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Casdon plc (the 'Company')
Preliminary Announcement of results for the year ended 30th April 2013
Chairman's Statement
Revenue for the 12 months ended 30th April 2013 of £6,490,088 (2012: £5,266,073) is a significant improvement on the previous year. The Company has managed to secure a high level of new business from the US in the last financial year which has made up a large proportion of the increase in sales.
The gross profit £2,393,278, (2012: £1,882,726) has been achieved in spite of forsaking low margin sales, a tendency easily fallen into with certain FOB business, in pursuit of the vanity of turnover.
The company's application of exclusive product development for certain overseas customers has provided a profit before tax of £549,084 (2012: £215,344).
The balance sheet remains strong supporting the company with net assets of £3,669,538 (2012: £3,335,181).
Current Trading
The UK trade fairs in January and February 2013 were busy with customers showing little sign of despondency, and there was a marked increase in the value of orders taken compared to last year.
At a more recent trade fair, where discounts were offered for orders placed there and then, we were delighted to see an increase of 40% on the previous year. This is significant, as these orders for both immediate and forward deliveries, from small to medium independent UK retailers, give an indication of where certain sectors are "bucking the trend".
Our international trade fairs in Hong Kong, Nuernberg and New York, which appeared to be generally quieter in the halls, were nevertheless lucrative for Casdon, and I will be better able to report on by 'how much' in my interim report.
Future Prospects
The company is now recruiting for administrative staff for the processing of overseas orders at our Blackpool head office. This is the first time we have recruited office staff for eight years, and the more sustainable our overseas business becomes, the prospect of a permanently manned Hong Kong showroom could be on the horizon.
The decision to move production of some of our products to Indonesia is soon to be crystalised. This factory is a new build, and is now operational. A personal visit to this factory is planned for the last week in June 2013. Quality audit certificates from several accredited audit institutions are now to hand, the most important of which, is that of I.C.T.I (International Council of Toy Industries). This audits' task is many fold, and the most important being that of interviewing the factory staff with regard to their personal treatment, the work environment, and to make sure there is no child labour used.
Final Dividend
In conclusion the company's current plans involve the refurbishment of the company's warehouse property, which will involve the replacement of old asbestos corrugated roofing.
The directors therefore recommend no increase in the final dividend paid, which will remain at 0.75p per share (2012 0.75p), payable on 25th September 2013 to shareholders on the register on 16th August 2013.
Paul Cassidy
Chairman
For further information please contact;
Casdon plc
Paul Cassidy Tel 01253 766411
Zeus Capital Limited Tel 0161 831 1512
Nick Cowles
Ross Andrews
Profit & Loss Account
Company Number 565383 | |||||
For the year ended 30 April 2013 | |||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||
Notes | £ | £ | |||
Turnover | 2 | 6,490,088 | 5,266,073 | ||
Cost of Sales | (4,096,810) | (3,383,347) | |||
GROSS PROFIT | 2,393,278 | 1,882,726 | |||
Warehouse & Distribution costs | (1,582,045) | (1,287,500) | |||
Administrative expenses | (408,237) | (496,216) | |||
Other operating income | 150,209 | 130,914 | |||
OPERATING PROFIT | 3 | 553,205 | 229,924 | ||
Interest receivable and similar income | 5 | 284 | 299 | ||
Interest payable and similar charges | 6 | (4,405) | (14,879) | ||
PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES | |||||
BEFORE TAXATION | 549,084 | 215,344 | |||
Tax on Profit on ordinary activities | 10 | (131,862) | (42,971) | ||
PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR | 417,222 | 172,373 | |||
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED | 11 | 7.55 | 3.12 | ||
Balance Sheet
Company Number 565383 | |||||||
At 30 April 2013 | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
FIXED ASSETS | |||||||
Tangible assets | 12 | 2,281,936 | 2,336,190 | ||||
2,281,936 | 2,336,190 | ||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||
Stocks | 13 | 888,474 | 754,198 | ||||
Debtors | 14 | 547,300 | 525,927 | ||||
Cash at bank and in hand | 766,696 | 381,375 | |||||
2,202,470 | 1,661,500 | ||||||
CREDITORS(amounts falling due within one year) | 15 | (789,512) | (631,587) | ||||
NET CURRENT ASSETS | 1,412,958 | 1,029,913 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 3,694,894 | 3,366,103 | |||||
CREDITORS | |||||||
(amounts falling due after more than one year) | 16 | - | (3,266) | ||||
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES | 17 | (25,356) | (27,656) | ||||
NET ASSETS | 3,669,538 | 3,335,181 | |||||
CAPITAL AND RESERVES | |||||||
Called up share capital | 18 | 552,435 | 552,435 | ||||
Share premium account | 19 | 43,522 | 43,522 | ||||
Revaluation reserve | 19 | 579,014 | 594,039 | ||||
Profit and loss account | 19 | 2,494,567 | 2,145,185 | ||||
EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS | 21 | 3,669,538 | 3,335,181 | ||||
Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 30 April 2013 | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
NET CASH INFLOW FROM | |||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 22 | 619,855 | 740,456 | ||||
RETURNS ON INVESTMENTS AND | |||||||
SERVICING OF FINANCE | |||||||
Interest received | 284 | 299 | |||||
Interest paid | (4,405) | (14,561) | |||||
Interest element of finance lease rental payments | - | (318) | |||||
(4,121) | (14,580) | ||||||
TAXATION | |||||||
Corporation tax | (44,232) | 33,642 | |||||
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE | |||||||
Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets | (90,700) | (65,782) | |||||
Receipts from sales of tangible fixed assets | 1,600 | - | |||||
(89,100) | (65,782) | ||||||
EQUITY DIVIDENDS PAID | (82,865) | (82,865) | |||||
NET CASH INFLOW BEFORE FINANCING | 399,537 | 610,871 | |||||
FINANCING | |||||||
Unsecured loan repayments | 22 | (14,216) | (16,536) | ||||
Capital element of finance lease rental payments | 22 | - | (6,776) | ||||
NET CASH (OUTFLOW) FROM FINANCING | (14,216) | (23,312) | |||||
INCREASE IN CASH | 22 | 385,321 | 587,559 | ||||
Notes to the Accounts
1. Basis of Preparation.
The financial information set out above does not comprise the Company's Statutory Accounts.
Statutory accounts for the previous financial year ended 30th April 2012 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those accounts was unqualified, and did not contain any statements under section 498 (2) to (4) of the Companies Act 2006. The auditors reported on the accounts for the year ended 30th April 2013, but such accounts have not yet been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.
2. Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share are calculated on the profit for the financial year of £417,222 (2012 £172,373) and on the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year of 5,524,350 (2011 5,524,350).
3. Dividends
The Directors recommend the payment of a final dividend of 0.75p per share (2012 0.75p).
4. Copies of Reports
Copies of the Report and Accounts will be posted to shareholders shortly.
Copies of this announcement will be available on the Company's website at and, for a period of one month, from the Company's offices at Cornford Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 4QW.
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