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Global Invacom Group Limited
01 March 2019
Global Invacom Records Eighth Consecutive Quarter of
Profitability in Q4 FY2018
Singapore/London, 1 March 2019 - Global Invacom (SGX:QS9)
(AIM:GINV), the global provider of satellite communications, is
pleased to announce its results for the full year ended 31 December
2018 ("FY2018") and the three months ended 31 December 2018 ("Q4
FY2018").
The Group recorded their eighth consecutive quarter of net
profit attributable to shareholders of US$0.9 million, a 14.2%
increase from the three months ended 31 December 2017 ("Q4
FY2017"), lifted by higher revenue which grew 22.2% to US$36.4
million in Q4 FY2018. Revenue for the full year of FY2018 increased
by US$6.6 million or 5.7% to US$122.3 million from US$115.7 million
in the prior year ("FY2017"). The rise in revenue, particularly for
Q4 FY2018, was mainly due to the supply of new designs for key
products to some of the Group's major customers.
Gross profit ("GP") saw an 18.2% increase to US$7.4 million from
US$6.3 million in the previous corresponding quarter. Gross profit
margin dipped slightly by 0.7 percentage points from 21.1% to 20.4%
in the same period.
In Q4 FY2018, the Group recorded higher volume of shipments for
its recently launched Western Arc Slimline Low Noise Block (LNB) to
a major U.S. customer. The Group will remain the sole supplier to
this customer until end of Q1 FY2019. Reflecting confidence in the
Group's product quality and capabilities, shipments of the Eastern
Arc model have also commenced from Q1 FY2019 to this same
customer.
Data over satellite continues to be important for the Group,
having made shipments of its new 90 cm satellite antenna throughout
FY2018, as sole supplier, to another U.S. customer. Shipments on a
non-exclusive basis are expected to continue throughout FY2019 and
beyond.
In addition, one of the Group's existing customers, a major
global VSAT integrator, which has been purchasing antennas from the
Group, has now added new orders for data over satellite transceiver
electronics resulting from the Skyware Technologies purchase in Q3
FY2018.
Mr. Tony Taylor, Executive Chairman of Global Invacom,
commented, "Notwithstanding the slower pace of the transition to
DCSS products, growth of the satellite communications equipment
market will continue. With the emerging trends of the Internet of
Things, 5G and autonomous vehicles, satellite communications
technology will continue to be a vital part of modern society, and
we are in a good position to capitalise on the growing demand in
this market.
"We will continue to build on our foundation as the leading
global manufacturer of satellite equipment by developing new and
innovative products that address the customer's needs," he
added.
On a geographical basis, FY2018 revenue increased in the U.S.
and Europe by US$4.8 million (+5.9%) and US$3.3 million (+14.0%),
respectively, which were offset by decreases in Asia and Rest of
the World by US$1.4 million (-20.7%) and US$0.1 million (-3.2%),
respectively.
The Group's GP for FY2018 rose to US$25.2 million from US$24.2
million last year ("FY2017"). However, GP margin decreased by 0.3
percentage points from 20.9% to 20.6% for FY2018 due to cost of
sales outpacing revenue growth.
Global Invacom's U.S. operations faced supply chain issues in Q4
FY2018 which impacted profitability. Had it not been for these
issues, GP for Q4 FY2018 would have been higher for Global Skyware
which, nonetheless, closed off FY2018 with a second year of
profitability, following a turnaround that resulted from changes to
operations since FY2016.
The Group's continuing emphasis on product development through
R&D spending contributed to the 9.4% increase in administrative
expenses for FY2018 to US$22.9 million from US$21.0 million in
FY2017.
Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis declined to 0.57 US
cent for FY2018 (FY2017: 1.08 US cents). Net asset value per share
increased to 20.84 US cents as at 31 December 2018 from 20.42 US
cents as at 31 December 2017. The Group's cash and cash equivalents
amounted to US$8.4 million as at 31 December 2018.
The Group had announced in Q4 FY2018 a proposal to acquire
Tactilis Sdn. Bhd., a manufacturer and distributor of biometric
system-on-card solutions which, if completed, will constitute a
reverse takeover. Subsequent to the end of the review period, the
Group appointed a Financial Adviser. The Group will provide further
updates on this transaction in due course.
