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Camkids Group PLC

29 September 2014

 
 Press Release   29 September 2014 
 

Camkids Group plc

("Camkids" or the "Group")

Interim results

Camkids Group plc (AIM: CAMK), a leading Chinese designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment for children and teenagers, today announces a strong set of interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2014.

Highlights

 
 --   Revenues increased by 5.8% to RMB 458.8 million 
       (approximately GBP45.9 million) (H1-2013: 
       RMB 433.7 million) despite no longer manufacturing 
       OEM and ODM (which accounted for 4% of revenues 
       in H1-2013) 
 --   Gross profit rose by 5.5% to RMB 175.0 million 
       (approximately GBP17.5 million) (H1-2013: 
       RMB 165.9 million) 
 --   EBIT* increased by 3.5% to RMB 126.0 million 
       (approximately GBP12.6 million) (H1-2013: 
       RMB 121.7 million) 
 --   Net profit after tax rose by 0.5% to RMB 90.6 
       million (approximately GBP9.1 million) (H1-2013: 
       RMB 90.2 million) 
 --   Earnings per share of RMB 1.20 (approximately 
       12.0 pence) (H1-2013: RMB 1.20) 
 --   Net cash position 68.6% higher on 30 June 
       2014 at RMB 485.5 million (approximately GBP48.6 
       million) (30 June 2013: RMB 288.0 million) 
       representing 64 pence per share 
 --   Interim dividend of 2.4 pence per share in 
       scrip or 2.0 pence per share in cash (H1-2013: 
       2.3 pence per share) declared as part of the 
       Company's continuing commitment to paying 
       dividends (largest shareholder commits not 
       to increase his shareholding percentage through 
       scrip dividend) 
 

* Earnings before interest and taxation ("EBIT") is a non IFRS measure which the Group uses to assess its performance. It is defined as earnings before interest and taxation.

The illustrative exchange rate as at 26 September 2014 is 1 GBP: 9.99 RMB.

Commenting on the interim results, Zhang Congming, Executive Chairman of Camkids, said: "The Board is pleased with the strong progress that the Group has made in the first half of 2014 and Camkids continues to be well placed to offer consumers a high quality product at a competitive price. Our core strategy of focusing on the larger cities, municipalities and provinces remains the same and is continuing to deliver solid trading results for us. At the same time, however, by also increasing our focus on tier three and tier four cities throughout China we believe that this will help to negate some of the current challenges in our end markets in terms of increased international competition and pressure on pricing.

"The Board believes that our prospects are solid and we view the future with confidence. As a management team, and on a personal note as the Group's largest shareholder, we are committed to Camkids' AIM listing and also to delivering attractive dividend returns to shareholders."

- Ends -

For further information:

 
 Camkids Group plc 
 Zhang Congming, Executive Chairman      Tel: +44 (0) 20 
                                               7398 7714 
 Ng Pei Eng, Chief Finance Officer    www.camkids-ir.com 
 
 
 Allenby Capital Limited 
 Alex Price / James Reeve / Nick          Tel: +44 (0) 20 
  Athanas                                       3328 5656 
 a.price@allenbycapital.com        www.allenbycapital.com 
 

Media enquiries:

 
 Abchurch Communications Limited 
 Henry Harrison-Topham / Canace           Tel: +44 (0) 20 
  Wong                                          7398 7714 
 henry.ht@abchurch-group.com       www.abchurch-group.com 
 

Notes to editors

Camkids is a leading Chinese designer, manufacturer and distributor of branded outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment for children and teenagers.

Based in Fujian province in China, the Group focuses on children's sportswear for outdoor activities, combining functionality and innovation. The products are mid-range price based, targeting mid and high range markets within China.

The three main product areas are:

-- Camkids outdoor clothing - all weather jackets, waterproof trousers, shirts, tops and T-shirts, woollen sweaters, jeans, trousers shorts and skirts;

   --     Camkids footwear - hiking boots, outdoor leisure footwear, flip-flops, sandals and boots 

-- Camkids equipment and accessories - telescopes, backpacks, technical packs, tents, sleeping bags, headgear, caps, kettles, headlights and torches.

The Group designs its entire product range and manufactures the majority of its footwear. Outdoor apparel and accessories are currently manufactured by third party OEMs.

