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Rotork PLC

31 July 2012

Rotork p.l.c.

2012 Half Year Results

 
                                  HY 2012     HY 2011   % change    OCC *(2) 
                                                                    % change 
 Revenue                        GBP245.9m   GBP199.4m     +23.3%      +17.1% 
 Adjusted*(1) operating 
  profit                         GBP61.7m    GBP50.3m     +22.8%      +17.0% 
 Profit before tax               GBP58.1m    GBP49.6m     +17.2%      +16.9% 
 Adjusted*(1) profit before 
  tax                            GBP61.7m    GBP50.7m     +21.9%      +16.2% 
 Basic earnings per share           47.8p       40.9p     +16.9%      +17.1% 
 Adjusted*(1) basic earnings 
  per share                         50.8p       41.7p     +21.8%      +16.5% 
 Interim dividend                  16.40p      14.50p     +13.1% 
 

*(1) Adjusted figures are before the amortisation of acquired intangible assets

*(2) OCC is organic constant currency

Key Points

   --      Record first-half revenue and profit in each division 
   --      Order intake up 18.2% 
   --      Order book at a record high of GBP177.7m, up 13.0% from December 
   --      Successful integration of 2011 acquisitions 
   --      New product launches in each division, including IQ3 in Controls 
   --      Continued investment for growth 
   --      Interim dividend increased by 13.1% 

Peter France, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said:

"Rotork has continued to perform well during these challenging economic conditions. Order intake, revenue and profit are at record levels. We continue to invest in our infrastructure, product development and sales coverage to support the longer term growth projections of the business and our continued expansion into the wider flow control market.

Whilst recognising the challenging economic environment, our record order book and diverse end market exposure provide the Board with confidence of achieving further progress in the full year. We are anticipating, as in previous years, that the Group's performance in 2012 will be weighted towards the second half and that margins will remain similar to those seen in 2011."

For further information, please contact:

 
 Rotork p.l.c.                      Tel: 01225 733200 
 Peter France, Chief Executive 
 Jonathan Davis, Finance Director 
 
 FTI Consulting                     Tel: 020 7269 7291 
 Nick Hasell / Susanne Yule 
 

Review of operations

Business Review

Rotork has performed well in the six months to 30 June 2012, with each division achieving record order intake, revenue and profit for a first half trading period. The order book is 13.0% higher than last December at GBP177.7m. Order intake was 18.2% higher than the comparator period, with the strongest growth in the Gears division. Revenue at GBP245.9m was up 23.3% and adjusted operating profit was 22.8% higher at GBP61.7m.

The global economic climate has impacted a number of our businesses and we have seen a slowdown in order placement in countries such as India and China. Nevertheless, we achieved record order intake in the first half of 2012, with our diverse end-user market and geographic coverage enabling us to focus on markets and geographies where growth is the strongest. The visibility of projects in the second half is good and we expect our markets in the Middle East, South America, USA and Russia to remain active.

Whilst revenues have been strong we have experienced some higher costs. Continued upgrade and investment in facilities, product launches and general inflationary pressures have all impacted the profit margin. We have also experienced a headwind in terms of currency in the period. This has been partially offset by operational gearing and has resulted in an adjusted operating margin of 25.1%. Revenue will be weighted to the second half of 2012 and for the full year we expect the adjusted operating margin to be similar to 2011.

On 28 June 2012 we completed the purchase of a new factory in Leeds that will house Rotork Gears and the main office of Rotork UK, our sales and marketing operation. We are anticipating a total capital cost, including purchase and fit-out of the building, to be in the region of GBP6m, representing the major capital project in the year. Due to this expansion, the refurbishment of our second facility in Bath, and other projects, such as the roll out of our new IT system, we anticipate capital spend for the year to be higher than last year at GBP12-14m.

Rotork Site Services, our after-sales and support activity, continues to grow. We have signed a number of preventative maintenance contracts in the period and continue to pursue further significant opportunities. We view investment in after-sales and support as a key differentiator in our ability to provide our customers with best in class products and services.

Rotork Instruments, the division created at the end of 2011 through the acquisition of Fairchild, has made a good start to the year, and is performing in line with expectations.

Financial results

The impact of last year's acquisitions on these results is significant, with GBP16m of incremental revenue in the period. However currency has been a headwind, reducing reported revenue by GBP4m. Our two main trading currencies have moved in opposite directions compared with the first half of last year, with the euro weakening 8% and the US dollar strengthening 2% relative to sterling. Revenue growth excluding acquisitions and restated at the exchange rates of the comparative period is therefore 17.1% rather than the headline 23.3% reported. The combined impact of currency and acquisitions on adjusted operating margin is minimal, increasing it by 10 basis points to 25.2%.

Net cash balances of GBP56m are GBP8m higher than December 2011, with the payment of the GBP20m final dividend the most significant outflow. Capital expenditure is first half weighted this year with GBP8m spent so far. Net working capital has increased GBP2m since last December and represents 25% of annualised revenue compared with 27% at the year end.

