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Echo Energy PLC
01 June 2017
Echo Energy plc
("Echo Energy" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Audited results for the year ended 31 December 2016
Chairman's statement
Echo Energy plc is a London listed Latin American focused mid-cap gas company in the making. The company
is pursuing a high-value, piped, onshore gas strategy across South and Central America, commencing with a
Multi Tcf potential exploration portfolio. Select corporate transactions in the region are also under evaluation.
On 6 March 2017, after the financial year end, the company announced a carefully orchestrated relaunch which saw the re-shaping
of the Board, the introduction of a cornerstone investor in the form of Greenberry plc, an associate of Continental Investment
Partners, an open offer as well as the renaming of the company. These elements combined to fully rebrand the
company and set a platform for a new and exciting journey.
The open offer was a vital component to that relaunch providing private investors in Echo an opportunity
to access this high growth vehicle, led and backed by an experienced and successful team, on the same terms as
our cornerstone investor. The fair treatment of private investors is central to the philosophy of Echo and will remain
so going forward.
On 18 April 2017, the company announced its decision to pursue a LATAM regional exploration strategy focused
on multi Tcf, low cost, onshore gas piped to high value, growing markets. This strategy was based on a combination
of elements, which included the recently increasing growth across the region, the increasing shortage of gas in the
major markets of Brazil and Argentina and a historic period of regional underinvestment in the sector. In combination,
we believe these provide a compelling investment proposition for investors at this specific point in the cycle.
Consequently, we have planned to rapidly acquire a series of assets across the region, including potential asset
acquisitions in Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil, leveraging existing pipeline infrastructure and processing
capability which enables new discoveries to be brought to market quickly. In addition, we intend to selectively bring
in pre-identified strategic partners to the business to fund and technically de-risk such assets.
The company is now positioned for its bold and adventurous growth strategy, with approximately GBP 26M cash
and further access to capital if required.
The Echo Energy journey is underway…
Echo Energy plc
For further information please contact:
| James Parsons Greg Coleman |
Echo Energy plc Echo Energy plc |
[email protected] [email protected] |
|
| John Treacy | ZAI Corporate Finance Ltd. (Nominated Adviser) |
020 7060 2220 | |
| Oliver Stansfield Jonathan Evans |
Brandon Hill Capital (Broker) |
020 3463 5000 | |
| Patrick d'Ancona | Vigo Communications - PR Adviser | 020 7830 9700 |
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Year ended 31 December 2016
Notes
Year to 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2015
Continuing operations
£
£
Revenue
2
-
-
Cost of sales
-
-
Gross profit
-
-
Administrative expenses
(7,091,475)
(1,652,631)
Other operating income
-
-
Operating loss
(7,091,475)
(1,652,631)
Financial income
144
351
Financial expense
(21,133)
(3,533)
Share of post-tax losses of equity
accounted joint ventures
7
(137,906)
(156,985)
Loss before tax
(7,250,370)
(1,812,798)
Taxation
4
-
-
Loss from continuing operations
(7,250,370)
(1,812,798)
Discontinued operations
Loss after taxation for the year from
discontinued operations
3
(3,814)
(96,269)
Loss for the year
(7,254,184)
(1,909,067)
Other comprehensive income:
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit
or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax)
Exchange difference on translating foreign operations
807,370
(296,126)
Total comprehensive loss for the year
(6,446,814)
(2,205,193)
Loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent
(7,254,184)
(1,909,067)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent
(6,446,814)
(2,205,193)
Loss per share (pence)
5
Basic
(18.6)
(26.7)
Diluted
(18.6)
(26.7)
Loss per share (pence) for continuing operations
Basic
(18.6)
(25.4)
Diluted
(18.6)
(25.4)
Echo Energy plc
Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2016
Notes
31 December 2016
31 December 2015
£
£
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
3,647
11,127
Goodwill
-
