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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.