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RTC Group PLC
27 February 2017
27 February 2017
RTC Group Plc
("RTC", "the Company" or "the Group")
Final results for the year ended 31 December 2016
RTC Group Plc (AIM: RTC.L), the engineering and technical
recruitment company, is pleased to announce its audited results for
the year ended 31 December 2016.
Highlights
-- Group revenue GBP67.9m (2015: GBP64.9m)
-- Gross profit GBP12.1m (2015: GBP12.7m)
-- Profit before tax GBP1.1m (2015: GBP1.3m)
-- Earnings per share (basic) 5.80p (2015: 7.85p)
-- Cash inflow from operations GBP1.7m (2015: GBP0.5m)
During the year, the Company paid an interim dividend of
GBP152,549 (2015: GBP136,631) to its equity shareholders. This
represents a payment of 1.1p (2015: 1.0p) per share. A final
dividend of GBP277,363 (2015: GBP277,363) has been proposed but has
not been accrued within these financial statements. This represents
a payment of 2.0p (2015: 2.0p) per share. A resolution regarding
the recommended final dividend is to be considered at the Company's
forthcoming 2017 Annual General Meeting, which is due to be held on
19 April 2017. If shareholders approve the recommended final
dividend, then this will be paid on 3 July 2017 to all holders of
shares who are on the register of members at the close of business
on 9 June 2017, with an ex-dividend date of 8 June 2017.
Commenting on the results Andy Pendlebury, CEO said:
"2016 was another positive year for RTC. Ganymede continues to
build its reputation as a leading supplier to Network Rail on its
CP5 maintenance and renewals programmes. ATA's regional branch
network delivered another solid year and the ATA project business,
despite its third quarter difficulties, rebounded strongly in the
last quarter of the year. Whilst overall Group revenue has only
increased modestly from 2015 and gross margin and net profit were
not as originally hoped, cash generation was strong and we are
pleased to be able to propose a 2.0p per share final dividend.
We will continue to build value for shareholders through the
further implementation of the Board's strategic plan of building
and investing in complimentary subsidiary businesses. RTC will seek
to develop new opportunities for growth through the delivery of
both independent and integrated solutions for existing and new
clients. Our success in capturing multi-subsidiary business
opportunities is growing and as more clients are aggressively
accelerating supply chain consolidation, we believe our strategic
advantage will gather pace."
Enquiries:
RTC Group Plc Tel: 0133 286 1835
Bill Douie, Chairman
Andy Pendlebury, Chief Executive
SPARK Advisory Partners Limited Tel: 0203 368 3550
(Nominated Adviser)
Matt Davis / Mark Brady
www.Sparkadvisorypartners.com
Whitman Howard Limited (Broker) Tel: 020 7659 1234
Nick Lovering / Francis North
www.Whitman-howard.com
About RTC
RTC has three principal trading subsidiaries engaged in
recruitment services:
-- ATA is one of the UK's leading engineering and technical
recruitment consultancies. Supplying white and blue collar
engineering and technical staff to a broad range of SME clients and
vertical markets;
-- Ganymede is focused on the supply and operation of blue
collar contingent labour into safety critical markets; and
-- GSS predominantly provides managed service solutions for international clients.
www.rtcgroupplc.co.uk
Note: This announcement contains inside information which is
disclosed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation.
Chairman's statement
For the year ended 31 December 2016
I am pleased to present the final report for the year.
Group
2016 has seen continued expansion of Group revenues at GBP67.9m
(2015: GBP64.9m) but has been marked by some important changes,
both internal and external. This has resulted in a setback in Group
gross profits at GBP12.1m (2015: GBP12.7m) and Group pre-tax
profits at GBP1.1m (2015: GBP1.3m). Basic earnings per share at
5.80p (2015: 7.85p) have been further affected by a higher tax
charge in 2016 (refer note 3).
