Newbury Racecourse - Interim Results
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Newbury Racecourse plc · NYR22/09/2022 07:00

The information communicated within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 which is part of
22 September 2022
(the "Racecourse" or the "Company")
Interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2022
Newbury Racecourse plc, the racing, entertainment and events business, today announces its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2022.
2022 Financial and Business Update
· Statutory turnover increased by 46% to
· Operating profit before interest, tax and exceptional items of
· Consolidated group profit on ordinary activities before tax of
· Raceday attendances of 57,300 (2021: 4,400). Fifteen meetings held with a paying attendance crowd compared with two meetings (plus ten held behind closed doors) in 2021.
· Final
· Nat
· The Company has satisfied the commitment made in 2012 to return capital to shareholders with a special interim dividend of
·
· New commercial relationship between the Company and Entain Group meaning that Coral will become the title sponsor of the two-day Coral Gold Cup Meeting at the end of November in a three-year deal.
· Following planning consent, the Company has also reached agreement with Underbelly Ltd to launch the Great Christmas Carnival which will take place at the racecourse for thirty five days commencing 25th November. The Company expects this arrangement to create an important new revenue stream with the opportunity to potentially develop the event for an additional four years beyond 2022.
Dominic Burke, Chairman of Newbury Racecourse plc commented:
"Trading for the first half of the year was satisfactory with raceday attendances returning to pre-pandemic levels, enabling the business to deliver results broadly in line with management's expectations. Due to the current economic environment, we expect some raceday revenue challenges in the second half of the year but, despite this, we continue to commit additional resources into prizemoney to support our key stakeholders. Despite the current economic environment, we remain confident in the long term prospects for the Company.
On a separate, sad, note the nation mourns the loss of a much loved and respected Monarch. Throughout her life, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a figurehead for British Horseracing and we are honoured to have so many memories of her here at the racecourse, including multiple winners in the Royal colours. I can express the deep gratitude of myself and all at Newbury Racecourse for her unwavering support for, and appreciation of, British racing over many decades. Our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal family"
For further information please contact:
Newbury Racecourse plc Tel: 01635 40015
Julian Thick, Chief Executive
Harriet Collins, Marcomms & Sponsorship Director
Allenby Capital Limited Tel: 0203 328 5656
Nick Naylor / George Payne (Corporate Finance)
Hudson Sandler Tel: 0207 796 4133
Charlie Jack
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
2022 Trading
In the first six months of 2022 the horseracing industry and our business returned to normal trading activity following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations after March 2020.
Total turnover increased by 46% compared to the same period in 2021 to
Our racing to date has been thrilling and competitive as ever, demonstrating our continued ability to attract the very best horses across both codes. Highlights so far this year have included wins in the February Betfair Hurdle for Glory and Fortune and for Eldorado Allen in the Denman Chase. The start of the 2022 flat season was held over the Easter weekend in April, with Wild Beauty, Max Vega and Perfect Power winning the main races in the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials. The Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes was won in majestic fashion by Baaeed, who subsequently went on to win the further Group 1 races, the Queen Anne Stakes, the Qatar Sussex Stakes and the Juddmonte International, and is currently ranked as the World's best racehorse. Raceday declared attendances for the first half of the year have been 57,300 which is 2% down on pre-pandemic levels.
Our non-racing businesses continue to be a significant focus for us as we aim to broaden our trading activities. The Lodge hotel re-opened in January this year where we have seen trading levels beyond our expectations, particularly given that it had been closed for 22 months. Likewise, the Rocking Horse Nursery remains a solid profitable business.
Beyond these results, the July Weatherby's Super Sprint Day featured our first Party in the Paddock event of the year with Craig David returning to the racecourse and performing to an excited crowd after a great day's racing. The feature race of the day attracted 21 horses and was won in style by Eddie's Boy. Our second Party in the Paddock took place at August's BetVictor Hungerford Day where the Hungerford Stakes was won by Jumby ridden by William Buick. Judge Jules's DJ set was followed by the Ministry of Sound Classical concert.
