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FFI Holdings PLC
21 September 2017
Press Release
FFI Holdings PLC
("FFI Holdings" or "the Company")
Final Results for Film Finances, Inc. for the year ended 31
March 2017
FFI Holdings PLC (AIM: FFI), the world leader in the provision
of completion contracts to the entertainment industry for films,
television, mini-series and streaming product, is pleased to
present audited non-statutory financial statements of Film
Finances, Inc. (the "Group"), the predecessor company to FFI
Holdings, for the year ended 31 March 2017.
Financial Highlights:
-- Group revenue up 9.1% to $38.8m (2016: $35.6m*).
-- Underlying EBIT of $12.7m, with Reported EBIT of $10.5m (2016: $3.0m).
-- Adjusted net income of $5.5m (2016: $1.9m).
-- First-time revenue contributions from editing and equipment
rental following the acquisition of Pivotal Post late in the
financial year (February 2017).
-- Successful IPO on AIM market raised net proceeds of approximately GBP26.5m on 30 June 2017.
FFI Holdings Trading Update:
-- Core Completion Contract business trading well, with
continued growth in the first half of FY 2018.
-- Pivotal Post delivering significant growth through successful
cross-selling from FFI's core business.
-- Binding LOI signed with a company engaged in duplication,
authoring and production consulting for film and TV productions,
with completion expected before calendar year end.
-- A number of other acquisition opportunities in advanced
stages of negotiation, with several completions anticipated before
calendar year end.
-- Successful creation of FFI Insurance, a Captive Insurer,
offering the Company significant cost savings going forward.
-- New agreement with MS Amlin Underwriting Limited ("Amlin"), a
long-term insurance partner and shareholder of FFI, which is
working with FFI Insurance on operational implementation.
-- First Chinese completion contract quarterly payment received in June.
-- Photography of IMAX panda movie is complete and now in editing.
-- PICC agreement signed in June and the Company is working with
its Chinese counterparts towards writing its first insurance
business in China.
Steve Ransohoff, CEO of FFI Holdings, commented: "The financial
year to end-March 2017 saw continued growth across FFI's business.
The Group has continued to trade well during the first six months
of the current financial year and we remain on target to achieve
the objectives we set out at the time of our IPO. Our first goal of
creating an in-house, captive insurance platform has already been
achieved and we are making good progress in diversifying our
business beyond completion contracts through the development of
complementary industry services and content acquisition
strategies."
*Note: One of the Group's subsidiaries, Cashet Card, was
disposed of in November 2016. For comparative purposes, and in
accordance with IFRS accounting principles, the Group's financial
results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2016 have been adjusted
to present Cashet Card's contributions as if the operations had
been discontinued for both financial years 2016 and 2017.
About FFI Holdings PLC
FFI Holdings PLC (AIM: FFI) is the holding company of Film
Finances Inc. ("FFI"), the world's leading provider of completion
contracts to the entertainment industry, which offer assurance to
the financiers of film, TV, mini-series and online media content
that productions will be completed on time and on budget. These
contracts serve to offload risks to production budgets and
timelines for financiers, as well as for FFI through long-standing
insurance relationships.
Since its founding in the 1950s, FFI has issued contracts on
approximately 1,700 productions with gross budgets in excess of
US$17 billion. These include many of the film industry's best
known-titles, ranging from the first Bond movie (Dr. No, 1962) to
The Hunger Games (2012) and Oscar winning films such as 12 Years a
Slave (2013) and La-La Land (2016).
Over successive decades FFI has grown globally to become a
trusted, iconic brand at the centre of the film industry.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, it has 11 offices globally,
including in London, Stockholm, Toronto, New York, Cape Town,
Cologne and Shanghai.
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Chief Executive's Statement
As Chief Executive Officer, I am pleased to be delivering the
non-statutory annual report for Film Finances, Inc. ("FFI") in
respect of the year ended 31 March 2017. In May 2017 FFI Holdings
PLC ("FFI Holdings") was incorporated as a holding company of Film
Finances Inc. ahead of FFI Holdings' initial public offering and
listing on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in June of
this year.
FFI Holdings' IPO marked an important milestone for the Group.
Founded in the UK over six decades ago in the formative years of
the British film industry, listing in London saw FFI return to its
UK roots and equip the Group for the considerable growth
opportunities we see ahead of us.
Our public offering also served to draw attention to the
important role the Group plays in the global entertainment
production industry - a role hitherto not widely recognised. As the
world-leader in the provision of completion contracts to the
producers and financiers of films, television, mini-series and
streaming product, FFI has played a pivotal role in unlocking
finance for some of the best-known titles across film, TV and
online media for over half a century. Having originally conceived
the completion contract as a method of facilitating financing for
the entertainment industry in the middle of the last century, FFI
has gone on to grow this business globally and establish a dominant
share of around 80% of the marketplace. This growth story was
rooted in the UK before being commercialised in the US and is now
taking its first steps into China, a market where we see tremendous
growth opportunities over the longer-term.
Thanks to the efforts of its management team and its advisors,
FFI's equity offering was highly successful, raising net proceeds
for the company of GBP26.5m and providing capital for the next
phase of our growth strategy. We have already delivered on one of
our pledges to our new shareholders, successfully creating FFI
Insurance Company; a captive insurance platform in Bermuda that
will significantly reduce the costs of our core completion
contracts business. In the meantime, we are continuing to pursue
acquisition opportunities in ancillary services - a market which we
view as ripe for consolidation and one where we have a natural
advantage given the central role we play in the production
cycle.
Financial Results of Film Finances, Inc.
Today Film Finances Inc., FFI Holdings' operating subsidiary,
published its report and audited non-statutory financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2017. The principal tables and notes
are set out at the end of this announcement and below is an extract
from the director's report:
"The financial year to end-March 2017 saw continued growth
across our business and a significant rise in year-on-year profits,
helped by lower costs and other expenses. Revenues grew by 9.1%
during the financial year to $38.8m (2016: $35.6m). Significantly
lower costs resulted in Underlying EBIT of $12.7m, Reported EBIT of
$10.5m and reported pre-tax profits of $10.3m, a more than
three-fold increase on 2016 ($3.1m). Excluding a one-time profit on
discontinued operations of $2.8m, net income after tax for the
period of $5.5m was up 183.1% versus 2016 ($1.9m.)
One of the Group's subsidiaries, Cashet Card, was disposed of in
November 2016. For comparative purposes, and in accordance with
IFRS accounting principles, the Group's financial results for the
financial year ended 31 March 2016 have been adjusted to present
Cashet Card's contributions as if the operations had been
discontinued for both financial years 2016 and 2017.
Continuing 31 March YoY change Margin (%)
operations 2017 (%)
(USD)
---------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Revenue 38,812,125 9.1
Gross profit 30,321,575 15.6 78.1
Underlying
EBIT * 12,744,599 119.7 32.8
Reported
EBIT ** 10,455,834 244.5 26.9
Pre-tax profit 10,295,939 232.4 26.5
After tax
profit from
continuing
operations
*** 5,777,498 204.1 14.9
Adjusted
Net income*** 5,450,365 183.1 14.0
* Reported EBIT adjusted for certain exceptional and lifestyle
expenses
** Presented as "Operating profit" in the income statement
*** Adjusted to exclude one-time profit from discontinued
operations of $2.8m
The majority of our revenues continued to be generated by FFI's
completion contract business, where revenues grew 6.2%
year-on-year. Pivotal Post contributed approximately one month's
revenues from its acquisition date in February 2017). North America
continued to dominate the geographical revenue mix of the business.
No single customer contributed more than 10% of total revenues for
the financial year."
Completion Tax Credit Editing Group
Contracts Financing Equipment
Rental
For the year ended USD USD USD USD
31 March 2017
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Total revenue 37,564,994 315,734 931,397 38,812,125
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Gross profit 29,493,805 267,518 560,252 30,321,575
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Operating Profit/(loss) 9,968,935 214,351 272,548 10,455,834
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Finance income 42,310 - 42,310
Finance costs - (202,205) (202,205)
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Profit before
taxation 10,011,245 12,146 272,548 10,295,939
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
2017 2016
USD USD
---------------------- ------------ ------------
Asia 6,293 44,212
Australia 2,156,006 1,772,009
Europe 5,499,305 4,504,001
Middle East & Africa 130,771 1,051,381
North America 31,019,750 28,198,387
38,812,125 35,569,990
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FFI Holdings Trading Update
-- FFI's core Completion Contract business is trading well, with continued growth in the first half of FY2018.
-- The Group's editing equipment business Pivotal Post is delivering significant growth through the success of
cross-selling and introductions from FFI's core Completion Contract business.
-- The Company has signed a binding LOI with a company engaged in duplication, authoring and production consulting
for film and TV productions. The company is a Netflix preferred provider which greatly enhances FFI's growing
business related to streaming productions. The Company expects to complete this transaction before calendar year
end. In addition, the Company is pursuing a number of other significant acquisition opportunities, several of
which are also anticipated to complete before calendar year-end.
-- The Company successfully completed the creation of FFI Insurance, a Captive Insurer, offering the Company
significant cost savings going forward. Additionally, FFI entered into a new agreement with MS Amlin Underwriting
Limited ("Amlin"), a long-term insurance partner and shareholder of FFI, which has co-funded FFI Insurance and is
working with the company on operational implementation.
-- Principal photography of the IMAX panda movie is now complete and in editing.
-- The Company received its first Chinese Completion Contract quarterly payment of $1.25m in June with the next
quarterly payment expected to be received by the end of September per the contract terms. The PICC agreement was
signed in June and the Company is working with its Chinese counterparts towards writing its first insurance
business in China.
Outlook
As we approach the half-way point of our current financial year,
we have continued to trade well and anticipate the balance of the
year delivering results in line with the Board's expectations. We
have recently completed the formation of our captive insurance
entity and continue to pursue acquisitions in ancillary services in
support of the growth ambitions we set out in the IPO process. We
remain positive on the opportunities afforded by China over the
long term, where our company is in the formative stage of what we
are confident will be a successful growth story. We also continue
to pursue opportunistically the acquisition of content, both in
China and elsewhere, where this complements our commercial
objectives and the interests of our shareholders.
In closing, I would like to thank the management and staff of
FFI for their tireless efforts and achievements this year. The
execution of our initial public offering was the most visible of
these but it is the everyday dedication of our people that forms
the bedrock of our business and our ability to deliver these
results. As a Board, and alongside our new shareholders, we look
forward to supporting their continued success in the coming year
and beyond.
