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Porvair PLC

03 July 2023

For immediate release 3 July 2023

Porvair plc

Interim results for the six months ended 31 May 2023

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 2023 ("H1 2023" or the "period").

Highlights:

-- Revenue 10% higher at GBP90.6 million (2022: GBP82.3 million), 5% higher on a constant currency basis*.

   --      Operating profit 16% higher at GBP11.7 million (2022: GBP10.1 million). 
   --      Adjusted operating profit* 17% higher at GBP12.2 million (2022: GBP10.4 million). 
   --      Profit before tax 18% higher at GBP11.2 million (2022: GBP9.5 million). 
   --      Adjusted profit before tax* 20% higher at GBP11.8 million (2022: GBP9.8 million). 
   --      Basic earnings per share 20% higher at 19.3 pence (2022: 16.1 pence). 
   --      Adjusted basic earnings per share* 22% higher at 20.3 pence (2022: 16.6 pence). 

-- Cash at GBP19.7 million (31 May 2022: GBP12.2 million; 30 November 2022: GBP18.3 million) after investing GBP2.9 million (2022: GBP2.3 million) in capital expenditure and acquisitions.

   --      Interim dividend increased 0.1 pence per share to 2.0 pence (2022: 1.9 pence). 

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

"This is a record set of results for the half-year and shows the Group performing well overall, despite inconsistency of demand across markets served. Aerospace, petrochemical and water quality markets are having a strong year. As expected at the time of the results announcement in January, orders in industrial and laboratory consumable segments have been lower as they go through a de-stocking cycle and lead-times return to more normal levels.

"Looking ahead, while noting that inconsistent order patterns pose risks to forecasting, the Board expects the Group's full year result to be ahead of that for 2022. The aggregate Group order book, which has been at record levels for much of 2023, remains high. Porvair's long-term earnings record is supported by established global 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 Board expects the momentum of this strong start to 2023 will carry through to a satisfactory conclusion to the year and views the longer-term with confidence."

*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 / Simon Compton / Jack 
  Devoy 
 

An analyst briefing will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday 3 July 2023, please contact Buchanan for details.

An audiocast of the meeting and the presentation will subsequently be made available at www.porvair.com .

Operating review

The Group has begun 2023 with a record set of results, delivering 10% revenue growth (5% constant currency) which with improved margins has generated 17% adjusted operating profit growth (around 11% constant currency). Cash generation was as expected, leaving cash reserves of GBP19.7 million at 31 May 2023.

Beneath the headlines, trading has been mixed across segments. Stronger demand in aerospace and petrochemical markets is supporting both the Metal Melt and Aerospace & Industrial divisions; and new products, along with steady demand for water quality assurance, are responsible for the growth in Seal Analytical. This is balanced by the anticipated de-stocking in laboratory and industrial consumable markets with supply chain issues now mainly resolved. Inflation in wages and services remains a concern but raw material cost pressure is less acute than was the case twelve months ago.

The Group order book was at record levels for most of the period, and remains high at the start of the second half, but again the detail on a market-by-market basis is more nuanced. Lead times which were stretched in 2022 have started to return to more normal levels in 2023 and while this is advantageous in terms of customer service, and will benefit inventory turns in the second half, it makes near-term forecasting in these markets difficult.

The Group continues its consistent investment programme. In addition to the Ratiolab acquisition which we hope to close in the second half, investments have been made in productivity and margin enhancements.

Financial summary

 
                                           H1 2023   H1 2022   Growth 
                                              GBPm      GBPm        % 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                                      90.6      82.3       10 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                             11.7      10.1       16 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*                   12.2      10.4       17 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Profit before tax                            11.2       9.5       18 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted profit before tax*                  11.8       9.8       20 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 
                                             Pence     Pence 
 Earnings per share                           19.3      16.1       20 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted earnings per share*                 20.3      16.6       22 
                                          --------  --------  ------- 
 
                                              GBPm      GBPm 
 Cash generated from operations                8.2       7.2 
                                          --------  -------- 
 Net cash (excluding lease liabilities)       19.7      12.2 
                                          --------  -------- 
 

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

Strategy and purpose

Porvair's strategy and purpose has remained consistent for over 19 years, a period that now encompasses two recessions and a pandemic. This longer-term growth record gives the Board confidence in the Group's capabilities and is the basis for capital allocation and planning decisions.