The international division, Global Staffing Solutions, has
enjoyed a better than expected year as operations in Afghanistan
stabilised and other sources of revenue emerged. We have, however,
decided to discontinue our venture in Qatar.
ATA had a largely satisfactory year but was affected by some
delays in decisions concerning infrastructure projects during the
third quarter. The year ended on a strong note.
The UK labour supply division, Ganymede, continued to prosper
with demand in the Railway industry for blue collar workers
exceeding expectations leading to a busy year end and an extremely
pleasing performance for the year.
2016 was a year of major change at the Derby Conference Centre,
which is contained within the Central Services segment, as new
lease arrangements bedded in and space vacated by an outgoing
tenant was successfully re-let by the year end. Major changes in
the utilisation of the buildings were completed and the entire
premises are now available for revenue earning purposes including
the re-siting of our head office functions. These changes and
associated costs resulted in an operating loss which is not
expected to be repeated
Cash inflow from operations of GBP1.7m (2015: GBP0.5m) was
strong and has been both invested in the Derby site in line with
Group strategy and paid out in dividends to shareholders.
Capital investment
Our strong trading performance has enabled us to continue
carefully focused increases in capital expenditure for systems
improvement and the investment of GBP1.1m to re-structure the Derby
site.
Dividends
In pursuance of our policy, an interim dividend of 1.1p has been
paid, (2015: 1.0p). The Directors are now proposing a final
dividend for the 2016 year of 2.0p per share, (2015: 2.0p), subject
to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 19(th)
April 2017.
Chairman's statement
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Outlook
RTC has started 2017 positively, building on the strong finish
to 2016. ATA and Ganymede are well placed to take advantage of
economic growth and any increases in infrastructure spending,
particularly on our overstretched railway system. Global Staffing
Solutions is now stable, has continuing flows of demand from its
longstanding client in Afghanistan and is their preferred supplier
for other operations internationally. The Derby Conference Centre
has, with one exception, now completed expenditure on improvements
and is experiencing solid demand for its services.
These are exciting times with many opportunities and although
the global situation must continue to cause apprehension the UK
economy continues to perform gratifyingly well and as a result we
view the future with confidence.
Staff
I should like to thank our staff at all levels for their
loyalty, hard work and enthusiasm.
W J C Douie 26 February 2017
Chairman
Chief executive's operational and strategic review
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Background
Over the past few years, I have outlined for our shareholders an
honest and open assessment of the key challenges the Group has
faced whilst changing its strategic direction. This began in 2014
with a detailed assessment of the range of strategic issues, many
survival-based, which the Group faced, along with the actions taken
and resulting outcomes to reposition the Group for future
prosperity. A new Group structure and accompanying business model
was presented and in 2015, following another year of significant
growth, the Group Board reaffirmed both its belief in, and
commitment to, this strategy. As Group Chief Executive, whilst I am
disappointed that our plan was impacted negatively by post BREXIT
uncertainties, I believe what we are building at RTC is extremely
solid and capable of rebounding from this short-term
disturbance.
Subsidiary company review 2016
ATA
2016 was a year of mixed fortunes for our ATA business. Having
started the year very positively across both divisions of projects
and branch network, our projects business was impacted
significantly due to delays on a number infrastructure projects
supported by the business. This affected the permanent revenue
stream of ATA in the third quarter and was the driver behind the
Group trading update issued in October 2016. ATA was not the only
recruitment business to be broadsided by these economic events with
many businesses highlighting potential trading concerns. I am
pleased to say that the projects business rebounded solidly in the
last quarter of the year and regained much of the ground lost.
Our branch network, which has been supporting UK manufacturing
companies for over 50 years, had another solid year during which we
began the process of consolidating the number of branches to
increase efficiencies and provide greater focus through a smaller
number of larger branches. Continued investment in database
technology across both parts of ATA is bringing greater knowledge
sharing for candidate management and client development, and a
range of social media interface tools are being explored to provide
better connectivity with both clients and candidates.
