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Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts
2005/06
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
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Causeway, Worthing, West Sussex, BN99 6DA, telephone: 0870 600 3970. In addition, Lloyds TSB Registrars offer a range of shareholder information
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Financial calendar
Final dividend record date
First quarter trading update
Annual General Meeting
Final dividend to be paid
First half trading update
Preliminary announcement of interim results
Third quarter trading update and Interim dividend record date
Interim dividend to be paid
Second half trading update
Preliminary announcement of annual results
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Telephone: 020 7968 0000
Fax: 020 7980 2950
7 July 2006
12 July 2006
14 July 2006
3 August 2006
October 2006
November 2006
January 2007
February 2007
April 2007
May 2007
1856
Thomas Burberry, a 21 year old
draper’s apprentice opened a small
outfitters shop in Basingstoke,
Hampshire, England.
1870
A commitment to quality and
innovation in fabric and outerwear
design earned Burberry a loyal
following. By 1870, the shop had
grown into an ‘emporium’.
1880
Gabardine, the breathable,
weatherproof and tearproof
fabric developed by Burberry
was introduced in 1880.
1891
Now trading as Thomas Burberry
& Sons, the business opened
a shop in the West End of London
at 30 Haymarket.
1895
Burberry developed the Tielocken,
the predecessor of the trench
coat, which was adopted by British
officers during the Boer War.
1901
The Equestrian Knight trademark
appeared for the first time
accompanied by the Latin word
Prorsum’ meaning forwards.
‘
1911
Equipped by Burberry, the
Norwegian explorer Captain
Roald Amundsen became the
first man to reach the South Pole.
1914
Commissioned by the War Office
to adapt its earlier officer’s coat
for new combat requirements,
Burberry added epaulettes and
D’ rings, and the ‘trench coat’
was born.
‘
1920
The Burberry check, registered
as a trademark, was introduced
as a lining to the trench coat in
the 1920s.
1955
Burberry was awarded a Royal
Warrant, by HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
1989
A second Royal Warrant was
granted to Burberry in 1989
by HRH The Prince of Wales.
2006
Burberry is an internationally
recognised luxury brand with
a worldwide distribution network.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
AND STRATEGY
Established in 1856, Burberry is an international luxury brand.
Through its operations, the Group designs, sources, markets, licenses
and distributes apparel, accessories and other lifestyle products for
women, men and children. Burberry products are sold worldwide
through a network of 260 directly operated stores and concessions,
71 third-party operated retail locations and a network of wholesale
customers, which include leading prestige retailers in each market.
In the financial year to 31 March 2006, the Group generated total
revenue of £743m across its retail, wholesale and licensing channels.
For that period, the Group estimates the total retail value of products
sold bearing the Burberry brand was in excess of £2.7 billion.
Unique luxury brand The brand is uniquely positioned within the
luxury landscape. Burberry offers a broader range of products and
price points relative to many traditional European luxury businesses.
The brand has a rich heritage associated with Britain – outfitting military
officers during the early twentieth century. Equally, Burberry is
renowned for innovation with its proven performance outerwear serving
as vital equipment for early polar explorers. With its lifestyle character,
the brand maintains a broad appeal across age groups and genders.
Burberry’s portfolio of brand icons – the trench coat, trademark check
and Prorsum horse logo – are recognised worldwide.
Targeted brand expressions The Burberry brand encompasses a
number of individual expressions to address multiple consumer
segments. The runway collection is the brand’s most luxurious and
fashionable expression. This collection of women’s and men’s apparel
and accessories shown four times per year in Milan validates the
brand’s style credentials, offers a focal point for media coverage and
provides design leadership to all Burberry collections. Burberry’s core
collections offer a range of products in a modern-classic aesthetic for a
wide consumer audience. In selected markets, Burberry creates lines
(Burberry Blue Label and Burberry Black Label in Japan, and Thomas
Burberry in Spain) targeted at young adults.
Balanced product portfolio Burberry maintains a balanced product
portfolio consisting of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and
accessories. In apparel, the Group offers a range of tailored and casual
items with outerwear as a core part of the product offering.
Accessories include handbags, scarves (including Burberry’s iconic
cashmere scarf), silks, shoes and umbrellas. In selected categories
outside of its primary expertise, including fragrance, eyewear,
timepieces and children’s apparel, the Group combines its skills with
those of licensing partners for the design, manufacture and distribution
of products under the Burberry brand.
Multi-channel distribution Burberry distributes products in
major consumer markets globally through its retail, wholesale and
licensing channels.
(cid:1) Directly operated stores With 43% of revenues in the 2005/06
financial year, retail is becoming Burberry’s primary channel of
distribution. The channel offers the greatest ability to manage the
Burberry brand – full control over brand presentation, including
merchandise and physical environment – and greatest proximity to
the consumer. Retail operations also offer strong financial returns.
Stores and concessions are positioned in prestigious and high
quality locations in important consumer centres worldwide.
At 31 March 2006, the Group operated 65 stores, 165 concessions
and 30 outlets locations. In the US market, Burberry offers a limited
assortment of its products through an e-commerce operation.
(cid:1) Wholesale The wholesale channel works in tandem with retail
operations. Burberry products are distributed through a network of
leading department and specialty stores and duty free retailers
worldwide. The wholesale channel allows Burberry to extend its
reach to consumers who prefer to shop in multi-brand stores.
In selected markets where the Group decides not to invest directly,
wholesale partners operate Burberry franchised stores. At 31 March
2006, partners operated 17 Burberry stores across several markets,
including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India and South America.
Estimated brand sales at retail value
2005/06 total: £2.7bn
Turnover by product category
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Turnover by channel of distribution
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Europe 35%
North America 15%
Non-Japan Asia 10%
Japan 36%
Other 4%
Womenswear 34%
£249.3m
Menswear 28%
£206.2m
Accessories* 26%
£203.2m
Licensing 11%
£81.1m
Other 1%
£3.1m
* Includes childrenswear
Retail 43%
£318.5m
Wholesale 46%
£343.3m
Licence 11%
£81.1m
ESTABLISHED IN 1856,
BURBERRY IS
A BRAND DISTINGUISHED
BY A RICH HERITAGE AND
A BUSINESS DEFINED
BY A PROVEN STRATEGY
WHICH HARNESSES THE
STRENGTH OF THE PAST
TO FUEL FUTURE GROWTH
AND SHAREHOLDER VALUE
OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY
IS A TESTAMENT TO
THE ENDURING ATTRIBUTES
OF INNOVATION, QUALITY
AND DESIGN LEADERSHIP
THAT CONTINUE TO
MOTIVATE OUR TEAM,
ENGAGE OUR CUSTOMERS
AND DRIVE OUR PERFORMANCE
WE LOOK TO THE YEAR AHEAD
WITH CONFIDENCE AS WE
CARRY THIS LEGACY FORWARD
8 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 1
Gold was a dominant theme in the
spring/summer 06 collection and
synergistically provided the concept for
the season’s advertising campaign
which was again shot by Mario Testino.
The advertising images featured models
Gemma Ward and Danny Beauchamp
in colour portraits photographed against
a backdrop of a dynamic golden
interpretation of the British flag.
March marked the launch of a new
women’s fragrance, Burberry London,
which is innovatively packaged in an
iconic bottle wrapped in trademark
Burberry check canvas.
The launch of the Burberry London
fragrance was supported with an
advertising campaign featuring British
actress and Academy Award winner
Rachel Weisz.
Nov/05
Dec/05
Jan/06
Feb/06
Mar/06
First previewed on the runway during
the spring/summer 06 Prorsum show in
September, ‘The Margaret Bag’ has
garnered extraordinary editorial
coverage worldwide.
December saw the launch event for the
opening of Burberry’s first free standing
store in Greece centrally located in a
period building on the prestigious
Voukourestiou Street in Athens.
Heralded as one of the best collections
of the season by trade journal DNR, the
autumn/winter 06 Prorsum Menswear
Collection was presented during Men’s
Fashion Week in Milan.
Again voted one of the top ten of the
season by WWD, the spring/summer 06
Prorsum Womenswear Collection made
a strong evening statement in homage
to Burberry’s 150th anniversary.
The Burberry Icons Collection featuring
‘The Manor Bag’ was launched on the
runway and has generated enthusiastic
response from both the international
press and trunk show customers.
‘The Margaret Bag’ was featured in the
spring/summer 06 advertising campaign
and new versions were introduced
throughout the season fuelling
continued consumer demand.
The collection continued to underscore
the brand’s core competency in
outerwear as well as making a powerful
evening wear presentation as a prelude
to Burberry’s 150th anniversary events.
‘The Waterloo Watch’ was showcased
in the spring runway show and
advertising campaign as well as in
editorial features worldwide creating
waiting lists in our stores.
Integral to Burberry’s strategic initiative
to increase its directly owned and
operated retail presence, 72 shops at
El Corte Inglés were converted to
concessions during the year.
BURBERRY 2005/06
YEAR AT A GLANCE
BURBERRY
2005/06
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Retail initiatives in the US saw the
re-launch of renovated stores in Boston,
Denver, Philadelphia and Washington as
well as new stores In San Antonio, Palm
Beach and Naples.
The autumn/winter 05 advertising
campaign featured actor Hugh Dancy
and models Kate Moss and Gemma
Ward in a series of iconic portraits with
London streetscapes as the backdrop.
Burberry continued its expansion
programme across emerging luxury
markets with the openings of premier
locations in Warsaw, Poland (pictured)
and Istanbul, Turkey.
Apr/05
May/05
Jun/05
Jul/05
Aug/05
Sep/05
Oct/05
(cid:1) Total revenues increased 3% on an
underlying basis(1) to £742.9m
– Retail revenue increased
11% underlying
– Wholesale revenue decreased
4% underlying
– Licensing revenue increased
6% underlying
(cid:1) Operating profit before Project Atlas
costs(2) increased 3% to £165.6m
(cid:1) Operating profit (after Project Atlas costs)
decreased 4% to £154.5m
(cid:1) Operating margin before Project Atlas
costs of 22.3% vs 22.5% in prior period
(cid:1) Diluted EPS before Project Atlas costs
increased 9% to 24.1p
(cid:1) Continued strong free cash flow with
£79 million generated in the year
(cid:1) Completed £250m share repurchase
programme with £192m repurchased
during 2005/06
– Achieved targeted cash neutral
capitalisation
(cid:1) Final dividend of 5.5p per Ordinary Share
proposed
– 8.0p for full year, a 23% increase
Expansion in Korea saw seven shop
openings over the course of the year
commencing with the Lotte Jamsil golf
shop in Seoul and including the
Dongwha Duty Free store (pictured).
The spring/summer 06 Prorsum
Menswear Collection was presented to
buyers from around the world and the
international press at a runway show
during Milan Fashion Week.
Key to the collection were sophisticated
variations on the classic trench and
sharply tailored suiting reinforcing
Burberry’s outerwear heritage and
tradition of sartorial British style.
The ad campaign images received
worldwide exposure in leading fashion
and lifestyle publications as well as in
outdoor media, store windows, store
visuals and on Burberry.com
The spring/summer 06 Prorsum
Womenswear Collection celebrated the
brand’s design leadership in outerwear
with innovative interpretations of the
signature trench coat.
As a result of the Taiwan acquisition in
August, Burberry now directly owns its
12 stores in the market. The Breeze
Centre in Taipei (pictured) was the first
renovated following the acquisition.
Development in emerging markets
continued, with four openings in the
Middle East. May and June heralded
the opening of stores in Riyadh and
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (pictured).
In August, Burberry Brit Gold, a limited
edition complement to the successful
Burberry Brit fragrance family, was
launched with strong editorial coverage
driving consumer response.
The collection was voted among the
top 10 of the season by industry
publication WWD and earned Creative
Director Christopher Bailey The British
Designer of the YearAward.
Turnover (£m)
EBIT (£m)
EBIT margin (%)
2005/06
£742.9m
2004/05
£715.5m
2003/04
£675.8m
2005/06
(3)
£165.6m
2004/05
(4)
£161.3m
2003/04
(5)
£142.6m
2005/06
22.3%
2004/05
22.5%
2003/04
21.1%
1 Underlying figures exclude the financial effect of the Taiwan Acquisition and the portion of
2 Project Atlas costs of £11.1m (2005: nil) relate to the Group's infrastructure redesign initiative
Burberry's business in Spain affected by the retail conversion, in both reporting periods. In
addition, underlying figures are calculated at the same exchange rates used in the 2004/05
year's reported results for the period. Burberry completed the acquisition of the operations
and assets of its distributors in Taiwan in August 2005 (the “Taiwan Acquisition”) and initiated
actions related to the retail conversion in Spain during the third quarter of 2005/06.
announced in May 2005.
3 Before Project Atlas costs.
4 Under IFRS.
5 Under UK GAAP, excluding goodwill and exceptional items.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 3
2005/06 WAS MARKED
BY MANY IMPORTANT
MILESTONES FOR
BURBERRY
A TRANSITION IN
LEADERSHIP
SIGNIFICANT STRATEGIC
INVESTMENT IN LONG
TERM GROWTH
THE COMPLETION OF
OUR EVOLUTION TO A
FULLY PUBLIC COMPANY
ACCOMPANIED BY
CONTINUED FINANCIAL
MOMENTUM
Burberry has delivered a solid performance this year, while undertaking
a series of important initiatives and strategic investments aimed at
taking the Group into another phase of significant growth.
As announced in October of last year, Rose Marie Bravo, after 9 years
at the helm of Burberry, is moving into the role of Vice Chairman with
effect from 1 July 2006. Rose Marie has been the architect of
Burberry’s brand and company revitalisation during her tenure as Chief
Executive which began in 1997. We take this time to salute Rose Marie
and register our respect for the huge contribution she has made to
shareholder value.
Burberry now welcomes Angela Ahrendts to her new role as Chief
Executive with effect from 1 July. Angela brings to the position
extensive experience in the apparel, retail and luxury goods sectors.
Since she joined the Group in January of this year, Angela has already
demonstrated the leadership skills and industry insight that will guide
Burberry’s ongoing growth strategies.
In other Board changes during the year, Brian Blake, an executive
director, and Caroline Marland, a non-executive director, stood down.
We would like to thank Brian and Caroline for their valuable
contributions to the business.
Burberry continued to focus on identifying opportunities and
programmes to drive growth and shareholder value. Among the major
initiatives was the launch of Project Atlas, which is a programme for the
full redesign of our sourcing and supply chain business processes and
systems. Acquisition of the Group’s distributor in Taiwan and the
conversion of parts of our wholesale business in Spain to retail
concessions represented significant strategic investments designed to
further Burberry’s goal of establishing retail as the main channel of
distribution. We also took steps to begin the direct distribution of
products into Japan, a geographic market that has been primarily
licensed for the past 40 years. In addition, the Group completed its
£250m share repurchase programme as part of its financial plan to
maintain a cash neutral capitalisation policy. Approximately £192m was
repurchased in 2005/06 and, when appropriate, we expect to employ
future excess cash in the repurchase of shares.
In December 2005, Burberry concluded its successful transition to a
fully public company when GUS plc, formerly the Group’s majority
shareholder, distributed its Burberry holding directly to GUS
shareholders through a demerger process. We warmly welcome our
new shareholders and thank them and all of our shareholders for the
confidence they have placed in us.
Importantly, the Group accomplished the initiatives highlighted above
accompanied by a good set of financial results. Revenues rose 4%,
3% underlying, and diluted EPS (before Project Atlas costs) increased
9%. Burberry also continued to achieve outstanding returns on capital,
33% per share after tax for the year. The full year dividend is
recommended at 8p, a 23% increase.
Looking forward, the year 2006 marks the 150th anniversary of when
Thomas Burberry founded the Company and is therefore a very special
one for us. It is also a reminder of Burberry’s unique heritage and of the
enduring attributes of innovation, quality and style that continue to
propel our momentum. During the past twelve months, we have
successfully laid a foundation for significant future growth and I would
like to thank everyone at Burberry for the dedication and hard work
that underpins our success.
John Peace
Chairman
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 5
2005/06 WAS MARKED
BY MANY IMPORTANT
MILESTONES FOR
BURBERRY
A TRANSITION IN
LEADERSHIP
SIGNIFICANT STRATEGIC
INVESTMENT IN LONG
TERM GROWTH
THE COMPLETION OF
OUR EVOLUTION TO A
FULLY PUBLIC COMPANY
ACCOMPANIED BY
CONTINUED FINANCIAL
MOMENTUM
Burberry has delivered a solid performance this year, while undertaking
a series of important initiatives and strategic investments aimed at
taking the Group into another phase of significant growth.
As announced in October of last year, Rose Marie Bravo, after 9 years
at the helm of Burberry, is moving into the role of Vice Chairman with
effect from 1 July 2006. Rose Marie has been the architect of
Burberry’s brand and company revitalisation during her tenure as Chief
Executive which began in 1997. We take this time to salute Rose Marie
and register our respect for the huge contribution she has made to
shareholder value.
Burberry now welcomes Angela Ahrendts to her new role as Chief
Executive with effect from 1 July. Angela brings to the position
extensive experience in the apparel, retail and luxury goods sectors.
Since she joined the Group in January of this year, Angela has already
demonstrated the leadership skills and industry insight that will guide
Burberry’s ongoing growth strategies.
In other Board changes during the year, Brian Blake, an executive
director, and Caroline Marland, a non-executive director, stood down.
We would like to thank Brian and Caroline for their valuable
contributions to the business.
Burberry continued to focus on identifying opportunities and
programmes to drive growth and shareholder value. Among the major
initiatives was the launch of Project Atlas, which is a programme for the
full redesign of our sourcing and supply chain business processes and
systems. Acquisition of the Group’s distributor in Taiwan and the
conversion of parts of our wholesale business in Spain to retail
concessions represented significant strategic investments designed to
further Burberry’s goal of establishing retail as the main channel of
distribution. We also took steps to begin the direct distribution of
products into Japan, a geographic market that has been primarily
licensed for the past 40 years. In addition, the Group completed its
£250m share repurchase programme as part of its financial plan to
maintain a cash neutral capitalisation policy. Approximately £192m was
repurchased in 2005/06 and, when appropriate, we expect to employ
future excess cash in the repurchase of shares.
In December 2005, Burberry concluded its successful transition to a
fully public company when GUS plc, formerly the Group’s majority
shareholder, distributed its Burberry holding directly to GUS
shareholders through a demerger process. We warmly welcome our
new shareholders and thank them and all of our shareholders for the
confidence they have placed in us.
Importantly, the Group accomplished the initiatives highlighted above
accompanied by a good set of financial results. Revenues rose 4%,
3% underlying, and diluted EPS (before Project Atlas costs) increased
9%. Burberry also continued to achieve outstanding returns on capital,
33% per share after tax for the year. The full year dividend is
recommended at 8p, a 23% increase.
Looking forward, the year 2006 marks the 150th anniversary of when
Thomas Burberry founded the Company and is therefore a very special
one for us. It is also a reminder of Burberry’s unique heritage and of the
enduring attributes of innovation, quality and style that continue to
propel our momentum. During the past twelve months, we have
successfully laid a foundation for significant future growth and I would
like to thank everyone at Burberry for the dedication and hard work
that underpins our success.
John Peace
Chairman
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 5
2005/06 WAS MARKED
BY MANY IMPORTANT
MILESTONES FOR
BURBERRY
A TRANSITION IN
LEADERSHIP
SIGNIFICANT STRATEGIC
INVESTMENT IN LONG
TERM GROWTH
THE COMPLETION OF
OUR EVOLUTION TO A
FULLY PUBLIC COMPANY
ACCOMPANIED BY
CONTINUED FINANCIAL
MOMENTUM
Burberry has delivered a solid performance this year, while undertaking
a series of important initiatives and strategic investments aimed at
taking the Group into another phase of significant growth.
As announced in October of last year, Rose Marie Bravo, after 9 years
at the helm of Burberry, is moving into the role of Vice Chairman with
effect from 1 July 2006. Rose Marie has been the architect of
Burberry’s brand and company revitalisation during her tenure as Chief
Executive which began in 1997. We take this time to salute Rose Marie
and register our respect for the huge contribution she has made to
shareholder value.
Burberry now welcomes Angela Ahrendts to her new role as Chief
Executive with effect from 1 July. Angela brings to the position
extensive experience in the apparel, retail and luxury goods sectors.
Since she joined the Group in January of this year, Angela has already
demonstrated the leadership skills and industry insight that will guide
Burberry’s ongoing growth strategies.
In other Board changes during the year, Brian Blake, an executive
director, and Caroline Marland, a non-executive director, stood down.
We would like to thank Brian and Caroline for their valuable
contributions to the business.
Burberry continued to focus on identifying opportunities and
programmes to drive growth and shareholder value. Among the major
initiatives was the launch of Project Atlas, which is a programme for the
full redesign of our sourcing and supply chain business processes and
systems. Acquisition of the Group’s distributor in Taiwan and the
conversion of parts of our wholesale business in Spain to retail
concessions represented significant strategic investments designed to
further Burberry’s goal of establishing retail as the main channel of
distribution. We also took steps to begin the direct distribution of
products into Japan, a geographic market that has been primarily
licensed for the past 40 years. In addition, the Group completed its
£250m share repurchase programme as part of its financial plan to
maintain a cash neutral capitalisation policy. Approximately £192m was
repurchased in 2005/06 and, when appropriate, we expect to employ
future excess cash in the repurchase of shares.
In December 2005, Burberry concluded its successful transition to a
fully public company when GUS plc, formerly the Group’s majority
shareholder, distributed its Burberry holding directly to GUS
shareholders through a demerger process. We warmly welcome our
new shareholders and thank them and all of our shareholders for the
confidence they have placed in us.
Importantly, the Group accomplished the initiatives highlighted above
accompanied by a good set of financial results. Revenues rose 4%,
3% underlying, and diluted EPS (before Project Atlas costs) increased
9%. Burberry also continued to achieve outstanding returns on capital,
33% per share after tax for the year. The full year dividend is
recommended at 8p, a 23% increase.
Looking forward, the year 2006 marks the 150th anniversary of when
Thomas Burberry founded the Company and is therefore a very special
one for us. It is also a reminder of Burberry’s unique heritage and of the
enduring attributes of innovation, quality and style that continue to
propel our momentum. During the past twelve months, we have
successfully laid a foundation for significant future growth and I would
like to thank everyone at Burberry for the dedication and hard work
that underpins our success.
John Peace
Chairman
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 5
COMPANY OVERVIEW
AND STRATEGY
Established in 1856, Burberry is an international luxury brand.
Through its operations, the Group designs, sources, markets, licenses
and distributes apparel, accessories and other lifestyle products for
women, men and children. Burberry products are sold worldwide
through a network of 260 directly operated stores and concessions,
71 third-party operated retail locations and a network of wholesale
customers, which include leading prestige retailers in each market.
In the financial year to 31 March 2006, the Group generated total
revenue of £743m across its retail, wholesale and licensing channels.
For that period, the Group estimates the total retail value of products
sold bearing the Burberry brand was in excess of £2.7 billion.
Unique luxury brand The brand is uniquely positioned within the
luxury landscape. Burberry offers a broader range of products and
price points relative to many traditional European luxury businesses.
The brand has a rich heritage associated with Britain – outfitting military
officers during the early twentieth century. Equally, Burberry is
renowned for innovation with its proven performance outerwear serving
as vital equipment for early polar explorers. With its lifestyle character,
the brand maintains a broad appeal across age groups and genders.
Burberry’s portfolio of brand icons – the trench coat, trademark check
and Prorsum horse logo – are recognised worldwide.
Targeted brand expressions The Burberry brand encompasses a
number of individual expressions to address multiple consumer
segments. The runway collection is the brand’s most luxurious and
fashionable expression. This collection of women’s and men’s apparel
and accessories shown four times per year in Milan validates the
brand’s style credentials, offers a focal point for media coverage and
provides design leadership to all Burberry collections. Burberry’s core
collections offer a range of products in a modern-classic aesthetic for a
wide consumer audience. In selected markets, Burberry creates lines
(Burberry Blue Label and Burberry Black Label in Japan, and Thomas
Burberry in Spain) targeted at young adults.
Balanced product portfolio Burberry maintains a balanced product
portfolio consisting of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and
accessories. In apparel, the Group offers a range of tailored and casual
items with outerwear as a core part of the product offering.
Accessories include handbags, scarves (including Burberry’s iconic
cashmere scarf), silks, shoes and umbrellas. In selected categories
outside of its primary expertise, including fragrance, eyewear,
timepieces and children’s apparel, the Group combines its skills with
those of licensing partners for the design, manufacture and distribution
of products under the Burberry brand.
Multi-channel distribution Burberry distributes products in
major consumer markets globally through its retail, wholesale and
licensing channels.
(cid:1) Directly operated stores With 43% of revenues in the 2005/06
financial year, retail is becoming Burberry’s primary channel of
distribution. The channel offers the greatest ability to manage the
Burberry brand – full control over brand presentation, including
merchandise and physical environment – and greatest proximity to
the consumer. Retail operations also offer strong financial returns.
Stores and concessions are positioned in prestigious and high
quality locations in important consumer centres worldwide.
At 31 March 2006, the Group operated 65 stores, 165 concessions
and 30 outlets locations. In the US market, Burberry offers a limited
assortment of its products through an e-commerce operation.
(cid:1) Wholesale The wholesale channel works in tandem with retail
operations. Burberry products are distributed through a network of
leading department and specialty stores and duty free retailers
worldwide. The wholesale channel allows Burberry to extend its
reach to consumers who prefer to shop in multi-brand stores.
In selected markets where the Group decides not to invest directly,
wholesale partners operate Burberry franchised stores. At 31 March
2006, partners operated 17 Burberry stores across several markets,
including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India and South America.
Estimated brand sales at retail value
2005/06 total: £2.7bn
Turnover by product category
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Turnover by channel of distribution
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Europe 35%
North America 15%
Non-Japan Asia 10%
Japan 36%
Other 4%
Womenswear 34%
£249.3m
Menswear 28%
£206.2m
Accessories* 26%
£203.2m
Licensing 11%
£81.1m
Other 1%
£3.1m
* Includes childrenswear
Retail 43%
£318.5m
Wholesale 46%
£343.3m
Licence 11%
£81.1m
ESTABLISHED IN 1856,
BURBERRY IS
A BRAND DISTINGUISHED
BY A RICH HERITAGE AND
A BUSINESS DEFINED
BY A PROVEN STRATEGY
WHICH HARNESSES THE
STRENGTH OF THE PAST
TO FUEL FUTURE GROWTH
AND SHAREHOLDER VALUE
OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY
IS A TESTAMENT TO
THE ENDURING ATTRIBUTES
OF INNOVATION, QUALITY
AND DESIGN LEADERSHIP
THAT CONTINUE TO
MOTIVATE OUR TEAM,
ENGAGE OUR CUSTOMERS
AND DRIVE OUR PERFORMANCE
WE LOOK TO THE YEAR AHEAD
WITH CONFIDENCE AS WE
CARRY THIS LEGACY FORWARD
8 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 1
BURBERRY 2005/06
YEAR AT A GLANCE
BURBERRY
2005/06
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Retail initiatives in the US saw the
re-launch of renovated stores in Boston,
Denver, Philadelphia and Washington as
well as new stores In San Antonio, Palm
Beach and Naples.
The autumn/winter 05 advertising
campaign featured actor Hugh Dancy
and models Kate Moss and Gemma
Ward in a series of iconic portraits with
London streetscapes as the backdrop.
Burberry continued its expansion
programme across emerging luxury
markets with the openings of premier
locations in Warsaw, Poland (pictured)
and Istanbul, Turkey.
Apr/05
May/05
Jun/05
Jul/05
Aug/05
Sep/05
Oct/05
(cid:1) Total revenues increased 3% on an
underlying basis(1) to £742.9m
– Retail revenue increased
11% underlying
– Wholesale revenue decreased
4% underlying
– Licensing revenue increased
6% underlying
(cid:1) Operating profit before Project Atlas
costs(2) increased 3% to £165.6m
(cid:1) Operating profit (after Project Atlas costs)
decreased 4% to £154.5m
(cid:1) Operating margin before Project Atlas
costs of 22.3% vs 22.5% in prior period
(cid:1) Diluted EPS before Project Atlas costs
increased 9% to 24.1p
(cid:1) Continued strong free cash flow with
£79 million generated in the year
(cid:1) Completed £250m share repurchase
programme with £192m repurchased
during 2005/06
– Achieved targeted cash neutral
capitalisation
(cid:1) Final dividend of 5.5p per Ordinary Share
proposed
– 8.0p for full year, a 23% increase
Expansion in Korea saw seven shop
openings over the course of the year
commencing with the Lotte Jamsil golf
shop in Seoul and including the
Dongwha Duty Free store (pictured).
The spring/summer 06 Prorsum
Menswear Collection was presented to
buyers from around the world and the
international press at a runway show
during Milan Fashion Week.
Key to the collection were sophisticated
variations on the classic trench and
sharply tailored suiting reinforcing
Burberry’s outerwear heritage and
tradition of sartorial British style.
The ad campaign images received
worldwide exposure in leading fashion
and lifestyle publications as well as in
outdoor media, store windows, store
visuals and on Burberry.com
The spring/summer 06 Prorsum
Womenswear Collection celebrated the
brand’s design leadership in outerwear
with innovative interpretations of the
signature trench coat.
As a result of the Taiwan acquisition in
August, Burberry now directly owns its
12 stores in the market. The Breeze
Centre in Taipei (pictured) was the first
renovated following the acquisition.
Development in emerging markets
continued, with four openings in the
Middle East. May and June heralded
the opening of stores in Riyadh and
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (pictured).
In August, Burberry Brit Gold, a limited
edition complement to the successful
Burberry Brit fragrance family, was
launched with strong editorial coverage
driving consumer response.
The collection was voted among the
top 10 of the season by industry
publication WWD and earned Creative
Director Christopher Bailey The British
Designer of the YearAward.
Turnover (£m)
EBIT (£m)
EBIT margin (%)
2005/06
£742.9m
2004/05
£715.5m
2003/04
£675.8m
2005/06
(3)
£165.6m
2004/05
(4)
£161.3m
2003/04
(5)
£142.6m
2005/06
22.3%
2004/05
22.5%
2003/04
21.1%
1 Underlying figures exclude the financial effect of the Taiwan Acquisition and the portion of
2 Project Atlas costs of £11.1m (2005: nil) relate to the Group's infrastructure redesign initiative
Burberry's business in Spain affected by the retail conversion, in both reporting periods. In
addition, underlying figures are calculated at the same exchange rates used in the 2004/05
year's reported results for the period. Burberry completed the acquisition of the operations
and assets of its distributors in Taiwan in August 2005 (the “Taiwan Acquisition”) and initiated
actions related to the retail conversion in Spain during the third quarter of 2005/06.
announced in May 2005.
3 Before Project Atlas costs.
4 Under IFRS.
5 Under UK GAAP, excluding goodwill and exceptional items.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 3
BURBERRY 2005/06
YEAR AT A GLANCE
BURBERRY
2005/06
FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Retail initiatives in the US saw the
re-launch of renovated stores in Boston,
Denver, Philadelphia and Washington as
well as new stores In San Antonio, Palm
Beach and Naples.
The autumn/winter 05 advertising
campaign featured actor Hugh Dancy
and models Kate Moss and Gemma
Ward in a series of iconic portraits with
London streetscapes as the backdrop.
Burberry continued its expansion
programme across emerging luxury
markets with the openings of premier
locations in Warsaw, Poland (pictured)
and Istanbul, Turkey.
Apr/05
May/05
Jun/05
Jul/05
Aug/05
Sep/05
Oct/05
(cid:1) Total revenues increased 3% on an
underlying basis(1) to £742.9m
– Retail revenue increased
11% underlying
– Wholesale revenue decreased
4% underlying
– Licensing revenue increased
6% underlying
(cid:1) Operating profit before Project Atlas
costs(2) increased 3% to £165.6m
(cid:1) Operating profit (after Project Atlas costs)
decreased 4% to £154.5m
(cid:1) Operating margin before Project Atlas
costs of 22.3% vs 22.5% in prior period
(cid:1) Diluted EPS before Project Atlas costs
increased 9% to 24.1p
(cid:1) Continued strong free cash flow with
£79 million generated in the year
(cid:1) Completed £250m share repurchase
programme with £192m repurchased
during 2005/06
– Achieved targeted cash neutral
capitalisation
(cid:1) Final dividend of 5.5p per Ordinary Share
proposed
– 8.0p for full year, a 23% increase
Expansion in Korea saw seven shop
openings over the course of the year
commencing with the Lotte Jamsil golf
shop in Seoul and including the
Dongwha Duty Free store (pictured).
The spring/summer 06 Prorsum
Menswear Collection was presented to
buyers from around the world and the
international press at a runway show
during Milan Fashion Week.
Key to the collection were sophisticated
variations on the classic trench and
sharply tailored suiting reinforcing
Burberry’s outerwear heritage and
tradition of sartorial British style.
The ad campaign images received
worldwide exposure in leading fashion
and lifestyle publications as well as in
outdoor media, store windows, store
visuals and on Burberry.com
The spring/summer 06 Prorsum
Womenswear Collection celebrated the
brand’s design leadership in outerwear
with innovative interpretations of the
signature trench coat.
As a result of the Taiwan acquisition in
August, Burberry now directly owns its
12 stores in the market. The Breeze
Centre in Taipei (pictured) was the first
renovated following the acquisition.
Development in emerging markets
continued, with four openings in the
Middle East. May and June heralded
the opening of stores in Riyadh and
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (pictured).
In August, Burberry Brit Gold, a limited
edition complement to the successful
Burberry Brit fragrance family, was
launched with strong editorial coverage
driving consumer response.
The collection was voted among the
top 10 of the season by industry
publication WWD and earned Creative
Director Christopher Bailey The British
Designer of the YearAward.
Turnover (£m)
EBIT (£m)
EBIT margin (%)
2005/06
£742.9m
2004/05
£715.5m
2003/04
£675.8m
2005/06
(3)
£165.6m
2004/05
(4)
£161.3m
2003/04
(5)
£142.6m
2005/06
22.3%
2004/05
22.5%
2003/04
21.1%
1 Underlying figures exclude the financial effect of the Taiwan Acquisition and the portion of
2 Project Atlas costs of £11.1m (2005: nil) relate to the Group's infrastructure redesign initiative
Burberry's business in Spain affected by the retail conversion, in both reporting periods. In
addition, underlying figures are calculated at the same exchange rates used in the 2004/05
year's reported results for the period. Burberry completed the acquisition of the operations
and assets of its distributors in Taiwan in August 2005 (the “Taiwan Acquisition”) and initiated
actions related to the retail conversion in Spain during the third quarter of 2005/06.
announced in May 2005.
3 Before Project Atlas costs.
4 Under IFRS.
5 Under UK GAAP, excluding goodwill and exceptional items.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 3
Gold was a dominant theme in the
spring/summer 06 collection and
synergistically provided the concept for
the season’s advertising campaign
which was again shot by Mario Testino.
The advertising images featured models
Gemma Ward and Danny Beauchamp
in colour portraits photographed against
a backdrop of a dynamic golden
interpretation of the British flag.
March marked the launch of a new
women’s fragrance, Burberry London,
which is innovatively packaged in an
iconic bottle wrapped in trademark
Burberry check canvas.
The launch of the Burberry London
fragrance was supported with an
advertising campaign featuring British
actress and Academy Award winner
Rachel Weisz.
Nov/05
Dec/05
Jan/06
Feb/06
Mar/06
First previewed on the runway during
the spring/summer 06 Prorsum show in
September, ‘The Margaret Bag’ has
garnered extraordinary editorial
coverage worldwide.
December saw the launch event for the
opening of Burberry’s first free standing
store in Greece centrally located in a
period building on the prestigious
Voukourestiou Street in Athens.