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

 
                                           5 years   10 years   15 years 
                                             CAGR*      CAGR*      CAGR* 
                                          --------  ---------  --------- 
 Revenue growth                                 8%         9%         9% 
 Earnings per share growth                     10%        12%        12% 
 Adjusted earnings per share growth            13%        13%        12% 
                                          --------  ---------  --------- 
 
                                              GBPm       GBPm       GBPm 
                                          --------  ---------  --------- 
 Cash from operations                         94.1      158.3      194.9 
 Investment in acquisitions and capital 
  expenditure                                 40.8       81.5       97.0 
                                          --------  ---------  --------- 
 

* Compound annual growth rate

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, engineering or commercial 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 or commercial service at an acceptable 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; and 
   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: 51% of revenue was in the Americas; 18% in Asia; 20% in Continental Europe; 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: 56% of revenue was manufactured in the US; 27% in the UK; 14% in Continental Europe; and 3% in China; and

-- 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 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 2023 setting out:

   --      Porvair's ESG management framework, goals and TCFD reporting; 
   --      How climate change and a net zero carbon future might affect markets served by the Group; 
   --      ESG metrics and results; and 
   --      How the Group has acted for the benefits of its stakeholders in 2022. 

This ESG report will be updated in February 2024.

Divisional review

Aerospace & Industrial

 
                               H1 2023   H1 2022   Growth 
                                  GBPm      GBPm        % 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                          36.5      30.7       19 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                  5.1       2.9       76 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*        5.4       3.1       74 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 

*See notes 1 and 2 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; quality accreditations; and technical customer service.

Revenue in the period increased by 19%. Better aerospace orders supported an increase in output and margins benefitted from productivity investments made in recent years. Royal Dahlman, based in Holland and mainly serving the petrochemical market with emissions control filters, is having a much better year supported by orders through our Indian engineering team. In the US, industrial consumable demand is lower, notably in microelectronics where de-stocking is affecting near-term demand. Acquired in March, HRW expands the machining and product design skills of our facility in Idaho, and this will help to support microelectronic margins over the balance of the year.

Laboratory

 
                                H1 2023   H1 2022   Growth 
                                   GBPm      GBPm        % 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                           29.1      30.8      (6) 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                   4.7       5.9     (20) 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*         4.9       6.1     (20) 
                               --------  --------  ------- 
 

*See notes 1 and 2 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; filtration media; and technical customer service.

-- 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 and technical customer service.

After several years of robust growth, revenues in the Laboratory division fell 6% in the period.

Seal Analytical had another strong half, supported by demand for both their new AQ700 instrument and associated automation devices. De-stocking of laboratory consumables from the second quarter affected Porvair Sciences, where lead-times have now fallen to more normal levels. This helps levels of customer service and inventory turns, but challenges manufacturing efficiency. In the plants affected, cost-reduction programmes have been undertaken to balance changing order patterns.

As outlined in the results announcement in January , the Board anticipated this de-stocking cycle and does not see any fundamental changes in the underlying growth drivers of the Laboratory division, in which investment continues. The acquisition of Ratiolab was announced in May, subject to regulatory approval. Ratiolab GmbH, located outside Frankfurt, distributes a wide range of laboratory consumables in Europe and the Middle East, offering technical customer service to a wide range of customers, only some of which are already served by the Group. Ratiolab Kft., located close to Budapest, manufactures laboratory consumables in a modern and well-invested facility, the freehold of which is included in the acquisition. Ratiolab has annual external revenues of around EUR12 million. The transaction is expected to be earnings neutral (after acquisition costs) in 2023, and earnings accretive thereafter.

The Board believes Ratiolab will fit well into the Group's Laboratory division, offering a complementary product range and adding European manufacturing capabilities, injection moulding expertise, new routes to market and additional engineering and customer service capabilities.

Metal Melt Quality

 
                               H1 2023   H1 2022   Growth 
                                  GBPm      GBPm        % 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue                          24.9      20.8       20 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Operating profit                  3.7       2.8       32 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit*        3.7       2.8       32 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 

*See notes 1 and 2 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 20%, helped by further recovery of aerospace-related filters; the switch from plastic to recyclable aluminium in beverage packaging; and the higher proportion of aluminium used in electric and hybrid vehicles. Margins at 15% remain ahead of their 10% - 12% target level.

The satellite manufacturing plant in China has had a strong start to the year. Covid restrictions were lifted at the start of the period enabling staff to return to work consistently. An increasing proportion of the filters made in China for the Chinese market are for higher-grade metal alloys where filtration efficiency is more important.

