Interim Management Statement
18 Diciembre 2009 - 1:00AM
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Alexandra PLC
18 December 2009
18 December 2009?
Alexandra PLC
("Alexandra" or "the Company")
Interim Management Statement
In accordance with the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency rules,
Alexandra plc, one of Europe's leading workplace clothing suppliers, issues its
interim management statement for the third quarter of the financial year to 31
January 2010.
Trading update
In the Company's Interim Results statement released on 30 September 2009, the
Board stated that revenue was 17% below the same period last year. Alexandra now
reports that there has been no further decline and turnover for the nine months
ended 31 October 2009 was again down approximately 17% on the same period last
year. Moreover, monthly sales increased significantly in September and again in
October, as management's new implemented strategies and initiatives started to
take effect. Turnover in November was at a similar level to October, with both
months in line with management's targets.
The impact on EBITDA of the lower turnover has been mitigated by proactive
management, and a significant reorganisation and cost reduction programme,
which has resulted in a decrease in overheads of over 17% compared to last year.
Nonetheless current indications are that profit before tax and exceptional items
for the full year is likely to be below management's expectations.
Following the write-downs of redundant inventory previously announced, the
disposal of redundant lines is in line with management's expectations and has
helped to limit the Company's borrowings, as has improved management of old
debts.
Operations update
The change management programme designed to better align the Company's
operations to deliver a focussed service offering is now approximately two
thirds complete and, as indicated above, there has been a significant reduction
in overheads as well as some improvement to revenue in recent months and, more
significantly, good progress in winning new contracts. Having addressed the
matter of excess overheads, the management is working hard to improve the
top-line with good quality, profitable long term contracts whilst, at the same
time, addressing the funding structure of the Company.
Banking Update
As indicated in the announcement on 12 November 2009 the Board is pursuing all
options to put in place an appropriate funding and capital structure for the
longer term. Constructive discussions with the Company's bankers are still
ongoing. Although the Company's bank facilities remain repayable on demand and
the next formal review date is now 31 January 2010 the Board has every reason to
believe they will be extended whilst it endeavours to secure other funding for
the Company.
Outlook
Looking ahead, the Company is continuing to submit tenders for new contracts,
and further initiatives are being planned through Alexandra's revitalised sales,
marketing activities and improved levels of customer service. In recent weeks
new contracts with an annual value of approximately GBP4.2 million have been
won, the benefit of which will be felt over the next three years.
The Board remains cautiously optimistic about Alexandra's prospects and its
ability to exit from the current economic climate stronger and more able to
build on its market leading position. The current priority is to establish an
appropriate funding and capital structure to facilitate this.
Once the current distractions referred to above have been resolved and with the
new management team fully focused on the imperatives of securing further new
business and negotiating margin enhancing supply arrangements, the Board firmly
believes that Alexandra will be able to further capitalise on the significant
opportunities that exist in a fragmented industry which has been damaged by the
worldwide economic difficulties.
18 December 2009
Enquiries:
Alexandra plc 01454 876003
Tim Gifford, CEO
Elaine New, FD
Arden Partners plc 020 7398 1632
Richard Day, Fred Walsh
Winningtons Financial 0117 920 0092 or 07768 807631
Paul Vann
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any
person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of
any class of "relevant securities" of the Company, all "dealings" in any
"relevant securities" of the Company (including by means of an option in respect
of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be
publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 pm (London time) on the London business
day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will
continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared,
unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which
the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant
to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an
"interest" in "relevant securities" of the Company, they will be deemed to be a
single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in "relevant
securities" of the Company by the offeror or the offeree company, or by any of
their respective "associates", must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon
(London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant
transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose "relevant
securities" "dealings" should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in
issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel's website at
www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
"Interests in securities" arise, in summary, when a person has long economic
exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of
securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an "interest" by
virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in
respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.
Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the
Panel's website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required
to disclose a "dealing" under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel.
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