-
Other intangible assets
6
432,486
5,387,018
Investments in equity-accounted
joint ventures
7
-
137,906
436,133
5,536,051
Current assets
Other receivables
303,011
488,877
Cash and cash equivalents
184,849
101,300
487,860
590,177
Assets held for distribution
3
18,892
43,179
506,752
633,356
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
3
(428,547)
(1,164,063)
Liabilities directly associated with the
assets held for distribution
(802)
(20,968)
(429,349)
(1,185,031)
Net current assets
77,403
(551,675)
Net assets
513,536
4,984,376
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Share capital
8
2,430,612
2,159,247
Share premium
9
17,621,763
16,628,623
Deferred shares
-
-
Shares to be issued
277,468
-
Warrant reserve
714,977
302,453
Share option reserve
85,515
71,718
Foreign currency translation reserve
471,680
(335,690)
Retained earnings
(21,088,479)
(13,841,975)
Total equity
513,536
4,984,376
Echo Energy plc
Statement of changes in equity
Year ended 31 December 2016
Retained
Share
Share
Shares to
Warrant
Share
Foreign
Total
earnings
capital
premium
be issued
reserve
option
currency
equity
reserve
translation
reserve
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Consolidated
1 January 2015
(11,932,908)
1,051,434
16,302,050
-
-
25,776
(39,564)
5,406,788
Loss for the year
(1,909,067)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,909,067)
Exchange differences
-
-
-
-
-
-
(296,126)
(296,126)
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
(1,909,067)
-
-
-
-
-
(296,126)
(2,205,193)
New shares issued
-
1,107,813
405,334
-
-
-
-
1,513,147
New share warrants issued
-
-
-
-
302,453
-
-
302,453
Share issue costs
-
-
(78,761)
-
-
-
-
(78,761)
Share options lapsed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Share-based payments
-
-
-
-
-
45,942
-
45,942
31 December 2015
(13,841,975)
2,159,247
16,628,623
-
302,453
71,718
(335,690)
4,984,376
1 January 2016
(13,841,975)
2,159,247
16,628,623
-
302,453
71,718
(335,690)
4,984,376
Loss for the year
(7,254,184)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(7,254,184)
Exchange differences
-
-
-
-
-
-
807,370
807,370
Total comprehensive loss for the
year
(7,254,184)
-
-
-
-
-
807,370
(6,446,814)
New shares issued
-
264,065
887,329
-
-
-
-
1,151,394
New share warrants issued
-
-
-
-
412,524
-
-
412,524
Share issue costs
-
-
(9,889)
-
-
-
-
(9,889)
Share options lapsed
7,680
-
-
-
-
(7,680)
-
-
Share-based payments
-
7,300
115,700
277,468
-
21,477
-
421,945
31 December 2016
(21,088,479)
2,430,612
17,621,763
277,468
714,977
85,515
471,680
513,536
Echo Energy plc
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Year ended 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2015
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss from continuing operations
(7,250,370)
(1,812,798)
Loss from discontinued operations
(3,814)
(96,269)
(7,254,184)
(1,909,067)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
5,441
5,372
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
2,437
-
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill
5,756,250
-
Share of post-tax loss of equity accounted joint ventures
137,906
156,985
Placing costs expensed
-
69,244
Share-based payments
421,945
45,942
Warrants issued
412,524
302,453
Financial income
(144)
(351)
Financial expense
21,133
3,533
(496,692)
(1,325,889)
(Increase)/decrease in other receivables
312,074
(289,826)
Decrease in net amounts held for disposal
4,121
(254,517)
Increase in trade and other payables
(731,190)
555,053
Cash used in operations
(911,687)
(1,315,179)
Income taxes received
-
-
Net cash used in operating activities
(911,687)
(1,315,179)
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received
144
351
Interest paid
(21,133)
(3,533)
Acquisition of equity accounted joint venture
-
(294,891)
Purchase of intangible assets
-
(73,013)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(396)
(3,486)
Net cash used in investing activities
(21,385)
(374,572)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issue of share capital
1,026,510
1,513,147
Share issue costs
(9,889)
(148,005)
Net cash from financing activities
1,016,621
1,365,142
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
83,549
(324,609)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 2016
101,300
425,909
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2016
184,849
101,300
1
Basis of preparation
The company's functional currency is the Euro, and presentational currency is Great British Pounds Sterling.
