TIDMGRPH
RNS Number : 1423P
Graphene NanoChem PLC
14 November 2016
For Immediate Release 14 November 2016
Graphene NanoChem PLC
("Graphene NanoChem", the "Company" or the "Group")
Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2016
Graphene NanoChem (AIM: GRPH), the international provider of
nanotechnology performance enhancing solutions for global
industries, announces its unaudited interim results for the six
months ended 30 June 2016.
Financial Highlights:
-- Gross revenue decreased to GBP0.9m (2015: GBP7.0m)
-- Gross profit of GBP0.2m (Gross loss 2015: GBP0.2m)
-- Loss before tax of GBP1.5m (2015: GBP3.7m)
-- Loss of 1.43p per share (2015: 3.26p)
-- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period was GBP0.6m
Key Highlights:
-- The ongoing corporate and debt restructuring exercise will,
assuming successful completion, ensure no repayments to financiers
until 2019 enabling cash flow from operations to be utilised for
business growth
-- Two technology platforms enable the production of potentially
"game changing" applications that are scalable
-- Two new divisions to complement the Nanofluids division for
growth, namely the Water & Polymer divisions with current and
identified projects
-- Best in class partnerships have been established for
implementation of current and identified projects
Operational Highlights:
-- The Group announced on 11th April 2016 its business
reorganization strategy, which is ongoing
-- The Group has made good progress on its debt rationalization
plan with its Financial Institutions (FI) that will, assuming
successful completion, significantly reduce its debt balance and
interest rate expense in the future, which will have a positive
impact of strengthening the Group's balance sheet and enable
utilization of operating cash flows in the near term for
advancement of the recalibrated business plan rather than repayment
of debt
-- The Group has exited the low margin fuel additive and crude
palm oil (CPO) refining businesses (non-core businesses)
-- In line with the business reorganization and the exit from
the non-core businesses, two subsidiaries of the Group, namely
Platinum Nanochem Sdn Bhd and Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn Bhd, are
in the process of being wound up
-- Strategic focus by the Group is currently on the three high
margin platforms, the nanofluids (oil field chemicals) and water
treatment, and enhanced building materials offerings with strategic
partnerships and alliances entered into and efforts are continuing
in building other long term sustainable partnerships and
alliances.
Outlook:
Nano fluids
-- The Group intends to leverage on its 50/50 joint venture with
the Scomi Group, the 6th largest oil field services provider
globally and which has presence in 48 locations and 22 countries,
specifically within the nano fluids offerings namely the Drilling
Solutions, Treatment Solutions, and Recovery Solutions within the
oil field chemicals sector.
-- Focus markets for the oil fields chemicals in the near term
is the Middle East and North Africa markets (MENA) with continued
efforts in South East Asia
-- A key are of focus is the area of Recovery Solutions where
the Group is able to provide solutions that increase oil well
production by a minimum of 20%
-- The Recovery Solutions business model is based on a profit
sharing arrangement that allows for high returns and is scalable
with the initial roll out of this business model targeted in
Asia
Water Treatment
-- Within the Water Treatment offerings the Group is able to
source, treat and distribute water in a cost effective manner.
Current focus sectors are clean drinking water, desalination,
processed & produced water, and sewage & waste water
treatment
-- The Group is focused on a niche range between US$50m to
US$150m, where the Group's decentralized solutions are economically
viable and cost competitive
-- During the final quarter of 2016 and the 1st quarter of 2017,
the Group has identified a pipeline of major projects in Asia,
Middle East, and Africa that it will be tendering/participating in
and via existing partnerships
-- To enhance the Group's water offerings, the Group has entered
into strategic alliances including one with Tecnoconsult a leading
global engineering firm for the roll out of the Group's solutions.
The Group continues to focus on establishing strong partnerships
with reputable partners for long term benefit
Enhanced building materials
-- Part of the Polymer division of the Group, the enhanced
building materials will be rolled out in 2017 through
partnerships
-- The group will be focused on affordable high quality
structures - homes, buildings, warehouses, cold rooms etc.
-- The enhanced building materials offerings are c.30% cheaper
than traditional brick and mortar structures, prefabricated
ensuring flexibility and quick assembly
-- The Group is targeting African and Asian markets
Financial & Share Suspension
-- Anticipate completion of business reorganisation and debt
restructuring plan with FIs by year-end, in conjunction with an
intended fundraise in the near future to strengthen the Group's
financial position and remain a going concern.