**End of Press Release**
For further information, please contact:
Global Invacom Group Limited www.globalinvacom.com
Matthew Garner, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +65 6431 0782
Tel: +44 203 053 3523
finnCap Ltd (Nominated Adviser and Joint www.finncap.com
Broker)
Christopher Raggett / Matthew Radley (Corporate Tel: +44 207 220 0500
Finance)
Mirabaud Securities LLP (Joint Broker) www.mirabaud.com
Peter Krens (Equity Capital Markets) Tel: +44 207 878 3362
WeR1 Consultants Pte Ltd (Singapore Investor www.wer1.net
Relations)
Lai Kwok Kin Tel: +65 6737 4844
ginv@wer1.net
Vigo Communications (UK Media & Investor www.vigocomms.com
Relations)
Jeremy Garcia / Fiona Henson / Charlie Tel: +44 207 390 0238
Neish
ginv@vigocomms.com
About Global Invacom Group Limited
Global Invacom is a fully integrated satellite equipment
provider with six manufacturing plants across China, Israel,
Malaysia, UK and the US. Its customers include satellite
broadcasters such as BSkyB of the UK and Dish Network of the USA
and Data over Satellite providers including Hughes Network Systems,
Viasat and Gilat Satellite Networks.
Global Invacom provides a full range of antennas, LNB receivers,
transceivers, fibre distribution equipment, transmitters, switches
and video distribution components and electronics manufacturing
services in satellite communications as well as manufacturing
services in military, medical, and consumer electronics industries.
Following the acquisition in 2015 of Global Skyware, a leading
US--based designer and supplier of satellite antennas products and
services, the Company became the world's only full--service outdoor
unit supplier.
Global Invacom is listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore
Exchange Securities Trading Limited and its shares are admitted to
trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.
For more information, please refer to www.globalinvacom.com
FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Q4 AND YEARED 31 DECEMBER
2018
PART I - INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF QUARTERLY
(Q1, Q2 & Q3), HALF-YEAR AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
1(a) A statement of comprehensive income (for the group)
together with a comparative statement for the corresponding period
of the immediately preceding financial year.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for Q4 and the
year ended 31 December 2018. These figures have not been
audited.
Group Group
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Q4 Q4 FY2017 Increase/ Increase/
FY2018 (Decrease) FY2018 FY2017 (Decrease)
US$'000 US$'000 % US$'000 US$'000 %
Revenue 36,366 29,757 22.2 122,292 115,706 5.7
Cost of sales (28,963) (23,493) 23.3 (97,104) (91,515) 6.1
Gross profit 7,403 6,264 18.2 25,188 24,191 4.1
Other income 482 335 43.9 569 1,335 (57.4)
Distribution costs (69) (27) 155.6 (322) (290) 11.0
Administrative expenses (6,514) (5,405) 20.5 (22,913) (20,950) 9.4
Other operating expenses (21) (47) (55.3) (14) (139) (89.9)
Finance income 46 16 187.5 96 30 220.0
Finance costs (146) (165) (11.5) (523) (483) 8.3
Profit before income
tax(i) 1,181 971 21.6 2,081 3,694 (43.7)
Income tax expense (286) (187) 52.9 (545) (745) (26.8)
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Profit after income
tax attributable to
equity holders of the
Company 895 784 14.2 1,536 2,949 (47.9)
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Other comprehensive
(loss)/income:
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit
or loss
* Exchange differences on translation of foreign
subsidiaries (483) (38) N.M. (417) 114 N.M.
Other comprehensive
(loss)/income for the
period, net of tax (483) (38) N.M. (417) 114 N.M.
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Total comprehensive
income for the period
attributable to equity
holders of the Company 412 746 (44.8) 1,119 3,063 (63.5)
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N.M.: Not Meaningful
Note:
(i) Profit before income tax was determined after (charging)/crediting the following:
Group Group
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Q4 Q4 FY2017 Increase/ Increase/
FY2018 (Decrease) FY2018 FY2017 (Decrease)
US$'000 US$'000 % US$'000 US$'000 %
Interest income 46 16 187.5 96 30 220.0
Interest expense (146) (165) (11.5) (523) (483) 8.3
(Loss)/Gain on foreign
exchange (21) 325 N.M. (9) 599 N.M.
Gain on bargain
purchase 482 - N.M. 482 - N.M.
Write-back of payables - - N.M. 73 578 (87.4)
Gain/(Loss) on disposal
of property, plant and
equipment - 7 (100.0) (5) (6) (16.7)
Impairment of property,
plant and equipment - - - - (86) (100.0)
Depreciation of
property, plant and
equipment (791) (693) 14.1 (2,890) (2,563) 12.8
Amortisation of
intangible assets (146) (154) (5.2) (673) (628) 7.2
Impairment of
intangible assets (93) - N.M. (93) - N.M.
Write-back for
inventory
obsolescence, net 706 160 341.3 412 351 17.4
(Allowance)/Write-back
for impairment of
trade receivables, net - (46) (100.0) - (46) (100.0)
Operating lease expense (706) (595) 18.7 (3,212) (2,857) 12.4
Research and
development expense (665) (453) 46.8 (2,805) (1,646) 70.4
1(b)(i) A statement of financial position (for the issuer and
group), together with a comparative statement as at the end of the
immediately preceding financial year.
