Half-yearly Report
Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Monday 4 August 2008
INTERNATIONAL BRAND LICENSING PLC
("IBL", the "Group" or the "Company")
INTERIM REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2008
International Brand Licensing plc, the branded sports lifestyle company,
announces its interim results for the period ended 30 June 2008.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
During the first six months of the year Group revenue decreased to £306,000
(2007: £1,534,000), and there was an operating loss before exceptional items of
£171,000 (2007: profit of £204,000). The sale of trademarks in Turkey generated
£317,000 of exceptional profit in the first six months of 2008 which, coupled
with a share based payment expense of £30,000 and interest received of £32,000,
resulted in profit before tax of £148,000 (2007: £1,228,000).
The major reduction in revenues and profits reflects the impact of our decision
to withdraw from the England cricket sponsorship agreement one year early on 31
March 2008. Considering the extremely depressed sports retail market of today
and the decline in demand for replica merchandise, it was undoubtedly the right
decision for the Company.
Given the significant change in the business model a direct comparison of the
two years is rather meaningless, and it is much more relevant to focus on the
future and the opportunities the Company has. Having withdrawn from the capital
intensive and high risk sports supply business, the Company has emerged as a
streamlined intellectual property and licensing business.
With the Admiral brand we have the combined opportunities of liquidating
selected markets in return for cash, and the signing of new licensee partners
in lucrative unexploited markets. We are presently engaged in negotiations on
both fronts and expect to make further announcements in the coming months.
Since the period end, the Company announced the sale of its Admiral sportswear
trademarks in southern Africa for a cash consideration of £225,000. This has
strengthened our balance sheet even further by liquidating largely unproductive
assets in return for cash.
With regards to Muscle Athletic, the fitness brand which we acquired in 2006,
we are presently in negotiation with a number of proven Admiral licensees
interested in distributing this exciting new brand in their markets, plus a
number of other candidate partners. A key element of growing our licensing
business is that costs do not rise proportionately to revenues and most of the
incremental royalty of new agreements adds directly to Group profit.
Your Board will continue to pursue opportunities to add value to the Company
from both a corporate and licensing perspective and we remain very confident in
the future prospects of the business.
Adam Reynolds
Chairman
4th August 2008
For further information please contact:
International Brand Licensing Plc
Paul Foulger +44 (0) 20 7245 1100
Blue Oar Securities Plc
William Vandyk +44 (0) 20 7448 4400
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIODENDED 30 JUNE 2008
Six months Six months Year to
to 30 June to 30 June 31 December
2008 2007 2007
Notes Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Group revenue 4 306 1,534 1,857
Cost of sales (24) (669) (1,012)
_________ _________ _________
GROSS PROFIT 282 865 845
Administrative expenses (453) (661) (1,364)
_________ _________ _________
OPERATING (LOSS)/PROFIT (171) 204 (519)
BEFORE EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
Exceptional profit on sale 317 1,046 1,152
of intangible assets
Share based payments (30) (30) (61)
_________ _________ _________
OPERATINGPROFITAFTER 116 1,220 572
EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
Finance income 32 16 50
Finance costs - (8) (7)
_________ _________ _________
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 148 1,228 615
Taxation (36) (296) (150)
_________ _________ _________
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 112 932 465
ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY
HOLDERS _________ _________ _________
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted 5 0.34p 2.8p 1.4p
_______ ________ ________
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
At 30 At 30 At 31
June June December
2008 2007 2007
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Profit for the period 112 932 465
Exchange differences on translation 132 (118) 224
of foreign operations
Fair value adjustment in respect of - - (43)
available-for-sale financial assets
_______ _______ _______
Total recognised income and expenses 244 814 646
for the period attributableto equity
shareholders
________ ________ ________
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2008
Six months Six months Year to 31
to 30 June to 30 June December
2008 2007 2007
Notes Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 6 8 6
Intangibles 2 3,498 2,814 3,365
Deferred tax assets 50 - 50
Available-for-sale financial 70 - 70
assets
________ ________ ________
Total non-current assets 3,624 2,822 3,491
________ ________ ________
Current Assets
Inventories 90 614 110
Trade and other receivables 619 1,534 527
Cash and cash equivalents 1,341 1,255 1,437
________ ________ ________
Total current assets 2,050 3,403 2,074
________ ________ ________
Total assets 5,674 6,225 5,565
_______ _______ _______
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables (356) (1,112) (491)
Current tax liabilities (98) - (98)
________ ________ ________
Total current liabilities (454) (1,112) (589)
________ ________ ________
Net assets 5,220 5,113 4,976
________ ________ ________
Equity
Issued share capital 336 336 336
