H.B. Fuller Company
Annual Report 2019

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The Fulham Shore PLC 1st Floor 50-51 Berwick Street London W1F 8SJ Tel: 020 3026 8129 Email: info@fulhamshore.com www.fulhamshore.com REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended 31 March 2019 Our Restaurants www.francomanca.co.uk www.therealgreek.com Perivan 255383 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp01.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp01.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 1 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC TABLE OF CONTENTS BACKGROUND AND HIGHLIGHTS CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT FINANCIAL REVIEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION DIRECTORS’ REPORT STATEMENT ON DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN EQUITY COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN EQUITY CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENT ACCOUNTING POLICIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND ADVISERS NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Page 2 3 6 11 13 15 19 23 24 29 30 32 33 34 35 46 83 84 1 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 2 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC BACKGROUND AND HIGHLIGHTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 Background The Fulham Shore PLC (the “Company” or “Fulham Shore”) was incorporated in March 2012 to make investments in the UK restaurant and food service sector. The ordinary shares of the Company were admitted to trading on AIM in October 2014. Fulham Shore currently operates 63 restaurants in the UK: 16 The Real Greek (www.therealgreek.com) and 47 Franco Manca (www.francomanca.co.uk). Highlights – Year ended 31 March 2019 l Revenue growth of 17% to £64.0m (2018: £54.7m) driven primarily by good trading in the Company’s existing restaurant estate Impairment charge on property, plant and equipment of £0.2m (2018: £0.9m) EBITDA* of £7.1m (2018: £5.5m) l Headline EBITDA* of £7.8m (2018: £7.4m) l l Headline Operating Profit of £3.5m (2018: £3.7m) l l Operating Profit of £1.8m (2018: £0.1m) l l l Reduced net debt as at 31 March 2019 of £9.4m (2018: £12.0m) l Profit before tax of £1.4m (2018: loss of £0.1m) Profit after tax of £0.7m (2018: loss of £0.2m) l 4 new Franco Manca pizzeria were opened and 1 closed during the year ended 31 March 2019 in the UK (2018: 9 Franco Manca pizzeria and 4 The Real Greek) Since the year end: l l 3 further Franco Manca pizzeria opened in Greenwich, Birmingham and Exeter 2 further Franco Manca pizzeria being built in Leeds and Edinburgh The above numbers are for continuing operations. * as defined on pages 6 and 45. 2 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 3 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT Introduction During the year ended 31 March 2019, Fulham Shore achieved a 17% increase in revenue to £64.0m (2018: £54.7m), an increase in Headline EBITDA to £7.8m (2018: £7.4m) and a profit before taxation from continuing operations of £1.4m (2018: loss of £0.1m). These increases in revenue and Headline EBITDA, together with the improved PBT performance by the Group, were achieved against a backdrop of political uncertainty impacting consumer sentiment and the well-publicised issues being faced by other UK restaurant businesses. Both The Real Greek and Franco Manca traded well over the year and we are pleased to report that the number of customers visiting our existing restaurants increased during the year. Market overview Much of the capital invested in the UK restaurant sector over the past five years has not been spent wisely. However, a number of restaurant businesses have succeeded and expanded over this period, The Real Greek and Franco Manca amongst them. Successful restaurant businesses continue to be those that offer consistent, delicious and reasonably priced food made with quality ingredients. These businesses are likely to be operating from a well-chosen modern estate, avoiding the demise of the old prime high street and instead favouring restored markets, destination locations and unpretentious interiors. As long as successful restaurant operators keep their menu pricing right and their financial structure stable, they will continue to succeed where some larger operators have failed. There are many disrupters in the casual dining market that are competing well with the incumbents. A good restaurant can still open in a difficult, secondary or ‘brave’ tertiary location if the offer is good enough and time is invested. Not only will the public find it but other restaurant operators will follow it and the location can grow organically into a popular destination. This is the natural evolution of a new area of restaurant excellence in a town, as opposed to an engineered environment created by a planner or a developer which sometimes misses the mark. Rising costs, such as goods purchased following the fall in the value of the pound, rent and labour will present issues if sales cannot mitigate these increases. If sales are a problem because of a lack of demand for a restaurant operator’s menu, or there is a resistance to the restaurant’s pricing policy, then that operator is in trouble. Against the background of the capital lavished on the UK restaurant sector over the last five years, we at Fulham Shore have improved Headline EBITDA in every reporting period since our admission to AIM in 2014. We are pleased to report the demand for both of our businesses continues to grow. We will continue to open new restaurants in carefully chosen locations, conscious of the property pitfalls that others have fallen into. Strategic vision and progress Whilst the four new pizzeria we opened during the year contributed to our reported revenue increase, the Group’s growth was primarily driven by improved trading and increased customer numbers within our existing restaurant estate. With this sound platform of continued sales growth and increasing customer numbers, the Board has taken the decision to increase the Group’s restaurant opening programme with a target of between eight and ten new restaurants in the financial year to March 2020. Each of these new sites will be as compact as possible, with appropriate rent levels for its location. 3 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 4 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT Our mission to create delicious food at reasonable prices has been supported throughout the year by continued menu innovation delivered through the hard work and dedication of both The Real Greek and Franco Manca operating teams, who are constantly focussed on improving their menus whilst keeping prices affordable. During the period we introduced highly popular new menu items including the seasonal pizza number 7 in Franco Manca and the vegan menu in The Real Greek. We aim to attract and retain the best and most committed staff in our industry and to offer them long and rewarding careers. We have invested in our people ahead of our expansion plans and we pay the government’s National Living Wage to all our staff, including those under the age of 25. We do not interfere in any way with the tips our team members may receive from customers and many of our staff are shareholders in Fulham Shore. Franco Manca As we predicted, the sales erosion in our London suburban branches that had been caused by opening new Franco Manca pizzeria in close proximity has reduced. During the year we opened four new Franco Manca pizzeria, in the cities of Bath and Cambridge and in London, off the Aldwych and opposite St Paul’s Cathedral. All of these new restaurants have started brightly. The two new openings in London had a negligible effect on our existing restaurants nearby. We now have 36 Central London Franco Manca locations. We have queues at peak times in many of our Central London pizzeria and in other major cities where we are located around the UK, reflecting the popularity of our sourdough pizza. As a result, this year, we will continue to search for new sites both within London and throughout the UK. We continue to serve made to order sourdough pizza with dough freshly made every day at each location. The Real Greek The Real Greek is an established business that has been trading for 20 years. During that time, it has evolved to be the successful and popular business that it is today. The average The Real Greek restaurant serves more than 2,000 customers a week. It is very popular with families, office lunches and evening candle-lit dinners. The vegan and vegetarian menu innovations which we launched in Spring 2018 have proved extremely popular. The Real Greek has continued to perform well especially with the good weather through the summer of 2018. We plan to open further restaurants in the new financial year. Property Landlords are facing falling retail and restaurant demand for their sites, due in part to the continued move to internet shopping, the contraction of some large restaurant chains, and the challenging economic backdrop over the past three years. Many of these landlords and their commercial agents continue to suggest we are at the bottom of the cycle. However, we believe there is a way to go. Consequently, we feel the longer we wait for properties the better value we can achieve. Holding out for lower rents feeds through to continued low prices on our menus, which is excellent for our customers. We have sometimes seen as much as a 30% fall in rent where an existing tenant ceases trading and the landlord re-lets the property. We believe this decline will continue. This has happened only once before in my 46 years of restaurant and property experience - during the 1989-93 UK recession. 4 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 5 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT I believe we are due for a longer period of rental decline this time around. Commercial agents, who have historically been aligned with institutional landlords’ interests, should realise the boot is now firmly on the other foot. These agents should start to truly represent successful tenants’ interests as that is where the power and their interest now lies. Dividend policy In parallel with our expansion programme, and subject to sufficient cash generation within the business, we will consider a dividend policy over the current financial year, reflecting the Board’s continued confidence in the outlook for Fulham Shore. No dividend is being proposed for the year ended 31 March 2019. Current trading and outlook The current financial year to March 2020 has started well in both Franco Manca and The Real Greek. Since the year end, we have opened three new Franco Manca: in Greenwich in South East London, Birmingham and Exeter, bringing our restaurant numbers to 47 Franco Manca and 16 The Real Greek. We are currently building new Franco Manca in Leeds and Edinburgh, have committed to a further Franco Manca in Manchester and are in final stages of negotiation on two new The Real Greek sites. This takes us well on the way to our target of eight to ten new restaurants by the end of the financial year, which would result in a group total of more than 68 restaurants by March 2020. The opening of our Greenwich Franco Manca in April 2019 was one of our busiest yet, serving more than 3,000 customers a week in its opening weeks. Franco Manca also took £1m net revenue in a week for the first time in early July 2019. Both our businesses are building customer numbers and they both continue to have significant growth potential. We are confident that the Group will perform well this year and we look forward to further financial and operational progress. DM Page Chairman 15 July 2019 5 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 6 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – FINANCIAL REVIEW Fulham Shore’s performance in the year ended 31 March 2019 is summarised in the table below: For continuing operations Revenue Headline EBITDA* Headline operating profit Headline profit before tax EBITDA Operating profit Profit/(loss) before taxation Profit/(loss) for the year Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share Headline basic earnings per share Headline diluted earnings per share Cash flow from operating activities Development capital expenditure Net Debt Number of restaurants operated in the UK   Franco Manca   The Real Greek Year ended 31 March 2019 £m Year ended 25 March 2018 £m Change % 64.0 54.7 +17.0% 7.8 3.5 3.1 7.1 1.8 1.4 0.7 0.1p 0.1p 0.4p 0.4p 7.4 3.7 3.5 5.5 0.1 (0.1) (0.2) (0.1p) (0.0p) 0.6p 0.6p +5.2% -5.9% -10.6% +27.3% 1135% -24.5% 6.1 3.5 9.4 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 4.5 10.0 12.0 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– +35.6% -65.6% -21.6% –––––––––––– –––––––––––– No. 44 16 –––––––––––– 60 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– No. 41 16 –––––––––––– 57 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– +7.3% +0.0% –––––––––––– +5.3% –––––––––––– –––––––––––– * Reconciliation of profit before taxation to Headline EBITDA for continuing operations: Year ended 31 March 2019 £m Year ended 25 March 2018 £m Profit/(loss) before taxation Finance costs Depreciation and amortisation Amortisation of brand Exceptional costs – impairment of investments Exceptional costs – impairment of property, plant and equipment 1.4 0.3 4.3 0.8 0.1 0.2 –––––––––––– 7.1 0.1 0.4 0.2 –––––––––––– 7.8 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (0.1) 0.2 3.7 0.8 – 0.9 –––––––––––– 5.5 0.6 1.2 0.1 –––––––––––– 7.4 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– EBITDA Share based payments Pre-opening costs Exceptional costs – loss on disposal Headline EBITDA 6 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 7 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – FINANCIAL REVIEW This year ended 31 March 2019 comprised of 53 full weeks of trading compared to the previous financial year ended 25 March 2018, which comprised 52 full weeks of trading. Total Group revenue from continuing operations grew, for the year ended 31 March 2019, by 17.0%. This was driven by full year revenues from restaurants opened in the previous year, new openings during the year, and improved trading for many existing restaurants. During the year, we opened four new Franco Manca pizzeria in the UK and closed our Franco Manca Brighton Marina restaurant which was handed back to the landlord during the year. This takes the total restaurants operated by the Group in the UK to 60 (2018: 57) at year end. During the year, our franchisee in Italy again opened the Franco Manca pizzeria on the island of Salina to trade through the busy summer season. Summer of 2018 was much stronger than the previous summer especially with a significant number of days benefiting from warm weather and sunshine. Some of our pre-2017 restaurants, particularly in the London suburbs, that experienced tougher trading the year before, have seen improvements and have benefited from no cannibalisation from our new restaurants in nearby locations. Group Headline EBITDA (as defined in page 45 of the financial statements and reconciled on page 6) from continuing operations continues to be a key measure for the Group as well as industry analysts as it is indicative of ongoing EBITDA of the businesses. Headline EBITDA from continuing operations for the year was £7.8m (2018: £7.4m), an increase of 5.2% on the prior year while the Group’s EBITDA increased 27.3% to £7.1m (2018: £5.5m). During the year, with fewer openings, the management teams of each of our two businesses focussed on a number of projects that contributed towards the improved trading in the businesses. Group depreciation and amortisation, excluding amortisation of the Franco Manca brand, increased 16.4% to £4.3m (2018: £3.7m) following the number of new restaurants opened during the year and the previous year. The Group incurred one off costs in the year of £0.2m (2018: £0.9m) from impairment charges for 3 restaurants (2018: 3) which are underperforming management’s expectations. All three restaurants continue to trade. Together with the improved EBITDA, these have led to an increase of operating profit by 1135% to £1.8m (2018: £0.1m). With our new openings, we have invested £0.4m (2018: £1.2m) in pre-opening costs. Finance costs have increased 28.7% to £0.3m as the Group had higher drawn down balances on its revolving credit facilities brought forward at the beginning of the financial year. As net debt levels reduce, the finance costs should stabilise. Overall this has resulted in a profit before taxation of £1.4m (2018: £0.1m loss before tax). The Group’s tax rate has increased to 46.5% (2018: 36.4% of loss before tax) of profit before tax due to a number of factors including the increase of £0.1m in the deferred tax charge on share based payments. The Group’s profit after tax from continuing and discontinued operations was £0.7m (2018: £0.6m loss after tax). Our basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased from 0.0p to 0.1p while Headline diluted earnings per share reduced by 24.5% to 0.4p, mainly as a result of increased depreciation from new shorter leases or concessions during the year. Cost inflation During the year, weakness of Sterling against both the Euro and the US Dollar from uncertainty over Brexit has continued to put pressure on food cost inflation. Where possible, we have benefited from additional volume discounts due to our opening programme and changes in suppliers which have helped to mitigate some of the cost pressures. 7 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 8 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – FINANCIAL REVIEW We also saw 4.4% (2018: 4.2%) increase in the Government’s National Living Wage at the beginning of the financial year for employees over 25 years old. Both of our businesses have chosen to treat all staff members the same irrespective of age and have therefore paid at least the National Living Wage to all employees. Our other two material cost items are rent and utility costs. Rental inflation of our estate continues to increase modestly. Utility cost inflation continues to be volatile as the wholesale cost of energy has been impacted by the movement of Sterling and global economic adjustments. Cash flows and balance sheets The Group’s cash flow from operating activities has increased 35.6% to £6.1m (2018: £4.5m) as the benefit from improved cash generation from restaurants and better cash management flowed through. This was also after an additional £0.2m (2018: £Nil) in operating cash flow being applied to increased stock holding at year end as part of risk mitigation planning for Brexit. We invested £3.5m (2018: £10.0m) in development capital primarily in new restaurants but also including investment in IT systems to introduce advanced customer relationship management facilities to both businesses. The Group will continue to invest in technology in the new financial year to bring further efficiencies in operations and further improved customer experiences, including the launch of a new loyalty programme for Franco Manca in the autumn of 2019. Resultant net debt from our activities at 31 March 2019 was £9.4m (2018: £12.0m). This is financed by our facilities with HSBC Bank PLC, made up of a £14.25m revolving credit facility and a £0.75m overdraft. At the beginning of the financial year, the Group reduced its opening programme to take account of market uncertainty. As a result, the Group funded its openings largely through existing operational cash flow. The excess operational cash flow has reduced the Group’s net debt during the year. It is the Group’s intention, in the new financial year, to ensure its openings continue to be largely funded through operational cash flow. People During the year, the Group’s key operations were within the UK. With our opening programme, the Group continued to create more new jobs in its new restaurants. We continue to invest in our staff through training, incentives and personal development as well as investing in a stronger people and human resource team. Post balance sheet event On 15 July 2019, the Company entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement for the purchase of the approximately 1% minority interests in its two subsidiaries: Kefi Limited (“Kefi”), which owns the subsidiary that owns and operates The Real Greek; and Franco Manca Holdings Limited (formerly Rocca Limited) (“FM Holdings”), which owns the subsidiary that owns and operates Franco Manca, for a maximum total consideration of up to £650,658, payable in cash. The purchase of the minority interests is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Company’s 2019 annual general meeting. Further details are contained in the Company’s announcement dated 16 July 2019. Accounting standards update The Group will be required to adopt IFRS16, a new lease accounting standard, for the year ending 29 March 2020. The new standard will have no material economic impact on the business and will not change the way the business is run. It will, however, have a significant impact on the presentation of the financial statements including reported Headline EBITDA, reported profit before and after taxation, balance sheet treatment of leasehold obligations and cash flow from operating activities as well as from financing activities. As at 1 April 2019, the initial application date, fixed assets representing right in use relating leasehold obligations will increase by approximately £71.2m while liabilities representing the discounted value of future committed lease payments will increase by £70.3m. Further details of expected changes can be found in the Accounting Policies on pages 36 to 37. 8 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 9 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal risks and uncertainties The Directors consider the following to be the principal risks faced by the Group: Economic conditions The Group’s performance depends to a large degree on economic conditions and consumer confidence in the UK. Over recent months, the UK economy has seen reducing levels of unemployment but weaker consumer spending. However, there continue to be rapid changes to the UK economy, with the result of the EU Referendum creating considerable political and economic uncertainty. The Group’s existing restaurants offer an exceptional customer value experience which the Directors believe positions the business well in dealing with continued volatility in the UK economy. Development programme The Group’s development programme is dependent on securing the requisite number of new properties at sensible rents. The UK restaurant property market remaining competitive at the right locations and rents. To mitigate these issues, the Group has an experienced property team concentrating on securing new sites for the Group. Supply chain The Group focuses on the freshness and quality of the produce used in its restaurants. It is exposed to potential supply chain disruptions due to the delay or losses of inventory in transit. The Group seeks to mitigate this risk through effective supplier selection and an appropriate back-up supply chain. To help mitigate potential delays as a result of Brexit, the Group is building up stock, where possible, to allow for longer transit times. Employees The Group’s performance depends largely on its management team and its restaurant teams. The inability to recruit people with the right experience and skills could adversely affect the Group’s results. The result of the EU Referendum has created considerable uncertainty over the immigration status of EU nationals. To mitigate these issues the Group has invested in its human resources team and has implemented a number of incentive schemes designed to retain key individuals. Brexit Brexit may have an adverse impact on the wider economic environment in the UK and across the EU, resulting in weaker consumer spending in the travel food and beverage markets. The potential further depreciation of Sterling could lead to cost inflation pressures, particularly in the food commodity markets. Any interruption to cross border trading with the EU could lead to delays in deliveries of some raw ingredients. Potential restrictions on mobility of EU nationals post-Brexit may limit the availability of labour resource in the UK. These risks are discussed separately above. Competition The Group operates in a competitive and fragmented market which regularly sees new concepts come to the market. However, the Directors believe that the strength of the Group’s existing restaurant brands, value offer and constant strive towards delivering the best product and service will help the business to mitigate competitive risk. Landlords The Group operates four restaurants within the Debenhams estate. The existing restaurants may be at risk from any possible future structural changes in Debenhams, including financial restructures. The Directors have therefore not committed the Group to further restaurants with Debenhams in the short term and to mitigate the risk, in part, have ensured that the four restaurants have separate street entrances. Cyber security The Group has been operating an online “click and collect” service and various customer relationship management tools which rely on online systems that may experience cyber security failure leading to loss of revenue or reputation loss. The Group utilises robust supplier selection processes and third party reviews and testing on a regular basis to identify weaknesses and improve on existing protection and processes. 