Heralded as one of the best collections
of the season by trade journal DNR, the
autumn/winter 06 Prorsum Menswear
Collection was presented during Men’s
Fashion Week in Milan.
Again voted one of the top ten of the
season by WWD, the spring/summer 06
Prorsum Womenswear Collection made
a strong evening statement in homage
to Burberry’s 150th anniversary.
The Burberry Icons Collection featuring
‘The Manor Bag’ was launched on the
runway and has generated enthusiastic
response from both the international
press and trunk show customers.
‘The Margaret Bag’ was featured in the
spring/summer 06 advertising campaign
and new versions were introduced
throughout the season fuelling
continued consumer demand.
The collection continued to underscore
the brand’s core competency in
outerwear as well as making a powerful
evening wear presentation as a prelude
to Burberry’s 150th anniversary events.
‘The Waterloo Watch’ was showcased
in the spring runway show and
advertising campaign as well as in
editorial features worldwide creating
waiting lists in our stores.
Integral to Burberry’s strategic initiative
to increase its directly owned and
operated retail presence, 72 shops at
El Corte Inglés were converted to
concessions during the year.
Gold was a dominant theme in the
spring/summer 06 collection and
synergistically provided the concept for
the season’s advertising campaign
which was again shot by Mario Testino.
The advertising images featured models
Gemma Ward and Danny Beauchamp
in colour portraits photographed against
a backdrop of a dynamic golden
interpretation of the British flag.
March marked the launch of a new
women’s fragrance, Burberry London,
which is innovatively packaged in an
iconic bottle wrapped in trademark
Burberry check canvas.
The launch of the Burberry London
fragrance was supported with an
advertising campaign featuring British
actress and Academy Award winner
Rachel Weisz.
Nov/05
Dec/05
Jan/06
Feb/06
Mar/06
First previewed on the runway during
the spring/summer 06 Prorsum show in
September, ‘The Margaret Bag’ has
garnered extraordinary editorial
coverage worldwide.
December saw the launch event for the
opening of Burberry’s first free standing
store in Greece centrally located in a
period building on the prestigious
Voukourestiou Street in Athens.
Heralded as one of the best collections
of the season by trade journal DNR, the
autumn/winter 06 Prorsum Menswear
Collection was presented during Men’s
Fashion Week in Milan.
Again voted one of the top ten of the
season by WWD, the spring/summer 06
Prorsum Womenswear Collection made
a strong evening statement in homage
to Burberry’s 150th anniversary.
The Burberry Icons Collection featuring
‘The Manor Bag’ was launched on the
runway and has generated enthusiastic
response from both the international
press and trunk show customers.
‘The Margaret Bag’ was featured in the
spring/summer 06 advertising campaign
and new versions were introduced
throughout the season fuelling
continued consumer demand.
The collection continued to underscore
the brand’s core competency in
outerwear as well as making a powerful
evening wear presentation as a prelude
to Burberry’s 150th anniversary events.
‘The Waterloo Watch’ was showcased
in the spring runway show and
advertising campaign as well as in
editorial features worldwide creating
waiting lists in our stores.
Integral to Burberry’s strategic initiative
to increase its directly owned and
operated retail presence, 72 shops at
El Corte Inglés were converted to
concessions during the year.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
AND STRATEGY
Established in 1856, Burberry is an international luxury brand.
Through its operations, the Group designs, sources, markets, licenses
and distributes apparel, accessories and other lifestyle products for
women, men and children. Burberry products are sold worldwide
through a network of 260 directly operated stores and concessions,
71 third-party operated retail locations and a network of wholesale
customers, which include leading prestige retailers in each market.
In the financial year to 31 March 2006, the Group generated total
revenue of £743m across its retail, wholesale and licensing channels.
For that period, the Group estimates the total retail value of products
sold bearing the Burberry brand was in excess of £2.7 billion.
Unique luxury brand The brand is uniquely positioned within the
luxury landscape. Burberry offers a broader range of products and
price points relative to many traditional European luxury businesses.
The brand has a rich heritage associated with Britain – outfitting military
officers during the early twentieth century. Equally, Burberry is
renowned for innovation with its proven performance outerwear serving
as vital equipment for early polar explorers. With its lifestyle character,
the brand maintains a broad appeal across age groups and genders.
Burberry’s portfolio of brand icons – the trench coat, trademark check
and Prorsum horse logo – are recognised worldwide.
Targeted brand expressions The Burberry brand encompasses a
number of individual expressions to address multiple consumer
segments. The runway collection is the brand’s most luxurious and
fashionable expression. This collection of women’s and men’s apparel
and accessories shown four times per year in Milan validates the
brand’s style credentials, offers a focal point for media coverage and
provides design leadership to all Burberry collections. Burberry’s core
collections offer a range of products in a modern-classic aesthetic for a
wide consumer audience. In selected markets, Burberry creates lines
(Burberry Blue Label and Burberry Black Label in Japan, and Thomas
Burberry in Spain) targeted at young adults.
Balanced product portfolio Burberry maintains a balanced product
portfolio consisting of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and
accessories. In apparel, the Group offers a range of tailored and casual
items with outerwear as a core part of the product offering.
Accessories include handbags, scarves (including Burberry’s iconic
cashmere scarf), silks, shoes and umbrellas. In selected categories
outside of its primary expertise, including fragrance, eyewear,
timepieces and children’s apparel, the Group combines its skills with
those of licensing partners for the design, manufacture and distribution
of products under the Burberry brand.
Multi-channel distribution Burberry distributes products in
major consumer markets globally through its retail, wholesale and
licensing channels.
(cid:1) Directly operated stores With 43% of revenues in the 2005/06
financial year, retail is becoming Burberry’s primary channel of
distribution. The channel offers the greatest ability to manage the
Burberry brand – full control over brand presentation, including
merchandise and physical environment – and greatest proximity to
the consumer. Retail operations also offer strong financial returns.
Stores and concessions are positioned in prestigious and high
quality locations in important consumer centres worldwide.
At 31 March 2006, the Group operated 65 stores, 165 concessions
and 30 outlets locations. In the US market, Burberry offers a limited
assortment of its products through an e-commerce operation.
(cid:1) Wholesale The wholesale channel works in tandem with retail
operations. Burberry products are distributed through a network of
leading department and specialty stores and duty free retailers
worldwide. The wholesale channel allows Burberry to extend its
reach to consumers who prefer to shop in multi-brand stores.
In selected markets where the Group decides not to invest directly,
wholesale partners operate Burberry franchised stores. At 31 March
2006, partners operated 17 Burberry stores across several markets,
including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India and South America.
Estimated brand sales at retail value
2005/06 total: £2.7bn
Turnover by product category
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Turnover by channel of distribution
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Europe 35%
North America 15%
Non-Japan Asia 10%
Japan 36%
Other 4%
Womenswear 34%
£249.3m
Menswear 28%
£206.2m
Accessories* 26%
£203.2m
Licensing 11%
£81.1m
Other 1%
£3.1m
* Includes childrenswear
Retail 43%
£318.5m
Wholesale 46%
£343.3m
Licence 11%
£81.1m
ESTABLISHED IN 1856,
BURBERRY IS
A BRAND DISTINGUISHED
BY A RICH HERITAGE AND
A BUSINESS DEFINED
BY A PROVEN STRATEGY
WHICH HARNESSES THE
STRENGTH OF THE PAST
TO FUEL FUTURE GROWTH
AND SHAREHOLDER VALUE
OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY
IS A TESTAMENT TO
THE ENDURING ATTRIBUTES
OF INNOVATION, QUALITY
AND DESIGN LEADERSHIP
THAT CONTINUE TO
MOTIVATE OUR TEAM,
ENGAGE OUR CUSTOMERS
AND DRIVE OUR PERFORMANCE
WE LOOK TO THE YEAR AHEAD
WITH CONFIDENCE AS WE
CARRY THIS LEGACY FORWARD
8 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 1
(cid:1) Drive retail growth The Group emphasises its directly operated store
network as its key growth channel. Over the past five years, the Group
has increased selling space by over 150%. Burberry plans to continue
to develop its directly operated retail network through the addition of
new stores and concessions, expansion of existing retail locations and
selective conversion of wholesale locations to retail formats.
(cid:1) Strengthen wholesale Burberry continues to see opportunities to
strengthen its wholesale business. The Group concentrates efforts
on key wholesale customers in each market, selectively adding
space and enhancing brand presence and working to improve
execution. The wholesale channel will also continue to be an
important vehicle for challenging operating environments, including
certain emerging markets.
(cid:1) Investment in high potential markets Burberry plans to
concentrate its resources in underpenetrated and high growth
markets, including the US, Asia and selected emerging markets.
(cid:1) Enhance business in Japan In Japan, the Group will continue to
work with its licensing partners, adjusting distribution and improving
product design and quality to strengthen Burberry’s brand position
with the aim of enhancing long-term growth potential. At the same
time, the Group has launched a programme to sell selected
international product lines directly in this market.
(cid:1) Strengthen operating capabilities In 2005/06, Burberry launched
a major infrastructure redesign programme, Project Atlas, to
enhance the Group’s operating efficiency and effectiveness. This five
year programme addresses the primary functional areas of the
Company including the supply chain and general corporate and
administrative services. The Group anticipates that this programme
will generate tangible expense reductions as well as improved sales
and margins.
The execution of this growth strategy is subject to a number of risks,
the most significant of which are set out on pages 18 and 19.
(cid:1) Licensing In addition to the product licenses discussed above,
the Group’s licensing channel also includes the brand’s Japanese
licences. In Japan, Burberry offers a broad range of apparel,
accessory and home products through licensing partners. In recent
years, the Group has worked with these partners to enhance brand
positioning in this market. These activities have included
improvements in product quality and design, elimination of products
incompatible with long-term brand positioning, transition of selected
categories to global licensing partners and upgrading distribution
in terms of number and quality of points of sale. Japan
generated approximately 70% of licensing revenue in the financial
year 2005/06.
Targeted marketing Burberry’s marketing strategy is structured to
communicate brand attributes, maintain and raise awareness of the
brand and highlight key products. Marketing activities are targeted to
consumers, wholesale accounts and the media. Each season,
Burberry creates an advertising campaign which broadly
communicates key brand values and presents a range of the
collection’s products. These images are used across print, outdoor
and electronic media in all Burberry markets. Burberry’s four annual
fashion shows and other public relations activities are designed to
generate interest among consumers, targeted fashion and lifestyle
media and trade customers.
Sourcing Burberry maintains a sourcing network consistent with the
high quality requirements of its products and brand. The Group
operates facilities for the manufacture of selected core outerwear
products. In addition, Burberry maintains an external sourcing network.
The majority of these resources are located in Europe, consistent with
the types of products produced, quality standards and speed
requirements. Resources based in Asia and the Americas are used for
selected products.
Growth strategy
Additional components of Burberry’s strategy, specifically designed to
drive growth in revenue and profits, are set out below.
(cid:1) Leverage core expertise The Group seeks to leverage the
expertise located within its individual business segments across the
full brand platform. Skills in product design and development,
merchandising, retail operations and product sourcing may be more
fully applied across Burberry’s entire business.
(cid:1) Enhance apparel offering Burberry continues to see opportunities
to enhance its women’s and men’s apparel businesses. Key
initiatives include continued investment in the core outerwear
category in terms of design innovation and breadth of product
assortment, expansion of additional product categories and
increasing the frequency of new product offerings.
(cid:1) Build accessories business An important growth driver over the
past five years, accessories are targeted for further expansion.
In handbags, Burberry is broadening the distribution of its runway lines
and developing a tier of product with greater design sophistication
relative to its existing core product range. In the shoe category, Burberry
continues to invest in people and infrastructure to build this business.
Turnover by geographic destination
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Turnover by geographic origin
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Europe 47%
£350.4m
North America 24%
£180.4m
Asia Pacific 27%
£201.4m
Other 2%
£10.7m
Europe 31%
£233.4m
North America 23%
£173.2m
Asia Pacific 25%
£181.9m
Spain 21%
£154.4m
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 9
BUSINESS AND
FINANCIAL REVIEW
BUSINESS REVIEW
Burberry delivered solid financial results for the year to 31 March 2006.
In the context of a period marked by strategic investment and transition,
diluted EPS before costs associated with Project Atlas, increased 9%
on a 4% revenue gain. Return on capital for the period was 33%.
This performance reflects the continued execution of Burberry’s core
strategies in combination with strategic and operational transition in
certain businesses. Highlights of these factors are discussed below.
Regions
Burberry maintained steady progress across its trading regions.
(cid:1) US Revenue rose 5% underlying, 9% reported, with strong retail
growth driven by new and existing stores partially offset by the
expected reduction in wholesale sales. The Group opened seven stores
during the year, including those in Naples (Florida), Palm Beach
Gardens (Florida), San Antonio (Texas), San Diego (California) and three
outlet stores. Five major renovations were also completed in the year.
(cid:1) Europe Underlying revenue was flat in the region. Soft sales in the
UK and Spain offset strong retail and wholesale performance in the
remainder of Continental markets. During the year, the Group opened
a replacement store in Zurich, seven concessions, three outlet stores
and completed the renovation of the Frankfurt and Munich stores.
(cid:1) Non-Japan Asia Pacific Revenue increased 6% underlying, 13%
reported. Underlying growth was led by strong retail performance in
Greater China (Hong Kong and mainland China). In Korea, new retail
space drove modest growth for the year, notwithstanding a
challenging consumer spending environment. Solid gains in South
Asian markets resulted from sales growth in existing stores and
among wholesale customers. During the year, the Group opened a
replacement store in Taipei and closed a net one concession in the
region. The integration of the 12 stores in Taiwan acquired in August
2005 also contributed to the reported gain in this geographic
segment.
12 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
(cid:1) Emerging markets Outstanding underlying revenue growth in
emerging markets was driven primarily by the opening of nine
franchised stores during the year, including stores in Istanbul (Turkey),
Warsaw (Poland), São Paolo (Brazil), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Riyadh
(Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Dubai (UAE), Mumbai (India) and
Cancun (Mexico).
Channels
Performance varied by distribution channel.
(cid:1) Retail Consistent with the Group’s emphasis on building sales
through its directly operated stores, the retail channel achieved the
strongest gain. Retail sales increased 11% on an underlying basis,
20% reported, driven by contributions from newly opened and
existing stores. Reported revenues were affected by the Taiwan
Acquisition and Spain retail conversion, which shifted sales from the
Group’s wholesale channel to its retail channel. In August 2005,
Burberry acquired the operations of its distributor in Taiwan, which
included 12 retail locations. In February 2006, the Group began the
conversion of 72 womenswear doors in department stores of
Burberry’s largest customer in Spain into Burberry operated retail
concessions. Retail sales resulting from the Taiwan Acquisition and
Spain retail conversion contributed approximately five percentage
points to the reported sales gain. In determining underlying
performance, the financial effects of the relevant businesses are
excluded from both reporting periods.
By region, double digit sales growth in the US, Burberry’s largest retail
market, was driven by new and refurbished stores with a moderate
contribution from existing stores. The majority of Continental
European markets achieved strong underlying gains driven by new
stores and solid gains from existing stores. While the UK was
generally soft, trends improved in the second half of the year.
Asia achieved robust underlying growth, with gains in Hong Kong
and South Asia partially balanced by a modest increase in Korea.
Retail investment continued on plan. During the year, the Group
opened six Burberry stores (including two replacement stores), six
outlet stores and a net nine concessions. In addition, seven stores
underwent major renovation during the year. In total, on a year on
year basis, average selling space increased approximately 8%,
excluding the effect of the Taiwan Acquisition and Spain retail
conversion. At 31 March 2006, Burberry’s retail portfolio consisted of
65 stores, 165 concessions and 30 outlets.
(cid:1) Wholesale Wholesale sales decreased by 4% on an underlying basis,
8% reported. The US market experienced a decline for the year as a
result of Burberry’s ongoing adjustment of the brand’s wholesale/retail
balance, as well as caution on the part of certain wholesale customers.
Soft demand in Spain produced a mid single digit sales decline in that
market during the period. While trends varied by country, in aggregate,
other Continental European markets performed well. The UK was soft
throughout the year. Sales in Asia decreased slightly in the year as a
second half decline, primarily driven by shipment timing differences
between periods, offset first half gains. Boosted by the opening of nine
new franchise stores, emerging markets achieved outstanding gains
during the year. The Taiwan Acquisition and Spain retail conversion
accounted for approximately five percentage points of the decrease in
reported wholesale sales.
(cid:1) Licensing Licensing revenues increased 6% underlying, 3% reported.
In Japan, which accounted for approximately 70% of licensing
revenue, sales volumes declined primarily as a result of a soft apparel
market for much of the year as well as Burberry’s ongoing programme
to enhance brand positioning in that market. This programme involves
licence transitions/cancellations, improving distribution and upgrading
products in terms of design and quality. Royalty rate increases on
certain licences offset the effect of reduced volumes. In 2006/07, the
Group will begin direct sales of men’s ties, scarves and silks from
Burberry’s international collection. Imported products will replace
licensed domestic products in these categories. In addition, a limited
range of Burberry’s international collection of handbags and small
leather goods will be selectively distributed in this market.
Burberry’s product licences produced a solid result for the year.
Against important product launches in 2004/05, fragrance sales were
comparable to the previous period. In February 2006, Burberry
commenced a major women’s fragrance launch, Burberry London.
Marketing initiatives feature Oscar-winning British actress Rachel
Weisz. The product was introduced to most large consumer markets
during spring 2006, and will be followed by the launch of the Burberry
London men’s fragrance in autumn 2006. Watches performed well in
the year, strengthened by product innovation and expanded
distribution. With respect to eyewear, Burberry entered into a new
licence with Luxottica Group in October 2005. The first collections
under this agreement will appear in stores during autumn 2006.
Products
Continuous enhancement of the product development process is an
important objective, and the Group made good progress during the
year. Burberry’s womenswear, menswear and accessory product teams
intensified efforts to coordinate development across categories and link
more closely their design, merchandising and sales functions.
Continuing to respond to consumer demand for new merchandise,
Burberry increased the frequency of new product deliveries to Burberry
stores and to selected wholesale customers.
(cid:1) Prorsum Burberry Prorsum continues to break new ground with its
runway collections attracting outstanding critical acclaim. In recognition
of Prorsum’s design excellence, Burberry Creative Director, Christopher
Bailey, was awarded The British Designer of the Year Award by the
British Fashion Council in November 2005. Consumers also
responded, and Prorsum sales increased substantially during the year.
(cid:1) Womenswear In Womenswear, underlying revenues increased
3% as a soft spring 2005 season was balanced by improved
autumn/winter 2006 collection sales and a strong start to spring
2006. These results reflect successful efforts to adjust the product’s
aesthetic balance, improve fit and increase the ‘wear-now’
component of seasonal collections. In outerwear, the design team’s
work to reinvigorate key outerwear segments was rewarded with
favourable reaction to new styles for both the autumn and spring
seasons. Womenswear generated 34% of total revenues in the year.
(cid:1) Menswear Underlying revenues increased 4% as the division made
steady progress in the year. Greater emphasis on more classic styling
and intensifying selection in prime classifications were important
contributors to this performance. In the US, the sartorial segment of
the business was boosted by successful made-to-measure events.
In selected markets, Burberry also launched marketing efforts
specifically targeted at the male consumer. Menswear represented
28% of reported revenues in the year.
(cid:1) Accessories Underlying revenues were flat relative to last year. New,
sophisticated handbag designs, particularly Prorsum lines, performed
well in the period. To capitalise on consumer demand for these more
advanced styles, the Group broadened distribution within its own
store network during the spring season and will add points of sale
among wholesale customers for autumn/winter 2006. At the same
time, Burberry also successfully upgraded its more classic core
handbag ranges – the new Haymarket line of handbags and small
leather goods were a highlight of the year. Ongoing innovation with
respect to new styles and reinvention of the classics are critical to the
vitality of this category. Accessories (excluding childrenswear)
comprised 25% of reported revenues in the year.
Project Atlas
With the initial year of Burberry’s five year infrastructure redesign
programme complete, Project Atlas is firmly embedded in the
organisation. During the year, the team reconfigured the implementation
plan in line with business processes rather than software installations.
This results in the shifting of previously scheduled initial implementation
steps to later in the programme for combination with secondary stages,
allowing for a single point of application for most business units.
The broad financial outline of the programme remains unchanged with
an approximate £50m investment during the first three years generating
in excess of £20m annually in expense savings by the project’s third
year (2007/08).
2006/07 plans
In line with the ongoing execution of its growth strategies, Burberry
plans for the 2006/07 financial year include:
(cid:1) Retail A minimum 10% underlying increase in average net retail
selling space (excluding the impact of the Taiwan Acquisition and
Spain retail conversion) is expected. The majority of space expansion
will be concentrated in the US and Asian markets.
(cid:1) Wholesale First half wholesale sales are expected to be up a low
single digit percentage underlying and reported (at constant currency)
relative to the comparative period based upon orders received to
date for the autumn/winter 2006 season.
(cid:1) Licensing Underlying licensing revenue is expected to be broadly flat
relative to 2005/06:
- Revenues from Japan are expected to experience a moderate
underlying decline for the year as a result of licence transitions
and Burberry’s other ongoing efforts to enhance brand positioning
in this market.
- Global product licenses are expected to produce strong gains.
- On a reported basis, the Group will also experience a significant
negative exchange rate comparison.
(cid:1) Project Atlas For the 2006/07 financial year, Project Atlas expenses
are expected to be approximately £19m and direct profit and loss
account benefits are currently anticipated to total approximately £6m.
(cid:1) Capital expenditure Capital expenditure is planned to total
approximately £50m.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 13
BUSINESS AND
FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Group results(1)
Year to 31 March
Turnover
Retail
Wholesale
Licence
Total turnover
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Net operating expenses before Project Atlas costs
Operating profit before Project Atlas costs
Atlas costs
Operating profit
Net finance income
Profit before taxation
Taxation
Attributable profit for the year
Diluted EPS before Project Atlas costs
Diluted EPS
Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares (millions)
2006
Percentage
of turnover
42.9%
46.2%
10.9%
100.0%
(40.0%)
60.0%
(37.8%)
22.3%
(1.5%)
20.8%
0.3%
21.1%
(6.8%)
14.3%
n/a
n/a
n/a
£m
318.5
343.3
81.1
742.9
(296.8)
446.1
(280.5)
165.6
(11.1)
154.5
2.5
157.0
(50.6)
106.4
24.1p
22.3p
477.6
2005
Percentage
of turnover
37.0%
52.0%
11.0%
100.0%
(40.7%)
59.3%
(36.7%)
22.5%
-
22.5%
0.7%
23.2%
(7.6%)
15.6%
n/a
n/a
n/a
£m
265.2
371.9
78.4
715.5
(291.3)
424.2
(262.9)
161.3
-
161.3
4.9
166.2
(54.3)
111.9
22.2p
22.2p
504.5
(1) Financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards. Prior year figures have been restated in line with these principles.
Net finance income
Net interest income was £2.5m in the year to 31 March 2006
compared to £4.9m in the prior period. The decrease was due to lower
average cash balances resulting from share repurchase activity during
the year.
Profit before taxation
As a result of the above factors, Burberry reported profit before
taxation of £157.0m in the year to 31 March 2006 compared to
£166.2m in the prior period.
Attributable profit
Burberry recorded a 32.2% effective tax rate (2004/05: 32.7%) on
profit resulting in a £50.6m tax charge and reported attributable profit
of £106.4m for the year to 31 March 2006 compared to £111.9m
reported in the prior period.
Diluted earnings per share before Project Atlas costs increased 9% to
24.1p compared to 22.2p in the prior period. Including Atlas costs, the
Group reported diluted earnings per share of 22.3p. In the year to
March 2006, the diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares
in issue was 477.6m (2004/05: 504.5m).
Turnover
Total turnover advanced to £742.9m from £715.5m in the prior period,
representing an increase of 4%, or 3% on an underlying basis.
“Underlying” figures are adjusted to exclude the financial effects of the
Taiwan Acquisition, the portion of Burberry’s business in Spain affected
by the retail conversion and the impact of foreign currency exchange
rate movements between periods. The Taiwan Acquisition and Spain
retail conversion resulted in a sales shift from Burberry’s wholesale
channel to its retail channel. In determining underlying performance,
the financial effects of the relevant businesses are excluded from both
reporting periods.
Operating profit
Gross profit as a percentage of turnover was 60.0% relative to 59.3%
in the prior period. The increase largely resulted from stronger retail
trading in the second half including decreased levels of seasonal
clearance activity for the autumn/winter season relative to the previous
year and an increase in retail’s share of the revenue mix.
Net operating expenses before Project Atlas costs as a percentage of
turnover increased to 37.8% from 36.7% in the previous period. The
increase largely reflected investment in people and infrastructure to
support future growth, and costs associated with the expanded retail
network following the conversions in Taiwan and Spain. The Group also
incurred a one-off pension related cost following the demerger from
GUS.
As a result of these factors, operating profit before Project Atlas costs
increased 3% to £165.6m, or 22.3% of turnover relative to 22.5% in
the previous period.
Net expenses associated with Project Atlas totalled £11.1m.
Reported operating profit was £154.5m for the year.
16 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
The table below sets out the principal components of cash flow for the years to 31 March 2006 and 31 March 2005 and net funds at
the year end:
Year to 31 March
Operating profit before Project Atlas costs
Atlas costs
Operating profit
Depreciation and related charges
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
Charges in respect of employee share incentive schemes
Increase in stocks
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Cash generated from operations
Net interest received
Taxation paid
Capital expenditure
Property sale proceeds
Net acquisition related payments
Net sale/(purchase) of shares by ESOPs
Issue of Ordinary Share capital
Share repurchases
Equity dividends paid
Movements in net funds resulting from cash flows
Exchange rate gains
Movement in net funds
Net funds at end of year
Cash flow and net funds
Historically, Burberry’s principal uses of funds have been to support
capital expenditures and working capital growth in connection with the
expansion of its business, acquisitions and share repurchases.
Principal sources of funds have been cash flow from operations.
Burberry expects to finance the expansion of its business, capital
expenditures including strategic infrastructure investments, shareholder
dividends and share repurchases with existing cash balances, cash
generated from operating activities and the use of its credit facilities.
Net cash generated from operating activities was £148.4m compared to
£175.4m in the prior period. Stock levels increased £17.8m, resulting
from growth of the business and expansion of the Group’s retail network.
The £2.2m decrease in debtors reflects seasonal growth of trade debtors
offset by the change in business structure resulting from the Spain retail
conversion and Taiwan Acquisition. The £21.2m decrease in creditors
includes payments of profit related fees in respect of prior acquisitions
and the settlement prior to the demerger of amounts outstanding with
GUS.
Capital expenditures of £30.7m included net purchases of fixed assets
of £26.8m relating primarily to continued investment in the Group’s
retail operations and infrastructure, and Project Atlas investment of
£3.9m. Proceeds from the sale of certain surplus properties during the
year amounted to £3.6m. Net acquisition related payments comprised
£19.2m deferred consideration with respect to a previous acquisition
and £4.4m as partial consideration for the acquisition of Burberry’s
distributors in Taiwan.
In line with its risk management policy, Burberry has continued to
hedge its principal foreign currency transaction exposures arising in
respect of Yen denominated royalty income and Euro denominated
product purchases and sales.
2006
£m
165.6
(11.1)
154.5
24.9
(1.6)
7.4
(17.8)
2.2
(21.2)
148.4
1.6
(43.6)
(30.7)
3.6
(23.6)
2.4
3.7
(191.6)
(32.8)
(162.6)
5.2
(157.4)
12.5
2005
£m
161.3
–
161.3
24.4
(1.1)
9.5
(12.9)
(7.3)
1.5
175.4
4.7
(49.5)
(37.2)
3.1
-
(6.9)
4.4
(58.4)
(24.9)
10.7
1.3
12.0
169.9
In connection with share option awards, the Group sold £2.4m
(2004/05: £1.8m) of equity from its Employee Share Ownership Plans
and received £3.7m (2004/05: £4.4m) from the issue of new shares
following the exercise of share based options.
Consistent with the £250m share repurchase programme announced
in November 2004, Burberry commenced the repurchase of shares in
January 2005. In the year to 31 March 2006 the Group repurchased
45.9m shares for a total cost of £191.6m. Total purchases under the
repurchase programme since January 2005 amounted to £250m.
The Group paid an interim dividend of 2.5p per share on 2 February
2006. A final dividend of 5.5p per share is proposed, payable in August
2006. As proposed the total dividend for 2005/06 would increase 23%
to 8.0p per share (£35.6m aggregate amount).
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 17
BUSINESS AND
FINANCIAL REVIEW
RISKS
The management of the business and the execution of the Group’s
growth strategies are subject to a number of risks, the occurrence of
any one of which may adversely affect the management of the Group
and the execution of growth strategies.
The key business risks affecting the Group are set out below. The
steps the Company takes to address these risks, where they are
matters within its control, are also described. Such steps will mitigate
but not eliminate the risks. Some of the risks relate to external factors
which are beyond the Company’s control. The order of the risks is in
no way an indication of their relative importance, and each of the risks
should be considered independently. If more than one of the events
contemplated by the risks set below occurs, it is possible that the
overall effect of such events would compound the possible adverse
effects on the Group.
Risks are formally reviewed by a Risk Committee of executive
management including the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer
and also by the Audit Committee at least twice a year. Key business
risks are also considered generally as part of the Group’s strategy
development and ongoing business review processes.
We face intense competition We are faced with intense competition
in most of our product categories and markets. We compete with
international luxury goods groups. These groups control a number of
luxury and upscale brands and may have greater financial resources
and bargaining power with suppliers, wholesale accounts and
landlords than we do. If we are unable to compete successfully, our
operating results and growth may be adversely impacted.
The inability to anticipate and respond to changes in consumer
demand and fashion trends on a timely basis could adversely
impact sales Our business depends, in part, on our ability to shape,
stimulate and anticipate consumer demand by producing innovative,
fashionable and functional products. The Burberry check has been
18 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
used as an integral part of our product design and to promote the
brand. We plan to continue to vary the manner in which we use the
Burberry check as a design feature and to develop marketing initiatives
to minimise its risk of over exposure.
Our operating results are subject to seasonal fluctuations and
vary based on the weather Our business, particularly with respect to
apparel, broadly operates on a seasonal basis (spring/summer and
autumn/winter) and we have experienced, and expect to continue to
experience, substantial seasonal fluctuations in sales and operating
results. In particular, our results vary based on the weather because of
the large proportion of outerwear products we offer and the effect of
the weather on retail markets generally. As a result of these
fluctuations, comparisons of sales and operating results between
different periods within a single financial year are not necessarily
meaningful. In addition, these comparisons cannot be relied on as
indicators of our future performance.
An economic downturn could affect consumers’ purchases
of discretionary luxury items which could adversely affect
Burberry’s sales In common with all our competitors, there are many
factors which affect the level of consumer spending on discretionary
luxury items. During recessionary periods, when disposable income is
lower, a downturn in our key markets may adversely affect Burberry’s
sales.
A significant amount of our sales are generated by customers, (in
particular Japanese, Chinese and other Asian customers) who
purchase our products while travelling either overseas or domestically.
As a result, shifts in travel patterns or a decline in travel volumes could
materially affect our trading results.
Burberry is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations We derive a
significant percentage of our profits from our Japanese licensing
arrangements. As a consequence, we are exposed to a significant risk
associated with the Yen to Sterling exchange rate. We manage a
significant proportion of these exposures by the use of forward
exchange contracts. Currency fluctuations affecting the Yen will
nevertheless affect our results and profitability.
We also engage in foreign exchange hedging designed to reduce the
impact of currency fluctuations on the trading transactions of some of
our international operations.
Terrorism A major terrorist attack, particularly in central London, New
York, Barcelona or Tokyo could severely impact the operation of our
businesses. In such circumstances we cannot ensure uninterrupted
operation of the business, particularly in the short term, and in the
longer term the operation of the business may be hindered if the
effects of a terrorist attack have a more prolonged effect.
We are dependent on the strength of our trademarks and other
intellectual property rights We believe that our trademarks and other
proprietary rights are fundamentally important to our success and
competitive position. Unauthorised use of the “Burberry” name, the
Burberry check and the Prorsum horse logo as well as the distribution
of counterfeit products damage the Burberry brand image and profits.
If a third party registers our trademarks or similar trademark, in a
country where we do not currently trade, this would create a barrier to
our commencing trade under those marks in that country. In addition, if
a third party publishes harmful material using our trademarks,
Burberry’s brand image could suffer.
We have a dedicated team operating internationally to establish
and protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights.
Where infringements are identified, we resolve these through a mixture
of criminal and civil legal action and negotiated settlement.
Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee that the actions we have taken to
establish and protect our trademarks and other proprietary rights will
be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others.
Trademarks and intellectual property rights, while subject to
international treaties, are largely driven by national law and the
protection of intellectual property rights varies from one jurisdiction to
A substantial proportion of Group revenue and profits is reliant on
business in Japan and key global licensees A significant source of
profit is derived from the royalties received from licensees, specifically
our licensee partners in Japan, and our fragrance licensee InterParfums
S.A.. We rely on licensees, among other things, to maintain operational
and financial control over their businesses. Should our licensees fail to
effectively manage their operations our income from royalties would
decline.
Failure to manage these key relationships effectively could have a
material impact on the sales, profitability and reputation of the Group.
To minimise the risks in Japan, we have established our own offices
and operations in Tokyo.
A number of our licences have been renegotiated to give us improved
control over the brand, and more active product development is being
undertaken with our key licensees. We regularly implement royalty
reviews of our licensees, but we cannot guarantee that they will reveal
any non-compliance with the terms of the relevant licence.
We may be unable to control our wholesale and licence
distribution channels satisfactorily We rely on our ability to control
our distribution networks and licensees to ensure that our products are
sold in environments consistent with our luxury image. An action by
any significant wholesale customer or licensee, such as presenting
Burberry products in a manner inconsistent with our preferred
positioning, would be damaging to our brand image. If, due to
regulatory, legal or other constraints, we are in any way unable to
control our wholesale distribution networks and licensees, the Burberry
brand image, and therefore our results and profitability, may be
adversely affected.
In key emerging markets, particularly China, we are dependent
upon third party operators with the associated lack of direct
control and transparency In key emerging markets, we operate
through third-party franchisees. In particular, a third-party retail
operation has been developed in China. We depend upon the
expertise of these franchisees given our relative lack of experience in
this region. At an operational level, regular meetings take place with the
management of our business partners and franchisees.
We have a number of key customers whose business represents a
substantial portion of our sales We dedicate resources to these
customers and maintain close relationships with such customers so we
can understand and respond to their needs.
We rely upon our licensees, suppliers, franchisees, distributors
and agents to comply with laws We expect our licensees, suppliers,
franchisees, distributors and agents to comply with employment and
other laws relating to their country of operation and to operate to good
ethical standards. We are, however, unable to guarantee that this is the
case, although we are improving our processes to gain assurance that
our licences, suppliers, franchisees, distributors and agents comply
with our terms and conditions and relevant local legislation and good
practice.
another. We cannot therefore necessarily be as effective in all
jurisdictions in addressing counterfeit products. In many territories we
are dependent upon the vigilance and responsiveness of law
enforcement bodies whose priorities may differ from our own. They are
also subject to budgetary constraints and prioritise their actions
accordingly. Whilst we work closely with customs and other law
enforcement bodies, ultimately we cannot direct their actions.
There is a risk of over-reliance on key product manufacturers In a
number of key product categories Burberry is reliant on a small number
of suppliers. Where suitable alternatives exist, the Group has reduced
volumes with key suppliers on whom the Group is over-reliant and
continues to look for suitable additional suppliers to further reduce
such over-reliance.