Steve Ransohoff,
Chief Executive Officer
21 September 2017
Film Finances, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of comprehensive
income
for the year ended 31 March
2017
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2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
Continuing operations
Revenue 3 38,812,125 35,569,990
Costs related to revenue 4 (8,490,550) (9,333,812)
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
Gross profit 30,321,575 26,236,178
Administrative and other expenses 5 (18,853,329) (22,258,666)
Exceptional costs 5 (1,894,445) (970,956)
Other income 924,666 305,677
Other expense (42,633) (277,103)
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
Operating profit 10,455,834 3,035,130
Finance income 6 42,310 9,844
Finance costs 6 (202,205) (41,964)
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
10,295,939 3,003,010
Net profit from joint venture 11 - 94,822
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
Profit before taxation 10,295,939 3,097,832
Taxation 7 (4,518,441) (1,198,206)
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
Profit for the year from continuing
operations 5,777,498 1,899,626
Discontinued operations
Profit for the year from discontinued
operations 31 2,844,697 87,971
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
Profit for the year 8,622,195 1,987,597
Total profit for the year attributable
to:
Owners of the Company 8,429,493 2,031,085
Non-controlling interest 15 192,702 (43,488)
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
8,622,195 1,987,597
Other comprehensive income,
net of income tax
Exchange difference on translating
foreign
operations attributable to Owners
of the Company (307,070) 25,275
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Total other comprehensive income
attributable
to Owners of the Company (307,070) 25,275
Exchange difference on translating
foreign
operations attributable to non-controlling
interests (20,063) 394
----------------------------------------------- -------------- --------------
Total comprehensive income
for the year 8,295,062 2,013,266
Total comprehensive income
attributable to:
Owners of the Company 8,122,423 2,056,360
Non-controlling interest 15 172,639 (43,094)
------------------------------------------ --- -------------- --------------
8,295,062 2,013,266
The notes on pages 5 to 29 are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
Film Finances, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of financial
position
as at 31 March 2017
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
31 March 31 March
2017 2016
USD USD
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
Assets
Non-current
Goodwill 9 9,871,423 8,540,934
Intangible assets 10 5,472,988 816,666
Investment in a joint venture 11 - 216,044
Investment 12 283,113 283,113
Other non current assets 13 741,279 579,371
Property, plant and equipment 14 2,957,436 572,858
Deferred tax assets 7 646,079 1,723,823
-------------------------------------- --- ------------
Non-current assets 19,972,318 12,732,809
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
Current
Trade and other receivables 17 12,164,786 7,341,877
Other current assets 18 4,428,372 2,826,691
Restricted cash 19 40,397,215 43,859,558
Cash and cash equivalents 20 13,146,871 14,928,784
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
70,137,244 68,956,910
Assets classified as held for
sale 16 216,044 -
Current assets 70,353,288 68,956,910
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
Total assets 90,325,606 81,689,719
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share Capital 27 - -
Share premium 27 109,500 109,500
Retained Earnings 17,670,842 12,358,988
Total equity attributable to
owners of the Company 17,780,342 12,468,488
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
Non-controlling interests 139,120 (25,859)
Total Equity 17,919,462 12,442,629
-------------------------------------- --- ------------ ------------
Liabilities
Non-current
Borrowings 21 590,163 -
Other payables 30 1,709,000 -
Deferred tax liabilities 7 4,667,661 4,720,696
Non-current liabilities 6,966,824 4,720,696
------------------------------ --- ------------ ------------
Current
Trade and other payables 22 21,737,427 19,737,527
Income tax payable 1,287,635 140,055
Payables to production 19 36,265,379 39,785,808
Provision for losses 23 777,246 457,632
Borrowings 21 5,371,633 4,405,372
Current liabilities 65,439,320 64,526,394
------------------------------ --- ------------ ------------
Total liabilities 72,406,144 69,247,090
------------------------------ --- ------------ ------------
Total equity and liabilities 90,325,606 81,689,719
------------------------------ --- ------------ ------------
The notes on pages 5 to 29 are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
The financial statements on pages 1 to 29 were
approved by the Board of Directors on 20 September
2017 and signed on its behalf by:
Steven A. Ransohoff Director
Film Finances, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated statements of cash
flows
for the year ended 31 March
2017
-------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -------------
2017 2016
USD USD
-------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -------------
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before taxation including
discontinued operations 13,140,636 3,185,803
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 14 214,770 153,923
Amortisation of intangible assets 10 82,694 66,667
Finance costs 202,205 41,964
Profit on disposal of subsidiary 31 (2,810,569) -
Net foreign exchange (gain)/loss (327,133) 25,669
10,502,603 3,474,026
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Increase in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in restricted
cash 19 (58,086) 1,076,570
Increase in accounts receivable 17 (920,128) (1,437,902)
(Increase)/decrease in other
assets (1,686,628) 408,204
(Decrease)/increase in trade
and other payables 22 (717,149) 32,718
Increase/(decrease) in provision
for losses 23 319,614 (1,036,054)
Increase (decrease) in deferred
revenue 22 1,510,019 (1,011,900)
Cash generated from operations 8,950,245 1,505,662
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Interest paid (202,205) (41,964)
Income taxes paid (2,013,859) (4,213,743)
Net cash generated from/(used
in) operating activities 6,734,181 (2,750,045)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of intangible assets 10 (2,989,016) -
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment 14 (260,167) (395,083)
Payment to invest in joint venture 11 - (129,614)
Dividends received from joint
venture 11 - 176,095
Loan amounts advanced to employees 17 (4,862,113) (237,366)
Loan repayments by employees 17 1,867,030 190,325
Amounts advanced to non-controlling
interests - (125,983)
Repayments by non-controlling
interests - 125,000
Net cash outflow on acquisition
of subsidiary 30 (3,016,503) -
Net cash used in investing activities (9,260,769) (396,626)
-------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from capital contributions
from non-controlling interests - 21,930
Distribution of capital to non-controlling
interests (7,660) (348,202)
Proceeds from borrowings 21 5,157,707 4,405,372
Repayment of borrowings 21 (4,405,372) (300,000)
Decrease in restricted cash
collateral for credit facility - 950,000
Dividends paid to owners of
the Company 8 - (2,420,000)
Net cash generated by financing
activities 744,675 2,309,100
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Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (1,781,913) (837,571)
Cash and cash equivalents at
the beginning of the year 20 14,928,784 15,766,355
Cash and cash equivalents at
the end of the year 20 13,146,871 14,928,784
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Film Finances, Inc.
and Subsidiaries
Consolidated statements of changes
in equity
for the year ended 31
March 2017
--------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Share Treasury Foreign Retained Non- Total
capital shares exchange earnings controlling equity
and
share attributable attributable interest
premium to to
attributable owners owners
to of the of the
owners Company Company
of the
Company
USD USD USD USD USD USD
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Balance at
31 March
2015 109,500 - (42,572) 12,765,200 343,507 13,175,635
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Profit/(loss)
for the period - - - 2,031,085 (43,488) 1,987,597
Other comprehensive
income for
the period - - 25,275 - 394 25,669
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Total comprehensive
income for
the period - - 25,275 2,031,085 (43,094) 2,013,266
Contribution
of capital
from
non-controling
interests - - - - 21,930 21,930
Dividends - - - (2,420,000) - (2,420,000)
Distribution
of capital
to
non-controlling
interests - - - - (348,202) (348,202)
Balance at
31 March
2016 109,500 - (17,297) 12,376,285 (25,859) 12,442,629
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Profit for
the period - - - 8,429,493 192,702 8,622,195
Other comprehensive
income for
the period - - (307,070) - (20,063) (327,133)
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Total comprehensive
income for
the period - - (307,070) 8,429,493 172,639 8,295,062
Distribution
of capital
to
non-controlling
interests - - - - (7,660) (7,660)
Acquisition
of own shares
into treasury - 2,810,569 - (2,810,569) - -
Cancellation
of shares - (2,810,569) - - - (2,810,569)
Balance at
31 March
2017 109,500 - (324,367) 17,995,209 139,120 17,919,462
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Film Finances, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to the non-statutory financial statements
1. General Information
Film Finances, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in California
on 16 June 1982 and is domiciled in the USA. The address of its
registered office and principal place of business is 9000 Sunset
Boulevard, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90069. The principal
activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group) is to
provide completion contracts to financial lenders and distributors
in connection with the production of motion picture films and
television content. Completion contracts guarantee that a
particular film will be completed within specific time and budget
constraints. In such circumstances, the Group's completion contract
acts as a form of guarantee for film production.
2. Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation
(a) Basis of preparation
The Group non-statutory financial statements are prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRSs), International Accounting Standards (IASs) and
International Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC)
interpretations (collectively IFRSs) as adopted for use in the
European Union and as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board.
The non-statutory financial statements have been prepared under
the historical cost convention, unless otherwise stated in the
accounting policies. The Group's principal accounting policies have
been applied consistently throughout the year.
The following Standards and Interpretations, relevant to the
Group's operations that have not been applied in the financial
statements, were in issue but not yet effective or endorsed (unless
otherwise stated):
IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments'
Another version of IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments' was issued in
July 2014 and becomes effective from 1 January 2018 with early
adoption permitted. The key changes include a) impairment
requirements for financial assets and b) limited amendments to the
classification and measurement requirements by introducing a 'fair
value through other comprehensive income' (FVTOCI) measurement
category for certain simple debt instruments.
Based on the analysis of the Group's financial assets and
liabilities as at 31 March 2017 on the basis of the facts and
circumstances that exist at that date, the directors of the Company
have assessed the impact of IFRS 9 to the Groups consolidated
financial statements to be immaterial.
IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts'
IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' becomes effective from 1 January
2021. IFRS 17 replaces IFSR 4 'Insurance Contracts'.
The Group is currently in the process of assessing the impact of
IFRS 17 on the financial statements.
IFRS 15 'Revenue from contracts with customers'
IFRS 15 'Revenue Recognition' becomes effective from 1 January
2018. Revenue arising from insurance contracts is outside the scope
of IFRS 15. The impact on the recognition of revenue from other
services delivered to customers by the Group is expected to be
insignificant.
IFRS 16 'Leases'
In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 'Leases' to replace the
existing standard IAS 17, which will be effective from 1 January
2019 but with earlier adoption permitted.
The main change under IFRS 16 is that it requires the
recognition of the lease obligations, together with an asset
representing the right to the use of the leased asset during the
term of the lease. Under IAS 17, for leases qualifying as operating
leases, the lease obligations are not recognised in the statement
of financial position.
The Group is currently in the process of assessing the impact of
IFRS 16 on the financial statements. The undiscounted value of the
Group's operating lease obligations is disclosed in note 24.
Other Pronouncements
There are a number of amendments to IFRS that have been issued
by the IASB that became mandatory during 2018 or in a subsequent
accounting period. The Group has evaluated these changes and none
are expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated
financial statements.
(b) Going Concern
The Group has generated a profit before taxation on continuing
activities as well as a profit after taxation for the comparative
financial period. After reviewing the Group's performance and
forecasted future cash flows, the Directors consider the Group has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future. The Group therefore continues to adopt the
going concern basis in preparing the Group's non-statutory
financial statements.
(c) Basis of consolidation
These financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and all of its subsidiary undertakings. Subsidiaries are all
entities over which the Company has control. The Company controls
an entity when the Company is exposed to, or has the right to,
variable returns from its involvement with the entity, and has the
ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control
is transferred to the Company and are de-consolidated from the date
that control ceases.
(c) Basis of consolidation (continued)
The Group uses the acquisition method of accounting to account
for business combinations. The consideration transferred in a
business combination is measured as the fair value of the assets
given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred to former
owners of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. At the
acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the
liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value,
irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interest. The
excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the
Group's share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded
as goodwill.
When the consideration transferred by the Group in a business
combination includes assets or liabilities resulting from
contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration
is measured at its acquisition date fair value and included as part
of the considerations transferred in the business combination.
