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Scholium Group PLC

30 November 2023

Scholium Group plc

Interim Report & Financial Statements

Six Months ended 30 September 2023

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended ("MAR"). Upon the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

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 2023.

Operating highlights

-- Revenues of GBP3,835k for the period compared with GBP4,454k for the prior corresponding period

   --    Gross profit of GBP1,511k compared to GBP1,731k of the prior corresponding period 
   --    Profit margin strength continues at 39% (2022: 39%) 
   --    Fifth successive half-year of profitability, GBP43k (2022: profit of GBP179k) 
   --    Earnings per share on a diluted basis of 0.31p (2022: 1.32p per share) 
   --    NAV per issued share of 71.1p (2022: 70.4p) 
   --    Cash position GBP(436)k (2022: GBP515k) including Covid loan of GBP162k (2022: GBP213k) 

Financial Summary

 
 Six months ended September              2023    2022   Change 
 (GBP000 unless otherwise stated) 
 Revenue                                3,835   4,454    (14)% 
 
 Gross Profit                           1,511   1,731    (13)% 
 
 Gross Margin                           39.4%   38.9% 
 
 Pre-Tax Profit                            43     179    (76)% 
 
 Inventories                           10,258   9,482       8% 
 
 Net Cash                               (436)   (515) 
 
 Net Assets                             9,673   9,578       1% 
 
 NAV/Share (pence per issued share)      71.1    70.4 
 

David Harland, Chair of Scholium, noted:

"We are pleased with the performance of the Group in recording its fourth consecutive profitable half-year period, given the deteriorating economic environment. Action was taken on costs from December 2022 and whilst the profit was reduced for the period this was expected as was noted in the annual report for the period ended March 2023. The on-going difficult geo-political situation naturally presents a difficult environment in which to plan but we remain cautiously positive about the coming six-month period."

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company is Philip Tansey, Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

For further information, please contact:

 
 Scholium Group plc 
  David Harland, Chairman 
  Bernard Shapero, Chief Executive 
  Officer 
  Philip Tansey, Chief Financial Officer    +44 (0)20 7493 0876 
 WH Ireland Ltd - Nominated Adviser 
  Chris Fielding 
  Isaac Hooper                              +44 (020) 7220 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.

Revenue streams

The Group earned revenue in the six months to 30 September 2023 from the sale of rare books, prints and works on paper through Shapero Rare Books.

Strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs)

The Group's strategy is to:

   --       provide stable asset-backed growth driven by the markets in which the Group operates; 

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

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

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; 
   --               cash position; 
   --               net assets per share; and, 
   --               earnings per share. 

Performance Review

Overall Performance

The Group made a profit before tax of GBP43k during the six months to 30 September 2023, a reduction from the profit of GBP179k for the corresponding period last year though through intensive sales efforts margins were improved.

Overall turnover was lower by 14% compared to the same period in the prior year. This was due to the expected more difficult environment for sales and this was reflected in books sales of GBP2,900k (2022: GBP3,420k) whilst Gallery sales of art through several initiatives and exhibitions improved to GBP858k (2022: GBP808k). As a result, gross profit of GBP1,511k compared to the prior period total of GBP1,731k.

Group costs, including Distribution and Administrative expenses, decreased by 4% to GBP1,456k (2022: GBP1,518k). This decrease resulted from the active decision to target a reduction given the challenging markets, particularly in trade fairs and exhibitions.

The Group result for the six months was a profit before tax of GBP43k (2022: profit of GBP179k).

Inventories increased by GBP776k to GBP10,258k (2022: GBP9,482k) in active preparation for major sales initiatives in the months following the end of this period. Group cash balances continue to fluctuate monthly in line with stock purchases and trade debtors with net overdrafts and loan balances of GBP(436)k at 30 September 2023 (2022: GBP(515k).

Summary Group Financials

 
 Six months ended September (all figures GBP'000)       2023      2022   Change 
 Revenue                                               3,835    4,454*    (14)% 
 Gross Profit                                          1,511     1,731    (13)% 
 Gross Margin                                          39.4%     38.9% 
 Distribution Expenses                                 (245)     (368)    (33)% 
 Administrative Expenses                             (1,211)   (1,150)       5% 
 Pre-Tax Profit                                           43       179    (76)% 
 
 Inventories                                          10,258     9,482       8% 
 Net Cash                                              (436)     (515) 
 Net Assets                                            9,673     9,578       1% 
 NAV/Issued Share (pence)                               71.1      70.4       1% 
 

* Total includes GBP25k of revenue generated by Scholium Trading

Alternative accounting presentation

The Board is focused on demonstrating shareholder return and part of that desire is the analysis of the core performance of the Group's trading business without costs that are related to the non-trading elements such as public company status and other non-directly related or one-off costs not typically expected to be incurred in a 'normal' year.