A lack of flexibility in our supply chain would limit our ability to
respond efficiently to changing circumstances and fashion trends,
hindering the Group’s ability to take advantage of growth
opportunities and enabling competitors to take market share If our
suppliers do not have sufficient manufacturing capacity or fail to deliver
products on time and/or to the appropriate quality standards, sales for
an entire season could be significantly adversely affected. Further, such
a failure could affect wholesale customers’ confidence which could
adversely affect subsequent seasons.
The Project Atlas programme is designed to deliver both business
process improvements and the technology to provide better visibility
over the supply chain. In addition, we are strengthening resource
internally in this area to provide better management of key aspects of
our supply chain.
Burberry could suffer if its manufacturers are unable to produce
goods at a competitive price, on time and to our specification
Burberry continues to evolve its sourcing strategy, refining its selection
of suppliers to maintain and enhance product quality whilst improving
sourcing efficiency. There are opportunities to develop more robust
supplier management processes and these will help ensure that we
continue to produce merchandise of the right quality, in accordance
with our ethical policy, and delivered in accordance with our
requirements. This process may adversely affect relationships with
existing suppliers during the transition period. If our suppliers fail to
ship product on time, or quality is substandard, this could lead to us
missing delivery dates to our customers, potentially resulting in
cancelled orders or price reductions.
There is a substantial change programme (Project Atlas) being
rolled out throughout the business to improve the infrastructure
and business efficiency Whilst Project Atlas is designed to deliver
significant business benefits, if it is not effectively managed and
resourced the benefits may fail to be delivered and it could
compromise business operations. A governance framework has been
established involving Board level sponsorship and a Steering
Committee. External consultants are being used to supplement internal
skills where required.
If Burberry loses key management or is unable to attract and
retain the talent required for its business, its operating results
could suffer Burberry’s performance depends largely on its senior
managers and design teams. The resignation of key individuals and the
inability to recruit people with the right experience and skills to facilitate
future business growth could adversely impact Burberry’s results. To
mitigate these issues the Remuneration Committee has implemented a
number of schemes linked to Burberry’s results that are designed to
retain key individuals. There is an ongoing recruitment programme
overseen by the Human Resources Director and Chief Executive to
ensure people of the right calibre are retained or are brought into the
business.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 19
2005/06
IN DETAIL
Contents
22 The Board of directors
23 Directors' report
26 Corporate governance
30 Report on directors' remuneration and related matters
41 Corporate social responsibility
46 Statement of directors' responsibilities
47 Group report of the auditors
48 Group income statement
49 Group statement of recognised income and expense
50 Group balance sheet
51 Group cash flow statement
52 Notes to the Group financial statements
94 Principal subsidiaries
95 Five year summary
97 Company report of the auditors
98 Company balance sheet
99 Notes to the Company financial statements
106 Fact sheet
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 21
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
John Peace
John Peace was appointed Chairman of Burberry in June 2002. He is the Group Chief Executive of GUS plc, a position he has held since January 2000.
He served as Chief Executive of Experian from 1996 to 2000 and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors of Nottingham Trent University.
Executive directors
Rose Marie Bravo – Chief Executive (until 1 July 2006, and thereafter, Vice-Chairman)
Rose Marie Bravo was appointed Chief Executive of Burberry in 1997. Prior to her appointment at Burberry, Ms Bravo served as President of Saks Fifth
Avenue from 1992 to 1997, with responsibility for merchandising, marketing and product development. She also served as a member of the Board of Saks
Holding Inc. From 1974 to 1992, Ms Bravo held positions of increasing responsibility at RH Macy & Co, culminating with her 1987 to 1992 tenure as
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the I Magnin Specialty Division. Ms Bravo serves on the Boards of both Tiffany & Co. and Estée Lauder as a non-
executive director.
Angela Ahrendts – Executive Director (assuming role of Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2006)
Angela Ahrendts was appointed an Executive Director of Burberry on 9 January 2006. Prior to her appointment, Angela held various senior positions at
Liz Claiborne Inc from 1998, most recently as Executive Vice President. Prior to Liz Claiborne, Angela served as Executive Vice President of Henri Bendel
from 1996 to 1998 and President of Donna Karan International from 1989 to 1996.
Stacey Cartwright – Chief Financial Officer
Stacey Cartwright was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Burberry on 1 March 2004. Prior to this appointment, she held the position of Chief Financial
Officer at Egg plc from 1999 to 2003. From 1988 to 1999 she held various finance related positions at Granada Group PLC.
Non-executive directors
Philip Bowman
Philip Bowman was appointed in June 2002 and is the Company’s Senior Independent Director. He is the Chief Executive of Scottish Power plc and a non-
executive director of Scottish & Newcastle plc. He previously served as Chief Executive of Allied Domecq plc between 1999 and 2005. Among his former
non-executive directorships, Philip was non-executive Chairman of Coral Eurobet Limited and a non-executive director of British Sky Broadcasting Group
plc from 1994 to 2003. He also acted as Chairman of Liberty plc from 1998 to 2000.
Guy Peyrelongue
Guy Peyrelongue was appointed in June 2002. Between 1987 and 2001 he served as President and Chief Executive Officer at L’Oréal United States. From
1973 to 1987 he held various positions at L’Oréal including President, Latin America.
David Tyler
David Tyler was appointed a non-executive director in June 2002, having been a director since 1997. He is currently Group Finance Director of GUS plc, a
position he has held since 1997. He was formerly a non-executive director of the Lewis Group and served as Group Finance Director of Christie’s
International plc from 1989 to 1996.
Stephanie George
Stephanie George was appointed a non-executive director on 31 March 2006. She is currently employed by Time Inc. as President with responsibility for
the publishing divisions and overall management of IN STYLE, REAL SIMPLE, ESSENCE and PARENTING. Prior to Time Inc., Stephanie spent 12 years at
Fairchild Publications where she served as President, Women’s Wear Daily Media Worldwide.
22 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The directors present their Annual Report together with the audited financial statements for the year to 31 March 2006.
Principal activities and business review
The Company designs, sources, manufactures and distributes high-quality apparel and accessories through its own retail stores and via its wholesale
customers. The Company also licenses third parties to manufacture and distribute products using the “Burberry” brand. The Chairman’s letter on page 5,
the Company Overview and Strategy section on pages 8 to 9 and the section of the Business and Financial Review on pages 12 to 17 report on the
activities and results for the year and give an indication of the Company’s future developments.
A description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Company is included on pages 18 and 19 which, when taken together with the sections of
the Annual Report referred to above, fulfil the requirements of the Business Review and which are incorporated into this report by reference.
Results and dividends
The attributable profit for the year amounts to £106.4m (2005 (restated for transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)) £111.9m) and
has been transferred to reserves.
An interim dividend of 2.5p per Ordinary Share was paid to the ordinary shareholders of the Company on 2 February 2006. The directors recommend that
a final dividend of 5.5p per Ordinary Share in respect of the year to 31 March 2006 be paid to those persons on the Register of Members at the close of
business on 7 July 2006. This will make a total dividend of 8p per Ordinary Share. The dividends paid and recommended in respect of the year to
31 March 2006 total £35.6m.
On 30 September 2005, the Company paid a dividend of £16,174 to GUS Holdings Limited as the holder of all of the Company’s Redeemable Participating
Preference shares of 0.05p each (“Preference shares”) in issue at that time.
In accordance with the approvals granted at the Company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) held on 12 December 2005 in connection with the
demerger from GUS, the Preference shares were distributed by GUS Holdings Limited to The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c. (as trustee for the
shareholders of GUS plc) on completion of the demerger. On 12 January 2006, the Preference shares were repurchased by the Company at an aggregate
cost of £1 and were subsequently cancelled.
Abacus Corporate Trustee Limited, as trustee of the Burberry Group plc ESOP Trust (“the Trust”), has waived all dividends payable by the Company in
respect of the Ordinary Shares held by it as trustee of the Trust. The dividends waived in the year to 31 March 2006 were in aggregate £368,628
(2005: £254,307).
Directors
The names and biographical details of the directors holding office at the date of this report are shown on page 22.
During the year, Brian Blake and Caroline Marland resigned as directors of the Company with effect from 14 November 2005 and 31 January 2006
respectively, and Angela Ahrendts and Stephanie George were appointed directors of the Company with effect from 9 January 2006 and 31 March 2006
respectively.
As Angela Ahrendts and Stephanie George were appointed after the Company’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) in 2005, they will retire in accordance
with the Company’s Articles of Association and a resolution proposing their re-election will be proposed at the forthcoming AGM.
Stacey Cartwright and David Tyler will be retiring by rotation at this year’s AGM who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election.
Details of the directors’ service agreements are given in the Report on directors’ remuneration and related matters on page 35.
Directors’ interests
Interests of the directors holding office at 31 March 2006 in the shares of the Company, its subsidiaries and its ultimate parent company until 13 December
2005, GUS plc, are shown within the Report on directors’ remuneration and related matters on pages 39 and 40. There were no changes to these interests
between the period 31 March 2006 and 14 May 2006.
Corporate governance
The Company’s statement on corporate governance is set out on pages 26 to 29.
Substantial shareholdings
As at 18 May 2006, the Company had been notified of the following interests in the Company’s Ordinary Shares in accordance with sections 198 to 208 of
the Companies Act 1985:
Legal & General Group plc
Janus Capital Management LLC
Franklin Resources, Inc.
Number of
Ordinary Shares
32,350,098
20,931,600
18,348,019
% of issued
share capital
7.24%
4.68%
4.11%
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Share capital
The Company issued a total of 3,664,178 Ordinary Shares during the year following the exercise of options granted under the Burberry Senior Executive
IPO Share Option Scheme and the vesting of awards granted under the Burberry IPO Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan.
Purchase of own shares
Following the review of the Company’s capital structure in Autumn 2004, the Company continued to repurchase its shares during the year and received
shareholder approval at the 2005 AGM to repurchase up to 48,224,669 Ordinary Shares (“the 2005 Repurchase Authority”) through a combination of on-
market purchases and off-market purchases from GUS plc pursuant to the terms of a share repurchase agreement. The terms of this agreement were
suspended shortly before the convening of the GUS plc EGM held on 12 December 2005 and the agreement was terminated on completion of the
demerger at which time the share repurchase programme continued through on-market repurchases only.
During the financial year, the Company repurchased and subsequently cancelled 45,868,642 Ordinary Shares at an aggregate cost of £191.6m. Under the
terms of the share repurchase agreement 13,063,825 of the Ordinary Shares repurchased during the year were purchased off-market from GUS plc.
As at 31 March 2006, the Company had repurchased a total of 37,073,686 Ordinary Shares pursuant to the 2005 Repurchase Authority.
In order to retain maximum flexibility going forward, the Company proposes to renew the authority granted by Ordinary Shareholders at the AGM in 2005 to
repurchase up to just under 10% of its issued share capital. Further details are provided in the separate circular to shareholders incorporating the Notice of
this year’s AGM.
During the year under review, the Company repurchased 9,370 Ordinary Shares as treasury shares for the purposes of the Company’s Co-investment
Scheme further details of which are set out in the Report on directors’ remuneration and related matters. The Company repurchased all of its issued
Preference shares as part of the demerger from GUS (further details of which are given above).
Interests in own shares
Details of the Company’s interests in its own shares are set out in Note 21 to the Financial Statements.
Charitable and political donations
During the year to 31 March 2006, the Group donated, in cash, a total of £314,214 to charitable causes (2005: £346,423). In addition, donations were
made through a variety of other means including the donation of Burberry products and through organised events.
The Company made no political donations during the year in line with its policy.
In keeping with the Company’s approach in prior years, Shareholder approval is being sought at the forthcoming AGM, as a precautionary measure, for the
Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Burberry Limited, to make donations and/or incur expenditure which may be construed as ‘political’ by the wide
definition of that term included in the relevant legislation. Further details on these resolutions can be found in the separate circular to shareholders enclosed
with this report.
Employment policies
(cid:1) Equal opportunities
The Company is committed to ensuring the consistent profitable growth of its business and a policy of equal opportunity in employment is integral to this
commitment. The aims of the Group’s policy are to ensure that the most capable job applicants are recruited and the most competent employees in the
Group progress. All employees will receive fair and equal treatment irrespective of sex, race, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, age, religion, disability
and sexual orientation. In the situation where an employee becomes disabled, the Group will endeavour to assist the employee by adapting the job or by
offering a transfer to another position if appropriate.
(cid:1) Health and safety
In the year to 31 March 2006, there were 9 accidents in the United Kingdom reportable under the UK RIDDOR legislation (the “Reporting of Injuries,
Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995”). Broadly, this covers those accidents resulting in more than three days absence from work: the
RIDDOR accident rate for our UK business was 0.26 per 100,000 hours worked (2005: 0.3).
Further details on the Company’s approach to Health and Safety are provided in the Corporate Social Responsibility Report on page 42.
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Employee involvement
(cid:1) Employee communication
Burberry believes that employee communication is important in building strong relationships with, and in motivating, employees. Burberry makes use of
various methods – including quarterly managers’ meetings, face-to-face briefings, direct mail, email and a corporate intranet to ensure that matters of
interest and importance are conveyed to employees quickly and effectively. In addition, an annual “Corporate Review” highlighting the Company’s
performance and its ongoing strategic initiatives is sent to all employees worldwide.
(cid:1) Employee share ownership
In order to further extend employees’ interest in the Company, awards of free shares in the Company were made to over 4,000 employees worldwide in
2005 – the fourth such award since the Company’s IPO in July 2002. In 2006, the Company intends to implement a Save as You Earn Scheme for
employees which was adopted at the time of the IPO.
Creditor payment
For all trade creditors, it is Group policy to:
(cid:1) agree and confirm the terms of payment at the commencement of business with that supplier;
(cid:1) pay in accordance with contractual and other legal obligations; and
(cid:1) continually review the payment procedures and liaise with suppliers as a means of eliminating difficulties and maintaining a good working relationship.
Trade creditor days of the Group as at 31 March 2006 were 35 days (2005: 35 days) based on the ratio of Group trade creditors at the end of the year to
the amounts recorded as expense during the year attributable to trade creditors. The Company had no trade creditors as at 31 March 2006 (2005: £nil).
Provision of information to Auditors
In accordance with the provisions of The Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Act 2004 amending the Companies Act 1985, each
of the Company’s directors in office as at the date of this report confirms that:
(cid:1) so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditors are unaware, and
(cid:1) he or she has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit
information and to establish that the Company’s auditors are aware of that information.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the British Academy of Film & Television Arts, 195 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LN at 11.00 am on
14 July 2006. The Notice of Meeting is included in the separate circular to shareholders which accompanies this Annual Report. It is also available on the
‘Investors’ section of the Company’s website (www.burberry.com).
Auditors
A resolution to re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors to the Company will be proposed at the forthcoming AGM.
By order of the Board
Michael Mahony
General Counsel and Secretary
24 May 2006
Registered Office:
18-22 Haymarket
London SW1Y 4DQ
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Board supports the principles of corporate governance advocated by the Combined Code (“the Code”) published in July 2003 and, in accordance with
the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority, sets out below its report on the application of the principles contained in the Code for the year under review.
Unless otherwise stated below, the Company has complied with the provisions set out in Section 1 of the Code throughout the year.
The Board
The Board is responsible to shareholders for the management of the Group and has adopted a committee structure which enables it to concentrate its
efforts on strategy, management performance, governance and internal control. The Board currently consists of a Chairman, a Chief Executive plus two
other executive directors and four non-executive directors. The Board and Committee structure of the Company was established at the time of the IPO in
July 2002. From that time until the demerger in December 2005, the Company remained majority owned by GUS plc, of which, John Peace and David
Tyler are Chief Executive and Group Finance Director respectively. They were appointed by GUS to their respective board positions as Chairman and Non-
Executive Director and on the Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee under the terms of the Relationship Agreement entered into with GUS plc at
the time of the IPO. Notwithstanding the possible lack of independence of these two individuals on the Board and on the committees of which they were
members, it was considered that the Company benefited from their knowledge and experience.
Given the Group has operated independently since the IPO in 2002 and the completion of the demerger process in 2005, the Board now considers that
John Peace and David Tyler are independent since the former shareholder relationship did not materially affect the directors’ judgement at the time and
does not affect the directors’ judgement now. If there are specific matters relating to the Company’s previous relationship with GUS that may cause a
conflict of interest to arise in accordance with the company’s Articles of Association, the relevant director will not participate in the determination of the
matter concerned.
In addition, during the course of the year Angela Ahrendts was appointed as an executive director of the Company on the basis that she would become
Chief Executive of the Company on 1 July 2006. Given the knowledge of the Group’s affairs and her expertise and experience, it was considered by the
Board that the retention of the services of Rose Marie Bravo was desirable albeit with a different emphasis. Accordingly, Rose Marie Bravo will be appointed
as Vice Chairman of the Company with effect from 1 July 2006.
Following the demerger and given the changes to the Board including the appointment in March 2006 of an additional non-executive director, the
Chairman, in consultation with the Senior Independent Director, is reviewing the composition of the Board and the committees of the Board (and their terms
of reference) to assess whether any changes needed to be made to reflect the fully independent status of the Company.
The Board has a clear understanding of the roles of the Chairman and Chief Executive. Although not documented, the Chairman leads the Board in
reviewing the Group’s strategy and monitoring high-level progress. The day-to-day business of the Group is the responsibility of the Chief Executive.
John Peace, Philip Bowman, Guy Peyrelongue, David Tyler and Stephanie George are, in the opinion of the Board, independent of management and free
from any business relationship which could materially interfere with the exercise of their independent judgement.
During the year under review the Board held five scheduled meetings, which, in the opinion of the directors, was a sufficient number to enable them to
discharge their duties effectively. All directors attended every meeting with the exception of Brian Blake and Caroline Marland who were each unable to
attend one meeting.
The Chairman ensures that the Board is supplied in a timely manner with information in a form and of a quality appropriate to enable it to discharge its
duties. In addition, directors are also supplied with an extensive monthly report, which provides information on operational and financial performance, risk
management and the Group’s business plans. There is also a procedure whereby directors, in the furtherance of their duties, are able to take independent
advice, if necessary, at the Company’s expense. In addition, all directors have direct access to the advice and services of the Company Secretary.
In order to ensure that the Company and the Board are able to draw from an appropriate balance of skills and experience, the terms of reference of the
Nomination Committee (further details of which are provided below), include the responsibility for reviewing succession plans for both Board and senior
executive positions.
At the request of any non-executive director, the Chairman will arrange meetings consisting of only the Company’s non-executive directors to allow the
opportunity for any concerns to be expressed. While no formal meetings were held during the year under review, the Chairman maintains regular contact
with the Senior Independent Director and other non-executive directors.
The Board has a formal schedule of matters reserved to it for decision.
The appointment and removal of the Company Secretary is a matter reserved for the Board as a whole.
Notwithstanding the changes of director during the year, a majority of the Board comprised non-executive directors for the duration of the year under
review. Given changes to the composition of the Board, during the year, there were times when at least half of the Board (excluding the Chairman) did not
comprise independent non-executive directors as required under the Code.
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Directors – Development
On appointment, directors are furnished with relevant information to discharge their duties effectively. The Company plans an induction programme for each
director, whereby a director will meet key members of the management team following his/her appointment.
As an ongoing process, directors are briefed and provided with information concerning major developments affecting their roles and responsibilities. In
particular, the directors’ knowledge of the Group’s worldwide operations is regularly updated by arranging presentations from local management.
Board Evaluation
The Nomination Committee has discussed the methods available to it in order to evaluate the performance of the Board including the assistance of
specialist third-party consultants. For the year under review, the Board considered that such a formal evaluation would not be undertaken but would be
kept under review for future years. The evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees, the Chairman and of the individual directors is carried
out on an informal basis. This method of evaluation is carried out by the Chairman in respect of the Board as a whole in consultation with the Senior
Independent Director.
All directors are subject to election by shareholders at the first opportunity after their appointment and thereafter in accordance with Article 82 of the
Company’s Articles of Association. This ensures compliance with the Code by providing that all directors are required to submit themselves for re-election
at least once every three years. The biographical details of those directors seeking election and re-election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting
(“AGM”) can be found on page 22 of this Annual Report.
Committees
The Board is supported by the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
The Committees, if they consider it necessary, can engage third-party consultants and advisers and can call upon other resources of the Group to assist
them in developing their respective roles.
In addition to the relevant Committee members and the Company Secretary, external advisers and, on occasion, other directors attend committee
meetings but only at the invitation of the Chairman of the Committee.
The Committees’ terms of reference and the schedule of matters reserved for the Board are being reviewed following the demerger and, following that
review, will be made available on request and on the ‘Investors’ section of the Group’s website (www.burberry.com).
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee currently consists of three non-executive directors: Philip Bowman (Chairman), David Tyler and Stephanie George. Caroline Marland
was a member of the Committee until her resignation from the Board on 31 January 2006 and Stephanie George was appointed a member of the
Committee on 19 May 2006. The Committee met four times during the year, with both the external auditors and a representative of the Group’s internal
audit department present. All members of the Committee attended every meeting.
The Board is satisfied, in accordance with the provisions of the Code, that at least one member of the Audit Committee has recent and relevant financial
experience given the nature of the senior management positions held by Philip Bowman and David Tyler (see biographical details on page 22 of this
Annual Report).
The Audit Committee has reviewed during the year the adequacy of “whistle-blowing” arrangements adopted by the Group.
The Board acknowledges that the independence of auditors is a subject that has become increasingly prominent. It is the role of the Audit Committee to
recommend the appointment of auditors and to ensure that the auditors’ objectivity and independence are maintained. During the year it agreed a policy
consistent with Patricia Hewitt’s Committee’s guidelines on the provision of non-audit services to audit clients. Prior to commencing any piece of work the
external auditors are required to have the work authorised by the Audit Committee, and reports are provided to the Committee detailing all such work.
Remuneration Committee
Details of the Remuneration Committee and its application of corporate governance principles in relation to directors’ remuneration are given in the Report
on directors’ remuneration and related matters on page 30.
Nomination Committee
The members of the Nomination Committee are John Peace (Chairman), Rose Marie Bravo, Philip Bowman and Guy Peyrelongue. Caroline Marland was a
member of the Committee until her resignation from the Board. The Committee met twice during the year under review.
All members of the Committee attended every meeting.
The Committee is responsible for identifying and recommending appointments to the Board. Independent external search consultants are engaged to assist
in the process of identifying and/or assessing the suitability of candidates and/or potential candidates’ suitability is researched by the Chairman of the
Committee. Details of candidates are prepared for review by the Committee which then makes a recommendation to the Board.
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Relations with Shareholders
The Company recognises the importance of communicating with its shareholders and does this through its Annual and Interim Reports, quarterly trading
updates and at the Annual General Meeting.
The Company communicates with its institutional investors frequently and regularly throughout the year through a combination of formal and informal
meetings, participation at sector-specific conferences and ad-hoc briefings with management.
The Board is kept abreast of the views of major shareholders by briefings from the Company’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Investor Relations.
Analysts’ notes and brokers’ briefings are also used to achieve a greater understanding of investors’ views of the Company.
The Company’s non-executive directors, including the Senior Independent Non-executive director, are available to meet with any of the Company’s major
shareholders to discuss issues of importance to them, should a meeting be requested.
In accordance with the provisions of the Code, the Notice of the 2005 AGM was sent to shareholders at least 20 working days before the Meeting. A poll
vote was taken on each of the resolutions put before shareholders.
Philip Bowman (Chairman of the Audit Committee) did not attend the 2005 AGM at the request of the Board for medical reasons and Guy Peyrelongue
(Chairman of the Remuneration Committee) was unable to attend the 2005 AGM. It is the intention that all directors will attend the forthcoming AGM and
will be available to answer shareholders’ questions.
In keeping with the Company’s usual practice, voting on each of the resolutions to be put to shareholders at the forthcoming AGM will be conducted by a
poll. The level of proxies lodged on each resolution and the number of proxy votes for and against the resolution will be made available at the AGM on
request and will be published on the Company’s website.
Corporate social responsibility (“CSR”)
Details on the Company’s approach to CSR are given on pages 41 to 45.
Accountability and audit
The Board acknowledges that it should present a balanced and understandable assessment of the Company’s position and prospects. In this
context, reference should be made to the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities on page 46, which includes a statement in compliance with the
Code regarding the Group’s status as a going concern, and to the Group Report of the Auditors on page 47, which includes a statement by the auditors
about their reporting responsibilities.
The Board recognises that its responsibility to present a balanced and understandable assessment extends to interim and other price sensitive public
reports and reports to regulators as well as information required to be presented by law.
Internal control
The Board acknowledges that it is responsible for the Group’s system of internal control and for reviewing its effectiveness. Such a system is designed to
manage rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives and can provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material
misstatement or loss. The Audit Committee has reviewed the effectiveness of the key procedures, which have been established to provide internal control.
It currently believes that the Group’s financial control procedures are adequate and that there are not any material weaknesses. As indicated last year, the
business has started a major process re-engineering exercise, and this and a number of internal audits have highlighted opportunities for improvements in
operational efficiency and controls. A number of these opportunities have already been addressed and work is in progress to further strengthen the senior
management team and address the outstanding issues. During the year, significant investment was made in further strengthening the Audit and Risk
Assurance function to help ensure that the Board has visibility of the key risks and progress against plans to address them.
In accordance with the guidance for directors on internal control (“The Turnbull Guidance”), the Board confirms that there is an ongoing process for
identifying, evaluating and managing the significant risks faced by the Group. These include those relating to social, environmental and ethical matters. This
process was in place throughout the year under review and up to the date of approval of the Annual Report and Accounts. The process will be regularly
reviewed by the Audit Committee which reports its findings for consideration by the Board, and is in accordance with The Turnbull Guidance.
The key procedures operating within the Group are as follows:
Risk assessment
The Group’s business objectives are incorporated into the annual budgeting and planning cycle. Progress towards the achievement of such objectives is
monitored by a variety of financial measures and non-financial performance indicators.
The Audit Committee has delegated responsibility for considering operational, financial, compliance and other risks.
The Risk Committee meets formally on a six-monthly basis to re-evaluate risk and to consider the work of the Internal Audit and Risk Assurance team. The
Director of Audit and Risk Assurance attends these meetings.
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Internal control continued
Control environment and control activities
The Group consists of a number of business units, each with its own management structure which forms part of the overall management structure of the
Group. The senior executives of these units report to the executive directors.
The Group has established procedures for the delegation of authorities for matters that are considered significant, either because of their value or the
impact on the Group, to ensure that approval is considered at an appropriate level.
The Group’s trading units operate within a framework of policies and procedures which are either already laid down or are being established in organisation
or authority manuals. Policies and procedures cover key issues such as authorisation levels, compliance with legislation and physical security.
The Group has implemented various strategies to deal with the risk factors that have been identified. Such strategies include a framework of internal control
and the use of third party services to assist in monitoring specific issues. In addition, other approaches are taken, such as insurance and the use of
treasury instruments to hedge specific foreign currency exposures.
Information and communication
The Group has a comprehensive system of budgetary control, focused on monthly performance reporting which is at an appropriately detailed level. A
summary of results supported by commentary and performance measures is provided to the Board each month. The performance measures are subject to
review to ensure that they provide relevant and reliable indications of business performance.
A summary of the key business risks and relevant control measures is submitted by the executive directors to the Audit Committee at the end of the
financial year. The Audit Committee meets with both external and internal auditors, and can do so without the presence of executive directors, if it so
chooses.
Monitoring
A range of procedures is used to monitor the effective application of internal control within the Group. These include management review, management
confirmations of compliance with standards and procedures as well as internal audit and other specialist reviews. The Internal Audit department is
responsible for reporting to the Audit Committee on the effectiveness of internal control systems.
Compliance with the Code Provisions
Unless otherwise stated above, the Company has complied with the provisions of the Code throughout the accounting period under review with the
following further exceptions:
(cid:1) The Code states that directors’ notice or contract termination periods should be set at one year or less. Ms Bravo’s service agreement dated 28 May
2002 was amended in June 2004, which had the effect of extending its initial fixed period by a year to 30 June 2006. This fixed period has not been
further extended. The Report on directors’ remuneration and related matters sets out further details of Ms Bravo’s service agreement.
(cid:1) As explained in previous years, at the time of the IPO, Burberry adopted various share incentive schemes which are not compliant with the Code in
certain respects. In particular, there are no performance conditions attached to the vesting of options and granting of awards under these schemes. As
reported last year, the Company has ceased granting awards under these schemes unless it had a prior contractual commitment and does not intend to
make any further awards under these schemes.
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REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS
The Board presents its Report on Directors’ Remuneration and related matters including details of Total Shareholder Return, Remuneration Policy and
Directors’ Remuneration. The Remuneration Committee has determined that during 2006/07 it will undertake a comprehensive review of executive
directors’ remuneration, including short-term and long-term incentive arrangements. The Company will consult with major shareholders on any proposals,
and proposals that require shareholder consent will be submitted for approval at the 2007 AGM.
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee is chaired by Guy Peyrelongue and its other members during the year were Philip Bowman, John Peace and Caroline
Marland (until her resignation from the Board on 31 January 2006). Stephanie George was appointed a member of the Committee on 19 May 2006.
The Remuneration Committee decides both the level and structure of executive directors’ pay and monitors senior management pay. The remuneration of
the Chairman and non-executive directors is a matter for the Board as a whole. The Committee meets at least twice a year and holds additional meetings
as necessary. During the year under review, the Committee held four meetings which were fully attended with the exception that Guy Peyrelongue and
Caroline Marland were each unable to attend one meeting.
To assist in making its decisions, the Remuneration Committee has appointed external advisers. For the year to 31 March 2006, the Committee’s principal
remuneration advisers were Kepler Associates. Kepler does not provide other services to the Company. Supplementary analysis was carried out for the
Committee by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. Mercer Human Resource Consulting also advised Burberry on salary benchmarking, pensions, and on
the employee-related issues arising from the Group’s demerger from GUS plc (“GUS”).
Save as described below, the constitution and operation of the Remuneration Committee are in compliance with the principles of good governance and
Code of Best Practice, as set out in the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.
The Combined Code on Corporate Governance published by the Financial Reporting Council in July 2003 (“the Code”) states that the Remuneration
Committee should consist only of independent non-executive directors. John Peace was appointed as a member of the Remuneration Committee
pursuant to the Relationship Agreement with GUS and, until the Company’s demerger from GUS, was not considered to be independent
for the purposes of the Code. As stated in last year’s Annual Report, the Company considers John Peace’s presence on the Committee prior to the
demerger as being in shareholders’ interests overall given that GUS was the beneficial owner of approximately 65% of the Company’s Ordinary Shares
until December 2005.
The Relationship Agreement was terminated on completion of the demerger from GUS in December 2005. As set out in the Corporate Governance report,
John Peace is now considered by the Board to be independent for the purposes of the Code following the demerger.
To date, the Chairman’s remuneration has been a matter reserved for the Board as a whole (excluding the Chairman). Since the IPO there has been no
change in the Chairman’s remuneration and, following the demerger, the Company intends to review whether this matter should be for the Remuneration
Committee as part of a broader review of the terms of reference of the Company’s main Board Committees.
Remuneration Policy
The Committee believes Burberry’s remuneration should be competitive and strongly linked to performance. Therefore it has a remuneration policy based
on the following two principles.
First, in order to attract, motivate and retain exceptional talent to enable Burberry to compete effectively with the world’s leading luxury brands, the
Committee bases the quantum of total remuneration on competitive practice. For some roles Burberry competes for talent in the same global marketplace
as other luxury brands, many of which are based in the US. Total remuneration for executive directors and other senior executives is benchmarked against
main global competitors and UK companies of comparable size. The Committee recognises that for each executive the relative importance of each of these
benchmarks may be different. Benefits are based on competitive market practice for each executive, having regard to individual circumstances.
The second principle is to emphasise variable pay in order to establish a clear link between pay and performance, and to align pay more closely with
shareholders’ interests. To provide a balanced focus between short and long-term business objectives, variable pay for executive directors includes an
annual cash bonus based on growth in profit before tax and individual performance and long-term share-based incentives linked primarily to increases in
shareholder value and to continued employment over 3 to 5 years.
Remuneration packages are established and regularly reviewed against the agreed policy to ensure that they meet the policy principles. When seeking to
attract new executives the Committee endeavours to incorporate these policy objectives into the remuneration package.
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Performance graph
The following graph shows the Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) for Burberry Group plc compared to the companies in the FTSE 100 Index assuming £100
was invested on 12 July 2002, the date of the IPO. The FTSE 100 Index has been selected because Burberry’s market capitalisation is close to that of
companies at the lower end of the FTSE 100 Index.
Value of £100 invested on Burberry flotation date
Burberry FTSE 100
£300
£250
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£150
£100
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Elements of Remuneration
Remuneration is structured such that performance-related elements represent more than half of total remuneration.
Burberry implements its remuneration policy through the provision of the following elements of remuneration.
Base salary
The Company aims to provide salaries which are competitive with those of comparable roles at companies of similar size and global reach within the luxury
goods sector (including those in North America and those which are privately-owned) and UK companies of similar size. These companies are
representative of Burberry’s competitors for executive talent. When making salary determinations the Remuneration Committee takes into account not only
this competitive information but also each executive director’s contribution to the business during the year. On recruitment, the Committee also considers
the executive’s current remuneration and the overall package required to attract the relevant executive.
Annual bonus
Each year the Remuneration Committee sets bonus targets by reference to internal and external expectations. Bonuses are currently based on profit
growth and individual performance. The Committee believes that linking incentives to profit growth helps to reinforce the Company’s profitability and growth
objectives. Targets are calibrated by Kepler Associates using benchmarks that include broker earnings estimates for Burberry, earnings estimates for
competitors, straight-line profit growth consistent with median/upper quartile shareholder returns, latest projections for the current year, budget, strategic
plan, long-term financial goals, etc. Actual bonus awards are subject to the discretion of the Remuneration Committee. Executive Directors are eligible for a
maximum bonus of 100% of base salary (up to 150% for Ms. Ahrendts). Target bonus is 50% of maximum.
The Burberry Co-investment plan
Burberry encourages executive directors and other senior executives to hold shares in the Company. To facilitate this, executive directors may defer receipt
of their annual bonus and invest it in Burberry shares, with up to a 2:1 match based on individual and Company performance during the year. Matching
shares are forfeited if the executive leaves within 3 years.
The Burberry 2004 Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan (“the 2004 RSP”)
The 2004 RSP was approved by shareholders at the 2004 Annual General Meeting. Under this plan, executives may be awarded shares up to a maximum
value of 1x base salary (up to 2x in exceptional circumstances). The vesting of RSP shares is based 50% on Burberry’s 3-year Total Shareholder Return
(“TSR”) relative to peers and 50% on 3-year growth in Profit Before Tax (“PBT”). Awards vest in full only if Burberry achieves at least upper quartile TSR
relative to its global peers and at least 15% per annum profit growth, and the executive remains in employment with Burberry for at least 5 years. A
proportion of an award (12.5%) may vest if TSR performance exceeds the median of the peer group or if PBT growth exceeds 5% per annum over 3 years.
Of the shares which meet the performance criteria, 50% vest after three years. The remaining 50% vest in two equal tranches on the fourth and fifth
anniversaries of the award date.
The Committee chose TSR relative to a group of Burberry’s global peers because it felt that this is an objective measure of the Company’s success and
aligns with shareholder interests. Growth in PBT was chosen as it continues to be the primary measure used by management and the Committee believes
strong profit growth is key to delivering superior shareholder returns.
The TSR peer group for the 2004 and 2005 awards comprised: Barneys New York, Bulgari, Christian Dior, Coach, Compagnie Financiere Richemont,
Hermes, Hugo Boss, IT Holding, LVMH Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey, Movado, Neiman-Marcus, Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks,
Swatch, Tiffany, Tod’s, Tommy Hilfiger and Waterford Wedgwood.