Changes in the fair value of the contingent considerations that
qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted
retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill.
Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from
additional information obtained during the 'measurement period'
(which cannot exceed one year from the acquisition date) about
facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.
Contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or a
liability is re-measured at subsequent reporting dates in
accordance with IAS 39, or IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent
Liabilities and Contingent Assets, as appropriate, with the
corresponding gain or loss being recognised in profit or loss.
Acquisition related costs are generally recognised in profit or
loss as incurred.
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains are
eliminated upon consolidation. Accounting policies of subsidiaries
have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the
policies adopted by the Group.
(d) Foreign currencies
US Dollar (USD) is the functional currency of the Company and
the presentational currency of the Group. The functional currency
of the subsidiaries is the local currency of the primary economic
environment in which the entity operates.
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional
currency using the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the
transaction. Foreign exchange gains or losses on monetary assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies resulting from
the settlement of such transactions and from the translation to the
rate prevailing at the year end are recognised in the income
statement.
The financial statements of subsidiaries whose functional
currency is different to the presentational currency of the Group
are translated into the presentational currency of the Group on
consolidation. Assets and liabilities are translated at the
exchange rate prevailing at the end of each reporting period.
Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange
rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly
during the period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of
the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising on
consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive income and
accumulated in equity.
The gain or loss on a subsequent disposal of any foreign
operation shall exclude translation difference that arose before
the date of transition to IFRSs and shall include later translation
differences.
(e) Investment in joint venture
A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that
have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets
of the joint arrangement. Joint control is the contractually agreed
sharing of control of an arrangement, which exist only when
decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent
of the parties sharing control.
The results and assets and liabilities of joint ventures are
incorporated in these consolidated financial statements using the
equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, an investment
in a joint venture is initially recognised in the consolidated
statement of financial position at cost and adjusted thereafter to
recognise the Group's share of the profit or loss and other
comprehensive income of the joint venture. When the Group's share
of losses of a joint venture exceeds the Group's interest in that
joint venture, the Group discontinues recognising its share of
further losses.
An investment in a joint venture is accounted for using the
equity method from the date on which the investee becomes a joint
venture.
The requirements of IAS 39 are applied to determine whether it
is necessary to recognise any impairment loss with respect to the
Group's investment in a joint venture. When necessary, the entire
carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment in
accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of assets as a single asset by
comparing its recoverable amount with its carrying amount. Any
impairment loss recognised forms part of the carrying amount of the
investment. Any reversal of that impairment loss recognised in
accordance with IAS 36 to the extent that the recoverable amount of
the investment subsequently increases.
The Group discontinues the use of the equity method from the
date when the investment ceases to be a joint venture, or when the
investment is classified as held for sale.
(f) Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets are classified as held for sale if their
carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale
transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is
regarded as met only when the asset is available for immediate sale
in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and
customary for sales of such asset and its sale is highly probable.
Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected
to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from
the date of classification.
(f) Non-current assets held for sale (continued)
When the Group is committed to a sale plan involving disposal of
an investment in a joint venture, the investment that will be
disposed of is classified as held for sale when the criteria
described above are met, and the Group discontinues the use of the
equity method in relation to the portion that is classified as held
for sale.
Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at
the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to
sell.
(g) Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received
or receivable from services, provided by the Group in the ordinary
course of the Group's activities:
Completion Contracts
Services include fees from completion bond contracts. These bond
contracts provide a completion guarantee to financiers for the
completion and delivery of a film or other production. The Group
must monitor each production through each stage of completion and
the Group has the ability to take over production if budgets and
schedules are not properly adhered to. As such, revenue is
recognised rateably over the separate production stages of each
project.
Editing Equipment Leasing
Revenue from film editing equipment and editing suite rentals
are structured as weekly rentals and the related revenue is
recognised on a weekly basis during the rental period, using the
accrual method of accounting. Rental revenue is derived from
different clients each year, with the majority of revenue being
earned from rentals for feature film clients and the minority
coming from television clients.
Tax Credit Financing
Revenue from tax credit financing activities is recognised as
the excess tax credits received after repayment of borrowings and
company advances, if any.
Credit Card Fees
Revenue from fees earned on credit card spending is recognised
as it is earned. The fee amounts are based on the amount of
spending on each credit card.
(h) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of consideration over the fair
value of the Group's share of the identifiable net assets acquired
at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is carried at cost less
accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses are recognised in
the income statement and cannot subsequently be reversed.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to
cash-generating units ("CGUs"). The allocation is made to those
cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the
business combination in which the goodwill arose.
The carrying value of goodwill for each CGU is reviewed annually
for impairment, or more frequently when there is an indication that
the unit may be impaired. An impairment loss is recognised for the
amount by which the assets carrying amount exceeds it recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an assets fair
value less costs to sell and its value-in-use.
(i) Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are
recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Identified
intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination are
customer relationships, trade names, and non-competition
agreements. These intangible assets have a finite useful economic
life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and
accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is recognised on a
straight-line basis over the expected life of the asset. The
estimated useful life and amortisation method are reviewed at the
end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in
estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.
Customer Relationships 12 - 15 years
Trade Names 5 years
Non-competition Agreements 6 years
Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination are
reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be fully
recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by
which the assets carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less
costs to sell and its value-in-use. Intangible assets acquired as
part of a business combination that have suffered an impairment are
reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting
date. Impairment losses and reversal of impairment losses are
recognised in the income statements.
Intangible assets include acquired film distribution rights.
These intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated
amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is
recorded in line with actual revenue recognized in the period over
the total projected revenue. Impairment losses are recorded in the
event that the present value of future proceeds is less than the
carrying cost. As at 31 March 2017, the Group has one acquired film
distribution rights deal with an expected life of 12 months
beginning from September 2017.
Intangible assets include capitalised film production costs. The
group is currently producing a documentary film slated for
distribution in late 2017. All film costs are capitalised and
included within intangible assets. The balance is amortised in line
with actual revenue recognised in the period over total projected
revenue. The film is projected to have a life of approximately 10
years. Impairment losses are recorded in the event that the present
value of future proceeds is less than the carrying cost. No
revenues have been recognised in the current year.
(j) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less
accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost
includes the original purchase price of the asset and the costs
attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its
intended use. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the
cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives,
using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are
amortised over the lives of the respective leases or the service
lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. The estimated
useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed
at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes
in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
Editing Equipment 5 years
Fixtures and Fittings 5 - 7 years
Leasehold Improvements 5 - 15 years
Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for impairment
annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Any property,
plant and equipment that has suffered an impairment is reviewed for
possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date.
(k) Leases
Leases in which a significant portion of risks and rewards of
ownership are retained by another party, the lessor, are classified
as operating leases. Payments, including prepayments, made under
operating leases (net of any incentives from the lessor) are
charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period
of the lease.
The Group as a lessor
Rental income from short-term operating leases relating to the
rental of editing equipment is recognised on a straight-line basis
over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred
in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the
carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a
straight-line basis over the lease term.
(l) Current and deferred taxation
Tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and
deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the income statement, except to
the extent that it relates to items recognised in other
comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Current tax is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted
or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Management
periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect
to situations in which the applicable tax regulation is subject to
interpretation. It established provisions where appropriate on the
basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities. The
Group recognises deferred tax liabilities and assets for expected
future income tax consequences of events that have been recognised
in the Group's financial statements, which will either be taxable
or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or
settled and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that
will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The
carrying value of the amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at
each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow
all, or part, of the tax asset to be utilised.
(m) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are
incurred and reported in finance costs. Arrangement and facility
fees are capitalised with the borrowings and amortised over the
life of the arrangement.
(n) Employee benefits
The Group sponsors a 401(k) plan for all eligible employees. All
US resident employees are eligible to participate in the plan after
reaching the age of 21 and completing six months of service with
the Group. Employees may defer compensation up to the limits
prescribed by the US Internal Revenue Code. The plan provides for
an employer matching contribution of 100 percent for the first 3
percent of the employee's salary.
The Group also pays for certain health and pension benefits for
its employees in the UK, China, Sweden and Canada.
(o) Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the
Group's balance sheet when the Group has become a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially
measures at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial asset and
financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial
liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or
deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial
liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction
costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets
or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are
recognised immediately in profit or loss.
(p) Non-current assets held for sale
Non-current assets are classified as held for sale if their
carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale
transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is
regarded as met only when the asset is available for immediate sale
in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and
customary for sales of such asset and its sale is highly
probable.
(p) Non-current assets held for sale (continued)
Management must be committed to the sale, which should be
expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one
year from the date of classification.
Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at
the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to
sell.
(q) Financial assets
Financial assets are classified into the following specified
categories: financial assets 'at fair value through profit or loss'
(FVTPL), 'held to maturity' investments, 'available for sale' (AFS)
financial assets, and 'loans and receivables.' The classification
depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is
determined at the time of initial recognition. All regular
purchases or sales of financial assets are recognised and
derecognised on a trade date basis. Regular purchases or sales are
purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of
assets within the time frame established by regulation or
convention in the marketplace.
Effective interest method
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest
income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the
rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts
(including all fees and points paid or received that form an
integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and
other premiums and discounts) through the expected life of the debt
instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net
carrying amount on initial recognition.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with
fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market. Loans and receivables (including accounts and other
receivables, bank balances and cash are measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at
the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered
to be impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result
of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition
of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the
investment have been affected.
For available for sale equity investments, a significant or
prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost
is considered to be objective evidence of impairment.
For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade
receivables, assets are assessed for impairment on a collective
basis even if they were assets not to be impaired individually.
(r) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities (including borrowings and trade and other
payables) are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.
(s) Accounts and other receivables
Trade receivables
The Group records as accounts receivable amounts primarily
related to the outstanding fees on the short-term leases of editing
equipment. The Group also records accounts receivable amounts
related to completion contract fees not yet received as of the
consolidated balance sheet date and receivables related to future
tax credits on productions. These tax credits are usually
collateral on loans that are used to provide financing to
productions.
Advances
The Group records as advances amounts paid to productions to
fund certain costs incurred to complete and deliver the particular
film when the amounts paid are recoverable from existing sources of
production funding.
Insurance receivable
The Group records an insurance receivable related to losses
incurred on completion contract in excess of $500,000, the Group's
deductible amount. The Group provides periodic updates on the
latest claims positions to the insurers. Any claims in excess of
$500,000 are reimbursed by the insurer in accordance with the
insurance policies.
Rebate receivable
Potential rebates consist of profit commissions in the form of
cash due from underwriters as well as the release of insurance
premiums held in escrow. Rebates are accrued throughout the year
based on the difference between the provisional insurance premium
and the final premium plus any claims incurred in excess of
$500,000. The insurance company calculates rebates annually, no
later than 15 months following the expiration of the policy period.
Rebates are recorded as a reduction to the insurance expense.
(t) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand
deposits, together with other short-term, highly liquid investments
that are readily convertible into know amounts of cash and which
are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
(u) Restricted cash
The Group, acting in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of certain
financiers of films, receives cash that is restricted in use for
the production of films. The Group is required to fund the
production of the related films according to the production funding
agreement. The Group records this cash received as restricted cash,
with a corresponding payable to productions.
