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Porvair PLC

04 July 2022

For immediate release 4 July 2022

Porvair plc

Interim results for the six months ended 31 May 2022

Porvair plc ("Porvair" or "the Group"), the specialist filtration, laboratory and environmental technology group, announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 May 2022 ("H1 2022" or the "period").

Highlights:

-- Revenue 18% higher at GBP82.3 million (2021: GBP69.7 million), 16% higher on a constant currency basis*.

   --      Operating profit 9% higher at GBP10.1 million (2021: GBP9.3 million). 
   --      Adjusted operating profit* 14% higher at GBP10.4 million (2021: GBP9.1 million). 
   --      Profit before tax 7% higher at GBP9.5 million (2021: GBP8.9 million). 
   --      Adjusted profit before tax* 14% higher at GBP9.8 million (2021: GBP8.6 million). 
   --      Adjusted basic earnings per share* were 16.6 pence (2021: 14.8 pence). 

-- Basic earnings per share were 16.1 pence (2021: 16.4 pence, flattered by adjusting items. See note 1) .

-- Net cash was GBP12.2 million (31 May 2021: GBP6.2 million; 30 November 2021: GBP10.2 million) after investing GBP2.3 million (2021: GBP2.0 million) in capital expenditure.

   --      Interim dividend increased 0.1 pence per share to 1.9 pence (2021: 1.8 pence). 

Commenting on the outlook, Ben Stocks, Chief Executive, said:

"This is a record set of Interim results with growth in all three divisions, showing that the Group is performing well and has managed wide-spread supply dislocation and inflationary pressures satisfactorily thus far. Porvair remains well positioned to address long-term global growth trends: tightening environmental regulations; growth in analytical science; the need for clean water; carbon-efficient transportation; the replacement of plastic and steel with aluminium; and the drive for manufacturing process quality and efficiency.

The strong current order book is flattered in places by extended lead times, but the underlying order position remains healthy, with aerospace and laboratory demand notably stronger than one year ago. The focus for the coming months is on margins. The Group will continue to pass on cost increases where necessary and has accelerated investments in productivity. 2022 has started strongly and provided economic conditions allow the outlook for the balance of the year is promising."

*See notes 1, 2 and 3 for definitions and reconciliations.

For further information please contact:

 
 Porvair plc                             01553 765 500 
 Ben Stocks, Chief Executive 
 James Mills, Group Finance Director 
 Buchanan Communications                 020 7466 5000 
 Charles Ryland / Steph Whitmore 
  / George Cleary 
 

An analyst briefing will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday 4 July 2022, please contact Buchanan if you wish to join. An audiocast of the meeting and the presentation will subsequently be made available at www.porvair.com

Operating review

The last twelve months have seen revenue and earnings growth despite headwinds from supply-side challenges and inflationary pressures. At the start of 2022, supply chain dislocation had started to ease somewhat, but inflationary pressure continued to build and war in Europe, along with renewed covid outbreaks in China, increased volatility. While the Group has navigated these issues satisfactorily thus far, we remain vigilant and expect inflationary and supply problems to persist well into 2023.

Despite these conditions the Group delivered revenue growth of 18% in the first half of 2022, with all three divisions contributing. Excluding currency and acquisitions, revenue growth was 15%. This was in part driven by strong order books through the period, and in part due to price increases implemented over the last year. Laboratory demand was expected to settle as the direct effects of the pandemic eased, but this has not noticeably been the case yet. The aerospace forward orderbook is better than it has been since 2019. Aluminium production is also robust.

In inflationary times the management of margin is critical. We pass on direct cost increases and have stepped up investments aimed at productivity and automation. Porvair's devolved management structure is helpful in these conditions with key cost, price and inventory decisions made close to the market.

Financial summary

 
                                           H1 2022   H1 2021   Growth 
                                              GBPm      GBPm        % 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                                      82.3      69.7       18 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                             10.1       9.3        9 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*                   10.4       9.1       14 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Profit before tax                             9.5       8.9        7 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted profit before tax*                   9.8       8.6       14 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
                                             Pence     Pence 
 Earnings per share                           16.1      16.4      (2) 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted earnings per share*                 16.6      14.8       12 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 
                                              GBPm      GBPm 
 Cash generated from operations                7.2       6.1 
                                          --------  -------- 
 Net cash (excluding lease liabilities)       12.2       6.2 
                                          --------  -------- 
 

*See notes 1, 2 and 3 for definitions and reconciliations.

Revenue was 18% higher (16% at constant currency). Operating profit was 9% higher at GBP10.1 million. Profit before tax increased by 7%. Adjusted earnings per share increased 12% to 16.6 pence. Net cash at 31 May 2022 was GBP12.2 million.

The Group's record for growth, cash generation and investment is as follows:

 
                                           5 years   10 years   15 years 
                                             CAGR*      CAGR*      CAGR* 
 Revenue growth                                 7%         8%         9% 
 Earnings per share growth                      8%        12%        10% 
 Adjusted earnings per share growth             9%        12%        10% 
                                          --------  ---------  --------- 
 
                                              GBPm       GBPm       GBPm 
 Cash from operations                         81.9      141.8      175.7 
 Investment in acquisitions and capital 
  expenditure                                 43.1       76.6       93.9 
                                          --------  ---------  --------- 
 

* Compound annual growth rate

Porvair's strategy and purpose has remained consistent for over 17 years, a period that now encompasses two recessions, a pandemic, and many years of growth. This longer-term growth record gives the Board confidence in the Group's capabilities and is the basis for longer-term capital allocation and planning decisions.

Strategic statement and business model

Porvair's strategic purpose is the development of specialist filtration, laboratory and environmental technology businesses for the benefit of all stakeholders. Principal measures of success include consistent earnings growth and selected ESG measures. The Group publishes a full ESG report at the time of the annual Final Results.