The Group effective tax rate remains similar to last year at 28.7%. Adjusted basic earnings per share is 50.8p, a 21.8% increase but due to the higher intangible amortisation charge following last year's acquisitions, the basic earnings per share is 47.8p, a 16.9% increase.

Operating Review

The first half of 2012 saw the launch of a number of important products which will fuel future organic growth. We also continued the integration of the six acquisitions we completed last year. Acquisitions remain an important part of our growth strategy and we continue to look for suitable companies or products that will support our long-term strategic and financial goals.

Rotork Controls

 
 GBPm                      H1 2012   H1 2011     Change   OCC*(2) Change 
 Revenue                     146.2     129.4     +13.0%           +11.4% 
 Adjusted*(1) operating 
  profit                      46.6      42.9      +8.7%            +8.2% 
 Adjusted operating 
  margin                     31.9%     33.1%   -120 bps          -90 bps 
 

Order intake was a record in the first half, 7.1% higher than the first half of last year, resulting in an order book of GBP95.9m, 5.1% ahead of last December. Growth in Asia and the Far East has slowed as activity in India and China remained subdued in the second quarter. However, there was stronger growth in our markets in the USA, Latin America and Russia, whilst Australia has started to see the benefit of unconventional gas projects, leading to increased sales of Rotork Process Control (RPC) actuators. China and India are traditionally strong power markets for Rotork, and as we have seen this market slow, sales efforts in those countries have switched to the more active oil and gas and water markets. At the same time, there has been good growth in the water market in the UK and USA.

During the period, we launched our next generation flagship electric actuator, the IQ3, which brings a number of enhancements to this key product. The RPC range has also been expanded with the launch of the CMA, extending the family of process control actuators. We have received the first orders for both these products and deliveries will start in the second half. We have also moved into our new plant in Chennai, India, with both the factory and RIDEC (Rotork Innovation Design and Engineering Centre) teams now housed together in a world-class facility.

Our investment in product development and launches, facilities and people to support further growth has led to a reduction in divisional operating margin compared with the previous year. These investments are important for the long-term growth of the division and will enable us to maintain our market leadership and technological advantage by combining the most innovative product range with unmatched local support.

Rotork Fluid Systems

 
 GBPm                      H1 2012   H1 2011     Change   OCC*(2) Change 
 Revenue                      71.4      53.1     +34.6%           +31.3% 
 Adjusted*(1) operating 
  profit                       9.2       4.9     +88.0%           +91.3% 
 Adjusted operating 
  margin                     12.9%      9.2%   +370 bps         +420 bps 
 

This division had the highest revenue growth in the period, up 34.6%, partly because 2011 was very second half weighted. Order intake was 26.2% ahead of the comparative period and 14.2% ahead of the second half of last year with the order book a record at GBP69.0m, 21.0% higher than December.

The growth has been geographically broad based, with oil and gas still the dominant end market. Russia and Australia have been positive as has China, where our RFS sales channels are less well developed. In Mexico we have made the first deliveries on the large pipeline order which we won last year and Flow-Quip, our US liquid pipelines business, has had a strong start to the year. K-Tork, the business in Dallas, USA, which we purchased last July, has made a positive contribution in the period and its products have now been launched to our global sales teams. Overall, North America and Asia Pacific were the fastest growing regions, with Asia Pacific overtaking the Middle East as the largest end destination.

The operating margin for RFS was 12.9%, a 370 basis points improvement on the comparable period last year. Investment in facilities, product development and product launches in the period have added cost but our target margin for this division remains 15%.

Rotork Gears

 
 GBPm                      H1 2012   H1 2011    Change   OCC*(2) Change 
 Revenue                      25.3      21.5    +18.1%           +17.5% 
 Adjusted*(1) operating 
  profit                       5.6       4.7    +19.7%           +18.6% 
 Adjusted operating 
  margin                     22.0%     21.7%   +30 bps          +20 bps 
 

Gears order intake was a record half year increasing 29.7%, with all of our Gears operations experiencing good growth. This resulted in a closing order book of GBP11.8m, a 49.4% increase from December. The highest growth was in the domestic Chinese market, supplied by our Shanghai factory, and for the subsea and larger gearboxes supplied by our factory in Italy.

In Houston, because the Gears operation has already outgrown its facility, additional space has now been taken on to allow further development of the stocking and finishing centre to serve the US market. This will provide the capacity to target new key accounts whilst maintaining service levels. Elsewhere Gears has also been expanding its sourcing team, which will ensure continued close control of material costs, and increasing the number of R&D engineers, which will accelerate the rate of product development. A new manual gearbox range was launched in the period which will generate new business in the second half.

