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Falkland Islands Holdings PLC

19 November 2015

19 November 2015

Falkland Islands Holdings plc

("FIH" or the "Group")

Results for the six months ended 30 September 2015

FIH, the AIM quoted group that owns essential services businesses in the Falkland Islands and the UK, is pleased to announce its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2015 ("the period"). Comparisons shown below are for the same period in 2014 unless otherwise stated.

Group Financial Highlights

   --      Group revenue GBP17.73 million (2014: GBP18.24 million) 
   --      Profit Before Tax GBP1.4 million (2014: GBP1.2 million) 
   --      Underlying Profit Before Tax* GBP1.10 million (2014: GBP1.30 million) 
   --      Diluted earnings per share based on underlying earnings were 6.8p (2014: 8.0p) 
   --      Bank borrowings at 30 September 2015 were GBP3.5 million (31 March 2015: GBP0.7 million) 
   --      Group cash balances of GBP10.8 million at 30 September 2015 (31 March 2015: GBP7.4 million) 
   --      In line with its new policy of reinvestment, no Interim dividend declared. 

* Underlying Profit Before Tax is shown after the allocation of central overheads and related financing costs and excludes non-trading items and non-cash charges for the amortisation of intangible assets.

Operating Highlights

Falkland Islands Company ("FIC") - Good trading performance

   --      Increased general activity caused by the presence of the Eirik Raude rig: 

o Sharp improvement in rental income from FIC's property portfolio via corporate lets

o 2.4% increase in revenue at FIC's flagship West Store, Stanley, and 4.5% rise in sales at the Capstan gift shop

-- Overall revenue down by 6.9% to GBP7.89 million from record level comparable period (2014: GBP8.48 million)

-- Profit Before Tax and amortisation ("PBTa") up 31.2% to GBP0.73 million (2014: GBP0.55 million).

Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company ("PHFC") - Sustained performance and increased profitability

-- Satisfactory trading with a small decline of 1.5% in revenue to GBP2.26 million (2014: GBP2.29 million)

-- Profitability after the allocation of Group overheads and financing charges (PBTa), improved to GBP0.39 million (2014: GBP0.35 million)

   --      New ferry, Harbour Spirit, with its enhanced facilities is now fully operational. 

Momart - Stable revenue & investment in business development & marketing

   --      Revenue increased 1.4% to GBP7.58 million (2014: GBP7.47 million) 

-- Contribution (PBTa) down GBP0.4 million following investment in marketing, business development and IT

-- High-profile museum exhibitions included: Ai Weiwei at the Royal Academy; The World goes Pop and Agnes Martin at Tate Modern; Jackson Pollock at Tate Liverpool; and What is Luxury at the V&A

   --      Storage revenue increased 7.5% on prior year, with 100% effective capacity utilisation: 

o Completed fit-out of an additional 4,500 sq. ft. of ambient storage facilities at Edmonton

o Dedicated storage space at the Royal Academy fully operational

   --      Increased investment in marketing, business development, IT and finance. 

Falkland Oil & Gas Limited ("FOGL")

-- Realisation of investment in FOGL completed with sale of residual 5 million shares for GBP1.4 million, generating a profit of GBP0.4 million for the Group

   --      Proceeds  used to  further modernise the infrastructure of the Group's core businesses 

Edmund Rowland, Chairman of FIH, said:

"This has been a satisfactory period of trading for the Group, with a good trading performance in the Falklands, coupled with increased profitability from the PHFC and further strengthening at Momart, our market leading art logistics and storage business.

"The outlook for the Group remains positive and we remain confident that the diverse range of high quality, niche service businesses supplemented by strategic acquisitions to increase the Group's scale and earnings potential, will produce sustainable long term returns for shareholders."

- Ends -

Enquiries:

 
 Falkland Islands Holdings 
  plc                                Tel: 0207 087 
  Edmund Rowland, Chairman           7970 
  John Foster, Managing Director     Tel: 01279 461 
                                     630 
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 WH Ireland Ltd. - NOMAD and 
  Broker to FIH                      Tel: 0207 220 
  Adrian Hadden / Mark Leonard       1666 
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 FTI Consulting                    Tel: 0203 727 
  Edward Westropp / Eleanor         1000 
  Purdon 
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Copies of the Interim Report will be available on the Company's website www.fihplc.com

Chairman's and Managing Director's Review

Group overview

The Group's trading results for the six months to 30 September 2015 were satisfactory with revenues slightly down on the prior year at GBP17.7 million and Profit Before Tax ahead by GBP0.18 million at GBP1.41 million (2014: GBP1.23 million). At a trading level, after excluding the GBP0.4 million gain on the sale of shares in Falkland Oil and Gas Limited ("FOGL"), underlying profit before tax was GBP1.10 million, down GBP0.2 million from the GBP1.30 million seen last year.