The Group is positioned to benefit from global trends: tightening environmental regulations; growth in analytical science; the need for clean water; carbon-efficient transportation; the replacement of plastic and steel by aluminium; and the drive for manufacturing process quality and efficiency.

Porvair businesses have certain key characteristics in common:

   --      Specialist design or engineering skills are required; 

-- Product use and replacement is mandated by regulation, quality accreditation or a maintenance cycle; and

-- Products are typically designed into a system that will have a long life-cycle and must perform to a given specification.

Orders are won by offering the best technical solutions at an acceptable commercial cost. Technical expertise is necessary in all markets served. New products are often adaptations of existing designs with attributes validated in our own test and measurement laboratories. Experience in specific markets and applications is valuable in building customer confidence. Domain knowledge is important, as is deciding where to direct resources.

This leads the Group to:

   1.     Focus on markets with long-term growth potential. 
   2.     Look for applications where product use is mandated and replacement demand is regular. 
   3.     Make new product development a core business activity. 
   4.     Establish geographic presence where end-markets require. 
   5.     Invest in both organic and acquired growth. 

Therefore:

-- We focus on three operating segments: Aerospace & Industrial; Laboratory; and Metal Melt Quality. All have clear long-term growth drivers.

-- Our products typically reduce emissions or protect complex downstream systems and, as a result, are

replaced regularly.   A high proportion of our annual revenue is from repeat orders. 

-- Through a focus on new product development, we aim to generate growth rates in excess of the underlying

market.   Where possible, we build intellectual property around our product developments. 

-- Our geographic presence follows the markets we serve. In the last twelve months, 49% of revenue was in the Americas; 18% in Asia; 22% in Continental Europe; and 10% in the UK; and 1% in Africa. The Group has plants in the US, UK, Germany, the Netherlands and China. In the last twelve months, 51% of revenue was manufactured in the US; 30% in the UK; 15% in Continental Europe; and 4% in China.

-- We aim to meet dividend and investment needs from free cash flow and modest borrowing facilities. In recent years we have expanded manufacturing capacity in the UK, Germany, US and China, and have made several acquisitions. All investments are subject to a hurdle rate analysis based on strategic and financial priorities.

Environmental, Social and Governance ('ESG')

The Board understands that responsible business development is essential for creating long-term value for stakeholders. Most of the products made by Porvair are used to the benefit of the environment. Our water analysis equipment measures contamination levels in water. Industrial filters are typically needed to reduce emissions or improve efficiency. Aerospace filters improve safety and reliability. Nuclear filters confine fissile materials. Metal Melt Quality filters reduce waste and help improve the strength to weight ratio of metal components.

A full ESG report was published in February 2022 setting out the Group's ESG management framework and goals. This will be updated in February 2023.

Divisional review

Aerospace & Industrial

 
                               H1 2022   H1 2021   Growth 
                                  GBPm      GBPm        % 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                          30.7      26.0       18 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                  2.9       2.1       38 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*        3.1       2.5       24 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 

*See notes 1, 2 and 3 for definitions and reconciliations.

The Aerospace & Industrial division designs and manufactures a wide range of specialist filtration products, demand for which is driven by customers seeking better engineered, cleaner, safer or more efficient operations. Differentiation is achieved through design engineering; the development of intellectual property; and quality accreditations.

Revenue in the period increased by 18%. Aerospace revenues increased for the first time since 2019 and the forward order book is returning to more normal levels. We have used the pandemic-induced quieter period since 2020 to invest in automation and productivity and the benefits of this are starting to materialise as aerospace volume returns. Industrial filtration has started 2022 well. Timing of certain petrochemical contracts has drifted but this has been balanced by strong demand in general industrial filtration in both the US and Europe. Microelectronics continues to grow. With better aerospace volumes, adjusted margins are higher in 2022 at 10.1%.

Laboratory

 
                                H1 2022   H1 2021   Growth 
                                   GBPm      GBPm        % 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                           30.8      25.2       22 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                   5.9       4.9       20 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*         6.1       4.8       27 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 

*See notes 1, 2 and 3 for definitions and reconciliations.

The Laboratory division has two operating businesses: Porvair Sciences (including JGF Finneran and Kbio) and Seal Analytical.

-- Porvair Sciences manufactures laboratory filters, small instruments and associated consumables. Differentiation is achieved through proprietary manufacturing capabilities and filtration media.

-- Seal Analytical is a leading supplier of instruments and consumables for environmental laboratories, for which demand is driven by water quality regulations. Differentiation is achieved through consistent new product development.

Revenue grew by 22% in the period, or 19% excluding acquisitions. Demand for laboratory consumables remained robust, while demand for covid-related components fell, but by less than expected. Seal Analytical sales were up 18%.

The division continues to perform strongly, driven by the global expansion in diagnostic, analytic and environmental laboratory capacity. The Group's expertise is in sample preparation products, chromatography consumables and clean water analysis. Investment has been made in expanding capacity, improving sales channels and accelerating new product development. Seal Analytical has a good record of product introductions. Its latest analyser, which incorporates robotic handling capability, has secured its first sales in 2022. Adjusted operating margins in the division were steady at 19.8%.

Metal Melt Quality

 
                               H1 2022   H1 2021   Growth 
                                  GBPm      GBPm        % 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                          20.8      18.4       13 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                  2.8       3.6     (22) 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*        2.8       3.0      (7) 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 

*See notes 1, 2 and 3 for definitions and reconciliations.

The Metal Melt Quality division manufactures filters for molten aluminium, ductile iron and nickel-cobalt alloys. It has a well-differentiated product range based on patented products and a promising new product pipeline.

