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Sherborne Investors (Guernsey)B Ltd
08 August 2016
8 August 2016
Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) B Limited
Interim Report and Unaudited Consolidated Financial
Statements
For the period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016
Company Summary
The Company The Company is a Guernsey domiciled
limited company and its shares are
admitted to trading on the London
Stock Exchange's Specialist Fund
Segment ("SFS"). The Company was
incorporated on 8 November 2012.
The Company commenced dealings on
SFS on 7 May 2013.
Investment Objective The Company's investment objective,
and Policy through its investment in the Investment
Partnership, is to realise capital
growth from investment in a target
company identified by the Investment
Manager with the aim of generating
a significant capital return for
Shareholders.
The Company's investment policy is
to invest in a company which is publicly
quoted, most likely on a UK stock
exchange, which it considers to be
undervalued as a result of operational
deficiencies and which it believes
can be rectified by the Investment
Manager's active involvement, thereby
increasing the value of the investment.
The Company will only invest in one
target company at a time.
Investment Manager The General Partner and the Investment
Partnership have appointed Sherborne
Investors Management (Guernsey) LLC
to provide investment management
services to the Investment Partnership.
Chairman's Statement
During the period the Company continued to pursue its investment
strategy through its shareholding in Electra Private Equity PLC
("Electra").
On 25 January 2016 Electra announced it was undertaking a review
of its investment strategy and policy and its structure. Electra
announced that the review would look at all options for maximising
long-term shareholder value.
On 26 May 2016 Electra released an interim update on the
strategic review in which it announced the establishment of an
executive function to provide resources to the board of Electra,
including analytical support during the review process. As a part
of this new structure, Electra appointed Edward Bramson, a managing
director of the Investment Manager, as interim Chief Executive
Officer.
Electra also announced that it had served notice of termination
to Electra's investment manager, Electra Partners LLP. The board of
Electra believed that service of termination at this time would
provide it with flexibility to put in place any potential changes
as an outcome of the review without any delay.
On 23 June 2016 the United Kingdom held a referendum resulting
in the decision for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.
The timing and ramifications of the United Kingdom leaving the EU
are not certain. Although short term market volatility has been
experienced and may continue to be experienced, at present the
directors believe that the referendum result will not ultimately
have a material impact on the Company's performance or its
investment in Electra. The principal risks and uncertainties of the
Company are in relation to performance risk, market risk and
relationship risk. These are unchanged from 31 December 2015, and
further details may be found in the Directors' Strategic Report
within the annual report and Consolidated Financial Statements of
the Company for the year ended 31 December 2015. The Directors will
continue to assess the principal risks and uncertainties relating
to the Company for the remaining six months of the year but expect
these to remain unchanged.
At 30 June 2016, the net asset value attributable to
shareholders of the Company was GBP382 million or 121.42 pence per
share (see note 12 of the Consolidated Financial Statements). The
Company's net asset value was based on the closing price of 3,649
pence as at 30 June 2016 for the shares of Electra.
Following the receipt of distributions from Electra, on 13 May
2016 a dividend of 1.5 pence was paid by the Company and a further
dividend of 0.75 pence was paid on 29 July 2016, representing a
total 2.25 pence per share paid to shareholders during 2016.
Pursuant to its existing authority, the Investment Manager may
sell, short or otherwise dispose of all or a part of such shares
held in Electra or purchase additional securities at any time.
The Company intends to continue to pursue its strategy as set
out in its prospectus.
We are grateful for your continued support and will keep you
informed of the status of our investment as it develops.
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
-- the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared
in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting';
-- The Interim Report and Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
-- The Interim Report, comprising the Chairman's Statement,
meets the requirements of an interim management report and includes
a fair review of information required by:
-- DTR 4.2.7R of the UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being
an indication of important events that have occurred during the
period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016 and their impact on the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and a description of
the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months
of the year; and
-- DTR 4.2.8R of the UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being
related party transactions that have taken place in the period from
1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016 and that have materially affected
the financial position or performance of the Company during that
period, and any material changes in the related party transactions
disclosed in the last Annual Report; and
-- The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements give a true
and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and
result of the Company as required by DTR 4.2.4R of the UK
Disclosure.
Going Concern
Under the UK Corporate Governance Code and applicable
regulations, the Directors are required to satisfy themselves that
it is reasonable to assume that the Company is a going concern.
The Directors have undertaken a rigorous review of the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern including reviewing the
on-going cash flows and the level of cash balances as of the
reporting date as well as taking forecasts of future cash flows
into consideration.
As a result of the repayment of the loan facility being within
12 months, the Company has a net current liability position. The
revolving loan facility with HSBC Bank plc (the "Facility") was
extended for an additional 12 months on 29 January 2016, with a new
maturity date of 26 February 2017. The Facility commitment remains
GBP50 million and borrowings under the facility are GBP20 million
as at the date of this report. The Company has significant highly
liquid assets in respect of its investment in Electra Private
Equity Plc ("Electra"), which therefore can be realised in order to
satisfy repayment if required. Therefore, after making enquiries
and based on the sufficient cash reserves as at 30 June 2016, the
Directors are of the opinion that the Group has adequate resources
to continue its operational activities for the foreseeable
future.