Group Company
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31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec
2018 2017 2018 2017
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
ASSETS
Non-current Assets
Property, plant and
equipment 12,606 12,393 85 7
Investments in
subsidiaries - - 44,892 44,874
Goodwill 9,352 9,352 - -
Intangible assets 3,656 2,172 - -
Equity instruments 8 8 - -
Deferred tax assets 109 198 - -
Other receivables and
prepayments 1,566 55 11,119 9,154
27,297 24,178 56,096 54,035
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Current Assets
Due from subsidiaries - - 939 1,895
Inventories 31,625 29,022 - -
Trade receivables 24,874 19,268 - -
Other receivables and
prepayments 1,900 3,361 3,433 5,263
Tax receivables 15 11 - -
Cash and cash equivalents 8,381 7,152 526 733
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66,795 58,814 4,898 7,891
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Total assets 94,092 82,992 60,994 61,926
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 60,423 60,423 74,240 74,240
Treasury shares (1,656) (1,656) (1,656) (1,656)
Reserves (2,161) (3,297) (13,988) (13,320)
Total equity 56,606 55,470 58,596 59,264
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Non-current Liabilities
Other payables 104 111 - -
Deferred tax liabilities 406 489 - -
510 600 - -
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Current Liabilities
Due to subsidiaries - - 2,109 2,140
Trade payables 19,381 12,206 - -
Other payables 5,326 6,528 221 454
Borrowings 11,974 8,025 - -
Provision for income
tax 295 163 68 68
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36,976 26,922 2,398 2,662
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Total liabilities 37,486 27,522 2,398 2,662
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Total equity and
liabilities 94,092 82,992 60,994 61,926
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1(b)(ii) Aggregate amount of group's borrowings and debt securities.
Amount repayable in one year or less, or on demand
As at 31 Dec 2018 As at 31 Dec 2017
Secured Unsecured Secured Unsecured
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US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
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11,974 - 8,025 -
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Amount repayable after one year
As at 31 Dec 2018 As at 31 Dec 2017
Secured Unsecured Secured Unsecured
----------- --------- -----------
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
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- - - -
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Details of any collateral
The revolving credit loans of US$11,974,000 were secured over
the assets of the subsidiaries and corporate guarantees provided by
the Company and the subsidiaries.
1(c) A statement of cash flows (for the group), together with a
comparative statement for the corresponding period of the
immediately preceding financial year.
Group Group
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Q4 FY2018 Q4 FY2017 FY2018 FY2017
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Profit before income tax 1,181 971 2,081 3,694
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 791 693 2,890 2,563
Amortisation of intangible assets 146 154 673 628
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment - (7) 5 6
Impairment of property, plant and
equipment - - - 86
Impairment of intangible assets 93 - 93 -
Write-back for inventory
obsolescence, net (706) (160) (412) (351)
Impairment of allowance for trade
receivables - 46 - 46
Unrealised exchange loss/(gain) 11 (230) 166 (203)
Interest income (46) (16) (96) (30)
Interest expense 146 165 523 483
Share-based payments 3 8 17 93
Gain on bargain purchase (482) - (482) -
Write-back of payables - - (73) (578)
Operating cash flow before working
capital changes 1,137 1,624 5,385 6,437
Changes in working capital:
Inventories (2,134) 2,176 (2,191) 171
Trade receivables (4,085) (1,101) (5,618) (2,242)
Other receivables and prepayments 87 (1,056) 1,477 (242)
Trade and other payables 3,631 (2,260) 5,211 (4,867)
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Cash (used in)/generated from
operating activities (1,364) (617) 4,264 (743)
Interest paid (56) (58) (227) (333)
Income tax (paid)/refund (131) 255 (271) 205
Net cash (used in)/generated from
operating activities (1,551) (420) 3,766 (871)
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Interest received 37 16 85 30
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment 839 (593) (1,533) (1,923)
Proceeds from disposal of property,
plant and equipment - 23 36 55
Decrease in intangible assets 2,250 - - -
Acquisition of a business (3,500) - (3,500) -
Investment in convertible notes (1,500) - (1,500) -
Decrease in restricted cash - - - 1,200
Net cash used in investing activities (1,874) (554) (6,412) (638)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings 16,093 8,216 54,686 49,193
Repayment of borrowings (14,088) (8,913) (50,811) (47,276)
Net cash generated from/(used in)
financing activities 2,005 (697) 3,875 1,917
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents (1,420) (1,671) 1,229 408
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period 9,772 8,873 7,152 6,742
Effect of foreign exchange rate
changes on the balance of cash held
in foreign currencies 29 (50) - 2
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period(i) 8,381 7,152 8,381 7,152
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Note:
(i) For the purpose of presentation in the consolidated
statement of cash flows, the consolidated cash and cash equivalents
comprise the following:
Q4 Q4
FY2018 FY2017 FY2018 FY2017
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Cash and bank
balances 8,351 7,122 8,351 7,122
Fixed deposits 30 30 30 30
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8,381 7,152 8,381 7,152
Less: Restricted
cash - - - -
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Cash and cash
equivalents per the
consolidated
statement of cash
flows 8,381 7,152 8,381 7,152
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1(d)(i) A statement (for the issuer and group) showing either
(i) all changes in equity or (ii) changes in equity other than
those arising from capitalisation issues and distributions to
shareholders, together with a comparative statement for the
corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial
year.
