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Kromek Group PLC
02 July 2018
2 July 2018
Kromek Group plc
("Kromek" or the "Group")
Final Results for the Year ended 30 April 2018
Kromek (AIM: KMK), a radiation detection technology company
focusing on the medical, security screening and nuclear markets,
announces its final audited results for the year ended 30 April
2018.
Financial Highlights
-- Revenue increased 32% to GBP11.8m (2016/17: GBP9.0m)
-- Product sales accounted for 81% of total revenues (2016/17:
74%), a growth year-on-year of 44%
-- Gross margin was 56.4% (2016/17: 57.1%)
-- EBITDA* was GBP0.5m profit (2016/17: GBP1.5m loss)
-- Loss before tax for the year was GBP2.5m (2016/17: GBP3.8m loss)
-- Cash and cash equivalents at 30 April 2018 were GBP9.5m (31 October 2017: GBP15m)
*EBITDA defined as earnings before interest, taxation,
depreciation, amortisation, other income and share-based payments.
For a reconciliation, see the Financial Review below.
Operational Highlights
-- Milestone year as revenue growth from ramp-up in commercial
activities enabled Kromek to achieve EBITDA positive for the first
time
-- Growth due to continued delivery on previously-signed
agreements as well as commencing delivery on new high-value
contracts won during the year
-- Secured new purpose-built premises for Kromek's US operations
in Pittsburgh, which will enable the facility to become a
world-leading manufacturer of SPECT cameras
Medical Imaging
The Group's CZT-based SPECT cameras and BMD detectors produce
superior quality and higher resolution digital images that
significantly advance the early identification of disease, such as
cancer, dementia and osteoporosis.
-- Secured a five-year contract, worth a minimum of $5.38m, to
incorporate Kromek's CZT-based detector modules in a new
osteoporosis product offering for an existing BMD customer
-- Awarded a three-year GBP1.4m programme by Innovate UK to
deliver a Low Dose Molecular Breast Imaging Device based upon the
Group'-s CZT-based SPECT detectors
-- Won a five-year repeat order, post-period end, worth $1.2m,
from an existing medical customer for the supply of gamma detector
modules for incorporation in the customer's products
-- Advanced towards achieving first clinical validation of
Kromek's CZT-based SPECT detector system
Nuclear Detection
The D3S is the world's most advanced, portable, nuclear
radiation detection device used by counter-terrorist agencies to
protect civilians and key infrastructure in cities, including
ports, borders and transport hubs. Kromek's portfolio also includes
a range of high resolution detectors and measurement systems for
the civil nuclear markets used in nuclear power plants, research
and for other applications.
-- Awarded a $1.6m extension to its DARPA contract to add
further technical innovation capability to the Kromek D3S family of
equipment
-- D3S continued to be deployed and field-tested in major areas
in the US by DARPA, and by other public administrations across the
globe, including by European authorities during the visit of the
President of the United States to Brussels in May 2017
-- Named as a qualified contractor under the $8.2bn U.S.
Department of Defense IDIQ for the Joint Enterprise - Research,
Development, Acquisition, and Production/Procurement contract award
vehicle following extensive due diligence
-- Strengthening and expansion of distribution channels in the
civil nuclear markets, and completion of deployment of Quant for
GR1 product in all UK EDF nuclear power plants
Security Screening
The Group's security screening solutions are being incorporated
into the next generation liquid and luggage scanners. These
upgraded machines are replacing legacy machines and are enhancing
the safety of passengers while minimising the inconvenience of the
security process at airports.
-- Commenced work on the Group's first long-term security
screening contract: a five-year, $3.1m agreement with an existing
US-based customer to provide OEM components for baggage screening
products used in aviation security
-- Won a five-year, $2.0m contract, from a new OEM customer,
which has commenced incorporating Kromek's technology into its
baggage security screening systems to enhance detection of an
extensive range of threat materials
Seven new patents were filed and 29 granted during the
period.
Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek, said: "I am very pleased to report
that Kromek had another good year of delivering revenue growth and
developing our customer base who continue to launch next generation
products incorporating our advanced radiation detectors. We also
achieved one of our key targets for the year by becoming EBITDA
positive for the first time in our history. This is an important
milestone towards cash flow breakeven and pre-tax profits.
"Looking ahead, the momentum of the 2017/18 financial year has
been sustained into the current financial year as Kromek's products
continue to gain traction in all of our target markets from the
increasing adoption of CZT-based technology and other products. We
continue to win new customers and, together with executing on
previously-won contracts, Kromek expects to deliver growth across
its business segments and to report continued revenue growth for
2018/19 in line with market expectations."
For further information, please contact:
Kromek Group plc
Arnab Basu, CEO
Derek Bulmer, CFO +44 (0)1740 626 060
Cenkos Securities plc (Nominated Adviser
and Joint Broker)
Max Hartley (NOMAD)
Julian Morse (Sales) +44 (0)20 7397 8900
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (Joint Broker)
Philip Davies
Will Goode +44 (0)20 7894 7000
Luther Pendragon Ltd (PR)
Harry Chathli
Claire Norbury
Alexis Gore +44 (0)20 7618 9100
About Kromek Group plc
Kromek Group plc is a UK technology Group (global HQ in County
Durham) and a leading developer of high performance radiation
detection products based on cadmium zinc telluride ("CZT") and
other advanced technologies. Using its core technology platforms,
Kromek designs, develops and produces X-ray and gamma ray imaging
and radiation detection products for the medical, security
screening and nuclear markets.
The Group's products provide high resolution information on
material composition and structure and are used in multiple
applications, ranging from the identification of cancerous tissues
to hazardous materials, such as explosives, and the analysis of
radioactive materials.
The Group's business model provides a vertically integrated
technology offering to customers, from radiation detector materials
to finished products or detectors, including software, electronics
and application specific integrated circuits ("ASICs").
The Group has operations in the UK and US (California and
Pennsylvania), and is selling internationally through a combination
of distributors and direct OEM sales.
Currently, the Group has over one hundred full time employees
across its global operations. Further information on Kromek Group
is available at www.kromek.com and
https://twitter.com/kromekgroup.
Overview
It has been a milestone year for Kromek as the Group delivered
EBITDA positive results for the first time with an EBITDA profit of
GBP0.5m (2016/17: EBITDA loss GBP1.5m) for the full year and the
loss before tax narrowing from GBP3.8m to GBP2.5m. This EBITDA
profit was achieved by growing its revenues for 2017/18 as the
Group continued to execute on previously-signed agreements as well
as commencing delivery on new high-value contracts won during the
year. The multi-year nature of many of these contracts demonstrates
the commitment of Kromek's customers to its solutions and the
increasing adoption of its products and technologies in its target
markets. The shift in the Group's sales mix from R&D to
products sales was sustained, with product sales accounting for 81%
of total revenue (2016/17: 74%), a year-on-year growth in value of
44%. This transition reflects the increasing value of the Group's
contracts, alongside a growing number of customers moving from
R&D programmes to full commercialisation. Reported revenue for
the Group grew 32% compared with last year, however, on a constant
currency basis, the growth would have been 37% as the exchange rate
fluctuation during the year was significant.