The financial information has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRS"), IFRIC interpretations and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies preparing
their accounts under IFRS, as adopted by the European Union, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial
information has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by revaluations of financial assets
and financial liabilities at fair value through the statement of comprehensive income. Details of the accounting
policies applied are set out in the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015 and have not
changed for the year ended 31 December 2016.
The financial information set out in this announcement does not constitute audited financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 2016. The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2015 is derived from the
statutory accounts for that year which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors reported on
those accounts: their report was qualified in respect of a limitation of scope in relation to financial information of the group's 25 per cent.
working interest in the East Ghazalat production licence (detailed below). The auditor's report for that year also included an emphasis of
matter in respect of the valuation of the group's development and exploration intangible asset and in relation to the group's ability to
continue as a going concern.
The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2016 is derived from the financial statements, but does not
constitute the group's financial statements. The company's auditors have reported on the statutory financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 and their report is qualified, as follows:
Basis for qualified opinion on financial statements
The scope of our work was limited as a result of the following matter. As disclosed in Note 17 a dispute has arisen in relation
to the operation of the joint venture arrangements relating to the group's 25 per cent. working interest in the East Ghazalat
production licence, held through Independent Resources (Egypt) Limited, in which the group holds a 50 per cent interest (the
'Joint Venture'). During the reporting period the Joint Venture was served with notice of default in relation to cash calls raised
by North Petroleum International S.A. ("North Petroleum") the operator of East Ghazalat. The Joint Venture has rebutted the
claims from North Petroleum but the breakdown in relations has meant that operator North Petroleum has continued to refuse
to furnish financial information to allow a proper determination of licence costs and an audit of licence revenues to be
completed. As a consequence of the lack of access to primary accounting records we have been unable to obtain sufficient
appropriate audit evidence in relation to the group and company financial statements concerning:
•
the carrying value of £Nil of the group's investments in equity-accounted joint ventures as at 31 December 2016;
•
the carrying value of £85,565 of the company's investments in equity accounted joint ventures as at 31
December 2016; and
•
the group's share of any profit or loss attributable to the group's underlying interests in the East Ghazalat
licence for the period from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2016.
2.
Business segments
The group has adopted IFRS 8 Operating segments. Per IFRS 8, operating segments are based on internal reports
about components of the group, which are regularly reviewed and used by the Board of Directors being the Chief
Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") for strategic decision making and resource allocation, in order to allocate
resources to the segment and to assess its performance. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows:
a.
Parent company
b.
Rivara
c.
Ksar Hadada
The previously reported segment of Ribolla Basin CBM assets has been classified as a discontinued operation and has been
excluded from the analysis below.
The CODM monitors the operating results of each segment for the purpose of performance assessments and
making decisions on resource allocation. Performance is based on assessing progress made on projects and
the management of resources used. Segment assets and liabilities are presented inclusive of inter-segment
balances.
The group did not generate any revenue during the year to 31 December 2016 nor in the year to 31 December 2015.
Information regarding each of the operations of each reportable segment within continuing operations is included in
the following table.
Parent
Rivara
Ksar Hadada
Consolidation
Total
company
£
£
£
£
£
Year to 31 December 2016
Interest revenue
57,331
1
-
(57,188)
144
Interest expense
(23,739)
(54,582)
-
57,188
(21,133)
Depreciation
5,431
10
-
-
5,441
Impairment of
intangible assets
-
5,756,250
-
-
5,756,250
Income tax
-
-
-
-
-
Loss before tax
(4,487,164)
(5,820,694)
(34,752)
3,092,240
(7,250,370)
Assets
1,579,091
1,596,601
433,226
(2,684,925)
923,993
Liabilities
(411,350)
(3,193,325)
(1,079,688)
4,255,816
(428,547)
Year to 31 December 2015
Interest revenue
92,800
7,107
-
(99,556)
351
Interest expense
(5,142)
(59,780)
-
61,389
(3,533)
Depreciation
5,335
37
-
-
5,372
Impairment of
intangible assets
-
-
-
-
-
Income tax
-
-
-
-
-
Loss before tax
(1,938,281)
(96,672)
(95,412)
317,567
(1,812,798)
Assets
4,763,050
6,352,843
442,739
(5,432,404)
6,126,228
Liabilities
(1,084,119)
(2,717,707)
(1,054,449)
3,692,212
(1,164,063)
Consolidation adjustments in respect of the loss before tax includes the loss of £137,906 (2015:£156,985) in relation to
equity accounted joint ventures.
