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Scholium Group PLC

24 November 2021

Scholium Group plc

Interim Report & Financial Statements

Six Months ended 30 September 2021

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation 596/2014.

The directors of Scholium Group plc ("Scholium", the "Company" or, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") present their report and financial statements for the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2021.

Operating highlights

   --    Revenues up by 35% compared with prior corresponding period 

-- Gross profit up by 47% compared with last year and at a better margin of 34% (2020: 31%) due to higher margins in Shapero Rare Books

-- Pre-tax profit of GBP135k due to improved trading and recovery from Covid-19 (2020: loss of GBP158k)

-- Shapero Rare Books benefitted from higher levels of online activity and the return of clients to its retail premises

-- Cash (excluding GBP250k Covid loan) increased by GBP1,248k from 31 March to GBP1,250k at 30 September 2021

Financial Summary

 
 Six months ended September           2021    2020   Change 
 (GBP000 unless otherwise stated) 
 Revenue                             4,203   3,120      35% 
 
 Gross Profit                        1,443     978      47% 
 
 Gross Margin                          34%     31% 
 
 Pre-Tax Profit / (Loss)               135   (158) 
 
 Inventories                         8,895   8,740       2% 
 
 Net Cash                            1,000     348 
 
 Net Assets                          9,357   9,501      -2% 
 
 NAV/Share (pence)                    68.8    69.9 
 

David Harland, recently appointed Chairman of Scholium, noted

"We are pleased that the Group has traded profitably, despite the cancellation of books and other trade fairs and the enforced closure of the shop for some of the period. The Group has recovered well from the restrictions imposed by Covid 19.

The Group remains focussed on maximising sales through online and other channels as well as its premises, and is welcoming the return to London of visitors from overseas, in particular the United States."

For further information, please contact:

 
 Scholium Group plc 
  David Harland, Chairman 
  Peter Floyd, Chief Financial Officer    +44 (0) 207 493 0876 
 WH Ireland Ltd - Nominated Adviser 
  Chris Fielding 
  Megan Liddell                           +44 (0) 207 220 1666 
 

Business Review

Scholium is engaged in the business of rare books, modern prints, art and collectibles. Its primary operating subsidiary is Shapero Rare Books, one of the leading UK dealers trading internationally in rare and antiquarian books and works on paper, which also trades as Shapero Modern, a leading UK dealer in the growing marketplace of modern and contemporary prints.

The Group also trades alongside other third party dealers in the broader arts and collectibles business as Scholium Trading, and deals in and sells by auction stamps and philatelic items as Mayfair Philatelics.

Revenue streams

The Group earned revenue in the six months to 30 September 2021 from:

   --               the sale of rare books, prints and works on paper through Shapero Rare Books; 
   --               the sale of other rare and collectible items through Scholium Trading; and 
   --               the sale of philatelic items through Mayfair Philatelics 

Strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs)

The Group's strategy is to:

-- build, either organically or by acquisition, a portfolio of art and collectibles focused businesses to enable further diversification of its revenue and profit streams;

-- attract individuals or teams of specialists in markets complementary to the Group's existing businesses;

-- optimize working capital in existing businesses to provide funds for new business development; and

-- continue to develop all its entities by trading alongside other dealers in high value rare and collectible items and by participating in the acquisition for onward sale of large consignments.

The Directors intend, as soon as practicable, to provide an attractive level of dividends to shareholders along with stable asset-backed growth driven by the markets in which the Group operates.

The current principal KPIs are:

   --               sales, gross profit, gross margin and profit before tax; 
   --               the breadth and distribution of the stock of rare books held by the Group; 
   --               stock turnover; and 
   --               cash position. 

Performance Review

Overall Performance

The Group made a profit before tax of GBP135k during the six months to 30 September 2021, a welcome recovery from the loss of GBP158k for the corresponding period last year. Sales revenues and margins were greatly improved, despite the early part of the period being adversely affected by the restrictions imposed for Covid-19.