Financing and Dividends
The final
Subsequently this enabled the business to settle the outstanding
Given the completion of the David Wilson Homes transaction I am pleased that we have been able to satisfy the commitment made in 2012, and in many subsequent announcements, to return capital to shareholders. On 5 May the Board announced the declaration of a
Outlook
Trading for the first half of the year was satisfactory with raceday attendances returning to pre-pandemic levels, enabling the business to deliver results broadly in line with management's expectations. Due to the current economic environment, we expect some raceday revenue challenges in the second half of the year but, despite these challenges, we continue to commit additional resources into prizemoney to support our key stakeholders. Despite the current economic environment, we remain confident in the long term prospects for the Company.
Meanwhile we now look ahead to the final fixtures of the Autumn Flat programme. The Dubai Duty Free International Weekend in September will be followed by the return of Oktoberfest at the end of October's weekend racing. Attention will then turn to the National Hunt season in November with both the Winter Carnival weekend and Gold Cup race now being sponsored by Coral. The year will then draw to a close on the 31st December with the popular festive gathering of the Challow Hurdle.
We look forward to welcoming all those associated with the racecourse to these fixtures and our other business activities for the remainder of 2022.
On a separate, sad, note the nation mourns the loss of a much loved and respected Monarch. Throughout her life, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a figurehead for British Horseracing and we are honoured to have so many memories of her here at the racecourse, including multiple winners in the Royal colours. I can express the deep gratitude of myself and all at Newbury Racecourse for her unwavering support for, and appreciation of, British racing over many decades. Our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal family.
DOMINIC J BURKE
Chairman
22 September 2022
CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT
Performance Review
Turnover increased by 46% to
Administrative expenses of
Mid-year operating profits of
Exceptional items in the first six months of 2022 were a credit of
The pre-tax profit on ordinary activities was
Racing
The racecourse has hosted fifteen racedays to 30th June 2022. This compares to twelve staged during the same period in 2021, of which ten were behind closed doors and the remaining two had crowd restrictions. Declared attendances in the first six months were 57,300, compared with 4,400 for the same period in 2021.
Total media related revenues of
We are grateful to have received continued significant support from all of our sponsors, with particular thanks to Al Shaqab, Betfair, BetVictor, Starlight Children's Foundation, Compton Beauchamp Estates and Dubai Duty Free for their committed investment in the first half of the year.
Catering, Hospitality and Conference & Events
Following the partnership agreement with Levy Restaurants which commenced in June 2021, the Company will receive royalty income from the shared arrangement rather than reporting full income and costs. The royalty income of
Conference & Events has performed well in 2022 but we continue to run off business as we no longer actively market this activity subject to review. Consequently, our revenues up to 30 June 2022 were
The Lodge
Our 36-bedroom onsite hotel remained closed to the public throughout 2021. It was re-opened in January this year and has performed strongly with occupancy and room rates only slightly down on the normal levels we experienced pre-pandemic. Revenue for the first half of the year was
Rocking Horse Nursery
The Rocking Horse Nursery has continued to trade throughout. Revenues in the first six months of 2022 were
JULIAN THICK
Chief Executive
22 September 2022
Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
Six months ended 30 June 2022
|
Note |
Unaudited 6 months 30/06/22 £'000 |
Unaudited 6 months 30/06/21 £'000 |
Turnover |
7 |
7,812 |
5,365 |
Cost of sales |
|
(6,261) |
(4,662) |
Gross profit |
7 |
1,551 |
703 |
Administrative expenses |
|
(1,407) |
(1,152) |
Other operating income |
8 |
- |
66 |
Operating profit/(loss) before exceptional items |
|
144 |
(383) |
Exceptional Items |
9 |
31 |
62 |
Profit/(loss) before interest and tax |
|
175 |
(321) |
Interest receivable and similar income |
|
90 |
85 |
Interest payable and similar charges |
|
(48) |
(100) |
Profit/(loss) before taxation |
|
217 |
(336) |
Tax (charge)/credit |
10 |
(109) |
280 |
Profit/(loss) after taxation |
|
108 |
(56) |
|
|
|
|
Profit/ (loss) per share (basic and diluted) (See Note 11) |
|
3.23p |
(1.67p) |
All amounts derived from continuing operations
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Six months ended 30 June 2022
|
|
|
|
Unaudited 6 months 30/06/22 £'000 |
Unaudited 6 months 30/06/21 £'000 |
Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period |