During the year, Kromek strengthened its market position as a
key supplier of CZT-based detection systems to both commercial and
government customers globally. Key products were deployed in
significant product trials and the Group reached notable
performance milestones in both its nuclear and medical markets.
Kromek's engagement with leading organisations within its target
markets continues to increase and, in a number of instances, the
Group has successfully gone through customer due diligence as part
of a potential order placement process. These are important steps
towards winning new customers and becoming a long-term supplier to
high-value customers in its target markets.
Medical Imaging
Kromek's medical imaging solutions can produce high resolution
digital images with superior quality to standard detectors
currently available in the market. This provides clinicians with
the necessary equipment to accurately detect and monitor medical
conditions such as osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease and cancer,
resulting in better patient outcomes and lowering the overall cost
of care.
Kromek made strong progress in medical imaging markets during
the year: delivering on previously won orders as well as securing
new long-term contracts. The Group now has 11 OEM customers across
its key segments of single photon emission computed tomography
("SPECT"), bone mineral densitometry ("BMD") and gamma probes.
The Group advanced towards achieving clinical validation of its
CZT-based SPECT detector system, under its contract signed in 2014
with an established manufacturer of X-ray diagnostics and analysis
equipment. This achievement is the culmination of several years of
intensive product development and internal cost improvement. The
Group's management believes that Kromek's CZT-based SPECT camera
will significantly enhance the identification and management of
diseases such as cancer and Parkinson's in a $100m p.a. market.
Further progress was made in the SPECT segment with the award of
a three-year GBP1.4m programme by Innovate UK, to deliver a Low
Dose Molecular Breast Imaging Device ("LDBMI") based upon Kromek's
CZT-based SPECT detectors to improve the detection of breast
cancer. The project is in partnership with Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where the LDBMI device will be used
in a pilot study to demonstrate the clinical benefits of Kromek's
SPECT detectors. This is an important step in the Group's
engagement with the clinical community to demonstrate both clinical
and health economic benefits of Kromek's technology.
In the BMD segment, which is used for the detection of
osteoporosis, Kromek was awarded a five-year contract, worth a
minimum of $5.38m, from an existing customer for the incorporation
of its CZT-based detector modules in a new product. This contract
highlights the continuing trend of an increasing number of
customers transitioning from legacy diagnostic systems to advanced
CZT-based systems in a $20m p.a. market.
In the gamma probes segment, which are used for radio guided
surgery, the Group was awarded multiple repeat contracts by its
existing OEM customers to provide customised CZT detectors for
their existing gamma probes. In addition, post-period end, the
Group secured a long-term repeat order from an existing medical
customer for the supply of gamma detector modules for incorporation
in the customer's products. The contract, which covers a five-year
period, is worth $1.2m.
Nuclear Detection
Kromek's state-of-the-art D3S gamma neutron spectroscopic
personal radiation detectors form interconnected, mobile networks
enabling wide area monitoring linked to a central command centre,
producing detailed maps of radiation levels across large urban
areas. This enables threats and non-threats to be clearly
differentiated and real-time alarms are triggered when the system
locates and identifies unexpected harmful radiation. The D3S can be
worn by frontline security workers and it offers an extensive and
effective safeguard against the threat of nuclear terrorism. Kromek
has already successfully delivered over 10,000 D3S units as a sole
supplier to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
("DARPA"), an agency of the US Department of Defense, under its
SIGMA programme. This programme has conducted successful trials in
Washington DC, New Jersey and many other strategically important
areas.
During the year, the Group's D3S continued to be deployed and
field-tested in major areas in the US by DARPA and other agencies
and by a number of customers in Europe and Asia. This includes
being used by European authorities during the visit of the
President of the United States to Brussels in May 2017 and by other
public administrations across the globe for protection of
strategically important events and buildings.
Kromek was also awarded a $1.6m extension to its DARPA contract
to add further features to the D3S family of equipment. The
enhancements will provide greater operational capability by
improving user experience and enabling the device to provide
further information to the Homeland Security community and First
Responders for some particularly demanding situations.
In addition, Kromek was named as a qualified contractor under
the US Department of Defense's Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity ("IDIQ") Joint Enterprise - Research, Development,
Acquisition, and Production/Procurement ("JE-RDAP") contract
framework. The JE-RDAP vehicle has been allocated $8.2bn to invest
over a 10-year period in a number of programmes covering chemical,
biological, radiation and nuclear (CBRN) detection, which will be
conducted jointly with companies selected from the list of
qualified contractors. The Group's management believes that Kromek
is well-placed to be selected under the programme for delivery of
products based on the D3S and other existing platforms.
In the civil nuclear markets, the Group's portfolio includes a
range of high resolution detectors and measurement systems used in
nuclear power plants, research and for other applications. During
the year, Kromek strengthened and expanded its distribution
channels in the civil nuclear markets. Kromek also completed the
deployment of Quant for GR1 product in all UK EDF nuclear power
plants.
Security Screening
In the Security Screening market, Kromek's solutions are used
for baggage screening and for identifying the presence of hazardous
liquids at airport checkpoints. These are aimed at enhancing
national security and improving the safety of passengers while
minimising the inconvenience of the security process at
airports.
Kromek continued to deliver on contracts secured during previous
periods with global security groups for the supply of OEM
components for baggage screening products used in aviation
security. In particular, the Group commenced work under its first
multi-year contract in the Security Screening market, a five-year
agreement that was awarded in 2016/17 by an existing US-based
customer.
During the year, Kromek was awarded another five-year contract,
worth $2.0m, by a new OEM customer that is a leading company in
X-ray imaging systems. This customer is in the process of
incorporating Kromek's technology into its baggage security
screening systems to enhance detection of an extensive range of
threat materials. Kromek expects to start the supply of commercial
products under this contract during the current year.
R&D and Manufacturing Facilities
Kromek continued to work on both externally and internally
funded R&D activities to develop products and platform
technologies that form important elements of the Group's future
product roadmap. In particular, the Group invested in the
development of new and enhanced products with a focus on the D3S,
SPECT and BMD platforms. The Group expects investment in R&D to
remain at a steady level over the next few years as it seeks to
maintain its commercial advantage. During the period, seven new
patents were filed and 29 patents were granted.
