,582 2018 acquisitions Fair value of consideration transferred: 2018 Bauer & Trummer GmbH Sound Directions France SAS Blonde Robot Pty Limited £'000 £'000 £'000 Cash 1,354 628 1,687 Deferred and contingent considerations 1,957 54 - Total 3,311 682 1,687 Acquisition costs of £119k in relation to the acquisition of Bauer & Trummer GmbH, £47k in relation to the acquisition of Sound Directions France SAS, £83k in relation to the acquisition of Blonde Robot Pty Limited, and £116k in relation to other acquisitions not completed before the end of the year were expensed to the income statement during the year ended 31 December 2018. On acquisition of Blonde Robot Pty Limited the Group recognised £894k in relation to the initial present value of the put option liabilities to acquire the remaining non-controlling interest. Fair value of acquisitions 2018 (Restated)1 Bauer & Trummer GmbH Sound Directions France SAS Blonde Robot Pty Limited £'000 £'000 £'000 Non-current assets Goodwill 1,022 174 935 Intangible assets - customer relationships 1,051 105 1,808 Intangible assets - supplier contracts 1,349 159 427 Intangible assets - brands 337 18 270 Right of use assets 1,153 179 210 Plant and equipment 140 23 86 5,052 658 3,736 Current assets Inventories 702 61 1,164 Trade and other receivables 550 698 2,309 Cash and cash equivalents 327 211 - 1,579 970 3,473 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (1,045) (628) (1,746) Current tax - - (53) Derivative financial instruments - - (23) Borrowings and financial liabilities (265) (52) (1,776) (1,310) (680) (3,598) Non-current liabilities Borrowings and financial liabilities (1,116) (173) (211) Deferred tax (894) (93) (747) Other provisions - - (58) (2,010) (266) (1,016) Non-controlling interests - - (908) Fair value of net assets acquired attributable to equity shareholders of the Parent Company 3,311 682 1,687 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10). Goodwill acquired in 2018 relates to the workforce, synergies and sales know how. Goodwill arising on the Bauer & Trummer GmbH and Sound Directions France SAS acquisitions has been allocated to the Continental Europe segment. Goodwill arising on the Blonde Robot Pty Limited acquisition has been allocated to the APAC segment. Gross contractual amounts of trade and other receivables acquired in 2018 were £3,589k, with bad debt provisions of £32k. Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiaries Bauer & Trummer GmbH Sound Directions France SAS Blonde Robot Pty Limited £'000 £'000 £'000 Consideration paid in cash 1,354 628 1,687 Less: cash and cash equivalent balances acquired (327) (211) - Plus: borrowings acquired 1,381 225 1,987 Net cash outflow 2,408 642 3,674 8. Acquisition of non-controlling interest On 29 April 2019, the Group the acquired the remaining 10.5% non-controlling interest in Holdan Limited of £843k, for a consideration of £1,875k. £1,089k of the put option reserve was transferred to retained earnings when the put option liability was extinguished. 9. Currency impact The Group reports in Pounds Sterling (GBP) but has significant revenues and costs as well as assets and liabilities denominated in Euros (EUR) and Australian Dollars (AUD). The table below sets out the prevailing exchange rates in the periods reported. Six months to 30 June 2019 Six months to 30 June 2018 At 30 June 2019 At 30 June 2018 At 31 December 2018 Average Average EUR/GBP 1.143 1.136 1.118 1.131 1.115 AUD/GBP 1.824 1.777 1.814 1.788 1.809 NZD/GBP 1.917 1.921 1.895 1.950 1.902 USD/GBP 1.292 - 1.273 - 1.277 CHF/GBP 1.297 - 1.241 - - NOK/GBP 11.176 - 10.851 - - Applying the current period foreign exchange rates across the first half of 2018 had the following impact on reported results: EUR AUD NZD £000 £000 £000 Increase/(decrease) in revenue due to change in foreign exchange rate: (653) (401) 3 Decrease in profit before tax due to change in foreign