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Tandem Group PLC

20 September 2023

Tandem Group plc

(the 'Company' or 'Group')

Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023

The Board of Tandem Group plc (AIM: TND), designers, developers, distributors and retailers of sports, leisure and mobility equipment, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June 2023.

Summary

   --      Successful completion of the Group's purpose built, solar powered warehouse 
   --      Continued focus on efficient inventory management 

-- Group revenue in the six months to 30 June 2023 of GBP9.8 million (H1 2022: GBP12.9 million)

-- Gross profit of GBP2.5 million (H1 2022: GBP4.0 million), with a decrease in gross margin, to 25.9%, primarily as a result of foreign exchange movements

   --      Loss before taxation of GBP0.9 million (H1 2022: profit of GBP0.3 million) 
   --      Postponement of the interim dividend taking into account performance in H1 
   --      Cash and cash equivalents of GBP2.0 million as at 30 June 2023 
   --      Net assets at 30 June 2023 increased to GBP25.9 million (H1 2022: GBP23.0 million) 
   --      Net debt as at 30 June 2023 of GBP3.1 million (30 June 2022: GBP1.5 million) 

-- Amidst a difficult economic environment, there have been encouraging signs, with the Group's resilient performance driven by the continued success of our initiatives within eMobility, a strategic focus of the Group.

   --      Turnover in the Group's eMobility segment was 53% higher than in the comparative period. 

Enquiries:

Tandem Group plc

Peter Kimberley, CEO

David Rock, Company Secretary

Telephone 0121 748 8075

Nominated Adviser

Cavendish Securities plc (Nominated Adviser and Broker)

Ben Jeynes / Dan Hodkinson - Corporate Finance

Michael Johnson - Sales

Telephone 0207 220 0500

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

The Group has continued to experience a challenging trading environment resulting from macroeconomic factors and a transition of buying behaviour from a Freight On Board (FOB) to Direct Delivery (DD) basis within the Toy side of the business, altering the pattern of our sales, aligning it closer to the end customer buying behaviour. We continue to be well placed to service the movement to DD in Toys following the completion of our brand new, fully operational warehouse.

Notwithstanding the current trading environment, we are extremely pleased by both the Group's resilient trading performance when compared to industry peers and to see strong growth in our eMobility category resulting from our strategic focus on our product range in this sector.

Results

The Group revenue in the six months to 30 June 2023 decreased by approximately 24% to GBP9.8 million compared to GBP12.9 million in the six months to 30 June 2022.

There was a 37% decrease in gross profit from GBP4.0 million to GBP2.5 million. Gross profit margin decreased to 25.9% compared to 31.0% in the prior period primarily as a result of favourable foreign exchange variances in the prior period.

Despite inflationary pressures, operating expenses maintained their level at GBP3.4 million in the six months to 30 June 2023, with inflationary pressures offset by the ongoing careful management of costs.

As a result of the above, operating profit before exceptional expenses in the prior period of GBP0.6 million became an operating loss of GBP0.9 million in the current period.

We have substantially mitigated the increasing interest rate effect on our borrowing costs with the interest rate hedge instrument we put in place in June 2022, which is effective until May 2029. Finance costs were GBP0.15 million in the six months to 30 June 2023. This compared to a cost of GBP0.12 million in the prior year period and is the result of drawdowns on agreed loan facilities to fund the completion of the new warehouse from June 2022.

Exceptional costs were GBP0.1 million, primarily in relation to employment related expenses and costs relating to the consolidation of operations of the Group.

Cash and cash equivalents were GBP2.0 million at 30 June 2023 which compared to GBP3.2 million at 30 June 2022. The reduction is a combination of warehouse completion costs, offset in part by the diligent management of inventory, which over the 12 month period has decreased to GBP5.9 million compared to GBP8.6 million at 30 June 2022.

Net debt after borrowings was GBP3.1 million compared to GBP1.5 million at 30 June 2022. The movement was the result of loan facility drawdowns to fund the completion of the new warehouse.

Net assets at 30 June 2023 increased to GBP25.9 million against GBP23.0 million at 30 June 2022, supported by an uplift in our property values.

Trading update and outlook

Stubbornly high inflation coupled with persistent increases in interest rates have had a direct impact on consumers' disposable income, leading to reduced spending across certain categories. This has been further impacted by persistent unfavourable weather conditions. As a result, group revenue to 15 September 2023 was approximately GBP15.1 million compared to GBP19.1 million for the same period in the prior year.