Restricted cash also includes insurance premiums held in escrow
in connection with rebate conditions of the Group's insurance
policy and amounts used to collateralise one of the Group's credit
facilities. The escrow funds will be released with the annual
insurance rebate in the event that actual claims experience is less
than certain stipulated levels.
(v) Accounts and other payables
Accounts payable and accruals
The Group's liabilities include trade and other payables.
Liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method.
No claim bonuses payable
Certain completion contracts written by the Group provide for
the return of a portion of the bond fee in the event that no claims
are made against the contract. A liability is accrued for a
no-claim bonus when the completion contract is consummated and paid
upon the determination that no claims will be made on a specific
contract. If a claim is made, any no-claim bonus liability is
recognised as income.
Insurance payable
Completion contracts written by the Group are insured through a
syndicate led by Lloyds, a UK based specialist insurance market.
Film projects are insured on a title-by-title basis, for which the
Group is assessed premiums based upon a sliding scale subject to
certain deductibles and stop-loss provisions. Insurance premiums
are due 45 days following the end of a month in which a completion
contract is executed. The Group's facultative insurance policy has
been historically renewed on an annual basis. Neither the Group nor
the insurers are under obligation to renew the policies at their
annual policy renewal date. If such policies were not renewed and a
new insurance company was not secured, the impact might be
significant to the operation of the Group.
The Group has used the same insurance provider for many years
and has not had an issue renewing the policy. The Group has renewed
the policy through 30 September 2017 and has recently effected
revised insurance arrangements.
(w) Prepaid expenses
Included in prepaid expenses are prepaid Insurance costs.
Insurance costs related to each project are deferred and recognised
over the period of the contract. These costs are released in line
with the recognition of revenue.
(x) Provision for losses
In accordance with any completion contract entered into, the
Group may incur costs to complete and deliver a particular film in
the event a counter party to the completion agreement fails to do
so. All completion contracts are insured with a maximum deductible
of $500,000 for each claim incurred on insured completion
contracts, however the insurance policies also allow the insurer to
claw back a portion of claims paid in excess of $500,000 against
certain layers of insurance rebates due to the Group. The Group may
receive recoveries of losses from the exploitation of the film
subject to the completion bond contract. Such recoveries are
recognised as a reduction of costs related to revenue when
received.
In connection with this reserve, management performs an
evaluation of periodic production accounting reports, visitation
during various stages of production, and communication with various
personnel associated with the production of the film.
(y) Areas of significant management judgment
The following are significant management judgments made in
applying the accounting policies of the Group that have the most
significant effect on the historical financial information.
Recognition of revenues from completion contracts
The Group takes on risk as soon as the contract is executed, and
the incurred risk follows production spending throughout the stages
of the project. Determining when to recognise revenues from these
completion contracts in line with the risk incurred requires an
understanding of the budget, contracts, historical experience, and
knowledge of the industry.
Recognition of deferred tax assets
The extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognised is
based on an assessment of the probability of the Group's future
taxable income against which the deferred tax assets can be
utilised. In addition, significant judgment is required in
assessing the impact of any legal or economic limits or
uncertainties in various tax jurisdictions.
Classification of EP Financial Solutions as a joint venture
EP Financial Solutions is a limited liability company whose
legal form confers separation between the parties to the joint
arrangement and the company itself. Furthermore, there is no
contractual arrangement or any other facts and circumstances that
indicate that the parties to the joint arrangement have rights to
the assets and obligations for the liabilities of the joint
arrangement. Accordingly, EP Financial Solutions was classified as
a joint venture of the Group. In the current year the investment is
classified as held for sale. See note 16 for details.
Insurance Rebates
The Group is entitled to insurance rebates if the actual claims
are less than certain stipulated levels within the insurance
policy. The insurance company calculates rebates 15 months
following the expiration of the policy period. The Group must then
calculate the insurance rebate to be received each period based on
the actual claims for each contract and the stipulated levels
within the insurance contract.
Provision for losses
The Group will calculate a provision for losses as soon as the
loss is probable and estimable.
Control over Panda Productions, LLC
Note 15 describes that Panda Productions, LLC is a subsidiary of
the Group even though the Group has nil ownership interest in Panda
Productions, LLC. Panda Productions, LLC is an investment that was
entered into by key management personnel. The key management
personnel own 50% of the investment and has direct control over its
dealings. The key management personnel have assigned all Panda
Productions, LLC proceeds to the Group.
The Directors of the Group assessed whether or not the Group has
control over Panda Productions, LLC based on whether the Group has
the practical ability to direct the relevant activities of Panda
Productions, LLC unilaterally. In making their judgement, the
directors considered the Group's absolute holdings in Panda
Productions, LLC and the relative size of the dispersion of the
shareholdings owned by the other investor. After assessment, the
directors concluded that the Group has sufficiently dominant voting
interest to direct the relevant activities of Panda Productions,
LLC and therefore the Group has control over Panda Productions,
LLC. If the directors had concluded that the Group did not have
control, Panda Productions, LLC would instead have been classified
as an associate and the Group would have accounted for it using the
equity method of accounting.
Control over DSK Ventures Limited
Note 15 describes that DSK Ventures Limited is a subsidiary of
the Group even though the Group has nil ownership interest in DKS
Ventures Limited. DSK Ventures Limited provides tax credit
financing deals. There is an agreement in place between DSK
Ventures Limited and KSD Holdings LLC that assigns all profits from
DSK Ventures Limited to KSD Holdings LLC. The tax credit financing
deals are actively managed by DSK Ventures Limited and the
Group.
The Directors of the Group assessed whether or not the Group has
control over DSK Ventures Limited based on whether the Group has
the practical ability to direct the relevant activities of DSK
Ventures Limited unilaterally. In making their judgement, the
directors considered the Group's absolute holdings in DSK Ventures
Limited and the overall dispersion of the profits. After
assessment, the directors concluded that the Group has sufficiently
dominant voting interest to direct the relevant activities of DSK
Ventures Limited and therefore the Group has control over DSK
Ventures Limited. If the directors had concluded that the Group did
not have control, DSK Ventures Limited would instead have been
classified as an associate and the Group would have accounted for
it using the equity method of accounting.
Fair value of shares received on Realta Production Group, Inc.
disposal
In consideration for its disposal of Realta Production Group,
Inc. the Group received 542 shares in the Company. The fair value
of these shares of $2,810,564 was determined with reference to a
comparable market transaction which occurred at the same time and
the directors consider this an appropriate basis.
(z) Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Revenue recognition
In order to recognise revenue within the time period of each
stage of the contract, the Group utilises a ratio equal to the
actual days incurred over the budgeted number of days within each
stage multiplied by the percentage of the bonded budget allocated
to the stage. Determining what percentage of revenue should be
recognised at the different stages of each contract requires an
estimation of the breakdown of the bonded budget expenditures over
the contractually covered stages of each contract.
Impairment of goodwill
Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation
of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which goodwill
has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the
directors to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from
the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to
calculate present value. Where the actual cash flows are less than
expected, a material impairment loss may arise. No impairment
losses have been recognised to date.
Valuation of intangible assets
To determine the fair value of acquisition related intangible
assets valuation techniques were adopted. These techniques use a
variety of estimates, including expected future results and
projected future cash flows, which are discounted using appropriate
discount rates.
Useful lives of assets
The expected lives of intangible assets are estimated based on
operational experience and the expectations that the customer
relationships, trade names, and non-competition agreements will
continue to provide additional synergies to the Group. Should any
circumstances arise that would shorten the overall life, the
carrying value of the asset may require adjustment.
Provision for losses
Reserves for losses represent management's estimate of the
amount of expected costs associated with the completion of films,
which includes the estimated deductible for claims on insured
contracts. The resulting reserve for losses liability is
periodically reviewed, and any adjustments are reflected in
earnings at that time.
Rebate receivable
The expected rebate receivable is estimated based on management
experience and historical evidence.
Deferred tax
The Group believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are
adequate for all open tax years based on its assessment of many
factors, including interpretations of tax law and prior experience.
This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve
a series of judgment about future events. New information may
become available that caused the Group to change its judgment
regarding the adequacy of existing tax liabilities, such changes to
tax liabilities will impact tax expense in the period that such
determination is made.
Carrying amount of assets and liabilities
The Group believes the overall carrying amounts of those assets
and liabilities where there is estimation or uncertainty are
properly stated. In particular, the provision for losses and the
contingent consideration recognised as part of the business
combination. See note 23 for more information on provision for
losses. See note 30 for more information on the contingent
consideration.
3. Segmental Information
For management purposes, the Group is organised into four
operation segments; FFI, Cashet Card (now discontinued), KSD
Holdings, and Rainbow Production Services. These segments are the
basis on which the Group reports internally to the Directors, who
have been identified as the chief operating decision makers.
Revenue and costs not included in one of these operating
segments, for example central overheads, have not been allocated to
an operating segment in line with the way they are reported to the
chief operating decision makers.
The principal activities of the operating segments are as
follows:
FFI: Completion Contracts
The main segment of the Group is to provide completion contracts
to financial lenders and distributors in connection with the
production of motion pictures films and television content.
Cashet Card: Credit Card Fees
Cashet Card facilitates the issuance of credit cards sponsored
by MasterCard. Cashet Card is able to offer bulk purchasing
discounts and earns fees on the transactions. Cashet Card was owned
by Realta Production Group, Inc. which was disposed of on 11
November 2016. The operating profits for the year have been
included as discontinued operations. See note 31.
KSD Holdings: Tax Credit Financing
KSD Holdings provides tax credit financing in the entertainment
industry.
Rainbow Production Services: Editing Equipment Leasing
Rainbow Production Services provides film editing equipment and
editing suite rentals. The Rainbow Production Services, LLC group
was acquired on 28 February 2017. See note 30.
Completion Tax Credit Editing Group
Contracts Financing Equipment
Rental
For the year ended USD USD USD USD
31 March 2017
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Total revenue 37,564,994 315,734 931,397 38,812,125
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Gross profit 29,493,805 267,518 560,252 30,321,575
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Operating Profit/(loss) 9,968,935 214,351 272,548 10,455,834
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Finance income 42,310 - 42,310
Finance costs - (202,205) (202,205)
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Profit before
taxation 10,011,245 12,146 272,548 10,295,939
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
3. Segmental Information (continued)
Completion Tax Credit Editing Group
Contracts Financing Equipment
Rental
For the year ended USD USD USD USD
31 March 2016
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Total revenue 35,387,253 182,737 - 35,569,990
-------------------------
Gross profit 26,062,685 173,493 - 26,236,178
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Operating Profit/(loss) 3,032,242 2,888 - 3,035,130
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Finance income 9,844 - - 9,844
Finance costs (3,446) (38,518) - (41,964)
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Profit before
taxation 3,038,640 (35,630) - 3,003,010
------------------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
The Group's revenue from continuing operations from external
customers by location of operations are detailed below:
2017 2016
USD USD
---------------------- ------------ ------------
Asia 6,293 44,212
Australia 2,156,006 1,772,009
Europe 5,499,305 4,504,001
Middle East & Africa 130,771 1,051,381
North America 31,019,750 28,198,387
38,812,125 35,569,990
---------------------- ------------ ------------
There were no single customers that contributed 10% or more of
the Group's revenue for 2017. Included in total revenue are
revenues of $5,744,173, for the year ending 31 March 2016, which
arose from sales to the Group's largest customer.
