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RNS Number : 1918E
Individual Restaurant Company PLC
04 April 2011
Individual Restaurant Company Plc
Audited results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2010
Highlights
Individual Restaurant Company Plc ("IRC" or "the Group"), a
leading operator of 33 restaurants throughout the UK which trade
under the Piccolino (22) and Restaurant Bar & Grill (11)
brands, today announces its final results for the year ended 31
December 2010.
Trading performance
-- Revenue was GBP51.3m (2009: GBP53.3m)
-- Group EBITDA of GBP4.3m (2009: GBP5.0m)
-- Restaurant EBITDA was GBP7.7m (2009: GBP8.8m)
Operations
-- Both brands continue to trade robustly on a national
basis
Financially strong
-- Net debt reduced to GBP11.7m (2009: GBP12.4m)
-- Banking headroom of GBP6.8m available at the year end
-- Successful refinancing of the Group's GBP18.5m loan facility;
agreement to extend the term of the loan to January 2013 with no
amortisation
Current trading and outlook
-- Sales got off to an encouraging start in Q1 2011 with
positive like for like sales although the rate of growth has slowed
in March
Steven Walker, Chief Executive said:
"Taking into account some adverse one-off factors, trading
performance in 2010 was pleasing. We experienced strong like for
like sales towards the end of December 2010 and a number of sales
initiatives have continued this momentum into the early part of
2011.
However we remain cautious as to the future trading environment.
Like for like sales growth, whilst positive, has slowed in March
and in common with most of the industry, we are also experiencing
cost pressures. Nevertheless I remain confident in the robustness
and trading potential of both brands."
4 April 2011
Enquiries:
Individual Restaurant Company
Plc
Steven Walker, Chief Executive 0207 457 2020 (today)
Vernon Lord, Finance Director 0161 839 5511 (thereafter)
Altium
Paul Lines 0845 505 4343
Adam Sivner
College Hill 0207 457 2020
Justine Warren
Chairman's statement
Introduction
Individual Restaurant Company plc, a leading restaurant operator
with 33 premium casual dining restaurants throughout the UK which
trade under the Piccolino (22) and Restaurant Bar & Grill (11)
brands, announces its audited results for the 12 months ended 31
December 2010.
As previously highlighted, trading conditions in 2010 were
challenging due to a number of well publicised one-off factors.
Despite this the Group is pleased to announce that EBITDA before
non trading costs was GBP4.25m, a satisfactory performance given
the market conditions.
In addition, net debt was reduced in the year by GBP0.7m, down
to GBP11.7m (2009: GBP12.4m). As a multiple of EBITDA (before non
trading costs), the year end net debt was 2.8 times (2009: 2.5
times).
Financial Performance
Revenues across the Group decreased by GBP2.0m (3.9%) to
GBP51.3m (2009: GBP53.3m) and restaurant EBITDA* decreased by
GBP1.1m to GBP7.7m (2009: GBP8.8m) as a result. Central costs were
reduced by GBP0.4m for the second successive year and Group EBITDA
for the year was therefore down GBP0.7m to GBP4.3m (2009:
GBP5.0m).
The gross margin for the period remained in line with 2009. As
previously reported, the Group has taken a strategic decision to
refrain from entering the mass discounting market which has
continued to be widely practised across the restaurant sector. Both
brands continue to offer guests excellent value for money as
verified by regular competitor pricing surveys undertaken by the
Group.
Central costs in 2010 were GBP3.4m (2009: GBP3.8m) representing
6.7% of revenue (2009: 7.1%). Savings were generated primarily from
reduced wage costs.
Finance costs in the year increased to GBP0.9m (2009: GBP0.7m).
This uplift was the result of the mark to market valuation of
hedging costs coupled with the annualised impact of reverting to a
LIBOR related loan facility mid way through 2009.
Profit before tax, non trading items and hedging costs was
GBP0.2m (2009: GBP1.3m).