9 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 10 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STRATEGIC REPORT – FINANCIAL REVIEW Regulatory compliance The Group is growing quickly and the government is increasing the number of areas requiring additional regulatory compliance including GDPR. This may increase the Group’s expenditure to ensure compliance and the Group may experience a failure to comply thus leading to significant fines. The Group reviews regulatory changes on a regular basis. Risks are formally reviewed by the Board and appropriate processes are put in place to monitor and mitigate them. Financial risk management The Board regularly reviews the financial requirements of the Group and the risks associated therewith. The Group does not use complicated financial instruments, and where financial instruments are used it is for reducing interest rate risk. The Group does not trade in financial instruments. Group operations are primarily financed from equity funds raised, bank borrowings and retained earnings. In addition to the financial instruments described above, the Group also has other financial instruments such as receivables, trade payables and accruals that arise directly from the Group’s operations. Further information is provided in note 15 to the financial statements. Key performance indicators The Board receives a range of management information delivered in a timely fashion. The principal measures of progress, both financial and non-financial, that are reviewed on a regular basis to monitor the development of the Company and the Group are shown in the table at the beginning of this section. Approved on behalf of the Board. NCW Wong Finance Director 15 July 2019 10 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 11 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Directors of The Fulham Shore PLC are: David Page – Executive Chairman David trained as both a cartographer and a teacher. He was the owner and managing director of the largest PizzaExpress franchisee organisation - the G&F Group - from 1973 to 1993. The flotation of PizzaExpress PLC took place in 1993. David was chief executive of PizzaExpress and then chairman until it was acquired by a private equity house in 2002. Following the sale of PizzaExpress in 2003, David founded and was chairman of The Clapham House Group PLC from 2003 to 2010, the owner of Gourmet Burger Kitchen (“GBK”) and Bombay Bicycle Club. David’s investment portfolio in the sector includes shareholdings in a range of restaurants, including: Rocca di Papa, Acquolina in Bocca, MEATliquor and Chillbox. Nabil Mankarious – Managing Director Nabil came to the United Kingdom from Alexandria, Egypt in 1986 to study medicine. Whilst a student, he started work in the kitchen of a PizzaExpress restaurant and rose through the ranks to become Regional Director for PizzaExpress London in 2001. From 2006 until 2011, Nabil was head of Group Purchasing at The Clapham House Group PLC and head of operations at GBK, its largest subsidiary company. Nicholas Donaldson – Director and Company Secretary Nick, a barrister by profession, has spent the majority of his career in the corporate finance field. Nick worked as Head of Corporate Finance and M&A at Credit Lyonnais Securities from 1996 until 2000. Thereafter he was Head of Investment Banking in Europe for Robert W. Baird and subsequently Head of Corporate Finance at Arbuthnot Securities. Nick has spent the majority of his career providing strategic advice to companies in a range of sectors, including the restaurant sector. Nick is non-executive chairman of AIM quoted DP Poland PLC and of the fully listed Games Workshop Group PLC. He was a co-founder of The Clapham House Group PLC, which was the subject of a recommended takeover in 2010. Nicholas Wong – Finance Director Nick qualified as a chartered accountant with Baker Tilly and specialised, pre and post qualification in corporate finance. From 2005 to 2013, Nick was the Group Finance Director and Company Secretary of The Clapham House Group PLC and worked on the acquisitions of several restaurant businesses including GBK, the disposals of several restaurant businesses and the recommended takeover of The Clapham House Group PLC in 2010. During this time GBK grew from 6 to over 60 restaurants in the UK and over 10 internationally. Nick also looked after the IT and online strategy of various restaurant businesses, introducing numerous loyalty and social media systems into the businesses. Martin Chapman – Independent Non-executive Director In November 2012, Martin exercised his option to take early retirement after a 38 year career with HSBC Bank plc. For the 10 years prior to his retirement, Martin held the position of Head of Corporate Banking for HSBC’s largest Corporate Banking team based in the West End of London. In addition to managing and leading a large team of senior managers, Martin had ultimate responsibility for managing the Bank’s relationship with a substantial number of corporate customers covering almost all industry sectors and included a substantial number of publicly quoted companies. As well as the general mid market corporate business, Martin was also responsible for the Bank’s Corporate Real Estate business for Southern England as well the Bank’s Corporate Hotel business for the whole of the UK. Martin has spent the majority of his career in Corporate Banking where he has gained considerable experience in leading strategic discussion with management teams/shareholders and stakeholders in exploring debt financing options and Capital Market solutions for supporting growth, whether organically or by way of acquisition or merger activities. Martin is also a Non Executive Director of Weston Group plc and Senior Advisor to MXC Capital Limited. 11 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 12 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Desmond Gunewardena – Independent Non-executive Director Des qualified as a chartered accountant at Ernst & Young and was responsible for financial planning at property conglomerate Heron International during the mid-80’s. In 1991 he joined design entrepreneur Sir Terence Conran as his business partner and CEO. During their 15 year period together Terence and Des built Conran from a small design company into a global restaurant, retail, hotel and design company employing 2,000 staff in the major cities of the world. In 2006 Des, as its Chairman and CEO led a buyout of Conran Restaurants (now renamed D&D London) a luxury restaurant group that owns and operates over 40 venues in London, Leeds, Manchester, Paris and New York. D&D also owns South Place, an 80 bedroom luxury hotel in the City of London. Des has previously held non-executive directorships of publicly listed restaurant and design companies. For a number of years Des has been listed as one the Evening Standard’s Top 1,000 most influential Londoners and in 2013 was shortlisted as EY’s London Entrepreneur of the year. 12 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 13 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT I have pleasure in introducing the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement. As an AIM quoted company the Board of The Fulham Shore PLC recognises the importance of sound corporate governance. In line with updated AIM Rules, the Company adopted the QCA Guidelines during the year. As Chairman I am responsible for ensuring that the Board operates effectively and that a high standard of corporate governance is upheld throughout the Group. The Board is accountable to the Company’s shareholders for good governance. We believe that our corporate culture is consistent with the Company’s objectives, its strategy and business model. We work hard to ensure that the whole Fulham Shore team is properly engaged with our business, including our risks and opportunities. Through our in-house training systems and through visiting our restaurants ‘ad hoc’ and speaking to the staff there, we believe that we have a good understanding of the mood and the aspirations of the Fulham Shore team. We believe that, currently, our corporate culture and the enthusiasm to grow the business are strong. The Board The Board is the body responsible for the Group’s objectives, its policies and the stewardship of its resources. The Board comprises four executive directors and two non-executive directors. The profiles of the Board members appear on pages 11 and 12 of this report. These indicate the high level and range of business experience held by the directors which enables the Group to be managed effectively. Details of the Directors’ shareholdings in the Company are given on page 20. The Board has a schedule of matters reserved for its decision which includes material capital commitments, business acquisitions and disposals and Board appointments. Directors are given appropriate information for each Board meeting, including reports on the current financial and trading position. Board Committees The Board has delegated authority to the following Committees and there are written terms of reference for each committee outlining its authority and duties: The Audit Committee The Audit Committee comprises DAL Gunewardena, who acts as chairman of the Audit Committee, MA Chapman, NJ Donaldson and NCW Wong. A quorum shall be two members of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will meet at least twice a year and at such other times as the chairman of the Audit Committee shall deem necessary. The Audit Committee receives and reviews reports from management and the Company’s auditors relating to the interim and annual accounts and keeps under review the accounting and internal controls which the Company has in place. Remuneration Committee The Remuneration Committee comprises MA Chapman, who acts as chairman of the Remuneration Committee, DAL Gunewardena and DM Page. A quorum shall be two members of the Remuneration Committee. The Remuneration Committee will meet at such times as the chairman of the Remuneration Committee or the Board deem necessary. The Remuneration Committee shall determine and review the terms and conditions of service of the executive directors and the non-executive directors. The Remuneration Committee will also review the terms and conditions of any proposed share incentive plans, to be approved by the Board and the Company’s shareholders. Board appointments The Company does not have a Nomination Committee. Any Board appointments are dealt with by the Board itself. Any Director appointed during the year is required to retire and seek election by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting following their appointment. The Articles of Association of the Company provide that any Directors who were not appointed or re-appointed at one of the two preceding Annual General Meetings must retire and may offer themselves for re-appointment. 13 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 14 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT Board attendance Directors are expected to attend all of the meetings of the Board and the Committees on which they sit, and to devote sufficient time to the Group’s affairs to enable them to fulfil their duties as Directors. In the event that Directors are unable to attend a meeting their comments on board papers to be considered at the meeting are discussed in advance with the Chairman or the Finance Director so that their contribution can be included in the wider Board discussions. Attendance of each board member during the financial year ended 31 March 2019: Board Meetings % of Meetings Attended 100% 100% 91% 100% 100% 100% Audit Committee % of Meetings Attended Remuneration Committee % of Meetings Attended Attended Meetings N/A N/A 100% 100% 100% 100% 2 N/A N/A N/A 2 2 100% N/A N/A N/A 100% 100% Attended Meetings N/A N/A 2 2 2 2 Attended Meetings 11 11 10 11 11 11 DM Page NAG Mankarious NJ Donaldson NCW Wong MA Chapman DAL Gunewardena External appointments Executive Directors are permitted to accept external appointments with the prior approval of the Board, where there is no adverse impact on their role with the Group. Such appointments should broaden their experience. Any fees arising from such roles may be retained by the Director. Directors’ liability insurance and indemnity The Group has arranged insurance cover in respect of legal action against its Directors. To the extent permitted by UK law, the Group also indemnifies the Directors. These provisions were in force throughout the year and in force at the date of this report. Board performance evaluation During the year, the Board undertook performance evaluation of the Directors and the Board Committees. The Board believes that the Company has a well-balanced Board with a good range of skills. Succession planning continues to be a key area of focus to support the Company’s long-term plans. The Board believes that the Board and its Committees continue to work well together with the right balance of skills and expertise. The Board is satisfied that the Non-Executive Directors continue to be effective and remain independent. Annual General Meeting Shareholders are encouraged to attend and vote at the Company’s General Meetings so that they can discuss strategy and governance with the Board. The full Board usually attends the Annual General Meeting and is available to answer shareholders’ questions. DM Page Chairman 15 July 2019 14 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 15 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION Remuneration Committee The Remuneration Committee is authorised by the Board to determine the Company’s remuneration policy on executive and non-executive Directors’ service contracts and remuneration including share based incentive awards. The Remuneration Committee is chaired by MA Chapman, non-executive director. DM Page and DAL Gunewardena also served on the committee during the year. The Company has chosen to apply the Corporate Governance Code published by the Quoted Companies Alliance. This report has been prepared taking account of this Corporate Governance Code. Remuneration policy The Company’s executive remuneration packages are designed to attract, motivate and retain personnel of the high calibre needed to create value for shareholders. There are three components to the executive Directors’ remuneration, being basic salary and benefits, annual bonus scheme and share based incentive schemes. The performance measurement of the executive Directors and key members of senior management and the determination of their annual remuneration packages is undertaken by the remuneration committee. Directors’ remuneration Below is a summary of the pay packages awarded to the Directors including bonuses earned in respect of the financial year (which will be paid in cash in the following year). Year ended 31 March 2019: Salary £’000 Fees £’000 Bonus £’000 Benefits £’000 Pensions £’000 Total £’000 Executive Directors DM Page NAG Mankarious NJ Donaldson NCW Wong 123 201 – 179 –––––––––––– 503 – – 56 – –––––––––––– 56 54 88 25 79 –––––––––––– 246 4 2 4 1 –––––––––––– 11 – 1 – 1 –––––––––––– 2 181 292 85 260 –––––––––––– 818 Non-executive Director MA Chapman DAL Gunewardena 45 36 –––––––––––– 584 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Year ended 25 March 2018 – – –––––––––––– 56 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– 246 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– 11 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1 – –––––––––––– 3 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 46 36 –––––––––––– 900 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Salary £’000 Fees £’000 Bonus* £’000 Benefits £’000 Pensions £’000 Total £’000 Executive Directors DM Page NAG Mankarious NJ Donaldson NCW Wong 123 201 – 179 –––––––––––– 503 – – 56 – –––––––––––– 56 – – – – –––––––––––– – – – 2 1 –––––––––––– 3 – 1 – 1 –––––––––––– 2 123 202 58 181 –––––––––––– 564 Non-executive Director MA Chapman DAL Gunewardena 45 36 –––––––––––– 584 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– 56 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– 3 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– 2 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 45 36 –––––––––––– 645 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 15 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 16 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION * The comparative year ended 25 March 2018 above differs from note 3 of the financial statements as bonuses of £278,000 earned for the financial year ended 26 March 2017 but paid in the year ended 25 March 2018 were included in note 3 for the year ended 25 March 2018. No bonuses were earned in respect of the year ended 25 March 2018 and none was paid during the year ended 31 March 2019. The fees, bonus and benefits in respect of NJ Donaldson were paid to London Bridge Capital Partners LLP for his services as a Director of the Company for both financial years. Base salaries for the year ended 31 March 2019 were not increased following a review undertaken at the beginning of the financial year. During the year ended 31 March 2019, the Company made pension contributions for eligible directors into a defined contribution scheme at a rate of 3% of basic salary. Incentive arrangements The Directors and employees of the Group also participate in incentive arrangements to reward individuals if shareholder value is created. Under these arrangements, certain Directors are entitled to performance related bonuses and participation in share based incentive schemes. The performance related bonuses are based on achieving and overdelivering on the Group’s budgeted Headline EBITDA for the financial year. The details of the share based incentive schemes are given in note 18 to the Financial Statements. Directors’ interests in Group share based incentive schemes The interests of the Directors under the Group’s share based incentive schemes as at 31 March 2019 were as follows: Options outstanding as at 31 March 2019 and 25 March 2018 No. Exercise Price £ Exercisable Date Expiry Date Enterprise Management Incentives DM Page NAG Mankarious NCW Wong Unapproved DM Page NAG Mankarious NCW Wong NJ Donaldson MA Chapman 16 1,115,972 554,200 3,332,842 1,115,972 554,200 3,332,842 0.02 0.05 0.06 0.02 0.05 0.06 01/03/2016 25/02/2017 20/10/2017 01/03/2016 25/02/2017 20/10/2017 01/03/2020 25/02/2021 20/10/2021 01/03/2020 25/02/2021 20/10/2021 1,670,172 2,774,856 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.05 0.06 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 25/02/2017 20/10/2017 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 25/02/2021 20/10/2021 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1,647,256 4,732,795 1,647,256 4,732,795 2,205,242 4,732,795 554,200 4,980,098 4,732,795 0.06 0.11 0.06 0.11 0.06 0.11 0.05 0.06 0.11 20/10/2017 21/04/2018 20/10/2021 21/04/2022 20/10/2017 21/04/2018 20/10/2021 21/04/2022 20/10/2017 21/04/2018 20/10/2021 21/04/2022 25/02/2017 20/10/2017 21/04/2018 25/02/2021 20/10/2021 21/04/2022 3,325,135 2,366,397 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.06 0.11 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 20/10/2017 21/04/2018 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 20/10/2021 21/04/2022 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 17 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION No options were exercised by Directors during the year ended 31 March 2019 (2018: Nil). All share options above have been issued at the market price of the ordinary shares at the date of grant. During the year ended 31 March 2019, the market price of ordinary shares in the Company ranged from £0.0910 (2018: £0.0900) to £0.1288 (2018: £0.2238). The share price as at 31 March 2019 was £0.1125 (2018: £0.0935). There are no performance conditions attached to vesting of the share options. The total share based payments charge in relation to the Directors’ interest in share options recognised in the Group during the year was £31,000 (2018: £448,000). Details of the Directors’ shareholdings are given in the Directors’ Report on page 20. Arrangements for 2020 Board remuneration is reviewed annually for 1 April each year. For the financial year ending 29 March 2020, the Remuneration Committee has engaged independent remuneration advisers, FIT Remuneration Consultants (“FIT”), following a selection process led by the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, to benchmark the Company’s remuneration packages for executive directors (“2020 Review”) and advise the Remuneration Committee. FIT is a member of the Remuneration Consultants Group and the voluntary code of conduct of that body is designed to ensure objective and independent advice is given to remuneration committees. Salary, bonus scheme, benefits and pension contributions have been reviewed and recommended adjustments have been approved. The base salary/fees effective from 1 April 2019 are as follows (with comparatives from the year ended 31 March 2019): Executive Directors DM Page NAG Mankarious NJ Donaldson NCW Wong Non-executive Director MA Chapman DAL Gunewardena Salary 2020 £’000 Fees 2020 £’000 Salary 2019 £’000 Fees 2019 £’000 195 212 – 189 –––––––––––– 596 – – 59 – –––––––––––– 59 123 201 – 179 –––––––––––– 503 – – 56 – –––––––––––– 56 48 38 –––––––––––– 682 –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– 59 –––––––––––– 45 36 –––––––––––– 584 –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– 56 –––––––––––– Following the 2020 Review, the maximum bonus payable for executive directors have been reduced from 150% to 100%. The pension contribution rate for those eligible executive directors will be increased to 5% of basic salary and remain at 3% for non-executive directors. Both of these changes are with effect from 1 April 2019. Further work is currently being undertaken to review long term incentive schemes for the Directors as there has been no grants under the Company’s share incentive schemes since April 2015. Directors’ service agreements DM Page was appointed as a Director and Executive Chairman on 2 March 2012. On 30 September 2014 DM Page entered into a service agreement with the Company under the terms of which he agreed to act as Executive Chairman of the Company. The agreement is terminable on 12 months’ notice to be given by either party. 