Interim Results

Photo-Me International PLC 7 January 2002 7 January 2002 PHOTO-ME INTERNATIONAL PLC - INTERIM RESULTS * In the six months to 31 October 2001, total turnover increased by 1.5% to £107.3m, EBITDA declined by 18.0% to £26.6m and pre-tax profit was 45.3% lower at £8.2m. * Basic earnings per share were 1.24p (2000: 2.81p) and an interim dividend per share of 0.3p (2000: 0.5p) is declared. * Net debt decreased by £9.2m to £47.0m. * Operating turnover decreased by 10.3% to £81.3m, whilst Manufacturing turnover increased by 71.8% to £26.0m, reflecting increased sales of the DKS minilab. * As in 2000, Continental Europe, which is the area with the largest Operating business and home to PMI's Manufacturing activities, was the principal contributor to both turnover and pre-tax profit, with £56.1m and £7.5m, respectively. * In the half-year, sales of DKS 1 minilabs (650 prints per hour), which were first made in July 2000, increased to over 500 from over 100; these minilabs are performing technically extremely well and have been favourably received by purchasers. The DKS 2 minilab (1,500 prints per hour), which will permit PMI to cover over 95% of the market as against some 40% currently, will be launched at next month's PMA Exhibition in Orlando. * As to prospects for PMI's Operating business, Serge Crasnianski, CEO, stated 'In the short term, PMI believes that it is unlikely that there will be any significant improvement in overall market conditions. Whilst the UK is likely to achieve a significantly lower result to that of the recent past, the Board is confident of continued success in France and of an eventual recovery in Japan.' * With regard to prospects for PMI's Manufacturing business, Mr. Crasnianski said 'In the medium term, as the DKS range extends, prospects for PMI's Manufacturing business are very good. In the coming months, however, there can be no guarantee of substantial sales of DKS machines on account of economic conditions in the USA, which is the market with much the largest potential.' * On the overall position, Mr Crasnianski concluded 'In the short term, the outlook remains uncertain and the Group does not expect to make progress in the second half of the year, which is traditionally the weaker half for the Operating business. Thereafter, the prospects for Manufacturing, whose importance as an activity is expected to continue to increase, give us cause for some optimism'. Presentation to brokers' analysts: A presentation will be made from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m today at Regus, CityPoint, 1 Ropemaker Street, London, EC2 (under 200 yards from Moorgate Underground station). Notes for Editors: PMI is the world's leading operator and manufacturer of photobooths. PMI is also a major manufacturer of photographic development and printing equipment, which represents its highest growth opportunity. In both cases, its focus is firmly on digital technology. Enquiries: Photo-Me International plc 01372-453399 Vernon Sankey (Deputy Chairman) ) Serge Crasnianski (Chief Executive Officer) ) on 7 January at 020-7444 4166 Jean-Luc Peurois (Group Finance Director) ) Robert Lowes (Company Secretary) Bankside Consultants Limited Charles Ponsonby 020-7444 4166 INTERIM STATEMENT In the six months to 31 October 2001, turnover increased by 1.5% whilst pre-tax profits declined by 45.3%. As was indicated in the announcement of 19 October 2001, the first half has been impacted by a slow down in the Operations business and a reduction in the Manufacturing order book. At that date, the Board also committed to explore ways to maximise shareholder value by way of partial asset realisations. This process continues. In the face of worldwide recession, prospects are likely to remain unexciting until such time, hopefully this autumn, as sales of PMI's excellent and extended DKS (Digital Kis System) digital photoprocessing minilab range return to high growth. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW In order to make comparisons more meaningful, exceptional items initially reported in the 2000 interim announcement have been excluded from the following analysis. For the six months to 31 October 2001, on turnover up 1.5% at £107.3m (2000: £105.7m), EBITDA declined by 18.0% to £26.6m (2000: £32.5m) - which, at 25%, represents a high percentage of turnover - whilst profit before interest and tax decreased by 39.4% to £10.0m (2000: £16.4 m) and pre-tax profit was 45.3% lower at £8.2m (2000: £15.1m). Basic earnings per share for the first half were 1.24p (2000: 2.81p), after a substantially increased effective tax rate of 44.0% (2000: 31.0%), principally reflecting the losses arising from certain overseas operations on which no tax relief is available. Operating turnover decreased by 10.3% to £81.3m (76% of total turnover) from £ 90.6 m (86% of total turnover). Manufacturing turnover increased by 71.8% to £26.0m (24% of total turnover) from £15.1m (14% of total turnover), reflecting increased sales of the DKS minilab. As in 2000, Continental Europe, which is the area with the largest Operating business and home to PMI's Manufacturing activities, was the principal contributor to both turnover and pre-tax profit, with £56.1m and £7.5m, respectively. Profits, however, were flat, reflecting the continued investment in the DKS minilab activity. An explanation of the profit variances of the principal Operating businesses is included in the Business Review below. DIVIDEND An interim dividend of 0.3p (2000: 0.5p) per ordinary share is declared and will be paid on 8 April 2002 to holders of ordinary shares on the register at close of business on 8 March 2002. A decision on the level of the final dividend for the year ending 30 April 2002 will be taken at the time of the preliminary announcement, in the light of the results for the year and the prospects at that time. BORROWINGS, CASH AND INTEREST During the half year, net debt decreased by £9.2m to £47.0m, reflecting reduced capital expenditure of £14.7m (2000 : £22.2m), of which £11.5m (2000 : £17.4m) relates to Operating equipment. With net assets before deducting minority interests increased by £3.4m to £75.5m, gearing decreased to 62.2% from 77.9% at 30 April 2001. As compared to the half year ended 31 October 2000, net cash inflow from operating activities was only slightly lower at £29.7m (2000: £30.4m), benefiting from an improvement in working capital. Net interest payable increased to £1.7m from £1.4m but was still covered a comfortable 5.8 times by profit before interest and tax. BUSINESS REVIEW PMI's strategy for both Manufacturing and Operating remains firmly rooted in the application of digital technology to photography. Operating Operating comprises the operation of photobooths and other vending equipment. At the half year end, the total number of Operating sites worldwide was around 25,000, including some 20,000 photobooths. PMI is a global company with three major Operating territories - the UK, France and Japan, in all of which it continues to enjoy the leading market position. Operating turnover in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (with 7,600 sites, including 5,900 photobooths) decreased by 11% to £26.5m, principally due to the loss in November 2000 of the Crown Post Office contract and slightly reduced demand for ID photography; profitability was also affected by increased competitive activity. Operating turnover in France (with 8,100 sites, including 5,500 photobooths) increased by 5% to £21.9m, reflecting a constant market share and the strength of the French Franc. Profits were maintained. Operating turnover in Japan (with 3,700 sites, including 3,600 photobooths) decreased by 23% to £17.7m, of which 10% was due to the weaker Yen and 13% due to the change in driving licence regulations with regard to ID photographs and to continued recession, which has caused both a decline in retail sales and a number of bankruptcies amongst site owners. The reduced turnover and profits in Japan are to be addressed principally by a programme of installation of new digital machines in new sites. PMI has recently acquired two complementary companies in Germany and has agreed to purchase another operation in Switzerland. The decline in operating turnover in the Americas to £3.9 m from £5.5m is due in part to the disposal, as a subsidiary, of the Brazilian operation which generated turnover of £0.9m in the first half of last year. Further loss of turnover in the USA followed the abandonment