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Aeorema Communications Plc
23 January 2017
 

Aeorema Communications plc / Index: AIM / Epic: AEO / Sector: Media

23 January 2017

Aeorema communications plc ('Aeorema' or 'the Company')

Interim Report

 

Aeorema Communications plc, the AIM-traded live events agency, announces its results for the six months ended 31 December 2016.

 

Overview

·     Pre-tax profits of £77,180 on a turnover of £1,575,470

·     Awards wins in film and events

·     Robust cash position of £1,151,766

 

Chairman's Statement

During the period, we maintained our position as a leading London based live events agency with award wins and home and abroad.

 

Despite this, the trading environment in the events sector has been uncertain, in part due to the post-Brexit market uncertainty, causing clients to be more hesitant in their event planning budgets and resulting in some contracts to be either postponed or cancelled.  Against this background, Aeorema traded in line with management expectations for the first half of the year and maintained its strong cash position, but the second half remains challenging as previously reported.

 

However, we believe that these are short-term challenges and in the longer term we remain confident that our strategy and strong market reputation in the delivery of creative and diverse live events will see Aeorema prosper.  As such, we continue to differentiate ourselves in the market with our distinct skill-set, working with several blue-chip corporations and attracting a pipeline of potential quality business.

 

Our robust balance sheet with £1,151,766 cash in the bank and revenue generation of £1,575,470 is something we are proud of.  During the six months, we achieved a pre-tax profit of £77,180 and operational costs were £699,836.

 

Aeorema is powered by the hard work and commitment of all our employees; I would like to thank them for their efforts and dedication, as well as our shareholders for their continued support.

 

M Hale

Chairman

20 January 2017

 

For further information visit www.aeorema.com or contact:

 

Gary Fitzpatrick                                                Aeorema Communications plc                  Tel: 020 7291 0444

Marc Milmo/Catherine Leftley                  Cantor Fitzgerald Europe                             Tel: 020 7894 7000

Isabel de Salis                                                   St Brides Partners                                            Tel: 020 7236 1177

 

 

AEOREMA COMMUNICATIONS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the period ended 31 December 2016

 

 

 



Unaudited

6 Months to 31 December 2016

Unaudited

6 Months to 31 December 2015

Audited

Year to

30 June

2016







Notes

£

£

£

Continuing Operations










Revenue


1,575,470

1,591,114

4,583,050

Cost of sales


(798,814)

(795,832)

(2,779,903)






Gross profit


776,656

795,282

1,803,147











Administrative expenses


(699,836)

(715,202)

(1,463,899)






Operating profit


76,820

80,080

339,248

Finance income


360

396

917






Profit before taxation


77,180

80,476

340,165

Taxation

5

(24,847)

(16,565)

(66,663)






Profit for the period from continuing operations


52,333

63,911

273,502











Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations










Basic (pence)

6

0.57823

0.70616

3.02195

Diluted (pence)

6

0.55968

0.68350

2.92500

 

 

There are no other comprehensive income items

AEOREMA COMMUNICATIONS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

For the period ended 31 December 2016

 

 

 



Unaudited

6 Months to 31 December 2016

Unaudited

6 Months to 31 December 2015

Audited

Year to

30 June

2016








£

£

£






Non-current assets





Intangible assets


365,154

365,154

365,154

Property, plant and equipment


50,958

99,560

60,259

Deferred taxation


-

-

6,075



416,112

464,714

431,488






Current assets





Trade and other receivables


651,502

747,770

1,174,337

Cash and cash equivalents


1,151,766

1,372,589

1,427,723



1,803,268

2,120,359

2,602,060











Total assets


2,219,380

2,585,073

3,033,548






Current liabilities





Trade and other payables


636,320

839,868

1,340,583

Current tax payable


83,205

57,000

66,043



719,525

896,868

1,406,626






Non-current liabilities





Deferred taxation


1,610

4,322

-



1,610

4,322

-






Net assets


1,498,245

1,683,883

1,626,922











Equity attributable to equity holder:





Share capital


1,131,313

1,131,313

1,131,313

Share premium


7,063

7,063

7,063

Merger reserve


16,650

16,650

16,650

Capital contribution reserve


257,812

257,812

257,812

Retained earnings


85,407

271,045

214,084






Total equity


1,498,245

1,683,883

1,626,922

 


AEOREMA COMMUNICATIONS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the period ended 31 December 2016

 

 


Share capital

Share

Premium

Merger reserve

Capital contribution reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity


£

£

£

£

£

£








At 1 July 2015

1,131,313

7,063

16,650

257,812

471,202

1,884,040

Payment of dividends

-

-

-

-

(271,515)

(271,515)

Comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

-

63,911

63,911

Share based payment

-

-

-

-

7,447

7,447

 

At 31 December 2015

 

1,131,313

 

7,063

 

16,650

 

257,812

 

271,045

 

1,683,883

 

 







At 1 January 2016

1,131,313

7,063

16,650

257,812

271,045

1,683,883

Payment of dividends

-

-

-

-

(271,515)

(271,515)

Comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

-

209,591

209,591

Share based payment

-

-

-

-

4,963

4,963

 

At 30 June 2016

 

1,131,313

 

7,063

 

16,650

 

257,812

 

214,084

 

1,626,922

 