Foreign
Capital Share currency
Share Treasury Merger redemption options Capital translation Retained
Group capital shares reserves reserves reserve reserve reserve profits Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Balance as at
1 Jan 2018 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 706 (3,695) (872) 10,708 55,470
Share-based
payments - - - - 8 - - - 8
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 326 326
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - 124 - 124
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - 124 326 450
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Balance as at
31 Mar 2018 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 714 (3,695) (748) 11,034 55,928
Share-based
payments - - - - 3 - - - 3
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Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 206 206
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - 69 - 69
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - 69 206 275
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Balance as at
30 Jun 2018 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 717 (3,695) (679) 11,240 56,206
Share-based
payments - - - - 3 - - - 3
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Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 109 109
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - (127) - (127)
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Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - - (127) 109 (18)
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Balance as at
30 Sep 2018 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 720 (3,695) (806) 11,349 56,191
Share-based
payments - - - - 3 - - - 3
Transfer to
capital
reserve in
accordance
with
statutory
requirements - - - - - 135 - (135) -
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Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 895 895
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - (483) - (483)
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - (483) 895 412
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Balance as at
31 Dec 2018 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 723 (3,560) (1,289) 12,109 56,606
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Foreign
Capital Share currency
Share Treasury Merger redemption options Capital translation Retained
Group capital shares reserves reserves reserve reserve reserve profits Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Balance as at
1 Jan 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 613 (3,695) (986) 7,759 52,314
Share-based
payments - - - - 40 - - - 40
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 605 605
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - (113) - (113)
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - (113) 605 492
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Balance as at
31 Mar 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 653 (3,695) (1,099) 8,364 52,846
Share-based
payments - - - - 35 - - - 35
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Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 873 873
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - 221 - 221
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - 221 873 1,094
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Balance as at
30 Jun 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 688 (3,695) (878) 9,237 53,975
Share-based
payments - - - - 10 - - - 10
------------ ------------ ------------ --------------- ------------ ------------- --------------- ------------- ------------
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 687 687
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - 44 - 44
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - 44 687 731
------------ ------------ ------------ --------------- ------------ ------------- --------------- ------------- ------------
Balance as at
30 Sep 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 698 (3,695) (834) 9,924 54,716
Share-based
payments - - - - 8 - - - 8
------------ ------------ ------------ --------------- ------------ ------------- --------------- ------------- ------------
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 784 784
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - (38) - (38)
------------ ------------ ------------ --------------- ------------ ------------- --------------- ------------- ------------
Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - (38) 784 746
------------ ------------ ------------ --------------- ------------ ------------- --------------- ------------- ------------
Balance as at
31 Dec 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 706 (3,695) (872) 10,708 55,470
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Foreign
Share currency
Share Treasury options Capital translation Accumulated
Company capital shares reserve reserve reserve losses Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Balance as at
1 Jan 2018 74,240 (1,656) 706 (4,481) (1,927) (7,618) 59,264
Share-based
payments - - 7 - - - 7
Loss for the
period - - - - - (234) (234)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (234) (234)
Balance as at
31 Mar 2018 74,240 (1,656) 713 (4,481) (1,927) (7,852) 59,037
Share-based
payments - - 4 - - - 4
Loss for the
period - - - - - (240) (240)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (240) (240)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Balance as at
30 Jun 2018 74,240 (1,656) 717 (4,481) (1,927) (8,092) 58,801
Share-based
payments - - 3 - - - 3
Loss for the
period - - - - - (205) (205)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (205) (205)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Balance as at
30 Sep 2018 74,240 (1,656) 720 (4,481) (1,927) (8,297) 58,599
Share-based
payments - - 3 - - - 3
Loss for the
period - - - - - (6) (6)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (6) (6)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Balance as at
31 Dec 2018 74,240 (1,656) 723 (4,481) (1,927) (8,303) 58,596
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- --------------------- ---------------
Foreign
Share currency
Share Treasury options Capital translation Accumulated
Company capital shares reserve reserve reserve losses Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Balance as at
1 Jan 2017 74,240 (1,656) 613 (4,481) (2,067) (6,994) 59,655
Share-based
payments - - 38 - - - 38
Loss for the
period - - - - - (85) (85)
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - 140 - 140
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - 140 (85) 55
Balance as at
31 Mar 2017 74,240 (1,656) 651 (4,481) (1,927) (7,079) 59,748
Share-based
payments - - 37 - - - 37
Loss for the
period - - - - - (56) (56)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (56) (56)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Balance as at
30 Jun 2017 74,240 (1,656) 688 (4,481) (1,927) (7,135) 59,729
Share-based
payments - - 10 - - - 10
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Loss for the
period - - - - - (371) (371)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (371) (371)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Balance as at
30 Sep 2017 74,240 (1,656) 698 (4,481) (1,927) (7,506) 59,368
Share-based
payments - - 8 - - - 8
Loss for the
period - - - - - (112) (112)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (112) (112)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- --------------------- ---------------
Balance as at
31 Dec 2017 74,240 (1,656) 706 (4,481) (1,927) (7,618) 59,264
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1(d)(ii) Details of any changes in the company's share capital
arising from rights issue, bonus issue, share buy-backs, exercise
of share options or warrants, conversion of other issues of equity
securities, issue of shares for cash or as consideration for
acquisition or for any other purpose since the end of the previous
period reported on.