Turnover increased by 35% compared to the same period in the prior year. This was due to significantly higher sales in Shapero Rare Books (SRB) and a small increase in Scholium Trading offset by slightly lower sales in Mayfair Philatelics. SRB's sales were 40% higher than last year at GBP3,814k, Scholium Trading's sales were GBP11k higher than last year and Mayfair Philatelics decreased by GBP12k. Gross Profit increased by 47% to GBP1,443k (2020: GBP978k; 2019: GBP1,380k) reflecting the higher margins available in this period. Online sales and the return of clients to the Group's retail premises contributed to this performance.

Group costs, including Distribution and Administrative expenses, increased by 14% to GBP1,289k (2020: GBP1,132k; 2019: GBP1,310k). Most of this increase was due to higher salary costs following the end of furlough. The Group's costs are expected to increase in the second half, as there will be the costs associated with returning to fairs and exhibitions. There will be two public auctions in Mayfair Philatelics compared to one in the first half of the year, and both are expected to contribute to revenue and gross margin.

The Group result for the six months was a profit before tax of GBP135k (2020: loss of GBP158k; 2019: profit of GBP64k). There is no current or deferred tax charge (2020: GBP0k; 2019: charge GBP13k) as the Group has brought forward tax losses which are not recognised as a deferred tax asset.

Inventories increased by GBP155k to GBP8,895k (2020: GBP8,740k; 2019: GBP8,753k). This is due to purchases slightly exceeding sales during the period. The Group has turned round the negative cash balance at 31 March 2021 with net cash of GBP1,000k at 30 September 2021 (2020: net cash of GBP348k; 2019: overdraft GBP33k), albeit a portion of this net cash is held on behalf of clients. Free cashflow during the six month period was therefore GBP1,248k (2020: GBP348k; 2019: GBP(225k)).

Summary Group Financials

 
 Six months ended September (all figures GBP'000)       2021         2020   Change 
 Revenue                                               4,203        3,120      35% 
 Gross Profit                                          1,443          978      47% 
 Gross Margin                                            34%          31% 
 Distribution Expenses                                 (132)        (118)      11% 
 Administrative Expenses                             (1,157)      (1,014)      14% 
 Pre-Tax Profit /(loss)                                  135        (158) 
 
 Inventories                                           8,895        8,740       2% 
 Net cash                                              1,000          348 
 Net Assets                                            9,357        9,501      -2% 
 NAV/Share (pence)                                      68.8         69.9 
 

Financial Position

The Group retains a strong balance sheet. Net assets of GBP9,357k (2020: GBP9,501k; 2019: GBP9,962k) are supported by GBP8,895k of stock (2020: GBP8,740k; 2019: GBP8,740k) and GBP1,000k of net cash (2020: cash of GBP348k; 2019: overdraft of GBP33k). Trade and other receivables and trade and other payables have increased with the amounts owed to and from clients and the increase in sales and costs of sales. The Group drew down a GBP250k Covid loan in October 2020, but otherwise has no borrowings. There is 68.8p of net assets per share (2020: 69.9p; 2019: 73.3p).

Shapero Rare Books & Shapero Modern

The Group continues to depend on Shapero Rare Books as the driver of its sales growth and source of trading profits.

Shapero Rare Books is continuing to develop its Shapero Modern prints and works on paper business, and has continued a re-balancing of its stock between rare books and prints to enable it to increase its sales of prints in the future.

Shapero Rare Books now has a first floor bookshop at 106 New Bond Street, and a separate new gallery for modern prints nearby at 43 Maddox Street, as well as temporary retail premises on the ground floor of 105 New Bond Street.

The Group is also focussed on reducing its inventories and cost base as part of a process towards increasing its business towards consignments from third parties for either retail or auction sales.

The bulk of the trade, through Shapero Rare Books, is in rare and antiquarian books and works on paper. Shapero Modern is a newer business which was set up in 2014 to participate in the increasingly large international trade in modern and contemporary prints.

Trading in both Rare Books and Shapero Modern was at increased levels during the first six months of the year compared to the prior year. Turnover increased by 40% as compared to the prior-year period to GBP3,814k (2020: GBP2,730k; 2019: GBP2,898k) due to the re-opening after the restrictions of Covid-19. The gross margin of 33% (2020: 30%; 2019: 39%) reflected higher margins across both books and prints. The profit achieved by this division for the first six months of the financial year was GBP319k (2020: GBP19k; 2019: GBP126k).

