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HYVE GROUP PLC — Interim / Quarterly Report 2018
Mar 31, 2018
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ITE Group plc Interim Report 2018
Introduction
ITE is one of the world’s leading organisers of international trade exhibitions and conferences.
CONTENTS
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01 Financial Highlights
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01 Strategy Update
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02 Interim�Management�Report
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11 Condensed Consolidated�Income Statement
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12 Condensed Consolidated Statement of�Comprehensive�Income
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13 Condensed Consolidated Statement of�Changes�in�Equity
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16 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
“�We�are�seeing�the�benefits�from�a�number�of�our� early initiatives in the TAG programme, which has driven�a�return�to�revenue�growth�in�most�of�our� markets.�Overall,�revenues�were�up�8%�on�a�like-forlike�basis�and,�encouragingly,�the�focus�on� operational�rigour�on�our�Core�events�delivered�the� first�like-for-like�volume�and�yield�growth�since�2014.� Consistent�with�this,�the�four�top�10�shows�that�took� place�during�the�first�half�collectively�delivered� double-digit�revenue�growth.
��Today�we�have�also�announced�the�proposed� acquisition�of�seven�highly�complementary�marketleading events from Ascential plc. These events are well�known�to�us�and�the�acquisition�is�in�line�with� our�product-led�acquisition�strategy�and�gives�us� the�benefit�of�a�more�balanced�portfolio�by� geography�and�product.�It�also�adds�two�more� global�brands�in�Bett�and�CWIEME�and�is�expected� to�be�earnings�enhancing�in�2019,�our�first�full� financial�year�of�ownership.
As�a�result�of�our�focus�on�forward�bookings�we�have� good�visibility�into�this�year�and�next�with�revenues� booked�for�2018�at�89%�of�consensus�for�the�full� year�and,�on�a�like-for-like�basis,�bookings�for�2019� are�up�31%�at�£31.0m.�The�combination�of�good� progress�on�TAG�and�the�proposed�acquisition�of� Ascential�Events�Limited�represent�the�significant� steps for ITE in realising its vision of creating the world’s�leading�portfolio�of�content-driven,�mustattend�events�that�deliver�an�outstanding�experience� and�ROI�for�our�customers.”
Mark Shashoua CEO�of�ITE�Group�plc
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18 Condensed Consolidated Cash� Flow Statement
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20 Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
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35 Independent Review Report to�ITE�Group plc
36 Directors and Professional Advisers
- 37 Financial�Calendar
Financial Highlights
| Six months to 31 March 2018 |
Six months to 31March2017 |
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| Volumesales Revenue Headlineproftbeforetax1 Proftbeforetax Headlinedilutedearningspershare2 Dilutedearningspershare Interim dividend per share Net debt3 |
353,300 m2 £75.4m £16.0m £1.3m 3.7p (0.7p) 1.5p £51.2m |
325,200m2 £69.6m £15.4m £3.1m 3.9p 0.6p 1.5p £55.2m |
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First�year�of�like-for-like[4] �growth�in�volume�and�yields�since�2014�
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Revenue�of�£75.4m;�growth�of�8%�on�a�like-for-like�basis,�driven�by�early�TAG� initiatives,�focus�on�Core�events�and�the�majority�of�markets�returning�to� like-for-like�revenue�growth
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Four�top�10�events�ran�in�the�period�and�together�delivered�double-digit� like-for-like�revenue�growth
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Headline�profit�before�tax�(‘Headline�PBT’)�of�£16.0m;�statutory�profit�before� tax�of�£1.3m
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Growth�of�2%�on�a�like-for-like�basis�in�headline�PBT�reflects�reinvestment�into� future�events�
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Continued�strong�cash�generation�from�sales�initiatives�and�reduced�net�debt� by�7%�to�£51.2m�
Strategy Update
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Early�TAG�initiatives�and�focus�on�Core[6] events is driving performance
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Most�markets�have�now�returned�to�growth�–�continued�good�progress�in� Moscow
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Completed�negotiations�to�move�MosBuild�to�Russia’s�largest�exhibition�venue� on�a�long-term�basis
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TAG�investment�is�on�track,�expenditure�within�budget
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Continued�progress�in�managing�the�portfolio,�including�the�disposal�of� TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd�(‘TradeLink’)�for�£4.2m
Proposed acquisition of Ascential Events Limited
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Proposed�acquisition�of�seven�market-leading�and�scalable�event�brands
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– Expected�to�be�earnings�enhancing�in�first�full�year�of�ownership
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Cost�synergies�achievable�net�of�investment
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Strong�scope�for�growth�under�ITE�management�as�part�of�Core�portfolio
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Diversifies�ITE’s�revenue�by�geography�and�product�
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Addition�of�market-leading�brands�supports�and�accelerates�the�delivery�of� ITE’s vision
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Standby�underwriting�entered�into�with�Investec�Bank�plc�in�respect�of�the� proposed�rights�issue�to�fund�the�acquisition
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Maintained�interim�dividend�of�1.5p,�in�line�with�policy
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Forward bookings[5] �of�£144m�already�contracted�for�FY�2018;�2019�forward� bookings�up�31%�on�a�like-for-like�basis
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1� Headline�profit�before�tax�is�defined�as�profit�before�tax�and�adjusting�items�which�include�amortisation�of�acquired�intangibles,� impairment�of�goodwill,�intangible�assets�and�investments,�profits�or�losses�arising�on�disposal�of�Group�undertakings,� restructuring�costs,�transaction�and�integration�costs�on�completed�and�pending�acquisitions�and�disposals,�tax�on�income�from� associates�and�joint�ventures,�gains�or�losses�on�the�revaluation�of�deferred/contingent�consideration�and�on�equity�option� liabilities�over�non-controlling�interests,�and�imputed�interest�charges�on�discounted�equity�option�liabilities�–�see�note�3 to the condensed�consolidated�financial�statements�for�details.
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2� Headline�diluted�earnings�per�share�is�calculated�using�profit�attributable�to�shareholders�before�adjusting�items�–�see�notes�3 and�6�to�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements�for�details.
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3� Net�debt�is�defined�as�cash�and�cash�equivalents�after�deducting�bank�loans.
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4� Like-for-like�results�are�stated�on�a�constant�currency�basis,�after�excluding�events�which�took�place�in�the�current�period�but�did� not�take�place�under�our�ownership�in�the�comparative�period�and�after�excluding�events�which�took�place�in�the�comparative� period�but�did�not�take�place�under�our�ownership�in�the�current�period.�For�clarity,�this�excludes�all:
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Cancelled�or�disposed�of�events�that�did�not�take�place� under�our�ownership�in�the�current�year;
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Biennial�events;
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Timing�differences�(i.e.�events�that�ran�in�only�one�of�the� current�or�comparative�periods,�due�to�changes�in�the� event�dates);
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Acquired�events�in�the�current�period;�and
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Acquired�events�in�the�comparative�period�that�didn’t� take�place�under�our�ownership�in�the�comparative� period�(i.e.�they�took�place�pre-acquisition).
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Launches;
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See�‘Trading�highlights�and�review�of�operations’�for�further�detail.
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5� Forward�bookings�are�contracted�revenues�for�the�years�ending�30�September�2018�and�30�September�2019.�These�are�the� bookings�as�at�11�May�2018,�unless�otherwise�stated.
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6� Core�events�are�those�of�strategic�importance�to�our�future�and�include�the�Group’s�largest�events,�those�with�the�greatest� potential�for�growth�and�a�number�of�smaller�but�strategically�important�events.�Following�the�strategic�review,�the�Group� deliberately�segmented�its�business�into�Core�and�Non-Core,�enabling�management�to�increase�its�focus�on�events�that�present� the�greatest�opportunities�whilst�reducing�distraction�from�smaller�events.
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Interim Management Report
About�ITE�Group�plc
ITE�Group�plc�was�founded�in�1991�and�is�now�one�of�the�world’s�leading�organisers� of international exhibitions and conferences.
ITE�Group’s�strategic�vision�is�to�create�the�world’s�leading�portfolio�of�content-driven,� must-attend�events�delivering�an�outstanding�experience�and�ROI�for�our�customers.�In� May�2017�the�Group�launched�its�Transformation�&�Growth�(TAG)�programme,�which�is� designed�to�transform�the�Company�from�a�geographic-led�business�to�a�product-led� business�that�focuses�on�market-leading�events,�wherever�they�are�in�the�world.�ITE� strives�to�run�the�best�shows�and�offer�the�best�service�to�its�customers�throughout�the� world�regardless�of�location.�By�putting�exhibitors�and�visitors�at�the�heart�of�everything� we�do,�we�plan�to�drive�sustainable�growth�for�our�shareholders.
ITE�Group�is�a�public�limited�company�and�has�been�listed�on�the�main�market�of�the� London Stock Exchange since 1998.
First�six�months’�revenue
£75.4m +8%�on�a�like-for-like�basis.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ITE has delivered a strong overall trading performance as we start to�see�the�benefits�of�our�early�TAG�programme�initiatives�coming� through.�This�was�the�first�period�of�like-for-like�growth�in�both� yield�and�volume�since�2014�and�these�results�reflect�revenue� growth�in�the�majority�of�our�markets�as�a�result�of�our�early�TAG� initiatives�and�focus�on�our�Core�events.�
Revenues�of�£75.4m�(2017:�£69.6m)�for�the�first�six�months�are�8%� higher�than�the�same�period�last�year�on�a�like-for-like�basis.�This� was�as�a�result�of�improved�like-for-like�trading�(£6.2m),�driven�by� strong�performances�across�several�markets,�with�volume�growth� achieved�in�Russia,�Asia,�Central�Asia�and�Eastern�&�Southern� Europe.�Revenue�growth�was�also�supported�by�the�benefit�of� biennials�and�event�timing�differences�(£4.3m)�and�a�small�positive� impact�from�the�acquisition�of�the�Gehua�portfolio�of�events�in� China,�which�completed�during�the�previous�year�(£0.5m,�net�of� other�event�disposals).�This�was�offset�by�the�adverse�impact�from� foreign�exchange�(£3.5m)�and�the�cancellation�of�22�of�our�less� profitable�events�in�line�with�our�strategy�(£1.6m,�net�of�launches).
Despite�the�revenue�impact�of�the�net�cancellations�and�costs� associated�with�the�TAG�programme,�headline�profits�before�tax� of�£16.0m�are�4%�higher�than�the�same�period�last�year.�The� increase�is�due�to�the�positive�impact�of�biennial�events�and�timing� differences�(£2.4m),�net�acquisitions�(£0.4m)�and�foreign�exchange� (£0.2m).�This�was�offset�by�the�impact�of�ongoing�investment�in� the�TAG�programme�(£2.7m).�Because�of�the�positive�top�line� performance�and�continued�growth�at�Sinostar�(our�Chinese�joint� venture),�we�have�been�able�to�make�additional�investments�into� future�events,�spending�£1.5m�more�than�at�this�stage�in�the� comparative period. Despite these reinvestments, headline profit�before�tax�grew�by�2%�on�a�like-for-like�basis.
Reported�profits�before�tax�were�£1.3m�(2017:�£3.1m).�This�is�after� including�£2.3m�of�one-off�costs�relating�to�the�TAG�programme� (2017:�£nil).�This�takes�our�total�spend,�recognised�in�the�income� statement,�on�one-off�TAG�costs�to�£6.9m�since�the�launch�of�the� programme,�which�is�slightly�less�than�previously�indicated,�due� to timing.
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Russia,�a�significant�part�of�our�business,�has�delivered�a�strong� performance, ahead of market growth, following the decision to allocate the largest proportion of TAG investment into the region. Like-for-like�volumes�were�6%�higher�than�this�time�last�year,� following�a�strong�performance�across�the�Core�Moscow�portfolio� and�at�the�Core�agriculture�event�in�Krasnodar,�Yugagro.