In the year non trading costs totalled GBP1.9m (2009: GBP2.2m),
arising predominately from two areas: onerous lease provisions
totalling GBP0.5m and impairment of non-current assets totalling
GBP1.3m. Of the onerous lease provisions GBP0.3m related to the
release of provision in respect of the properties at Wandsworth and
Birmingham, the leases of which are both expected to be assigned to
new tenants before June 2011. A further provision totalling GBP0.8m
has also been made in respect of the property pipeline, which
remains undeveloped and is currently being marketed. In the current
property market it has proven difficult to find suitable buyers for
these units and as a result the Group has provided for expected
ongoing property costs.
There was a tax credit in the year of GBP0.1m (2009: GBP0.1m)
which resulted from a movement in the deferred tax balance.
After non trading items and tax the Group incurred a loss for
the year of GBP1.7m (2009: loss of GBP0.8m).
Cash flow and Balance Sheet
The Group generated strong cash flows from operations of GBP2.7m
in the year (GBP3.4m : 2009). Net debt reduced by GBP0.7m down to
GBP11.7m (2009: GBP12.4m). In addition the Group successfully
refinanced the loan facility which resulted in the GBP18.5 million
facility becoming non-amortising and the term being extended until
January 2013.
Capital expenditure in the year was GBP1.4m and largely related
to enhancing the estate by expanding the number of covers and
providing outside dining areas. Unopened / closed site lease costs
amounted to GBP1.0m. As noted above, two of these sites (Wandsworth
and the former Zinc in Birmingham) are expected to be disposed of
by June 2011 and future cash outflows in respect of such sites are
expected to decline accordingly.
Gearing remained comparable at 28% (2009: 29%). Interest costs
(excluding the mark to market hedge valuation) of GBP0.8m were
covered by EBITDA five times (2009: eight times). As a multiple of
EBITDA before non trading costs the year end net debt was just
below 2.8 times compared with 2.5 times in 2009. The available
headroom on the banking facility was GBP6.8m compared with GBP6.1m
in 2009.
Operations
The Board have always believed the success of the Group is
determined by the quality of its people, food, guest service and
cleanliness. The focus in these areas, which is both monitored and
incentivised, has resulted in this becoming a culture within the
business and is continuously improving.
Our number one goal remains outstanding guest service. We have
invested in a computerised central database and we now have a
greater understanding of the guests who dine throughout the estate
each week.
Across both brands we continue to develop our food and beverage
offer. Despite the competitive environment and upward cost pressure
we do not compromise on the quality of our ingredients. In addition
we continue to invest heavily in chef training to ensure
consistency throughout the estate; likewise our front of house team
has been strengthened.
Future Outlook and Current Trading
The last two weeks of 2010 saw strong like for like sales
growth. A number of sales initiatives have been introduced in 2011
and have helped continue this momentum. January like for like
trading was strong, albeit against a period last year affected by
extreme weather and volume growth has continued in both February
and March.
However the Group is also mindful that 2011 will be another
challenging year. The rate of sales growth in March was lower than
January and February and we are experiencing an increased level of
cost inflation; in particular the uplifts in alcohol duty and the
national minimum wage, the change in Employers National Insurance
contributions and food cost inflation. We expect to absorb all or
most of these cost pressures by a combination of increased revenues
and operating efficiencies.
The Board has great confidence in the trading strength of the
two brands and their ability to meet the challenges ahead.