Camkids' primary route to market for the sale of its products is through its network of distributors. The Group has established an extensive distribution network across 29 provinces, 4 municipalities and 5 autonomous regions within the PRC and is successfully expanding its presence in tier 3 and tier 4 cities. The Group has 17 authorised distributors operating over 1,285 franchised retail outlets, and is in the early stages of developing an online e-commerce platform to target online retail.

Camkids has received a number of prestigious awards. In January 2014, the Group was recognised by Asia Brand Association as the Top Brand in China for 2013 and one of the top ten Industry Customer Satisfaction Brand's. The Group's Chairman also received one of Brand China's 'People of the Year' awards.

For more information please visit www.camkids-ir.com.

Executive Chairman's statement

On behalf of Camkids Group, I am pleased to present the Group's results for the six months ended 30 June 2014.

Overview

The Board confirms that Camkids has continued to make strong progress during the first half of 2014. This is particularly pleasing given the Board's decision to cease its OEM and ODM manufacturing for international brands in H2-2013, a segment which in H1-2013 accounted for 4% of Group revenues. This growth by the Group has also been achieved despite a backdrop of a slowing Chinese economy and in a sector (children's sportswear for outdoor activities) in which a number of international brands have started to provide larger discounts on their product ranges on sale in China.

Camkids has anticipated and reacted well to these market changes, in part by opening stores in tier three and four cities in China. The Group continues to leverage on its competitive edge of developing and distributing innovative branded outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment for children and teenagers, which are priced lower than those offered by the international brands operating in China. Camkids provides consumers with high quality, functional products whilst maintaining value for money and also playing to the Chinese desire to buy from a well-recognised leading brand.

Financial results

The Board is pleased to report that revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2014 increased by 5.8% to RMB 458.8 million (H1-2013: RMB 433.7 million), with gross profit up by 5.5% to RMB 175.0 million (H1-2013: RMB 165.9 million). Earnings before interest and taxation ("EBIT") increased by 3.5% to RMB 126.0 million (H1-2013: RMB 121.7 million), whilst EPS remained steady at RMB 1.20 (H1-2013: RMB 1.20).

The Group's continues to be highly cash generative and, as at 30 June 2014, had a strong cash position of RMB 485.5 million which is a 68.6% increase on the comparable period last year (H1-2013: RMB 288.0 million).

Sales and distribution

Whilst continuing to pursue its core strategy of focusing on the larger cities, municipalities and provinces within the PRC, the Group is also making strong progress with its strategic expansion into tier three and tier four cities throughout China.

As outlined in the Group's trading update issued at the end of July 2014, the Group had a total of 1,336 retail stores as at 30 June 2014, an increase of 51 retail stores from 31 December 2013 (H1-2013: 1,100 retail stores). All of the Camkids stores are currently undergoing a planned refit to bring them into line with the new Camkids branding and, once this is complete, the Group will commence with its advertising and marketing plan which will start with the launch of a new TV advertising campaign to attract new customers. In advance of this new promotional push, the Group has engaged a team of trainers to train all of Camkids distributors and their retailers on Camkid's corporate culture, sales skills, product knowledge, product display and building its brand with its customers.

Since its launch in August 2013, the Group has continued to develop its e-commerce business during the period under review and Camkid's currently has over 200 product lines on offer through its existing online partners of Taobao and JD.com. The Group is in the midst of preparing for Chinese Double 11 day, a national online shopping carnival scheduled for 11 November 2014, by placing more online advertising across relevant websites. Double 11 day draws in millions of Chinese shoppers looking for discounts and they spend significant sums on China's ecommerce sites during that one day of discounts. Whilst still in its infancy, the Board is pleased with the progress the e-commerce division is making to the Group (in H1-2014 it contributed 0.9% of Group revenue) and is confident that it has significant potential for the Group.

As announced on 26 February 2014, Camkids held its Autumn / Winter 2014 sales fair between 20 and 24 February 2014 which was also attended by the Company's nominated adviser and broker, Allenby Capital Limited. This was the first time the fair was held in Beijing, as it had previously been held at the Group's manufacturing facility in Fujian province. The fair in Beijing was held at a time to coincide with an important industry trade show, the ISPO Beijing 2014 China Kids Outdoor Development Forum, at which Camkids was a major sponsor and presenter (http://issuu.com/messemuenchen/docs/visitor_planner_updated). Other brands presenting were Adidas, Li-Ning Adventure, Nordica and RAB.