Whilst there has been an increase in political tensions between Russia�and�the�West,�there�has�been�a�negligible�effect�on�both� results�to�date�and�forward�bookings.�It�is�important�to�note�that� the�effects�of�the�sanctions�in�2014�have�meant�that�exposure�to� US/UK�companies�attending�our�Russian�events�is�very�small,� accounting�for�just�£0.4m�(0.3%)�of�Group�revenues�in�2017.� Through�our�strong�sales�operations�in�certain�international� markets�we�are�experiencing�growth,�in�particular�from�Chinese� and�Turkish�exhibitors.�
In�other�regions,�we�delivered�like-for-like�revenue�growth� across�all�regions�in�Asia�and�our�Chinese�joint�venture�Sinostar� performed�well,�contributing�£6.7m�to�profitability.�On�a�like-for-like� revenue�basis�both�Turkey�and�Ukraine�experienced�double-digit� growth.�In�Turkey�this�represents�just�one�event�–�the�EMITT�travel� show�–�which�returned�to�growth�this�year,�following�management� attention and operational improvements delivered as part of the TAG programme.
We�have�recently�rolled�out�improved�content�at�our�Core�shows�in� Moscow,�Istanbul�and�across�the�Brands�portfolio,�and�exhibitor� NPS�scores�are�on�average�up�by�10�points.�Core�buying�groups� and�revisits�(which�is�a�key�indicator�of�quality�audiences�returning� throughout�the�show�and�staying�longer)�are�both�up.
This has led to increased levels of rebooking for 2019 where we are 31%�ahead�of�this�time�last�year�on�a�like-for-like�volume�basis,�with� bookings�at�£31m�(2017:�£27m).
As�at�11�May�2018,�the�Group�has�contracted�£144m�of�revenue�for� the�current�financial�year,�which�is�13%�ahead�of�last�year�on�a� like-for-like�basis.�This�is�partly�due�to�bookings�being�made�earlier� as�a�result�of�a�focused�sales�effort�on�Core�events,�and�gives�the� Group�much�improved�visibility,�which�represents�89%�of�consensus.
The�Group�has�contracted� £144m�of�revenue�for�the� current�financial�year,�which�is� 13%�ahead�of�last�year�on�a� like-for-like�basis.
Volume�sales
353,300m[2] (HY16:�325,200m[2] )
Headline PBT
£16.0m (HY16:�£15.4m)
Net debt
£51.2m (HY16:�£55.2m)
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Our�vision�is:�
“ To create the world’s leading portfolio of�content-driven,�must-attend�events� delivering�an�outstanding�experience� and�ROI�for�our�customers.”
STRATEGIC UPDATE – TAG PROGRAMME
By�putting�exhibitors�and�visitors�at�the�heart�of�everything�we�do,� we�plan�to�drive�sustainable�growth�for�our�shareholders.�ITE� strives�to�run�the�best�shows�and�offer�the�best�service�to�its� customers�throughout�the�world,�regardless�of�location.�The� Group’s�focus�on�a�product-led�strategy�will�see�ITE�focus�on� events that are market leading or have a clear path to become number�one�in�their�sector.�
Following�the�announcement�of�our�TAG�programme�a�year�ago,� our�early�TAG�initiatives�are�progressing�according�to�plan,�within� budget�and�already�driving�strong�organic�revenue�growth.�2018�is� about�rigorous�attention�to�detail�and�execution�of�our�plan.
- The TAG programme comprises of three pillars of strategic activity to�drive�revenue�and�accelerate�growth: – Create�a�scalable�platform�to�generate�real�organic�growth; – Actively�manage�our�portfolio;�and – Make�selective�product-led�acquisitions.
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Create a scalable platform
Organic�revenue�growth�is�being�delivered�by�directing�TAG� investment�towards�five�transformational�levers�by�creating�best� practice�functions�and�teams,�investing�in�show�operations,� building�capability�and�talent,�driving�a�performance�culture� and�building�and�maintaining�a�fit-for-purpose�IT�infrastructure� and systems.
Creating�a�strong�operational�headquarters�in�order�to�instil�best� practice�across�each�area�of�our�business�is�imperative�to�our� transformation.�Having�recruited�the�Heads�of�Best�Practice,� we�now�have�the�team�in�place�to�deliver�our�transformation.� To�ensure�that�our�shows�are�consistently�run�at�the�same�level�of� excellence�anywhere�in�the�world,�we�have�implemented�the�‘ITE� way’�and�rolled�out�multiple�best�practice�initiatives�following�the� launch�of�our�‘Events�Best�Practice’�blueprints.�We�are�committed� to�rolling�out�blueprints�for�every�activity�associated�with�running� a�successful�events�business.�
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Our�main�focus�for�TAG�in�2018�is�on�content,�lead�generation�and� customer�service.�During�the�period,�ITE�has�started�to�deliver� events�with�much�richer�content�in�order�to�attract�new�visitors� and drive retention. Initiatives have had an immediate impact. For example,�EMITT,�the�East�Mediterranean�International�Tourism�and� Travel�Exhibition�grew�double-digit�revenues�on�a�like-for-like�basis� and�rebooked�45%�of�2018�revenues�for�the�2019�event�onsite.� This�is�a�significant�achievement�as�many�of�the�customers�are� national�tourist�boards�whose�budgets�are�typically�only�set�later�in� the�calendar�year.�Our�focus�on�onsite�rebooking�at�a�number�of� Core�events�continues�to�strengthen�our�sales�visibility.
To�ensure�the�Group�becomes�more�efficient,�work�is�underway�to� put�in�place�common�systems�to�deliver�a�better�service�across�the� world�to�ITE’s�customers.�A�new�CRM�and�HR�system�is�set�to�be� launched�this�year�with�a�new�marketing�system�to�be�rolled�out� over the next 18 months, while we are also in the early stages of designing�our�new�global�finance�system.�
Actively manage the portfolio
The�Group�continues�to�manage�its�portfolio�by�implementing�a� more�rigorous�approach�to�the�allocation�of�capital.�Under�current� management,�since�October�2016,�in�line�with�the�aims�of�the�TAG� programme,�we�have�discontinued�59�less�profitable�events�as�we� continue�to�focus�on�our�Core�events.�Despite�these�closures,� revenues�have�grown.
Post�period�end,�the�Group�recognised�a�profit�on�disposal,�having� sold�TradeLink,�the�owner�of�Metaltech,�the�metalworking� exhibition�in�Malaysia,�to�UBMMG�Holdings�Sdn.�Bhd.,�a�subsidiary� of�UBM�plc,�for�a�total�cash�consideration�of�MYR�23m�(£4.2m).�This� transaction�marks�a�further�step�towards�this�second�element�of� TAG�to�manage�our�portfolio�of�events�and�the�proceeds�will�be� reinvested�into�the�Group.�
Having�deliberately�segmented�our�business�into�Core�and� Non-Core,�management�is�able�to�increase�its�focus�on�events�that� present�the�greatest�opportunities�whilst�reducing�distraction� from�smaller�events.�The�Group�continues�to�apply�the� transformational�levers�to�its�Core�events�to�realise�their�full� potential�and�each�segment�of�the�portfolio�requires�a�different� degree�of�focus�and�different�transformational�levers�to�maximise� its growth.
Clear�progress�has�been�made�during�the�first�half�of�the�year�across�the�five�levers�and�the�Group�is�on�track�with�its�2018�milestones:
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Transformational lever 2018 milestones
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| Create best practice functions and teams Invest in show operations Build capability and talent Drive a performance culture Build and maintain ft-for-purpose IT infrastructure and systems |
– Deliverbest-in-classprocesses implementedgloballyacrosstheGroup, greaterefciencyviastandardised processes,amorestructuredand accountableleadership,andaglobally consistent‘ITEway’drivingefciency and greater attendee experience – Enhancecustomerretentionand exhibitor reach, obtain enriched data insights and improve operational efciency – Attract and retain talent, develop internal capabilities, and establish the rightcapabilitiestodrivebusinessand adapt to market changes – Createavalues-drivenorganisationthat encourageshighperformanceand rewardssuccessandtalent,buildinga winning team with an aspirational culture – CreateaglobalITfunctionand infrastructurethatcansupportthe requirementsofafexible,mobileand highlyefectiveworkforcethatoperates globally,butdeliverslocally,and supportsandenablesthe‘ITEway’of working |
– Completedthedesignofthe‘ITEway’ – Implementationhasbegunofthe ‘ITEway’ |
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| – Regionalcustomersuccessteams have been started – Dedicated regional content teams have been formed – Implementationofvalue-basedpricing methods has been started – Show‘blueprints’havebeenrolledout – Newshowcontenthasbeguntobe deployedinCoreshowse.g.MITT, MosBuild |
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| – Dedicatedspecifctrainingprogrammes havebeenrolledoutforSalesteams – All key Regional Directors have been recruited |
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| – Standardisation of performance management is ongoing |
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| – Integrated sales and marketing systems havebeenlaunched – Systems design and development has beencompletedforMarketingandHR and in the early stages of design for Finance – Systems to be deployed in phased waves |
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In�line�with�its�product-led�strategy,�the�Group�will�continue�to� proactively review its portfolio on an ongoing basis and will review its�options�if�too�much�time�or�investment�is�involved�to�deliver� expected target growth.
Product-led acquisitions
The�third�TAG�pillar�is�for�the�Group�to�make�selective�product-led� acquisitions�to�accelerate�growth�in�line�with�its�strict�M&A�criteria.� Each�opportunity�will�be�carefully�reviewed,�but�will�not�be�limited� to�any�particular�geography�as�the�Group�aims�to�run�the�best� shows�in�the�best�industries�anywhere�in�the�world.�These� product-led�acquisitions�would�also�benefit�from�the�best�practice� teams that are now in place so that standardisation of processes would�drive�further�organic�growth�post�acquisition.
The�proposed�acquisition�will�diversify�ITE’s�exposure�to�some� end-market�verticals�such�as�education�technology�and�coil� winding,�electric�motor�and�transformer�manufacturing� technologies that the Directors believe are attractive and supported�by�structural�growth�drivers,�creating�a�more�balanced� portfolio of events.
The�proposed�acquisition�will�also�diversify�ITE’s�geographic� footprint,�giving�rise�to�further�opportunities�for�growth.�In� particular,�the�Directors�believe�that�following�the�proposed� acquisition,�Bett�and�CWIEME�will�benefit�from�the�leveraging�of� ITE’s�wider�geographic�footprint�and�existing�infrastructure,� providing�geo-cloning�opportunities.
The combination of good progress on TAG and the proposed acquisition�of�Ascential�Events�Limited�–�a�portfolio�of�marketleading�products�that�the�management�of�ITE�have�known�for�a� long�time�and�that�fit�well�with�our�strategy�–�means�that�ITE�is� taking�significant�steps�towards�realising�its�vision�of�creating�the� world’s�leading�portfolio�of�content-driven,�must-attend�events� that�deliver�an�outstanding�experience�and�ROI�for�our�customers.
Outlook
A�pipeline�of�product-led�opportunities�is�building,�but�the�Group� will�only�proceed�if�such�opportunities�meet�most�of�the�following� criteria:
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Scalability – in sectors with high growth potential
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A�distinct�customer�value�proposition�–�serving�a�clear�part�of� an�industry�sector
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Position in attractive markets for events – serving a high growth underlying�market�
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Evidence�of�strong�organic�revenue�growth�and�profit�margins
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– Potential�to�roll�out�internationally�–�dependent�on�the�product� – Earnings�accretive�–�offering�a�good�return�on�invested�capital�
The�Directors�believe�that�the�Ascential�exhibitions�business�is�an� attractive,�high-quality�portfolio�of�‘must-attend’�exhibitions.�The� acquisition�aligns�with�ITE’s�continuing�TAG�programme�and� specifically�its�strategy�of�making�product-led�acquisitions�of� scalable�events�brands�which�are�seen�as�offering�strong�growth� potential�under�ITE’s�ownership.�
The�TAG�programme�is�delivering�early�benefits�with�improved� financial�performance�from�our�Core�events�delivering�like-for-like� volume,�revenue�and�headline�PBT�growth�for�the�first�time�in� four�years.
