Igraine Plc
(“Igraine” or “the
Company”)
Financial
Statements for the Year Ended 31 December
2023
The directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 December
2023.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Igraine is an investment issuer listed on the
Access Segment of the Aquis Growth Market Exchange. The Company
maintains an investment strategy focused on the evaluation of
innovative technologies and commercially attractive discoveries in
the health, medtech, biotech and life science sectors
worldwide.
The commercial objective of the Company is to
seek investment opportunities that are at inflection points that if
proven and successful can dramatically alter their valuation and
growth trajectory. The Company can identify these opportunities
through the network the Board maintains internally and through the
advisory services the company
retains.
REVIEW
OF BUSINESS
During the financial year ended 31 December 2023, Igraine Plc faced a challenging
market environment, reflecting broader economic uncertainties and
volatility in the small cap space within the UK. Despite these
headwinds, the Company remained committed to its strategic
objectives and has made notable progress in key
areas.
In the past year, Igraine Plc successfully
made a strategic investment into Fixit Medical Ltd, demonstrating
our commitment to identifying and supporting promising
opportunities within the healthcare sector. This investment aligns
with our long-term strategy to diversify and strengthen our
portfolio.
Whilst monitoring existing investments and
reviewing new targets, the Company has been in discussions with a
number of parties regarding a potential full business amalgamation.
Discussions held during the year were positive and would
significantly assist in creating greater shareholder value. As we
move into 2024, these discussions are ongoing and progressing well,
reflecting our proactive approach to exploring opportunities that
can enhance our strategic position and drive
growth.
We are also pleased to welcome a new
significant shareholder to Igraine Plc. The support from our
shareholders is invaluable, and we remain dedicated to delivering
value to them.
INVESTEE
COMPANY
UPDATES
Fixit
Medical
Ltd
During
the financial period Igraine acquired 20% of Fixit Medical Limited,
343 new Ordinary shares of £0.01 at a price of £230.41 per share
for a total cost of
£99,997.94.
Fixit
medical Ltd (Fixit), a research and experimental development
company focused on social sciences and humanities, is the sole
owner, designer and developer of Cingo®, the next drainage catheter
fixation device. Cingo features best in class catheter fixation
through a pull-force dissipating design and an estimated two-week
wear time. Cingo also boasts a revolutionary design that
protects catheters from twisting and kinking, providing easy access
to the catheter exit site for improved visibility and cleaning, and
includes a breakthrough integral shower-safe feature. Fixit CEO and
Inventor of Cingo, Dr. Robert Ward, MB BS FRCS FRCR, is a
specialist in vascular and interventional radiology and has
developed the most advanced and patient-centric drainage catheter
fixation device available
today.
Since
acquiring a significant equity stake, Fixit has made significant
strides towards the commercialisation of Cingo. Working with MDM
Management Ltd and other partners to develop and refine the device.
The prototype design has advanced considerably and testing for both
the adhesive and the device’s materials have
commenced.
Excalibur
Medicines
Limited
Igraine
maintains a 2% equity interest in Excalibur Medicines Limited
(EML)and has the rights to co-invest in all healthcare and
life-science investment opportunities sourced or invested into by
Excalibur Healthcare
Services.
EML is a
subsidiary of Excalibur Healthcare Services Ltd. EML has secured
exclusive rights to and owns the patents on a drug, AZD1656, which
is being developed as a potential therapeutic for diabetics. EML
entered into an agreement with Saint George St Capital Limited
(SGS) for the ownership of licenses of AZD 1656 and
commercialisation rights to EML in return for funding the clinical
trial and running costs of SGS. The funding agreement for AZD1656
covers the COVID-19 project and additional
projects.
Under the
agreement SGS Capital would benefit from 30% of the proceeds of any
commercialisation of the drug after a preferential payment of
£19.2million to EML. EML benefits from 70% of the ongoing
proceeds.
The trial
that concluded in 2022 showed that AZD1656 promoted the movement of
T-reg cells to the point of disease to reduce inflammation
successfully.
During
the year a company called Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc listed on the
NASDAQ. Upon listing it was observed that Conduit made claims as to
owning AZD1656, licensed in six indications including Covid-19. The
Company is aware of a number of transactions made between SGS
shareholders and Conduit
Pharmaceuticals.
Together
with Sir Professor Christopher Evans
and Martin Walton of Excalibur
Medicines Limited the Company is receiving advice as to how best to
proceed, whilst maintaining numerous, encouraging, conversations on
Igraine’s
shareholding.
Oscillate
Plc
The
company retains its 21,475,000 shareholding in Oscillate Plc,
acquired in 2022, representing approximately 10.2% of Oscillate’s
issued share
capital.
Oscillate
Plc is an investment issuer listed on the Aquis Growth Market
Exchange seeking investment in the medical cannabis sector, special
situations and investments in the medical psychedelic industry. As
of 30 November 2023, Oscillate’s cash
position was
£1,101,259.
During
the year Oscillate Plc held an Annual General Meeting seeking
approval for, amongst other things, the Members Voluntary
Liquidation of the Company. As the largest shareholder in the
Company, Igraine were pleased that the resolution was not passed
and that the Company has since continued to operate with a view to
identifying and completing a reverse takeover transaction. To this
end, the companies are in constant dialogue over transactions and
targets.
Legacy
Investment
Igraine
Plc has made significant progress in recovering funds from
historical investments. This ongoing effort is crucial for
improving our financial position and enhancing our ability to
reinvest in new opportunities. The Company has taken a proactive
approach by entering into legal claims, issuing statutory demands
and even taking a director of a historical investee to court. The
Board is encouraged by these developments and will continue to
priorities the recovery of assets to strengthen our balance
sheet.