After making enquiries of the Investment Manager and the
Administrator, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the
Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence
for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt a
going concern basis in preparing these unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Independent Auditor's Review Report to the Members of Sherborne
Investors (Guernsey) B Limited.
We have been engaged by Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) B Limited
("the Company") to review the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30
June 2016 which comprises the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Equity, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and
related notes 1 to 16. We have read the other information contained
in the interim financial report and considered whether it contains
any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the
information in the condensed set of financial statements.
This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with
International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410
"Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the
Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices
Board. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
Company those matters we are required to state to it in an
independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility
to anyone other than the Company, for our review work, for this
report, or for the conclusions we have formed.
Directors' responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and
has been approved by, the Directors. The Directors are responsible
for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with
the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's
Financial Conduct Authority.
As disclosed in Note 1, the annual financial statements of the
Company are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the
European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included
in this interim financial report has been prepared in accordance
with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial
Reporting," as adopted by the European Union.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in
the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information
consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other
review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an
audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to
obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant
matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do
not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the period ended 30 June
2016 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with
International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European
Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United
Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
For the period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016
1 January 1 January 1 January
2016 to 2015 to 2015 to
30 June 2016 30 June 2015 31 December
2015
(audited)
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
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Income 1(e)
Unrealised
(loss)/gain
on investments
held at fair
value through 1(d),
profit or loss 5 (12,298,863) 13,981,977 76,040,076
Realised gain
on investments
and derivative
contracts 5 - - 2,950,714
Dividend income 7 13,868,201 3,778,198 3,778,198
Investment Income - 301,475 509,600
Bank interest
income 9,148 11,367 17,762
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1,578,486 18,073,017 83,296,350
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Expenses 1(f)
Professional
fees 150,137 363,519 919,894
Trading
and custodian
fees 56,146 687,751 1,012,761
Administrative
fees 135,468 134,668 270,321
Other fees 146,661 64,759 356,472
Management
fees 15 2,029,387 1,450,577 3,341,523
Finance 1(g),
costs 10 1,116,295 1,620,065 2,120,563
Director 2,
fees 15 55,000 55,000 110,000
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(3,689,094) 0 (4,376,340) (8,131,534)
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Consolidated
comprehensive
(loss)/income
for the
period/year (2,110,608) 13,696,677 75,164,816
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(Loss)/income
attributable
to:
Shareholders (2,054,023) 10,258,127 70,351,500
Non-controlling 1(b),
interest 15 (56,585) 3,438,550 4,813,316
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Weighted average
number of shares
outstanding 4 314,547,259 281,018,650 297,717,952
Basic and diluted
earnings per
share (pence) 4 (0.65) 3.65 23.63
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All revenue and expenses are derived
from continuing operations.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
As at 30 June 2016
30 June 2016 30 June 2015 31 December
2015
(audited)
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
---------------------- ------ ----------- ------------- ------------ ------------- ---------- ------------
Non-current
Assets
Financial
assets at
fair value
through profit
or loss 5 416,901,826 339,998,790 426,795,688
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416,901,826 339,998,790 426,795,688
---------------------- ------ ----------- ------------- ------------ ------------- ---------- ------------
Current Assets
Prepaid expenses 6 62,185 33,013 31,890
Dividend
receivable 7 - 3,778,198 -
1(i),
Cash and 8,
cash equivalents 16 10,918,336 20,674,110 8,934,650
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10,980,521 24,485,321 8,966,540
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Current Liabilities
Trade and
other payables 9 (207,621) (1,269,893) (1,012,106)
Loan Payable 10 (20,000,000) (9,911,768) (19,979,533)
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Net Current
(Liabilities)/Assets (9,227,100) 13,303,660 (12,025,099)
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Net Assets 407,674,726 353,302,450 414,770,589
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Capital and
Reserves
Called up
share capital
and share
premium 11 302,696,145 302,696,145 302,696,145
Retained
reserves 79,225,441 25,904,299 85,997,672
---------------------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------------------
Equity attributable
to the Company 381,921,586 328,600,444 388,693,817
---------------------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------------------
Non-controlling 1(b),
interest 15 25,753,140 24,702,006 26,076,772
---------------------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------------------
Total Equity 407,674,726 353,302,450 414,770,589
---------------------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------------------
NAV Per Share 12 121.42p 104.47p 123.57p
---------------------- ------ ------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------------------
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were approved by
the Board of Directors for issue on 5 August 2016.