-- The Company's shares will remain suspended from trading on
AIM pending clarification of the Group's financial position
Jespal Deol, Chief Executive Officer of Graphene NanoChem,
commented:
"The Group remains focused in adapting to the macro-economic
environment of prolonged lower oil prices that has impacted the
Group's performance for the period however we have made significant
progress in business reorganisation, debt rationalisation and
reducing our cost base. Significant progress has been made with the
debt rationalisation with our financial institutions which will
reduce our cash outflow as we focus on progressing our business
diversification efforts in the water and enhanced building
materials sectors. We are optimistic that the industry partnerships
and pipelines that have been established will advance the
commercial applications of our nanofluids, water and building
material solutions worldwide. This places us on a positive footing
for realizing potential value creating projects for the Group in
the near term and we hope to update the market in due course. In
the meantime, a successful fund raise in the near future remains a
priority to strengthen the Group's financial position to complement
the debt rationalisation plan and to remain a going concern.
I believe that, whilst there are many challenges that we will
continue to overcome, we are now entering into a new phase of
development for the Group and the Board and I would like to thank
all of our shareholders for their support."
For further information:
Graphene NanoChem Tel: +603 2282 3080
Jespal Deol, Chief Executive
Officer
Panmure Gordon (NOMAD and Broker)
Adam James / Tom Salvesen Tel: +44 (0) 20 7886
2500
Yellow Jersey PR
Dominic Barretto / Charles Goodwin Tel: +44 20 3735
/ Harriet Jackson 8825 / +44 7544275882
The information communicated in this announcement is inside
information for the purposes of Article 7 of Market Abuse
Regulation 596/2014 ("MAR").
About Graphene NanoChem
Graphene Nanochem plc is a graphene commercialisation company
that designs, formulates and markets a range of graphene--enhanced
applications, from chemicals to performance materials, with
improved performance characteristics when compared to conventional
products. The Group is strategically focused in the oil and gas
sector as its first commercialisation platform and has successfully
completed an integrated suite of enhanced oil recovery applications
to meet industry demand for cost effective high performance
solutions, achieving market breakthrough in 2014. With that, the
Group is now moving onto its next phase of development of market
building and executing long-term growth opportunities in the oil
and gas industry and now in the water treatment business.
Headquartered in Malaysia, Graphene Nanochem was admitted to the
AIM of the London Stock Exchange on 26 March 2013, following the
reverse acquisition of Biofutures International plc, and trades
under the symbol GRPH.L.
To find out more, please visit www.graphenenanochem.com.
Chief Executive Officer's Statement
Business Overview
2016 is our business reorganisation year
Debt rationalization plan
The Group has undertaken the following rationalisation with all
its financial institutions (FI's). The plan was undertaken with all
the Groups FI's addressing total borrowings during the tumultuous
period for the oil and gas industry with falling oil prices and
uncertainty surrounding companies within the industry. It's a
testament to the Group and its reorganized business plan that the
Group's FI's have engaged and approved a debt rationalization plan
that meets its requirements for sustainable growth.
Note that all Sterling debt figures in the description below
have been calculated on the basis of exchange rates as at 30 June
2016.
1) Primary short term debt financier - Malaysian Debt Ventures
Berhad (MDV)
GBP17.2 million or 57% of the Groups FI debt is to MDV. The
Group has restructured the short term debt into a seven year long
term debt schedule as follows with customary conditions precedent
to be met;
a) A two (2) year payment moratorium up to 31 December 2017;
b) An extended maturity date from November 2015 to December 2021; and
c) A pay down in the aggregate amount of GBP340,000 only in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
The Group has made the repayment of GBP340,000 for 2016 and the
successful restructuring bodes well for the Group as the moratorium
of payment and long-term repayment schedule enables the Group to
utilise operating cash flows for advancement of the Group's
businesses rather than payment of debt in the near term.
2) Primary long term debt financier - Bank Pembangunan Malaysia
Berhad (BPMB)
In lieu of the Group's exit from the fuel additive business,
non-core assets of the fuel additive business are in the process of
being sold for repayment of GBP10.9 million or 36% of FI debt.
