TIDMNMCN

RNS Number : 2426U

NMCN PLC

28 March 2019

Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement that contains inside information according to REGULATION (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR).

NMCN PLC

FINAL RESULTS

nmcn PLC ("the Company" or "the Group" or "nmcn"), a leading engineering and construction company, delivering major water, built environment and critical national infrastructure projects across the UK, announces its final results for the year ended 31 December 2018.

Highlights from the results:-

 
                                                         Previously   As restated 
                                                           reported 
                                            Year ended   Year ended    Year ended 
                                                31-Dec       31-Dec        31-Dec 
                                                  2018         2017          2017 
                                               GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                                       340,450      291,770       302,310 
 
 Profit before tax                               6,028        1,004         9,113 
 
 Profit before tax and non-recurring 
  items                                          7,893        8,296        10,556 
 
 Earnings per share                             47.66p        7.31p        71.22p 
 
 Earnings per share before non-recurring 
  items                                         62.57p       65.33p        82.71p 
 
 Cash balance                                   33,353       17,006        17,006 
 
 Interim dividend per share                       6.0p         3.0p          3.0p 
 Final dividend per share (proposed)             12.0p         3.0p          3.0p 
                                           -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Total dividend per share                        18.0p         6.0p          6.0p 
 

For further information:-

   John Homer, Chief Executive                               -           01623 515008 
   Daniel Taylor, Chief Financial Officer                    -           01623 515008 

Financial Highlights

-- Profit before tax increased to GBP6.03 million, from GBP1.00 million as previously reported in the 2017 Annual Report and Accounts.

   --      Revenue increased to GBP340.45 million. 

-- Profit before tax and non-recurring items totalled GBP7.89 million; solid progress across all business units with the exception of Telecoms.

-- Secured workload for 2019 stands at circa GBP320 million, 7% ahead of last year's opening position; representing just over 90% of anticipated revenue for 2019

   --      Increased total dividend proposed to 18.0p (2017: 6.0p), increase of 300% 

-- Cash position further strengthened with year-end balance of GBP33.35 million (increase of GBP16.35 million).

John Homer - Chief Executive - Commented:

These results demonstrate further advancement against the targets in our strategic plan. They mark the achievement of a respectable milestone on headline key performance measures and provide a solid platform for further progress.

Our performance on cash management is particularly pleasing, with a strong year-end balance and net cash throughout the year. The strength of our ongoing operations allows us to continue to exercise rigour in the work that we chose to take on.

There are positive signs of continued opportunities for us to grow in our chosen market sectors. Our forward order book is just over 90% of anticipated revenue for the year ahead with a healthy pipeline of future opportunities available.

The future trading prospects look positive as we continue to progress our strategic plan. Our people remain the overarching differentiator and the driver for continued success. We will maintain our investment in the development of our talent pool.

OUR OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

Overview of 2018

The Group has continued to make good progress this year and has delivered an acceptable quality of earnings within difficult market conditions for construction generally. It has also largely resolved all legacy contract disputes and has continued to strengthen its balance sheet position. Further investment has been made in adherence of governance controls to manage risk, and into the development of our people to meet the increasing demands of our customers for a high-quality service.

The Group is well positioned to take advantage of the increase in infrastructure spending plans that prevail, with a cautious view on the continuing Brexit uncertainty for the wider UK economy. The net return on revenues is encouraging, but has been impacted by the poor margins achieved in our Telecoms business unit, due to an ongoing framework with its principal customer, which is due to expire in April 2019.

The continuing profitability, cash generation and enhanced secured workload for 2019 are further significant positives which give the Board confidence for the Group's future.

Group structure

Our operational activities are divided into two operating segments, Water and Built Environment ("Our segments"). These segments are clearly defined, based on the differing services they provide to the distinct clients that they serve.

The operating segments are serviced by five business units. Each business unit has a clear, focused offering to the customers that they serve. These business units have the skills and experience to meet the needs of our customers and work effectively in these markets. This allows them to provide expert contribution and innovation to achieve added value to the work streams.

Group financial performance

 
                                                         Previously   As restated 
                                                           reported 
                                            Year ended   Year ended    Year ended 
                                                31-Dec       31-Dec        31-Dec 
                                                  2018         2017          2017 
                                               GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                                       340,450      291,770       302,310 
 
 Profit before tax                               6,028        1,004         9,113 
 
 Profit before tax and non-recurring 
  items                                          7,893        8,296        10,556 
 
 Earnings per share                             47.66p        7.31p        71.22p 
 
 Earnings per share before non-recurring 
  items                                         62.57p       65.33p        82.71p 
 
 Cash balance                                   33,353       17,006        17,006 
 
 Interim dividend per share                       6.0p         3.0p          3.0p 
 Final dividend per share (proposed)             12.0p         3.0p          3.0p 
                                           -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Total dividend per share                        18.0p         6.0p          6.0p 
 

Profit before tax for the year totalled GBP6.03 million compared to GBP1.00 million reported in the 2017 Annual Report and Accounts. Whilst the Group has implemented IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15") using the full retrospective method, the restatement does not change overall shareholder value but re-allocates revenue and profitability to different accounting periods, the effect of which has increased profits for 2017 as losses (mainly associated with the legacy contracts) have been allocated to earlier years. Profit before tax and non-recurring items for the year ended 31 December 2018 amounted to GBP7.89 million compared to GBP10.56 million for 2017 as restated. Solid progress has been achieved across most business units and sectors. The Telecoms business incurred greater losses, however, and future business with its principal customer is under review. Results overall for the year were marginally better than the Board's expectations. Profit before tax amounted to GBP6.03 million (2017 restated: GBP9.11 million).