Although not required by IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting',
the comparative figures for the preceding year and the related
notes have been included on a voluntary basis.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
For the period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016
Share
Capital Non-
and Share Retained Controlling Total
Premium Reserves Interest Equity
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP
---------------------- ------ ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Balance at 1 January
2016 302,696,145 85,997,672 26,076,772 414,770,589
---------------------- ------ ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Total comprehensive
loss for the period - (2,025,096) (85,512) (2,110,608)
15,
Incentive allocation 1(m) - (28,927) 28,927 -
Dividends 13 - (4,718,208) - (4,718,208)
Distribution - - (267,047) (267,047)
Contribution from 15, - - - -
Non-Controlling 1(b)
Interest
Balance at 30 June
2016 302,696,145 79,225,441 25,753,140 407,674,726
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Share
Capital Non-
and Share Retained Controlling Total
Premium Reserves Interest Equity
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------------ ------ ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Balance at 1 January
2015 203,833,343 15,646,172 6,243,056 225,722,571
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Proceeds of Share
Issue 11 100,556,687 - - 100,556,687
Cost of Share Issue 11 (1,693,885) - - (1,693,885)
Total comprehensive
income for the period - 13,246,075 450,602 13,696,677
15,
Incentive allocation 1(m) - (2,987,949) 2,987,949 -
Contribution from
Non-Controlling 15,
Interest 1(b) - - 15,020,400 15,020,400
Balance at 30 June
2015 302,696,145 25,904,299 24,702,006 353,302,450
------------------------ ------ ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Share
Capital Non-
and Share Retained Controlling Total
Premium Reserves Interest Equity
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------------ ------ ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------
Balance at 1 January
2015 203,833,343 15,646,172 6,243,056 225,722,571
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Proceeds of Share
Issue 11 100,556,687 - - 100,556,687
Cost of Share Issue 11 (1,693,885) - - (1,693,885)
Total comprehensive
income for the period - 71,968,231 3,196,585 75,164,816
15,
Incentive allocation 1(m) - (1,616,731) 1,616,731 -
Contribution from
Non-Controlling 15,
Interest 1(b) - - 15,020,400 15,020,400
Balance at 31 December
2015 302,696,145 85,997,672 26,076,772 414,770,589
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Although not required by IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting',
the comparative figures for the preceding year and the related
notes have been included on a voluntary basis.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016
1 January 1 January 1 January
2016 2015 2015 to
to 30 June to 30 June 31 December
2016 2015 2015
Notes GBP GBP GBP (audited)
---------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------
Net cash flow from/(used
in) operating activities 10,469,770 (2,353,622) (1,872,264)
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Investing activities
Purchase of investments 5 (2,405,001) (86,243,471) (108,784,050)
Proceeds from disposal
of investments - - 752,544
Net cash flows used in
investing activities (2,405,001) (86,243,471) (108,031,506)
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Financing activities
Issue of share premium 11 - 100,556,687 100,556,687
Cost of share issue 11 - (1,693,885) (1,693,885)
Loan drawdowns 10 - 30,000,000 40,000,000
Dividends paid 13 (4,718,208) - -
Loan repayments 10 - (60,000,000) (60,000,000)
Transaction costs
& commitment fee on
Loan 10 - (342,289) (342,289)
(Distributions)/Commitments
to from non-controlling
interest 15 (267,047) 15,020,400 15,020,400
Finance costs (1,095,828) (630,879) (1,063,662)
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Net cash flows (used
in)/from financing activities (6,081,083) 82,910,034 92,477,251
----------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------
Net movement in cash
and cash equivalents 1,983,686 (5,687,059) (17,426,519)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period/year 8,934,650 26,361,169 26,361,169
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Cash and cash equivalents
at period/year end 10,918,336 20,674,110 8,934,650
----------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------
Net cash flow from/(used
in) operating activities
------------------------------ --- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------
Total consolidated
comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period 47 (2,110,608) 13,696,677 75,164,816
Realised gain on investments
and derivative contracts 5 - - (2,950,714)
Fair value movement
on financial assets 5 12,298,863 (13,981,977) (76,040,076)
Movement in prepaid expenses
and
income receivable (30,295) (3,752,140) 27,181
Movement in trade
and other payables (804,485) 63,753 (194,034)
Finance costs 10 1,116,295 1,620,065 2,120,563
------------------------------ --- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------
Net cash flow from/(used
in) operating activities 10,469,770 (2,353,622) (1,872,264)
----------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------
Although not required by IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting',
the comparative figures for the preceding year and the related
notes have been included on a voluntary basis.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
Reporting entity
Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) B Limited (the "Company") is a
closed-ended investment company with limited liability formed under
The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008. The Company was incorporated
and registered in Guernsey on 8 November 2012. The Company deals on
the London Stock Exchange's Specialist Fund Segment ("SFS"). The
Company's registered office is 1 Royal Plaza, Royal Avenue, St
Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2HL. The "Group" is defined as the Company
and its subsidiary, SIGB, LP.
Basis of preparation
The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union and
in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim
Financial Reporting' (IAS 34), together with applicable legal and
regulatory requirements of Guernsey law. The same accounting
policies have been applied as in the last audited accounts. The
directors of the Company have taken the exemption in Section 244 of
The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) and have therefore
elected to only prepare Consolidated Financial Statements for the
period.
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been
prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the
measurement at fair value of investments.
Going concern
Under the UK Corporate Governance Code and applicable
regulations, the Directors are required to satisfy themselves that
it is reasonable to assume that the Company is a going concern.
The Directors have undertaken a rigorous review of the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern including reviewing the
on-going cash flows and the level of cash balances as of the
reporting date as well as taking forecasts of future cash flows
into consideration.