Rotork Instruments

 
 GBPm                      H1 2012 
 Revenue                       8.3 
 Adjusted*(1) operating 
  profit                       2.7 
 Adjusted operating 
  margin                     32.6% 
 

Rotork Instruments was created at the end of 2011 with the acquisition of Fairchild and has made a good start to the year, performing in line with expectations. With sales into a number of end markets not served by the other divisions, the introduction of Instruments accounts for the increase in sales to the range of end markets we classify as Other. Integration of the business is proceeding to plan and progress is being made in developing the sales channels and supporting purchasing and product development initiatives.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The Group has an established risk management process as part of the corporate governance framework set out in the 2011 Annual Report & Accounts. We regularly review the principal risks and uncertainties facing our businesses and examine the potential impacts on our processes and procedures. The risk management process is described in detail on pages 26 and 27 of the 2011 Annual Report & Accounts. We identify risks in the form of strategic, operational and financial risks and set out mitigations and improvements to our processes and procedures as necessary to adapt to these.

The Group has reviewed these risks and concluded that they remain applicable to the second half of the financial year. The risks identified include volatility of exchange rates and political instability in a key end-market and in this context the Board continues to carefully monitor developments in the Eurozone. Whilst we do not have a direct presence in Greece, we do have facilities in many other Eurozone countries, including Spain and Italy, and the Eurozone represents an important customer base, with approximately 30% of our revenues euro denominated. Our hedging policy in respect of the euro is unchanged and we continue to cover up to 75% of our forecast currency exposure using forward contracts. However, we have reduced the cash we hold in euros, returning this to the UK and converting to sterling.

We believe that the broad spread of geographic markets which we serve limits the risks associated with instability in any given territory and we will continue to monitor developments to ensure that we are well-placed to mitigate the effects of any instability if it arises.

The Board

In May 2012 we welcomed Sally James to the board of Rotork plc. as a non-executive director. Sally is also a non-executive director of UBS Limited and UBS Securities France SA, Towry Ltd and a Governor of the College of Law London. She is an independent Member of Council of the University of Sussex and chairs its Audit Committee. Previously Sally held a number of senior legal roles in Investment Banks in London and Chicago including Managing Director and General Counsel for UBS Investment Bank. She has also held the position of Bursar at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Sally is a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

The Directors confirm that this condensed consolidated interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by the European Union and that the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7 and DTR 4.2.8, namely:

-- an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year; and

   --      material related party transactions in the first six months and any material changes in the related-party transactions described in the last annual report. 

The Directors of Rotork p.l.c. are listed in the Rotork p.l.c. Annual Report & Accounts for 31 December 2011 with the exception of Sally James who joined the Board in May 2012. A list of current directors is maintained in the About Us section of the Rotork website: www.rotork.com.

Dividend

The interim dividend is to be increased by 13.1% to 16.4p per ordinary share and will be paid on 28 September 2012 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 August 2012. Our dividend policy remains to grow core dividends generally in line with earnings and then supplement core dividends with additional dividends when projected cash requirements show we are able to do so. The 2011 final dividend of 22.75p per ordinary share was paid on 21 May at a cash cost of GBP19.7m.

Outlook

Whilst recognising the challenging economic environment, our record order book and diverse end market exposure provide the Board with confidence of achieving further progress in the full year. We are anticipating as in previous years that the Group's performance in 2012 will be weighted towards the second half and that margins will remain similar to those seen in 2011.

By order of the Board

Peter France

Chief Executive

30 July 2012

 
Consolidated Income Statement 
Unaudited 
                                                  First half  First half  Full year 
                                                        2012        2011       2011 
                                           Notes      GBP000      GBP000     GBP000 
                                                  ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
Revenue                                      2       245,871     199,415    447,833 
Cost of sales                                      (129,992)   (104,846)  (236,359) 
                                                  ----------  ----------  --------- 
Gross profit                                         115,879      94,569    211,474 
Other income                                              62          37        194 
Distribution costs                                   (2,395)     (1,726)    (4,020) 
Administrative expenses                             (55,416)    (43,651)   (95,589) 
Other expenses                                          (13)        (11)       (59) 
 
Operating profit before the amortisation 
 of 
 acquired intangible assets                           61,745      50,273    115,921 
Amortisation of acquired intangible 
 assets                                              (3,628)     (1,055)    (3,921) 
-----------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ----------  --------- 
Operating profit                             2        58,117      49,218    112,000 
Financial income                             3         3,483       3,765      7,590 
Financial expenses                           3       (3,485)     (3,381)    (7,040) 
 
Profit before tax                                     58,115      49,602    112,550 
 
Income tax expense                           4 
UK                                                   (4,989)     (3,939)    (9,728) 
Overseas                                            (11,715)    (10,324)   (22,421) 
                                                  ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                    (16,704)    (14,263)   (32,149) 
 
Profit for the period                                 41,411      35,339     80,401 
                                                  ==========  ==========  ========= 
 