Consolidation adjustments in respect of assets includes the loss of £294,891 (2015: £156,985) in relation to equity
accounted joint ventures.
The geographical split of non-current assets arises as follows:
United
Overseas
Total
Kingdom
£
£
£
31 December 2016
Intangible assets
-
432,486
432,486
Goodwill
-
-
-
Property, plant and equipment
3,647
-
3,647
31 December 2015
Intangible assets
-
5,387,018
5,387,018
Goodwill
-
-
-
Property, plant and equipment
11,119
8
11,127
3.
Discontinued operations
The group was unable to find an investment partner for the coal bed methane opportunities at Fiume Bruna and Casoni,
in Italy, therefore, these opportunities will no longer be pursued. As a result the directors decided, prior to 31 December 2014,
to significantly reduce its activities in Italy and to discontinue the activities within Independent Energy Solutions srl which
dealt solely with these opportunities. With Independent Energy Solutions srl classified as discontinued operations, the
Ribolla Basin CBM assets segment is no longer presented in the segment note. The results of Independent Energy
Solutions srl, incorporating consolidation adjustments, are presented below:
Year to 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2015
£
£
Revenue
-
-
Administrative expenses
(3,814)
(96,272)
Operating loss before impairment
(3,814)
(96,272)
Impairment of the historic cost and carrying value of intangible
assets
-
-
Impairment of goodwill arising on acquisition of Independent Energy
Solutions srl - consolidation adjustment
-
-
Operating loss after impairment
(3,814)
(96,272)
Financial income
-
3
Financial expense
-
-
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation
(3,814)
(96,269)
Taxation
-
-
Loss for the year from discontinued operations
(3,814)
(96,269)
The major classes of assets and liabilities of Independent Energy Solutions srl classified as held for distribution to equity
holders of the parent as at 31 December 2016 are as follows:
31 December 2016
31 December 2015
£
£
Assets
Intangible assets - fully impaired
-
-
Property, plant and equipment
-
-
Other receivables
18,883
35,107
Cash and cash equivalents
9
8,072
Assets held for distribution
18,892
43,179
Liabilities
Trade and other payables
(802)
(20,968)
Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for distribution
(802)
(20,968)
Net assets directly associated with disposal group
18,090
22,211
The net cash flows incurred by Independent Energy Solutions srl are as follows:
Year to 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2015
£
£
Operating
(8,063)
(53,092)
Investing
-
3
Financing
-
-
Net cash (outflow)/inflow
(8,063)
(53,089)
4.
Taxation
Year to 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2015
£
£
Tax on profit on ordinary activities
Taxation charged based on profits for the period
UK corporation tax based on the results for the period
-
-
Total tax expense in income statement
-
-
Reconciliation of the tax expense
The tax assessed for the year is different from the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 20% (2015: 20.25%). The differences are
explained below:
Year to 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2015
£
£
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation
(7,250,370)
(1,812,798)
Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate
of corporation tax in the UK of 20% (2015: 20.25%)
(1,450,074)
(367,092)
Effects of:
Expenses disallowed for tax purposes
1,281,268
29,283
Deferred tax not provided - tax losses carried forward
168,806
337,809
Total current tax
-
-
The group has tax losses available to be carried forward in certain subsidiaries and the parent. With anticipated
substantial lead times for the group's projects, and the possibility that these may therefore expire before their use, it is
not considered appropriate to anticipate an asset value for them.
No amounts have been recognised within tax on the results of the equity accounted joint ventures.
5.