As a result of the repayment of the loan facility being within
12 months, the Company has a net current liability position. The
revolving loan facility with HSBC Bank plc (the "Facility") was
extended for an additional 12 months on 29 January 2016, with a new
maturity date of 26 February 2017. The Facility commitment remains
GBP50 million and borrowings under the facility are GBP20 million
as at the date of this report. The Company has significant highly
liquid assets in respect of its investment in Electra Private
Equity PLC ("Electra"), which therefore can be realised in order to
satisfy repayment if required. Therefore, after making enquiries
and based on the sufficient cash reserves as at 30 June 2016, the
Directors are of the opinion that the Group has adequate resources
to continue its operational activities for the foreseeable
future.
After making enquiries of the Investment Manager and the
Administrator, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the
Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence
for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt a
going concern basis in preparing these unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation
uncertainty
The preparation of the Group's Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and
contingencies at the date of the Group's Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements and revenue and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
As more fully described in Note 15, "Related Party
Transactions", the Special Limited Partner is entitled to receive
an incentive allocation once aggregate distributions to Partners of
the Investment Partnership exceed a certain level. The basis of the
incentive calculation differs depending on how the investment in
the Selected Target Company is ultimately characterized (i.e, as a
Turnaround or Stake Building Investment). Otherwise there are no
significant estimates utilised for the preparation of the Group's
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as at 30 June 2016 due
to the nature of the activities that have occurred in this period,
together with the sole investment held by the Group being quoted on
the London Stock Exchange. Fair value of financial assets held
through profit or loss is therefore based on the quoted closing bid
price at 30 June 2016.
Adoption of new and revised standards
(i) Amendments early adopted by the Company:
There were no standards, amendments and interpretations adopted
early by the Company.
(ii) Standards, amendments and interpretations that are in issue
but not yet effective:
New standards Effective
date
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IFRS 9 Financial Instruments -- Classifications 1 January
and Measurement 2018
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 January
2019
IFRS 16 Leases 1 January
2019
Revised and amended standards Effective
date
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IFRS 7/9 Mandatory Effective Date and Transition Disclosure 1 January
(amended) 2018
Unless stated otherwise, the Directors do not consider the
adoption of new and revised Accounting Standards and
Interpretations to have a material impact.
a. Basis of consolidation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements incorporate the
financial statements of the Company and an entity controlled by the
Company (its subsidiary). Control is achieved where the Company has
the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an
investee entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
Non-controlling interests in the net assets of the consolidated
subsidiary are identified separately from the Group's equity
therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those
interests at the date of the original business combination and the
non-controlling entities' share of changes in equity since the date
of the combination. Losses applicable to the non-controlling
entities in excess of their interest in the subsidiary's equity are
allocated against their interests to the extent that this would
create a negative balance.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial
statements of the subsidiary to bring the accounting policies used
into line with those used by the Group.
All intra-group transactions, balances and expenses are
eliminated on consolidation.
The Company owns approximately 95.55% (2015: 95.55%) of the
capital interest in SIGB, LP. Whilst the general partner of SIGB,
LP, Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) GP, LLC, a company registered in
Delaware, USA, is responsible for directing the day to day
operations of SIGB, LP, the Company, through its majority interest
in SIGB, LP, has the ability to approve the proposed investment of
SIGB, LP and to remove the general partner. Hence, the Company has
consolidated SIGB, LP in its financial statements.
b. Non-controlling interest
The interest of non-controlling parties in the subsidiary is
measured at the minority's proportion of the net fair value of the
assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised.
c. Functional currency
Items included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Group are measured using the currency of the
primary economic environment in which the entity operates ("the
functional currency"). The Consolidated Financial Statements are
presented in Pound Sterling (GBP), which is the Group's functional
and presentational currency. Transactions in currencies other than
GBP are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of
the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies at the date of the Consolidated Statement of
Financial position are retranslated into sterling at the rate of
exchange ruling at that date. Exchange differences are reported in
the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
d. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Investments, including equity and loan investments in
associates, are designated as fair value through profit or loss in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 39 ("IAS 39")
"Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement", as the
Company is an investment company whose business is investing in
financial assets with a view to profiting from their total return
in the form of interest and changes in fair value. Despite the
large holding, under International Accounting Standard 28 ("IAS
28") "Investments in Associates", the fund can hold the investment
in Electra shares at fair value through profit or loss rather than
as an associate as SIGB, LP is a closed-ended fund.
Investments in voting shares and derivative contracts are
initially recognised at cost. The investments in voting shares and
derivative contracts are subsequently re-measured at fair value, as
determined by the Directors. Unrealised gains or losses arising
from the revaluation of investments in voting shares and derivative
contracts are taken directly to the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income.
In determining fair value in accordance with IFRS 13 "Fair value
Measurement" ("IFRS 13"), investments measured and reported at fair
value are classified and disclosed in one of the following
categories within the fair value hierarchy:
Level I - An unadjusted quoted price in an active market
provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and is used to
measure fair value whenever available. As required by IFRS 13, the
Group will not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even
in situations where it holds a large position and a sale could
reasonably impact the quoted price.
Level II - Inputs are other than unadjusted quoted prices in
active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable
as of the reporting date, and fair value is determined through the
use of models or other valuation methodologies.
Level III - Inputs are unobservable for the investment and
include situations where there is little, if any, market activity
for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value
require significant management judgment or estimation.