Over the last year, the Group has put substantial efforts into
optimising the manufacturing process for CZT-based cameras for the
SPECT market. The efforts have been focused on both consistency and
reliability of processes but also the cost structure of the entire
manufacturing chain. One of the key areas of development has been
to firm up its supply chain to increase security and quality to
mitigate future risks as the Group ramps up.
Given the strategic importance to Kromek of the US markets, in
2017/18 the Group laid the foundations to support future growth
there and has secured new premises for its US operations near
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The new building, under a 20-year
operating lease, has been purpose-built to the Group's requirements
and provides a significantly more efficient and cost-effective
office, development and manufacturing space with expansion
capacity. The location is more suitable for attracting talent, has
better transport connectivity and is closer to the growing
high-tech hub in Pittsburgh. The new facility will serve as the
focus of the Group's Medical Imaging business, providing
world-class manufacturing of CZT-based SPECT cameras.
The bespoke premises were built for the Group during the
financial year. Kromek has since gained access to the site
following the signing of the lease with the landlord, and the move
of its entire operation was completed during June. The planning and
execution of such a move was critical to ensure that the Group's
customers were not significantly affected due to the inevitable
disruption to production wind down and subsequent ramp up in this
new facility.
Financial Review
This was a seminal year for Kromek as the Group continued its
year-on-year revenue growth and, for the first time in the Group's
history, moved to a full year of EBITDA profitability (see below
for calculation). The continued increase in product sales and
expansion of gross profit resulted in EBITDA of GBP0.5m for the
period (2016/17: loss of GBP1.5m) and the narrowing of the loss
before tax to GBP2.5m (2016/17: loss GBP3.8m).
Revenue
The Group achieved revenue growth of 32.0% driven by higher
product sales at GBP9.6m (2016/17: GBP6.7m), which accounted for
81% of total revenue (2016/17: 74%) as detailed in the table
below.
Revenue Mix 2017/18 2016/17
GBP'000 % share GBP'000 % share
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Product 9,611 81% 6,671 74%
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R&D 2,234 19% 2,297 26%
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Total 11,845 8,968
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The year-on-year growth in product sales of 44% reflects further
traction with the D3S, SPECT and BMD products as the Group
delivered on the supply contracts that have been announced over the
last 12 - 36 months.
On a consistent US dollar conversion basis with 2016/17, the
Group revenues in 2017/18 would have been GBP12.3m.
Gross Margin
Gross profit at GBP6.7m (2016/17: GBP5.1m) resulted in a margin
of 56.4% (2016/17: 57.1%). The stable gross margin, despite a
material shift in revenue mix towards product sales, is encouraging
as Kromek grows the business and commercialises the technology
platform that the business has created over the past years.
Administration Costs
Administration costs and operating expenses were stable at
GBP8.8m for the period (2016/17: GBP8.7m) despite an increase of
GBP0.5m in amortisation in the period. The Group continues to
exercise strong cost control with employment costs being the major
contributor to administration and capitalised R&D costs at 54%.
The number of staff remains relatively static at 108 (2016/17: 109)
with total staff cost stable at GBP6.6m (2016/17: GBP6.6m), despite
the annual growth in revenue of over 30%.
EBITDA* and Profit/(Loss) from Operations
Due to increased revenues, which have resulted in an expansion
of gross profit, EBITDA for 2017/18 was of GBP0.5m compared with a
loss of GBP1.5m for the prior year as set out in the table
below:
2017/18 2016/17
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Revenue 11,845 8,968
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Gross margin (%) 56.4% 57.1%
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Loss before Tax (2,533) (3,794)
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EBITDA Adjustments:
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Net interest 192 40
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Depreciation 785 762
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Amortisation 1,907 1,417
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Share-based payments 131 99
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Other income - 15
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EBITDA earnings/(loss) 482 (1,461)
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*EBITDA defined as earnings before interest, taxation,
depreciation, amortisation, other income and share-based payments.
EBITDA is considered a key metric to the users of the financial
statements as it represents a useful milestone that is reflective
of the performance of the business as a result of revenue growth.
Share-based payments are added back when calculating the Group's
EBITDA as this is currently an expense with a zero direct cash
impact on financial performance.
The improvement in EBITDA in 2017/18 compared with 2016/17 is
substantially a result of additional gross margin generated from
higher revenues. Together with the control over administration
costs noted above, the impact of the operational gearing within the
Group is evident.
Loss before tax for the year was narrowed to GBP2.5m (2016/17:
GBP3.8m loss), driven by the improved EBITDA offset by increases in
depreciation and amortisation.
During 2017/18, the Group recognised a loss of GBP1m (2016/17:
profit GBP0.7m) as other comprehensive income that arose in respect
of a net investment in a foreign operation as described in note 3
to the financial statements.
Tax
The Group continues to benefit from the UK Research and
Development Tax Credit resulting from the investment in
developments of technology and recorded a credit of GBP1.4m for the
year (2016/17: GBP0.7m). The Group deferred tax provision movement
remained static at GBPnil (2016/17: GBPnil) due to the distribution
of losses between the UK and US operations. These two elements led
to an overall tax credit to the income statement for the Group of
GBP1.4m (2016/17: GBP0.7m).
Earnings per Share ("EPS")
Due to the GBP1.3m reduction in the loss for the period, the EPS
is recorded in the year on a basic and diluted basis as 0.4p loss
per share (2016/17: 1.8p loss per share).
R&D
The Group invested GBP3.4m in the year (2016/17: GBP4.2m) in
near-term product developments that were capitalised on the balance
sheet, reflecting the continued commitment to invest for the future
growth of the business with new and enhanced products. This
investment was offset by further amortisation of development costs
in 2017/18 of GBP1.2m (2016/17: GBP0.7m). Hence, the net
development cost capitalisation in 2017/18 was GBP1.3m lower at
GBP2.2m compared with GBP3.5m in 2016/17. A further GBP4.0m
(2016/17: GBP3.5m) was incurred in the research and development of
the core technology platform and manufacturing capabilities and
expensed through the income statement in the period.
Key areas of development continue to be through the expansion in
the D3S suite of products and the SPECT and BMD platforms linked to
existing contract deliverables and of significant future revenue
opportunities. The Group continues to undertake this investment in
order to advance its commercial advantage. This was manifest in the
period in D3S, SPECT and BMD product sales. This investment is
considered critical and ongoing as the Group commercialises the
opportunities that the technology provides and expands capabilities
in several different applications.
During the period, the Group undertook expenditure on patents
and trademarks of GBP0.6m (2016/17: GBP0.3m) with seven new patents
filed and 29 patents were granted.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure in the year amounted to GBP0.3m (2016/17:
GBP0.3m), which primarily relates to some modest manufacturing
projects.
