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Adams PLC
27 November 2015
Adams PLC
("Adams" or the "Company")
Interim Results for the Six Months ended 30 September 2015
Adams Plc (AIM: ADA), an investing company focusing on the
technology and life sciences sectors, is pleased to announce its
unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September
2015.
Chairman's Statement
I was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in May
of this year and subsequently took over the role of Chairman from
Nicholas Nelson on his retirement at the Annual General Meeting of
the Company on 11 September 2015. I thank Nicholas for all his work
in completing the restructuring process of Adams (formerly
Carpathian Plc) in to an investing company. The Company also
announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Mitchell as a non-executive
director on 6 August 2015.
One of my first priorities on joining the Board was to seek to
strengthen the Company's balance sheet by raising additional funds
to be used to make investments in accordance with the Company's
investing policy and for general working capital purposes. This was
achieved by way of a placing of 18,181,818 new ordinary shares of
EUR0.01 each with new and existing investors at a placing price of
4.4p (5.962 EURcents) per ordinary share to raise GBP800,000
(EUR1,084,000) for the Company before expenses. The new shares were
admitted to trading on AIM on 23 September 2015.
The Company is an investing company focusing on the technology
and life sciences sectors and incurred a loss after tax for the six
months ended 30 September 2015 of EUR95,000 compared to a loss of
EUR72,000 in the previous 2014 half year. The reported loss mainly
reflects administration expenses of EUR116,000 less gains amounting
to EUR24,000 on portfolio investments in the six month period.
During the six months to 30 September 2015, the Company invested
EUR242,000 in two AIM listed technology businesses. One is a global
online gaming and sports betting company and the other is a leading
processor technology company that creates unique, patented
semiconductor IP for multimedia and communication applications.
The Company also disposed of the two investments that it held at
the 31 March 2015 year end for a total cash sale consideration of
EUR193,000.
As at 30 September 2015, the two new investments had a carrying
value of EUR247,000 (31 March 2015: EUR174,000 represented by the
two quoted holdings that have since been sold).
Subsequent to the 30 September 2015 period end, the Company
invested EUR121,000 in a leading AIM listed provider of outsourced
digital asset management and personalised customer communication
services.
At 30 September 2015, the Company had net assets of EUR1,239,000
inclusive of cash balances of EUR1,012,000 compared with net assets
of EUR250,000 at 31 March 2015 inclusive of cash balances of
EUR158,000. The increase in net assets is attributable to the
receipt of EUR1,084,000 of share issue proceeds less the loss of
EUR95,000 in the period.
Outlook
Equity markets had a difficult six months to the end of
September 2015 reflecting a significant slowdown in China's
economy, together a myriad of other challenges including the
ongoing European debt crisis, conflicts in the Ukraine and the
Middle East, uncertainty over the UK referendum on its EU
membership and also an expectation that a US interest rate rise is
probable later this year.
It remains the Board's intention to acquire additional
investments in the technology and biotechnology sectors. However,
given the uncertain and challenging markets, the Board will
continue to maintain a highly selective investment approach. I am
confident that this will enable us to build considerable value for
shareholders going forward.
Michael Bretherton
Chairman
27 November 2015
Enquiries:
Adams plc
Mike Bretherton Tel: +44 1534 719 760
Nomad
Cairn Financial Advisers LLP
Sandy Jamieson, James Caithie Tel: +44 207 148 7900
Broker
Peterhouse Corporate Finance Limited
Heena Karani Tel: +44 207 469 3393
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
6 months ended Year ended 6 months ended
30 September 31 March 30 September
2015 2015 2014
Note (Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited)
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Net change in fair value
of investments at fair value
through profit or loss 6 24 172 1
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Total income 24 172 1
Expenses
Net foreign exchange (loss)
/gain (3) 14 6
Administrative expenses (116) (211) (79)
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Operating loss (95) (25) (72)
Loss on ordinary activities
before taxation (95) (25) (72)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities - - -
Loss for the period (95) (25) (72)
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Basic and diluted loss per
share (EUR cents) 10 (0.4) (0.1) (0.4)
Since there is no other comprehensive loss, the loss for the
period is the same as the total comprehensive loss for the period
attributable to the owners of the Company.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
As at As at As at
30 September 31 March 30 September
2015 2015 2014
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited)
Note EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Investments 5 247 174 61
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 7 5 10 6
Cash and cash equivalents 5 1,012 158 154
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1,017 168 160
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Total assets 1,264 342 221
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Equity and Liabilities
Called up share capital 9 413 231 231
Share premium 1,116 214 214
Retained earnings (290) (195) (242)
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Total equity 1,239 250 203
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 8 25 92 18
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Total current liabilities 25 92 18
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Total liabilities 25 92 18
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Total equity and liabilities 1,264 342 221
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The interim report on was approved and authorised for issue by
the Board of Directors on 27 November 2015 and signed on its behalf
by:
Michael Bretherton
Chairman
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
Share Share Retained
Capital Premium Losses Total
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
At 1 April 2014 162 133 (170) 125
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Issue of shares 69 81 - 150
Total comprehensive loss for
the period - - (72) (72)
At 30 September 2014 231 214 (242) 203
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Total comprehensive gain for
period - - 47 47
At 31 March 2015 231 214 (195) 250
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Issue of shares 182 902 - 1,084
Total comprehensive loss for
period - - (95) (95)
At 30 September 2015 413 1,116 (290) 1,239
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Share capital is the amount subscribed for shares at nominal
value.