Alternative performance measures - profit

 
                               H1 2023   H1 2022   Growth 
                                  GBPm      GBPm        % 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted operating profit        12.2      10.4       17 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted profit before tax       11.8       9.8       20 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 Adjusted profit after tax         9.3       7.6       22 
                              --------  --------  ------- 
 

The Group presents alternative performance measures to enable a better understanding of its trading performance (see note 1). 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. Adjusting items comprise a GBP0.4 million charge (2022: GBP0.3 million) for the amortisation of acquired intangible assets, together with a GBP0.2 million charge (2022: GBPnil) for costs incurred in relation to the acquisition of both HRW and Ratiolab (see note 9).

Finance costs

The Group incurred a net interest charge of GBP0.4 million (2022: GBP0.6 million) which consisted of the finance cost on the pension deficit, lease liability interest, and the unwind of discounted provisions and other payables. The Group also incurred undrawn commitment fees on the Group's banking facilities, though there were largely offset by interest receivable on deposits.

Tax

The Group tax charge was GBP2.4 million (2022: GBP2.1 million), including the tax effect of adjusting items (see note 1). The adjusted income tax expense was GBP2.4 million (2022: GBP2.2 million), with the effective rate of income tax on adjusted profit before tax at 21% (2022: 22%).

Earnings per share and dividends

The basic earnings per share for the period was 19.3 pence (2022: 16.1 pence). Adjusted earnings per share was 20.3 pence (2022: 16.6 pence).

The Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.0 pence (2022: 1.9 pence) per share.

Investment

In the last five years, GBP 40.8 million has been invested in acquisitions and capital expenditure. In the first half of 2023, the Group invested GBP0.7 million on the HRW acquisition and GBP2.2 million on capital expenditure (2022: GBP2.3 million).

Cash flow, cash and net debt

Cash generated from operations in the six months to 31 May 2023 was GBP 8.2 million (2022: GBP7.2 million). The Group normally sees an outflow of working capital in the first half of the year. Working capital increased by GBP5.0 million (2022: GBP4.9 million) in the period.

Net cash at 31 May 2023 was GBP19.7 million (31 May 2022: GBP12.2 million; 30 November 2022: GBP18.3 million). Lease liabilities were GBP 11.0 million (31 May 2022: GBP11.5 million; 30 November 2022: GBP11.5 million).

Provisions and contingent liabilities

The Group has GBP4.4 million (31 May 2022: GBP4.5 million; 30 November 2022: GBP4.0 million) of provisions for dilapidations and performance warranties.

The Group has outstanding performance bonds with customers at 31 May 2023 of $nil (31 May 2022: $2.5 million; 30 November 2022: $1.0 million) and EUR0.2 million (31 May 2022: EUR0.4 million; 30 November 2022: EUR0.3 million).

Return on capital employed

The Group's return on capital employed was 16% (2022: 13%). Excluding the impact of goodwill and retirement benefit obligations, the return on operating capital employed was 37% (2022: 33%).

Outlook

This is a record set of results for the half-year and shows the Group performing well overall, despite inconsistency of demand across markets served. Aerospace, petrochemical and water quality markets are having a strong year. As expected at the time of the results announcement in January, orders in industrial and laboratory consumable segments have been lower as they go through a de-stocking cycle and lead-times return to more normal levels.

Looking ahead, while noting that inconsistent order patterns pose risks to forecasting, the Board expects the Group's full year result to be ahead of that for 2022. The aggregate Group order book, which has been at record levels for much of 2023, remains high. Porvair's long-term earnings record is supported by established global 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 Board expects the momentum of this strong start to 2023 will carry through to a satisfactory conclusion to the year and views the longer-term with confidence.

Ben Stocks

Group Chief Executive

30 June 2023

Related parties

Other than remuneration of key management personnel, there were no related party transactions in the six months ended 31 May 2023 (2022: 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 2022.

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 2023.