As noted above, the Group recently entered a 20-year operating
lease and has gained access to the new production facility in the
US since the year end. This facility has been purpose-built near to
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for one of the Group's subsidiary
companies, eV Products. As part of obtaining preferential rates
associated with the lease, the Group was required to place GBP1.25m
cash as security into a money market account during the year.
However, as the lease was not signed until after the year end,
these amounts were technically not under security at 30 April 2018.
Nevertheless, the GBP1.25m money market investment is not included
as part of the cash and cash equivalents at the year end.
Cash Balance
Cash and cash equivalents was GBP9.5m at 30 April 2018 (31
October: GBP15m; 30 April 2017: GBP20.3m). The change compared with
the prior year is as a result of several elements. The net movement
in working capital expansion in debtors, inventory and payables of
GBP6.7m is the most significant element and was a requirement to
ensure production and customer delivery continuity as the US
operations transitioned to the new facilities, as noted above. This
is due to an expected 6 months' down time required for the move and
reinstallation and commissioning of plant and machinery from the
old facility to the new. The Group anticipates that a significant
element of the working capital expansion during 2017/18 will
reverse during 2018/19.
Further, and related, to this, GBP1.25m was transferred into
investment in a money market account (as detailed above). Product
development and capitalisation of GBP3.4m and capital and IP
expenditure of GBP0.9m made up the larger part of the other cash
outflows, partly offset by the EBITDA profit of GBP0.5m and GBP0.9m
received in R&D Tax Credits.
Reserves reanalysis
Following a review, the Group has revisited the historical
treatment of certain balances within equity, as recorded at the
time of the IPO. As a result, a number of reanalysis adjustments
have been made as described in note 3 to the financial statements.
There is no overall change in the net assets or equity of the
Group.
Outlook
The momentum of the 2017/18 financial year has been sustained
into the current financial year as Kromek's products continue to
gain traction in all its business segments from the increasing
adoption of CZT-based technology and other products. In particular,
the Group is well-positioned to capture the significant
opportunities in its key target areas of SPECT and D3S portable
advanced radiation detectors.
As a result, as the Group continues to win new customers and,
together with executing on previously-won contracts, Kromek expects
to deliver growth across its business segments and to report total
revenue growth for 2018/19 in line with market expectations.
In particular, Kromek's market-ready offering of CZT general
purpose SPECT cameras, at a commercially attractive price, is
receiving increasing interest and the Group is engaged in
discussions with a wide range of companies in this segment
regarding its adoption. The D3S is being well-received by public
administrations and other potential customers across the globe, and
Kromek expects some of this activity to materialise into product
purchase orders in due course.
Looking further ahead, the Group expects its OEM customers to
launch products incorporating Kromek's technology during the
2018/19 financial year and anticipates that this will prompt
additional orders to be placed as sales of these products
accelerate. Kromek continues to strengthen its relationships with
existing customers and enhance its reputation among potential
customers who are increasingly recognising the functional and
operational benefits that the Group's products can deliver.
Accordingly, the Board looks to the future with confidence.
Kromek Group plc
Consolidated income statement
For the year ended 30 April 2018
2018 2017
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 4 11,845 8,968
Cost of sales (5,161) (3,851)
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Gross profit 6,684 5,117
Other operating income 4 - (15)
Distribution costs (214) (194)
Administrative expenses (8,811) (8,662)
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Operating loss (2,341) (3,754)
Finance income 35 5
Finance costs (227) (45)
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Loss before tax 6 (2,533) (3,794)
Tax 1,429 710
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Loss for the year from continuing
operations (1,104) (3,084)
Loss per share 8
- basic (p) (0.4) (1.8)
* diluted (p) (0.4) (1.8)
Kromek Group plc
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 April 2018
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Loss for the year (1,104) (3,084)
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Items that are or may be subsequently
reclassified to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation
of foreign operations (1,026) 685
Total comprehensive loss for the year (2,130) (2,399)
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Kromek Group plc
Consolidated statement of financial position
As at the year ended 30 April 2018
As restated*
2018 2017
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current assets
Goodwill 1,275 1,275
Other intangible assets 16,555 14,824
Investments - Long term cash
deposits 1,250 -
Property, plant and equipment 3,097 3,698
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22,177 19,797
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Current assets
Inventories 3,014 3,204
Trade and other receivables 11,334 6,005
Current tax assets 1,167 596
Cash and bank balances 9,488 20,343
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25,003 30,148
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Total assets 47,180 49,945
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (3,500) (4,567)
Borrowings (3,000) (3,000)
Provisions for liabilities (424) (169)
(6,924) (7,736)
Net current assets 18,079 22,412
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Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities - -
Total liabilities (6,924) (7,736)
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Net assets 40,256 42,209
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Equity
Share capital 2,604 2,591
Share premium account 42,625 42,592
Merger reserve 21,853 21,853
Translation reserve (269) 757
Accumulated losses (26,557) (25,584)
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Total equity 40,256 42,209
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*See note 3 for details of the restatement.
The financial statements of Kromek Group plc (registered number
08661469) were approved by the board of directors and authorised
for issue on 29 June 2018. They were signed on its behalf by
Dr Arnab Basu MBE
Chief Executive Officer
Kromek Group plc
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 April 2018
Share Capital
Share premium Merger redemption Translation Accumulated Total
capital account reserve reserve reserve losses equity
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Balance at 1
May 2016 as
reported 1,522 44,484 - 1,175 72 (22,599) 24,654
Prior period
adjustment
(see
note 3) - (20,678) 21,853 (1,175) - - -
As restated 1,522 23,806 21,853 - 72 (22,599) (24,654
Loss for the
year - - - - - (3,084) (3,084)
Exchange
difference
on translation
of foreign
operations - - - - 685 - 685
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Total
comprehensive
losses for the
year - - - - 685 (3,084) (2,399)
Issue of share
capital net
of expenses 1,069 18,786 - - - - 19,855
Credit to
equity
for
equity-settled
share based
payments - - - - - 99 99
-------- -------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------------
Balance at 30
April 2017 (as
restated) 2,591 42,592 21,853 - 757 (25,584) 42,209
-------- -------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------------
Loss for the
year - - - - - (1,104) (1,104)
Exchange
difference
on translation
of foreign
operations - - - - (1,026) - (1,026)
-------- -------- -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------------
Total
comprehensive
losses for the
year - - - - (1,026) (1,104) (2,130)
Issue of share
capital net
of expenses 13 33 - - - - 46
Credit to
equity
for
equity-settled
share based
payments - - - - - 131 131
-------- -------- -------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- -----------
Balance at 30
April 2018 2,604 42,625 21,853 - (269) (26,557) 40,256
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Kromek Group plc
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 April 2018
2018 2017
Note GBP'000 GBP'000
Net cash used in operating activities 9 (4,613) (1,500)
-------- --------
Investing activities
Investment into Money Market account (1,250) -
Interest received 35 5
Purchases of property, plant and
equipment (272) (261)
Purchases of patents and trademarks (641) (320)
Capitalisation of development costs (3,450) (4,187)
-------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities (5,578) (4,763)
-------- --------
Financing activities
Revolving credit facility - 3,000
Net proceeds on issue of shares 46 19,855
Interest paid (227) (45)
-------- --------
Net cash generated from financing
activities (181) 22,810
Net (decrease)/increase in cash
and cash equivalents (10,372) 16,547
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 20,343 3,857
Effect of foreign exchange rate
changes (483) (61)
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of year 9,488 20,343
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Kromek Group plc
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
For the year ended 30 April 2018
1. General information
Kromek Group plc is a company incorporated and domiciled in the
United Kingdom under the Companies Act. These financial statements
are presented in pounds sterling because that is the currency of
the primary economic environment in which the Group operates.