17 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 18 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC REPORT ON DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION NAG Mankarious was appointed as a Director on 2 March 2012. On 30 September 2014 NAG Mankarious entered into a service agreement with the Company under the terms of which he agreed to act as Managing Director of the Company. The agreement is terminable on 12 months’ notice to be given by either party. NJ Donaldson was appointed as a Director on 2 March 2012. On 30 September 2014 London Bridge Capital Limited entered into a consultancy agreement with the Company under the terms of which London Bridge Capital Limited has agreed to provide the services of NJ Donaldson to act as a Director of the Company. The agreement (which was novated by deed to London Bridge Capital Partners LLP in April 2016) is terminable on 12 months’ notice to be given by either party. NCW Wong was appointed as the Finance Director on 13 January 2014. On 30 September 2014 NCW Wong entered into a service agreement with the Company under the terms of which he agreed to act as Finance Director of the Company. The agreement is terminable on 12 months’ notice to be given by either party. MA Chapman was appointed as a Director on 1 July 2014. On 11 June 2014 MA Chapman entered into a letter of appointment with the Company under the terms of which he agreed to act as a non-executive director. The agreement is terminable on 3 months’ notice to be given by either party. DAL Gunewardena was appointed as a Director on 26 September 2016. On the same day DAL Gunewardena entered into a letter of appointment with the Company under the terms of which he agreed to act as a non- executive director. The agreement is terminable on 3 months’ notice to be given by either party. As part of the 2020 review, employment contracts are currently being reviewed and updated given the age of the existing contracts. Approval This report was approved by the Board of Directors on 15 July 2019 and signed on its behalf by: MA Chapman Chairman of the Remuneration Committee 18 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 19 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Directors have pleasure in presenting their report on the affairs of the Group, together with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019. Principal activity The principal activity of the Group and Company is the operation and management of restaurants. Review of the business and future developments Information about the progress of the business and the Group’s corporate activities is given in the Chairman’s Statement on pages 3 to 5 and the Financial Review on pages 6 to 10. Matters of strategic importance The business review and future outlook, key performance indicators, principal risks and uncertainties required by Schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 have been including in the separate Strategic Report In accordance with section 414C (11) of the Companies Act 2006. Results and dividends Revenue for the year ended 31 March 2019 from continuing operations was £63,985,000 (2018: £54,695,000), Headline Operating Profit for the same period was £3,495,000 (2018: £3,716,000) and Operating Profit for the same period was £1,753,000 (2018: £142,000). No final dividend is being proposed by the Board. It remains the Board’s policy that, subject to the availability of distributable reserves, dividends will be paid to shareholders when the Directors believe it is appropriate and prudent to do so. Directors The following Directors of the Company have held office since 26 March 2018: DM Page NAG Mankarious NJ Donaldson NCW Wong MA Chapman DAL Gunewardena The Directors at the date of this report, together with their biographical details, are set out on pages 11 and 12. At the 2019 Annual General Meeting, in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association, Mr DM Page and Mr NJ Donaldson will retire. Being eligible, and with the Board’s recommendation, both will offer themselves for re-election. 19 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 20 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC DIRECTORS’ REPORT Directors’ interests in shares Directors’ interests in the shares of the Company, including family interests, were as follows: Director DM Page NAG Mankarious NJ Donaldson NCW Wong MA Chapman DAL Gunewardena As at 31 March 2019 Ordinary shares of 1p each % As at 25 March 2018 Ordinary shares of 1p each % 81,267,120 113,927,434 13,044,337 8,909,093 766,818 454,545 14.22% 19.94% 2.28% 1.56% 0.13% 0.08% 81,182,331 113,800,434 13,044,337 8,831,093 766,818 454,545 14.21% 19.92% 2.28% 1.55% 0.13% 0.08% Details of the Directors’ interests in share options during the year are disclosed in the Report on Directors’ Remuneration on pages 15 to 18. Directors’ liability insurance and indemnity The Group has arranged insurance cover in respect of legal action against its Directors. To the extent permitted by UK law, the Group also indemnifies the Directors. These provisions were in force throughout the year and in force at the date of this report. Substantial shareholders The Directors’ interests in the shares of the Company have been disclosed above. On 14 July 2019, the Company had been notified of the following interests in the ordinary share capital of the Company: NAG Mankarious S Wasif DM Page G Mascoli P Solari Canaccord Genuity Group Inc D Sykes J & K Akhtar As at 14 July 2019 Ordinary shares of 1p each 113,927,434 84,870,414 81,267,120 24,887,246 22,670,250 19,912,732 17,230,209 17,223,494 % 19.94% 14.85% 14.22% 4.36% 3.97% 3.49% 3.01% 3.01% No other person has reported an interest of more than 3% in the ordinary shares. Employment policy The Group’s policies respect the individual regardless of gender, age, race or religion. Where reasonable and practical under existing legislation, all persons, including disabled persons, have been treated fairly and consistently, including matters relating to employment, training and career development. The Group takes a positive view of employee communication and has established and maintains systems for employee consultation, feedback and communication of developments in each business and as a Group. The Group operates employee share schemes and a number of profit-related pay schemes as a means of further encouraging the involvement of employees in the Group’s performance. 20 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 21 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC DIRECTORS’ REPORT Independence of the Auditor The Audit Committee undertakes a formal assessment of the auditor’s independence each year which will include: l l l l a review of non-audit services provided to the Group and related fees; discussion with the auditor of a written report detailing all relationships with the Group and any other parties which could affect independence or the perception of independence; a review of the auditor’s own procedures for ensuring the independence of the audit firm and partners and staff involved in the audit, including the regular rotation of the audit partner; and obtaining written confirmation from the auditor that, in their professional judgment, they are independent. An analysis of the fees payable to the external audit firm in respect of both audit and non-audit services during the year is set out in note 2 to the financial statements. Political and charitable contributions During the year ended 31 March 2019 the Group made no political contributions (2018: £Nil). The Group made charitable donations during the year ended 31 March 2019 by contributing following: Action Against Hunger Other local charities and good causes Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 – 5 –––––––––––– 5 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1 5 –––––––––––– 6 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– In addition, Franco Manca donated over 4,000 pizzas to local food banks and homeless shelters throughout the year. Annual general meeting On pages 84 to 86 is a notice convening the annual general meeting of the Company for 28 August 2019 and the notice sets out the resolutions to be proposed at that meeting. The Board believes that the proposed resolutions to be put to the annual general meeting to be held on 28 August 2019 are in the best interests of shareholders and, accordingly, recommends that shareholders vote in favour of the resolutions. Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors The Directors who were in office on the date of approval of these financial statements have confirmed that as far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the auditors are unaware. The Directors have confirmed that they have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as Directors in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that it has been communicated to the auditor. Going concern The Company’s and Group’s business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Strategic Report on pages 3 to 10 In addition, note 15 to the financial statements includes the company’s objectives, policies and processes for managing its capital, its financial risk management objectives and its exposures to credit risk and liquidity risk. 21 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 22 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Group’s net current liabilities position at the year end is due to the level of build activities at year end for sites opening around and just after the year end as well as the availability of supplier credit terms on day to day purchasing. Net current liabilities can be covered by day to day operational cash flow, where revenues are normally received within 3 days of recognition, short term overdraft facilities and utilising undrawn long term borrowing facilities. The long term borrowing facilities do not require repayment before March 2021. The Directors have reviewed the Group’s net current liabilities position, the budget and forecasts, other longer term plans and the financial resources and bank facilities in place that is available to deal with the business risks of the Company and the Group. Additionally, the Group’s opening programme can be adjusted fluidly to take account of business risks and the wider economic risks. The Directors feel well placed to manage the business risks successfully within the present financial arrangements. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements. Subsequent Events On 15 July 2019, the Company entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement for the purchase of the approximately 1% minority interests in its two subsidiaries: Kefi Limited (“Kefi”), which owns the subsidiary that owns and operates The Real Greek; and Franco Manca Holdings Limited (formerly Rocca Limited) (“FM Holdings”), which owns the subsidiary that owns and operates Franco Manca, for a maximum total consideration of up to £650,658, payable in cash. The purchase of the minority interests is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Company’s 2019 annual general meeting. Further details are contained in the Company’s announcement dated 16 July 2019. Auditors RSM UK Audit LLP has indicated its willingness to continue in office. Approved on behalf of the Board. DM Page Chairman 15 July 2019 22 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 23 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC STATEMENT ON DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The directors are required under the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange to prepare Group financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as adopted by the European Union (“EU”) and have elected under company law to prepare the Company financial statements in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU. The financial statements are required by law and IFRS as adopted by the EU to present fairly the financial position of the Group and the Company and the financial performance of the Group. The Companies Act 2006 provides in relation to such financial statements that references in the relevant part of that Act to financial statements giving a true and fair view are references to their achieving a fair presentation. Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Company and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period. In preparing each of the Group and Company financial statements, the Directors are required to: a. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; b. make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; c. d. state whether they have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group and company will continue in business. The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group’s and Company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on The Fulham Shore PLC website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. On behalf of the Board. DM Page Chairman 15 July 2019 23 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 24 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FULHAM SHORE PLC Opinion We have audited the financial statements of The Fulham Shore Plc (the ‘parent company’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘group’) for the year ended 31 March 2019 which comprise the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated and company balance sheets, consolidated and company statement of changes in equity, consolidated and company cash flow statements and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union and, as regards the parent company financial statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. In our opinion: l l l l the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s and of the parent company’s affairs as at 31 March 2019 and of the group’s profit for the year then ended; the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union; the parent company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and as applied in accordance with the Companies Act 2006; and the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard as applied to SME listed entities and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where: l l the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the group’s or the parent company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Key audit matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the group financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) we identified, including those which had the greatest effect on the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the group financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Valuation of Goodwill Refer to page 43 (Accounting Estimates - Assessment of the recoverable amounts in respect of assets tested for impairment) and pages 54 and 55 (Notes to the financial statements - Intangible assets) 24 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 25 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FULHAM SHORE PLC Risk of Material Misstatement At the year-end date, the Group had a total Goodwill balance of £20.7m arising from past acquisitions, of which, £1.8m is attributable to The Real Greek group of Cash Generating units (CGU) and £18.9m to Franco Manca group of CGUs, as management considers that these are the smallest groups of CGUs that Goodwill can be allocated to without an arbitrary allocation. Management are required by IAS 36 to test for impairment of Goodwill on an annual basis. Management carefully considered the carrying value of Goodwill and whether any impairment existed at the year-end date. For the impairment testing at 31 March 2019 a pre-tax discount rate based on a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and comparisons to the Group’s peers of 12.4% (2018: 12.4%) was used. Management have stated in the Accounting Policies note that this discount rate used is the rate believed by the Board to reflect the risk associated with each group of CGUs. Given the value of the balances, the challenging conditions the restaurant industry is currently facing, and the significant management judgements involved in forecasting the cash flows and in determining the assumptions used, assessing whether goodwill is impaired could have a material impact on the financial statements and was therefore determined to be a key audit matter. Audit approach adopted: l We audited management’s annual impairment reviews, comparing their discounted cash flow forecasts to the carrying value of the Goodwill and attributable operating assets of each group of CGUs. l We obtained management’s key assumptions and audited their sensitivity analysis. l We challenged management in their key judgements and assumptions used in their assessment and sensitivity analysis, including using our knowledge of comparable companies and market data to challenge management’s assumptions, in particular the discount rate and revenue growth rate assumptions. l We consulted with our valuations experts to challenge the discount rate and consider its suitability. l We compared the forecast cash flows to actual results observed to date. l We considered management bias in assumptions used in the annual impairment reviews. Impairment of property, plant and equipment Refer to page 43 (Accounting Estimates - Assessment of the recoverable amounts in respect of assets tested for impairment), page 48 (Notes to the financial statements - Operating profit) and pages 56 and 58 (Notes to the financial statements - Property, plant and equipment) Risk of material misstatement The total carrying value of property, plant and equipment (PPE) at the year-end date was £30.8m (2018: £31.8m). Given the challenging conditions the restaurant industry is currently facing, management carefully considered the carrying value of PPE on an individual restaurant basis, each of which is a CGU for testing impairment of PPE, and whether any individual restaurant showed indications of impairment. For those individual sites which showed indications of impairment, management carried out detailed impairment testing to consider whether assets attributable to the underperforming restaurants were impaired at the year end. During the year ended 31 March 2019, management have recognised a total impairment charge of £0.13m (2018: £0.87m) in respect of three (2018: three) underperforming sites. For the impairment testing at 31 March 2019 a pre-tax discount rate based on a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and comparisons to the Group’s peers of 12.4% (2018: 12.4%) was used. Management have stated in the Accounting Policies note that this discount rate used is the rate believed by the Board to reflect the risk associated with each CGU. Because of the significant management judgement in forecasting the cash flows and in the assumptions used a change in the total impairment charge recognised could have a material impact on the financial statements and therefore determined to be a key audit matter. 25 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 26 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FULHAM SHORE PLC Audit approach adopted: l We reviewed management’s assessment of indicators of impairment for the CGUs and challenged l management on those sites not identified but showing possible signs of impairment. For those sites identified and triggers for impairment were noted, we audited management’s impairment reviews comparing their discounted cash flow forecasts to the carrying value of property, plant and equipment of each CGU. l We obtained and challenged management’s key assumptions used in their assessment, including using our knowledge of comparable companies and market data to challenge in particular the discount rate and revenue growth rate assumptions. l We audited management’s impairment calculations for those sites for which a charge was recognised and considered management’s sensitivity analysis and conclusions for sites where no impairment was recognised, and challenged the assumptions used and explanations for underperformance. l We obtained management’s assessment of post year end performance along with post year end management accounts and compared the forecast cash flow to actual results observed to date. Our application of materiality When establishing our overall audit strategy, we set certain thresholds which help us to determine the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures. When evaluating whether the effects of misstatements, both individually and on the financial statements as a whole, could reasonably influence the economic decisions of the users we take into account the qualitative nature and the size of the misstatements. During planning materiality for the group financial statements as a whole was calculated as £310,000, which was not significantly changed during the course of our audit. Materiality for the parent company financial statements as a whole was calculated as £310,000, which was not significantly changed during the course of our audit. We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them all unadjusted differences in excess of £15,500, as well as differences below that threshold that, in our view, warranted reporting on qualitative grounds. An overview of the scope of our audit The audit was scoped to ensure that we obtained sufficient and appropriate audit evidence in respect of: l l l the significant business operations of the group other operations which, irrespective of size, are perceived as carrying a significant level of audit risk whether through susceptibility to fraud, or for other reasons the appropriateness of the going concern assumption used in the preparation of the financial statements The audit was scoped to support our audit opinion on group financial statements of The Fulham Shore Plc and those of the parent company and was based on group materiality and an assessment of risk at group level. Other information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 26 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 27 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FULHAM SHORE PLC Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: l l the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and the Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors’ Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: l adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or l the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or l certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or l we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responsibilities of directors As explained more fully in the directors’ responsibilities statement set out on page 23 the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group’s and the parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 27 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 28 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FULHAM SHORE PLC Use of our report This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. EUAN BANKS (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of RSM UK AUDIT LLP, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants 25 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB 15 July 2019 28 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 29 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the year ended 31 March 2019 Revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Headline operating profit Share based payments Pre-opening costs Amortisation of brand Exceptional costs – impairment of property, plant and equipment Exceptional costs – impairment of investment Exceptional costs – loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Operating profit Finance income Finance costs Profit/(loss) before taxation Income tax expense – current year Income tax expense – prior year Profit/(loss) for the year from continuing operations Loss for the year from discontinued operations Profit/(loss) for the year Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to: Owners of the company Non-controlling interests Earnings per share Continuing and discontinued operations Basic Diluted Continuing operations Basic Diluted Headline Basic Headline Diluted Notes 1 18 2 7 2 4 5 23 6 6 6 6 6 6 Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 63,985 (38,237) –––––––––––– 25,748 (22,253) –––––––––––– 3,495 (138) (386) (821) (130) (80) (187) –––––––––––– 1,753 8 (327) –––––––––––– 1,434 (714) – –––––––––––– 720 – –––––––––––– 720 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 54,695 (32,039) –––––––––––– 22,656 (18,940) –––––––––––– 3,716 (616) (1,209) (821) (867) – (61) –––––––––––– 142 2 (254) –––––––––––– (110) (258) 218 –––––––––––– (150) (415) –––––––––––– (565) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 698 22 –––––––––––– 720 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (576) 11 –––––––––––– (565) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.1p 0.1p 0.1p 0.1p 0.4p 0.4p (0.1p) (0.1p) (0.0p) (0.0p) 0.6p 0.6p 29 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 30 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS 31 MARCH 2019 Non-current assets Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Investments Trade and other receivables Deferred tax assets Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Assets classified as held for sale Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Income tax payable Net current liabilities Non-current liabilities Trade and other payables Borrowings Deferred tax liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Share capital Share premium Merger relief reserve Reverse acquisition reserve Retained earnings Equity attributable to owners of the company Non-controlling interest Total Equity 31 March 2019 £’000 Notes Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 7 8 9 11 16 10 11 12 23 13 13 14 16 17 25,767 30,806 201 1,020 301 –––––––––––– 58,095 –––––––––––– 1,764 3,597 1,835 – –––––––––––– 7,196 –––––––––––– 65,291 –––––––––––– 26,550 31,768 281 943 193 –––––––––––– 59,735 –––––––––––– 1,490 3,325 359 329 –––––––––––– 5,503 –––––––––––– 65,238 –––––––––––– – 173 43,563 11,863 287 –––––––––––– 55,886 –––––––––––– – 118 22 – –––––––––––– 140 –––––––––––– 56,026 –––––––––––– – 203 43,439 11,724 185 –––––––––––– 55,551 –––––––––––– – 135 7 – –––––––––––– 142 –––––––––––– 55,693 –––––––––––– (11,881) (93) –––––––––––– (11,974) –––––––––––– (4,778) (11,521) (486) –––––––––––– (12,007) –––––––––––– (6,504) (1,312) – –––––––––––– (1,312) –––––––––––– (1,172) (888) – –––––––––––– (888) –––––––––––– (746) (1,601) (11,240) (1,733) –––––––––––– (14,574) –––––––––––– (26,548) –––––––––––– 38,743 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,714 6,889 30,459 (9,469) 5,025 –––––––––––– (1,470) (12,350) (1,779) –––––––––––– (15,599) –––––––––––– (27,606) –––––––––––– 37,632 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,714 6,889 30,459 (9,469) 3,936 –––––––––––– – (13,721) – –––––––––––– (13,721) –––––––––––– (15,033) –––––––––––– 40,993 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,714 6,889 30,459 – (2,069) –––––––––––– – (13,325) – –––––––––––– (13,325) –––––––––––– (14,213) –––––––––––– 41,480 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,714 6,889 30,459 – (1,582) –––––––––––– 38,618 125 –––––––––––– 38,743 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 37,529 103 –––––––––––– 37,632 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 40,993 – –––––––––––– 40,993 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 41,480 – –––––––––––– 41,480 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 30 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 31 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY BALANCE SHEETS 31 MARCH 2019 The loss for the financial year dealt with in the financial statements of the Company is £878,000 (2018: £1,566,000). The financial statements on pages 29 to 82 were approved by the board of Directors and authorised for issue on 15 July 2019 and are signed on its behalf by: DM Page Chairman Company registration number: 07973930 31 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 32 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY for the year ended 31 March 2019 Attributable to owners of the Company Share Capital £’000 Share Premium £’000 Merger Reverse Relief Acquisition Reserve £’000 Reserve £’000 Equity Share- Non- holders’ Controlling Interests £’000 Funds £’000 Retained Earnings £’000 Total Equity £’000 5,714 – 38,648 (565) ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– 38,556 (576) (9,469) – 30,459 – 4,963 (576) 6,889 – 92 11 – – – – – – – – (576) (576) 11 (565) 616 616 – 616 (1,067) ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– (1,067) (1,067) – – – – – – (451) ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– 37,632 (9,469) 37,529 30,459 5,714 6,889 3,936 (451) (451) 103 – – – – 720 ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– 698 698 22 – – – – – – – – – – – – 698 138 698 138 22 – 720 138 253 ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– 253 253 – – – – – – 391 ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– 38,743 ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– ––––––––– (9,469) 30,459 38,618 5,714 6,889 5,025 391 391 125 – – – – At 26 March 2017 (Loss)/profit for the year Total comprehensive income Transactions with owners Share based payments Deferred tax on share based payments Total transactions with owners At 25 March 2018 Profit for the year Total comprehensive income Transactions with owners Share based payments Deferred tax on share based payments Total transactions with owners At 31 March 2019 32 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 33 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY for the year ended 31 March 2019 At 26 March 2017 Loss for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners Share based payments Deferred tax on share based payments Total transactions with owners At 25 March 2018 Loss for the year Share Capital £’000 5,714 Share Premium £’000 Merger Relief Reserve £’000 Retained Earnings £’000 Total Equity £’000 6,889 30,459 359 43,421 – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– (1,566) –––––––––––– (1,566) –––––––––––– – – – – – – (1,566) (1,566) 616 616 – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– (991) –––––––––––– (991) –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 5,714 – –––––––––––– 6,889 – –––––––––––– 30,459 (375) –––––––––––– (1,582) (375) –––––––––––– 41,480 – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– (878) –––––––––––– (878) –––––––––––– Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners Share based payments Deferred tax on share based payments Total transactions with owners At 31 March 2019 – – – – – – (878) (878) 138 138 – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 253 –––––––––––– 253 –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 5,714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 6,889 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 30,459 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 391 –––––––––––– (2,069) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 391 –––––––––––– 40,993 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 33 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 34 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 31 March 2019 Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 Notes Net cash flow from/(used in) operating activities Investing activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of intangible assets Acquisition of investments Disposal of discontinued operations Loan to subsidiary undertakings Loan repaid by subsidiary undertakings Net cash flow (used in)/from investing activities Financing activities Capital received from bank borrowings Capital repaid on bank borrowings Interest received Interest paid Net cash flow (used in)/from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 19 6,132 4,522 (313) (509) (3,457) (99) – 329 – (10,044) (27) (281) – – (4) – – – – (7) – – – (5,969) – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 1,366 –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– (3,227) –––––––––––– (10,352) –––––––––––– 1,362 –––––––––––– (5,976) –––––––––––– – (1,110) 8 (327) –––––––––––– 6,350 – 2 (254) –––––––––––– – (1,110) 468 (392) –––––––––––– 6,350 – 465 (311) –––––––––––– (1,429) –––––––––––– 6,098 –––––––––––– (1,034) –––––––––––– 6,504 –––––––––––– 1,476 268 15 19 12 12 359 –––––––––––– 91 –––––––––––– 7 –––––––––––– (12) –––––––––––– 1,835 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 359 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 22 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 7 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 34 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 35 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES GENERAL INFORMATION The Fulham Shore PLC is a public company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales with registration number 07973930 and registered office at 1st Floor, 50-51 Berwick Street, London, W1F 8SJ, United Kingdom. The Company’s ordinary shares are traded on the AIM Market. BASIS OF PREPARATION On 20 October 2014, The Fulham Shore PLC acquired 99.04% of the issued share capital of Kefi Limited. The combination has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition as if Kefi Limited had issued new shares in exchange for The Fulham Shore PLC’s net assets. The Fulham Shore PLC is presenting audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019. The comparative period presented is audited financial statements for the year ended 25 March 2018. The accounting year runs to a Sunday within seven days of 31 March each year which will be a 52 or 53 week period. The year ended 31 March 2019 was a 53 week period, with the comparative year to 25 March 2018 being a 52 week period. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and, as permitted by EU Law, the Financial Statements have been prepared and approved by the Directors in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU (“IFRS”). The financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 are presented in Sterling because that is the primary currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates. All values are rounded to the nearest thousand pounds (£’000) except when otherwise indicated. The parent company has not presented its own income statement, statement of total comprehensive income and related notes as permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006. NEW STANDARDS The following new accounting standards are effective for the year ended 31 March 2019 and have been adopted in these financial statements: IFRS 9 IFRS 15 Financial instruments Revenue from contracts with customers Both standards were adopted on 26 March 2018. The Group adopted IFRS 9 on 26 March 2018, the date of initial application. The Group has applied IFRS 9 retrospectively. IFRS 9 has not had a material impact on the Group. The Group adopted IFRS 15 using the cumulative effect method, with the effect of adopting this standard, if any, recognised on 26 March 2018, the date of initial application. Accordingly, the information presented for the financial year ended 25 March 2018 has not been restated. The adoption of IFRS 15 has not had a material impact on the Group. 35 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 36 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES NEW STANDARDS THAT ARE NOT YET EFFECTIVE At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations relevant to the Group operations that have not been applied in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective: IFRS 16 IFRIC 23 IAS 28 (Amendment) Annual Improvements to Leases Uncertainty over income tax treatments Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures IFRS Standards 2015-2017 Cycle The Directors anticipate that the adoption of these Standards and Interpretations as appropriate in future years will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Group other than the new IFRS 16 Leases which will be mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. This new standard will significantly change how restaurant leases will be accounted for but will not change the way the business is run. IFRS 16 will materially increase the Group’s recognised assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet introducing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities calculated based on discounted future committed lease payments. It will also materially change the presentation and timing of recognition of charges in the Consolidated Income Statement. The operating lease expense currently reported under IAS17, typically on a straight line basis, within Headline EBITDA and EBITDA, will be replaced by depreciation of the right-of-use asset and notional financing costs on the lease liability. This will result in increased “lease-related expenses” being charged to the Consolidated Income Statement in the early years of a lease due to the front- loaded notional financing costs, significantly reducing reported profit or loss before taxation. The presentation of the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement will also be affected. Actual rent payments, which are currently part of the net cash flow from operating activities will now be split into a notional repayment of principal lease liability and a notional interest payment within financing activities. This increases the net cash flow from operating activities and increases the cash outflow from financing activities by the same amount. Actual net increase in cash and cash equivalents will not be affected. In adopting IFRS 16, the Group is permitted to follow one of two approaches: the full retrospective approach or the modified retrospective approach. This is a choice that must be made at transition and applied to all leases within the group at the initial application date. The Group has chosen to adopt the modified retrospective approach, which does not require restatement of comparative periods. Instead the cumulative impact of applying IFRS16 is accounted for as an adjustment to equity at the start of the accounting period in which it is first applied. Discount rates applicable at the time of initial application and estimates of future rent review adjustments to future committed lease payments are areas of significant judgement and estimation in calculating the lease liability, particularly given the term of the Group’s leases. The likely estimated balance sheet impact is analysed below: Right-of-use asset Lease liability in respect of leases previously classified as operating leases Deferred tax asset/(liability) Adjustment for prepayments and accruals Adjustment to deferred income £’000 71,177 (70,256) 157 (921) 1,993 –––––––––––– 2,150 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 36 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 37 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES The above estimate is based on property leases in existence as at 1 April 2019, with a calculated weighted average discount rate of 3.3% and an assumed rent increase of an equivalent annual rate of 2.4% at each future rent review. The Group estimates that the reported profit before tax for the year ending 29 March 2020 will be reduced by between £1,500,000 and £2,000,000 as a result of adopting the new rules. The group generates rent receivable from sub-leases of some of its properties. Its activities as a sub-lessor are predominantly based on leases with terms under 12 months and therefore is not material. GOING CONCERN The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Given the risk analysis set out in the Strategic Report on pages 9 to 10 and after reviewing the Group’s net current liabilities position as at 31 March 2019, the budget for the next financial year, other longer term plans and financial resources including undrawn but available short term and long term facilities described in note 14 and operational cash flow where cash from revenues are received within 3 days, the Board has a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Therefore the Board is satisfied that, at the time of approving the financial statements, it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of The Fulham Shore PLC and all of its subsidiary undertakings for the period. Subsidiaries acquired are consolidated from the date that the Group has the power to control, exposure or rights to variable returns, and the ability to use its power over the returns and will continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. Although the legal form of the transaction during the period ended 29 June 2015 was an acquisition of Kefi Limited by The Fulham Shore PLC, the substance is the reverse of this. Accordingly the business combination has been prepared using reverse acquisition accounting. The acquisition of other subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values, at the date of exchange, of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Any costs directly attributable to the business combination are expensed to the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities are recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an entity represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the Group’s interest in the fair value attributed to the net assets at acquisition. Goodwill is not subject to amortisation but is tested for impairment at least annually. After initial recognition, goodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Any impairment is recognised immediately in the income statement and is not subsequently reversed. Goodwill is allocated to an associated operating segment made up of a group of cash generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. Each of these groups of cash generating units represents the Group’s investment in a subsidiary which is equivalent to an operating segment of the Group. On disposal of a subsidiary the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal. Trademarks and licences The fair value of the intangible assets acquired through the reverse acquisition was determined using discounted cash flow models. The key assumptions for the valuation method are those regarding future cash flows, tax rates and discount rates. The cash flow projections were based on management forecasts for the subsequent four years period. The estimated useful lives range from 4 to 20 years on a straight-line basis. 37 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 38 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES Brand The fair value of the brand intangible assets acquired through an acquisition of a subsidiary was determined using discounted royalty relief models. The key assumptions for the valuation method are those regarding future cash flows, tax rates and discount rates. The cash flow projections were based on management forecasts for the subsequent ten year period. Amortisation is charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of brand from the beginning of the financial year that they are available for use. The estimated useful lives are 10 years on a straight-line basis. Computer software Computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring into use the specific software. These costs are amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives, being between 3 and 5 years. Costs that are directly associated with the production of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group, and that are expected to generate economic benefits exceeding costs beyond one year, are recognised as intangible assets. Direct costs include software development, employee costs and directly attributable overheads. Software integral to a related item of hardware equipment is accounted for as property, plant and equipment. Costs associated with maintaining computer software programmes are recognised as an expense when they are incurred. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and any recognised impairment loss. The cost of property, plant and equipment includes directly attributable incremental costs incurred in their acquisition and installation. Depreciation is provided on property, plant and equipment at rates calculated to write each asset down to its estimated residual value evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:- Leasehold properties and improvements Plant and equipment Furniture, fixtures and fittings over lease term or renewal term 20% to 33% straight line 10% to 20% straight line Assets in the course of construction are carried at cost, less any recognised impairment loss. Depreciation of these assets commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. Residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate on an annual basis. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in the income statement. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS Goodwill is not subject to amortisation but is tested for impairment annually or whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets which have separately identifiable cash flows, known as cash generating units, are grouped into their operating segment. If the recoverable amount of a group of cash generating units is less than the carrying amount of that group’s assets, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the group of cash generating units and then to the other assets of the group pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the group. Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not reversed in a subsequent period. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. 38 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 39 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite useful lives to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent, if any, of the impairment loss. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit, predominantly an individual restaurant for the purposes of property, plant and equipment, to which the asset belongs. If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in the income statement. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset or cash-generating unit is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, not to exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset or cash-generating unit in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in the income statement. OTHER INVESTMENTS Other investments comprising debt and equity instruments are recognised and derecognised on a trade date where a purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the investment within the timeframe and are initially measured at fair value, including transaction costs and subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss. Debt securities that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Debt securities that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost are measured at fair value through profit and loss. Equity securities are classified and measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, there is no subsequent reclassification of fair value gains and losses to profit or loss following derecognition of the investment. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial assets and financial liabilities, in respect of financial instruments, are recognised on the balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. INVENTORIES Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined on a first in, first out basis. Net realisable value is based upon estimated selling price less further costs expected to be incurred to completion and disposal. Provision is made for obsolete and slow-moving items. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Trade receivables represent amounts owed by customers where the right to payment is conditional only on the passage of time and are recorded at amortised cost. The carrying value of all trade receivables recorded at amortised cost is reduced by allowances for lifetime estimated credit losses. Estimated future credit losses are first recorded on the initial recognition of a receivable and are based on the ageing of the receivable balances, historical experience and forward looking considerations. Individual balances are written off when management deems them not to be collectible. