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USCOM LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2014
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Uscom Limited ABN 35 091 028 090
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Level 7, 10 Loftus Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T +612 9247 4144 F +612 9247 8157 www.uscom.com.au
Uscom Limited and its controlled entity ABN 35 091 028 090
ASX Appendix 4D Half yearly report – 31 December 2013
Contents
| Results for announcement to the market | 1 |
|---|---|
| Dividends per share | 1 |
| Net Tangible Assets per ordinary share | 1 |
| Status of review | 1 |
| Commentary | 1 |
| Financial highlights | 1 |
| Half yearly report | 2-14 |
Uscom 2014 Half yearly report
ABN 35 091 028 090
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Uscom Limited
Level 7, 10 Loftus Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T +612 9247 4144 F +612 9247 8157 www.uscom.com.au
| Reporting period ended | 31 December | 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous corresponding reporting period: | 31 December | 2012 | ||
| Results for announcement to the market | ||||
| Revenues from ordinary activities | up | 6.55% | to | $387,119 |
| Lossfrom ordinary activities after tax attributable to members |
down | 3.30% | to | $649,072 |
| Net Lossfor the period attributable to members | down | 3.30% | to | $649,072 |
Dividends per Share
It is not proposed to pay a dividend.
Net Tangible Asset per Ordinary Share
| 31 | December | 2013 | 31 | December | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTA backing | 1.8c | 2.4c |
Status of review
The accounts have been reviewed.
Commentary
Refer Executive Chairman review of operations in page 2-3.
Financial highlights
| Financial highlights | |
|---|---|
| Revenues from ordinary activities | $387,119 |
| Loss from ordinary activities | ($649,072) |
| Sales Revenue | $371,808 |
| Net operating cash consumption | ($803,465) |
| Net increase in cash held | $220,373 |
| Cash held at end of the year | $761,568 |
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Your directors present the financial report of Uscom Ltd and its controlled entity for the half-year ended 31 December 2013.
Directors
The names of directors who held office during the whole of the half-year and up to the date of this report are:
Mr Rob Phillips Ms Sheena Jack Mr Christian Bernecker
Review of operations
Uscom Ltd results for the first half of financial year 2014 demonstrate:
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sales revenue increased from $352k to $372k, up 6%
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net operating losses were reduced 3% from $671k in 2013 to $649k in financial year 2014
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operating expenses from ordinary activities were reduced 5% from $1,152k to $1,092k
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at the end of December 2013 the consolidated entity had approximately $762k in cash and $2.8m in total shareholder assets, up 20% from $2.4m in June 2013.
The operational results reported in the Appendix 4D reflect the consolidated entity’s strategic focus of preserving funds as it manages BP+ integration costs and prepares for global manufacture and distribution without the benefits of revenue. Despite this challenge, revenue for the period increased and the operating loss for the same period was reduced.
The consolidated entity’s principal objectives are now to get products to market and take advantage of our new distribution channels and growing market interest.
The last six months have been pivotal for the future of Uscom Ltd. Subsequent to finalising the acquisition of Pulsecor Ltd’s assets in June 2013, the operations of the two companies were integrated into the Sydney headquartered entity, and the consolidated entity has developed the BP+ manufacturing strategy.
The consolidated entity’s activities in the first half of financial year 2014 have been directed at:
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consolidation of the Pulsecor asset acquisition;
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development of the BP+ manufacturing strategy; and
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establishment of sales and distribution networks for both of the consolidated entity’s products.
In September Mr Steven Haken was appointed as our UK based global sales manager with a specific mandate to grow USCOM and BP+ sales channels.
In October the consolidated entity signed a 5 year, US$7m sales deal into China for BP+, which is expected to commence by early 2015, and is anticipated to more than double current global annual revenues when fully operative.
In December consolidated entity appointed Deltex as non-exclusive distributors for the UK with a 3 year, US$2.35m best endeavours target.
We have initiated the distribution and licensing network for BP+, and have expanded USCOM distribution with the appointment of new distributors for Southern US, Sri Lanka and Italy.