Foreign operations are included in accordance with the policies set
out in note 3.
The Group's financial information has been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union ("EU") and on a basis
consistent with that adopted in the previous year.
The financial information set out above does not constitute the
Company's statutory accounts for the years ended 31 April 2018 or
2017 but is derived from those accounts. Statutory accounts for
2017 have been delivered to the registrar of companies, and those
for 2018 will be delivered in due course. The auditor has reported
on those accounts; their reports were (i) unqualified, (ii) did not
include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew
attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report and
(iii) did not contain a statement under section 498 (2) or (3) of
the Companies Act 2006.
2. Adoption of new and revised Standards
The Group has adopted all amendments to standards with an
effective date relevant to this year end with no material impact on
its results, assets or liabilities. All other accounting policies
have been applied consistently.
Standards not affecting the reported results nor the financial
position
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the
following Standards and Interpretations which have not been applied
in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective
(and in some cases had not yet been adopted by the EU):
-- IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" will supersede IAS 39
"Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement" and is
effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
IFRS 9 covers classification and measurement of financial assets
and financial liabilities, impairment of financial assets and hedge
accounting.
-- IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" provides a
single model for accounting for revenue arising from contracts with
customers, focusing on the identification and satisfaction of
performance obligations, and is effective for annual periods
beginning on or after 1 January 2018. IFRS 15 will supersede IAS 18
"Revenue" IAS 11 Construction Contracts.
-- IFRS 16 "Leases" provides a new model for lessee accounting
in which all leases, other than short-term and small-ticket item
leases, will be accounted for by the recognition on the balance
sheet of a right-to-use asset and a lease liability, and the
subsequent amortisation of the right-to-use asset over the lease
term. IFRS 16 will be effective for annual periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2019.
The Directors have considered the impact of IFRS 9 and IFRS 15
and conclude that these new standards are not expected to have a
significant impact on the accounts when adopted. With regard to
IFRS 9, the only area considered of key relevance relates to
provisions in respect of trade receivables. Given the Group's
approach to provisions for doubtful or bad debts the Directors
consider that no further analysis will be required. On the matter
of IFRS 15, the Group has undertaken a full review of all current
revenue streams and contracts and concluded that none of them will
require any significant change in measure under the new
standard.
The Directors continue to assess the impact of IFRS 16 Leases
before it is implemented for periods beginning on or after 1
January 2019. The Group currently has property lease agreements in
place for its main sites of business in the UK (Sedgefield and
Huddersfield) and in the US (Pittsburgh, PA and Riverside, CA)
which are currently accounted for as operating leases. These
property leases typically span periods of between 2-20 years. The
adoption of the standard will have a material impact on the balance
sheet of the Group when recognising the property asset and the
present value of future lease payments. There are no other
significant leases in the Group other than these property leases.
The Group will be able to give a quantification of the impact of
IFRS 16 by the end of 2019.
We continue to evaluate the impacts of these new standards as we
progress through our project for transition and there remains a
risk that the final outcome may be different once that project is
completed and the standards are adopted.
3. Significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Group financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the
European Union ("IFRSs") and IFRIC interpretations.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical
cost basis modified for assets recognised at fair value on
acquisition. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value
of the consideration given in exchange for the assets. The
principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
During the year, following a review, the Directors identified
that the capital of the Group and Company differed from each other.
On investigation, it was identified that the difference arose from
the accounting entries made as part of the Group reconstruction in
the year ended 30 April 2014. On further investigation, it was
noted that a number of capital entries related to the former
'topco', Kromek Limited, had been included within the capital of
the Group. This included a capital redemption reserve of
GBP1,175,000 and share premium of GBP20,678,000. These capital
entries have been removed and replaced with a merger reserve of
GBP21,853,000 to reflect the difference between the capital of the
Company and the book value of the net assets recognised as at the
date of the Group reconstruction. These adjustments did not have an
impact on the net assets or loss of the Group.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results
and net assets of the Group and entities controlled by the Group
(its subsidiaries) made up to 30 April each year. Control is
achieved where the Group has the power to govern the financial and
operating policies of an investee entity so as to obtain benefits
from its activities.
The results of subsidiaries acquired during the year are
included in the consolidated income statement from the effective
date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as
appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to results of
subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with
those used by the Group. All intra-group transactions, balances,
income and expenses, and profits are eliminated on
consolidation.
Going concern
As at 30 April 2018, the Group had net assets of GBP40.3m (2017:
GBP42.2m) and cash and cash equivalents of GBP9.5m (2017: GBP20.3m)
including GBP3m (2017: GBP3m) drawn down on the Group's Revolving
Credit Facility as set out in the consolidated statement of
financial position. The Directors have prepared detailed forecasts
of the Group's financial performance over the next five years. As a
result of this review, which incorporated sensitivities and risk
analysis, the Directors believe that the Group has sufficient
resources and working capital to meet their present and foreseeable
obligations for a period of at least twelve months from approval of
these financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis in preparing the Group financial
statements.
Business combinations
The Group financial statements consolidate those of the company
and its subsidiary undertakings. Subsidiaries are entities
controlled by the Group. Control exists when the Group has the
power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and
operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its
activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that are
currently exercisable or convertible are taken into account. The
financial information of subsidiaries is included from the date
that control commences until the date that control ceases.
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income
and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated
in preparing the consolidated financial information.
Acquisitions on or after 1 May 2010
For acquisitions on or after 1 May 2010, the Group measures
goodwill at the acquisition date as:
-- the fair value of the consideration transferred; plus
-- the recognised amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree; plus
-- the fair value of the existing equity interest in the acquiree; less
-- the net recognised amount (generally fair value) of the
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
When the excess is negative, the negative goodwill is recognised
immediately in profit or loss.