Water Segment

 
                                                              As restated 
                                Year ended                     Year ended                    Year on year      Year on 
                               31 Dec 2018                    31 Dec 2017                        movement         year 
                                                                                                              movement 
                                   GBP'000                        GBP'000                         GBP'000            % 
 
 
   Revenue                         244,580                        170,498                          74,082        43.5% 
 
 Operating 
  profit                             8,071                          6,630                           1,441        21.7% 
 
 Operating 
  profit 
  margin                              3.3%                           3.9%                                       (0.6%) 
 
 Secured 
  workload                         211,319                        209,742                           1,577         0.8% 
 

Before non-recurring items as defined

The growth in revenue within the Water segment has been significant in the year and is up 43.5% on last year, an increase of GBP74.08 million as restated. The growth principally reflects our focus on delivering exceptional customer service and has been achieved through new framework awards, an increase in major infrastructure works, and the ongoing performance on our Asset Management Period ("AMP") 6 Frameworks, especially during the later years of an AMP cycle.

The operating profit of GBP8.07 million is a significant increase on last year, albeit operating margins were slightly lower as a result of investments for future years. The operating profit performance was above our anticipated strategic plans for the current financial year, being a year of transition between AMP cycles, and is extremely encouraging given the increased efficiencies required by our customers year on year in the Water industry.

There has been further investment in organisational capability during 2018, to maintain our competitive advantage and to ensure that we are best placed to deliver on the new major frameworks we have been awarded and expect to be awarded for 2019/20 and beyond. This investment has temporarily reduced the operating margins. The continued investment in our people and their development, to ensure the sustainability of the business, means the segment is cautiously optimistic for 2019. The secured workload for construction in 2019 is slightly ahead of the position in 2018, however there remains uncertainty in quarter 4 2019 and quarter 1 2020, in relation to visibility of workload due to the AMP transition period.

Built Environment

 
                                                             As restated 
                               Year ended                     Year ended                   Year on year   Year on year 
                              31 Dec 2018                    31 Dec 2017                       movement       movement 
                                  GBP'000                        GBP'000                        GBP'000              % 
 
 
   Revenue                         95,870                        131,812                       (35,943)        (27.3%) 
 
 Operating 
  (loss) / 
  profit                             (95)                          4,113                        (4,208)       (102.3%) 
 
 Operating 
  profit 
  margin                           (0.1%)                           3.1%                                        (3.2%) 
 
 Secured 
  workload                        108,952                         89,293                         19,659          22.0% 
 

Before non-recurring items as defined

The Built Environment segment has suffered a reduction in revenue in the year of circa 27.3% to GBP95.87 million, which has created a marginal operating loss. As reported at the half year, the Telecoms business unit continued to be loss-making on the back of reduced levels of activity and difficulties on a term framework for our principal customer. A loss of GBP2.80 million was generated on lower revenues, when compare to a profit of GBP0.24 million in 2017 as restated. Excluding Telecoms, operating profit within the Built Environment segment was GBP2.71 million (2017 restated: GBP3.87 million), on significantly reduced revenue.

A restructure of the business unit to improve operating performance and align the business to the reduced levels of expenditure has been implemented and we are now seeing encouraging signs for 2019.

The Construction and Highways business units have continued to perform strongly in challenging market sectors, where delays from our customers due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit has undoubtedly had an impact.

The Business segment has an order book for construction in 2019 of circa GBP109 million, an increase of 22% on the position last year. This coupled with a rigorous approach to contract selection and the rectification planned and forecast for the Telecoms business unit gives the board confidence for 2019 and beyond.

Non-recurring items

The non-recurring items in 2018 are in relation to the following items and amounted to GBP1.87 million (2017: GBP1.44 million) in total before tax. These items have been identified as items that are not attributed to the ongoing trading of the Group and are explained in the following paragraphs accordingly. The profit before non-recurring items is deemed by the Board to be an alternative performance measure ("APM"). The Group has used this APM to aid comparability of its performance and position between periods.

Legacy Contract costs (see below) accounted for GBP0.51 million of non-recurring costs in the period (2017: GBP1.44 million).

A specific provision was required in the year at a cost of GBP0.37 million (2017: GBPNil), for an insolvent development customer. This does not give rise to an expected credit loss provision against trade receivables due to the unusual nature and requirements of the transaction. The Board is satisfied with the robust credit and collection controls in place across the business, which continue to be strengthened.

During the period, the Group rectified significant defective work of GBP0.47 million (2017: GBPNil) as a result of a substandard product, provided by an aggregate supplier. This situation is unique and recovery is being progressed, however given the material nature of the amount being sought from the supplier a contingent asset has not been recognised in line with applicable accounting standards. This has led the Board to classify this item as non-recurring. Any recovery in future years will be treated in the same way.

During the year a non-recurring 'true-up' of the Directors' Performance Share Plan (PSP) expense, in relation to previous periods but impacting the current year, was recognised at GBP0.52 million (2017: GBPNil). The true-up relates to the Remuneration Committee agreeing to exclude both positive and negative impacts from provisions in respect of the litigation related to the one remaining legacy contract across the three-year performance period. With the adjustments to exclude such provisions, the maximum targets were exceeded and the plan is expected to vest in full.

Legacy Contract

Legacy contracts are construction contracts entered into at the height of the recession, before 31 December 2013, and which carried a higher than normal contractual and commercial risk. These contracts have negatively impacted the Group's income statement in 2013 and subsequent years. Only one legacy contract now remains to be resolved.

The Group has been pursuing claims with the client for sums greater than the carrying value and will continue to do so until it is resolved. The Directors have sought to make the estimate as precise as possible by reflecting the views of independent quantum and legal experts who were appointed by the Directors for their ability, qualifications and experience in this field.

The independent quantum and legal experts, in conjunction with management, considered a number of factors when making their assessment, such as contractual terms, work performed, claims for variations, submissions for extensions of time, claims for loss and expense and expected time frames in which settlement is likely.

Whilst the Directors are making every effort to seek a swift resolution to the matter, they are committed to achieving the best possible result for the Group. The ultimate settlement of this matter may take in excess of twelve months to achieve.