Accordingly during the period, BPMB appointed Messrs. KPMG to
act as Receiver Managers for the process under a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Group namely Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn
Bhd.
In view of the exit from the fuel additive business, the
directors deemed it prudent to write down the asset values to force
sale value as determined by a prominent valuer approved by
BPMB.
The assets as determined by the valuer have a force sale value
of GBP15.5 million providing 1.4 times cover over the debt to
BPMB
Similarly to the restructuring of the MDV debt, the repayment of
debt to BPMB via the proceeds from the sale of non-core assets will
alleviate cash flow constraints for the Group whilst focusing the
operating cash flows for advancement of the Group's businesses.
3) Secondary long term debt financier - Bank Kerjasama Rakyat
Malaysia Berhad (BKRMB)
With the Group's exit from the crude palm oil (CPO) refining
business, the Group has been in engagement with BKRMB in
negotiating for the GBP2.0 million or 7% of FI debt to be repaid
via the sale of the non-core assets of the CPO refining
business.
To date, the respective parties are negotiating a settlement
arrangement that amongst others provides the Group a window of 12
months for the sale of the assets prior to repayment of outstanding
debt.
In view of the exit from the CPO refining business, the
directors deemed it prudent to write down the asset values to force
sale value as determined by a prominent valuer approved by
BKRMB.
The assets, as determined by the valuer, have a force sale value
of GBP6.0 million providing 3 times cover over the debt to
BKRMB.
The Group is confident that a settlement arrangement can be
concluded in the final quarter of 2016.
Nano fluid Offerings (Oil field Chemicals)
Via the joint venture with the Scomi Group, the 6(th) largest
oilfields services provider globally, the Group intends to focus on
3 specific solutions that have been field tested, proven, and
registered. With an end-to-end solution complete the Group is ready
to capitalise on an industry snap back whilst focusing on key areas
of the industry where its solutions provide immediate cure to pain
points currently facing the industry;
1) Drilling Solutions
With gross margins of c.20%-25%, and up to 40% cost reduction to
clients, the products have been sold within South East Asia in 2014
and 2015. As the oil and gas momentum recovers worldwide, the Group
will focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) where
drilling activity continues unabated.
2) Treatment Solutions
With gross margins of c.20%-25%, and up to 30% cost savings to
clients, sales will be focused on Scomi's current order book and
the Group will continue product development for bespoke solutions
to customers.
3) Recovery Solutions
With gross margins above 75%, and minimum 20% recovery
improvement, this is the current focus of the Group within the nano
fluid offerings. The business model for this offering is based on a
profit sharing arrangement with the end client on access recovery
from oil wells. This platform solution offered enables enhanced
recovery for mature oil wells for cost effective returns to
customers, at zero cost. The Group has identified a potential
partner with access to c. 5,000 mature oil wells in the Middle East
for the launch of the recovery solutions business.
This is an exciting area for the Group for the potential quantum
leap in earnings. With current established recovery improvement
rates achieved by the group in access of 20%, the Group is
confident of achieving an improved average recovery rate of
20%.
Water Treatment Offerings
The water treatment offerings are targeted for the oil and gas,
municipal, energy, mining and minerals, and agricultural sectors
where the Group intends to deliver cost reduction solutions to
customers.
The Group's solutions are based on low capital expenditure and
operational expenditure through the utilization of nano technology.
These elements provide high gross profit margins c.30% for direct
sale of water treatment facilities and enable higher Internal Rate
of Returns (IRR's) for Build Operate Transfer (BOT) projects with
concession periods of 20 plus years.
The strategy for the water solution offerings is based on solid
partnerships. These partnerships will enable execution of the
projects in a timely manner, system integration for bespoke
offerings, and off balance sheet financing due to the sheer size of
the projects identified.
The targeted projects are within the band range of USD50m to
USD150m with focus on the following areas:
1) Clean drinking water
The Group provides a disruptive offering based on a
decentralised solution as opposed to the current common market
practice of a centralized system. The Group's decentralized
offering is typically cheaper due to advancement in the Group's
platform technology, enables faster installation to meet current
needs, and accommodates bespoke settings for differing needs within
a project roll out.
GNC plans to offer the disruptive solution to targeted regions
specifically Asia and Africa.