Costs related to the acquisition, other than those associated
with the issue of debt or equity securities, are expensed as
incurred.
Goodwill
Goodwill arising in a business combination is recognised as an
asset at the date that control is acquired (the acquisition date).
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration
transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the
acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held
equity interest (if any) in the entity over the net of the
acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and
the liabilities assumed.
If, after reassessment, the Group's interest in the fair value
of the acquiree's identifiable net assets exceeds the sum of the
consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling
interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's
previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any), the
excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss as a bargain
purchase gain.
Goodwill is not amortised but is reviewed for impairment at
least annually. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is
allocated to each of the Group's cash-generating units expected to
benefit from the synergies of the combination. Cash-generating
units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for
impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication
that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the
cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit,
the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying
amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other
assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of
each asset in the unit. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill
is not reversed in a subsequent period.
On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill
is included in the determination of the profit or loss on
disposal.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration
received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods
and services provided in the normal course of business, net of
discounts, VAT and other sales-related taxes and comprises:
i) Sale of goods and services
The Group's income derives from the sale of goods to primarily
OEM customers and from the research and development contracts which
are typically with government agencies, such as Innovate in the UK,
DARPA and DNDO in the US. Revenue on product sales is recognised
when the risk and reward of ownership pass to the customer, the
amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that future
economic benefits will flow to the company. The terms of sale are
agreed with each customer on an individual basis, which are
generally under FCA INCOTERMS. Revenue from research and
development contracts is recognised as revenue in the accounting
period in which the milestones are achieved which reasonably
reflects the stage of completion of the contract.
ii) Revenue from grants
Revenue from grants is recognised when the costs relating to the
project activity have been incurred, the customer is in agreement
with the expenses which are being claimed as grant revenue, and
subsequent invoices have been issued to the customers.
iii) Long-term contracts
The Group accounts for long-term contracts under IAS 11, and
reflects revenue by reference to the stage of completion of the
contract activity at the statement of financial position date.
Revenue and profits are determined by estimating the outcome of the
contract and determining the costs and profit attributable to the
stage of completion. Any expected contract loss is recognised
immediately. Revenue that has been recognised in the income
statement but remain unbilled at the date of the statement of
financial position are included as amounts recoverable on
contract.
iv) Interest revenue
Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of revenue
can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time
basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the
effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly
discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life
of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount on
initial recognition.
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of
the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as
operating leases.
The Group as lessee
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to income on
a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease except
where another more systematic basis is more representative of the
time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease asset are
consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are
recognised as an expense in the period in which they are
incurred.
In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into
operating leases, such incentives are recognised as a liability.
The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of
rental expense on a straight-line basis, except where another
systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in
which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.
Finance leases are capitalised at the lease's inception at the
lower of the fair value of the leased asset and the present value
of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental
obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other
payables. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and
finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate of interest costs
charged to the income statement on the outstanding balance.
Foreign currencies
The individual results of each Group company are presented in
the currency of the primary economic environment in which it
operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the
consolidated financial statements, the results and financial
position of each Group company are expressed in pound sterling,
which is the functional currency of the Company, and the
presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.
The Directors have applied IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign
Exchange Rates and have come to the conclusion that the
inter-company loans held by Kromek Limited, substantially form part
of the net investment in Kromek USA, and so any gain or loss
arising on the inter-company loan balances are recognised as other
comprehensive income in the period.
In preparing the results of the individual companies,
transactions in currencies other than the entity's functional
currency (foreign currencies) are recognised at the rates of
exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At each
statement of financial position date, monetary assets and
liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are
retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary
items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign
currencies are translated at the rates prevailing at the date when
the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured
in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not
retranslated.
Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the
period in which they arise.
For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements,
the assets and liabilities of the Group's foreign operations are
translated at exchange rates prevailing on the statement of
financial position date. Income and expense items are translated at
the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates
fluctuate significantly during that period, in which case the
exchange rates at the date of transactions are used. Exchange
differences arising, if any, are recognised in other comprehensive
income and accumulated in equity.
On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are
translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling
when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of
overseas operations, including goodwill arising on the acquisition
of those operations, are translated at the rate ruling at the
statement of financial position date. Exchange differences arising
on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the
results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised
directly in other comprehensive income and are credited/(debited)
to the retranslation reserve.
Government grants
Government grants are not recognised until there is reasonable
assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching
to them and that the grants will be received.
Government grants towards job creation and growth (RGF) costs
are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match them
with the related costs of creating those jobs.
Operating result
Operating loss is stated as loss before tax, finance income and
costs.
Retirement benefit costs
The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme for
employees.
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are
charged as an expense as they fall due. For these schemes the
assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the Group
in independently administered funds. Payments made to state-managed
retirement benefit schemes are dealt with as payments to defined
contribution schemes where the Group's obligations under the
schemes are equivalent to those arising in a defined contribution
retirement benefit scheme.
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable
and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the income statement except
to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in
equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. The R&D tax
credit is calculated using the current rules as set out by HMRC and
is recognised in the income statement during the period in which
the R&D programmes occurred.
i) Current tax
The tax credit is based on taxable loss for the year. Taxable
loss differs from net loss as reported in the income statement
because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or
deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are
never taxable or deductible. The Group's liability for current tax
is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the statement of financial position
date.
ii) Deferred tax
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and the
corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit,
and is accounted for using the statement of financial position
liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised
for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are
recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits
will be available against which deductible temporary differences
can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if
the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of
goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business
combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that
affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary
differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates,
and interests in joint ventures, except where the Group is able to
control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable
that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable
future.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each
statement of financial position date and reduced to the extent that
it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be
available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to
apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is
realised based on tax laws and rates that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the statement of financial position date.
Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except
when it relates to items charged or credited in other comprehensive
income, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in other
comprehensive income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current
tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to
income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group
intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net
basis.
Property, plant and equipment
Fixtures and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation and any recognised impairment loss.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or
valuation of assets (other than land and properties under
construction) less their residual values over their useful lives,
using the straight-line method, on the following bases:
Plant and machinery 6% to 25%
Fixtures, fittings and equipment 15%
Computer equipment 25%
The gain or loss arising on the disposal or scrappage of an
asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds
and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in
income.
Internally-generated intangible assets - research and
development expenditure
Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense
in the period in which it is incurred.
An internally-generated intangible asset arising from the
Group's product development is recognised only if all of the
following conditions are met:
-- the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset
so that it will be available for use or sale;
-- its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or
sell it;
-- its ability to use or sell the intangible asset;
-- how the intangible asset will generate probable future
economic benefits. Among other things, the entity can demonstrate
the existence of a market for the output of the intangible asset or
the intangible asset itself or, if it is to be used internally, the
usefulness of the intangible asset;
-- the availability of adequate technical, financial and other
resources to complete the development and to use or sell the
intangible asset; and
-- its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable
to the intangible asset during its development.