An analysis by business is shown below:

 
 Revenue 
 Six months ended 30 September            2015           2014   Change 
                                   GBP million    GBP million        % 
 
 Falkland Islands Company                 7.89           8.48     -6.9 
 Portsmouth Harbour Ferry                 2.26           2.29     -1.5 
 Momart                                   7.58           7.47      1.4 
-------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------- 
 Total Revenue                           17.73          18.24     -2.8 
-------------------------------  -------------  -------------  ------- 
 
 
 Underlying Profit Before                   2015            2014 
  Tax*                               GBP million     GBP million   Change 
  Six months ended 30 September                                         % 
 
 Falkland Islands Company                   0.73            0.55     31.2 
 Portsmouth Harbour Ferry                   0.39            0.35     10.3 
 Momart                                   (0.02)            0.40   -104.0 
--------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------- 
 Total Underlying Profit Before 
  Tax                                       1.10            1.30    -15.9 
--------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------- 
  Amortisation                            (0.07)          (0.07)        - 
--------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------- 
 Profit on sale of FOGL shares              0.38               - 
--------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------- 
 Profit Before Tax                          1.41            1.23     14.7 
================================  ==============  ==============  ======= 
 

Profits in the Group's Falklands' business, FIC, rose by 31% boosted by increased business activity connected to the offshore drilling programme which commenced in March 2015, while at PHFC the contribution from ferry operations was marginally up on the prior year following a reduction in central costs. Profits at the Group's art handling business, Momart, were lower by GBP0.4 million reflecting increased investment in marketing and business development.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) based on reported earnings were 9.5p (2014: 7.5p) and based on underlying earnings, diluted EPS were 6.8p (2014: 8.0p).

At 30 September 2015, the Group had cash balances of GBP10.8 million (31 March 2015: GBP7.4 million) and bank borrowings of GBP3.5 million (31 March 2015: GBP0.7 million).

* Underlying Profit Before Tax is shown after the allocation of central overheads and related financing costs and excludes non-trading items and non- cash charges for the amortisation of intangible assets.

Operating Review

Falkland Islands Company (FIC)

Despite increased general activity caused by the presence of the Eirik Raude drilling rig, lower service revenues from FIC's Fishing Agency, the absence of oil related pre-drilling construction activity, reduced southbound freight and timing differences in 4x4 vehicle sales, saw overall revenue fall back by 6.9% to GBP7.89 million from the record level in the first half of 2014-15 (2014: GBP8.48 million).

However Profit Before Tax and amortisation ("PBTa") increased to GBP0.73 million, up 31.2% on the prior period (2014: GBP0.55 million), as net income from FIC's higher margin retail, property and support services were boosted by the presence of onshore oil support workers.

 
 FIC : Revenue Analysis                2015           2014   Change 
  Six months ended 30 September         GBP    GBP million        % 
                                    million 
 
 Retail                                4.34           4.39     -1.2 
 Falklands 4x4                         1.25           1.49    -16.1 
 Freight & Port Services               0.41           0.62    -33.3 
 Support services                      0.67           0.81    -17.7 
 Property Rental                       0.27           0.14     90.2 
 FBS (construction)                    0.95           1.03     -7.2 
 Total FIC revenue                     7.89           8.48     -6.9 
--------------------------------  ---------  -------------  ------- 
 

Rental income from FIC's property portfolio improved sharply over the period as corporate lets linked to the drilling program saw an increase in both rental yields and occupancy.

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Underlying retail activity was generally ahead of the prior year; revenue at FIC's flagship West Store, in the heart of Stanley, increased by 2.4% and sales at the Capstan gift shop rose by 4.5%. However a hiatus in government housing completions and restricted customer access caused by further store development work saw a sharp reduction in revenue from FIC's homecare business causing overall retail sales to be lower by 1.2% (GBP0.05 million). Overall contribution from FIC's retail operations was in line with the prior year.

In the automotive business, Falklands 4x4, profits were higher from vehicle car hire and servicing, but timing differences linked to the delayed delivery of the final batch of Land-Rover Defender vehicles ordered by government, saw vehicle sales fall from 43 to 34 in the current period and total revenue reduced by 16% to GBP1.25 million (2014: GBP1.49 million). 4x4's overall contribution however was in line with the prior year.

FIC's construction business continued to make good progress, with the completion and sale of eight kit homes vs five in the prior period. However this was largely offset by the absence of the subcontracted work in H1 last year related to installation by oil companies of a new temporary dock in Stanley Harbour. As a result overall construction revenue was slightly lower than in H1 2014 albeit cost savings in site development costs incurred last year saw the overall contribution from construction increase.

SAtCO, the construction Joint Venture with Trant Engineering, continued to benefit from oil related spending on-shore, with the crane rental to Premier Oil and local construction contracts, leading to an increase in the JV's after tax contribution from GBP77,000 to GBP106,000.