Ganymede
2016 was an exceptionally strong year for Ganymede. An 17%
increase in organic revenue generated a 27% uplift in gross profit
which translated into a near 50% increase in contribution to the
Group. Gross profit conversion, the measure of net contribution as
a percentage of gross profit, rose by over 16% from 2015.
Over the past 18 months, incremental efficiencies implemented as
part of the Network Rail CP5 programme have gradually surfaced and
enabled the business to continue to invest heavily in its approach
to safety critical management and enhance and increase the
effectiveness of its management structure and processes whilst
posting an impressive financial performance. Additionally, and of
significant importance, is that the growth in rail revenue has come
from a blend of new business from within the CP5 programme and
associated Network Rail business through solid operational
performance and new business from other rail infrastructure
companies showing the business's ability to seek out and capture
market share from its main competitors.
Chief executive's operational and strategic review
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Ganymede Energy, acquired in 2014 to provide a diversification
opportunity into the domestic energy and utility sector, had a very
solid second year of growth and is making significant progress in
pursuit of its ambitious growth plans in support of the
Government's smart meter roll out programme. Ganymede's experience
in mobilising high volumes of workers to multi-site locations in
highly safety critical environments is a significant source of
competitive advantage to the Ganymede Energy business and is
already attracting impressive attention from many of the smart
meter roll out companies.
Global Staffing Solutions
During 2016 Global Staffing Solutions successfully bid for and
won various follow-on contracts for its work supporting KBR in
Afghanistan and Iraq. There was an element of margin sacrifice
during the year to secure the contracts and a range of efficiency
savings offset some of the impact. The reduction in contribution
also reflected the investment committed to investigate and
implement a pilot business in Qatar. Following a 12 month in
country review of the scale and scope of the opportunity and a
thorough assessment of the associated risk, the Board deemed the
business too risky to pursue and the operation was folded. The
focus of growth continues to centre around the strategic
partnership with KBR and supporting their international bid
programme with NATO and other direct government contracts.
Derby Conference Centre
A key component of the Central Services segment, the Derby
Conference Centre, which is the headquarters for the RTC Group,
underwent a significant enhancement and refurbishment programme in
2016. The facility is now unique in its heritage, being a grade II
listed building with significant client history, a highly desirable
headquarters for the Group, rental office accommodation site with
full capacity rental from 1 January 2017, conferencing centre
capable of hosting over 1,000 delegates, a business centre with
first class networking facilities and hotel accommodation with over
50 bedrooms.
Whilst its current and forecast revenue and contribution are
expected to be modest when compared with other Group subsidiaries,
the business it plays a pivotal role in assisting the Group to
develop inter-subsidiary business. Through the Conference Centre,
RTC has attracted a significant number of blue-chip clients to host
events which has led to networking opportunities for other Group
subsidiary businesses. A forthcoming Department for International
Trade event to be held on 1 March 2017 is a good example of this.
The event will host the Swiss rail inward investment mission where
many rail companies from the Midlands will congregate in Derby to
meet with two of Switzerland's most significant rail organisations;
Stadler Rail and SBB. Ganymede and ATA will be in attendance and
exploring new business opportunities in both white and blue collar
recruitment.
This ability to leverage all aspects of Group subsidiary assets
is a central plank of our strategic business model and a clear
competitive advantage on our competitors.
Chief executive's operational and strategic review
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Our people
The biggest determinant of our achievements are our people and
our company has survived incredible change, endured extreme
competition in all our markets and despite these challenges created
a business with enormous opportunities because of the quality of
people we employ across the whole Group. We have achieved some
fantastic things together and many more lie ahead for us. Our work
ethic, culture and ethos set us apart and are a great source of our
competitive advantage. Therefore, on behalf of the Board of
directors of RTC, I would like to say a huge thank you to everybody
employed in our businesses.