                                                       pence       pence      pence 
Basic earnings per share                     6          47.8        40.9       93.0 
Adjusted basic earnings per share            6          50.8        41.7       96.2 
Diluted earnings per share                   6          47.6        40.8       92.6 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Expense 
Unaudited 
                                              First half  First half  Full year 
                                                    2012        2011       2011 
                                                  GBP000      GBP000     GBP000 
 
Profit for the period                             41,411      35,339     80,401 
 
Other comprehensive income and expense 
Foreign exchange translation differences         (3,015)       2,894    (2,484) 
Actuarial loss in pension scheme net of tax            -           -    (8,499) 
Effective portion of changes in fair value 
 of cash flow hedges                                 591       (803)        207 
                                              ----------  ----------  --------- 
Income and expenses recognised directly in 
 equity                                          (2,424)       2,091   (10,776) 
 
Total comprehensive income for the period         38,987      37,430     69,625 
                                              ==========  ==========  ========= 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
Unaudited 
                                               30 June  30 June   31 Dec 
                                                  2012     2011     2011 
                                        Notes   GBP000   GBP000   GBP000 
                                               -------  -------  ------- 
 
Property, plant and equipment                   36,379   27,143   31,954 
Intangible assets                              102,499   46,717  106,784 
Deferred tax assets                             12,993   11,594   13,244 
Derivative financial instruments                   545        -      315 
Other receivables                                1,490    1,339    1,556 
Total non-current assets                       153,906   86,793  153,853 
 
Inventories                               7     72,239   58,121   62,928 
Trade receivables                               91,558   76,126   96,734 
Current tax                                      1,841    1,899      988 
Derivative financial instruments                 1,592      521      677 
Other receivables                                9,814    8,723    8,461 
Cash and cash equivalents                       56,185   90,202   48,557 
                                               -------  -------  ------- 
Total current assets                           233,229  235,592  218,345 
 
Total assets                                   387,135  322,385  372,198 
                                               =======  =======  ======= 
 
Ordinary shares                           8      4,338    4,335    4,338 
Share premium                                    7,905    7,431    7,835 
Reserves                                        11,500   18,292   13,924 
Retained earnings                              220,793  184,518  198,072 
                                               -------  -------  ------- 
Total equity                                   244,536  214,576  224,169 
                                               -------  -------  ------- 
 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings              160      125      229 
Employee benefits                               24,798   16,920   28,142 
Deferred tax liabilities                        12,305    3,719   12,782 
Provisions                                       2,246    1,796    2,218 
                                               -------  -------  ------- 
Total non-current liabilities                   39,509   22,560   43,371 
 
Bank Overdraft                                       -        -       38 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings               86       23       85 
Trade payables                                  40,518   31,431   38,742 
Employee benefits                                6,502    5,005    9,624 
Current tax                                     16,427   15,186   13,225 
Derivative financial instruments                   177    1,001      614 
Other payables                                  34,979   28,610   38,360 
Provisions                                       4,401    3,993    3,970 
                                               -------  -------  ------- 
Total current liabilities                      103,090   85,249  104,658 
 
Total liabilities                              142,599  107,809  148,029 
 
Total equity and liabilities                   387,135  322,385  372,198 
                                               =======  =======  ======= 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
 Unaudited 
                                   Issued                                 Capital 
                                   equity      Share    Translation    redemption    Hedging    Retained 
                                  capital    premium        reserve       reserve    reserve    earnings      Total 
                                   GBP000     GBP000         GBP000        GBP000     GBP000      GBP000     GBP000 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2010                              4,334      7,389         14,100         1,644        457     175,927    203,851 
 
 Profit for the period                  -          -              -             -          -      35,339     35,339 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Foreign exchange translation 
  differences                           -          -          2,894             -          -           -      2,894 
 Effective portion of 
  changes in fair value 
  of cash flow hedges                   -          -              -             -      (803)           -      (803) 
 Total other comprehensive 
  income                                -          -          2,894             -      (803)           -      2,091 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                -          -          2,894             -      (803)      35,339     37,430 
 Transactions with owners, 
  recorded directly in 
  equity 
 Equity settled share 
  based payment transactions 
  net of tax                            -          -              -             -          -       (671)      (671) 
 Share options exercised 
  by employees                          1         42              -             -          -           -         43 
 Own ordinary shares 
  acquired                              -          -              -             -          -     (2,184)    (2,184) 
 Own ordinary shares 
  awarded under share 
  schemes                               -          -              -             -          -       3,157      3,157 
 Dividends                              -          -              -             -          -    (27,050)   (27,050) 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2011                              4,335      7,431         16,994         1,644      (346)     184,518    214,576 
 