FIC's Fishing Agency had a quieter period without the launch hire income seen in the prior year related to the construction of the floating dock. The Group's insurance brokerage business continued to make progress, but its gains were largely offset by reduced profits from Port services and third party freight, as cargo shipped to the Islands returned to more normal levels following the surge in oil related construction activity seen in H1 last year.

Profit Before Tax from FIC in H1 increased to GBP0.73 million (2014: GBP0.55 million) and with the drilling programme now set to extend until the end of February 2016, activity in the Falklands is expected to remain buoyant for the remainder of the financial year.

Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company

PHFC continued to trade satisfactorily with a small decline of 1.5% in revenue to GBP2.26 million (2014: GBP2.29 million) Fare increases in June 2015 were balanced by promotional discounts over the summer to stimulate increased ferry usage. However cheaper petrol prices made car travel relatively more attractive and this together with the continued promotion and subsidy by Portsmouth Council of its Park & Ride scheme (offering commuters and shoppers a combined bus and car parking ticket for only GBP2) saw passenger numbers reduce by 3.3%.

Ferry operating expenses were tightly controlled with lower vessel maintenance, fuel bills and professional costs. This was combined with a reduction in head office costs following management changes at FIH earlier in the year and these overall cost savings were sufficient to offset increased interest charges linked to new ferry loans of GBP3.6 million and the small reduction in ferry revenue.

Profitability after the allocation of Group overheads and financing charges (PBTa), improved to GBP0.39 million (2014: GBP0.35 million).

In July 2015, PHFC's new ferry, Harbour Spirit with its enhanced facilities, including a larger cycle deck and more enclosed passenger seating, was formally commissioned. Harbour Spirit's arrival takes the number of modern vessels operated by PHFC to three and her presence will allow the retirement of one of the company's older 1966 vintage vessels later in the year.

Momart

Momart, the Group's art handling and logistics business saw revenues of GBP7.58 million, an increase of 1.4% on the prior year (2014: GBP7.47 million), with sales growth seen in the Commercial Galleries and Art Storage divisions.

 
 Momart : Revenue Analysis             2015           2014   Change 
  Six months ended 30 September         GBP    GBP million        % 
                                    million 
 
 Museums & Exhibitions                 3.90           4.01     -2.6 
 Commercial Galleries and 
  Auction Houses                       2.70           2.55      5.6 
 Art Storage                           0.98           0.91      7.5 
--------------------------------  ---------  -------------  ------- 
 Total                                 7.58           7.47      1.4 
--------------------------------  ---------  -------------  ------- 
 

Underlying PBTa fell to an operating loss of GBP0.02 million compared to a profit of GBP0.40 million in H1 2014-15. Although buoyant, the art market has become increasingly competitive, restricting sales growth particularly for Museum Exhibition work where market pressure has been exacerbated by government budget cuts which have placed further strain on gross margins. This together with an increased investment in marketing and business development, which saw overheads increase by GBP0.28 million, led to the GBP0.4 million decline in Momart's Profit Before Tax.

Museum Exhibition revenues were down 2.6% at GBP3.90 million (2014: GBP4.01 million). This was expected, given the reduction in the order book at 31 March 2015, which was down 16% compared to the prior year and although this shortfall was largely reversed over the period, with sales down only 2.6%, this was achieved at the expense of gross margin dilution. An increased order book up 11% at 30 September 2015 will provide a stronger platform for trading in the second half although pressure on margins is expected to continue.

Notable museum exhibitions delivered for UK clients in the period included: "Ai Weiwei" at the Royal Academy. "The World goes Pop"& "Agnes Martin" at Tate Modern, "Jackson Pollock" at Tate Liverpool, "Audrey Hepburn" at National Portrait Gallery and "What is Luxury" at the V&A.

Revenues from commercial galleries and auction houses (Gallery Services) increased 5.6% to GBP2.70 million (2014: GBP2.55 million) helped by a buoyant art market and the increased focus on marketing and business development which led to a broadening and deepening of Momart's commercial client base. Margins too showed some improvement and this stronger performance from Gallery Services went some way to minimising the decline in the gross profitability of Momart's Museum Exhibition business.

Storage revenues increased 7.5% from the prior year, with the Royal Academy's dedicated storage space now fully operational and with the fit out of the additional 4,500 sq. ft. of ambient storage facilities at the Edmonton site being competed in late June 2015. This provided much needed space to cope with the storage containers from China used in the Ai Weiwei exhibition which opened at the Royal Academy in September. These results continue to reflect an effective 100% capacity utilisation.

Although overheads were tightly controlled, there was a significant increase in expenditure from the prior year due to the investments in finance, IT and in marketing initiatives and business development. Recent marketing activity included the VIP sponsorship of Frieze, and a strategic agreement for Momart to become a preferred European Partner of the new Christie's online collection management portal, "Collectrium". Momart's involvement with this Christie's sponsored cutting edge digital solution offers significant long term potential growth prospects in the commercial art market with increased access and exposure to private clients and key international collectors.