|
|
|
108 |
(56) |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 30 June 2022
|
|
Note |
Unaudited 30/06/22 £'000 |
|
Audited 31/12/21 £'000 |
Fixed assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Tangible assets |
|
12 |
40,762 |
|
40,811 |
Investments |
|
|
117 |
|
117 |
|
|
|
40,879 |
|
40,928 |
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
Stocks |
|
|
43 |
|
22 |
Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year |
|
|
3,687 |
|
3,618 |
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year |
|
|
2,578 |
|
12,695 |
Cash at bank and in hand |
|
|
6,790 |
|
6,009 |
|
|
|
13,098 |
|
22,344 |
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
|
(3,711) |
|
(10,160) |
|
Net current assets |
|
|
9,387 |
|
12,184 |
Total assets less current liabilities |
|
|
50,266 |
|
53,112 |
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year |
|
- |
|
- |
|
Provisions for liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
Provisions |
|
|
(3,868) |
|
(3,759) |
Pension liability |
|
15 |
(651) |
|
(705) |
Net assets |
|
|
45,747 |
|
48,648 |
Capital grants |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred capital grants |
|
|
27 |
|
36 |
Capital and reserves |
|
|
|
|
|
Called up share capital |
|
13 |
335 |
|
335 |
Share premium account |
|
|
10,202 |
|
10,202 |
Revaluation reserve |
|
|
75 |
|
75 |
Equity reserve |
|
|
143 |
|
143 |
Profit and loss account surplus |
|
|
34,965 |
|
37,857 |
Shareholders' funds |
|
|
45,720 |
|
48,612 |
Net assets |
|
|
45,747 |
|
48,648 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The unaudited half year financial statements of Newbury Racecourse PLC, company registration 00080774, were approved by the Board of Directors on 22 September 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
D J Burke (Chairman) J M Thick (Chief Executive)
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
At 30 June 2022
GROUP |
Share Capital £'000 |
Share Premium £'000 |
Capital redemption Reserve £'000 |
Revaluation reserve £'000 |
Profit and loss account £'000 |
Total £'000 |
At 1 January 2021 |
335 |
10,202 |
143 |
75 |
38,119 |
48,874 |
Loss for the period to 30 June 2021 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(56) |
(56) |
At 30 June 2021 |
335 |
10,202 |
143 |
75 |
38,063 |
48,818 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GROUP |
Share Capital £'000 |
Share Premium £'000 |
Capital redemption Reserve £'000 |
Revaluation reserve £'000 |
Profit and loss account £'000 |
Total £'000 |
At 1 January 2022 |
335 |
10,202 |
143 |
75 |
37,857 |
48,612 |
Profit for the period to 30 June 2022 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
108 |
108 |
Transactions with owners |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends (Note 14) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(3,000) |
(3,000) |
Total transactions with owners |
|
|
|
|
(3,000) |
(3,000) |
At 30 June 2022 |
335 |
10,202 |
143 |
75 |
34,965 |
45,720 |
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Six months ended 30 June 2022
|
|
|
Unaudited 6 months 30/06/22 |
Restated Unaudited 6 months 30/06/21 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
||
Profit /(loss) for the financial period |
108 |
(56) |
||
Adjustments for: |
|
|
||
Exceptional items |
(31) |
(62) |
||
Amortisation of capital grants |
(9) |
(9) |
||
Depreciation charges |
640 |
625 |
||
Interest paid |
48 |
100 |
||
Interest received |
(90) |
(85) |
||
Tax charge /(credit) |
109 |
(280) |
||
(Increase)/decrease in stocks |
(21) |
151 |
||
(Increase)/decrease in debtors |
(592) |
(190) |
||
Increase/(decrease) in creditors |
753 |
989 |
||
Corporation tax paid |
- |
- |
||
Other associated property receipts |
51 |
7 |
||
Pension funding deficit payments |
(68) |
(55) |
||
Net cash generated from operating activities
|
898
|
1,135
|
||
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
||
Receipts from David Wilson Homes |
10,706 |
112 |
||
Purchase of fixed assets |
(594) |
(299) |
||
Net cash from investing activities
|
10,112
|
(187)
|
||
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
||
Repayment of bank loan |
(4,500) |
(1,500) |
||
Repayment of CBEL Loan |
(2,712) |
- |
||
Interest paid |
(17) |
(45) |
||
Dividend paid |
(3,000) |
- |
||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(10,229) |
(1,545) |
||
Net Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
781 |
(597) |
||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
6,009 |
5,529 |
||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period |
6,790 |
4,932 |
||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period comprise: |
|
|
||
Cash at bank and in hand |
6,790 |
4,932 |
||
|
6,790 |
4,932 |
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
Six months ended 30 June 2022
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
Newbury Racecourse PLC (the "Company") is a public company incorporated, domiciled and registered in England in the UK. The registered number is 00080774 and the registered address is The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ.