Cash�conversion�remains�strong�and�the�Group�enters�the�second� half�with�high�visibility�of�revenues�having�contracted�£144m�of� revenue�for�the�current�financial�year�as�at�11�May�2018,� representing�circa�89%�of�market�expectations�for�the�full�year.� As�a�result�of�our�focus�on�forward�bookings,�the�Group�has�also� already�contracted�£31m�of�forward�bookings�for�FY�2019,� representing�19%�of�consensus�revenue.�This�is�up�31%�on�a� like-for-like�basis�and�the�improved�level�of�bookings�partly�reflects� the�Group’s�focused�sales�initiatives�on�Core�events,�in�line�with�its� strategy.
The�like-for-like�growth�and�cash�conversion�have�allowed� management�to�invest�£1.5m�more�in�future�period�events�than� at this stage last year.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Statutory results
Revenues�for�the�first�six�months�of�the�year�were�£75.4m�(2017:� £69.6m).�Revenue�is�up�£5.8m,�8%�ahead�of�the�comparative�period.� Revenue�in�the�period�has�benefited�from�the�timing�impact�of�our� Breakbulk�North�America�event�which�took�place�in�October�of�the� current�year�but�did�not�occur�in�the�previous�financial�year,�and�the� impact�of�this�being�our�stronger�biennial�year.
The impact of foreign exchange rates has had an adverse impact of £3.5m�on�the�translation�of�revenue�into�sterling�when�compared� to�the�prior�period,�but�has�had�a�£0.2m�positive�impact�on�profits.� This�is�due�to�a�natural�hedging�of�costs�in�the�same�currencies� which�reduces�the�£3.5m�revenue�impact�to�£0.6m�at�a�profit�level,� which�is�more�than�offset�by�higher�gains�recognised�this�year�as�a� result�of�balance�sheet�retranslations�which�resulted�in�a�foreign� exchange�gain�of�£0.6m�compared�to�a�loss�of�£0.2m�in�the� comparative period.
The�average�exchange�rates�over�the�first�six�months�of�the�year� were:
| were: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Six months | Six months | ||
| ended 31 March |
ended 31March |
||
| 2018 | 2017 | Movement | |
| RussianRuble Turkishlira Indianrupee Euro |
78.3 5.2 87.6 1.13 |
75.6 4.3 83.3 1.16 |
+4% +21% +5% –3% |
Profit�before�tax�was�£1.3m�(2017:�£3.1m).�This�is�after�including� non-underlying�restructuring�costs�of�£4.1m�(2017:�£2.4m)�incurred� primarily�as�part�of�the�TAG�programme�(£2.3m,�2017:�£nil),�with� the�remaining�£1.8m�(2017:�£2.4m)�incurred�in�relation�to� redundancies�and�other�costs�necessary�to�ensure�our�divisions� are�appropriately�structured�to�realise�the�benefits�of�TAG,�and�the� accelerated�amortisation�charge�relating�to�our�previous�debt� facility�on�completion�of�the�refinancing�in�November�2017�(£0.6m).� One-off�costs�of�£2.2m�(2017:�£nil)�were�also�recognised�on� cessation�of�trading�at�our�UK�publishing�business�as�we�focus�on� our�Core�events�portfolio.�
Headline�profit�before�tax�for�the�first�six�months�of�the�year�was� £16.0m�(2017:�£15.4m).�Headline�profit�before�tax�was�up�2%�on�a� like-for-like�basis,�even�after�increased�reinvestment�in�our�Core� events,�some�of�the�benefit�of�which�will�not�be�realised�until�future� periods.�The�results�were�also�positively�impacted�by�£2.4m�as�a� result�of�biennial�and�event�timing�differences�and�by�£0.4m�due�to� the�first-time�impact�of�net�acquisitions�all�contributing�to�an� increase,�offset�by�planned�TAG�costs�of�£2.7m�included�in�headline� results.�
Diluted�earnings�per�share�for�the�first�six�months�were�(0.7)p� (2017:�0.6p).�The�decrease�in�earnings�per�share�is�largely�due�to� the�one-off�costs�of�the�TAG�programme,�but�is�also�in�part�due�to� a�higher�proportion�of�profits�being�generated�in�subsidiaries�that� are�not�wholly�owned,�increasing�the�profits�attributable�to� non-controlling�interests,�and�also�an�increase�in�the�Group’s� effective�tax�rate,�which�has�increased�due�to�an�anticipated� increase in withholding taxes on dividends from overseas entities.
Headline results
Headline�diluted�earnings�per�share�for�the�first�six�months�was� 3.7p�(2017:�3.9p),�reflecting�the�change�in�profit�mix�between�wholly� owned and not wholly owned consolidated entities and the increase�in�the�Group’s�effective�tax�rate.
In�addition�to�the�statutory�results,�headline�results�are�presented,� which�are�the�statutory�results�after�excluding�a�number�of� adjusting�items,�as�the�Board�considers�this�to�be�the�most� appropriate�way�to�measure�the�Group’s�underlying�performance.� In�addition�to�providing�a�more�comparable�set�of�results�year-onyear,�this�is�also�in�line�with�similar�adjusted�measures�used�by�our� peer companies and therefore facilitates comparison across the industry.�The�adjusting�items�presented�are�consistent�with�those� presented�in�the�previous�year.
The�following�table�reconciles�statutory�profit/(loss)�before�tax�to�headline�profit�before�tax:
| Six months to | Six months to | Yearended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | ||
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | ||
| £m | £m | £m | ||
| Proft/(loss)onordinaryactivitiesbeforetaxation | 1.3 | 3.1 | (3.2) | |
| Operating items | ||||
| Amortisationofacquiredintangibleassets Impairment of goodwill Impairmentofinvestmentsinassociatesandjointventures Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading Restructuringcosts TAG Other Transactioncostsoncompletedandpendingacquisitions Loss on disposal of investments Taxonincomefromassociatesandjointventures Financing items Revaluationofliabilitiesoncompletedacquisitions Headline proft before tax |
5.8 – – 2.2 2.3 1.8 0.7 – 1.5 0.4 16.0 |
7.8 – – – – 2.4 0.2 – 1.1 0.8 15.4 |
14.1 12.6 1.7 – 4.6 0.4 0.4 3.7 1.5 (4.2) 31.6 |
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Amortisation�of�acquired�intangible�assets�relates�to�the� amortisation�charge�in�respect�of�intangible�assets�acquired� through�business�combinations.�Derecognition�of�goodwill�on� cessation�of�trading�relates�to�the�closure�of�the�publishing�arm�of� our�UK�fashion�business.�Restructuring�costs�are�the�costs� incurred�in�designing�and�implementing�the�Group’s�strategy,�and� includes�£2.3m�specifically�related�to�the�TAG�programme.�The� remaining�£1.8m�of�restructuring�costs�relates�primarily�to� redundancy�costs�within�a�number�of�divisions�to�ensure�the� businesses�are�fit�for�purpose�going�forwards�under�the�current� leadership, and accelerated amortisation of banking facility fees as part�of�the�refinancing�undertaken�in�November�to�support�the� Group’s�strategic�aims�under�the�TAG�programme.�Transaction� costs�on�completed�and�pending�acquisitions�relates�to�costs� incurred�in�pursuing�acquisition�and�divestment�opportunities�as� part�of�the�TAG�programme�pillars;�to�actively�manage�our�portfolio� and�to�make�selective�product-led�acquisitions.�Tax�on�income� from�associates�and�joint�ventures�is�an�adjustment�to�ensure� consistency�with�pre-tax�operating�profits.
Revaluation�of�liabilities�on�completed�acquisitions�include�the� gains�from�the�revaluation�of�our�equity�options�over�noncontrolling�interests�in�our�subsidiaries�(credit�of�£0.5m),�principally� in�relation�to�the�remaining�30%�interest�in�ITE�Ebseek,�the�January� 2016�acquisition�of�the�industrial�fasteners�event�in�China,�and�the� imputed�interest�charge�on�the�unwinding�of�the�discounting�on� the�Group’s�equity�option�liabilities�(charge�of�£0.9m).
Cash flows
During�the�period�there�was�a�refinancing�of�the�Group’s�external� debt�facility,�which�was�completed�on�22�November�2017�and�gives� the�Group�access�to�a�new�£100m�facility�from�a�syndicate�of�four� banks:�HSBC,�Barclays,�Citibank�and�Commerzbank.�The�facility� amortises�by�£10m�each�year�and�expires�in�November�2021.
The�Group’s�cash�flow�generated�from�operations�over�the�first�six� months�was�£12.1m�(2017:�£21.8m)�which�after�adjusting�for�the� non-cash�foreign�exchange�gain�of�£0.6m�(2017:�loss�of�£0.2m)�and� net�venue�utilisation�of�£1.5m�(2017:�net�utilisation�of�£0.4m)� represents operating cash conversion[1] �of�88%.�Cash�conversion�in� the�first�half�is�lower�than�the�full-year�forecast�cash�conversion�as� a�result�of�the�six-month�period�to�31�March�being�the�stronger� half�for�our�associate�and�joint�venture�entities,�the�profits�of�which� are recognised in the period, ahead of the dividends which are received�in�the�second�half.�The�year-on-year�movement�in�cash� flow�generated�from�operations�is�largely�the�result�of�working� capital�movements.�Net�debt�at�31�March�2018�has�reduced�to� £51.2m�(2017:�£55.2m).�This�has�been�achieved�despite�significant� investment in the TAG programme over the last twelve months.
2018 interim dividend
The�Board�has�announced�an�interim�dividend�of�1.5p�(2017:�1.5p).
TRADING HIGHLIGHTS AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
During�the�period�the�Group�organised�99�events�(2017:�122� events)�which�generated�revenue�growth�of�8%.�Like-for-like� revenues�were�also�8%�higher�than�for�the�same�period�last�year.�
Volume�sales�for�the�period�were�353,300�sqm�(2017:�325,200�sqm),� reflecting�the�return�to�like-for-like�volume�growth�(up�3%)�for�the�first� time�since�2014,�the�stronger�biennial�pattern�and�timing�changes.
A�summary�of�the�Group’s�revenue�and�gross�profits�for�the�period�is�set�out�below.
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Volume�sales� Revenue� Gross�profit�
sqm ’000 £m £m
First half 2017 325 69.6 27.6
Biennial (10) (1.9) (0.9)
Timing (11) (2.0) (1.3)
Non-recurring (21) (2.9) (0.4)
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Disposals (0.7) (0.1)
Annually recurring 2017 283 62.1 24.9
Acquisitions 9 1.1 0.6
Launches 11 1.3 0.5
FX translation – (3.5) (1.3)
TAG costs – – (1.0)
Like-for-like�change 9 6.2 (0.1)
Annually recurring 2018 312 67.2 23.6
Timing 17 3.9 2.9
Biennial 24 4.3 1.6
First half 2018 353 75.4 28.1
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- 1�� Defined�as�cash�generated�from�operations�adjusted�for�net�venue�utilisation,�expressed�as�a�percentage�of�Headline�PBT�adjusted�for�non-cash�foreign�exchange�gains/losses:� (Cash�generated�from�operations�(£12.1m)�+�net�venue�utilisation�(£1.5m))/(Headline�PBT�(£16.0m)�–�FX�gain�(£0.6m))�=�88%
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Russia
Like-for-like�volume�sales�were�6%�higher�than�the�comparative� period,�driven�by�Moscow�and�the�Core�agriculture�event�in� Krasnodar,�Yugagro.