Share premium account 3,090 3,090 3,090
Other reserve 244 244 244
Foreign currency reserves 195 (118) 63
Retained Earnings 1,355 1,561 1,243
_______ _______ _______
Total Shareholders' Equity 5,220 5,113 4,976
________ ________ ________
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
Six months Six months Year to 31
ended 30 ended 30 December
June 2008 June 2007 2007
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Operating activities
Operating profit after exceptional items 116 1,220 572
Depreciation - 1 3
Exceptional profit on sale of intangible (317) (1,496) (1,152)
asset
(Increase)/decrease in receivables (92) (157) 812
Increase/(decrease) in payables (136) 129 (77)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 20 (22) 483
Gain/(loss) on exchange - (118) -
Share-based payment 30 30 61
Taxes paid (66) (11) (118)
________ ________ ________
Net cash(used in) / generated by operating (445) (424) 584
activities
________ ________ ________
Investing Activities
Interest received 32 16 50
Diminution in value of intangible asset - 300 -
Net proceeds on sale of intangible asset 317 1,600 1,152
Purchase of listed investments - - (113)
________ ________ ________
Net cash generated by investing activities 349 1,916 1,089
________ ________ ________
Financing Activities
Interest paid - (8) (7)
________ ________ ________
Net cash used in financing activities - (8) (7)
________ ________ ________
Net (decrease)/increasein cash and cash (96) 1,484 1,666
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of 1,437 (229) (229)
period
________ ________ ________
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,341 1,255 1,437
________ ________ ________
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
Share Share Other Foreign Retained Total
Reserve Currency earnings equity
Capital Premium Reserve
£000 £000 £000 £'000 £000 £000
At 1 January 2007 336 3,090 244 (161) 790 4,299
Profit for the - - - - 465 465
year
Fair value - - - - (43) (43)
adjustment in
respect of
available-for-sale
financial assets
Equity-settled - - - - 31 31
share based
payment
Exchange - - - 224 - 224
Difference
_______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
At 1 January 2008 336 3,090 244 63 1,243 4,976
Profit for the - - - - 112 112
period
Exchange - - - 132 - 132
Difference
_______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
At 30 June 2008 336 3,090 244 195 1,355 5,220
_______ _______ _______ ________ ________ ________
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.Basis of preparation of the financial statements
The interim accounts have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS and IFRIC Interpretations) issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as adopted by the European
Union and with those parts of the Companies Acts applicable to Companies
preparing financial statements under IFRS.
The interim results do not constitute statutory results within the meaning of
section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The interim results to 30 June 2008 are
neither audited nor reviewed by the auditors. The financial information for the
full preceding year is based on the statutory accounts for the year ended 31
December 2007, upon which the auditors issued an unqualified opinion and which
have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
This interim report does not comply with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting",
as is currently permissible under the rules on the Alternative Investment
Market ("AIM").
2. Intangible assets
Intangible assets represent acquired trademarks and are recorded at historic
cost. No amortisation is charged as they are regarded as having infinite lives.
The annual results reflect the expenditure incurred in the support and
development of these brands. In addition, the trademarks are supported by the
existence of international licensee agreements, which establish obligations as
to guaranteed minimum licence income and marketing arrangements with the view
to maximising long-term growth. The directors believe that the licence
agreements will be renewed at the end of their legal expiry dates and that the
value of the trademarks will be maintained. The carrying values are reviewed
annually and written down to the estimated recoverable amount as necessary.
3. Share-based payment
The group operates share incentive and option schemes for directors and
employees. For all share awards the fair value as at the date of grant is
calculated using an option pricing model and the charge to profit and loss
account is recognised as a staff cost over the vesting period.
4. Revenue
Six months to Six months to Year to 31
30 June 2008 30 June 2007 December 2007
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
£000 £000 £000
Licensing 306 280 341
Replica Kit (24) 1,254 1,516
________ ________ _______
Total 282 1,534 1,857
________ ________ ________
5. Earnings per share
The basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the
financial year attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of
shares in issue.
Six months Six months Year to 31
to 30 June to 30 June December
2008 2007 2007
Weighted average number of shares 33,593,353 33,593,353 33,593,353
Dilutive effect of share options - 40,500 -
________ ________ ________
Diluted weighted average ordinary shares 33,593,353 33,633,853 33,593,353
________ ________ ________
Profit for the period £000 £000 £000
112 932 465
________ ________ ________
Basic and diluted earnings per 1p Pence Pence Pence
ordinary share
0.34 2.8 1.4
________ ________ ________
6. Dividends
There were no dividends provided or paid during the six months.