The investments held by the Group at the period end are
classified as meeting the definition of Level I (2015: Level
I).
e. Revenue recognition
Dividend income is recognised when the Group's right to receive
payment has been established. Tax suffered on dividend income for
which no relief is available is treated as an expense.
Interest receivable from short-term deposits and investment
income are recognised on an accruals basis. Where receipt of
investment income is not likely until the maturity or realisation
of an investment then the investment income is accounted for as an
increase in the fair value of the investment.
f. Expenses
All expenses are accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenses
are charged through the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income.
g. Finance costs
Finance costs include interest on bank loans and amortised
transaction costs. Finance costs are recognised using the effective
interest method.
h. Prepaid expenses and trade receivables
Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair
value. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is
established when there is objective evidence the Group will not be
able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of
the receivables.
i. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash in hand, call and
current balances with banks and similar institutions, which are
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject
to insignificant risk of changes in value. This definition is also
used for the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
j. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value
and subsequently, where necessary, re-measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest method.
k. Financial instruments
Financial instruments and financial liabilities are recognised
in the Group's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument.
l. Segmental reporting
As the Group invests in one investee company, there is no
segregation between industry, currency or geographical location. No
further disclosures have been made in conjunction with IFRS 8
Operating Segments as it is deemed not to be applicable.
m. Incentive allocation
The incentive allocation is accounted for on an accruals basis
and the calculation is disclosed in Note 15. It was calculated as
GBP8,025,112 at 30 June 2016 (GBP9,276,886 at 30 June 2015). The
incentive is payable to Non-Controlling Interests and therefore
recognised in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Equity rather than recognised as an expense in the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
2. Comprehensive income
The consolidated comprehensive income has been arrived at after
charging:
1 January 1 January 1 January
2016 2015 to 2015 to
to 30 June 30 June 31 December
2016 2015 2015
GBP GBP GBP
------------------------ ------------ ---------- -------------
Directors' fees 55,000 55,000 110,000
Auditor's remuneration
- Audit 13,175 24,024 28,200
Auditor's remuneration
- interim review 14,600* 14,600 14,600
------------------------ ------------ ---------- -------------
*Interim review fee expected to be consistant with the prior
year fee
In addition to the audit and half-yearly review related
remuneration above, GBP45,000 non-audit related fees were paid to
the Auditor in the prior year in relation to the share placing and
a further GBP34,280 for Tax compliance services.
3. Tax on ordinary activities
The Company has been granted exemption from income tax in
Guernsey under the Income Tax (Exempt Bodies) (Bailiwick of
Guernsey) Ordinance 1989, and is liable to pay an annual fee
(currently GBP1,200) under the provisions of the Ordinance. As such
it will not be liable to income tax in Guernsey other than on
Guernsey source income (excluding deposit interest on funds
deposited with a Guernsey bank). No withholding tax is applicable
to distributions to Shareholders by the Company.
The Investment Partnership will not itself be subject to
taxation in Guernsey. No withholding tax is applicable to
distributions to partners of the Investment Partnership.
Income which is wholly derived from the business operations
conducted on behalf of the Investment Partnership with, and
investments made in, persons or companies who are not resident in
Guernsey will not be regarded as Guernsey source income. Such
income will not therefore be liable to Guernsey tax in the hands of
non-Guernsey resident limited partners.
Dividend income is shown gross of any withholding tax.
4. Earnings per share
The calculation of basic and diluted gain per share is based on
the return on ordinary activities less total comprehensive income
attributable to the Non-Controlling Interest and on there being
314,547,259 weighted average shares in issue. The earnings per
share as at 30 June 2016 amounted to a deficit of 0.65 pence (as at
30 June 2015: 3.65 pence profit as at 31 December 2015: 23.63 pence
profit).
Days Weighted
Date Shares in issue Average Shares
01/01/2016 314,547,259 182 314,547,259
--------------------- -------------------
314,547,259 314,547,259
Date of Days Weighted
issue Shares in issue Average Shares
01/01/2015 207,000,000 365 207,000,000
26/02/2015 106,951,871 308 90,249,798
19/03/2015 595,388 287 468,154
--------------------- -------------------
314,547,259 297,717,952
5. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
As at As at 30 As at 31
30 June June December
2016 2015 2015
GBP GBP GBP
----------------------------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Opening fair value at
the beginning of the period/year 426,795,688 239,773,342 239,773,392
Purchases at cost of ordinary
shares 2,405,001 86,243,471 85,282,572
Purchases of Convertible
bonds at cost - - 23,501,478
Adjustment for shares
recognised on conversion - - 2,787,412
Disposals at cost - - (589,242)
Fair value adjustments (12,298,863) 13,981,977 76,040,076
----------------------------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Closing fair value at
the end of the period/year 416,901,826 339,998,790 426,795,688
----------------------------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Percentage holding of
Electra 28.37% 28.21% 28.21%
Percentage holding of -
Electra - Convertible
Bond - 1.63%
----------------------------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
The Board of Directors approved an investment in Electra Private
Equity plc ("Electra") which was proposed by SIGB, LP's Investment
Manager, Sherborne Investors Management (Guernsey) LLC in December
2013. Electra is a London Stock Exchange listed investment trust
focused on private equity investments.