To further our distribution goals Rob Phillips and Steven Haken attended Medica in November to advance global sales partnerships and a number of conversations are continuing.
The first half of financial year 2014 also featured the successful raising of more than $1.1m in a private placement to sophisticated investors for the issue of approximately 7.4m shares. The placement was supported by a mix of
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current shareholders and new investors. Following the capital raising there were 75,676,153 ordinary fully paid Uscom shares on issue. Uscom also appointed Lodge Partners in Melbourne as corporate advisors.
These projects were accompanied by a 6% improvement in revenue, a 3% reduction in operating losses and a 20% increase in shareholder equity. The share price at the beginning of the period was $0.20 and the current share price, following the acquisition of BP+, is $0.19, making the current capitalized value of the consolidated entity approximately $14 million.
The science supporting USCOM continues to grow, and the case for USCOM becoming a genuine standard of care technology is reaching clinicians, with significantly increased enquiries and an expanding sales funnel. At the same time BP+ has been recognised as the Gold Standard central Blood Pressure device in adults and children in recent academic publications. Our new global sales focus is to position the USCOM 1A and BP+ to deliver real revenue from increased global sales.
In summary, the first half of financial year 2014 saw the successful integration of the Pulsecor operations, a small capital raise, the appointment of a global sales manager, expanded distribution and sales channels, and the signing of important new long term sales contracts. While effecting these cost-led changes, the consolidated entity has still grown revenue, reduced losses and increased shareholder assets by 20%.
Uscom owns two world leading devices in the field of cardiovascular monitoring, the USCOM 1A and the BP+. The consolidated entity is entering an exciting time as we begin to capitalise on these technologies through an expanded sales and marketing network. Uscom’s current focus is to preserve funds as we move from the spend side to the revenue generating side of the manufacturing cycle and feed our two practice leading cardiovascular monitoring technologies into our expanding global distribution channels.
Uscom is continuing to execute its strategy developed by Management and the Board. The Directors believe this strategy will yield increased revenue for the consolidated entity and allow us to achieve profit projections and grow shareholder value off the back of increasing clinician endorsement.
The Directors consider the foundations are now in place, and the consolidated entity is poised for global growth.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors under S306(3)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.
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Rob Phillips Executive Chairman
Sydney, 21 February 2014
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Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 www.bdo.com.au
Level 11, 1 Margaret St Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY TIM SYDENHAM TO THE DIRECTORS OF USCOM LIMITED
As lead auditor for the review of Uscom Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2013, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
This declaration is in respect of Uscom Limited and the entity it controlled during the period.
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Tim Sydenham Partner
BDO East Coast Partnership
Sydney, 21 February 2014
BDO East Coast Partnership ABN 83 236 985 726 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO (Australia) Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO East Coast Partnership and BDO (Australia) Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation (other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees) in each State or Territory other than Tasmania.
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Uscom Limited and its controlled entity
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the half year ended 31 December 2013
| Continuing operations Note |
31 Dec 2013 31 Dec 2012 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Revenue and other income 2 Raw materials and consumables used Expenses from continuingactivities 3 |
387,119 363,309 (94,207) (82,679) (1,091,984) (1,151,847) |
| Loss before income tax credit from continuing operations Income tax credit |
(799,072) (871,217) 150,000 200,000 |
| Loss after income tax credit from continuing operations | (649,072) (671,217) |
| Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss Foreign currencytranslation difference for foreign operations |
475 (384) |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 475 (384) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | (648,597) (671,601) |
| Attributable to: Owners of the Company Minorityinterest |
(648,597) (671,601) - - |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | (648,597) (671,601) |
| Earnings per share (EPS) Basic earnings per share (cents per share) Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) |
(0.9) (1.1) (0.9) (1.1) |
This Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2013 and the attached notes.