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and call deposits and other short term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Payables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 39 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 40 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES SHARE CAPITAL Share capital represents the nominal value of ordinary shares issued. SHARE PREMIUM Share premium represents the amounts subscribed for share capital in excess of nominal value less the related costs of share issue. MERGER RELIEF RESERVE In accordance with Companies Act 2006 S.612 ‘Merger Relief’, the company issuing shares as consideration for a business combination, accounted at fair value, is obliged, once the necessary conditions are satisfied, to record the excess of the consideration received over the nominal value of the shares issued to the merger relief reserve. REVERSE ACQUISITION RESERVE Reverse accounting under IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’ requires the difference between the equity of the legal parent and the issued equity instruments of the legal subsidiary pre-combination to be recognised as a separate component of equity. RETAINED EARNINGS Retained earnings represents the cumulative profit and loss net of distributions. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group’s equity therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling shareholder’s share of changes in equity since the date of the combination. Total comprehensive income is attributed to non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. FOREIGN CURRENCIES Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling, the presentational and functional currency of the Group, at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to the income statement. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY INSTRUMENTS Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by the Group are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of its liabilities and includes no obligation to deliver cash or other financial assets. Interest bearing loans and overdrafts are initially measured at fair value (which is equal to cost at inception), and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the settlement or redemption of borrowings is recognised over the term of the borrowing. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. TAXATION Income tax expense represents the sum of the current tax payable and deferred tax. Current tax payable or recoverable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the income statement because some items of income or expense are taxable or deductible in different years or may not be taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. 40 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 41 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable in the future arising from temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. It is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit or the accounting profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they either relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or on different taxable entities which intend to settle the current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. Tax is charged or credited to the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the tax is also recognised directly in equity. LEASES Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases. Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Group at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments as determined at the inception of the lease. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognised in the income statement. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight line basis or other systematic basis if representative of the time pattern of the user’s benefit over the term of the relevant lease. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are also spread on a straight line basis over the lease term. PROVISIONS Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that the Group will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the Directors’ best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date and are discounted to present value where the effect is material. RETIREMENT BENEFITS The amount charged to the income statement in respect of pension costs is the contributions payable to money purchase schemes in the year. Differences between contributions payable in the year and contributions actually paid are shown as either accruals or prepayments in the balance sheet. REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue represents the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of Value Added Tax, for goods sold and services provided to customers outside the Group after deducting discounts. Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred. 41 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 42 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES INTEREST INCOME Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS The Group issues equity-settled share-based payments to certain employees. Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value (excluding the effect of non market-based vesting conditions) at the date of grant. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company’s estimate of the shares that will eventually vest and adjusted for the effect of non market-based vesting conditions. Fair value is measured using a Black-Scholes valuation model. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Non-current assets (disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities) that are expected to be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use are classified as held for sale. A discontinued operation is a component of an entity that either has been disposed of, or that is classified as held for sale, and (a) represents a separate line of business or geographical area of operations; and (b) is a part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate line of business or geographical area of operations; or (c) is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to sell. Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Any gain or loss from disposal, together with the results of these operations until the date of disposal, is reported separately as discontinued operations. The financial information of discontinued operations is excluded from the respective captions in the Consolidated financial statements and related notes for all periods presented. Comparatives in the balance sheet are not re-presented when a non-current asset or disposal group is classified as held for sale. Comparatives are re-presented for presentation of discontinued operations in the Statement of cash flow and Statement of comprehensive income. Adjustments in the current period to amounts previously presented in discontinued operations that are directly related to the disposal of a discontinued operation in a prior period are classified separately in discontinued operations. Circumstances to which these adjustments may relate include resolution of uncertainties that arise from the terms of the disposal transaction, such as the resolution of purchase price adjustments and indemnifications, resolution of uncertainties that arise from and are directly related to the operations of the component before its disposal, such as environmental and product warranty obligations retained by the Company, or the settlement of employee benefit plan obligations provided that the settlement is directly related to the disposal transaction. ACCOUNTING PERIOD The consolidated group accounts have been prepared for the year to 31 March 2019 with the comparative year to 25 March 2018. The Company accounts have been prepared for the same periods as the Group. 42 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 43 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Group’s accounting policies, described above, with respect to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting year. These judgements, estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, including current and expected economic conditions. Although these judgements, estimates and associated assumptions are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and circumstances, the actual results may differ. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the year in which the estimate is revised and in any future years affected. The judgements, estimates and assumptions which are of most significance to the Group are detailed below: Assessment of the recoverable amounts in respect of assets tested for impairment The Group tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if there are indications that amounts may be impaired. For property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, other than goodwill, the Group tests for impairment when there is an indication of impairment. The impairment analysis for such assets is principally based upon discounted estimated future cash flows from the use and eventual disposal of the assets (see notes 7 and 8). Such an analysis includes an estimation of the future anticipated results and cash flows, annual growth rates, whether short term or long term, future capital expenditures and the appropriate discount rates (see notes 7 and 8 for key assumptions). Changes in the estimates which underpin the Group’s forecasts and selection of appropriate discount rate could have an impact on the value in use of the cash generating units and group of cash generating units being tested. Valuation of share based payments The charge for share based payments is calculated in accordance with the methodology described in note 18. The model requires highly subjective assumptions to be made including the future volatility of the Company’s share price, expected dividend yield, risk-free interest rates, expected time of exercise and employee attrition rates. Changes in such estimates may have a significant impact on the original fair value calculation at the date of grant and the employee attrition rate will impact the judgement relating to the number of share based incentives that would vest and therefore the share based payments charge. Deferred taxation The recognition of deferred taxation assets or liabilities are further described in note 16. Recognition of deferred tax assets on tax losses, is based upon whether management judge that it is probable that there will be sufficient and suitable taxable profits in the relevant legal entity or tax group against which to utilise the assets in the future. Judgement is required when determining probable future taxable profits. The Group assesses the availability of future taxable profits using the same cash flow forecasts for the Group’s operations as are used in the Group’s value in use calculations for impairment testing purposes. Where tax losses are forecast to be recovered beyond the five year period, the availability of taxable profits is assessed using the cash flows and long-term growth rates used for the value in use calculations. Changes in the estimates which underpin the Group’s forecasts could have an impact on the amount of future taxable profits and could have a significant impact on the period over which the deferred tax asset would be recovered and whether the deferred tax assets should have been recognised. 43 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 44 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES Deferred taxation assets on share based payments are calculated based on the intrinsic value of the share based incentives at the year end, Company’s share price, availability of tax deduction on exercise of the share based incentives and employee leave rates. Changes in the number of share based incentives that are expected to vest (as described above), availability of tax deduction and other assumptions will have an impact on the value of deferred taxation assets. Deferred tax liabilities on capital allowances are calculated using estimates of the proportion of property, plant and equipment acquired during the year that qualifies for capital allowances and the appropriate rates of allowances and estimates of tax rates applicable in the future. Management make such estimates based on experience with similar historic property, plant and equipment acquired. Changes in the make-up of the building components in one of these assets may have an impact on capital allowances claimable and therefore the quantum of the deferred tax liabilities. The Group only considers substantively enacted tax laws when assessing the amount and availability of tax losses to offset against the future taxable profits and availability of capital allowances. Finite lived intangible assets Intangible assets include amounts spent by the Group acquiring brands and the costs of purchasing and/or developing computer software. Where intangible assets are acquired through business combinations and no active market for the assets exists, the fair value of these assets is determined by discounting estimated future net cash flows generated by the asset. Estimates relating to the future cash flows and discount rates used may have a material effect on the reported amounts of finite lived intangible assets. The useful life over which intangible assets are amortised depends on management’s estimate of the period over which economic benefit will be derived from the asset. Reducing the useful life will increase the amortisation charge in the consolidated income statement. Useful lives are periodically reviewed to ensure that they remain appropriate. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment represents 47.2% (2018: 48.7%) of the Group’s total assets; estimates and assumptions made may have a material impact on their carrying value and related depreciation charge. The depreciation charge for an asset is derived using estimates of its expected useful life and expected residual value, which are reviewed periodically. Increasing an asset’s expected life or residual value would result in a reduced depreciation charge in the consolidated income statement. Management determines the useful lives and residual values for assets when they are acquired, based on experience with similar assets and taking into account other relevant factors such as any expected changes in technology. The useful life of equipment is assumed not to exceed the duration of restaurant property lease unless there is a reasonable expectation of renewal or ability for the equipment to be transferred for use in another restaurant. Accounting treatment of other investments Investments are recognised at fair value at the time of acquisition. Management judgement is used to determine whether the Group has significant influence or control over the investment which would give rise to different accounting methodology being applied as an associate or subsidiary. OPERATING SEGMENTS The Group considers itself to have two key operating segments, being the management and operation of The Real Greek restaurants and the management and operation of Franco Manca restaurants. The Group operates in only one geographical segment, being the United Kingdom. 44 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp02-pp45.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp02-pp40.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 45 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC ACCOUNTING POLICIES DEFINITIONS OPERATING PROFIT Operating profit is defined as profit before taxation, finance income and finance costs. HEADLINE OPERATING PROFIT Headline operating profit is defined as operating profit before amortisation of brand, impairment of property, plant and equipment, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, impairment of investments, onerous lease costs, restructuring costs, costs of reverse acquisition, cost of acquisition, share based payments, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and pre-opening costs. HEADLINE PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION Headline profit before taxation is defined as profit/loss before taxation before amortisation of brand, impairment of property, plant and equipment, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, impairment of investments, onerous lease costs, restructuring costs, costs of reverse acquisition, costs of acquisition, share based payments, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and pre-opening costs. PRE-OPENING COSTS The restaurant pre-opening costs represent costs incurred up to the date of opening a new restaurant that are written off to the profit and loss account in the period in which they are incurred. EBITDA EBITDA is defined as operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment. HEADLINE EBITDA Headline EBITDA is defined as EBITDA before onerous lease costs, restructuring costs, costs of reverse acquisition, cost of acquisition, share based payments, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and pre-opening costs. HEADLINE EPS Headline basic EPS and Headline diluted EPS are defined in note 6. 45 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 46 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 1 SEGMENT INFORMATION For management purposes, the Group was organised into two operating divisions during the year ended 31 March 2019. These divisions, The Real Greek and Franco Manca, are the basis on which the Group reports its primary segment information as identified by the chief operating decision maker which is the Group’s board of directors. For the year ended 31 March 2019: The Real Greek segment £’000 Franco Manca segment £’000 Other unallocated £’000 Total £’000 Revenue 21,950 43,285 – 65,235 Headline EBITDA Depreciation and amortisation Headline operating profit Pre-opening costs Impairment investments Impairment property, plant and equipment Operating profit Finance income Finance costs Segment profit/(loss) before taxation Income tax expense Profit for the year from continuing operations Assets Liabilities Net assets Capital expenditure 2,746 (1,048) –––––––––––– 1,698 – – (29) 1,617 3 – –––––––––––– 1,620 5,814 (3,242) –––––––––––– 2,572 (386) (80) (101) 924 5 – –––––––––––– 929 11,408 (3,814) –––––––––––– 7,594 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 407 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 53,281 (10,177) –––––––––––– 43,104 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 3,046 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (742) (33) –––––––––––– (775) – – – (788) – (327) –––––––––––– (1,115) (714) –––––––––––– (1,829) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 602 (12,557) –––––––––––– (11,955) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 4 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 7,818 (4,323) –––––––––––– 3,495 (386) (80) (130) 1,753 8 (327) –––––––––––– 1,434 (714) –––––––––––– 720 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 65,291 (26,548) –––––––––––– 38,743 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 3,457 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Head office costs are not related to the Group’s two business segments and are therefore included in other unallocated and are not part of a business segment. The Group’s two business segments primarily operate in one geographical area which is the United Kingdom. Segmental revenue shown above is higher than Consolidated Group revenue shown in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income as included in The Real Greek segment is revenue of £1,250,000 (2018: £Nil) that has been eliminated on consolidation. The Real Greek revenue from external customers would have been £20,700,000 (2018: £18,139,000). 46 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 47 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 1 SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued) For the year ended 25 March 2018: The Real Greek segment £’000 Franco Manca segment £’000 Other unallocated £’000 Total £’000 Revenue 18,139 36,556 – 54,695 Headline EBITDA Depreciation and amortisation Headline operating profit Pre-opening costs Impairment property, plant and equipment Operating profit Finance income Finance costs Segment profit/(loss) before taxation Income tax expense Profit for the year from continuing operations Assets Liabilities Net assets Capital expenditure 2,436 (931) –––––––––––– 1,505 5,427 (2,751) –––––––––––– 2,676 (433) (32) –––––––––––– (465) 7,430 (3,714) –––––––––––– 3,716 (375) (834) – (1,209) (214) 718 – – –––––––––––– 718 (653) 78 2 – –––––––––––– 80 11,585 (3,969) –––––––––––– 7,616 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 2,874 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 52,757 (10,208) –––––––––––– 42,549 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 6,741 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – (654) – (254) –––––––––––– (908) (40) –––––––––––– (948) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 896 (13,429) –––––––––––– (12,533) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 26 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (897) 142 2 (254) –––––––––––– (110) (40) –––––––––––– (150) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 65,238 (27,606) –––––––––––– 37,632 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 9,641 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Head office and PLC costs are not related to the Group’s two business segments and are therefore included in other unallocated and are not part of a business segment. The Group’s two business segments primarily operate in one geographical area which is the United Kingdom. 47 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 48 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 2 OPERATING PROFIT Operating profit is stated after charging: Staff costs (note 3) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of intangible assets Operating lease rentals: Land and buildings Inventories – amounts charged as an expense Auditor’s remuneration: – for statutory audit services – for other assurance services – for tax services – for transactional services Share based payments Pre-opening costs Exceptional costs – impairment of investments Exceptional costs – impairment of property, plant and equipment Exceptional costs – loss on disposal 3 EMPLOYEES The average monthly number of persons (including Directors) employed by the Group during the year was: Administration and management Restaurants The average monthly number of persons (including Directors) employed by the Company during the year was: Administration and management Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 23,956 4,261 882 6,361 12,371 20,882 3,684 851 5,514 10,489 111 13 24 11 138 386 80 130 187 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 83 20 33 – 616 1,209 – 867 61 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Year ended 31 March 2019 No. Year ended 25 March 2018 No. 26 1,075 –––––––––––– 1,101 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 29 1,086 –––––––––––– 1,115 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 6 –––––––––––– 6 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 6 –––––––––––– 6 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 48 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 49 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 3 EMPLOYEES (continued) Staff costs for above persons Salaries and fees Social security costs Share based payments Defined contribution pension costs DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 21,959 1,734 138 263 –––––––––––– 24,094 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 19,317 1,453 616 112 –––––––––––– 21,498 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The remuneration of Directors, who are the key management personnel of the company, is set out in aggregate and on a paid basis below. Further details of directors’ emoluments can be found in the tables of directors’ remuneration on pages 15 to 18. Salaries, fees and other short term employee benefits Social security costs Share based payments Defined contribution pension costs Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 897 116 31 3 –––––––––––– 1,047 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 918* 72* 448 3 –––––––––––– 1,441 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– * Salaries, fees and other short-term employee benefits for the year ended 25 March 2018 included £278,000 bonuses and £38,000 social security costs paid in relation to bonuses earned from the bonus scheme for the year ended 26 March 2017. No bonuses and related social security costs were earnt or paid for the year ended 25 March 2018. Included above are fees paid to related parties for the provision of directors’ services which are further described in note 22. The Directors are the only employees of the Company. The Directors’ remuneration above represents the only staff costs for the Company. 