As at 31 December 2015, the Group held 11,360,013 shares of
Electra. During 2015 convertible bonds were purchased but
mandatorily converted to ordinary shares on 29 December 2015. No
interest was paid to the sellers when the bonds were purchased and
therefore no purchased interest has been deducted.
As at 30 June 2016, the Company held 11,425,098 shares of
Electra. In accordance with the Company's investment policy, the
Investment Manager does not intend to effect a purchase of shares
such that it would be required to make a mandatory bid for the
entire share capital of Electra.
6. Prepaid Expenses
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 December
June 2016 June 2015 2015
GBP GBP GBP
------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------------
Prepaid directors
and officers insurance 27,500 9,152 21,877
Other prepaid expenses 34,685 23,861 10,013
------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------------
62,185 33,013 31,890
------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------------------
7. Dividend Income
On 26 October 2015 Electra declared a dividend of 78 pence per
share, paid on 26 February 2016 to shareholders on record on 22
January 2016 which equates to GBP8,861,980.
On 4 May 2016 Electra declared an interim dividend of 44 pence
per share, paid on 24 June 2016 to shareholders on record on 13 May
2016 which equates to GBP5,006,221 (2015: GBP3,778,198).
8. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash held by the Group and
short term deposits held with various banking institutions. The
carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value.
9. Trade and other payables
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 December
June 2016 June 2015 2015
GBP GBP GBP
----------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
Unsettled investment
purchases - - 603,894
Amount due to broker - 17,107 8,350
Loan interest payable 92,787 187,312 197,133
Loan commitment
fee payable 11,098 89,589 29,116
Other payables 103,736 975,885 173,613
----------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
207,621 1,269,893 1,012,106
----------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
10. Bank Loan - Current
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 December
June 2016 June 2015 2015
GBP GBP GBP
------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------------------
Balance at 1 January 19,979,533 39,264,921 39,264,921
Loan draw down - 30,000,000 40,000,000
Repayment - (60,000,000) (60,000,000)
Transaction costs - (342,289) (342,289)
Amortisation of
transaction costs 20,467 989,136 1,056,901
------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------------------
20,000,000 9,911,768 19,979,533
------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------------------
On 5 March 2015, the borrowings were repaid in their entirety.
On 19 March 2015, GBP20 million of a new GBP50 million, unsecured
term loan facility with HSBC Bank Plc was drawn with GBP10 million
being repaid on 1 May 2015. The remaining GBP10 million was due to
be repaid by 21 September 2015, but was extended. Two further
drawdowns of GBP5 million each were made on 20 October 2015 and 25
November 2015. The finance costs amounted to approximately GBP1.12
million (2015: GBP1.62m), consisting of GBP20,467 amortisation of
transaction costs, GBP463,435 loan interest and GBP632,393
non-utilisation fees to 30 June 2016.
At the date of this report GBP20 million of this facility is
payable, with the interest, by 26 February 2017. The rate of
interest per annum on the loan is LIBOR rates plus 4%. The weighted
average effective interest rate for the year was 4.59% per
annum.
The new Facility Agreement has the following main covenants
which are the same as the old terminated agreement:
i. Any dividend received from Electra shall be applied in
prepayment of the Loan and accrued interest up to the amount of the
dividend.
ii. Any disposal proceeds from the sale of Electra shares, debt
instruments or relevant derivatives shall be applied in the
prepayment of the Loan and accrued interest up to the amount of the
disposal proceeds.
iii. Any partnership capital injections in SIGB, LP shall be
applied in the prepayment of the Loan and accrued interest up to
the amount of the capital injections.
iv. SIGB, LP is also required to maintain a Loan to Value (LTV)
ratio below 50%. An LTV ratio of 50% or higher would entitle the
bank to require full or partial prepayment to restore the required
LTV ratio. The LTV ratio is the percentage of the Loan, any accrued
interest and fees to the value of SIGB, LP's investment in
Electra.
The Loan to Value ratio is regularly monitored by the Board to
ensure that covenants are maintained in accordance with the
Facility Agreement. HSBC have waived the requirement of using any
dividend payments to reduce outstanding borrowings at the period
end.
11. Share capital and share premium
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 December
June 2016 June 2015 2015
Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated
------------------ ------------- ------------- ------------------
Authorised share
capital No. No. No.
Ordinary Shares
of no par value Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
------------------ ------------- ------------- ------------------
Issued and fully No.
paid No. No.
Ordinary Shares
of no par value 314,547,259 314,547,259 314,547,259
------------------ ------------- ------------- ------------------
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 December
June 2016 June 2015 2015
Consolidated Consolidated Consolidated
----------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------
Share premium account GBP GBP GBP
Share premium account
upon issue 302,696,145 307,556,687 307,556,687
Less: Costs of issue - (4,860,542) (4,860,542)
Balance at the end
of the period 302,696,145 302,696,145 302,696,145
----------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------
12. Net asset value per share attributable to the Company
No. of Shares Consolidated
Pence per
Share
------------------- -------------- -------------
30 June 2016
Ordinary Shares
Basic and diluted 314,547,259 121.42
30 June 2015
Ordinary Shares
Basic and diluted 314,547,259 104.47
31 December 2015
Ordinary Shares
Basic and diluted 314,547,259 123.57
13. Dividends
On 14 April 2016 a dividend of 1.5 pence per share was declared
by the Company and was paid on 13 May 2016 to shareholders of
record on 22 April 2016 which equated to GBP4,718,208.