Toy sales, typically considered recession-proof, have slumped in Britain this year, according to a market analyst, particularly the outdoor toy market due to the poor weather. This decline has impacted our revenue in Toys, Sports and Leisure which has reduced 44% in H1 against H1 in the prior year.

The declining trend in FOB sales within our Toys, Sports and Leisure segment has continued to impact our overall turnover and the timing of realising sales, however we continue to see an uptake in DD business as more customers transition away from FOB.

We are perfectly placed to handle this shift in the anticipated sales pattern following the successful completion of our purpose built, solar powered warehouse, removing our reliance and cost of 3(rd) party warehouse facilities, helping us realise operational efficiencies through consolidating our operations across a single site, allowing us to easily cross sell product on single shipments, and importantly providing capacity for future growth.

The Board maintain a high level of optimism regarding the performance of both new and existing licenses. Notably, Barbie continues to contribute to our positive outlook. We are also pleased to report that we have reached agreement to renew existing licences including Marvel, CoComelon, LOL, Bluey, Disney, and Peppa Pig, where will continue our strategy to innovate new products.

In our bicycle division, we are delighted that we continue to outperform the market, and our turnover, including electric bikes, is ahead of our prior year turnover level for H1 by 19%, despite published market data showing that the total bicycle market value is down compared with the first six months of 2022, mechanical bicycles in particular have fallen further having already hit a 20 year low last year.

Our lightweight children bike brand, Squish, continues to see success and is also ahead of the prior year. We are also pleased to have partnered this year with children's cycle training organisation, Bikeability. The fourth quarter of 2023 will see the release of new product additions across our core bike brands, Dawes, Claud Butler, Falcon and Squish.

One of our key strategic focuses continues to be electric bikes, and we are pleased that this is yielding substantial returns. Our electric bike sales have surged to more than 2.5 times the figures of the previous year during H1, and continues to grow at that level to date, a testament to the effectiveness of our strategy. The development of our new ranges of electric bikes has been met with resounding success, garnering strong popularity among our bike dealers. Turnover in our eMobility segment is 53% higher in H1 for 2023 against H1 for 2022.

Our continued focus on eMobility aligns with the UK Government who continue to promote their commitment to encouraging sustainable travel methods. This resolute effort towards reduced carbon emissions has culminated in the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) program. As the ULEZ boundaries extend, the expectation is that this initiative will serve as a powerful catalyst in encouraging greater adoption of electric methods of travel, which the Group is well placed to benefit from.

Both our physical retail shop and the ElectricLife website are exceeding expectations with the introduction of market leading eBike brands Orbea, Whyte, Quella, Pure and we are continuing to talk to a number of other leading brands. These channels remain integral to our operational success and our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. Our social media Instagram followers have grown 38% year to date, with our Return on Advertising spend increasing 267% underpinned by an improved conversation rate of 178% year to date compared to the same period last year.

Our Home and Garden division has been particularly impacted by the poor weather experienced in 2023 compared to 2022, having recorded some of the wettest months on record this summer. Turnover has declined 27% in H1 against the same period in the prior year. We are seeing continued growth in our visitor numbers, conversion rates to improve this position, our website conversion rate has increased +36% compared to the same period last year (January-August), aligning with our strategic integration of our standalone garden and leisure websites onto Jack Stonehouse. We have further optimised and managed our marketing activity, reducing our Pay Per Click investment by 24% compared to the same period last year, which in turn has delivered +17% improvement in our Return on Advertising Spend. Our social media followers across our Instagram channel has increased by over 25% year to date.

We remain focussed in ensuring that we offer the latest innovative products in this category, and will be introducing an exciting range of new products, due for launch in the coming months and in time for the Christmas and Winter period where we anticipate high demand for these products.

Our management team have been actively engaged in several key strategies around the management of our inventory which has been pivotal in ensuring healthy cash balances and being able to offer fresh exciting ranges to customers. Consequently, we have refined our demand forecasting models to adapt to the changing market conditions as we have seen the transition from FOB to DD buying.

The continuous focus has led us to a reduced inventory level of GBP5.9 million compared to the end of the comparable prior year period level of GBP8.6 million. At the end of August 2023, this had reduced further to GBP4.8 million.