Research and development

The Group continues to focus on and invest heavily in research and development and it remains an important part of the Group's strategy of translating innovative ideas into product sales. Recently, Camkids has formed a strategic collaboration with a design school in China, where the students will design products for the Group's R&D department.

Manufacturing facility

All five of Camkid's production lines have been operating at over 85% capacity as the Group continues to see demand for its products.

The local municipality has now commenced the process of widening the main road adjacent to Camkids' premises. As previously announced, this road widening does not affect any of the Group's production lines, although it does impact staff accommodation in the short-term and the overall size of the existing site in the long-term. The Group has therefore rented a staff dormitory for those employees affected by the road widening which is in walking distance of the Camkids production facility and, as such, production has been unaffected by these road works.

The Group has also decided to purchase an additional piece of land not far away from the existing premises in order to develop the Group's new facilities. This process is still ongoing and whilst the Group has now identified a site, which is located near to Jinjiang train station, a contract has not yet been signed. The Board remains hopeful that negotiations will soon complete and construction will commence in early 2015 with the new facility being ready by 2016, at which point other Group operations will also migrate to the new headquarters.

This move will also allow the Group to offer prime accommodation to staff, which the Board believes will enable the Group to attract and retain highly skilled staff. As outlined in the Final Results statement issued in April 2014, the financing requirements for the new facility will comfortably covered by the Group's net cash reserves, which as at 30 June 2014 stood at RMB 485 million.

Dividend

The Board is also pleased to announce that the Group intends to pay an interim dividend of 2.4 pence per share (H1-2013: 2.3 pence share). Shareholders will have an option to receive either 2.4 pence per share in shares (scrip option), or 2.0 pence in cash. The dividend timetable will be announced shortly.

Zhang Congming, Camkids' Chairman, considers that the current share price of the Company is fundamentally undervalued. However, at the same time, he understands the concerns of investors in relation to an increase of his own shareholding. Accordingly, Mr Zhang will take as much of his own dividend under the scrip option but only in so far as this does not increase his percentage shareholding which is currently 66.91% of the Company's issued share capital. He will receive the remainder of his dividend in cash.

The Board remains committed to a progressive dividend policy and to delivering attractive dividend returns to shareholders going forward.

Media comment on Chinese AIM companies

The Board is aware of a number of recent media articles written on Chinese companies currently listed on AIM. These have mainly been in response to fluctuations in dividend payments and concerns on the commitment of those companies to AIM. The Board believes that this media environment has had a negative impact on the Group's share price.

The Board notes that Camkids is different in terms of product range, target market and competitors profile from these companies and considers that it should be considered on its own strong fundamental. Camkids, as the leading brand in the children outdoor segment in China, is quite different from companies operating in the much more competitive performance shoe market, and adult market. In essence, Camkids is an aspirational lifestyle brand dedicated to children.

Camkids remains committed to its AIM listing and the executive management team of the Company will be visiting with institutional investors in London during the week of 6 October 2014.

Current trading

Since 30 June 2014, Camkids has remained active in its promotional activities including being one of the main sponsors and presenters at the Asia Outdoor Trade Show in Nanjing in July (www.outdoor-show.com.cn/downloads/2014AO%20show%20guide%20web.pdf). Other presenters included Northface, Gore Tex, Asics and Columbia. In September 2014, Camkids made a charitable donation to schools in Yunnan province which had been affected by the earthquake that happened there in August 2014.

On 4 August 2014, the Group held its sales fair in Jinjiang City showcasing to distributors the Spring / Summer collection, which in terms of design and colour incorporated more outdoor inspiration. The Board is pleased to report that the initial feedback on the collection from distributors has been positive. The Group expects to finalise the order book in early October 2014.

The Board is pleased that the hard work and commitment of the Group's employees has been recognised externally and in early September 2014 it was announced that Camkids had been included in the rankings as one of "The Top 500 Asia Brands". In addition to this prestigious award, the Group's Chairman has also been honoured as one of the "Top ten new brand creators in Chinese industry".

Outlook

The Board is pleased with the good progress that the Group has made in the first half of 2014 and Camkids continues to be well placed to offer consumers a high quality product at a competitive price.

Our core strategy of focusing on the larger cities, municipalities and provinces remains the same and is continuing to deliver solid trading results for us. At the same time, however, by also increasing our focus on tier three and tier four cities throughout China the Board believes that this will help to negate some of the current challenges in our end markets in terms of increased international competition and pressure on pricing.