These Group and parent company financial statements were prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102").
These interim financial statements do not include all of the notes and disclosures required to comply with FRS102, as they have been prepared in accordance with the content, recognition and measurement principles for interim financial reports, Financial Reporting Standard 104 (FRS 104).
The interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2022 do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of S434 of the Companies Act 2006. The auditor's report on the accounts of Newbury Racecourse plc for the 12 months to 31 December 2021 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain any statement under S498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006 and has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies adopted in the Group's most recent annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 and those expected to be applied for the year ending 31 December 2022.
3. ESTIMATES
When preparing the Interim Financial Statements, management undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The actual results may differ from the judgements, estimates and assumptions made by management, and will seldom equal the estimated results.
The judgements, estimates and assumptions applied in the Interim Financial Statements, including the key sources of estimation uncertainty, were the same as those applied in the Group's last annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021. The only exceptions are the estimate of income tax liabilities which is determined in the Interim Financial Statements using the estimated average annual effective income tax rate applied to the pre-tax income of the interim period.
4. GOING CONCERN
The Board has undertaken a full, thorough and continual review of the Group's forecasts and associated risks and sensitivities, over the next twelve months. The extent of this review reflects the current economic climate as well as the specific financial circumstances of the Group.
The Board identified that the Group's cash flow forecasts are sensitive to fluctuating revenue streams from ticket sales, corporate hospitality, conference and event income. A system of regular reviews of the forecasted business has been implemented to ensure all variable costs are flexed to match anticipated revenues. In addition, a number of race meetings have been insured for adverse weather conditions (and other factors such as animal disease and national mourning), reducing the levels of risk carried by the Group.
The Board has reviewed the cash flow and working capital requirements in detail. Following this review, the Board has concluded that it has reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources in place to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and has not identified a material uncertainty in this regard. On this basis the going concern basis has been adopted in preparing the financial statements.
5. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Services rendered, raceday income including admissions, catering revenues, sponsorship and licence fee income is recognised on the relevant raceday. Annual membership income and box rental is recognised over the period to which they relate.
Other income streams are also recognised over the period to which they relate, for example, conference income is recognised on the day of the conference, the Lodge hotel income is recognised over the duration of the guests stay and nursery income is recognised as the child attends the nursery.
Sale of goods revenue is recognised for the sale of food and liquor when the transaction occurs.
6. PROPERTY RECEIPTS
Property receipts are recognised in accordance with the nature of the transaction being that of an exceptional sale of land. The minimum guaranteed sum, as set out in the agreement with David Wilson Homes, is recognised at the point of sale. In accordance with FRS102, at each reporting date, the sum receivable is re-estimated based upon currently projected land value with the difference between this value and the discounted net present value recorded in the profit and loss account.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
Six months ended 30 June 2022
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
(a) The condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with FRS 104 'Interim Financial Reporting' giving a true and fair value of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole as required by DTR 4.2.4R.
(b) The interim report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and
(c) The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties' transactions and changes therein).