Following recent corporate activity, Barneys New York, Neiman-Marcus and Tommy Hilfiger cease to be listed. For future cycles, the following companies
will be added to the peer group: Estée Lauder, Fossil, Liz Claiborne and Nordstrom.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 31
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IPO plans
A number of share-based incentives were put in place at the time of the IPO. Some of these plans continue to have some awards outstanding even though
no grants have been made to Directors since IPO other than in exceptional circumstances. Details of these plans are set out on pages 37 and 38.
All employee share-based plans
In order to encourage broad ownership of Burberry shares the Company offers two share-based plans to all of its employees;
(cid:1) A Share Incentive Plan (the “SIP”). Adopted at the time of the IPO, this plan awards free shares to all Burberry employees on achievement of strong
business results, as determined by the Remuneration Committee.
(cid:1) A Save As You Earn plan (“SAYE”). This will be implemented in 2006/7. This allows employees to invest a portion of their salary into Burberry shares
which can be purchased after 3 years at a 20% discount to the market price when the employee joins the plan.
Benefits
Benefits for executive directors include a company car, allowances, private medical insurance and legal expenses.
Directors’ Remuneration
The remuneration of the directors of Burberry Group plc in the period 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2006 is detailed below.
Executive Director Remuneration
Aggregate emoluments by director
Rose Marie Bravo
Year to 31 March 2006
Year to 31 March 2005
Stacey Cartwright (3)
Year to 31 March 2006
Year to 31 March 2005
Brian Blake (4)
Year to 31 March 2006
Year to 31 March 2005
Angela Ahrendts
Year to 31 March 2006
Total
Year to 31 March 2006
Year to 31 March 2005 (7)
Allowances
paid in
cash
Total of
salary and
allowances
$’000
1,030(1)
717
£’000
103
72
$’000
293
316
£’000
82
£’000
928
669
$’000
2,750
2,363
£’000
484
422
$’000
931
979
£’000
255
£’000
2,807
2,371
Salary
$’000
1,720
1,646
£’000
381
350
$’000
638
663
£’000
173
£’000
1,879
1,702
Bonus
$’000
430
1,317(2)
£’000
95
280(2)
$’000
0
530(2)
£’000
570(5)
£’000
907
1,279
Benefits
$’000
124
153
£’000
9
4
$’000
10
9
£’000
184(6)
£’000
268
101
Aggregate emoluments
$’000
3,304
3,833
n/a
n/a
$’000
941
1,518
n/a
n/a
n/a
£’000
1,857
2,074
£’000
588
706
£’000
528
821
£’000
1,009
£’000
3,982
3,751
(1)
Includes housing and travel allowances and cash payments in lieu of the dividends payable on restricted shares held by Rose Marie Bravo under the IPO Restricted Share Plan.
(2) Under the terms of the Co-investment Plan, directors may defer some or all of their after-tax bonus to purchase shares in Burberry Group plc.
(3) Allowances for Stacey Cartwright include the cash equivalent of a company car.
(4) Emoluments for Brian Blake are based on the period from 1 April 2005 to 31 December 2005. Allowances included the cash equivalent of a company car and a housing allowance.
(5)
Includes sign-on and part compensation for awards forfeited at previous employer.
(6) Principally comprises relocation expenses from the US to the UK.
(7) Figures disclosed include amounts relating to a former director of the Company (£150,000).
The GBP/USD exchange rate used in the calculations is 1.78 (2005: 1.848).
32 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
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Directors’ Pension Entitlements
Rose Marie Bravo
US pension scheme
Pension contributions are made to a 401(k) scheme operated by Burberry in the US. The cost of providing this for Ms Bravo was $18,500 (£10,393) in the
year to 31 March 2006 (2005: $16,500 (£8,928)).
In the year to 31 March 2002 it was agreed to set up a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for Ms Bravo. This Plan is an unfunded arrangement into
which notional contributions are paid. Interest is earned on the Plan at the same rate as the guaranteed interest fund for the US 401(k) scheme. Details
of the pension benefits earned by Ms Bravo under her Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan during the year to 31 March 2006 are set out in the
table below.
Accrued benefit
Transfer value of accrued benefit
Total ($000)
Total (£000)
As at
31 March
2005
1,838
1,033
Gross
Increase
696
391
Increase Transferred
during
the Year
-
-
net of
inflation
631
354
As at
Transfer
value of
increase
31 March in accrued
benefit
696
391
2006
2,534
1,424
As at
31 March
2005
1,838
1,033
Change Transferred
during
the Year
-
-
during
the Year
696
391
As at
31 March
2006
2,534
1,424
Note: calculations assume US annual inflation rate of 3.54%. The GBP/USD exchange rate used in the calculations is 1.78
Angela Ahrendts
The Group makes an annual contribution equal to 30% of Ms Ahrendts’ base salary to the Burberry Defined Contribution Pension Plan. For the year to 31
March 2006, the value of the Group’s contribution was £51,871.
Stacey Cartwright
The Group makes an annual contribution equal to 20% of Ms Cartwright’s base salary to her personal pension plan. To the extent this exceeds Inland
Revenue limits the excess is paid as a cash supplement. For the year to 31 March 2006, the value of the excess amount was £55,130 (2005: £49,600).The
contribution paid into her personal pension plan was £21,120 in the year to 31 March 2006 (2005: £20,400).
Brian Blake
Mr Blake received a pension allowance of 20% of base salary. For the year to 31 March 2006, the amount of the allowance was $127,500
(2005: $132,500).
Interests in the Burberry Co-Investment Plan
For the year ended 31 March 2005, Rose Marie Bravo, Stacey Cartwright and Brian Blake chose to defer and invest the whole of their bonus after the
deduction of tax into Burberry shares via the Bonus Co-Investment Plan. The Invested shares are included in the table below and in the table of directors’
interests appearing on page 39. The related matching share awards under these arrangements are also shown in the table below. The matching share
awards do not vest for three years, and the right to any matching shares is forfeited if a director resigns before the vesting date.
The interests of the executive directors, who served during the financial year, in shares granted under this scheme as at 31 March 2006 were as follows.
Number of Invested shares
Number of Matching shares (1)
Purchased
during the
Year
102,683
41,332
38,295
Sold
during the
Year
-
(41,332)
-
As at
31 March
2006
102,683
-
38,295
Awarded
during the
Year
282,571
113,741
104,580
Lapsed
during the
Year
-
(113,741)
-
As at
31 March
2006
282,571
-
104,580
Vesting date
21/07/2008
n/a
21/07/2008
Rose Marie Bravo
Brian Blake
Stacey Cartwright
(1) The matching share awards are made on a gross basis and are taxed at the point of vesting. The market value of these awards at the date of grant
(21 July 2005) was 428.4p per share.
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REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS CONTINUED
Interests in the 2004 RSP
The interests of the executive directors in Ordinary Shares subject to awards under this plan as at 31 March 2006 were as follows.
Stacey Cartwright
Brian Blake
Number of Ordinary Shares
As at
31 March
2005
46,296
23,148
23,148
-
-
-
-
-
-
Granted
during the
year
-
-
-
66,568(1)
33,284(1)
33,284(1)
57,798(1) (2)
28,899(1) (2)
28,899(1) (2)
As at
31 March
2006
46,296
23,148
23,148
66,568
33,284
33,284
-
-
-
Exercise
price
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
nil
Vesting date
02/08/2007
02/08/2008
02/08/2009
21/07/2008
21/07/2009
21/07/2010
21/07/2008
21/07/2009
21/07/2010
Expiry date
02/08/2014
02/08/2014
02/08/2014
21/07/2015
21/07/2015
21/07/2015
n/a
n/a
n/a
(1) The Market value of these awards at the date of grant was 422.5p per share.
(2) Granted and lapsed during the year to 31 March 2006.
On 31 January 2006, Angela Ahrendts was granted an award over 508,474 Ordinary Shares. The rules applicable to the award are the same as for the
2004 RSP other than in respect of the time of vesting.
The interests of Angela Ahrendts in shares subject to this award as at 31 March 2006 were as follows.
Angela Ahrendts
Number of Ordinary Shares
As at
31 March
2005
-
-
-
Granted
during the
year
254,237(1)
127,118(1)
127,119(1)
As at
31 March
2006
254,237
127,118
127,119
Exercise
price
nil
nil
nil
Vesting date
1/12/2008
1/12/2009
1/12/2010
Expiry date
31/01/2016
31/01/2016
31/01/2016
(1) The Market value of these awards at the date of grant was 433.75p per share.
Performance conditions under the 2004 RSP are based 50% on PBT and 50% on TSR.
Interests in The Burberry Group plc Share Incentive Plan (“the SIP”)
On 20 August 2004, all qualifying employees based in the UK were awarded shares under the SIP. The interests of the executive directors in shares under
this scheme as at 31 March 2006 were as follows.
Stacey Cartwright
Number of Ordinary Shares
As at
31 March
2005
800
Granted
during the
year
-
As at
31 March
2006
800
Exercise
price
nil
Vesting date
20/08/2007
Expiry date
(1)
(1) No date has been specified when awards lapse. The cessation date of the trust in which the awards are held is 18 July 2082.
Market Price of the Company’s Ordinary Shares
Details of the market price of the Company’s Ordinary Shares are shown in the table below.
Year to 31 March
At the year end
Highest price during the year
Lowest price during the year
(Offer price at IPO: 230p)
2006
464p
475p
358p
2005
409p
418p
344p
34 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
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Service Agreements
Attracting the best talent in the global luxury goods business can require fixed term contracts and/or termination provisions which result in termination
payments in excess of one year’s remuneration, for example a fixed term of up to five years or a notice period in excess of 12 months. Burberry does not
offer such terms unless the Remuneration Committee considers it absolutely necessary in the particular circumstances to attract a highly talented individual
and even in these circumstances will ensure that after an initial period termination payments will not exceed one year’s remuneration. Save for the service
contract of Ms Ahrendts, there are no service contracts for any director which could result in termination payments of more than one year’s remuneration.
Rose Marie Bravo
Ms Bravo was employed by Burberry as Chief Executive under a service agreement dated 28 May 2002 which was amended in June 2004 and October 2005.
The 2005 amendment addressed Ms Bravo ceasing to be the Chief Executive on 30 June 2006 and becoming Vice Chairman on a part time basis. As her
role of Chief Executive ends on 30 June 2006 all unvested shares under the IPO Restricted Share Plan will vest consistent with the terms of her service
agreement. In respect of her new position as Vice Chairman, Ms Bravo will be paid an annual salary of US$650,000 for a minimum of 12 days’ work a
month. Her maximum bonus entitlement remains 100% of annual salary. Benefits will continue to be paid to Ms Bravo as provided for under her current
service agreement. However all allowances will cease from 31 December 2006.
If Ms Bravo’s service agreement is terminated without cause or as a result of a change of control she would be entitled to 12 months’ salary and half her
maximum bonus entitlement. If any person acquires control of Burberry, including by acquiring 25% or more of the voting rights in Burberry, Ms Bravo can
terminate her employment and such termination would be deemed to be by Burberry without cause. If payments due to Ms Bravo are deemed of a level
that would subject her to US federal excise tax under Section 280G (b) (2) of the US Internal Revenue Code 1986, Burberry Limited (US) would pay
Ms Bravo an additional amount so that she will be in the same net after-tax position had the excise tax not been applied.
Angela Ahrendts
Ms Ahrendts relocated from the US to the UK and commenced her employment with Burberry as an Executive Director on 9 January 2006 under a service
agreement dated 10 October 2005. Under the terms of that agreement, Ms Ahrendts will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer on 1 July 2006. Ms
Ahrendts may terminate the service agreement on six months’ notice, such notice not expiring earlier than January 2007.
Ms Ahrendts receives an annual salary of US$1.3m, a pension allowance of 30% of annual salary and an annual overseas allowance in respect of
accommodation, travel and school fees etc of £343,972 for a period of no longer than five years. Ms Ahrendts will be eligible to receive an annual bonus
not exceeding 150% of annual salary which will commence in respect of the Group’s performance in the financial year ending 31 March 2007.
Under the service agreement:
(cid:1) The Company has agreed to pay Ms Ahrendts a special recruitment and retention bonus of US$4m payable in four tranches, the first of which was paid
on 9 January 2006. The remaining payments will be made on 9 October 2006, 9 July 2007 and 9 January 2008;
(cid:1) Ms Ahrendts is eligible for a personal achievement bonus subject to achievement of objectives set by the Remuneration Committee of up to
US$4m – payable as follows: US$1.75m on 31 December 2006, US$1.5m on 31 December 2007 and US$750,000 on 31 December 2008;
(cid:1) Ms Ahrendts was granted a restricted share award as stated on page 34.
If Ms Ahrendts’ service agreement is terminated without cause before January 2008, she would be entitled to two times her annual salary and two times
her maximum annual bonus opportunity and the balance of her recruitment and personal achievement bonus. Her share incentives will vest on a time
pro-rated basis subject to a minimum vesting of 50% in respect of her restricted shares. She will also receive her pension and overseas allowances for
a further 12 months together with relocation expenses.
After January 2008 if Burberry terminates the agreement without cause but in circumstances where the Remuneration Committee determines that
Ms Ahrendts’ performance or that of the Group does not meet the financial expectations of the Board or shareholders, her entitlements in respect of salary
and bonus will be reduced so that she will receive 12 months’ salary and half of her maximum bonus opportunity. However if Burberry terminates the
service agreement after January 2008 in circumstances where there is not poor performance as described above, then the termination payments will
remain as provided for in the paragraph above, save that the entitlements in respect of salary and bonus would decline to 12 months’ salary and 12
months’ maximum bonus opportunity over the period from January 2009 to January 2010.
If any person acquires control of Burberry before 9 January 2008, Ms Ahrendts can terminate her employment on 30 days’ notice but her entitlement will
be determined on the basis of poor performance as set out in the paragraph above.
Stacey Cartwright
Stacey Cartwright is employed by Burberry as Chief Financial Officer under a service agreement dated 17 November 2003. Her term of appointment
commenced on 1 March 2004.
Burberry may terminate Ms Cartwright’s appointment by giving 12 months’ written notice. Ms Cartwright may terminate her employment by giving six
months’ written notice.
Brian Blake
Mr Blake resigned as a director of the Company with effect from 14 November 2005. Mr Blake was employed as Group President and Chief Operating
Officer by Burberry Limited (US) under a service agreement effective from 1 June 2004.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 35
REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS CONTINUED
External appointments
The Company recognises that executive directors may be invited to become non-executive directors of other companies and that such appointments can
broaden their knowledge and experience, to the benefit of the Company. Ms Bravo served as a non-executive director of Tiffany & Co. and The Estée
Lauder Companies Inc. during the year, and received the following remuneration.
Tiffany & Co.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
$63,000 and 10,000 options
$78,000 in cash, 7.15 stock units (with dividend entitlement) and 7,216 share options
Non-Executive Director Remuneration
John Peace, Group Chief Executive of GUS, was appointed to the Board of the Company on 7 June 2002 as Non-executive Chairman. David Tyler, Group
Finance Director of GUS, was formally appointed as a non-executive director of the Company on 7 June 2002 having been a director since late 1997.
Guy Peyrelongue and Philip Bowman were each appointed as non-executive directors of the Company on 21 June 2002. Caroline Marland served as a non-
executive director of the Company from 21 January 2003 to 31 January 2006. Stephanie George was appointed as a non-executive director on 31 March 2006.
Non-executive directors are appointed for an initial three-year term after which they may continue to serve for a maximum period of six years, subject to six
months’ notice by either party.
Fees for non-executive directors are determined by the full board having regard to market practice. For the period ending 30 June 2005, each non-
executive director was paid a base fee of £40,000 with additional fees of £7,500 each being paid to the Chairman of the Remuneration and Audit
Committees. With effect from 1 July 2005, the base fee was increased to £45,000 per annum and Committee Chairmanship fees to £8,000 and £10,000
per annum for the Remuneration and Audit Committees respectively. This was the first such increase since the Company’s IPO in July 2002.
As part of the shareholding guidelines of the Company, non-executive directors are expected to acquire a minimum of £6,000 worth of shares for each year
of their appointment. The shares must be held for the longer of three years from date of purchase and the duration of a director’s term on the Board.
Non-executive director fees
John Peace*
Philip Bowman
Guy Peyrelongue
Caroline Marland**
David Tyler*
Stephanie George
Total
*
**
The fees for John Peace (Chairman) and David Tyler are paid to GUS plc.
2006 emoluments based on the period from 1 April 2005 to 31 January 2006
2006
£’000
100
53
52
36
44
-
285
Fees
2005
£’000
100
48
48
40
40
-
276
36 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS CONTINUED
IPO PLANS
The Burberry IPO Restricted Share Plan and IPO Share Option Scheme
On 11 July 2002 awards were made to executive directors serving at the time under the IPO Restricted Share Plan (“IPO RSP”) and IPO Share Option
Scheme (“IPO Option Scheme”) in respect of services provided prior to the IPO. The primary purpose of these one-off awards was to retain senior
executives, before and following the IPO. The plans were described in detail in the IPO documentation and subsequent annual reports. The interests of the
executive directors of Burberry Group plc, who served during the financial year, in shares subject to these awards as at 31 March 2006 were as follows.
Rose Marie Bravo
IPO Restricted shares
As at
31 March 2005
1,500,000
1,250,000
1,250,000
Lapsed during
the year
-
-
-
Vested during
the year
(1,500,000)*
-
-
As at
31 March 2006
-
1,250,000
1,250,000
Vesting date
11/07/2005
1/07/2006
1/07/2006
*Ms Bravo’s 1,500,000 Restricted shares were sold at a price of 421p per share on 18 July 2005.
Ms Bravo’s 1,000,000 Restricted shares vested at a price of 379.5p on 29 July 2004.
The market value of these awards at the date of grant was 230p per share.
Rose Marie Bravo
As at
31 March 2005
833,334
Lapsed during
the year
-
Exercised
during
the year
(833,334)
As at
31 March 2006
-
Exercise price
230p
Vesting date
11/07/2005
Expiry date
n/a
IPO Restricted shares
The market price when Ms Bravo exercised her options was 421p on 18 July 2005.
On 2 August 2004 Brian Blake was granted a nil-cost option over 231,640 Ordinary Shares on the same terms as those granted under the Burberry Senior
Executive IPO Restricted Share Plan except that such option had to be satisfied by market-purchased shares.
The interests of Brian Blake in shares subject to this award as at 31 March 2006 were as follows:
Brian Blake
Number of Ordinary Shares awarded
31 March 2005
115,820
57,910
57,910
As at Lapsed during
the year
(115,820)
(57,910)
(57,910)
As at
31 March 2006
-
-
-
Exercise price
nil
nil
nil
Vesting date
02/08/2007
02/08/2008
02/08/2009
Expiry date
n/a
n/a
n/a
The market value of these awards at the date of grant was 378p per share.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 37
REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS CONTINUED
The Burberry Group plc Executive Share Option Scheme 2002
During the year to 31 March 2006 Rose Marie Bravo was granted options under this scheme which was adopted at the time of the IPO and detailed in the
IPO documentation. This grant was made in accordance with the term of her service agreement entered into prior to the IPO. The interests of the executive
directors, who served during the financial year, in options granted under this scheme as at 31 March 2006 were as follows.
Rose Marie Bravo
Stacey Cartwright
Brian Blake
Number of Ordinary Shares under option
As at
Granted/
(Lapsed)
31 March 2005 during the year
-
-
-
-
-
277,778
277,778
277,777
-
-
-
-
(77,214)
(77,212)
277,778
277,777
277,778
277,778
277,777
-
-
-
61,729
61,729
61,727
77,214
77,214
77,212
Exercised
during
the year
(277,778)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(77,214)
-
-
As at
31 March 2006
-
277,777
277,778
277,778
277,777
277,778
277,778
277,777
61,729
61,729
61,727
-
-
-
Exercise price
258p
258p
378p
378p
378p
423p
423p
423p
378p
378p
378p
378p
378p
378p
Vesting date
12/06/2005
12/06/2006
02/08/2005
02/08/2006
02/08/2007
21/07/2006
21/07/2007
21/07/2008
02/08/2005
02/08/2006
02/08/2007
02/08/2005
02/08/2006
02/08/2007
Expiry date
n/a
12/06/2013
02/08/2014
02/08/2014
02/08/2014
21/07/2015
21/07/2015
21/07/2015
02/08/2014
02/08/2014
02/08/2014
n/a
n/a
n/a
The market price when Rose Marie Bravo exercised her options on 18 July 2005 was 421p.
The market price when Brian Blake exercised his options on 20 December 2005 was 411p.
GUS share option schemes
Notwithstanding the Company’s demerger from GUS in December 2005, details of directors’ participation in GUS employee share schemes and interests in
GUS shares during the year under review are disclosed below for completeness. Such details will not be included in future Remuneration Reports.
Prior to Burberry’s IPO, Ms Bravo participated in the share option plan of GUS. Ms Bravo’s interests in GUS share options held under the GUS 1998
Approved and Non-Approved Executive Share Option schemes as at 31 March 2006 were as follows:
Number of Ordinary Shares under option
As at
31 March 2005
56,747
Lapsed during
the year
-
Exercised
during
the year
-
As at
31 March 2006
56,747
Rose Marie Bravo
Exercise price
612.7p
Vesting date
11/06/2004
Expiry date
12/06/2006
The options may be exercised if GUS’ adjusted earnings per share over a period of three consecutive financial years have increased by an average of at
least 4% per annum more than the growth in the Retail Prices Index. This performance condition was achieved.
The market price of GUS shares during the period is shown in the table below:
Year to 31 March
At the year end
Highest price during the year
Lowest price during the year
2006
1055p
1128p
827p
2005
912p
989p
740p
The Company’s Register of Directors’ Interests contains full details of directors’ shareholdings and options.
38 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS CONTINUED
Gains made by directors on share options and awards
The table below shows gains made by individual directors from the exercise of Burberry share options, together with the gain from the exercise of IPO RSP
awards, during the year to 31 March 2006. The gains are calculated as at the exercise date.
Rose Marie Bravo
Brian Blake
Total gains on share options and awards
Year to
31 March 2006
£’000
8,359
25
8,384
Gains made by John Peace and David Tyler, in the year to 31 March 2006, on the exercise of options to acquire, and awards over, ordinary shares of GUS
are disclosed in the Annual Report of that company.
Directors’ interests
The beneficial interests of the directors of the Company in the Ordinary Shares of Burberry Group plc (in addition to interests in options and share awards)
are shown below:
Rose Marie Bravo
Angela Ahrendts
Stacey Cartwright
John Peace
Philip Bowman
Guy Peyrelongue
David Tyler
Stephanie George
Holding of
Ordinary Shares
as at 31 March 2006*
155,762
-
48,295***
155,738
35,000
6,522
48,664
-
Holding of
Ordinary Shares
as at 31 March 2005
50,000
-
10,000***
50,000
20,000
6,522
16,000
-
Holding of
Restricted Shares
as at 31 March 2006**
2,782,571
508,474
330,308
-
-
-
-
-
*
**
this includes, where appropriate, the Invested shares under the Burberry Co-Investment Plan.
this includes unvested Restricted shares granted under the 2004 RSP and the IPO RSP as well as unvested Matching shares under the Burberry Co-
Investment Plan.
*** this excludes 800 free shares granted under the SIP (see page 34 for further details). In addition, as at 31 March 2006, Stacey Cartwright had an
interest in one share of Swiss Fr 1,000 in Burberry (Suisse) S.A. held in order to comply with the provisions of the Articles of Association of that
company. The share capital of Burberry (Suisse) S.A. consists of 500 shares.
There are no non-beneficial interests.
As potential beneficiaries under the Burberry Group plc ESOP Trust (“the Trust”), Rose Marie Bravo, Angela Ahrendts and Stacey Cartwright are deemed to
have an interest in the Company’s Ordinary Shares held by the Trust. The Trust held 4,921,707 Ordinary Shares as at 31 March 2006.
There has been no change in the above interests between 31 March 2006 and 14 May 2006.
Given the Company’s demerger from GUS, details of directors’ interests in GUS shares during the year under review are provided for completeness. These
details will not be included in future Remuneration Reports.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 39
REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND RELATED MATTERS CONTINUED
The beneficial interests of the directors in GUS shares are shown below:
Ordinary Shares in GUS
Options to acquire Ordinary Shares in GUS
under the GUS Share Option Scheme
Options to acquire ordinary
shares in GUS under the
GUS SAYE Share
Option Scheme(1)
Rose Marie Bravo
Angela Ahrendts
Stacey Cartwright
John Peace
Philip Bowman
Guy Peyrelongue
David Tyler
Stephanie George
As at 31
As at 31
March 2005 March 2006(3)
8,682
-
-
434,127(2)
25,800
-
269,589(2)
-
10,000
-
-
294,154(2)
4,000
-
182,893(2)
-
Options
(lapsed)/
granted
As at 31
Options
exercised
March 2005 during the year during the year
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
56,747
-
-
492,939
-
-
178,450
-
-
-
-
93,768
-
-
58,241
-
As at 31
March 2006
56,747
-
-
586,707
-
-
236,691
-
As at 31
March 2005
-
-
-
4,394
-
-
4,394
-
As at 31
March 2006
-
-
-
4,394
-
-
4,394
-
(1) No options under the GUS SAYE Share Option Scheme have lapsed during the year.
(2) These holdings include the Invested shares awarded under the terms of the GUS Co-investment Plan referred to below.
(3) Holdings of Ordinary Shares in GUS as at 31 March 2006 reflect the adjustment to the numbers of GUS shares following the share consolidation as a
result of the Company’s demerger.
Rose Marie Bravo
Angela Ahrendts
Stacey Cartwright
John Peace
Philip Bowman
Guy Peyrelongue
David Tyler
Stephanie George
Ordinary shares under the GUS Performance Share Plan
As at 31
March 2005
-
-
-
297,085
-
-
178,450
-
Shares awarded
during the year
-
-
-
93,768
-
-
58,241
-
Shares released
during the year
-
-
-
99,540
-
-
58,192
-
As at 31
March 2006
-
-
-
291,313
-
-
178,499
-
Matching shares under
the GUS Co-Investment Plan(*)
As at 31
March 2006
-
-
-
535,989
-
-
321,783
-
As at 31
March 2005
-
-
-
550,014
-
-
323,863
-
* GUS plc directors, including John Peace and David Tyler, are given the opportunity to defer receipt of their annual bonus and have it invested in GUS
shares. Shares so purchased on behalf of these directors, applying the bonus reported in last year’s GUS Annual Report, are included in the holdings of
GUS ordinary shares disclosed above. Matching shares under these arrangements are not released until the expiry of a three-year period and the right to
these shares is forfeited if a director resigns from GUS before then.
John Peace and David Tyler are, together with other employees of the GUS group, discretionary beneficiaries under the GUS plc ESOP Trust (“the Trust”)
and, as such, each director is deemed to be interested in the 10,463,212 ordinary shares in GUS held by the trustee of the Trust as at 31 March 2006.
There has been no change in the above interests between 31 March 2006 and 14 May 2006.
IFRS
Appropriate adjustments have been made, where relevant, to performance targets and tests under the Company’s incentive plans to ensure consistency of
measurement during the transition from UK GAAP to IFRS reporting.
Audit statement
In their audit opinion on page 97, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP refer to their audit of the disclosures required by Part 3 of Schedule 7A to the Companies
Act 1985. These comprise the following disclosures in this remuneration report: the disclosures under the headings “Aggregate emoluments by director”
“Directors’ Pension Entitlements”, “Interests in the Burberry Co-Investment Plan”, “Interests in the 2004 RSP”, “Interests in The Burberry Group plc Share
Incentive Plan”, on pages 32 to 34; the disclosures under the heading “Non-Executive Director Remuneration” and “IPO plans” on pages 36 to 38.
Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Michael Mahony
General Counsel and Secretary
24 May 2006
40 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
For Burberry, corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) involves considering those social, environmental and ethical issues that if managed improperly could
pose a threat to the Group’s assets, reputation and the Burberry brand. Conversely, good management in these areas, for example the environment, has
been proven to have direct financial benefit.
Michael Mahony, the Company Secretary, is responsible for CSR matters and chairs the CSR committee which meets regularly. In 2005 the CSR committee
met three times in order to consider items under the following headings:
(cid:1) Supply chain – maintaining acceptable labour, environmental and social practices in the Group’s supply chain.
(cid:1) Product quality – providing products of the appropriate quality commensurate with the Group’s position as an international supplier of luxury goods,
including the responsible sourcing and marketing of products.
(cid:1) Customer service – serving customers, both retail and wholesale, to their complete satisfaction.
(cid:1) Health and safety – providing a healthy and safe environment for our employees, contractors and customers.
(cid:1) Working environment – providing a working environment that is conducive to the recruitment and retention of the widest possible range of talented staff,
and which is a safe and healthy place to work.
(cid:1) Environment – improving the Group’s environmental performance to reduce environmental impact and to increase operational efficiency.
(cid:1) Community affairs – developing strong relationships in our chosen communities in support of our business objectives, by using the Group’s unique assets
to benefit society.
New members of the CSR committee in 2005 include a dedicated CSR Manager, focused on ethical supply chain issues, the Director of Audit and Risk
Assurance and a Quality Assurance and Supply Operations Manager. The Group continues to draw support from a team of external CSR advisers.
Burberry is included in the FTSE4Good Indices.
The Supply Chain
Our approach
Good workplace standards, health and safety, fair pay and fair employment conditions together with care for the environment are all elements of a
successful and professionally run business. It is our responsibility to ensure that these expectations are also met in our supply chain, where both good and
poor performance has the ability to impact on Burberry’s reputation. We are committed to working in partnership with our suppliers and licensees on these
issues, as by achieving these goals together we can make a measurable difference to working conditions in our supply chain.
Management
Operational responsibility for this area now rests with a new CSR manager, based in the UK whose remit is focused almost solely on supply chain issues.
Performance in this area is reported into the CSR committee and the relevant divisions.
2005/06 performance
In the past year we have refined the way that we approach this area.
(cid:1) We have integrated our approach so that suppliers and licensee businesses are treated identically. Our assurance activity is based on a risk rating that
incorporates factors such as factory location, order value and product type.
(cid:1) The Ethical Trading Policy has been strengthened to encompass the main principles of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the
ILO Core Conventions.
(cid:1) Ethical standards are being integrated into the quality management framework and the sales purchase order process which will be globally consistent.
(cid:1) A dedicated Ethical Trading Committee has been established consisting of the CSR Manager, the Company Secretary, the Director of Audit and Risk
Assurance and the Quality Assurance and Supply Operations Manager.
(cid:1) We have appointed initially on a trial basis, a third-party with a global remit for ethical supply chain auditing.
(cid:1) Training materials are being developed for rolling out the new system to all relevant contacts and stakeholders.
(cid:1) A newly reviewed corrective and preventative action record (CAPAR) system is being introduced.
Depending upon the non-compliance issues identified, non compliant manufacturers are either terminated or the non-compliances issues are worked
through using an action plan and are subject to regular review.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 41
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONTINUED
In 2006/07 we intend to:
(cid:1) Employ an additional CSR manager in the Far East, dedicated to working with our suppliers on ethical supply chain issues.
(cid:1) Deliver substantive training both internally and externally in our key locations.
(cid:1) Launch an online resource for suppliers to stay up to date with standards and to self-assess.
(cid:1) To continue working with our appointed auditing partners to improve conditions in high risk areas utilising the new CAPAR system.
Health and Safety
Our approach
Burberry regards its responsibilities for the health and safety of its employees, workplaces, showrooms and sales areas, in the UK and worldwide, as being
of utmost importance. Staff receive training and instruction in safe working practices, and managers, supervisors and others are provided with appropriate
training in their specific responsibilities for health and safety. We conduct workplace risk assessments and encourage the active involvement of
representatives from our workforce through joint inspections and, where appropriate, safety committees.
The health and safety standards we apply are audited annually by external advisers who provide us with detailed reports and recommendations. This
process is reviewed by our Risk and Audit Committee and the response of individual sites carefully monitored.
We engage health and safety advisers to support our business and we employ a Health and Safety manager.
Management
In the UK each part of the business is required to produce and implement health and safety action plans and our Group Health and Safety Committee,
which is led by our CFO, meets regularly to review health and safety performance. In the US, Health and Safety is directed by the Human Resources and
Loss Prevention departments.
The UK and the US have separate incident and accident reporting systems, the former being based on RIDDOR and the latter on insurance reports. Data
from both of these regions is considered by the Group Health and Safety Committee. All other regions are obliged to make sure that they comply with
relevant local laws and our UK Health and Safety manual is cited as the basis for developing systems and processes.
2005/06 Performance
(cid:1) In the UK we audited all of our manufacturing sites as we do every year. Other sites were also audited as part of a three year rotating schedule.
(cid:1) The audits have shown continual improvement in our Health and Safety performance at our manufacturing sites.
(cid:1) We tested our UK auditing methodology on a European retail site.
(cid:1) We delivered six training courses on health and safety in the UK to 105 attendees. These included Risk Assessment, Permit to Work, COSHH, IOSH
Managing Safely, Manual Handling Assessor, Practical Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment use.
In 2006/07 we intend to:
(cid:1) Extend the UK auditing approach to other European retail sites.
(cid:1) Roll out a new global Health & Safety audit programme.
(cid:1) Work with US insurers to further customise our Health & Safety programme in this region.
The Environment
Our approach
Burberry respects the environment and the local communities within which it does business. As far as possible we will minimise our environmental impact.
It is the responsibility of the Burberry Environment Committee to ensure this occurs.
Management
Environmental management is conducted through a network of regional operational representatives and co-ordinated by the Environment Committee that
meets in the UK on a quarterly basis. Overall responsibility rests with the Company Secretary with the UK Operations Director having day-to-day
responsibility for environmental matters.
42 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONTINUED
Following the successful inclusion of the Spanish operations into the global environmental management system (EMS) in 2004, Burberry has extended this
system to include its activities in the US, a region in which the business has both a wholesale and a retail presence. This means that US energy and waste
figures will be reviewed in line with those of the UK and Spain and that improvement targets apply equally across all of these regions.
2005/06 Performance
(cid:1) We diverted 46% more freight from air to sea than in 2004.
(cid:1) We commissioned four third-party environmental reviews on wholesale sites, two in the UK and two in the US.
(cid:1) We held staff environmental awareness days at two of our UK manufacturing sites. We also made improvements in packaging reuse at our UK
distribution centre.
(cid:1) Our retail stores continued to reduce their energy consumption and retail staff are now appraised on their environmental performance.
(cid:1) Most of our stores in the US now have air-economiser systems installed.
In 2006/07 we intend to:
(cid:1) Perform environmental reviews of our operations in China and Korea;
(cid:1) Extend our EMS to cover our activities in the Far East;
(cid:1) Carry out further staff awareness initiatives.
Community Affairs
Our approach
Burberry undertakes charitable giving globally and regionally in line with policy objectives. We support activity in the following four areas: education, with
emphasis on fashion and textile design programmes; medical research and awareness programmes; humanitarian issues; and the arts.
Our style of giving is both direct – in the form of monetary donations or gifts in kind, and indirect – whereby giving is facilitated through customer
or staff events.
Management
Global initiatives are managed by Corporate Marketing; regional initiatives are organised regionally and at store manager level and reported to Corporate
Marketing.
2005/06 Performance
Direct donations included:
(cid:1) Fashion and textiles education – Texprint, and Central St Martins College of Art and Design.
(cid:1) Medical research – The Samantha Dickson Trust and the National Osteoporosis Society.
(cid:1) Humanitarian issues – The American Red Cross and the ‘Happy House’ charity (a Korean charity providing food for children in orphanages).