Cash and working capital

It is very pleasing to report that actions taken to drive better cash management throughout the Group have led to a much improved cash balance of GBP33.35 million (2017: GBP17.01 million). In particular, improved disciplines around cash collection and upfront agreements on contractual terms have meant that despite a 12.6% increase in revenue the average credit period taken by customers has reduced to 28 days (2017: 32 days). The outflow of cash from the increased revenue amounted to GBP7.19 million (2017 restated: GBP11.87 million) across trade and other receivables. The average credit period taken on credit purchases has also reduced to 38 days (2017: 43 days) due to shorter terms being offered to maintain the best supply chain and achieve the most commercial pricing. The inflow of cash of GBP19.67 million (2017 restated: GBP10.73 million) is due to the increase in trade and other payables to GBP93.14 million (2017 restated: GBP73.47 million). This increase is due to timing of year end payments processed and also due to the increase in revenue and cash collection in the fourth quarter. Due to higher revenues this also impacted higher cost accruals, other taxes and social security and contract liabilities balances.

The Group ensures it has a sustainable working capital mix to support our growth across all contracts and segments and has re-secured its banking facilities in early 2019 to allow us to do this. We are also targeting further reductions to creditor payment terms to allow our supply chain to grow sustainably with us.

Any excess cash that is being generated by the business units is currently under strategic review. nmcn Investments continues to look for opportunistic ways of generating higher returns, in particular through high quality bespoke residential housing developments where our expertise can be utilised to greater effect. This investment stream is managed through a strict level of governance and Board oversight.

As a result of the Group's growth the net investment during the year on property, plant and equipment increased to GBP3.26 million (2017: GBP2.90 million), in line with the Group's strategy to purchase equipment where possible, rather than expense through operating leases. Following this investment in capital assets the closing net book value of non-current assets stood at GBP19.92 million (2017 restated: GBP18.17 million), which positions the Group to deliver its targeted growth through 2019 and beyond.

The non-cash charge for share-based payment expense of GBP1.07 million (2017: GBPNil) has added to the operating cash generation. This was an additional expense in the year through the statement of comprehensive income, and the same amount has been credited directly to equity in line with applicable accounting standards, increasing the Group's reserves.

Taxation

The current tax charge of GBP1.19 million (2017 restated: GBP1.88 million) relates to tax on profits at 19% in addition to a reduction in the deferred tax rate applicable to taxable temporary differences. All trading group companies will be paying tax for 2019 and beyond as quarterly payments on account.

Dividend

Due to the strong performance of the Group during the year, the increase in cash reserves balanced with the need to restore the balance sheet after the impact of the legacy contracts over a sustained period, and a positive outlook for 2019, the Board is proposing to increase the final dividend to 12.0p (2017: 3.0p), taking the total dividend for the year to 18.0p (2017: 6.0p). The total dividend is covered 3.30 times (2017: 1.22 times).

Restatements

During the year, the Group implemented IFRS 15 and has restated its 2017 results using the full retrospective approach.

The Group made two further restatements to the 2017 financial statements which were both in relation to reclassifications only. The restatements have not impacted the total comprehensive income for the previous year or the total equity of the Group.

The Company reclassified an asset that was jointly owned from within contract assets to property, plant and equipment due to the long-term nature of the asset concerned. The net book value, and hence total adjustment at 31 December 2017 was GBP1.05 million. The Company also reclassified items between contract assets and accruals, increasing both by GBP3.69 million to better reflect the nature and timing of the transactions involved. The restatements combined also increased revenue and the related costs by GBP2.43 million.

Details of the restatements are set out in note 2.

Outlook

The UK construction industry is struggling to keep up with the demand to maintain the existing infrastructure and the need for investment to support future economic growth. The Group has established positions in these markets and is well situated to take advantage of the potential for further growth as well as the challenges faced by many high profile troubled competitors in the industry.

The Group is anticipating an inflationary growth rate in revenue for 2019 as it is a year of transition for the AMP frameworks in the water industry. The Group is currently prudently forecasting to achieve a progressive net return on revenues of circa 2% for 2019.

With just over 90% of our anticipated 2019 revenue having already been secured, and the expectation that the remainder will be determined from known frameworks or negotiated tenders, the Board in cautiously optimistic regarding the future quality of earnings increasing. The Board does remain cautious over any impact from Brexit and any impact from the AMP transition on the Group's major client's workload in the fourth quarter 2019 and first quarter of 2020. That said, we remain confident in the outlook for the Group and expect the positive progress achieved to continue into 2019 and beyond.

Group Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                              2018           2018       2018            2017           2017       2017 
                                           GBP'000        GBP'000    GBP'000         GBP'000        GBP'000    GBP'000 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
                                      Total before  Non-recurring      Total    Total before  Non-recurring      Total 
                                     non-recurring          items              non-recurring          items 
                                             items       Note 2.5                      items       Note 2.5 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
                                                                                    Restated 
Revenue                                    340,450              -    340,450         302,310              -    302,310 
Other operating income                       1,277              -      1,277             451              -        451 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
                                           341,727              -    341,727         302,761              -    302,761 
Share of profit of joint ventures                -              -          -               -              -          - 
Raw materials and consumables             (48,930)              -   (48,930)        (46,587)              -   (46,587) 
Other direct charges                     (195,740)        (1,865)  (197,605)       (167,019)        (1,443)  (168,462) 
Employee costs                            (78,633)              -   (78,633)        (69,486)              -   (69,486) 
Depreciation of property, plant 
 and equipment                             (4,166)              -    (4,166)         (3,599)              -    (3,599) 
Other operating charges                    (6,282)              -    (6,282)         (5,327)              -    (5,327) 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
Operating profit                             7,976        (1,865)      6,111          10,743        (1,443)      9,300 
Finance income                                  31              -         31               -              -          - 
Finance costs                                (114)              -      (114)           (187)              -      (187) 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
Profit before tax                            7,893        (1,865)      6,028          10,556        (1,443)      9,113 
Tax                                        (1,542)            351    (1,191)         (2,161)            277    (1,884) 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
Profit and total comprehensive 
 income for the year                         6,351        (1,514)      4,837           8,395        (1,166)      7,229 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
Attributable to: 
Equity holders of the Parent                 6,351                     4,837           8,395                     7,229 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
Profit per share - basic                    62.57p                    47.66p          82.71p                    71.22p 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
Profit per share - fully diluted            59.29p                    45.16p          82.71p                    71.22p 
----------------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  --------------  -------------  --------- 
 