The Group has dividend income from its investment in a joint
venture. There was no dividend income earned for the year ending 31
March 2017. The total dividend income earned for the year ending 31
March 2016 totalled $176,095. See Note 11 for more information on
the investment in the joint venture.
4. Cost of sales
The cost of sales is made up of the following charges:
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------- ------------- -------------
Staff costs 193,776 -
Insurance cost 15,977,127 15,458,722
Insurance rebate (7,688,559) (9,045,004)
Net claims/(recoveries) (295,662) 2,705,151
Monitoring 19,645 84,416
Legal 44,188 118,623
Depreciation 81,923 -
Other 158,112 11,904
8,490,550 9,333,812
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5. Expenses
The profit before taxation is stated after
charging/(crediting):
2017 2016
USD USD
----------------------------- ------------ ------------
Staff costs 10,915,773 13,805,620
Operating lease rentals 1,591,143 1,561,069
Depreciation of property,
plant and equipment 132,847 153,923
Amortisation of intangible
assets 82,694 66,667
Exchange rate transactional
differences (263,911) (242,263)
Bad debt expense 334,071 60,000
Other administrative costs 6,060,712 6,853,650
18,853,329 22,258,666
----------------------------- ------------ ------------
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------- ----------- ---------
Exceptional Costs 1,894,445 970,956
------------------- ----------- ---------
Costs of $1,579,306 have been recognised during the year in
respect of the disposal of Realta Production Group, Inc. (see note
31) and to other legal matters connected with pre-IPO shareholder
transactions. These costs have been included as exceptional costs
on the statement of comprehensive income (2016: $nil). Costs of
$315,139 have been recognised during the year in respect to failed
share purchase transactions (2016: $970,956).
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Employment costs for the Group
(including Executive Directors)
Wages, salaries and commissions 9,479,595 12,230,730
Social security costs 763,013 724,184
Benefits 668,852 683,770
Pensions-defined contribution
plan 198,089 166,936
11,109,549 13,805,620
--------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Included in the wages, salaries and commissions
are the
following amounts paid to the Directors:
Director's emoluments 2,809,650 3,957,770
Pension- defined contribution
plan 21,200 23,850
2,830,850 3,981,620
--------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Wage and salary costs were inclusive of bonus payments totalling
$1,540,885 (2016: $3,342,520).
6. Finance costs and finance Income
Finance costs and finance income for the reporting periods
consist of the following:
2017 2016
USD USD
----------------------- --------- --------
Finance income
Bank interest 42,310 9,844
Total interest income 42,310 9,844
----------------------- --------- --------
Finance costs
Bank interest 202,205 41,964
Total finance expense 202,205 41,964
----------------------- --------- --------
7. Taxation
The charge to taxation consists of income taxes currently due or
refundable plus deferred taxes arising from the timing differences
between financial and income tax reporting.
The income tax provision consists of the following:
2017 2016
USD USD
---------- ----------- -------------
Current 3,312,528 3,615,022
Deferred 1,205,913 (2,416,816)
4,518,441 1,198,206
---------- ----------- -------------
The income tax expense for the year can be reconciled to the
accounting profit as follows:
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Profit before tax from continuing
operations 10,295,939 3,003,010
--------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Tax on book income at Federal
statutory rate
(effective rate of 34%) 3,500,619 1,021,023
State income tax (5.19%),
net of federal benefit 348,913 196,304
Non-deductible expenses 11,975 5,728
Effect of different tax rates
of subsidiaries in foreign
jurisdiction 68,656 12,183
Effect of tax credits of subsidiaries
in foreign jurisdiction 103,152 63,173
Other return to provision
adjustments 278,079 (27,953)
Adjustment to deferred income
tax 207,047 (72,252)
4,518,441 1,198,206
--------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
The provision for deferred income taxes results from temporary
differences in the recognition of transactions for financial
statement and tax purposes. The nature of the tax effects of those
differences in each year were as follows:
2017 2016
USD USD
----------------------------- ------------- -------------
Deferred tax assets
Net operating loss 49,542 166,448
Accrued bonus - 1,098,852
State taxes and other 596,537 458,523
Total assets 646,079 1,723,823
----------------------------- ------------- -------------
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred revenue 2,386,420 3,212,424
Capitalised expenses 1,035,330 881,828
Customer relationships 311,921 326,666
Rebate receivable 863,577 229,365
Depreciation 70,413 70,413
Total liabilities 4,667,661 4,720,696
----------------------------- ------------- -------------
Net deferred tax assets and
liabilities
Deferred tax assets 646,079 1,723,823
Deferred tax liabilities (4,667,661) (4,720,696)
Net deferred tax liability (4,021,582) (2,996,873)
----------------------------- ------------- -------------
The Group files state income tax returns in various states,
which may have different statutes of limitations. Generally, state
income tax returns for the years ended 31 March 2014 through
present are subject to examination. The Group also files tax
returns in foreign jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and
Canada. The periods open to general examination for the United
Kingdom are the years ended 31 March 2016 through present. The
federal tax return for the year ended 31 March 2016 is currently
under examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As of
the date of this report, the IRS has not proposed any
adjustment.
U.S. and foreign withholding taxes have not yet been recognised
on the excess of the amount for financial reporting over the tax
basis of investments in foreign subsidiaries that are essentially
permanent in duration. Determination of the amount of any
unrecognised deferred income tax liability on the excess of the
financial reporting basis over the tax basis of investments in
foreign subsidiaries, if any, has not been made. In the even that
foreign earnings are to be remitted, the additional U.S. income tax
expense would be immaterial.
Factors that may affect the Group's future tax charge include
the impact of corporate restructuring, the resolution of open tax
issues, future planning opportunities, corporate acquisitions and
disposals, the use of roll forward tax losses and changes in tax
legislation and tax rates.
7. Taxation (continued)
At 31 March 2017, the Group has a state net operating loss carry
forward of $1,000.
In June 2015 the Group reached a settlement with the US Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) resolving all issues that arose in the 2012
routine audit. This settlement had no significant impact on the
financial statements of the Group.
8. Dividends
Date paid 2017 2016
USD USD
----------------- ------------- ------ -----------
Final dividend
2016 - 242 per
share 2 June 2015 - 2,420,000
Total dividends - 2,420,000
-------------------------------- ----- -----------
There were no dividends declared or paid in 2017.
9. Goodwill
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------------ ----------- -----------
Cost 8,540,934 8,540,934
Additional amount recognised 1,330,489 -
from business combinations
occurring during the year
(Note 30)
Balance at end of year 9,871,423 8,540,934
------------------------------ ----------- -----------
Goodwill represents the excess consideration over the fair value
of the Group's share of the net identifiable assets and liabilities
of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition.
Goodwill acquired through business combinations is allocated to
CGU's for impairment testing. The goodwill balance was allocated to
the following CGU's:
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Film Finances, Inc. 8,540,934 8,540,934
Rainbow Productions Services, 1,330,489 -
LLC
Total 9,871,423 8,540,934
------------------------------- ----------- -----------
The recoverable amount for each CGU is determined using a value
in use calculation. This calculation uses pre-tax cash flow
projections derived from 2018 budgets, as approved by the
Directors, with an underlying growth rate of 2% per annum in years
2 to 5. After year 5 a terminal value has been applied using an
underlying long-term growth rate of 2%. No additional specific
growth has been assumed beyond year 1. The pre-tax cash flows are
discounted to present value using the Group's pre-tax weighted
average cost of capital ("WACC"), which was 14%. This rate was
calculated using the Capital Asset Pricing Model with an estimated
cost of debt and equity, with appropriate small company risk
factors.
The value-in-use exceeds the total goodwill value across the
Group. The impairment review of the Group is sensitive to changes
in the key assumptions, most notably the pre-tax discount rate, the
terminal growth rate and the projected operating cash flows.
Reasonable changes to these assumptions are considered to be:
-- 1.0% increase in the pre-tax discount rate.
-- 1.0% decrease in the terminal growth rate.
-- 10.0% decrease in projected operating cash flows.
Reasonable changes to the assumptions used, considered in
isolation, would not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed
the aggregate recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit.
10. Intangible Assets
Film Capitalised Trade Non-Competition Customer Total
Distribution Film Name Agreement Relationships
Rights Costs USD
USD USD USD
USD USD
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------------- --------------- -----------
Cost
At 1 April
2016 - - - - 1,000,000 1,000,000
Additions 1,000,000 1,989,016 220,000 250,000 1,280,000 4,739,016
At 31 March
2017 1,000,000 1,989,016 220,000 250,000 2,280,000 5,739,016
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------------- --------------- -----------
Amortisation
At 1 April
2016 - - - - (183,334) (183,334)
Charge for
period - - (3,667) (3,472) (75,555) (82,694)
At 31 March
2017 - - (3,667) (3,472) (258,889) (266,028)
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------------- --------------- -----------
Net carrying
amount at
31 March
2017 1,000,000 1,989,016 216,333 246,528 2,021,111 5,472,988
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------------- --------------- -----------
Cost
At 1 April
2015 - - - - 1,000,000 1,000,000
Additions - - - - - -
At 31 March
2016 - - - - 1,000,000 1,000,000
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------------- --------------- -----------
Amortisation
At 1 April
2015 - - - - (116,667) (116,667)
Charge for
period - - - - (66,667) (66,667)
At 31 March
2016 - - - - (183,334) (183,334)
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------------- --------------- -----------
Net carrying
amount at
31 March
2016 - - - - 816,666 816,666
-------------- -------------- ------------ --------- ---------------- --------------- -----------
Amortisation costs are charged through administrative and other
expenses.
No amortisation costs were recognised on the Film Distribution
Rights or Capitalised Film Costs during the year. As at 31 March
2017 the one film that comprises the Group's Film Distribution
Rights has not been released, therefore no revenues have been
recognised in relation to this film. Further, the documentary film
that comprised the Group's Capitalised Film Costs is currently in
production, therefore no revenue has been recognised in relation to
this film.
11. Financial assets
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Joint ventures at equity method
accounting
Opening cost of joint venture
at equity method accounting 140,905 187,386
Capital contributions - 129,614
Dividends - (176,095)
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Closing cost of joint venture
at equity method accounting 140,905 140,905
Earnings for the year - 94,822
Cumulative share in earnings
(losses) of associate from
prior periods 75,139 (19,683)
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Closing value of joint venture
at equity method accounting 216,044 216,044
Transfer of interest to an (216,044) -
asset held for sale
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
Investment in joint venture - 216,044
--------------------------------- ----------- -----------
The Group owns a 40% interest in EP Financial Solutions.
Entertainment Partners owns the other 60% interest in EP Financial
Solutions and is responsible for the financial reporting. EP
Financial Solutions provides tax credit financing. The purpose for
the investment in EP Financial Solutions was to participate in the
domestic tax credit financing.