We are continuously improving our sourcing strategy, driving down costs and reducing lead times by working closely with our suppliers and logistics partners, and have consolidated the overall number of suppliers we use leading to greater efficiencies going forward.

As part of our strategy on driving new independent and national accounts across all sectors, we are pleased that this year we have opened 3 new large national accounts, 54 new golf accounts, 81 independent bike dealer accounts and a leisure experience account.

In recent months we have faced escalating carriage costs, particularly on bicycles following the collapse of Tuffnells who were our primary partner. However, logistical costs have now returned to historical levels following re-establishment of trade with a new logistics partner.

Despite inflationary pressures on many areas in the business, particularly energy, management have committed to ensuring reductions in operating expenses, as a result, they have remained in line with the prior year.

Given the challenges mentioned, the Board anticipate that the Group's sales for the FY23 full year will reduce between 11 and 13% against market expectations and that the Group will be approximately break-even at an underlying Profit Before Tax (PBT) level for FY23.

We are pleased that we continue to build for the future in challenging times. We are grateful to all of our colleagues who are continuing to work hard and helping to build for the future.

Tandem Group maintains a robust balance sheet, fortified by substantial property values. Our cash balances remain healthy, reflecting our commitment to financial stability. We remain steadfast in our commitment to our strategic objectives, and the challenging market conditions have not deterred us from pursuing avenues for growth and exciting innovation.

Borrowings

As at 30 June 2023, the Group had net debt of GBP3.1 million, with gross cash balances of GBP2.0 million and borrowings including fully drawn mortgage secured loan facilities of GBP5.1 million of which GBP4.0, are loans (the "Loans"). These Loans mature at various dates between April 2024 and January 2025 and, given the near-term maturities, the Company has been in early discussions with its lender to secure the refinancing of these historical Loans in the form of a single term loan on terms attractive to the Group. During the period ended 30 June 2023, the Company and its lender have become aware of technical breaches of the existing Loans which first came into being on the draw down of the majority of the balance of the Loans in 2022.

Notwithstanding this technical breach and the Company's currently anticipated level of profitability for the full year ended 31 December 2023, the Group continues to have the ongoing support from its banking partner - with whom the Company remains in discussion for the refinancing of the Loans in the ordinary course. On this basis, the directors are confident that the Group remains a going concern.

Further details of the Group's borrowings are provided at note 3 to the interim financial statements.

Dividend

Due to the performance in the first half of the year and the expected position for the full year, we are not proposing to pay an interim dividend (2022 - 3.43p per share). We will continue to review our dividend strategy and will pay a dividend where profits permit.

Investor presentation

The interim results presentation for investors will be posted on the Company's website in due course. Investors are encouraged to contact the Company with any questions about the business by emailing our dedicated shareholder email address investorrelations@tandemgroup.co.uk or contacting our Nominated Advisors.

Change of Name of Nominated Adviser and Broker

The Company also announces that its Nominated Adviser and Broker has changed its name to Cavendish Securities plc following completion of its own corporate merger.

Steve Grant

Chairman

20 September 2023

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the 6 months ended 30 June 2023

 
 
 
 
                                  6 months ended            6 months ended       Year ended 31 December 2022 
                                    30 June 2023   30 June 2022 (restated)                           Audited 
                                       Unaudited                 Unaudited                           GBP'000 
                                         GBP'000                   GBP'000 
 
 Revenue                                   9,752                    12,913                            26,683 
 
 Cost of sales                           (7,228)                   (8,912)                          (18,887) 
                                 ---------------  ------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Gross profit                              2,524                     4,001                             7,796 
 
 Operating expenses                      (3,381)                   (3,407)                           (6,484) 
                                 ---------------  ------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Operating (loss)/profit 
  before exceptional 
  costs                                    (857)                       594                             1,312 
 
 Exceptional costs                          (98)                     (172)                             (223) 
                                 ---------------  ------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 
 Operating (loss)/profit 
  after exceptional 
  costs                                    (955)                       422                             1,089 
 
 Finance costs                             (150)                     (115)                             (237) 
 
 (Loss)/profit before 
  taxation                               (1,105)                       307                               852 
 
 Tax creditexpense                           147                         -                             (178) 
 
 Net (loss)/profit for 
  the period                               (958)                       307                               674 
                                 ===============  ========================  ================================ 
 
 
                                           Pence                     Pence                             Pence 
 Earnings per share 
 Basic                     2              (17.5)                       5.8                              12.5 
                                 ===============  ========================  ================================ 
 
 
 Diluted                   2              (17.5)                       5.6                              12.3 
                                 ===============  ========================  ================================ 
 
 

All figures relate to continuing operations.