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Uscom Limited and its controlled entity
Consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2013
| Note | 31 Dec 2013 30 Jun 2013 $ $ |
|---|---|
| Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Tax assets Other assets |
761,568 541,195 143,135 98,436 194,909 190,654 522,208 372,208 65,711 54,472 |
| Total current assets | 1,687,531 1,256,965 |
| Non-current assets Plant and equipment Intangible assets |
44,575 51,589 1,442,928 1,506,634 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,487,503 1,558,223 |
| Total assets | 3,175,034 2,815,188 |
| Current liabilities Trade and other payables Short termprovisions |
120,468 196,107 212,469 241,797 |
| Total current liabilities | 332,937 437,904 |
| Non-current liabilities Longtermprovisions |
26,609 22,617 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 26,609 22,617 |
| Total liabilities | 359,546 460,521 |
| Net assets | 2,815,488 2,354,667 |
| Equity Issued capital 4 Options reserve 5 Accumulated losses Foreign currencytranslation reserve |
24,694,060 23,638,157 1,573,989 1,520,474 (23,531,509) (22,882,437) 78,948 78,473 |
| Total equity | 2,815,488 2,354,667 |
This Consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2013 and the attached notes.
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the half year ended 31 December 2013
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the half year ended 31 December 2013 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary share capital $ |
Options reserve $ |
Accumulated losses $ |
Foreign currency Total translation reserve $ $ |
| Balance at 1 July 2012 21,526,920 |
1,379,673 | (21,510,754) | 74,227 1,470,066 |
| Loss for the period - Other comprehensive income - |
- - |
(671,217) - |
- (671,217) (384) (384) |
| Total comprehensive income for the period - |
- | (671,217) | (384) (671,601) |
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Shares Issued 1,234,200 Transaction costs on Shares Issued (14,007) Unissued share capital (150,000) Share-basedpayments - |
- 43,377 |
- - |
- 1,234,200 (14,007) (150,000) - 43,377 |
| Total transactions with owners 1,070,192 |
43,377 | - | - 1,113,569 |
| Balance at 31 December 2012 22,597,113 |
1,423,050 | (22,181,971) | 73,843 1,912,035 |
| Balance at 1 July 2013 23,638,157 |
1,520,474 | (22,882,437) | 78,473 2,354,667 |
| Loss for the period - Other comprehensive income - |
- - |
(649,072) - |
- (649,072) 475 475 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period - |
- | (649,072) | 475 (648,597) |
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Shares Issued 1,125,206 Transaction costs on Shares Issued (69,303) Share-basedpayments - |
- 53,515 |
- - |
- 1,125,206 (69,303) - 53,515 |
| Total transactions with owners 1,055,903 |
53,515 | - | - 1,109,418 |
| Balance at 31 December 2013 24,694,060 |
1,573,989 | (23,531,509) | 78,948 2,815,488 |
This Consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2013 and the attached notes.
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Uscom Limited and its controlled entity
Consolidated statement of cash flows for the half year ended 31 December 2013
| 31 Dec 2013 31 Dec 2012 $ $ |
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| Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Grants and others received Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received |
327,109 421,422 - 3,529 (1,134,952) (1,131,763) 4,378 7,414 |
| Net cash used in operatingactivities | (803,465) (699,398) |
| Cash flows from investing activities Purchase ofpatents and trademarks |
(32,065) (19,127) |
| Net cash used in investingactivities | (32,065) (19,127) |
| Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of shares and options Share issue costs |
1,125,206 1,084,200 (69,303) (14,007) |
| Net cashprovided byfinancingactivities | 1,055,903 1,070,193 |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Net cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Exchange rate adjustments to cash and cash equivalents at the beginning ofthe period |
220,373 351,668 542,607 543,754 (1,412) 709 |
| Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 761,568 896,131 |
This Consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2013 and the attached notes.
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Selected Explanatory Notes to the Financial Statements For the half year ended 31 December 2013
Note 1 – Statement of significant accounting policies
The half-year consolidated financial report was approved by the Board of Directors on 21 February 2014. This half-year consolidated financial report has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 134 and is to be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2013. This is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, including Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001.