(cid:1) The Arts – The American Ballet Theatre Foundation and L’officina del Bene (an Italian arts trust which produces theatre events for charity).
Fund raising included:
(cid:1) Medical research – Sales of a specially designed pink trench coat and scarf raised money for a number of breast cancer charities including Breakthrough
Breast Cancer and The Singapore Breast Cancer Foundation.
(cid:1) Humanitarian issues – Burberry supported a special ‘Fashion for Relief’ runway show to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
(cid:1) The Arts – Burberry buys tables and tickets at events and places adverts for numerous charitable organisations including The Metropolitan Museum of
Art and The New York City Ballet.
In 2006/07 we intend to:
(cid:1) Continue to support global and regional charitable initiatives and leverage our brand capabilities in line with our corporate policy.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 43
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONTINUED
The Working Environment
Our approach
Burberry is committed to providing a working environment that encourages everyone employed by Burberry to contribute to both their own and the
Company’s success. Burberry’s businesses worldwide operate to the same principles in their treatment of employees. These principles include:
(cid:1) Providing an environment that encourages excellence, innovation and quality customer service.
(cid:1) Providing the climate and resources that will enable all employees to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to
age, colour, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
(cid:1) Providing an environment where an individual’s ideas can be considered and acted upon.
(cid:1) Rewarding our employees in accordance with their contribution to the business and its profitability.
(cid:1) Ensuring that if problems arise within the work environment that they can be resolved fairly and equitably.
Management
Human resource issues are managed by the head office HR team under the direction of the Human Resources Director. Regional divisions also have
smaller HR functions and some of these regions, such as the US where there is a Vice President of Human Resources have significant local autonomy.
2005/06 Performance
(cid:1) Managers attend recruitment and training workshops that reinforced adherence to company policies and our commitment to equal opportunities and
anti-discrimination procedures.
(cid:1) We rolled out a new “whistle-blowing” policy and procedures with a high profile campaign.
(cid:1) We introduced a new employee assistance programme in the UK. The scheme provides a free and confidential support line for employees and their
families offering counselling, medical and legal advice.
(cid:1) We launched a new recruitment website in the US to support our expansion in North America.
In 2006/07 we intend to:
(cid:1) Expand our involvement with universities and MBA colleges.
(cid:1) Increase the level of language training across the Company.
(cid:1) Increase the number of inter company transfers for management development purposes.
Customer Service and Product Quality
Our approach
Burberry aims to win and keep customers with the quality of our products and services, to maintain the exclusivity of Burberry’s merchandise and to protect
the integrity of Burberry’s product ranges and intellectual property.
Management
In the UK and Europe our Retail Operations and Customer Service departments monitor and manage customer service, customer trends and product
quality using a combination of mystery shopping surveys and customer complaints data. In the US our Customer Relationship Management team manages
a sophisticated CRM system that tracks individual customer spending (based on volunteered information), and enables us to offer exceptional individualised
service and after sales care.
Burberry’s portfolio of registered trademarks is managed by our in-house Intellectual Property (“IP”) department with a head office in London and regional IP
managers. The IP department works closely with law enforcement agencies, customs, prosecutors and other state agencies to ensure the detection of
counterfeit merchandise and the prosecution of those responsible.
2005/06 Performance:
(cid:1) We trialled a new after sales and customer reactivation programme in five US stores.
(cid:1) We extended our UK complaints monitoring system to our European stores.
(cid:1) We introduced a reward system for good performance by stores following our mystery shopping surveys.
44 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONTINUED
In 2006/07 we intend to:
(cid:1) Harmonise our US and European complaints reporting.
(cid:1) Introduce a new CRM programme system in the UK.
(cid:1) Investigate the applicability of mystery shopping surveys in the US.
(cid:1) Rollout a CRM Best Customer Retention programme in the US.
CSR Indicators
Suppliers
Number of 3rd party audits
Health and Safety
RIDDORS per 100,000 hours worked
3rd party H&S audits in the UK
Environment
UK energy use (Mil kWh)
UK energy use (kWh/£1,000 sales)
Energy use Spain (Mil kWh)
Energy use US retail (Mil kWh)
Energy use Asia and Korea
UK packaging use (tonnes)
UK packaging use (Kg/£1,000 sales)
UK transit packaging (tonnes)
UK transit packaging (Kg/£1,000 sales)
Tonnes of CO2 offset by switching from air to sea freight
Tonnes of CO2 from UK air travel
Community
Indirect donations GBP
Direct donations GBP
*Includes a one off donation of £100,000 to the Tsunami Relief Fund
Key figures
Average Number of Employees (Full-time equivalents)
Turnover (£m)
Year to
31 March
2006
Year to
31 March
2005
Year to
31 March
2004
Year to
31 March
2003
50
0.26
11
27.4
36.9
8.4
8.2
1.7
883
1.2
476
0.64
1205
1213
43
0.3
14
28.1
39.2
9.3
7.7
1.5
731
1.0
520
0.73
650
n/a
£169,046
£314,214
£142,999
£346,423*
Year to
31 March
2006
4,651
742.9
Year to
31 March
2005
4,229
715.5
37
0.24
n/a
29.1
43.2
8.8
7.2
1.6
703
1.0
525
0.78
650
n/a
n/a
24
0.33
n/a
30.2
50.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
718
1.2
538
0.91
n/a
n/a
n/a
£198,000
£166,000
Year to
31 March
2004
3,869
675.8
Year to
31 March
2003
3,657
593.6
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 45
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of
the Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.
In preparing those financial statements the directors are required to:
(cid:1) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
(cid:1) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
(cid:1) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements; and
(cid:1) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.
The directors confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of
the Company and the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Company has a website (www.burberry.com) which contains information on Group activities and published financial results. The work carried out by
the auditors does not involve consideration of the maintenance and integrity of the website and accordingly the auditors accept no responsibility for any
changes that may have occurred to the financial statements since they were initially presented on the website. The maintenance and integrity of this
website is the responsibility of the directors. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may
differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
46 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
GROUP REPORT OF THE AUDITORS
Independent auditors’ report to the members of Burberry Group plc
We have audited the Group financial statements of Burberry Group plc for the year to 31 March 2006 which comprise the Group Income Statement, Group
Statement of Recognised Income and Expense, Group Balance Sheet, Group Cash Flow Statement, and the related Notes. These Group financial
statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein.
We have reported separately on the parent company financial statements of Burberry Group plc for the year to 31 March 2006 and on the information in
the Directors’ Remuneration Report that is described as having been audited.
Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors
The directors’ responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the Group financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union are set out in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities.
Our responsibility is to audit the Group financial statements in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on
Auditing (UK and Ireland). This report, including the opinion, has been prepared for and only for the Company’s members as a body in accordance with
Section 235 of the Companies Act 1985 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this opinion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose
or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
We report to you our opinion as to whether the Group financial statements give a true and fair view and whether the Group financial statements have been
properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. We also report to you whether in our opinion, the
information given in the Directors’ Report, is consistent with the Group financial statements. The information given in the Directors’ Report includes the
specific information presented in the Business and Financial Review that is cross referred from the Business Review section of the Directors’ Report. We
also report to you if, in our opinion, we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law
regarding director’s remuneration and other transactions is not disclosed.
We review whether the Corporate Governance Statement reflects the Company’s compliance with the nine provisions of the 2003 FRC Combined Code
specified for our review by the Listing Rules of the Financial Services Authority, and we report if it does not. We are not required to consider whether the
Board’s statements on internal control cover all risks and controls, or form an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s corporate governance procedures
or its risk and control procedures.
We read other information contained in the Annual Report and consider whether it is consistent with the audited Group financial statements. The other
information comprises only the Chairman’s Letter, Company Overview and Strategy, Business and Financial Review, Risks, the Directors’ Report, the
unaudited part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report and related matters, the Corporate Governance Statement and the Corporate Social Responsibility
Statement. We consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the Group
financial statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other information.
Basis of audit opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes
examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the Group financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the
significant estimates and judgments made by the directors in the preparation of the Group financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are
appropriate to the Group’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.
We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with
sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the Group financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other
irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the Group financial statements.
Opinion
In our opinion:
(cid:1) the Group financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union, of the state of the Group’s affairs
as at 31 March 2006 and of its profit and cash flows for the year then ended;
(cid:1) the Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and Article 4 of the IAS Regulation; and
(cid:1) the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the Group financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
London
24 May 2006
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 47
Year to
31 March
2006(1)
£m
742.9
(296.8)
446.1
(291.6)
154.5
4.3
(1.8)
2.5
157.0
(50.6)
106.4
22.9p
22.3p
2.5p
5.5p
£m
154.5
11.1
165.6
24.7p
24.1p
Year to
31 March
2005(2)
£m
715.5
(291.3)
424.2
(262.9)
161.3
5.5
(0.6)
4.9
166.2
(54.3)
111.9
22.7p
22.2p
2.0p
4.5p
£m
161.3
–
161.3
22.7p
22.2p
Note
4
5
7
7
4,7
4,6
8
9
9
10
10
5
9
9
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
Turnover
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Net operating expenses
Operating profit
Financing:
Interest receivable and similar income
Interest payable and similar charges
Net finance income
Profit before taxation
Taxation
Attributable profit for the year
The profit for the year is attributable to the equity holders of the Company and relates to continuing operations.
Pence per share
Earnings
– basic
– diluted
Dividends
– interim
– proposed final (not recognised as a liability at 31 March)
Non-GAAP measures
Reconciliation to adjusted operating profit
Operating profit
Atlas cost
Operating profit before Atlas costs
Pence per share
Earnings per share before Atlas costs
– basic
– diluted
(1) Reflects the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
(2) Does not reflect the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
48 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
GROUP STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE
Attributable profit for the year
Cash flow hedges
Currency translation differences
Net actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit pension scheme
Tax on items taken directly to equity
Net income recognised directly in equity
Transfers
Transferred to income and expense on cash flow hedges
Taxation on items transferred from equity
Net transfers
Net gains not recognised in income statement
Total recognised income for the year
Total impact on adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
Total
(1) Reflects the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
(2) Does not reflect the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
All the recognised income and expense is attributable to the equity holders of the Company.
Note
21
21
21
21
21
3, 21
Year to
31 March
2006(1)
£m
106.4
(3.8)
15.6
0.7
1.5
14.0
(0.7)
0.2
(0.5)
13.5
119.9
1.9
121.8
Year to
31 March
2005(2)
£m
111.9
–
5.5
(1.5)
(0.3)
3.7
–
–
–
3.7
115.6
–
115.6
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 49
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred taxation assets
Trade and other receivables
Income tax receivable
Current assets
Stock
Trade and other receivables
Derivative financial assets
Income tax receivable
Cash and cash equivalents
Non-current assets classified as held for sale
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Long term liabilities
Deferred taxation liabilities
Retirement benefit obligations
Provisions for liabilities and charges
Current liabilities
Bank overdrafts and borrowings
Derivative financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Income tax liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Capital and reserves attributable to the Company’s equity holders
Share capital
Share premium
Capital reserve
Hedging reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
Retained earnings
Total equity
(1) Reflects the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
(2) Does not reflect the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39
Approved by the Board on 24 May 2006 and signed on its behalf by:
John Peace
Chairman
Stacey Cartwright
Chief Financial Officer
50 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
As at
31 March
2006(1)
£m
As at
31 March
2005(2)
£m
Note
11
12
13
14
15
14
26
16
17
18
13
30
19
27
26
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
135.4
167.0
16.6
4.2
–
323.2
124.2
108.0
2.8
0.2
113.7
348.9
–
348.9
672.1
(14.6)
(10.5)
(1.8)
(2.8)
(29.7)
(101.2)
(2.1)
(126.9)
(25.6)
(255.8)
(285.5)
386.6
0.2
151.8
25.8
(0.2)
21.2
187.8
386.6
125.2
154.4
15.0
1.3
0.8
296.7
102.5
112.2
–
3.1
169.9
387.7
1.2
388.9
685.6
(14.8)
(13.0)
(2.1)
(2.9)
(32.8)
–
–
(160.6)
(19.9)
(180.5)
(213.3)
472.3
1.1
136.1
24.9
–
5.4
304.8
472.3
GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating profit
Depreciation, impairment and intangible amortisation charges
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Charges in respect of employee share incentive schemes
Increase in stocks
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Cash generated from operations
Taxation paid
Net cash inflow from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible and intangible fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Payment of deferred consideration
Acquisition of subsidiary
Net cash outflow from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest received
Interest paid
Equity dividends paid
Issue of Ordinary Share capital
Purchase of shares through share buy back
Purchase of own shares by ESOPs
Sale of own shares by ESOPs
Draw down on loan facility
Net cash outflow from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on opening balances
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash
Short term deposits
Cash and cash equivalents as per the balance sheet
Bank overdrafts
Cash and cash equivalents per the cash flow statement
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
154.5
24.9
(1.6)
7.4
(17.8)
2.2
(21.2)
148.4
(43.6)
104.8
(30.7)
3.6
(19.2)
(4.4)
(50.7)
3.0
(1.4)
(32.8)
3.7
(191.6)
–
2.4
50.0
(166.7)
(112.6)
5.2
169.9
62.5
As at
31 March
2006
£m
70.2
43.5
113.7
(51.2)
62.5
161.3
24.4
(1.1)
9.5
(12.9)
(7.3)
1.5
175.4
(49.5)
125.9
(37.2)
3.1
–
–
(34.1)
5.3
(0.6)
(24.9)
4.4
(58.4)
(8.7)
1.8
–
(81.1)
10.7
1.3
157.9
169.9
As at
31 March
2005
£m
62.4
107.5
169.9
–
169.9
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 51
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 Basis of preparation
Burberry Group is a luxury goods manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific; licensing activity is also carried out,
principally in Japan. All of the companies, which comprise Burberry Group, are owned by Burberry Group plc (“the Company”) directly or indirectly.
Under European Union (EU) legislation, it is mandatory for EU listed companies to report under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), for
financial years commencing after 1 January 2005. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements for the year to 31 March 2006 have been prepared in
accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU and IFRS issued by the IASB, and with those parts of the Companies Act 1985 applicable to companies
reporting under IFRS. All IFRS issued by the IASB and effective at the time of preparing these consolidated financial statements have been adopted by the
EU through the endorsement procedure established by the European Commission. Since the Group is not affected by the provisions regarding portfolio
hedging which are not required by the EU-endorsed version of IAS 39, the accompanying financial statements comply with both IFRS as adopted by the
EU and IFRS issued by the IASB. The Group had previously reported under UK GAAP.
The results to 31 March 2005 have been restated from UK GAAP to IFRS using the same accounting policies as those used for the results to 31 March
2006, other than as described in note 3 – Changes in accounting policies and presentation. The principal adjustments that were required by Burberry
Group on conversion to IFRS are set out in note 32 – Transition to IFRS.
Burberry has adopted early IFRS 5 “Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations”. The following IFRS, International Financial Reporting
and Interpretations Committee requirements (IFRICs) and amendments thereto have been adopted earlier than required:
– December 2004 amendment to IAS 19 “Employment Benefits” permitting the recognition of actuarial gains and losses directly in equity (from 1 April 2005);
–
–
April 2005 amendment to IAS 39 “Financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement” concerning cash flow hedges of forecast intra-group
transactions (from 1 April 2005); and
June 2005 amendment to IAS 39 concerning the fair value option (from 1 June 2005).
The following IFRS and IFRICs have been issued but have not been adopted early by the Group:
–
–
–
IFRIC4 – “Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease” (effective from 1 April 2006) requires the determination of whether an arrangement
contains a lease.
IFRIC7 – “Applying the restatement approach” (effective from 1 April 2006) provides guidance on hyperinflation accounting.
IFRS7 – “Financial instruments: Disclosures” (effective from 1 April 2007) introduces new disclosures for financial instruments. It replaces disclosure
requirements in IAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation”.
The impact of these IFRS and IFRICs on the Group’s financial statements is currently being assessed.
The parent Company has not adopted IFRS as its statutory reporting basis. Audited financial statements for the parent Company, have been prepared in
accordance with UK GAAP.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except in respect of certain financial instruments.
Basis of consolidation
The Group’s annual financial statements comprise those of the parent company and its subsidiaries, presented as a single economic entity. The financial
statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting year as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies.
The effects of intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the Group financial statements.
Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from the date on which control is
transferred out of the Group. Where there is a loss of control of a subsidiary, the consolidated financial statements include the results for the portion of the
reporting period during which Burberry Group plc had control.
Non-GAAP measures
Non-GAAP measures are presented in order to provide a clear and consistent presentation of the underlying performance of the Group’s ongoing business.
Such presentation will be prepared on a consistent basis in the future.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires that management make certain estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are
based on management’s best judgement at the date of the financial statements, deviate from actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions
will be modified as appropriate in the period in which the circumstances change.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that
are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Such estimates include, but are not limited to goodwill and asset impairment, stock provisioning, income and deferred tax. These are discussed below.
Impairment of goodwill
The Group is required to test whether goodwill has suffered any impairment. The recoverable amounts of cash generating units have been determined
based on value in use calculations. The use of this method requires the estimation of future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing operation of
the cash generating unit and the choice of a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value.
52 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
1 Basis of preparation continued
Impairment of assets
Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
When a review for impairment is conducted, the recoverable amount of an asset or a cash generating unit is determined based on value in use calculations
prepared on the basis of management’s assumptions and estimates.
Stock provisioning
The Group manufactures and sells luxury goods and is subject to changing consumer demands and fashion trends. As a result, it is necessary to consider
the recoverability of the cost of stocks and the associated provisioning required. Stock provisioning is based on the method in which excess stocks can be
disposed.
Income and deferred taxes
The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Judgement is required in determining the provision for income taxes in each territory. There
are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises
liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final outcome of these matters is different
from the amounts which were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions and assets in the period to which
such determination is made.
2 Accounting policies
The consolidated financial information of Burberry Group plc and all its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The principle accounting policies of the Group are:
(a) Turnover
Turnover, which is stated excluding Value Added Tax and other sales related taxes, is the amount receivable for goods supplied (less returns, trade
discounts and allowances) and royalties receivable.
Wholesale sales are recognised when goods are despatched to trade customers, as this reflects the transference of risks and rewards of ownership, with
provisions made for expected returns and allowances. Provisions for returns are calculated based on historical return levels. Retail sales, returns and
allowances are reflected at the dates of transactions with customers, in addition provisions are made for expected returns. Royalties receivable from
licensees, are accrued as earned on the basis of the terms of the relevant royalty agreement, which is typically on the basis of production volumes.
(b) Share schemes
Incentive plans
The cost of the share incentives received by employees (including directors) is measured with reference to the fair value of the equity instruments awarded
at the date of grant. The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used to determine the fair value of the award made. The impact of performance conditions
is not considered in determining the fair value on the date of grant, except for conditions linked to the price of Burberry Group plc shares i.e. market
conditions. Vesting conditions which relate to non-market conditions are allowed for in the assumptions about the number of options expected to vest. The
estimate of the number of options expected to vest is revised at each balance sheet date.
The cost of the share based incentives are recognised as an expense over the vesting period of the awards, with a corresponding increase in equity.
The proceeds received from the exercise of the equity instruments awarded, net of any directly attributable transaction costs, are credited to share capital
and share premium.
(c) Operating leases
Burberry Group is a lessee of property. Gross rental expenditure in respect of operating leases are recognised on a straight line basis over the period of the
leases. Certain rental expense is determined on the basis of turnover achieved in specific retail locations and is accrued for on that basis.
Lease premiums and incentives
Amounts paid to acquire the rights to a lease (“Lease premiums”) are written off in equal annual instalments over the life of the lease contract. Lease
incentives, typically rent free periods and capital contributions, are recognised over the full term of the lease.
(d) Dividend distribution
Dividend distributions to Burberry Group plc’s shareholders are recognised as a liability in the period in which the dividends are approved by the
shareholders for the final dividend or paid in respect of the interim dividend.
(e) Pension costs
Prior to the demerger of the Group from GUS plc on 13 December 2005, it was agreed that existing employees of members of the Burberry Group who
were participating in the GUS defined benefit pension scheme would continue to do so until 31 December 2007 or such earlier date as required by HM
Customs & Revenue or by Burberry. When eventual withdrawal of members of the Burberry Group from the GUS pension scheme takes place on or before
31 December 2007, Burberry must pay any liabilities due under section 75 or 75A of the Pensions Act 1995. GUS has indemnified Burberry on an after tax
basis against any amounts which are in excess of £1.25m.
The pension costs in these consolidated financial statements are determined in accordance with IAS 19.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 53
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
2 Accounting policies continued
(e) Pension costs continued
Defined benefit schemes
Eligible employees of Burberry Group participate in a number of defined benefit schemes throughout the world; the principal defined benefit scheme is in
the UK. The assets covering this arrangement are held in independently administered funds.
The cost of providing defined benefit schemes to participating Burberry employees is charged to the income statement over the anticipated period of
employment.
The asset or liability recognised in the balance sheet, in respect of defined benefit schemes, represents Burberry’s share of the present value of the defined
benefit obligation at the balance sheet date, less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognised actuarial gains and losses and
past service costs.
Actuarial gains and losses are recognised directly to equity through the Group Statement of Recognised Income and Expense.
Defined contribution schemes
Burberry Group eligible employees also participate in defined contribution pension schemes, the principal one being in the UK with its assets held in an
independently administered fund. The cost of providing these benefits to participating Burberry employees is recognised in the income statement and
comprises the amount of contributions payable to the schemes in respect of the year.
Intangible fixed assets
(f)
Goodwill
Goodwill is the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill on acquisition is recorded as an intangible
fixed asset. Fair values are attributed to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that existed at the date of acquisition, reflecting their
condition at that date. Adjustments are also made to bring the accounting policies of acquired businesses into alignment with those of Burberry Group.
Prior to 31 March 2004, goodwill was held at cost less accumulated amortisation. Goodwill was assigned a finite useful economic life, not exceeding 20
years, and was amortised in equal annual instalments. Upon transition to IFRS on 1 April 2004, goodwill was assigned an indefinite useful economic life in
accordance with IFRS 3 “Business Combinations”, and it ceased to be amortised.
Impairment reviews are performed annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Trademarks and other intellectual property
The cost of securing and renewing trademarks and other intellectual property is capitalised as an intangible fixed asset and amortised by equal annual
instalments over its useful economic life, typically ten years. The useful economic life of trademarks and other intellectual property is determined on a case
by case basis, in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreement.
Impairment reviews are performed if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Computer software
The cost of acquiring computer software (including licences and separately identifiable external development costs) is capitalised as an intangible asset at
purchase price, plus any directly attributable cost of preparing that asset for its intended use. Software costs are amortised by equal annual instalments
over their estimated useful economic lives, which are up to five years.
(g) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost or deemed cost, based on historical revalued amounts, less accumulated depreciation and provision to
reflect any impairment in value.
Depreciation
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated to write off the cost or deemed cost, less residual value, of the assets in equal annual
instalments over their estimated useful lives at the following rates:
Land
Freehold buildings
Leaseholds – less than 50 years expired
Plant, machinery, fixtures and fittings
Retail fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Not depreciated
Up to 50 years
Over the unexpired term of the lease
3 – 8 years
2 – 5 years
5 years
Up to 5 years
Impairment
Impairment reviews are undertaken when performance trends or changes in circumstances suggest that the net book value of an item of property, plant or
equipment is not fully recoverable.
Profit/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Profits and losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment represent the difference between the net proceeds and net book value at the date of sale.
Disposals are accounted for when the relevant transaction becomes unconditional.
(h) Non-current assets held for sale
A non-current asset is classified as held for sale, when its carrying value will be recovered principally through sale. Non-current assets held for sale are
carried at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell and are not depreciated.
54 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
2 Accounting policies continued
(i)
Impairment of assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful economic life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to
amortisation or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is
the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for
which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).
(j) Stock
Stock and work in progress are valued on a first-in-first-out basis at the lower of cost (including an appropriate proportion of production overhead) and net
realisable value. Provision is made to reduce cost to no more than net realisable value having regard to the age and condition of stock, as well as its
anticipated saleability.
(k) Taxation including deferred tax
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it
excludes items of income or expense which are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items which are never taxable or deductible. The
Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates which have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying
amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, if the temporary difference arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction
other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, it is exempt from deferred tax.
Deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply
when the related deferred tax asset is realised or the deferred tax liability is settled. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences can
be utilised.
Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference
is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
(l) Share capital
Ordinary Shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net
of tax, from the proceeds.
Where any Group company purchases the Company’s equity share capital (treasury shares), the consideration paid, including any directly attributable
incremental costs is deducted from equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders until the shares are cancelled, reissued or disposed of. Where such
shares are subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income
tax effects, is included in equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders.
(m) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is initially recognised at fair value on the balance sheet when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument. A financial asset is no longer recognised when, the contractual rights to the cash flow expire or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset
are transferred. A financial liability is no longer recognised, when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
The Group’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and derivative instruments, the
accounting for which is explained below.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short term deposits with an original maturity date of three months or less, held with banks, liquidity funds as
well as bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are recorded under current liabilities on the balance sheet.
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a third party with no intention of trading the receivable.
They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date. Receivables are recognised initially at fair
value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of
trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of
receivables. The amount of the provision is recognised in the income statement.
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables arise when the Group acquires money, goods or services directly from a creditor with no intention of trading the payable. They
are included in current liabilities, except for maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date. Payables are recognised initially at fair value and
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derivative instruments
Burberry Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates arising on certain trading transactions.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 55
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
2 Accounting policies continued
(m) Financial instruments continued
The principal derivative instruments used are forward currency contracts taken out to hedge highly probable future royalty receivables and product
purchases.
The Group documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management
objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Group also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing
basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The
method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item
being hedged. The Group designates certain derivatives as either: (1) hedges of the fair value of recognised assets and liabilities or a firm commitment (fair
value hedge); or (2) hedges of highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges); or (3) classified as held for trading.
The gain or loss on fair value hedges is taken to the income statement, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item for the hedged risk.
The portion of the gain or loss on cash flow hedges determined to be effective, is initially taken to the hedging reserve within equity. The ineffective portion
of the gain or loss is recognised to the income statement when required. The amount recognised directly to equity is released to the income statement,
when the underlying transaction affects the income statement. If it is expected that all or a portion of a loss recognised directly in equity will not be
recovered in one or more future periods or the hedge is no longer expected to occur, the amount that is not expected to be recovered will be reclassified to
the income statement.
If a derivative instrument is not designated as a hedge, the gain or loss on revaluation is taken to the income statement.
(n) Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which
the entity operates (“the functional currency”).
Transactions in foreign currencies
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies within each entity in the Group are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rate ruling at the
date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, which are held at the year end, are translated into the functional
currency at the exchange rate ruling at the balance sheet date. Exchange differences on monetary items are taken to the income statement in the period in
which they arise, except where these exchange differences form part of a net investment in overseas subsidiaries of Burberry Group, in which case such
differences are taken directly to the foreign currency translation reserve within equity.
Translation of the results of overseas businesses
The results of overseas subsidiaries are translated into the Group’s presentation currency of Sterling at the weighted average exchange rate for the year
according to the phasing of the Group’s trading results. The weighted average exchange rate is used, as it is considered to approximate the actual
exchange rates on the date of the transactions. The assets and liabilities of such undertakings are translated at the year end exchange rates. Differences
arising on the retranslation of the opening net investment in subsidiary companies, and on the translation of their results, are taken directly to the foreign
currency translation reserve within equity and are reported in the consolidated statement of changes in equity. The principal exchange rates used were as
follows:
Euro
US dollar
Hong Kong dollar
Korean won
Euro
US dollar
Hong Kong dollar
Korean won
Average
Closing
Year to
31 March
2006
1.46
1.78
13.77
1,796.97
As at
31 March
2006
1.43
1.74
13.48
1,687.95
Year to
31 March
2005
1.47
1.85
14.40
2,040.52
As at
31 March
2005
1.45
1.88
14.69
1,920.46
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and
translated at the closing rate.
The average exchange rate achieved by Burberry Group on its Yen royalty income, taking into account its use of Yen forward sale contracts on a monthly
basis approximately 12 months in advance of royalty receipts, was Yen 190.3: £1 in the year to 31 March 2006 (2005: Yen 184.3: £1).
56 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
3 Changes in accounting policies and presentation
The results for the year to 31 March 2006 have incorporated the impact of the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39.
IFRS 1 “First time adoption of IFRS” allows an entity, for financial instruments, to produce comparative information, under previous UK GAAP. However, for
the first IFRS reporting period, being 31 March 2006, the adjustment between the balance sheet at the comparative period’s reporting date (under the
previous GAAP) and the balance sheet at the start of the first IFRS reporting period must be accounted for as a change in accounting policy.
The Group has taken advantage of this exemption and has adopted IAS 32 and IAS 39 with effect from 1 April 2005. The impact of these standards on the
Group’s opening balance sheet is shown below.
The principal impact of the adoption of IAS 32 and IAS 39 on the Group’s financial statements relates to the classification of redeemable preference shares
and the recognition of derivative financial instruments.
The adjustments to the opening balance sheet at 1 April 2005 are shown in the table below, only those line items that have been impacted are shown:
Current assets
Trade and other receivables
Derivative financial assets
Current liabilities
Derivative financial liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Long term liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Impact on net assets
Share capital
Hedging reserve
Retained earnings
Impact on equity
4 Segmental analysis
Opening
balance sheet
under IFRS
Effect of adoption of
IAS 32 and IAS 39
£m
Reclassification
£m
Remeasurement
£m
112.2
–
–
(14.8)
(13.0)
1.1
–
304.8
(0.4)
0.4
–
(0.8)
–
(0.8)
(0.8)
–
–
(0.8)
–
5.8
(1.6)
–
(1.5)
2.7
–
2.6
0.1
2.7
Restated
opening
position at
1 April 2005
£m
111.8
6.2
(1.6)
(15.6)
(14.5)
0.3
2.6
304.9
(a) Primary segment – analysis by origin
The geographical segment from which the products or services are supplied to a third party or another segment defines analysis by origin. All licensing
activity is recorded in Europe since the intellectual property of Burberry is owned by Burberry Limited, a UK based subsidiary.
(i) Turnover and profit before taxation – by origin of business
Europe comprises operations in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the UK. North America comprises operations in the US. Asia Pacific comprises
operations in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.
Year to 31 March
Gross segment turnover
Inter-segment turnover
Turnover
Operating profit
Net finance income
Profit before taxation
Taxation
Attributable profit for the year
Spain
Europe
North America
Asia Pacific
Total
2006
£m
154.9
(0.5)
154.4
2005
£m
170.3
(0.1)
2006
£m
326.9
(93.5)
2005
£m
365.3
(126.3)
170.2
233.4
239.0
2006
£m
173.2
–
173.2
2005
£m
157.8
–
157.8
2006
£m
182.4
(0.5)
2005
£m
149.1
(0.6)
2006
£m
837.4
(94.5)
2005
£m
842.5
(127.0)
181.9
148.5
742.9
715.5
21.1
22.7
104.8
115.3
6.3
6.0
22.3
17.3
154.5
2.5
157.0
(50.6)
161.3
4.9
166.2
(54.3)
106.4
111.9
The results above are stated after the allocation of costs of a Group wide nature.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 57
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
4 Segmental analysis continued
(a) Primary segment – analysis by origin continued
(ii) Other segmental items – by origin of business
Year to 31 March
Capital expenditure
Depreciation
Impairment charge
Reversal of impairment loss
Amortisation
– trademarks
– software
Other non-cash expenses
– share based payments
Spain
Europe
North America
Asia Pacific
Total
2006
£m
4.0
4.4
–
–
–
0.2
1.3
2005
£m
7.0
4.3
–
–
–
0.3
2.0
2006
£m
13.6
8.1
0.6
(0.4)
0.9
0.8
2.8
2005
£m
16.7
6.7
3.1
(0.2)
0.8
0.8
3.7
2006
£m
12.5
7.7
0.2
–
–
–
2005
£m
17.6
6.7
0.3
–
–
–
1.9
2.3
2006
£m
2.9
2.3
–
–
–
0.1
1.4
2005
£m
1.6
1.5
–
–
–
0.1
1.5
2006
£m
33.0
22.5
0.8
(0.4)
0.9
1.1
7.4
2005
£m
42.9
19.2
3.4
(0.2)
0.8
1.2
9.5
(iii) Assets and liabilities – by origin of business
Spain
Europe
North America
Asia Pacific
Total
As at 31 March
Segmental assets
Segmental liabilities
2006
£m
103.5
(30.9)
2005
£m
112.3
(36.7)
2006
£m
142.3
(67.5)
2005
£m
129.6
(79.6)
2006
£m
145.9
(25.5)
2005
£m
121.4
(19.0)
Net operating assets
72.6
75.6
74.8
50.0
120.4
102.4
2006
£m
28.7
(12.8)
15.9
2005
£m
19.5
(12.4)
7.1
2006
£m
420.4
(136.7)
283.7
121.2
2005
£m
382.8
(147.7)
235.1
114.0
(11.5)
(32.7)
12.5
(19.3)
169.9
(14.0)
386.6
472.3
Year to 31 March
Gross segment turnover
Inter-segment turnover
Turnover
Other segmental items
Segment assets
Capital expenditure
2006
£m
318.5
–
318.5
2005
£m
265.2
–
265.2
2006
£m
437.8
(94.5)
2005
£m
498.9
(127.0)
Total
Retail and Wholesale
2006
£m
756.3
(94.5)
2005
£m
764.1
(127.0)
343.3
371.9
661.8
637.1
418.1
33.0
380.3
42.9
Licensing
Total
2006
£m
81.1
–
81.1
2.3
–
2005
£m
78.4
–
78.4
2.5
–
2006
£m
837.4
(94.5)
2005
£m
842.5
(127.0)
742.9
715.5
420.4
33.0
382.8
42.9
Goodwill
Deferred consideration
for acquisitions
Cash at bank, short term deposits,
less bank overdrafts and borrowings
Taxation (including deferred tax)
Net assets
(b) Secondary segment – by class of business (being the channels to market)
Retail
Wholesale
The results above are stated after the allocation of costs of a Group wide nature.
58 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
4 Segmental analysis continued
(c) Additional information
Analysis of turnover is shown below as additional information:
Turnover by product
Womenswear
Menswear
Accessories (including childrens)
Other
Wholesale and Retail
Licence
Total
Number of directly operated stores, concessions and outlets open at 31 March
Turnover by destination
Spain
Europe
North America
Asia Pacific
Other
Total
5 Net operating expenses
Distribution costs
Administrative expenses (excluding Atlas costs)
Atlas costs
Property rental income under operating leases
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Net operating expenses
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
249.3
206.2
203.2
3.1
661.8
81.1
742.9
260
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
134.1
216.3
180.4
201.4
10.7
742.9
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
125.9
156.3
11.1
(0.1)
(1.6)
291.6
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
242.1
194.5
197.6
2.9
637.1
78.4
715.5
157
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
168.4
188.0
165.9
186.6
6.6
715.5
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
111.0
153.9
–
(0.9)
(1.1)
262.9
Operating profit for the year to 31 March 2006 includes a charge of £11.1m (2005: £nil) relating to Project Atlas, our major infrastructure redesign initiative,
which was announced in May 2005. In addition, a total of £3.9m (2005: £nil) has been spent on capitalised IT investment for Project Atlas in the year to
31 March 2006. This project is designed to create a substantially stronger platform to support long term operations and growth of the Group. Investment in
Project Atlas is expected to be around £50m over the three year period to 2007/08.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 59
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
6 Profit before taxation
Profit before taxation is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
– within cost of sales
– within distribution costs
– within administrative expenses
Amortisation of trademarks and other intellectual property (included in administrative expenses)
Fixed asset impairment charge relating to certain retail assets
Reversal of asset impairment charge relating to certain retail assets
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Project Atlas costs
Employee Costs (see note 29)
Operating lease rentals
– minimum lease payments
– contingent rents
Auditors’ remuneration
Net exchange loss/(gain) included in income statement
Auditors’ remuneration is further analysed as follows:
Audit services
– statutory audit
– audit related services
Further assurance services
Tax services
– compliance services
– advisory services
Total
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
1.3
2.8
18.4
2.0
0.8
(0.4)
(1.6)
11.1
148.7
27.7
13.5
2.4
0.8
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
0.9
0.1
0.3
0.2
0.9
2.4
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
1.3
0.5
17.4
2.0
3.4
(0.2)
(1.1)
–
131.7
22.0
17.6
2.1
(0.7)
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
0.8
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.5
2.1
All work performed by the external auditors is controlled by an authorisation policy agreed by the Audit Committee. The over-riding principle is that the
auditors are precluded from engaging in non-audit services that would compromise their independence. Non-audit services are provided by the auditors
where they are best placed to provide the service due to their previous experience or market leadership in a particular area. (Further assurance work
includes transaction related activities and ethical audits. Tax related services includes compliance, transfer pricing and other activities where tax advice has
been provided.)