Research expenditure is written off as incurred. Development
expenditure is also written off, except where the Directors are
satisfied as to the technical, commercial and financial viability
of individual projects. In such cases, the identifiable expenditure
is deferred and amortised over the period during which the Group is
expected to benefit. This period normally equates to the life of
the products the development expenditure relates to. Where
expenditure relates to developments for use rather than direct
sales of product the cost is amortised straight-line over a
2-15-year period. Provision is made for any impairment.
Amortisation of the intangible assets recognised on the
acquisitions of Nova R&D, Inc. and eV Products, Inc. are
recognised in the income statement on a straight-line basis over
their estimated useful lives of between five and fifteen years.
Patents and trademarks
Patents and trademarks are measured initially at purchase cost
and are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated
useful lives.
Impairment of tangible and intangible assets excluding
goodwill
At each statement of financial position date, the Group reviews
the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have
suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to determine the
extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not
generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the
Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit
(CGU) to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent
basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also
allocated to individual CGUs, or otherwise they are allocated to
the smallest group of CGUs for which a reasonable and consistent
allocation basis can be identified.
An intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is tested for
impairment at least annually and whenever there is an indication
that the asset may be impaired.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to
sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated
future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a
post-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of
the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for
which the estimates of future cash flows have not been
adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to
be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset
(or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss
is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant
asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment
loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying
amount of the asset (or CGU) is increased to the revised estimate
of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or
CGU) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised
immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried
at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment
loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable
value. Costs comprise direct materials and, where applicable,
direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in
bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is calculated in the statement of financial position at
standard cost, which approximates to historical cost determined on
a first in, first out basis. Net realisable value represents the
estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and
costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. Work
in progress costs are taken as production costs, which include an
appropriate proportion of attributable overheads.
Provision is made for obsolete, slow moving or defective items
where appropriate. Items which have not shown activity for between
12-18 months will be provided for at a rate of 50%, and those which
have not shown activity in 18 months or longer will be provided for
at a rate of 100% after consideration is given to the full or
residual value where appropriate. Given the nature of the products
and the gestation period of the technology, commercial rationale
necessitates that this provision is reviewed on a case by case
basis.
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is more
likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to
settle the obligation, and the amount can be reliably estimated.
Such provisions are measured at the present value of management's
best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present
obligation at the balance sheet date. The discount rate used to
determine the present value reflects current market assessments of
the time value of money. Provisions are not recognised for future
operating losses.
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the
Group's statement of financial position when the Group becomes a
party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
i) Financial assets
All financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade
date where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is under a
contract whose terms require delivery of the financial asset within
the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are
initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except
for those financial assets classified as at fair value through
profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value.
Financial assets are classified into the following specified
category: 'loans and receivables'. The classification depends on
the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at
the time of initial recognition. The Group held no fair value
through profit and loss ("FVTPL"), available for sale ("AFS") or
held-to-maturity ("HTM") financial assets during the period.
ii) Loans and receivables
Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed
or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market
are classified as 'loans and receivables'. Loans and receivables
are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method,
less any impairment. Interest income is recognised by applying the
effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the
recognition of interest would be immaterial.
The Group interacts with other technology-based companies to
obtain market penetration for its products. These arrangements
initially require funding to allow for marketing of the Group's
products, with longer lead times for sale. As a consequence, the
terms with these customers are not always on normal payment terms
(30 to 60 days), and management confirm that it could take longer
before recoverability of the cash on these sales.
iii) Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for
indicators of impairment at each statement of financial position
date. Financial assets are 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.
iv) Derecognition of financial assets
The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the
contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when
it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the
Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and
rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred
asset, the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset and
an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the
Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership
of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to recognise
the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing
for the proceeds received.
v) Financial liabilities and equity
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial
liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the
contractual arrangement.
vi) Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual
interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its
liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognised
at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
vii) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as 'other financial
liabilities'. The Group held no financial liabilities that would be
classified as FVTPL.
viii) Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially
measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. Other financial
liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method, with interest expense recognised on an
effective yield basis.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest
expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate
method is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash
payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or,
where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on
initial recognition.
ix) Derecognition of financial liabilities
The Group derecognises financial liabilities when, and only
when, the Group's obligations are discharged, cancelled or they
expire.
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments to employees and others
providing similar services are measured at the fair value of the
equity instruments at the grant date and spread over the period
during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the
options, which is based on a period of employment of three years
from grant date.
The fair value determined at the grant date of the
equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line
basis over the vesting period, based on the Group's estimate of
equity instruments that will eventually vest. The vesting date is
determined based on the date an employee is granted options,
usually three years from date of grant. At each statement of
financial position date, the Group revises its estimate of the
number of equity instruments expected to vest as a result of the
effect of non-market-based vesting conditions. The impact of the
revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit
or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised
estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to equity reserves.
Cash
Cash, for the purposes of the statement of cash flows, comprises
cash in hand and deposits repayable on demand, less overdrafts
repayable on demand.
4. Revenue
An analysis of the Group's revenue is as follows:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Continuing operations
Sales of goods and other services 5,399 6,676
Revenue from grants 1,024 74
Revenue from contract customers 5,422 2,218
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Total revenue 11,845 8,968
Grant income - (15)
Other income - -
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Total income 11,845 8,953
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5. Operating segments
Products and services from which reportable segments derive
their revenues
For management purposes, the Group is organised into two
geographical business units (USA and UK) and it is on these
operating segments that the Group is providing disclosure. Both
business units focus on the three key markets of the Group (Medical
Imaging, Nuclear detection and Security Screening). Typically, the
USA business unit focuses on Medical Imaging and the UK on Nuclear
detection and Security Screening. However, this arrangement is
flexible and can vary based on the geographical location of the
Group's customer.
The chief operating decision maker is the Board of Directors who
assess performance of the segments using the following key
performances indicators: revenues, gross profit and operating
profit. The amounts provided to the Board with respect to assets
and liabilities are measured in a way consistent with the Financial
Statements.
The turnover, profit on ordinary activities and net assets of
the Group are attributable to one business segment, i.e. the
development of digital colour X-ray imaging enabling direct
materials identification, as well as developing a number of
detection products in the industrial and consumer markets.