Summary Performance, Shapero

 
 Six months ended September (all figures GBP'000)      2021     2020   Change 
 Revenue                                              3,814    2,730      40% 
 Gross Profit                                         1,268      817      55% 
 Gross Margin                                           33%      30% 
 Pre-Tax Profit                                         319       19 
 

Scholium Trading

Scholium Trading was set up to trade alongside third party dealers in rare and collectible items. It typically trades in paintings and works of art.

Scholium Trading's activity tends to be more uneven than the other businesses in the Group, which has been evident in the six months to 30 September 2021. The first half resulted in sales of GBP18k (2020: GBP7k; 2019: GBP220k), with a gross profit of GBP6k (2020: GBP1k; 2019: GBP54k). The continued low level of sales resulted from the cancellation of all of the fairs which Scholium Trading would normally attend, together with retail space also being closed for a significant part of the period and a quieter period in the Old Masters market.

Summary Performance, Scholium Trading

 
 Six months ended September (all figures GBP'000)    2021   2020   Change 
 Revenue                                               18      7 
 Gross Profit                                           6      1 
 Gross Margin                                         35%    14% 
 Pre-Tax Profit / (loss)                                2    (9) 
 

Mayfair Philatelics

Mayfair Philatelics is now operating a full auction programme. During the first half of the current year, it held three (one public and two postal) auctions, the same as in the prior six months to 30 September 2020. Two public auctions are planned for the second half of the year. Public auctions generally achieve higher sales than postal auctions.

The first half resulted in sales of GBP371k (2020: GBP383k; 2019: GBP496k) from both retail and auction activities. Gross profit, which was principally from the auction activities, amounted to GBP169k (2020: GBP161k; 2019: GBP208k). Direct costs and overheads amounted to GBP197k (2020: GBP182k; 2019: GBP215k).

Summary Performance, Mayfair Philatelics

 
 Six months ended September (all figures GBP'000)    2021   2020      Change 
 Revenue                                              371    383         -3% 
 Gross Profit                                         169    161          5% 
 Gross Margin                                         46%    42% 
 Pre-Tax (Loss)                                      (28)   (21)         33% 
 

Central costs

The central costs of the business include all board directors and other group level costs including the various costs associated with the AIM listing. There were no recharges (2020: GBP0k; 2019: GBP78k) made to the Group's subsidiaries for these central costs in the six months ended 30 September 2021. The central costs were therefore GBP158k (2020: GBP147k; 2019: GBP141k) on a comparable basis with prior periods.

Summary Performance, Central costs

 
 Six months ended September (all figures GBP'000)     2021    2020   Change 
 Pre-Tax (Loss)                                      (158)   (147)       7% 
 

Outlook

The recovery from the restrictions imposed by governments worldwide in response to Covid-19 has been impressive during the first six months to 30 September 2021. The Group is continuing to focus its efforts on its various online platforms, as well as maintaining contact with clients remotely via email and telephone. This is now being augmented with face to face contact in the Group's premises and at trade fairs with clients now able to travel with fewer restrictions.

Looking forward, the Group is viewing its trading for the second half of the year with optimism.

Key Risks

Like all businesses, the Group faces risks and uncertainties that could impact on the Group's strategy. The Board recognizes that the nature and scope of these risks can change and regularly reviews the risks faced by the Group and the systems and processes to mitigate such risks.

The principal risks and uncertainties affecting the continuing business activities of the Group were outlined in detail in the Strategic Report section of the annual report covering the full year ended 31 March 2021.

In preparing this interim report for the six months ended 30 September 2021, the Board has reviewed these risks and uncertainties and considers that there have been no changes since the publication of the 2021 Annual Report.

Independent Review Report to Scholium Group plc

Conclusion

We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2021 which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the condensed consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated statement of cash flows and the related explanatory notes.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 September 2021 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34 and the AIM Rules.

Basis for Conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

As disclosed in note 2, the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with UK adopted IFRSs. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".

Conclusions Relating to Going Concern

Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as

described in the Basis of Conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our attention to suggest that management have inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that management have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern that are not appropriately disclosed.

This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with this ISRE, however future events or conditions may cause the entity to cease to continue as a going concern.