of certain unprofitable sites, in addition to adverse market conditions for fun photography (which in the USA generates higher volumes than ID photography) subsequent to 11 September, when turnover immediately dropped by approximately one-third relative to budget. The loss in the Americas includes a £0.5m share of the start-up loss for the DigitalPortal Inc (DPI) joint venture with SanDisk to operate self-service digital photoprocessing kiosks in the USA. The first kiosks, which were manufactured by PMI in Grenoble, were delivered to the USA in May 2001 for field testing, which has proved both technically and commercially satisfactory. A gradual roll-out of further kiosks is now in progress. Manufacturing Manufacturing comprises the manufacture of photoprocessing equipment, for operation by third parties, and of photobooths, for operation by PMI. The manufacture of minilabs is now concentrated on digital equipment which places the Group at the forefront of the rapid worldwide move into digital photography. A recent authoritative report estimates that the digital photography market will more than double in the next four years to over $37 billion, the largest market being North America. The DKS range of photoprocessing minilabs In the half year, PMI sold more than 500 DKS minilabs, which compares with slightly more than 100 (in addition to analogue minilabs) in the half year ended 31 October 2000, following the commencement of production of the DKS in July 2000. These DKS I minilabs, which can produce 650 prints an hour, are performing extremely well technically and have been favourably received by purchasers. Their profit contribution, however, was not as much as had been expected as a result of the cost base increasing in anticipation of a higher level of sales. During the half year, PMI progressed the development of the DKS 1+ machine, which can produce 750 prints an hour and will be available this month, and the DKS 2 machine, which can produce 1,500 prints an hour, making it one of the fastest and best value machines on the market. The official launch of the DKS 2 will take place at the Photo Marketing Association exhibition to be held in Orlando, Florida next month, with delivery of the first units in that month and volume roll-out scheduled for the autumn. The DKS 2 will take PMI into a different segment of the market and permit it to cover over 95% of the market as against some 40% currently. A full range of DKS minilabs is under development. OEM products PMI recently signed a contract to manufacture desktop digital printers for Mitsubishi, and the development of other photoprocessing equipment, also for sale through OEM arrangements, is underway. PROSPECTS Operating In the short term, PMI believes that it is unlikely that there will be any significant improvement in overall market conditions. Whilst the UK is likely to achieve a significantly lower result to that of the recent past, the Board is confident of continued success in France and of an eventual recovery in Japan. Manufacturing In the medium term, as the DKS range extends, prospects for PMI's Manufacturing business are very good. In the coming months, however, there can be no guarantee of substantial sales of DKS machines on account of economic conditions in the USA, which is the market with much the largest potential. Overall In the short term, the outlook remains uncertain and the Group does not expect to make progress in the second half of the year, which is traditionally the weaker half for the Operating business. Thereafter, the prospects for Manufacturing, whose importance as an activity is expected to continue to increase, give us cause for some optimism. Serge Crasnianski 7 January 2002 Chief Executive Officer GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT for the six months ended 31 October 2001 Unaudited Audited Unaudited 6 months to 31 October 2000 year to 30 April 2001 6 months before except after before except after to 31 except -ional except except -ional except October -ional items -ional -ional items -ional 2001 items (note 3) items items (note 3) items £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 Total group turnover - continuing 107,283 105,728 - 105,728 208,816 - 208,816 operations Less: sales to (742) - - - - - - joint venture Turnover 106,541 105,728 - 105,728 208,816 - 208,816 Cost of sales (83,541) (77,093) (24,116) (101,209)(158,532) (24,116)(182,648) Gross profit/ 23,000 28,635 (24,116) 4,519 50,284 (24,116) 26,168 (loss) Administrative (13,075) (12,844) - (12,844) (25,146) - (25,146) expenses Other 523 500 - 500 1,528 - 1,528 operating income Operating profit/(loss) - continuing 10,448 16,291 (24,116) (7,825) 26,666 (24,116) 2,550 operations Share of operating loss of joint venture (534) - - - - - - Share of operating profit of 52 77 - 77 120 - 120 associates Total 9,966 16,368 (24,116) (7,748) 26,786 (24,116) 2,670 operating profit/(loss) Profit on disposal of group - 73 - 73 - 44 44 undertakings Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities 9,966 16,441 (24,116) (7,675) 26,786 (24,072) 2,714 before interest Interest 157 280 - 280 488 - 488 receivable Interest (1,874) (1,651) - (1,651) (3,598) - (3,598) payable Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation 8,249 15,070 (24,116)(9,046) 23,676 (24,072) (396) - Note 3 Tax on profit/ (loss) on ordinary (3,629) (4,676) 7,720 3,044 (8,829) 7,720 (1,109) activities - Note 4 Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities 4,620 10,394 (16,396)(6,002) 14,847 (16,352) (1,505) after taxation Minority interests - equity and non-equity interests (121) (141) 549 408 (332) 549 217 Profit/(loss) attributable to members of the holding company 4,499 10,253 (15,847)(5,594) 14,515 (15,803) (1,288) Dividends - equity (1,089) (1,809) - (1,809) (6,875) - (6,875) interests - Note 5 Retained 3,410 8,444 (15,847)(7,403) 7,640 (15,803) (8,163) profit/(loss) for period Basic earnings per share - before 1.24p 2.81p 4.01p exceptionals - Note 6 - exceptional - (4.36p) (4.37p) items Basic earnings per share 1.24p (1.55p) (0.36p) - Note 6 Diluted earnings per share - before 1.23p 2.80p 3.99p exceptionals - Note 6 - exceptional - (4.36p) (4.37p) items Diluted earnings per share - Note 6 1.23p (1.55p) (0.36p) Dividends per 0.30p 0.50p 0.50p 1.90p 1.90p share- Note 5 GROUP BALANCE SHEET as at 31 October 2001 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 31 October 31 October 30 April 2001 2000 2001 Note £000 £000 £000 Fixed assets Intangible assets - goodwill 7 8,945 8,918 9,122 - other 7 7,103 6,171 6,034 Tangible assets 7 101,574 102,573 104,741 Investments 690 540 720 Investment in joint venture 898 - - 119,210 118,202 120,617 Current assets Stocks 25,285 28,257 28,366 Debtors 34,673 33,588 40,653 Investments and short-term deposits 1,678 2,960 1,643 Cash at bank and in hand 13,330 13,362 10,452 74,966 78,167 81,114 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 72,592 79,794 77,860 Net current asset/(liabilities) 2,374 (1,627) 3,254 Total assets less current liabilities 121,584 116,575 123,871 Creditors Amounts falling due after more than one year 32,924 35,177 38,647 88,660 81,398 85,224 Provisions for liabilities and charges Provisions 5,655 3,423 4,842 Deferred taxation 7,505 5,866 8,258 75,500 72,109 72,124 Minority interests - equity interests 1,055 946 1,085 - non-equity interests 922 900 925 73,523 70,263 70,114 Capital and reserves Called-up share capital 2,013 2,010 2,010 Reserves: Share premium account 8 2,584 2,443 2,443 Capital reserves 8 10,910 7,474 8,622 Profit and loss account 8 58,016 58,336 57,039 73,523 70,263 70,114 Shareholders' funds are attributable to: Equity interests 73,322 70,062 69,913 Non-equity interests 201 201 201 73,523 70,263 70,114 GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the six months ended 31 October 2001 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months year to to to 31 31 30 October October April 2001 2000 2001 Note £000 £000 £000 Net cash inflow from operating activities a 29,672 30,414 44,235 Dividends from associates - - 133 Returns on investments and servicing of finance (1,779) (1,414) (3,195) Taxation (2,985) (3,561) (5,601) Capital expenditure and financial investment (14,358) (20,928) (36,822) Acquisitions and disposals (1,580) (104) (129) Dividends paid - equity shareholders - - (6,150) Cash inflow/(outflow) before use of liquid resources and financing 8,970 4,407 (7,529) Management of liquid resources 2 26 1,514 Financing - (decrease)/increase in debt (4,381) (1,193) 1,086 - shares issued 144 - - Increase/(decrease) in cash in the period 4,735 3,240 (4,929) Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt b Increase/(decrease) in cash in the period 4,735 3,240 (4,929) Repayment of capital element of finance leases 1,091 992 1,737 Cash flow from decrease/(increase) in debt and lease financing 3,290 201 (2,823) Cash flow from decrease in liquid resources (2) (26) (1,514) Change in net debt resulting from cash flows 9,114 4,407 (7,529) Decrease in debt on disposal of subsidiary undertaking - 315 335 Finance leases - - (15) Other non-cash changes - (15) - Foreign exchange translation differences 75 (125) (2,108) Movement in net debt in the period 9,189 4,582 (9,317) Net debt at 1 May 2001 (56,185) (46,868) (46,868) Net debt at 31 October 2001 (46,996) (42,286) (56,185) NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the six months ended 31 October 2001 (a) Reconciliation of operating profit to operating cash flow Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months year to to to 31 October 31 October 30 April 2001 2000 2001 £000 £000 £000 Operating profit/(loss) 10,448 (7,825) 2,550 Depreciation and amortisation charges 16,684 36,954 52,641 Non-cash charge relating to other exceptional provisions - 3,239 3,912 Loss/(profit) on sale of assets - 43 (230) Other non-cash movements (4) - 441 Gross cash inflow 27,128 32,411 59,314 Net movement in working capital 2,544 (1,997) (15,079) Net cash inflow from operating activities 29,672 30,414 44,235 (b) Analysis of net debt At Other At At 1 May non-cash Exchange 31 31 October October 2001 Cash flow changes movement 2001 2000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 Cash at bank and in 10,452 2,896 - (18) 13,330 13,362 hand Overdrafts (10,284) 1,839 - 2 (8,443) (4,460) 4,735 Debt due after one (33,360) (2,667) 6,823 13 (29,191) (27,881) year Debt due within one (18,399) 5,957 (6,823) 38 (19,227) (19,762) year Finance leases (6,237) 1,091 - 3 (5,143) (6,505) 4,381 Current asset investments and short term 1,643 (2) - 37 1,678 2,960 deposits Total (56,185) 9,114 - 75 (46,996) (42,286) GROUP STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES for the six months ended 31 October 2001 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months to 6 months to year to 31 October 31 October 30 April 2001 2000 2001 £000 £000 £000 Profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders 4,499 (5,594) (1,288) Exchange adjustments (145) 1,563 2,174 Total recognised gains and losses for the 4,354 (4,031) 886 period RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS for the six months ended 31 October 2001 Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months year to to to 30 31 October 31 October April 2001 2000 2001 £000 £000 £000 Profit/(loss) for the period before dividends 4,499 (5,594) (1,288) Dividends (1,089) (1,809) (6,875) Exchange adjustments (145) 1,563 2,174 Shares issued including share premium 144 - - Goodwill written-back on disposal of subsidiary undertakings - (73) (73) Net movement in shareholders' funds 3,409 (5,913) (6,062) Shareholders' funds at 1 May 2001 70,114 76,176 76,176 Shareholders' funds at 31 October 2001 73,523 70,263 70,114 NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS for the six months ended 31 October 2001 1 Basis of preparation of the interim accounts The interim accounts have been prepared on the basis of accounting policies set out in the Group's 2001 Report and Accounts. The Group is adopting new accounting standards, FRS 18 'Accounting policies' and FRS 19 'Deferred tax', during the year ending 30 April 2002. These standards have not had any material impact on the Group's accounts. For the preparation of the interim accounts, the results of overseas undertakings have been translated at exchange rates ruling on 31 October 2001. Turnover and operating profit are derived from continuing operations. There have been no acquisitions nor discontinued operations in the six months to 31 October 2001. The figures for the year ended 30 April 2001 have been extracted from the Report and Accounts which have been filed with the Registrar of Companies, in which the auditors' report was unqualified and did not contain any statement under Section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985. 