3 Directors received pension contributions during the year (2018: 3). No Directors serving during the year exercised share options in the year ended 31 March 2019 (2018: Nil). 49 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 50 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 4 FINANCE COSTS Interest expenses on bank loans and overdrafts 5 INCOME TAX EXPENSE Income tax expense on continuing operations Based on the result for the year: UK corporation tax at 19% (2018: 19%) Adjustment in respect of prior periods Total current taxation Deferred taxation: Origination and reversal of temporary timing differences Current year Prior year Total deferred tax Total tax expense on profit on continuing operations The above is disclosed as Income tax expense – current year Income tax expense – prior year Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 327 –––––––––––– 327 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 254 –––––––––––– 254 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 669 (54) –––––––––––– 615 432 (65) –––––––––––– 367 99 – –––––––––––– 99 –––––––––––– 714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (109) (218) –––––––––––– (327) –––––––––––– 40 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 714 – –––––––––––– 714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 258 (218) –––––––––––– 40 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 50 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 51 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 5 INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued) Income tax expense on discontinued operations Deferred taxation: Total tax expense on profit on discontinued operations Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (13) –––––––––––– (13) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Further information on the movement on deferred taxation is given in note 16. Factors affecting tax charge for year: Profit/(loss) before taxation from continuing operations Taxation at UK corporation tax rate of 19% (2018: 19%) Expenses not deductible for tax purposes Depreciation/impairment on non-qualifying fixed assets Share based payments Rate change on deferred tax liability Tax effect of utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised Adjustment to previously recognised deferred tax Adjustment to tax charge in respect of previous periods Total income tax expense in the income statement Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 1,434 –––––––––––– 272 31 290 171 – 4 – (54) –––––––––––– 714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 (110) –––––––––––– (21) 6 214 162 (38) – (218) (65) –––––––––––– 40 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Factors that may affect deferred tax charges are disclosed in note 16 including a breakdown of the adjustment to previously recognised deferred tax. Note 23 provides additional details with regards to current and deferred tax on discontinued operations as well as the aggregate current and deferred tax relating to items that are charged or credited directly to equity. 51 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 52 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 6 EARNINGS PER SHARE Profit/(loss) for the purposes of basic and diluted earnings per share: Add back loss for the purposes of basic and diluted earnings per share (discontinued operations): Profit/(loss) for the purposes of basic and diluted earnings per share (continuing operations): Share based payments Deferred tax on share based payments Pre-opening costs Amortisation of brand Deferred tax on amortisation of brand Exceptional costs – impairment of investment Exceptional costs – impairment of property, plant and equipment Deferred tax on impairment of property, plant and equipment Exceptional costs – loss on disposal Headline profit for the year for the purposes of headline basic and diluted earnings per share: Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for the purposes of basic earnings per share Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares from share options Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for the purposes of diluted earnings per share Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 698 (576) – –––––––––––– 415 –––––––––––– 698 (161) 138 146 386 821 (137) 80 130 – 187 –––––––––––– 616 146 1,209 821 (137) – 867 (98) 61 –––––––––––– 2,449 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 3,324 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Year ended 31 March 2019 No. ‘000 Year ended 25 March 2018 No. ‘000 571,385 10,230 –––––––––––– 571,385 24,495 –––––––––––– 581,615 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 595,880 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 52 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 53 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 6 EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued) Further details of the share options that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future are provided in note 18. Earnings per share: Basic From continuing operations From discontinued operations Total basic earnings per share Diluted From continuing operations From discontinued operations Total basic earnings per share Headline Basic Headline Diluted Year ended 31 March 2019 Year ended 25 March 2018 0.1p 0.0p –––––––––––– 0.1p –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (0.0p) (0.1p) –––––––––––– (0.1p) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.1p 0.0p –––––––––––– 0.1p –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (0.0p) (0.1p) –––––––––––– (0.1p) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.4p 0.4p 0.6p 0.6p 53 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 54 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 7 INTANGIBLE ASSETS Group Cost 26 March 2017 Additions 25 March 2018 Additions 31 March 2019 Accumulated amortisation 26 March 2017 Charge in the year 25 March 2018 Charge in the year 31 March 2019 Net book value 31 March 2019 Trademarks, License and franchises £’000 Software £’000 Brand £’000 Goodwill £’000 Total £’000 58 76 8,211 20,705 29,050 – –––––––––––– 58 27 –––––––––––– 103 – –––––––––––– 8,211 – –––––––––––– 20,705 27 –––––––––––– 29,077 5 –––––––––––– 63 –––––––––––– 94 –––––––––––– 197 –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 8,211 –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 20,705 –––––––––––– 99 –––––––––––– 29,176 –––––––––––– 23 11 1,642 – 1,676 8 –––––––––––– 31 22 –––––––––––– 33 821 –––––––––––– 2,463 – –––––––––––– – 851 –––––––––––– 2,527 6 –––––––––––– 37 –––––––––––– 55 –––––––––––– 88 –––––––––––– 821 –––––––––––– 3,284 –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 882 –––––––––––– 3,409 –––––––––––– 26 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 109 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 4,927 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 20,705 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 25,767 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 25 March 2018 27 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 70 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,748 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 20,705 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 26,550 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The amortisation charges for trademarks, license and franchises and software for the year are recognised within administrative expenses. As at 31 March 2019 brand intangible assets which relates to Franco Manca has a remaining amortisation period of 6 years (2018: 7 years). Goodwill of £1,774,000 relates to the The Real Greek and is attributable to its group of cash generating units. Goodwill of £18,931,000 relates to the acquisition of Franco Manca Holdings Limited (“Franco Manca Holdings”). The goodwill is attributable to the cash generating units held within Franco Manca 2 UK Limited. 54 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 55 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 7 INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued) For the purposes of impairment testing, the Directors consider each of Franco Manca and The Real Greek, operating segments of the Group, as the lowest level within the Group at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Each of these segments is made up of a group of separate restaurants which are cash generating units (CGUs) in their own right. The recoverable amount for each segment and group of CGUs was determined using a value in use calculation based upon management forecasts for the trading results for that segment. Value in use calculations are based on: l cash flow forecasts derived from the most recent approved financial budgets for the 2020 financial year for the sites open at the end of March 2019; l extrapolated cash flow over twenty five years, an appropriate timeframe for branded restaurant businesses, using forecast growth rates based on past and current run-rates for the initial five years that then reduce to the industry growth rate of 2%; l less estimated annual capital expenditure required to maintain the existing restaurants’ look and feel in each segment based on historic refurbishment programmes and investments in IT systems; l applied pre-tax discount rate to cash flow projections of 12.4% (2018: 12.4%) which is the rate believed by the Directors to reflect the risks associated with the group of CGUs using a WACC model with comparison to other available restaurant businesses. During the year, the Group’s capital structure had a reduced portion of debt than the year ended 25 March 2018. Other than as disclosed below, management believes that no reasonably possible change in any of the above key assumptions would cause the carrying value of any segment to materially exceed its recoverable amount. The estimated recoverable amount of The Real Greek and Franco Manca segments exceed their carrying values by £30,388,000 and £21,118,000 respectively. The changes in the following table to assumptions used in the impairment review would, in isolation, lead to an impairment loss being recognised for the year ended 31 March 2019: Reduction in long term growth rate Increase in pre-tax discount rate The Real Greek % (4.7%) 32.2% Franco Manca % (3.2%) 8.8% 55 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 56 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 8 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Group Leasehold improvements £’000 Plant and equipment £’000 25,161 6,908 1,168 (552) – ––––––––––– 32,685 2,020 24 (438) ––––––––––– 34,291 ––––––––––– 4,223 1,694 51 (75) (6) ––––––––––– 5,887 605 8 (139) ––––––––––– 6,361 ––––––––––– Furniture, fixtures and fittings £’000 1,591 660 189 (17) – ––––––––––– 2,423 166 65 (40) ––––––––––– 2,614 ––––––––––– Assets under construction £’000 1,310 379 (1,408) – (61) ––––––––––– 220 666 (97) (5) ––––––––––– 784 ––––––––––– Total £’000 32,285 9,641 – (644) (67) ––––––––––– 41,215 3,457 – (622) ––––––––––– 44,050 ––––––––––– 3,356 2,339 1,196 1,052 427 334 – – 4,979 3,725 (264) 949 – ––––––––––– 6,380 2,656 130 (438) ––––––––––– 8,728 ––––––––––– 25,563 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 26,305 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– (41) 83 (4) ––––––––––– 2,286 1,198 – (120) ––––––––––– 3,364 ––––––––––– 2,997 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 3,601 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– (10) 30 – ––––––––––– 781 407 – (36) ––––––––––– 1,152 ––––––––––– – – – ––––––––––– – – – – ––––––––––– – ––––––––––– (315) 1,062 (4) ––––––––––– 9,447 4,261 130 (594) ––––––––––– 13,244 ––––––––––– 1,462 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 1,642 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 784 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 220 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 30,806 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 31,768 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– Cost 26 March 2017 Additions Reclassification Reclassification as held for sale Disposals 25 March 2018 Additions Reclassification Disposals 31 March 2019 Accumulated depreciation and impairment 26 March 2017 Charge in the year Reclassification as held for sale Impairment Disposals 25 March 2018 Charge in the year Impairment Disposals 31 March 2019 Net book value 31 March 2019 25 March 2018 56 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 57 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 8 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued) Impairment review of property, plant and equipment is reviewed when there is indication of impairment. For the purposes of impairment testing of property, plant and equipment, the Directors consider each restaurant unit as a separate cash generating units (CGUs). The recoverable amount for each CGU was determined using a value in use calculation based upon management forecasts for the trading results for those restaurants. Value in use calculations are based on: l cash flow forecasts derived from the most recent approved financial budgets for the 2020 financial year for the sites open at the end of March 2019; l extrapolated cash flow over the remaining unexpired length of the lease years using forecast growth rates based on run rate expectations for the initial five years that then reduce to the industry growth rate of 2%; l less estimated annual capital expenditure required to maintain the existing restaurants’ look and feel in each segment based on historic refurbishment programmes; l applied pre-tax discount rate to cash flow projections of 12.4% (2018: 12.4%) which is the rate believed by the Directors to reflect the risks associated with the CGU using a WACC model with comparison to other available restaurant businesses. The Group has also conducted a sensitivity analysis on the impairment test of the CGU carrying value including reducing sales level by reducing long term growth rate by 1 % and there is no reasonably expected change that would give rise to an impairment charge other than in relation to The Real Greek restaurant 1 where an additional impairment charge of £43,000 may be necessary. This has not been recognised as plans to improve trading in this restaurant is being implemented. The following impairment charges have been recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as exceptional costs – impairment of property, plant and equipment. 31 March 31 March 2019 2019 £’000 £’000 25 March 25 March 2018 2018 £’000 £’000 Impairment Recoverable charge amount Impairment Recoverable charge amount For continuing operations Franco Manca Brighton Marina – – Franco Manca restaurant 1 – – Franco Manca restaurant 2 75 487 Franco Manca restaurant 3 26 838 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Total for Franco Manca operating segment 101 1,325 The Real Greek restaurant 1 – – The Real Greek restaurant 2 29 87 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Total for The Real Greek operating segment 29 87 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Total for the Group 130 1,412 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– For discontinued operations Bukowski Soho – – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 505 – 148 437 – – – – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 653 437 214 299 – – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 214 299 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 867 736 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 195 – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 57 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 58 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 8 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued) During the year ended 31 March 2019, the Group impaired the short term leasehold improvements in relation to two properties trading as Franco Manca, which are trading financially below management expectations, and one property trading as The Real Greek, which has just over two years left on the lease and the lease has not yet been extended or renewed. During the year ended 25 March 2018, the Group impaired the short term leasehold improvements in relation to the property at D’Arblay Street, Soho, London which was sold during the year ended 31 March 2019 (see Note 23 as the recoverable amount was reclassified to Asset held for sale) and a further two properties trading as Franco Manca and one property trading as The Real Greek which are trading financially below management expectation. The trading of Franco Manca restaurant 1 has improved in the year ended 31 March 2019. Parent Company Cost 26 March 2017 Additions 25 March 2018 Additions 31 March 2019 Accumulated depreciation 26 March 2017 Charge in the year 25 March 2018 Charge in the year 31 March 2019 Net book value 31 March 2019 25 March 2018 Leasehold improvements £’000 Plant and equipment £’000 Furniture, fixtures and fittings £’000 Total £’000 205 48 25 278 – ––––––––––– 205 – ––––––––––– 205 ––––––––––– 7 ––––––––––– 55 4 ––––––––––– 59 ––––––––––– – ––––––––––– 25 – ––––––––––– 25 ––––––––––– 7 ––––––––––– 285 4 ––––––––––– 289 ––––––––––– 16 30 5 51 21 ––––––––––– 37 22 ––––––––––– 59 ––––––––––– 146 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 168 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 8 ––––––––––– 38 9 ––––––––––– 47 ––––––––––– 12 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 17 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 2 ––––––––––– 7 3 ––––––––––– 10 ––––––––––– 15 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 18 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 31 ––––––––––– 82 34 ––––––––––– 116 ––––––––––– 173 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– 203 ––––––––––– ––––––––––– All depreciation charges have been recognised in administrative expenses in the income statement. All non-current assets are located in the United Kingdom. 58 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 59 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 9 INVESTMENTS Group Unlisted shares at cost Loans at cost Impairment of loans Carrying amount 31 March 2019 £’000 25 March 2018 £’000 201 80 (80) –––––––––––– 201 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 201 80 – –––––––––––– 281 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Investments are recognised and derecognised on a trade date where a purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose terms require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, including transaction costs and subsequently measured. During the year ended 25 March 2018 the Group made an investment in Made of Dough Limited subscribing for 25% of the equity. Although the investment is for more than 20% of the investee and includes one board representation, the structure of the investee board, the shareholder agreement and the start up nature of the business operations has led the Group to conclude that the Group does not have significant influence over its operations and therefore not an associate. Other investments classified as finance assets are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. During the year ended 31 March 2019, the Group recognised impairment of the loan investment based on estimated future credit loss. Parent Company Cost and net book value Opening position Investment in subsidiaries Closing position 31 March 2019 £’000 25 March 2018 £’000 43,439 43,011 124 –––––––––––– 43,563 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 428 –––––––––––– 43,439 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 59 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 60 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 9 INVESTMENTS (continued) As at 31 March 2019, the Company had the following subsidiary undertakings which are all registered at 1st Floor, 50-51 Berwick Street, London W1F 8SJ: Name of subsidiary Class of Holding Proportion of shares held, ownership interest and voting power Nature of business Incorporated in England and Wales FM98 LTD Limited* 10DAS Limited Café Pitfield Limited Kefi Limited The Real Greek Food Company Limited* The Real Greek Wine Company Limited* Souvlaki & Bar Limited* CHG Brands Limited* The Real Greek International Limited* Franco Manca Holdings Limited Franco Manca 2 UK Limited* FM6 Limited* FM111 Limited* FM Catherine The Great Limited* Franco Manca International Limited* * Held by subsidiary undertaking Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary 99% 100% 100% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% Operation of restaurants Operation of restaurants Dormant Dormant Operation of restaurants Dormant Dormant Dormant Dormant Dormant Operation of restaurants Restaurant property Restaurant property Restaurant property Dormant 60 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 61 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 10 INVENTORIES Raw materials and consumables Consumables 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 656 1,108 –––––––––––– 1,764 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 449 1,041 –––––––––––– 1,490 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Inventories are charged to cost of sales in the consolidated comprehensive statement of income. 11 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Included within non-current assets: Amounts receivable from subsidiaries Other receivables Included within current assets: Trade receivables Other receivables Other taxation and social security costs Prepayments and accrued income 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 – 1,020 –––––––––––– 1,020 –––––––––––– – 943 –––––––––––– 943 –––––––––––– 11,863 – –––––––––––– 11,863 –––––––––––– 11,724 – –––––––––––– 11,724 –––––––––––– 1,470 176 – 1,951 –––––––––––– 3,597 –––––––––––– 4,617 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1,095 319 – 1,911 –––––––––––– 3,325 –––––––––––– 4,268 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – – 118 –––––––––––– 118 –––––––––––– 11,981 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 3 – – 132 –––––––––––– 135 –––––––––––– 11,859 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Other receivables due after more than one year relate to rent deposits. Receivables are denominated in sterling. The Group and Company hold no collateral against these receivables at the balance sheet date. The Directors consider that the carrying amount of receivables are recoverable in full and approximates to their fair value. 61 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 62 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 12 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank and in hand Cash and cash equivalents as presented in the balance sheet Bank overdraft 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 1,835 –––––––––––– 359 –––––––––––– 22 –––––––––––– 7 –––––––––––– 1,835 – –––––––––––– 1,835 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 359 – –––––––––––– 359 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 22 – –––––––––––– 22 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 7 – –––––––––––– 7 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Bank balances comprise cash held by the company on a short term basis with maturity of three months or less. The carrying amount of these assets approximates to their fair value. 