The Board believes that our prospects are solid and we view the future with confidence. As a management team, and on a personal note as the Group's largest shareholder, we are committed to Camkid's AIM listing and also to delivering attractive dividend returns to shareholders.

Zhang Congming

Executive Chairman

26 September 2014

Financial Review

Operating results

Revenue growth for the period has been driven by:

   --     an ability to develop innovative products that appeal to consumers; 
   --     a marketing strategy that strengthen and enhance the brand; and 

-- an increase in number of stores and expansion into tier 3 and tier 4 cities throughout China. As at 30 June 2014 Number of stores: 1,336 (As at 30 June 2013: 1,100);

Revenue increased by 5.8% to RMB 458.8 million (H1-2013: RMB 433.7 million) with gross profit increasing by 5.5% to RMB 175.0 million (H1-2013: RMB 165.9 million). Operating profit before tax increased by 3.7% to RMB 126.4 million (H1-2013: RMB 121.9 million).

The breakdown of proportion of the Group's revenue and gross profit margin by products group for H1-2014 and H1-2013 is as follows:

 
                             H1-2014              H1-2013 
 Product group              % of   Average       % of   Average 
                           Group     gross      Group     gross 
                           total    profit      total    profit 
                         revenue    margin    revenue    margin 
                       ---------  --------  ---------  -------- 
 Camkids clothing          52.9%     37.0%      51.4%     38.1% 
 Camkids footwear          38.2%     38.1%      35.8%     38.4% 
 Camkids accessories        8.9%     45.3%       8.9%     45.4% 
 OEM and ODM 
  footwear                  0.0%      0.0%       3.9%     23.1% 
                       ---------  --------  ---------  -------- 
                          100.0%     38.1%     100.0%     38.2% 
                       ---------  --------  ---------  -------- 
 

The Group's top five distributors contributed 41.4% of total revenue for the period (H1-2013: 49.1%).

Expenses

Selling and distribution expenses for the period under review increased by 14.4%, approximately 5.8% of the Group's total revenue (H1-2013: 5.3%). This is largely attributable to increased advertising costs as the Group increased its promotional activities and sponsored a number of local events to raise the Group's profile.

Additionally, the costs incurred were associated with the fit out of new and existing stores, as well as increased staff for the e-commerce department. During the period, the Group opened 95 new retail stores and renovated 129 of its existing stores.

Administrative expenses as a proportion of revenue were static at approximately 4.9% (H1-2013: 4.9%), and were largely attributable to participation in trade shows. During the period, the Group participated in trade shows ISPO Beijing 2014 and The 16(th) Jinjiang Footwear (International) Exposition, China.

R&D expenses also increased during the period in order to increase in headcount and some salary adjustments that were required for staff retention.

Despite these expenses, the Group's operating profit before tax increased by 3.7% to RMB 126.4 million resulting in an operating profit before tax margin of 28.1% (H1-2013: 29.4%). Camkids will continue to design and develop more innovative and high quality products to seek to ensure the Group maintains its profit margins.

Taxation

Camkids' PRC operating subsidiary is subject to an income tax rate of 25%, which is in accordance with the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law that came into effect on 1 January 2008. The Group's operating profit after tax increased to RMB 92.4million (H1-2013: RMB 90.2 million), an increase of 2.5%.

Balance sheet

Camkids has maintained a strong balance sheet during the period, with a net cash position of RMB 485.5 million as at 30 June 2014 (31 December 2013: RMB 313.4 million).

Net assets increased to RMB 806.1 million, an increase from RMB 711.9 million at 31 December 2013. This is mainly attributable to the net profit recorded during the period. Trade receivables decreased by RMB 142.2 million which is attributable to the sales seasonality where the Spring/Summer sales are lower than Autumn/Winter sales.

The Group's current payment terms remain at 120 days, all the debts are within the credit terms and there were no bad debts during the period.

Earnings per share

The earnings per share (basic and diluted) for H1-2014 based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the period ended 30 June 2014 of 75.4 million was approximately 12.0 pence (RMB 1.20), based on the exchange rate of 1 GBP: 9.99164 RMB as at 26 September 2014.