2 Turnover Total group turnover was contributed as follows: 6 months to 6 months to Year to 31 October 31 October 30 April 2001 2000 2001 £000 £000 £000 Area of activity Manufacturing 26,012 15,144 45,431 Operating 81,271 90,584 163,385 Total sales to third parties 107,283 105,728 208,816 Geographical area United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland 29,360 33,524 62,277 Overseas - Continental Europe 56,136 43,477 95,747 - The Americas 3,942 5,499 9,454 - Asia 17,845 23,228 41,338 107,283 105,728 208,816 3 Profit on ordinary activities before taxation 6 months to Year to 31 October 2000 30 April 2001 6 months to Before After Before After 31 October exceptional exceptional exceptional exceptional 2001 items items items items £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 Geographical area United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland 1,446 5,443 2,692 6,981 4,274 Overseas - Continental Europe 7,541 8,284 775 13,841 6,332 - The Americas (1,440) (309) (6,547) (1,349) (7,587) - Asia 702 1,652 (5,966) 4,203 (3,415) 8,249 15,070 (9,046) 23,676 (396) In accordance with Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 11, an impairment review of the carrying value of fixed assets and of related stocks of components resulted in a total exceptional charge against profit of £24,116,000 in both the six months period to 31 October 2000 and the year to 30 April 2001. 4 Taxation 6 months to 6 months to Year to 31 October 31 October 30 April 2001 2000 2001 £000 £000 £000 United Kingdom 264 295 1,022 Overseas 3,365 (3,339) 87 3,629 (3,044) 1,109 The charges for taxation for the six months ended 31 October 2001 have been computed by applying the estimated effective tax rates for the full financial year. 5 Dividends 6 months to 6 months to Year to 31 October 31 October 30 April 2001 2000 2001 £000 £000 £000 Interim - 0.3p per share (2000: 0.5p) 1,089 1,809 1,809 Final - 1.4p per share - - 5,066 1,089 1,809 6,875 The directors have declared an interim dividend of 0.3p (2000: 0.5p) per Ordinary share. The interim dividend will be paid on 8 April 2002 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 8 March 2002. 6 Earnings per share The calculation of earnings per share is based on the following: 6 months to 6 months to Year to 31 October 31 October 30 April 2001 2000 2001 Profit attributable to shareholders - before exceptional items (£000) 4,499 10,180 14,515 - exceptional items (£000) - (15,774) (15,803) - after exceptional items (£000) 4,499 (5,594) (1,288) Weighted average number of shares in issue in the period - basic (000) 361,924 361,748 361,765 - including dilutive share options (000) 365,137 363,416 364,119 For both the six month period to 31 October 2000 and the year to 30 April 2001, the loss after exceptional items attributable to Ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of Ordinary shares, for the purpose of calculating the diluted earnings per share, were identical to those used for the basic earnings per share. This is because the exercise of share options would have had the effect of reducing the loss per Ordinary share and was therefore not dilutive under the terms of FRS14. 7 Fixed assets Other Goodwill intangible Tangible £000 £000 £000 Net book value at 1 May 2001 9,122 6,034 104,741 Exchange adjustment - (2) (36) Additions - operating equipment - - 11,462 - other 89 2,160 1,034 Depreciation provided in the period (266) (1,089) (15,329) Disposals at net book value - - (298) Net book value at 31 October 2001 8,945 7,103 101,574 8 Reserves Share Capital Profit premium Reserves and loss £000 £000 £000 Balance at 1 May 2001 2,443 8,622 57,039 Exchange adjustment - (5) (140) Transfer between reserves - 2,293 (2,293) Arising on issue of shares in the period 141 - - Profit for the period - - 3,410 Balance at 31 October 2001 2,584 10,910 58,016 9 Copies of the Interim Report Copies of the Interim Report will be mailed to shareholders on 16 January 2002 and from that date will be available from the Company's Registered Office at Church Road, Bookham, Surrey KT23 3EU (tel: 01372-453399).
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