 
 Six months ended September (GBP ' 000)    2023   2022 
 Profit                                      43    179 
                                          -----  ----- 
 Add back: 
                                          -----  ----- 
 Central costs of the public group          197    162 
                                          -----  ----- 
 Mayfair Philatelic losses                    -     15 
                                          -----  ----- 
 Depreciation & amortisation                182    171 
                                          -----  ----- 
 Finance expenses                            32     19 
                                          -----  ----- 
 Operating EBITDA                           455    546 
                                          -----  ----- 
 

Financial Position

The Group retains a strong balance sheet. Net assets of GBP9,673k (2022: GBP9,578k) include GBP10,258k of stock (2022: GBP9,482k) and an overdrawn cash balance of GBP(436)k (2022: GBP(515)k). The Covid loan, drawn down in October 2020 of GBP250k, has been further reduced by repayment to the current GBP162k (2022: GBP213k). As a result, there is an increase to 71.1p of net assets per ordinary share currently in issue (2022: 70.4p).

Shapero Rare Books & Shapero Modern

Shapero Rare Books operates from its first-floor bookshop at 106 New Bond Street, its retail premises on the ground floor of 105 New Bond Street and a separate gallery for modern prints nearby at 43 Maddox Street. The lease for both premises in New Bond Street were extended during the period though for a period of less than 12 months and consequently the Board is focused on securing suitable alternative premises in the near future.

Summary Performance, Shapero businesses

 
 Six months ended September (all figures GBP'000)      2023     2022   Change 
 Revenue                                              3,835    4,429    (13)% 
 Gross Profit                                         1,511    1,731    (14)% 
 Gross Margin                                           39%      39% 
 Pre-Tax Profit before Central costs                    240      341 
 

Group resources are balanced between its stock of rare books and prints in order to maximise sales and profit opportunities.

Sales in the period have, as presented in Note 3, been challenging for rare books though the Gallery has increased its sales above the corresponding prior period.

Distribution costs have decreased significantly as the decision, taken in December 2022, was to rationalise trade fairs and exhibitions given the expectation of more challenging times ahead. The central costs of the business include all board directors and other Group level costs including those associated with membership of the AIM market. The central costs were GBP197k (2022: GBP162k).

Outlook

The Group continues to focus on its two profitable businesses, rare books and modern prints, having discontinued the distraction of stamps and Scholium Trading and is looking to continue the profitable performance of the recent twenty-four months into the second half of the current financial year.

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

Key Risks

Like all businesses, the Group faces risks and uncertainties that could impact on the Group's strategy. The Board recognises 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 2023.

In preparing this interim report for the six months ended 30 September 2023, the Board has reviewed these risks and uncertainties and considers that there have been no changes since the publication of the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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.

Ajay Bahl BA BFP FCA

For and on behalf of

Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants

Oxford, United Kingdom

29 November 2023

Consolidated statement of total comprehensive income (unaudited)

 
                                                         Six-month            Six-month         Year 
                                                            Period               Period        Ended 
                                                 Ended (Unaudited)    Ended (Unaudited)    (Audited) 
                                                           30 Sept              30 Sept       31 Mar 
                                                              2023                 2022         2023 
                                         Note               GBP000               GBP000       GBP000 
 
 Revenue                                  3                  3,835                4,454        9,060 
 Cost of Sales                                             (2,324)              (2,723)      (5,613) 
 Gross profit                                                1,511                1,731        3,447 
                                               -------------------  -------------------  ----------- 
 
 Distribution costs                                          (245)                (368)        (815) 
 
 Administrative expenses                                   (1,211)              (1,150)      (2,360) 
 
 Total costs and expenses                                  (1,456)              (1,518)      (3,175) 
                                               -------------------  -------------------  ----------- 
 
 
 Profit from operations                                         55                  213          272 
 
 Financial income                                                -                    -            - 
 Financial expense                        4                   (32)                 (19)         (41) 
 Other income                                                                                      - 
 