Responsibilities of Directors

The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the AIM rules.

In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Review of Financial Information

In reviewing the half-yearly report, we are responsible for expressing to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statement in the half-yearly financial report. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions Relating to Going Concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of this report.

Use of Our Report

This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Financial Reporting Council. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company those matters we are required to state to it in an independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.

L Baker FCA

For and on behalf of

Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants

Oxford, United Kingdom

23 November 2021

Consolidated statement of total comprehensive income (unaudited)

 
                                                       Six-month                Six-month 
                                                          Period                   Period   Year Ended 
                                               Ended (Unaudited)        Ended (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
                                                         30 Sept                  30 Sept       31 Mar 
                                                            2021                     2020         2021 
                                       Note               GBP000                   GBP000       GBP000 
 
 Revenue                                3                  4,203                    3,120        6,029 
 Cost of Sales                                           (2,760)                  (2,142)      (3,957) 
 Gross profit                                              1,443                      978        2,072 
                                             -------------------  -----------------------  ----------- 
 
 Distribution costs                                        (132)                    (118)        (282) 
                                             -------------------  -----------------------  ----------- 
 
 
 Administrative expenses                                 (1,157)                  (1,014)      (2,198) 
 
 
 Total administrative expenses                           (1,157)                  (1,014)      (2,198) 
                                             -------------------  -----------------------  ----------- 
 
 
 Profit / (loss) from operations                             154                    (154)        (407) 
 
 Financial income                                              -                        -            - 
 Financial expense                      4                   (19)                  (4)             (30) 
 
 Profit / (loss) before taxation                             135                    (158)        (437) 
 
 Income tax (expense)                   5                      -                        -            - 
 
 Profit / (loss) for the period 
  from continuing operations                                 135                    (158)        (437) 
 
 Profit / (loss) for the period 
  and total comprehensive income 
  attributable to equity holders 
  of the parent company                                      135                    (158)        (437) 
                                             -------------------  -----------------------  ----------- 
 
 Basic and diluted profit 
  / (loss) per share: 
 From continued operations 
  - pence                               6                   0.99                   (1.16)       (3.21) 
 
 Total diluted profit / (loss) 
  per share - pence                                         0.99                   (1.16)       (3.21) 
                                             -------------------  -----------------------  ----------- 
 

Consolidated statement of financial position

 
                                                                30 Sept     30 Sept    31 Mar 
                                                                   2021        2020      2021 
                                              Note               GBP000      GBP000    GBP000 
                                                              Unaudited   Unaudited   Audited 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                                    1,080       1,306     1,175 
 Intangible assets                                                    6          10         8 
 Deferred corporation tax asset                                       -           -         - 
                                                                  1,086       1,316     1,183 
                                                      -----------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                                      8,895       8,740     9,025 
 Trade and other receivables                   7                  2,589       1,562     1,689 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                        1,250         348         2 
                                                                 12,734      10,650    10,716 
                                                      -----------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 
 Total assets                                                    13,820      11,966    11,899 
                                                      -----------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                      8                  3,163       1,259     1,308 
 Bank loans and borrowings                     9                     63           -        31 
 Right-of-use asset lease liabilities          10                   166         161       139 
 Total current liabilities                                        3,392       1,420     1,478 
                                                      -----------------  ----------  -------- 
 
   Liabilities due over one year 
   Bank loans and borrowings                   9                    187           -       219 
 Right-of-use asset lease liabilities          10                   884       1,045       980 
 
 Total liabilities due over one 
  year                                                            1,071       1,045     1,199 
 
 Total liabilities                                                4,463       2,465     2,677 
                                                      -----------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 Net assets                                                       9,357       9,501     9,222 
                                                      -----------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 Equity and liabilities 
 Equity attributable to owners 
  of the parent 
 Ordinary shares                                                    136         136       136 
 Share premium                                                    9,516       9,516     9,516 
 Merger reserve                                                      82          82        82 
 Retained earnings                                                (377)       (233)     (512) 
 Total equity                                                     9,357       9,501     9,222 
                                                      -----------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 Net Asset Value per Share                                        68.8p       69.9p     67.8p 
 
 

These interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 23 November 2021 and signed on its behalf by Peter Floyd.