Statements of changes in equity

 
                                                          Share 
                                                          Based      Capital 
                                      Share    Merger   Payment   Redemption   Retained 
                                    Capital   Reserve   Reserve      Reserve   Earnings     Total 
Group                               GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 31 December 2016 
 as previously reported               1,015       455         -           20     11,209    12,699 
Adjustment on adoption of IFRS 
 15 (Note 2)                              -         -         -            -    (6,487)   (6,487) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 1 January 2017 as 
 restated                             1,015       455         -           20      4,722     6,212 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Profit and total comprehensive 
 income for the year as restated          -         -         -            -      7,229     7,229 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Dividends paid                            -         -         -            -      (608)     (608) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 31 December 2017           1,015       455         -           20     11,343    12,833 
Profit and total comprehensive 
 income for the year                      -         -         -            -      4,837     4,837 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Share based payment expense               -         -     1,069            -          -     1,069 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Share based payment expense 
 - deferred tax                           -         -       381            -          -       381 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Dividends paid                            -         -         -            -      (914)     (914) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 31 December 2018           1,015       455     1,450           20     15,266    18,206 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
 
 
                                                          Share 
                                                          Based      Capital 
                                      Share    Merger   Payment   Redemption   Retained 
                                    Capital   Reserve   Reserve      Reserve   Earnings     Total 
Company                             GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 31 December 2016 
 as previously reported               1,015       455         -           20      8,039     9,529 
Adjustment on adoption of IFRS 
 15 (Note 2)                              -         -         -            -    (6,439)   (6,439) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 1 January 2017 as 
 restated                             1,015       455         -           20      1,600     3,090 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Profit and total comprehensive 
 income for the year as restated          -         -         -            -      6,687     6,687 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Dividends paid                            -         -         -            -      (608)     (608) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 31 December 2017           1,015       455         -           20      7,679     9,169 
Profit and total comprehensive 
 income for the year                      -         -         -            -      4,249     4,249 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Share based payment expense               -         -     1,069            -          -     1,069 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Share based payment expense 
 - deferred tax                           -         -       381            -          -       381 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Dividends paid                            -         -         -            -      (914)     (914) 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
Balance at 31 December 2018           1,015       455     1,450           20     11,014    13,954 
---------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  -------- 
 

Balance sheets as at 31 December 2018

 
                                                                          Group              Company 
                                                                        2018      2017      2018      2017 
                                                                     GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Assets                                                                        Restated            Restated 
Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment                                         19,918    18,174    19,918    18,173 
Investments in subsidiaries                                                -         -     2,437     2,437 
Investments in joint ventures                                              -         -       200         - 
Deferred tax asset                                                       893     1,223       786     1,222 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                                                      20,811    19,397    23,341    21,832 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Current assets 
Inventories                                                            1,791     1,820     1,287     1,387 
Trade and other receivables                                           60,814    53,627    51,488    45,902 
Cash and cash equivalents                                             33,353    17,006    31,358    16,355 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                                                      95,958    72,453    84,133    63,644 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Total assets                                                         116,769    91,850   107,474    85,476 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Equity and liabilities 
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the Parent 
Share capital                                                          1,015     1,015     1,015     1,015 
Share based payment reserve                                            1,450         -     1,450         - 
Merger reserve                                                           455       455       455       455 
Capital redemption reserve                                                20        20        20        20 
Retained earnings                                                     15,266    11,343    11,014     7,679 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Total equity                                                          18,206    12,833    13,954     9,169 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 
Liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Obligations under finance leases                                       2,329     2,514     2,329     2,514 
Provisions                                                               350       404       350       404 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                                                       2,679     2,918     2,679     2,918 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables                                              93,140    73,471    88,219    70,938 
Current income tax payable                                               157       177        35         - 
Obligations under finance leases                                       2,587     2,451     2,587     2,451 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
                                                                      95,884    76,099    90,841    73,389 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Total liabilities                                                     98,563    79,017    93,520    76,307 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Total equity and liabilities                                         116,769    91,850   107,474    85,476 
------------------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 

Statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2018

 
                                                                Group              Company 
                                                              2018      2017      2018      2017 
                                                           GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Cash flows from operating activities                                Restated            Restated 
 
Operating profit                                             6,111     9,300     4,849     8,239 
Adjustment for: 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment                4,166     3,599     4,165     3,590 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment            (574)     (448)     (574)     (448) 
Share based payment expense                                  1,069         -     1,069         - 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Operating cash flows before movement in working capital     10,772    12,451     9,509    11,381 
Decrease in inventories                                         29       245       100       157 
Increase in receivables                                    (7,187)  (11,866)   (5,586)  (10,933) 
(Decrease) / increase in reinstatement provision              (54)        10      (54)        10 
Increase in payables                                        19,669    10,732    17,281    10,639 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Cash generated from operations                              23,229    11,572    21,250    11,254 
Income tax (paid) / received                                 (500)      (91)      (87)        17 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Net cash generated from operations                          22,729    11,481    21,163    11,271 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                  (3,263)   (2,897)   (3,263)   (2,897) 
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment          930       580       930       580 
Investment in joint ventures                                     -         -     (200)         - 
Interest received                                               31         -        31         - 
Interest paid                                                  (4)      (79)       (4)      (79) 
Dividends received from subsidiaries                             -         -       422       350 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Net cash used in investing activities                      (2,306)   (2,396)   (2,084)   (2,046) 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Equity dividends paid                                        (914)     (608)     (914)     (608) 
Repayment of obligations under finance leases              (3,052)   (2,768)   (3,052)   (2,768) 
Interest payable under finance leases                        (110)     (108)     (110)     (108) 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Net cash used in financing activities                      (4,076)   (3,484)   (4,076)   (3,484) 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                   16,347     5,601    15,003     5,741 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January                      17,006    11,405    16,355    10,614 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December                    33,353    17,006    31,358    16,355 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  --------  --------  -------- 
 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise funds held at the bank which are immediately accessible.