 Profit before taxation                                         43                  194          231 
 
 Income tax (expense)                     5                      -                    -            - 
 
 Profit for the period from 
  continuing operations                                         43                  194          231 
 
 Loss from discontinued operations        6                      -                 (15)            - 
 
 Profit for the period and 
  total comprehensive income 
  attributable to equity holders 
  of the parent company                                         43                  179          231 
                                               -------------------  -------------------  ----------- 
 
 Earnings per share in share: 
 From continued operations 
  - pence                                 7 
 Basic                                                        0.32                 1.43         1.70 
 Diluted                                                      0.31                 1.43         1.70 
 
 From discontinued operations 
  - pence 
 Basic                                                           -               (0.11)            - 
 
 
 
 Total earnings per share 
  - Basic                                                     0.32                 1.32         1.70 
 Total earnings per share 
  - Diluted                                                   0.31                 1.32         1.70 
                                               -------------------  -------------------  ----------- 
 

Consolidated statement of financial position

 
                                                          30 Sept          30 Sept    31 Mar 
                                                             2023             2022      2023 
                                            Note           GBP000           GBP000    GBP000 
                                                        Unaudited        Unaudited   Audited 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                                934              980       877 
 Intangible assets                                              -                4         - 
                                                              934              984       877 
                                                  ---------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                               10,258            9,482     9,812 
 Trade and other receivables                 8              2,101            2,677     2,058 
 Cash and cash equivalents                                      -                -       110 
                                                           12,359           12,159    11,980 
                                                  ---------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
 
 Total assets                                              13,293           13,143    12,857 
                                                  ---------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Bank overdrafts                                              274              302       164 
 Trade and other payables                    9              2,164            2,053     1,973 
 Loans and borrowings                        10                44               44        47 
 Right-of-use asset lease liabilities        11               345              322       227 
 Total current liabilities                                  2,827            2,721     2,411 
                                                  ---------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
   Liabilities due over one year 
   Loans and borrowings                      10               118              169       140 
 Right-of-use asset lease liabilities        11               675              675       676 
 
 Total liabilities due over 
  one year                                                    793              844       816 
 
 Total liabilities                                          3,620            3,565     3,217 
                                                  ---------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
 Net assets                                                 9,673            9,578     9,630 
                                                  ---------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
 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                                           (61)            (156)     (104) 
 Total equity                                               9,673            9,578     9,630 
                                                  ---------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
 Net Asset Value per Share in 
  Issue                                                     71.1p            70.4p     71.0p 
 

These interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 29 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by Philip Tansey.

Statement of changes in equity

 
                                                           Share     Share    Merger   Retained    Total 
                                                         Capital   Premium   reserve   earnings   equity 
                                                          GBP000    GBP000    GBP000     GBP000   GBP000 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 
 
   Balance at 31 March 2021                                  136     9,516        82      (512)    9,222 
 
   Profit for the period from continued operations             -         -         -        164      164 
 Loss for the period from discontinued operations                                          (29)     (29) 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                     -         -         -        135      135 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 30 September 2021                                136     9,516        82      (377)    9,357 
 
 Profit for the period from continued operations                                            330      330 
 Loss for the period from discontinued operations              -         -         -      (288)    (288) 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                     -         -         -         42       42 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 31 March 2022                                    136     9,516        82      (335)    9,399 
 
   Profit for the period from continued operations             -         -         -        194      194 
 Loss for the period from discontinued operations                                          (15)     (15) 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                     -         -         -        179      179 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 30 September 2022                                136     9,516        82      (156)    9,578 
 
 
   Profit for the period from continued operations             -         -         -         37       37 
 Profit for the period from discontinued operations                                          15       15 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                                                   42       42 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 31 March 2023                                    136     9,516        82      (104)    9,630 
 
   Profit for the period from continued operations             -         -         -         43       43 
 Profit for the period from discontinued operations                                           -        - 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the period                     -         -         -         43       43 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 Balance at 30 September 2023                                136     9,516        82       (61)    9,673 
                                                        --------  --------  --------  ---------  ------- 
 
 

Consolidated statements of cashflows

 
                                                     30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                        2023      2022     2023 
                                                      GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
 Cash flows from operating 
 activities 
 Profit before tax                                        43       179      231 
 Depreciation of property, plant 
  and equipment                                          182       171      353 
 Amortisation of intangible assets                         -         -        4 
 Finance expense                                          33        19       41 
                                                         258       369      629 
 