The commercial art market continues to remain buoyant and Momart has made further progress in developing its relationships with leading galleries and auction houses.

Building of the new air conditioned warehouse at Momart's existing Leyton site has now commenced, with completion expected in mid-2016. This new warehouse building will have improved client facilities, including private client viewing areas and will increase Momart's storage capacity by 33%.

Falkland Oil and Gas Limited (FOGL)

In April 2015, the Group sold its residual 5 million shares held in FOGL for GBP1.4 million, generating a profit of GBP0.4 million for the Group. With the sale of these 5 million shares, FIH has completed the realisation of its investment in FOGL.

Over the last 10 years since FOGL's flotation, FIH has generated over GBP8 million in cash proceeds and GBP5 million in profits from its highly successful investment in FOGL. As with previous realisations these latest monies will be used to invest in and modernise the infrastructure of the Group's core businesses, to help deliver the board's vision of sustainable long term growth.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

During the six months to 30 September 2015, total capital expenditure amounted to GBP1.08 million, of which the major commitment was to the Falklands, accounting for GBP0.8 million. The Falklands investment has largely been incurred on the two projects; the new warehouse/freezer facilities at Airport Road in East Stanley, and the further development of the retail facilities at Crozier Place, including an expanded builders' merchant and DIY store, modern parking facilities for retail customers and a new café.

At Momart, further investment of GBP0.2 million was made in trucks and upgrading storage facilities and at PHFC GBP0.1 million was spent on finalising the new vessel and on normal replacement expenditure.

Total inventories decreased by GBP0.5 million to GBP6.3 million (September 2014: GBP6.8 million) reflecting improvements in stock control and the reduction in construction activity. Retail inventories in Stanley remained in line with the prior year at GBP4.1 million (September 2014: GBP4.2 million).

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Operating cash flow (Operating Profit plus amortisation & depreciation) at GBP2.0 million fell GBP0.2 million from the prior period (September 2014: GBP2.2 million) due to the reduction in underlying profit before tax. The Group's cash balances increased by GBP3.3 million to GBP10.8 million at 30 September 2015 following the drawdown of GBP2.9 million of bank loans, to finance Harbour Spirit at Gosport, and the GBP1.4 million proceeds received on the sale of the FOGL shares, offset by capital investment of GBP1.1 million.

At 30 September 2015, the Group had cash balances of GBP10.8 million (31 March 2015: GBP7.4 million) and bank borrowings of GBP3.5 million (31 March 2015: GBP0.7 million). In addition the Group had hire purchase liabilities of GBP0.2 million (31 March 2015: GBP0.3 million) and long term finance lease liabilities in respect of the Gosport Pontoon of GBP4.8 million (31 March 2015: GBP4.9 million).

Outlook

A stronger second half for FIC is anticipated with activity buoyed by a projected increase in cruise ship passengers and the extended stay of the Eirik Raude rig which now appears likely to remain in Falklands' waters until February 2016. Beyond the end of the financial year longer term growth prospects in the Falklands remain closely tied to the development of oil production in the Islands, the timing of which in turn depends on the extent of any further success in the remaining three exploration wells and in particular to a recovery in the oil price. Nonetheless the Board continues to believe that Sea Lion and other commercially significant oil reserves will be developed in Falklands' waters, and with the recent modernisation of its facilities and its strong legacy property portfolio, FIC is well placed to take full advantage of any growth which does arise.

At Momart, the market remains highly competitive with continuing margin pressure expected in the Museums Exhibitions market. However, the benefits of an increased marketing focus are expected to emerge slowly over the next few months and with recent positive trends in Gallery Services contract wins, the outlook for the second half is more positive.

At PHFC, performance is expected to remain satisfactory, with modest declines in passenger numbers in the near term being offset by increased fares. With plans underway for the expansion of the Portsmouth naval base from 2017 onwards, longer term growth prospects appear encouraging.

The outlook for the Group remains positive and we remain confident that the diverse range of high quality, niche service businesses supplemented by strategic acquisitions to increase the Group's scale and earnings potential, will produce sustainable long term returns for shareholders.