As at 31 March 2017, the Group has not recorded any profit share
for the year due to the lack of financial reporting from
Entertainment Partners. The Group is actively negotiating with
Entertainment Partners to sell its 40% interest in the joint
venture. The selling price is expected to equal the current closing
value of the joint venture.
12. Investment
Investments related to the Group's 2.5% ownership in the Chinese
Theatres Holdings LLC, which owns and operates the world famous
Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------------ --------- ---------
At 1 April 2016 and 31 March
2017 283,113 283,113
------------------------------ --------- ---------
13. Other non-current assets
Other long-term assets principally consist of prepaid expenses
and deposits. These items are considered long-term as they will not
be settled within the 12 months following the end of the reporting
period.
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------ --------- ---------
Prepaid Expenses 326,819 562,371
Deposits 414,460 17,000
Total 741,279 579,371
------------------ --------- ---------
14. Property, plant, and equipment
Editing Leasehold Fixtures Total
Equipment Improvements and Fittings
------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Cost
At 1 April 2016 - 160,750 1,594,162 1,754,912
Additions 166,358 28,678 65,131 260,167
Acquired through
acquisition (see
note 30) 8,870,416 125,721 5,782 9,001,919
Disposals - (148,732) (33,292) (182,024)
At 31 March 2017 9,036,774 166,417 1,631,783 10,834,974
------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Depreciation
At 1 April 2016 - (154,843) (1,027,211) (1,182,054)
Charge for period (80,368) (3,515) (130,887) (214,770)
Acquired through
acquisition (see
note 30) (6,530,881) (19,901) (2,313) (6,553,095)
Disposals - 148,732 33,292 182,024
Adjustment - - (109,643) (109,643)
At 31 March 2017 (6,611,249) (29,527) (1,236,762) (7,877,538)
------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Net book value
at 31 March 2017 2,425,525 136,890 395,021 2,957,436
------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Cost
At 1 April 2015 - 160,750 1,199,079 1,359,829
Additions - - 395,083 395,083
At 31 March 2016 - 160,750 1,594,162 1,754,912
------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Depreciation
At 1 April 2015 - (137,550) (890,581) (1,028,131)
Charge for period - (17,293) (136,630) (153,923)
At 31 March 2016 - (154,843) (1,027,211) (1,182,054)
------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Net book value
at 31 March 2016 - 5,907 566,951 572,858
------------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------
Depreciation expense is charged to costs related to revenue and
administrative and other expenses.
15. Group Undertakings
Details of the Group's subsidiaries at the end of the reporting
period are as follows:
Proportion of ownership
interest and voting
power held by the
Group
--------------------------
Name of subsidiary Country of 2017 2016
incorporation/ USD USD
principal
operation
----------------------------- ----------------- ---------------- --------
Held directly:
Film Finances Canada
Ltd. Canada 100% 100%
Film Finances Scandinavia
AB Sweden 60% 60%
Film Finances Limited
(formerly
Film Finances Services
Limited) United Kingdom 100% 100%
Film Finances GmbH-Munich
(dormant) Germany 100% 100%
Realta Production
Group, Inc. (i) USA Nil 100%
DaDa Productions,
Inc. (dormant) (vii) USA n/a (vii) 100%
Film Finances GmbH-Germany Germany 100% 100%
KSD Holdings LLC USA 70% 70%
Nordic Capital Media
AB Sweden 60% 60%
Film Finances Singapore
PTE LTD Singapore 100% 100%
Film Finances Hungary Hungary 100% 100%
PBL Finance USA 100% 100%
FF Network USA 100% 100%
Great Outlook Malaysia 100% 100%
FF Asia USA 100% 100%
Film Finances China
Cultural
Services Ltd. China 100% 100%
Film Finances SA
PTY LTD South Africa 100% 100%
Film Finances S.R.O. Czech Republic 100% 100%
DSK Productions
Inc. (dormant) (vii) USA n/a (vii) 100%
FF Sales, Inc. (dormant)
(vii) USA n/a (vii) 100%
Rainbow Productions
Services, LLC USA 100% 100%
Film Finances New
Mexico, LLC USA 100% 100%
Film Finance Louisiana,
LLC USA 100% 100%
FF of Carolina,
LLC USA 100% 100%
Film Finances Pennsylvania,
LLC USA 100% 100%
Film Finances Alabama,
LLC USA 100% 100%
Film Finances Scandinavia
APS (dormant) (vii) Denmark n/a (vii) 100%
DSK Ventures Limited USA Nil Nil
(ii)
Cashet Card, LLC
(iii) USA Nil 50%
Cashet Card Holdings,
LLC (formerly
Film Travel Holdings)
(iii) USA Nil 50%
Rainbow Productions USA 100% Nil
Services, LLC (iv)
Rainbow Digital USA 100% Nil
Services LLC (iv)
Pivotal Post Limited United Kingdom 100% Nil
(iv)
Post Production Canada 100% Nil
Pivotal (Quebec)
Inc. (iv)
Pivotal Post Corporation Canada 100% Nil
(iv)
Film Finances, Inc. Bahamas 100% Nil
(Bahamas) (v)
Panda Productions USA Nil Nil
LLC (vi)
(i) Realta Production Group, Inc. was sold during the year. See note 31.
(ii) DSK Ventures Limited is 70% owned by key management
personnel of the Group. The service agreement between KSD and DSK
as well as control by the key management personnel gives the Group
indirect control.
(iii) Cashet Card, LLC is 50% owned by Realta Production Group,
Inc., a fully owned subsidiary. Cashet Card Holdings, LLC is 100%
owned by Cashet Card, LLC. Realta Production Group, Inc. was sold
during the year; therefore the Group no longer has control over
Cashet Card Holdings LLC and Cashet Card, LLC as of 31 March 2017.
See note 31.
(iv) Rainbow Productions Services, LLC and subsidiaries (Rainbow
Digital Services LLC, Pivotal Post Limited, Post Production Pivotal
(Quebec) Inc. and Pivotal Post Corporation) were purchased during
the year. See note 30.
(v) Film Finances, Inc. (Bahamas) was incorporated on 19
December 2016 and became a subsidiary at that date.
(vi) Panda Productions LLC is 50% owned by key management
personnel of the Group. The service agreement between the key
management personnel and Panda Productions LLC gives the Group
rights to variable returns from the entity, which gives the Group
indirect control.
(vii) The following entities, which were previously dormant,
were dissolved during the year:
a. Dada Productions, Inc., 9 May 2016
b. DSK Productions, Inc., 7 November 2016
c. FF Sales, Inc., 7 November 2016
d. FF Scandinavia APS, 28 February 2017
15. Group Undertakings (continued)
The table below shows details of non-wholly owned subsidiaries
of the Group that have material non-controlling interest:
2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
USD USD USD USD
-------------- ------------------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- --------- -----------
Place
of incorporation Proportion
and principal of ownership
Name of place interest Profit (loss) Accumulated
subsidiary of business and voting allocated non-controlling
rights held to non-controlling interests
by non-controlling interest
interests
-------------- ------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
KSD Holdings
LLC USA 30% 30% (1,484) (14,024) 57,895 59,369
Cashet Card,
LLC (i) USA 0% 50% 255,379 (88,326) - (255,379)
Individually immaterial subsidiaries
with
non-controlling interests 81,225 170,151
Total 139,120 (25,859)
----------------------------------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- --------- -----------
(i) Prior to its disposal, Realta Production Group, Inc., was a
fully owned subsidiary, and owned 50% of Cashet Card, LLC. The
Group maintained the bank accounts for Cashet Card, LLC, managed
the financial reporting, and made the strategic decisions. As such,
the Group had control over the entity. Realta Production Group,
Inc. was sold during the year. See note 31.
Summarised financial information in respect of each of the
Group's subsidiaries that has material non-controlling interest is
set out below. The summarised financial information below
represents amounts before intragroup eliminations.
KSD Holdings LLC
2017 2016
USD USD
-------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Current assets 5,561,204 2,112,228
Non-current assets - -
Current liabilities (4,182,578) (683,019)
Non-current liabilities - -
Equity attributable to owners
of the Company (1,378,626) (1,429,209)
Non-controlling interests - -
2017 2016
USD USD
-------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Revenue 315,734 -
Expenses (303,585) (1,637)
-------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Profit/(loss) for the year 12,149 (1,637)
Profit/(loss) attributable
to owners of the Company 8,504 (1,146)
Profit/(loss) attributable
to the non-controlling interest 3,645 (491)
-------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Profit/(loss) for the year 12,149 (1,637)
Other Comprehensive income
attributable to owners of
the Company (3,000) 371
Other Comprehensive income
attributable to the non-controlling
interests (1,286) 159
-------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Other Comprehensive income
for the year (4,286) 530
Dividends paid to non-controlling
interests 7,660 348,202
-------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Net cash outflow from operating
activities (1,900,754) (234,803)
Net cash outflow from financing
activities (7,660) (348,202)
Net cash outflow (1,908,414) (583,005)
-------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
16. Assets classified as held for sale
2017 2016
USD USD
---------------------------- --------- -----
Investment in joint venture 216,044 -
---------------------------- --------- -----
As described in note 11, the Group plans to dispose of the
investment in the joint venture. The Group is currently negotiating
with Entertainment Partners to sell its 40% interest in the joint
venture. No impairment loss was recognised on the reclassification
of the investment as the selling price is expected to equal the
current closing value of the joint venture.
17. Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables consist of the following:
2017 2016
USD USD
----------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Advances receivable - 344,071
Trade receivable 2,091,695 1,244,859
Rebate receivable 2,302,824 585,236
Insurance receivable 194,473 411,274
Due from related parties 3,423,999 335,878
----------------------------------- ------------ -----------
Total trade and other receivables 8,012,991 2,921,318
Loans receivable
Loans receivable (i) 4,151,795 4,420,559
Total 12,164,786 7,341,877
----------------------------------- ------------ -----------
(i) The collateral of the loan balance above is a tax credit receivable.
The aging of trade and other receivable balance is as
follows:
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------ ------------ -----------
Not past due 11,856,229 7,331,877
Past due 1 to 30 days 148,447 -
Past due 31 to 90 days 143,915 -
Past due 91 days 16,195 10,000
Total 12,164,786 7,341,877
------------------------ ------------ -----------
The Directors consider that the carrying value of accounts and
other receivables approximates to fair value.
18. Other current assets
Other current assets principally consist of prepaid expenses and
prepaid taxes. Prepaid expenses include expenses incurred related
to the completion contracts. Expenses that are incurred related to
these contracts are deferred and recognised in line with the
recognition of revenue.
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------ ----------- -----------
Prepaid expenses 3,032,438 2,501,832
Tax and other 1,395,934 324,859
Total 4,428,372 2,826,691
------------------ ----------- -----------
19. Restricted cash
Restricted cash consist of the following:
2017 2016
USD USD
---------------------------- ------------ ------------
Held in fiduciary capacity
for production (i) 36,265,379 39,785,808
Insurance premiums held in
escrow (ii) 4,131,836 4,073,750
Restricted cash 40,397,215 43,859,558
---------------------------- ------------ ------------
(i) The Group acts in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of certain
financiers of films. The Group receives cash, which is restricted
in use for the production of films. The Group is required to fund
the production of the related films according to the production
funding agreement. The amounts are recorded in restricted cash with
the corresponding payable recorded as payable to productions.