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 be 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 
                                                       ---------------------- 
                                                             2023        2022 
                                                 Note   Unaudited   Unaudited 
 Continuing operations                                    GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                                       ----------  ---------- 
 Revenue                                          1,2      90,552      82,280 
 Cost of sales                                           (59,924)    (55,018) 
                                                       ----------  ---------- 
 Gross profit                                              30,628      27,262 
 Other operating expenses                                (18,975)    (17,185) 
----------------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Adjusted operating profit                        1,2      12,226      10,412 
 Adjustments: 
   Amortisation of acquired intangible assets               (370)       (335) 
   Other acquisition-related costs                          (203)           - 
 Operating profit                                 1,2      11,653      10,077 
 Finance costs                                              (437)       (566) 
 Profit before tax                                         11,216       9,511 
----------------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Adjusted income tax expense                              (2,449)     (2,202) 
 Adjustments: 
   Tax effect of adjustments to operating 
    profit                                          1          82          67 
----------------------------------------------  -----  ----------  ---------- 
 Income tax expense                                       (2,367)     (2,135) 
                                                       ----------  ---------- 
 Profit for the period                                      8,849       7,376 
 
 Earnings per share (basic)                         3       19.3p       16.1p 
 Earnings per share (diluted)                       3       19.3p       16.1p 
 
 Adjusted earnings per share (basic)                3       20.3p       16.6p 
 Adjusted earnings per share (diluted)              3       20.3p       16.6p 
 

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

For the six months ended 31 May

 
                                                              Six months ended 
                                                                    31 May 
                                                        ---------------------------- 
 
                                                               2023             2022 
                                                          Unaudited        Unaudited 
                                                            GBP'000          GBP'000 
                                                        ----------- 
 Profit for the period                                        8,849            7,376 
                                                        -----------        --------- 
 Other comprehensive income/(expense) 
 Items that will not be reclassified 
  to profit and loss: 
   Actuarial gain in defined benefit pension plans 
    net of tax                                                  750            3,037 
                                                        -----------        --------- 
 Items that may be subsequently reclassified to 
  profit and loss: 
 Exchange (loss)/gain on translation of foreign 
  subsidiaries                                              (2,751)            3,329 
                                                        -----------        --------- 
 Total other comprehensive (expense)/income for 
  the period                                                (2,001)            6,366 
                                                        -----------        --------- 
 Total comprehensive income for the 
  period                                                      6,848           13,742 
                                                        -----------        --------- 
 
 
 

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 
                                             ------------------------  ---------- 
                                                    2023         2022        2022 
                                       Note    Unaudited    Unaudited     Audited 
                                                 GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                    24,710       22,705      24,311 
 Right-of-use assets                               9,614       10,207      10,144 
 Goodwill and other intangible 
  assets                                          76,470       75,630      77,900 
 Deferred tax asset                                  740          342       1,046 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                                 111,534      108,884     113,401 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                      32,803       28,266      30,973 
 Trade and other receivables                      26,278       28,109      24,471 
 Derivative financial instruments                    335            -         554 
 Cash and cash equivalents                        19,678       15,988      18,297 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                                  79,094       72,363      74,295 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                       (28,664)     (28,478)    (27,881) 
 Current tax liabilities                           (572)      (1,246)       (309) 
 Lease liabilities                               (2,046)      (2,097)     (2,156) 
 Derivative financial instruments                      -        (269)       (319) 
 Provisions                               5      (4,028)      (4,177)     (3,692) 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
                                                (35,310)     (36,267)    (34,357) 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Net current assets                               43,784       36,096      39,938 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings                                            -      (3,754)           - 
 Deferred tax liability                          (2,698)      (2,472)     (2,811) 
 Retirement benefit obligations                  (6,759)      (7,102)     (9,816) 
 Other payables                                        -        (900)           - 
 Lease liabilities                               (8,968)      (9,395)     (9,316) 
 Provisions                               5        (345)        (312)       (328) 
                                                                       ---------- 
                                                (18,770)     (23,935)    (22,271) 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Net assets                                      136,548      121,045     131,068 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 Capital and reserves 
 Share capital                                       927          924         927 
 Share premium account                            37,778       37,078      37,626 
 Cumulative translation reserve                   12,702       10,986      15,453 
 Retained earnings                                85,141       72,057      77,062 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 Equity attributable to owners of 
  the parent                                     136,548      121,045     131,068 
                                             -----------  -----------  ---------- 
 