 Profit for the period                  -          -              -             -          -      45,062     45,062 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Foreign exchange translation 
  differences                           -          -        (5,378)             -          -           -    (5,378) 
 Effective portion of 
  changes in fair value 
  of cash flow hedges                   -          -              -             -      1,010           -      1,010 
 Actuarial loss on defined 
  benefit pension plans 
  net of tax                            -          -              -             -          -     (8,499)    (8,499) 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Total other comprehensive 
  income                                -          -        (5,378)             -      1,010     (8,499)   (12,867) 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                -          -        (5,378)             -      1,010      36,563     32,195 
 Transactions with owners, 
  recorded directly in 
  equity 
 Equity settled share 
  based payment transactions 
  net of tax                            -          -              -             -          -         476        476 
 Share options exercised 
  by employees                          3        404              -             -          -           -        407 
 Own ordinary shares 
  acquired                              -          -              -             -          -     (1,001)    (1,001) 
 Dividends                              -          -              -             -          -    (22,484)   (22,484) 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2011                              4,338      7,835         11,616         1,644        664     198,072    224,169 
                                =========  =========  =============  ============  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (continued) 
 Unaudited 
                                   Issued                                 Capital 
                                   equity      Share    Translation    redemption    Hedging    Retained 
                                  capital    premium        reserve       reserve    reserve    earnings      Total 
                                   GBP000     GBP000         GBP000        GBP000     GBP000      GBP000     GBP000 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2011                              4,338      7,835         11,616         1,644        664     198,072    224,169 
 
 Profit for the period                  -          -              -             -          -      41,411     41,411 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Foreign exchange translation 
  differences                           -          -        (3,015)             -          -           -    (3,015) 
 Effective portion of 
  changes in fair value 
  of cash flow hedges                   -          -              -             -        591           -        591 
 Total other comprehensive 
  income                                -          -        (3,015)             -        591           -    (2,424) 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                -          -        (3,015)             -        591      41,411     38,987 
 Transactions with owners, 
  recorded directly in 
  equity 
 Equity settled share 
  based payment transactions 
  net of tax                            -          -              -             -          -        (36)       (36) 
 Share options exercised 
  by employees                          -         70              -             -          -           -         70 
 Own ordinary shares 
  acquired                              -          -              -             -          -     (2,050)    (2,050) 
 Own ordinary shares 
  awarded under share 
  schemes                               -          -              -             -          -       3,114      3,114 
 Dividends                              -          -              -             -          -    (19,718)   (19,718) 
                                ---------  ---------  -------------  ------------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2012                              4,338      7,905          8,601         1,644      1,255     220,793    244,536 
                                =========  =========  =============  ============  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
Unaudited 
                                                       First half  First half  Full year 
                                                             2012        2011       2011 
                                                           GBP000      GBP000     GBP000 
                                                       ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
Profit for the period                                      41,411      35,339     80,401 
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets                  3,628       1,055      3,921 
Amortisation of development costs                             464         366        732 
Depreciation                                                2,567       2,139      4,479 
Equity settled share based payment expense                    877         609      1,251 
Net profit on sale of property, plant and 
 equipment                                                   (38)        (26)      (129) 
Financial income                                          (3,483)     (3,765)    (7,590) 
Financial expenses                                          3,485       3,381      7,040 
Income tax expense                                         16,704      14,263     32,149 
                                                           65,615      53,361    122,254 
Increase in inventories                                  (10,456)     (8,625)   (11,402) 
Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables        2,075     (5,538)   (26,791) 
Increase in trade and other payables                        1,183       2,812     18,537 
Difference between pension charge and cash 
 contribution                                             (3,242)     (2,490)    (2,929) 
Increase / (decrease) in provisions                           494       (614)      (436) 
(Decrease) / increase in employee benefits                (3,224)     (4,365)      1,692 
                                                       ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                           52,445      34,541    100,925 
Income taxes paid                                        (14,442)     (9,307)   (27,754) 
                                                       ----------  ----------  --------- 
Cash flows from operating activities                       38,003      25,234     73,171 
 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                 (7,649)     (3,319)   (10,143) 
Development costs capitalised                               (924)       (492)    (1,328) 
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and 
 equipment                                                     74         169        274 
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired             280     (2,070)   (59,876) 
Contingent consideration paid                               (150)           -       (41) 
Interest received                                             403         338        694 
                                                       ----------  ----------  --------- 
Cash flows from investing activities                      (7,966)     (5,374)   (70,420) 
 
Issue of ordinary share capital                                70          42        450 
Purchase of ordinary share capital                        (2,050)     (2,184)    (3,185) 
Interest paid                                                (20)        (20)      (117) 
Repayment of amounts borrowed                                (49)           -      (421) 
Repayment of finance lease liabilities                       (25)        (35)       (54) 
Dividends paid on ordinary shares                        (19,718)    (27,050)   (49,534) 
Cash flows from financing activities                     (21,792)    (29,247)   (52,861) 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                   8,245     (9,387)   (50,110) 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January                     48,519      97,881     97,881 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash 
 held                                                       (579)       1,708        748 
                                                       ----------  ----------  --------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                 56,185      90,202     48,519 
                                                       ==========  ==========  ========= 
 

Notes to the Half Year Report

1. Status of condensed consolidated interim statements, accounting policies and basis of significant estimates

General information

Rotork p.l.c. is a company domiciled in England.