7 Net finance income
Bank interest income
Interest income receivable from GUS related companies
Other interest income
Interest receivable and similar income
Interest on bank loans and overdrafts
Interest expense payable to GUS related companies
Interest expense and similar charges
Net finance income
60 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
3.7
0.1
0.5
4.3
(1.8)
–
(1.8)
2.5
4.4
0.9
0.2
5.5
(0.4)
(0.2)
(0.6)
4.9
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
8
Taxation
(a) Analysis of charge for the year recognised in the income statement
Current tax
UK corporation tax
Current tax on income for the year to 31 March 2006 at 30% (2005: 30%)
Double taxation relief
Adjustments in respect of prior years
Foreign tax
Current tax on income for the year
Adjustments in respect of prior years
Total current tax
Deferred tax
UK deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Adjustments in respect of prior years
Foreign deferred tax
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Adjustments in respect of prior years
Total deferred tax
Total taxation
(b) Analysis of charge for the year recognised in equity
Current tax
Current tax charge/(credit) on share options (retained earnings)
Current tax charge/(credit) on exchange differences on loans (translation reserve)
Total current tax recognised in equity
Deferred tax
Deferred tax charge/(credit) on cash flow hedges recognised directly to equity (hedging reserve)
Deferred tax charge/(credit) on cash flow hedges settled during the year (hedging reserve)
Deferred tax charge/(credit) on share options (retained earnings)
Deferred tax charge/(credit) on actuarial gains/losses recognised during the year (retained earnings)
Total deferred tax charge/(credit) recognised in equity
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
30.4
(7.1)
0.4
23.7
28.3
1.4
53.4
0.2
0.7
0.9
(1.9)
(1.8)
(2.8)
50.6
37.3
(7.4)
1.2
31.1
21.0
(1.1)
51.0
0.9
(0.3)
0.6
1.5
1.2
3.3
54.3
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
(0.6)
(0.2)
(0.8)
(1.5)
(0.2)
(2.0)
0.2
(3.5)
–
(0.1)
(0.1)
–
–
(0.8)
0.2
(0.6)
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 61
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
8
Taxation continued
The tax rate applicable to profit varied from the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK due to the following factors:
Tax at 30% on profit before taxation
Rate adjustments relating to overseas profits
Permanent differences
Tax losses utilised
Tax losses for which no deferred tax recognised
Adjustments in respect of prior years
Other
Total taxation
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
47.1
(0.9)
3.6
–
–
0.8
–
50.6
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
49.9
0.2
2.3
(0.1)
(0.1)
1.5
0.6
54.3
A review is currently underway with the Competent Authorities with regard to resolving transfer pricing of internal sales between the UK and US.
As part of the agreements with GUS plc (Burberry Group’s former parent company), certain tax liabilities, which arise and relate to matters prior to
31 March 2002 will be met by GUS plc. From 1 April 2002, any liability will be payable by the Burberry Group. No corporation tax provision has been made
for additional taxation arising for these proceedings as none is anticipated overall.
9 Earnings per share
The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on attributable profit for the year divided by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue
during the year. Basic and diluted earnings per share before Atlas costs are also disclosed to indicate the underlying profitability of the Burberry Group.
Attributable profit for the period before Atlas costs
Effect of Atlas costs (after taxation)
Attributable profit for the year
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
114.8
(8.4)
106.4
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
111.9
–
111.9
The weighted average number of Ordinary Shares represents the weighted average number of Burberry Group plc Ordinary Shares in issue throughout the
year, excluding Ordinary Shares held in Burberry Group’s ESOPs.
Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue during the period. In addition, account is taken of any
awards made under the share incentive schemes, which will have a dilutive effect when exercised (full vesting of all outstanding awards is assumed).
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue during the year
Dilutive effect of the share incentive schemes
Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue during the year
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share before Atlas costs
Effect of Atlas costs
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share before Atlas costs
Effect of Atlas costs
Diluted earnings per share
62 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
Year to
31 March
2006
Million
464.4
13.2
477.6
Year to
31 March
2006
Pence
24.7
(1.8)
22.9
Year to
31 March
2006
Pence
24.1
(1.8)
22.3
Year to
31 March
2005
Million
494.1
10.4
504.5
Year to
31 March
2005
Pence
22.7
–
22.7
Year to
31 March
2005
Pence
22.2
–
22.2
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
10 Dividends
Ordinary dividends (Equity)
Prior year final dividend paid (4.5p per share (2005: 3.0p))
Interim dividend paid (2.5p per share (2005: 2.0p))
– GUS group
– other shareholders
– GUS group
– other shareholders
Total
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
14.2
7.3
–
11.3
32.8
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
9.9
5.0
6.6
3.4
24.9
A final dividend in respect of the year to 31 March 2006 of 5.5p (2005: 4.5p) per share, amounting to £24.3m (2005: £21.7m), has been proposed for
approval by the shareholders at the AGM subsequent to the balance sheet date. The final dividend has not been recognised as a liability at the year end
and will be paid on 3 August 2006 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 7 July 2006.
11 Intangible assets
Cost
As at 1 April 2004
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Additions
Disposals
Reclassifications
As at 31 March 2005
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Additions
As at 31 March 2006
Accumulated amortisation
As at 1 April 2004
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Charge for the year
Disposals
As at 31 March 2005
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Charge for the year
As at 31 March 2006
Net book value
As at 31 March 2006
As at 31 March 2005
Goodwill
£m
110.6
3.4
–
–
–
114.0
3.3
3.9
121.2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
121.2
114.0
Trademarks and
trading licences
£m
Computer
software
£m
11.4
0.3
0.1
–
–
11.8
0.1
0.1
12.0
1.5
–
0.8
–
2.3
–
0.9
3.2
8.8
9.5
5.1
0.1
1.0
(1.1)
0.1
5.2
–
4.9
10.1
3.3
0.1
1.2
(1.1)
3.5
0.1
1.1
4.7
5.4
1.7
Total
£m
127.1
3.8
1.1
(1.1)
0.1
131.0
3.4
8.9
143.3
4.8
0.1
2.0
(1.1)
5.8
0.1
2.0
7.9
135.4
125.2
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 63
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
11 Intangible assets continued
Impairment testing of goodwill
The cash generating units which have the most significant carrying values of goodwill allocated to them are Spain and Korea. The carrying value of the
goodwill allocated to these cash generating units is:
Spain
Korea
Other
Total
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
89.1
23.1
9.0
121.2
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
87.9
21.9
4.2
114.0
At 31 March 2006 no impairment loss was recognised (2005: nil), as the recoverable amount of the goodwill for each cash generating unit exceeded its
carrying value.
Spain
The recoverable amount for Spain has been determined based on value in use. The value in use calculation was performed using pre-tax cash flow
projections for the next three years based on financial plans approved by management. These cash flows were discounted at a rate of 12% (2005: 12%),
being Burberry Group’s pre-tax weighted average cost of capital adjusted for certain country specific criteria. The future cash flows beyond the three year
period were extrapolated using a long term growth rate of 3% (2005: 3%).
Korea
The recoverable amount for Korea was also calculated based on the value in use, using pre-tax cash flow projections for the next three years based on
financial plans approved by management. The cash flows were discounted at a rate of 11% (2005: 13%), being Burberry Group’s pre-tax weighted average
cost of capital adjusted for certain country specific criteria. The future cash flows beyond the three year period were extrapolated using a long term growth
rate of 3% (2005: 3%).
64 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
12 Property, plant and equipment
Cost
As at 1 April 2004
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Additions
Disposals
Reclassifications
Transfer to assets classified as held for sale
As at 31 March 2005
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Additions
Disposals
Reclassifications
Acquisition of subsidiary
As at 31 March 2006
Accumulated depreciation
As at 1 April 2004
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Charge for the year
Impairment charge on certain retail assets
Disposals
Transfer to assets classified as held for sale
As at 31 March 2005
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Charge for the year
Impairment charge on certain retail assets
Disposals
Reclassifications
As at 31 March 2006
Net book amount
As at 31 March 2006
As at 31 March 2005
Freehold land
and buildings
£m
Leasehold
improvements
£m
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£m
Assets in the
course of
construction
£m
83.4
0.1
1.2
(1.1)
–
(1.6)
82.0
3.7
0.1
–
0.3
–
86.1
15.1
0.1
2.6
–
(0.2)
(0.4)
17.2
0.7
2.5
–
–
0.3
20.7
65.4
64.8
47.5
(0.7)
12.3
(4.6)
1.0
–
55.5
3.8
8.7
(0.3)
3.7
–
71.4
13.8
(0.1)
2.0
2.2
(4.6)
–
13.3
0.6
4.3
0.1
(0.1)
–
18.2
53.2
42.2
76.4
0.6
23.6
(7.0)
0.1
–
93.7
2.9
17.0
(2.3)
0.3
0.6
112.2
41.4
0.5
14.6
1.0
(6.6)
–
50.9
1.6
15.7
0.3
(1.7)
(0.3)
66.5
45.7
42.8
1.2
(0.1)
4.7
–
(1.2)
–
4.6
0.2
2.2
–
(4.3)
–
2.7
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2.7
4.6
Total
£m
208.5
(0.1)
41.8
(12.7)
(0.1)
(1.6)
235.8
10.6
28.0
(2.6)
–
0.6
272.4
70.3
0.5
19.2
3.2
(11.4)
(0.4)
81.4
2.9
22.5
0.4
(1.8)
–
105.4
167.0
154.4
During the year to 31 March 2006 the trading performance of certain European and North American retail assets which had previously been impaired were
further impaired, as trading conditions remained challenging. The impairment charge of £0.4m (2005: £3.2m) has been included in net operating expenses
in the income statement. The impairment charge was based on a review of the value of the assets in use and on pre-tax cash flows attributable to these
assets in accordance with IAS 36 “Impairment of Assets”. The pre-tax discount rate used in these calculations was 10%.
Based on a valuation report prepared by Colliers Conrad Ritblat Erdman, dated 16 May 2006, the existing use value of Burberry Group’s ten most
significant freehold properties is £158m. This valuation is £96m higher than the net book value of these assets. The directors do not intend to incorporate
this valuation into the accounts but set out the valuation for information purposes only.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 65
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
13 Deferred taxation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and there is an
intention to settle on a net basis, in addition deferred income taxes must relate to the same fiscal authority. The offset amounts are shown in the table
below:
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Net amount
The gross movement of the deferred tax account is as follows:
As at 1 April
Impact of adopting IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 3)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
(Charged)/credited to the income statement
Tax (charged)/credited to equity
Other movements
As at 31 March
As at
31 March
2006
£m
16.6
(10.5)
6.1
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
2.0
(1.5)
(0.7)
2.8
3.5
–
6.1
The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into consideration the off-setting of balances within the same tax
jurisdiction, are as follows:
Deferred tax liabilities
Accelerated
capital
allowances
£m
Unrealised
stock profit
and other
stock provisions
£m
Share
schemes
£m
Derivative
instruments
£m
Unused
tax losses
£m
As at 1 April 2004
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
(Charged)/credited to the income statement
As at 31 March 2005
Impact of adopting IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 3)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
(Charged)/credited to the income statement
Tax (charged)/credited to equity
Other movements
As at 31 March 2006
(13.3)
0.3
(3.4)
(16.4)
–
(1.2)
1.7
–
(0.1)
(16.0)
1.2
0.1
0.1
1.4
–
0.2
0.1
–
0.1
1.8
0.5
–
(0.1)
0.4
–
–
(0.4)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.1
–
–
(0.1)
–
–
0.2
–
0.5
0.7
–
–
(0.2)
–
0.2
0.7
Other
£m
(0.3)
(0.2)
(0.3)
(0.8)
–
(0.1)
0.2
–
3.4
2.7
As at
31 March
2005
£m
15.0
(13.0)
2.0
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
4.6
–
0.4
(3.3)
0.6
(0.3)
2.0
Total
£m
(11.7)
0.2
(3.2)
(14.7)
0.1
(1.1)
1.4
(0.1)
3.6
(10.8)
66 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
13 Deferred taxation continued
Deferred tax assets
Accelerated
capital
allowances
£m
Unrealised
stock profit
and other
stock provisions
£m
Share
schemes
£m
Derivative
instruments
£m
Unused
tax losses
£m
As at 1 April 2004
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
(Charged)/credited to the income statement
Tax (charged)/credited to equity
Other movements
As at 31 March 2005
Impact of adopting IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 3)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
(Charged)/credited to the income statement
Tax (charged)/credited to equity
Other movements
As at 31 March 2006
0.3
–
(0.2)
–
–
0.1
–
–
0.6
–
(0.6)
0.1
7.5
0.1
(1.2)
–
–
6.4
–
0.4
0.5
–
0.7
8.0
6.5
–
0.8
0.8
–
8.1
–
–
(1.2)
2.0
–
8.9
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1.6)
–
(0.2)
1.8
–
–
0.2
–
–
–
–
0.2
–
–
–
–
(0.2)
–
Other
£m
1.8
0.1
0.5
(0.2)
(0.3)
1.9
–
–
1.7
(0.2)
(3.5)
(0.1)
Total
£m
16.3
0.2
(0.1)
0.6
(0.3)
16.7
(1.6)
0.4
1.4
3.6
(3.6)
16.9
Deferred tax assets are recognised for tax losses carried forward to the extent that the realisation of the related benefit through the future taxable profits is
probable. The Group did not recognise deferred tax assets of £5.8m (2005: £4.9m) in respect of losses amounting to £25.2m (2005: £19.6m) that can be
carried forward against the future taxable income. These losses have no set expiry date. Other deferred tax assets of £0.1m (2005: £0.1m) were not
recognised in respect of temporary differences totalling £0.1m (2005: £0.3m), as it was not probable that there will be future taxable profits against which
these assets can be offset.
Deferred tax has not been recognised in respect of temporary differences of £70.6m (2005: £40.8m) regarding the unremitted earnings of certain
subsidiaries. Such amounts are permanently reinvested.
14 Trade and other receivables
Non-current
Deposits and prepayments
Total non-current trade and other receivables
Current
Trade receivables
Provision for doubtful debts
Net trade receivables
Other receivables
Prepayments and accrued income
Total current trade and other receivables
Total trade receivables
As at
31 March
2006
£m
As at
31 March
2005
£m
4.2
4.2
93.6
(4.2)
89.4
3.1
15.5
108.0
112.2
1.3
1.3
95.2
(3.6)
91.6
1.5
19.1
112.2
113.5
The principal non-current trade and other receivables are due within five years from the balance sheet date and are not interest bearing.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 67
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
15 Stock
Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods
Total
Cost of stock recognised as an expense during the year
Stock written off during the year
Reversal during the year of previous write downs of stock
Total cost of sales
As at
31 March
2006
£m
15.6
6.4
102.2
124.2
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
298.9
1.3
(3.4)
296.8
The reversal during the year of the previous write downs of stock was considered appropriate as a result of the change in market conditions.
16 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand
Short term deposits
Total
As at
31 March
2006
£m
70.2
43.5
113.7
As at
31 March
2005
£m
13.5
6.7
82.3
102.5
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
290.3
2.0
(1.0)
291.3
As at
31 March
2005
£m
62.4
107.5
169.9
At 31 March 2006 no balances were deposited with GUS group companies (2005: £18.3m). Prior period amounts were deposited on standard commercial
terms.
The effective interest rate on short term deposits was 3.4% (2005: 3.2%), these deposits have an average maturity of nine days (2005: 15 days).
The effective interest rate is the weighted average annual interest rate for the Group based on local market rates on short term deposits.
17 Non-current asset held for sale
No assets were held for sale as at 31 March 2006 (2005: £1.2m). The properties held at 31 March 2005 were sold during the year and the gain is
recognised in the income statement.
18 Long term liabilities
Unsecured:
Other creditors, accruals and deferred income
Deferred consideration for acquisition
Total
As at
31 March
2006
£m
9.6
5.0
14.6
As at
31 March
2005
£m
4.8
10.0
14.8
Deferred consideration due after more than one year arises from the acquisition of the trade and certain assets of the Burberry business in Korea.
Redeemable preference share capital
Called up redeemable preference shares, which do not carry any voting rights, were issued prior to flotation and were held by the GUS group.
The redeemable preference shares had the right to a non-cumulative dividend at the rate per annum of six month LIBOR minus one percent and to a
further dividend equal to the dividend per share paid on the Burberry Group plc’s Ordinary Shares once the total dividend on those Ordinary Shares that
has been paid in any financial year reaches £100,000 per Ordinary Share. Burberry Group plc repurchased the preference shares on 12 January 2006 for
£1 and the balance was transferred to other reserves as a non-distributable item.
68 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
18 Long term liabilities continued
The maturity of long term liabilities, all of which do not bear interest, are as follows:
Between one and two years
Between two and three years
Between three and four years
Between four and five years
Over five years
Total
19 Provisions for liabilities and charges
As at 1 April 2005
Charged during the year
Utilised during the year
As at 31 March 2006
As at
31 March
2006
£m
5.9
1.4
1.2
0.9
5.2
14.6
Property obligations arise from the portfolio of leasehold obligations which the Group maintains and are expected to be utilised within two years.
20 Trade and other payables
Unsecured:
Trade creditors
Trading balances owed to GUS related companies
Other taxes and social security costs
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred consideration for acquisitions
Total
As at
31 March
2005
£m
6.4
5.3
0.3
0.4
2.4
14.8
Property
obligations
£m
2.9
0.6
(0.7)
2.8
As at
31 March
2005
£m
27.5
6.8
6.7
24.6
72.3
22.7
As at
31 March
2006
£m
28.0
–
6.0
18.9
67.5
6.5
126.9
160.6
Deferred consideration due within one year arises from the acquisition of the Burberry business in Korea and the Burberry Taiwan acquisition.
21 Share capital and reserves
Authorised share capital
1,999,999,998,000 (2005: 1,999,999,998,000) Ordinary Shares of 0.05p (2005: 0.05p) each
Total
Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital
Ordinary Shares of 0.05p (2005: 0.05p) each
As at 1 April 2005
Allotted on exercise of IPO Option Schemes awards during the year
Cancelled on repurchase of own shares
As at 31 March 2006
2006
£m
1,000.0
1,000.0
2005
£m
1,000.0
1,000.0
Number
488,916,927
3,664,178
(45,868,642)
446,712,463
£m
0.3
–
(0.1)
0.2
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 69
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
21 Share capital and reserves continued
Redeemable preference shares of 0.05p (2005: 0.05p) each
As at 1 April 2005
Impact of adopting IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 3)
Shares redeemed during the year
As at 31 March 2006
Statement of changes in shareholders’ equity
Balance as at 1 April 2004
Currency translation differences
Actuarial loss on defined benefit pension scheme
Tax on items taken directly to equity
Net income recognised directly in equity
Attributable profit for the year
Total recognised income/(expenses) for the year
Employee share option scheme
– value of share options granted
– tax on share options granted
– exercise of share options
– price differential on exercise of share options
Share buy back costs
Purchase of own shares by ESOPs
Sale of shares by ESOPs
Dividend expense for the year
Share
capital
£m
1.1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Balance as at 31 March 2005
Impact of adopting IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 3)
1.1
(0.8)
Restated balance as at 1 April 2005
Cash flow hedges
Currency translation differences
Actuarial gains on defined benefit pension scheme
Tax on items taken directly to equity
Net income recognised directly in equity
Transferred to profit and loss on cash flow hedges
Tax on items transferred from equity
Attributable profit for the year
Total recognised income/(expenses) for the year
Employee share option scheme
– value of share options granted
– tax on share options granted
– exercise of share options
– price differential on exercise of share options
Share buy back costs
Sale of shares by ESOPs
Redemption of preference shares
Dividend expense for the year
Balance as at 31 March 2006
0.3
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(0.1)
–
–
–
0.2
70 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
Number
1,600,000,000
–
(1,600,000,000)
–
Share
premium
£m
124.7
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
11.4
–
–
–
–
–
136.1
–
136.1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15.7
–
–
–
–
–
Hedging
reserve
£m
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
£m
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2.6
2.6
(3.8)
–
–
1.5
(2.3)
(0.7)
0.2
–
(2.8)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
5.5
–
(0.1)
5.4
–
5.4
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
5.4
–
5.4
–
15.6
–
0.2
15.8
–
–
–
15.8
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Capital
reserve
£m
25.1
(0.2)
–
–
(0.2)
–
(0.2)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
24.9
–
24.9
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.1
–
0.8
–
151.8
(0.2)
21.2
25.8
Retained
earnings
£m
281.3
0.2
(1.5)
(0.2)
(1.5)
111.9
110.4
9.5
0.8
–
(7.0)
(58.4)
(8.7)
1.8
(24.9)
304.8
0.1
304.9
–
–
0.7
(0.2)
0.5
–
–
106.4
106.9
7.4
2.6
–
(12.0)
(191.6)
2.4
–
(32.8)
187.8
£m
0.8
(0.8)
–
–
Total
equity
£m
432.2
5.5
(1.5)
(0.3)
3.7
111.9
115.6
9.5
0.8
11.4
(7.0)
(58.4)
(8.7)
1.8
(24.9)
472.3
1.9
474.2
(3.8)
15.6
0.7
1.5
14.0
(0.7)
0.2
106.4
119.9
7.4
2.6
15.7
(12.0)
(191.6)
2.4
0.8
(32.8)
386.6
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
21 Share capital and reserves continued
During the year to 31 March 2006, the Company repurchased and subsequently cancelled 45,868,642 Ordinary Shares, representing nine percent of the
issued share capital, at a total cost of £191.6m. The nominal value of the shares was £22,934, which was transferred to a capital redemption reserve.
Retained earnings were reduced by £191.6m. This amount included 870,030 Ordinary Shares purchased in the year to 31 March 2005 which were
cancelled in the current year. The share repurchase programme commenced in January 2005 and since then a total of 60,584,230 Ordinary Shares have
been repurchased and subsequently cancelled. This represents 12 percent of the original issued share capital at a total cost of £250m. The nominal value
of the shares was £30,292 and has been transferred to a capital redemption reserve and the retained earnings have been reduced by £250m since this
date.
The cost of own shares held in the Burberry Group ESOPs has been offset against retained earnings, as the amounts paid reduce the profits available for
distribution by the Burberry Group and the Company. As at 31 March 2006 the amounts offset against this reserve are £16.0m (2005: £19.0m).
Revaluation reserves of £23.4m (2005: £23.4m) recognised under UK GAAP have been transferred to retained earnings and are considered non-
distributable. This amount will become distributable if the revalued properties are sold.
Dividend distributions are dependent on the Company’s accumulated retained earnings. As at 31 March 2006 the retained earnings of the Company was
£541.1m (2005: £744.5m).
The capital reserve consists of non-distributable reserves and the capital redemption reserve arising on the purchase of own shares.
22 Financial commitments
Burberry Group has commitments relating to future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
Amounts falling due
– within one year
– between two and five years
– after five years
Total
As at 31 March 2006
As at 31 March 2005
Land and
buildings
£m
26.0
80.2
112.2
218.4
Other
£m
1.3
1.5
2.7
5.5
Total
£m
27.3
81.7
114.9
223.9
Land and
buildings
£m
20.7
64.6
91.2
176.5
Other
£m
0.5
0.6
–
1.1
Total
£m
21.2
65.2
91.2
177.6
The financial commitments for operating lease amounts calculated as a percentage of turnover (“turnover leases”), have been based on the minimum
payment that is required under the terms of the relevant lease. Under certain turnover leases, there are no minimums and therefore no financial commitment
is included in the table above. As a result, the amounts charged to the income statement may be materially higher than the financial commitment at the
prior year end.
The total of future minimum sublease payments to be received under non-cancellable subleases at 31 March 2006 are as follows:
Amounts falling due
– within one year
– between two and five years
– after five years
Total
As at
31 March
2006
Land and
buildings
£m
0.1
0.4
0.9
1.4
As at
31 March
2005
Land and
buildings
£m
–
–
–
–
Where rental agreements include a contingent rental, this contingent rent is generally calculated as a percentage of turnover. Escalation clauses increase
the rental to either open market rent, a stipulated amount in the rental agreement, or by an inflationary index percentage. There are no significant
restrictions imposed by these lease agreements.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 71
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
23 Capital commitments
Capital commitments contracted but not provided for
– property, plant and equipment
– intangible assets
Total
As at
31 March
2006
£m
3.5
0.1
3.6
As at
31 March
2005
£m
9.7
–
9.7
Contracted capital commitments represent contracts entered into by the year end and major capital expenditure projects where activity has commenced by
the year end relating to property, plant and equipment.
24 Contingent liabilities
Since 31 March 2005 the following changes to material contingent liabilities have occurred:
The Burberry Group had received a claim from the liquidator of Creation Cent Mille SA (“CCM”) a former licensee of Burberry Group, seeking to set aside
the termination of the licence agreement between Burberry Limited and CCM. During the year this matter was concluded and Burberry Group made no
payment to CCM or the liquidator in respect of this claim.
In 1994 Burberry Limited granted a licence to Safilo to manufacture and sell eyewear. The licence expired on 31 December 2005. Safilo did not accept the
terms of a new licence, which were offered for a period from 1 January 2006. In October 2005, Burberry Group entered into an eyewear licence with
Luxottica for a ten year period from 1 January 2006. Safilo had alleged in correspondence that it had a right of first refusal of any licence for eyewear from
1 January 2006. On the basis of this alleged right Safilo sought a court order requiring disclosure of the licence entered into with Luxottica. Safilo was
unsuccessful in this application. Safilo has paid outstanding royalties due under its licence. If Safilo were to make any further claim for damages or
otherwise in relation to this matter, Burberry Group will continue to defend any such claim vigorously, which (on legal advice) it considers without merit.
Under the terms of a Demerger Agreement, entered into with GUS plc on 13 December 2005, the Burberry Group continues to participate in the GUS
defined benefit scheme. Under this scheme the Burberry Group is jointly and severally liable with the other participating GUS companies for the deficit in
this scheme. When the Burberry Group leaves the scheme it will be required to pay an exit charge calculated pursuant to Section 75 of the Pensions Act.
GUS plc has agreed to pay to the Burberry Group the amount of this liability to the extent it exceeds £1.25 million.
Other material contingent liabilities reported at 31 March 2005 remain unchanged and were:
Under the GUS group UK tax payment arrangements, the Burberry Group was jointly and severally liable for any GUS liability attributable to the period of
Burberry Group’s membership of this payment scheme. Burberry Group’s membership of this scheme was terminated with effect from 31 March 2002.
Burberry (Spain) S.A. is liable for certain salary and social security contributions left unpaid by its sole contractors where the amounts are attributable to the
period in which subcontracting activity is undertaken on behalf of Burberry (Spain) S.A. It is not feasible to estimate the amount of contingent liability, but
such expense has been minimal in prior years.
25 Acquisition of subsidiary
On 1 August 2005 the Burberry Group acquired the Burberry trade and certain assets and liabilities (“the Burberry Taiwan acquisition”) from Chang’s Kent
Co. Limited and Ming Pu Co. Limited, which were Burberry distributors in Taiwan.
The Burberry Taiwan acquisition resulted in the acquisition of 12 retail stores and concessions for £5.9m. All assets were recognised at their respective fair
values and the residual excess over the net assets acquired is recognised as goodwill in the financial statements. The fair value adjustments contain some
provisional amounts which will be finalised by 31 July 2006, principally in relation to amounts payable in terms of the earn out agreement.
72 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
25 Acquisition of subsidiary continued
Details of the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:
Net assets acquired
Property, plant and equipment
Stock
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
Goodwill
Total consideration
Satisfied by
– cash
– deferred consideration within one year
– commission paid in January 2006
– direct costs relating to the acquisition
Book value
£m
Fair value
adjustments
£m
Fair value
£m
0.6
1.6
0.1
–
2.3
–
(0.1)
–
(0.2)
(0.3)
0.6
1.5
0.1
(0.2)
2.0
3.9
5.9
3.7
1.5
0.3
0.4
5.9
The acquired business contributed turnover of £10.9m and attributable profit of £0.6m to the Group for the period from 1 August 2005 to 31 March 2006.
If the acquisition had been completed on 1 April 2005, it is estimated that the impact on the Group turnover for the full year would have been £16.3m and
attributable profit would have been £0.9m.
Goodwill has arisen on the acquisition because of anticipated synergies that do not meet the criteria for recognition as an intangible asset at the date of
acquisition.
26 Derivative financial instruments
The Group adopted IAS 32 and IAS 39 with effect from 1 April 2005 and the impact of this is shown in note 3 – Changes in accounting polices and
presentation. As a result of adopting these standards on 1 April 2005 no comparatives are shown.
The Group income statement is affected by transactions denominated in foreign currency. To reduce exposure to currency fluctuations, the Group has a
policy of hedging foreign currency denominated transactions by entering into forward exchange contracts. These can be analysed into two categories.
Cash flow hedges
Burberry Group’s principal foreign currency denominated transactions arise from royalty income and the sale and purchase of overseas sourced products.
In the UK, the Group manages these exposures by the use of Yen and Euro forward exchange contracts for a period of 12 months in advance. In addition,
the Group’s overseas subsidiaries hedge the foreign currency element of their product purchases on a seasonal basis. This hedging activity involves the use
of spot and forward currency instruments.
Fair value hedges
Certain intercompany loan balances are hedged using forward exchange contracts to offset any volatility in foreign currency movements and tax arising
thereon. The balances are hedged up to the date of repayment.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 73
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
26 Derivative financial instruments continued
Derivative financial assets
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges as at 1 April
Impact of adopting IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 3)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Arising during the year and taken directly to equity
Released from equity to the income statement during the year
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges as at 31 March
Forward foreign exchange contracts – held for trading
Equity swap contracts
Total current position
Cash flow hedge gains expected to be recognised in the year to 31 March 2007
Derivative financial liabilities
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges as at 1 April
Impact of adopting IAS 32 and IAS 39 (see note 3)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
Arising during the year and taken directly to equity
Released from equity to the income statement during the year
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges as at 31 March
Forward foreign exchange contracts – held for trading
Total current position
Cash flow hedge losses expected to be recognised in the year to 31 March 2007
The notional principal amounts of the outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts
The notional principal amounts of the outstanding equity swap contracts
The movement on the non-designated hedges for the year recognised within net finance income in the income statement
The movement on the non-designated hedges for the year recognised within the translation reserve
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges recognised directly to the hedging reserve within equity
Gross
Tax
Net
As at
31 March
2006
£m
As at
31 March
2005
£m
–
5.8
0.2
2.4
(6.7)
1.7
0.6
0.5
2.8
1.7
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
As at
31 March
2006
£m
As at
31 March
2005
£m
–
(1.6)
(0.2)
(4.7)
4.5
(2.0)
(0.1)
(2.1)
(2.1)
As at
31 March
2006
£m
120.4
3.7
0.6
(0.1)
(3.8)
1.5
(2.3)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
As at
31 March
2005
£m
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
The current portion of the financial instruments matures at various dates within one month to one year from the balance sheet date.
74 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
27 Bank overdrafts and borrowings
Unsecured:
Bank overdrafts
Bank borrowings
Total
As at
31 March
2006
£m
51.2
50.0
101.2
As at
31 March
2005
£m
–
–
–
Bank overdrafts represent balances on cash pooling arrangements in the Group. The effective interest rate for the overdraft balances is 5.3% (2005: nil).
A £200m five year multi currency revolving facility was agreed with a syndicate of third party banks commencing on 30 March 2005. At 31 March 2006, the
amount drawn down was £50m (2005:nil). This drawdown was made in Sterling. Interest is charged on this loan at LIBOR plus 0.325% per annum and the
borrowing matured on 27 April 2006.
28 Financial risk management
The Group’s principal financial instruments, other than derivatives, comprise cash and short term deposits, external borrowings, redeemable preference
shares, deferred consideration, as well as trade debtors and creditors, arising directly from operations.
The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risks (including currency risk, fair value interest risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity
risk and cash flow interest rate risk.
Risk management is carried out by a central treasury department (Group treasury). The Group treasury department seeks to reduce financial risk and to
ensure sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest in cash assets safely and profitably. This is done in close co-operation with the
Group’s operating units. The Group treasury department does not operate as a profit centre and transacts only in relation to the underlying business
requirements. The policies of Group treasury are reviewed and approved by the Board of directors. The Group uses derivative instruments to hedge certain
risk exposures.
(i) Market Risk
Foreign exchange risk
The group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures. Burberry Group monitors the
desirability of hedging the profits and the net assets of the overseas subsidiaries when translated in to Sterling for reporting purposes. It has not entered
into any specific transactions for this purpose.
Burberry Group’s income statement is affected by transactions denominated in foreign currency. To reduce exposure to currency fluctuations, Burberry
Group has a policy of hedging foreign currency denominated transactions by entering into forward exchange contracts (see note 26). The Group’s
accounting policy in relation to derivative instruments are set out in note 2.
Price Risk
The Group’s exposure to equity securities price risk is minimal. The Group is not exposed to commodity price risk.
(ii) Credit risk
The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk. It has policies in place to ensure that wholesale sales of products are made to customers with an
appropriate credit history. Sales to retail customers are made in cash or via major credit cards. In addition, receivables balances are monitored on an
ongoing basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.
With respect to credit risk arising from other financial assets, which comprise cash and short term deposits and certain derivative instruments, the Group’s
exposure to credit risk arises from the default of the counter party with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying value of these instruments. The Group
has policies that limit the amount of credit exposure to any financial institution.
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28 Financial risk management continued
(iii) Liquidity Risk
The Group financial risk management policy aims to ensure that sufficient cash is maintained to meet foreseeable needs and close out market positions.
Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying business, the Group treasury aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.
For further details of this, see note 27.
(iv) Cash flow interest rate risk
The Group’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates, relates primarily to cash, short term deposits and external borrowings.
The external borrowings are linked to the LIBOR rate, while cash and short term borrowings are affected by local market rates around the Group.
The borrowings at variable rates exposes the Group to cashflow interest rate risk.
Currently, this risk is not hedged as the risk is not considered significant. This situation is monitored by the Group treasury department.
(a) Fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities
Set out below is a comparison by category of book values and fair values of Burberry Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities:
Primary financial instruments held or issued to finance the Group’s operations:
Cash at bank and in hand
Short term deposits
Total financial assets
Interest bearing borrowings
Other financial liabilities
Total financial liabilities
Total net financial (liabilities)/assets
The fair values of the trade receivables and payables are the same as their carrying values.