The interim financial information was approved by the Board of Directors on 30 June 2023 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 
                                                       -------------------------------- 
                                                        2023 Unaudited   2022 Unaudited 
                                                 Note 
                                                               GBP'000          GBP'000 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Cash generated from operations                     7            8,211            7,239 
 Interest paid                                                   (154)            (194) 
 Tax paid                                                      (2,057)          (1,400) 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 Net cash generated from operating 
  activities                                                     6,000            5,645 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Interest received                                                  39                - 
 Acquisition of subsidiaries                                     (678)                - 
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment                     (2,221)          (2,310) 
 Purchase of intangible assets                                    (30)             (43) 
 Proceeds from sale of property, plant 
  and equipment                                                      -               16 
 Net cash used in investing activities                         (2,890)          (2,337) 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares                            152                - 
 Purchase of Employee Benefit Trust 
  shares                                                         (372)            (406) 
 Decrease in borrowings                             8                -          (1,350) 
 Repayment of lease liabilities                                (1,259)          (1,208) 
 Net cash used in financing activities                         (1,479)          (2,964) 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 
 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents          8            1,631              344 
 Effects of exchange rate changes                                (250)              202 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
                                                                 1,381              546 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 
  of the period                                                 18,297           15,442 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the end 
  of the period                                                 19,678           15,988 
                                                       ---------------  --------------- 
 

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       Total 
                                   capital    account        reserve     earnings      equity 
                                   GBP'000    GBP'000        GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000 
                                ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 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) 
 Share-based payments (net 
  of tax)                                -          -              -          369         369 
 Dividends                               -          -              -      (1,606)     (1,606) 
                                ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 At 31 May 2022                        924     37,078         10,986       72,057     121,045 
                                ----------  ---------  -------------  -----------  ---------- 
 
 
 At 1 December 2022                      927   37,626      15,453    77,062   131,068 
                                        ----  -------  ----------  --------  -------- 
 Profit for the period                     -        -           -     8,849     8,849 
 Other comprehensive (expense)/income      -        -     (2,751)       750   (2,001) 
 Total comprehensive (expense)/income 
  for the period                           -        -     (2,751)     9,599     6,848 
                                        ----  -------  ----------  --------  -------- 
 Purchase of own shares (held 
  in trust)                                -        -           -     (372)     (372) 
 Issue of ordinary share capital           -      152           -         -       152 
 Share-based payments (net 
  of tax)                                  -        -           -       597       597 
 Dividends                                 -        -           -   (1,745)   (1,745) 
                                        ----  -------  ----------  --------  -------- 
 At 31 May 2023                          927   37,778      12,702    85,141   136,548 
                                        ----  -------  ----------  --------  -------- 
 

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 (unaudited)

 
                                   Six months ended 
                                        31 May 
                                      2023      2022   Growth 
 Aerospace & Industrial            GBP'000   GBP'000        % 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue at constant currency       34,503    29,971       15 
 Exchange                            2,037       714 
                                 ---------  -------- 
 Revenue as reported                36,540    30,685       19 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 
 Laboratory 
 Revenue at constant currency       26,964    29,840     (10) 
 Exchange                            2,163       935 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue as reported                29,127    30,775      (5) 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 
 Metal Melt Quality 
 Revenue at constant currency       21,655    19,355       12 
 Exchange                            3,230     1,465 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue as reported                24,885    20,820       20 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 
 Group 
 Revenue at constant currency       83,122    79,166        5 
 Exchange                            7,430     3,114 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 Revenue as reported                90,552    82,280       10 
                                 ---------  --------  ------- 
 

Revenue at constant currency is derived from translating overseas subsidiaries results at budgeted fixed exchange rates. In 2023 and 2022, the rates used were $1.40:GBP1 and EUR1.20:GBP1, compared with actual rates of $1.22:GBP1 (2022: $1.31:GBP1) and EUR1.14:GBP1 (2022: EUR1.19:GBP1).

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

 
                                       H1 2023                              H1 2022 
                        Adjusted   Adjustments   Reported    Adjusted   Adjustments   Reported 
                         GBP'000       GBP'000    GBP'000     GBP'000       GBP'000    GBP'000 
                       ---------  ------------  ---------   ---------  ------------  --------- 
 Operating profit         12,226         (573)     11,653      10,412         (335)     10,077 
 Finance costs             (437)             -      (437)       (566)             -      (566) 
                       ---------  ------------  ---------   ---------  ------------  --------- 
 Profit before 
  tax                     11,789         (573)     11,216       9,846         (335)      9,511 
 Income tax expense      (2,449)            82    (2,367)     (2,202)            67    (2,135) 
 Profit for the 
  period                   9,340         (491)      8,849       7,644         (268)      7,376 
                       ---------  ------------  ---------   ---------  ------------  --------- 
 
 

An analysis of adjusting items is given below:

 
                                                         2023      2022 
 Affecting operating profit:                          GBP'000   GBP'000 
                                                  -----------  -------- 
  Amortisation of acquired intangible assets            (370)     (335) 
  Other acquisition-related costs                       (203)         - 
                                                        (573)     (335) 
                                                  -----------  -------- 
 Affecting tax: 
  Tax effect of adjustments to operating profit            82        67 
 Total adjusting items                                  (491)     (268) 
                                                  -----------  -------- 
 

Adjusted operating profit excludes:

-- The amortisation of intangible assets arising on acquisition of businesses of GBP0.4 million (2022: GBP0.3 million); and

-- Other acquisition-related costs of GBP0.2 million (2022: GBPnil) in relation to the HRW acquisition and the planned acquisition of Ratiolab (see note 9).