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Share premium represents the excess of the amount subscribed for
share capital over the nominal value of these shares net of share
issue expenses.
Retained losses represent the cumulative losses of the Company
attributable to equity shareholders.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
6 months
ended Year ended 6 months ended
30 September 31 March 30 September
2015 2015 2014
(Unaudited) (Audited) (Unaudited)
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Loss for the period (95) (25) (72)
Adjustment for:
Exclude net changes in fair value
of investments (24) (172) (1)
Decrease /(increase) in trade
and other receivables 5 (3) 1
(Decrease)/increase in trade and
other payables (67) 79 5
Net cash outflows from operating
activities (181) (121) (67)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sales of investments 193 79 7
Payments to acquire investments (242) (67) (53)
Net cash (used)/generated in investing
activities (49) 12 (46)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Issue of ordinary share capital 182 69 69
Issue of premium share capital 902 81 81
Net cash from financing 1,084 150 150
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Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 854 41 37
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period 158 117 117
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period 1,012 158 154
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NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
1 General information
Adams PLC is a company incorporated in the Isle of Man and is
listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The
principal activities of the Company are described in the Chairman's
Statement.
2 Basis of preparation
The interim financial statements of Adams Plc are unaudited
condensed financial statements for the six months ended 30
September 2015. These include unaudited comparatives for the six
months ended 30 September 2014 together with audited comparatives
for the year ended 31 March 2015.
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies expected to
apply for the financial year to 31 March 2016 which are based on
the recognition and measurement principles of International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European
Union (EU). The financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention. The Company's presentation and
functional currency is Euros.
The interim financial statements do not include all of the
information required for full annual financial statements and do
not comply with all the disclosures in IAS 34 'Interim Financial
Reporting', and should be read in conjunction with the Company's
annual financial statements to 31 March 2015. Accordingly, whilst
the interim statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS,
they cannot be construed as being in full compliance with IFRS.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS
as adopted by the European Union requires the use of certain
critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to
exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company's
accounting policies.
3 Going concern
Information on the business environment, financial position and
the factors underpinning the Company's future prospects and
portfolio are included in the Chairman's Statement. The Directors
confirm that they are satisfied that the Company has adequate
resources to continue in business for the medium term based on the
current liquid resources available. For this reason, they continue
to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial
statements.
4 Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those
followed in the preparation of the annual financial statements of
Adams Plc for the year ended 31 March 2015 which received an
unqualified audit opinion. A copy of these financial statements are
available on the website at www.adamsplc.co.uk
5 Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
As at As at As at
30 September 31 March 30 September
2015 2015 2014
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Equity investments 247 174 61
Cash at bank 1,012 158 154
1,259 332 215
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6 Net change in fair value of investments at fair value through profit or loss
As at As at As at
30 September 31 March 30 September
2015 2015 2014
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Movement in unrealised (losses)/gains
on investments (126) 128 1
Realised gain on investments 150 44 -
24 172 1
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7 Trade and other receivables
As at As at As at
30 September 31 March 30 September
2015 2015 2014
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Prepayments 5 10 6
5 10 6
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8 Trade and other payables
As at As at As at
30 September 31 March 30 September
2015 2015 2014
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Trade payables 12 6 16
Accruals 13 86 2
25 92 18
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Accruals principally comprise amounts outstanding for ongoing
expenses. The carrying amount of trade payables approximates to its
fair value.
9 Share capital and share premium
Number of Share Share
shares issued capital premium
and fully paid up EUR'000 EUR'000
Ordinary shares of EUR0.01
At 1 April 2014 16,166,392 162 133
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Issue of shares 6,928,406 69 81
At 30 September 2014 23,094,798 231 214
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Issue of shares - - -
At 31 March 2015 23,094,798 231 214
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Issue of shares 18,181,818 182 902
At 30 September 2015 41,276,616 413 1,116
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On 23 September 2015 the Company issued 18,181,818 new ordinary
shares of EUR0.01 each by way of a placing at 4.4p (5.962 EURcents)
each.
During September 2014, warrant holders exercised warrants and
subscribed for 6,928,406 Ordinary Shares of EUR0.01 each in the
Company at an exercise price of 2.165 EURcents per share. Following
these exercises, there are no further warrants outstanding.
The authorised Ordinary Share capital of the Company at 30
September 2015 is 350,000,000 Ordinary Shares of EUR0.01 each (31
March 2015 and 30 September 2014: 350,000,000 Ordinary Shares of
EUR0.01 each).
10 Loss per share
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