Revenue grew by 13%, helped by a partial recovery of aerospace-related filters. Aluminium demand in 2022 has been robust, driven by the switch from plastic to recyclable aluminium in beverage packaging and the higher proportion of aluminium used in electric and hybrid vehicles.

As outlined this time last year, adjusted margins in H1 2021 (16.3%) were flattered by lower sales and marketing costs. The Board notes that the 13.5% adjusted operating margin recorded in H1 2022 is good relative to historic averages and is driven by operational efficiency, productivity investments, and active management of cost and price issues.

Alternative performance measures

 
                               H1 2022   H1 2021   Growth 
                                  GBPm      GBPm        % 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit        10.4       9.1       14 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted profit before tax        9.8       8.6       14 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted profit after tax         7.6       6.8       12 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 

The Group presents alternative performance measures to enable a better understanding of its trading performance.

Adjusted operating profit and adjusted profit before tax exclude items that are considered significant and where treatment as an adjusting item provides a more consistent assessment of the Group's trading. Adjusted operating profit excludes a GBP0.3 million charge for the amortisation of acquired intangible assets (2021: GBP0.3 million of net income) from operating profit. The details of these adjustments are set out in note 1.

Finance costs

The Group incurred an interest charge of GBP0.6 million (2021: GBP0.5 million): GBP0.1 million (2021: GBP0.2 million) relates to the finance cost of the defined benefit pension scheme; GBP0.2 million (2021: GBP0.2 million) relates to the interest charge on lease liabilities; and GBP0.1 million (2021: GBP0.1 million) relates to the cost of unwinding discounts on provisions and other payables. The remainder comprises undrawn commitment fees and interest on the Group's banking facilities.

Tax

The Group tax charge was GBP2.1 million (2021: GBP1.3 million), including the tax effect of adjusting items (see note 1). The adjusted income tax expense was GBP2.2 million (2021: GBP1.8 million), with the underlying rate of income tax for the period on adjusted measures being 22% (2021: 21%).

Earnings per share and dividends

The basic earnings per share for the period was 16.1 pence (2021: 16.4 pence). Adjusted earnings per share was 16.6 pence (2021: 14.8 pence).

The Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.9 pence (2021: 1.8 pence) per share.

Investment

In the last five years, GBP 43.1 million has been invested in acquisitions and capacity expansion. The Group invested GBP2.3 million in capital expenditure in the first half of 2022 (2021: GBP2.0 million).

Cash flow, cash and net debt

Cash generated from operations in the six months to 31 May 2022 was GBP 7.2 million (2021: GBP6.1 million). The Group normally sees an outflow of working capital in the first half of the year. Working capital increased by GBP4.9 million (2021: GBP3.8 million) in the period.

Net cash at 31 May 2022 was GBP12.2 million (31 May 2021: GBP6.2 million; 30 November 2021: GBP10.2 million). Lease liabilities were GBP 11.5 million (31 May 2021: GBP12.8 million; 30 November 2021: GBP12.2 million).

Provisions and contingent liabilities

The Group has GBP4.5 million (30 November 2021: GBP4.7 million) of provisions for dilapidations and warranty risks.

The Group has outstanding performance bonds with customers at 31 May 2022 of $2.5 million (30 November 2021: $2.5 million) and EUR0.4 million (30 November 2021: EUR0.8 million).

Return on capital employed

The Group's return on capital employed was 13% (2021: 11%). Excluding the impact of goodwill and the pension deficit, the return on operating capital employed was 33% (2021: 29%).

Outlook

While the Group has managed supply dislocation and inflationary pressure satisfactorily thus far, both are expected to persist for the rest of 2022. Longer-term, Porvair remains well positioned to address global growth trends: tightening environmental regulations; growth in analytical science; the need for clean water; carbon-efficient transportation; the replacement of plastic and steel by aluminium; and the drive for manufacturing process quality and efficiency.

The strong current order book is flattered in places by extended lead times, but the underlying order position remains healthy, with aerospace and laboratory demand notably stronger than one year ago. The focus for the coming months is on margins. The Group will continue to pass on cost increases where necessary and has accelerated investments in productivity. 2022 has started strongly and provided economic conditions allow the outlook for the balance of the year is promising.

Ben Stocks

Group Chief Executive

1 July 2022

Related parties

Other than remuneration of key management personnel, there were no related party transactions in the six months ended 31 May 2022 (2021: none).

Principal risks

Each division considers strategic, operational and financial risks and identifies actions to mitigate those risks. These risk profiles are reviewed by the Board and updated at least annually. Further details of the Group's risk profile analysis can be found in the Strategic Report section of the Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 30 November 2021.

Certain elements of the Group's order position can change quickly in the face of changing economic circumstances. The Metal Melt Quality division, Laboratory division and general industrial filtration within the Aerospace & Industrial division all have relatively short lead times and order cycles and, therefore, revenue is subject to fluctuations which could have a material effect on the Group's results for the balance of 2022.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements in this interim financial information are forward-looking. Although the Group believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. Because these statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Condensed consolidated income statement

For the six months ended 31 May

 
                                                          Six months ended 
                                                                31 May 
                                                       ---------------------- 
                                                             2022        2021 
                                                 Note   Unaudited   Unaudited 
                                                          GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                                       ----------  ---------- 
 Revenue                                          1,2      82,280      69,654 
 Cost of sales                                           (55,018)    (46,759) 
                                                       ----------  ---------- 
 Gross profit                                              27,262      22,895 
 Other operating expenses                                (17,185)    (13,566) 
----------------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Adjusted operating profit                        1,2      10,412       9,066 
 Adjustments: 
   Amortisation of acquired intangible assets               (335)       (402) 
   Other acquisition-related adjustments                        -        (80) 
   Impairment of assets and restructuring 
    costs                                                       -       (592) 
   Paycheck Protection Program                                  -       1,337 
---------------------------------------------- 
 Operating profit                                 1,2      10,077       9,329 
 Finance costs                                              (566)       (479) 
 Profit before tax                                          9,511       8,850 
----------------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Adjusted income tax expense                              (2,202)     (1,768) 
 Adjustments: 
   Tax effect of adjustments to operating 
    profit                                          1          67         472 
----------------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Income tax expense                                       (2,135)     (1,296) 
                                                       ----------  ---------- 
 Profit for the period                                      7,376       7,554 
 