 
 1.    Basis of preparation 
       The condensed Group financial statements for the year ended 31 
        December 2018 included in this report do not constitute the Group's 
        statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2018 but are 
        derived from those accounts. The auditor has reported on those 
        accounts; their report was unqualified, did not draw attention 
        to any matters by way of emphasis without qualifying their report 
        and did not contain statements under s498(2) or (3) Companies 
        Act 2006 or equivalent preceding legislation. 
 
       While the financial information included in this announcement 
        has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement 
        criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), 
        this announcement does not itself contain sufficient information 
        to comply with IFRSs. 
 
       The condensed Group financial statements have been prepared on 
        a basis consistent with that adopted in the previous year's published 
        financial statements and in accordance with IFRSs, with the exception 
        of the change of accounting policy and other restatements described 
        in note 2 below. 
 
       The Group expects to publish statutory financial statements for 
        the year ended 31 December 2018 that comply with both IFRSs as 
        adopted for use in the European Union and IFRSs as compliant 
        with the Companies Act 2006 and Article 4 of the EU IAS Regulations 
        based on the information presented in this announcement. 
 
       The condensed financial statements were approved by the Board 
        on 27 March 2019. 
 
       Audited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2017 
        have been delivered to the registrar of companies. The Independent 
        Auditors' Report on the Annual Report and Financial Statements 
        for 2017 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters 
        by way of emphasis, and did not contain a statement under 498(2) 
        or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006. 
 2.    Change of Accounting Policy and Other Restatements 
       Except as described below, the accounting policies adopted in 
        the preparation of the condensed Group financial statements for 
        the year ended 31 December 2018 are consistent with the policies 
        applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements 
        as at, and for the year ended 31 December 2017. 
 2.1   IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
       The Group has adopted IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
        from 1 January 2018. 
 
        IFRS 15 provides a single, principles-based five-step model to 
        be applied to all sales contracts, based on the transfer of control 
        of goods and services to customers. It replaces the separate 
        models for goods, services and construction contracts previously 
        included in IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IAS 18 Revenue. 
        The effect of initially applying IFRS 15 is mostly attributed 
        to the recognition criteria for variable income, which arises 
        principally from variations in contract work, claims and incentive 
        payments. Variable income is subject to a revenue constraint 
        such that revenue may only be recognised to the extent that it 
        is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount 
        of revenue recognised will not occur in future. Under IAS 11 
        an amount was included in contract revenue to the extent that 
        it was probable that it would result in revenue, which required 
        a lower level of certainty than under IFRS 15. As a result, revenue 
        may be recognised later under IFRS 15 than under IAS 11. 
 
        The Group has applied IFRS 15 retrospectively using the practical 
        expedient in paragraph C5(c) of IFRS 15, under which the Group 
        does not disclose the amount of consideration allocated to the 
        remaining performance obligations or an explanation of when the 
        Group expects to recognise that amount as revenue for all reporting 
        periods presented before 1 January 2018. The impact of the restatement 
        on the prior year's results is shown in note 2.4. 
 2.2   IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 
       The Group has adopted IFRS 9 Financial Instruments from 1 January 
        2018. 
 
        IFRS 9 Financial Instruments replaces IAS 39 Financial Instruments: 
        Recognition and Measurement and specifies how an entity should 
        classify and measure financial assets, financial liabilities, 
        and some contracts to buy or sell non-financial items. The most 
        significant area of change which could potentially have an effect 
        on the Group's reported results is the "expected credit loss" 
        model, under which an allowance for credit losses is calculated 
        by considering the cash shortfalls that would be incurred in 
        various default scenarios and multiplying the shortfalls by the 
        probability of each scenario occurring. 
 
        Based on an assessment of historic credit losses on the Group's 
        financial assets and the likelihood of the occurrence of future 
        credit losses on existing financial assets, the Directors consider 
        that there are no further material impairment losses to be recognised 
        against the Group's financial assets. 
 2.3   Other restatements 
       During the year, the Group made two further restatements to the 
        2017 financial statements which were both in relation to reclassifications 
        only. The restatements have not impacted the total comprehensive 
        income for the previous year or the total equity of the Group. 
 
        The Company reclassified an asset that was jointly owned from 
        within contract assets to property, plant and equipment due to 
        the long-term nature of the asset concerned. The net book value, 
        and hence total adjustment at the 31 December 2017 was GBP1.05 
        million. The Company also reclassified items between contract 
        assets and accruals, increasing both by GBP3.69 million to better 
        reflect the nature and timing of the transactions involved. The 
        restatements combined also increased revenue and the related 
        costs by GBP2.43 million. The impact of the restatement on the 
        prior year's results is shown in note 2.4. 
 
 2.4   Impact of restatements on the financial statements 
       The following tables summarise the impact of adopting IFRS 15 
        on the Group's financial statements, as described in note 2.1, 
        and the prior year restatements described in note 2.3. References 
        to the specific changes to which those adjustments relate are 
        presented in the table headings as required. 
 