Analysis by geographical area
A geographical analysis of the Group's revenue by destination is
as follows:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
United Kingdom 1,253 931
North America 3,547 4,455
Asia 6,080 3,276
Europe 949 296
Australasia 16 10
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Total revenue 11,845 8,968
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A geographical analysis of the Group's revenue by origin is as
follows:
Year ended 30 April 2018
UK Operations US Operations Total for
GBP'000 GBP'000 Group
GBP'000
Revenue from sales
Revenue by segment:
-Sale of goods and services 2,914 5,585 8,499
-Revenue from grants 1,024 - 1,024
-Revenue from contract customers 129 5,293 5,422
Total sales by segment 4,067 10,878 14,945
Removal of inter-segment sales (940) (2,160) (3,100)
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Total external sales 3,127 8,718 11,845
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Segment result - operating
(loss)/profit (3,955) 1,614 (2,341)
Interest received 35 - 35
Interest expense (227) - (227)
(Loss)/profit before tax (4,147) 1,614 (2,533)
Tax credit 1,429 - 1,429
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(Loss)/profit for the year (2,718) 1,614 (1,104)
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Reconciliation to EBITDA:
Net interest 192 - 192
Other operating income - - -
Tax (1,429) - (1,429)
Depreciation of PPE 307 478 785
Amortisation 1,132 775 1,907
Non-recurring other income - - -
Share-based payment charge 111 20 131
EBITDA (2,405) 2,887 482
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Other segment information
Property, plant and equipment
additions 17 83 100
Depreciation of PPE 307 478 785
Intangible asset additions 790 3,300 4,090
Amortisation of intangible
assets 1,132 775 1,907
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Statement of financial position
Total assets 26,975 20,205 47,180
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Total liabilities (5,503) (1,421) (6,924)
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Year ended 30 April 2017
UK Operations US Operations Total for
GBP'000 GBP'000 Group
GBP'000
Revenue from sales
Revenue by segment:
-Sale of goods and services 4,515 3,794 8,309
-Revenue from grants 74 - 74
-Revenue from contract customers 349 1,869 2,218
Total sales by segment 4,938 5,663 10,601
Removal of inter-segment sales (494) (1,139) (1,633)
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Total external sales 4,444 4,524 8,968
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Segment result - operating
loss (1,727) (2,027) (3,754)
Interest received 5 - 5
Interest expense (45) - (45)
Loss before tax (1,767) (2,027) (3,794)
Tax credit 710 - 710
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Loss for the year (1,057) (2,027) (3,084)
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Reconciliation to EBITDA:
Net interest 40 - 40
Other operating income 15 - 15
Tax (710) - (710)
Depreciation of PPE 324 438 762
Amortisation 923 494 1,417
Non-recurring other income - - -
Share-based payment charge 48 51 99
EBITDA (417) (1,044) (1,461)
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Other segment information
Property, plant and equipment
additions 107 154 261
Depreciation of PPE 324 437 761
Intangible asset additions 2,051 2,456 4,507
Amortisation of intangible
assets 923 494 1,417
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Statement of financial position
Total assets 35,993 13,952 49,945
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Total liabilities (6,428) (1,308) (7,736)
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Inter-segment sales are charged on an arms-length basis.
No other additions of non-current assets have been recognised
during the year other than property, plant and equipment, and
intangible assets.
No impairment losses were recognised in respect of property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets including goodwill.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same
as the Group's accounting policies described in note 3. Segment
(loss) represents the (loss) earned by each segment. This is the
measure reported to the Group's Chief Executive for the purpose of
resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.
Revenues from major products and services
The Group's revenues from its major products and services were
as follows:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Product revenue 9,611 6,671
Research and development revenue 2,234 2,297
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Consolidated revenue 11,845 8,968
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Information about major customers
Included in revenues arising from USA operations are revenues of
approximately GBP4,773k (2017: GBP1,869k) which arose from the
Group's largest customer (2017: major customer). Included in
revenues arising from UK operations are revenues of approximately
GBP1,265k (2017: GBP2,925k) which arose from a major customer
(2017: largest customer).
6. Loss before tax for the year
Loss before tax for the year has been arrived at after
(crediting)/charging:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses (593) (792)
Research and development costs recognised
as an expense 4,015 3,520
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 785 762
Amortisation of internally-generated intangible
assets 1,907 1,417
Cost of inventories recognised as expense 4,672 4,534
Staff costs (see note 7) 6,642 6,638
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7. Staff costs
The average monthly number of employees (excluding non-executive
directors) was:
2018
Number 2017 Number
Directors (executive) 2 2
Research and development, production 89 88
Sales and marketing 6 7
Administration 11 12
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108 109
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Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Wages and salaries 5,662 5,592
Social security costs 504 526
Pension scheme contributions 345 421
Share based payments 131 99
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6,642 6,638
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The total Directors' emoluments (including non-executive
directors) was GBP744k (2017: GBP616k). The aggregate value of
contributions paid to money purchase pension schemes was GBP20k
(2017: GBP63k) in respect of two directors (2017: two
directors).
The highest paid director received emoluments of GBP346k (2017:
GBP235k) and amounts paid to money purchase pension schemes was
GBP10k (2017: GBP10k).
Key management compensation:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Wages and salaries and other short-term
benefits 1,307 1,047
Social security costs 258 187
Pension scheme contributions 57 134
Share based payment expense 97 81
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1,719 1,449
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Key management comprise the Executive Directors and senior
operational staff.
8. Losses per share
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is
based on the following data:
Losses
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Losses for the purposes of basic and
diluted losses per share being net
losses attributable to owners of the
Group (1,104) (3,084)
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2018 2017
Number of shares Number Number
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for the purposes of basic losses
per share 260,161,744 174,572,586
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary
shares:
Share options 2,606,464 3,564,858
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Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for the purposes of diluted
losses per share 262,768,208 178,137,444
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2018 2017
Basic (p) (0.4) (1.8)
Diluted (p) (0.4) (1.8)
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Due to the Group having losses in each of the years, the fully
diluted loss per share for disclosure purposes, as shown in the
income statement, is the same as for the basic loss per share.
9. Notes to the cash flow statement
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Loss for the year (1,104) (3,084)
Adjustments for:
Finance income (35) (5)
Finance costs 227 45
Income tax credit (1,429) (710)
Government grants credit - -
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 783 762
Amortisation of intangible assets 1,907 1,417
Share-based payment expense 131 99
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Operating cash flows before movements
in working capital 480 (1,476)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 191 (394)
(Increase) in receivables (5,330) (846)
(Decrease)/Increase in payables (1,067) 122
Increase in provisions 255 169
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Cash used in operations (5,471) (2,425)
Income taxes received 858 925
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Net cash used in operating activities (4,613) (1,500)
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Cash and cash equivalents
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash and bank balances 9,488 20,343
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Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short-term bank
deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, net of
outstanding bank overdrafts. The carrying amount of these assets is
approximately equal to their fair value.
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