Loss per share
The calculation of basic and diluted loss per share at 31 December 2016 was based on the loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders of £7,254,184 The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year ending
31 December 2016 and the effect of the potentially dilutive ordinary shares to be issued are shown below.
Year to 31 December 2016
Year to 31 December 2015
£
£
Net loss for the year
(7,254,184)
(1,909,067)
Basic weighted average ordinary shares
in issue during the year
38,962,494
7,149,778
Diluted weighted average ordinary shares
in issue during the year
38,962,494
7,149,778
Loss per share (pence)
Basic
(18.6)
(26.7)
Diluted
(18.6)
(26.7)
The company has consolidated all of the existing ordinary shares as at close of business on 22 May 2017 into ordinary shares
of 0.25 pence on the basis of one consolidated share for every 25 existing ordinary shares. As this consolidation happened
after the year end date but before the approval of the financial statements the weighted average number of ordinary shares
shown above has been adjusted for both years to reflect this change and the prior year loss per share figure has been re-stated.
In accordance with IAS 33 and as the average share price in the year is lower than the exercise price, the share options
do not have a dilutive impact on earnings per share for the year ending 31 December 2016.
Deferred shares have been excluded from the calculation of loss per share due to their nature. Please see note 8 for details
of their rights.
6.
Other intangible assets (group)
Development and exploration
Rivara gas
Ribolla Basin
Ksar Hadada
Total
storage
CBM assets
exploration
facility
acreage
£
£
£
£
31 December 2016
Cost
1 January 2016
4,950,206
3,870,839
1,517,641
10,338,686
Exchange differences
806,044
630,291
-
1,436,335
Disposals
-
-
(4,326)
(4,326)
31 December 2016
5,756,250
4,501,130
1,513,315
11,770,695
Impairment
1 January 2016
-
3,870,839
1,080,829
4,951,668
Exchange differences
-
630,291
-
630,291
Impairment charge for the year
5,756,250
-
-
5,756,250
31 December 2016
5,756,250
4,501,130
1,080,829
11,338,209
Carrying amount
31 December 2016
-
-
432,486
432,486
31 December 2015
4,950,206
-
436,812
5,387,018
31 December 2015
Cost
1 January 2015
5,239,353
4,096,939
1,444,628
10,780,920
Exchange differences
(289,147)
(226,100)
-
(515,247)
Additions
-
-
73,013
73,013
31 December 2015
4,950,206
3,870,839
1,517,641
10,338,686
Impairment
1 January 2015
-
4,096,939
1,080,829
5,177,768
Exchange differences
-
(226,100)
-
(226,100)
Impairment charge for the period
-
-
-
-
31 December 2015
-
3,870,839
1,080,829
4,951,668
Carrying amount
31 December 2015
4,950,206
-
436,812
5,387,018
31 December 2014
5,239,353
-
363,799
5,603,152
The primary intangible assets are all internally generated.
For the purpose of impairment testing of intangible assets, recoverable amounts have been determined based
upon the value in use of the group's three projects.
Rivara gas storage facility
The Group holds a 100% interest in Rivara Gas Storage srl. Intangible assets include an amount of £5,756,000 with
respect to project expenditure. The regional council, Regione Emilia Romagna, where the project is located is
currently denying authorisation for project development. However authorisation has been granted by the national
government. As a result Rivara Gas Storage srl has appealed against this decision to the Emilia Romagna Bologna
Administrative Court.
Whilst the Group has obtained third party legal opinions regarding the appeal and believe that they would be successful in
their appeal it has been decided, for strategic reasons, to close its Italian operations and therefore this asset has been
impaired in full during the year.
7.
Investments in equity-accounted joint ventures
Year to 31 December 2016
£
Cost
1 January 2016
294,891
Additions in year
-
31 December 2016
294,891
Impairment
1 January 2016
-
Impairment recognised in parent company
209,326
31 December 2016
209,326
Share of post-tax losses of equity accounted joint ventures
1 January 2016
156,985
Share of post-tax losses of equity accounted joint ventures for the year
137,906
31 December 2016
294,891
Carrying amount - Group
31 December 2016
-
31 December 2015
137,906
Carrying amount - Company
31 December 2016
85,565
31 December 2015
294,891
The group has a 50 per cent. interest in Independent Resources (Egypt) Limited a company incorporated in England &
Wales, whose purpose is to invest in the oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The other shareholder in Independent Resources (Egypt) Limited (the "Joint Venture") is Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company
plc ("Nostra Terra") a UK resident company whose shares are traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
In October 2015 the Joint Venture acquired a 50 per cent. working interest in the East Ghazalat production licence located
in the Western Desert, Egypt from TransGlobe Energy Corporation through the acquisition of the entire share capital of
Trans Globe (GOS) Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransGlobe Energy Corporation ("TransGlobe). In December 2015,
the name of the acquired company was changed to Sahara Resources (GOS) Inc.