13 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 Included in current liabilities: Trade payables Other taxation and social security payable Other payables Accruals Deferred income 4,202 1,600 843 4,844 392 –––––––––––– 11,881 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,622 1,350 208 4,206 135 –––––––––––– 11,521 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 67 88 1 1,156 – –––––––––––– 1,312 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 113 117 29 629 – –––––––––––– 888 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Included in non-current liabilities: Deferred income 1,601 –––––––––––– 1,601 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1,470 –––––––––––– 1,470 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Trade payables were all denominated in sterling and comprise amounts outstanding for trade purchases and ongoing costs and are non-interest bearing. The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade payables approximate to their fair value. Deferred income relates to lease incentives received by the Group on restaurant leases acquired. 62 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 63 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 14 BORROWINGS Short term borrowings: Bank overdraft Long term borrowings: Bank loans Amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 11,240 12,350 11,240 12,350 – –––––––––––– 11,240 –––––––––––– 11,240 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 12,350 –––––––––––– 12,350 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 2,481 –––––––––––– 13,721 –––––––––––– 13,721 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 975 –––––––––––– 13,325 –––––––––––– 13,325 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– As at 31 March 2019, the Group’s committed Sterling borrowing facilities comprises a revolving credit facility of £14,250,000 (2018: £14,250,000) expiring between two and five years and a bank overdraft facility from HSBC Bank PLC which is secured by a mortgage debenture in favour of HSBC Bank PLC representing fixed or floating charges over all assets of the Group. The interest rate applicable on this bank loan is 2.50% above LIBOR. The bank overdraft is repayable on demand with interest being charged at 2.5% over base rate and is secured by a debenture giving fixed and floating charges over all assets of the Group. Amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings are amounts borrowed from The Real Greek Food Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company and are repayable on 31 March 2021. The interest rate applicable on the amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings is 3.5%. 63 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 64 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 15 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The Group is exposed to financial risks which could affect the Group’s future financial performance. This note describes the objectives, policies and processes of the Group for managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. The Group finances its operations through equity, borrowings and cash generated from operations. For borrowings, the Group’s policy is to borrow centrally using a mixture of long-term and short-term borrowing facilities to meet anticipated funding requirements. These borrowings, together with cash generated from operations, are loaned internally or contributed as equity to certain subsidiaries. Financial Assets and Liabilities The Group and Company had the following financial assets and liabilities: 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 25 March 31 March 2018 2019 £’000 £’000 Non-current financial assets Other investments Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings Other receivables 201 – 1,020 281 – 943 – 11,863 – – 11,724 – Current financial assets Cash at bank and in hand Trade and other receivables* Current financial liabilities At amortised cost – borrowings At amortised cost – payables** Non-current financial liabilities At amortised cost – borrowings At amortised cost – payables 1,835 1,646 –––––––––––– 4,702 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 359 1,414 –––––––––––– 2,997 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 22 – –––––––––––– 11,885 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 7 3 –––––––––––– 11,734 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – 9,889 – 10,036 – 1,224 – 771 11,240 – –––––––––––– 21,129 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 12,350 – –––––––––––– 22,386 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 11,240 2,481 –––––––––––– 14,945 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 12,350 975 –––––––––––– 14,096 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– * excludes other taxation and social security receivable and prepayments included in trade and other receivables in note 11. ** excludes other taxation and social security and deferred income included in trade and other payables in note 13. 64 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 65 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 15 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (continued) The maturity analysis table below analyses the Group’s financial assets and liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance sheet to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are contractual undiscounted cash flows. For the year ended 31 March 2019 Other investments Cash at bank and in hand Trade and other receivables Bank loans and overdrafts Trade and other payables For the year ended 25 March 2018 Other investments Cash at bank and in hand Trade and other receivables Bank loans Trade and other payables Less than 1 year £’000 – 1,835 1,646 – (9,889) –––––––––––– (6,408) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Less than 1 year £’000 – 359 1,414 – (10,036) –––––––––––– (8,263) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Between 1 and 5 years £’000 More than 5 years £’000 Total £’000 – – 57 (11,240) – –––––––––––– (11,183) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 201 – 963 – – –––––––––––– 1,164 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 201 1,835 2,666 (11,240) (9,889) –––––––––––– (16,427) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Between 1 and 5 years £’000 More than 5 years £’000 Total £’000 80 – 43 (12,350) – –––––––––––– (12,227) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 201 – 900 – – –––––––––––– 1,101 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 281 359 2,357 (12,350) (10,036) –––––––––––– (19,389) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The financial instruments recognised on the balance sheets and shown above are all loans and receivables and financial liabilities at amortised cost. 65 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 66 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 15 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (continued) The maturity analysis table below analyses the Company’s financial assets and liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance sheet to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are contractual undiscounted cash flows. For the year ended 31 March 2019 Trade and other receivables Bank loans and overdrafts Trade and other payables For the year ended 25 March 2018 Trade and other receivables Bank loans and overdrafts Trade and other payables Less than 1 year £’000 Between 1 and 5 years £’000 Total £’000 – – (1,224) –––––––––––– (1,224) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 11,863 (11,240) (2,481) –––––––––––– (1,858) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 11,863 (11,240) (3,705) –––––––––––– (3,082) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Less than 1 year £’000 Between 1 and 5 years £’000 Total £’000 3 – (771) –––––––––––– (768) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 11,724 (12,350) (975) –––––––––––– (1,601) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 11,727 (12,350) (1,746) –––––––––––– (2,369) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The financial instruments recognised on the balance sheets and shown above are all loans and receivables and financial liabilities at amortised cost. Liquidity Risks The Group and Company had a committed long term revolving credit facility of £14,250,000 (2018: £14,250,000) and short term bank overdraft facilities available to manage its liquidity as at 31 March 2019 of £750,000 (2018: £750,000). 66 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 67 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 15 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (continued) Market Risks The Group’s market risk exposure arises mainly from its floating interest rate interest bearing borrowings. Only the following financial assets and liabilities were interest bearing: 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 25 March 2018 £’000 Floating rate Other investments Cash at bank and in hand Bank overdraft Bank loans – 1,835 – (11,240) –––––––––––– (9,405) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 80 359 – (12,350) –––––––––––– (11,911) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – 22 – (11,240) –––––––––––– (11,218) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – 7 – (12,350) –––––––––––– (12,343) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are all non-interest bearing. Weighted average interest rates paid for bank loans during the year ended 31 March 2019 were 1.9% and year ended 25 March 2018 were 1.9% and the weighted average interest rates paid for bank overdrafts during the year ended 31 March 2019 were 2.5% and year ended 25 March 2018 were 2.5%. The Group has derived a sensitivity analysis based on a 0.5% variance in LIBOR element of floating interest rates. The annualised impact of an increase in LIBOR by 0.5% applied to the balance of floating rate bank loans at the year end would be £56,200 (2018: £61,750). Foreign Exchange Risks During the years ended 31 March 2019 and 25 March 2018, the Group did not receive or pay significant amounts denominated in foreign currencies. As purchasing from foreign franchised territories that is not denominated or agreed in Sterling increase to a significant level, the Group will implement a foreign exchange management policy. 67 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 68 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 15 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit Risks The Group’s exposure to credit risk arises mainly from as follows: 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 25 March 2018 £’000 Other investments Cash at bank and in hand Trade receivables and other receivables – 1,835 1,646 –––––––––––– 3,481 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 80 359 1,414 –––––––––––– 1,853 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – 22 11,863 –––––––––––– 11,885 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – 7 11,727 –––––––––––– 11,734 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The Group estimated that a future credit loss was likely in relation to the other investments held by the Group. Therefore the Group has recognised impairment of £80,000 during the year ended 31 March 2019. The carrying amounts of the other financial assets above are considered to be recoverable in full and approximate to their fair value. They are neither past due nor impaired: The majority of the Group’s cash balances have been held in current accounts at HSBC Bank PLC during the years ended 31 March 2019 and 25 March 2018 and did not earn any significant interest. The majority of the Group’s trade receivables are due for maturity within 7 days and largely comprise amounts receivable from credit and debit card clearing houses. As the Group has no material credit facilities granted to customers no credit losses have been estimated. The Company’s trade and other receivables are made up of loans to its subsidiary undertaking, Franco Manca 2 UK Limited. The Company has undertaken to determine whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. Where these procedures identify a significant increase in credit risk, the loss allowance is measured based on the risk of a default occurring over the expected life of the instrument. No increase in credit risk has been identified. Fair Values of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities The fair value amounts of the Group’s and Company’s financial assets and liabilities as at 31 March 2019 and 25 March 2018 did not materially vary from the carrying value amounts. 68 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 69 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 16 DEFERRED TAXATION Analysis of movements in net deferred tax balance during the period: 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 25 March 2018 £’000 Opening position (1,586) (859) 185 1,238 Adjustment in relation to prior year cumulative deferred tax on share based payments error Tax on share based payments Transfer from/(to) reserves Adjustment in relation to brought forward deferred tax errors Movement in accelerated capital allowances – continuing – discontinued Tax on share based payments Tax on intangible assets Transfer from/(to) profit and loss Net deferred tax (liability)/asset – 253 –––––––––––– 253 (484) (583) –––––––––––– (1,067) – 253 –––––––––––– 253 (498) (493) –––––––––––– (991) – 218 – – (90) – (146) 137 –––––––––––– (99) –––––––––––– (1,432) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 17 13 (45) 137 –––––––––––– 340 –––––––––––– (1,586) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – (151) – –––––––––––– (151) –––––––––––– 287 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – (62) – –––––––––––– (62) –––––––––––– 185 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– During the year ended 31 March 2019, the Group transferred £253,000 deferred tax charge from reserves (2018: £1,067,000 to reserves) in relation to deferred tax on share based payments which included £Nil (2018: £484,000) error relating to the year ended 26 March 2017 and before. 69 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 70 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 16 DEFERRED TAXATION (continued) The Group’s deferred taxation liability disclosed above relates to the following: 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 25 March 2018 £’000 Deferred tax assets Share options Deferred taxation assets Deferred tax liabilities Accelerated capital allowances Intangible assets Deferred taxation liabilities 301 –––––––––––– 301 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 193 –––––––––––– 193 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 287 –––––––––––– 287 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 185 –––––––––––– 185 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 912 821 –––––––––––– 1,733 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 829 950 –––––––––––– 1,779 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The Company has losses of £283,000 (2018: £283,000) which, subject to agreement with HM Revenue & Customs, are available to offset against the Company’s future profits. A deferred taxation asset in respect of these losses of £51,000 (2018: £51,000) has not been recognised in the financial statements. Although the directors are confident that the Company will achieve future profitability in line with current expectations, the timing of such profits is uncertain and therefore the directors have not recognised the entire deferred tax asset. The Directors have recognised deferred tax assets in relation to the share based payment charge recognised in the year as such deferred tax asset may be used against future group tax relief. 17 SHARE CAPITAL 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 25 March 2018 £’000 Allotted, issued called up and fully paid: 571,385,237 (2018: 571,385,237) ordinary shares of 1p each 5,714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 5,714 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The Company has one class of ordinary share which carries no rights to fixed income. 70 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 71 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 18 SHARE BASED PAYMENTS The Group currently uses a number of equity settled share plans to incentivise to its Directors and employees. The Group operates four share plans: l The Fulham Shore Enterprise Management Incentive (“EMI”) Share Option Plan; l The Fulham Shore Unapproved Share Option Plan (“Unapproved Plan”); l The Fulham Shore Company Share Option Plan (“CSOP”); and l The Fulham Shore Share Incentive Plan (“SIP”) The Group’s Share Plans provide for a grant price equal to the market price of the Company shares on the date of grant. The vesting period on all Share Plans except the SIP is 3 years with an expiration date 7 to 10 years from the date of grant. Furthermore, share options are forfeited if the employee leaves the Group before the options vest unless forfeiture is waived at the discretion of the Remuneration Committee. For the SIP, the vesting period ranges from 1 day to 3 years with an expiration date 10 years from the date of grant. For the initial grant under the SIP, the shares are not forfeited if the employee leaves the Group before vesting. On all schemes, there are no other material vesting conditions. The charge recorded in the financial statements of the Group in respect of share-based payments is £138,000 (2018: £616,000). The Fulham Shore EMI, Unapproved Plan and CSOP Outstanding share options under The Fulham Shore EMI, The Fulham Shore Unapproved Share Option Plan and The Fulham Shore CSOP to acquire ordinary shares of 1 pence each as at 31 March 2019 are as follows: At the beginning of the year Granted during the year Lapsed during the year At the end of the year Year ended 31 March 2019 ‘000 Year ended 25 March 2018 ‘000 62,633 60,608 3,800 (2,625) –––––––––––– 63,808 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 2,950 (925) –––––––––––– 62,633 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 71 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 72 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 18 SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) Weighted average exercise price At the beginning of the year Granted during the year Lapsed during the year At the end of the year Year ended 31 March 2019 £ Year ended 25 March 2018 £ 0.10 0.09 0.10 (0.16) –––––––––––– 0.09 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.18 (0.18) –––––––––––– 0.10 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Outstanding and exercisable share options to acquire ordinary shares of 1 pence each as at 31 March 2019 under various Group share plans are as follows: For the year ended 31 March 2019 Range of exercise prices Options outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 Options exercisable Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 EMI £0.02 £0.05 £0.06 Unapproved £0.05 £0.06 £0.1015 £0.11 £0.17625 £0.1775 £0.1825 CSOP £0.1015 £0.17625 £0.1775 £0.1825 2,232 2,779 9,440 –––––––––––– 14,451 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0200 0.0500 0.0600 –––––––––––– 0.0519 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 11 23 31 –––––––––––– 26 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 2,232 2,779 9,440 –––––––––––– 5,011 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0200 0.0500 0.0600 –––––––––––– 0.0519 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 11 23 31 –––––––––––– 26 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 554 13,805 1,792 24,023 1,185 162 1,692 –––––––––––– 43,213 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0500 0.0600 0.1015 0.1100 0.1763 0.1775 0.1825 –––––––––––– 0.0988 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 23 31 111 37 99 95 87 –––––––––––– 42 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 554 13,805 – 24,023 – – – –––––––––––– 38,382 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0500 0.0600 – 0.1100 – – – –––––––––––– 0.0596 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 23 31 – 37 – – – –––––––––––– 35 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1,808 1,065 638 2,633 –––––––––––– 6,144 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.1015 0.1763 0.1775 0.1825 –––––––––––– 0.1802 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 111 99 95 87 –––––––––––– 97 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 72 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 73 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 18 SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) For the year ended 25 March 2018 Range of exercise prices Options outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 Options exercisable Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 EMI £0.02 £0.05 £0.06 Unapproved £0.05 £0.06 £0.11 £0.17625 £0.1775 £0.1825 CSOP £0.17625 £0.1775 £0.1825 2,232 2,779 9,440 –––––––––––– 14,451 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0200 0.0500 0.0600 –––––––––––– 0.0519 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 23 35 43 –––––––––––– 38 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 2,232 2,779 9,440 –––––––––––– 5,011 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0200 0.0500 0.0600 –––––––––––– 0.0519 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 23 35 43 –––––––––––– 38 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 554 13,805 24,673 1,285 162 2,064 –––––––––––– 42,543 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0500 0.0600 0.1100 0.1763 0.1775 0.1825 –––––––––––– 0.0988 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 35 43 49 111 107 99 –––––––––––– 50 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 554 13,805 – – – – –––––––––––– 14,359 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.0500 0.0600 – – – – –––––––––––– 0.0596 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 35 43 – – – – –––––––––––– 35 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1,465 738 3,436 –––––––––––– 5,639 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.1763 0.1775 0.1825 –––––––––––– 0.1802 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 111 107 99 –––––––––––– 103 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– During the year ended 31 March 2019, the market price of ordinary shares in the Company ranged from £0.0910 (2018: £0.0900) to £0.1288 (2018: £0.2238). The share price as at 31 March 2019 was £0.1125 (2018: £0.0935). The fair value of the options is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes valuation model. Expected life of options used in the model is based on management’s best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations. 