2) Desalination
The Group is focusing to provide desalination water offerings in
partnership with a leading company within this area. The proposed
partnership will enable the projects to be funded off balance sheet
for the Group.
The targeted desalination projects will be based on a BOT basis
that will ensure a long term stream of earnings through concession
periods of c.20 years.
3) Process and produced water
Through the joint venture with the Scomi Group, the treatment of
process and produced water from the oil and gas industry is a
targeted area. GNC revenue model will be based on one off sales of
its water solution systems, BOT, and leasing models. Scomi's is in
the business of providing treatment services within the industry
and the water offering will extend its holistic solution to end
clients.
The Group will focus on opportunities in the Middle East and
North Africa in the near term.
4) Sewage and waste water treatment
GNC has entered into an alliance with Millennium Engineering
Corporation (MEC). MEC is one of the few Malaysian based companies
that possess the requisite knowledge to Design, Engineer &
Construct specialty process water and waste treatment plants in
Malaysia.
MEC possesses extensive experience in design engineering,
procurement and construction management of over 60 projects in the
Malaysian market.
The strategic partnership with MEC enables the Group to offer
treatment solutions within the targeted markets of Asia, Africa,
and the Middle East.
To ensure delivery of the targeted projects within the water
offerings, the Group has entered into an alliance with
Technoconsult a leading global engineering company. Headquartered
in Venezuela, with offices in Dubai and Uzbekistan, Tecnoconsult
are specialized in providing multidisciplinary engineering, project
management, procurement, and construction management services.
Technoconsult has 5 decades of global experience with over 1,550
projects executed and over 50 million man-hours in engineering and
construction management. It has proven experience to ensure
delivery of projects on time and within budget.
Technoconsult has extensive experience in design engineering,
procurement and construction management of over 50 water treatment
facilities all around the world.
The Group proposes to tap into these new and up and coming
markets using Joint Ventures with reputable & capable local
partners within the respective jurisdictions.
The benefits of this business model are:
1) It's easy to form
2) Offers immediate access to new markets
3) Enables the Group to leverage on local partners facilities
enhancing delivery timelines
4) Enables leverage on local partners knowledge of local laws,
compliance and access to key figures with the customer
Enhanced building materials offering
Part of the Polymer division of the Group, the enhanced building
materials will be rolled out in 2017 through identified
partnerships.
The Group will be focused on affordable high quality structures
-homes, buildings, warehouses, cold rooms etc.
The enhanced building materials offerings are c.30% cheaper than
traditional brick and mortar structures, prefabricated ensuring
flexibility and quick assembly. The Group is targeting African and
Asian markets.
Reorganization of the Group
In conjunction with the reorganization of the Group, the Group
is currently in the process of winding up 2 non-core subsidiaries
namely Platinum Nanochem Sdn Bhd and Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn
Bhd;
1) Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn Bhd (PGC) winding up
In line with the business reorganization plan, KPMG Deal
Advisory Sdn. Bhd. was appointed as receivers and managers of
Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. The appointment was made by the
BPMB vide the Security Deed and Debenture held and pursuant to
Sections 188(1), 189(1) and 189(2) of the Malaysian Company Act
1965. Subsequent to this a further winding up order for PGC via
Section 218 of the Malaysian Companies Act 1965 was received on 1
August 2016.
2) Plantinum Nanochem Sdn Bhd (PNC) winding up
On 15 July 2016, a winding up order was received for Platinum
Nanochem Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphene Nanochem
Sdn. Bhd. pursuant to Section 218 of the Malaysian Companies Act
1965.
The winding up of PNC would ensure the transfer of the debt from
our primary short term financier, Malaysian Debt Ventures (MDV), to
Platinum Techsolve Sdn Bhd, the Group's new wholly-owned
subsidiary, and successful completion of the primary condition
precedent for the novation of the loan.
Financial Overview
The Group revenues for the period decreased 88% to GBP0.9m
(2015: GBP7.0m). The Group anticipated the decline in revenues for
the period in line with the overall rationalisation and
streamlining of its business to concentrate on higher margin nano
fluid (oil field chemicals) offerings within the oil and gas
industry and embark on new water treatment offerings.
The Group's exit from the capital intensive low margin fuel
additives business, undertaking of the ongoing debt rationalization
plan and stringent cost cutting measures have resulted in a leaner
and more flexible business primed for growth.