Statement of changes in equity

 
                                                          Share     Share    Merger   Retained    Total 
                                                        Capital   Premium   reserve   earnings   equity 
                                                         GBP000    GBP000    GBP000     GBP000   GBP000 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 
 
 Balance at 1 April 2018                                    136     9,516        82        190    9,924 
 
 Loss for the period from continued operations                -         -         -       (56)     (56) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                    -         -         -       (56)     (56) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 30 September 2018                               136     9,516        82        134    9,868 
 
 Profit for the period from continued operations              -         -         -         43       43 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                                                  43       43 
 
 Balance at 31 March 2019                                   136     9,516        82        177    9,911 
 
   Profit for the period from continued operations            -         -         -         51       51 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                    -         -         -         51       51 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 30 September 2019                               136     9,516        82        228    9,962 
 
   Loss for the period from continued operations              -         -         -      (303)    (303) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                    -         -         -      (303)    (303) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
   Balance at 31 March 2020                                 136     9,516        82       (75)    9,659 
 
   Loss for the period from continued operations              -         -         -      (158)    (158) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                    -         -         -      (158)    (158) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 30 September 2020                               136     9,516        82      (233)    9,501 
 
   Loss for the period from continued operations              -         -         -      (279)    (279) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                    -         -         -      (279)    (279) 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 31 March 2021                                   136     9,516        82      (512)    9,222 
 
   Profit for the period from continued operations            -         -         -        135      135 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                    -         -         -        135      135 
                                                       --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 30 September 2021                               136     9,516        82      (377)    9,357 
 
 

Consolidated statements of cashflows

 
                                                           30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                              2021      2020     2021 
                                                            GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit / (loss) before tax                                    135     (158)    (437) 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                                                 15        15       34 
 Depreciation of right-to-use 
  assets                                                        99       148      288 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                               2         2        4 
 Finance expense                                                19         -        - 
                                                               270         7    (111) 
 
 Decrease / (increase) in inventories                          130       241    (122) 
 (Increase)/ decrease in trade 
  and other receivables                                      (900)      (96)     (70) 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade 
  and other payables                                         1,855        96    1,067 
 
 Net cash generated from operating 
  activities                                                 1,355       248      764 
                                                      ------------  --------  ------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant 
  and equipment                                               (19)      (29)     (56) 
 Purchase of right to use assets                                 -         -    (920) 
                                                      ------------  --------  ------- 
 Net cash used in investing activities                        (19)      (29)    (976) 
                                                      ------------  --------  ------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Lease repayments for right-of-use 
  assets                                                      (82)     (148)    (288) 
 Bank loan                                                       -         -      250 
 Interest paid                                                 (6)       (4)     (30) 
 Net cash (used)/generated from financing 
  activities                                                  (88)     (152)     (68) 
                                                      ------------  --------  ------- 
 
 Net increase / (decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                                       1,248        67    (279) 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
  of the period                                                  2       281      281 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the end of the period                                      1,250       348        2 
                                                      ------------  --------  ------- 
 
 
 
 Cash                                     1,250   348       2 
 
 Bank loan                                (250)     -   (250) 
 
 Net cash at the end of the period        1,000   348     248 
                                         ------  ----  ------ 
 
 

Notes

   1.   General information 

Scholium Group plc and its subsidiaries (together 'the Group') are engaged in the trading and retailing of rare and antiquarian books, prints and works on paper and philatelic items primarily in the United Kingdom. The Company is a public company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales (registered number 08833975). The

address of its registered office is 106 New Bond   Street, London W1S 1DN. 
   2.   Basis of preparation 

These condensed interim financial statements of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2021 (the 'Period') have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) including standards and interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and in accordance with International Accounting Standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation are followed in the condensed set of financial statements as applied in the Group's latest audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021. While the financial figures included within this half-yearly report have been computed in accordance with IFRSs applicable to interim periods, this half-yearly report does not contain sufficient information to constitute an interim financial report as set out in International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting. These condensed interim financial statements have not been audited, do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021. The auditors' opinion on these Statutory Accounts was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under s498 (2) or s498 (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