By order of the Board,
J M Thick M Leigh
Chief Executive Finance Director
22 September 2022 22 September 2022
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
Six months ended 30 June 2022
7. SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS
30 June 2022 |
Turnover £'000 |
Gross Profit/(Loss) £'000 |
Operating (Loss)/profit before exceptional items £'000 |
(Loss)/profit before tax £'000 |
*Net Assets £'000 |
Trading |
6,581 |
1,156 |
(231) |
(272) |
39,115 |
Nursery |
863 |
312 |
312 |
312 |
2,674 |
Lodge |
338 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
1,569 |
Property |
30 |
30 |
10 |
124 |
2,389 |
Total |
7,812 |
1,551 |
144 |
217 |
45,747 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 June 2021 |
Turnover £'000 |
Gross Profit/(Loss) £'000 |
Operating (Loss)/profit before exceptional items £'000 |
(Loss)/profit before tax £'000 |
*Net Assets £'000 |
Trading |
4,527 |
368 |
(655) |
(670) |
31,610 |
Nursery |
800 |
314 |
314 |
314 |
2,637 |
Lodge |
8 |
(9) |
(9) |
(9) |
1,543 |
Property |
30 |
30 |
(33) |
29 |
13,071 |
Total |
5,365 |
703 |
(383) |
(336) |
48,861 |
* Net assets represents fixed assets less deferred income and term loans for Property, Nursery and Lodge; all working capital is included within the 'Trading' segment.
8. OTHER OPERATING INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 months 30/06/22 £'000 |
6 months 30/06/21 £'000 |
Other Operating Income |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
66 |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
66 |
Other operating income is attributable to government grants received from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
9. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 months 30/06/22 £'000 |
6 months 30/06/21 £'000 |
DWH debtor movement in fair value |
|
|
|
|
|
31 |
62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
31 |
62 |
In accordance with the audited financial statements, accounting transactions related to the DWH agreement are considered outside the ordinary course of business.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
Six months ended 30 June 2022
10. TAXATION
The tax has been computed in accordance with FRS 104 Interim Financial Reporting. This requires the company to apply the estimated annual effective tax rate to the loss for the interim period and recognise a tax credit only to the extent that the resulting tax asset is more likely than not to reverse.
11. PROFIT PER SHARE
Basic and diluted profit per share of 3.23p (2021, loss per share: 1.67p) is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders for the period ended 30 June 2022 of
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
GROUP |
|
|
|
Freehold property £'000 |
Fixtures and fittings £'000 |
Tractors and motor vehicles £'000 |
Total £'000 |
Cost or valuation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at 1 January 2022 |
|
|
|
53,831 |
9,954 |
313 |
64,098 |
Additions |
|
|
|
88 |
503 |
- |
591 |
Disposals |
|
|
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
At 30 June 2022 |
|
|
|
53,919 |
10,457 |
313 |
64,689 |
Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2022 |
|
|
|
17,456 |
5,650 |
181 |
23,287 |
Charge for year |
|
|
|
336 |
293 |
11 |
640 |
Disposals |
|
|
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
At 30 June 2022 |
|
|
|
17,792 |
5,943 |
192 |
23,927 |
Net book value at 30 June 2022 |
|
|
|
36,127 |
4,514 |
121 |
40,762 |
Net book value at 31 December 2021 |
|
|
|
36,375 |
4,304 |
132 |
40,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In 1959 a revaluation of part of the freehold land at
In 2018 the board revisited the residual values and useful economic lives of the land enhancements and major buildings on the site. Savills were instructed to provide an estimate of the residual values and these were applied in re estimating the depreciation charge for those assets. There was no further change in the residual values or useful economic lives during 2022.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements Six months ended 30 June 2022
|
13. SHARE CAPITAL
|
|
|
|
30/06/22 £'000 |
30/06/21 £'000 |
Authorised |
|
|
|
|
|
Ordinary shares of 10p each |
|
|
|
600 |
600 |
Total |
|
|
|
600 |
600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30/06/22 £'000 |
30/06/21 £'000 |
Allotted and fully paid |
|
|
|
|
|
Ordinary shares of 10p each |
|
|
|
335 |
335 |
Total |
|
|
|
335 |
335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14. DIVIDENDS
|
2022 |
2021 |
||
|
Pence/share |
£'000 |
Pence/share |
£'000 |
Final dividend for: |
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December 2021 |
89.6p |
(3,000) |
- |
- |
Dividends paid in the year |
|
(3,000) |
|
- |
15. RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
The defined benefit obligation as at 30 June 2022 has been determined with reference to the figures recorded at 31 December 2021, which were calculated in accordance with FRS102 s.28. In the Directors' opinion there have not been any significant fluctuations in the key assumptions. The movement in the defined benefit deficit relates to the top-up payment made during the period ended 30 June 2022 of
16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There are no significant changes to the nature and treatment of related party transactions for the period to those reported in the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts.
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