 Earnings per share (basic)                         3       16.1p       16.4p 
 Earnings per share (diluted)                       3       16.1p       16.4p 
 
 Adjusted earnings per share (basic)                3       16.6p       14.8p 
 Adjusted earnings per share (diluted)              3       16.6p       14.8p 
 

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the six months ended 31 May

 
                                                                 Six months ended 
                                                                       31 May 
                                                           ---------------------------- 
 
                                                     Note         2022             2021 
                                                             Unaudited        Unaudited 
                                                               GBP'000          GBP'000 
                                                           ----------- 
 Profit for the period                                           7,376            7,554 
                                                           -----------        --------- 
 Other comprehensive income/(expense) 
 Items that will not be reclassified 
  to profit and loss: 
   Actuarial gain in defined benefit 
    pension plans net of tax                            9        3,037            2,515 
                                                           -----------        --------- 
 Items that may be subsequently reclassified 
  to profit or loss: 
   Exchange gain/(loss) on translation 
    of foreign subsidiaries                                      3,329          (4,301) 
                                                           -----------        --------- 
 Total other comprehensive income/(expense) 
  for the period                                                 6,366          (1,786) 
                                                           -----------        --------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the 
  period                                                        13,742            5,768 
                                                           -----------        --------- 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this interim financial information.

Condensed consolidated balance sheet

As at 31 May

 
                                                                      As at 30 
                                                       As at 31 May    November 
                                           ------------------------  ---------- 
                                     Note         2022         2021        2021 
                                             Unaudited    Unaudited     Audited 
                                               GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                  22,705       20,427      21,235 
 Right-of-use assets                            10,207       11,878      11,014 
 Goodwill and other intangible 
  assets                                        75,630       71,962      74,103 
 Deferred tax asset                                342        1,257       1,821 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                               108,884      105,524     108,173 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                    28,266       24,418      24,650 
 Trade and other receivables                    28,109       22,428      21,344 
 Derivative financial instruments                    -          214           - 
 Cash and cash equivalents                      15,988       15,501      15,442 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                                72,363       62,561      61,436 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                     (28,478)     (23,429)    (21,702) 
 Current tax liabilities                       (1,246)        (469)       (853) 
 Borrowings                                          -      (1,796)           - 
 Lease liabilities                             (2,097)      (2,071)     (2,207) 
 Derivative financial instruments                (269)            -        (20) 
 Provisions                             8      (4,177)      (3,884)     (4,372) 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                              (36,267)     (31,649)    (29,154) 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Net current assets                             36,096       30,912      32,282 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings                                    (3,754)      (7,553)     (5,217) 
 Deferred tax liability                        (2,472)      (2,835)     (2,425) 
 Retirement benefit obligations         9      (7,102)     (10,871)    (12,602) 
 Other payables                                  (900)      (1,900)       (945) 
 Lease liabilities                             (9,395)     (10,682)    (10,024) 
 Provisions                             8        (312)        (282)       (296) 
                                                                     ---------- 
                                              (23,935)     (34,123)    (31,509) 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Net assets                                    121,045      102,313     108,946 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Capital and reserves 
 Share capital                                     924          923         924 
 Share premium account                          37,078       36,981      37,078 
 Cumulative translation reserve                 10,986        3,344       7,657 
 Retained earnings                              72,057       61,065      63,287 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Equity attributable to owners 
  of the parent                                121,045      102,313     108,946 
                                           -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 

The interim financial information was approved by the Board of Directors on 1 July 2022 and was signed on its behalf by:

Ben Stocks James Mills

Group Chief Executive Group Finance Director

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this interim financial information.

Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

For the six months ended 31 May

 
                                                            Six months ended 31 
                                                                    May 
                                                     -------------------------------- 
                                               Note   2022 Unaudited   2021 Unaudited 
                                                             GBP'000          GBP'000 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Cash generated from operations                   5            7,239            6,078 
 Interest paid                                                 (194)            (138) 
 Tax paid                                                    (1,400)            (916) 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
 Net cash generated from operating 
  activities                                                   5,645            5,024 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of 
  cash acquired)                                                   -          (1,694) 
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment                   (2,310)          (1,987) 
 Purchase of intangible assets                                  (43)             (14) 
 Proceeds from sale of property, plant                            16                - 
  and equipment 
 Net cash used in investing activities                       (2,337)          (3,695) 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Net proceeds from the issue of ordinary 
  shares                                                           -               54 
 Purchase of Employee Benefit Trust 
  shares                                                       (406)            (332) 
 (Decrease)/increase in borrowings                6          (1,350)              434 
 Repayment of lease liabilities                              (1,208)          (1,137) 
 Net cash used in financing activities                       (2,964)            (981) 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents        6              344              348 
 Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and 
  cash equivalents                                               202            (410) 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
                                                                 546             (62) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
  of the period                                               15,442           15,563 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the end 
  of the period                                               15,988           15,501 
                                                     ---------------  --------------- 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this interim financial information.