   3.   Revenue 
 
                        30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                           2021      2020     2021 
                          Group     Group    Group 
                         GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Sales of stock          3,948     3,025    5,738 
  Commissions               237        93      275 
  Other income               18         2       16 
                          4,203     3,120    6,029 
                       --------  --------  ------- 
 
   4.   Financial (expense) 
 
             30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                2021      2020     2021 
               Group     Group    Group 
              GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
 
 
  Interest payable                                            (6)   (4)    (10) 
  Unwinding of discount on right-to-use liabilities         (13)     -     (20) 
 
  Total financial (expense)                                 (19)    (4)    (30) 
                                                          -------  ----  ------ 
 
   5.   Income Tax 
 
                                                            30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                               2021      2020     2021 
                                                             GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
  Current and deferred tax expense 
  Current tax                                                     -         -        - 
  Deferred tax                                                    -         -        - 
 
  Total tax expense                                               -         -        - 
                                                           --------  --------  ------- 
  The charge for the year can be reconciled 
  to the (loss) / profit per the income statement as 
  follows: 
                                                            30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                               2021      2020     2021 
                                                             GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Profit / (loss) before tax                                    135     (158)    (437) 
                                                           --------  --------  ------- 
 
  Applied corporation tax rates:                                19%       19%      19% 
 
  Tax at the UK corporation tax rate of 19%:                     26      (30)     (83) 
 
 
  Unrecognised deferred tax asset                                 -        30       83 
  Utilisation of tax losses                                    (26)         -        - 
  Origination and reversal of temporary differences               -         -        - 
  Current and deferred tax charge                                 -         -        - 
                                                           --------  --------  ------- 
 
   6.   Earnings/(Loss) per Share 
 
                                                                               30 Sept    30 Sept     31 Mar 
                                                                                  2021       2020       2021 
                                                                                 Group      Group      Group 
                                                                                GBP000     GBP000     GBP000 
 
  Profit / (loss) used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per 
  share attributable to the 
  owners of the parent                                                             135      (158)      (437) 
 
  Number of shares 
  Weighted average number of shares for the purpose of basic and 
  diluted earnings per share 
                                                                                  13.6       13.6       13.6 
                                                                               million    million    million 
                                                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
  Total basic and diluted earnings per share - pence                              0.99     (1.16)     (3.21) 
                                                                             ---------  ---------  --------- 
 

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit / (loss) for the year or period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

The Company has no potentially issuable shares arising from share options. As a consequence, the number of basic and fully diluted shares in issue are equal.

No new shares were issued during the period, and the Company had 13.6 million shares in issue at the end of the period.

   7.   Trade and Other Receivables 
 
                                 30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                    2021      2020     2021 
                                   Group     Group    Group 
                                  GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Trade debtors                    2,268     1,372    1,421 
  Other debtors                       33        46       36 
  Prepayments and accrued 
   income                            288       144      232 
                                   2,589     1,562    1,689 
                                --------  --------  ------- 
 
   8.   Trade and Other Payables 
 
                                      30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                         2021      2020     2021 
                                        Group     Group    Group 
                                       GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Trade creditors                       2,244       720      795 
  Other taxes and social 
   security                                30        29       30 
  Accruals and deferred income            864       482      455 
  Other creditors                          25        28       28 
                                        3,163     1,259    1,308 
                                     --------  --------  ------- 
 
   9.   Loans and Borrowings 
 
                                               30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                  2021      2020     2021 
                                                 Group     Group    Group 
                                                GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
    Bank loan due in less than 
    one year                                        63         -       31 
  Bank loan due in more than 
   one year                                        187         -      219 
                                     -----------------  --------  ------- 
 
    Total bank loan                                250         -      250 
                                     -----------------  --------  ------- 
 

11. Right-of-use asset lease liabilities

 
                                  30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                     2021      2020     2021 
                                    Group     Group    Group 
                                   GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Lease liabilities due in 
   less than one year                 166       161      139 
                                 --------  --------  ------- 
  Lease liabilities due in 
   more than one year                 884     1,045      980 
                                 --------  --------  ------- 
 

These liabilities represent the future lease payments due under the Group's leases of its Mayfair premises.

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