exchange rate: (29) (40) - Increase/(decrease) in net debt due to change in foreign exchange rate: 175 (17) (2) 10. Changes in accounting standards The Group has adopted IFRS 16 from 1 January 2019 using the full retrospective approach. Comparative financial results have been restated as if IFRS 16 had always been adopted. Adoption of IFRS 16 requires that leases longer than 12 months are recognised as liabilities and initially measured at the present value of the future lease payments. The present value of future lease payments is discounted at the implicit interest rate of the lease if it can be readily determined and at the lessee's incremental borrowing rate if the implicit interest rate can't be easily determined. Leases are subsequently measured at amortised cost. The adoption of IFRS 16 also requires the recognition of right of use assets, which are initially measured at the same value as the lease liability but are subsequently measured at the original value of the lease liability cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. As a result of the adoption of IFRS 16 the Group reports an increase in depreciation and interest costs with a corresponding decrease in rental costs in the statement of financial performance. The impact of adopting IFRS 16 on the financial performance and position of the Group for the comparative periods is as follows: 30 June 2018 30 June 2018 30 June 2018 Previously presented Impact of IFRS 16 Restated £'000 £'000 £'000 Revenue 264,099 - 264,099 Cost of sales (221,220) - (221,220) Gross profit 42,879 - 42,879 Distribution costs (26,803) - (26,803) Administrative expenses (6,495) 99 (6,396) Other operating income 1,445 - 1,445 Operating profit 11,026 99 11,125 Finance income 7 - 7 Finance costs 821 (118) 703 Profit before taxation 11,854 (19) 11,835 Taxation (2,736) 10 (2,726) Profit after taxation 9,118 (9) 9,109 30 June 2018 30 June 2018 30 June 2018 Previously presented Impact of IFRS 16 Restated £'000 £'000 £'000 Assets Non-current assets Goodwill 9,068 348 9,416 Intangible assets 20,720 - 20,720 Right of use assets - 9,190 9,190 Property, plant and equipment 7,990 (396) 7,594 Deferred tax assets 930 175 1,105 38,708 9,317 48,025 Current assets Inventories 74,015 - 74,015 Trade and other receivables 84,704 - 84,704 Cash and cash equivalents 24,806 - 24,806 183,525 - 183,525 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (89,529) - (89,529) Deferred and contingent considerations (384) - (384) Borrowings and financial liabilities (66,015) (1,229) (67,244) Current tax (2,785) - (2,785) (158,713) (1,229) (159,942) Net current assets 24,812 (1,229) 23,583 Total assets less current liabilities 63,520 8,088 71,608 Non-current liabilities Trade and other payables (156) - (156) Put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (4,092) - (4,092) Borrowings and financial liabilities (324) (8,296) (8,620) Deferred tax liabilities (4,091) - (4,091) (8,663) (8,296) (16,959) Net assets 54,857 (208) 54,649 31 December 2018 31 December 2018 31 December 2018 Previously presented Impact of IFRS 16 Restated £'000 £'000 £'000 Revenue 573,682 - 573,682 Cost of sales (479,120) - (479,120) Gross profit 94,562 - 94,562 Distribution costs (56,329) - (56,329) Administrative expenses (16,511) 194 (16,317) Other operating income 3,025 - 3,025 Operating profit 24,747 194 24,941 Finance income 81 - 81 Finance costs (3,751) (240) (3,991) Profit before taxation 21,077 (46) 21,031 Taxation (5,792) 18 (5,774) Profit after taxation 15,285 (28) 15,257 31 December 2018 31 December 2018 31 December 2018 Previously presented Impact of IFRS 16 Restated £'000 £'000 £'000 Assets Non-current assets Goodwill 11,188 380 11,568 Intangible assets 24,766 - 24,766 Right of use assets - 10,141 10,141 Property, plant and equipment 7,391 (363) 7,028 Deferred tax assets 1,222 199 1,421 44,567 10,357 54,924 Current assets Inventories 74,379 - 