(ii) The Group reserves for approximately 9 percent of net bond
fees as insurance premiums to be held in escrow to satisfy
insurance premiums in the event that actual claims expense exceed
stipulated levels. To the extent actual claims result in additional
insurance premiums due, that incremental premium amount is carried
forward to future insurance periods to offset rebates that would
otherwise be payable to the Group and, in certain situations, the
incremental premium amount is immediately due.
20. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following:
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------- ------------ ------------
Cash in hand 2,443 2,443
Cash at bank 13,144,428 14,926,341
Cash and cash equivalents 13,146,871 14,928,784
--------------------------- ------------ ------------
21. Borrowings
The Group has several bank finance facilities. The first is a
one-year term loan secured by a tax credit receivable. The loan
bears interest at 2% plus one month LIBOR. The loan had an initial
maturity date of 30 September 2016 and was renewed during the
period and now matures on 30 September 2017. The average interest
rate on the loan for the year ended 31 March 2017 was 2.23% (2016:
2.44%). The outstanding balance of the loan as of 31 March 31 2017
was $4,173,954 (2016: $4,405,372). The loan is due upon receipt of
the tax credit.
The second is a $1,000,000 promissory note in connection to the
acquisition of film distribution rights (note 10), which bears
interest at 12% per annum when called upon and is due on demand.
The outstanding balance at 31 March 2017 was $1,000,000 (2016:
$nil).
The third is a three-year promissory note due to an employee
entered into on 28 February 2017 in the amount of $804,497. The
note is payable in $20,000 monthly instalments and bears interest
at 6% per annum with the remaining balance outstanding and all
accrued interest payable on 25 January 2020. The term loan is
payable to a related party, see note 28. The outstanding balance at
31 March 2017 was $787,842 (2016: $nil).
2017 2016
USD USD
----------------------------- ----------- -----------
Non-Current
Term Loan (related party) 590,163 -
2-5 years
----------------------------- ----------- -----------
590,163 -
Current
Term Loan (secured by a tax
credit receivable) 4,173,954 4,405,372
Term Loan 1,000,000 -
Term Loan (related party) 197,679 -
----------------------------- ----------- -----------
5,371,633 4,405,372
Total Borrowings 5,961,796 4,405,372
----------------------------- ----------- -----------
22. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables principally comprise of amounts
outstanding for goods or services that have been acquired in the
ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are
classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year
or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities.
Accounts payable are non-interest bearing and are initially
measured at fair value and thereafter at amortised cost using the
effective interest method. Deferred revenues arise when the Group
enters into a completion contract. Consideration received is
initially deferred and recognised in line with the revenue
recognition policy.
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------ ------------ ------------
Trade payables 811,450 490,191
Accruals 2,230,703 4,964,253
Deferred revenue 6,484,318 4,974,299
Due to affiliates - 125,000
No-claim bonus payable 3,903,393 4,030,511
Insurance payable 7,289,844 5,153,273
Other payables 1,017,719 -
Total 21,737,427 19,737,527
------------------------ ------------ ------------
Included in "other payables" balance is an amount of $500,000
relating to a tax liability accrual and $491,000 of contingent
earn-out payments due to an employee generated as part of the
acquisition of a subsidiary (See note 30).
23. Provision for losses
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------- ----------- -------------
At beginning of year 457,632 1,493,686
Losses charged to income 445,157 1,401,185
Claims paid (634,686) (3,553,833)
Recoveries on claims paid 509,143 1,116,594
At end of year 777,246 457,632
--------------------------- ----------- -------------
The provision for losses is in relation to amounts payable for
the completion of certain films, which includes the estimated
deductible for claims on insured contracts. Provisions for losses
are provided for on a by project basis when losses are probable and
quantifiable up to the deductible amount of $500,000. Claim
payments are typically made directly to production depending on
their funding needs. Any claims payments in excess of the
deductible are reimbursed by the insurers. Recoveries, if any, are
recorded as a reduction to claim payments.
24. Operating lease commitments
Operating leases relate to leases of land with lease terms of
between 4 and 10 years. The Group does not have an option to
purchase the leased land at the expiry of the lease periods. The
Group had commitments under non-cancellable operating leases
expiring as follows:
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------- ------------ -----------
Not later than 1 year 2,398,688 942,142
Later than 1 year and not
later than 5 years 8,011,515 3,901,861
Later than 5 years 615,424 1,210,496
11,025,627 6,054,499
--------------------------- ------------ -----------
25. Capital commitments
The Group has no material capital commitments as at 31 March
2017 and 2016.
26. Contingent liabilities
The Company issues Completion Bonds. The Company mitigates the
risk in relation to these agreements by making payments to certain
third parties in the event a project is not delivered within a time
frame and budget range set forth under the terms of the specific
agreement. The Company utilises one or more insurance companies to
cover the majority (the Group is self insured for a portion) of its
liability with respect to each such budget overruns. No liability
is recorded with respect to the Completion Bond obligation to the
third parties until there is evidence that is it incurred and a
loss will result. The Company does record the costs associated with
the insurance purchased to cover its risk and the budget overruns
related to each such Completion Bond.
On 11 November 2016, the group was a party to a contract to
facilitate a transaction between certain shareholders who wished to
sell their shares and a buyer who wished to purchase them. Under
this agreement between the group, the selling shareholders, the
continuing shareholders and the buyer, contingent earn out
consideration is payable by the buyer to selling shareholders. The
earn out payment is calculated based on projected bond fees in 2017
and 2018 meeting certain thresholds, less an allowance for claims.
While the earn out payment is payable by the buyer and not the
group, the group has provided a guarantee to the selling
shareholders on the full and punctual payment of the earn out
payments by the buyer. As at 31 March 2017, the group estimates the
aggregate earn out payment, and consequently the total quantum of
the sum guaranteed to total approximately $2,645,000.
27. Share capital
Authorised Allotted, Share Share
number issued capital premium
of common and fully USD USD
shares paid
number
of common
shares
------------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
At 1 April 2015 900,000 10,000 - 109,500
Movements in the - - - -
year
------------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
At 31 March 2016 900,000 10,000 - 109,500
Movements in the - (542) - -
year
At 31 March 2017 900,000 9,458 - 109,500
------------------ ----------- ----------- --------- ---------
The Group has 100,000, no par value, preferred shares
authorised; however no shares are issued or outstanding.
Fully paid ordinary shares, which have no par value, carry one
vote per share and carry a right to dividends.
During the year 542 shares were brought in to treasury by the
Group as part of the disposal of Realta Production Group, Inc.
These shares were subsequently cancelled by the Group. See note
31.
28. Related party transactions
The directors do not consider there to be an ultimate
controlling party. The Group has related party relationships with
its subsidiaries and its Directors. Transactions between the
Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated on consolidation
and are not disclosed in this note. See note 30 for business
acquisition and note 32 for post balance sheet events.
The Group had a liability of approximately $nil due to minority
owners as of 31 March 2017 (2016: $125,000).
Advances to employees totalled approximately $145,000 at 31
March 2017 (2016: $223,000). These amounts are noninterest bearing
and are due on demand. There was $63,000 written off during the
year, which was recognised in the statement of comprehensive income
within the administrative and other expenses.
Advances to officers totalled approximately $3,257,000 at 31
March 2017 (2016: $113,000). These balances bear interest at 3% and
have maturity dates ranging from 2017 through 2025. The interest
recognised during the year related to these notes total $34,698
(2016: $nil). This balance includes a $3,000,000 promissory note to
an officer, which is secured against 3,216 shares in the Group as
at 31 March 2017. This promissory note has subsequently been repaid
on 25 July 2017 with no call made on the security provided.
A key member of management has a loan outstanding to Panda
Productions LLC in the amount of $160,000 (2016: $nil). The loan is
payable on closing of the production bank loan.
A stockholder of the Group participates in the syndicate that
insures the Group's completion contracts. The stockholder's share
of the gross premiums paid to the syndicate totals $1,148,911 for
the year ended 31 March 2017 (2016: $452,000).
The Group has a three-year term loan from an employee in the
amount of $804,497 (2016: $nil). The note was entered into on 28
February 2017 and is due in full on 25 January 2020. The note bears
interest at 6% per annum and has monthly payments on $20,000. The
outstanding balance at 31 March 2017 was $787,842.
The Group has a consulting agreement with a former director of
the Group. As of 11 November 2016 the directorship ended and the
new agreement became effective. The agreement requires the director
to provide guidance and services to the Group on an exclusive basis
effective 1 April 2016. The director receives a consulting fee in
the amount of $24,000 per month as well as an expense allowance of
$3,000 per month. In addition, there is a potential bonus equal to
10 percent of Lionsgate completion guarantee fees. Total bonus
expense under this agreement totalled $178,946 for the year ended
31 March 2017 (2016: $781,931).
2017 2016
USD USD
------------------------------ ----------- -----------
Compensation of the five key
management personnel
Short-term employee benefits 1,421,759 3,957,770
1,421,759 3,957,770
------------------------------ ----------- -----------
29. Financial Instruments
The Group's principal financial instruments comprise bank loans,
overdrafts, loan notes, deferred consideration for acquisitions
under IFRS 3, trade receivables, investments, trade payables and
cash. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to provide
finance for the Group operations. The Group has other financial
assets and liabilities, which arise directly from operations.
The following table provides an analysis of the Group's
non-derivative financial assets and liabilities at 31 March 2017
and 2016:
2017 2016
USD USD
-------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Financial assets:
Classified as loans and receivables:
Cash and cash equivalents 13,146,871 14,928,784
Accounts receivable 12,164,786 7,341,877
Total financial assets 25,311,657 22,270,661
-------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
Financial liabilities:
Classified as financial liabilities
at amortised cost:
Accounts and other payables 21,737,427 19,737,527
Borrowings - Current 5,371,633 4,405,372
Borrowings - Non-current 590,163 -
Total financial liabilities 27,699,223 24,142,899
-------------------------------------- ------------ ------------
All non-derivative financial assets are categorised as either
available for sale financial assets or loans and receivables and
all non-derivative financial liabilities are categorised as other
financial liabilities at amortised cost.
Risk Management objectives and policies
The main risk arising from the Group's financial instruments are
insurance contract risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, credit
risk and foreign exchange risk.
Insurance Contracts
The Group works primarily with clients that have a longstanding
relationship with the Group. These clients typically have vast
experience in film production and work with producers, directors
and line-producers who the Group's employees are familiar with.
With each project, both our legal and production staff will need to
evaluate, among other things, the reasonableness of the budget, the
key individuals and parties involved and other risks based on, but
not limited to, the genre, location and the need for any special
visual or audio effects.
Interest rate risk
The Group's exposure to interest rate risk arises from the
Group's long-term debt obligations with floating and fixed interest
rates. Interest on financial instruments classified as fixed rate
is fixed until the maturity of the instrument. Interest on
financial instruments classified as floating rate is re-priced at
intervals of less than one year. Floating rate financial
instruments comprise of the Group's cash and equivalents and
borrowings. Fixed rate financial instruments comprise of
borrowings. The other financial instruments of the Group are
non-interest bearing and are therefore not subject to interest-rate
risk.