Derivative financial instruments held to manage the currency profile
Forward foreign currency contracts
– book value
– fair value
As at
31 March
2006
book and
fair value
£m
70.2
43.5
113.7
(101.2)
(23.9)
(125.1)
(11.4)
2006
£m
0.7
0.7
As at
31 March
2005
book and
fair value
£m
62.4
107.5
169.9
(0.8)
(40.2)
(41.0)
128.9
2005
£m
–
4.2
Fair value methods and assumptions
Fair value is the amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in an arm’s length transaction between informed and willing parties, other than
a forced or liquidation sale and excludes accrued interest. The principal assumptions are:
i) The fair value of short term deposits, borrowings and overdrafts approximates to the carrying amount because of the short maturity of these instruments.
ii) The fair value of foreign currency contracts is based on a comparison of the contractual and market rates after discounting using the prevailing interest
rates at the time.
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28 Financial risk management continued
(b)
Interest rate risk profile
Financial assets
The interest rate risk profile of Burberry Group’s financial assets by currency is as follows:
Currency
As at 31 March 2006
Sterling
US dollar
Euro
Other currencies
Total
Floating rate assets
Balances for which no interest is paid
As at 31 March 2005
Sterling
US dollar
Euro
Other currencies
Total
Floating rate assets
Balances for which no interest is paid
Cash at bank
and in hand
£m
Short term
deposits
£m
5.5
14.4
37.6
12.7
70.2
56.4
13.8
6.4
14.1
22.0
19.9
62.4
47.7
14.7
5.0
0.4
14.0
24.1
43.5
43.5
–
63.0
2.4
34.8
7.3
107.5
107.5
–
Total
£m
10.5
14.8
51.6
36.8
113.7
99.9
13.8
69.4
16.5
56.8
27.2
169.9
155.2
14.7
Floating rate assets earn interest based on the relevant national LIBID equivalents.
Balances for which no interest is paid is made up of Sterling £3.8m (2005: £0.7m), Euros £0.2m (2005: £1.8m), Hong Kong Dollars £2.2m (2005: £5.2m),
Singapore Dollars £3.3m (2005: £1.9m), Japanese Yen £3.9m (2005: £5.1m) and Malaysian Ringgit £0.4m (2005: nil). These amounts arise principally due
to the timing of transactions.
Financial liabilities
The interest rate risk profile of Burberry Group’s financial liabilities by currency is as follows:
Currency
As at 31 March 2006
Sterling
US dollar
Euro
Other currencies
Total
As at 31 March 2005
Sterling
US dollar
Euro
Other currencies
Total
Floating rate
financial
liabilities
£m
50.0
–
27.7
23.5
101.2
0.8
–
–
–
0.8
Financial
liabilities on
which no
interest is
payable
£m
16.6
5.2
1.3
0.8
23.9
20.4
3.8
15.7
0.3
40.2
Total
£m
66.6
5.2
29.0
24.3
125.1
21.2
3.8
15.7
0.3
41.0
The floating rate financial liabilities at 31 March 2006 and 2005 incurred interest based on relevant national LIBOR equivalents.
The floating rate financial liabilities at 31 March 2006 and 2005 include overdraft balances of £51.2m (2005: £0.8m). In addition, preference shares of a total
value of £0.8m were in existence as at 31 March 2005. See note 18 for further details regarding the preference shares.
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28 Financial risk management continued
(c) Maturity of financial liabilities
The maturity profile of the carrying amount of Burberry Group’s financial liabilities, other than short term trade creditors and accruals, was as follows:
As at 31 March 2006
In one year or less, or on demand
In more than one year, but not more than two years
In more than two years, but not more than three years
In more than three years, but not more than four years
In more than four years, but not more than five years
In more than five years
Total
As at 31 March 2005
In one year or less, or on demand
In more than one year, but not more than two years
In more than two years, but not more than three years
In more than three years, but not more than four years
In more than four years, but not more than five years
In more than five years
Total
Debt
£m
101.2
–
–
–
–
–
101.2
Debt
£m
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Non-equity
shares
£m
Deferred
consideration
£m
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
6.5
5.0
–
–
–
–
11.5
Non-equity
shares
£m
Deferred
consideration
£m
–
–
0.8
–
–
–
0.8
22.7
–
10.0
–
–
–
32.7
Other
financial
liabilities
£m
1.9
1.8
1.4
1.2
0.9
5.2
12.4
Other
financial
liabilities
£m
2.6
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.4
2.4
7.5
Total
£m
109.6
6.8
1.4
1.2
0.9
5.2
125.1
Total
£m
25.3
1.5
11.1
0.3
0.4
2.4
41.0
Non-equity shares relate to redeemable preference shares, on which a non-cumulative dividend is paid (see note 18 for further details). All deferred
consideration is payable in cash.
Other financial liabilities principally relate to accrued lease liabilities of £6.3m (2005: £4.2m), and property related accruals of £1.2m (2005: nil) which are
included in other creditors falling due after more than one year, and provisions for certain property obligations of £2.8m (2005: £2.9m), which are included
in provisions.
(d) Currency exposures
The tables below show the extent to which Burberry Group has monetary assets and liabilities at the year end in currencies other than the local currency of
the operation, after accounting for the effect of any specific forward contracts used to manage currency exposure. Monetary assets and liabilities refer to
cash, deposits, borrowings and amounts to be received or paid in cash. Foreign exchange differences on retranslation of these assets and liabilities are
taken to the income statement.
Net foreign currency monetary assets/(liabilities)
Functional currency of operation
Sterling
£m
US dollar
£m
As at 31 March 2006
Sterling
Other currencies
Total
As at 31 March 2005
Sterling
Euro
Other currencies
Total
–
(1.3)
(1.3)
–
0.4
4.3
4.7
0.3
(0.2)
0.1
0.3
0.3
2.8
3.4
Euro
£m
8.6
(0.1)
8.5
–
–
–
–
Other
currencies
£m
(0.1)
–
(0.1)
0.9
–
–
0.9
Total
£m
8.8
(1.6)
7.2
1.2
0.7
7.1
9.0
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29 Employee costs
Staff costs, including directors’ emoluments, during the year are as shown below. The directors’ emoluments are separately disclosed in the “Report on
Directors’ remuneration and related matters”, this includes gains arising on the exercise of share options.
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Share based compensation (all awards settled in shares)
Other pension costs (see note 30)
Total
The average number of full time equivalent employees (including directors) during the year were as follows:
Spain
Europe
North America
Asia Pacific
Total
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
124.7
13.9
7.4
2.7
148.7
Year to
31 March
2006
Number of
employees
917
2,149
902
683
4,651
* Restated to include employees omitted in prior period.
The total compensation paid to key management, defined as the executive and non-executive directors, during the year was as follows:
Salaries and short term benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share based compensation
Total
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
4.3
0.5
3.8
8.6
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
107.4
12.4
9.5
2.4
131.7
Year to
31 March
2005
Number of
employees*
904
1,982
837
506
4,229
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
4.0
0.2
5.1
9.3
In addition, aggregate gains on the exercise of options in the year to 31 March 2006 were £8.4m (2005: £6.4m).
Share options granted to directors and employees
The share option schemes have been valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan 2004, which has
market based performance conditions attached, has been valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with a discount applied to this value, based
on information obtained by running a Monte Carlo simulation model on the scheme.
SAYE share option scheme
A Save As You Earn (SAYE) share option scheme offering GUS plc ordinary shares was introduced for employees in the UK by GUS plc in the year to
31 March 2002, with a further option scheme offered to all UK employees of GUS plc in the year to 31 March 2003. For both of the grants made,
employees were entitled to save for either three years or five years.
The options granted in the year to 31 March 2002 are exercisable from 1 May 2004 (three year) and 1 May 2006 (five year) and are dependent on
continued employment over the vesting period. The options granted in the year to 31 March 2003 are exercisable from 1 September 2005 (three year) and
1 September 2007 (five year) and are dependent on continued employment, as well as a saving obligation over the vesting period.
The exercise price for these options is calculated at a 20 percent discount to market price over the three dealing days preceding the grant date. Three day
averages are calculated by taking middle market quotations of a GUS plc share from the London Stock Exchange.
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29 Employee costs continued
Movements in the number of SAYE share options in GUS plc shares outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 April
Lapsed during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
432.5p
429.5p
492.3p
413.0p
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
187,891
(15,119)
(43,024)
129,748
–
SAYE share options in GUS plc shares outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry dates and exercise prices:
Option term
5 July 2002 – 28 February 2006
9 February 2001 – 31 October 2006
5 July 2002 – 29 February 2008
Total
Exercise
price
523.0p
384.0p
523.0p
Weighted
average
exercise
price
408.3p
422.0p
384.8p
432.5p
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
–
102,723
27,025
129,748
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
404,258
(14,389)
(201,978)
187,891
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
36,184
122,406
29,301
187,891
The administrative costs of this scheme have not been borne by Burberry Group and are not considered to be material.
As a result of the demerger from GUS plc on 13 December 2005, the employees who held options at this date as part of the GUS SAYE share option
scheme have six months from the date of the demerger to exercise these options.
Share options and awards
i) GUS schemes
Share options have been granted to Burberry employees under the GUS 1998 Approved and Non-Approved Executive Share Option Schemes during the
years to 31 March 2001 and 2002 in respect of the ordinary shares of GUS plc.
The options awarded in the year to 31 March 2001 were exercisable from 7 April 2003. The options awarded in the year to 31 March 2002 were
exercisable from 11 June 2004. These options have a non-market performance condition attached. The options may be exercised if GUS plc’s adjusted
earnings per share over a period of three consecutive financial years have increased by an average of at least four percent per annum more than the
growth in the Retail Prices Index. The period of assessment commences at the beginning of the financial year of grant.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 April
Lapsed during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
595.2p
–
580.9p
616.6p
616.6p
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
500,007
–
(299,564)
200,443
200,443
Weighted
average
exercise
price
608.5p
635.0p
613.4p
595.2p
595.2p
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
1,328,829
(119,624)
(709,198)
500,007
500,007
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29 Employee costs continued
i) GUS schemes continued
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry date and exercise prices:
Option term
7 April 2000 – 7 April 2010
11 June 2001 – 11 June 2011
17 December 2001 – 17 December 2011
Total
Exercise
price
375.7p
612.7p
635.0p
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
–
165,799
34,644
200,443
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
40,458
421,717
37,832
500,007
As a result of the demerger from GUS plc on 13 December 2005, the employees who held options at this date as part of the GUS share option scheme
have six months from the date of the demerger to exercise these options.
The Burberry IPO Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan (the ‘RSP’)
ii)
On 11 July 2002 awards in respect of a total of 8,100,198 Ordinary Shares were made to directors and senior management under the RSP.
The restricted shares vest in three stages, 50 percent are exercisable after three years, 25 percent are exercisable after four years and 25 percent are
exercisable after five years. The vesting of these share options is dependent on continued employment over the vesting period.
Obligations under this plan may be met by the issue of Ordinary Shares of the Company.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 April
Granted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following terms and exercise prices:
Option term
11 July 2002 – 11 July 2012
2 August 2004 – 2 August 2014
Total
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
6,571,640
–
(911,640)
(2,050,000)
3,610,000
12,499
Exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
3,610,000
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
7,718,894
231,640
(343,894)
(1,035,000)
6,571,640
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
6,340,000
231,640
3,610,000
6,571,640
Equity swaps have been entered into to cover future employer’s National Insurance liability (or overseas equivalent) that may arise in respect of this plan.
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29 Employee costs continued
iii) Burberry Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan 2004
On 21 July 2005 awards in respect of a total of 1,904,732 Ordinary Shares (2005: 1,367,592) were made to directors and senior management under the
2004 RSP.
The options vest in three stages, 50 percent are exercisable after three years, 25 percent are exercisable after four years and 25 percent are exercisable
after five years. The vesting of these share options is dependent on two performance conditions. Vesting of RSP shares is based 50 percent on Burberry’s
three year Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) relative to peers and 50 percent on three year growth in profit before taxation (“PBT”). Awards vest in full only if
Burberry achieves at least upper quartile TSR compared to its global peers and at least 15 percent per annum profit growth, and the executive remains in
employment with Burberry for at least five years. A proportion of an award (12.5%) may vest if TSR performance exceeds the median of the peer group or if
PBT growth exceeds five percent per annum over three years. The vesting of these share options is also dependent on continued employment over the
vesting period.
An additional grant in respect of 508,474 (2005: nil) Ordinary Shares was made to Angela Ahrendts on 31 January 2006.
These options vest in three stages, 50 percent are exercisable after three years, 25 percent are exercisable after four years and 25 percent are exercisable
after five years. The performance conditions attached to this award are the same as those attached to previous awards under this scheme; however, the
performance period for this award is only two years.
Shares have been purchased by the Burberry Group plc ESOP Trust to meet obligations under this plan. Movements in the number of share options
outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 April
Granted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following terms and exercise prices:
Option term
2 August 2004 – 2 August 2014
21 July 2005 – 21 July 2015
31 January 2006 – 31 January 2016
Total
Exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
1,342,592
2,413,206
(190,321)
3,565,477
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
1,322,592
1,734,411
508,474
3,565,477
Weighted
average
exercise
price
–
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Exercise
price
Nil
–
–
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
–
1,367,592
(25,000)
1,342,592
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
1,342,592
–
–
1,342,592
Equity swaps have been entered into to cover future Employer’s National Insurance liability (or overseas equivalent) that may arise in respect of this scheme.
For the new awards made on 21 July 2005, the fair value for those restricted shares with the PBT performance condition was determined as £4.27 by
applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. A discount was applied to the restricted shares with the TSR performance condition, by applying the
Monte Carlo model. The fair value of these restricted shares was determined to be £1.46.
For the new awards made on 31 January 2006, the fair value for those restricted shares with the PBT performance conditions was determined as £4.34 by
applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. A discount was applied to the restricted shares with the TSR performance condition, by applying the
Monte Carlo model. The fair value of these restricted shares was determined to be £1.82.
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29 Employee costs continued
iii) Burberry Senior Executive Restricted Share Plan 2004 continued
As dividends accrue during the vesting period, expected dividends were not incorporated into the measurement of fair value. The key factors used in
determining the fair value of the options were as follows:
Weighted average share price at grant date
Exercise price
Option life
Expected volatility
Risk free interest rate
21 July
2005
31 January
2006
£4.27
–
Equivalent to vesting period
28.5%
4.3%
£4.34
–
Equivalent to vesting period
29.4%
4.2%
Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historic annualised standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the shares
over a period of time, prior to the grant, equivalent to the life of the option. As share price information was only available for Burberry Group plc from July
2002 an average of a comparator group of companies was used prior to this date. The average expected volatility over the life of the option was used.
iv) Burberry Restricted Share Reinvestment Plan
On 21 July 2005 awards in respect of a total of 782,500 (2004: nil) Ordinary Shares were made to senior management under the Restricted Share
Reinvestment Plan.
The options vest in two stages, 50 percent are exercisable after three years and 50 percent are exercisable after four years. The vesting of these share
options is dependent on the employee holding the original IPO RSP shares which were awarded and which were to vest on 11 July 2005, these original
IPO RSP shares (647,500 share awards) will now vest in three years time. The vesting of these share options is also dependent on continued employment
over the vesting period.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 April
Granted during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
–
Nil
Nil
–
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry dates and exercise prices:
Option term
21 July 2005 – 21 July 2015
Total
Exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
–
782,500
782,500
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
782,500
782,500
Weighted
average
exercise
price
–
–
–
–
Exercise
price
–
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
–
–
–
–
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
–
–
Equity swaps have been entered into to cover future Employer’s National Insurance liability (or overseas equivalent) that may arise in respect of this scheme.
For the new awards made during the year to 31 March 2006, the fair value was determined as £4.27 by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
As dividends accrue during the vesting period, expected dividends were not incorporated into the measurement of fair value. The key factors used in
determining the fair value of the options were as follows:
Weighted average share price at grant date
Exercise price
Option life
Expected volatility
Risk free interest rate
£4.27
–
Equivalent to vesting period
27.8%
4.2%
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29 Employee costs continued
iv) Burberry Restricted Share Reinvestment Plan continued
Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical annualised standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the shares
over a period of time, prior to the grant, equivalent to the life of the option. As share price information was only available for Burberry Group plc from July
2002 an average of a comparator group of companies was used prior to this date. The average expected volatility over the life of the option was used.
v) The Burberry Senior Executive IPO Share Option Scheme (“the IPO Option Scheme”)
On 11 July 2002 awards in respect of a total of 5,955,198 Ordinary Shares were made to directors and senior management under the IPO Option Scheme.
Participants’ awards were made in the form of options with an exercise price equal to the price on flotation, £2.30 per Ordinary Share.
The options vest in three stages, 33 percent are exercisable after one year, 33 percent are exercisable after two years and 33 percent are exercisable after
three years. The vesting of these share options is dependent on continued employment over the vesting period. Obligations under this scheme may be met
by the issue of Ordinary Shares of the Company.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 April
Lapsed during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
230.0p
–
230.0p
230.0p
230.0p
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following terms and exercise prices:
Option term
11 July 2002 – 11 July 2012
Total
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
2,456,683
–
(1,614,178)
842,505
842,505
Exercise
price
230.0p
Weighted
average
exercise
price
230.0 p
230.0 p
230.0 p
230.0 p
230.0 p
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
842,505
842,505
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
4,465,998
(102,966)
(1,906,349)
2,456,683
728,351
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
2,456,683
2,456,683
Equity swaps have been entered into to cover future employer’s National Insurance liability (or overseas equivalent) that may arise in respect of this plan.
vi) The Burberry Group plc Executive Share Option Scheme 2002
During the year ended 31 March 2006 options were granted to a director in respect of Ordinary Shares in the Company under the Executive Share Option
Scheme. A total of 833,333 (2005: 2,002,290) options were awarded to a director at an exercise price of £4.23 (2004: £3.78).
The options vest in three stages, 33 percent are exercisable after one year, 33 percent are exercisable after two years and 33 percent are exercisable after
three years. The vesting of these share options is dependent on continued employment over the vesting period.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Weighted
average
exercise
price
315.4p
423.0p
361.7p
274.8p
342.0p
320.0p
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
4,183,378
833,333
(221,091)
(860,128)
3,935,492
1,093,276
Weighted
average
exercise
price
258.0p
378.0p
258.0p
258.0p
315.4p
258.0p
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
2,939,033
2,002,290
(75,132)
(682,813)
4,183,378
334,197
Outstanding at 1 April
Granted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
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29 Employee costs continued
vi) The Burberry Group plc Executive Share Option Scheme 2002 continued
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following terms and exercise prices:
Option term
13 June 2003 - 12 June 2013
2 August 2004 - 2 August 2014
21 July 2005 - 21 July 2015
Total
Exercise
price
258.0p
378.0p
423.0p
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
1,411,509
1,690,650
833,333
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
2,181,088
2,002,290
–
3,935,492
4,183,378
Equity swaps have been entered into to cover future Employer’s National Insurance liability (or overseas equivalent) that may arise in respect of this scheme.
For the new awards made during the year to 31 March 2006, the weighted average fair value was determined as £1.16 by applying the Black-Scholes
option pricing model. As dividends accrue during the vesting period, expected dividends were not incorporated into the measurement of fair value. The key
factors used in determining the fair values of the options were as follows:
Weighted average share price at grant date
Exercise price
Option life
Expected volatility
Expected dividends
Risk free interest rate
£4.27
£4.23
2 years after vesting
24.8%
–
4.2%
Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historic annualised standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the shares
over a period of time, prior to the grant, equivalent to the life of the option. As share price information was only available for Burberry Group plc from July
2002 an average of a comparator group of companies was used prior to this date. The average expected volatility over the life of the option was used.
vii) All Employee Share Plan
During the year to 31 March 2006, all employees were offered 369,240 (2005: 471,050) Ordinary Shares in the Company with options over the awards at a
nil exercise price under an All Employee Share Plan.
All awards vest after three years and the vesting of these share options is dependent on continued employment over the vesting period.
These Ordinary Shares are held in two trusts, being the Burberry Group Share Incentive Plan and the Burberry Group plc ESOP Trust. The Ordinary Shares
must be held in trust between three and five years.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Outstanding at 1 April
Granted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Exercised during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
1,029,100
369,240
(143,040)
(237,720)
1,017,580
52,650
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
717,791
471,050
(133,252)
(26,489)
1,029,100
–
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NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
29 Employee costs continued
vii) All Employee Share Plan continued
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following terms and exercise prices:
Option term
12 July 2002 – 18 July 2082*
12 July 2002 – 19 October 2005
30 August 2003 – 18 July 2082*
30 August 2003 – 7 October 2006
30 July 2004 – 30 October 2007
20 August 2004 – 18 July 2082*
10 June 2005 – 10 June 2008
1 September 2005 – 18 July 2082*
Total
Exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
52,650
–
101,350
174,800
212,650
148,250
200,720
127,160
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
105,850
176,700
119,750
202,650
252,400
171,750
–
–
1,017,580
1,029,100
* No date has been specified when awards lapse. The cessation date of the trust in which the awards are held is 18 July 2082.
Equity swaps have been entered into to cover future Employer’s National Insurance liability (or overseas equivalent) that may arise in respect of this scheme.
For the new awards made during the year to 31 March 2006, the weighted average fair value was determined as £4.16 by applying the Black-Scholes
option pricing model. As dividends accrue during the vesting period, expected dividends were not incorporated into the measurement of fair value. The key
factors used in determining the fair value of the options were as follows:
Weighted average share price at grant date
Exercise price
Option life
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
£4.16
–
3 years
26.1%
4.2%
Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historic annualised standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the shares
over a period of time, prior to the grant, equivalent to the life of the option. As share price information was only available for Burberry Group plc from July
2002 an average of a comparator group of companies was used prior to this date. The average expected volatility over the life of the option was used.
viii) Co-investment Scheme
During the year to 31 March 2006, awards were made under this plan in respect of 984,473 (2005: 221,703) Ordinary Shares in the Company. The options
are exercisable after three years and are dependent on continued employment during the vesting period.
Shares have been purchased by the Burberry Group plc ESOP Trust to meet the matching obligations under this plan.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
221,703
984,473
(131,654)
1,074,522
–
Weighted
average
exercise
price
–
Nil
–
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
–
221,703
–
221,703
–
Outstanding at 1 April
Granted during the year
Lapsed during the year
Outstanding at 31 March
Exercisable at 31 March
86 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
29 Employee costs continued
viii) Co-investment Scheme continued
Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry date and exercise prices:
Option term
29 July 2004 – 29 July 2009
21 July 2005 – 21 July 2015
Total
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2006
213,996
860,526
1,074,522
Exercise
price
Nil
Nil
Nil
Number of
shares under
option as at
31 March
2005
221,703
–
221,703
Exercise
price
Nil
–
Nil
Equity swaps have been entered into to cover future Employer’s National Insurance liability (or overseas equivalent) that may arise in respect of this scheme.
For the new awards made during the year to 31 March 2006, the weighted average fair value was determined as £4.27 by applying the Black-Scholes
option pricing model. As dividends accrue during the vesting period, expected dividends were not incorporated into the measurement of fair value. The key
factors used in determining the fair value of the options were as follows:
Weighted average share price at grant date
Exercise price
Option life
Expected volatility
Risk free interest rate
£4.27
–
3 years
26.8%
4.2%
Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historic annualised standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the shares
over a period of time, prior to the grant, equivalent to the life of the option. As share price information was only available for Burberry Group plc from July
2002 an average of a comparator group of companies was used prior to this date. The average expected volatility over the life of the option was used.
30 Retirement benefit obligations
Burberry Group provides post-retirement arrangements for its employees in the UK and its overseas operations, which are both defined benefit and defined
contribution in nature. Where arrangements are funded, assets are held in independently administered trusts.
The balance sheet obligations in respect of Burberry Group’s post-retirement arrangements, assessed in accordance with IAS 19, were:
Defined benefit schemes:
GUS defined benefit scheme UK
Supplemental executive retirement plan US*
Retirement indemnities France
Burberry (Taiwan) Co Ltd retirement scheme
Total pension obligation
As at
31 March
2006
£m
–
1.4
0.2
0.2
1.8
As at
31 March
2005
£m
1.0
0.9
0.2
–
2.1
*The plans in the US are classified as defined benefit schemes under IAS 19 because their exact cost cannot be quantified as the funds are subject to notional indexation
according to specified investment return indices.
No prepayments or obligations in respect of defined contributions schemes were outstanding at 31 March 2006 (2005: nil). The pension costs charged to
the income statement in respect of the main plans were:
Defined benefit schemes:
GUS defined benefit scheme UK
Supplemental executive retirement plan US
Defined contribution schemes:
GUS money purchase pension plan UK
Burberry money purchase plan US
Burberry Asia Limited retirement scheme
Total pension costs
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
0.4
0.3
1.0
0.9
0.1
2.7
0.7
0.3
0.7
0.6
0.1
2.4
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NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 Retirement benefit obligations continued
Defined benefit schemes
GUS defined benefit scheme UK
Prior to the demerger of Burberry Group from GUS plc on 13 December 2005, it was agreed that existing employees of Burberry Group who were
participating in the GUS defined benefit scheme (the ‘GUS Pension Scheme’) would continue to do so until 31 December 2007 or such earlier date as
required by HM Customs & Revenue or by the Burberry Group. When the eventual withdrawal of members of the Burberry Group from the GUS Pension
Scheme takes place on or before 31 December 2007, the Burberry Group must pay any liabilities due under section 75 or 75A of the Pensions Act 1995.
GUS has indemnified Burberry Group on an after tax basis against any amounts which are in excess of £1.25m.
The following disclosures regarding the GUS defined benefit scheme UK have been included for completeness as required by IAS 19 and the assets have
been restricted in accordance with the standard as it is not likely that the Burberry Group will be able to benefit from this surplus.
The GUS Pension Scheme has rules which specify the benefits to be paid and is financed accordingly, with assets being held in independently
administered funds.
A full actuarial valuation of the GUS Pension Scheme is carried out every three years with interim reviews in the intervening years. The last full valuation was
carried out as at 31 March 2004 by independent qualified actuaries, Watson Wyatt Limited, using the projected unit method.
As a result of the 31 March 2004 valuation it became possible to separately identify the underlying assets and liabilities which relate to the Burberry Group.
Therefore, since the valuation, Burberry Group has accounted for its proportionate share of the overall defined benefit obligation, scheme assets and costs.
The valuation of the GUS Pension Scheme used for Burberry Group’s IAS 19 disclosures for the year to 31 March 2006 has been based on an update of
the 31 March 2004 valuation. As at 31 March 2006, this update showed that there was an excess in the value of the assets of the GUS Pension Scheme,
when compared to the value of the liabilities, on the basis set out below. The overall excess was approximately £22.2m as at 31 March 2006 (2005: deficit
£6.6m) before allowing for deferred tax. Burberry’s Group’s proportionate share of this excess was approximately £1.8m (2005: deficit £1.0m) before
allowing for deferred tax. This surplus has been restricted as explained above.
Burberry Group’s disclosures in respect of its continued participation in the GUS Pension Scheme are shown below. The disclosures are in accordance with
IAS 19 and recognise all gains/losses immediately through a Group Statement of Recognised Income and Expenses.
The valuation assumptions
The principal actuarial assumptions used in the IAS 19 valuation of the Burberry Group’s portion of the GUS Pension Scheme are the same as those used
for the whole of the GUS Pension Scheme and are shown below:
Discount rate
Rate of inflation
Rate of salary increases
Rate of increases for pensions in payment and deferred pensions
Expected return on plan assets
Year to
31 March
2006
%
4.9%
2.9%
4.7%
2.9%
6.8%
Year to
31 March
2005
%
5.4%
2.9%
4.7%
2.9%
7.0%
The expected return on plan assets is calculated by reference to the GUS Pension Scheme investments at the year end and is a weighted average of the
expected returns on each main asset type (based on the market yields available on these asset types at the year end). The main asset types held by the
GUS Pension Scheme (expressed as a percentage of total assets) and their expected returns are as follows:
Equities
Fixed and index linked income securities
Other
Total
Asset
allocation at
31 March
2006
%
67%
30%
3%
100%
Expected
return for the
next year
%
7.9%
4.6%
3.7%
6.8%
Asset
allocation at
31 March
2005
%
67%
31%
2%
100%
Expected
return for the
next year
%
8.0%
5.1%
3.7%
7.0%
The IAS 19 valuation assumes mortality will be in line with standard tables known as PMA92C2004 for males and PFA92C2004 for females. An allowance
is also made for anticipated future improvements in life expectancy, by assuming that the probability of death occurring at each age will decrease by 0.25%
each year. Overall, the average expectation of life on retirement in normal health is assumed to be:
(cid:1) 18.9 years at age 65 for a male currently aged 65;
(cid:1) 22.0 years at age 65 for a female currently aged 65;
(cid:1) 19.6 years at age 65 for a male currently aged 50; and
(cid:1) 22.9 years at age 65 for a female currently aged 50.
88 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 Retirement benefit obligations continued
Defined benefit schemes continued
Based on the method and assumptions outlined above, the amount recognised in Burberry Group’s balance sheet is determined as follows:
As at
31 March
2006
£m
(39.4)
41.2
1.8
(1.8)
–
(3.3)
5.8
Present value of Burberry Group’s share of scheme’s liabilities (the defined benefit obligation)
Market value of Burberry Group’s share of scheme’s assets
Net assets/(liabilities)
Restricted recognition of assets
Net assets/(liabilities) recognised in the balance sheet
Amounts for the current and previous two periods are as follows:
Defined benefit obligation
Market value of assets
Surplus/(deficit)
Restricted recognition of assets
Surplus/(deficit) recognised
Experience adjustments on liabilities
Experience adjustments on assets
The amount recognised in the income statement are as follows:
Current service cost (included in net operating costs)
Interest cost (included in net finance income)
Expected return on plan assets (included in net finance income)
Total included within employee costs
The amount recognised in the Group Statement of Recognised Income and Expense is as follows:
Loss on liabilities
Gain on assets
Total gain/(loss)
Restricted recognition of assets
Total gain/(loss) included in statement of recognised income and expense in year
Cumulative actuarial gain included in statement of recognised income and expense
As at
31 March
2006
£m
(39.4)
41.2
1.8
(1.8)
–
As at
31 March
2005
£m
(35.0)
34.0
(1.0)
–
(1.0)
(2.9)
1.4
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
(0.9)
(1.8)
2.3
(0.4)
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
(3.3)
5.8
2.5
(1.8)
0.7
1.0
As at
31 March
2005
£m
(35.0)
34.0
(1.0)
–
(1.0)
As at
31 March
2004
£m
(30.9)
29.4
(1.5)
–
(1.5)
(2.0)
3.8
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
(0.9)
(1.7)
1.9
(0.7)
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
(2.9)
1.4
(1.5)
–
(1.5)
0.3
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NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 Retirement benefit obligations continued
Defined benefit schemes continued
Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation are as follows:
Opening defined benefit obligation
Current service cost
Interest cost
Employee contributions
Actuarial gain/(loss) on liabilities
Benefits paid
Closing defined benefit obligation
Changes in the fair value of the plan assets are as follows:
Opening fair value of plan assets
Expected return
Actuarial gain on assets
Contributions paid by employer
Contributions paid by employees
Benefits paid
Closing fair value of plan assets
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
(35.0)
(0.9)
(1.8)
(0.2)
(3.3)
1.8
(39.4)
Year to
31 March
2006
£m
34.0
2.3
5.8
0.7
0.2
(1.8)
41.2
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
(30.9)
(0.9)
(1.7)
(0.2)
(2.9)
1.6
(35.0)
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
29.4
1.9
1.4
2.7
0.2
(1.6)
34.0
The actual return on the plan assets in the year to 31 March 2006 was £8.1m (2005: £3.3m).
Burberry Group’s total contribution to the GUS Pension Scheme during the year to 31 March 2006 was £0.7m (2005: £2.7m). The Burberry Group expects
to contribute £0.7m in the year to 31 March 2007.
Supplemental executive retirement plan US
Rose Marie Bravo is entitled to these plans as explained in the Report on Directors’ remuneration and related matters. Payments are made into the
Supplemental executive retirement plan based on a percentage of salary and benefits. Interest is earned on the scheme at a rate of 4.6% (2005: 4.4%).
Retirement indemnities France
Burberry France S.A.S.U. offers lump sum benefits at retirement to all employees that are employed by the company based on the length of service and
salary. There are no assets held by Burberry Group companies in relation to this commitment.
Burberry (Taiwan) Co. Ltd retirement scheme
Burberry (Taiwan) Co. Ltd offers lump sum benefits at retirement to employees transferred from one of the previous operators based on the length of
service up to the date of transfer (i.e. 1 August 2005) and salary at retirement. There are no assets held by Burberry Group companies in relation to this
commitment.
Starting from 1 August 2005, all employees of Burberry (Taiwan) Co. Ltd join the defined contribution scheme operated under local labour ordinance.
Defined contribution schemes
GUS money purchase pension plan UK
This scheme was introduced during the year to 31 March 1999 with the aim of providing pension benefits for those GUS group employees in the
UK who, hitherto, had been ineligible for GUS defined benefit pension scheme membership. The assets of this scheme are held separately from those of
GUS plc in an independently administered fund.
Burberry money purchase plan US
Burberry Group administers a Money Purchase Plan in the US (a 401(k) scheme), which covers all eligible full-time employees who have reached the age of
21 and have completed one full year of service. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of Burberry Group in an independently
administered fund.
Burberry Asia Limited retirement scheme
Burberry Group administers a Money Purchase Plan in Hong Kong, which covers all eligible full-time employees. The assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of Burberry Group in an independently administered fund.
90 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
31 Related party transactions
GUS plc and other GUS related companies were related parties of the Burberry Group until 13 December 2005 as GUS plc owned the majority
shareholding in Burberry Group plc. On 13 December 2005 Burberry Group demerged from GUS plc, services provided since this date have been done so
in accordance with the Demerger agreement. Set out below are the transactions undertaken prior to 13 December 2005.
(a) Trading transactions and balances arising in the normal course of business
The following purchases and balances have arisen from transactions between Burberry Group and GUS related companies. The services purchased
by Burberry Group include treasury and cash management, tax management, insurance and insurance management, pension, human resources,
employee benefit administration, vehicle hire, property advice, marketing services, credit references, distribution and warehouse facilities and certain internal
audit support.
Related party
Related party’s relationship until 13 December 2005
Purchases from related parties
GUS plc and related companies
Total
Ultimate parent company
Related party
Related party’s relationship until 13 December 2005
Related party creditors
GUS plc and related companies
Total
Ultimate parent company
Purchases from
GUS related
companies for the
year to 31 March
2006
£m
1.8
1.8
Amounts due to
GUS related companies
as at 31 March
2006
£m
–
–
2005
£m
2.4
2.4
2005
£m
6.8
6.8
(b) Funding transactions and balances arising in the normal course of business
Amounts have been deposited with GUS group companies in accordance with Burberry’s counterparty risk policy during the year. No amounts were
deposited with GUS at 31 March 2006 (2005: £18.3m).
In addition forward currency contracts have been undertaken with GUS related companies during the year, which have been subject to Burberry’s
counterparty risk policy. No such hedges were outstanding as at 31 March 2006 (2005: £0.5m).
(c) Share repurchase programme
As part of the share repurchase programme 13,063,825 Ordinary Shares were purchased by the Company from GUS, representing a total cost, including
expenses, of £52.2m. All of the Ordinary Shares purchased have been cancelled. In addition, 570,030 Ordinary Shares purchased in the year to 31 March
2005 were cancelled in the current year.
32 Transition to IFRS
For all periods up to and including the year to 31 March 2005 the Burberry Group has prepared its financial statements in accordance with UK generally
accepted accounting practice (UK GAAP). For the year to 31 March 2006 the Burberry Group is required to prepare consolidated financial statements in
accordance with IFRS as endorsed by the European Commission.