74,379 Trade and other receivables 83,139 - 83,139 Derivative financial instruments 25 - 25 Cash and cash equivalents 16,685 - 16,685 174,228 - 174,228 Current liabilities Trade and other payables (97,729) - (97,729) Put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (1,746) - (1,746) Deferred and contingent considerations (4,005) - (4,005) Borrowings and financial liabilities (35,151) (1,687) (36,838) Current tax (2,892) - (2,892) (141,523) (1,687) (143,210) Net current assets 32,705 (1,687) 31,018 Total assets less current liabilities 77,272 8,670 85,942 Non-current liabilities Trade and other payables (736) - (736) Put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (4,654) - (4,654) Deferred and contingent considerations (757) - (757) Borrowings and financial liabilities (7,211) (8,897) (16,108) Deferred tax liabilities (5,512) - (5,512) Other provisions (56) - (56) (18,926) (8,897) (27,823) Net assets 58,346 (227) 58,119 11. Copies of interim report Copies of the interim report are available to the public free of charge from the Company at Vinces Road, Diss, IP22 4YT. 12. Events after the reporting period On 1 July 2019 the Group acquired 100% of Entertainment Equipment Supplies SL, a specialist distributor of lighting and lighting infrastructure products based in San Sebastian, Spain. 13. Adjustments to reported results Six months ended 30 June 30 June 2019 2018 (Restated)1 £000 £000 Operating profit 10,466 11,125 Cost of acquisitions 306 43 Share based payments 1,275 410 Employer taxes on share based payments 280 145 Amortisation of brands, customer and supplier relationships 2,303 1,747 Adjusted operating profit 14,630 13,470 Depreciation 2,444 2,015 Amortisation of patents and software 82 81 Adjusted EBITDA 17,156 15,566 Increase in adjusted inventories (7,588) (11,031) Increase in adjusted trade and other receivables (12,145) (8,343) Increase in adjusted trade and other payables 7,426 4,888 Adjusted cash flow from operations 4,849 1,080 Adjusted EBITDA cash flow conversion 28.3% 6.9% Profit before tax 11,282 11,835 Cost of acquisitions 306 43 Share based payments 1,275 410 Employer taxes on share based payments 280 145 Amortisation of brands, customer and supplier relationships 2,303 1,747 Foreign exchange losses on borrowings for acquisitions 129 - Finance costs - deferred and contingent considerations (924) (147) Finance costs - put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (917) (1,103) Adjusted profit before tax 13,734 12,930 Profit after tax 9,033 9,109 Cost of acquisitions 306 43 Share based payments 1,270 410 Employer taxes on share based payments 280 145 Amortisation of brands, customer and supplier relationships 2,303 1,747 Foreign exchange losses on borrowings for acquisitions 129 - Finance costs - deferred and contingent considerations (924) (147) Finance costs - put option liabilities over non-controlling interests (917) (1,103) Tax impact (1,026) (481) Adjusted profit after tax 10,459 9,723 Profit after tax 9,033 9,109 Non-controlling interest (280) (128) Profit after tax attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 8,753 8,981 Adjusted profit after tax 10,459 9,723 Non-controlling interest (280) (128) Amortisation attributable to NCI (144) (63) Deferred tax on amortisation attributable to NCI 70 15 Adjusted profit after tax attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company 10,105 9,547 Weighted average number of ordinary shares 79,078,793 79,448,200 Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares 80,254,478 80,053,998 Basic adjusted earnings per share 12.78p 12.02p Diluted adjusted earnings per share 12.59p 11.93p 1 Comparative information is restated for the adoption of IFRS 16 (note 10) and reclassification of the amortisation for patents and software within the adjusted profit alternative performance measures. 14. 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