POST-YEAR
END
REVIEW
In the
period following the financial period ending 31 December 2023, the company and its investments
have progressed
well.
-
£50,000
has been recovered from a historical loan with a final interest
payment
due.
-
A court
date has been set in Igraine’s lawsuit against a director of a
historical investee who provided a personal guarantee of £100,000
and
defaulted.
-
The
Company’s investment in Oscillate Plc has increased in value by 50%
since the 31st of December
2023.
Mr S Grant-Rennick - Director
Date:
24
June
2024
EVENTS
SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR
The Company continues to monitor the
development of its maiden investment with Excalibur under the
Co-Investment
Agreement.
Results to date have been positive as the
Excalibur team progress commercialisation discussions with the
preference being that of a trade
sale.
The Company invested £100,000 into Fixit
Medical Ltd. Fixit, a research and experimental development
company focused on social sciences and humanities, is the sole
owner, designer and developer of Cingo®, the next drainage catheter
fixation
device.
The Company is in the process of instructing
legal professionals to recover value from legacy investments
entered into by previous
management.
DIVIDENDS
The Directors
do not propose a dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2023 (2022:
£nil).
Extract from
auditor report:
“Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have
concluded that the directors’ use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is
appropriate. Our evaluation of the directors’ assessment of the
entity’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of
accounting included:
-
Obtaining and reviewing management’s going concern
assessment (including the arithmetic accuracy thereof) and
associated
-
Cashflow forecasts for the period of 12 months from
the date of approval of the financial
statements;
-
Challenging and reviewing the assumptions applied
in the cashflow forecasts for
reasonableness;
-
Comparing the cashflow forecasts to historic
financial information;
and
-
Performing sensitivity analysis where
appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not
identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant
doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a
period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements
are authorised for issue.”
The Directors of
the Company, who have issued this RIS announcement after due and
careful enquiry, accept responsibility for its
content.
Enquiries
Company:
Steve Winfield (Executive
Director)
Steve@igraineplc.com
Simon Grant-Rennick (Non-Executive
Director)
Simon@igraineplc.com
Investor
relations : info@igraineplc.com
Aquis Growth
Market Corporate
Adviser:
Peterhouse
Capital Limited
Tel: +44 (0) 207 469
0930
Statement of Profit or Loss
For the
year ended 31 December
2023 |
|
|
|
2023
£ |
|
2022
£ |
CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss
of
investments |
|
(600,000) |
|
- |
Loss on
revaluation of investments |
|
(64,425)
|
|
(107,375) |
Administrative expenses |
|
(199,100) |
|
(241,315) |
OPERATING LOSS |
|
(863,525) |
|
(348,690) |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Income |
|
4,208 |
|
3,329 |
LOSS
BEFORE INCOME TAX |
|
(859,317) |
|
(345,361) |
Income
tax |
|
- |
|
- |
LOSS FOR
THE YEAR |
|
(859,317) |
|
(345,361) |
Earnings per share expressed in pence per share: |
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
-0.99 |
|
-0.40 |
Diluted |
|
-0.99 |
|
-0.40 |
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 December
2023 |
|
|
2023
£ |
|
2022
£ |
LOSS FOR THE
YEAR |
(859,317)
|
|
(345,361) |
Other comprehensive
income |
|
- |
|
- |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
YEAR |
(859,317) |
|
(345,361) |
Statement of Financial
Position
As at 31 December
2023 |
|
|
|
2023
£ |
|
2022
£ |
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
Investments |
|
|
196,638 |
|
761,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
|
107,532 |
|
134,637 |
Investments |
|
|
- |
|
- |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
118,843 |
|
388,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
226,375 |
|
523,049 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS |
|
|
423,013 |
|
1,284,112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
Called up share capital |
|
|
588,786 |
|
588,786 |
Share premium |
|
|
1,946,995 |
|
1,946,995 |
Other reserves |
|
|
46,116 |
|
46,116 |
Retained earnings |
|
|
(2,377,383) |
|
(1,518,066) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL EQUITY |
|
|
204,514 |
|
1,063,831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities -
borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest bearing loans and
borrowings |
|
|
19,907 |
|
29,922 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest bearing loans and
borrowings |
|
|
10,015 |
|
9,768 |
Trade and other
payables |
|
|
188,577 |
|
180,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES |
|
|
218,499 |
|
220,281 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL EQUITY AND
LIABILITIES |
|
|
423,013 |
|
1,284,112 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board
of Directors and authorised for issue on 24 June
2024 and were signed on its behalf
by:
Mr S Grant-Rennick - Director
Statement of Changes in
Equity
For the year ended 31 December
2023 |
|
Called up share
capital |
|
Share
premium |
|
Other
reserves |
|
Retained
earnings |
|
Total
equity |
|
£ |
|
£ |
|
£ |
|
£ |
|
£ |
Balance at 1 January
2022 |
588,786 |
|
1,946,995 |
|
46,116 |
|
(1,172,705) |
|
1,409,192 |
Changes in
equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit for the
year |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
(345,361) |
|
(345,361) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at 31 December
2022 |
588,786 |
|
1,946,995 |
|
46,116 |
|
(1,518,066) |
|
1,063,831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in
equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit for the
year |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
(859,317) |
|
(859,317) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at 31 December
2023 |
588,786 |
|
1,946,995 |
|
46,116 |
|
(2,377,383) |
|
204,514 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company’s reserves are as
follows:
•The share premium represents premiums
received on the initial issuing of the share capital. Any
transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are
deducted from share premium, net of any related income tax
benefits.
•Other reserves arise from the requirement to
value share options and warrants in existence at the grant date
(see Note 19).
•Retained earnings include all current and
prior period results as disclosed in the statement of comprehensive
income.