Ng Pei Eng

Chief Finance Officer

26 September 2014

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Six months ended 30June 2014

 
                             Notes    Unaudited    Unaudited       Audited 
                                     Six months   Six months          Year 
                                             to           to         ended 
                                        30 June      30 June   31 December 
                                           2014         2013          2013 
                                        RMB'000      RMB'000       RMB'000 
 Revenue                       3        458,847      433,773     1,083,261 
 Cost of sales                        (283,840)    (267,866)     (681,630) 
                                    -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Gross profit                           175,007      165,907       401,631 
 
 Other income                                 -           14            32 
 Selling and distribution 
  expenses                             (26,418)     (23,090)      (50,980) 
 Administrative 
  expenses                             (22,633)     (21,135)      (46,590) 
                                    -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Operating profit                       125,956      121,696       304,093 
 Finance income                             719          413         1,085 
 Finance cost                             (238)        (242)         (480) 
                                    -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Profit on ordinary 
  activities before 
  taxation                              126,437      121,867       304,698 
 
 Income tax expense                    (35,806)     (31,714)      (78,560) 
                                    -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Profit after 
  taxation                               90,631       90,153       226,138 
                                    -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Profit for the period                   90,631       90,153       226,138 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                                      -            -             - 
                                    -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Total comprehensive 
  income attributable 
  to owners of the 
  parent                                 90,631       90,153       226,138 
                                    ===========  ===========  ============ 
 
 Earnings per share 
 Basic and diluted 
  (RMB)                        5           1.20         1.20          3.00 
 

Consolidated statement of financial position

for the six months ended 30 June 2014

 
                            Notes    Unaudited   Unaudited       Audited 
                                         As at       As at         As at 
                                       30 June     30 June   31 December 
                                          2014        2013          2013 
                                       RMB'000     RMB'000       RMB'000 
 Non-current assets 
 Land use rights                         9,624       9,867         9,745 
 Property, plant 
  and equipment                         36,494      38,450        37,446 
                                    ----------              ------------ 
                                        46,118      48,317        47,191 
                                    ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                   7        30,967      24,810        31,790 
 Trade and other 
  receivables                  8       333,417     317,143       475,595 
 Cash and bank 
  balances                             491,505     294,015       319,432 
                                    ----------              ------------ 
                                       855,889     635,968       826,817 
                                    ----------  ----------  ------------ 
 
 Total assets                          902,007     684,285       874,008 
                                    ==========  ==========  ============ 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other 
  payables                              77,131      71,542       132,246 
 Short term borrowings                   6,000       6,000         6,000 
 Income tax payable                     12,799      11,737        23,870 
                                    ----------  ----------  ------------ 
                                        95,930      89,279       162,116 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Deferred tax                            3,553           -             - 
                                    ----------  ----------  ------------ 
                                         3,553           -             - 
 
 Equity 
 Stated capital 
  account                               61,499      61,499        61,499 
 Statutory reserves                     43,169      23,545        43,169 
 Translation reserve                     9,051       9,051         9,051 
 Accumulated profits                   688,805     500,911       598,173 
                                    ----------              ------------ 
                                       802,524     595,006       711,892 
 
 Total equity and 
  liabilities                          902,007     684,285       874,008 
                                    ==========  ==========  ============ 
 
 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the six months ended 30 June 2014

 
                          Stated 
                         capital     Translation     Accumulated     Statutory 
                         account         reserve         profits       reserve       Total 
                         RMB'000         RMB'000         RMB'000       RMB'000     RMB'000 
 
   As at 1 January 
   2014                   61,499           9,051         598,173        43,169     711,892 
 Comprehensive 
  income 
 Profit for 
  the period                   -               -          90,632             -      90,632 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Movements 
  in foreign                   -               -               -             -           - 
  exchange reserve 
                       ---------  --------------  --------------  ------------  ---------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                  61,499           9,051         688,805        43,169     802,524 
                       ---------  --------------  --------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
   As at 30 June 
   2014                   61,499           9,051         688,805        43,169     802,524 
                       ---------  --------------  --------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 As at 1 January 
  2013                    61,499           9,051         410,758        23,545     504,853 
 Comprehensive 
  income 
 Profit for 
  the period                   -               -          90,153             -      90,153 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Movements 
  in foreign                   -               -               -             -           - 
  exchange reserve 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                  61,499           9,051         500,911        23,545     595,006 
                       ---------  --------------  --------------  ------------  ---------- 
 As at 30 June 
  2013                    61,499           9,051         500,911        23,545     595,006 
                       ---------  --------------  --------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 
 