The half-year report does not include full disclosures of the type normally included in an annual financial report and therefore cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the consolidated entity as the full financial report.
Accordingly, it is recommended that this financial report be read in conjunction with the annual financial report for the year ended 30 June 2013 and any public announcements made by Uscom Limited during the half-year in accordance with continuous disclosure requirements arising under the Corporations Act 2001.
The same accounting policies have been followed as those applied and discussed in the financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2013.
New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted
The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. The adoption of these accounting standards and interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the consolidated entity. Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
Going Concern
The consolidated entity incurred a net loss of $649,072 (2012: $671,601) and incurred operating cash outflows of $803,465 (2012: $699,398) during the period ended 31 December 2013, and had $761,568 cash on hand as at 31 December 2013.
These conditions indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The consolidated entity's forecasts and projections for the next twelve months take account of the current operational status and future trading performance and indicate that in the directors' opinion the consolidated entity will be able to operate as a going concern.
The first half of financial year 2014 saw the appointment of a global sales manager, expanded distribution and sales channels, and the signing of the China and Deltex distribution deals and the appointment of 3 additional distributors. The revenue benefits from these distribution agreements should become evident in the next 6 months.
Management is confident of success with the current strategy of expanding and growing distribution. However, the timing of revenue and sales volumes expected from current and new operations may vary from those forecast by management, and this may generate material uncertainty as to the timing of operating cash flows. Should the timing of cash flows be significantly different to those forecasts the consolidated entity may need to seek alternative financing options to enable it to settle its liabilities as they fall due.
The Directors are satisfied that adequate plans and strategies have been formulated and will be adopted as required to allow the consolidated entity to have sufficient cash to meet its obligations through to February 2015 (12 months from date on review report). On this basis the financial report has been prepared on the going concern basis.
Should the consolidated entity be unable to continue as a going concern it may be required to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities other than in the normal course of business and at amounts different to those stated in the financial statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount of liabilities that might result should the consolidated entity be unable to continue as a going concern and meet its debts as and when they fall due.
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| Note 2 – Revenue Sale of goods Other revenue Interest received Other income Exchange gain Miscellaneous income Total other income Total revenue Note 3 – Expenses from ordinary activities Depreciation and amortisation expenses Employee expenses Research and development expenses Advertising and marketing expenses Occupancy expenses Regulatory expenses Administrative expenses Exchange losses Total expenses from ordinary activities Note 4 – Issued capital Ordinary shares Fully paid ordinary shares Total contributed equity Movement in issued capital Shares on issue at the beginning of the period Private Placement in July 2012 Private Placement in September and November 2012 Exercise of options in January 2013 Consideration for acquisition of assets in June 2013 Exercise of options in July 2013 Private Placement in August 2013 Exercise of options in September 2013 Share Placement in September and November 2013 Share issue cost Ordinary shares at the end of the period Ordinary shares at the beginning of the period Ordinary shares issued during Private Placement Ordinary shares issued by exercise of options Ordinary shares issued for acquisition of assets Total fully paid ordinary shares at the end of the period |
31 Dec 2013 31 Dec 2012 $ $ 371,808 352,366 |
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| 4,378 7,414 |
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| 10,933 - - 3,529 |
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| 10,933 3,529 |
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| 387,119 363,309 |
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| 103,773 45,080 365,237 424,761 207,781 281,312 154,890 104,636 58,598 78,493 47,960 47,434 153,745 168,316 - 1,815 |
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| 1,091,984 1,151,847 |
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| 24,694,060 23,638,157 |
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| 24,694,060 23,638,157 |
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| 23,638,157 21,376,920 - 150,000 - 1,084,200 - 744 - 1,050,000 1,487 - 30,000 - 3,719 - 1,090,000 - (69,303) (23,707) |
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| 24,694,060 23,638,157 |
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| Number Number 68,171,985 52,124,488 7,416,668 11,034,997 87,500 12,500 - 5,000,000 |
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| 75,676,153 68,171,985 |
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| Note 5 – Options reserve Options reserve balance at the beginning of the period Expenses arising from share-based payment Options reserve balance at the end of the period Movement in option number Options at the beginning of the period Granted during the period Lapsed during the period Exercised during the period Options at the end of the period |
31 Dec 2013 30 June 2013 $ $ 1,520,474 1,379,673 53,515 140,801 |
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| 1,573,989 1,520,474 |
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| Number Number 6,287,500 3,560,000 - 3,000,000 (2,075,000) (260,000) (87,500) (12,500) |
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| 4,125,000 6,287,500 |
Note 6 – Operating segments
Segment information
The consolidated entity operates in the global health and medical products industry. Globally the company has 5 geographic sales and distribution segments as shown below. For each segment, the CEO and General Manager review internal management reports on at least a monthly basis.