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

For the six months ended 31 May (Unaudited)

 
                                                        Share     Cumulative 
                                             Share    premium    translation     Retained 
                                           capital    account        reserve     earnings       Total 
                                           GBP'000    GBP'000        GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                        ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Balance at 1 December 2020                    923     36,927          7,645       52,697      98,192 
                                        ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Profit for the period                           -          -              -        7,554       7,554 
 Other comprehensive income/(expense)            -          -        (4,301)        2,515     (1,786) 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                                 -          -        (4,301)       10,069       5,768 
                                        ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Purchase of own shares (held 
  in trust)                                      -          -              -        (332)       (332) 
 Issue of ordinary share capital                 -         54              -            -          54 
 Employee share option schemes                   -          -              -          148         148 
 Ordinary share dividends                        -          -              -      (1,517)     (1,517) 
                                        ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Balance at 31 May 2021                        923     36,981          3,344       61,065     102,313 
                                        ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 
                                                 Share     Cumulative 
                                      Share    premium    translation     Retained 
                                    capital    account        reserve     earnings       Total 
                                    GBP'000    GBP'000        GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                 ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Balance at 1 December 2021             924     37,078          7,657       63,287     108,946 
                                 ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Profit for the period                    -          -              -        7,376       7,376 
 Other comprehensive income               -          -          3,329        3,037       6,366 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                          -          -          3,329       10,413      13,742 
                                 ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Purchase of own shares (held 
  in trust)                               -          -              -        (406)       (406) 
 Employee share option schemes            -          -              -          369         369 
 Ordinary share dividends                 -          -              -      (1,606)     (1,606) 
                                 ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 Balance at 31 May 2022                 924     37,078         10,986       72,057     121,045 
                                 ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this interim financial information.

Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial information

   1.             Alternative performance measures 

Alternative performance measures are used by the Directors and management to monitor business performance internally and exclude certain cash and non-cash items which they believe are not reflective of the normal course of business of the Group. The Directors believe that disclosing such non-IFRS measures enables a reader to isolate and evaluate the impact of such items on results and allows for a fuller understanding of performance from year to year. Alternative performance measures may not be directly comparable with other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Alternative revenue measures

 
                                   Six months ended 
                                        31 May 
                                      2022      2021   Growth 
 Aerospace & Industrial            GBP'000   GBP'000        % 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue at constant currency       29,971    25,564       17 
 Exchange                              714       481 
                                 ---------  -------- 
 Revenue as reported                30,685    26,045       18 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 
 Laboratory 
 Underlying revenue                 26,371    22,504       17 
 Acquisitions                        3,469     2,296 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue at constant currency       29,840    24,800       20 
 Exchange                              935       445 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue as reported                30,775    25,245       22 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 
 Metal Melt Quality 
 Revenue at constant currency       19,355    17,841        8 
 Exchange                            1,465       523 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue as reported                20,820    18,364       13 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 
 Group 
 Underlying revenue                 75,697    65,909       15 
 Acquisitions                        3,469     2,296 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue at constant currency       79,166    68,205       16 
 Exchange                            3,114     1,449 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue as reported                82,280    69,654       18 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 

Revenue at constant currency is derived from translating overseas subsidiaries results at budgeted fixed exchange rates. In 2022 and 2021, the rates used were $1.40:GBP1 and EUR1.20:GBP1, compared with reported rates of $1.31:GBP1 (2021: $1.38:GBP1) and EUR1.19:GBP1 (2021: EUR1.14:GBP1).

Underlying revenue is revenue at constant currency adjusted for the impact of acquisitions made in the current and prior year.

Alternative profit measures

A reconciliation of the Group's adjusted performance measures to the reported IFRS measures is presented below:

 
                                       H1 2022                              H1 2021 
                        Adjusted   Adjustments   Reported    Adjusted   Adjustments   Reported 
                         GBP'000       GBP'000    GBP'000     GBP'000       GBP'000    GBP'000 
                       ---------  ------------  ---------   ---------  ------------  --------- 
 Operating profit         10,412         (335)     10,077       9,066           263      9,329 
 Finance costs             (566)             -      (566)       (479)             -      (479) 
                       ---------  ------------  ---------   ---------  ------------  --------- 
 Profit before tax         9,846         (335)      9,511       8,587           263      8,850 
 Income tax expense      (2,202)            67    (2,135)     (1,768)           472    (1,296) 
 Profit for the 
  period                   7,644         (268)      7,376       6,819           735      7,554 
                       ---------  ------------  ---------   ---------  ------------  --------- 
 
 

An analysis of adjusting items is given below:

 
                                                         2022      2021 
 Affecting operating profit                           GBP'000   GBP'000 
                                                  -----------  -------- 
  Amortisation of acquired intangible assets            (335)     (402) 
  Other acquisition-related adjustments                     -      (80) 
  Impairment of assets and restructuring costs              -     (592) 
  Paycheck Protection Program                               -     1,337 
                                                        (335)       263 
                                                  -----------  -------- 
 Affecting tax 
  Tax effect of adjustments to operating profit            67       472 
 Total adjusting items                                  (268)       735 
                                                  -----------  -------- 
 

Adjusted operating profit excludes:

-- The amortisation of intangible assets arising on acquisition of businesses of GBP0.3 million (2021: GBP0.4 million);

-- Other acquisition-related costs of GBPnil (2021: GBP0.1 million in relation to the acquisition of Kbio);

-- Covid-19 related impairment of assets and restructuring costs of GBPnil (2021: GBP0.6 million, principally within the Aerospace & Industrial division); and

-- Monies received under the US Paycheck Protection Program of GBPnil (2021: GBP1.3 million, for proceeds received in relation to eligible costs incurred within the US operations during the covid pandemic, as disclosed in the Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 30 November 2021 ).

The 2021 tax effect of adjustments to operating profit includes a credit in relation to eligible costs incurred in the prior year, associated with the US Paycheck Protection Program and previously treated as disallowed for tax. The GBP1.3 million Paycheck Protection Program income in 2021 does not attract US tax. These items combined contribute to the tax credit on net adjusting items.