The Company has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the 6 months ended 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011 are unaudited and the auditors have not reported in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity'.

The information shown for the year ended 31 December 2011 does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006, statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2011 were approved by the Board on 27 February 2012 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The Auditors' report on those financial statements was unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of matter paragraph and did not contain any statement under Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2011 are available from the Company's registered office or website, see note 15.

Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2012 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as 'the Group').

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Services Authority and with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2011, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.

Going concern

After making enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial information. In forming this view, the directors have considered trading and cash flow forecasts, financial commitments, the significant orderbook with customers spread across different geographic areas and industries and the significant net cash position.

1. Status of condensed consolidated interim statements, accounting policies and basis of significant estimates (continued)

Critical accounting estimates and judgements

The Group makes estimates and assumptions regarding the future. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated based on historical experience, and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

In the future, actual experience may deviate from these estimates and assumptions. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the current financial year are discussed in the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011.

Accounting policies

The accounting policies applied and significant estimates used by the Group in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011.

New accounting standards and interpretations

The amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: disclosures are applicable for the financial year ending 31 December 2012. Application of this standard has not had any material impact on the disclosures, net assets or results of the Group.

Recent accounting developments

The following standards and interpretations were issued but are not yet effective and have not been adopted as application was not mandatory for the year (and in some cases not yet endorsed for use in the EU):

   --    IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 
   --    IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 
   --    IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements 
   --    IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 
   --    IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement 
   --    IAS 19 (amendment) - Employee benefits 
   --    IAS 1 Financial Statement presentation (amendments) 

The directors anticipate that the adoption of these standards and interpretations will not have a material impact on the net assets or results of the Group.

   2.       Analysis by Operating Segment: 

Half year to 30 June 2012

 
                                        Fluid 
                          Controls    Systems     Gears    Instruments    Elimination    Unallocated      Group 
                            GBP000     GBP000    GBP000         GBP000         GBP000         GBP000     GBP000 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Revenue from 
  external customers       146,221     71,438    19,915          8,297              -              -    245,871 
 Inter segment 
  revenue                        -          -     5,419              -        (5,419)              -          - 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Total revenue             146,221     71,438    25,334          8,297        (5,419)              -    245,871 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Operating profit 
  before amortisation 
  of acquired 
  intangible assets         46,611      9,182     5,575          2,702              -        (2,325)     61,745 
 Amortisation 
  of acquired 
  intangibles 
  assets                     (368)    (1,196)     (109)        (1,955)              -              -    (3,628) 
 Operating profit           46,243      7,986     5,466            747              -        (2,325)     58,117 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Net financing 
  expense                                                                                                   (2) 
 Income tax expense                                                                                    (16,704) 
                                                                                                      --------- 
 Profit for the 
  period                                                                                                 41,411 
                                                                                                      --------- 
 

Half year to 30 June 2011

 
                                        Fluid 
                          Controls    Systems     Gears    Instruments    Elimination    Unallocated      Group 
                            GBP000     GBP000    GBP000         GBP000         GBP000         GBP000     GBP000 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Revenue from 
  external customers       129,438     53,061    16,916              -              -              -    199,415 
 Inter segment 
  revenue                        -          -     4,543              -        (4,543)              -          - 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Total revenue             129,438     53,061    21,459              -        (4,543)              -    199,415 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Operating profit 
  before amortisation 
  of acquired 
  intangible assets         42,861      4,885     4,658              -              -        (2,131)     50,273 
 Amortisation 
  of acquired 
  intangibles 
  assets                      (80)      (975)         -              -              -              -    (1,055) 
 Operating profit           42,781      3,910     4,658              -              -        (2,131)     49,218 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Net financing 
  income                                                                                                    384 
 Income tax expense                                                                                    (14,263) 
                                                                                                      --------- 
 Profit for the 
  period                                                                                                 35,339 
                                                                                                      --------- 
 

Year to 30 December 2011

 
                                        Fluid 
                          Controls    Systems     Gears    Instruments    Elimination    Unallocated      Group 
                            GBP000     GBP000    GBP000         GBP000         GBP000         GBP000     GBP000 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Revenue from 
  external customers       277,957    132,624    35,816          1,436              -              -    447,833 
 Inter segment 
  revenue                        -          -    10,777              -       (10,777)              -          - 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Total revenue             277,957    132,624    46,593          1,436       (10,777)              -    447,833 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Operating profit 
  before amortisation 
  of acquired 
  intangible assets         92,085     17,077    10,336            394              -        (3,971)    115,921 
 Amortisation 
  of acquired 
  intangibles 
  assets                     (890)    (2,277)      (18)          (736)              -              -    (3,921) 
 Operating profit           91,195     14,800    10,318          (342)              -        (3,971)    112,000 
                        ----------  ---------  --------  -------------  -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Net financing 
  income                                                                                                    550 
 Income tax expense                                                                                    (32,149) 
                                                                                                      --------- 
 Profit for the 
  year                                                                                                   80,401 
                                                                                                      --------- 
 