The total consideration for the transaction was $3.5 million of which $2.5 million had been deferred as a vendor loan
repayable by the Joint Venture on 30 September 2017. The loan note accrued interest at 10 per cent annum on the
principal sum, payable semi-annually. Nostra Terra and Echo Energy plc are joint and severally liable for the repayment of the
loan note.
The final loan note principal and semi-annual interest payable to Trans Globe have been settled during the year.
As a non-monetary long-term asset, the consideration for acquiring the share capital of Trans Globe GOS Inc. has been
recorded at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of completion of the acquisition but has not been retranslated at the
prevailing year-end exchange rate.
In January 2016 the Joint Venture was served with notice of default in relation to cash calls raised by North Petroleum
International S.A. ("North Petroleum") the operator of East Ghazalat.
The Joint Venture has rebutted the claims from North Petroleum but the current breakdown in relations has meant that
operator North Petroleum has been unwilling to furnish financial information to allow a proper determination of licence costs
and an audit of licence revenues to be completed.
In light of this lack of access to primary accounting records the results of the Joint Venture for the years ended 31
December 2015 and 31 December 2016 reflect the investment in Sahara Resources GOS Inc. at historical cost and the loan
note consideration payable to Trans Globe and the accrued costs of completing the related acquisition but do not
consolidate any share of profits or losses attributable to Sahara Resources GOS Inc. underlying interests in the East
Ghazalat licence for the period since 1 July 2015, the effective date of the transaction. The investment is reflected at its
estimated recoverable amount at the company level. In determining the group carrying value of the interest in
equity-accounted joint ventures, and consistent with IFRS 11, this has been written down to £nil by limiting the loss relating
to the group share of total comprehensive loss to £137,906.
The current liabilities of the Joint Venture at 31 December 2016 primarily reflects amounts due to Echo Energy
plc in respect of costs incurred by it to third parties in relation to the acquisition by the Joint Venture of Sahara Resources
GOS Inc.
Summarised financial information in relation to the joint venture is presented below:
31 December 2016
31 December 2015
£
£
As at 31 December
Current assets
943,026
1
Non-current assets
1,172,009
2,303,201
Current liabilities
(1,734,506)
(266,124)
Non-current liabilities
-
(2,286,990)
Included in the above amounts are:
Cash and cash equivalents
-
-
Current financial liabilities (excluding trade payables)
(1,734,506)
(266,124)
Non-current financial liabilities (excluding trade payables)
-
(2,286,990)
Net assets (100%)
380,529
(249,912)
Group share of net assets (50%)
190,265
(124,956)
Year ended 31 December
Revenues
-
-
Loss from continuing operations
(324,272)
(313,969)
Total comprehensive loss (100%)
(324,272)
(313,969)
Group share of total comprehensive loss (50%)
(162,136)
(156,985)
Included in the above amounts are:
Depreciation and amortisation
-
-
Interest income
-
-
Interest expense
143,559
36,277
Income tax expense
-
-
8.
Share capital
31 December 2016
31 December 2015
Issued, called up and fully paid
2,293,749,294 0.01p (2015: 335,924,701 0.1p)
ordinary shares
1 January 2016
2,159,247
1,051,434
Equity shares issued
271,365
2,931,135
Sub-division of capital
-
(1,823,322)
31 December 2016
2,430,612
2,159,247
The holders of 0.01p ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends from time to time and are entitled to one vote per
share at meetings of the company.