   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. The key profit measure used to assess the performance of each reportable segment is adjusted operating profit/(loss). Management has determined the operating segments based on this reporting.

As at 31 May 2023, 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 2023 are as follows:

 
 
   2023 - Unaudited 
                                   Aerospace                           Metal 
                                & Industrial     Laboratory     Melt Quality     Central      Group 
                                     GBP'000        GBP'000          GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total segment revenue                36,553         30,076           24,885           -     91,514 
 Inter-segment revenue                  (13)          (949)                -           -      (962) 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 Revenue                              36,540         29,127           24,885           -     90,552 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Adjusted operating 
  profit/(loss)                        5,359          4,898            3,715     (1,746)     12,226 
 Amortisation of 
  acquired intangible 
  assets                               (217)          (153)                -           -      (370) 
 Other acquisition-related 
  costs                                    -              -                -       (203)      (203) 
---------------------------  ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 Operating profit/(loss)               5,142          4,745            3,715     (1,949)     11,653 
 Finance costs                             -              -                -       (437)      (437) 
                             --------------- 
 Profit/(loss) 
  before tax                           5,142          4,745            3,715     (2,386)     11,216 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 

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

 
 2022 - Unaudited 
                                 Aerospace                           Metal 
                              & Industrial     Laboratory     Melt Quality     Central      Group 
                                   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 assets and liabilities at 31 May 2023 are as follows:

 
 At 31 May 2023 - 
  Unaudited                        Aerospace                           Metal 
                                & Industrial     Laboratory     Melt Quality     Central      Group 
                                     GBP'000        GBP'000          GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 Segmental assets                     70,099         64,762           34,099       1,990    170,950 
 Cash and cash equivalents                 -              -                -      19,678     19,678 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total assets                         70,099         64,762           34,099      21,668    190,628 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Segmental liabilities              (20,488)       (13,498)          (6,587)     (6,748)   (47,321) 
 Retirement benefit 
  obligations                              -              -                -     (6,759)    (6,759) 
 Total liabilities                  (20,488)       (13,498)          (6,587)    (13,507)   (54,080) 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 

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 30 November 2022 are as follows:

 
 At 30 November 2022 
  - Audited                        Aerospace                           Metal 
                                & Industrial     Laboratory     Melt Quality     Central      Group 
                                     GBP'000        GBP'000          GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 Segmental assets                     68,033         63,324           36,063       1,979    169,399 
 Cash and cash equivalents                 -              -                -      18,297     18,297 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 Total assets                         68,033         63,324           36,063      20,276    187,696 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Segmental liabilities              (21,640)       (13,168)          (6,893)     (5,111)   (46,812) 
 Retirement benefit 
  obligations                              -              -                -     (9,816)    (9,816) 
 Total liabilities                  (21,640)       (13,168)          (6,893)    (14,927)   (56,628) 
                             ---------------  -------------  ---------------  ----------  --------- 
 

Geographical analysis

 
                                             Six months ended 31 May 
                            -------------------------------------------------------- 
                                        2023                         2022 
                                      Unaudited                    Unaudited 
 Revenue                     By destination   By origin   By destination   By origin 
                                    GBP'000     GBP'000          GBP'000     GBP'000 
                            ---------------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
 United Kingdom                       8,975      24,018            8,735      25,794 
 Continental Europe                  18,475      14,054           18,961      10,146 
 United States of America            43,250      49,701           37,171      43,961 
 Other NAFTA                          2,204           -            1,734           - 
 South America                        1,448           -              987           - 
 Asia                                15,395       2,779           13,558       2,379 
 Africa                                 805           -            1,134           - 
                            ---------------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
                                     90,552      90,552           82,280      82,280 
                            ---------------  ----------  ---------------  ---------- 
 