   2.       Operating segments (continued) 

Revenue from external customers by location of customer

 
                      First half   First half   Full year 
                            2012         2011        2011 
                          GBP000       GBP000      GBP000 
 
 UK                       19,337       15,033      25,703 
 Rest of Europe           70,228       60,326     148,513 
 USA                      54,869       38,082      87,144 
 Other Americas           21,784       16,609      38,256 
 Rest of the World        79,653       69,365     148,217 
                     -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                         245,871      199,415     447,833 
                     -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
   3.       Net financial (expense) / income 
 
                                                  First half   First half   Full year 
                                                        2012         2011        2011 
                                                      GBP000       GBP000      GBP000 
 
 Interest income                                         349          359         746 
 Expected return on assets in the pension 
  schemes                                              3,005        3,338       6,739 
 Foreign exchange gain                                   129           68         105 
                                                 -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                                       3,483        3,765       7,590 
                                                 -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Interest expense                                       (59)         (29)       (116) 
 Interest charge on pension scheme liabilities       (3,197)      (3,240)     (6,468) 
 Foreign exchange loss                                 (229)        (112)       (456) 
                                                 -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                                     (3,485)      (3,381)     (7,040) 
                                                 -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
   4.       Income taxes 

Income tax expense is recognised based on management's best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate used for the year ended 31 December 2012 is 28.7% (the effective tax rate for the year ended 31 December 2011 was 28.6%).

The Group continues to expect its effective corporation tax rate to be higher than the standard UK rate due to higher tax rates in the US, China, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and India.

   5.       Dividends 
 
                                             First half  First half  Full year 
                                                   2012        2011       2011 
                                                 GBP000      GBP000     GBP000 
                                             ----------  ----------  --------- 
  The following dividends were paid in 
   the period per 
   qualifying ordinary share: 
  22.75p final dividend (2011: 19.75p)           19,718      17,065     17,097 
  14.5p interim dividend                              -           -     12,543 
  Additional interim dividend of 11.5p 
   paid June 2011                                     -       9,985      9,948 
  Additional interim dividend of 11.5p 
   paid December 2011                                 -           -      9,946 
                                             ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                 19,718      27,050     49,534 
                                             ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
  The following dividends per qualifying 
   ordinary share were declared / proposed 
   at the balance sheet date: 
 
  22.75p final dividend                               -           -     19,736 
  16.4p interim dividend declared (2011: 
   14.5p)                                        14,229      12,571          - 
  Additional dividend of 11.5p to be paid 
   in December 2011                                   -      10,000          - 
                                             ----------  ----------  --------- 
                                                 14,229      22,571     19,736 
                                             ----------  ----------  --------- 
 

The interim dividend of 16.4 pence will be payable to shareholders on 28 September 2012 to those on the register on 31 August 2012.

   6.       Earnings per share 

Earnings per share is calculated using the profit attributable to the ordinary shareholders for the period and 86.6m shares (six months to 30 June 2011: 86.5m; year to 31 December 2010: 86.5m) being the weighted average ordinary shares in issue.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the profit attributable to the ordinary shareholders for the period and the weighted average ordinary shares in issue adjusted to assume conversion of all potentially dilutive ordinary shares under the Group's option schemes, Sharesave plan and Long-term incentive plan.

Adjusted basic earnings per share is calculated using the profit attributable to the ordinary shareholders for the year after adding back the after tax amortisation charge.

 
                                            First half  First half  Full year 
                                                  2012        2011       2011 
                                                GBP000      GBP000     GBP000 
                                            ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
  Net profit attributable to ordinary 
   shareholders                                 41,411      35,339     80,401 
  Amortisation                                   3,628       1,055      3,921 
  Tax effect on amortisation at effective 
   rate                                        (1,043)       (303)    (1,120) 
                                            ----------  ----------  --------- 
  Adjusted net profit attributable to 
   ordinary shareholders                        43,996      36,091     83,202 
                                            ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
  Weighted average number of ordinary 
   shares 
   during the year                              86,571      86,476     86,486 
                                            ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
  Adjusted basic earnings per share              50.8p       41.7p      96.2p 
                                            ----------  ----------  --------- 
 
   7.       Inventories 
 
                                  30 June   30 June    31 Dec 
                                     2012      2011      2011 
                                   GBP000    GBP000    GBP000 
 
 Raw materials and consumables     43,832    35,075    40,609 
 Work in progress                  12,146    10,131    13,209 
 Finished goods                    16,261    12,915     9,110 
                                 --------  --------  -------- 
                                   72,239    58,121    62,928 
                                 --------  --------  -------- 
 
   8.       Share capital and reserves 

The number of ordinary 5p shares in issue at 30 June 2012 was 86,763,000 (30 June 2011: 86,690,000; 31 December 2011: 86,750,000).