State also the number of shares that may be issued on conversion
of all the outstanding convertibles, as well as the number of
shares held as treasury shares, if any, against the total number of
issued shares excluding treasury shares of the issuer, as at the
end of the current financial period reported on and as at the end
of the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial
year.
FY2018 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2018 and 31 Dec 2018 271,662,227 72,584
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FY2017 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2017 and 31 Dec 2017 271,662,227 72,584
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There were 10,740,072 treasury shares held by the Company as at
31 December 2018 and 31 December 2017 and there was no subsidiary
holdings.
1(d)(iii) To show the total number of issued shares excluding
treasury shares as at the end of the current financial period and
as at the end of the immediately preceding year.
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017
Total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares 271,662,227 271,662,227
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1(d)(iv) A statement showing all sales, transfers, disposal,
cancellation and/or use of treasury shares as at the end of the
current financial period reported on.
FY2018 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2018 and 31 Dec
2018 10,740,072 1,656
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1(d)(v) A statement showing all sales, transfers, cancellation
and/or use of subsidiary holdings as at the end of the current
financial period reported on.
FY2018 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2018 and 31 Dec - -
2018
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2. Whether the figures have been audited or reviewed and in
accordance with which auditing standard or practice.
These figures have not been audited or reviewed.
3. Where the figures have been audited or reviewed, the auditors' report (including any qualifications or emphasis of a matter).
Not applicable.
4. Whether the same accounting policies and methods of
computation as in the issuer's most recently audited annual
financial statements have been applied.
The accounting policies and methods of computation have been
applied consistently for the current financial period ended 31
December 2018 as those used in the audited financial statements for
the year ended 31 December 2017, except for the adoption of the new
or revised International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS")
applicable for the financial period beginning 1 January 2018.
5. If there are any changes in the accounting policies and
methods of computation, including any required by an accounting
standard, what has changed, as well as the reasons for, and the
effect of, the change.
The Group has adopted all of the new or revised IFRS that are
effective for the financial period beginning 1 January 2018 and are
relevant to its operations. The adoption of these IFRS does not
have financial impact on the Group's financial position or
results.
6. Earnings per ordinary share of the group for the current
financial period reported on and the corresponding period of the
immediately preceding financial year, after deducting any provision
for preference dividends.
Earnings per ordinary share of the Group, after deducting any Group Group
provision for preference dividends
Q4 Q4
FY2018 FY2017 FY2018 FY2017
US$ US$ US$ US$
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(a) Based on weighted average number of ordinary shares on 0.33 cent 0.29 cent 0.57 cent 1.09 cents
issue; and
(b) On a fully diluted basis 0.33 cent* 0.29 cent* 0.57 cent* 1.08 cents
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
computation of basic earnings per share 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
computation of diluted earnings per share 271,662,227 224,888,356 271,662,227 271,915,839
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* Diluted earnings per share for Q4 FY2018 and FY2018 are the
same as the basic earnings per share because the potential ordinary
shares to be converted are anti-dilutive as the effect of the share
conversion would be to increase the earnings per share.
7. Net asset value (for the issuer and group) per ordinary share
based on the total number of issued shares excluding treasury
shares of the issuer at the end of the:
(a) current financial period reported on; and
(b) immediately preceding financial year.
Group Company
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017
US$ US$ US$ US$
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net asset value per ordinary share based on issued share 20.84 cents 20.42 cents 21.57 cents 21.82 cents
capital
Total number of issued shares 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227
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8. A review of the performance of the group, to the extent necessary for a reasonable understanding of the group's business. It must include a discussion of the following:
(a) any significant factors that affected the turnover, costs,
and earnings of the group for the current financial period reported
on, including (where applicable) seasonal or cyclical factors;
and
(b) any material factors that affected the cash flow, working
capital, assets or liabilities of the group during the current
financial period reported on.