The results for the 6 months to 30 June 2022 have been restated. Carriage outward costs have been included in cost of sales, having previously been disclosed in operating expenses of GBP385,000.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the 6 months ended 30 June 2023

 
                                                                       6 months       6 months 
                                                                          ended          ended  Year ended 31 December 
                                                                   30 June 2023   30 June 2022                    2022 
                                                                      Unaudited      Unaudited                 Audited 
                                                                        GBP'000        GBP'000                 GBP'000 
 
(Loss)/profit for the period                                              (958)            307                     674 
 
Other comprehensive income: 
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss: 
 Foreign exchange differences on translation of overseas 
 subsidiaries                                                              (25)       23                  96 
Cashflow hedging contracts                                                   44       261                540 
 
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or 
loss: 
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment                                  -              -          2,189 
Actuarial gain on pension schemes                                             -              -          1,472 
Movement in pension schemes' deferred tax provision                           -        -                         (214) 
                                                                  -------------  -------------  ---------------------- 
Other comprehensive income for the period                                    19            284                   4,083 
 
Total comprehensive income attributable to equity shareholders 
 of Tandem Group plc                                                      (939)            591                   4,757 
                                                                  =============  =============  ====================== 
 
 

All figures relate to continuing operations.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As at 30 June 2023

 
                                                                             At 31 
                                                 At 30 June  At 30 June   December 
                                                       2023        2022       2022 
                                                  Unaudited   Unaudited    Audited 
                                                    GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
 
 
Non current assets 
Intangible fixed assets                               5,598       5,454      5,525 
Property, plant and equipment                        14,884      10,003     14,700 
Deferred taxation                                       854       1,323        854 
Pension schemes' surplus                                 98           -          - 
                                                 ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                     21,434      16,780     21,079 
 
Current assets 
Inventories                                           5,881       8,577      4,757 
Trade and other receivables                           6,038       6,065      6,633 
Derivative financial asset held at fair value           323         319        279 
Cash and cash equivalents                             1,993       3,229      3,288 
                                                 ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                     14,235      18,190     14,957 
 
Total assets                                         35,669      34,970     36,036 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ========= 
 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables                            (4,711)     (5,050)    (4,200) 
Borrowings                                      3   (5,083)       (897)    (1,085) 
Current tax liabilities                                   -       (201)      (149) 
                                                 ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                    (9,794)     (6,148)    (5,434) 
 
  Non current liabilities 
Borrowings                                      3         -     (3,867)    (3,754) 
Pension schemes' deficits                                 -     (1,920)       (60) 
                                                 ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                          -     (5,787)    (3,814) 
 
Total liabilities                                   (9,794)    (11,935)    (9,248) 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ========= 
 
Net assets                                           25,875      23,035     26,788 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ========= 
 
 
Equity 
Share capital                                         1,503       1,503      1,503 
Shares held in treasury                               (135)       (151)      (137) 
Share premium                                           729         647        716 
Other reserves                                        7,322       5,080      7,303 
Profit and loss account                              16,456      15,956     17,403 
                                                 ----------  ----------  --------- 
Total equity                                         25,875      23,035     26,788 
                                                 ==========  ==========  ========= 
 
 

CONDENSED Consolidated statement of changes in equity

As at 30 June 2023

 
 
                                                                  Cash 
                                         Shares                   flow                 Capital                                 Profit 
                           Share           held       Share      hedge     Merger   redemption   Revaluation  Translation    and loss 
                         capital    in treasury     premium    reserve    reserve      reserve       reserve      reserve     account    Total 
                         GBP'000        GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000      GBP'000       GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000  GBP'000 
 
    At 1 January 2022      1,503          (192)         474        225      1,036        1,427         1,671          605      15,990   22,739 
 