        Impact on the Group statement of comprehensive income 
                                                  Year ended 31 December 2017 
        --------------------------------  -------------------------------------------  --- 
                                              GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000      GBP'000 
        --------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
                                          As reported  Adjustment  Adjustment     Restated 
                                                         Note 2.1    Note 2.3 
        Revenue                               291,770       8,109       2,431      302,310 
        Other operating income                    451           -           -          451 
        --------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
                                              292,221       8,109       2,431      302,761 
        Raw materials and consumables        (44,698)           -     (1,889)     (46,587) 
        Other direct charges                (168,462)           -           -    (168,462) 
        Employee costs                       (69,486)           -           -     (69,486) 
        Depreciation of property, plant 
         and equipment                        (3,057)           -       (542)      (3,599) 
        Other operating charges               (5,327)           -           -      (5,327) 
        --------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
        Operating profit                        1,191       8,109           -        9,300 
        Finance costs                           (187)           -           -        (187) 
        --------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
        Profit before tax                       1,004       8,109           -        9,113 
        Tax                                     (262)     (1,622)           -      (1,884) 
        --------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
        Profit and total comprehensive 
         income for the year                      742       6,487           -        7,229 
        --------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  ----------- 
 
 
 
 
        Impact on the Group balance sheet 
                                                        As at 1 January 2017 
        ----------------------------------  --------------------------------------------- 
                                                GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000   GBP'000 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                            As reported  Adjustment  Adjustment  Restated 
                                                           Note 2.1    Note 2.3 
        Assets 
        Non-current assets 
        Property, plant and equipment            13,651           -       1,594    15,245 
        Investments in subsidiaries                   -           -           -         - 
        Investments in joint ventures                 -           -           -         - 
        Deferred tax asset                        1,411       1,622           -     3,033 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                 15,062       1,622       1,594    18,278 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Current assets 
        Inventories                               2,065           -           -     2,065 
        Construction contracts                   12,175    (12,175)           -         - 
        Trade and other receivables              37,695       4,066           -    41,761 
        Cash and cash equivalents                11,405           -           -    11,405 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                 63,340     (8,109)           -    55,231 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total assets                             78,402     (6,487)       1,594    73,509 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Equity and liabilities 
        Capital and reserves attributable 
         to equity holders of the Parent 
        Share capital                             1,015           -           -     1,015 
        Share based payment reserve                   -           -           -         - 
        Merger reserve                              455           -           -       455 
        Capital redemption reserve                   20           -           -        20 
        Retained earnings                        11,209     (6,487)           -     4,722 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total equity                             12,699     (6,487)           -     6,212 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 
        Liabilities 
        Non-current liabilities 
        Obligations under finance leases          1,785           -           -     1,785 
        Provisions                                  394           -           -       394 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                  2,179           -           -     2,179 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Current liabilities 
        Trade and other payables                 61,145           -       1,594    62,739 
        Current income tax payable                  194           -           -       194 
        Obligations under finance leases          2,185           -           -     2,185 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                 63,524           -       1,594    65,118 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total liabilities                        65,703           -       1,594    67,297 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total equity and liabilities             78,402     (6,487)       1,594    73,509 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 
                                                       As at 31 December 2017 
        ----------------------------------  --------------------------------------------- 
                                                GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000   GBP'000 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                            As reported  Adjustment  Adjustment  Restated 
                                                           Note 2.1    Note 2.3 
        Assets 
        Non-current assets 
        Property, plant and equipment            17,122           -       1,052    18,174 
        Investments in subsidiaries                   -           -           -         - 
        Investments in joint ventures                 -           -           -         - 
        Deferred tax asset                        1,223           -           -     1,223 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                 18,345           -       1,052    19,397 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Current assets 
        Inventories                               1,820           -           -     1,820 
        Construction contracts                   14,707    (14,707)           -         - 
        Trade and other receivables              35,227      14,707       3,693    53,627 
        Cash and cash equivalents                17,006           -           -    17,006 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                 68,760           -       3,693    72,453 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total assets                             87,105           -       4,745    91,850 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Equity and liabilities 
        Capital and reserves attributable 
         to equity holders of the Parent 
        Share capital                             1,015           -           -     1,015 
        Share based payment reserve                   -           -           -         - 
        Merger reserve                              455           -           -       455 
        Capital redemption reserve                   20           -           -        20 
        Retained earnings                        11,343           -           -    11,343 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total equity                             12,833           -           -    12,833 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 
        Liabilities 
        Non-current liabilities 
        Obligations under finance leases          2,514           -           -     2,514 
        Provisions                                  404           -           -       404 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                  2,918           -           -     2,918 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Current liabilities 
        Trade and other payables                 68,726           -       4,745    73,471 
        Current income tax payable                  177           -           -       177 
        Obligations under finance leases          2,451           -           -     2,451 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                 71,354           -       4,745    76,099 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total liabilities                        74,272           -       4,745    79,017 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Total equity and liabilities             87,105           -       4,745    91,850 
        ----------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 
 
        Impact on the Group statement of cash flows                                                    As at 31 December 2017 
        ---------------------------------------  --------------------------------------------- 
                                                     GBP'000     GBP'000     GBP'000   GBP'000 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
                                                 As reported  Adjustment  Adjustment  Restated 
                                                                Note 2.1    Note 2.3 
        Cash flows from operating activities 
 
        Operating profit                               1,191       8,109           -     9,300 
        Adjustment for:                                                -           - 
        Depreciation of property, plant 
         and equipment                                 3,057           -         542     3,599 
        Gain on disposal of property, 
         plant and equipment                           (448)           -           -     (448) 
        Share based payment expense                        -           -           -         - 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Operating cash flows before movement 
         in working capital                            3,800       8,109         542    12,451 
        (Increase) / decrease in inventories             245           -           -       245 
        Increase in construction contracts           (2,532)       2,532           -         - 
        Increase in receivables                        2,468    (10,641)     (3,693)  (11,866) 
        (Decrease) / increase in reinstatement 
         provision                                        10           -           -        10 
        Increase in payables                           7,581           -       3,151    10,732 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Cash generated from operations                11,572           -           -    11,572 
        Income tax (paid) / received                    (91)           -           -      (91) 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Net cash generated from operations            11,481           -           -    11,481 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Cash flows from investing activities 
        Purchase of property, plant and 
         equipment                                   (2,897)           -           -   (2,897) 
        Proceeds on disposal of property, 
         plant and equipment                             580           -           -       580 
        Investment in joint ventures                       -           -           -         - 
        Interest received                                  -           -           -         - 
        Interest paid                                   (79)           -           -      (79) 
        Dividends received from subsidiaries               -           -           -         - 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Net cash used in investing activities        (2,396)           -           -   (2,396) 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Cash flows from financing activities 
        Equity dividends paid                          (608)           -           -     (608) 
        Repayment of obligations under 
         finance leases                              (2,768)           -           -   (2,768) 
        Interest payable under finance 
         leases                                        (108)           -           -     (108) 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Net cash used in financing activities        (3,484)           -           -   (3,484) 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Net increase in cash and cash 
         equivalents                                   5,601           -           -     5,601 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Cash and cash equivalents at 
         1 January 2017                               11,405           -           -    11,405 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
        Cash and cash equivalents at 
         31 December 2017                             17,006           -           -    17,006 
        ---------------------------------------  -----------  ----------  ----------  -------- 
 