 
 Edmund Rowland   John Foster 
 Chairman         Managing Director 
 

19 November 2015

Condensed Interim Consolidated Income Statement

FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

 
                                      Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                       6 months        6 months       Audited 
                                             to              to    Year ended 
                                   30 September    30 September      31 March 
                                           2015            2014          2015 
 Notes                                  GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000 
-------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 2   Revenue                             17,727          18,242        38,560 
 
     Cost of sales                     (10,413)        (10,786)      (22,927) 
    ---------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
     Gross profit                         7,314           7,456        15,633 
 
     Other administrative 
      expenses                          (6,200)         (6,122)      (12,050) 
     Board restructuring costs                -               -         (234) 
     Amortisation of intangible 
      assets                               (72)            (72)         (142) 
    ---------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
     Administrative expenses            (6,272)         (6,194)      (12,426) 
 
     Operating profit                     1,042           1,262         3,207 
     Gain on sale of FOGL 
      shares                                388               -           711 
     Share of result of joint 
      venture                               106              77           180 
    ---------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
     Profit before finance 
      income and expense                  1,536           1,339         4,098 
 
     Finance income                         109              97           187 
     Finance expense                      (232)           (204)         (391) 
    ---------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 3   Net financing costs                  (123)           (107)         (204) 
 
     Profit before tax                    1,413           1,232         3,894 
 
 4   Taxation                             (236)           (297)         (750) 
 
     Profit attributable to 
      equity holders of the 
      Company                             1,177             935         3,144 
    ---------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 5   Earnings per share 
 
     Basic                                 9.5p            7.5p         25.4p 
 
     Diluted                               9.5p            7.5p         25.3p 
 

See note 5 for an analysis of earnings per share on underlying profit (defined as profit after tax before amortisation and non-trading items).

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

 
                                         Unaudited       Unaudited     Audited 
                                      30 September    30 September    31 March 
                                              2015            2014        2015 
 Notes                                     GBP'000         GBP'000     GBP'000 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
     Non-current assets 
     Intangible assets                      12,128          12,243      12,226 
     Property, plant and equipment          19,907          17,759      19,621 
     Investment properties                   3,666           3,366       3,693 
     Shares held in Falkland 
 6    Oil and Gas Limited                        -           3,623       1,500 
     Investment in joint venture               372             163         266 
     Loan to joint venture                     378             378         378 
     Hire purchase debtors                     553             396         458 
     Deferred tax assets                       750             645         750 
    ------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
     Total non-current assets               37,754          38,573      38,892 
 
     Current assets 
     Inventories                             6,330           6,819       5,391 
     Trade and other receivables             5,510           5,482       5,308 
     Hire purchase debtors                     689             619         647 
     Cash and cash equivalents              10,750           4,097       7,435 
    ------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
     Total current assets                   23,279          17,017      18,781 
 
     TOTAL ASSETS                           61,033          55,590      57,673 
 
     Current liabilities 
     Interest bearing loans 
      and borrowings                         (533)           (679)       (293) 
     Income tax payable                       (94)           (327)        (27) 
     Trade and other payables             (10,139)         (9,618)    (10,214) 
    ------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
     Total current liabilities            (10,766)        (10,624)    (10,534) 
 
     Non-current liabilities 
     Interest bearing loans 
      and liabilities                      (7,989)         (5,061)     (5,580) 
 7   Employee benefits                     (2,884)         (2,480)     (2,884) 
     Deferred tax liabilities              (1,987)         (1,639)     (1,987) 
    ------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
     Total non-current liabilities        (12,860)         (9,180)    (10,451) 
     TOTAL LIABILITIES                    (23,626)        (19,804)    (20,985) 
 
     Net assets                             37,407          35,786      36,688 
    ------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
     Capital and reserves 
     Equity share capital                    1,243           1,243       1,243 
     Share premium account                  17,447          17,447      17,447 
     Other reserves                          1,162           1,162       1,162 
     Retained earnings                      17,555          14,895      16,344 
     Financial assets fair 
      value reserve                              -           1,039         492 
     Total equity                           37,407          35,786      36,688 
    ------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

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FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

 
                                              Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                               6 months        6 months       Audited 
                                                     to              to    Year ended 
                                           30 September    30 September      31 March 
                                                   2015            2014          2015 
 Notes                                          GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000 
---------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Profit for the period                           1,177             935         3,144 
  Adjusted for (i) Non-cash items: 
  Depreciation                                      720             592         1,426 
  Amortisation                                       72              72           142 
  Loss on disposal of fixed assets                    -             143             - 
  Share of joint venture profit                   (106)            (77)         (180) 
  Amortisation of loan fees                           -               8            15 
  Interest cost on pension scheme 
   liabilities                                       60              60           107 
  Equity-settled share-based payment 
   expenses                                          34              50            90 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Non-cash items adjustment                         780             848         1,600 
  (ii) Other items: 
  Bank interest receivable                         (11)            (17)          (15) 
  Bank interest payable                              51              13            17 
  Finance lease interest payable                    121             123           246 
  Gain on disposal of FOGL shares                 (388)               -         (711) 
  Income tax expense                                236             297           750 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Other adjustments                                   9             416           287 
  Operating cash flow before changes 
   in working capital and provisions              1,966           2,199         5,031 
 