   2.             Segmental information 

The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has instructed the Group's internal reporting to be based around differences in products and services, in order to assess performance and allocate resources. Management has determined the operating segments based on this reporting.

As at 31 May 2022, the Group is organised on a worldwide basis into three operating segments:

   1)    Aerospace & Industrial - principally serving the aviation, and energy and industrial markets; 

2) Laboratory - principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market; and

3) Metal Melt Quality - principally serving the global aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) iron foundry and super-alloys markets.

Other Group operations' costs, assets and liabilities are included in the "Central" division. Central costs mainly comprise Group corporate costs, including new business development costs, some research and development costs and general financial costs. Central assets and liabilities mainly comprise Group retirement benefit obligations, tax assets and liabilities, cash and borrowings.

The segment results for the period ended 31 May 2022 are as follows:

 
 2022 - Unaudited                Aerospace                     Metal 
                              & Industrial     Laboratory       Melt     Central     Group 
                                                             Quality 
                                   GBP'000        GBP'000    GBP'000     GBP'000   GBP'000 
                            --------------  -------------  ---------  ----------  -------- 
 Total segment revenue              30,769         31,797     20,820           -    83,386 
 Inter-segment revenue                (84)        (1,022)          -           -   (1,106) 
                            --------------  -------------  ---------  ----------  -------- 
 Revenue                            30,685         30,775     20,820           -    82,280 
                            --------------  -------------  ---------  ----------  -------- 
 
 Adjusted operating 
  profit/(loss)                      3,091          6,064      2,782     (1,525)    10,412 
 Amortisation of acquired 
  intangible assets                  (182)          (153)          -           -     (335) 
--------------------------  --------------  -------------  ---------  ----------  -------- 
 Operating profit/(loss)             2,909          5,911      2,782     (1,525)    10,077 
 Finance costs                           -              -          -       (566)     (566) 
                            -------------- 
 Profit/(loss) before 
  tax                                2,909          5,911      2,782     (2,091)     9,511 
                            --------------  -------------  ---------  ----------  -------- 
 

The segment results for the period ended 31 May 2021 are as follows:

 
 2021 - Unaudited                 Aerospace                          Metal 
                               & Industrial     Laboratory    Melt Quality     Central     Group 
                                    GBP'000        GBP'000         GBP'000     GBP'000   GBP'000 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  -------- 
 Total segment revenue               26,126         26,156          18,364           -    70,646 
 Inter-segment revenue                 (81)          (911)               -           -     (992) 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  -------- 
 Revenue                             26,045         25,245          18,364           -    69,654 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 Adjusted operating 
  profit/(loss)                       2,455          4,753           2,994     (1,136)     9,066 
 Amortisation of acquired 
  intangible assets                   (211)          (191)               -           -     (402) 
 Other acquisition-related 
  adjustments                             -              -               -        (80)      (80) 
 Impairment of assets 
  and restructuring                   (592)              -               -           -     (592) 
 Paycheck Protection 
  Program                               407            295             635           -     1,337 
 Operating profit/(loss)              2,059          4,857           3,629     (1,216)     9,329 
 Finance costs                            -              -               -       (479)     (479) 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  -------- 
 Profit/(loss) before 
  tax                                 2,059          4,857           3,629     (1,695)     8,850 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  -------- 
 

The segment assets and liabilities at 31 May 2022 are as follows:

 
 At 31 May 2022 - Unaudited        Aerospace                          Metal 
                                & Industrial     Laboratory    Melt Quality     Central      Group 
                                     GBP'000        GBP'000         GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Segmental assets                     77,124         57,114          30,777         244    165,259 
 Cash and cash equivalents                 -              -               -      15,988     15,988 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total assets                         77,124         57,114          30,777      16,232    181,247 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Segmental liabilities              (20,481)       (15,358)         (7,015)     (6,492)   (49,346) 
 Retirement benefit 
  obligations                              -              -               -     (7,102)    (7,102) 
 Borrowings                                -              -               -     (3,754)    (3,754) 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total liabilities                  (20,481)       (15,358)         (7,015)    (17,348)   (60,202) 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 

The segment assets and liabilities at 31 May 2021 are as follows:

 
 At 31 May 2021 - Unaudited        Aerospace                          Metal 
                                & Industrial     Laboratory    Melt Quality     Central      Group 
                                     GBP'000        GBP'000         GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Segmental assets                     72,098         51,639          26,542       2,305    152,584 
 Cash and cash equivalents                 -              -               -      15,501     15,501 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total assets                         72,098         51,639          26,542      17,806    168,085 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Segmental liabilities              (18,434)       (15,983)         (5,226)     (5,909)   (45,552) 
 Retirement benefit 
  obligations                              -              -               -    (10,871)   (10,871) 
 Borrowings                                -              -               -     (9,349)    (9,349) 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total liabilities                  (18,434)       (15,983)         (5,226)    (26,129)   (65,772) 
                              --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 

The segment assets and liabilities at 30 November 2021 are as follows:

 
 At 30 November 2021              Aerospace                          Metal 
  - Audited                    & Industrial     Laboratory    Melt Quality     Central      Group 
                                    GBP'000        GBP'000         GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Segmental assets                    70,038         51,720          30,087       2,322    154,167 
 Cash and cash equivalents                -              -               -      15,442     15,442 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total assets                        70,038         51,720          30,087      17,764    169,609 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Segmental liabilities             (19,242)       (12,675)         (5,747)     (5,180)   (42,844) 
 Retirement benefit 
  obligations                             -              -               -    (12,602)   (12,602) 
 Borrowings                               -              -               -     (5,217)    (5,217) 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total liabilities                 (19,242)       (12,675)         (5,747)    (22,999)   (60,663) 
                             --------------  -------------  --------------  ----------  --------- 
 