Moscow’s�largest�event�in�the�first�half�was�the�Moscow� International�Travel�&�Tourism�(MITT)�event,�which�increased� volume�sales�to�14,100�sqm�(2017:�13,700�sqm)�reflecting�further� returns�of�Turkish�exhibitors�and�an�increase�in�other�international� and domestic stands.
Asia
Like-for-like�volume�sales�for�the�first�six�months�in�Asia�were�1%� higher than the comparative period.
Brands
Africa�Oil�Week�ran�in�October�2017�and�performed�in�line�with�the� previous�edition,�in�spite�of�the�impact�of�sustained�low�oil�prices� through�2017.�Delegate�numbers�were�broadly�the�same�year�on� year�and�this�led�to�revenues�being�maintained�at�the�levels�seen�in� the comparative period.
The�Breakbulk�Americas�event�also�ran�in�October,�but�did�not� feature�in�the�2017�results�as�it�last�ran�in�September�2016.� Compared�to�the�previous�edition,�the�event�delivered�7%�volume� growth�to�5,500�sqm�(2016:�5,200�sqm).�The�largest�event�in�the� portfolio,�Breakbulk�Europe,�is�due�to�take�place�in�the�second�half� of the year, and forward bookings are ahead of this time last year.
Trading�has�been�challenged�at�the�mid-market-focused�fashion� event,�MODA,�held�at�the�NEC�in�Birmingham,�with�volumes�falling� 17%�to�12,000�sqm�(2017:�14,400�sqm).�
April trading
April�is�the�largest�trading�month�for�the�Group.�MosBuild�has� benefited�from�the�increased�sales�and�marketing�focus,�resulting� in�volume�improvement�from�34,300�sqm�last�year�to�35,900�sqm� this year.
India�has�had�a�strong�half�year�with�the�majority�of�the�events� having�now�taken�place.�Acetech�Mumbai�is�the�largest� construction�event�in�India�and�saw�volumes�increase�by�4%�to� 28,800�sqm�from�27,800�sqm.�The�recent�acquisitions�in�China� have�seen�strong�revenue�growth�although�required�investment.
Central Asia
Trading�in�Central�Asia�has�returned�to�growth,�with�like-for-like� volume�sales�for�the�first�six�months�10%�higher�than�for�the� comparative period.
Set�out�below�are�the�results�for�the�Group’s�principal�events�taking�place�in�April�2018:
| SetoutbelowaretheresultsfortheGroup’sprincipaleventstakingplaceinApril2018: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2017 | Variance |
| sqm | sqm | % |
| MosBuild(Russia) 35,900 |
34,300 | +5% |
| TransRussia(Russia) 8,800 |
7,400 | +19% |
| ExpoElectronica(Russia) 8,600 |
8,200 | +5% |
| BeautyEurasia(Turkey) 6,100 |
6,000 | +2% |
| Secutech(India) 5,600 |
6,200 | –10% |
| MiningWorldRussia(Russia) 5,300 |
4,100 | +29% |
The�largest�part�of�the�Group’s�business�in�the�region�is� Kazakhstan,�which�reported�a�15%�increase�in�like-for-like�volume� sales,�underpinned�by�the�oil�price�which�helps�to�drive�the�local� economy.
Eastern & Southern Europe
The�only�Turkish�event�that�took�place�in�the�first�half�was�EMITT.� Volumes�were�marginally�down�at�22,300�sqm�(2017:�23,300�sqm),� as�anticipated�following�a�strategic�decision�to�focus�on�yield� increases.�This�decision�was�vindicated�by�like-for-like�double-digit� revenue�growth.
Ukraine�grew�like-for-like�volumes�by�14%.�
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PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The�following�principal�risks�and�uncertainties�disclosed�in�the� 2017�Annual�Report�have�not�changed�during�the�period:
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Political�uncertainty�and�regulatory�risk
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Economic�instability�reduces�demand�for�exhibition�space
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Financial�risk�–�foreign�currency�risk��
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Financial�risk�–�liquidity�risk��
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Financial risk – covenant risk
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Commercial�relationships
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Venue�availability
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Competitor�risk
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Integration�and�management�of�acquisitions
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People
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Transformation�&�Growth�(TAG)�programme
Refer�to�pages�50�to�53�of�the�2017�Annual�Report�for�details�of� the potential impact and mitigating actions in place for each of these risks.
GOING CONCERN
The�Group’s�business�activities,�together�with�the�factors�likely�to� affect�its�future�development,�performance�and�position,�are�set� out�in�the�Interim�Management�Report.�The�financial�position�of� the�Group,�its�cash�flows�and�liquidity�position�are�described�in�the� financial�statements�and�notes.�The�Group�has�the�financial� resources�to�continue�in�operation�for�the�foreseeable�future,�a� period of not less than twelve months from the date of this report. The�Group�operates�in�territories�that�can�be�unpredictable�and� unexpected�geopolitical�and�economic�events�such�as�terrorism,� sanctions,�currency�controls�and�exchange�rate�movements�can� have�an�impact�on�the�Group’s�reported�trading�performance.�A� significant�deterioration�in�trading�from�the�major�markets�(notably� Russia�and�Turkey)�could�adversely�impact�the�Group’s�results,�but� following�the�refinancing�completed�during�the�period,�headroom� on�the�Group’s�banking�covenants�has�significantly�increased.�The� Directors also have a range of mitigating actions available and within�their�control.�As�a�consequence,�the�Directors�believe�that� the�Group�is�well�placed�to�manage�its�business�risks�successfully.� The�Directors�have�a�reasonable�expectation�that�the�Group� has�adequate�resources�to�continue�in�operational�existence� for�the�foreseeable�future.�Thus,�the�Group�continues�to�adopt� the going concern basis in preparing the interim report and financial�statements.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
We�confirm�that�to�the�best�of�our�knowledge:
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(a)�the�condensed�set�of�interim�financial�statements,�which�have� been�prepared�in�accordance�with�IAS�34�‘Interim�Financial� Reporting’�give�a�true�and�fair�view�of�the�assets,�liabilities,� financial�position�and�profit�or�loss�of�the�undertakings�included� in�the�consolidation�as�a�whole�as�required�by�DTR�4.2.4R;
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(b)�the�Interim�Management�Report�includes�a�fair�review�of�the� information�required�by�DTR�4.2.7R�(indication�of�important� events and their impact, and description of principal risks and uncertainties�for�the�remaining�six�months�of�the�financial�year);� and
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(c)�the�Interim�Management�Report�includes�a�fair�review�of�the� information�required�regarding�related�party�transactions� (under�DTR�4.2.8R).
By the order of the Board
Mark Shashoua
- Chief Executive Officer 15�May�2018
Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018
| Notes | Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited |
Sixmonthsto31March2017 Unaudited |
Yearended30September2017 Audited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headline £000 Adjusting items(note 3) £000 Statutory £000 |
Headline £000 Adjustingitems (note3) £000 Statutory £000 |
Headline £000 Adjustingitems (note3) £000 Statutory £000 |
|
| Revenue Costofsales |
75362 – 75362 |
69,588 – 69,588 (42,016) – (42,016) |
152,623 – 152,623 (93,259) – (93,259) |
| , , (47,217) – (47,217) |
|||
| Gross proft Other operating income Administrative expenses Foreignexchangegain/(loss)onoperatingactivities Shareofresultsofassociatesandjointventures |
28145 – 28145 |
27,572 – 27,572 333 – 333 (15,607) (10,363) (25,970) (246) – (246) 5,004 (1,140) 3,864 |
59,364 – 59,364 741 – 741 (32,194) (37,445) (69,639) 337 – 337 6,510 (1,504) 5,006 |
| , , 183 – 183 |
|||
| (18127) (12844) (30971) |
|||
| , , , 555 – 555 |
|||
| 6,665 (1,526) 5,139 |
|||
| Operating proft/(loss) Investmentrevenue Finance costs |
17421 (14370) 3051 |
17,056 (11,503) 5,553 283 1,309 1,592 (1,913) (2,102) (4,015) |
34,758 (38,949) (4,191) 688 5,342 6,030 (3,824) (1,178) (5,002) |
| , , , 399 537 936 |
|||
| (1,774) (929) (2,703) |
|||
| Proft/(loss) before taxation Taxonproft/(loss) 4 |
16046 (14762) 1284 |
15,426 (12,296) 3,130 (3,466) 3,582 116 |
31,622 (34,785) (3,163) (8,315) 5,063 (3,252) |
| , , , (4,285) 2,977 (1,308) |
|||
| Proft/(loss) for the period | 11,761 (11,785) (24) |
11,960 (8,714) 3,246 |
23,307 (29,722) (6,415) |
| Attributableto: OwnersoftheCompany Non-controllinginterests |
10,208 (8,714) 1,494 1,752 – 1,752 |
21,476 (29,722) (8,246) 1,831 – 1,831 |
|
| 9992 (11785) (1793) |
|||
| , , , 1,769 – 1,769 |
|||
| 11,761 (11,785) (24) |
11,960 (8,714) 3,246 |
23,307 (29,722) (6,415) |
|
| Earnings per share (p) Basic 6 Diluted 6 |
3.9 0.6 3.9 0.6 |
8.2 (3.1) 8.1 (3.1) |
|
| 3.7 (0.7) |
|||
| 3.7 (0.7) |
The�results�stated�above�relate�to�continuing�activities�of�the�Group.
Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018
| Six months to | Six months to | Yearended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| (Loss)/proftfortheperiodattributabletoshareholders Cashfowhedges: Movementinfairvalueofcashfowhedges Fairvalueofcashfowhedgesreleasedtotheincomestatement |
(24) 1,447 (446) |
3,246 1,336 (387) |
(6,415) 1,336 (675) |
| Currencytranslationmovementonnetinvestmentinsubsidiaryundertakings | (3,059) | 5,276 | (2,976) |
| (2,082) | 9,471 | (8,730) | |
| Tax relating to components of comprehensive income | (141) | (290) | (222) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | (2,223) | 9,181 | (8,952) |
| Attributableto: OwnersoftheCompany |
(3,992) | 7,429 | (10,783) |
| Non-controllinginterests | 1,769 | 1,752 | 1,831 |
| (2,223) | 9,181 | (8,952) |
All�items�recognised�in�comprehensive�income�may�be�reclassified�subsequently�to�the�income�statement.
Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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Share�premium� redemption Retained Put�option� Translation controlling
Share capital account Merger�reserve� reserve ESOT reserve earnings reserve reserve Hedge reserve Total interests Total equity
£000 �£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Balance as at 1 October 2017 2,693 28,567 2,746 457 (4,240) 98,520 (13,255) (45,265) (2,553) 67,670 22,652 90,322
– – – – – – – –
(Loss)/profit�for�the�period (1,793) (1,793) 1,769 (24)
Currency�translation�movement�
on�net�investment�in�subsidiary�
– – – – – – – – –
undertakings� (3,059) (3,059) (3,059)
Movement�in�fair�value�of�cash�flow�
– – – – – – – – –
hedges 1,447 1,447 1,447
Gain�on�effective�portion�of�cash�
flow�hedges�recognised�in/
– – – – – – – – –
(released�from)�reserves (446) (446) (446)
Tax relating to components of
– – – – – – – – –
comprehensive income (141) (141) (141)
Total comprehensive income
for the six months to
31 March 2018 – – – – – (1,793) – (3,059) 860 (3,992) 1,769 (2,223)
Dividends 4 (4) – – – (5,962) – – – (5,962) (128) (6,090)
– – – – – – – –
Exercise of share options 1,396 (62) 1,334 1,334
Share-based�payments – – – – – 167 – – – 167 – 167
Issue�of�shares – (20) – – – – – – – (20) – (20)
– – – – – – – – –
Tax�debited�to�equity (40) (40) (40)
Balance as at 31 March 2018 2,697 28,543 2,746 457 (2,844) 90,830 (13,255) (48,324) (1,693) 59,157 24,293 83,450
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Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.