The Group continues its growth through the establishment of
strategic ventures and alliances with reputable and capable parties
both from a global perspective and local perspective in relation to
specific projects and its locality.
The partnership strategy is important in implementing the near
term growth plans of the Group as these identified partnerships and
alliances enable the Group to leverage the balance sheet of its
partners for off balance sheet financing.
The joint venture with the Scomi Group provides access to its
current order book as the Group seeks to grow its business within
the drilling, treatment, and recovery solutions. The current
arrangement with Scomi for advance payment on orders, provides GNC
with the necessary working capital thereto.
Gross profit for the period was GBP0.2m (gross loss 2015:
GBP0.2m) reflecting the success of the business reorganization
despite lower revenues for the period in which the Group has been
undergoing its holistic business reorganization.
Operating expenditure for the period was GBP1.6m (2015: GBP3.4m)
a 53% reduction yoy, and Administrative expenditure for the period
was GBP0.6m (2015: GBP1.3m) a 54% reduction yoy. This is based on
stringent cost cutting measures undertaken by management inclusive
of the exit from the non-core businesses namely the fuel additive
and CPO refining businesses.
The net asset position of negative GBP11.7m was mainly due to
impairments carried forward during the previous years. As announced
in April 2016, the Group's debt restructuring plan and rescheduling
of payments is a prime element of the Group's capital management
plan and will align the Group's debt maturities with its current
business plans.
Financial Institutions Malaysian Bank Pembangunan Bank Kerjasama
Debt Ventures Malaysia Rakyat
(MDV) Berhad Malaysia
(BPMB) Berhad
(BKRMB)
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Borrowings as per Interim GBP17.2m GBP10.9m GBP2.0m
Accounts at 30(th) June
2016
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Borrowings Restructured Yes No No
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Is there a corporate guarantee Yes No Yes
against the parent company
Graphene Nanochem plc?
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Assets Pledged GBP15.5m GBP6.0m
(written down to forced
sale value during the
year)
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Asset Cover Ratio 1.4x 3.0x
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period was GBP0.6m
(2015: GBP1.2m). Prudent measures such as cost cutting targets have
been undertaken during the period to conserve cash prior to the
corporate restructuring options that are available to the Group in
the near term that include debt rescheduling, and the raising of
additional funds from the capital markets in order to remain
trading as a going concern.
The total comprehensive loss for the period was GBP1.6m (2015:
GBP3.8m).
Notwithstanding the Group's current cash position, the future
prospects of the Group are robust as the Group moves from its
business reorganization phase to new business implementation phase.
The high margin business platforms sought within the nano fluids,
water and enhanced building materials offerings, through strategic
partnerships and alliances bodes well for the future growth of the
Group.
The Company will update on the status of the trading suspension
in due course.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 ended 30 31 December
June 2016 June 2015 2015
(unaudited) (unaudited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 867 6,966 7,971
Cost of sales (709) (7,213) (8,618)
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Gross (loss)/profit 158 (247) (647)
Other Income 2 257 252
Selling and distribution
expenses - - (114)
Administrative expenses (616) (1,280) (3,399)
Impairment of fixed assets - - (13,840)
Impairment of goodwill - - (2,039)
Impairment of intangible
assets - - (9,815)
Finance income - - 2
Finance costs (940) (942) (1,840)
Depreciation and amortization (92) (1,441) (2,665)
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Operating loss (1,489) (3,653) (34,105)
Share of loss in a joint
venture (46) (20) (20)
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Loss before tax (1,535) (3,673) (34,125)
Income tax credit - 48 1,202
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Loss for the year attributable
to the owners of the parent (1,535) (3,625) (32,923)
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Other comprehensive loss:
items that may be subsequently
reclassified to profit
or loss
Net exchange differences
on translating foreign
operations (134) (179) (360)
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Total other comprehensive
loss, net of tax (134) (179) (360)
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Total comprehensive loss (1,668) (3,804) (33,283)
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 As at As at 31
June 30 June December
2016 2015 2015
(unaudited) (unaudited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and
equipment 21,567 35,175 20,631
Goodwill - 3,112 -
Intangible assets 41 10,324 41
Investment in a joint
venture 91 33 19
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21,699 48,644 20,691
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Current assets
Inventories 289 2,647 247
Trade and other
receivables 387 1,307 922
Cash and cash
equivalents 607 1,203 558
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1,284 5,157 1,729
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Total assets 22,983 53,801 22,420
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other
payables 4,719 2,481 3,369
Borrowings 12,877 18,016 24,932
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17,596 28,589 28,301
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Non-current