14. Subsequent events
On 29 June 2016 the Company declared a dividend of 0.75 pence
per share payable on 29 July 2016 to shareholders of record on 8
July 2016 which equates to GBP2,359,104.
Since 30 June 2016, the share price of Electra has increased
from 3,649 pence to 3,799 pence as at 4 August 2016. If this share
price was used to value the Electra shares at 30 June 2016, it
would have resulted in an increase in the closing fair value from
GBP416,901,826 to GBP434,039,473.
15. Related party transactions
The Investment Partnership and its General Partner, Sherborne
Investors (Guernsey) GP, LLC, have engaged Sherborne Investors
Management (Guernsey) LLC to serve as Investment Manager who is
responsible for identifying the Selected Target Company, subject to
approval by the Board of Directors of the Company, as well as day
to day management activities of the Investment Partnership. The
Investment Manager is entitled to receive from the Investment
Partnership a monthly management fee equal to one-twelfth of 1% of
the net asset value of the Investment Partnership, less cash and
cash equivalents and certain other adjustments. At the period end,
management fees of GBP2,029,387 (30 June 2015: GBP1,450,577) had
been paid by the Partnership. No balance was outstanding at the
period end.
One member of Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) GP, LLC is
Sherborne Investors LP (part of the non-controlling interest),
which also serves as the Special Limited Partner of the Investment
Partnership. The Special Limited Partner is entitled to receive an
incentive allocation once aggregate distributions to Partners of
the Investment Partnership, of which one is the Company, exceed a
certain level of capital contributions to the Investment
Partnership, excluding amounts contributed attributable to
management fees.
Sherborne Strategic Fund D, LLC ("SSFD"), an affiliate of the
General Partner to the Investment Partnership, subscribed as a
limited partner for GBP15 million of SIGB, LP on 20 May 2015,
thereby acquiring a 4.43% capital interest. As at that date the
interest was acquired at the net asset value ("NAV") of SIGB, LP on
20 May 2015. Management and incentive fees have been accrued based
on the capital interest of the new limited partner since the date
of its admission. For Turnaround investments, the incentive
allocation is computed at 10% of the distributions to all Partners
in excess of 110%, increasing to 20% of the distributions to all
Partners in excess of 150% and increasing to 25% of the
distributions to all Partners in excess of 200% of capital
contributions, excluding amounts contributed attributable to
management fees.
If after acquiring a shareholding, the share price of the
Selected Target Company rises to a level at which further
investment and the effort of a Turnaround is, in the Investment
Manager's opinion, no longer justified or otherwise no longer
presents a viable Turnaround opportunity, the Investment
Partnership intends to sell (and distribute the proceeds to the
Company) or distribute in kind the holding to the limited partners
(in each case after deductions for any costs and expenses and for
the Investment Partnership's Minimum Capital Requirements and
subject to applicable law and regulation), rather than seeking to
join the Board of Directors or otherwise engage with Selected
Target company (a "Stake Building Investment").
For Stake Building Investments, the incentive allocation is
computed at 20% of net returns on the investment of the Investment
Partnership, such amount to be payable after each partner in the
Investment Partnership has had distributed to it an amount equal to
its aggregate capital contribution to the Investment Partnership in
respect to the Stake Building Investment (excluding any capital
contributions attributable to Management Fees). The Special Limited
Partner may waive or defer all or any part of any incentive
allocation otherwise due.
At 30 June, the incentive allocation has been computed based on
a Turnaround Investment and amounts to GBP8,025,112 (2015:
GBP7,994,843) of which GBP180,016 (2015: GBP178,674) relates to
SSFD.
Each of the directors (other than the Chairman) receives a fee
payable by the Company currently at a rate of GBP30,000 per annum.
The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives GBP5,000 per annum in
addition to such fee. The Chairman receives a fee payable by the
Company currently at the rate of GBP45,000 per annum. Individually
and collectively, the Directors of the Company hold no shares of
the Company as at 30 June 2016.
Sherborne Investors GP, LLC has granted to the Company a
non-exclusive licence to use the name "Sherborne Investors" in the
UK and the Channel Islands in the corporate name of the Company and
in connection with the conduct of the Company's business affairs.
The Company may not sub-licence or assign its rights under the
Trademark Licence Agreement. Sherborne Investors GP, LLC receives a
fee of GBP20,000 per annum for the use of the licensed name.
16. Financial risk factors
The Group's investment objective is to realise capital growth
from investment in the Selected Target Company, identified by the
Investment Manager with the aim of generating significant capital
return for Shareholders. Consistent with that objective, the
Group's financial instruments mainly comprise of an investment in a
Selected Target Company. In addition, the Group holds cash and cash
equivalents as well as having trade and other receivables and trade
and other payables that arise directly from its operations.