ITE Group plc 13 Interim Report 2018
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity continued
SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2017 (UNAUDITED)
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Capital� Non-�
Share�premium� redemption Retained Put�option� Translation controlling
Share capital account� Merger�reserve� reserve ESOT reserve earnings reserve reserve Hedge reserve Total interests Total equity
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Balance as at 1 October 2016 2,621 20,629 2,746 457 (4,370) 115,450 (21,317) (42,289) (2,992) 70,935 25,427 96,362
– – – – – – – –
(Loss)/profit�for�the�period 1,494 1,494 1,752 3,246
Currency�translation�movement�
on�net�investment�in�subsidiary�
– – – – – – – – –
undertakings� 5,276 5,276 5,276
Movement�in�fair�value�of�cash�flow�
– – – – – – – – –
hedges 1,336 1,336 1,336
Gain�on�effective�portion�of�cash�
flow�hedges�recognised�in/�
– – – – – – – – –
(released�from)�reserves (387) (387) (387)
Tax relating to components of
– – – – – – – – –
comprehensive income (290) (290) (290)
Total comprehensive income
for the six months to
31 March 2017 – – – – – 1,494 – 5,276 659 7,429 1,752 9,181
Dividends 16 (16) – – – (5,350) – – – (5,350) (112) (5,462)
Exercise of share options – – – – 6 (6) – – – – – –
Share-based�payments – – – – – 143 – – – 143 – 143
Issue�of�shares 23 3,444 – – – – – – – 3,467 – 3,467
Tax�debited�to�equity – – – – – 12 – – – 12 – 12
Acquisition�of�subsidiary – – – – – – – – – – 4,636 4,636
Balance as at 31 March 2017 2,660 24,057 2,746 457 (4,364) 111,743 (21,317) (37,013) (2,333) 76,636 31,703 108,339
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Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.
ITE Group plc 14 Interim Report 2018
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity continued
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (AUDITED)
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Capital� Non-�
Share�premium� redemption Retained Put�option� Translation controlling
Share capital Account� Merger�reserve� reserve ESOT reserve earnings reserve reserve Hedge reserve Total interests Total equity
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
Balance as at 1 October 2016 2,621 20,629 2,746 457 (4,370) 115,450 (21,317) (42,289) (2,992) 70,935 25,427 96,362
(Loss)/profit�for�the�period – – – – – (8,246) – – – (8,246) 1,831 (6,415)
Currency�translation�movement�
on�net�investment�in�subsidiary�
undertakings� – – – – – – – (2,976) – (2,976) – (2,976)
Movement�in�fair�value�of�cash�flow�
hedges – – – – – – – – 1,336 1,336 – 1,336
Fair�value�of�cash�flow�hedges�
released to the income statement – – – – – – – – (675) (675) – (675)
Tax relating to components of
comprehensive income – – – – – – – – (222) (222) – (222)
Total comprehensive income
for the year ended
30 September 2017 – – – – – (8,246) – (2,976) 439 (10,783) 1,831 (8,952)
Dividends 21 (21) – – – (8,678) – – – (8,678) (1,315) (9,993)
Exercise of share options – – – – 130 (60) – – – 70 – 70
Share-based�payments – – – – – 201 – – – 201 – 201
Issue�of�shares 51 7,959 – – – – – – – 8,010 – 8,010
Tax�debited�to�equity – – – – – (12) – – – (12) – (12)
Put�option�disposal – – – – – (60) 187 – – 127 (127) –
Acquisition�of�subsidiary – – – – – – – – – – 4,636� 4,636
Exercise�put�option�on�acquisition�of�
subsidiary – – – – – �(75)� �7,875� – – 7,800 (7,800) –
Balance as at 30 September 2017 2,693 28,567 2,746 457 (4,240) 98,520 (13,255) (45,265) (2,553) 67,670 22,652 90,322
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Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.�
ITE Group plc 15 Interim Report 2018
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
31 MARCH 2018
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | ||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | ||
| Notes | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Goodwill | 7 | 88,087 | 112,624 | 92,566 |
| Other intangible assets Property,plantandequipment |
8 | 54,213 3,366 |
71,046 2,857 |
61,867 2,783 |
| Interestsinassociatesandjointventures Venueadvancesandotherloans |
9 | 48,671 3,683 |
49,724 3,767 |
45,470 3,548 |
| Derivativefnancialinstruments Deferred tax asset |
13 | 182 4,828 |
8 4,320 |
– 5,411 |
| Current assets | 203,030 | 244,346 | 211,645 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 10 | 56,899 | 59,471 | 61,425 |
| Tax prepayment Derivativefnancialinstruments Cashandcashequivalents Assetsclassifedasheldforsale |
13 15 |
777 – 26,234 3,261 |
375 15 15,795 – |
2,880 – 23,321 – |
| Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Currenttaxliabilities Deferred income |
11 | 87,171 290,201 (16,443) (1,056) (83,105) |
75,656 320,002 (21,221) – (80,115) |
87,626 299,271 (21,332) (3,834) (82,591) |
| Derivativefnancialinstruments Provisions |
13 | (13,546) (503) |
(21,875) (269) |
(1,795) (527) |
| Liabilitiesclassifedasheldforsale | 15 | (1,881) | – | – |
| Non-current liabilities | (116,534) | (123,480) | (110,079) | |
| Bank loans Provisions Deferred income Deferred tax liabilities |
12 | (77,385) (117) (2,124) (10,152) |
(70,966) (168) – (13,848) |
(72,998) (273) – (12,494) |
| Derivativefnancialinstruments | 13 | (439) | (3,201) | (13,105) |
| (90,217) | (88,183) | (98,870) | ||
| Total liabilities | (206,751) | (211,663) | (208,949) | |
| Net assets | 83,450 | 108,339 | 90,322 |
ITE Group plc 16 Interim Report 2018
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position continued
31 MARCH 2018
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | ||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | ||
| Notes | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Equity | ||||
| Share capital Sharepremiumaccount Mergerreserve Capitalredemptionreserve ESOT reserve Retained earnings Putoptionreserve Translation reserve |
14 | 2,697 28,543 2,746 457 (2,844) 90,830 (13,255) (48,324) |
2,660 24,057 2,746 457 (4,364) 111,743 (21,317) (37,013) |
2,693 28,567 2,746 457 (4,240) 98,520 (13,255) (45,265) |
| Hedge reserve | (1,693) | (2,333) | (2,553) | |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent | 59,157 | 76,636 | 67,670 | |
| Non-controllinginterest | 24,293 | 31,703 | 22,652 | |
| Total equity | 83,450 | 108,339 | 90,322 |
Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.
ITE Group plc 17 Interim Report 2018
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018
| Six months to | Six months to | Yearended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | ||
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | ||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | ||
| Notes | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Operating activities Operatingproft/(loss)fromcontinuingoperations Adjustments for non-cash items: Depreciation and amortisation |
3,051 6,901 |
5,553 8,953 |
(4,191) 16,326 |
|
| Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 3 | – | – | 12,585 |
| Impairmentofinvestmentsinassociatesandjointventures | 3 | – | – | 1,691 |
| Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading | 3 | 2,216 | – | – |
| Share-basedpayments Shareofproftfromassociatesandjointventures (Decrease)/increaseinprovisions Gainfromdisposalofplant,propertyandequipment Foreignexchange(gain)/lossonoperatingactivities Loss on disposal of investments Fairvalueofcashfowhedgesrecognisedintheincomestatement |
9 | 185 (5,139) (183) (2) (555) – (446) |
143 (3,864) (30) – 246 – (379) |
218 (5,006) 371 – (337) 3,712 (661) |
| Dividendsreceivedfromassociatesandjointventures | 9 | 1,693 | 620 | 3,831 |
| Operating cash fows before movements in working capital Decrease/(increase)inreceivables Advancesandprepaymentstovenues Utilisationofvenueadvancesandprepayments Increase in deferred income |
7,721 5,838 (3,865) 2,362 4,327 |
11,242 (7,778) (2,500) 2,077 18,197 |
28,539 (10,130) (5,187) 5,526 20,673 |
|
| (Decrease)/increaseinpayables | (4,283) | 599 | 2,864 | |
| Cash generated from operations | 12,100 | 21,837 | 42,285 | |
| Tax paid | (3,969) | (2,608) | (6,790) | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 8,131 | 19,229 | 35,495 | |
| Investing activities Interest received Investmentinassociatesandjointventures Acquisitionofbusinesses–cashpaid Cashacquiredthroughacquisitions Purchaseofproperty,plantandequipmentandcomputersoftware Disposalofproperty,plantandequipmentandcomputersoftware |
399 – – – (1,760) 68 |
283 – (6,225) 343 (1,512) 10 |
688 (220) (9,673) 343 (3,136) 238 |
|
| Disposalofsubsidiary–cashreceived | – | – | 128 | |
| Cashdisposedofthroughdisposals | – | – | (125) | |
| Net cash fows from investing activities | (1,293) | (7,101) | (11,757) |
ITE Group plc 18 Interim Report 2018
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement continued�
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018
| Six months to | Six months to | Yearended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Financing activities Equitydividendspaid Dividendspaidtonon-controllinginterests Interest paid and bank charges Proceedsfromtheissueofsharecapitalandexerciseofshareoptions Drawdown of borrowings |
(5,985) (683) (1,774) 1,314 190,009 |
(5,368) (112) (1,913) – 115,830 |
(8,652) (760) (3,824) 4 219,060 |
| Repayment of borrowings | (185,622) | (119,400) | (220,710) |
| Net cash fows from fnancing activities | (2,741) | (10,963) | (14,882) |
| Netincreaseincashandcashequivalents Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Efectofforeignexchangeratesoncashandcashequivalents Cashandcashequivalentsclassifedasheldforsale |
4,097 23,321 (270) (914) |
1,165 15,508 (878) – |
8,856 15,508 (1,043) – |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 26,234 | 15,795 | 23,321 |
Notes�1�to�18�form�an�integral�part�of�the�condensed�consolidated�financial�statements.
ITE Group plc 19 Interim Report 2018
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND BASIS OF PREPARATION
The�information�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2017�does�not�constitute�statutory�accounts�as�defined�in�section�434�of�the�Companies�Act�2006.�A�copy�of�the�statutory�accounts�for�that�year�has�been� delivered�to�the�Registrar�of�Companies.�The�auditor�reported�on�those�accounts:�their�report�was�unqualified,�did�not�draw�attention�to�any�matters�by�way�of�emphasis�and�did�not�contain�a�statement�under� section�498(2)�or�(3)�of�the�Companies�Act�2006.
The�annual�financial�statements�of�ITE�Group�plc�are�prepared�in�accordance�with�IFRS�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.�The�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�included�in�this�half-yearly�financial�report� has�been�prepared�in�accordance�with�International�Accounting�Standard�34�‘Interim�Financial�Reporting’,�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.
Accounting policies
The�accounting�policies�applied�by�the�Group�in�the�interim�financial�statements�are�the�same�as�those�set�out�in�the�Group’s�Annual�Report�and�Accounts�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2017.
Other�than�the�amendments�to�IAS�7�Statement�of�cash�flows,�no�new�standards,�amendments�to�standards�and�interpretations�have�been�adopted�and�applied�in�the�period.�
At�the�date�of�authorisation�of�these�financial�statements,�the�following�standards�and�interpretations�which�have�not�been�applied�in�these�financial�statements�were�in�issue�but�not�yet�effective�(and�in�some� cases�had�not�yet�been�adopted�by�the�EU):
| caseshadnotyetbeenadoptedbytheEU): | |
|---|---|
| New, amended and revised standards | Efectivedate |
| AmendmentstoIFRS2Share-basedpayments ClarifcationstoIFRS15Revenuefromcontractswithcustomers |
1January2018 1January2018 |
| IFRS9Financialinstruments | 1January2018 |
| IFRS15Revenuefromcontractswithcustomers | 1January2018 |
| Amendments to IAS 12 Income taxes | 1January2019 |
| IFRS16Leases | 1January2019 |
The�Directors�anticipate�that�the�adoption�of�these�standards�and�interpretations�in�future�periods�will�have�no�material�impact�on�the�financial�statements�of�the�Group,�with�the�exception�of�the�adoption�of� IFRS�16�Leases,�which�will�replace�the�current�leasing�standard,�IAS�17�Leases,�and�IFRS�15�Revenue�from�contracts�with�customers.