The Group acquired 101,010 of its own shares through purchases on the London Stock Exchange during the period, (30 June 2011: 128,162; 31 December 2011: 193,261). The total amount paid to acquire the shares was GBP2,050,000 (30 June 2011: GBP2,184,000; 31 December 2011: GBP3,185,000), and this has been deducted from shareholders equity. The shares are held in trust for the benefit of Directors and employees for future payments under the Share Incentive Plan and Long-term incentive plan. All issued shares are fully paid.

Awards under the Group's long-term incentive plan and share investment plan vested during the period and 55,539 and 138,493 shares respectively were transferred to employees.

Employee share options schemes: options exercised during the period to 30 June 2012 resulted in 12,817 ordinary 5p shares being issued (30 June 2011: 8,731 shares), with exercise proceeds of GBP70,000 (30 June 2011: GBP43,000). The weighted average market share price at the time of exercise was GBP20.14 (30 June 2011: GBP17.19) per share.

   9.       Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 

The following loans and borrowings were issued and repaid during the six months ended 30 June 2012:

 
                                                        Carrying 
                                   Year of   Interest      value 
                                  maturity       rate     GBP000 
 
 Balance at 1 January 2012                                   314 
 
 Movement in the period: 
 Loans                             2012-16         0%       (49) 
 Repayment of finance leases       2012-15    3% - 8%       (25) 
 Exchange differences                                          6 
 
 Balance at 30 June 2012                                     246 
                                                       --------- 
 
   10.     Related parties 

The Group has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries and with its directors and key management. A list of subsidiaries is shown in the 2011 Annual Report & Accounts. Transactions between key subsidiaries for the sale and purchase of products or between the subsidiary and parent for management charges are priced on an arms length basis.

Sales to subsidiaries and associates of BAE Systems plc, a related party by virtue of non-executive director IG King's directorship of that company, totalled GBP2,000 during the period to 30 June 2012 (First half 2011: GBPnil; Full year 2011: GBP29,000) and GBP2,000 was outstanding at 30 June 2012 ( 30 June 2011: GBPNil; 31 December 2011: GBPNil).

   11.     Key management emoluments 

The emoluments of those members of the management team, including directors, who are responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group are:

 
                                         First half   First half   Full year 
                                               2012         2011        2011 
                                             GBP000       GBP000      GBP000 
 
 Emoluments including social security 
  costs                                       2,138        1,852       3,782 
 Post employment benefits                       227          199         392 
 Share based payments                           591          451         844 
                                        -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                              2,956        2,502       5,018 
                                        -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
   12.     Share-based payments 

A grant of shares was made on 1 March 2012 to selected members of senior management at the discretion of the Remuneration Committee. The key information and assumptions from this grant were:

 
                                               Equity Settled   Equity Settled 
                                                TSR condition    EPS condition 
 
 Grant date                                      1 March 2012     1 March 2012 
 Share price at grant date                           GBP20.71         GBP20.71 
 Shares / Share equivalents under scheme               59,993           59,993 
 Vesting period                                       3 years          3 years 
 Expected volatility                                    27.6%            27.6% 
 Risk free rate                                          0.5%             0.5% 
 Expected dividends expressed as a dividend 
  yield                                                  2.4%             2.4% 
 Probability of ceasing employment before 
  vesting                                             5% p.a.          5% p.a. 
 Fair value                                          GBP12.49         GBP19.36 
 

The basis of measuring fair value is consistent with that disclosed in the 2011 Annual Report & Accounts.

   13.     Events Post Balance Sheet Date 

There have been no significant events after the 30 June 2012 which would materially impact either the Consolidated Income statement or the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

   14.     Shareholder information 

This interim report is being sent to shareholders who requested it and copies are available to the public from the Registered Office at the address below. The interim report is also available on the Rotork website at www.rotork.com.

General shareholder contact numbers:

   Shareholder General Enquiry Number (UK):             0871 384 2030 
   International Shareholders - General Enquiries:        (00) 44 121 415 7047 

For enquires regarding the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) contact:

The Share Dividend Team Equiniti Aspect House Spencer Road Lancing West Sussex BN99 6DA

Tel: 0871 384 2268

   15.     Group information 

Secretary and registered office:

Stephen Rhys Jones

Rotork plc

Rotork House

Brassmill Lane

Bath

BA1 3JQ

Company website:

www.rotork.com

Investor Section:

http://www.rotork.com/en/investors/index/

   16.     Financial Calendar 
   31 July 2012                  Announcement of half year financial results for 2012 
   29 August 2012             Ex-dividend date for 2012 interim dividend 
   31 August 2012             Record date for 2012 interim dividend 
   28 September 2012       Payment date for 2012 interim dividend 

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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