    Net profit for 
     the period                -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -         307      307 
    Retranslation of 
     overseas 
     subsidiaries              -              -           -          -          -            -             -           23           -       23 
    Forward contracts          -              -           -        261          -            -             -            -           -      261 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    Total 
     comprehensive 
     income for 
     period 
     attributable to 
     equity 
     shareholders              -              -           -        261          -            -             -           23         307      591 
    Share based 
     payments                  -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -          13       13 
    Exercise of share 
     options                   -             41         173          -          -            -             -            -           -      214 
    Reclassified to 
     cost of 
     inventory                 -              -           -      (168)          -            -             -            -           -    (168) 
    Dividends paid             -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -       (354)    (354) 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    Total 
     transactions 
     with owners               -             41         173      (168)          -            -             -            -       (341)    (295) 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    At 30 June 2022        1,503          (151)         647        318      1,036        1,427         1,671          628      15,956   23,035 
 
    Net profit for 
     the period                -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -         367      367 
    Retranslation of 
     overseas 
     subsidiaries              -              -           -          -          -            -             -           73           -       73 
    Revaluation of 
     property, plant 
     and equipment             -              -           -          -          -            -         2,189            -           -    2,189 
    Forward contracts          -              -           -        279          -            -             -            -           -      279 
    Net actuarial 
     gain on pension 
     schemes                   -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -       1,258    1,258 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    Total 
     comprehensive 
     income for 
     period 
     attributable to 
     equity 
     shareholders              -              -           -        279          -            -         2,189           73       1,625    4,166 
    Share based 
     payments                  -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -           8        8 
    Exercise of share 
     options                   -             14          69          -          -            -             -            -           -       83 
    Reclassified to 
     cost of 
     inventory                 -              -           -      (318)          -            -             -            -           -    (318) 
    Dividends paid             -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -       (186)    (186) 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    Total 
     transactions 
     with owners               -             14          69      (318)          -            -             -            -       (178)    (413) 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    At 1 January 2023      1,503          (137)         716        279      1,036        1,427         3,860          701      17,403   26,788 
 
    Net loss for the 
     period                    -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -       (958)    (958) 
    Retranslation of 
     overseas 
     subsidiaries              -              -           -          -          -            -             -         (25)           -     (25) 
    Forward contracts          -              -           -         44          -            -             -            -           -       44 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    Total 
     comprehensive 
     income for 
     period 
     attributable to 
     equity 
     shareholders              -              -           -         44          -            -             -         (25)       (958)    (939) 
    Share based 
     payments                  -              -           -          -          -            -             -            -          11       11 
    Exercise of share 
     options                   -              2          13          -          -            -             -            -           -       15 
    Total 
     transactions 
     with owners               -              2          13          -          -            -             -            -          11       26 
                       ---------  -------------  ----------  ---------  ---------  -----------  ------------  -----------  ----------  ------- 
    At 30 June 2023        1,503          (135)         729        323      1,036        1,427         3,860          676      16,456   25,875 
                       =========  =============  ==========  =========  =========  ===========  ============  ===========  ==========  ======= 
 
 
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the 6 months ended 30 June 2023

 
                                 At 31 
    At 30 June   At 30 June   December 
          2023         2022       2022 
     Unaudited    Unaudited    Audited 
       GBP'000     GBP '000    GBP'000 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities 
(Loss)/profit for the period                  (958)      307      674 
Adjustments: 
Depreciation of property, plant and 
 equipment                                      135       78      141 
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets           5        -       22 
(Loss)/profit on sale of property, 
 plant and equipment                              9        -     (11) 
Contributions to defined benefit pension 
 schemes                                      (210)    (225)    (651) 
Finance costs                                   150      115      237 
Tax (credit)/expense                          (147)        -      178 
Share based payments                             11       13       21 
                                            -------  -------  ------- 
Net cash flow from operating activities 
 before movements in working capital        (1,005)      288      611 
 
Change in inventories                       (1,124)    (513)    3,307 
Change in trade and other receivables           595    4,178    3,610 
Change in trade and other payables              511  (5,283)  (6,133) 
Cash flows from operations                  (1,023)  (1,330)    1,395 
Interest paid                                 (100)     (57)    (139) 
Tax paid                                          -     (51)     (26) 
Net cash flow from operating activities     (1,123)  (1,438)    1,230 
                                            =======  =======  ======= 
 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Purchase of intangible fixed assets            (78)        -     (93) 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment     (328)  (2,307)  (4,880) 
Sale of property, plant and equipment             -        -       13 
Net cash flow from investing activities       (406)  (2,307)  (4,960) 
                                            =======  =======  ======= 
 