73 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 74 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 18 SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical 90 days volatility of the Group’s share price over the previous 180 days. The inputs to the Black Scholes model were as follows: Year ended 31 March 2019 Year ended 25 March 2018 Weighted average expected life Weighted average exercise price Risk free rate Expected volatility Expected dividends 3 years 3 years 10.15 pence 17.625 pence 0.50% 34.1% – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 0.50% 69.8% – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The Fulham Shore SIP The Fulham Shore SIP was introduced during the year ended 27 March 2015. Outstanding ordinary shares of 1 pence each granted under The Fulham Shore SIP as at 31 March 2019 are as follows: At the beginning and end of the year For the year ended 31 March 2019 Year ended 31 March 2019 ‘000 Year ended 25 March 2018 ‘000 591 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 591 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Range of exercise prices SIP shares outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 SIP shares exercisable Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 Nil 591 –––––––––––– 591 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 73 –––––––––––– 73 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 591 –––––––––––– 591 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 73 –––––––––––– 73 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 74 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 75 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 18 SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued) For the year ended 25 March 2018 Range of exercise prices SIP shares outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 SIP shares exercisable Weighted average remaining contractual life months Weighted average exercise price £ Number of shares ‘000 Nil 591 –––––––––––– 591 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 85 –––––––––––– 85 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 591 –––––––––––– 591 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 85 –––––––––––– 85 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The fair value of the SIP shares is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes valuation model. 75 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 76 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 19 NOTE TO CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS Reconciliation of net cash flows from operating activities Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 720 – –––––––––––– 720 714 –––––––––––– 1,434 (8) 327 –––––––––––– 1,753 Group Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 (150) (415) –––––––––––– (565) 27 –––––––––––– (538) (2) 254 –––––––––––– (286) Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 (878) – –––––––––––– (878) 150 –––––––––––– (728) (468) 392 –––––––––––– (804) Parent Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 (1,566) – –––––––––––– (1,566) 61 –––––––––––– (1,505) (465) 312 –––––––––––– (1,658) 5,144 210 27 138 – –––––––––––– 4,575 1,062 63 616 – –––––––––––– 34 – – 14 – –––––––––––– 31 1,004 – 188 – –––––––––––– 7,272 (274) (349) 6,030 (438) (719) (756) (435) – 18 – 49 491 –––––––––––– 7,140 63 –––––––––––– 4,936 425 –––––––––––– (313) (123) –––––––––––– (509) Profit/(loss) from continuing operations Loss from discontinued operations Profit/(loss) for the year Income tax expense Profit/(loss) before tax Finance income Finance costs Operating profit/(loss) for the year Adjustments Depreciation and amortisation Impairment Loss on disposal of fixed assets Share based payments expense Cost of acquisition Operating cash flows before movements in working capital Increase in inventories (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Cash generated from/(used in) operations Income taxes paid Net cash flow from operating activities (1,008) –––––––––––– 6,132 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– (414) –––––––––––– 4,522 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– (313) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– (509) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 76 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 77 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 19 NOTE TO CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS (continued) Changes in liabilities from financing activities Net debt as at 26 March 2017 Cash flows Net debt as at 25 March 2018 Cash flows Net debt as at 31 March 2019 Cash and Cash Equivalents £’000 271 88 –––––––––––– 359 1,476 –––––––––––– 1,835 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Borrowings due within 1 year £’000 (180) 180 –––––––––––– – – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Borrowings due after 1 year £’000 (6,000) (6,350) –––––––––––– (12,350) 1,110 –––––––––––– (11,240) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Total £’000 (5,909) (6,082) –––––––––––– (11,991) 2,586 –––––––––––– (9,405) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 20 COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES The Group had aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases which fall due as follows: Land and buildings within one year in two to five years after five years Others within one year 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 6,697 24,246 47,271 –––––––––––– 78,214 –––––––––––– 60 –––––––––––– 60 –––––––––––– 78,274 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 6,043 22,652 48,711 –––––––––––– 77,406 –––––––––––– 21 –––––––––––– 21 –––––––––––– 77,427 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 136 123 – –––––––––––– 259 –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 259 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 136 261 – –––––––––––– 397 –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– 397 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Included above are certain annual lease commitments relating to a subsidiary company that have been guaranteed by the parent company. Operating lease payments for land and buildings represent rent payable by the Group for a restaurant property. Leases either negotiated as a new lease or acquired through lease assignment have an average term of 20 years and rentals are fixed for an average of 5 years. 77 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 78 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 21 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS The Group capital expenditure contracted for but not provided in the financial statements as follows: 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 Committed new restaurant builds 1,040 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 22 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Remuneration of key management personnel The remuneration of the directors, who are the key management personnel of the Group is provided in the Report on Directors’ Remuneration on pages 15 to 18, and in note 3. Details of share options granted to Directors are also shown in the Report on Directors’ Remuneration. Other related party transactions During the year, the Group provided restaurant management or operation services to the following companies in which DM Page and NAG Mankarious are directors and shareholders: Amounts invoiced (including VAT) Wild Food Ideas Limited Amounts outstanding at year end Wild Food Ideas Limited Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Group Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 1 –––––––––––– 1 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 4 –––––––––––– 4 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 31 March 2019 £’000 Group 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– – –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 78 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 79 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 22 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued) During the year, the Group was invoiced £84,000 (2018: £83,000) for the services of NJ Donaldson by London Bridge Capital Partners LLP, a company in which NJ Donaldson is a director, and the balance outstanding at 31 March 2019 was £17,000 (2018: £33,000). During the year, the Group was invoiced £6,000 (2018: £146,000) for franchise fees and products by Bukowski Limited, a company in which NAG Mankarious is a director and DM Page and NAG Mankarious are shareholders. The balance outstanding at 31 March 2019 was £Nil (2018: £19,000). The Group also acquired equipment of £Nil (2018: £18,000) from Bukowski Limited and the balance owed by the Group outstanding at 31 March 2019 was £Nil (2018: £18,000) During the year, the Group was invoiced £857,000 (2018: £936,000) for restaurant management services by Room 307 Limited, a company in which NAG Mankarious and NCW Wong are directors and DM Page, NAG Mankarious and NCW Wong are shareholders. The balance outstanding at 31 March 2019 was £249,000 (2018: £266,000). During the year, the Group was invoiced £132,000 (2018: £171,000) for information technology services by Restaurants IT Limited, a company in which NCW Wong is a director and DM Page, NAG Mankarious and NCW Wong are shareholders. The balance outstanding at 31 March 2019 was £49,000 (2018: £61,000). During the year, the Group credited £2,000 (2018: invoiced £86,000) in rent relating to a property leased to Fixed Restaurants Limited, a company in which DM Page, NAG Mankarious, NJ Donaldson and NCW Wong are directors and indirect shareholders and MA Chapman is an indirect shareholder. The balance outstanding as at 31 March 2019 owed to Fixed Restaurants Limited was £37,000 (2018: £Nil). During the year, the Group and Company invoiced £12,000 (2018: £3,000) for desk space provided to and £76,000 (2018: £Nil) in rent relating to a property leased to Meatailer Limited, a company in which DM Page and NAG Mankarious are directors and shareholders and NJ Donaldson and NCW Wong are shareholders. The balance outstanding as at 31 March 2019 was £21,000 (2018: £Nil). Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation. During the year, the Company provided restaurant management services to the following subsidiaries: Amounts invoiced (including VAT) Parent company Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 10DAS Limited The Real Greek Food Company Limited Franco Manca 2 UK Limited 9 615 791 –––––––––––– 1,415 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 57 603 806 –––––––––––– 1,466 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 79 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 80 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 22 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued) During the year the Company also loaned amounts to the following subsidiaries: Amounts loaned/(repaid) Parent company Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 Year ended 31 March 2019 £’000 10DAS Limited The Real Greek Food Company Limited Franco Manca 2 UK Limited (245) (1,489) 368 –––––––––––– (1,366) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 331 1,215 4,423 –––––––––––– 5,969 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Amounts outstanding at year end Parent company 25 March 2018 £’000 31 March 2019 £’000 10DAS Limited The Real Greek Food Company Limited Franco Manca 2 UK Limited (16) (2,464) 11,863 –––––––––––– 9,383 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 1,233 (975) 11,494 –––––––––––– 11,752 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– The Company was a legal guarantor and a party to an agreement in which 10DAS Limited during the year, a subsidiary company, entered into a lease of a restaurant space. The total potential aggregate minimum lease payments under this guarantee at the end of the year were £Nil (2018: £1,462,000). This commitment is included in the Group disclosure in note 20. Following the year end, the guarantee was released. 80 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 81 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 23 DISCONTINUED OPERATION AND NON-CURRENT ASSETS CLASSED AS HELD FOR SALE During the period, the Group disposed of the property and business of the Bukowski franchise at D’Arblay Street, Soho, London. An impairment loss was recognised in the year ended 25 March 2018 on reclassification of the property, plant and equipment as held for sale. Revenue Expenses Operating loss Net finance costs Loss before taxation Income taxation expense Impairment Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the owners of the company Year ended 25 March 2018 £’000 617 (850) –––––––––––– (233) – –––––––––––– (233) 13 –––––––––––– (220) (195) –––––––––––– (415) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Cash flows from discontinued operations included in the consolidated cash flow statement are as follows: Net cash used in operating activities Net cash used in investing activities (301) 18 –––––––––––– (283) –––––––––––– –––––––––––– 329 –––––––––––– –––––––––––– Property, plant and equipment held for sale The impairment charge above related to the impairment of the property, plant and equipment for the D’Arblay Street restaurant business. The Group expected the fair value less costs to be approximately £329,000. There were no liabilities expected to be held for sale. The cash received from the sale during the year was £329,000. 81 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 82 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2019 24 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On 15 July 2019, the Company entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement for the purchase of the approximately 1% minority interests in its two subsidiaries: Kefi Limited (“Kefi”), which owns the subsidiary that owns and operates The Real Greek; and Franco Manca Holdings Limited (formerly Rocca Limited) (“FM Holdings”), which owns the subsidiary that owns and operates Franco Manca, for a total maximum consideration of up to £650,658, payable in cash. The purchase of the minority interests is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Company’s 2019 annual general meeting. 82 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 83 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND ADVISERS COMPANY SECRETARY NJ Donaldson Executive Chairman Managing Director Director Finance Director Independent Non-executive Director Independent Non-executive Director DIRECTORS DM Page NAG Mankarious NJ Donaldson NCW Wong MA Chapman DAL Gunewardena REGISTERED OFFICE 1st Floor 50-51 Berwick Street London W1F 8SJ AUDITOR RSM UK Audit LLP 25 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB NOMINATED ADVISER, JOINT FINANCIAL ADVISER AND BROKER Allenby Capital Limited 5 St. Helen’s Place London EC3A 6AB REGISTRARS Equiniti David Venus Limited (trading as SLC Registrars) Elder House, St. Georges Business Park, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0TS REGISTERED IN ENGLAND Number 07973930 SOLICITORS Marriott Harrison LLP 11 Staple Inn London WC1V 7QH JOINT FINANCIAL ADVISER London Bridge Capital Partners LLP No.4, 81 Alderney Street London SW1V 4HF BANKERS HSBC Bank PLC 71 Queen Victoria Street London, EC4V 4AY 83 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 84 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at 09.00am on 28 August 2019 at Franco Manca, 19 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QJ to consider, and if thought fit, pass the following resolutions. Resolutions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall be proposed as ordinary resolutions and resolution 8 as a special resolution: ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS 1. To receive the Report of the Directors, the financial statements and the report of the auditors for the period ended 31 March 2019. 2. To receive and approve the Report on Directors’ Remuneration for the period ended 31 March 2019. 3. To re-appoint Mr David Page, who retires by rotation under the Company’s Articles of Association, as a director of the Company. 4. To re-appoint Mr Nicholas Donaldson, who retires by rotation under the Company’s Articles of Association, as a director of the Company. 5. To re-appoint RSM UK Audit LLP as auditors of the Company to hold office from the conclusion of this meeting until the conclusion of the next general meeting at which financial statements are laid before the Company and to authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration. 6. The acquisition by the Company of: a. 50,000 Ordinary Shares of £0.00001 each in the capital of Kefi Ltd from Nabil Mankarious, a director of the Company, for a consideration of up to £105,203; b. 50,000 Ordinary Shares of £0.00001 each in the capital of Kefi Ltd from David Page, a director of the Company, for a consideration of up to £105,203; c. 371,040 Ordinary Shares of £0.000003 each in the capital of Franco Manca Holdings Limited from Nabil Mankarious, a director of the Company, for a consideration of up to £220,126; and d. 371,040 Ordinary Shares of £0.000003 each in the capital of Franco Manca Holdings Limited from David Page, a director of the Company, for a consideration of up to £220,126, (together, the “Acquisitions”), in each case the stated consideration being subject to a downwards (pro rata) adjustment if the Company’s share price decreases between 15 July 2019 and 28 August 2019, further details of which are set out in the Company’s announcement dated 16 July 2019 be and are hereby approved for the purposes of section 190 of the Companies Act 2006 and the directors of the Company other than David Page and Nabil Mankarious be and are hereby authorised to do all such things as any of them may consider necessary or desirable to implement the Acquisitions. 7. In accordance with section 551 of the Companies Act 2006, the directors of the Company (the “Directors”) be generally and unconditionally authorised to allot shares in the Company or grant rights to subscribe for or convert any security into shares in the Company with the meaning of that section on and subject to such terms as the Directors may determine up to an aggregate nominal amount of £2,856,926.00 provided that this authority shall, unless renewed, varied or revoked by the Company, expire on the earlier of the conclusion of the annual general meeting of the Company held in 2020 and the date falling 15 months after the date of the passing of this resolution, save that the Company may, before such expiry, make an offer or agreement which would or might require shares to be allotted and the Directors may allot shares in pursuance of such offer or agreement notwithstanding that the authority conferred by this resolution has expired. This resolution revokes and replaces all unexercised authorities previously granted to the Directors to allot shares in the Company or grant rights to subscribe for or convert any security into shares in the Company but without prejudice to any allotment of shares or grant of rights already made, offered or agreed to be made pursuant to such authorities. 84 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 85 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SPECIAL RESOLUTION 8. Subject to and conditional upon the passing of resolution 7 and in accordance with section 570 of the Companies Act 2006 (the “Act”), the Directors be generally empowered to allot equity securities (as defined in section 560 of the Act) pursuant to the authority conferred by resolution 7, as if section 561(1) of the Act did not apply to any such allotment, provided that this power shall be limited to the allotment of equity securities up to an aggregate nominal value of £857,078.00. This resolution revokes and replaces all unexercised powers previously granted to the Directors to allot equity securities as if section 561(1) of the Act did not apply but without prejudice to any allotment of equity securities already made or agreed to be made pursuant to such authorities and shall expire on the earlier of the conclusion of the annual general meeting of the Company held in 2020 and the date falling 15 months after the date of the passing of this resolution, unless such power is renewed or extended prior to such expiry. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD DM Page Chairman 1st Floor 50-51 Berwick Street London W1F 8SJ 31 July 2019 85 255383 The Fulham Shore AR pp46-end.qxp_251067 Fulham Shore R&A pp41-end.qxp 02/08/2019 09:53 Page 86 THE FULHAM SHORE PLC NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notes 1. Shareholders entitled to attend and vote at the AGM may appoint a proxy or proxies to attend and speak on their behalf. A shareholder may appoint more than one proxy in relation to the AGM provided that each proxy is appointed to exercise the rights attached to a different share or shares held by that shareholder. A proxy need not be a member of the Company. 2. To appoint more than one proxy you may photocopy the proxy form which accompanies this notice. Investors who hold their shares through a nominee may wish to attend the AGM as a proxy, or to arrange for someone else to do so for them, in which case they should discuss this with their nominee or stockbroker. 3. Completion of the proxy form will not prevent a shareholder from attending and voting at the AGM if subsequently he/she finds they are able to do so. To be effective, it must be deposited at SLC Registrars (trading name of Equiniti David Venus Limited), Elder House, St. Georges Business Park, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0TS by not later than 09:00am on 23 August 2019 or, in the case of an adjournment, 48 hours prior to the time of the adjourned AGM (Saturdays and Public Holidays excluded). 4. Representatives of shareholders which are corporations attending the AGM should produce evidence of their appointment by an instrument executed in accordance with section 44 of the Companies Act 2006 or signed on behalf of the corporation by a duly authorised officer or agent and in accordance with article 83 of the Company’s Articles of Association. 5. In order to facilitate voting by corporate representatives at the AGM, arrangements will be put in place at the AGM so that (i) if a corporate shareholder has appointed the chairman of the AGM as its corporate representative to vote on a poll in accordance with the directions of all the other corporate representatives for that shareholder at the AGM, then on a poll those corporate representatives will give voting directions to the chairman and the chairman will vote (or withhold a vote) as corporate representative with those directions; and (ii) if more than one corporate representative for the same corporate shareholder attends the AGM but the corporate shareholder has not appointed the chairman of the AGM as its corporate representative, a designated corporate representative will be nominated, from those corporate representatives who attend, who will vote on a poll and the other corporate representatives will give voting directions to that designated corporate representative. Corporate shareholders are referred to the guidance issued by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators on proxies and corporate representatives (www.icsa.org.uk) for further details of this procedure. 6. The Company, pursuant to Regulation 41 of the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001, specifies that only those holders of ordinary shares in the capital of the Company registered in the register of members of the Company at 6:30pm on 23 August 2019 (being 48 hours prior to the time fixed for the AGM) shall be entitled to attend and vote at the AGM in respect of such number of shares registered in their name at that time. Changes to entries in the register of members after 6:30pm on 23 August 2019 shall be disregarded in determining the rights of any person to attend or vote at the AGM. 7. Details of those Directors seeking re-election are given on page 19 of the Report and Financial Statements. The details of the service contracts for the Executive Directors are set out in the Report on Directors’ Remuneration on pages 15 to 18 of the Report and Financial Statements. The Register of Directors’ Interests and the Directors’ service agreements will be available for inspection during usual business hours on any weekday (Saturdays and Public Holidays excluded) at the registered office of the Company until the date of the Annual General Meeting and at the place of the meeting for 15 minutes prior to and until the termination of the meeting. 8. These notes are qualified by and are subject to the contents of the Company’s articles of association which may be viewed at www.fulhamshore.com. 86 Our Restaurants www.francomanca.co.uk www.therealgreek.com Perivan 255383 The Fulham Shore PLC 1st Floor 50-51 Berwick Street London W1F 8SJ Tel: 020 3026 8129 Email: info@fulhamshore.com www.fulhamshore.com REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended 31 March 2019 

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