Liquidity risk
The Group's cash and cash equivalents are placed in demand
deposits and short-term money market instruments with a range of
financial institutions. The listed investment in Electra could be
redeemed relatively quickly (within 3 months) should the Group need
to meet obligations or pay ongoing expenses as and when they fall
due. The following table details the liquidity analysis for
financial liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position:
As at 30 June 2016 Less than 1 - 12
Consolidated 1 month months Total
GBP GBP GBP
-------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Trade and other payables - 207,621 207,621
Bank Loan - 20,000,000 20,000,000
-------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
- 20,207,621 20,207,621
-------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
As at 30 June 2015 Less than 1 - 12
Consolidated 1 month months Total
GBP GBP GBP
-------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Trade and other payables - 1,269,893 1,269,893
-------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Bank loan - 9,911,768 9,911,768
-------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
- 11,181,661 11,181,661
-------------------------------------- ----------- -----------
As at 31 December 2015 Less than 1 - 12
Consolidated 1 month months Total
GBP GBP GBP
-------------------------- ---------- ------------- -------------
Trade and other payables (814,973) (197,133) (1,012,106)
Bank loan - (19,979,533) (19,979,533)
-------------------------- ---------- ------------- -------------
(814,973) (20,176,666) (20,991,639)
-------------------------- ---------- ------------- -------------
Credit risk
The Company is exposed to credit risk in respect of its cash and
cash equivalents and derivative contracts, arising from possible
default of the relevant counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal
to the carrying value of those assets. The credit risk associated
with derivative contracts is monitored by reviewing the credit
rating for counterparty. The Group is exposed to credit risk in
respect of its trade receivables and other receivable balances with
a maximum exposure equal to the carrying value of those assets. UBS
Financial Services Inc. currently has a stand alone credit rating
of A- with Standard & Poor's (2015: Credit Suisse Securities
(USA) LLC A- with Standard & Poor's).
Market price risk
Market price risk arises as a result of the Group's exposure to
the future values of the share price of the Selected Target
Company. It represents the potential loss that the Group may suffer
through investing in the Selected Target Company.
As at 30 June 2016 a +/-20% change in the price of Electra
Ordinary Shares would positively or negatively affect the Group's
net assets, income and consolidated comprehensive expense for the
period, by GBP83,380,365 (2015: GBP85,359,138).
Interest rate risk
The Group is subject to risks associated with changes in
interest rates in respect of interest earned on its cash and cash
equivalents. The Group seeks to mitigate this risk by monitoring
the placement of cash balances on an ongoing basis in order to
maximize the interest rates obtained.
As at 30 June
2016 Interest bearing
--------------------------------------
Less 1 month 3 months Non-
than to to interest
1 month 3 months 1 year bearing Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Assets
Cash and cash
equivalents 10,918,336 - - - 10,918,336
Investments
held at fair
value through
profit or loss - - - 416,901,826 416,901,826
Prepaid expenses - - - 62,185 62,185
------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Total Assets 10,918,336 - - 416,964,011 427,882,347
------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Liabilities
Loan payable - - (20,000,000) - (20,000,000)
Other payables - - - (207,621) (207,621)
------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Total Liabilities - - (20,000,000) (207,621) (20,207,621)
------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
As at 30 June
2015 Interest bearing
-------------------------------------
Less 1 month 3 months Non-
than to to interest
1 month 3 months 1 year bearing Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
--------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Assets
Cash and cash
equivalents 20,674,110 - - - 20,674,110
Investments
held at fair
value through
profit or loss - - - 339,998,790 339,998,790
Dividend receivable - - - 3,778,198 3,778,198
Prepaid expenses - - - 33,013 33,013
--------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Total Assets 20,674,110 - - 343,810,001 364,484,111
--------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Liabilities
Loan payable - - (9,911,768) - (9,911,768)
Other payables - - - (1,269,893) (1,269,893)
--------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Total Liabilities - - (9,911,768) (1,269,893) (11,181,661)
--------------------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ------------ -------------
As at 31 December
2015 Interest bearing
-------------------------------------
Less 1 month 3 months Non-
than to to interest
1 month 3 months 1 year bearing Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Assets
Cash and cash
equivalents 8,934,650 - - - 8,934,650
Investments
held at fair
value through
profit or loss - - - 426,795,688 426,795,688
Prepaid expenses - - - 31,890 31,890
------------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Total Assets 8,934,650 - - 426,827,578 435,762,228
------------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Liabilities
Loan payable - - (19,979,533) - (19,979,533)
Other payables - - - (1,012,106) (1,012,106)
------------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
Total Liabilities - - (19,979,533) (1,012,106) (20,991,639)
------------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ------------ -------------
As at 30 June 2016, the total interest sensitivity gap for
interest bearing items was a deficit of GBP9,297,636 (2015:
GBP11,044,883).
As at 30 June 2016, interest rates reported by the Bank of
England were 0.5% which would equate to expense of GBP46,488 (2015:
GBP55,224) per annum if interest bearing assets remained constant.
If interest rates were to fluctuate by 0.25%, this would have a
positive or negative effect of GBP23,244 (2015: GBP27,612) on the
Group's annual income.
Capital risk management
The capital structure of the Company consists of proceeds raised
from the issue of Ordinary Shares. As at 30 June 2016, the Group is
not subject to any external capital requirement.
The Board of Directors believe that at the date of the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position there were no material
risks associated with the management of the Company's capital.
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