Review of Financial Performance
Revenue
The Group's revenue for the year ended 31 December 2018
("FY2018") increased by US$6.6 million to US$122.3 million from
US$115.7 million in the prior year ("FY2017"). Revenue for the
quarter ended ("Q4 FY2018") amounted to US$36.4 million against
US$29.8 million in the prior year quarter ("Q4 FY2017"). The
increases, in particular that for Q4 FY2018, have arisen from
supply of new designs for key products to some of our major
customers.
Geographically, Group revenue for FY2018 increased in America
and Europe by US$4.8 million (+5.9%) and US$3.3 million (+14.0%),
respectively, offset by reductions in Asia and Rest of the World
("RoW") by US$1.4 million (-20.7%) and US$0.1 million (-3.2%),
respectively. Revenue for Q4 FY2018 increased in America, Europe
and RoW by US$5.3 million (+25.3%), US$0.2 million (+3.8%) and
US$1.5 million (+175.3%), respectively but declined in Asia by
US$0.4 million (-32.5%) compared to the earlier year.
Gross Profit
Gross profit margin decreased 0.3 percentage points from 20.9%
to 20.6% with gross profit for FY2018 at US$25.2 million against
US$24.2 million for FY2017.
For Q4 FY2018, gross profit margin decreased by 0.7 percentage
points from 21.1% to 20.4% with gross profit at US$7.4 million
against US$6.3 million for Q4 FY2017.
The shortage of key components continued to impact the Group
where demand has outstripped supply. Our US operation experienced
increased steel prices resulting from the US-China tariff
imposition, and a broken tool resulted in high expediting, freight
and duty costs which impacted the Group's margin by US$2.1 million
during the quarter.
Other Income
Other income in Q4 FY2018 pertained to a bargain purchase price
gain as a result of the acquisition of business from Skyware
Technologies at the end of Q3 FY2018.
Administrative Expenses
Administrative expenses for FY2018 increased 9.4% to US$22.9
million compared to US$21.0 million in FY2017, representing 18.7%
and 18.1% of revenue, respectively, with continued spending on new
product introduction through research and development (Q4 FY2018 -
US$0.7 million; Q4 FY2017 - US$0.5 million; FY2018 - US$2.8
million; FY2017 - US$1.6 million) being a major contributor. In Q4
FY2018, the UK tax authorities finalised an enquiry from 2010,
which resulted in a P&L liability of US$254 thousand. The
enquiry related to a subsidiary for a period prior to the Group
acquisition so the cash to pay this liability was secured and held
in escrow. Administrative expenses for Q4 FY2018 increased to
US$6.5 million from US$5.4 million compared to the previous
year.
Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses in Q4 FY2018 derived primarily from
foreign exchange losses.
Profit Before Tax & Net Profit
The Group posted a profit before tax of US$2.1 million in
FY2018, compared to US$3.7 million the year earlier, representing
margins of 1.7% and 3.2%, respectively. For Q4 FY2018, the Group
recorded US$1.2 million profit before tax compared to US$1.0
million in the prior year quarter, representing margins of 3.2% and
3.3%, respectively.
Overall, the Group posted a net profit of US$1.5 million in
FY2018, compared to US$2.9 million in FY2017, representing net
margins of 1.3% and 2.5%, respectively. The Group recorded a net
profit of US$0.9 million in Q4 FY2018 compared to US$0.8 million
the prior year quarter, representing net margins of 2.5% and 2.6%,
respectively.
Review of Financial Position
Non-current assets increased by US$3.1 million to US$27.3
million as at 31 December 2018, due to the intangibles acquired in
2018 from Skyware Technologies and the convertible loans subscribed
in Tactilis Sdn. Bhd.
Net current assets decreased by US$2.1 million to US$29.8
million as at 31 December 2018 compared to US$31.9 million as at 31
December 2017. Inventories and trade and other receivables
increased by US$2.6 million and US$4.1 million, respectively, in
preparation of the orders in 2019 and in line with the increased
sales towards the end of the year. Trade and other payables
increased US$6.1 million due to late quarter purchases as well as
stringent payments to the trade suppliers. To ease the working
capital, borrowings increased by US$3.9 million to US$12.0 million,
offset by an increase in cash and cash equivalents of US$1.2
million to US$8.4 million as at 31 December 2018 compared to US$7.2
million as at 31 December 2017.
The Group's net asset value stood at US$56.6 million as at 31
December 2018, compared to US$55.5 million as at 31 December
2017.
Review of Cash Flows
In Q4 FY2018, net cash used in operating activities amounted to
US$1.6 million, comprising US$1.1 million cash inflow from
operating activities (before working capital changes), US$2.5
million net working capital outflow and US$0.2 million payment of
interest and income tax.
In FY2018, net cash generated from operating activities amounted
to US$3.8 million, comprising US$5.4 million cash inflow from
operating activities (before working capital changes), US$1.1
million net working capital outflow and US$0.5 million payment of
interest and income tax.