In addition to the 0.01p ordinary shares detailed above, as part of capital reorganisations in 2015 and 2016, 202,591,368
deferred shares with a nominal value of 0.9p and 419,905,876 2016 deferred shares with a nominal value of 0.09p have been
created. The deferred shares and the 2016 deferred shares have no value or voting rights and the shareholders were not
issued with a share certificate, nor are they listed on AIM. These shares remain issued, called up and fully paid at the year end.
Further shares issued and the sub-division of capital during the year was as follows:
Date
Shares
Price
Shares issued
26/02/2016
6,000,000
0.6p
Shares issued
03/03/2016
77,981,175
0.12p
Sub-division of capital
25/04/2016
419,905,876
0.1p to 0.01p
Shares issued
16/05/2016
245,788,895
0.1p and 0.25p
Shares issued
01/06/2016
144,428,571
0.048p and 0.168p
Shares issued
03/06/2016
452,380,952
0.048p
Shares issued
18/07/2016
73,000,000
0.3p to 0.6p
Shares issued
09/12/2016
958,245,000
0.08p
9.
Share premium account
31 December 2016
31 December 2015
£
£
1 January 2016
16,628,623
16,302,050
Premium arising on issue of equity shares
1,003,029
405,334
Transaction costs
(9,889)
(78,761)
31 December 2016
17,621,763
16,628,623
10.
Share-based payments
(a) Share Options
The share option scheme, which was adopted by the company on 25 November 2005, was established to reward and incentivise
the executive management team for delivering share price growth. The share option scheme is administered by the Remuneration
Committee.
On 4 March 2013 the company issued 200,000 share options to W G Coleman upon his appointment to the board
as chief executive officer.
On 10 October 2014 the company issued 4,205,734 share options in total to the directors, key management
personnel and their service companies as follows:
Individual
Number of options granted
W G Coleman (director)
2,628,583
O P T Franks (director)
525,717
F P McCole (key management personnel)
525,717
Rocky Mountain Limited (company controlled
by B Hepp, key management personnel)
525,717
4,205,734
On 27 February 2015, the company issued 1,050,000 share options to non-director and non-key management personnel.
Details of the tranches of share options outstanding at the year end are as follows:
Date of grant
01/01/2016
Issued/
31/12/2016
Date from which
Lapse
Exercise
Number of
lapsed in
Number of
options may be
date
Price per
options
the year
options
first exercised
option
04/03/2013
200,000
-
200,000
04/03/2013
03/03/2023
1p
10/10/2014
4,205,734
(525,717)
3,680,017
10/10/2015
10/10/2024
3p
27/02/2015
1,050,000
-
1,050,000
27/02/2016
27/02/2025
3p
The options outstanding at the end of the year have a weighted average remaining contractual life of 0.75 years for the options
issued on 10 October 2014, and 1.17 years for the options issued on 27 February 2015. Those issued on 4 March 2013
are considered to have no remaining contractual life.
The fair values of the options granted on 4 March 2013 were calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The
inputs into the model were as follows:
Weighted average share price
10.62p
Weighted average exercise price
1p
Expected volatility
92.00%
Expected life
10 years
Risk free rate
2.10%
Expected dividend yield
Nil
The fair values of the options granted on 10 October 2014 were calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The inputs into the model were as follows:
Weighted average share price
2.12p
Weighted average exercise price
3p
Expected volatility
85.00%
Expected life
10 years
Risk free rate
2.22%
Expected dividend yield
Nil
The average fair value of share options granted in the year was 1.716p each.
The outstanding share options are not subject to any share-performance related vesting conditions but vesting is conditional
upon continuity of service.
The expected volatility was determined with reference to the company's share price since it was admitted for trading on AIM
in December 2005. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the
effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.
The fair values of the options granted on 27 February 2015 were calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The inputs into the model were as follows:
Weighted average share price
1.62p
Weighted average exercise price
3p
Expected volatility
87.00%
Expected life
10 years
Risk free rate
1.73%
Expected dividend yield
Nil
The average fair value of share options granted in the year was 1.28p each.
The outstanding share options are not subject to any share-performance related vesting conditions but vesting is conditional
upon continuity of service.