 (Increase) / Decrease in inventories                  (446)       102    (228) 
 (Increase) in trade and other 
  receivables                                           (43)     (458)      161 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade 
  and other payables                                     191     (815)    (895) 
 
 Net cash generated from operating 
  activities                                            (40)     (802)    (333) 
                                                    --------  --------  ------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing 
 activities 
 Purchase of property, plant 
  and equipment                                         (11)      (16)     (21) 
 Net purchase of right to use 
  assets                                               (228)      (54)    (239) 
                                                    --------  --------  ------- 
 Net cash used in investing 
  activities                                           (239)      (70)    (260) 
                                                    --------  --------  ------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing 
 activities 
 Lease repayments for right-of-use 
  assets                                                 117     (107)     (77) 
 Loans and borrowings                                   (25)      (22)     (48) 
 Interest paid                                          (33)       (6)     (41) 
 Net cash (used)/generated from financing 
  activities                                              59     (135)    (166) 
                                                    --------  --------  ------- 
 
 Net (decrease) / increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                                 (220)   (1,007)    (759) 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
  of the period                                         (54)       705      705 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the end of the period                                (274)     (302)     (54) 
                                                   ---------  --------  ------- 
 
 

Notes

   1.   General information 

Scholium Group plc and subsidiaries (together 'the Group') are engaged in the trading and retailing of rare and antiquarian book and, prints and works on paper primarily in the United Kingdom. The Company is a public company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales (registered number 08833975). The registered address 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 2023 (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 these condensed set of financial statements as applied in the Group's latest audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. While the financial figures included within this half-yearly report have been computed in accordance with IFRS 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 2023. 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 
                                     2023      2022     2023 
                                    Group     Group    Group 
                                   GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Sales of stock - Books            2,900     3,420    7,042 
  Sales of stock - Gallery            858       808    1,777 
  Commissions                          15       163      177 
  Other income                         62        63       64 
                                 --------  --------  ------- 
                                    3,835     4,454    9,060 
                                 --------  --------  ------- 
 
 
 
   4.   Financial (expense) 
 
       30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
          2023      2022     2023 
         Group     Group    Group 
        GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
 
 
  Interest payable                                          (13)      (6)    (16) 
  Unwinding of discount on right-to-use liabilities         (19)    (13)     (25) 
 
  Total financial (expense)                                 (32)    (19)     (41) 
                                                          ------  -------  ------ 
 
   5.   Income Tax 
 
                                                      30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                         2023      2022     2023 
                                                       GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
  Current and deferred tax expense 
  Current tax                                               -         -        - 
  Deferred tax                                              -         -        - 
 
  Total tax expense                                         -         -        - 
                                                     --------  --------  ------- 
 
  The charge for the year is reconciled to the 
  profit per the income statement as follows: 
                                                      30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                         2023      2022     2023 
                                                       GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Profit before tax                                        43       179      291 
                                                     --------  --------  ------- 
 
  Applied corporation tax rates:                          19%       19%      19% 
 
  Tax at the UK corporation tax rate of 19%:                8        34       44 
 
  Utilisation of tax losses                               (8)      (34)     (44) 
  Current and deferred tax charge                           -         -        - 
                                                     --------  --------  ------- 
 
   6.   Discontinued Operations 

The Board determined in the year ended 31 March 2022 that the Mayfair Philatelic business was not key to the future of the Group and in accordance with IFRS5 - Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations, the results for Mayfair Philatelic were shown as Discontinued operations in the income statement of both the current and the prior period. The assets and liabilities were recorded at the lower of the carrying value and fair value less costs to sell in the financial statements. An analysis of the individual line items is shown below.

Financial performance and cash flow information

 
 Results in GBP'000                          30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                2023      2022     2023 
 Revenue                                           -         -        - 
 Cost of sales                                     -         -        - 
 Gross Profit                                      -         -        - 
 Distribution expenses                             -         -        - 
 Administration expenses                           -         -        - 
 Offset against brought forward provision          -         -        - 
                                            --------  --------  ------- 
 (Loss) before impairment charges                  -         -        - 
 Impairment charges against debtors and            -                  - 
  stock                                                   (15) 
 (Loss) before tax                                 -      (15)        - 
 Tax                                               -         -        - 
                                            --------  --------  ------- 
 (Loss) from discontinued operations               -      (15)        - 
                                            --------  --------  ------- 
 

There have been no sales or costs in the six months ended 30 September 2023 that had not already been provided for in prior periods.