Net cash used in investing activities in Q4 FY2018 and FY2018
amounted to US$1.9 million and US$6.4 million, respectively,
relating predominately to purchase of machinery, the acquisition of
Skyware Technologies and investment in convertible notes in
Tactilis Sdn. Bhd.
Net cash generated from financing activities amounted to US$2.0
million in Q4 FY2018 and US$3.9 million in FY2018, attributable to
the net proceeds of borrowings.
Overall, the Group recorded a net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents amounting to US$1.4 million in Q4 FY2018 and a net
increase in cash and cash equivalents amounting to US$1.2 million
in FY2018, bringing cash and cash equivalents per the consolidated
statement of cash flows to US$8.4 million as at 31 December
2018.
9. Where a forecast, or a prospect statement, has been
previously disclosed to shareholders, any variance between it and
the actual results.
No prospect statement was made.
10. A commentary at the date of the announcement of the
significant trends and competitive conditions of the industry in
which the group operates and any known factors or events that may
affect the group in the next reporting period and the next 12
months.
Growth of the global satellite communications equipment market
is expected to continue over the coming years, underpinned by
worldwide expansion in the IT and telecommunication sectors.
Satellite communications continues to be an integral part of modern
technology, amid the emerging trends of 5G convergence, Ultra High
Definition/4K transmission, autonomous self-navigating vehicles and
interconnected electronic devices.
The satellite broadcasting sector is still undergoing its
technological shift towards DCSS products. However, the pace of
this transition has been slower than expected. This shift is taking
place amidst a greater emphasis on price competitiveness and
improved product performance. In the past few years, the Group has
been developing and rolling out a series of reduced form factor
products to address these issues which exceed customer
expectations. This new range of products provide the prospect of
better margins arising from ongoing operational improvements, and
the reduced form factor which should lead to a lower cost of raw
materials.
During Q4 FY2018, the Group recorded higher volume of shipments
for the recently launched Western Arc Slimline Low Noise Block
("LNB") to a major U.S. customer. The Group will continue to be the
sole supplier for this product to this customer until the end of Q1
FY2019. Reflecting confidence in the Group's product quality and
capabilities, shipments of the Eastern Arc model have also
commenced to the same customer from Q1 FY2019.
Data over satellite continues to be important for the Group
which made shipments of its new 90 cm satellite antenna throughout
FY2018, as sole supplier, to another U.S. customer. Shipments on a
non-exclusive basis are expected to continue throughout FY2019 and
beyond.
In addition, one of the Group's existing customers, a major
global VSAT integrator, which has been purchasing antennas from the
Group, has now added new orders for data over satellite transceiver
electronics resulting from the Skyware Technologies purchase in Q3
FY2018. The Group anticipates that overall VSAT shipments in FY2019
will exceed that of FY2018.
Our U.S. operations faced supply chain issues in Q4 FY2018 which
impacted profitability. Had it not been for these issues, gross
profit for Q4 FY2018 would have been higher for Global Skyware,
which nonetheless closed off FY2018 with a second year of
profitability, following a turnaround that resulted from changes to
operations since FY2016.
The Group had announced in 4Q FY2018 a proposal to acquire
Tactilis Sdn. Bhd., a manufacturer and distributor of biometric
system-on-card solutions which, if completed, will constitute a
reverse takeover. Subsequent to the end of the review period the
Group appointed a Financial Adviser. The Group will provide further
updates on this transaction in due course.
11. Dividend
(a) Current Financial Period Reported On
Any dividend declared for the current financial period reported
on?
None.
(b) Corresponding Period of the Immediately Preceding Financial Year
Any dividend declared for the corresponding period of the
immediately preceding financial year?
None.
(c) Date payable
Not applicable.
(d) Books closure date
Not applicable.
12. If no dividend has been declared/recommended, a statement to that effect.
Due to the operating conditions faced by the Group, no dividend
has been declared or recommended for the year ended 31 December
2018.
PART II - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FULL YEAR ANNOUNCEMENT
(This part is not applicable to Q1, Q2, Q3 or Half Year
Results)
13. Segmented revenue and results for business or geographical
segments (of the group) in the form presented in the issuer's most
recently audited annual financial statements, with comparative
information for the immediately preceding year.
13(a) Reportable Operating Segments
The business of the Group is organised into the following
product segments:
-- Satellite Communications ("Sat Comms")
-- Contract Manufacturing ("CM")
For management purposes, the Group is organised into business
segments based on their products as the Group's risks and rates of
return are affected predominantly by differences in the products
produced. Each product segment represents a strategic business unit
and management monitors the operating results of its business units
separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource
allocation and performance assessment.