 
 
 2.5   Non-recurring items 
 
        The non-recurring items have been identified as such as they 
        are not attributed to the ongoing trading of the Group and are 
        explained in the following paragraphs accordingly. The profit 
        before non-recurring items is deemed by the Board to be an alternative 
        performance measure (APM). The Group has used this APM to aid 
        comparability of its performance and position between periods. 
 
        The non-recurring items in 2018 are in relation to the following 
        items and amounted to GBP1.87 million (2017: GBP1.44 million) 
        in total before tax. Legacy Contract contracts accounted for 
        GBP0.51 million of non-recurring costs in the period (2017: GBP1.44 
        million). 
 
        A specific provision was required in the year at a cost of GBP0.37 
        million (2017: GBPNil), for an insolvent development customer. 
        This does not give rise to an expected credit loss provision 
        against trade receivables due to the unusual nature and requirements 
        of the transaction. The Board is satisfied with the robust credit 
        and collection controls in place across the business, which continue 
        to be strengthened. 
 
        During the period, the Group rectified significant defective 
        work of GBP0.47 million (2017: GBPNil) as a result of a substandard 
        product, provided by an aggregate supplier. This situation is 
        unique and recovery is being progressed, however given the material 
        nature of the amount being sought from the supplier a contingent 
        asset has not been recognised in line with applicable accounting 
        standards. This has led the Board to classify this item as non-recurring. 
        Any recovery in future years will be treated in the same way. 
 
        During the year a non-recurring 'true-up' of the Directors' Performance 
        Share Plan (PSP) cost expense, in relation to previous periods 
        but impacting the current year, was recognised at GBP0.52 million 
        (2017: GBPNil). The true-up relates to the Remuneration Committee 
        agreeing to exclude both positive and negative impacts from provisions 
        in respect of the litigation related to the one remaining legacy 
        contract across the three-year performance period. With the adjustments 
        to exclude such provisions, the maximum targets were exceeded 
        and the plan is expected to vest in full. 
 3.    Segment reporting 
       The operating segment reporting format has been changed this 
        year to align with the Group's current management and internal 
        reporting structure. 
 
        The Group conducts business through two operating segments, Built 
        Environment and Water. The Built Environment segment includes 
        Construction, Power, Highways and Telecoms which were separately 
        reported last year. 
 
        Further details of the operating segments activities is provided 
        in our operational and financial review. 
 

Segment revenue and profit

Year ended 31 December 2018

 
                                                                  Total before 
                                                                 non-recurring  Non-recurring 
                                   Built Environment     Water           items          items 
                                             GBP'000   GBP'000         GBP'000        GBP'000     Total 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
 
  Revenue 
External sales                                95,870   244,580         340,450              -   340,450 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Result before corporate expenses               7,649    20,857          28,506        (1,865)    26,641 
Corporate expenses                           (7,744)  (12,786)        (20,530)              -  (20,530) 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Operating profit/(loss)                         (95)     8,071           7,976        (1,865)     6,111 
Finance income                                                              31              -        31 
Finance costs                                                            (114)              -     (114) 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Profit before tax                                                        7,893        (1,865)     6,028 
Tax                                                                    (1,542)            351   (1,191) 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Profit for the year                                                      6,351        (1,514)     4,837 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
 

Year ended 31 December 2017

 
                                                                  Total before 
                                                                 non-recurring  Non-recurring 
                                   Built Environment     Water           items          items 
                                             GBP'000   GBP'000         GBP'000        GBP'000     Total 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
                                            Restated  Restated        Restated       Restated  Restated 
  Revenue 
External sales                               131,812   170,498         302,310              -   302,310 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Result before corporate expenses              10,095    15,314          25,409        (1,443)    23,966 
Corporate expenses                           (5,982)   (8,684)        (14,666)              -  (14,666) 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Operating profit/(loss)                        4,113     6,630          10,743        (1,443)     9,300 
Finance income                                                               -              -         - 
Finance costs                                                            (187)              -     (187) 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Profit before tax                                                       10,556        (1,443)     9,113 
Tax                                                                    (2,161)            277   (1,884) 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
Profit for the year                                                      8,395        (1,166)     7,229 
---------------------------------  -----------------  --------  --------------  -------------  -------- 
 

Segment assets

 
                                                               Restated 
                                                         2018      2017 
                                                      GBP'000   GBP'000 
---------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
Built Environment                                      52,199    49,070 
Water                                                  64,570    42,780 
---------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
Total segment assets and consolidated total assets    116,769    91,850 
---------------------------------------------------  --------  -------- 
 
 
 
 
 
 Other segment information 
 
 
 
                                                       Additions to non-current 
                      Depreciation and amortisation                      assets 
                               2018            2017          2018          2017 
                            GBP'000         GBP'000       GBP'000       GBP'000 
------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------  ------------ 
Built Environment             1,467           1,634         2,213         3,549 
Water                         2,699           1,965         4,053         3,111 
------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------  ------------ 
Total                         4,166           3,599         6,266         6,660 
------------------  ---------------  --------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 
         There were no impairment losses recognised in respect of property, 
          plant and equipment. All of the above relates to continuing operations 
          and arose in the United Kingdom. Segment liabilities are not presented 
          as they are not managed on a segment by segment basis. 
          The results of each segment are not materially affected by seasonality. 
 