   3.         Earnings per share (EPS) 
 
                                                   Six months ended 31 May 
                          ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
                                        2023                                    2022 
                                      Unaudited                               Unaudited 
 As reported               Earnings      Weighted      Per      Earnings      Weighted   Per share 
                                          average    share                     average 
                                        number of                               number       Pence 
                            GBP'000        shares    Pence       GBP'000     of shares 
                          ---------  ------------  -------   -----------  ------------  ---------- 
 Profit for the 
  period - attributable 
  to owners of the 
  parent                      8,849                                7,376 
 Shares in issue                       46,343,604                           46,201,685 
 Shares owned by 
  the Employee Benefit 
  Trust                                 (410,009)                            (289,162) 
 Basic EPS                    8,849    45,933,595     19.3         7,376    45,912,523        16.1 
 Dilutive share 
  options outstanding             -        18,087        -             -        42,640           - 
                          ---------  ------------  -------   -----------  ------------  ---------- 
 Diluted EPS                  8,849    45,951,682     19.3         7,376    45,955,163        16.1 
                          ---------  ------------  -------   -----------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 

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 
                                         2023                                  2022 
                                         Unaudited                           Unaudited 
   Adjusted                  Earnings     Weighted       Per     Earnings     Weighted     Per share 
                                           average     share                   average 
                                            number                           number of         Pence 
                              GBP'000    of shares     Pence      GBP'000       shares 
                          -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Profit for the 
  period - attributable 
  to owners of the 
  parent                        8,849                               7,376 
 Adjusting items 
  (note 1)                        491                                 268 
                          -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Adjusted profit 
  -attributable to 
  owners of the parent          9,340                               7,644 
                          -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 Adjusted basic 
  EPS                           9,340   45,933,595      20.3        7,644   45,912,523          16.6 
 Adjusted diluted 
  EPS                           9,340   45,951,682      20.3        7,644   45,955,163          16.6 
                          -----------  -----------  --------  -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
   4.         Dividends per share 
 
                                     Six months ended 31 May 
                           ------------------------------------------ 
                                   2023                  2022 
                                 Unaudited             Unaudited 
                            Per share   GBP'000   Per share   GBP'000 
                           ----------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Final dividend approved         3.8p     1,745        3.5p     1,606 
                           ----------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 

The final dividend approved for the year ended 30 November 2022 was paid to shareholders on 7 June 2023.

The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 2.0 pence (2022: 1.9 pence) per share to be paid on 23 August 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 July 2023; the ex-dividend date is 20 July 2023.

   5.         Provisions 
 
                                   Dilapidations   Warranty      Total 
                                         GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000 
                                  --------------  ---------  --------- 
 At 1 December 2022                          328      3,692      4,020 
 Additional charge in period                   -        428        428 
 Release of provision                          -       (79)       (79) 
 Unwinding of discount                        17          -         17 
 Exchange                                      -       (13)       (13) 
                                  --------------  ---------  --------- 
 At 31 May 2023                              345      4,028      4,373 
                                  --------------  ---------  --------- 
 

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.

   6.         Contingent liabilities 

At 31 May 2023, the Group has performance bonds totalling $nil and EUR0.2 million (30 November 2022: US$1.0 million and EUR0.3 million). The uncalled performance bonds are expected to be called or released no later than December 2024.

   7.         Cash generated from operations 
 
                                                          Six months ended 
                                                                31 May 
                                                      ------------------------ 
                                                             2023         2022 
                                                        Unaudited    Unaudited 
                                                          GBP'000      GBP'000 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 Operating profit                                          11,653       10,077 
 Adjustments for: 
   Fair value movement of derivatives through 
    profit and loss                                         (100)          249 
   Share-based payments                                       552          387 
    Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 
     and amortisation of intangibles                        2,127        1,862 
   Depreciation of right-of-use assets                      1,124        1,098 
 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment              -           23 
 Operating cash flows before movement in working 
  capital                                                  15,356       13,696 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
   Increase in inventories                                (2,301)      (3,044) 
   Increase in trade and other receivables                (2,313)      (6,162) 
   (Decrease)/increase in trade and 
    other payables                                          (734)        4,582 
   Increase/(decrease) in provisions                          351        (292) 
 Increase in working capital                              (4,997)      (4,916) 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 Post employment benefits (net cash 
  movements)                                              (2,148)      (1,541) 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 Cash generated from operations                             8,211        7,239 
                                                      -----------  ----------- 
 