A M Pendlebury
Group Chief Executive 26 February 2017
Finance Director's statement
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Financial highlights
In the year ended 31 December 2016, Group delivered revenue of
GBP67.9m (2015: GBP64.9m). Group gross margin reduced to 18% (2015:
20%) as a result of a change in business mix from permanent to
contract revenue reflecting the short-term issues at ATA.
Acquisitions
The Group continues to look for acquisition opportunities that
meet our strategic requirements.
Taxation
The total tax charge for the year was GBP0.3m (2015: GBP0.2m).
The variance between this and the expected charge if a 20%
corporation tax rate was applied to the profit for the year is
explained in note 3.
Dividends
During the year, the Company paid an interim dividend of
GBP152,549 (2015: GBP136,631) to its equity shareholders. This
represents a payment of 1.1p (2015: 1.0p) per share.
The Derby site
Following the signing of a new 15-year lease in 2015, surplus
space at the Derby site has now been re-let on 5-7 year leases in
line with the Group's strategy for reducing central costs by
maximising revenue from the site. The Derby Conference Centre
within Central Services contributes further towards this aim by
generating income from its business club, conferencing and
corporate events.
Statement of financial position, cash generation and
financing
Net working capital has decreased to GBP1.4m (2015: GBP1.8m)
largely reflecting capital spend at the Derby site. The ratio of
current assets to current liabilities is similar at 1.1 (2015:
1.2). The Group's gearing ratio, which is calculated as total
borrowings over net assets, has decreased slightly to 1.3 (2015:
1.4) and interest cover is 11.3 (2014: 14.1) Cash inflow from
operations was GBP1.7m (2015: GBP0.5m) with operating cash
conversion 143% (2015: 34%).
The Group's current bank facilities include an overdraft of
GBP50,000 and a confidential invoice discounting facility of up to
GBP9.0m with HSBC. Both are renewable annually. The next review is
due in February 2018. The Group is currently operating well within
its facility.
The Board closely monitors the level of facility utilisation and
availability, to ensure that there is sufficient headroom to manage
current operations and support the growth of the business. The
Group continues to be focused on cash generation and building a
robust balance sheet.
S L Dye 26 February 2017
Group Finance Director
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December 2016
2016 2015
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ----------
Revenue 67,900 64,899
Cost of sales (55,794) (52,198)
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Gross profit 12,106 12,701
Administrative expenses (10,929) (11,321)
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Profit from operations 1,177 1,380
Finance expense (104) (98)
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Profit before tax 1,073 1,282
Tax expense 3 (273) (172)
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Total comprehensive income
for the year 800 1,110
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Earnings per ordinary share
Basic 4 5.80p 7.85p
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Fully diluted 4 5.44p 7.49p
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2016
Share Share Own Capital Share Retained Total
capital premium shares redemption based earnings equity
held reserve payment
reserve
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
At 1 January
2016 143 66 (473) 50 54 3,080 2,920
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Total comprehensive
income for
the period - - - - - 800 800
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Dividends - - - - - (430) (430)
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Share options
exercised 2 30 - - (5) 5 32
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Share based
payment
charge - - - - 46 - 46
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
At 31 December
2016 145 96 (473) 50 95 3,455 3,368
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
The information for the prior reporting period is as
follows:
Share Share Own Capital Share Retained Total
capital premium shares redemption based earnings equity
held reserve payment
reserve
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 January
2015 135 - - 50 26 2,230 2,441
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Total comprehensive
income for
the period - - - - - 1,110 1,110
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Dividends - - - - - (272) (272)
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Own shares
purchased - - (473) - - - (473)
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Share options
exercised 8 66 - - (12) 12 74
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Share based
payment
charge - - - - 40 - 40
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
At 31 December
2015 143 66 (473) 50 54 3,080 2,920
---------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------
Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2016
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------------------- --------- ----------