   As at 1 January 
   2013                   61,499     9,051      410,758     23,545     504,853 
 
   Comprehensive 
   income 
 Profit for 
  the year                     -         -      226,138          -     226,138 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Movements 
  in foreign                   -         -            -          -           - 
  exchange reserve 
                       ---------  --------  -----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                  61,499     9,051      636,896     23,545     730,991 
 Transaction 
  with owners 
 Dividends 
  paid                                         (19,100)               (19,100) 
                       ---------  --------  -----------  ---------  ---------- 
 Total transaction 
  with owners                  -         -     (19,100)          -    (19,100) 
                       ---------  --------  -----------  ---------  ---------- 
 
   Transfer to 
   statutory 
   reserve                     -         -     (19,624)     19,624           - 
 As at 31 December 
  2013                    61,499     9,051      598,173     43,169     711,892 
                       ---------  --------  -----------  ---------  ---------- 
 

Consolidated statement of cash flows

for the six months ended 30 June 2014

 
                                      Unaudited     Unaudited 
                                     Six months    Six months       Audited 
                                             to            to    Year ended 
                                        30 June       30 June   31 December 
                                           2014          2013          2013 
                                        RMB'000       RMB'000       RMB'000 
 Cash flow from operating 
  activities 
 Profit for the period 
  before taxation                       126,437       121,867       304,698 
 Adjustment for: 
 Loss on disposal of 
  property, plant and 
  equipment                                   8            46            47 
 Depreciation of property, 
  plant and equipment                     2,090         1,815         3,861 
 Amortisation charge                        121           121           243 
 Interest income                          (719)         (413)       (1,085) 
 Interest expense                           238           242           480 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Operating cash flows 
  before movements in 
  working capital                       128,175       123,678       308,244 
 (Increase)/decrease 
  in inventories                            823           209       (6,772) 
 (Increase)/decrease 
  in trade and other receivables        142,177        74,802      (83,648) 
 Increase/(decrease) 
  in trade and other payables          (55,114)      (62,566)       (1,862) 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Cash generated from 
  operating activities                  216,061       136,123       215,962 
 Interest received                          719           413         1,085 
 Interest paid                            (238)         (242)         (480) 
 Income tax paid                       (43,323)      (40,500)      (75,213) 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Net cash generated from 
  operating activities                  173,219        95,794       141,354 
 
 Cash flow from investing 
  activities 
 Proceeds from disposal 
  of property, plant and 
  equipment                                   8           118           120 
 Acquisition of property, 
  plant and equipment                   (1,154)       (4,385)       (5,431) 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Net cash used in investing 
  activities                            (1,146)       (4,267)       (5,311) 
 
 
 Cash flow from financing 
  activities 
 Issue of new shares                          -        65,714        65,714 
 New bank loans obtained                  6,000         6,000         6,000 
 Repayment of bank borrowings           (6,000)       (6,000)       (6,000) 
 Repayment of shareholders 
  loan                                        -             -      (19,100) 
 Fixed deposit pledged 
  for security of bills 
  payable                                     -         5,200         5,200 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Net cash used in financing 
  activities                                  -        70,914        51,814 
 
 Net increase in cash 
  & cash equivalents                    172,073       162,441       187,857 
 Cash and equivalent 
  at beginning of period                319,432       131,574       131,574 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Cash and cash equivalent 
  at end of period                      491,505       294,015       319,432 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 

Notes to the financial information

   1.       General information 

Camkids Group plc ("the Company" or "Camkids") was incorporated and registered as a limited liability nil par value company under the laws of Jersey on the 10 August 2012 and with company number 111245. The Company's registered office is at 13-14 Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey JE1 1BD. The Company is domiciled in Jersey.

This financial information is for the Company and subsidiary undertakings.

Camkids Group plc is a holding company for Camkids (HK) Holding Limited and Jinjiang Mingwei Shoes & Garments Co., Ltd ("Ming Wei") (together, the "Group").

The principal place of business of the Group is in the People's Republic of China ("PRC").

This interim financial information is unaudited and has not been reviewed by the auditors under International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410.

This consolidated interim financial information has been approved for issue by the board of directors on 26 September 2014.