Geographical analysis

 
                                             Six months ended 31 May 
                            -------------------------------------------------------- 
                                        2022                         2021 
                                      Unaudited                    Unaudited 
 Revenue                     By destination   By origin   By destination   By origin 
                                    GBP'000     GBP'000          GBP'000     GBP'000 
                            ---------------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
 United Kingdom                       8,735      25,794            6,717      19,840 
 Continental Europe                  18,961      10,146           15,693      12,447 
 United States of America            37,171      43,961           29,949      34,550 
 Other NAFTA                          1,734           -            1,529           - 
 South America                          987           -              882           - 
 Asia                                13,558       2,379           14,312       2,817 
 Africa                               1,134           -              572           - 
                            ---------------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
                                     82,280      82,280           69,654      69,654 
                            ---------------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
 
   3.             Earnings per share (EPS) 
 
                                                   Six months ended 31 May 
                          ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
                                          2022                                 2021 
                                        Unaudited                            Unaudited 
 As reported               Earnings      Weighted   Per share   Earnings      Weighted   Per share 
                                          average      amount                  average      amount 
                                           number                               number 
                            GBP'000     of shares       Pence    GBP'000     of shares       Pence 
                          ---------  ------------  ----------  ---------  ------------  ---------- 
 Profit for the 
  period - attributable 
  to owners of 
  the parent                  7,376                                7,554 
 Shares in issue                       46,201,685                           46,162,623 
 Shares owned 
  by the Employee 
  Benefit Trust                         (289,162)                            (167,788) 
 Basic EPS                    7,376    45,912,523        16.1      7,554    45,994,835        16.4 
 Dilutive share 
  options outstanding             -        42,640           -          -        20,457           - 
                          ---------  ------------  ----------  ---------  ------------  ---------- 
 Diluted EPS                  7,376    45,955,163        16.1      7,554    46,015,292        16.4 
                          ---------  ------------  ----------  ---------  ------------  ---------- 
 

In addition to the above, the Group also calculates an earnings per share based on adjusted profit as the Board believes this to be a better measure to judge the progress of the Group, as discussed in note 1.

 
                                                      Six months ended 31 May 
                                           2022                                    2021 
                                         Unaudited                               Unaudited 
   Adjusted                  Earnings     Weighted     Per share     Earnings     Weighted     Per share 
                                           average        amount                   average        amount 
                                            number                               number of 
                              GBP'000    of shares         Pence      GBP'000       shares         Pence 
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Profit for the 
  period - attributable 
  to owners of the 
  parent                        7,376                                   7,554 
 Adjusting items 
  (note 1)                        268                                   (735) 
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Adjusted profit 
  attributable to 
  owners of the 
  parent                        7,644                                   6,819 
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Adjusted basic 
  EPS                           7,644   45,912,523          16.6        6,819   45,994,835          14.8 
 Adjusted diluted 
  EPS                           7,644   45,955,163          16.6        6,819   46,015,292          14.8 
                          -----------  -----------  ------------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
   4.             Dividends per share 
 
                                     Six months ended 31 May 
                           ------------------------------------------ 
                                   2022                  2021 
                                 Unaudited             Unaudited 
                            Per share   GBP'000   Per share   GBP'000 
                           ----------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Final dividend approved         3.5p     1,606        3.3p     1,517 
                           ----------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 

The final dividend approved for the year ended 30 November 2021 was paid to shareholders on 1 June 2022.

The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 1.9 pence (2021: 1.8 pence) per share to be paid on 26 August 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 July 2022; the ex-dividend date is 21 July 2022.

   5.             Cash generated from operations 
 
                                                        Six months ended 
                                                              31 May 
                                                    ------------------------ 
                                                           2022         2021 
                                                      Unaudited    Unaudited 
                                                        GBP'000      GBP'000 
                                                    -----------  ----------- 
 Operating profit                                        10,077        9,329 
 Adjustments for: 
   Post-employment benefits                             (1,541)      (1,459) 
   Paycheck Protection Program loan 
    waiver                                                    -      (1,337) 
   Fair value movement of derivatives 
    through profit and loss                                 249        (191) 
   Share-based payments                                     387          306 
   Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 
    and amortisation of intangibles                       1,862        1,938 
   Impairment of property plant and 
    equipment                                                 -          270 
   Depreciation of right-of-use assets                    1,098          979 
   Loss on disposal of property, plant                       23            - 
    and equipment 
 Operating cash flows before movement 
  in working capital                                     12,155        9,835 
                                                    -----------  ----------- 
   Increase in inventories                              (3,044)      (1,019) 
   Increase in trade and other receivables              (6,162)      (1,400) 
   Increase/(decrease) in trade and 
    other payables                                        4,582        (857) 
   Decrease in provisions                                 (292)        (481) 
 Increase in working capital                            (4,916)      (3,757) 
                                                    -----------  ----------- 
 Cash generated from operations                           7,239        6,078 
                                                    -----------  ----------- 
 
   6.             Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt 
 
                                                Six months ended 
                                                      31 May 
                                            ------------------------ 
                                                   2022         2021 
                                              Unaudited    Unaudited 
                                                GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Net debt at the beginning of the period        (2,006)      (8,735) 
 Increase in cash and cash equivalents              344          348 
 Decrease/(increase) in borrowings                1,350        (434) 
 Decrease in lease liabilities                      878          416 
 Paycheck Protection Program loan waiver              -        1,337 
 Effects of exchange rate changes                   176          467 
                                            -----------  ----------- 
 Net cash/(debt) at the end of the period           742      (6,601) 
                                            -----------  ----------- 
 
 
 Net cash and bank debt                        12,234      6,152 
 Lease liabilities                           (11,492)   (12,753) 
 Net cash/(debt) at the end of the period         742    (6,601) 
                                            ---------  --------- 
 
   7.             Contingent liabilities 

At 31 May 2022, the Group has performance bonds totalling US$2.5 million and EUR0.4 million (30 November 2021: US$2.5 million and EUR0.8 million). The uncalled performance bonds are expected to be called or released no later than December 2024.