Assets
Non-current
Goodwill 132 132
Other intangible assets 642 736
Property, plant and equipment 1,260 345
Deferred tax asset 33 40
--------------------------------- --------- ----------
2,067 1,253
Current
Cash and cash equivalents 60 58
Inventories 12 13
Trade and other receivables 11,183 11,743
--------------------------------- --------- ----------
11,255 11,814
Total assets 13,322 13,067
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Liabilities
Current
Trade and other payables (5,429) (5,925)
Corporation tax (132) (132)
Current borrowings (4,289) (3,982)
(9,850) (10,039)
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities (104) (108)
--------------------------------- --------- ----------
Net assets 3,368 2,920
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Equity
Share capital 145 143
Share premium 96 66
Capital redemption reserve 50 50
Own shares held (473) (473)
Share based payment reserve 95 54
Retained earnings 3,455 3,080
Total equity 3,368 2,920
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue
by the Board and were signed on its behalf on 26 February 2017
by:
A M Pendlebury S L Dye
Director Director
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 December 2016
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit from operations 1,177 1,380
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 382 305
Loss on disposal 5 -
Employee equity settled share
options charge 46 40
Change in inventories 1 6
Change in trade and other receivables 560 (2,476)
Change in trade and other payables (483) 1,212
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Cash inflow from operations 1,688 467
Income tax paid (270) (226)
Net cash inflow from operating
activities 1,418 241
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant
and equipment (1,129) (54)
Purchase of intangible assets (79) (206)
Net cash used in investing
activities (1,208) (260)
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest payments (104) (98)
Lease purchase payments (11) (11)
Dividends paid (430) (272)
Proceeds from exercise of share
options 30 74
Purchase of own shares - (473)
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Net cash outflow from financing
activities (515) (780)
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Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents from operations (305) (799)
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Total net decrease in cash
and cash equivalents (305) (799)
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Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period (3,924) (3,125)
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Cash and cash equivalents at
end of period (4,229) (3,924)
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1. Corporate information and basis of preparation
RTC Group Plc is a public limited company incorporated and
domiciled in England whose shares are publicly traded.
The announcement of results of the Group for the year ended 31
December 2016 was authorised for issue in accordance with a
resolution of the directors on 26 February 2017.
The financial information included in this announcement has been
compiled in accordance with the recognition and measurement
criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"),
including International Accounting Standards ("IAS") and
interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards
Board ("IASB") and its committees, and as adopted by the EU. This
announcement does not itself however contain sufficient information
to comply with IFRS.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those
described in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2016. There have been no significant changes in the basis
upon which estimates have been determined, compared to those
applied at 31 December 2015 and no change in estimate has had a
material effect on the current period.
2. Segment analysis
The Group is a provider of recruitment services that has its
headquarters at the Derby Conference Centre which is contained
within the Central Services segment. The recruitment business
comprises three distinct business units - ATA predominantly
servicing the UK engineering market; GSS servicing the
international market and Ganymede supplying labour into safety
critical environments.
Segment information is provided below in respect of ATA,
Ganymede, GSS and Central Services which, as well as being the head
office and providing all central services for the Group, generates
income from excess space at the Derby site including rental and
conferencing facilities.
The Group manages the trading performance of each segment by
monitoring operating contribution and centrally manages working
capital, borrowings and equity.
Revenues are generated from permanent and temporary recruitment
in the recruitment division. Revenue is analysed by origin of
customer/point of invoicing and as such all recruitment division
revenues are supplied in the United Kingdom.
During 2016, one customer in GSS contributed 10% or more of
total revenue being GBP9.6m (2015: GBP9.6m) and one customer in
Ganymede also contributed 10% or more of total revenue being
GBP21.2m (2015: GBP15.5m).