IFRS�16�requires�all�leases�to�be�treated�in�a�consistent�way�to�the�current�rules�on�finance�leases.�This�will�result�in�all�leases�being�disclosed�in�the�Statement�of�Financial�Position,�with�the�exception�of� short-term�leases,�where,�for�lease�terms�of�less�than�twelve�months,�an�election�can�be�made�to�account�for�the�expense�in�line�with�the�payment�terms.
This�is�expected�to�have�a�significant�impact�on�both�the�Group’s�Statement�of�Financial�Position,�as�there�will�be�an�increase�in�lease�assets�and�financial�liabilities�recognised,�and�the�Group’s�Income� Statement,�through�a�changing�of�the�expense�profile�and�the�financial�statement�lines�in�which�the�expenses�are�recognised.�The�adoption�of�IFRS�16�will�increase�the�expense�charged�at�the�beginning�of�our� lease�contracts,�due�to�the�straight-line�operating�lease�expense�charge�being�replaced�by�the�finance�cost�approach,�which,�by�its�nature,�is�front-loaded.�Currently,�our�operating�lease�rentals�are�recognised� within�administrative�expenses�but,�under�IFRS�16,�these�will�be�classified�as�finance�costs�and�therefore�operating�profit�is�expected�to�increase�on�adoption.�The�financial�impact�of�the�changes�has�yet�to�be� quantified�by�management.
The�adoption�of�IFRS�15�is�not�expected�to�have�a�material�impact�on�the�Group’s�Income�Statement�but�may�lead�to�a�change�in�the�Statement�of�Financial�Position.�The�Group�has�significant�forward� bookings,�which�are�currently�recognised�within�trade�debtors�and�deferred�income�at�the�point�at�which�a�contractual�obligation�to�provide�the�service�arises.�Under�IFRS�15,�the�deferred�income,�and� corresponding�debtor,�may�not�be�recognised�until�the�earlier�of�the�service�being�provided�and�the�payment�falling�due.�This�may�result�in�a�material�reduction�to�the�deferred�income�and�trade�receivables�on� adoption�of�the�standard.�Management�is�currently�in�the�process�of�assessing�the�extent�of�the�impact�on�adoption�of�the�new�standard�and�the�financial�impact�of�the�changes�has�yet�to�be�quantified.
ITE Group plc 20 Interim Report 2018
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
The�Group�has�identified�reportable�segments�based�on�financial�information�used�by�the�Senior�Operating�Board�in�allocating�resources�and�making�strategic�decisions.�The�Senior�Operating�Board� (consisting�of�the�Chief�Executive�Officer,�Chief�Financial�Officer,�Chief�Operating�Officer,�Strategy�Director�and�HR�Director),�is�considered�to�be�the�Group’s�Chief�Operating�Decision�Maker.�The�Group� evaluates�performance�on�the�basis�of�headline�profit�or�loss�before�tax.
The�Group’s�reportable�segments�are�operational�business�units�and�groups�of�events�that�are�managed�separately,�either�based�on�geographic�location�or�as�portfolios�of�events.�In�the�year�ended� 30�September�2017�the�Group�made�changes�to�the�reportable�segments,�adding�a�new�Brands�segment,�which�includes�our�Africa�Oil�Week,�Breakbulk�and�Moda�portfolios�and�is�managed�by�the�Brands� Managing�Director.�This�replaced�the�Rest�of�the�World�segment�reported�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�for�the�six�months�ended�31�March�2017,�which�also�previously�included�central�costs�and�other� unallocated�items�that�are�now�presented�separately,�as�a�reconciling�item.
The�products�and�services�offered�by�each�business�unit�are�identical�across�the�Group.�The�revenue�and�headline�profit�before�tax�are�attributable�to�the�Group’s�one�principal�activity,�the�organisation�of� trade�exhibitions,�conferences�and�related�activities,�and�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:
| Eastern& | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Revenue Segmentheadlineproftbeforetax |
16,641 10,594 |
11,262 3,514 |
7,487 1,158 |
4,638 (127) |
35,334 11,048 |
75,362 26,187 |
| Unallocated items | (10,141) | |||||
| Headline proft before tax | 16,046 | |||||
| Adjustingitems(note3) | (14,762) | |||||
| Proft before tax | 1,284 | |||||
| Tax | (1,308) | |||||
| Loss after tax | (24) |
The�revenue�in�the�period�of�£75.4m�includes�£0.2m�(six�months�to�31�March�2017:�£0.2m;�year�ended�30�September�2017:�£0.3m)�of�barter�sales.�No�individual�customer�amounts�to�more�than�10%�of�Group� revenues.
Unallocated�items�include:
-
other�income;
-
head�office�costs;
-
unallocated�TAG�costs�of�£2.3m;
-
foreign�exchange�gains�and�losses�on�translation�of�monetary�assets�and�liabilities�held�in�Group�subsidiary�companies�that�are�denominated�in�currencies�other�than�the�functional�currency�of�the� subsidiaries;�and
-
net�finance�costs.
ITE Group plc 21 Interim Report 2018
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
The�Group’s�share�of�profits�from�associates�and�joint�ventures,�capital�expenditure�and�amortisation�and�depreciation�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:
| Eastern& | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Share of results of associates and joint ventures | ||||||
| Shareofresultsbeforetax | 6,665 | – | – | – | – | 6,665 |
| Tax | (1,526) | – | – | – | – | (1,526) |
| Shareofresultsaftertax | 5,139 | – | – | – | – | 5,139 |
| Capital expenditure | ||||||
| Segmentcapitalexpenditure | 94 | 65 | 17 | 56 | 381 | 613 |
| Unallocatedcapitalexpenditure | 1,147 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortisation | 1,760 | |||||
| Segment depreciation and amortisation | 1,982 | 2,534 | 204 | 1,315 | 145 | 6,180 |
| Unallocated depreciation and amortisation | 721 | |||||
| 6,901 |
The�impairment�and�derecognition�charges�recognised�in�respect�of�goodwill,�intangible�assets�and�investments�in�associates�and�joint�ventures�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:
| Six months to | Six months to | Yearended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| Asia | – | – | 8,235 |
| Brands | 2,216 | – | 3,547 |
| Eastern&SouthernEurope | – | – | 2,494 |
| 2,216 | – | 14,276 |
ITE Group plc 22 Interim Report 2018
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
The�Group’s�assets�and�liabilities�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:
| Eastern& | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| As at 31 March 2018 Unaudited | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Assets Segment assets |
116,602 | 51,485 | 15,110 | 27,010 | 69,020 | 279,227 |
| Unallocated assets | 10,974 | |||||
| Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities |
(55,937) | (6,957) | (7,921) | (10,649) | (41,189) | 290,201 (122,653) |
| Unallocated liabilities | (84,098) | |||||
| Total liabilities | (206,751) | |||||
| Net assets | 83,450 |
The�comparative�period�segmental�information�has�been�restated�to�reflect�the�changes�made�to�the�operating�segments�in�the�prior�year.�
| Eastern& | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| Six months to 31 March 2017 Unaudited (restated) | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Revenue Segmentheadlineproftbeforetax |
13,186 7,413 |
10,020 3,031 |
8,622 1,553 |
6,837 1,264 |
30,923 10,981 |
69,588 24,242 |
| Unallocated items | (8,816) | |||||
| Headline proft before tax | 15,426 | |||||
| Adjustingitems(note3) | (12,296) | |||||
| Proft before tax | 3,130 | |||||
| Tax | 116 | |||||
| Proft after tax | 3,246 |
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
| Eastern& | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| Six months to 31 March 2017 Unaudited (restated) | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Share of results of associates and joint ventures | ||||||
| Shareofresultsbeforetax | 5,002 | – | – | – | 2 | 5,004 |
| Tax | (1,140) | – | – | – | – | (1,140) |
| Shareofresultsaftertax | 3,862 | – | – | – | 2 | 3,864 |
| Capital expenditure | ||||||
| Segmentcapitalexpenditure | 405 | 3 | 28 | 154 | 52 | 642 |
| Unallocatedcapitalexpenditure | 870 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortisation | 1,512 | |||||
| Segment depreciation and amortisation | 2,288 | 2,569 | 301 | 2,380 | 792 | 8,330 |
| Unallocated depreciation and amortisation | 623 | |||||
| 8,953 |
The�Group’s�assets�and�liabilities�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:
| Eastern& | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| As at 31 March 2017 Unaudited (restated) | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Assets Segment assets |
131,598 | 70,350 | 14,543 | 40,260 | 49,434 | 306,185 |
| Unallocated assets | 13,817 | |||||
| Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities |
(38,033) | (4,781) | (6,540) | (29,738) | (40,962) | 320,002 (120,054) |
| Unallocated liabilities | (91,609) | |||||
| Total liabilities | (211,663) | |||||
| Net assets | 108,339 |
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
| 2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATIONCONTINUED | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern& | ||||||
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| Year ended 30 September 2017 Audited | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Revenue Segmentheadlineproftbeforetax |
23,777 6,885 |
18,704 5,374 |
21,736 6,541 |
17,041 4,766 |
71,365 26,339 |
152,623 49,905 |
| Unallocated items | (18,283) | |||||
| Headline proft before tax | 31,622 | |||||
| Adjustingitems(note3) | (34,785) | |||||
| Loss before tax | (3,163) | |||||
| Tax | (3,252) | |||||
| Loss after tax | (6,415) | |||||
| Eastern& | ||||||
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| Year ended 30 September 2017 Audited | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Share of results of associates and joint ventures | ||||||
| Shareofresultsbeforetax | 5,095 | – | – | – | 1,415 | 6,510 |
| Tax | (1,173) | – | – | – | (331) | (1,504) |
| Shareofresultsaftertax | 3,922 | – | – | – | 1,084 | 5,006 |
| Capital expenditure | ||||||
| Segmentcapitalexpenditure | 885 | 10 | 47 | 261 | 98 | 1,301 |
| Unallocatedcapitalexpenditure | 1,835 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortisation Segment depreciation and amortisation |
4,567 | 5,166 | 566 | 3,815 | 959 | 3,136 15,073 |
| Unallocated depreciation and amortisation | 1,253 | |||||
| 16,326 |
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
The�Group’s�assets�and�liabilities�can�be�analysed�by�operating�segment�as�follows:
| 2. SEGMENTAL INFORMATIONCONTINUED TheGroup’sassetsandliabilitiescanbeanalysedbyoperatingsegmentasfollows: |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern& | ||||||
| Southern | ||||||
| Asia | Brands | CentralAsia | Europe | Russia | Total Group | |
| As at 30 September 2017 Audited | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 |
| Assets Segment assets |
116,002 | 56,156 | 13,063 | 27,373 | 68,813 | 281,407 |
| Unallocated assets | 17,864 | |||||
| Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities |
(63,022) | (9,369) | (5,359) | (9,079) | (33,300) | 299,271 (120,129) |
| Unallocated liabilities | (88,820) | |||||
| Total liabilities | (208,949) | |||||
| Net assets | 90,322 |
Geographical information
Information�about�the�Group’s�revenue�by�origin�of�sale�and�non-current�assets�by�geographical�location�are�detailed�below:
| Revenue | Non-currentassets1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited £000 Six months to 31March 2017 Unaudited £000 Yearended 30September 2017 Audited £000 |
Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited £000 Six months to 31March 2017 Unaudited £000 Yearended 30September 2017 Audited £000 |
|
| Asia CentralAsia Eastern&SouthernEurope Russia Rest of the World |
17,334 16,580 26,133 4,536 5,402 13,073 3,961 5,981 15,032 26,384 23,085 52,340 23,147 18,540 46,045 |
90,849 106,334 89,948 3,996 5,617 4,250 20,275 25,930 22,617 26,921 34,913 28,783 56,161 67,232 60,636 |
| Total | 75,362 69,588 152,623 |
198,202 240,026 206,234 |
1� Non-current�assets�exclude�deferred�tax�assets�and�assets�classified�as�held�for�sale.