Segment results represent the profit earned by each segment
without allocation of finance income/costs and taxation. Segment
assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a
segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable
basis. Unallocated items comprised mainly corporate assets and
liabilities, borrowings and income taxes. Segment revenue includes
transfers between operating segments. Such transfers are accounted
for at competitive market prices charged to unaffiliated customers
for similar goods. The transfers are eliminated on consolidation.
No operating segments have been aggregated to form the following
reportable operating segments.
FY2018 Sat Comms CM Group
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Revenue 114,110 8,182 122,292
Operating profit/(loss) 2,682 (174) 2,508
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Finance income 96
Finance costs (523)
Income tax expense (545)
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Profit for the year 1,536
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Gain on bargain purchase 482 - 482
Amortisation of intangible assets 673 - 673
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment 2,729 161 2,890
Addition to property, plant and
equipment 1,468 65 1,533
Impairment of intangible assets 93 - 93
Write-back for inventory obsolescence,
net (412) - (412)
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets 85,054 6,507 91,561
Unallocated assets
- Non-current assets 1,597
- Other receivables 230
- Deferred tax assets 109
- Cash and cash equivalents 580
- Tax receivables 15
Total assets 94,092
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FY2018 Sat Comms CM Group
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Segment liabilities 21,229 3,300 24,529
Unallocated liabilities
- Other payables 282
- Provision for income tax 295
- Deferred tax liabilities 406
- Borrowings 11,974
Total liabilities 37,486
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FY2017
Revenue 109,314 6,392 115,706
Operating profit 3,494 653 4,147
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Finance income 30
Finance costs (483)
Income tax expense (745)
--------------------
Profit for the year 2,949
--------------------
Amortisation of intangible assets 628 - 628
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment 2,479 84 2,563
Addition to property, plant and
equipment 1,816 107 1,923
Impairment of property, plant
and equipment - 86 86
Write-back for inventory obsolescence,
net (351) - (351)
Allowance for impairment of trade
receivables, net 46 - 46
Assets and liabilities
Segment assets 73,930 7,857 81,787
Unallocated assets
- Non-current assets 9
- Other receivables 254
- Deferred tax assets 198
- Cash and cash equivalents 733
- Tax receivables 11
Total assets 82,992
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Segment liabilities 16,641 1,711 18,352
Unallocated liabilities
- Other payables 493
- Provision for income tax 163
- Deferred tax liabilities 489
- Borrowings 8,025
Total liabilities 27,522
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13(b) Geographical Information
Revenue and non-current assets information based on the
geographical location of customers and assets respectively are as
follows:
Rest of
America Europe Asia the World Group
FY2018 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Revenue 85,831 27,006 5,210 4,245 122,292
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Non-current
assets 4,689 16,562 5,818 111 27,180
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Rest of
America Europe Asia the World Group
FY2017 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Revenue 81,066 23,687 6,569 4,384 115,706
-------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------- -------------
Non-current
assets 5,256 15,941 2,661 114 23,972
-------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------- -------------
14. In the review of performance, the factors leading to any
material changes in contributions to turnover and earnings by the
business or geographical segments.
Please refer to Note 8.
15. A breakdown of sales.
FY2018 FY2017 % increase/
US$'000 US$'000 (decrease)
Sales reported for first
(a) half year 55,396 57,424 (3.5)
-------------------------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
Operating profit after income
tax before deducting minority
interests reported for first
(b) half year 532 1,478 (64.0)
-------------------------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
Sales reported for second
(c) half year 66,896 58,282 14.8
-------------------------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
Operating profit after income
tax before deducting minority
interests reported for second
(d) half year 1,004 1,471 (31.7)
-------------------------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
16. A breakdown of the total annual dividend (in dollar value)
for the issuer's latest full year and its previous full year.
FY2018 FY2017
US$'000 US$'000
Ordinary - -
Preference - -
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Total Annual Dividend - -
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17. If the Group has obtained a general mandate from
shareholders for Interested Person Transactions ("IPTs"), the
aggregate value of such transactions as required under Rule
920(1)(a)(ii). If no IPTs mandate has been obtained, a statement to
that effect.
The Company does not have a shareholders' mandate for IPTs and
there were no IPTs for the year ended 31 December 2018.
18. Confirmation that the Company has procured undertaking from
all its directors and executive officers pursuant to Rule
720(1).
The Company confirms that it has procured undertakings from all
its directors and executive officers under Rule 720(1) of the
Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading
Limited.
19. Disclosure of person occupying a managerial position in the
issuer or any of its principal subsidiaries who is a relative of a
director or chief executive officer or substantial shareholder of
the issuer pursuant to Rule 704(13) in the format below. If there
are no such persons, the issuer must make an appropriate negative
statement.
Neither Global Invacom Group Limited nor any of its principal
subsidiaries have any person occupying a managerial position who is
related to a director, chief executive officer or substantial
shareholder.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Anthony Brian Taylor
Executive Chairman
1 March 2019
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Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.
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