   2.       Accounting policies 

The June 2014 interim consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with the principles of International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), including related Interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC"). They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2013. All principal accounting policies of the Group are consistent with those set out in the Annual Report and Accounts for 2013, have been consistently applied to all periods presented and are consistent with those which the Group expects to apply in its forthcoming financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2014.

The financial information is measured and presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which the key trading entity operates (its functional currency). The financial information of the Group is presented in Chinese Renminbi ("RMB"). The functional currency of Ming Wei is also Chinese Renminbi ("RMB"). All financial information presented in RMB has been recorded to the nearest thousand.

Intra-group balances and transactions and any income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised gains and losses arising from transactions with associates and joint ventures are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the Group's interest in the investee.

The financial information of the subsidiary is prepared for the same reporting period as that of Group, using consistent accounting policies.

   3.       Business segments 

The Group applies IFRS 8 Operating segments. Per IFRS 8, operating segments are based on internal reports about components of the Group, which are regularly reviewed and used by the Board of directors being the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") for strategic decision making and resource allocation, in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance. The Group's reportable operating segments are as follows:

1) Design, manufacture and sale of outdoor footwear, apparels and accessories under the "Camkids" brand to distributors in the PRC.

2) Manufacture and sale of footwear under the terms of OEM agreement entered with the PRC export intermediaries.

The CODM monitors the operating results of each segment for the purpose of performance assessments and making decisions on resource allocation. Performance is based on assessing progress made on projects and the management of resources used. Segment assets and liabilities are presented inclusive of inter-segment balances.

Geographical segments

As the business of the Group is principally engaged in the PRC, no reporting by geographical location of operation is presented.

The segment information provided to management for the reportable segments for the six month ended 30 June 2014 is as follows:

Six month ended 30 June 2014

 
                                   Distribution sales            OEM sales 
                            Footwear    Apparels   Accessories    Footwear   Unallocated        Total 
                             RMB'000     RMB'000       RMB'000     RMB'000       RMB'000      RMB'000 
 Revenue and results: 
 Revenue from external 
  distributors               175,220     242,682        40,945           -             -      458,847 
 Segment profit               66,761      89,685        18,561           -             -      175,007 
 
 Unallocated other 
  income and expenses                                                           (48,570)     (48,570) 
 
 Profit before 
  tax                                                                                         126,437 
                                                                                          ----------- 
 
 Assets and liabilities 
 Assets                       27,252      47,481        12,066           -       815,208      902,007 
 Liabilities                  27,319      31,456         4,027           -        34,905       97,707 
 
 Depreciation and 
  additions 
 Depreciation                    475         662           465           -             -        1,602 
 
 Additions to property, 
  plant and equipment            244         340           239           -             -          823 
 

Revenue from the Group's top three distributors represent approximately RMB 124.5 million (or 27.1 per cent) of the total revenue for the six month ended 30 June 2014, comprising RMB 44.0 million (9.6 per cent), RMB 43.2 million (9.4 per cent) and RMB 37.2million (8.1 per cent), respectively.

The segment information provided to management for the reportable segments for the year ended 31 December 2013 is as follows:

Year ended 31 December 2013

 
                                   Distribution sales            OEM sales 
                            Footwear    Apparels   Accessories    Footwear   Unallocated         Total 
                             RMB'000     RMB'000       RMB'000     RMB'000       RMB'000       RMB'000 
 Revenue and results: 
 
 Revenue from 
  external distributors      337,079     625,118        91,886      29,178             -     1,083,261 
 Segment profit              127,548     226,790        40,502       6,791             -       401,631 
 
 Unallocated other 
  income and expenses                                                           (96,933)      (96,933) 
 
 Profit before 
  tax                                                                                          304,698 
                                                                                          ------------ 
 
 Assets and liabilities 
 Assets                       30,583      42,652        13,470         906       786,397       874,008 
 Liabilities                  27,266      73,515         8,960           -        52,375       162,116 
 
 Depreciation 
  and additions 
 Depreciation                    809       1,231         1,009          86             -         3,135 
 Additions to 
  property, plant 
  and equipment                  677       1,029           843          72             -         2,621 
 

Revenue from the Group's top three distributors represent approximately RMB 345.7 million (or 31.9 per cent) of the total revenue for the year ended 31 December 2013, comprising RMB 120.2 million (11.1per cent), RMB 119.4 million (11.0per cent) and RMB 106.1 million (9.8per cent), respectively.