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
3. ADJUSTING ITEMS
The�following�(charges)/credits�have�been�presented�as�adjusting�items:
| Six months to | Six months to | Yearended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Operating items Amortisationofacquiredintangibleassets |
(5,764) | (7,832) | (14,069) |
| Impairment of goodwill | – | – | (11,204) |
| Impairment of intangible assets | – | – | (1,381) |
| Impairmentofinvestmentsinassociatesandjointventures | – | – | (1,691) |
| Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading Proftondisposalofinvestments Restructuringcosts Transactioncostsoncompletedandpendingacquisitions Taxonincomefromassociatesandjointventures |
(2,216) – (4,090) (774) (1,526) |
– – (2,347) (184) (1,140) |
– (3,712) (4,982) (406) (1,504) |
| Financing items | |||
| Revaluationofliabilitiesoncompletedacquisitions | (392) | (793) | 4,164 |
| Taxation | (14,762) | (12,296) | (34,785) |
| Taxrelatedtoadjustingitems | 1,451 | 2,442 | 3,559 |
| Taxonincomefromassociatesandjointventures | 1,526 | 1,140 | 1,504 |
| (11,785) | (8,714) | (29,722) | |
| 4. TAX ON PROFIT/(LOSS) ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES |
| 4. TAX ON PROFIT/(LOSS) ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Six months to | Six months to | Yearended | |
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Currenttax | |||
| UKcorporationtax | 200 | 37 | (298) |
| Foreign tax | 3,273 | 2,064 | 8,077 |
| 3,473 | 2,101 | 7,779 | |
| Deferred tax | (2,165) | (2,217) | (4,527) |
| Taxonproftonordinaryactivities | 1,308 | (116) | 3,252 |
Tax�at�the�interim�is�charged�on�pre-tax�profits,�including�those�of�associates�and�joint�ventures,�at�a�blended�rate�of�27%�(2017:�24%)�representing�the�best�estimate�of�the�weighted�average�annual�corporation� tax�expected�for�the�financial�year,�adjusted�for�discrete�items�in�the�interim�period.
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
5. DIVIDENDS
| . Amountsrecognisedasdistributionstoequityholdersintheperiod: |
Six months to 31 March 2018 Unaudited |
Sixmonthsto31March2017 Unaudited |
Yearended30September2017 Audited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per share p Settled in cash £000 Settled in scrip £000 |
Per share p Settled in cash £000 Settled in scrip £000 |
Per share p Settled in cash £000 Settled in scrip £000 |
|
| Finaldividendinrespectoftheyearended30September2017 Interimdividendinrespectoftheyearended30September2017 Finaldividendinrespectoftheyearended30September2016 |
2.5 5962 701 |
– – – – – – 3.0 5,350 2,497 |
– – – 1.5 3,328 686 3.0 5,350 2,497 |
| , – – – |
|||
| – – – |
|||
| 2.5 5,962 701 |
3.0 5,350 2,497 |
4.5 8,678 3,183 |
The�Directors�have�proposed�an�interim�dividend�for�the�year�ending�30�September�2018�of�1.5p�per�ordinary�share,�a�distribution�of�approximately�£4.0m.�The�proposed�dividend�has�been�approved�by�the� Board�and�has�not�been�included�as�a�liability�as�at�31�March�2018.
6. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The�calculation�of�basic,�diluted�and�headline�diluted�earnings�per�share�is�based�on�the�following�earnings�and�the�numbers�of�shares:�
| 6. EARNINGS PER SHARE Thecalculationofbasicdilutedandheadlinedilutedearninsershareisbasedonthefollowinearninsandthenumbersofshares: |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| ,gpgg | Six months to | Six months to | Yearended |
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| Number of | Numberof | Numberof | |
| shares | shares | shares | |
| (‘000) | (‘000) | (‘000) | |
| Weightedaveragenumberofshares: For basic earnings per share Dilutiveefectofexerciseofshareoptions |
266,817 681 |
261,081 168 |
263,241 309 |
| Fordilutedearningspershare | 267,498 | 261,249 | 263,550 |
Basic and diluted earnings per share
The�calculations�of�basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�are�based�on�the�loss�for�the�financial�year�attributable�to�equity�holders�of�the�parent�of�£1.8m�(31�March�2017:�profit�of�£1.5m;�30�September�2017:� loss�of�£8.2m).�Basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�were�(0.7)p�and�(0.7)p�respectively�(31�March�2017:�0.6p�and�0.6p�respectively;�30�September�2017:�(3.1)p�and�(3.1)p�respectively).�681,000�share�options� (31�March�2017:�168,000)�were�excluded�from�the�weighted�average�number�of�ordinary�shares�used�in�the�calculation�of�the�diluted�earnings�per�share�because�their�effect�would�have�been�anti-dilutive.
Headline earnings per share
The�calculations�of�headline�basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�are�based�on�the�headline�profit�for�the�financial�year�attributable�to�equity�holders�of�the�parent�of�£10.0m�(31�March�2017:�£10.2m;� 30�September�2017:�£21.5m).�Headline�basic�and�diluted�earnings�per�share�were�3.7p�and�3.7p�respectively�(31�March�2017:�3.9p�and�3.9p�respectively;�30�September�2017:�8.2p�and�8.1p�respectively).
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
7. GOODWILL
| 7. GOODWILL | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Unaudited | |
| £000 | |
| At 1 October 2017 | 92,566 |
| Derecognition of goodwill on cessation of trading Exchangediferences |
(2,216) (2,263) |
| At 31 March 2018 | 88,087 |
A�derecognition�charge�of�£2.2m�has�been�recognised�in�the�Consolidated�Income�Statement�in�respect�of�the�derecognition�of�goodwill�in�RAS�Publishing,�within�the�Brands�segment.�This�arose�due�to�the� cessation�of�trading�at�RAS�Publishing�during�the�year,�resulting�in�the�derecognition�in�full�of�the�carrying�value�of�the�goodwill�held.
In�line�with�the�disclosures�made�in�the�2017�Annual�Report�and�Accounts,�where�impairments�were�recognised�in�respect�of�a�number�of�CGUs,�reducing�headroom�in�these�CGUs�to�nil,�we�acknowledge�a� reasonably�possible�change�in�the�future�cash�flows�or�discount�rates�for�these�CGUs�could�result�in�an�impairment�in�the�future.�
8. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| 8. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Unaudited | |
| £000 | |
| At 1 October 2017 | 61,867 |
| Additions | 355 |
| Amortisationofacquiredintangibleassets | (5,762) |
| Amortisationofcomputersoftware Exchangediferences Assetsclassifedasheldforsale1 |
(548) (764) (935) |
| At 31 March 2018 | 54,213 |
1� All�assets�and�liabilities�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�have�been�classified�as�held�for�sale�in�accordance�with�IFRS�5�prior�to�the�subsequent�disposal�of�the�entity�after�the�balance�sheet�date.�See�note�15�for�further�detail.
9. INTERESTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
| 9 INTERESTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES | |
|---|---|
| . | Total |
| Unaudited | |
| £000 | |
| At 1 October 2017 | 45,470 |
| Shareofresultsofassociatesandjointventures | 5,139 |
| Dividends received | (1,693) |
| Foreign exchange | (245) |
| At 31 March 2018 | 48,671 |
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| 10. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Trade receivables Other receivables Venueadvancesandprepayments |
38,448 4,656 4,148 |
37,171 3,708 3,923 |
44,133 3,917 2,580 |
| Prepaymentsandaccruedincome | 9,647 | 14,669 | 10,795 |
| 56,899 | 59,471 | 61,425 |
11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
| 11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Trade payables Taxationandsocialsecurity Other payables Accruals Deferred consideration |
755 1,723 3,378 9,670 917 |
2,210 1,925 4,021 9,365 1,777 |
2,595 2,357 5,715 9,712 953 |
| Contingentconsideration | – | 1,923 | – |
| 16,443 | 21,221 | 21,332 |
12. BANK LOANS AND OVERDRAFT
A�refinancing�of�the�Group’s�external�debt�facility�was�completed�on�22�November�2017�and�gives�the�Group�access�to�a�new�£100m�facility�from�a�syndicate�of�four�banks:�HSBC,�Barclays,�Citibank�and� Commerzbank.�The�facility�amortises�by�£10.0m�each�year�and�expires�in�November�2021.
Total�drawdowns�under�the�facility�of�£77.4m�at�31�March�2018�were�denominated�in�Sterling�(£75.5m)�and�US�Dollars�(£1.9m).�At�31�March�2018�the�Group�had�£22.6m�(31�March�2017:�£22.0m)�of�undrawn� committed facilities.
All�borrowings�are�arranged�at�floating�interest�rates,�thus�exposing�the�Group�to�interest�rate�risk.�The�Group�uses�interest�rate�swaps�to�mitigate�this�risk,�hedging�£50.0m�of�the�debt�(31�March�2017:�£40.0m;� 30�September�2017:�£40.0m),�reducing�the�exposure�to�fluctuations�in�interest�rates.�All�borrowings�are�secured�by�a�guarantee�between�a�number�of�Group�companies.
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative�financial�instruments�are�classified�according�to�the�following�categories�in�the�table�below.�The�Group’s�derivative�financial�instruments�are�categorised�into�levels�to�reflect�the�degree�to�which� observable�inputs�are�used�for�determining�their�fair�value.�The�Group’s�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�and�interest�rate�swaps�are�classified�as�Level�2,�while�the�equity�and�put�options�are�classified�as� Level�3.�
| Level3. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2018 Unaudited |
31March2017 Unaudited |
30September2017 Audited |
|
| Notional £000 Fair value £000 |
Notional £000 Fairvalue £000 |
Notional £000 Fairvalue £000 |
|
| Current assets Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts |
3,276 15 |
– – |
|
| – – |
|||
| Non-current assets Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts Interest rate swaps |
– – |
3,276 15 3,621 8 – – |
– – – – – – |
| – – |
|||
| 182 182 |
|||
| Current liabilities Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts Equityoptions |
182 182 |
3,621 8 15,346 1,356 23,067 20,519 |
– – 15,346 1,795 2,278 – |
| 14176 1021 |
|||
| , , 15,745 12,525 |
|||
| Non-current liabilities Foreigncurrencyforwardcontracts Equityoptions Interest rate swaps |
29921 13546 |
38,413 21,875 12,285 802 3,118 2,208 191 191 |
17,624 1,795 8,061 490 15,104 12,575 40 40 |
| , , |
|||
| 1969 39 |
|||
| , 1298 400 |
|||
| , – – |
|||
| 3,267 439 |
15,594 3,201 |
23,205 13,105 |
Level�1�fair�values�are�measured�using�quoted�prices�(unadjusted)�in�active�markets�for�identical�assets�or�liabilities.�Level�2�fair�values�are�measured�using�inputs,�other�than�quoted�prices�included�within� Level�1,�that�are�observable�for�the�asset�or�liability�either�directly�or�indirectly.�Level�3�fair�values�are�measured�using�inputs�for�the�asset�or�liability�that�are�not�based�on�observable�market�data.