Based on current levels of net debt, interest rate risk is not
considered to be material.
Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates in a number of markets across the world and
is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency
exposures in respect of revenues, assets, liabilities, and cash
flows. The Group minimises foreign currency risk by requiring
overseas customer to adhere to strict payment terms. The risk is
also mitigated by paying insurance premiums in USD based on the
transaction rate of foreign currencies.
The Group has foreign subsidiaries located in Europe, Asia,
Australia, and Canada. Differences that arise from the translation
of these assets from foreign currency to USD are recognised in
other comprehensive income in the year and the cumulative effect as
a separate component in equity. The Group does not hedge this
translation exposure to its equity.
The Group took out a loan in September 2015 through its variable
interest entity, DSK Ventures Limited, to fund against a future tax
credit receivable for a UK production. The loan was renewed in
September 2016. The production's expenditures are expected to
quality for a tax credit that will be in excess of the loan. The
loan is denominated in GBP and has an offsetting tax credit
receivable also denominated in GBP. Both balances are translated at
the spot rate at the balance sheet date.
29. Financial Instruments (continued)
The carrying amounts of the Group's foreign currency denominated
monetary assets and monetary liabilities at the end of the
reporting period are as follows:
Liabilities Assets
2017 2016 2017 2016
USD USD USD USD
----------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Currency of
United Kingdom 280,216 269,903 2,649,918 2,849,721
Currency of
Canada 4,102,732 1,875,103 4,098,523 1,895,953
Currency of
China 309,919 774,549 447,650 934,737
Others 86,729 175,375 500,897 396,307
----------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
The Group is mainly exposed to the currency of the United
Kingdom (GBP), Malaysia (MYR), China (CNY) and Canada (CAD).
The following table details the Group's sensitivity to a 10%
increase and decrease in the USD to the relevant foreign
currencies. 10% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign
currency risk internally to key management personnel and represents
management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in
foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only
outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjust
their translation at the period end for a 10% change in foreign
currency rates. The sensitivity analysis includes external loans as
well as loans to foreign operations within the Group where the
denomination of the loan is in a currency other than the functional
currency of the lender of the borrower. A positive number below
indicates an increase in profit or equity where the USD strengthens
10% against the relevant currency. For a 10% weakening of the USD
against the relevant currency, there would be a comparable impact
on the profit or equity, and the balances below would be
negative.
2017 2017 2016 2016
USD USD USD USD
Profit Equity Profit Equity
or loss or loss
----------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------
Currency of
United Kingdom 20,880 236,321 64,987 699,946
Currency of
Canada (1,198) (420) 279 2,081
Currency of
China (58,073) 13,729 (76,036) 15,960
----------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------
Liquidity Risk
The Group aims to mitigate its liquidity risk by managing its
cash resources and continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash
flows. The Group has a term loan agreement secured by a tax credit
receivable, which expires 30 September 2017. The outstanding
balance at 31 March 2017 is $4,173,954 (2016: $4,405,371). The
Group has a $1,000,000 promissory note in connection to the
acquisition of film distribution rights outstanding, which is due
on demand. The Group has an $804,497 promissory note due to an
employee outstanding with a related party that matures on 25
January 2020. Monthly payments of $20,000 began January 2017. The
note was entered into on 28 February 2017 and is due in full on 25
January 2020. The note bears interest at 6% per annum and has
monthly payments on $20,000. The outstanding balance at 31 March
2017 was $787,842.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group's
non-derivative financial liabilities at 31 March 2017 and 2016
based on contractual undiscounted payments, including estimated
interest payments where applicable.
As at 31 March Within 1-2 years 2-3 years Total
2017 1 year USD USD USD
USD
----------------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------
Obligation under
loan facilities 5,371,633 209,975 380,188 5,961,796
Trade payables 21,737,427 - - 21,737,427
Payable to production 36,265,379 - - 36,265,379
Total 63,374,439 209,975 380,188 63,964,602
----------------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------
As at 31 March Within 1-2 years 2-3 years Total
2016 1 year USD USD USD
USD
----------------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------
Obligation under
loan facilities 4,405,372 - - 4,405,372
Trade payables 19,737,527 - - 19,737,527
Payable to production 39,785,808 - - 39,785,808
Total 63,928,707 - - 63,928,707
----------------------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ------------
Credit risk
The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because funds are
deposited over a number of counterparties who are banks with a mix
of high quality balance sheets, high credit ratings assigned by
international credit rating agencies or strong governmental
support. The Group maintains cash balances in financial
institutions in excess of insured limits. The Group has not
experienced any losses on such accounts and does not believe it is
exposed to significant credit risk.
Fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities
The Group's financial instruments are principally compromised of
cash, investments, and bank loans. Fair value items, when
calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at
prevailing interest rates, result in no differences between the
carrying amount and fair value. The carrying amounts of all other
financial instruments of the Group, i.e. short-term trade
receivables and payables are a reasonable approximation of fair
value. The carrying amount recorded in the balance sheet of each
financial asset represents the Group's maximum exposure to credit
risk.
Capital management
The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to
ensure that it maintains access to sufficient capital to continue
to grow its business. The Group's capital comprises share capital
and retained earnings. See note 32.
30. Business Combination
On 28 February 2017, the Group purchased the entire share
capital of Rainbow Production Services, LLC and Subsidiaries (RPS),
a limited liability company incorporate in the State of Delaware.
RPS provides film editing and production equipment on a rental
basis. RPS was acquired to expand the Group's activities within the
film industry.
Consideration
Total
USD
-------------------------------------- -----------
Cash 4,000,000
Contingent consideration arrangement 2,200,000
Total consideration transferred 6,200,000
-------------------------------------- -----------
Under the contingent consideration arrangement, the Group is
required to pay the former owner of RPS an additional $400,000 plus
30% of the EBITDA in excess of the specified EBITDA target (which
excess amount shall not exceed $2,000,000 per year) in each of the
years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, provided RPS reaches the fiscal
year EBITDA target for the applicable year. The target EBITDA for
each of the following four years is as follows; 2017: $2,500,000,
2018: $2,600,000, 2019: $2,700,000, and 2020: $2,800,000. RPS's
EBIDTA for the past two years as been approximately $600,000 on
average. The potential undiscounted amount of all future payments
that the Group could be required to make under the contingent
consideration arrangement is between $nil and $4,000,000.
The fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement of
$2,200,000 was estimated by applying the income approach. The fair
value estimates are based on an assumed discount rate range of 1.4
- 2.7 per cent and assumed probability-adjusted EBITDA in RPS of
$2,500,000 - $3,300,000 for each of the next four years.
Acquisition related costs amounting to $19,236 have been
excluded from the consideration transferred and have been
recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income
in the current year, within the administrative expense line
item.
Recognised amounts of identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities assumed
Total
USD
-------------------------------- -------------
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 983,497
Accounts receivable 907,698
-------------------------------- -------------
1,891,195
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment 2,448,824
Deposits 368,938
Identifiable intangible assets 1,750,000
-------------------------------- -------------
4,567,762
Current liabilities
Accounts payable (262,843)
Accrued liabilities (522,514)
Notes payable (804,089)
-------------------------------- -------------
(1,589,446)
Net balance acquired 4,869,511
-------------------------------- -------------
The receivables acquired (which principally comprise trade
receivables) in these transactions have a fair value equal to the
contractual amount. There are no contractual cash flows that are
not expected to be collected as of the acquisition date.
The goodwill of $1,330,489 arising from the acquisition of RPS
consists largely of the of expected synergies, revenue growth,
future market development and the assembled workforce of RPS. These
benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill because they
do not meet the recognition criteria for identifiable intangible
assets.
30. Business Combination (continued)
Included in the profit for the year is $272,548 attributable to
the additional business generated by RPS and revenue for the year
includes $931,397. Had this business combination been effected as 1
April 2016, the revenue of the Group from continuing operations
would have been $49,362,504, and the profit for the year from
continuing operations would have been $7,273,634. The directors
consider these 'pro-forma' numbers to represent an approximate
measure of the performance of the combined group on an annualised
basis and to provide a reference point for comparison in future
periods.
31. Discontinued Operations
On 11 November 2016, the Group disposed of Realta Production
Group, Inc., which owned 50% of Cashet Card, LLC. Cashet Card
facilitates the issuance of credit cards sponsored by MasterCard
and is able to offer bulk purchasing discounts and earns fees on
the transactions. The transaction was carried out with one of the
Directors of the Group. The consideration was a transfer of the
Director's shares, 542 shares of common stock, in the Group for the
1,500 shares, 100% of the then-issues and outstanding shares of
common stock, of Realta Production Group, Inc. The fair value of
the 542 shares received was $2,810,569 which has been recognised in
the statement of comprehensive income as part of the profit from
discontinued operations. These shares were subsequently
cancelled.
Simultaneously with the agreement, the Director sold his
remaining shares, 3,274 shares of common stock, to unrelated third
parties.
Costs in relation to this transaction total $1,579,306 and have
been disclosed in the statement of comprehensive income separately
as exceptional costs.
Total
USD
-------------------------- -----------
Consideration 2,810,569
Net assets disposed of (105,373)
Total profit on disposal 2,705,196
--------------------------- -----------
Analysis of profit for the year from discontinued operations
The combined results of the discontinued operations included in
the profit for the year are set out below. The comparative profit
and cash flows from discontinued operations have been re-presented
to include those operations classified as discontinued in the
current year.
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Profit for the year from discontinued
operations
Revenue 2,627,622 3,114,822
Expenses (2,467,733) (2,971,362)
--------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Profit before tax 159,889 143,460
Attributable income tax expense (59,798) (55,489)
--------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
Profit after tax 100,091 87,971
Profit on disposal of operation 2,705,196 -
Attributable income tax expense 39,410 -
--------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
2,744,606 -
Profit for the year from discontinued
operations (attributable to
owners of the Company) 2,844,697 87,971
--------------------------------------- ------------- -------------
2017 2016
USD USD
--------------------------------- ----------- ---------
Cash flows from discontinued
operations
Net cash inflows from operating
activities (127,372) 214,093
--------------------------------- ----------- ---------
Analysis of assets and liabilities over which control was
lost:
Realta Cashet Cashet
Production Card, Services Total
Group, LLC Holdings USD
Inc. USD LLC
USD USD
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -------------
Current assets
Cash and cash
equivalents - 501,266 57,369 558,635
Accounts receivable - - 76,185 76,185
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -------------
- 501,266 133,554 634,820
Non-current assets
Other assets - 500,822 - 500,822
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -------------
- 500,822 - 500,822
Current liabilities
Accounts payable - (1,139,482) 109,213 (1,030,269)
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -------------
- (1,139,482) 109,213 (1,030,269)
Net balance - (137,394) 242,767 105,373
--------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------- -------------
32. Post balance sheet events
FFI Holdings PLC was incorporated in London on 30 May 2017 as a
holding company of Film Finances Inc., its principal operating
subsidiary. Shares in FFI Holdings PLC were listed on London's AIM
market on 30th June 2017 under the exchange identifier "FFI". The
company issued 157,041,248 shares at 150 pence per share, valuing
the company at approximately GBP236 million on issue. As this
occurred after year end, there are no earnings per share
calculations.
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