The Group’s transition date to IFRS is 1 April 2004. This has been determined in accordance with IFRS 1, being the start of the earliest period of
comparative information.
IFRS 1 allows an entity to produce comparative information which does not comply with IAS 32 and IAS 39. The Group has taken advantage of this
exemption and has adopted IAS 32 and IAS 39 with effect from 1 April 2005. The reconciliations shown below do not include the impact of adopting
IAS 32 and IAS 39. The impact of adopting these standards is shown in note 3 – Changes in accounting policies and presentation.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 91
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
32 Transition to IFRS continued
To explain the change to IFRS, a reconciliation has been provided of the equity at 1 April 2004 and 31 March 2005 and the net income for the year to
31 March 2005 from the previously published consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with UK GAAP to the accompanying consolidated
financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. An explanation of the principal adjustments required by Burberry Group on conversion to IFRS are
set out below. This information had been extracted from the ‘Burberry Group plc financial results under IFRS’ as published by the Burberry Group on 10
June 2005, which is available on the Group’s website (www.burberryplc.com). Since June 2005, IFRS have been subject to ongoing review and further
clarification. The principal amendments since June 2005 have been in relation to IAS 12, IAS 38 and clarification of IAS 21. The impact on profit before
taxation as a result of these amendments is £0.7m.
There have been no material adjustments to the cash flow statement.
Attributable profit reconciliation between UK GAAP and IFRS:
Attributable profit under UK GAAP
Share based payments
Goodwill no longer amortised
Deferred tax remeasurement
Attributable profit under IFRS
Equity reconciliation between UK GAAP and IFRS:
Shareholders’ equity under UK GAAP
Share based payments
Goodwill no longer amortised
Deferred tax remeasurement
Dividends
Other
Shareholders’ equity under IFRS
Year to
31 March
2005
£m
109.9
(5.1)
6.8
0.3
111.9
As at
31 March
2004
£m
429.4
0.7
–
(12.6)
14.9
(0.2)
432.2
As at
31 March
2005
£m
454.6
0.7
6.8
(11.4)
21.7
(0.1)
472.3
The significant differences between UK GAAP and IFRS which affect the Group are as follows:
a) Share based payments
Under UK GAAP, the cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised in the year of performance to which the scheme related. The charge was recognised
based on the fair market value of the share award at the date of grant, less any consideration receivable from the participating Burberry employee.
Under IFRS equity-settled transaction charges are recognised from the date of grant over the vesting period of the shares. The total charge is determined
with reference to the fair value of the equity instruments awarded at the date of grant. The fair value at the date of grant has been determined using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Where awards are contingent upon future events an assessment of the likelihood of these conditions being achieved is made at the time of the award.
b) Goodwill no longer amortised
Under UK GAAP, goodwill was capitalised and amortised over its estimated useful economic life.
Under IFRS, goodwill has been assigned an indefinite life as at the date of transition and it is no longer amortised. Burberry has elected to apply the
exemption related to Business Combinations and has frozen its goodwill at its carrying value as at 1 April 2004. All accumulated amortisation at this point in
time has been reclassified against the cost of the goodwill. Impairment reviews will be carried out on goodwill on an annual basis and any impairment
charge would be charged and if applicable reported as a material item.
92 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
32 Transition to IFRS continued
c) Deferred taxation remeasurement
Under UK GAAP, deferred tax was recognised for all timing differences, being the difference between an entity’s taxable profits and its statutory results,
which are expected to reverse.
Deferred tax under IAS 12 “Income Taxes” is recognised on all taxable temporary differences and all deductible temporary differences and unused tax
losses, to the extent that there are sufficient taxable profits available in future periods. Temporary differences are the difference between the tax base of an
asset/liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements.
The most significant difference between IFRS and UK GAAP is that deferred tax is now recognised on the revaluation of fixed assets.
d) Dividends
Under UK GAAP, proposed dividends are recorded as a liability at the balance sheet date.
Under IFRS, dividends proposed at the balance sheet date are only recorded as a liability when the shareholders have approved their distribution or for the
interim dividend when it has been paid. The recognition of the charge in the income statement in relation to dividends does not affect the timing of the
payment of dividends or Burberry’s dividend policy.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 93
PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES
Company
Country of incorporation
Nature of business
Spain
Burberry (Spain) S.A.
Burberry (Spain) Retail S.L.
Mercader y Casadevall S.A.
Europe
Burberry Limited
Burberry Italy Retail Limited
The Scotch House Limited*
Woodrow-Universal Limited*
Burberry France S.A.S.U.
Burberry (Suisse) S.A.*
Burberry Italy SRL*
Burberry (Deutschland) GmbH
Burberry Holdings GmbH
North America
Burberry Limited
Burberry (Wholesale) Limited
Asia Pacific
Burberry Asia Ltd
Burberry (Singapore) Distribution Company Pte Ltd
Burberry Pacific Pty Ltd
Burberry Korea Ltd
Burberry (Taiwan) Co Ltd
Burberry (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Burberry Japan KK
*Held directly by Burberry Group plc
Spain
Spain
Spain
UK
UK
UK
UK
France
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
Austria
USA
USA
Hong Kong
Singapore
Australia
Korea
Taiwan
Malaysia
Japan
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer
Luxury goods retailer
Luxury goods retailer, wholesaler and licensor
Luxury goods retailer
Luxury goods brand and licensor
Textile manufacturer
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer
Luxury goods retailer
Luxury goods wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer and wholesaler
Luxury goods retailer
Luxury goods retailer
Luxury goods retailer, wholesaler and licensor
All principal subsidiary undertakings are wholly owned as at 31 March 2006 and operate in the country in which they are incorporated with the exception of
Burberry Italy Retail Limited, which operates principally in Italy. All the subsidiary undertakings have been consolidated as at 31 March 2006. Non-operating
intermediate holding and financing companies are excluded from the list above.
Up to 13 December 2005 Burberry Group plc, which is the ultimate parent undertaking as at 31 March 2006, was 65 percent owned by GUS Holdings
Limited, a subsidiary of GUS plc, which is registered in England and Wales. Up to 13 December 2005, the ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party
was GUS plc.
94 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
FIVE YEAR SUMMARY
Turnover by product
Womenswear
Menswear
Accessories (including Childrens)
Other
Licence
Total
Turnover by destination
Spain
Europe
North America
Asia Pacific
Other
Total
Turnover by operation
Retail
Wholesale
Licence
Total
Profit by operation
Wholesale and Retail
Licence
EBIT** (before Atlas costs)
Net interest income/(expense)
Atlas costs
Foreign currency loss on loans with GUS group (pre-flotation)
Goodwill amortisation
Exceptional/material items
Profit on ordinary activities before taxation
Tax on profit on ordinary activities
2002*
UK GAAP
(Pro forma)
£m
165.2
149.4
125.8
5.3
53.5
499.2
£m
134.1
152.6
110.5
100.1
1.9
499.2
£m
156.9
288.8
53.5
499.2
£m
42.7
47.6
90.3
(0.5)
–
(0.1)
(4.9)
–
84.8
(28.3)
Profit on ordinary activities after taxation / Attributable profit
56.5
2003*
UK GAAP
2004
UK GAAP
2005
UK GAAP
£m
197.9
162.8
169.5
5.1
58.3
593.6
£m
143.4
159.3
140.5
147.0
3.4
593.6
£m
228.4
306.9
58.3
593.6
£m
64.3
52.4
116.7
(0.9)
–
(2.3)
(6.4)
(22.0)
85.1
(32.9)
52.2
£m
225.7
190.1
189.0
4.0
67.0
675.8
£m
155.8
191.0
162.4
162.6
4.0
675.8
£m
257.4
351.4
67.0
675.8
£m
86.6
56.0
142.6
2.3
–
–
(6.8)
2.2
140.3
(47.3)
93.0
£m
242.1
194.5
197.6
2.9
78.4
715.5
£m
168.4
188.0
165.9
186.6
6.6
715.5
£m
265.2
371.9
78.4
715.5
£m
98.5
67.0
165.5
4.9
–
–
(6.8)
0.8
164.4
(54.5)
109.9
Margin analysis
Gross margin as percentage of turnover
EBIT** as percentage of turnover
%
50.3%
18.1%
%
56.0%
19.7%
%
57.9%
21.1%
%
59.3%
23.1%
2005
IFRS
£m
242.1
194.5
197.6
2.9
78.4
715.5
£m
168.4
188.0
165.9
186.6
6.6
715.5
£m
265.2
371.9
78.4
715.5
£m
94.3
67.0
161.3
4.9
–
–
–
–
166.2
(54.3)
111.9
%
59.3%
22.5%
2006
IFRS
£m
249.3
206.2
203.2
3.1
81.1
742.9
£m
134.1
216.3
180.4
201.4
10.7
742.9
£m
318.5
343.3
81.1
742.9
£m
96.2
69.4
165.6
2.5
(11.1)
–
–
–
157.0
(50.6)
106.4
%
60.0%
22.3%
*Years to 31 March 2002 and 2003 have not been restated to reflect the impact of adopting FRS 17 ‘Retirement Benefits’ as the necessary data is not available.
**Earnings before interest, taxation, goodwill amortisation and exceptional/material items.
Pro forma financial information
Pro forma financial information has been extracted from the Listing Particulars of the Company, dated 12 July 2002. The pro forma financial information has
been prepared by combining the historical financial information for each of the companies that comprise the Burberry Group. The pro forma information
relates to the financial years prior to the flotation of Burberry Group. On flotation the Burberry Group was reorganised and a legal statutory group was
formed, as a consequence statutory consolidations have been performed for the year to 31 March 2003 and all subsequent years.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 95
FIVE YEAR SUMMARY CONTINUED
Earnings and dividends
items/ Atlas costs
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share before goodwill amortisation
and exceptional
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill
amortisation and exceptional
Dividend per share (UK GAAP on an accruals basis)
Dividend per share (IFRS on a paid basis)
Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares
in issue during the year
Dividend cover (UK GAAP on an accruals basis)*
Dividend cover (IFRS on a paid basis)*
items/ Atlas cost
2002*
UK GAAP
(Pro forma)
pence
per share
11.3
12.3
11.1
12.1
n/a
n/a
506.3
n/a
n/a
2003*
UK GAAP
pence
per share
10.5
14.9
10.3
14.6
3.0
n/a
506.2
5.0
n/a
2004
UK GAAP
pence
per share
18.8
19.8
18.4
19.4
4.5
n/a
505.9
4.4
n/a
2005
UK GAAP
pence
per share
22.2
23.4
21.8
23.0
6.5
n/a
504.6
3.7
n/a
*Based on attributable profit (IFRS basis) or profit after taxation before goodwill amortisation and exceptional items (UK GAAP basis).
Balance sheet
Fixed assets, investment and other intangible assets
Working capital (excluding cash and borrowings)
Other long term liabilities
Net operating assets
Goodwill
Deferred consideration for acquisitions
Cash at bank, net of overdraft and borrowings
Taxation (including deferred taxation)
Dividends payable
Net assets
Cash flow
Operating profit before goodwill amortisation,
exceptional items and Atlas costs
Atlas costs
Operating profit after Atlas costs
Depreciation, impairment and trademark amortisation charges
Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets and
similar non-cash charges
Charges in respect of employee share incentive schemes
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash inflow from operations before capital expenditure
Purchase of tangible and intangible fixed assets
Sale of tangible fixed assets
Net cash inflow from operating activities
2002*
UK GAAP
(Pro forma)
£m
125.4
87.7
(3.9)
209.2
94.9
(22.5)
21.3
(20.5)
–
282.4
2002*
UK GAAP
(Pro forma)
£m
90.3
–
90.3
14.0
0.2
–
(7.0)
(5.2)
(2.2)
90.1
(39.4)
0.5
51.2
2003*
UK GAAP
2004
UK GAAP
2005
UK GAAP
£m
162.4
73.8
(10.6)
225.6
122.8
(31.7)
79.6
0.4
(10.0)
386.7
£m
150.7
66.6
(10.8)
206.5
110.6
(31.7)
157.9
1.0
(14.9)
429.4
£m
167.0
77.7
(9.8)
234.9
107.1
(32.7)
169.9
(2.9)
(21.7)
454.6
2003*
UK GAAP
2004
UK GAAP
2005
UK GAAP
£m
£m
£m
116.7
–
116.7
19.0
1.5
–
5.2
(2.4)
25.0
165.0
(55.7)
0.2
109.5
142.6
–
142.6
28.5
1.7
3.6
(7.5)
(1.5)
18.2
185.6
(28.8)
–
156.8
165.5
–
165.5
24.4
(1.1)
5.3
(12.8)
(7.3)
1.5
175.5
(37.2)
3.1
141.4
2005
IFRS
pence
per share
22.7
n/a
22.2
n/a
n/a
5.0
504.5
n/a
4.5
2005
IFRS
£m
165.6
79.6
(10.1)
235.1
114.0
(32.7)
169.9
(14.0)
–
472.3
2005
IFRS
£m
161.3
–
161.3
24.4
(1.1)
9.5
(12.9)
(7.3)
1.5
175.4
(37.2)
3.1
141.3
2006
IFRS
pence
per share
22.9
24.7
22.3
24.1
n/a
7.0
477.6
n/a
3.2
2006
IFRS
£m
181.2
121.7
(19.2)
283.7
121.2
(11.5)
12.5
(19.3)
–
386.6
2006
IFRS
£m
165.6
(11.1)
154.5
24.9
(1.7)
7.4
(17.8)
1.8
(20.7)
148.4
(30.7)
3.6
121.3
*Years to 31 March 2002 and 2003 have not been restated to reflect the impact of adopting FRS 17 ‘Retirement Benefits’ as the necessary data is not available.
96 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
COMPANY REPORT OF THE AUDITORS
Independent auditors’ report to the members of Burberry Group plc
We have audited the parent company financial statements of Burberry Group plc for the year to 31 March 2006 which comprises the Balance Sheet and the
related notes. These parent company financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein. We have also audited the
information in the Directors’ Remuneration Report that is described as having been audited.
We have reported separately on the Group financial statements of Burberry Group plc for the year to 31 March 2006.
Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors
The directors’ responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report, the Directors’ Remuneration Report and the parent company financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) are set out in the
Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities.
Our responsibility is to audit the parent company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited in accordance with
relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). This report, including the opinion, has been prepared for
and only for the Company’s members as a body in accordance with Section 235 of the Companies Act 1985 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving
this opinion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come
save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
We report to you our opinion as to whether the parent company financial statements give a true and fair view and whether the parent company financial
statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985.
We report to you whether in our opinion the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the parent company financial statements. The
information given in the Directors’ Report includes that specific information presented in the Business and Financial Review that is cross referred from the
Business Review section of the Directors’ Report. We also report to you if, in our opinion, the Company has not kept proper accounting records, if we have
not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specified by law regarding directors’ remuneration and other
transactions are not disclosed.
We read other information contained in the Annual Report and consider whether it is consistent with the audited Group financial statements. The other
information comprises only the Chairman’s Letter, Company Overview and Strategy, Business and Financial Review, Risks, the Directors’ report, the
unaudited part of the Directors’ Remuneration report and related matters, the Corporate Governance Statement and the Corporate Social Responsibility
Statement. We consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the Group
financial statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other information.
Basis of audit opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes
examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the parent company financial statements and the part of the Directors’
Remuneration Report to be audited. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgments made by the directors in the preparation of
the parent company financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Company’s circumstances, consistently applied and
adequately disclosed.
We planned and performed our audit, so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with
sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the parent company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be
audited are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall
adequacy of the presentation of information in the parent company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited.
Opinion
In our opinion:
(cid:1) the parent company financial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, of the
state of the Company’s affairs as at 31 March 2006;
(cid:1) the parent company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited have been properly prepared in accordance
with the Companies Act 1985; and
(cid:1) the information given in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the parent company financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
London
24 May 2006
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 97
As at
31 March
2006(1)
£m
1,112.5
1,112.5
71.9
650.3
0.5
0.8
723.5
(95.1)
(0.1)
628.3
1,740.8
(1,046.8)
694.0
0.2
151.8
0.9
541.1
694.0
–
694.0
As at
31 March
2005(2)
(Restated)*
£m
1,047.2
1,047.2
127.0
565.2
–
0.7
692.9
(133.6)
–
559.3
1,606.5
(703.1)
903.4
1.1
136.1
–
766.2
902.6
0.8
903.4
Note
D
E
E
F
G
H
I
I
I
I
I
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
Fixed assets
Investments in Group companies
Current assets
Debtors due within one year
Debtors due after one year
Derivative assets
Cash at bank
Current liabilities
Creditors – amounts falling due within one year
Derivative liabilities
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors – amounts falling due after one year
Net assets
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Capital reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity Shareholders’ Funds
Non-equity Shareholders’ Funds
Total equity
*Restated to reflect prior period adjustments – see note C
(1) Reflects the adoption of FRS 25 and FRS 26
(2) Does not reflect the adoption of FRS 25 and FRS 26
Approved by the Board on 24 May 2006 and signed on its behalf by:
John Peace
Chairman
Stacey Cartwright
Chief Financial Officer
98 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A Basis of preparation
Burberry Group plc (“the Company”) is the parent company of the Burberry Group. Burberry Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and its
principal business is investments in Group companies.
Burberry Group is a luxury goods manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific; licensing activity is also carried out,
principally in Japan. All of the companies, which comprise Burberry Group, are owned by the Company directly or indirectly.
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention with the exception of financial instruments
which are included in the financial statements at fair value and in accordance with applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom and the
Companies Act 1985.
B Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to
all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. Changes to accounting policies and presentation are set out in note C.
(i) Share schemes
This accounting policy differs from the prior period, see note C regarding the impact of the change in accounting policy.
Incentive plans
Employees in Burberry Group (including directors) receive certain share incentives relating to Burberry Group plc shares.
The cost of the share incentives is measured with reference to the fair value of the equity instruments awarded at the date of grant. The Black-Scholes option
pricing model is used to determine the fair value of the award made. The impact of performance conditions is not considered in determining the fair value on
the date of grant, except for conditions linked to the price of a Burberry Group plc share, i.e. market conditions. Vesting conditions which relate to non-
market conditions are allowed for in the assumptions about the number of options expected to vest. The estimate of the number of options expected to vest
is revised at each balance sheet date.
The cost of the share based incentives are recharged and recognised as an expense over the vesting period of the awards in the entity employing the
relevant persons receiving the share awards. A corresponding increase in equity is recognised in Burberry Group plc.
The proceeds received from the exercise of the equity instruments awarded, net of any directly attributable transaction costs, are credited to share capital
and share premium in Burberry Group plc.
(ii) Dividend distribution
This accounting policy differs from the prior period, see note C regarding the impact of the change in accounting policy.
Dividend distributions to Burberry Group plc’s shareholders are recognised as a liability in the period in which the dividends are approved by the shareholders
for the final dividend or paid in respect of the interim dividend.
(iii) Investments in Group companies
Investments in Group companies are stated at cost, less any provision to reflect impairment in value.
Loans to Group companies are considered to be part of the net investment in the subsidiary and any foreign exchange gains or losses made on these loans
are recognised in the profit and loss account.
(iv) Impairment of assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful economic life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to
amortisation or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which
there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).
(v) Taxation including deferred tax
Deferred taxation is recognised as a liability or asset if transactions have occurred at the balance sheet date that give rise to an obligation to pay more
taxation in future, or a right to pay less taxation in future. An asset is not recognised to the extent that the realisation of economic benefits in the future is
uncertain. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 99
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
B Accounting policies continued
(vi) Share capital
This accounting policy differs from the prior period, see note C regarding the impact of the change in accounting policy.
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net
of tax, from the proceeds.
Where the Company purchases its own equity share capital (treasury shares), the consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs is
deducted from equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders until the shares are cancelled, reissued or disposed of. Where such shares are
subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is
included in equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders.
Redeemable preference shares are considered to be a liability and are disclosed under non-current liabilities on the balance sheet.
(vii) Financial instruments
This accounting policy differs from the prior period, see note C regarding the impact of the change in accounting policy. Details of the accounting policies for
the year to 31 March 2005 can be found in note 2 and 32 of the Group’s consolidated accounts for that year.
Financial instruments are reported and measured in accordance with FRS 25 and FRS 26 respectively. The Company used the exemption not to present
FRS 25 disclosures in the notes to the entity’s financial statements as full equivalent disclosures are presented within the consolidated financial statements.
(viii) Foreign currency transactions
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the exchange rates ruling at the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, which are held at the year end, are translated into Sterling at the exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date.
Exchange differences on monetary items are taken to the profit and loss account in the period in which they arise.
(ix) Cash flow statement
The Company is exempt from the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement under FRS 1 (revised 1996) “Cash flow statements”, as it is a part of
Burberry Group and the cash flow for the Company is included in the consolidated financial statements of Burberry Group.
(x) Related party transactions
FRS 8, “Related Party Disclosures” requires the disclosure of the details of material transactions and balances between the reporting entity and related
parties. The Company has taken advantage of the exemption under the terms of FRS 8, not to disclose details of transactions with entities that are part of
Burberry Group.
C Changes in accounting policies and presentation
The Accounting Standards Board have issued a number of new financial reporting standards in the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, which impact on
the financial statements for the Company. The results for the year to 31 March 2006, have incorporated the impact of the adoption of the following
accounting standards:
FRS 20 – “Share based payments”
FRS 21 – “Events after the balance sheet date”
FRS 23 – “The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates”
FRS 25 – “Financial instruments: disclosure and presentation”
FRS 26 – “Financial instruments: measurements”
The adoption of each of these standards represents a change in accounting policy and comparative figures have been restated accordingly, except where
the exemption from restating comparatives has been taken.
The comparative information has been restated to reflect the changes required by FRS 20. The impact of this change was an increase in debtors due after
one year of £23.3m (2004: £13.8m) and an increase in the profit and loss reserves of £23.3m (2004: £13.8m) as at 31 March 2005.
The comparative information has also been restated to reflect the changes required by FRS 21. The impact of this change was to reduce creditors due within
one year by £21.7m (2004: £14.9m) and increase the profit and loss reserves by £21.7m (2004: £14.9m) as at 31 March 2005.
FRS 23, FRS 25 and FRS 26 have been adopted in the current year. FRS 23 has no material impact on the previously reported accounts.
100 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
C Changes in accounting policies and presentation continued
The adjustments to the opening balance sheet at 1 April 2005 are shown in the table below, only those line items that have been impacted are shown below:
Current assets
Debtors due within one year
Derivative assets
Current liabilities
Creditors – amounts falling due after one year
Impact on net assets
Ordinary Share capital
Impact on Shareholders’ Funds
D Investment in Group companies
Cost
As at 1 April 2004 and at 31 March 2005
Additions
As at 31 March 2006
Opening
balance
sheet as at
1 April
2005
£m
127.0
–
(703.1)
1.1
Impact
of
adopting
FRS 25
–
–
(0.8)
(0.8)
(0.8)
(0.8)
Impact
of
adopting
FRS 26
(0.4)
0.4
–
–
–
–
Restated
opening
position as
at 1 April
2005
126.6
0.4
(703.9)
0.3
£m
1,047.2
65.3
1,112.5
The principal subsidiaries of the Company are listed on page 94.
Prior to 13 December 2005, the ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party was GUS plc which was the parent company of the largest group to
consolidate these financial statements. Following the demerger from GUS plc, on 13 December 2005, Burberry Group plc became the ultimate parent
Company of the Burberry Group. Burberry Group plc is registered in England and Wales and its registered number is 03458224.
E Debtors
Debtors due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
Corporation tax
Amounts receivable from Group companies
Total debtors due within one year
Debtors due after one year:
Amounts receivable from Group companies
Total debtors due after one year
Total debtors
*Restatement of the long term and current portion of amounts receivable from Group companies.
As at
31 March
2006
£m
–
6.2
65.7
71.9
650.3
650.3
722.2
As at
31 March
2005
(Restated)*
£m
5.2
0.2
121.6
127.0
565.2
565.2
692.2
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 101
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
E Debtors continued
The loans receivable from Group companies are interest bearing. The interest rate earned is based on relevant national LIBOR equivalents. The maturity of
debtors due after one year is as follows:
As at
31 March
2006
£m
0.5
633.9
–
15.9
650.3
As at
31 March
2006
£m
0.8
As at
31 March
2006
£m
47.0
47.9
–
0.2
95.1
As at
31 March
2005
(Restated)
£m
42.6
2.7
504.4
15.5
565.2
As at
31 March
2005
(Restated)
£m
0.7
As at
31 March
2005
(Restated)*
£m
34.5
98.6
0.3
0.2
133.6
As at
31 March
2006
£m
As at
31 March
2005
(Restated)*
£m
1,046.8
703.1
Between one and two years
Between two and three years
Between three and four years
Over five years
Total
F Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand earns interest based on the relevant LIBID equivalents.
G Creditors – amounts falling due within one year
Unsecured:
Trading balances payable to Group companies
Loan balances payable to Group companies
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Total
*Restatement of the long term and current portion of amounts payable from Group companies.
H Creditors – amounts falling due after one year
Unsecured:
Amounts payable to Group companies
*Restatement of the long term and current portion of amounts payable from Group companies.
102 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
H Creditors – amounts falling due after one year continued
The maturity of long-term liabilities is as follows:
Between one and two years
Between two and three years
Between three and four years
Over five years
Total
The long-term liabilities are interest bearing. The interest rate incurred is based on relevant national LIBOR equivalents.
I Share capital and reserves
Authorised share capital
1,999,999,998,000 (2005: 1,999,999,998,000) Ordinary Shares of 0.05p (2005: 0.05p) each
1,600,000,000 (2005: 1,600,000,000) redeemable preference shares of 0.05p (2005: 0.05p) each
Total
Allotted, called up and fully paid share capital
Ordinary Shares of 0.05p (2005: 0.05p) each
As at 1 April 2005
Allotted on exercise of IPO Option Schemes awards during year
Cancelled on repurchase of own shares
As at 31 March 2006
Redeemable preference shares of 0.05p (2005: 0.05p) each
As at 1 April 2005
Impact of adopting new accounting standards (see note C)
Shares redeemed during the year
As at 31 March 2006
As at
31 March
2006
£m
257.7
771.6
–
17.5
1,046.8
2006
£m
1,000.0
0.8
1,000.8
Number
488,916,927
3,664,178
(45,868,642)
446,712,463
1,600,000,000
–
(1,600,000,000)
–
As at
31 March
2005
(Restated)
£m
–
62.2
624.2
16.7
703.1
2005
(Restated)
£m
1,000.0
0.8
1,000.8
£m
0.3
–
(0.1)
0.2
0.8
(0.8)
–
–
Redeemable preference share capital
Called up redeemable preference shares, which do not carry any voting rights, were issued prior to flotation and were held by GUS group. The Company had
the right to redeem the preference shares at any time until 14 June 2007. On 12 January 2006 the Company repurchased the redeemable preference shares
for £1 and the balance was transferred to other reserves as a non-distributable item.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 103
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
I Share capital and reserves continued
Reconciliation of movement in Company Shareholders’ Funds
As at 1 April 2004
Impact of adopting new accounting standards (see note C)
Restated balance as at 1 April 2004
Retained loss for the year
Total recognised expense for the year
Employee share option schemes
– value of share options granted
– exercise of share options
Share buy back costs
Purchase of own shares by ESOPs
Sale of shares by ESOPs
As at 31 March 2005
Impact of adopting new accounting standards (see note C)
As at 1 April 2005
Retained loss for the year
Total recognised expense for the year
Employee share option scheme
– value of share options granted
– exercise of share costs
Share buy back costs
Sale of shares by ESOPs
Redemption of preference shares
As at 31 March 2006
Share
capital
£m
1.1
-
1.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.1
(0.8)
0.3
-
-
-
-
(0.1)
-
-
0.2
Share
premium
£m
Capital
reserve
£m
Profit and
loss
account
£m
124.7
-
124.7
-
-
-
11.4
-
-
-
136.1
-
136.1
-
-
-
15.7
-
-
-
151.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.1
-
0.8
0.9
819.9
28.7
848.6
(26.6)
(26.6)
9.5
-
(58.4)
(8.7)
1.8
766.2
-
766.2
(43.3)
(43.3)
7.4
-
(191.6)
2.4
-
541.1
Total
equity
£m
945.7
28.7
974.4
(26.6)
(26.6)
9.5
11.4
(58.4)
(8.7)
1.8
903.4
(0.8)
902.6
(43.3)
(43.3)
7.4
15.7
(191.6)
2.4
0.8
694.0
Loss on ordinary activities before dividends payable was £10.5m (2005: loss £1.8m). As permitted by section 230 of the Companies Act 1985, the Company
has not presented its own profit and loss account. The Company audit fee was £0.3m (2005: £0.3m). Dividend disclosures are provided in note 10 of the
Group accounts.
During the year to 31 March 2006, the Company repurchased and subsequently cancelled 45,868,642 Ordinary Shares, representing 9% of the issued share
capital, at a total cost of £191.6m. The nominal value of the shares was £22,934, which was transferred to a capital redemption reserve. The profit and loss
account was reduced by £191.6m. This amount included 870,030 Ordinary Shares purchased in the year to 31 March 2005 which were cancelled in the
current year.
The cost of own shares held in the Burberry Group ESOPs has been offset against the profit and loss account, as the amounts paid reduce the profits
available for distribution by the Burberry Group and the Company. As at 31 March 2006 the amounts offset against this reserve are £16.0m (2005: £19.0m).
The capital reserve consists of non-distributable reserves and the capital redemption reserve arising on the purchase of own shares.
J Contingent liabilities
Burberry Group plc, together with Burberry Limited, Burberry (Spain) S.A. and Burberry Asia Limited make up the Guarantor Group for a £200m five year
multi currency revolving facility agreement. The facility was co-ordinated by HSBC (Co-ordinator and Agent) and the mandated lead arrangers were Barclays
Capital, HSBC Bank plc, Lloyds TSB Bank plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and Societe Generale. All have an equal commitment of £40m each, and the
interest incurred on this facility accrues at LIBOR plus 0.325% per annum.
A potential liability may arise in the future if one of the Group members defaults on the loan facility. Each guarantor, including Burberry Group plc would be
liable to cover the amounts outstanding, including principal and interest elements.
104 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
K Related party transactions
GUS plc and other GUS related companies were related parties of Burberry Group plc until 13 December 2005 as GUS plc owned the majority shareholding
in Burberry Group plc. On 13 December 2005 Burberry Group plc demerged from GUS plc and became the ultimate parent Company of the Group.
Share repurchase programme
As part of the Share repurchase programme, 13,063,825 Ordinary Shares were purchased by the Company from GUS, representing a total cost, including
expenses, of £52.2m. All of the Ordinary Shares purchased from GUS have been cancelled. In addition, 570,030 Ordinary Shares purchased from GUS in
the year to 31 March 2005 were cancelled in the current year.
Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06 105
WORLDWIDE STORE PROFILE AS AT 31 MARCH 2006
USA
35 stores
14 outlets
UK
8 stores
8 outlets
3 concessions
Europe
16 stores*
7 outlets
86 concessions
Russia
2 stores*
Middle East
8 stores*
India
1 store*
South America
4 stores*
Taiwan
12 stores &
concessions
Other SE Asia
19 stores &
concessions*
South Korea
55 concessions
Hong Kong
5 stores
5 concessions
China
33 stores &
concessions*
Japan
Licensed
6 stores*
* Includes stores/concessions operated by Burberry partners
TURNOVER AND OPERATING PROFIT
Revenues – Five Year Track Record
£ millions
£742.9
£715.5
£675.8
£593.6
£499.2
Operating Profit* – Five Year Track Record
£ millions
£161.3
£165.6
£142.6
£116.7
£90.3
01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06
01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06
(1) (1)
(2)
(1)
(3)
Estimated brand sales at retail value
2005/06 total: £2.7bn
Turnover by channel of distribution
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Europe 35%
North America 15%
Non-Japan Asia 10%
Japan 36%
Other 4%
Retail 43%
£318.5m
Wholesale 46%
£343.3m
Licence 11%
£81.1m
Turnover by product category
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Turnover by geographic destination
2005/06 total: £742.9m
Womenswear 34%
£249.3m
Menswear 28%
£206.2m
Accessories* 26%
£203.2m
Licensing 11%
£81.1m
Other 1%
£3.1m
* Includes childrenswear
(1) Under UK GAAP, excluding goodwill amortisation and exceptional items.
(2) Under IFRS.
(3) Under IFRS and before Project Atlas costs.
106 Burberry Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2005/06
Europe 47%
£350.4m
North America 24%
£180.4m
Asia Pacific 27%
£201.4m
Other 2%
£10.7m
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Registrar
Enquiries concerning holdings of the Company’s shares and notification of the holder’s change of address should be referred to Lloyds TSB Registrars, The
Causeway, Worthing, West Sussex, BN99 6DA, telephone: 0870 600 3970. In addition, Lloyds TSB Registrars offer a range of shareholder information
online at www.shareview.co.uk. A text phone facility for those with hearing difficulties is available by calling: 0870 600 3950.
Share price information
The latest Burberry Group plc share price is available on Burberry’s website and also on the Financial Times Cityline Service on 0906 843 0000 (calls
charged at 60p per minute).
ShareGift
Shareholders with a small number of Burberry shares, the value of which makes it uneconomic to sell them, may wish to consider donating their shares to
the charity ShareGift, (registered charity 1052686) which specialises in using such holdings for charitable benefit. A ShareGift Donation form can be
obtained from Lloyds TSB Registrars at the above address.
For further information, ShareGift can be contacted as follows:
ShareGift
46 Grosvenor Street
London
W1K 3HN
Telephone: 020 7828 1151
Website: www.sharegift.org
Internet
A full range of investor relations information on Burberry is available at www.burberryplc.com. This includes web casts of results presentations given to
analysts and fund managers together with the slides accompanying those presentations.
Financial calendar
Final dividend record date
First quarter trading update
Annual General Meeting
Final dividend to be paid
First half trading update
Preliminary announcement of interim results
Third quarter trading update and Interim dividend record date
Interim dividend to be paid
Second half trading update
Preliminary announcement of annual results
Registered office
Burberry Group plc
18-22 Haymarket
London
SW1Y 4DQ
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7968 0000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7980 2950
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1856
Thomas Burberry, a 21 year old
draper’s apprentice opened a small
outfitters shop in Basingstoke,
Hampshire, England.
1870
A commitment to quality and
innovation in fabric and outerwear
design earned Burberry a loyal
following. By 1870, the shop had
grown into an ‘emporium’.
1880
Gabardine, the breathable,
weatherproof and tearproof
fabric developed by Burberry
was introduced in 1880.
1891
Now trading as Thomas Burberry
& Sons, the business opened
a shop in the West End of London
at 30 Haymarket.
1895
Burberry developed the Tielocken,
the predecessor of the trench
coat, which was adopted by British
officers during the Boer War.
1901
The Equestrian Knight trademark
appeared for the first time
accompanied by the Latin word
Prorsum’ meaning forwards.
‘
1911
Equipped by Burberry, the
Norwegian explorer Captain
Roald Amundsen became the
first man to reach the South Pole.
1914
Commissioned by the War Office
to adapt its earlier officer’s coat
for new combat requirements,
Burberry added epaulettes and
D’ rings, and the ‘trench coat’
was born.
‘
1920
The Burberry check, registered
as a trademark, was introduced
as a lining to the trench coat in
the 1920s.
1955
Burberry was awarded a Royal
Warrant, by HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
1989
A second Royal Warrant was
granted to Burberry in 1989
by HRH The Prince of Wales.
2006
Burberry is an internationally
recognised luxury brand with
a worldwide distribution network.