  (Increase) / decrease in trade 
   and other receivables                          (202)           1,559         1,733 
  (Increase) / decrease in trading 
   inventories                                    (809)           (127)         1,406 
  (Decrease) / increase in trade 
   and other payables                              (80)         (1,475)         (879) 
  Decrease in provisions and employee 
   benefits                                        (60)            (60)         (115) 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Changes in working capital and 
   provisions                                   (1,151)           (103)         2,145 
 
  Cash generated from operations                    815           2,096         7,176 
  Income taxes paid                               (169)           (389)         (792) 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Net cash from operating activities                646           1,707         6,384 
 
  Cash flows from investing activities 
  Purchase of property, plant and 
   equipment                                    (1,083)         (1,809)       (4,597) 
  Purchase of computer software                       -            (51)         (132) 
  Proceeds from disposal of property, 
   plant & equipment                                  -              40            86 
  Proceeds received from the sale 
   of FOGL shares                                 1,396               -         2,287 
  Acquisition of a business                           -               -         (215) 
  Cash inflow on loans to joint 
   venture                                            -             151           151 
  Interest received                                  11              17            15 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
  Net cash from investing activities                324         (1,652)       (2,405) 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 
 
 
  Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow 
   Statement (Continued) 
   FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 
   2015 
                                              Unaudited       Unaudited     Audited 
                                               6 months        6 months        Year 
                                                     to              to       ended 
                                           30 September    30 September    31 March 
                                                   2015            2014        2015 
                                                GBP'000         GBP'000     GBP'000 
  Increase in hire purchase debtors               (137)           (170)       (260) 
  Repayment of secured loans                      (362)           (693)     (1,391) 
  Interest paid                                    (46)            (13)        (17) 
  Proceeds from new loans                         2,890             132         701 
  Hire purchase loan drawn down                       -               -         132 
  Dividends paid                                      -           (929)     (1,424) 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
  Net cash from financing activities              2,345         (1,673)     (2,259) 
 
  Net decrease in cash and cash 
   equivalents                                    3,315         (1,618)       1,720 
  Cash and cash equivalents at 
   start of period                                7,435           5,715       5,715 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
  Cash and cash equivalents at 
   end of period                                 10,750           4,097       7,435 
 --------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

 
                                            Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                             6 months        6 months       Audited 
                                                   to              to    Year ended 
                                         30 September    30 September      31 March 
                                                 2015            2014          2015 
 Notes                                        GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000 
-------------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
     Gain in fair value of shares 
 6    in Falkland Oil and Gas Limited               -             353           225 
     Transfer to the income statement 
      on sale of shares in Falkland 
 6    Oil and Gas Limited                       (492)               -         (419) 
 
 
     Items which will ultimately 
      be recycled to the income 
      statement                                 (492)             353         (194) 
 
     Actuarial gain on pension 
 7    schemes net of tax                            -               -         (305) 
    ---------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
     Items which will not ultimately 
      be recycled to the income 
      statement                                     -               -         (305) 
 
     Other comprehensive (expense) 
      / income                                  (492)             353         (499) 
     Profit for the period                      1,177             935         3,144 
     Total comprehensive income                   685           1,288         2,645 
    ---------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

 
                                         Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                          6 months        6 months       Audited 
                                                to              to    Year ended 
                                      30 September    30 September      31 March 
                                              2015            2014          2015 
                                           GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 
 Shareholders' funds at beginning 
  of period                                 36,688          35,377        35,377 
 
 Profit for the period                       1,177             935         3,144 
 Gain in fair value of shares 
  in Falkland Oil and Gas Limited                -             353           225 
 Transfer to the income statement 
  on sale of shares in Falkland 
  Oil and Gas Limited                        (492)               -         (419) 
 Net actuarial gain on pension 
  schemes net of tax                             -               -         (305) 
 
 Total comprehensive income                    685           1,288         2,645 
 
 Dividends paid or approved 
  by shareholders                                -           (929)       (1,424) 
 
 Share-based payments granted 
  to employees                                  34              50            90 
 
 Shareholders' funds at end 
  of period                                 37,407          35,786        36,688 
----------------------------------  --------------  --------------  ------------ 
 

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Statements

1. Basis of preparation

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This interim financial information comprises the condensed consolidated balance sheets at 30 September 2015, 30 September 2014 and 31 March 2015 and condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders' equity for the periods then ended and related notes of Falkland Islands Holdings plc (hereinafter 'the interim financial information').

The interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the Group's 2015 annual financial statements. As permitted, these interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with AIM rules and not in accordance with IAS34 'Interim Financial Reporting'.

The adopted International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') that will be effective (or available for early adoption) in the annual financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2016 are still subject to change and to additional interpretations and therefore cannot be determined with certainty. Accordingly, the accounting policies for that annual period will be determined finally only when the annual financial statements are prepared for the year ending 31 March 2016.