The segment information provided to management for the reportable segments for the six month ended 30 June 2013 is as follows:

Six month ended 30 June 2013

 
                             Distribution sales                 OEM 
                                                              sales 
                      Footwear    Apparels   Accessories   Footwear   Unallocated        Total 
                       RMB'000     RMB'000       RMB'000    RMB'000       RMB'000      RMB'000 
 Revenue 
  and results: 
 Revenue 
  from external 
  distributors         155,296     222,835        38,528     17,114             -      433,773 
 Segment 
  profit                59,658      84,811        17,483      3,955             -      165,907 
 Unallocated 
  other 
  income 
  and expenses                                                           (44,040)     (44,040) 
 
 Profit 
  before 
  tax                                                                                  121,867 
                                                                                   ----------- 
 
 Assets 
  and liabilities 
 Assets                133,261     193,382        38,415      9,232       309,996      684,286 
 Liabilities            22,196      25,132         3,180      4,164        34,607       89,279 
 
 Depreciation 
  and additions 
 Depreciation              415         615           446         58             -        1,535 
 Additions 
  to property, 
  plant 
  and equipment            673         997           723         94             -        2,487 
 

Revenue from the Group's top three distributors represent approximately RMB 133.7 million (or 30.8 per cent) of the total revenue for the six month ended 30 June 2013, comprising RMB 46.8 million (10.8 per cent), RMB 45.0 million (10.4 per cent) and RMB 41.8 million (9.6 per cent), respectively.

   4.       Taxation 
 
                       6 months   6 months   Year ended 
                             to         to       31 Dec 
                         30 Jun     30 Jun         2013 
                           2014       2013      RMB'000 
                        RMB'000    RMB'000 
                      ---------  ---------  ----------- 
 Current income 
  tax                    32,252     31,714       78,560 
 Deferred taxation        3,553          -            - 
 Income tax expense      35,805     31,714       78,560 
                      ---------  ---------  ----------- 
 

The taxation charge for the six month ended 30 June 2014 has been based on the estimated effective rate of 25% in China.

   5.       Earnings per share 

The calculation for basic and diluted earnings per share for the relevant period was based on the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders for the six months ended 30 June 2014, 30 June 2013, and the year ended 31 December 2013 of RMB 94,185,000 (30 June 2013: RMB 90,153,000; 31 December 2013: RMB 226,138,000). The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the six months ended 30 June 2013, 30 June 2012, and the year ended 31 December 2012 and the effect of the potentially dilutive ordinary shares to be issued (of which there are none) are shown below.

 
                        6 months   6 months   Year ended 
                              to         to       31 Dec 
                          30 Jun     30 Jun         2013 
                            2014       2013      RMB'000 
                         RMB'000    RMB'000 
                       ---------  ---------  ----------- 
 Profit attributable 
  to equity holders 
  (RMB'000)               90,631     90,153      226,138 
 Weighted average 
  number of shares 
  ('000)                  75,428     75,428       75,428 
 Basic and diluted 
  per share (RMB)           1.20       1.20         3.00 
 
   6.       Dividend 

The directors have declared and paid a final dividend of 2.0 pence per share, with scrip dividend alternative in respect of the year ended 31 December 2013. The dividend payment date and the first day of dealing in the new Ordinary Shares was on 11 July 2014.

   7.       Inventories 
 
                                  As at 
                    --------------------------------- 
                     Unaudited   Unaudited    Audited 
                        30 Jun      30 Jun     31 Dec 
                          2014        2013       2013 
                       RMB'000     RMB'000    RMB'000 
 Raw material            4,473       3,818      1,903 
 Work in progress        5,191       4,302      5,268 
 Finished goods         21,303      16,690     24,619 
                    ----------  ----------  --------- 
                        30,967      24,810     31,790 
                    ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
   8.       Trade and other receivables 
 
                                   As at 
                     --------------------------------- 
                      Unaudited   Unaudited    Audited 
                         30 Jun      30 Jun     31 Dec 
                           2014        2013       2013 
                        RMB'000     RMB'000    RMB'000 
 Trade receivables      308,867     292,190    452,506 
 Advance payments 
  to suppliers           23,700      22,900     22,900 
 Other receivables          850       2,053        189 
                     ----------  ----------  --------- 
                        333,417     317,143    475,595 
                     ----------  ----------  --------- 
 

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