   8.             Provisions 
 
                                Dilapidations   Warranty      Total 
                                      GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
                               --------------  ---------  --------- 
 At 1 December 2021                       296      4,372      4,668 
 Utilisation of provision                   -       (38)       (38) 
 Release of provision                       -      (164)      (164) 
 Unwinding of discount                     16          -         16 
 Exchange difference                        -          7          7 
 At 31 May 2022                           312      4,177      4,489 
                               --------------  ---------  --------- 
 
 
                                Dilapidations   Warranty      Total 
                                      GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
                               --------------  ---------  --------- 
 At 1 December 2020                       268      4,365      4,633 
 Utilisation of provision                   -      (399)      (399) 
 Release of provision                       -       (82)       (82) 
 Unwinding of discount                     14          -         14 
 At 31 May 2021                           282      3,884      4,166 
                               --------------  ---------  --------- 
 

Provisions arise from potential claims on major contracts, sale warranties, and discounted dilapidations for leased property. Matters that could affect the timing, quantum and extent to which provisions are utilised or released, include the impact of any remedial work, claims against outstanding performance bonds, and the demonstrated life of the filtration equipment installed.

   9.             Pension schemes 

The Group supports its defined benefit pension scheme in the UK, which is closed to new members, and provides access to defined contribution schemes for its other employees. The Group's net retirement benefit obligation at 31 May 2022, measured in accordance with IAS 19 Employee Benefits , was GBP7.1 million (30 November 2021: GBP12.6 million). An actuarial gain in the period of GBP3.0 million, net of tax, was recognised in the condensed statement of comprehensive income, resulting primarily from an increase in the discount rate.

   10.          Exchange rates 

Exchange rates for the US dollar and Euro during the period were:

 
                  Average   Average rate       Closing   Closing rate 
               rate to 31      to 31 May    rate at 31      at 30 Nov 
                   May 22             21        May 22             21 
                Unaudited      Unaudited     Unaudited      Unaudited 
             ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 US dollar           1.31           1.38          1.26           1.32 
 Euro                1.19           1.14          1.18           1.18 
             ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
   11.          Seasonality 

The results for the six months ended 31 May 2022 are impacted by a lower number of working days in the first six months of the year than in the second half of the year.

   12.          Basis of preparation 

Porvair plc is a public limited company registered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange.

This unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial information for the six months ended 31 May 2022 has been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules ('DTR') of the Financial Conduct Authority and with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as contained in UK-adopted International Accounting Standards. The condensed interim consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2021, which were prepared in accordance with applicable law and International Accounting Standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and International Financial Reporting Standards adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European Union.

The accounting policies applied in these interim financial statements are consistent with those applied in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2021. A number of other new standards and amendments are effective from 1 December 2021 but they do not have a material effect on the Group's financial statements.

Taxes on income in the interim period are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings.

This condensed interim consolidated financial information has been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, as modified by the recognition of certain financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative financial instruments) at fair value through profit or loss.

The preparation of condensed interim consolidated financial information, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed interim consolidated financial information, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates. In preparing the condensed interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2021, with the exception of changes in estimates that are required in determining the provision for income taxes.

After having made appropriate enquiries, including a review of progress against the Group's budget for 2022, its current trading and medium-term plans; and taking into account the banking facilities available until May 2026, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from the date of approval of the condensed interim consolidated financial information. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing this condensed interim consolidated financial information.

This condensed interim consolidated financial information and the comparative figures do not constitute full accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 30 November 2021, which were approved by the Board of Directors on 28 January 2022, and which include an unqualified audit report, no emphasis of matter paragraph and no statements under sections 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. This condensed interim consolidated financial information has been reviewed, not audited.

The condensed interim consolidated financial information does not include all financial risk management information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements; it should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2021. There have been no changes in any risk management policies since the year end.

This report will be available at Porvair plc's registered office at 7 Regis Place, Bergen Way, King's Lynn, PE30 2JN and on the Company's website, www.porvair.com .

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The Directors confirm that this condensed interim consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as contained in UK-adopted International Accounting Standards , and that the interim management report herein 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 of the year, their impact on the condensed interim consolidated financial information 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 of the year and any material changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report.

The Directors of Porvair plc are listed in the Porvair plc Annual Report for the year ended 30 November 2021. A list of current Directors is maintained on the Porvair plc website, www.porvair.com .

By order of the board

 
 Ben Stocks              James Mills 
 Group Chief Executive   Group Finance Director 
  1 July 2022 
 

INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO PORVAIR PLC

Introduction

We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report for the six months ended 31 May 2022 which comprises the condensed consolidated income statement, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the condensed consolidated cash flow statement, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and related notes 1 to 12. We have read the other information contained in the interim financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

Directors' Responsibilities

The interim financial report, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing and presenting the interim financial report in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

The annual financial statements of the Group will be prepared in accordance with UK-adopted International Accounting Standards. The condensed set of financial statements included in this interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as contained in UK-adopted International Accounting Standards.

Our Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review 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" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report for the six months ended 31 May 2022 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as contained in UK-adopted International Accounting Standards, and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the Company 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" issued by the Auditing Practices Board and for the purpose of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority. Our review work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company those matters we are required to state to them in an independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.

RSM UK Audit LLP

Chartered Accountants

25 Farringdon Street

London EC4A 4AB

1 July 2022

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