The Interim Report was approved by the Board on 19 November 2015.

Section 245 Statement

The comparative figures for the financial year ended 31 March 2015 are not the Company's full statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Company's auditors and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditor was unqualified, did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report and did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or 498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

2. Segmental revenue and profit analysis

 
                                                Unaudited - Six months to 30 September 
                                                                  2015 
                                                                       Arts 
                                                                  logistics 
                                       General           Ferry            & 
                                       trading        services      storage 
                                   (Falklands)    (Portsmouth)         (UK)    Unallocated      Total 
                                       GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000    GBP'000 
  External revenue                       7,891           2,261        7,575              -     17,727 
===============================  =============  ==============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 
 Operating profit before 
  amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                    582             545         (13)              -      1,114 
 
 Amortisation of intangible 
  assets                           -             -                     (72)              -       (72) 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                      -               -         (72)              -       (72) 
 
 Segment operating 
  profit                                   582             545         (85)              -      1,042 
 Gain on sale of FOGL 
  shares                           -              -              -                     388        388 
 Share of results of 
  joint venture                            106    -              -            -                   106 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 Profit before finance 
  income and expense                       688             545         (85)            388      1,536 
 Finance income                            109               -            -              -        109 
 Finance expense                          (69)           (160)          (3)              -      (232) 
 
 Segment profit before 
  tax                                      728             385         (88)            388      1,413 
===============================  =============  ==============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 
 Assets and liabilities 
 Segment assets                         28,560          19,059       13,407              7     61,033 
 Segment liabilities                   (9,990)         (9,864)      (3,216)          (556)   (23,626) 
 Segment net assets                     18,570           9,195       10,191          (549)     37,407 
===============================  =============  ==============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 Other segment information 
 Capital expenditure 
    Property, plant and 
     equipment                             797              88          188              -      1,073 
    Investment properties                   10               -            -              -         10 
    Computer Software                        -               -            -              -          - 
 Depreciation                              342             212          166              -        720 
 Amortisation of non-trading 
  items                                      -               -           72              -         72 
===============================  =============  ==============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 
                                                                       Arts 
   Underlying profit                                              logistics 
   before tax                          General           Ferry            & 
                                       trading        services      storage 
                                   (Falklands)    (Portsmouth)         (UK)    Unallocated      Total 
                                       GBP'000         GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000    GBP'000 
 Segment operating 
  profit before tax, 
 amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                    582             545         (13)              -      1,114 
 Share of results of 
  Joint Venture                            106                                                    106 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 Profit before finance 
  income and expense                       688             545         (13)              -      1,220 
 Finance income                            109               -            -              -        109 
 Finance expense                          (69)           (160)          (3)              -      (232) 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 Segment underlying 
  profit before tax                        728             385         (16)              -      1,097 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 

2. Segmental revenue and profit analysis (continued)

 
                                                      Unaudited - Six months to 30 September 
                                                                        2014 
                                                                              Arts 
                                                                         logistics 
                                        General             Ferry                & 
                                        trading          services          storage 
                                    (Falklands)      (Portsmouth)             (UK)     Unallocated          Total 
                                        GBP'000           GBP'000          GBP'000         GBP'000        GBP'000 
  External revenue                        8,478             2,295            7,469               -         18,242 
===============================  ==============  ================  ===============  ==============  ============= 
 
 Operating profit before 
  amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                     441               469              424               -          1,334 
 
 Amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                      -                 -             (72)               -           (72) 
-------------------------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
 
 Amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                       -                 -             (72)               -           (72) 
 
 Segment operating 
  profit                                    441               469              352               -          1,262 
 Share of results of 
  joint venture                              77                 -                -                             77 
-------------------------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Profit before finance 
  income and expense                        518               469              352               -          1,339 
 Finance income                              97                 -                -               -             97 
 Finance expense                           (60)             (120)             (24)               -          (204) 
 
 Segment profit before 
  tax                                       555               349              328               -          1,232 
===============================  ==============  ================  ===============  ==============  ============= 
 
 Assets and liabilities 
 Segment assets                          22,353            15,302           14,303           3,632         55,590 
 Segment liabilities                    (8,134)           (6,531)          (4,702)           (437)       (19,804) 
 Segment net assets                      14,219             8,771            9,601           3,195         35,786 
===============================  ==============  ================  ===============  ==============  ============= 
 Other segment information 

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 Capital expenditure 
    Property, plant and 
     equipment                            1,115               384              162               -          1,661 
    Investment properties                   148                 -                -               -            148 
    Computer Software                         -                 -               51               -             51 
 Depreciation                               268               169              155               -            592 
 Amortisation of non-trading 
  items                                       -                 -               72               -             72 
===============================  ==============  ================  ===============  ==============  ============= 
 