liabilities
Borrowings 17,211 9,604 12
Deferred tax
liability - 1,155 -
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17,211 10,759 12
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Total liabilities 34,806 31,256 28,313
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Net
(liabilities)/assets (11,823) 22,545 (5,893)
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Equity
Share capital 23,307 23,307 23,307
Share premium account 139,639 139,639 139,639
Reverse acquisition
reserve (99,305) (99,305) (99,305)
Translation reserve (8,894) (5,151) (4,151)
Irredeemable
convertible
preference shares 2,272 2,065 1,924
Accumulated losses (68,842) (38,010) (67,307)
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Shareholders'
(deficiency)
/equity (11,823) 22,545 (5,893)
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2016
Equity
Share Reverse Component
Share Premium Acquisition Translation Accumulated of Preference Total
Capital Account Reserve Reserve Losses Shares Equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 January
2016 23,307 139,639 (99,305) (4,151) (67,307) 1,924 (5,893)
Total
comprehensive
income:
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Loss for the
financial
year - - - - (1,535) - (1,535)
Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - - (4,743) - 348 (4,395)
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- - - (4,743) (1,535) 348 (5,930)
At 30 June
2016 23,307 139,639 (99,305) (8,894) (68,842) 2,272 (11,823)
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Unaudited six months ended 30 June 2015
Equity
Share Reverse Component
Share Premium Acquisition Translation Accumulated of Preference Total
Capital Account Reserve Reserve Losses Shares Equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 January
2015 23,307 139,639 (99,305) (3,791) (34,385) 2,249 27,715
Total
comprehensive
income:
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Loss for the
financial
year - - - - (3,625) - (3,625)
Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - - (1,360) - (184) (1,544)
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- - - (1,360) (3,625) (184) (5,169)
At 30 June
2015 23,307 139,639 (99,305) (5,151) (38,010) 2,065 22,545
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Year ended 31 December 2015
Equity
Share Reverse Component
Share Premium Acquisition Translation Accumulated of Preference Total
Capital Account Reserve Reserve Losses Shares Equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
At 1 January
2015 23,307 139,639 (99,305) (3,791) (34,384) 2,249 27,715
Total
comprehensive
income:
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Loss for the
financial
year - - - - (32,923) - (32,923)
Foreign
currency
translation
differences - - - (360) - (325) (685)
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- - - (360) (32,923) (325) (33,608)
At 31 December
2015 23,307 139,639 (99,305) (4,151) (67,307) 1,924 (5,893)
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31
June June December
2016 2015 2015
(unaudited) (unaudited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash Flows From
Operating
Activities
Loss before taxation (1,535) (3,673) (34,125)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of
property,
plant and equipment 92 995 1,811
Amortisation of
intangible
assets - 446 855
Gain on disposal of
property,
plant and equipment - - 5
Inventory written off - - 693
Bad debts written off - - 146
Interest income - (2) (2)
Property, plant and
equipment
written off - 94 2,350
Impairment of
goodwill - - 2,039
Impairment of
intangible
assets - - 9,815
Impairment of
tangible
fixed assets - - 13,840
Share of loss in a
joint
venture 34 20 20
Finance costs 940 942 1,840
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Operating loss before
working capital
changes (468) (1,178) (713)
(Increase)/decrease
in
:
Trade and other
receivables 577 4,334 4,769
Inventories (40) (1,161) 592
Increase /(decrease)
in
:
Trade and other
payables 1,307 (1,379) (492)
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Cash Generated From
Operations 1,376 616 4,156
Net interest paid - (940) (1,840)
Income tax refund - - 72
Net Cash Used In
Operating
Activities 1,376 (324) 2,388
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Cash Flows From
Investing
Activities
Purchase of
intangible
assets - - -
Purchase of property,
plant and equipment - (67) (2,577)
Proceed from disposal
of property, plant
and
equipment - - -
Subscription of
shares
in a joint venture 43 - -
Net Cash Used In
Investing
Activities (95) (67) (2,577)
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Cash Flows From
Financing
Activities
Net proceeds
from/(repayment
of) borrowings (340) (2,821) (1,336)
Net Cash Generated
Used
In Financing
Activities (340) (2,821) (1,336)
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Net (Decrease) In
Cash
and Cash Equivalents 1,078 (1,022) (1,525)
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
at beginning of year 558 2,227 2,227
Effect of exchange
rate
differences (1,029) 2,190 (144)
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
at end of year 607 1,205 558
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015
1 Basis of preparation
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements (the
"interim financial statements") of the Group are for the six months
ended 30 June 2016. They have been prepared using the recognition
and measurement principles of the International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU). IFRS
include interpretations issued by the International Financial
Reporting Interpretation Committee (IFRIC). They do not include all
of the information required for full annual financial statements,
and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2015.