For�the�Group’s�Level�3�equity�options,�these�are�valued�based�on�a�multiple�as�contractually�agreed�of�forecast�future�EBITDA�for�each�relevant�option.�The�key�unobservable�inputs�relate�to�the�EBITDA� multiple�(ranging�from�7.5x�to�12.5x)�and�forecast�future�EBITDA�for�each�entity.�The�fair�values�of�unobservable�inputs�are�sensitive�to�changes�in�discount�rates�and�future�cash�flow�projections.
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS CONTINUED
The�following�table�shows�the�movements�in�the�Group’s�equity�option�liabilities�during�the�period:
| 13. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSCONTINUED ThefollowingtableshowsthemovementsintheGroup’sequityoptionliabilitiesduringtheperiod: |
|
|---|---|
| Total | |
| Unaudited | |
| £000 | |
| At 1 October 2017 | 12,575 |
| Unwindofdiscount | 929 |
| Revaluation | (504) |
| Exchangediferencesrecognisedinothercomprehensiveincome | (75) |
| At 31 March 2018 | 12,925 |
The�Group�utilises�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�to�hedge�future�Euro-denominated�sales�made�from�the�UK.�The�Group�is�party�to�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�in�the�management�of�its�exchange� rate�exposures.�The�instruments�purchased�are�denominated�in�Euros,�which�represents�the�Group’s�primary�billing�currency.�Under�the�forward�contracts,�the�Group�has�an�obligation�to�sell�Euros�for� Sterling�at�specified�rates�at�specified�dates.�
The�foreign�currency�forward�contracts�as�at�31�March�2018�cover�exchange�exposures�over�the�next�15�months.�These�instruments�have�been�designated�in�hedging�relationships,�with�any�changes�in�their� fair�value�being�recorded�in�equity�and�reclassified�subsequently�to�the�income�statement.
14. SHARE CAPITAL
| 14. SHARE CAPITAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March | 31March | 30September | |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | |
| £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Authorised | |||
| 375,000,000ordinarysharesof1pennyeach(31March2017:375,000,000;30September2017:375,000,000) | 3,750 | 3,750 | 3,750 |
| Allottedandfullypaid | |||
| 269,679,563ordinarysharesof1pennyeach(31March2017:266,044,865;30September2017:269,280,274) | 2,697 | 2,660 | 2,693 |
The�Company�announced�a�scrip�dividend�alternative�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2017�final�dividend,�allowing�shareholders�to�elect�to�receive�their�dividend�in�the�form�of�new�ordinary�shares.�As�a� result�of�this,�399,289�new�ordinary�shares�of�1p�each�were�issued.�During�the�period,�no�ordinary�shares�of�1p�each�(2017:�nil)�were�allotted�pursuant�to�the�exercise�of�share�options.
The�Company�has�one�class�of�ordinary�shares�which�carry�no�right�to�fixed�income.
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
15. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
On�24�April�2018,�the�Group�announced�the�disposal�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�In�relation�to�this,�the�assets�and�liabilities�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�have�been�classified�as�held�for�sale�at�31�March�2018.
In�order�to�be�recognised�as�a�disposal�group�held�for�sale,�IFRS�5�‘Non-current�assets�held�for�sale�and�discontinued�operations’�requires�the�business�to�be�available�for�immediate�sale�in�its�present� condition,�subject�only�to�terms�that�are�usual�and�customary�for�sales�of�such�assets,�and�the�sale�must�be�highly�probable.�
The�Group�has�considered�how�advanced�the�disposal�was�at�31�March�2018,�and�concluded�that�the�relevant�criteria�for�recognition�as�held�for�sale�have�been�met�as�at�this�date,�which�is�further�supported� by�the�subsequent�disposal�on�24�April�2018,�discussed�further�in�note�17.
| 31 March | |
|---|---|
| 2018 | |
| Unaudited | |
| £000 | |
| Other intangible assets Property,plantandequipment Deferred tax asset Trade and other receivables |
935 126 120 1,166 |
| Cashandcashequivalents | 914 |
| Total assets classifed as held for sale Trade and other payables Corporationtax |
3,261 (22) (170) |
| Deferred income | (1,689) |
| Total liabilities classifed as held for sale | (1,881) |
| Net assets classifed as held for sale | 1,380 |
16. NET DEBT
| 16 NET DEBT | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | Cash and cash | ||||
| equivalents | |||||
| At 1 October 2017 |
Cash fow | Foreign exchange |
classifed as held for sale |
At 31 March 2018 |
|
| £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | £000 | |
| Cash | 23,321 | 4,097 | (270) | (914) | 26,234 |
| Bank loans | (72,998) | (4,387) | – | – | (77,385) |
| Net debt | (49,677) | (290) | (270) | (914) | (51,151) |
Net�debt�is�defined�as�cash�and�cash�equivalents�after�deducting�bank�loans.�The�Board�considers�net�debt�to�be�a�reliable�measure�of�the�Group’s�net�indebtedness�that�provides�an�indicator�of�the�overall� balance�sheet�strength.�It�is�also�a�single�measure�that�can�be�used�to�assess�the�combined�impact�of�the�Group’s�cash�position�and�its�indebtedness.
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Notes to the Interim Financial Statements continued
17. EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
Subsequent�to�the�assets�and�liabilities�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.,�the�owner�of�Metaltech,�the�metalworking�exhibition�in�Malaysia,�being�classified�as�held�for�sale�as�at�31�March�2018,�the�Group�announced� on�24�April�2018�that�it�had�disposed�of�TradeLink�ITE�Sdn.�Bhd.�to�UBMMG�Holdings�Sdn.�Bhd.,�a�subsidiary�of�UBM�plc,�for�total�cash�consideration�of�MYR�23m�(£4.2m)�subject�to�working�capital�adjustment� at�completion.�The�total�consideration�will�be�payable�upon�completion�and�the�proceeds�will�be�reinvested�into�the�Group.
18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions�between�the�Company�and�its�subsidiaries,�which�are�related�parties,�have�been�eliminated�on�consolidation�and�are�not�disclosed�in�this�note.�Transactions�with�key�management�personnel�will� be�disclosed�in�the�Group’s�Annual�Report�for�the�year�ended�30�September�2018.�Transactions�between�the�Group�and�its�associates,�where�relevant,�are�disclosed�below.�
Trading transactions with associates
During�the�period�ended�31�March�2018,�the�Group�charged�management�fees�of�£0.3m�(2017:�£0.2m)�to�Sinostar�ITE,�the�Group’s�joint�venture�operation�in�Hong�Kong�and�China.
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Independent Review Report to ITE Group plc
We�have�been�engaged�by�the�Company�to�review�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�for�the�six�months�ended�31�March�2018�which�comprises�the�condensed� consolidated�income�statement,�the�condensed�consolidated�statement�of�comprehensive�income,�the�condensed�consolidated�statement�of�financial�position,�the�condensed�consolidated�statement�of� changes�in�equity,�the�condensed�consolidated�cash�flow�statement�and�related�notes�1 to 18.�We�have�read�the�other�information�contained�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�and�considered�whether�it� contains�any�apparent�misstatements�or�material�inconsistencies�with�the�information�in�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements.
This�report�is�made�solely�to�the�Company�in�accordance�with�International�Standard�on�Review�Engagements�(UK�and�Ireland)�2410�‘Review�of�Interim�Financial�Information�Performed�by�the�Independent� Auditor�of�the�Entity’�issued�by�the�Auditing�Practices�Board.�Our�work�has�been�undertaken�so�that�we�might�state�to�the�Company�those�matters�we�are�required�to�state�to�it�in�an�independent�review�report� and�for�no�other�purpose.�To�the�fullest�extent�permitted�by�law,�we�do�not�accept�or�assume�responsibility�to�anyone�other�than�the�Company,�for�our�review�work,�for�this�report,�or�for�the�conclusions�we� have formed.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The�half-yearly�financial�report�is�the�responsibility�of,�and�has�been�approved�by,�the�Directors.�The�Directors�are�responsible�for�preparing�the�half-yearly�financial�report�in�accordance�with�the�Disclosure� and�Transparency�Rules�of�the�United�Kingdom’s�Financial�Conduct�Authority.
As disclosed in note 1,�the�annual�financial�statements�of�the�Group�are�prepared�in�accordance�with�IFRSs�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.�The�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�included�in�this� half-yearly�financial�report�has�been�prepared�in�accordance�with�International�Accounting�Standard�34�‘Interim�Financial�Reporting’�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Our�responsibility�is�to�express�to�the�Company�a�conclusion�on�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�based�on�our�review.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
We�conducted�our�review�in�accordance�with�International�Standard�on�Review�Engagements�(UK�and�Ireland)�2410�‘Review�of�Interim�Financial�Information�Performed�by�the�Independent�Auditor�of�the�Entity’� issued�by�the�Auditing�Practices�Board�for�use�in�the�United�Kingdom.�A�review�of�interim�financial�information�consists�of�making�inquiries,�primarily�of�persons�responsible�for�financial�and�accounting� matters,�and�applying�analytical�and�other�review�procedures.�A�review�is�substantially�less�in�scope�than�an�audit�conducted�in�accordance�with�International�Standards�on�Auditing�(UK)�and�consequently� does�not�enable�us�to�obtain�assurance�that�we�would�become�aware�of�all�significant�matters�that�might�be�identified�in�an�audit.�Accordingly,�we�do�not�express�an�audit�opinion.
CONCLUSION
Based�on�our�review,�nothing�has�come�to�our�attention�that�causes�us�to�believe�that�the�condensed�set�of�financial�statements�in�the�half-yearly�financial�report�for�the�six�months�ended�31�March�2018�is�not� prepared,�in�all�material�respects,�in�accordance�with�International�Accounting�Standard�34�as�adopted�by�the�European�Union�and�the�Disclosure�and�Transparency�Rules�of�the�United�Kingdom’s�Financial� Conduct�Authority.
Deloitte LLP
Statutory Auditor London 15�May�2018
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Directors and Professional Advisers
DIRECTORS Richard�Last,�Non-executive�Chairman�(appointed�12�February�2018) Mark�Shashoua,�Chief�Executive�Officer Andrew�Beach,�Chief�Financial�Officer Neil�England,�Non-executive�Director Linda�Jensen,�Non-executive�Director�(resigned�30�April�2018) Stephen�Puckett,�Non-executive�Director Sharon�Baylay,�Non-executive�Director� COMPANY SECRETARY Waterstone�Company�Secretaries�Ltd REGISTERED OFFICE ITE�Group�plc,�105�Salusbury�Road,�London,�NW6�6RG REGISTRATION NUMBER 1927339 AUDITOR Deloitte�LLP,�2�New�Street�Square,�London,�EC4A�3BZ SOLICITORS Olswang,�90�High�Holborn,�London,�WC1V�6XX PRINCIPAL BANKERS Barclays�Bank�plc,�1�Churchill�Place,�London,�E14�5HP HSBC�Bank�plc,�60�Queen�Victoria�Street,�London,�EC4N�4TR Commerzbank�AG,�30�Gresham�St,�London,�ECV2�7PG Citibank,�33�Canada�Square,�Canary�Wharf,�London,�E14�5BL� COMPANY BROKERS Numis�Securities�Limited,�The�London�Stock�Exchange�Building,�10�Paternoster�Square,�London,�EC4M�7LT REGISTRARS Equiniti�Limited,�Aspect�House,�Spencer�Road,�Lancing,�West�Sussex,�BN99�6DA PUBLIC RELATIONS FTI�Consulting�Limited,�200�Aldersgate,�Aldersgate�Street,�London,�EC1A�4HD WEBSITE www.ite-exhibitions.com
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Financial Calendar
INTERIM DIVIDEND 2018:
Ex-dividend�date 7�June�2018 Record date 8�June�2018 Payment date 2�August�2018
The�Group’s�financial�calendar�can�be�found�at�http://www.ite-exhibitions.com/Financial-Calendar
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