The expected volatility was determined with reference to the company's share price since it was admitted for trading on AIM
in December 2005. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the
effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.
The group recognised total expenses of £21,477 (2015: £45,942) related to equity-settled, share-based payment transactions
relating to share options during the year.
A deferred taxation asset has not been recognised in relation to the charge for share-based payments due to the availability
of tax losses available to be carried forward.
(b) Warrants over ordinary shares
The company issued warrants over ordinary shares to the company to subscribers of new ordinary shares and as fundraising commission in
respect of equity fundraisings completed during the years to 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2016.
On 8 May 2015 the company issued warrants to subscribe for 9,200,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 1.50p.
On 8 May 2015 the company issued warrants to subscribe for 4,000,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 1.20p.
On 28 May 2015 the company issued warrants to subscribe for 30,800,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 1.50p.
On 21 July 2015 the company issued warrants to subscribe for 8,724,019 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 1.50p.
On 18 November 2015 the company issued warrants to subscribe for 133,333.333 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 1.00p.
On 18 November 2015 the company issued warrants to subscribe for 6,000,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 0.72p.
On 9 December 2016 the company issued warrants to subscribe for 1,006,157,250 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 0.12p.
Details of the tranches of warrants outstanding at the year-end are as follows:
Date of issue
01/01/2016
Issued/
31/12/2016
Date from which
Lapse
Exercise
Number of
lapsed in
Number of
warrants may be
date
price of
warrants
the year
warrants
first exercised
warrants
08/05/2015
9,200,000
-
9,200,000
08/05/2015
28/05/2017
1.50p
08/05/2015
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
08/05/2015
28/05/2018
1.20p
28/05/2015
30,800,000
-
30,800,000
28/05/2015
28/05/2017
1.50p
21/07/2015
8,724,019
-
8,724,019
21/07/2015
28/05/2017
1.50p
16/11/2015
133,333,333
-
133,333,333
16/11/2015
18/11/2017
1.00p
16/11/2015
6,000,000
-
6,000,000
16/11/2015
18/11/2018
0.72p
09/12/2016
-
958,245,000
958,245,000
09/12/2016
09/12/2018
0.12p
09/12/2016
-
47,912,250
47,912,250
09/12/2016
09/12/2018
0.08p
A charge to the profit and loss account has been taken in compliance with IFRS2 in respect of the fair value of warrants
issued to brokers in relation to fundraising services provided as set out below:
The fair value of the 1.20p warrants issued on 8 May 2015 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The inputs into the model were as follows:
| Weighted average share price | 1.05p | |||
| Weighted average exercise price | 1.20p | |||
| Expected volatility | 88.00% | |||
| Expected life | 3 years | |||
| Risk free rate | 1.93% | |||
| Expected dividend yield | Nil | |||
| The average fair value of warrants granted was 0.57p each. | ||||
| The fair value of the 0.72p warrants issued on 18 November 2015 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing | ||||
| model. The inputs into the model were as follows: | ||||
| Weighted average share price | 0.60p | |||
| Weighted average exercise price | 0.72p | |||
| Expected volatility | 85.00% | |||
| Expected life | 3 years | |||
| Risk free rate | 1.95% | |||
| Expected dividend yield | Nil | |||
| The average fair value of warrants granted was 0.31p each. | ||||
| The fair value of the 0.12p warrants issued on 9 December 2016 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing | ||||
| model. The inputs into the model were as follows: | ||||
| Weighted average share price | 0.08p | |||
| Weighted average exercise price | 0.12p | |||
| Expected volatility | 125.00% | |||
| Expected life | 2 years | |||
| Risk free rate | 1.46% | |||
| Expected dividend yield | Nil | |||
| The average fair value of warrants granted was 0.041p each. | ||||
| The group recognised total expenses of £Nil (2015: £5,686) related to equity-settled, share-based payment transactions | ||||
| relating to warrants over ordinary shares during the year. | ||||
| A deferred taxation asset has not been recognised in relation to the charge for share-based payments due to the availability | ||||
| of tax losses available to be carried forward. |
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