   8.         Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt 
 
                                                      Six months ended 
                                                            31 May 
                                                  ------------------------ 
                                                         2023         2022 
                                                    Unaudited    Unaudited 
                                                      GBP'000      GBP'000 
 Net cash/(debt) at the beginning of the period         6,825      (2,006) 
 Increase in cash and cash equivalents                  1,631          344 
 Decrease in borrowings                                     -        1,350 
 Decrease in lease liabilities                            348          878 
 Effects of exchange rate changes                       (140)          176 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 Net cash at the end of the period                      8,664          742 
                                                  -----------  ----------- 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents              19,678     15,988 
 Borrowings                                  -    (3,754) 
 Lease liabilities                    (11,014)   (11,492) 
 Net cash at the end of the period       8,664        742 
                                     ---------  --------- 
 
   9.         Acquisitions 

On 3 March 2023, the Group acquired certain business and assets from HRW Inc., a small engineering operation in Nampa, Idaho, and key supplier to the Group's microelectronics filtration facility in Idaho. The acquisition expands machining and product design skills to that location.

The total maximum consideration is GBP0.9 million; consisting of initial and deferred and consideration. In the period since acquisition, the business has contributed GBP0.1 million of adjusted operating profit to the Group results. Had the acquisition been consolidated from 1 December 2022, the income statement would show adjusted operating profit of GBP12.3 million.

The following table sets out the purchase consideration, together with the provisional fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

 
                                                      Total 
 Purchase consideration:                            GBP'000 
                                                   -------- 
 Initial cash consideration                             668 
 Deferred cash consideration                            200 
                                                   -------- 
 Total purchase consideration                           868 
 Provisional fair value of net assets acquired 
  (below)                                             (679) 
                                                   -------- 
 Goodwill                                               189 
                                                   -------- 
 
 
                                                             Fair value 
 Provisional fair value of identifiable assets acquired         GBP'000 
  and liabilities assumed: 
                                                            ----------- 
 Technology and know-how                                            343 
 Property, plant and equipment (including right-of-use 
  assets)                                                           538 
 Inventory                                                           37 
 Trade and other payables (including 
  lease liabilities)                                              (239) 
                                                            ----------- 
 Provisional fair value of net assets 
  acquired                                                          679 
                                                            ----------- 
 
 

A preliminary valuation of the identifiable intangible assets has been carried out in the period. Acquisition-related intangible assets comprise technology and know-how of GBP0.3 million.

The goodwill is attributable to non-contractual relationships, the synergies between the business acquired and the operations of the Group, and the potential to develop the technologies acquired. None of these meet the criteria for recognition of intangible assets separable from goodwill. The goodwill recognised is attributable to the Aerospace & Industrial division and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

These estimates of fair value may be adjusted in future in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 3 Business Combinations.

On 4 May 2023, Group announced that it will acquire, subject to Hungarian regulatory approval, 100% of the issued share capital of two businesses, Ratiolab GmbH and Ratiolab Kft. (together "Ratiolab") as outlined in the Divisional review above.

The direct cost of acquisitions was GBP0.2 million. This cost has been charged to the income statement and is presented as an adjusting item (see note 1).

   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 23             22        May 23             22 
                Unaudited      Unaudited     Unaudited      Unaudited 
             ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 US dollar           1.22           1.31          1.23           1.19 
 Euro                1.14           1.19          1.15           1.16 
             ------------  -------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
   11.        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 2023 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 2022, which were prepared in accordance with applicable law and UK-adopted International Accounting Standards.

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 2022. A number of new amendments are effective from 1 December 2022 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 2022.

After having made appropriate enquiries, including a review of progress against the Group's budget for 2023, 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 2022, which were approved by the Board of Directors on 27 January 2023, 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 2022. 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 2022. 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 
  30 June 2023 
 

INDEPENT REVIEW REPORT TO PORVAIR PLC

Conclusion

We have been engaged by Porvair plc ('the Company') to review the condensed set of financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') in the interim financial report for the six months ended 31 May 2023 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 11. We have read the other information contained in the interim financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements of fact or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

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 2023 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.

Basis for Conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" ('ISRE (UK) 2410') issued 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.

As disclosed in note 11, the annual financial statements of the Group are 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.

Conclusions Relating to Going Concern

Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for Conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our attention to suggest that management have inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that management have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern that are not appropriately disclosed.

This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with ISRE (UK) 2410, however future events or conditions may cause the Group and the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.

Responsibilities of Directors

The interim financial report, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the interim financial report 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.

In preparing the interim financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group's and the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Review of the Financial Information

In reviewing the interim financial report, we are responsible for expressing to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions Relating to Going Concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of this report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". 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

30 June 2023

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