   4.      Information about major customer 
           Revenue of approximately GBP172,523,000 (2017: GBP118,872,000) 
           was derived from a single external customer within the Water segment. 
           No other customer accounted for more than 10% of revenues. 
 5.      Earnings per share 
         Basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share are calculated 
          on the profit attributable to equity holders of the parent of 
          GBP4,837,000 (2017 restated: GBP7,229,000). The weighted average 
          of 10,150,000 (2017: 10,150,000) shares in issue during the year 
          is used for the basic earnings per share calculation only. For 
          the diluted earnings per share calculation, the share awards granted 
          under the performance share plan are considered to be contingently 
          issuable shares that could potentially dilute basic earnings per 
          share in the future and are included in the calculation. Although 
          the decision has not been formally approved by the Remuneration 
          Committee, it is anticipated that the performance share plan will 
          issue shares on an after tax basis, therefore issuing 53% of the 
          1,059,752 awards that are expected to vest. Accordingly an additional 
          561,669 shares have been used to calculate fully diluted earnings 
          per share (2017: Nil). 
 
 6.      Taxation 
         The provision for deferred tax is calculated based on the tax 
          rates enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date. 
          The tax charge in the year arises from the taxable profits generated 
          and the reversal of the deferred tax asset from previous years' 
          trading losses. There are no unrecognised trading losses carried 
          forward (2017: GBPnil). 
 
          A reduction in the UK corporation tax rate from 21% to 20% (effective 
          from 1 April 2015) was substantively enacted on 2 July 2013. Further 
          reductions to 19% (effective from 1 April 2017) and to 18% (effective 
          1 April 2020) were substantively enacted on 26 October 2015, and 
          an additional reduction to 17% (effective 1 April 2020) was substantively 
          enacted on 6 September 2016. This will reduce the Group's future 
          current tax charge accordingly. The deferred tax asset at 31 December 
          2018 has been calculated based on these rates. 
 
 7.      Dividends 
         Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the year: 
                                                                          2018      2017 
                                                                       GBP'000   GBP'000 
  Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2017 
   of 3p (2016: 3p) per share                                              305       303 
  Interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2018 
   of 6p (2017: 3p) per share                                              609       305 
                                                                     ---------  -------- 
                                                                           914       608 
                                                                     =========  ======== 
 
  The Directors recommend a final dividend of 12p per share for 
   the year ended 31 December 2018 (2017: 3p). Subject to approval 
   at the Company's Annual General Meeting, the final dividend of 
   12.0p per share will be paid on 24 May 2019. The ex-dividend date 
   is 2 May 2019 and the record date for the final dividend is 3 
   May 2019. 
 
 8.      Related parties and joint arrangements 
  The Group's related parties are key management personnel who are 
   the executive directors, non-executive directors and business 
   unit managers. The only transactions with these individuals comprise 
   remuneration under service contracts. 
 
  Additionally, the Group has the following interests in joint operations 
   and joint ventures; 
 
   Joint operations 
 
   Ambergate Working Alliance - (Construction of reinforced concrete 
   covered storage reservoir, Ambergate UK) 
   50% interest in a joint operation with Laing O'Rourke Imtech. 
 
   BAMNomenca - (Water projects for South East Water) 
   50% interest in a joint operation with Bam Nuttall Limited. 
 
   BNM Alliance - (Construction of Elan Valley Aqueduct scheme and 
   Newark Sewer Strategy scheme) 
   50% interest in a joint operation with Barhale Limited. 
 
   The ASP Batch Joint Venture - (Waste Water Major Projects, Coventry 
   UK) 
   33% interest in a joint operation with Mott MacDonald Bentley 
   Limited and Costain Limited. 
 
   DNM Alliance - (Water Projects for Severn Trent Water) 
   50% interest in a joint operation with Doosan Enpure Limited. 
 
   All joint operation activities are strategic to the Group and 
   its Water operating segment. 
 
  The condensed Group financial statements for the year ended 31 
   December 2018 incorporate the following relating to the joint 
   operations: 
 
 
                       Year ended         Year ended 
                 31 December 2018   31 December 2017 
                          GBP'000            GBP'000 
 -------------  -----------------  ----------------- 
                                            Restated 
  Revenue                  74,293             45,840 
  Expenses                 74,010             43,679 
  Assets                    3,603              3,082 
  Liabilities              16,599              3,082 
 

Joint ventures

E&P Enderleigh Ltd - (Development of residential property)

50% interest in a joint venture with Earl & Pelham Ltd

BENMC Alliance (Roundhills) Ltd - (Development of residential property)

50% interest in a joint venture with Brooklyn Ellis Ltd

Springfield ECO Ltd - (Development of residential property)

50% interest in a joint venture with Stagfield Group Ltd

During the year ended 31 December 2018 the Company provided services to its joint ventures as follows:

 
                                       Construction and    Amounts due from 
                                     financing services      joint ventures 
                                        2018       2017      2018      2017 
                                     GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000 
--------------------------------  ----------  ---------  --------  -------- 
E&P Enderleigh Ltd                     2,537          -     3,056         - 
BENMC Alliance (Roundhills) Ltd          785          -     1,414         - 
Springfield ECO Ltd                      665          -     4,344         - 
Total                                  3,987          -     8,814         - 
--------------------------------  ----------  ---------  --------  -------- 
 
 
 9.     Share capital 
                                                                      2018      2017 
                                                                   GBP'000   GBP'000 
        Allotted, issued and fully paid: 
  10,150,000 (2015 - 10,150,000) ordinary shares of 
   10p                                                               1,015     1,015 
 
 10.    Contingent liabilities 
  Aviva Insurance Limited, Lloyds Bank PLC, and HCC International 
   Insurance Company Plc have given Performance Bonds to a value 
   of GBP8,883,000 (2017: GBP6,010,000) on the Group's behalf. These 
   bonds have been made with recourse to the Group. 
 
 11.    The Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 
         2018 will be despatched to shareholders on or around 23 April 
         2019 and will be available on the Company's website - www.nmcn.com. 
 
 12.    The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 16 May 2019 
         at 12.00 noon at the Group's Head Office at Nunn Close, The County 
         Estate, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 2HW. 
 
 

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