The segment information for the current reporting period is as
follows:
Recruitment Central Total
ATA GSS Ganymede Services Group
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
External sales
revenue 25,692 9,575 31,345 1,288 67,900
Cost of sales (20,469) (8,409) (26,190) (726) (55,794)
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 5,223 1,166 5,155 562 12,106
Administrative
expenses* (3,854) (787) (2,795) (3,105) (10,541)
Amortisation
of intangibles* (41) - (132) - (173)
Depreciation* (87) (1) (28) (99) (215)
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Profit from
operations 1,241 378 2,200 (2,642) 1,177
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Tax expense (273)
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
*combine to represent administrative expenses of GBP10,929,000
in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The segment information for the prior reporting period is as
follows:
Recruitment Central Total
ATA GSS Ganymede Services Group
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
External sales
revenue 26,676 9,693 26,682 1,848 64,899
Cost of sales (20,591) (8,205) (22,621) (781) (52,198)
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 6,085 1,488 4,061 1,067 12,701
Administrative
expenses* (4,446) (1,016) (2,448) (3,105) (11,015)
Amortisation
of intangibles* - - (132) - (132)
Depreciation* (113) (1) (8) (52) (174)
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Profit from
operations 1,526 471 1,473 (2,090) 1,380
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Tax expense (172)
-------------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------
*combine to represent administrative expenses of GBP11,321,000
in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
All operations are continuing. All assets and liabilities are
held in the United Kingdom.
3. Tax expense
2016 2015
Continuing operations GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Analysis of tax:
Current tax
UK corporation tax 235 172
Adjustment in respect of previous
period 35 2
---------------------------------------- --------- ---------
270 174
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary
differences 3 (2)
Tax 273 172
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Factors affecting the tax expense
The tax assessed for the year is greater than (2015: less than)
would be expected by multiplying profit on ordinary activities by
the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 20% (2015:
20.25%). The differences are explained below:
Factors affecting tax expense
2016 2015
GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Result for the year before tax 1,073 1,282
------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Profit multiplied by standard rate
of tax of 20% (2015: 20.25%) 215 260
Non-deductible expenses 45 11
Tax credit on exercise of options (22) (101)
Adjustment in respect of previous
period 35 2
------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Tax charge for the year 273 172
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4. Basic and diluted earnings per share
The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the
earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the
weighted average number of shares in issue during the year.
The calculation of all fully diluted earnings per share is based
on the basic earnings per share adjusted to allow for dilutive
potential ordinary shares.
Basic Fully diluted
2016 2015 2016 2015
Earnings GBP'000 800 1,110 800 1,110
------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Basic weighted average
number of shares 13,783,879 14,136,688 13,783,879 14,136,688
------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Dilutive effect of
share options 933,326 688,491
------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Fully diluted weighted
average number of
shares 14,717,206 14,825,178
------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Earnings per share
(pence) 5.80p 7.85p 5.44p 7.49p
------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
5. Dividends
During the year, the Company paid an interim dividend of
GBP152,549 (2015: GBP136,631) to its equity shareholders. This
represents a payment of 1.1p (2015: 1.0p) per share. A final
dividend of GBP277,363 (2015: GBP277,363) has been proposed but has
not been accrued within these financial statements. This represents
a payment of 2.0p (2015: 2.0p) per share.
6. Report and accounts
The above financial information does not constitute the
Company's statutory accounts for the years ended 31 December 2016
or 2015 but is derived from those accounts. The auditor has
reported on these accounts; their report was unqualified, did not
draw any matters by way of emphasis without qualifying their report
and did not contain statements under s498 (2) or (3) Companies Act
2006 or equivalent preceding legislation. The statutory accounts
for 2015 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
Full audited accounts of RTC Group Plc for the year ended 31
December 2016 will be made available on the Company's website at
www.rtcgroupplc.co.uk later today and will be dispatched to
shareholders on 14 March 2017 and then be available from the
Company's registered office - The Derby Conference Centre, London
Road, Derby, DE24 8UX.
The Company's Annual General meeting will be held at 12 noon on
19 April 2017 at the offices of Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, 4 More London
Riverside, London, SE1 2AU.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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