Robert Breare
Chairman
4(th) April 2011
*Restaurant EBITDA is defined as EBITDA generated before
non-trading and central costs
Consolidated income statement
Note 2010 2009
GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 51,256 53,349
Cost of sales (12,981) (13,630)
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Gross profit 38,275 39,719
Other operating expenses (37,255) (37,772)
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Operating result before non-trading costs 1,020 1,947
Business restructuring costs - (859)
Impairment of non-current assets (1,289) -
Share option charge (108) (108)
Increase in provision for onerous leases (515) (1,200)
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Operating loss (892) (220)
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Finance cost (880) (652)
Loss before taxation (1,772) (872)
Income tax 92 66
Loss from continuing operations (1,680) (806)
Loss for the period attributable to equity holders
of parent (1,680) (806)
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Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic 2 (2.82p) (1.64p)
Diluted 2 (2.82p) (1.64p)
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
2010 2009
GBP'000 GBP'000
Loss for the period (1,680) (806)
Total comprehensive income for the period (1,680) (806)
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Attributable to equity holders of the
parent (1,680) (806)
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Consolidated statement of financial position
2010 2009
GBP'000 GBP'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 32,728 35,857
Intangible assets 38,050 38,647
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Total non-current assets 70,778 74,504
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Current assets
Inventories 943 987
Trade and other receivables 2,952 3,105
Cash and cash equivalents 6,763 6,121
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Total current assets 10,658 10,213
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Total assets 81,436 84,717
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (11,691) (11,970)
Derivative financial instrument (71) -
Short term borrowings - (2,000)
Provisions (588) (430)
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Total current liabilities (12,350) (14,400)
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Non-current liabilities
Long term borrowings (18,500) (16,500)
Provisions (236) (1,206)
Deferred taxation (8,952) (9,641)
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Total non-current liabilities (27,688) (27,347)
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Total liabilities (40,038) (41,747)
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Net assets 41,398 42,970
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EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT
2010 2009
GBP'000 GBP'000
Share capital 2,982 2,982
Share premium account 13,275 13,275
Capital redemption reserve 11,851 11,851
Merger reserve 22,034 22,034
Shares to be issued 432 324
Retained earnings (9,176) (7,496)
Total equity 41,398 42,970
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Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity
Profit
Shares and
Share Other to be Loss
capital reserves issued account Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 January 2009 13,826 33,697 216 (6,690) 41,049
Shares issued 1,007 1,612 - - 2,619
Deferred shares purchased (11,851) 11,851 - - -
Share based payments - - 108 - 108
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Transactions with owners 2,982 47,160 324 (6,690) 43,776
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Loss and total comprehensive
income for the period - - - (806) (806)
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At 31 December 2009 2,982 47,160 324 (7,496) 42,970
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At 1 January 2010 2,982 47,160 324 (7,496) 42,970
Share based payments - - 108 - 108
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Transactions with owners 2,982 47,160 432 (7,496) 43,078
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Loss and total comprehensive
income for the period - - - (1,680) (1,680)
At 31 December 2010 2,982 47,160 432 (9,176) 41,398
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Other reserves represent the share premium account, the merger
reserve and the capital redemption reserve.
Consolidated cash flow statement
2010 2009
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss after taxation (1,680) (806)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation, impairment and amortisation
charges 4,521 3,062
Share based administrative expense 108 108
Interest expense 880 652
Movement in deferred tax provision (92) (66)
Movement in provisions (812) 959
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other
receivables 153 (665)
Decrease in inventories 44 72
(Decrease)/increase in trade payables (415) 65
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Cash flow from operations 2,707 3,381
Interest paid (673) (655)
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Net cash from operating activities 2,034 2,726
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,392) (1,910)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,392) (1,910)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of share capital - 2,619
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Net cash from financing activities - 2,619
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 642 3,435
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 6,121 2,686
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
the year 6,763 6,121
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Notes to the financial statements
1. Basis of preliminary statement
The financial information set out above does not constitute the
Group's statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2010 but
is derived from those accounts, which are prepared in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards.
The financial statements for the year 31 December 2010 have not
yet been filed at Companies House, but will be in due course. The
auditor has reported on those accounts; their report was
unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498 (2)
or section 498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The 2010 statutory accounts are prepared on the basis of the
accounting policies stated in the Consolidated Interim report for
the period ended 30 June 2010.
Copies of the June 2010 interim report can be found on the
Company's website at: www.individualrestaurantcompanyplc.co.uk.
2. Earnings per share
The calculation of earnings per share (basic and diluted) is
based on loss after taxation, and the weighted average number of
ordinary shares.
Year ended 31 December 2010
Weighted
average
number of
Earnings shares Per share
GBP'000 '000 p
Basic and diluted earnings per
share (1,680) 59,648 (2.82)
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The outstanding options at 31 December 2010 do not have a
dilutive effect on the weighted average number of shares as the
exercise price of options during the year exceeded the average
market price of ordinary shares.
Year ended 31 December 2009
Weighted
average
number of
Earnings shares Per share
GBP'000 '000 p
Basic and diluted earnings per
share (806) 49,161 (1.64)
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