                                                                              Arts 
   Underlying profit                                                     logistics 
   before tax                           General             Ferry                & 
                                        trading          services          storage 
                                    (Falklands)      (Portsmouth)             (UK)     Unallocated          Total 
                                        GBP'000           GBP'000          GBP'000         GBP'000        GBP'000 
 Segment operating 
  profit before tax, 
 amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                     441               469              424               -          1,334 
 Share of results of 
  Joint Venture                              77                 -                -               -             77 
-------------------------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Profit before finance 
  income and expense                        518               469              424               -          1,411 
 Finance income                              97                 -                -               -             97 
 Finance expense                           (60)             (120)             (24)               -          (204) 
-------------------------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
 Segment underlying 
  profit before tax                         555               349              400               -          1,304 
-------------------------------  --------------  ----------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------- 
 

2. Segmental revenue and profit analysis (continued)

 
                                                                 Audited - Year ended 31 
                                                                        March 2015 
                                                                         Arts    Unallocated 
                                                                    logistics        GBP'000 
                                        General            Ferry            & 
                                        trading         services      storage 
                                    (Falklands)     (Portsmouth)         (UK)                     Total 
                                        GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000                   GBP'000 
 External revenue                        18,506            4,301       15,753              -     38,560 
===============================  ==============  ===============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 
 Operating profit before 
  amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                   1,312            1,032        1,239              -      3,583 
 
 Board restructuring 
  costs                                       -                -            -          (234)      (234) 
 Amortisation of intangible 
  assets                                      -                -        (142)              -      (142) 
-------------------------------  --------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                       -                -        (142)          (234)      (376) 
 
 Segment operating 
  profit                                  1,312            1,032        1,097          (234)      3,207 
 Gain on sale of FOGL 
  shares                                      -                -            -            711        711 
 Share of results of 
  joint venture                             180                -            -              -        180 
-------------------------------  --------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 Profit before finance 
  income and expense                      1,492            1,032        1,097            477      4,098 
 Finance income                             177                3            7              -        187 
 Finance expense                          (113)            (239)         (39)              -      (391) 
 
 Segment profit before 
  tax                                     1,556              796        1,065            477      3,894 
===============================  ==============  ===============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 
 Assets and liabilities 
 Segment assets                          26,439           15,937       13,785          1,512     57,673 
 Segment liabilities                    (9,737)          (7,277)      (3,452)          (519)   (20,985) 
 Segment net assets                      16,702            8,660       10,333            993     36,688 
===============================  ==============  ===============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 Other segment information 
 Capital expenditure 
    Property, plant and 
     equipment                            2,090            1,483          516              -      4,089 
    Investment properties                   508                -            -              -        508 
    Computer software                         -                -          132              -        132 
 Depreciation                               752              349          325              -      1,426 
 Amortisation of non-trading 
  items                                       -                -          142              -        142 
===============================  ==============  ===============  ===========  =============  ========= 
 
                                                                         Arts    Unallocated 
   Underlying profit                    General            Ferry    logistics        GBP'000 
   before tax                           trading         services    & storage 
                                    (Falklands)     (Portsmouth)         (UK)                     Total 
                                        GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000                   GBP'000 
 Segment operating 
  profit before tax, 
 amortisation and non-trading 
  items                                   1,312            1,032        1,239              -      3,583 
 Share of results of 
  Joint venture                             180                -            -              -        180 
-------------------------------  --------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 Profit before finance 
  income and expense                      1,492            1,032        1,239              -      3,763 
 Finance income                             177                3            7              -        187 
 Finance expense                          (113)            (239)         (39)              -      (391) 
-------------------------------  --------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 Segment underlying 
  profit before tax                       1,556              796        1,207              -      3,559 
-------------------------------  --------------  ---------------  -----------  -------------  --------- 
 

3. Finance income and expense

 
                                 Unaudited       Unaudited     Audited 
                                  6 months        6 months        Year 
                                        to              to       ended 
                              30 September    30 September    31 March 
                                      2015            2014        2015 
                                   GBP'000         GBP'000     GBP'000 
--------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Bank interest receivable               11              17          15 
 Finance lease interest 
  receivable                            98              80         172 
 Total finance income                  109              97         187 
--------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Interest payable on bank 
  loans                               (46)            (13)        (17) 
 Interest cost on pension 
  scheme liabilities                  (60)            (60)       (107) 
 Amortisation of loan 
  fees                                   -             (8)        (15) 
 Finance lease interest 
  payable                            (121)           (123)       (246) 
 Unwinding of deferred 
  consideration payable                (5)               -         (6) 
 Total finance expense               (232)           (204)       (391) 
--------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Net financing cost                  (123)           (107)       (204) 
--------------------------  --------------  --------------  ---------- 
 

4. Taxation

The taxation charge has been estimated to be 23.0% (2014: 24.0%).

5. Earnings per share

Earnings per share on underlying profit

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