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QUESTE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Nov 12, 2014

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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October 2014 Monthly Cash Flow Report

Name of entity:

QUESTE COMMUNICATIONS LTD and controlled entity

ACN or ARBNMonth Ended
081 688 164 31 October 2014
Consolidated statement of cash flows Company Consolidated
Current MonthOct 14$' 000 Year to Date4 months$' 000 Current MonthOct 14$' 000 Year to Date4 months$' 000
Cash flows related to operating activities
1.1 Receipts from customers - - - 38
1.2 Payments forstaff costs(a)advertising and marketing(b)research and development(c)leased assets(d)other working capital(e) (51)---(17) (170)---(22) (80)---(80) (283)---(183)
1.31.41.51 61.61.7 Dividends receivedInterest and other items of a similar nature receivedInterest and other costs of finance paidIncome taxes (paid)/refundIncome taxesOther (provide details if material)- Security deposit 2----- 192---(18) 32---- 2156---(37)
Net operating cash flows (66) (189) (155) (244)

Notes:

The Company currently has a 58.93% (30 September 2014: 58.90%) interest in ASX listed investment company, Orion Equities Limited ("OEQ"). OEQ is a controlled entity of the Company under the Accounting Standards. Therefore, the Consolidated columns in this Monthly Cash Flow Report takes into account the cash flows of the Company and its controlled entity, including OEQ.

The Company's interest in OEQ increased during the month as a consequence of OEQ cancelling 10,000 shares bought-back pursuant to an on-market share buy-back.

Company Consolidated
Current Month Year to Date Current Month Year to Date
Oct 14 4 months Oct 14 4 months
$' 000 $' 000 $' 000 $' 000
1.8 Net operating cash flows (carried forward) (66) (189) (155) (244)
Cash flows related to investing activities
1.9 Payment for acquisition of:
businesses (item 5)(a) - - - -
equity investments(b) (2) (101) (6) (204)
intellectual property(c) - - - -
physical non-current assets(d) - - - -
other non-current assets(e) - - - -
1.10 Proceeds from disposal of:
businesses (item 5)(a) - - - -
equity investments(b) 8 12 17 23
intellectual property(c) - - - 9
(d)physical non-current assets - - - 93
(e)other non-current assets - - - -
1.11 Loans to other entities - - - -
1.12 Loans repaid by other entities - - - -
1.13 Other (provide details if material)
Net investing cash flows 6 (89) 11 (79)
1.14 Total operating and investing cash flows (60) (278) (144) (323)
Cash flows related to financing activities
1.15 Proceeds from issues of shares, options, etc. - - - -
1.16 Proceeds from sale of forfeited shares - - - -
1.17 Proceeds from borrowings - - - -
1.18 Repayment of borrowings - - - -
1.19 Dividends paid - - - -
1.20 Other (provide details if material)
- OEQ On-Market Share Buy Back - - (3) (18)
Net financing cash flows - - (3) (18)
Net increase (decrease) in cash held (60) (278) (147) (341)
1.21 Cash at beginning of month/year to date 369 587 995 1,189
1.22 Exchange rate adjustments to item 1.20 - - - -
1.23 Cash at end of month 309 309 848 848

related entities Payments to related entities of the entity and associates of the Payments to directors of the entity and associates of the directors

Current Month
Oct 14
$' 000
1.24 Aggregate amount of payments to the parties included in item 1.2 (41)
1.25 Aggregate amount of loans to the parties included in item 1.11 -

1.26 Explanation necessary for an understanding of the transactions

Non-cash financing and investing activities

2.1 Details of financing and investing transactions which have had a material effect on consolidated assets and liabilities but did not involve cash flows

None.

2 2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in businesses in which the reporting entity 2.2 Details of outlays made by other entities to establish or increase their share in businesses in which the reporting has an interest

None.

Financing facilities available

Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position. (See AASB 1026 paragraph 12.2).

Amt available$' 000 Amount used$' 000
3.1 Loan facilities - -
3.2 Credit standby arrangements - -

Disposals

Reconciliation of cashReconciliation of cash at the end of the month (as shown inthe consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related Company Consolidated
CurrentMonth Previous CurrentMonth PreviousMonth
Month
items in the accounts is as follows: $' 000 $' 000 $' 000 $' 000
4.1 Cash on hand and at bank 88 223 178 749
4.2 Deposits at call 221 146 670 246
4.3 Bank overdraft - - - -
4.4 Other (Bank Bills) - - - -
Total: cash at end of month (item 1.23) 309 369 848 995

Acquisitions and disposals of business entities

5.1 Name of entity - - - -
  • 5.2 - - Place of incorporation or registration
  • 5.3 - - Consideration for acquisition or disposal
  • 5.4 - - Total net assets
  • 5.5 - - Nature of business

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX.
  • 2 This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Victor Ho Company Secretary

Date: 13 November 2014

(Item 1.9(a)) (Item 1.10(a))

Acquisitions

The Company currently holds the following listed share investments and investments in unlisted managed funds:

31-Oct-14
No Shares/Units % Interest Last Bid Price Market Value
Shares in Orion Equities Limited (OEQ) 9,367,653 58.90 % $ 0.235 $ 2,201,398
Shares in Bentley Capital Limited (BEL) 1,740,625 2.38 % $ 0.145 $ 252,391
Other listed shares various various various $ 94,050
Units in unlisted managed fund 154,902 n/a $ 1.630 $ 252,448
$ 2,800,287

The above investments are regarded as liquid assets to supplement the Company's cash reserves.