Cash flows from financing activities 
(Loan repayments)/new loans                   (254)    2,005    2,013 
Finance lease repayments                          -     (37)     (54) 
Movement in invoice financing                   498  (1,244)  (1,161) 
Exercise of share options                        15      214      297 
Dividends paid                                    -    (354)    (540) 
Net cash flow from financing activities         259      584      555 
                                            =======  =======  ======= 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents     (1,270)  (3,161)  (3,175) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
 of period                                    3,288    6,367    6,367 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes        (25)       23       96 
                                            -------  -------  ------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of 
 period                                       1,993    3,229    3,288 
                                            =======  =======  ======= 
 

NOTES TO THE HALF YEARLY REPORT

   1   General information 

Tandem Group plc is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom with its shares listed on AIM, the market of that name operated by the London Stock Exchange.

The principal activity of the Group is the design, development, distribution and retail of sports, leisure and mobility equipment.

The ultimate parent company of the Group is Tandem Group plc whose principal place of business and registered office address is 35 Tameside Drive, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham,

B35 7AG.

The interim financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2023 (including the comparatives for the period ended 30 June 2022 and the year ended 31 December 2022) were approved by the Board of Directors on 19 September 2023.

The financial information set out in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The Group's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022, prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those financial statements was unqualified and did not contain statements under Sections 498(2) and 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

This interim financial information has been prepared using the accounting policies set out in the Group's 2022 statutory accounts. Copies of the annual statutory accounts and the interim report may be obtained by writing to the Company Secretary of Tandem Group plc, 35 Tameside Drive, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B35 7AG and can be found on the Company's website at www.tandemgroup.co.uk.

The net retirement benefit obligation recognised at 30 June 2023 is based on the actuarial valuation under IAS19 at 31 December 2022 updated for movements in net defined benefit pension income and contributions paid during the half year period. A full valuation for IAS19 financial reporting purposes will be carried out for incorporation in the audited financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023.

Exceptional costs include redundancy, termination and professional costs relating to the consolidation of operations of the Group.

   2   earnings per share 

The calculation of earnings per share is based on the net result and ordinary shares in issue during the period as follows:

 
                                                                                  Year 
                                                 6 months          6 months   ended 31 
                                                    ended             ended   December 
                                             30 June 2023      30 June 2022       2022 
                                                 GBP '000           GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
(Loss)/profit for the period                        (958)               307        674 
                                            =============  ================  ========= 
 
                                                   Number            Number     Number 
Weighted average shares in issue used 
 for basic earnings per share                   5,469,721         5,323,089  5,375,128 
Weighted average dilutive shares under 
 option                                           119,933           160,461    100,733 
Average number of shares used for diluted 
 earnings per share                             5,589,654         5,483,550  5,475,861 
                                            =============  ================  ========= 
 
                                                    Pence             Pence      Pence 
 
Basic earnings per share                           (17.5)               5.8       12.5 
                                            =============  ================  ========= 
 
Diluted earnings per share                         (17.5)               5.6       12.3 
                                            =============  ================  ========= 
 

Loss per share is calculated based on the share capital of Tandem Group plc and the earnings of the Group for all periods. There are options in place at 30 June 2023. These options were anti-dilutive at the period end but may dilute future earnings per share.

   3          Borrowings 
 
                                 At 31 
    At 30 June   At 30 June   December 
          2023         2022       2022 
     Unaudited    Unaudited    Audited 
       GBP'000     GBP '000    GBP'000 
 
 
Invoice finance liability                 (1,074)    (493)    (576) 
Current borrowings maturing in less 
 than one year 
-other borrowings                         (4,009)    (387)    (509) 
-assets held under leasing arrangements         -     (17)        - 
                                          -------  -------  ------- 
Total current borrowings                  (5,083)    (897)  (1,085) 
 
Non current borrowings with contractual 
 maturities between one and two years 
-other borrowings                               -  (1,625)  (3,141) 
 
Non current borrowings with contractual 
 maturities between two and five years 
-other borrowings                               -  (2,242)    (613) 
 
Total non current borrowings                    -  (3,867)  (3,754) 
 
Total borrowings                          (5,083)  (4,764)  (4,839) 
 

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