The interim financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention. These interim financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies of the
Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2015. The accounting policies have been applied
consistently throughout the Group for the purpose of preparation of
the interim financial statements. The financial information
contained in these interim financial statements comprises the Group
statement of financial position as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015
and the Group statement of comprehensive income, the Group
statement of cash flows and the Group statement of changes in
equity for the half years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015.
These interim financial statements are presented in Pounds
Sterling ("GBP") which is the functional and presentation currency
of the parent, and rounded to the nearest thousand ("GBP'000"). The
functional currency of the subsidiaries is the Malaysian Ringgit as
that is the currency of their primary economic environment. The
directors have chosen to present these financial statements in
Pounds Sterling due to the international exposure and shareholders
of the entity.
2 Income Tax
There was no tax charge due to the losses arising in the
period
3 Net exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Income and expenditure for overseas subsidiaries are included
based upon average exchange rates to give a fair approximation to
the transaction rate. Balance sheet items are included at the
exchange rate at the balance sheet date. All other differences are
included within the translation reserve, including related goodwill
and intangible assets, which are translated at the rate ruling at
the balance sheet date (30 June 2016 GBP1 = RM 5.3910, 31 December
2015 GBP1 = RM 6.3607 and at 30 June 2015 GBP1= RM 5.9313).
4 Availability of half yearly report
The Company's half yearly report will be available in soft copy
from the investors' section of the Company's website
(http://www.graphenenanochem.com).
5 Loss per share
Basic
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss
attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 ended 30 31 December
June 2016 June 2015 2015
(unaudited) (unaudited)
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Loss attributable to equity
holders of the
Company 1,668 3,804 33,283
Weighted average number
of ordinary
shares in issue 116,536,536 116,536,536 116,536,536
Basic loss per share in
pence (1.43)p (3.26)p (28.56)p
======================= ======================= ===================
Diluted
Diluted loss per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding to assume conversion
of all contracted dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Company
doesn't have any dilutive potential ordinary shares at the
reporting date.
According the diluted loss per share is the same as the basic
loss per share.
6 Material subsequent events
There are no material event subsequent to the end of the
financial period that has not been reflected in the financial
statements.
7 Changes in composition of the Group
During the six month financial period, in line with the holistic
business rationalisation plan announced on 11 April 2016, to date
the following changes were effected:
i) Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.
Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Platinum Nanochem Sdn. Bhd., which in turn is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Graphene Nanochem Sdn. Bhd. The Company's core
operations are in the discontinued fuel additive business.
On 11 July 2016, KPMG Deal Advisory Sdn. Bhd. was appointed as
receivers and managers of Platinum Green Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. The
appointment was made by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad vide the
Security Deed and Debenture held and pursuant to Sections 188(1),
189(1) and 189(2) of the Malaysian Company Act 1965. Subsequent to
this appointment, a winding up order for Platinum Green Chemicals
Sdn. Bhd. via Section 218 of the Malaysian Companies Act 1965 was
received on 1 August 2016.
ii) Platinum Nanochem Sdn. Bhd.
Platinum Nanochem Sdn. Bhd. a wholly owned subsidiary of
Graphene Nanochem Sdn. Bhd. and parent company of Platinum Green
Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. and Platinum Nano G Sdn. Bhd. The Company's
core operations are in the discontinued fuel additive business.
On 15 July 2016, a winding up order was received for Platinum
Nanochem Sdn. Bhd. pursuant to Section 218 of the Malaysian
Companies Act 1965.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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