| 31-Dec-24 | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 | 1st Interim | 1.42p | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2nd Interim | 1.42p | 1.38p | 1.25p | n/a | 3rd Interim | 1.42p | 1.38p | 1.25p | n/a | 4th Interim | 1.45p | 1.42p | 1.38p | n/a | Total Dividend | 5.71p | 5.56p | 5.13p | 1.25p |
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| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Income Statement | 31-Dec-24 | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 |
| Turnover | 22.43 | 29.33 | 28.82 | 1.67 |
| Operating Profit/(Loss) | 15.88 | 22.82 | 24.07 | (1.68) |
| Net Interest | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Profit Before Tax | 15.88 | 22.82 | 24.07 | (1.68) |
| Profit After Tax | 15.88 | 22.82 | 24.07 | (1.68) |
| Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | 15.88 | 22.82 | 24.07 | (1.68) |
| Earnings per Share - Basic | 3.92p | 5.42p | 6.55p | (0.87p) |
| Earnings per Share - Diluted | 3.92p | 5.42p | 6.55p | (0.87p) |
| Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 3.92p | 5.42p | 6.55p | (0.87p) |
| Dividend per Share | 5.71p | 5.56p | 5.13p | 1.25p |
| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Balance Sheet | 31-Dec-24 | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 |
| Fixed Assets | ||||
| Intangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fixed Investments | 397.89 | 369.05 | 315.13 | 159.62 |
| 397.89 | 369.05 | 315.13 | 159.62 | |
| Current Assets | ||||
| Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Debtors | 0.20 | 40.81 | 0.74 | n/a |
| Cash at Bank & in Hand | 10.95 | 74.26 | 141.79 | 163.81 |
| Other Current Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.81 |
| Other Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Total Assets | 409.04 | 484.11 | 457.66 | 324.24 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | 0.54 | 0.27 | 0.49 | n/a |
| Net Current Assets | 10.61 | 114.80 | 142.04 | n/a |
| Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Provisions for Liabilities & Charges | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Other Liabilities | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.34 |
| Total Liabilities | 0.54 | 0.27 | 0.49 | 0.34 |
| Net Assets | 408.51 | 483.84 | 457.17 | 323.90 |
| Capital & Reserves | ||||
| Called Up Share Capital | 4.22 | 4.22 | 4.22 | 3.12 |
| Share Premium Account | 186.37 | 186.37 | 186.37 | 67.95 |
| Other Reserves | 217.02 | 285.76 | 258.64 | 254.51 |
| Profit & Loss Account | 0.89 | 7.49 | 7.94 | (1.68) |
| Shareholders Funds | 408.51 | 483.84 | 457.17 | 323.90 |
| Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Capital Employed | 408.51 | 483.84 | 457.17 | 323.90 |
| Cash Flow | 31-Dec-24 | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 |
| Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities | 54.75 | (21.91) | 21.97 | (3.70) |
| Returns On Investment & Servicing of Finance | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Taxation Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Capital Expenditure | (80.51) | (16.95) | (149.06) | (136.02) |
| Acquisitions & Disposals | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Equity Dividends Paid | (22.93) | (23.27) | (14.46) | (3.03) |
| Management of Liquid Resources | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Financing | (14.62) | (5.40) | 119.53 | 306.57 |
| Net Increase/Decrease In Cash | (63.31) | (67.53) | (22.02) | 163.81 |
| Ratios | 31-Dec-24 | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 |
| PE Ratio | 16.8 | 14.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| PEG | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EPS Growth | -28% | -17% | n/a | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | 8.7% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 1.2% |
| Dividend Cover | 0.69 | 0.97 | 1.28 | (0.70) |
| Dividend per Share Growth | 2.70% | 8.38% | 310.40% | n/a |
| Operating Cashflow Per Share | 13.83p | (5.54p) | 5.55p | n/a |
| Pre-tax Profit per Share | 4.01p | 5.77p | 6.08p | (0.42p) |
| Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | (16.00p) | (17.06p) | (5.56p) | 41.39p |
| Turnover per Share | 5.67p | 7.41p | 7.28p | 0.42p |
| Net Asset Value per Share | 103.21p | 122.24p | 115.50p | 81.83p |
| Operating Margin | 70.79% | 77.82% | 83.52% | (100.36%) |
| ROCE | 3.89% | 4.72% | 5.27% | n/a |
| Net Gearing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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