 







At 1 July 2016

1,131,313

7,063

16,650

257,812

214,084

1,626,922

Payment of dividends

-

-

-

-

(181,010)

(181,010)

Comprehensive income for the period

-

-

-

-

52,333

52,333

 

At 31 December 2016

 

1,131,313

 

7,063

 

16,650

 

257,812

 

85,407

 

1,498,245

 

 

 

AEOREMA COMMUNICATIONS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the period ended 31 December 2016

 

 



Unaudited

6 Months to 31 December 2016

Unaudited

6 Months to 31 December 2015

Audited

Year to

30 June

2016



£

£

£

Cash flow from operating activities





Profit before taxation


77,180

80,476

340,165

Adjustments for:





Depreciation of property, plant and equipment


25,235

26,031

44,101

Share based payment expense


-

7,447

12,410

Finance income


(360)

(396)

(917)

Operating cash flow before movement in working capital


102,055

113,558

395,759

Decrease in trade and other payables


(704,264)

(572,475)

(71,760)

Decrease in trade and other receivables


522,835

604,629

178,061

Cash (used) in / generated from operating activities


(79,374)

145,712

502,060






Taxation paid


-

-

(51,452)






Cash flow from investing activities





Finance income


360

396

917

Purchase of property, plant and equipment


(15,933)

(60,457)

(39,225)

Net cash used in investing activities


(15,573)

(60,061)

(38,308)






Cash flow from financing activities





Dividends paid


(181,010)

(271,515)

(543,030)

Net cash used in financing activities


(181,010)

(271,515)

(543,030)






Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents


(275,957)

(185,864)

(130,730)






Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period


1,427,723

1,558,453

1,558,453






Cash and cash equivalents at end of period


1,151,766

1,372,589

1,427,723






 

 

AEOREMA COMMUNICATIONS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the period ended 31 December 2016

 

1.    General information

 

Aeorema Communications plc is a public limited company incorporated within the United Kingdom. The company is domiciled in the United Kingdom and its principal place of business is 23-31 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W 7PA. The Company's ordinary shares are traded on AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ending 31 December 2016 (including comparatives for the periods ended 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2016) were approved by the board of directors on 20 January 2017.

 

The financial information set out in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts for the purposes of section 434 of the Companies Act (2006). The Group's statutory financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016, prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report for those financial statements was unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or section 498 (3) of the Companies Act (2006).

 

The interim financial statements have been prepared using the accounting policies set out in the Group's 2016 statutory accounts and have not been audited.

 

Copies of the annual statutory financial statements and the interim report can be found on our website at www.aeorema.com or can be requested from the Company Secretary at the Company's registered office: 64 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 8TB.

 

2.    Basis of preparation

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2016 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union

 

3.    Summary of significant accounting policies

 

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2016, as described in those annual financial statements. There has been no impact on the Group's financial position or performance from new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations mandatory as of 1 July 2016.

 

 

4.    Revenue and segmental results

 

The Company uses several factors in identifying and analysing reportable segments, including the basis of organisation such as differences in products and geographical areas. The Board of Directors, being the chief operating decision makers, have determined that for the period ended 31 December 2016 there is only one reportable operating segment.

 

5.    Income tax charge

 

Income period tax is accrued based on the estimated average annual effective income tax rate of 20 percent (2015: 20 percent).

 

6.    Earnings per share

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

 

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary owners of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares in ordinary shares.

 

The following reflects the income and share data used and dilutive earnings per share computations:

 


Unaudited 6 Months to 31 December 2016

Unaudited 6 Months to 31 December 2015

Audited Year to 30 June 2016





Earnings per share attributable to owners of parent

52,333

63,911

273,502





Number of shares








Basic weighted average number of shares

9,050,500

9,050,500

9,050,500





Effect of dilutive share options

300,000

300,000

300,000





Diluted weighted average number of shares

9,350,500

9,350,500

9,350,500





 

7.    Dividends

 

During the interim period a dividend of 2 pence (2015: 3 pence) per share was paid to holders of the Company's ordinary shares.

 

 

8.    Related party transactions

 

The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries and its directors. Transactions between Group companies, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are therefore not included in these consolidated interim financial statements.

 


Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2016

Unaudited 6 months to 31 December 2015


£

£

Subsidiaries



Amounts owed by/(to) subsidiaries

504,015

400,973

Amounts owed by/(to) subsidiaries

504,015

400,973

 

 

 

Harris & Trotter LLP is a firm in which S Haffner and S Garbutta are members. The following was charged to the Group in respect of professional services.

 


Unaudited 6 Months to 31 December 2016

Unaudited 6 Months to 31 December 2015

Harris & Trotter LLP

£

£

Aeorema Communications plc

7,500

6,000

Aeorema Limited

2,450

1,900


9,950

7,900

 

Fees charged to Aeorema Communications plc include £7,500 (2015: £5,000) for the services of Stephen Haffner (2015: Stephen Garbutta) as a non-executive director of that company.

 

The compensation of key management (including directors) of the Group is as follows:

 


Unaudited 6 Months to 31 December 2016

Unaudited 6 Months to 31 December 2015


£

£

Short-term employee benefits

112,000

109,810

Post-employment benefits

20,496

31,708


132,496

141,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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