The largest customer group which operates in Asia accounts for 47% of the total sales revenue (2012: 40%).
| Australia / NZ Asia USA Europe Other region Head office Total $ $ $ $ $ $ |
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| 31 Dec 2013 Sales to external customers Other revenues Total segment revenue Segment expenses Segment result before income tax 31 Dec 2012 Sales to external customers Other revenues Total segment revenue Segment expenses Segment result before income tax |
2,950 173,564 4,781 139,616 50,897 - 371,808 15,311 - - - - - 15,311 |
| 18,261 173,564 4,781 139,616 50,897 - 387,119 (61,770) (54,185) (93,956) (70,289) (24,634) (881,357) (1,186,191) |
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| (43,509) 119,379 (89,175) 69,327 26,263 (881,357) (799,072) |
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| - 139,316 53,289 125,181 34,580 - 352,366 10,943 - - - - - 10,943 |
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| 10,943 139,316 53,289 125,181 34,580 - 363,309 - (50,066) (102,551) (56,087) (8,117) (1,017,705) (1,234,526) |
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| 10,943 89,250 (49,262) 69,094 26,463 (1,017,705) (871,217) |
There is no material change to segment assets compared to 30 June 2013.
Note 7 – Contingent liabilities
There were no contingencies as at 31 December 2013.
Note 8 – Significant events
The consolidated entity completed a private placement raising new capital in total of $1.1m. In August 2013, 150,000 shares were issued at 20 cents raising $30,000 in new capital. In September and November 2013, another 7,266,668 shares were issued at 15 cents raising an additional $1,090,000 as a result of a private placement to sophisticated investors. The issue was within the company’s 15% capacity under Listing Rule 7.1 and the additional 10% capacity under Listing Rule 7.1A.
Note 9 – Events after the reporting date
There were no events subsequent to 31 December 2013 that are required to be reported in this note.
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
In the directors' opinion:
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the attached financial statements and notes thereto comply with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 'Interim Financial Reporting', the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;
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the attached financial statements and notes thereto give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2013 and of its performance for the financial half-year ended on that date; and
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there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 303(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.
On behalf of the directors
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Rob Phillips Executive Chairman
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Sheena Jack
Director
Sydney, 21 February 2014
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Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 www.bdo.com.au
Level 11, 1 Margaret St Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT
To the members of Uscom Limited
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Uscom Limited, which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2013, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a statement of accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the half-year’s end or from time to time during the half-year.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2013 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 . As the auditor of Uscom Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report 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 Australian Auditing Standards 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.
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Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 . We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of Uscom Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s review report.
Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Uscom Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
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(a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2013 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and
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(b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and Corporations Regulations 2001
Emphasis of matter
Without modifying our conclusion, we draw attention to Note 1 in the financial report, which indicates that the consolidated entity incurred a net loss of $649,072 for the half-year ended 31 December 2013, incurred net operating cash outflows of $803,465 for the half-year ended 31 December 2013, and had $761,568 cash on hand as at 31 December 2013.
These conditions, along with other matters as set out in Note 1, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and therefore, the consolidated entity may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
BDO East Coast Partnership
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Tim Sydenham Partner
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