Assets and liabilities of discontinued business

The assets and liabilities relating to a discontinued business are included within the relevant line of the Group Consolidated statement of financial position at the lower of the carrying value and fair value less costs to sell. These amounted to nil in the current period:

 
 GBP'000                                       30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
 Assets                                           2023      2022     2023 
 Fixed assets                                        -         2        - 
 Intangible assets                                   -         4        - 
 Current assets - Stock                              -        27        - 
 Current assets - debtors and prepayments            -        79        - 
--------------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------- 
 Total assets of Discontinued business               -       112        - 
 
 Liabilities 
 Trade creditors                                     -         2        - 
 Accruals                                            -        94        - 
--------------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------- 
 Total Liabilities of Discontinued business          -        96        - 
--------------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------- 
 
   7.   Earnings per Share - pence 
 
                                                                                  30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                                                     2023      2022     2023 
                                                                                    Group     Group    Group 
                                                                                   GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Profit used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share attributable 
  to the owners 
  of the parent 
  Continuing                                                                           43       194      231 
  Discontinued (Note 6)                                                                 -      (15)        - 
  Total                                                                                43       179      231 
 
  Number of shares (millions) 
   for the calculation of earnings per share: 
 
  Weighted average number of shares - basic                                          13.6      13.6     13.6 
  Weighted average number of shares - options                                        0.25         -        - 
                                                                                 --------  --------  ------- 
  Total diluted average number of shares                                            13.85      13.6     13.6 
 
  Basic earnings per share from continuing operations                                0.32      1.21     1.70 
  Basic loss per share from discontinued operations                                     -    (0.22)        - 
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------     --------  --------  ------- 
  Total basic earnings per share                                                     0.32      1.32     1.70 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------- 
  Total basic and diluted earnings per share                                         0.31      1.32     1.70 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------- 
 

The Company announced on 16 June 2023 that it had granted options under the Company's Enterprise Management Incentive Share Option Scheme ("EMI Option Scheme") over a total of 1,000,000 ordinary shares of 1 pence in the Company ("Option Shares") to certain employees including 700,000 to directors of the Company. The Option Shares have an exercise price of 37.5p per share (being the closing mid-market share price on 16 June 2023), vest over the three years from the date of grant (ensuring the employees remain in continuous employment within the Group) and once vested, are exercisable at any time up to ten years after the date of grant.

Basic and diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit for the year or period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period or year and, the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period combined with the weighted average number of ordinary shares subject to option outstanding during the period or year respectively. No new shares were issued during the period, and the Company had 13.6 million shares in issue and 1.0 million shares subject to option at the end of the period.

   8.   Trade and Other Receivables 
 
                                 30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                    2023      2022     2023 
                                   Group     Group    Group 
                                  GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Trade debtors                    1,616     2,262    1,713 
  Other debtors                        8         -       25 
  Prepayments and accrued 
   income                            477       415      320 
                                   2,101     2,677    2,058 
                                --------  --------  ------- 
 
   9.   Trade and Other Payables 
 
                                      30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                         2023      2022     2023 
                                        Group     Group    Group 
                                       GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Trade creditors                       1,379     1,158    1,253 
  Other taxes and social 
   security                                32      (18)       32 
  Accruals and deferred income            727       890      664 
  Other creditors                          26        23       24 
                                        2,164     2,053    1,973 
                                     --------  --------  ------- 
 

10. Loans and Borrowings

 
                                               30 Sept            30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                                  2023               2022     2023 
                                                 Group              Group    Group 
                                                GBP000             GBP000   GBP000 
 
    Bank loan due in less than 
    one year                                        44                 44       47 
  Bank loan due in more than 
   one year                                        118                169      140 
                                     -----------------  -----------------  ------- 
 
    Total bank loan                                162                213      187 
                                     -----------------  -----------------  ------- 
 

11. Right-of-use asset lease liabilities

 
                                 30 Sept   30 Sept   31 Mar 
                                    2023      2022     2023 
                                   Group     Group    Group 
                                  GBP000    GBP000   GBP000 
 
  Current liabilities                345       322      227 
                                --------  --------  ------- 
  liabilities due in more 
   than one year                     675       675      676 
                                --------  --------  ------- 
 

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

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